The Astro Psyche

In episode 613, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) explores the concept of psychological splitting in depth psychology. Psychological splitting is one of many psychological defenses we all use at one time or another to deal with anxiety, fear of the unknown, shame, or other intense feeling states where we feel not okay in some way. It is often seen in "all or nothing" perspectives, severe exalting or degradation of oneself or others, intense intolerance toward certain situations or people, and at an extreme level: racism, homophobia, transphobia, religious persecution, etc. The more we can bring awareness to these kinds of experiences, the more we can start to bring healing and understanding to what's happening individually, relationally, socially, and collectively. 🦋Find my complete catalog of videos on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find out more⁠ about me and my work ⁠⁠⁠here

In episode 612, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) explores the concept of astrological confidentiality. For astrology enthusiasts and astrologers, there's often an excitement to share our personal birth chart placements or to ask about someone else's astrology chart as a way to connect. This episode explores the idea that keeping your astrology chart private is an option. You may want to exercise discernment in how and when you share something as deeply personal and sacred as the birth chart. Astrological confidentiality is about how we stay connected with reverence for this sacred art of astrology, and how we stay connected with ourselves and others as beings of depth and possibility.🦋Find my complete catalog of videos on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign-up for my ⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠ to receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, and other offerings⁠Find out more⁠ about me and my work ⁠⁠here

In episode 611, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the month from a depth psychological perspective.The astrology this month includes:- Sun, Venus, Mars in Sagittarius & Capricorn- Sun-Venus-Mars square Saturn & Neptune(this connects in with the long-term storyline of Saturn conjunct Neptune from 2025 - 2027)- Mercury in Scorpio & Sagittarius in December- Mercury opposite Uranus(this involves integration of previous Mercury retrograde last moth in November)- Mercury square Saturn-Neptune(this also connects in with the long-term storyline of Saturn conjunct Neptune from 2025 - 2027)- Neptune station direct at 29 degrees Pisces on December 10- Jupiter square Chiron (this connects in with the long-term storyline of Jupiter-Chiron-Pluto T-Square from August 2025 - September 2026)- Vesta creates a T-Square with Jupiter-Chiron- Full Moon in Gemini on December 4 at 3:14pm PT- New Moon in Sagittarius on December 19 at 5:43pm PT🦋Find my complete catalog of videos on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign-up for my ⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, and other offerings⁠Find out more⁠ about me and my work ⁠⁠⁠here

In episode 610, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) explores why we use the birth time in calculating a birth chart, what to do when you don't know the birth time (for yourself or others), and questions around identity if the birth time or house system changes.References:Astro Data Bank, James Hillman: https://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Hillman,_James🦋Find my complete catalog of videos on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign-up for my ⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠ to receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, and other offerings⁠Find out more⁠ about me and my work ⁠here

In episode 609, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the month from a depth psychological perspective.The astrology this month includes:- Sun in Scorpio from Oct 22 - Nov 21: conscious focus on emotional bonds and deepening into your inner world- Sun in Sagittarius from Nov 21 - Dec 21: conscious focus on seeking hope and new pathways forward- Venus makes a grand cross with Jupiter-Chiron-Pluto: gaining closure on a healing process, especially earlier in the month- Uranus back in Taurus from Nov 9, 2025 - Apr 27, 2026: continuing to innovate or question what feels truly resonate for you- Uranus sextile Neptune exact in Nov 2025: unbinding yourself from burdens via clarity, decisive action, and strategic innovation- Mercury-Mars opposite Uranus from Oct 20 - Nov & Dec- Venus opposite Uranus from Nov 18 - Dec 11- Mercury retrograde from Nov 9 - Nov 29 (from 6 degrees Sagittarius - 20 degree Scorpio): contemplation, deep renovation, being with your hopes & desires- Mercury conjunct Mars from Sept 2025 - Feb 2026: finding clarity thru action, advocation, agitation, anger, or debate- Full Moon in Taurus on Nov 5 at 5:19am PT: shedding light and awareness on dynamics involving self-sufficiency, interdependence, receiving support from others, and feelings of resourcefulness- New Moon in Scorpio on Nov 19 at 10:47pm PT: new beginnings around emotional bonds, your inner psychic structures, transmuting intense experiences, and transformational experiences🦋Find my complete catalog of videos on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign-up for my ⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠ to receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, and other offerings⁠Find out more⁠ about me and my work ⁠⁠here