Enchanted Astrology

Ariel Smith
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Enchanted Astrology is a podcast that explores the cycles of the planets through the lens of Western Sidereal Astrology.

  1. Aug 24

    Sidereal Astrology | August 2026 Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius

    What does the August 27, 2026 Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius mean in sidereal astrology? In this episode, we explore the upcoming Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius and the major planetary transits shaping the current astrological landscape, including Saturn in Pisces, Jupiter in Cancer, Pluto in Capricorn, Neptune in Pisces, and Uranus in Taurus. We look at the larger themes emerging from these transits, including the restructuring political and economic systems, disruption around money and material security, changing ideas about spirituality and consciousness, the difficulty of containing rapidly developing technologies, and growing questions around home, food, water, protection, migration, and vulnerable populations. Then we turn to the sidereal Aquarius Lunar Eclipse and explore its connection to identity, beliefs, information, and our understanding of the future. With the Sun, Mercury, and South Node in Leo opposing the Full Moon in Aquarius, this eclipse may highlight a shift away from an old story about who we are and toward a new perspective. The Eclipse also squares Uranus in Taurus adding themes of unexpected disruption, sudden changes, and new information, and pressure to adapt.

  2. Aug 17

    The Current Planetary Cycles Through Western Sidereal Astrology

    We’re living through some major planetary cycles right now—and they’re all telling part of the same story. In this episode, we zoom out to the Age of Pisces and then look at Neptune in Pisces, Uranus in Taurus, and Pluto in Capricorn to explore what these cycles have meant historically and what they may be showing us today. We’ll look at changing ideas of reality, spirituality, technology, money, power, and the structures that organize our lives, and consider what happens when those structures begin to change.

  3. Aug 12

    Tropical vs. Sidereal Astrology Explained

    Why are tropical and sidereal astrology different — and which one should you use? In this episode of Enchanted Astrology, we explore the history and astronomy behind the tropical and sidereal zodiacs, including the precession of the equinoxes and the gradual 2,000-year drift between the seasonal zodiac and the stellar zodiac. We’ll look at how the zodiac was understood in antiquity, the development of Hellenistic astrology, and why tropical and sidereal astrology were once much more closely aligned than they are today. We’ll also explore what each system actually tracks, how the approximately 24° difference between them developed, and what that means for the astrology we practice now. The episode also explores the personal experience of moving from tropical to sidereal astrology, including what happens when familiar natal placements change and a different chart suddenly feels more representative of your lived experience. This isn't about deciding which system is "better." It's about understanding what each system does, why they differ, and giving yourself the opportunity to discover which approach resonates most strongly with you. Starting August 17th, Enchanted Astrology will move to Monday releases featuring sidereal weekly delineations.

  4. Aug 5

    Seeing with New Eyes | The Astrology of August 5–11, 2026

    As we approach the powerful Leo Solar Eclipse on August 12, this week's astrology invites us to examine the stories that shape our identities and our collective future. This episode explores the major planetary shifts—including Venus entering Libra, Mercury entering Leo, Mars and Ceres entering Cancer, and Mercury's opposition to Pluto—to reveal a larger evolutionary movement from the shadow of Leo toward the humanitarian vision of Aquarius. Through the symbolism of these transits, the conversation reflects on themes of belonging, grief, community, empire, and our relationship with Gaia, asking what humanity may have lost as we moved away from tribal connection and into systems built on hierarchy, extraction, and endless growth. The episode also explores how Ceres, Chiron, Pluto, and the Lunar Nodes invite us to remember our interconnectedness with one another and the living world. Mercury in Leo's gift for storytelling—and its shadow of becoming attached to heroic narratives—takes center stage as Mercury opposes Pluto, encouraging us to question inherited beliefs, embrace greater complexity, and rewrite our stories from "I stand above" to "I stand with." As we prepare for next week's Solar Eclipse, this episode offers an invitation to practice gratitude, justice, humility, and reverence, remembering that meaningful transformation begins not only with what we do, but with how we choose to see. Join the yin yoga practice here: https://enchantedastrology.ca/yoga-membership/

  5. Jul 29

    The Caterpillar, Cocoon, and Butterfly | Aquarius Full Moon July 29, 2026

    This week we explore the powerful Aquarius Full Moon on July 29th and the profound themes of transformation, identity, and evolution woven throughout this chart. With the Sun conjunct Jupiter in Leo opposing the Moon conjunct Pluto in Aquarius, we are being invited into a deeper process of evolution, one that requires us to release old identities, emotional attachments, and familiar ways of moving through the world in order to make space for something entirely new. Through the metaphor of the caterpillar becoming the butterfly, we explore the symbolism of the cocoon: the quiet, unseen process of transformation where the old form dissolves and a new expression of life begins to emerge. We unpack the South Node in Leo and North Node in Aquarius, exploring the difference between becoming a bigger version of who we have always been versus allowing ourselves to evolve into something completely different. We explore Mars in Gemini square Venus in Virgo as the tension between movement and refinement, and Mercury in Cancer square Saturn in Aries as the invitation to honor our origins while courageously stepping into a new chapter. This Full Moon reminds us that transformation is not about rejecting who we were, it is about allowing ourselves to become who we are meant to be. Join me as we explore the astrology of metamorphosis, surrender, and the beautiful process of becoming. Explore this transformation more deeply through the body with this week's Aquarius Full Moon yin yoga practice at: https://enchantedastrology.ca/yoga-membership/

  6. Jul 15

    The Heart of the City | The 2026 Basket Configuration Astrology

    This week we explore the rare Basket Configuration in astrology through the story of a city building itself. With Pluto in Aquarius, Neptune in Aries, Uranus in Gemini, and Jupiter in Leo, forming what is known as the Barbault Basket of July 2026, we enter a time of transformation, imagination, innovation, and creative expression. Through the city’s journey, we explore the evolutionary current of Neptune sextile Pluto, the collective transformation of Pluto in Aquarius, the courage of Neptune in Aries, the awakening of Uranus in Gemini, and the creative heart of Jupiter in Leo opposite Pluto. This configuration invites us to imagine a world where every person is supported in becoming who they are, where our unique gifts and expressions contribute to the greater whole, and where we participate in creating the future we wish to experience. This week's yin yoga practice is inspired by the Jupiter-Pluto opposition, exploring the relationship between our creative expression and the collective body we are all part of. Like the heart circulating life throughout the body, our gifts become most powerful when they nourish something greater than ourselves. If you would like to begin a yin yoga practice connected with astrology, you can explore the studio here:Enchanted Astrology Yin Yoga Membership

  7. Jul 8

    The Song of The Soul | Cancer New Moon Astrology | July 8–14

    This week invites us into a quiet, sacred conversation with our soul. With Mercury retrograde meeting the Sun in a powerful cazimi, followed by a deeply introspective Cancer New Moon, we're encouraged to step beyond the noise of the thinking mind and listen to the language of our emotions. Like hearing a song without lyrics, this is a time to discover the meaning that already lives within you. At the same time, Venus enters Virgo and challenges Neptune, Uranus, and Pluto, revealing where our lives have fallen out of alignment with our soul's deeper truth. Rather than responding with criticism or judgment, we're invited to embody the highest expression of Venus in Virgo: noticing what needs tending while remaining rooted in love. In this week's story, you enter a concert hall, listen to the language beneath words, and embark on a journey of remembering. Along the way, you discover that awakening isn't meant to make you more critical of the world—it is meant to deepen your capacity to love it. Together we'll explore: The Cancer New Moon and Mercury retrograde cazimi as an invitation to listen to your soul through your emotions.Why Venus in Virgo isn't about perfection, but about learning to care without judgment.How Neptune, Uranus, Pluto, and Jupiter are helping us remember who we are beyond our limiting beliefs.How discernment and unconditional love can coexist, allowing us to tend to our lives with compassion instead of criticism.May this episode remind you that awakening isn't measured by how many flaws you can see—it's measured by how much love remains after you've seen them. If you’d like to continue this journey, you can find the yin yoga practice for this Cancer New Moon here: Yin Yoga Practice

  8. Jul 1

    The Path Less Travelled | Astrology for July 1 - 7

    This week, I'm trying something a little different. Rather than exploring each planetary aspect on its own, I'd like to invite you into the story they're telling together. Imagine you're walking through a familiar forest when you notice a small path you've somehow never seen before. It doesn't look like much, but one small step has the power to change everything. This week's astrology reminds us that our lives rarely change through one dramatic moment. More often, they're shaped by the small choices we make every day—the conversations we have, the beliefs we question, the moments we choose curiosity instead of fear, and the quiet decisions that gradually become a completely different life. Together we'll explore the powerful Mars–Uranus conjunction in Gemini, its harmonious connections to Neptune, Pluto, and Jupiter, the Sun's square to Saturn, and Chiron's invitation to heal our relationship with trust, worth, and belonging. At the end of each chapter, I'll connect the story back to the astrology, offering practical ways to work with this week's planetary energies in your own life. I hope this journey helps you see the sky—and perhaps yourself—from a new perspective. The Yin Yoga companion practice is available through the yoga studio here: https://enchantedastrology.ca/yoga-membership/

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Enchanted Astrology is a podcast that explores the cycles of the planets through the lens of Western Sidereal Astrology.

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  • Creator
    Ariel Smith
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ariel Smith
  • Show Website
    Enchanted Astrology