Astro & Creativity with VANESSA MONTGOMERY

In this episode, Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza dive into the magic behind our pre-natal Venus cazimi's (that is: conjunctions with the Sun). Together, we explore this season’s Venus retrograde and cazimi in Leo, Venus’ synodic cycle, and what the Venus cazimi that predates your birth says about you. To do so, we unpack Arielle Guttman’s theory of Venus star points and share personal stories about how we resonate with our own star points… as well as what this most recent visit to the underworld has yielded. We had so much fun recording this episode, and we hope that you enjoy tuning in too. As ever, it would mean the world if you could share our podcast with a friend and/or leave us a 5* rating on your fave podcast app. Thanks for listening!For more information on Jasmine, Kestrel, or Eliza: www.kosmictonic.comFor more information on the themes discussed in this episode:Arielle Guttman’s book, Venus Star Rising - https://sophiavenus.com/product/the-venus-star-point-pdf-version-by-arielle-guttman/Arielle Guttman’s website - https://sophiavenus.com/Jean Shinoda Bolen’s Goddesses in Everywomen - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/goddesses-in-everywoman-jean-shinoda-md-bolen-md/1118926061 Eliza’s new book I Got a Name - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/634476/i-got-a-name-by-eliza-robertson-with-myles-dolphin/CHANI app - https://chaninicholas.com/chani-app/Budokon retreat in Montana - http://budokon.com/bdk-eventsHolly Truhlar’s 4-week workshop on perimenopause (ft. our own Kestrel Neathawk) - https://www.hollytruhlar.com/rawperimenopause/Internal Family Systems webinar (ft Kestrel and Alicia Yusef) - https://aliciayusuf.com/product-category/courses_webinars/

In this episode, we dig into the theory and technique of antiscia — a concept in traditional astrology that is all about reflections of light. Our guest Kate Petty is an artist, astrologer, mentor, and all-round antiscia virtuoso. In this episode, Kate guides us through 1. What Antiscia is, 2. Why it’s something to watch for, and 3. How to track it in your chart, in your synastry with other people, as well as the ways it can be activated by transit. We learned so much in this episode, and we know you will too. Please share with all your favorite astro-nerds! Topics we touch on include:- The definitions of antiscia and contra-antiscia - the antiscia and contra-antiscia sign pairs — and how it complicates traditional astrology’s conception of “aversion” (aka signs that don’t witness each other through a traditional Ptolemaic aspect)- The cardinal cross, with emphasis on the equinox and solstice points - Planetary declination For more on Kate: https://ambientastrology.com/For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, or Eliza: www.kosmictonic.comFor more information on the subjects discussed on this show:- Kate’s antiscia talk at Kepler College: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u557ey9p7zc - Astro-seek’s traditional astrology calculator (which includes antiscia): https://horoscopes.astro-seek.com/traditional-astrology 

That’s a wrap on 2022. Happy New Year! In this episode, Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza unpack the astrology of 2023. With Mercury and Mars both retrograde at the top of the year, we begin on a slow note. But this year has a few huge changes in store. Like, generationally huge. In March, Saturn enters Pisces for the first time in 30 years. (That means if you have Saturn in Pisces, you’re entering your Saturn return. And if you have Saturn in Aquarius, your return is officially ending.) Then Pluto enters Aquarius for the first time since the 18th century. 2023 is all about cultivating supple boundaries with yourself and others and co-creating the reality you want to exist in. Tune in for a detailed breakdown of these transits and more.For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.comFor more information on the books mentioned in this episode: Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good by adrienne maree brownI Got a Name: The Murder of Krystal Senyk (forthcoming in May 2023 by Eliza Robertson — pre-orders available in Canada only for now) 

In this episode, we invite Vanessa Montgomery on the show to talk about astrology and creativity. Vanessa is author of Star Power, Cosmic Power, and Astro Power, as well as the resident astrologer for Glamour Magazine. Together, we explore how different houses and planets relate to creativity. We also talk about gendering (or not) the planets and "self-objectification theory.” And we discuss art of all kinds, from writing to fashion to pole dancing — as well as what it’s like to be a creator after your Chiron return.For more on Vanessa: https://astroallstarz.com/For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.comFor more information:Vanessa’s books: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/17739293.Vanessa_MontgomeryIf you want to explore the muse asteroids, and find out where they live in your natal chart, these are the numbers to enter into astro.com:Calliope (Asteroid 22): muse of poetry and eloquenceCleo (Asteroid 84): muse of herstoryEuterpe (Asteroid 27): muse of music Erato (Asteroid 62): muse of lyric poetry Melpomene (Asteroid 18): muse of tragedy and actingPolyhymnia (Asteroid 33): muse of hymnsTerpsichore (Asteroid 81): muse of dance Thalia (Asteroid 23): muse of comedy Urania (Asteroid 30): muse of astrology and astronomy 

We are thrilled to welcome astrologer, artist, and teacher Kelsey Rose Tortorice to the podcast to discuss human design. Human design draws from several distinct traditions of knowledge, including astrology, the Qabalah, the chakra system, and the I’Ching. The result? A system that offers eerily concrete information on your natural tendencies, patterns, and the ways you can live in greater alignment with yourself. In this episode, we go over the main components of human design, including how to live by your specific “strategy” and “authority."  We talk about what happens when you subscribe to the rules, morals, and projections of other people, and the process of de-conditioning from those conventions. We also explore different patterns of shame and judgment and how to transmute them. Kelsey is also offering a discount code to Kosmic Tonic listeners: use the code “kosmictonic” to receive 20% off their course, “Fundamentals of Human Design for the Astrologically Minded."For more on Kelsey: https://www.kelseyrosetort.com/humandesignFor more on Jasmine, Kestrel, or Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com For more information on the themes covered on this episode:Human Design: The Definitive Book of Human Design, The Science of Differentiation by Ra Uru HuAmy Lee and John Cole, Human Design Collective -- https://humandesigncollective.com/Alokanand Diaz -- https://yourownauthority.com/alokanand-diaz/

It is with serious delight and honour that we welcome renowned astrologer and NYT best-selling author Chani Nicholas to the show. In this episode, we ask Chani about her first pathway to this work, as well as why she focuses on traditional astrology. We talk about the creative process, writing as ritual (and service), birth charts as witnesses, and the healing power of myth. Thank you Chani, and thank you everyone for listening! We hope you enjoy this episode and spread it around furiously. For more information:www.chaninicholas.comDownload the CHANI app here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chani-your-astrology-guide/id1532791252For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com 

In this episode, we welcome Renee Sills to the show to map astrology onto our bodies — and vice versa. Renee is a 2nd generation astrologer, somatic movement educator, yoga teacher, and artist. In this episode, we explore postural patterns in the body, somatic awareness, and astrology as a community art project and deconstruction practice. Renee shared so many pearls of wisdom in this episode — we can’t wait for you listen in. If you’re enjoying this podcast, remember to hit subscribe and leave a 5 star review. It means the world to us!For more on Renee: https://www.embodiedastrology.com/For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.comFor more information on the subjects covered in today’s episode:Relating: an Astrological Guide by Liz GreeneKadie Henderson — https://kadiehenderson.weebly.com/“Support precedes action” — quote by movement educator and artist, Bonnie Bainbridge CohenRenee’s Dream Body workshop at Naropa — https://www.embodiedastrology.com/live-event-sales/dream-body 

Loli Moon is a diviner, healer, conjurer, astrologer, and 3rd generation medium. We met Loli on the Missing Witches panel for Imbolc (link below!). We appreciated Loli's wisdom so much we invited her on the show. In this episode, we talk about astrology and the revolution.Together, we explore: Pluto in Capricorn (entering Aquarius next year), as well as Jupiter entering Aries on May 10th. We also talk about Uranus in Taurus and women returning to the land — and returning to ancient / African practices. Other topics include: natal revolutionary signatures, your place in the revolution if you’re a sensitive being, birth as a portal, being an “eclipse witch,” and dream as a way to connect with your ancestors. AND SO MUCH MORE. Here’s a teaser: “Collective Spiritual ascension is the same as the apocalypse.”Are you ready?Thank you so much for tuning in. Remember to SUBSCRIBE, leave a 5-star rating, and share with all your friends! For more on Loli Moon: https://mysticmoonmedicine.com/ IG @mysticmoonmedicineFor more on Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza: https://kosmictonic.com For the Missing Witches Imbolc panel: https://www.missingwitches.com/2022/01/24/missing-witches-imbolc-circle-we-are-still-here/ 

Thea Anderson joins us back on the show! In this episode, we discuss how to modernize grimoire magic (need a lunar mansion to help braid your hair, anyone?), as well as how astrology can help us unearth the past. Together, we explore: the different ways to conceptualize (and work with) the lunar mansions, as well as Thea’s research on convict leasing, black codes, “pig laws," and the Imperial 95. For more on Thea: http://theanichelle.com/astrologytarotFor more on Jasmine, Kestrel, or Eliza: www.kosmictonic.comFor more information:“Blood and Sugar” by Michael Hardy: https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/sugar-land-slave-convict-labor-history/ “What is the history of convict leasing in Sugar Land”: https://digitalprojects.rice.edu/wrc/convict-leasing/exhibits/show/sugarlandconvictleasing/history-of-convict-leasing/history“Tarry With Me” by Ashanté Reese (the article Thea mentions about the chef on sugar): https://www.oxfordamerican.org/magazine/issue-112-spring-2021/tarry-with-me Mansions of the Moon by Christopher WarnockNina Gryphon’s Magical Elation course: https://www.ninagryphon.com/magical-elections-course-kepler-college/Austin Coppock: https://austincoppock.com/

In this episode, we explore how to use your birth chart to reflect on your erotic relationships, as well as your sexual wants, tendencies, & needs. From timing your hook up texts to sex toys to self-worth to the ways sex can be sacred: we go there. Kirah Tabourn is an astrologer, educator, host of The Strology Show and co-founder of the app CUSP.For more on Kirah: https://www.thestrology.com/For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.comFor more info and resources:CUSP app: https://www.cuspastrology.com/Kirah’s online community, The 11th House: https://www.thestrology.com/the-eleventh-house