Medical Anthropology

In episode 367 astrologer Nicola Smuts Allsop joins the show to talk about fertility astrology, and how it can be used to help someone have a baby. Nicola published a book in 2018 titled Fertility Astrology: A Modern Medieval Textbook, in which she outlines some case studies where she was able to help clients to have a child using astrology. During the course of the episode we talk about some of the techniques Nicola uses in practice, how astrology should be used as an adjunct to more conventional methods rather than a replacement, and what some of the limitations are. Find out more about Nicola on her website: https://www.fertilityastrology.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:23 Nicola's background 00:10:04 Reasons for having children 00:12:50 Ages when fertility problems begin 00:16:20 The almuten of pregnancy 00:22:42 Indicators of fertility issues in the birth chart 00:27:22 Emotional and physical strain of fertility treatments 00:36:05 How pregnancy fits into the life narrative astrologically 00:39:35 C-sections and increase in luminaries in the 10th house 00:44:00 Nicola's holistic approach 00:47:23 Managing client expectations 00:49:55 Moon-Saturn 00:55:13 Nicola's IVF story 01:07:06 Importance of medical knowledge 01:12:57 Skepticism during consults 01:21:18 Moon-Neptune 01:23:46 Using solar arcs 01:26:55 Problems with electing a chart for a child 01:36:48 Conception charts 01:42:14 Where fertility astrology is headed 01:49:10 Issues couples have before having children 01:54:30 Understanding destiny through astrology 01:59:20 Saturn-Neptune opposition 02:00:49 Nicola's app, YouTube, website, and book 02:01:27 Patrons and sponsors Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on fertility astrology on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fes4B6Y2al0 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 367 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below: