Astrology in Psychotherapy

Episode 7: Let's talk about psychological complexes and how we can identify and work with them via the birth chart. Astrology reflects psychological patterns and a healing potential. When things seem impossible to change, astrology shows us a wide spectrum of future potentials. But, discernment and curiosity are key to finding this healing potential within the chart. In this episode, I reference psychotherapist and astrologer Delia Shargel's article, "Psychological and Astrological Complexes: An Evolving Perspective" published in the Archai: The Journal of Archetypal Cosmology, Vol. 5 ... Shawna McGrath, AMFT is a psychotherapist and astrologer. She offers depth-oriented psychotherapy with astrology to those seeking healing, insight, new possibilities, and deeper meaning in life. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Find more here.

Episode 6: In Jungian psychology (one of the branches of depth psychology), individuation is the life long process of becoming yourself - as a unique individual. This process of becoming often has a feeling tone of moving toward what feels purposeful for you, maybe even elements of destiny or fate. The astrology birth chart is well suited to be a guide and connector to help us explore the multitude of potentials when we feel a lack of purpose, potential, or simply stuck. In this episode, I share some thoughts about individuation and the birth chart in the context of working with astrology in psychotherapy. In this episode, I mention the book, "C.G. Jung: The Basics" by Jungian analyst Ruth Williams. Enjoy! ... Shawna McGrath, AMFT is a psychotherapist and astrologer. She offers depth-oriented psychotherapy with astrology to those seeking healing, insight, new possibilities, and deeper meaning in life. ⁠⁠⁠Find more here.

Episode 5: your personal experiences are a valid way of understanding and learning astrology. We are conditioned to value the external methods of learning (via books, authors, teachers, and podcasts) as the authority on how to interpret a planet, sign, or house. But your inner reflections - what an astrological symbol means to you (!) - is an essential part of the process of cultivating an astrological worldview and a symbolic way of living. Shawna McGrath, AMFT is a psychotherapist and astrologer. She offers depth-oriented psychotherapy with astrology to those seeking healing, insight, new possibilities, and deeper meaning in life. ⁠⁠Find more here.

In episode 4, I'm sharing some thoughts that came up for me recently while contemplating the question: "Where do you see that in the chart?" This question typically comes up when we're trying to understand a long-held psychological or generational pattern. While I was contemplating this process of where I "see" things in the chart, I realized a couple of themes: I see the chart as a synthesized being (aka you!), I am always looking for repeating themes that amplify or modify one another, I experience astrology as highly relational in nature, and I'm often thinking about "how" I see something in the chart rather that "where". Thank you for listening. I always love hearing from you and what comes up as you listen. Shawna McGrath, AMFT is a psychotherapist and astrologer. She offers depth-oriented psychotherapy with astrology to those seeking healing, insight, new possibilities, and deeper meaning in life. ⁠Find more here.

In episode 3 we explore the Saturn cycles that we all experience at different phases of life. This includes several Saturn returns that we will all hopefully experience over the course of a long and satisfying life. We’ll also talk about the minor 7 year segments that make up each Saturn return cycle. All of this will be viewed through a depth psychological lens. Essentially, today’s question is: How does Saturn correlate to our journey toward healing, psychological maturation, and inner development? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Receive monthly updates ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on my latests videos, publications, and upcoming events. Connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shawna McGrath, AMFT is a depth psychotherapist and astrologer. She offers psychotherapy and astrology sessions via zoom to those seeking healing, insight, new possibilities, and deep meaning in life. Find more here.

In episode 2 we explore the astrological signs of Virgo and Pisces as symbols of healing and of traveling through the otherworld. These signs viewed symbolically from a depth psychological perspective inform our understanding of healing, helping, and caregiving. I'm offering a 2-hour workshop on Thursday 9/21 at 6pm PT called "Workshop for Healers: the Psychopomp Function" where we will move deeper into the themes discussed in this Virgo-Pisces talk. This workshop will be held live and recorded for you to listen back later. It offers a new pathway for therapists, counselors, astrologers, spiritual practitioners, caregivers, teachers, and anyone doing helping healing work or holding space for others. I'm excited to offer this workshop to those in a helping healing profession who want to find a sustainable way to channel your healing gifts (without burnout or financial lack!) 🦋 🌟 Shawna McGrath, AMFT is a depth psychotherapist and astrologer. She offers depth psychotherapy and astrology sessions via zoom to those seeking healing, insight, new possibilities, and deep meaning in life. Find out more about Shawna and her work on her website, listen to her weekly astrology forecast podcast on your favorite podcast platform, subscribe to her monthly newsletter to receive updates on her latests videos, publications, and upcoming events, and connect with her on Instagram.

In episode 1, I'm excited to welcome you to the Depth Psychotherapy & Astrology Podcast. We explore and answer the questions: what exactly is depth psychotherapy, and how does astrology fit into this way of working? I also share some of my journey toward this work and why I love it so very much. 🦋 🌟 Shawna McGrath, AMFT is a depth psychotherapist and astrologer. She offers depth psychotherapy and astrology sessions via zoom to those seeking healing, insight, new possibilities, and deep meaning in life. Find out more about Shawna and her work on her ⁠website⁠, listen to her ⁠weekly astrology forecast podcast⁠ on your favorite podcast platform, subscribe to her ⁠monthly newsletter⁠ to receive updates on her latests videos, publications, and upcoming events, and connect with her on ⁠Instagram⁠.