Ep. 160 - Compatibility, Your Saturn Return + The Other Retrogrades with Aliza Kelly
Oct 25, 2018
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Aliza Kelly, an accomplished astrologer and occult story columnist for Allure Magazine, shares her insights into the cosmos. She discusses the significance of eclipses and retrogrades, outlining their impact on life changes and emotional transformations. Aliza explains how astrology can illuminate personal relationships, revealing the ties between planetary alignment and our interactions. With her expertise, she also explores each planet's unique contributions and links astrology to everyday experiences, like cocktail pairings. Don't miss her new book, "The Mixology of Astrology!"
Astrology fosters empathy by revealing how diverse emotional responses are shaped by individual astrological alignments, enhancing relationship dynamics.
The impact of social media on identity curation highlights the pressure to depict idealized lives, often distorting reality and authenticity.
Engaging with sensory experiences like scents can significantly improve emotional well-being, illustrating that self-care encompasses both physical and mental health.
Deep dives
Astrology as a Tool for Empathy
Astrology serves as a powerful practice in empathy, highlighting the diverse emotional expressions and needs of individuals. Each person's needs for comfort and safety can significantly differ, influenced by their unique astrological alignments. This understanding fosters compassion, allowing individuals to navigate relationships with greater awareness of how others may experience emotions and communication. The podcast emphasizes that acknowledging these differences can lead to more meaningful connections and interactions.
The Impact of Social Media on Self-Perception
Social media profoundly influences how individuals curate their identities and share experiences. The discussion delves into the tendency to depict life's highlights while often avoiding authentic moments, which can create a disconnect between reality and online personas. The hosts reflect on their early Instagram posts, illustrating how social platforms can shape our self-image and social interactions. This creates a sense of pressure to present an idealized version of oneself, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy.
The Role of Scent and Self-Care
The conversation highlights the importance of sensory experiences, particularly the role of scents in enhancing well-being. Engaging with scents, like using essential oils and candles, can transform moods and create a calming atmosphere, essential for mental and emotional health. The hosts share personal anecdotes about how these practices have improved their sleep and emotional states, demonstrating the profound impact of self-care routines. This exploration underscores that self-care is not just limited to physical health but encompasses emotional nourishment as well.
Understanding Astrological Signs in Depth
Astrology offers insights into the complexities of personality through the lens of zodiac signs, each representing distinct characteristics. The discussion elegantly illustrates how different signs relate to one another, explaining that no sign operates in isolation; they exist in a cycle that influences their interactions. For example, the evolution from Aries' impulsivity to Pisces' empathetic nature showcases how each sign contributes to the overall narrative of personal development. Such insights encourage listeners to appreciate the interconnectedness of each individual’s astrological makeup.
Navigating Relationships with Astrology
Astrology can significantly inform how individuals navigate their relationships, providing insights into compatibility that go beyond sun signs. Understanding the roles of Venus, Moon, and rising signs allows individuals to gain deeper emotional awareness and facilitate healthier communication. Furthermore, recognizing that every person brings unique lessons into our lives can enhance empathy and patience in interactions. The hosts argue that astrology can serve as a tool to cultivate understanding and support among diverse relationships.
We are taking a look into the cosmos today with astrologer, Aliza Kelly! At times, astrology can be confusing, but Aliza’s super down to Earth approach makes astrology so much easier to digest and understand. Aliza serves as the in-house astrologer and occult story columnist for Allure Magazine, as well as creating the moneyscopes for Cheddar.com. She shares with us how her uncle peaked her interest in the world of astrology, but how she didn’t fully immerse herself in the world until many years later, when she created a dating app rooted in astrological compatibility. In our conversation, we talk all about eclipses, retrogrades, and saturn returns - oh my! We also quickly discover the ties that the planetary alignment has with the political atmosphere, relationships, and how we can all use astrology as a window to take a look into the future. Listen up as Aliza gives a glimpse into each planet to helps us all understand our own sign, and why we have the characteristics that we do. The Mixology of Astrology, Aliza’s new book, just came out - be sure to grab a copy to better understand how astrology can be used in all aspects of your life, even down to the happy hour drink you sip on!
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