Dearest listeners, We've decided it's time to bring our podcast, Let's Get Real Astrology, to a close. This wasn't an easy decision, but as with all things in life, there comes a time to embrace new chapters and follow the call of our evolving paths. For the past three and a half years, we've had the deep pleasure of sharing our passion for astrology with you. We've explored the depths of the zodiac, navigated cosmic weather, and delved into the mysteries of the human experience through the lens of the stars. It's been an incredible journey filled with laughter, learning, and a deep appreciation for the power of astrology to illuminate our lives. We are immensely grateful for your support, your insightful questions, and your willingness to get real with us about astrology. You've been an integral part of this journey, and we cherish the connections we've made along the way. While this marks the end of Let's Get Real Astrology, it's not a goodbye. We both continue to offer our services as astrologers, and we encourage you to stay connected with us through our individual websites and social media channels listed below. Please enjoy this final episode in which we do a proper Mercury-Retrograde-in-Sagittarius wrap-up, followed by our insights and takeaways about the life of “Let’s Get Real Astrology.” Thank you for coming with us on this journey! With gratitude, Dena & Katie Links: Katie’s design business: https://www.sloansinteriors.com/ Katie’s astrology and tarot services: https://www.katiesloanastrologer.com/ Dena’s Mentorship Program: https://www.denadecastro.com/mentorship Transit Your Year: A Four-Reading package with Dena: https://www.denadecastro.com/transit-your-year Link to sign up for To Be Magnetic: https://login.tobemagnetic.com/a/2147524106/HwojxxzW Use coupon code KATIESLOANASTROLOGER to get 15% off membership Martha Beck Book, The Way of Integrity https://marthabeck.com/product/the-way-of-integrity/

Dena and Katie delve into the upcoming Mars retrograde, exploring its potential impact on our energy levels, passions, and emotional well-being. They discuss the pre-shadow phase (October 4th - December 6th) and how to use this time for preparation and self-reflection. The conversation then shifts to the retrograde itself, which will take Mars through both Leo and Cancer, highlighting themes of creative expression, ego challenges, family dynamics, and emotional sensitivity. Dena and Katie share personal anecdotes and offer practical tips for navigating this transit with greater awareness and self-compassion. They also announce some important news about the future of the podcast. Mars Retrograde Dates: Pre-shadow begins: October 4, 2024 at 17 degrees Cancer Mars stations retrograde at 6 degrees Leo: December 6, 2024 Mars re-enters Cancer: January 6, 2025 Mars stations direct at 17 degrees Cancer: February 23, 2025 Mars re-enters Leo: April 18, 2025 (remaining in Leo through June 17, 2025) Post-shadow ends: May 2, 2025

In this episode, Dena and Katie welcome intuitive reader Nora Hooper for a fascinating discussion on the power of intuitive readings. Nora shares her unique perspective on helping people uncover their innate gifts and navigate life's challenges with greater clarity and confidence. Listeners will learn how intuitive readings can offer practical support and guidance during difficult times, and how connecting with your inner wisdom can lead to personal growth and empowerment. Nora also shares her personal journey as an intuitive reader, offering valuable insights and inspiration for anyone seeking to deepen their connection to their soul and create a more meaningful life.

In this episode, Dena and Katie take a deep dive into the four elements in astrology - Fire, Earth, Air, and Water - exploring the strengths and challenges associated with each. They share personal stories and insights about their own experiences with the elements, and how they manifest in their charts and lives. The conversation touches on the importance of self-awareness, balance, and embracing both the light and shadow aspects of each element. They also discuss the significance of elemental patterns in birth charts and how they can offer valuable clues about a person's personality and life path. As always, Dena and Katie keep it real, offering relatable insights and practical tips for understanding and working with the elements in astrology.

Dena and Katie share their personal experiences and reflections on the recent Mercury Retrograde in Virgo and Leo. They discuss the challenges of perfectionism, self-doubt, and feeling overwhelmed, as well as the unexpected opportunities for creative expression and reconnection with old passions. Katie shares how she revisited past projects and explored new creative outlets, while also experiencing delays and frustrations. Dena talks about the emotional rollercoaster of dealing with her cat's health issues, highlighting the importance of self-compassion and surrender. Both hosts encourage listeners to set clear intentions, prioritize self-care, and embrace the lessons of Mercury Retrograde – to rethink, review, and reflect on what truly matters in their lives. Overall, this episode offers valuable insights into navigating the challenges and opportunities of Mercury Retrograde, reminding us to embrace the unknown and to trust the process.

In this episode of Let's Get Real Astrology, Dena and Katie explore the fascinating relationship between astrology and tarot. They discuss how both tools offer unique insights into our lives and can be used together to gain deeper self-awareness and navigate challenges. Katie does a live tarot pull for Dena regarding a choice she’s been struggling with. Key takeaways: Both astrology and tarot are powerful divinatory tools, but they emphasize self-empowerment and personal growth, not just prediction or control. The hosts share their personal approaches to using tarot and astrology, highlighting the importance of intuition and open-mindedness in both practices. They discuss the explicit connections between astrology and tarot, such as the astrological correspondences associated with each tarot card. Dena and Katie offer practical tips for combining these tools, including using tarot to clarify astrological transits or incorporating astrological symbolism into tarot readings. They emphasize the importance of setting healthy boundaries and avoiding the temptation to use these practices to control the future or avoid personal responsibility. This episode offers a refreshing perspective on the interconnectedness of astrology and tarot, reminding us of their potential to empower us on our personal journeys.

In this episode of Let's Get Real Astrology, hosts Dena and Katie explore the fine line between astrology for empowerment and using it for prediction or control. They address common client requests that can lead to ethical dilemmas and share personal experiences navigating these challenges. The hosts discuss the limitations of prediction and emphasize the importance of using astrology as a tool for self-discovery, personal growth, and owning responsibility for one's own life choices. Tune in to gain insights into how to approach astrology with a healthy mindset and avoid the pitfalls of seeking external validation or control through the stars.

In this episode, Dena and Katie discuss the current Jupiter-Saturn square transit, exploring its themes of hope vs. realism, expansion vs. contraction, and dreams vs. reality. They delve into the individual influences of Jupiter in Gemini and Saturn in Pisces, examining how these contrasting energies play out in our personal and collective lives. Dena and Katie share personal anecdotes about how they've been navigating this transit, discussing the challenges of self-doubt and overwhelm, as well as the importance of maintaining hope and taking aligned action towards our goals. They offer practical advice for navigating this period, including focusing on what we can control and setting clear intentions. Finally, they touch on the upcoming shift of Saturn into Aries and Jupiter into Cancer next summer, highlighting the potential for new beginnings and the culmination of projects started during this transit.

In this episode, we demystify the astrological concept of Solar Returns. Discover how this personalized chart, cast for the exact moment the Sun returns to its position at your birth, can offer valuable insights into the year ahead. We delve into the debate of using birth location versus current location for casting the chart, sharing our experiences and preferences. Get ready to learn how to harness the power of Solar Returns to gain a deeper understanding of your personal growth and potential challenges in the coming year. Try this experiment: 1. Cast your own Solar Return for the current year you are in (example: if your birthday is in November, cast your SR using the 2023 chart). Use your place of birth. 2. Cast the same chart again, but using the location you were on your birthday. 3. Compare the two charts. Using basic interpretation skills, which chart resonates more with the experience you've had so far since your last birthday? You can repeat this process for any previous year, too. You may also do this for the charts of family and friends. Keep notes of your findings in a notebook (digital or old-school paper). This will help you to formulate your own sense of what works for you in practice. -And here is the book Katie referred to: Planets in Solar Returns: Yearly Cycles of Transformation and Growth by Mary Fortier Shea

Katie and Dena answer listener questions in this long-awaited episode! They talk about house systems, the “aneretic degree,” how to keep your readings grounded, how the “Shadow” series has informed their practice--and much more! Related episodes: Intuition: What is it and how do I get some?

Get ready for a fun and insightful journey as Katie and Dena delve into the dynamic energy of Jupiter in Gemini. In this episode, they share personal stories and strategies for working with this transit, reflecting on past experiences and offering guidance for making the most of this current period. Whether you're revisiting Jupiter in Gemini or experiencing it for the first time, this episode will inspire you to embrace new beginnings, expand your knowledge, and connect with others in meaningful ways. Tune in to discover the power of Jupiter in Gemini and unlock its potential for growth and joy in your life. DATES: Jupiter is entering Gemini on May 25, 2024 - June 9, 2025. The last time Jupiter was in Gemini was June 2012 - June 2013. RELATED EPISODE: The Gemini Shadow

In their first ever in-person-with-each-other episode, Dena and Katie get together in Dena's Portland home. They review their take-aways from the Mercury Retrograde in Aries, which ended on April 25th. They discuss their continued discomfort with Aries energy and how it pushes them to assert themselves, even though they are sensitive water signs! And they reveal what they learned about boundaries and mean-teasing. Listen in! Mercury Retrograde Dates: Mercury stationed retrograde: Apr 1, 2024 at 27° Aries Mercury stationed direct: Apr 25, 2024 at 15° Aries (pre-shadow: Mar 18 - Apr 1, post-shadow: Apr 25 - May 13)

This episode of "Let's Get Real Astrology" dives deep into the electrifying Jupiter-Uranus conjunction happening April 20, 2024. Dena and Katie explain how this cosmic alignment shakes up our values, finances, and relationship with security. They explore the potential for innovation in our relationships to our bodies and our health. They also discuss how this transit supports a long-term shift in how we view abundance. Whether you're ready to embrace change or hold on tight, this episode equips you to navigate the exciting, unpredictable energy of this powerful conjunction. DATES: Exact: 4/20/24 Influence: early March 2024 - 5/27/2024 (previous close pass: mid-August 2023 - late September 2023) Degrees: approximately 15 degrees Taurus - 29 degrees Taurus Cycle: Roughly every 14 years Last one: late 2010 - early 2011 in late Pisces (January 2011 peak) Related Episode: Jupiter in Taurus https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jupiter-in-taurus/id1560219957?i=1000612774071

This episode of "Let's Get Real Astrology" dives deep into the fiery chaos of the 2024 Mercury Retrogrades* – all three happening in the passionate fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius). Dena and Katie explain how these transits can lead to misunderstandings, impulsive actions you might later regret, and the potential for travel snafus. But fear not! They also provide helpful tips on navigating this cosmic communication breakdown and even using the retrogrades' energy for self-reflection and revisiting past projects with fresh eyes. So, tune in and get ready to tame the flames of frustration and turn these retrogrades into opportunities for growth! *Dates, signs, and degrees: Mercury stations retrograde: Apr 1, 2024 at 27° Aries Mercury stations direct: Apr 25, 2024 at 15° Aries (pre-shadow: Mar 18 - Apr 1, post-shadow: Apr 25 - May 13) Mercury stations retrograde: Aug 4, 2024 at 4° Virgo Mercury stations direct: Aug 28, 2024 at 21° Leo (pre-shadow: July 16 - Aug 4, post-shadow: Aug 28 - Sep 11) In Leo: Aug 14 - Sep 8 Mercury stations retrograde: Nov 25, 2024 at 22° Sagittarius Mercury stations direct: Dec 15, 2024 at 6° Sagittarius (pre-shadow: Nov 7 - Nov 25, post-shadow: Dec 15 - Jan 2)

The upcoming eclipses in Aries and Libra are shaking things up! In this episode, Katie and Dena talk about how to navigate Eclipse Season. They offer examples of how to use awareness and intention when the eclipses connect with your natal planets. Eclipse Season is a great time to accelerate changes in your own life. Get ready to embrace transformation and course-correct toward a more authentic path. Here are the dates for this eclipse series: SOLAR Eclipse April 19, 2023 - 29 degrees Aries LUNAR Eclipse May 5, 2023 - 15 degrees Scorpio SOLAR Eclipse October 14, 2023 - 21 degrees Libra LUNAR Eclipse October 28, 2023 - 5 degrees Taurus LUNAR Eclipse March 25, 2024 - 5 degrees Libra SOLAR Eclipse April 8, 2024 - 19 degrees Aries LUNAR Eclipse September 18, 2024 - 25 degrees Pisces SOLAR Eclipse October 2, 2024 - 10 degrees Libra LUNAR Eclipse March 14, 2025 - 24 degrees Virgo SOLAR Eclipse March 29, 2025 - 9 degrees Aries (final Aries/Libra eclipse of this series)

In this episode, we explore the 10th House of career, reputation, and legacy. Listen in and learn how the sign on your Midheaven and any planets in your 10th house influence your work style, ambition, and public persona. We debunk common misconceptions about the 10th and expand its meaning to include the idea of "calling": the meaningful work you feel called to do. We also reveal how the 2nd House (how you make money) and the 6th House (work environment and path of service) are connected to the 10th House.

Join hosts Katie Sloan and Dena DeCastro on Episode 56 of "Let's Get Real Astrology" as they delve into the intricate dynamics of love through astrology's lens, exploring the significance of the 5th, 7th, and 8th houses. Unpacking the complexities of relationships, they decode the unique energies these houses embody, shedding light on matters of romance, partnership, and intimacy. With insightful analysis and practical advice, Katie and Dena share the astrological influences shaping their love lives, offering invaluable perspectives on navigating the dance of attraction and connection. Tune in for an illuminating discussion that invites you to deepen your understanding of love's astrological roadmap. RELATED EPISODES: “Do you like me now?” Libra, Codependency and Self-Acceptance Venus: What’s Your Love Language? The Houses

Katie and Dena talk about Pluto's entry into Aquarius (Jan. 20th). They touch on what it means for the collective, including the shadow possibilities related to climate change, AI, and mob mentality. They interpret Pluto in Aquarius for each house placement. Dates: Pluto was in Aquarius March - June 2023 Pluto reentered Aquarius: Jan. 20th Pluto retrogrades back into Capricorn: Sep. 1st Pluto exits Capricorn for final time and enters Aquarius for third and final time: Nov. 19th Pluto remains in Aquarius through to 2043 Related Episode: The Houses

Katie and Dena talk about the recent Jupiter Retrograde in Taurus and the Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius and Capricorn. Katie shares the insights she received about abundance and manifestation during the Jupiter Retrograde. Dena and Katie also each shared what they learned during Mercury's Retrograde. Jupiter Retrograde dates: Sept. 4th - Dec. 30th 2023 Mercury Retrograde dates: Dec. 12th 2023 - Jan. 1st 2024 (exiting post-shadow on Jan. 20th) Related Episode: Outer Planet Retrogrades

Katie and Dena talk about the astrology of 2024. They discuss: -Jupiter wrapping up its time in Taurus -Jupiter's entry into Gemini -The Jupiter-Uranus Conjunction -The Jupiter-Saturn Square -Mercury Retrogrades in the fire signs -Eclipses continuing through the Aries/Libra polarity -Pluto's final death throes in Capricorn -The light and shadow possibilities of Pluto in Aquarius