55. Erin Tack Shipley: Astrology, Care Work & Collapse

How might we approach astrologer-client relationships through the lens of care work? How do we cultivate secure attachment in these relationships? How can astrology assist us in the process of caring for our chosen families?

I'm excited to share this expansive, Jupiterian-wisdom-weaving conversation with the brilliant astrologer ET Shipley. Erin and I have been working together in a 1:1 capacity in the past few months and I've been continuously inspired by the compassion, presence, resourcefulness, and commitment with which Erin shows up to each session.

In this conversation, we discussed what it means to be an astrologer who also does client work in the age of collapse. Erin also shared how she frames the idea of care work through the lens of the 3rd and the 6th house as well as the Moon, Mercury, and Mars.

Halfway through the conversation, Erin shared some thoughts about the Mars in Gemini transit. I find this part of our conversation so illuminating, especially in light of the fact that we've been living out this transit for 6 months or so.

Here's Erin's bio: 

Erin Tack Shipley is a liberation-centered, collapse astrologer supporting folx in staying with the challenge of being in right relationship within and beyond systems of oppression. Working with astrology and attachment fundamentals, Erin helps people reconcile the gap between how they are in the reality of their present conditions and who they perceive themselves to be in their ideal world. Erin lives, works and tends community on the unceded and occupied lands of the Amah Mutsun, Popeloutchom, Awaswas and Ohlone peoples.

Connect with Erin through her newsletter, her website, and her Instagram.

Resources we mentioned: 

• Carmen Spagnola: An introduction to collapse can be found on this podcast episode.
• Silvia Federici: Feminism and the politics of the commons
• Sabrina Monarch's reflections on Libra and Pisces

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