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Conversations with the Planets

Conversations with the Planets

A podcast that roots the wisdom of the stars into our lived experiences here on Earth and weaves the power of diverse healing modalities together with astrology.

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00:23:13

Tarot and Astrology Associations: Major Arcana Part 3

Conversations with the Planets ·

2025/10/30

There are so many rich and nuanced connections between tarot and astrology. In this podcast episode, astrologers and tarot readers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser go through the end major arcana tarot cards (from the Star to the World and including the Fool) to explore how tarot and astrology correspondences have shifted throughout history.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The History of Tarot podcast episode⁠⁠⁠⁠The History of Tarot and Astrology podcast episode⁠⁠⁠Tarot and Astrology

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00:43:02

Tarot and Astrology Associations: Major Arcana Part 2

Conversations with the Planets ·

2025/10/23

There are so many rich and nuanced connections between tarot and astrology. In this podcast episode, astrologers and tarot readers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser go through the middle major arcana tarot cards (from Strength to the Tower) to explore how tarot and astrology correspondences have shifted throughout history.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The History of Tarot podcast episode⁠⁠The History of Tarot and Astrology podcast episode⁠Tarot and Astrology Associations: Major

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00:27:37

Asteroid Stories: Quiet on Set

Conversations with the Planets ·

2025/10/16

Asteroids can be a profound tool for making sense out of complicated and difficult life stories. This episode explores how the asteroids Horus and Seth show up in the astrology charts of multiple people interviewed and mentioned in the Quiet on Set documentary. While we do briefly mention the chart of Amanda Bynes, we are intentional not to dig too deep into conjectures about her personal life as she has made it clear she greatly values her privacy. We encourage everyone to be respectful of

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00:27:43

Asteroid Stories: Horus and Seth

Conversations with the Planets ·

2025/10/09

There are so many different mythologies and stories that can be highlighted by prominent asteroids in a chart. While we often focus on Greek mythological figures when exploring asteroids, there are many asteroids named after prominent Egyptian deities as well.In this podcast episode, astrologers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser discuss the mythology and astrology of Horus and Seth. We explore some of the stories associated with these deities and explain how to delineate a chart with a prominent

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00:26:15

Examples of House Rulership in Astrology

Conversations with the Planets ·

2025/10/02

Working with the houses in astrology is a powerful way to ground celestial movements into our lived experiences here on Earth. With this technique, you can easily and clearly identify which areas of your life will be impacted by different transits and planetary placements. In this podcast episode, astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman delineate several examples of how to use house rulership to connect a natal chart to lived experiences on Earth.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:⁠⁠⁠Get the houses

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00:38:52

Tarot and Astrology Associations: Major Arcana Part 1

Conversations with the Planets ·

2025/09/18

There are so many rich and nuanced connections between tarot and astrology. In this podcast episode, astrologers and tarot readers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser go through the first few major arcana tarot cards (up until the Chariot) to explore how tarot and astrology correspondences have shifted throughout history.MOON PHASES WORKSHOPS:Email lori.kaufman27@gmail.com to sign upA recording of each workshop will be available after each live session concludes.Moon Phases Workshop Tuesday,

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00:36:43

The History of Tarot and Astrology

Conversations with the Planets ·

2025/09/11

Merging tarot with astrology is a profound way to gain meaning out of both of these incredible practices. While many correspondences can feel like they are set in stone, the reality is that a lot of the connections between tarot and astrology were essentially made up. These correspondences have been given significance by generations of astrologers and tarot readers and can be quite useful, but this reality also frees us up to draw our own correspondences and make our own meaning out of the tarot

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00:44:49

The History of Tarot

Conversations with the Planets ·

2025/09/04

The history of tarot is a complex and nuanced story that weaves together different decks that were used for various purposes since the Medieval Era. Join astrologers and tarot readers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser as we dive into this fascinating topic to learn more about where tarot really comes from.UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:Email lori.kaufman27@gmail.com to sign upA recording of each workshop will be available after each live session concludes.Moon Phases Workshop Tuesday, September 9 2025 at 4

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00:39:47

Asteroid Stories: Circe

Conversations with the Planets ·

2025/08/28

NOTE: We apologize for the poor sound quality on Alicia's end - this is a fluke unique to this particular episode. It is kind of fitting though considering we're talking about a goddess who's known for having a difficult voice...In this podcast episode, astrologers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser discuss the mythology of the Greek goddess Circe and what it means if you have her asteroid prominent in your birth chart. UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:Email lori.kaufman27@gmail.com to sign upA

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00:40:15

What Does Your Saturn Return Mean?

Conversations with the Planets ·

2025/08/21

There's so much buzz about Saturn returns in astrology but often folks don't know when their exact Saturn return is or what it means for them personally. While Saturn returns can often be quite difficult, they are also an invitation to step into maturity and wisdom and can have profound impacts on your life trajectory. Saturn returns manifest differently for everyone and can actually be quite productive for folks with more dignified Saturns in particular. In this podcast episode, astrologers

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00:44:50

Jupiter in Cancer: Exploring the Nuances of this...

Conversations with the Planets ·

2025/08/14

Jupiter is exalted in Cancer from June of 2025 until June of 2026. While this exalted benefic planet is here to bring us abundance, generosity and support, Jupiter in Cancer isn't "all good all the time" and there are actually several nuances to consider when interpreting this transit.In this podcast episode, astrologers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser explain what to expect from Jupiter in Cancer and how to interpret this transit in your birth chart. We go over Jupiter's

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00:22:57

How to Work with Empty Houses in Astrology

Conversations with the Planets ·

2025/08/07

A common misconception in astrology is that empty houses don't matter as much as houses where we have planets and angles. While the topics of houses with planets and angles may have more emphasis in your life, the empty houses in your chart still have quite a bit to say about your natal promise and how your life will unfold as a whole. In this podcast episode, astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman explain how to work with empty houses in astrology and give interpretive guidelines for

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00:36:34

How to Work with the Ruler of a House in Astrology

Conversations with the Planets ·

2025/07/31

Using the Hellenistic technique of house rulership gives so much nuance and personalized depth to natal chart interpretations. Planetary movements mean different things for each of us depending on which house(s) that planet rules. And what each planet in our birth chart is doing for you personally is greatly illuminated by understanding this technique. Working with house rulership helps you to ground transits into your lived experiences and easily identify which areas of your life will be impacted

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00:38:57

What do the Houses Mean in Astrology?

Conversations with the Planets ·

2025/07/24

Working with the houses in astrology is a powerful way to ground celestial movements into our lived experiences here on Earth. With this technique, you can easily and clearly identify which areas of your life will be impacted by different transits. Learn about house topics in astrology from a Hellenistic perspective from experienced astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:⁠⁠Get the houses diagram from the video here⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Work with the Ruler of a House in Astrology

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00:19:51

Visiting Ikaria - the Island Where Icarus Fell From...

Conversations with the Planets ·

2025/07/17

One of the most famous Greek myths tells the story of a young Icarus, whose father Daedalus had built him wings to escape King Minos so they could fly to safety. It's said that while flying over the Greek island of Ikaria, Icarus flew too close to the Sun and his wings melted, pelting him to his death in the rocky sea below. In this podcast episode, astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman talk about their pilgrimage to the island of Ikaria, where they visited the rock where Icarus is

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00:57:25

Malefic-Ruled Luminaries and Angles

Conversations with the Planets ·

2025/07/10

There's such a strong focus on the negative aspects of having a strongly malefic chart in astrology, but the influence of malefics can bring great strength, resilience and determination to a nativity. In this podcast episode, astrologers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser are joined by Matthew Oliver, the founder of Still Water Alchemy, to discuss what it means to have your luminaries and/or angles ruled by the malefic planets Mars and Saturn.We dig into the nuance of sect and how Mars and Saturn

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01:10:01

Tropical and Sidereal Zodiac: Why We Need Both

Conversations with the Planets ·

2025/07/03

So often, the conversation around the tropical and sidereal zodiac is framed as an either/or debate about which zodiac is "better." In this podcast episode, Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser are joined by fellow astrologer Cameron Cassidy to discuss the importance of using BOTH the sidereal and tropical zodiac.We go over the philosophical differences underpinning each zodiac, as well as the constellational zodiac, to demonstrate the value that each system gives to astrological interpretations

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01:17:08

Intuitive Planetary Magic: Merging Astrology and...

Conversations with the Planets ·

2025/06/26

Engaging with planetary magic helps to build relationship with planetary deities and herbalism is a great way to incorporate multiple aspects of an archetype into your work. In this podcast episode, astrologers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser (who is also an herbalist) discuss how to incorporate simple herbal practices into your astrological magic. We dig into herbs and strategies related to each of the 7 traditional planets and unpack how to intuitively form your own correspondences.WHERE TO

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01:38:25

Saturn in Aries and What It Means For You

Conversations with the Planets ·

2025/06/21

A special Saturn's day bonus post to share some insights into the Saturn in Aries transit that just recently began.Saturn recently moved into Aries on May 25, 2025 which is a significant collective shift for us all. In this podcast episode, astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman unpack what this Saturn in Aries transit means for you personally. We delineate how Saturn in Aries feels, acts and impacts us and how you can determine which areas of your life will be most affected. We also

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00:50:57

Asteroid Stories: Orpheus

Conversations with the Planets ·

2025/06/19

The mythology of Orpheus goes deep and working with the asteroids can be a wonderful way to ground our birth charts into the mythic stories we embody throughout our lives. In this podcast episode, astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman are joined by their friend and fellow astrology Matthew Oliver, the founder of Still Water Alchemy, to discuss the mythology and astrology of Orpheus. We explore several myths in which Orpheus appears, including Jason and the Argonauts, his love story with

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