About this episode

The episode explores the intersection of astrology and practical magic, emphasizing its role in self-reflection and personal growth.

There may be no clearer gateway drug to magic in 2026 than astrology. You don't need psychic abilities, or a spirit court, or a wider mystical philosophy to dabble in astrology. Just a birthday. I've always been a proponent of practical magic – the kind that helps you get stuff – not as an end goal, but as a necessary step, for many, in re-enchanting their minds. Astrology can do something similar, though, with merely a natal chart reading. What do the planets have to do with who I am? It doesn't really matter why astrology can tell you about yourself; the power is in simply acknowledging the mystery. And for many, this is what astrology is for. It's a tool for self-reflection and self-care. It reinforces the ideas we have about ourselves and can help us better navigate the world around us. To many, it is more psychological than magical. More personal than universal. I've always found astrology interesting, but it wasn't until I first encountered Hellenic and electional astrology that I really got hooked. Rather than consulting astrology to understand why I'm so stubborn, or why my partner and I have different tidying habits, Hellenic astrology revealed a vast, and hitherto…

People in this episode

Host: Chad Andro

Guest: Teagan West

Topics covered

• astrology
• self-reflection
• practical magic
• Hellenic astrology
• personal growth
• mysticism

Keywords

• astrology
• self-care
• Hellenic astrology
• personal growth
• mystical philosophy
• natal chart
• practical magic

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Hellenic astrology, electional astrology

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