On the Soul's Terms

We leave behind the sensual landscape of the Second House and wander into the neighbourhoods of the Third — the realm of language, mimicry, siblings, and the looping rhythms of early life. In this episode, we explore how our voice is shaped by what we echo, the childhood accents we absorb, and the environments that teach us how to move, speak, and remember.From the myth of Echo to the sibling stories of Hermes and Apollo, Castor and Pollux, and even Cinderella, we reflect on how our earliest dynamics continue to ripple through our adult relationships. We touch on memory, mood, writing, gossip, vehicles, and the lunar rhythms of daily life — all woven together in the Third House’s tapestry.As always, astrology is our map, but myth, story, and experience fill in the terrain. Plus, a brief invitation to “untrain your parrot” — and begin listening for the deeper voice beneath the chatter.Speaking of... Untrain Your Parrot is a book by Elizabeth HamiltonThe Sibling Constellation by Brian Clark is also discussed.Join the Newsletter! Podcast Musician: Marlia CoeurPlease consider becoming a Patron to support the show!Go to OnTheSoulsTerms.com for more.

In this episode of On the Soul’s Terms, we descend into the second house through the haunting and luminous fairy tale of The Handless Maiden. This story, from the Brothers Grimm and echoed in myths like Sedna’s from the Arctic, brings us into the realm of value, worth, the body, and the living vs. the dead.We explore what it means to be exchanged for gold, to lose one’s hands — the instruments of touch, feeling, and connection — and what it takes to grow them back. Through three acts, this tale guides us into the darker forests of the psyche, through numbered pears and silver hands, all the way to a forest hut where "Here All Dwell Free" is written above the door.Along the way, I reflect on themes of self-worth, distorted transactions, the tension between the second and eighth houses, and the Saturnian seven-year phases of healing and integration.Also included is the Russian variation, where instinct and love regrow the maiden’s hands, and a dive into the Sedna myth — offering a vision of deep healing below the surface.A rich journey through myth and astrology, and an invitation to check in on what you truly value — and what you may have unconsciously traded away.💫 If you enjoy the show, consider leaving a review or sharing it with someone who’d love this story too.Join the Newsletter! Podcast Musician: Marlia CoeurPlease consider becoming a Patron to support the show!Go to OnTheSoulsTerms.com for more.

In this episode, I sit down with astrologer, herbalist, and movement practitioner Cameron Allen. We first crossed paths earlier this year at the FAA conference on the Gold Coast, and it felt like one of those instant recognitions—someone you haven’t met, but already know.This conversation is the first of two. It’s more of a landing—an invitation to meet Cameron and listen in on the threads he’s weaving together. We touch on embodiment, herbal medicine, medical astrology, Unani Tibb, and the ways in which ancient healing traditions from the so-called West have been fragmented or forgotten. We also speak about temperament theory, dream healing, the inner physician, and the marriage between logic and intuition.Second house themes run in the background throughout: value, body, practice, and how we care for ourselves and others. The next episode will move more consciously into the third house terrain. But for now, this is a beginning—open-ended, relational, and full of possibility.Find out more about Cameron and his work at: cadreamplanet.comJoin the Newsletter! Podcast Musician: Marlia CoeurPlease consider becoming a Patron to support the show!Go to OnTheSoulsTerms.com for more.

In this second chapter of our journey through the houses, we leave behind the bright burst of first breath and enter the quiet, grounding terrain of the Second House — the house of value, money, body, worth, and what it means to truly belong here.We reflect on what happens after Rumpelstiltskin tears himself into the earth — a fitting image for the descent from the daimonic into the material. From here, we explore the deep resourcing available in the 2–4am hours, the hiddenness of self-worth, and the tension between longing and ingenuity.We turn to myth and story: Psyche’s journey to the underworld, King Midas and his golden touch, Hermes and the sacred cattle, and the Fisherman’s insatiable wife. Along the way, we question what is enough, what is truly ours, and how far we’ve wandered from the Temple of Hera — where the first coins were once minted as offerings to the Great Mother.This episode invites a soulful reckoning with our possessions, our body, and our relationship to the material world. What have we been given? What do we give back? And what might it mean to remember the sacred nature of value itself?Join the Newsletter! Podcast Musician: Marlia CoeurPlease consider becoming a Patron to support the show!Go to OnTheSoulsTerms.com for more.

In this episode of On the Soul’s Terms, I’m joined once again by mentor, astrologer, and long-time friend Brian Clark for a slow, reflective journey through the first six houses of the astrological chart.Rather than treating the houses as categories to memorise, we approach them as inner dwellings—places of memory, emotion, ancestral inheritance, and lived experience. From the Fool’s first step in the 1st house, through embodiment in the 2nd, early relationships in the 3rd, the deep dreaming of the 4th, the creative risks of the 5th, and the quiet rituals of the 6th—this is a conversation about how we come to inhabit our lives.Along the way, we touch on dreams of home, shame in the body, sibling constellations, Hillman’s vision of soul in place, and the beauty that arrests us into presence.This is the first of a two-part series. Brian will return in September for the second half of the wheel, where we’ll explore the 7th through 12th houses.As always, this episode is best taken slowly. Let it move like a conversation over a long afternoon.—Resources & References:Brian Clark’s book Sibling ConstellationsSign up for the Mythic Threads newsletterExplore your own chartJoin the Newsletter! Podcast Musician: Marlia CoeurPlease consider becoming a Patron to support the show!Go to OnTheSoulsTerms.com for more.

In this sidecar episode, we enter the strange and potent dream of Rumpelstiltskin, one of the darker Grimm tales — a story of impossible expectations, survival bargains, and the long road to reclaiming one’s name.Told in three acts, this tale speaks directly to themes of the First House: identity projected too early, the mask we learn to wear, the persona that helps us survive but at a cost. We explore the alchemical pressure to turn straw into gold, the demonic helper who extracts a price, and the mercurial magic of naming what was once hidden.As the tale unfolds, we meet the shadow side of the daimon, dance around the fire with the trickster, and reflect on how the voice of Mercury — the messenger, the devil, the guide — helps us reclaim our sovereignty.A story for anyone who's ever felt the weight of someone else’s expectations, or bargained with a part of themselves just to get through.Join the Newsletter! Podcast Musician: Marlia CoeurPlease consider becoming a Patron to support the show!Go to OnTheSoulsTerms.com for more.

In this opening episode of the new series, we take our first breath—together—into the mystery of the houses.We begin at the threshold: the Ascendant, the eastern horizon, the moment of arrival. Before the name, before the role, before even the voice—there is presence. The First House is where the self enters the world, where the daimon is born alongside you, and where the mask you’ve crafted begins to take shape.We explore the house not as a concept but as a temple: a soul-place with doors, rooms, and echoes. Along the way, we travel with Hermes, Artemis, Chiron, and Dionysus through their birth stories, reflecting on the archetypal imprint left by our own. What were we rewarded for? What mask did we learn to wear? And what name—spoken or unspoken—have we carried since?This is the house of beginnings, of first impressions, and of the great “I am.” But like all things in astrology, it casts a shadow: the seventh house whispers “You are” or even “You are not.”This episode invites you to remember the feel of that first doorway. To re-enter the house of your rising sign. And to meet again—perhaps for the first time—the part of you that’s always been becoming.🔑 Questions to reflect on: – What is your rising sign, and how do you feel about it? – What mask have you worn, and is it still serving you? – What name did you inherit—and what name lives inside your bones?🌿 Stay tuned next week for our fairy tale sidecar episode on Rumpelstiltskin, and the week after, a deep mytho-astrological conversation on the houses with the brilliant Brian Clark.🌀 Ready to wander the wheel. Let’s begin.[🔗 Link to astro.com birth chart calculator Join the Newsletter! Podcast Musician: Marlia CoeurPlease consider becoming a Patron to support the show!Go to OnTheSoulsTerms.com for more.

Happy Equinox! As the Zodiac resets, we step into the rebirth energy of Aries, marking a new astrological year. Two years ago, we journeyed through the myths of the constellations—now, it’s time for a new adventure.In this episode, I introduce our next 12-month exploration: the houses of astrology. If the planets are the characters and the signs describe how they express themselves, the houses reveal where the action takes place—the sacred spaces of our soul’s journey.Together, we’ll move through the twelve houses, uncovering their mythic dimensions, the gods who reside within them, and what they reveal about our lives.So, grab your map—our journey begins soon with the 1st House and the mighty Ascendant.✨ Want to follow along with your own chart? Find your houses by entering your birth details here: Astro.com Birth Chart CalculatorTune in, subscribe, and join me for the ride.Join the Newsletter! Podcast Musician: Marlia CoeurPlease consider becoming a Patron to support the show!Go to OnTheSoulsTerms.com for more.

In this episode, I sit down with Kira Sutherland, a renowned medical astrologer and naturopath, to explore the intersection of astrology, health, and mythology.We dive into the ancient practice of medical astrology, discussing how the zodiac is mapped onto the human body, how planetary placements can influence our well-being, and why understanding your Mars sign can reveal the best form of movement for you.We also explore: ✨ The Four Elements & Health – How fire, earth, air, and water manifest in our physical and emotional well-being. 🌙 Who Really Rules Sleep? – Why Saturn, Neptune, and Mercury all play a role in our sleep cycles and dreams. 🧠 The Mythology of Anatomy – How ancient myths are embedded in modern medical terminology (hint: your hippocampus has a story to tell). 🎭 The Shadow Side of Genius – A look at Neptune, creativity, and the "27 Club", exploring the link between brilliance and self-destruction.Kira shares her holistic approach to medical astrology—using it as a preventative tool rather than a fixed fate—and offers insights into how we can work with our charts to optimize health, movement, and vitality.This episode is packed with fascinating insights, practical wisdom, and a few laughs along the way. Tune in for a conversation that bridges the ancient and modern worlds of health and astrology.📍 Connect with Kira Sutherland: 🔗 Website: Astrology of Health 📚 Free resources on medical astrology available!✨ Enjoying the podcast? Leave a review and share your thoughts!Join the Newsletter! Podcast Musician: Marlia CoeurPlease consider becoming a Patron to support the show!Go to OnTheSoulsTerms.com for more.

Do you ever feel like your mind is running the show—thinking, planning, overanalyzing, refusing to let go?In this episode of On The Soul’s Terms, we explore what it means to “lose your head” in the mythic sense. From fairy tales to Greek mythology, we encounter figures whose heads are literally severed—Clever Elsie, the Argus, Medusa, Orpheus—and discover what happens when the rational mind finally steps aside.🔹 Clever Elsie – The difference between being clever and being wise🔹 Argus & Hermes – Hyper-vigilance, overthinking, and the Trickster’s medicine🔹 Medusa & Perseus – The frozen mind, reflection, and transformation🔹 Orpheus – Trust, loss, and the lingering presence of soulThrough these stories, we ask: What happens when we stop gripping onto certainty and let go? Is there wisdom in surrender? Can the body, intuition, and deeper knowing take over when the mind steps back?🎧 Listen in as we dismantle the myth of the all-knowing mind and explore the power of loosening our grip—just a little.🌀 Next Episode: A deep dive into medical astrology with Kira Sutherland.Podcast Art: "Orpheus’ Head Floating Down the River" (19th-century, Jean Delville)Join the Newsletter! Podcast Musician: Marlia CoeurPlease consider becoming a Patron to support the show!Go to OnTheSoulsTerms.com for more.