The Astro Psyche
The Astro Psyche explores astrology through a depth psychological lens. Hosted by psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT, the show connects astrological themes with psychological archetypes and personal growth. Episodes offer reflective conversations on how astrological insights can support self-understanding and emotional healing. More information is available at theastropsyche.com.
Episodes
Why I'm Teaching Chiron
In this episode, I share why I'm inspired to teach Chiron, my concerns about the the "wounded healer" idea, and how we can discover more about Chiron during Chiron's first return to its discovery place (Chiron in Taurus).Learn Astrology with me: https://www.theastropsyche.com/coursesDepth Psychotherapy with me: https://www.theastropsyche.com/psychotherapy#chiron #chironintaurus #
Venus-Pluto & Deep Experiences
In episode 627, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) discusses the archetypal combination of Venus and Pluto.She shares how these two represent deep relational experiences, psychological death-rebirth, and transformation within oneself that impacts relationships. These themes discussed in this episode can be applied to any Venus and Pluto aspect together; including V
Venus-Chiron & Relational Healing
In episode 626, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) discusses the archetypal combination of Venus and Chiron. She shares how these two represent relational healing when in any aspect together; including Venus conjunct Chiron, Venus sextile Chiron, Venus square Chiron, Venus trine Chiron, Venus opposite Chiron (and!) in any context; including: world transits, persona
Neurodivergent Burnout & Recovery
In episode 625, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) discusses neurodivergence, the signs of neurodivergent burnout, why this is so important for us to talk about as neurodivergent folks, the qualities of recovery from neurodivergent burnout, and how we can understand neurodivergent burnout through the planetary archetype of Chiron. She also shares how practices such
Mars-Saturn as Developing Advanced Practice
In episode 624, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) discusses the archetypal combination of Mars and Saturn from a depth psychological perspective, particularly the theme of Mars and Saturn representing the development of mastery or an advanced practice in any field of study.Reference: https://lairbhan.blogspot.com/2017/08/seeking-advanced-practice.htmlNEW COURSE 🦋C
Eclipses & the Devouring Parent Archetype
In episode 623, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) discusses eclipses from a depth psychological perspective, particularly the phenomenon of the "devouring parent" in depth psychology, and how we can heal from early childhood experiences.new course 🦋Chiron: Mythic Figure & Planetary Archetype9-week online courseSundays at 10am - 12pm Pacific Time(live
What is a Birth Chart in Astrology?
Episode 622: Welcome! I'm Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her), a depth psychotherapist and astrologer. In this episode I'm discussing "what is a birth chart in astrology?" from a depth psychological perspective.I'm teaching a 9-week online course on Chiron in Astrology. I would absolutely love to have you there! Find out more info here: https://www.theastropsyche.com/courses
Jupiter, Chiron, & Pluto: spiritual healing, tending to trauma, & revealing hidden medicine
In episode 621, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares about the planetary archetypes of Jupiter, Pluto, and Chiron and how from a depth psychological perspective these symbolically represent themes of power, authority, dignity, oppression/oppressor, child/adult, wounded/caregiver, privilege/marginalization, and a call to heal our relationship with wounding, pow
Long-Term Personal Transits in Astrology
In episode 620, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) explores long-term personal transits in astrology from a depth psychological perspective.🦋Receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, courses, and other offerings: https://www.theastropsyche.com/newsletter
Uranus: unconventional, awakener, trickster
In episode 619, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) explores the planetary archetype of Uranus as it shifts into a new 7 year cycle in the sign of Gemini. We explore Uranus' symbolic manifestations of unconventionality, independence, awakening, and trickster ways of being.🦋Receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, courses, and other offerings: https://www
Update
Saying hello and a quick update, 3 things :)1. My Podcast is Changing: I'm taking a break from creating standard monthly "forecasts" in favor of creating more spontaneous and in-depth episodes based on my inspirations on astrology from a depth psychological perspective, and my other special interests including tarot, spirituality, & social justice. I'm excited to share more o
March Astrology Reading 2026
In episode 618, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the month from a depth psychological perspective including Mercury retrograde in Pisces, Venus-Sun conjunct Saturn-Neptune, and more🦋Receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, and other offerings: https://www.theastropsyche.com/newsletter
Eclipses & Complexes
In episode 617, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) talks about eclipses from a symbolic and depth psychological perspective. 🦋Tarot as a Spiritual Practice Course starts Feb 22nd!https://www.theastropsyche.com/coursesSign-up for my newsletter to receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, and other offerings: https://www.theastropsyche.com/newsletter
Tarot as a Spiritual Practice
In episode 616, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) is joined by astrologer and scholar Kenneth Miller (he/him), MA, ACVA II, Jyotish Kovid. We discuss our thoughts about working with the tarot as a spiritual practice as we prepare for our upcoming course on this topic. Please enjoy this episode!🦋We would love to have you join us!Tarot as a Spiritual Practice Course
February Astrology Reading 2026
In episode 615, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the month from a depth psychological perspective including the Saturn-Neptune conjunction, Mercury-Venus-Sun-Mars making a square to Uranus, and more.🦋Find out more about my upcoming course: Tarot as a Spiritual Practice Course:https://www.theastropsyche.com/coursesSign-up for my ne
January Astrology Reading 2026
In episode 614, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the month from a depth psychological perspective:- Saturn-Neptune conjunction: practical & ideal, metaphysical & ordinary, this world & otherworld- Mercury-Venus-Mars activate the Jupiter-Chiron-Pluto T-Square: accumulation of inner/outer resources, power, finding one's
Psychological Splitting
In episode 613, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) explores the concept of psychological splitting in depth psychology. Psychological splitting is one of many psychological defenses we all use at one time or another to deal with anxiety, fear of the unknown, shame, or other intense feeling states where we feel not okay in some way. It is often seen in "all or
Astrological Confidentiality
In episode 612, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) explores the concept of astrological confidentiality. For astrology enthusiasts and astrologers, there's often an excitement to share our personal birth chart placements or to ask about someone else's astrology chart as a way to connect. This episode explores the idea that keeping your astrology chart priva
December Astrology Forecast 2025
In episode 611, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the month from a depth psychological perspective.The astrology this month includes:- Sun, Venus, Mars in Sagittarius & Capricorn- Sun-Venus-Mars square Saturn & Neptune(this connects in with the long-term storyline of Saturn conjunct Neptune from 2025 - 2027)- Mercury in Sco
Birth Time & Astrological Identity
In episode 610, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) explores why we use the birth time in calculating a birth chart, what to do when you don't know the birth time (for yourself or others), and questions around identity if the birth time or house system changes.References:Astro Data Bank, James Hillman: https://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Hillman,_James🦋Find my
November Astrology Forecast 2025
In episode 609, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the month from a depth psychological perspective.The astrology this month includes:- Sun in Scorpio from Oct 22 - Nov 21: conscious focus on emotional bonds and deepening into your inner world- Sun in Sagittarius from Nov 21 - Dec 21: conscious focus on seeking hope and new pathways
October Astrology Forecast 2025
Announcement with this episode 🦋 I'll now be creating monthly forecasts in place of weekly forecasts. As my experience of astrology shifts, I want to honor what feels right for me and also shift how I show up here with you. Right now, this means monthly forecasts to allow for a wider perspective on the astrology of the moment. You can hear a bit more about my thought process on this in my prev
Transits are Rites of Initiation
In episode 607, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) explores how transits are rites of initiation (ordeals we go through that transform us), how we gain more from transits by looking at them over a wider perspective (of time & psychic development), and how we can look at transits as rivers we cross over our lifetime.🦋Find my complete catalog of videos on
Oct 6 - 12 Weekly Astrology: Feeling Feisty with Full Moon in Aries
In episode 606, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the week from a depth psychological perspective.The astrology this week includes:- Full Moon in Aries on Mon, Oct 6 at 8:47pm PT at 14 degrees Aries- Mercury moves into Scorpio on Mon, Oct 6 at 9:41am PT- Mercury will be in Scorpio and Sagittarius for the remainder of 2025- Mercury
Saturn-Neptune: Magic & the Metaphysical
In episode 605, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares how Saturn and Neptune both connect with and deepen our understanding of magic and the metaphysical.Professor of Religious Studies at University of Amsterdam, Jacqueline de Borsje, defined magic as: “words and acts performed by human beings, which are believed to bring about changes in the empirical world or
Sept 29 - Oct 5 Weekly Astrology: Healing Your Voice with Mercury-Jupiter-Chiron
In episode 604, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the week from a depth psychological perspective.The astrology this week includes:- First Quarter Moon in Capricorn on Mon, Sept 29 at 4:54pm PT- Sun in Libra opposite Ceres in Aries- Venus in Virgo conjunct South Node & opposite North Node on Sat, Oct 4 at 2:20am PT- Mercury in
Sept 22 - 28 Weekly Astrology: Rebirth with Libra Equinox & Mars-Pluto
In episode 603, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the week from a depth psychological perspective.The astrology this week includes:- Sun moves into Libra (Fall / Spring Equinox) on Monday, Sept 22 at 11:19am PT- Sun opposite Saturn & Neptune from Sept 1 - Oct 13- Sun opposite Neptune (exact this week)- Saturn-Neptune conjunctio
Tarot Card Reversals
In episode 602, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) discusses tarot card reversals (and other astrological factors), and how they add to the multiplicity and diversity of these symbolic languages.🦋Find my complete catalog of videos on YouTubeReceive my Weekly Astrology Newsletter every Sunday I offer depth psychotherapy wi
Sept 15 - 21 Weekly Astrology: Cosmic Reset with New Moon Solar Eclipse in Virgo
In episode 601, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares the astrology of the week from a depth psychological perspective.The astrology this week includes:- New Moon Partial Solar Eclipse in Virgo on Sun, Sept 21 at 12:54pm PT at 29 degrees Virgo- Moon, Sun, Mercury, & South Node conjunction -- opposite North Node, Saturn, & Neptune- Venus moves into Virgo
Planetary Returns & Anniversaries
In episode 600, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) discusses planetary returns from a depth psychological perspective and the importance of anniversaries as she approaches the 11 year anniversary of becoming a professional astrologer.You may find this a helpful resource to track the lunar cycles: We'Moon Datebook: Moon Calendar & Astrological Planner🦋Find m
Saturn & Transformation of boundaries, limits, containment, & safe holding spaces
In episode 599, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) explores Saturn, it's symbolism, and relationship to transformation.Find my complete catalog of videos on YouTubeReceive my Weekly Astrology Newsletter every Sunday I offer depth psychotherapy with astrology, astrological counseling, and astrological consultation to those seeki
Sept 8 - 14 Weekly Astrology: Alchemical Unions with Sun-Mercury Conjunctio
In episode 598, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares the astrology of the week from a depth psychological perspective.The astrology this week includes:- Sun conjunct Mercury in Virgo on Sat, Sept 13 at 3:52am PT- Sun & Mercury in Virgo sextile Jupiter in Cancer and opposite Saturn in Pisces- Last Quarter Moon in Gemini on Sun, Sept 14 at 3:33am PT- Vesta m
Sept 1 - 7 Weekly Astrology: Transformation of Boundaries, Limits, Containment, & Safe Holding Spaces with Saturn & Lunar Eclipse in Pisces
In episode 597, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares the astrology of the week from a depth psychological perspective.The astrology this week includes:- Saturn moves back into Pisces from Mon, September 1st - February 13, 2026- Mercury moves into Virgo on Tuesday, September 2nd at 6:23am PT thru September 18th- Mercury in Virgo square Uranus in Gemini- Mars in
August 25 - 31 Weekly Astrology: Deep Discoveries with Venus-Pluto
In episode 596, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares the astrology of the week from a depth psychological perspective.The astrology this week includes:- Venus moves into Leo on Monday, August 25 at 9:27am PT - thru Sept 19- Venus in Leo opposite Pluto in Aquarius- Venus in Leo trine Saturn & Neptune in Aries- Venus in Leo sextile Uranus in Gemini- Mercury
Healing & Self-discovery with Venus-Chiron & New Moon in Virgo: Weekly Astrology for August 18 - 24
In episode 595, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the week from a depth psychological perspective.The astrology this week includes:- Venus-Jupiter in Cancer square Chiron in Aries- Sun in Leo trine Chiron in Aries- Sun moves into Virgo on Friday, August 22 at 1:34pm PT- Sun in Virgo square Uranus in Gemini- New Moon in Virgo on Fri
Eros & Logos with Venus-Jupiter in Cancer & Mercury Direct: Weekly Astrology for August 11 - 17
In episode 594, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the week from a depth psychological perspective.This week's astrology speaks to the complimentary ancient Greek concepts of Eros (love, attraction, the life force of desire) and Logos (insight, knowledge, wisdom). These themes involve embodiment as well as insight, being in the mome
Motivation & Dedication with Mars-Saturn & Full Moon in Aquarius: Weekly Astrology for August 4 - 10
In episode 593, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the week from a depth psychological perspective.The astrology this week includes:- Mars moves into Libra on Wednesday, August 6th at 4:23pm PT- Mars in Libra opposite Saturn-Neptune in Aries- Mars in Libra trine Uranus in Gemini & Pluto in Aquarius- Full Moon in Aquarius on Satu
Connecting your Inner Heart with Sun-Mercury Cazimi: Weekly Astrology for July 28 - Aug 3
In episode 592, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the week from a depth psychological perspective.The astrology this week includes:- Venus in Gemini sextile Chiron in Aries- Venus moves into Cancer on Wednesday, July 30th at 8:57pm PT- Venus in Cancer square Saturn in Aries- Venus in Cancer square Neptune in Aries- Chiron stations
Cultivating Your Vibrance with New Moon in Leo: Weekly Astrology for July 21 - 27
In episode 591, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the week from a depth psychological perspective.The astrology this week includes:- Sun moves into Leo on Tuesday, July 22nd at 6:29am PT- Sun in Leo sextile Uranus in Gemini- Sun in Leo trine Saturn in Aries- Sun in Leo trine Neptune in Aries- Sun in Leo opposite Pluto in Aquarius-
Integrative Healing with Sun-Chiron & Mercury Retrograde: Weekly Astrology for July 14 - 20
The astrology this week includes:- Sun in Cancer square Chiron in Aries- Last Quarter Moon in Aries on Thursday, July 17th at 5:37pm PT- Mercury stations retrograde in Leo on Thursday, July 17th at 15 degrees Leo- Mercury in Leo sextile Venus in Gemini…Reflection Questions:1. How can you be open to receive healing?2. What is your body communicating to you?3. What would you like to integrate, or re
A New Cycle Begins with Uranus in Gemini: Weekly Astrology for July 7 - 13
The astrology this week correlates to the very beginning of a new cycle of experiencing the unexpected, liberation, divergence from norms, and disruption of long-held traditions. This cycle can include innovation as well as destruction. It's a signal of unexpected changes that lead to foundational transformations. The astrology this week includes:- Uranus moves into Gemini- Venus in Gemini tri
Awakenings with Venus-Uranus: Weekly Astrology for June 30 – July 6
The astrology this week shows a time of unexpected awakenings, liberation, and moving into divergent ways of being. The astrology this week includes:- Sun square Ceres- First Quarter Moon in Libra: on Wednesday, July 2nd at 12:30pm PT- Venus conjunct Uranus- Venus moves into Gemini- Venus sextile Saturn-Neptune- Mercury square Vesta- Neptune stations Retrograde…Reflection Questions:1. Where are yo
New Moon in Cancer + many Mercury aspects: Weekly Astrology for June 23 - 29
The astrology this week shows a time of new beginnings that may feel complex and multifaceted. A New Moon highlights the square of Jupiter to Saturn-Neptune which brings into focus questions about identity, vision, ideals, and how practical application is possible in daily life. Mercury also makes several aspects to show a shifting perspective is possible. The astrology this week includes:Sun squa
Finding your Path Forward with Sun-Jupiter Solstice in Cancer: Weekly Astrology for June 16 - 22
The astrology this week brings big energy with the Solstice Sun moving into Cancer to make a square of Sun-Jupiter to Saturn Neptune. This energy shows a time where we’re expanding as well as contracting, creating as well as dissolving, and finding a path forward in physical world as well as the metaphysical world. The astrology this week includes:Jupiter square Neptune: Expanding your faith, bein
Expanding Your Potential with Full Moon in Sagittarius + Jupiter in Cancer: Weekly Astrology for June 9 - 15
The astrology this week brings a combination of vision, inspiration, enthusiasm, as well as practicality. There’s a tension here that’s asking us to bring our inspirations into reality. You may feel pulled in many directions, and a pressure to make something real. The astrology this week includes:Mercury square Neptune: Thinking with great imagination and creativity on what’s truly possible when y
Trickster Magic with Mercury-Jupiter in Gemini: Weekly Astrology for June 2 - 8
The astrology this week brings some trickster energy with Mercury making several aspects and changing signs. There are several themes around shifts in perspective that seem like a natural unfolding following the New Moon in Gemini last week. This week elaborates on the last and simultaneously shows themes of expansion, as well as stabilizing and rooting into what’s next. The astrology this week in
Curious Beginnings with New Moon in Gemini: Weekly Astrology for May 26 - June 1
Edit: This weekly astrology is actually for May 26th - June 1st. I said the wrong dates in the intro, my apologies for the confusion! :)The astrology this week brings a new beginning and a burst of ideas, communication, and overall the potential for many shifts in your perspective. These shifts may begin small and continue to grow and multiply over time. There’s also a strong tone around healing v
Foundational Transitions with Saturn in Aries: Weekly Astrology for May 19 - 25
The astrology this week has a gravity to it. Saturn moves into Aries to mark a new chapter of life around our experience of time, limits, and responsibilities, as well as our experience of devotion, determination, and confidence. Saturn reminds us to focus on what’s important because our time and energy are some of our most precious and limited resources. In addition, there are many aspects this w
Authentic Embodiment with Full Moon in Scorpio: Weekly Astrology for May 12 - 18
The astrology this week reflects deep feelings! It's a powerful time for getting more acquainted with the true nature of your Self. This week's astrology includes:Full Moon in Scorpio on Monday, May 12 at 9:56am PT: Illumination of deep feelings that may feel unexpected or revelatory, feeling or craving more freedom or autonomy, a release of long held bondage, feeling at odds or pulled in
Healing Messages with Mercury-Chiron in Aries: Weekly Astrology Forecast for May 5 - 11
This week's astrology shows the potential for healing messages to come through. You may also find yourself contemplating deeply on what really matters to you. This week's astrology includes:- Mercury in Aries conjunct Chiron: Healing words and thoughts, healing messages. These thoughts or messages may arise internally, via dreams, synchronicity, or from an external source . You may feel ca
Re-Enchantment of Your Heart with Venus-Neptune in Aries: Weekly Astrology Forecast for April 28 - May 4
The astrology this week is lighter and more liminal than the last several weeks. It invites a re-enchantment with life, especially in matters of your heart. This week's astrology includes:- Venus moves into Aries on Wed 4/30: An energizing initiation of fresh energy around relationships, love, beauty, healing pursuits, art, creativity. You may feel a readiness to move forward now, especially o
Restructuring Your Ego with New Moon in Taurus: Weekly Astrology Forecast for April 21 - 27
This week's astrology deepens some themes we've been experiencing over the last week and month. The astrology symbolizes a process where we continue to encounter shadow (unconscious parts) of ourselves. This is a process of allowing more of yourself to come forward. This process is a rebirth - possibility involving labor pains, relief, existential contemplation, and release into the unknow
Healing via Shadow Encounters: Sun-Mars-Pluto t-square & Juno in Scorpio: Weekly Astrology Forecast April 14 - 20
This week's astrology focuses on how we can reclaim parts of ourselves that have been disowned or distorted via unconscious processes. There is a strong theme of action, enthusiasm, expression, and also strong activation. This week's astrology includes:- Mercury moves into Aries (and will conjunct Neptune in Pisces & sextile Pluto in Aquarius): Quick thinking, inspired talks, rapid ins
Mysterious Initiations with Full Moon in Libra & Mercury-Venus Direct: Weekly Astrology Forecast April 7 - 13
This week's astrology involves a bit of mystery and some initiations (actions which lead you to a new path). There are a lot of themes involving healing, relationships, and how you perceive things. This week, you may be reflecting on how you respond to a variety of situations. There may be changes in how you connect with others that has far reaching effects. This week's astrology includes:
Empowerment with Mercury, Venus, North Node in Pisces: Weekly Astrology for Mar 31 - April 6
This week's astrology brings themes of empowerment from the inside out. We're still in this eclipse and retrograde-y portal of unexpected transformations with many reflections on the past. Make the most of this period by allowing yourself to reflect; and wonder what's being called forward from within you. This week's astrology includes:- Mercury & Venus conjunct the North Node in Pisces: incre
Subtle Shifts in Consciousness with Neptune in Aries: Weekly Astrology for March 24 - 30
In this week's astrology, we have a several themes around igniting your passion and enthusiasm for life (Aries) as well as falling into flow states that may be delightful or confusing (maybe both at once!) (Pisces). This week's astrology contains a mixture of themes. Many of them circle around something new emerging when you connect to your Self. This week's astrology includes:- Neptune in Aries:
Renewal & Initiations with the Equinox & Sun-Venus in Aries: Weekly Astrology for March 17-23
In this week's astrology involves a dramatic shift from Pisces season to Aries season in the midst of this transformational month of eclipse season. This mid-week shift may feel more energizing and renewing. There are gifts to receive when you listen to your inner world. This week's astrology includes:- Sun conjunct Neptune in Pisces: lots of synchronicities, seeing thru the veil of material reali
Entering Portals of Possibility with Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo: Weekly Astrology Forecast for March 10-16
In this week's astrology, we're moving into the eclipse time of year where there are beginnings, endings, transitions, & transformations. There's a feeling of flux in the air. This particular eclipse is a Full Moon of illuminating what has been hidden and seeing how the past informs the future. This week's astrology includes:- Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo: culmination
Relationships, Intimacy, & Self-Concept with Mercury-Venus in Aries: Weekly Astrology Forecast for March 3 -9
This week's astrology heavily emphasizes the relational component of life, and how you think about things. This may involve not only evaluating your concept of relationships, but also how you view yourself and your idea about what is valuable or desirable about you. Mercury's emphasize this week also correlates to a playful or trickster type vibe. This week's astrology includes:- Mercu
Intuitions vs Illusions with New Moon in Pisces: Weekly Astrology Forecast for Feb 24 - March 2
This week's astrology involves an exploration of your fluctuating state of consciousness. There are correlations around new beginnings with your intuition and how you can tell the difference between an intuitive knowing vs. illusions. Overall, this week brings many of the planets together via aspect and this may feel like a lot of inner integration over the next month as this New Moon cycle pr
Directing Your Vitality with Mars station Direct in Cancer: Weekly Astrology Forecast for February 17-23
This week's astrology provides opportunities to contemplate many possibilities and potentials as well as intentionally direct your mind-body-heart in directions that support your vitality. This week's astrology includes:- Sun moves into Pisces: conscious focus on the experiential vs. the literal, connecting with ideals, dreams, imagination, creativity, and bending reality- Last Quarter Moo
Feeling Love & Care with the Full Moon in Leo: Weekly Astrology Forecast for February 10 - 16
This week's astrology centers authentic self-expression and our craving to be in loving connection with others who really "get" us. There's also something new (and possibly unexpected) that may emerge by exploring these experiences of giving & receiving affection. This week's astrology includes:- Full Moon in Leo: culmination of awareness around your experiences of being
Returning to Your Values with Venus in Aries: Weekly Astrology Forecast for Feb 3 - 9
This week's astrology includes lots of big ideas and potential for shifting your philosophy to find more ease. There's also themes around returning to what's truly important to you, especially when it comes to relationships. This week's astrology includes:
- Mercury in Aquarius trine Jupiter in Gemini: bright ideas, optimism, inspiration, all the pieces in your mind click into pla
Renewing Your Mind with New Moon in Aquarius: Weekly Astrology Forecast for Jan 27 - Feb 2
This week's astrology includes major renewals of your mind, thought process, & communication. There's also possibilities for transcendent experiences via beauty or social connections that feel magical and heart-felt. This week's astrology includes:
- Mercury moves into Aquarius: a shift in your mental focus to making sustainable change in your life, processing info or communications that help
Ego Transformation with Sun-Pluto in Aquarius: Weekly Astrology Forecast for January 20-26
This week's involves processing and transmuting your sense of self (ego). There is a tone of revealing or realizing what has been hidden, and the renewal and growth that comes from seeing what has been unknown or unconscious. This week's astrology includes:
- Sun conjunct Pluto in Aquarius: revealing what is hidden, mysterious, or rejected. realizing a core or fundamental truth, exploring
Enthusiastic Expression with Full Moon in Cancer: Weekly Astrology Forecast for January 13 - 19
This week is a focus on feelings & enthusiastic emotional expression along with contemplations about what is truly important to you. This week's astrology includes:
- Nodes move into Pisces & Virgo: experiences around transitions and beginnings/endings over next year and a half involve shifts in your consciousness, perception, processing, and healing (physical, mental, emotional, spiritua
Inspired Action with Mars in Cancer trine Neptune: Weekly Astrology Forecast for January 6 - 12
Hope you're doing well as we move forward into 2025. This week is a mixture of inspiration, action, and also opportunities for healing your vitality, ego or sense of self. This week's astrology from a depth psychological astrology perspective:
- Mars (retrograde) moves into Cancer: emotionally motivated to introvert or self-reflect, emphasis on feelings around taking action, agitation, anger, fru
Initiations with New Moon in Capricorn & Mars-Pluto: Weekly Astrology Forecast Dec 30 - Jan 5
Welcome 🦋 My name is Shawna McGrath (she/her). I'm a depth psychotherapist (AMFT) and astrologer. I'm honored to share the astrology of this week with you, from a depth psychological perspective. This week includes:
- New Moon in Capricorn: initiating fresh energy in practical matters, security, safety, and care for your household, also seeking support from those with experience who are ready, wil
Renewed Clarity with Mercury-Jupiter-Saturn & Venus-Uranus: Weekly Astrology Forecast December 23-29
.Welcome 🦋 My name is Shawna McGrath (she/her). I'm a depth psychotherapist (AMFT) and astrologer. I'm honored to share the astrology of this week with you, from a depth psychological perspective. This week includes:
- Mercury-Jupiter-Saturn t-square: renewed insight, continuing to contemplate how you are expanding & contracting, navigating experiences of overwhelm or constriction, practical
Solstice Shifts & Venus-Jupiter Gifts: Weekly Astrology Forecast for December 16-22
Welcome 🦋 My name is Shawna McGrath (she/her). I'm a depth psychotherapist (AMFT) and astrologer. I'm honored to share the astrology of this week with you, from a depth psychological perspective. This week includes:
- Sun in Sagittarius square Neptune in Pisces: softening or questioning your concept of self, opening new experiences of what it means to be you, flow states or altered states of consc
Bright Ideas with Full Moon in Gemini & Mercury Direct: Weekly Astrology Forecast for December 9-15
Welcome 🦋 My name is Shawna McGrath (she/her). I'm a depth psychotherapist (AMFT) and astrologer. I'm honored to share the astrology of this week with you, from a depth psychological perspective. This week includes:
- Full Moon in Gemini: culmination around communications, ideas, transitions, and review. shifting your mindset, hi-lighting hopes & wishes vs. restrictions, healing possibilities
Feeling Retrograde-y with Mars Rx in Leo & Sun-Mercury-Jupiter-Saturn: Weekly Astrology for Dec 2-8
Welcome 🦋 My name is Shawna McGrath (she/her). I'm a depth psychotherapist (AMFT) and astrologer. I'm honored to share the astrology of this week with you, from a depth psychological perspective. This week includes:
- Mars stations Retrograde in Leo: exploring your relationship to physicality, assertiveness, & action, also reviving your ability to say 'no' or initiate boundaries
- Sun conjun
Big Contemplations w/Mercury Rx & New Moon in Sagittarius: Weekly Astrology Forecast for Nov 25 - Dec 1
Welcome 🦋 My name is Shawna McGrath (she/her). I'm a depth psychotherapist (AMFT) and astrologer. I'm honored to share the astrology of this week with you, from a depth psychological perspective. This week includes:
- Mercury stations Retrograde in Sagittarius: contemplation, reflection, re-imagining
- Mercury-Jupiter-Saturn t-square: serious thoughts about where you’re going in life, seeing the
Deepening Your Healing Journey with Pluto in Aquarius & Mercury-Jupiter-Saturn: Weekly Astrology Forecast for November 18 - 24
Welcome 🦋 My name is Shawna McGrath (she/her). I'm a depth psychotherapist (AMFT) and astrologer. I'm honored to share the astrology of this week with you, from a depth psychological perspective. This week includes:
- Pluto moves into Aquarius: transitioning into a different phase of our ongoing collective experience of unconscious dynamics, power, marginalization, the rejected parts of self (per
Finding a Way Through: Weekly Astrology Forecast for November 11 - 17
Welcome 🦋 My name is Shawna McGrath (she/her). I'm a depth psychotherapist (AMFT) and astrologer. I'm honored to share the astrology of this week with you, from a depth psychological perspective. This week includes:
- Mercury in Sagittarius square Saturn in Pisces: analyzing limitations and capabilities, the only way out is through, meeting adversity, accepting what is so you can do something abo
Holding Space for Uncertainty with Venus-Neptune: Weekly Astrology Forecast for November 4-10
Welcome 🦋 My name is Shawna McGrath (she/her). I'm a depth psychotherapist (AMFT) and astrologer. I'm honored to share the astrology of this week with you, from a depth psychological perspective. This week includes:
- Venus in Sagittarius square Neptune in Pisces: connecting with something beyond material reality, love, art, beauty, and the divine, working with your relationship to altered states
Exploring New Mysteries with New Moon in Scorpio: Weekly Astrology Forecast for October 28 - November 3
Welcome 🦋 My name is Shawna McGrath (she/her). I'm a depth psychotherapist (AMFT) and astrologer. I'm honored to share the astrology of this week with you, from a depth psychological perspective. This week includes:
- New Moon in Scorpio: new beginnings around emotional bonds, intimacy, and exploring the mysterious or hidden (join me for the Moon Circle on Friday, November 1st at 6pm Pacific Time
Accessing Your Vitality with Sun-Pluto + Scorpio Season: Weekly Astrology Forecast for October 21 - 27
In this weekly podcast, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, AMFT shares the astrology of this week from a psychological perspective. This week includes:
- Sun in Libra square to Pluto (with Mars in Cancer making a soft t-square to both): power, control, influence, emotional responsibility, and the impact that paternal figures have on your relationship and attachment style
- Sun
Connecting with your Decisive Power via Full Moon in Aries: Weekly Astrology Forecast October 14-20
In this weekly podcast, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, AMFT shares the astrology of this week from a psychological perspective.
This weeks astrology of October 14th - 20th brings several Venus transits and a Full Moon in Aries. Venus will aspect Uranus (shocking revelations), Neptune (getting in the flow), and Pluto (healing assistance). Venus will then move into Sagittarius
Revealing the Hidden with Venus-Mars & many Mercury transits: Weekly Astrology Forecast for October 7 - 13
In this weekly podcast, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, AMFT shares the astrology of this week from a psychological perspective.
This weeks astrology of October 7th - 13th involves Venus in Scorpio making an easeful trine with Mars in Cancer - this symbolizes healing and emboldening our actions. The First Quarter Moon in Cancer also illustrates moving into a situation for you
