The Awake Space with Laurie Rivers Podcast

Laurie Rivers Astrologer
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Astrology you can use every single day with astrologer and creator of The Framework, Laurie Rivers. Must have info to help you surf the cosmic tide. Applied astrology to help you navigate the weeks and years as we collectively move through massive systemic change.

  1. 1d ago

    London Astrology Walk

    Mercury Retrograde, London Walks & Astrology Through History In this special episode of The Awake Space, Laurie records her final podcast from London while walking through Chelsea and visiting the iconic Victoria and Albert Museum. Rather than a traditional studio episode, this is a reflective conversation about Mercury retrograde, navigating life's unexpected twists, and understanding astrology through the lens of history, culture, and philosophy. Along the way, Laurie shares personal updates, observations from her trip, and a fascinating exploration of how astrology evolved alongside science, art, religion, and society. Why Mercury retrograde is often misunderstoodNavigating disruptions, delays, and changing plansPersonal reflections from Laurie's time in LondonFamily concerns and embracing life's unfolding cyclesUpdates on upcoming Awake Space events and programsA walking tour through Chelsea and the Victoria & Albert MuseumThe connection between astrology, astronomy, and navigationHow astrology evolved from ancient civilizations through the RenaissanceThe role of philosophy, science, religion, and culture in shaping astrological practice Mercury retrograde often gets blamed for everything that goes wrong, but Laurie argues that its real function is redirection, revision, and review. The frustrations and delays are invitations to adjust course rather than reasons to panic. Sometimes Plan B turns out to be better than Plan A. Whether dealing with travel disruptions, family concerns, or changing circumstances, Laurie reflects on viewing life through the lens of cycles rather than labeling experiences as good or bad. The challenge is not avoiding obstacles but learning how to meet them. Astrology is not frozen in ancient times. Laurie explores how modern astrology developed through centuries of observation, mathematics, philosophy, and cultural exchange, particularly through the contributions of scholars in the Islamic world, Renaissance Europe, and later scientific thinkers. The way astrology is practiced today reflects the eras that came before us. Just as art, science, religion, and politics evolved, astrology evolved alongside them. Understanding that history provides important context for interpreting astrology in the modern world. From the Industrial Revolution to artificial intelligence, societies face recurring challenges around technological change. Laurie draws parallels between historical transitions and today's rapidly changing world, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and discernment. 00:00 Welcome from London and St. Luke's Church02:00 Personal reflections on travel, family, and change05:00 Awake Space updates and upcoming events07:30 Why Mercury retrograde isn't the real problem10:20 Walking through Chelsea toward the V&A Museum14:25 How to navigate Mercury retrograde successfully22:50 Ancient astrology, Sumeria, and historical roots27:00 Entering the Victoria & Albert Museum30:00 Medieval manuscripts, scribes, and astrology's history40:00 Navigation instruments, astronomy, and astrology44:00 Evolution versus tradition in astrological practice48:00 Renaissance art and changing philosophies53:00 Industrialization, technology, and cultural shifts58:00 The Industrial Revolution and lessons for today01:03:00 Timekeeping, clocks, and changing worldviews01:07:00 Mercury, mythology, and astrological symbolism01:09:00 Why discernment matters in astrology01:11:00 Final reflections and closing thoughts The 2027 Year Ahead Presentation (rescheduled to July 11)The Awake Space CommunityVictoria & Albert MuseumSt. Luke's Church, ChelseaWilliam LillyGalileo GalileiCopernicusCarl JungRoberto AssagioliBenjamin DykesIn This EpisodeKey TakeawaysMercury Retrograde Is Not the VillainLife Happens in CyclesAstrology Is a Living TraditionHistory Shapes InterpretationAdaptation Is a Human SkillTimestampsMentioned in This Episode

    55 min

  2. Jun 15

    Cosmic Sprinkles: Venus in Leo & Gemini New Moon

    1 Million Downloads, Venus in Leo, and How to Get the Most Out of an Astrology Reading The Awake Space has officially surpassed 1 million downloads and listens, and Laurie takes a moment to celebrate this milestone with the community that made it possible. Join the Awake Space Community http://theawakespacepodcast.com In this episode, Laurie reflects on the journey from recording podcasts in her backyard to building a globally listened-to, listener-supported show. She shares updates on Healing the Money Wound™, Living by Luna, and upcoming plans for The Awake Space community. Then Laurie is joined by astrologers Damien Shelby, Susie, and Shelby for another installment of the Astrologers Roundtable, where they discuss how to prepare for an astrology consultation, how to ask better questions, and how astrology can help you navigate major life transitions with more confidence and clarity. Finally, Laurie explores Venus in Leo, discussing confidence, self-worth, visibility, creativity, and what it means to stop seeking permission from others and start owning who you are. LINKS use code SAVE10% to save 10% on all readings when you book an astrology consultation at wokeastrology.com/book-online 00:00 Welcome and celebrating 1 million downloads 02:15 How the podcast began and why listener support matters 04:35 Updates from The Awake Space community and magazine 06:40 Updates on Living by Luna and Healing the Money Wound™ 08:55 Future plans for teaching, Laurie’s Lab, and upcoming projects 11:00 Social media updates, recovery, growth, and new branding 15:30 Personal update: dental health and self-care 18:00 Community updates and future astrology training opportunities 20:55 Astrologers Roundtable begins 21:30 How to prepare for an astrology reading 23:10 Why specific questions create better results 25:30 Examples of successful consultations 27:50 How astrologers create a safe and supportive environment 30:20 Why prepared clients get more from readings 32:40 Common fears about transits and astrology 35:00 How astrologers communicate difficult information 38:00 Final advice from the astrologers 40:15 Roundtable wrap-up and consultation information 41:50 Venus enters Leo 44:15 Confidence, presence, and "being queen" 48:50 Self-worth, security, and the deeper meaning of Venus 50:45 Working with the Gemini New Moon 53:15 June magazine, journal prompts, and community resources 54:15 Final thoughts and closing message New Supporting Members: Steph, Zoe, Dakota, Michelle, Carrie, Jalil, Claire, Jackie, Sarah, Dawn, Kathy, Chels, The Community Garden, Priyanka, Jen, Vonda, May, Cara, Demi, Jazmin, Kristin, Unbotheredhan, Joey, Lezlie, Shira, Katie, Jason

    54 min

  3. Jun 8

    Venus-Jupiter Conjunction Girl Power, Hope and Special Guest Amy Filbin

    The Awake Space is 100% Listener Supported! Join the community at theawakespacepodcast.com This week on The Awake Space Podcast, Laurie explores one of the most hopeful astrological alignments of 2026: the Venus-Jupiter conjunction in Cancer. As Laurie prepares to record the audiobook for Healing the Money Wound: The Framework for Rebuilding Confidence, Value and Wealth, she reflects on confidence, self-worth, and the importance of recognizing your own value rather than waiting for the world to assign it to you. Laurie shares why hope matters, why fear-based media profits from your attention, and how this week's astrology invites you to focus on comfort, security, and appreciation rather than scarcity and anxiety. Then Laurie is joined by Amy Philbin, astrologer, business mentor, and former TikTok creator who traded hustle culture for a purpose-built life in Crete, Greece. Together they discuss entrepreneurship, reinvention, intuition, scaling a business, living abroad, and what it means to truly bet on yourself. If you've been waiting for permission to start building the life you want, this episode is your reminder that nobody is coming to pick you. You have to choose yourself. Show Links: VOTE FOR ERROL RIVERS - Laurie's' brother is an outstanding artist in Portland Oregon Amy Filbin - Sign Up For Her Email List Awake Space Magazine June Issue Astrology Consultations wokeastrology.com 2027 Preparation and Prediction Event SIGN UP NOW 00:00 Introduction and opening thoughts 01:10 Golden Tempo, hope, and why inspiration matters 02:00 Venus-Jupiter conjunction and recording Healing the Money Wound 03:00 Why fear-based content dominates social media 04:30 Protecting your own dopamine and perspective 06:00 Enjoying moments of inspiration without attachment 07:30 Recovery update and audiobook recording plans 09:00 Political astrology, Saturn retrograde, and summer forecasts 11:00 2027 Preparation & Predictions Event preview 12:00 Venus-Jupiter in Cancer: security, self-worth, and appreciation 14:00 How appreciation creates value 16:00 Building comfort instead of chasing endless wealth 16:45 Health update and lessons from slowing down 17:30 Current events and observations 28:25 Community updates and announcements 29:30 New members welcomed to The Awake Space 31:45 Interview begins: Amy Philbin joins the podcast 32:00 Meeting through TikTok and discovering shared roots in Portland 41:00 Books, philosophy, and growing up in the Pacific Northwest 49:00 Amy's journey from Tarot creator to business mentor 58:00 Moving to Crete and building a life abroad 1:03:00 Why people need examples of what's possible 1:05:00 Amy's daily life in Greece 1:10:00 Betting on yourself and embracing uncertainty 1:14:00 Building scalable businesses for spiritual entrepreneurs 1:20:00 Money as a resource, not a destination 1:24:00 Using astrology in business strategy 1:26:00 Amy's upcoming retreats and future plans 1:27:30 Interview concludes 1:28:00 Final reflections on women building lives on their own terms 1:30:00 Laurie's early astrology career and lessons learned 1:34:00 Why nobody starts at the finish line 1:35:00 Closing message: choose yourself and begin now

    1h 36m

  4. Jun 1

    June 2026 Astrology: Need To Know Info

    The Awake Space with Laurie Rivers is 100% listener supported! June opens with a simple challenge: adapt with analysis. In this episode, Laurie Rivers breaks down the major astrology of June 2026 and explains why this month is less about reacting and more about refining. As Jupiter prepares to enter Leo and Mercury heads toward retrograde, June asks us to reassess commitments, separate inspiration from fear, and stop arguing for our limitations. Sign Up For 2027 Predictions and Preparation June 28, 2026 Here: https://www.wokeastrology.com/event-details/2027-prep-and-predictions (Awake Space Community members save 50%) Laurie explores the month's biggest astrological influences, revisits several headline predictions from her 2026 Preparations & Predictions event, and discusses why critical thinking may be one of the most important skills of the year. She also takes a closer look at the increasingly discussed Barbault's Basket, what it actually represents astrologically, and why the energy building through June and July could signal significant institutional, economic, and cultural shifts. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to June and surviving the UK heatwave03:35 The podcast industry, independence, and why listener support matters16:06 June's big theme: Adapt with Analysis20:29 Practical ways to work with June's energy24:53 Key astrological dates and transits for June 202627:06 Predictions for June headlines, weather, economics, and global events41:20 Why outrage is not a strategy50:43 Security, self-worth, and taking practical action56:17 What's in the headlines? mini- forecasts for early June01:01:41 Understanding Barbault's Basket and what it may signal01:08:30 Accountability season and why flexibility wins Join Laurie every week for grounded astrology, practical guidance, and real-world strategies for navigating changing times. Website: wokeastrology.comCommunity: patreon.com/theawakespace What's in the Headlines Weekly Astrology Predictions: https://theawakespacepodcast.com/posts/whats-in-june-1-159776567

    1h 12m
  5. Ashley St. Clair, Barbault’s Basket & the Astrology of System Change

    May 25

    Ashley St. Clair, Barbault’s Basket & the Astrology of System Change

    theawakespacepodcast.com The Awake Space Podcast is 100% listener supported Join the community for predictions, astrology resources, exclusive lives and more 00:00 — Recording From London Laurie records from a very warm hotel room in London while recovering from a summer cold, reflecting on travel, creativity, and visiting the Chelsea Flower Show. 08:10 — Astro-Cartography & Relocation Astrology A deep dive into locational astrology, relocation charts, Pluto lines, and why astro-cartography reflects your energy interacting with a place rather than a place “controlling” you. Laurie explains how her relocated chart expresses differently in London. 18:45 — Travel, Healing & Creative Energy Laurie discusses returning to London decades after difficult experiences in the 1990s, how walking and movement affect her physically, and why this trip feels restorative instead of purely healing. 24:20 — Heat Waves, Climate & Cooling Hacks Practical advice for surviving extreme heat including hydration, electrolytes, cooling towels, peppermint spray tricks, and concerns about increasingly intense global temperatures and fire seasons. 31:00 — Massive Systemic Change & 2028 Astrology Laurie discusses the larger societal shifts she believes began accelerating in 2020, concerns about institutional restructuring, accountability, political instability, and why the years leading into 2028 are significant astrologically. 45:30 — Ashley St. Clair Astrology Analysis A breakdown of the reported birth chart of Ashley St. Clair, including Cancer Venus/Mars themes around family protection, Scorpio Moon secrecy, and Laurie’s thoughts on media figures, power structures, and political realignment. 1:03:40 — Community News & Upcoming Events Updates from The Awake Space including group readings, the 2027 Preparation & Prediction Event, Astrology Crew resources, live streams, and a member success story about career transition through transit timing. 1:20:15 — Berbault’s Basket & Astrology of the Week Discussion of André Barbault, cyclical astrology, Mars square Pluto, Pluto retrograde, global heat, fires, travel disruption, disease concerns, and why Laurie believes humanity is entering one of the most transformational periods in modern history.

    1h 9m
  6. The Astrology of Stability

    May 18

    The Astrology of Stability

    This Week's Astrology: Mars Into Taurus, Venus Into Cancer + The Astrologers Round TableLaurie opens from London — Chelsea Flower Show in full swing — with an energy forecast for the week and why the timing is genuinely good for deliberate, grounded action. Then she's joined by the Awake Space astrology crew (Damien, Shelby, and Suzy) for a round table on how ethical astrologers communicate with clients, and why "knowing enough to be dangerous" can keep you stuck. Resources & Links 📝 Taurus New Moon post — May 16 📖 Awake Space Magazine — May issue 📅 2027 Year Ahead — Patrons get 50% off + digital planner + exclusive Q&A 🌿 Astrology Crew — classes & monthly Q&A, new sessions coming soon 🔗 Linktree — everything in one place Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Week's Energy Overview 10:39 Getting It on Paper: Mind Maps Over To-Do Lists 17:15 The Blinders Concept 33:40 Tech Glitches & New Member Shoutouts 37:54 Astrologers Round Table: How We Communicate With Clients 40:19 Damien: The Reading That Could Have Derailed Everything 44:59 Shelby: Mercury, Timing Windows & Crunchy Transits 47:25 Saturn Reframed: Structure, Not Punishment 01:03:18 When Clients Want Agreement With Their Limitations 01:07:30 Knowing Enough to Be Dangerous 01:10:12 How Laurie Trains Her Astrologers 01:12:27 Ethical Astrology: Handing Power Back 01:15:50 Wrap-Up: Deliberate Action Now, Cha-Ching by October

    1h 21m
  7. Why Location Matters in Astrology

    May 11

    Why Location Matters in Astrology

    S7 Ep 27 In this episode of the popular talk show, The Awake Space with Laurie Rivers you'll discover information about locational astrology which includes astro-cartography. Your host Laurie Rivers discusses the difference between transits and return charts, why all astrology deals with locations, and why relocating is not always going to give you the results you desire. Plus she answers questions from the Awake Space Magazine subscribers and gives you the must know info about the Taurus New Moon coming up on May 16th. Show Links: May 2026 Issue: Awake Space Magazine https://www.patreon.com/posts/may-issue-cover-156928737 Sign Up For Charts and Channeling CLICK HERE Join The Awake Space Community at www.theawakespacepodcast.com Takeaways Astrology and locational astrologyThe impact of planetary returnsThe significance of transits and planetary returnsThe privilege of being part of systemic change Locational astrology is one of the oldest forms of astrology.Understanding locational astrology can help us know how different energies play a role in our lives.Astrology is a system that symbolically maps out our being as spiritual beings having a human experience.The planets aren't causal; they are reflective, and the future is a tree with many branches.Groupthink and individual consciousness are influenced by Uranus, which governs both groupthink and disruptive thought. Chapters 00:00 Astrology and Locational Astrology08:13 Systemic Change and Privilege14:16 The Impact of Location on Experience20:15 Understanding Astrology and Groupthink31:26 The Nature of Astrology

    1h 42m
  8. Pluto in Aquarius: The Power Of Us

    May 4

    Pluto in Aquarius: The Power Of Us

    The Awake Space Podcast with Laurie Rivers covers a range of topics including travel plans, astrology classes, Patreon updates, and discussions on collective action and consciousness. Laurie shares insights on bypassing, resistance, and the impact of social conditioning. The podcast also features community news and a Q&A segment. The conversation covers a wide range of topics including resilience, systemic skills, judgment, radical acceptance, and spiritual experiences. Laurie Rivers shares personal experiences and insights on these themes, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and healing. May 16th (17th) Charts and Channeling with Astrologer Laurie Rivers and Medium Matilda get your ticket here: https://lriversastrologer.as.me/schedule/a2c6ba30/?appointmentTypeIds[]=91056539 The Awake Space Podcast is 100% Listener Supported - Become a member today theawakespacepodcast.com Takeaways Collective action and consciousness are key themes in the podcast, emphasizing the importance of community and shared responsibility.The discussion on bypassing and resistance highlights the need for self-awareness and accountability in personal growth and spiritual development. Resilience is built on seven factors and can be learned.Radical acceptance involves feeling into discomfort without judgment or story.Knowledge is not power unless you know how to use it.Spiritual experiences and connections to guides can be deeply personal and transformative. Chapters 00:00 Travel Plans and Updates05:04 Alignment and Manifestation10:26 Virtue and Accountability18:01 Resilience and Radical Acceptance45:43 Spiritual Experiences and Connection to Guides

    1h 33m
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