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The Full Moon in Scorpio and the Season of Speaking Your Truth
Apr 30, 2026
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Apr 28, 2026
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Life Finds a Way: The New Moon in Aries
Apr 17, 2026
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The sky is about to catch fire. This Libra full moon is your well of resources.
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| 4/30/26 |  The Full Moon in Scorpio and the Season of Speaking Your Truth | The Full Moon in Scorpio and the Season of Speaking Your TruthSign up for the Beltane Ritual next Tuesday at 5pm MST here!I'd love to invite you to my May 5 Zoom ritual “Blossoming into Beltane” (somatic work, a bit of vocalizing, creative practice, and cross-cultural Beltane teachings).In this full moon episode I riff on the Taurus–Scorpio axis as security and intimacy (throat and genitals) and track it through Human Design: Moon in Gate 44 (alertness/“coming to meet,” splenic instinct, ancestral pattern-recognition) and Sun in Gate 24 (rationalization, getting out of mental loops into invention and silence). I also ground Beltane as a Gaelic fire festival (bonfires, maypole, flowers, fertility) opposite Samhain/Halloween, and share my course “Your Heart is a Compass,” weaving the Wheel of the Year with G-center gates, Inanna dream symbolism, and practices like coherent breathing.00:00 Scorpio Full Moon Welcome01:24 Mayday Timing Clarified02:15 Beltane Ritual Invite03:25 Finding Your Voice05:49 Wheel Polarity Taurus Scorpio09:19 Gate 44 Meeting Shadows12:47 Gate 24 Mind to Silence15:19 Instinct and Reason Integration20:07 Beltane Origins and Traditions23:31 Heart Compass Course Vision31:51 Why We Need New Maps34:26 Grounding Practices and Closing This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe | 38m 32s | ||||||
| 4/28/26 |  Uranian Magic with Christa Hamilton of Practical Astros | Uranus moved into Gemini on April 25th, and I wanted to mark this pivotal moment by talking to someone who knows this energy from the inside out.This is the first episode of a new series I am calling Living the Spiral: Magicians, conversations with practitioners who have not just studied these systems but have been changed by them. There’s a lot more to come, and this Uranian wisdom with the brilliant Christa Hamilton is a wonderful place to start.Christa Hamilton is a lifelong student of esoteric subjects and an active practitioner of divination. Astrology is the central core of her practice, and she weaves in tarot, plant medicine, animal symbolism, and dreaming as she works. She is a graduate of the Nightlight Astrology School, a founding member of the Asteri Sofia Kairos collective, a contributing writer and lecturer for the Astrologer’s Co-Op, and a volunteer for OPA. She focuses primarily on one-on-one client readings and also creates art, writes, makes videos, and collaborates with other practitioners to make astrology genuinely accessible to anyone who wants it.🌀 Find Christa at practicalastros.com📖 Follow her Decan Walk on Substack📱 Follow her on Instagram and YouTubeWork with me:If this conversation is landing for you, I have a course coming in May called Your Heart Is a Compass that feels very much in the spirit of what Christa and I are talking about here. It is built around the idea that the heart is a navigation system, and that when you learn to read it you stop needing external permission to know where you are going. This could be especially useful when Uranus is scrambling all the signals!I also offer natal astrology chart readings, Human Design readings, and more through my practice at Hearth and Spiral.📬 Sign up for early bird to Your Heart Is a Compass, my upcoming course that runs from May 19-June 16.💫 Book a reading at hearthandspiral.com🌀 Follow along at @hearthandspiral on Instagram and Living the Spiral on Substack at livingthespiral.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe | 1h 51m 02s | ||||||
| 4/17/26 |  Life Finds a Way: The New Moon in Aries | This week we're sitting inside one of the most concentrated astrological moments in recent memory. There are seven planets in Aries, stacked into three Human Design gates, all with Thunder in their foundation. The new moon on April 17th falls in Gate 3 (Orderi out of Chaos) with Chiron and Eris, seeding directly into the wound around new beginnings. Neptune and Mercury are meeting in Gate 25, the gate of innocence and universal love. Mars and Saturn are exactly conjunct in Gate 17, asking for far-sighted leadership over rigidly defended opinion.I open this episode with a short three-minute coherent breathing practice, then walk through each gate with its I Ching image and Gene Keys shadow, gift, and siddhi. I also revisit the April 2024 Great American Solar Eclipse and why this new moon is a direct continuation of that thread.Your Heart Is a Compass — Early Bird If something in this episode tugged at you, this course I'm offering starting on May 19th the longer work of it. My five-week live course starts in May and is built around the eight G Center gates, the Pagan Wheel of the Year, the descent of Inanna, and what it actually means to let your heart lead. Early bird pricing is open until May 1st- come play!👉 Enroll hereFind me:Instagram: @hearthandspiral Substack: livingthespiral.substack.com Website: hearthandspiral.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe | 1h 28m 42s | ||||||
| 4/1/26 |  The sky is about to catch fire. This Libra full moon is your well of resources. | Libra Full Moon: Tending the Well Before April’s Aries FireYour host Alison Dale welcomes the April 1–2 Libra Full Moon as a doorway into an unusually fiery April featuring a seven-body Aries stellium (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars, Venus, Saturn, Neptune) and Chiron, with all planets direct until Pluto stations retrograde May 6; she also notes Uranus entering Gemini April 25 and the broader shift of outer planets into fire and air, plus the Chinese year of the Fire Horse. She explores the Aries–Libra “me vs. we” polarity through Human Design/I Ching gates: Moon in Libra Gate 48 (“the Well”) highlighting deep splenic, ancestral knowing (shadow inadequacy, gift resourcefulness, siddhi wisdom) and Sun in Aries Gate 21 (“Biting Through/Hunter”) emphasizing decisiveness, will, and leadership (shadow control, gift authority, siddhi valor). She discusses Lilith sextile the Moon and Jupiter in Cancer squaring both luminaries, offers a spleen-focused embodiment practice, and shares links to her Substack series, calendar, rituals, and readings.00:00 Welcome to Living the Spiral01:16 April Fire Forecast02:45 Seven Planets in Aries04:07 All Planets Direct04:54 Outer Planets Shift08:07 Personal Fire Story11:19 Libra Full Moon Polarity17:17 Gate 48 The Well22:03 Inadequacy to Resourcefulness30:42 Gate 21 Biting Through34:54 Gate 21 Shadow Control36:54 Authority and Valor38:22 Aries Biting Through40:18 Well Versus Ego45:43 Choosing Your Fuel47:30 Quantum Attention Collapse50:00 Lilith and Jupiter Aspects57:17 Fire Horse and Uranus Shift01:07:16 Embodiment Spleen Practice01:10:29 Wrap Up and Resources This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe | 1h 14m 21s | ||||||
| 3/29/26 |  Time Is a Spiral: The I'Ching, The Zodiac, and the Eschatology We Need | Hey friends,This episode has been a long time coming. It’s the one where I finally lay out the whole architecture… all the systems I work with on Living the Spiral, how they’re related, and most importantly, why I think they matter more than ever right now.If you’ve been in my world for a while and nodded along when I mention the Fuxi sequence or the 64 gates of Human Design without quite seeing how it all fits together, this episode is for you. And if you’re brand new here, welcome! This is a good place to begin.The through line is this: all of these systems are, at their root, technologies for locating yourself inside a living pattern. They remind us that we’re not separate from what’s moving around us, that the seasons are not happening to us. I found that when that relationship between my body and the season and ancestral time actually landed in my lived experiences rather than just my mind, something deep shifted. My sense of belonging came alive. And at the heart of it, that’s what this whole project is about.🎧 Listen to the episode in the player above, on Youtube, or anywhere you find podcasts 🎧 Episode Overview:The Oldest QuestionWe start at the beginning, with the impulse that every human culture across recorded history has shared - which is the need to locate themselves inside a larger story. Every culture across spacetime has created systems to address “Where am I in the cycle? What is my relationship with the land telling me? What do the shifting stars and planets say about the quality of this moment??This impulse long predates writing. What I find remarkable is that across wildly different cultures with no contact between them, people arrived at remarkably similar answers: the sky is a clock, the seasons carry teachings, patterns repeat, and inside the repetition there is meaning. That’s the deep root of every system we cover in this episode.The I Ching: The Origin StoryWe go into the history and mythology of the I’Ching, starting with Fuxi, the mythological sage-emperor who received the eight trigrams (the ba gua) by observing nature. He witnessed the marks on the back of a tortoise shell, reflecting the behavior of water, the shape of wood, and the way things grow and die and grow again. Fuxi saw that reality is made of two forces in relationship, yin and yang, and that stacked in threes they produce eight fundamental qualities of energy: thunder, water, mountain, earth, wind, fire, lake, and heaven.From there we get to King Wen, who (while imprisoned around 1000 BCE) took Fuxi’s eight trigrams and stacked them into pairs to create the 64 hexagrams - six lines, each broken or unbroken, 64 possible combinations. His son the Duke of Zhou wrote the commentaries for each of the individual lines, and Confucius added his own layers later. The I’Ching we have today is a palimpsest- thousands of years of wisdom in conversation with itself, all built on those same 64 patterns.I also talk about why I have some frustration with how Human Design sometimes presents itself as if it arrived from nowhere, when so much of it comes directly from these ancient systems that deserve their own reverence and credit.The Fuxi sequence and binary codeThis is the section I’ve been wanting to talk about for a long time, and it genuinely blew my mind when I first found it.The sequence that Human Design uses on the mandala -the Fuxi sequence, also called the Earlier Heaven sequence - is a mathematically precise ordering of the 64 hexagrams that was actually formalized not by Fuxi himself but by an 11th century Song dynasty philosopher named Shao Yong around 1060 CE. Shao Yong arranged the hexagrams starting from all broken lines and moving systematically toward all solid lines, with each hexagram differing from the next by the minimum possible change.The result is a perfect binary sequence. If you assign yin the value zero and yang the value one and read the lines from the bottom up, the Fuxi sequence counts in binary from 0 to 63 without missing a single step. Shao Yong drew this as a square diagram, with eight hexagrams across, and eight down, where the top line alternates yin and yang every hexagram, the next line every two, then every four, every eight, every sixteen, every thirty-two. This is exactly how binary counting works.Six centuries later, the German mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, who had been independently developing binary arithmetic since 1666, received a woodcut of this diagram from a Jesuit missionary named Joachim Bouvet who was living in Beijing at the Forbidden City. Within a week of seeing it, Leibniz sent his paper on binary arithmetic to the Paris Academy for publication, titling it with direct reference to the ancient Chinese figures of Fuxi. He wrote that the hexagrams corresponded perfectly to binary numbers and that the ancient Chinese were far more mathematically sophisticated than anyone in Europe had assumed.There’s a wrinkle worth knowing: the Chinese never actually interpreted the hexagrams mathematically. That structure was always latent in the form, but Leibniz was the first to read it that way. And he was working from Shao Yong’s later rearrangement, not Fuxi’s original work, something Bouvet also didn’t mention. But what Leibniz saw was real, and profound. The binary system he developed with it eventually became the foundation of Boolean logic, then electrical circuits, then the transistor, then the chip, then everything you’re using to hear or read this.📌 [Add image: Fuxi/Nüwa serpent image — Han dynasty silk painting] 📌 [Add image: Shao Yong’s Fuxi square diagram — the 8x8 binary grid]The Zodiac: The Origin StoryThe roots of Western astrology are Babylonian, going back to ancient Mesopotamia around 2000 BCE or earlier. The Babylonians were extraordinary astronomers who tracked planetary movements from clay tablets across generations and noticed that the sky was a clock, that the positions of the sun, moon, and planets marked the seasons, the floods, and the harvests. The 12-sign zodiac solidified around the 5th century BCE in Babylon when they divided the ecliptic into 12 equal sections named for nearby constellations, tracking the quality of light through the seasons.When Alexander the Great conquered Persia and Egypt in the 4th century BCE, Babylonian astrology collided with Egyptian astronomy and then with Greek philosophy. The Stoics and Platonists gave astrology its philosophical backbone, the idea that the cosmos is a living, intelligent whole and that the movement of celestial bodies reflects and participates in events on Earth. The hermetic tradition’s “as above, so below, as within so without” comes from this period.I also touch on the precession of the equinoxes here (the reason the tropical zodiac signs no longer align with their original constellations) and why that doesn’t undermine tropical astrology, which was always a season-based system rooted in our relationship with the Earth rather than the stars themselves.What moves me most is that these two traditions, the I’Ching in China and the zodiac in the ancient Near East, were developing at roughly the same time, with no contact. And they were doing similar things: reading the patterns of energy as it moves through time across the scope of a year, a lifetime, and beyond. People across the globe finding meaning in the turning, and locating themselves inside something larger.The European Wheel of the YearThe eight holy days of the wheel of the year (the solstices, equinoxes, and four cross-quarter days between them) are the third tradition I work with. The modern Pagan Wheel of the Year was codified in the 1950s by neo-pagans and neo-Wiccans, but it draws from much older Celtic and various European pagan traditions, some of which may predate even the I’Ching and the zodiac.These were the fire festivals and seasonal celebrations of agrarian communities in northern Europe. They were ceremonies about the return of the sun, about when to plant and when to harvest, when to go inward and when to put yourself out in the world. They are fundamentally human ceremonies rooted in the body and the land.The beautiful thing is that the Wheel of the Year and the zodiac confirm each other perfectly. The four cross-quarter days all fall in the fixed signs: Samhain in Scorpio, Imbolc in Aquarius, Beltane in Taurus, Lughnasadh in Leo. The solstices and equinoxes happen at the cusps between the mutable and cardinal signs. The zodiac is already a wheel of the year, based on these astronomical observations. These traditions aren’t competing by any means, they’re translating the same pattern into different languages.How Human Design and the Gene Keys plug inIn the late 1980s a man named Ra Uru Hu received what he described as a mystical transmission and developed Human Design, a synthesis that took the 64 hexagrams of the I Ching and mapped them directly onto the zodiac wheel, as well as onto the chakra centers of the body. The mandala arranges all 64 gates in the Fuxi sequence around the full 360 degrees of the Zodiac.The Sun transits all 64 gates through the course of a year, spending about five to six days in each one. Your Human Design birth chart is a snapshot of where the Sun, Moon, and every planet were in those gates at the moment you were born, plus a second chart from 88 days before your birth (the end of the second trimester, when all organs are formed). Those two snapshots of the planets superimposed onto eachother create your bodygraph, with defined centers showing where you have consistent reliable energy and open centers showing where you’re most responsive to the environment.The Gene Keys, developed by Richard Rudd who was a student of Ra’s, takes the same 64 hexagrams into a more contemplative and poetic territory. Where Human Design describes the mechanical structure, the Gene Keys asks you to move through each gate at three levels: the Shadow (the contracted, fear-based expression), the Gift (what emerges when you work with the shadow rather than against it), and the Siddhi (the fully flowering, transcendent potential of that frequency). I love the poetry of it, and feel that it’s a beautiful complement to the more structural and mechanical language of Human Design.And the Wheel of the Year loops back in here beautifully, too: the eight Pagan holy days on the wheel of the year correspond exactly to the eight gates of the G Center, the center of identity and direction at the heart of the bodygraph. At every solstice, equinox, and cross-quarter day, the Sun is transiting a G Center gate. The wheel of the year is written into the mandala, and the land, body, and sky are in conversation through these 64 gates across time. Why Cyclical Living Fosters BelongingI spent the past few years tracking the sun’s progression through the Zodiac and also through the Gates of the Mandala. And when you know the Sun is in a particular gate and you’re feeling that energy in your life, it is truly profound. The collective nature of this ancient archetypical symbolism means you’re not broken or behind, but you can tell that you’re inside a specific quality of collective energy. The more I attune to this, the deeper sense of belonging I feel. It’s the feeling of being inside a larger pattern that includes me.And when you know your own gates that are activated in your chart, you start to understand why certain seasons feel like coming home and others feel like unknown territory. It can give you empathy and compassion for why certain people light you up and others grind your gears. It’s attunement to a larger resonance field, because the Sun is transiting the same gate for every person on Earth at the same time, but lighting their charts up in very different waays. That shared invisible weather, and these systems that are making it visible to many, has made me feel more belonging, and more compassion, for myself and everyone around me.A Counter-EschatologyAt the end of the episode I spend some time with an essay by JM at Starnightdwell that I’ve been thinkin about a lot since I read it. The essay is about eschatology (the study of endings, of last things), and how we are currently living inside a cultural and political moment that is being actively shaped by people who believe in a very specific kind of end times. A time when Armageddon isn’t a metaphor but an actual policy goal.In their essay, JM points out that astrology is by its nature based on cyclical models of time. And an understanding of the cyclical nature of time makes for a very different kind of eschatology. When endings are also beginnings, you can’t have an end time in the way that many people pulling from the prophecy of the Abrahamic religions are leaning into right now. They argue that the attunement to cyclical time changes the ethical weight of everything- if you believe the land comes back and the story continues in a cycle, you make different choices than if it were all to end. You have to live differently.In the episode, I also talk about JM’s critique that astrology as it’s currently practiced has largely been captured by an individualized, late-stage capitalist frame -all about my chart, my type, my shadow work- and how that can become another way of feeding the ego while the world contracts around us. The antidote lies in remembering that these were always collective technologies, from the start. The zodiac originated with stories about how the quality of the season shows up for everyone. The I’Ching was always a map of how energy moves through universal situations, not just through individuals. The Wheel of the Year was always communal, celebrating pivotal moments in the year when whole villages moved through the thresholds together.When we track the Sun through the gates, mark the cross-quarters, and do this work in community, we are practicing a counter-eschatology, a reclaiming of the world away from the doomers and end-timers. We are rehearsing a different relationship to endings, living inside the spiral instead of waiting for it to end.Tools and Resources I Mention in the EpisodeFor the I Ching: I use an app simply called Yijing — it has five different translations you can switch between including Nigel Richmond’s Language of the Lines, Brian Arnold’s modern English interpretation, Carol K. Anthony’s Oracle of the Cosmic Way, and Gregory Richter’s transcription from Chinese. You can cast coins or shake your phone to cast, or just read straight through. For Human Design: My favorite structural resource is the Neutrino app. It’s really easy to use and has a wealth of information about your chart, your centers, your gates, and all the substructures of the system.For the Gene Keys: The Gene Keys book by Richard Rudd is the source. There’s also an audiobook read by a very serious and eloquent British woman that I enjoy. You can also sign up on the Gene Keys website to receive a limited-time audio transmission (called “The Pulse”) from Richard Rudd each time the Sun transits into a new gate.The Living the Spiral HD Astrology Calendar: A Google, Apple, or Outlook compatible calendar that tracks all the solar gate transits and major astrological events through the year. Available to paid subscribers of this substack at livingthespiral.com, or you can buy one at hearthandspiral.com.Come Walk the Mandala with Me!The Mandala 64 Walk is my ongoing series here on Substack, where I’m writing one post per gate as the Sun transits through the year. Each post will include the I’Ching hexagram, the Gene Key shadow/gift/siddhi, a somatic practice, and a creativity prompt to align with the energies of the week. Free to follow along! Paid subscribers to Living the Spiral will get tickets to my live rituals that I’m hosting at each of the eight G Center gates/Holy Days, plus a digital calendar of Astro-HD transits.We started with Gate 25 at the Spring Equinox and we’re moving through Aries season now. Come join at livingthespiral.com.If you want to go deeper into your own design and explore how your chart is activated inside these larger cycles, my books are open for readings at hearthandspiral.com! I offer astrology, human design, and combination readings for both your natal charts and transits of the current moment.The next episode will be about the astrology and human design activations of the Full Moon in Libra, happening this week on April 1st-2nd (depending on time zone). See you there!With spiralic love,AlisonLiving the Spiral is a reader-supported publication. To go deeper into the cycles and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe | 1h 20m 28s | ||||||
| 3/14/26 |  Through the Birth Canal: New Moon in Pisces, Mercury Direct & the Astrological New Year | Join me on March 21 from 10am-noon mst for Sprouting Into Action: A Spring Equinox Ritual. Register here!----In this episode, Living the Spiral host Alison Dale focuses on a rare convergence of the Pisces New Moon (March 18/19 at 28° Pisces, later stated as 20° Pisces) immediately before Mercury stations direct and the Spring/Aries Equinox astrological new year, all within about 36 hours. She frames the moment as an endings-and-beginnings threshold and explains the human design and Gene Keys correspondences: the New Moon in Gate 36 (Gate of Crisis; turbulence to humanity to compassion; “darkening of the light”) moving into Gate 25 (innocence/universal love), with Venus in Gate 51 (shock) activating the channel of initiation/awakening. She describes Pisces as boundaryless ocean energy, emphasizes compassion and passion/suffering themes, and notes supportive sextiles to Uranus and Juno. She announces a March 21 “Sprouting Into Action” Spring Equinox ritual and outlines upcoming Wheel of the Year offerings, plus readings and breathwork services.00:00 Welcome to Living the Spiral01:16 Pisces New Moon Preview03:04 Post Eclipse Reflections04:18 Seasonal Breathwork Rituals06:47 Sprouting Into Action Event08:06 Pisces to Aries Threshold13:38 Offerings and How to Connect14:49 Gate 36 Crisis and Birth Canal16:47 Mythic Seas and Darkening Light21:33 Ages of Aries and Pisces Shift24:25 Planting Seeds in Turbulence26:41 Riding Big Waves27:51 Dark Night Surrender28:49 New Moon Shift30:30 Compassion Gene Key31:28 Christ Symbolism35:27 Passion Etymology38:16 Initiation Channel42:29 Rites of Passage43:46 Uranus Juno Sextiles46:43 Mercury Direct Gate 3749:37 Equinox Gate 2551:50 Rebirth Invitations53:43 Closing Blessings This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe | 54m 22s | ||||||
| 2/27/26 |  🎙️ A Blood Moon Eclipse in the Realm of Imaginal Cells | Keywords:lunar eclipse, Virgo, astrology, human design, imagination, confusion, self-reliance, spirituality, community, transformation____In this episode, Alison Dale discusses the upcoming total lunar eclipse in Virgo, its significance, and the themes of confusion and imagination associated with it. She explores the role of eclipses in our lives, emphasizing the importance of grounding ourselves in the earthly experience while navigating the complexities of the Piscean energy. The conversation delves into the significance of Gate 64 in human design, the need for self-reliance, and the balance between freedom and responsibility in community dynamics. Ultimately, Alison encourages listeners to embrace uncertainty and trust the process of life as we transition into a new era.TakeawaysThe lunar eclipse in Virgo is a significant event.Eclipses serve as reminders of our earthly nature.Imagination plays a crucial role during eclipses.Self-reliance is essential in navigating life's challenges.The energy of confusion can lead to illumination.Community and family dynamics are shifting during this time.Trusting the process of life is vital for growth.Embracing uncertainty can lead to new beginnings.The North Node highlights the importance of family and community.Living in confusion can be a transformative experience.Want to go deeper?Subscribe to Living the Spiral for weekly transmissions, new and full moon podcasts, seasonal teachings, and the longer arc: www.livingthespiral.comMore offerings, courses, and studio work live at Hearth & Spiral:View my current offeringsDaily notes and visuals on Instagram: @hearthandspiral This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe | 54m 45s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 |  The Lunar New Year, the Fire Horse, and an Eclipse in the Gate of Feelings | Celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse: Astrology, Human Design, and Lunar New Year InsightsDive into an exploration of the powerful cosmic and cultural shifts happening with the Lunar New Year, the solar eclipse in Gate 30, and the Saturn-Neptune conjunction in Aries. This episode blends astrology, human design, and personal reflections to help you navigate these energetic orchestrations with awareness and grace.Key Topics:The significance and symbolism of the Fire Horse year in Chinese astrologyThe influence of the lunar eclipse and solar eclipse layered into the new yearHow the Saturn-Neptune conjunction in Aries in Gate 25 highlights themes of innocence, universal love, and personal awakeningThe energetic qualities of fire over fire in Gate 30 and the metaphor of desire and transformationPractical insights on grounding, pacing, and working with the year's catalytic energyHonoring the transition from the wood snake to the fire horse with reverence and patienceEmbracing emotional awareness as a means of spiritual and collective evolutionTimestamps:00:00 - Welcome and overview of cosmic coincidences this week02:18 - The symbolism of the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse05:00 - The significance of the solar eclipse in Gate 30 during the New Year07:50 - Energetics of the Gate of Feelings and the Gate of Innocence in the Saturn-Neptune conjunction11:11 - How eclipses serve as moments of revelation and reorientation16:22 - Navigating the transition from the wood snake to the fire horse with patience19:22 - The fire horse archetype: bravery, movement, and the element of fire25:54 - Respecting the ending of the wood snake year and honoring its lessons28:12 - Grounding practices for turbulent cosmic energies33:30 - The energy of Gate 30: desire, fire, and transformation39:10 - The shadow and gift of desire in Gene Keys and how to relate consciously44:18 - Embracing emotional flow and feelings as a vital part of this year's evolution54:22 - Practical tools for working with intense emotions and desires56:13 - The upcoming Saturn-Neptune conjunction: insights and reflections65:57 - Final thoughts on universal love, innocence, and living in harmony with cosmic flowsResources & Links:Hearth and Spiral - Readings & OfferingsLiving the Spiral SubstackGene Keys by Richard RuddHuman Design Official WebsiteAstrology & Lunar New Year ResourcesConnect with Alison:InstagramWebsiteEmbrace the cosmic dance of this potent year with awareness, patience, and devotion to your authentic path. Happy Lunar New Year, and may the fires of passion illuminate your journey! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe | 1h 01m 49s | ||||||
| 1/29/26 |  🎤 New Episode: The Full Moon in Leo & the Cross-Quarter Day of Imbolc | Sign up for next Wednesday's Aquarius Season Breathwork Journey here! In this episode of Living the Spiral, Alison Dale discusses the upcoming full moon in Leo and the significance of Imbolc, a Celtic pagan holiday between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox that symbolizes renewal and preparation for growth. She explores the transformative energies of Pluto in Aquarius, the challenges of navigating chaos and information overload in today's digital age, and the importance of mindfulness and retreat during the full moon. Alison emphasizes the need for personal reflection and nurturing one's inner self while also addressing collective needs and societal pressures. The episode concludes with insights on rituals and practices for growth during Imbolc and the significance of connecting with the goddess Brigid. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe | 46m 23s | ||||||
| 1/17/26 |  Limitation Creates Innovation: The New Moon in Capricorn | Welcome to Living the Spiral! On this new moon episode, your host Alison Dale explores the fascinating transition from Capricorn to Aquarius, delving into themes of limitation, innovation, and the mysteries of the universe. We discuss the symbolism of the sea-goat, representing ambition and mystery, and how it connects us to universal wisdom. As we move into Aquarius, we embrace the innovation that allows us to transcend natural laws.We also touch on the significance of the new moon, which marks a time of culmination and fresh starts, blending endings and beginnings. This episode highlights the importance of boundaries as essential containers for nurturing potential, much like the heart and womb. Additionally, we address critical global issues such as water rights and the need for sustainable practices.Join us as we navigate these cosmic shifts and explore how personal limitations can nurture growth and lead to new opportunities.🌿 Stay in Touch:If this episode resonated, there are a few simple ways to keep walking the spiral together with me:• Instagram: reflections, seasonal rhythms, and behind-the-scenes@hearthandspiral• Youtube: podcasts on Youtube, audio for now, video coming laterYoutube• Readings & Courses: astrology, human design, astrocartography, and astro-breathworkhearthandspiral.com• Podcast & Blog: longer-form teachings, stories, and cyclical insightslivingthespiral.comThanks for being here and tending your inner hearth! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe | 1h 06m 37s | ||||||
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| 1/8/26 |  2026 in Astrology & Human Design: The End of Drifting | In this two-hour year-ahead episode, Alison Dale maps the major astrological and Human Design currents shaping 2026, a threshold year that shifts us out of the long Pisces-era haze and into a more fire-and-air driven chapter of sovereignty, movement, and creative direction. We begin with the Year of the Fire Horse, kicked off by a Lunar New Year solar eclipse in Aquarius, then track the headline ingresses: Saturn and Neptune entering Aries, Uranus into Gemini, and Jupiter into Leo, with Pluto continuing its long-term work in Aquarius.Along the way, Alison weaves in the Human Design gates these outer-planet shifts activate, including Pluto in Gate 41, Saturn and Neptune moving through Gate 25, and Uranus energizing Gate 20, offering grounded ways to work with the themes in real time. You’ll also hear about the supportive harmonic geometry of 2026, including a rare “Basket of Barbeau” alignment, plus a clear walkthrough of the year’s eclipse seasons and what they tend to stir emotionally, relationally, and collectively. The episode closes with a practical look at retrogrades, including water-sign Mercury retrogrades and a Venus retrograde in October and November that reopens the love, money, and values storyline for a needed recalibration.Listen straight through for the full download, or in chunks. Either way, this is your compass for the year ahead, with timing cues, thematic anchors, and invitations to meet 2026 with discernment, heart, and momentum. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe | 2h 10m 10s | ||||||
| 1/1/26 |  The New Year Begins with a Provocative Full Moon and a Double Cazimi | In this episode of Living the Spiral, Alison Dale reflects on the transition into the new year, emphasizing the significance of the full moon in Cancer and its astrological implications. She discusses the themes of nurturing, ambition, and emotional truths, while exploring the dynamics between the Cancer and Capricorn signs. The conversation delves into the importance of self-care, the energy of the full wolf moon, and the Kazimi moments of Venus and Mars, encouraging listeners to align their values and actions for personal growth in the new year.00:00New Year Reflections and Full Moon Insights05:59Nurturing and Self-Care During the Full Moon11:53Understanding the Gate of Provocation16:57Kazimi Moments: Resetting Intentions21:56Navigating Emotional Truths and Practical Commitments27:38Aligning Inner Values with Outer Actions33:41Embracing the New Year with Clarity and IntentionTakeaways:The full moon in Cancer signifies a time for reflection and nurturing.Transitioning from a nine year to a one year brings fresh energy.The full wolf moon invites us to listen to our instincts.Survival during winter relies on attunement rather than speed.Self-care practices are essential during this full moon.Cancer and Capricorn represent different forms of care and parenting.Ambition is highlighted at the start of the year.Kazimi moments are significant for intention setting and clarity.Emotional truths must be balanced with practical commitments.Aligning values and actions is crucial for personal growth.P.S. Follow me on Instagram @hearthandspiral, or visit my new website to view my offerings at hearthandspiral.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe | 47m 58s | ||||||
| 12/19/25 |  Seeds of Self-Love: The New Moon in Sagittarius, the Winter Solstice & 3i ATLAS | In this episode of Living the Spiral, Alison Dale introduces the evolution of her podcast from Cycles of Time to Living the Spiral, emphasizing a return to embodied experiences and community connection. She discusses the significance of the new moon in Sagittarius, the importance of planting seeds of intention, and the transformative power of self-love. The episode also explores the ecological aspects of Sagittarius season, the role of the solstice, and the intersection of personal and collective growth as we navigate the upcoming changes in the astrological landscape.TakeawaysSagittarius season encourages seeking new horizons and perspectives.The new moon is a powerful time for setting intentions.Self-love is crucial for personal fulfillment and growth.The solstice marks a significant turning point in the year.Understanding the ecology of seasons can deepen our connection to nature.Gate 10 in human design emphasizes self-awareness and behavior.The Galactic Center's influence invites us to explore vast possibilities.Navigating the balance between self-love and universal love is essential.This podcast was recorded & produced by Alison Dale of Hearth & Spiral. Find me on Instagram @hearthandspiral. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe | 1h 12m 40s | ||||||
| 10/31/25 |  Scorpio Season: Into the Underworld | Scorpio season is the time in the Wheel of the Year when the veil thins and the world breathes in shadow. It’s the season of Samhain, Halloween, and Día de los Muertos, when the living and the ancestral intertwine, and when endings and beginnings blur into one pulse. In this episode of Cycles of Time, I sit with Sarah Belpedio - a yin warrior, teahouse tender, and regenerative business consultant who weaves Human Design through a Daoist lens - to explore what it truly means to live through the transmutation from scorpion>eagle>phoenix and having a Scorpio stellium.Scorpio’s archetype has been distorted by clichés of secrecy, seduction, and control, yet beneath those projections lies a deep initiatory current. To understand Scorpio is to understand the alchemy of death and rebirth, the composting of what has been into fertile ground for what wants to emerge. It’s the eagle’s laser-focused vision in flight, the phoenix rising from the ashes, and the courage to scorpion-crawl into the underworld and discover that the treasure was hidden in the depths of the soil all along.The Body of ScorpioIn astrology, Scorpio is ruled by Mars and Pluto, the forces of will and metamorphosis. Mars brings the sword-like capacity to act and to cut away what is no longer vital. Pluto brings the descent into the compost heap of death, surrender, along with the regeneration that follows. Together, both planets initiate the processes that strip away illusion and restore a deeper truth.In Human Design, these forces appear in specific gates that track through Scorpio’s evolutionary journey. Gate 50, The Cauldron, speaks to moral fire and ancestral values, the principles that nourish community and family life. Gate 28, The Game Player, asks us to face the fear of meaninglessness and find purpose and live life in it’s totality, including both the struggle and the joy. Halloween-time’s Gate 44, Alertness or “Coming to Meet”, awakens ancestral memory and pattern recognition, teaching us how to discern which bonds and stories are worth carrying forward. Gate 1, The Creative, is the pure spark of self-expression that arises once we’ve faced the void, reminding us that originality is born from inner truth. Gate 43, Breakthrough, brings the sudden clarity that pierces through confusion, illuminating insight that must be trusted even before it’s understood. Finally, the last gate of Scorpio Season, Gate 14: Possession in Great Measure, reminds us of the bounteous riches of Hades’ underworld that can flow naturally when we confront our shadows so that our creative energy aligns with our deeper purpose.The Inner SeasonScorpio season invites us inward, to compost the excess and meet what we’d rather not face. Transformation doesn’t happen through avoidance; it happens through intimacy with our own shadows, with others, and with the cycles of time themselves.As Sarah and I discuss, this is where Human Design offers a map, an embodied language for understanding how we process energy and emotion. Each person’s individual chart tells the story of how transformation moves through us. This includes what we cling to, what we release, and how we find resilience as we find the wisdom to know the difference. The Festivals of the DeadSamhain and Día de los Muertos remind us that death is not final, it is a phase of the cycle of life and time, a passage. These festivals around this time of year are acts of remembrance and continuity, honoring ancestors and celebrating the invisible threads that bind us through time. When we engage these rituals consciously, we align with the natural rhythm of decay and regeneration that governs all life.Fall is also the season of the Metal element in the five-element Wuxing cycle, which is a time of refinement, pruning, and distillation. What remains after the shedding is what matters as we enter the dark season of winter, so balancing this season with reverence and discernment is the way to go.The Work of RelationshipScorpio rules intimacy and shared energy. In its higher expression, as Sarah so beautifully describes, it teaches synarchy: the wisdom of collective leadership rooted in sovereignty and mutual respect, rather than hierarchy. This shift from control to cooperation is at the heart of regenerative living and the paradigm shifts that lie ahead. Karmic relationships serve as mirrors, showing us what still seeks integration, what wounds still guard the gate to freedom. When we surrender our need to dominate or be dominated, we make space for true interdependence. This is the dojo of Scorpio: to meet the other without losing oneself.Scorpio teaches that immortality is the recognition that something within us cannot die, even when the leaves fall and turn into the soil. Scorpio reminds us of the essence that continues through every ending, every season, and every breath.And that is the medicine of this season: to trust the descent, to let what wants to fall away fall, and to pay attention to the spark of creation that remains.Thanks for listening to this episode of Cycles of Time with Alison Dale and Sarah Belpedio! Follow Sarah Belpedio on Instagram and learn about her offerings at @sarah.belpedioJoin Alison for a Scorpio Season breathwork journey on Zoom Wednesday, November 5 at 5pm MST! Sign up here Want to deepen your understanding of the 64 gates of Human Design? My new deck is available for preorder:Mandala 64: A Human Design Learning & Oracle DeckJoin the Embody the Revolution MembershipCycles of Time is a labor of love! 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| 9/25/25 |  💫 Cycles of Time: Libra Season 2025 | In this episode of Cycles of Time, Alison Dale explores the themes of Libra season 2025, focusing on the concepts of balance, surrender, and transformation. She reflects on the recent eclipse season, the evolution of her podcast, and the significance of Libra in various cultural and astrological contexts. The conversation delves into the connections between Libra and the body, the life cycle, and the cycles of nature, emphasizing the importance of discernment and relationality during this pivotal time of year.Takeaways:Surrender is not apathy; it's an active engagement with change.Eclipse season can bring unexpected connections and insights.The evolution of projects can lead to new opportunities.Libra season marks a transition into the darker half of the year.Balance is a dynamic process, not a static state.Libra is associated with the kidneys and adrenal glands in the body.Midlife is a time for relationality and shared responsibilities.Mabon celebrates the balance of light and dark during the equinox.The five elements cycle teaches us about discernment and letting go.Human design gates in Libra season emphasize embodiment and relational values.Stay in Touch:Website: Book astrology and human design readings with me at astrosomatics.comIG: @cyclesoftimepodcast and @astro.somatics ,Substack: Subscribe at cyclesoftime.substack.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe | 1h 34m 42s | ||||||
| 9/8/25 |  Imagination Leads to Realization: A Journey Through Gate 64 | In this engaging conversation, Alison Dale and Kodie Smiley explore the intersections of Human Design and astrology, particularly focusing on the 64th gate, which represents the journey from confusion to illumination. They discuss the importance of embodiment practices, the transformative power of eclipses, and the discernment associated with the Virgo archetype. The dialogue emphasizes the interconnectedness of all experiences and the active role individuals play in shaping their reality through perceptual participation. Through their shared insights, they reflect on the cyclical nature of life and the essence of archetypes in understanding personal and collective experiences. In this conversation, Alison Dale explores the intricacies of Human Design, particularly focusing on the Reflector type and the evolution of Human Design types. She shares her personal journey with Human Design, discussing the significance of Chiron and midlife transits in personal growth. The discussion delves into the challenges of labeling within the Human Design framework and the importance of understanding circuitry. Alison emphasizes the need for a deeper connection to one's ecosystem and the inherent wisdom within, culminating in insights about Gate 47 and the process of realization.-------Stay in touch!Website: Book readings with me at astrosomatics.comIG: @cyclesoftimepodcast and @astro.somatics ,Substack: Subscribe at cyclesoftime.substack.com to get the pod in your inbox every Monday. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe | 1h 55m 34s | ||||||
| 9/1/25 |  The Week Ahead: Lunar Eclipse in Pisces | In this episode of the Cycles of Time podcast, Alison Dale explores the themes surrounding the upcoming lunar eclipse in Pisces, emphasizing the importance of surrender, grounding in nature, and navigating the emotional chaos that often accompanies eclipse seasons. She discusses the significance of connecting with the Earth, the role of doubt and curiosity in personal growth, and offers practical tools for managing the emotional waves during this transformative time. The conversation also touches on astrological insights and the power of music as a resource for emotional support.Takeaways:Eclipses signify times of chaos and divine realignment.Surrender is essential for personal evolution during eclipse seasons.Grounding in nature helps connect with the Earth and our emotions.Emotional expression is crucial during eclipses; allow yourself to feel.Doubt and curiosity can lead to deeper insights and understanding.Practical tools like breathwork and self-care are vital during chaotic times.Music can serve as a powerful emotional resource.Astrological insights provide context for personal experiences during eclipses.Faith and surrender are intertwined in navigating uncertainty.Eclipses encourage us to embrace the unknown and trust the process.-------Stay in touch!Website: Book readings with me at astrosomatics.comIG: @cyclesoftimepodcast and @astro.somatics ,Substack: Subscribe at cyclesoftime.substack.com to get the pod in your inbox every Monday. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe | 1h 02m 39s | ||||||
| 8/25/25 |  The Intimacy of Aloneness: Weekly Forecast for August 25-31 | In this episode of the Cycles of Time podcast, Alison Dale discusses the cosmic energy report for the week of August 25th to 31st, 2025, focusing on the themes of intimacy and aloneness as we transition into Virgo season. She explores the significance of the new moon in Virgo, the gates of intimacy and aloneness in human design, and the astrological transits affecting our emotional landscape. The conversation delves into the dynamics of love and power with Venus entering Leo, the implications of Pluto going out of bounds, and the importance of rituals for self-connection and restoration.TakeawaysThe new moon in Virgo initiates a season of intimacy and vulnerability.Virgo season emphasizes the balance between connection and solitude.Astrological transits this week highlight themes of love, power, and personal boundaries.Venus in Leo brings attention to our desires and how they interact with collective values.Pluto going out of bounds signifies a shift in power dynamics and personal transformation.Intimacy requires honesty and transparency with ourselves and others.Rituals can help us explore the depths of our aloneness and intimacy.The energy of the week builds towards the upcoming eclipse season.Self-care and restoration are essential for maintaining healthy relationships.The interplay of shadow and light is crucial for personal growth.Stay in touch!Website: Book readings with me at astrosomatics.comIG: @cyclesoftimepodcast and @astro.somatics , Substack: Subscribe at cyclesoftime.substack.com to get the pod in your inbox every Monday. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe | 52m 51s | ||||||
| 8/18/25 |  New Moon in Virgo: Committing to Intimacy | In this episode of Cycles of Time, your host Alison Dale reflects on recent astrological transits, particularly the Venus-Jupiter conjunction and Mercury's direct station, exploring their personal and collective impacts. She discusses the complexity of astrological energies, emphasizing that they are not strictly positive or negative.The conversation transitions into the significance of community, midlife transitions, and the upcoming Virgo season, highlighting themes of commitment, intimacy, and the importance of setting intentions during the new moon. Alison also shares insights on the goddess archetypes associated with Virgo and the transformative energies of the changing seasons, preparing listeners for the upcoming eclipse season.Takeaways:Astrological transits can bring both positive and negative experiences.Community support is vital during intense personal transitions.Virgo season emphasizes service and emotional maturity.Commitment and perseverance are key themes in personal growth.Intimacy involves energetic openness and vulnerability.The new moon is a powerful time for setting intentions.Understanding the goddess archetypes can deepen our connection to Virgo.Navigating the complexities of relationships requires discernment.Eclipse season invites us to surrender to the unknown.Personal evolution is intertwined with the cycles of nature.Stay in touch!Website: Book readings with me at astrosomatics.comIG: @cyclesoftimepodcast and @astro.somatics , Substack: Subscribe at cyclesoftime.substack.com to get the pod in your inbox every Monday. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe | 51m 52s | ||||||
| 8/11/25 |  #Blessed: Venus kisses Jupiter & Mercury stations direct | Cycles of Time is a weekly forecast that explores at the energies of the upcoming week through the lenses of astrology, the Pagan Wheel of the Year, the Daoist 5-Element Cycle, the Indigenous Medicine Wheel, and the 64 gates of the I’Ching/Human Design/Gene Keys/ mandala.Each of these ancient, cyclical systems have the potential to connect us deeply with the changing seasons and also with the wisdom of our global ancestors. Viewed together, they reveal the profound interconnectedness that human beings have always held with mother earth. Thanks for reading & listening!-AlisonHey friends and astro-lovers,Welcome to Cycles of Time, and to a moment of blessings in the wheel of the year as we celebrate the annual Venus-Jupiter conjunction along with Mercury stationing direct this week after 3 weeks retrograding through Leo! If last week felt difficult (thanks to the Saturn/Mars opposition and a tense full moon), this week could provide a little bit of respite, the fog lifting a little bit. With Mercury direct, conversations should flow more easily, and self-expression will feel more aligned. In the heat of Leo season, it’s a good time to speak from the heart, and to trust that what you’re reaching for might actually be reaching back.Today and tomorrow, Monday/Tuesday, Venus and Jupiter meet in Cancer, in the Human Design Gate 39, known as Provocation. This is one of the luckiest and most twinkly conjunctions we get each year. It brings a chance for emotional expansion, heart openings, and surprising breakthroughs in love, creativity, and connection. In the Gate of Provocation, it might stir something up in you, but not necessarily in a way that causes trouble. The highest frequency of this gate is Liberation, so this conjunction here is like a gentle nudge from the universe, asking, What would happen if you let yourself want more? What if the discomfort is actually an invitation to bloom, to break free of the chains that your mind has been imposing on your actions?This week, the seasonal wheel continues it’s turn to the West on the Medicine Wheel, which is an introspective direction, tied to autumn’s approach and the wisdom that comes from reflection. In the Wuxing cycle, we’re transitioning from the element of Fire to Earth, asking us to root in what’s real, what’s nourishing, and what sustains us beyond the quick wins.Leo season continues to blaze, but with a slower rhythm now. The cross quarter day of Lammas/Lughnasadh has passed, which marked the first harvest, both literal and symbolic. What did you harvest from the seeds you planted earlier this year? Where are you being asked to pause and reflect before the next wave of growth and the next harvest?On the Human Design/I’Ching Wheel, we’re still moving through Gate 7, the Gate of the Role of the Self in Interaction, through Monday. As I spoke about last week, this gate asks: How do I lead in a way that serves the whole, not just myself? Then on Tuesday, we shift into Gate 4, the Gate of Formulization, where our minds may start searching for answers, sometimes a little too hard. This is a gate of youthful questions and playful ideas, but also of mental overdrive if we’re not careful. It might help to ask yourself: Am I trying to figure it all out too fast? Can I let the answers come in their own time?The moon is waning now away from last week’s powerful full moon in Aquarius. The energy is softening a bit (finally). Let yourself exhale and reorient. There’s more big growth coming this year (*cough* September’s upcoming eclipse season)…. so take this week to revel in the glow of the kissing benefic planets, and remember that not everything has to be solved right this second.You’re allowed to pause, to shift, to ask new questions, and to bask in the beauty of Venus/Jupiter this week. This week in the Wheel of the Year:* MEDICINE WHEEL Direction: WEST* WUXING Element: EARTH * PAGAN Season: LAMMAS/LUGHNASSA * ZODIAC Season: LEO (July 22-August 22) * I’CHING Hexagram/HUMAN DESIGN Gate: * last Wednesday August 6- Monday, August 11: * Gate 7: Earth over Water “The Army”, aka the Gate of THE ROLE OF THE SELF IN INTERACTION* Tuesday August 12- Saturday, August 16: * Gate 4: Mountain over Water “Youthful Folly (The Taming Power of the Small)”, aka the Gate of FORMULIZATION* MOON Phase: Waning* PLANETARY Dances:* Monday, August 11th* Venus conjunct Jupiter in CANCER (In Gate 39: Provocation)* Mercury stations direct in LEOVenus Kisses Jupiter in Cancer Gate 39: The Gate of ProvocationLast Saturday, we experienced the full moon in Aquarius shining through Gate 13: the Gate of the Listener. That lunation cracked open the vault of memory, collective and personal, asking us to hear the stories that want to be told and the truths that want to be witnessed. Aquarius brought the cool detachment that allows us to see patterns, with Gate 13 bringing the willingness to hold space for the raw, unpolished confessions that surfaced. Many of us, me included, have felt like we have been sifting through the archives of our own hearts, deciding which pieces of the past still matter and which we’re finally ready to release.Now, Venus and Jupiter in Cancer pick up that emotional thread and pull it straight into the kitchen, the living room, into the heart of the home. In Cancer’s Gate 39 -the Gate of Provocation- these two planets known traditionally as the benefics are not content to just listen to your secrets, they want to shake them free. The stories that surfaced under the full moon aren’t meant to sit untouched in a journal. This is the moment to bring them into conversation and to risk vulnerability.Venus in Cancer through the Gate of Provocation feels like love with a mischievous heartbeat. It’s the kind of affection that dares you to drop your guard and see things in a fresh light. In Cancer, Venus wants closeness, comfort, and emotional safety, but in Gate 39, she’ll poke and prod to get to the real root of the issue. This is tender button‑pushing, playful tests of loyalty, and teasing that’s really an invitation to share more of yourself. Venus here is about deepening bonds through the spark that comes when you’re stirred awake, and meeting up with the great expander Jupiter will give wings to whatever is opened up. The full moon in Aquarius gave us the download, helping us find balance between listening and speaking. Venus–Jupiter now gives us the courage to stir the pot, to weave those revelations into our relationships, and to see what changes when we stop holding it all in. Expect heartfelt talks that start soft and meander into emotional truths. Expect to be lovingly pushed toward showing more of your real self. Together, these two moments in a row work like a tide: the moon pulled some memories to the surface, and now Venus–Jupiter wants to carry them to shore.Also Monday: Mercury stations direct in Leo On the same day as the Venus/Jupiter conjunction, Mars is finally stationing direct in Leo after three weeks of retrograde on Monday. How has the backwrads ride been for you? Have you felt your fire dim, your momentum stall, or your confidence wobble in unexpected ways? Retrograde Mars in Leo has a way of pressing pause on bold moves, forcing you to question where you’ve been pouring your energy and whether it’s truly aligned with your heart. As the planet of drive turns forward again, notice what you’re ready to pick back up, what battles you’ve decided aren’t worth fighting, and where your courage feels freshly renewed.As Mercury stations direct in Leo, it does so under some potent company. It is still opposing Saturn and Neptune in Aries, which can feel like driving with one foot on the gas and the other lightly on the brake. Saturn asks for patience and discipline, while Neptune blurs the road ahead. Even with Mercury direct, this opposition can bring moments of self‑doubt or a sense that your motivation is tangled with uncertainty. The best way through is not to rush. Instead, channel Leo’s fire into focused, deliberate action and let Neptune soften the edges of your ambition so it aligns with something meaningful rather than reactive.The combination says: you have the power to move mountains, but Saturn and Neptune will insist you know why you are moving them. If you stay patient and purpose‑driven, this aspect pattern can turn the weeks ahead into a launchpad for truly transformative momentum.Some questions to ask yourself as these 2 transits start off the week:* What heartfelt conversation have you been putting off that now feels ready to be had?* Has someone’s loving “provocation” helped you see a truth more clearly?* Where are you ready to speak from the heart without overthinking it?* What connection or relationship is calling for a little more warmth and a little more honesty?* How might you turn recent misunderstandings into deeper understanding?Cycles of Time is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Tuesday: the Sun moves from Gate 7 (The Role of Self) into Gate 4 (Formulization)On Tuesday, the Sun is moving from Gate 7, The Role of the Self, into Gate 4, Formulation. This is a shift from the heart of leadership into the mind’s search for answers. Gate 7 lives in the G Center in Human Design and holds the frequency of the democratic leader. Its essence is not about power over others but about guiding with integrity, attuned to the shared direction of the group. In the Gene Keys, this is the journey from the Shadow of Division to the Gift of Guidance to the Siddhi of Virtue. Division here is the mindset that separates self from others and loses sight of the whole. Guidance arises when you understand that leadership is not self‑appointed but emerges from trust and alignment. Virtue is the luminous state where leadership becomes an expression of universal truth. In the I Ching, this is Hexagram 7, “The Army,” which speaks of discipline, unity, and the wise use of power in service of the collective good.As the Sun enters Gate 4 in the Ajna Center, the energy turns toward the mind’s way of handling uncertainty. Gate 4 is called the Gate of Formulization or “Youthful Folly” in the I Ching. This hexagram tells the story of the eager yet inexperienced mind seeking understanding. It teaches that true answers require patience, humility, and openness to the process of learning. In the Gene Keys, Gate 4 evolves from the Shadow of Intolerance to the Gift of Understanding to the Siddhi of Forgiveness. Intolerance here is the mental rigidity that wants quick answers and closes the door on alternative views. Understanding emerges when you allow questions to be lived rather than forced. Forgiveness is the higher state where all mental judgment softens and compassion for human imperfection becomes second nature.This transition asks us to carry the wisdom of Gate 7 into the curiosity of Gate 4. Bring the inclusive vision of the leader into the process of forming solutions. Use your mind not as a weapon to be right but as a tool to uncover insight that serves the whole. What you seek to solve now will carry more weight if it reflects the integrity of the heart and the humility of the perpetual student.How This Could Show Up for YouThis week’s mix of energies could feel like a slow emotional tide turning. You may notice conversations that stalled or went sideways in the past few weeks suddenly opening up again. That could look like reconnecting with a friend you’ve been distant from, finally addressing an unspoken tension with a partner, or realizing that something you’ve been holding back is ready to be said. With Venus and Jupiter in Cancer in Gate 39, honesty is best served with warmth. If you need to provoke, let it be a loving nudge rather than a sharp jab.Mercury stationing direct in Leo might give you a burst of courage to re‑enter a project, passion, or pursuit you had put on hold. You may feel the desire to take up more space again, whether that’s speaking more boldly in a meeting, showing up more visibly in your creative work, or simply moving through life with more confidence. If you’ve been second‑guessing yourself, this shift can help you shake off hesitation and step forward.The Sun’s move from Gate 7 to Gate 4 brings a natural change in focus. You might go from leading or guiding others toward thinking more deeply about your own questions. This could show up as brainstorming solutions to a problem at work, deciding how to restructure a daily routine, or reassessing how you’re approaching a personal goal. The key is to bring the integrity and service‑mindedness of Gate 7 into your problem‑solving so that the answers you land on work for more than just yourself.With Mercury direct, clarity starts to return. If you’ve been misunderstood recently, you may get a chance to explain yourself. If you’ve been carrying someone else’s story, this is a good time to gently reflect it back to them or ask for more context. You may notice that listening feels easier now, and speaking feels more natural. This is the week to take advantage of that flow before the pace of life picks up again.Until next week,AlisonStay in touch!Website: Book readings with me at astrosomatics.comIG: @cyclesoftimepodcast and @astro.somatics , Substack: Subscribe at cyclesoftime.substack.com to get the pod in your inbox every Monday.Current Offerings »Walk the Wheel of the year with the Embody the Revolution Membership: only $8/monthIf you want to support my work, you can become a paid subscriber here on Substack to join the EMBODY THE REVOLUTION membership for just $8/month!Cycles o fTime is a labor of love! To support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber to the Embody the Revolution membership and get all the goodies listed below.The Embody the Revolution membership includes:* a detailed guidebook for each Zodiac season delivered to your inbox* a monthly live breathwork journey on Zoom to tap into the energies of the season,* a calendar of all the astrology and human design transits of 2025/2026* access to the chat to ask questions and share in communityTo join, click the button below to become a paid subscriber for just $8/month.Thanks so much for reading, y’all!xox,Alison This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe | 36m 34s | ||||||
| 8/4/25 |  ✨The Lion's Gate Full Moon & a Grand-Trine Kite | Cycles of Time Podcast: Weekly Forecast for August 4th to 10th, 2025Episode Overview: In this episode, your host Alison Dale guides you through the astrological landscape of the week, focusing on the Lions Gate, the Full Moon in Aquarius, and the Grand Trine Kite. These celestial events offer a unique opportunity for personal growth and collective transformation.Key Themes:Lions Gate Portal: Explore the symbolism and significance of this cosmic alignment, celebrated for its potential to amplify manifestation and heart-centered awakening.Full Moon in Aquarius: Understand the polarity between self-expression and collective consciousness, and how this full moon invites us to balance leadership with listening.Grand Trine Kite: Delve into the dynamic energies of Mars, Uranus, and Pluto, and how their alignment fosters quick thinking, radical insight, and transformative force.Leo Season Breathwork:You're invited to a Leo season breathwork and community reflection session on Zoom. This session focuses on integrating the themes of radiance and courage, aligning with the heart's energy. Astrological Insights: Gain deeper understanding of the week's planetary movements, including the Grand Air Trine and its impact on personal and collective dynamics.Practical Takeaways:Embrace the heart-centered energies of Leo season to foster courage and self-expression. Harness the transformative power of the Grand Trine Kite for breakthrough thinking and strategic alliances. Balance leadership with listening to align personal will with the collective good.Call to Action:Register for the Leo Season Workshop & Breathwork session here!Connect with Us:Instagram: @Astro.somatics @cyclesoftimepodcastSubstack: cyclesoftime.substack.comWebsite: astrosomatics.com#Astrology #LionsGate #FullMoon #Breathwork #Transformation This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe | 51m 44s | ||||||
| 7/21/25 |  ✨Astro-HD Forecast: The New Moon in Leo in the Gate of Influence | In this week's Cosmic Energy Report, Alison Dale discusses the transition into Leo season, the impact of Mercury retrograde, and the significance of the new moon in Leo. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling, personal reflection, and authentic leadership as we navigate these cosmic energies. The conversation explores the themes of influence, community, and the courage to express oneself, encouraging listeners to embrace their narratives and set intentions for the upcoming lunar cycle.Takeaways:Leo season brings a shift in energy and self-expression.Mercury retrograde in Leo encourages reflection and review.Storytelling is a powerful tool for personal growth.Gate 56 symbolizes the transition from introspection to expression.Leadership should be rooted in humility and community.The new moon in Leo is a time for setting intentions.Astrological aspects influence our personal narratives.Authentic leadership resonates with the collective needs.Embrace the messiness of life and leadership.Writing and sharing stories can be therapeutic and enlightening.Stay in touch!You can find me at astrosomatics.com, @cyclesoftimepodcast and @astro.somatics on Instagram, or subscribe at cyclesoftime.substack.com to get the pod in your inbox every Monday. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe | 51m 45s | ||||||
| 7/14/25 |  ✨This Week's Astro-HD > Mercury Retrograde Reminds us that God is in the Details | In this week's episode of Cycles of Time, Alison Dale discusses the significant astrological events occurring from July 14th to 20th, 2025, focusing on the impact of multiple retrogrades, including Mercury, Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto. She emphasizes the importance of reflection, reassessment, and the integration of past experiences as we transition from Cancer to Leo season. The conversation highlights the themes of detail orientation, storytelling, and creativity, encouraging listeners to embrace the energies of the upcoming season.Takeaways:This week features multiple retrogrades, urging reflection and reassessment.Saturn retrograde emphasizes the need for hard work and commitment.Neptune retrograde invites a deep inward journey to clarify dreams.Mercury retrograde in Leo may lead to miscommunication and creative revisits.The Gate of Details encourages attention to the small things in life.Cancer season stirs deep emotions, preparing for Leo's self-expression.The transition to Leo season is about storytelling and adventure.Gathering experiences enriches our understanding and creativity.The importance of details can shape larger patterns in our lives.Embrace spontaneity and exploration as we enter Leo season.___________Stay in touch!You can find me at astrosomatics.com, @cyclesoftimepodcast and @astro.somatics on Instagram, or subscribe at cyclesoftime.substack.com to get the pod in your inbox every Monday. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe | 41m 04s | ||||||
| 7/7/25 |  ✨This Week's Astro-HD: Aspirational Beginnings | In this episode of Cycles of Time, Alison Dale discusses the astrological events of the week, focusing on the new moon in Gemini and the Mercury Cazimi. She reflects on the energetic shifts from Saturn's transition into Aries and how these changes impact personal growth and new beginnings. The conversation emphasizes the importance of presence, exploration, and communication during this transformative period.-TakeawaysThe recent Saturn ingress from Pisces to Aries has brought significant energetic shifts.Many people felt a sense of closure and new beginnings during this transition.The new moon in Gemini invites exploration and curiosity.Mercury Kazemi offers clarity and insight into our thoughts and communications.This week is about being present and self-assured in the moment.The new moon encourages us to express our truths and initiate new projects.Astrology can provide a framework for understanding personal experiences and growth.The importance of community and shared experiences in navigating astrological changes.The upcoming changes in the podcast format aim to enhance listener engagement.Feedback from listeners is crucial for shaping the future of the podcast. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe | 1h 06m 12s | ||||||
| 6/30/25 |  ✨This Week's Vibe: Provocative Liberation | In this Cosmic Energy Report, Alison Dale explores the themes of provocative liberation during the Cancer season. She discusses the significance of the recent new moon, the influence of Pluto, and the energetic transition this week from stillness to provocation. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community, healing, and the integration of ancient wisdom with modern practices. As Venus and Uranus align, themes of sudden change and liberation in relationships and values emerge, culminating in a call to embrace authenticity and let go of outdated beliefs.Stay in touch!You can find me at astrosomatics.com, @cyclesoftimepodcast and @astro.somatics on Instagram, or subscribe at cyclesoftime.substack.com to get the pod in your inbox every Monday. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe | 47m 40s | ||||||
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