TW *mentions disordered eating and loss*
In this episode recorded during Mercury retrograde, host Alexandria Kenyon and guest Vika Bradford delve deep into the complexities of nourishment, grief, and the archetypal energies of Ceres within astrology. The conversation flows through themes of karmic astrology, personal accounts of grief, and the overarching mechanisms of self-care, self-healing, and generational trauma.
Both speakers share their intimate and professional experiences, unraveling the layers of how astrology, specifically the Ceres placement, impacts one's physical and emotional well-being. The dialogue navigates through various astrological expressions of Ceres in the zodiac, offering valuable insights into nurturing practices, body image struggles, and the importance of balancing the emotional and mental realms. Key terminologies like "orthorexia," "mother wound," and "psychosomatic healing" are explored, providing listeners with comprehensive knowledge on how to foster self-nurturance and understand their astrological charts better.
Key Takeaways:
The placement of Ceres in your natal chart can reveal much about your nourishment needs and past emotional wounds, including grief and loss.
Vika Bradford explains: “Ceres is our nurturance. She is our ability to feed ourselves, to love ourselves, to make ourselves feel safe.”
The spectrum of Ceres’ influence ranges from nurturing and self-care to the control and withholding of nourishment, often linked to eating disorders and issues around food.
Alexandria Kenyon shares: “The only way to love her from within is to be with her and to know her experience.”
The journey through the Ceres archetype involves recognizing and healing the mother wound, particularly the unresolved grief and loss passed through generations.
Resources:
Book Mentioned: Women's Wheel of Life
Astrology Tools: Astro.com Chart Selection
To dive deeper into how your personal nourishment and grief are connected to the archetypal energies of Ceres in astrology, and to better understand how to apply these insights practically in your life, listen to the full episode. Stay tuned for more episodes that bring enriching conversations and expert astrological guidance.