Best Ben Belinsky Podcasts (2025)

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2026 : The Year Ahead 17:19

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The headline astrological news for 2026 - looking at the major planetary movements, eclipses and the move from earth and water signs to fire and air. Plus, making sense of the crucial planetary alignment for July and the changes it could bring. Support the show Check out the Moonletter website where you can read Ben Belinsky's monthly Moonletters a…

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Moonletter January 2026 6:24

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Welcome to the Moonletter for the mooncycle beginning on 20 December 2025 with the new moon in Sagittarius and spanning the full moon in Cancer on 3 January 2026. Support the show Check out the Moonletter website where you can read Ben Belinsky's monthly Moonletters and articles on astrology and spirituality. Where you can subscribe to get the moon…

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Saturn and the Collapse of the Wave Function 7:17

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An Astrologer looks at Quantum Reality This is based on an extract from the e-book "Asbolus : Divination and Alternative Realities" soon to be published and available from Amazon. https://moonletter.co.uk/e-books/#asbolus #asbolus #saturn #astrology #quantummechanics #manyworlds #collapseofthewavefunction Support the show Check out the Moonletter w…

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The Goddess of Free Energy 4:51

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"So which planet rules free energy then?" Support the show Check out the Moonletter website where you can read Ben Belinsky's monthly Moonletters and articles on astrology and spirituality. Where you can subscribe to get the moonletter delivered to your mail box. Buy me a coffee and support the Moonletter https://buymeacoffee.com/moonletter Get reg…

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Sedna : Dwarf Planet and Goddess 20:03

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Sedna is a dwarf planet that orbits out at the farthest reaches of the solar system. She gets her name from the Inuit goddess who is the guardian of the ocean creatures. Here we look at her myth, how she escaped from an arranged marriage to an evil sorcerer, how she was abandoned by her father, how she eventually made her home at the bottom of the …

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Moonletter December 2025 8:35

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Follow the changing astrological energies of the coming mooncycle. This moonletter spans the New Moon in Scorpio on 20 November 2025 and covers the Full Moon in Gemini on 4 December 2025. Ben Belinsky talks about the astrological influences and how to work with and make the best of the planetary energies. #newmoonscorpio # fullmoongemini Support th…

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The Poet and the Shaman 14:55

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Not all poets are shamans. Not all shamans are poets. But here we look at what they have in common. Examples from William Blake, Rilke, Taliesin and Inuit culture #poet #poetry #shamanicpoetry #shaman #shamanism #williamblake #rilke Support the show Check out the Moonletter website where you can read Ben Belinsky's monthly Moonletters and articles …

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Chariklo's Prayer 2:15

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“Then I remembered the words of an old song: ‘Sometimes I close my eyes, and dream of somewhere else. Anywhere away from here…’ “And I find myself in a distant forest, walking towards a temple. And the earth is green and moist to my feet and there’s sunlight and soft rain. But above all, there’s a feeling of peace, a connection to something greater…

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Moonletter November 2025 7:43

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Follow the changing astrological energies of the coming mooncycle. This moonletter spans the New Moon in Libra on 21 October 2025 and covers the Full Moon in Taurus on 5 November 2025. Ben Belinsky talks about the astrological influences and how to work with and make the best of the planetary energies. #newmoonlibra #fullmoontaurus #samhain Support…

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The Cusps between the Signs 13:37

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If you’re born on the cusp of two zodiac signs, what does that mean? Cusps are both boundaries and transitions. They both separate and connect. You can see them as thresholds or movable screens or like locks on a canal – places of transformation where energy is lowered or raised. Here we look at cusps as places in their own right. Places that share…

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Moonletter October 2025 4:47

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Follow the changing astrological energies of the coming mooncycle. This moonletter spans the New Moon in Virgo / Partial eclipse of the sun on 21 September 2025 and covers the Full Moon in Aries on 7 October 2025. Ben Belinsky talks about the astrological influences and how to work with and make the best of the planetary energies. Support the show …

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Moonletter September 2025 6:31

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Follow the changing astrological energies of the coming mooncycle. This moonletter spans the New Moon in Virgo on 23 August 2025 and covers the Full Moon in Pisces, Total Lunar Eclipse on 7 September 2025. Ben Belinsky talks about the astrological influences and how to work with and make the best of the planetary energies. Support the show Check ou…

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Nessus : The Bad Boy of the Centaurs 15:49

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The centaur Nessus has a bad reputation, as a conman and a scammer; the one who caused the death of the hero Hercules. But this is not just to scare you. Nessus' astrological role is to alert you to danger, to spot the scams and the shysters, recognise the deceptions and increase your chances of survival. This podcast is an introduction to the e-bo…

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Sibelius 17:58

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There’s something about the music of Jean Sibelius, something both human and transcendental at the same time in a way that’s different from the music of any other composer. Here we look at the astrological influence of the centaurs: Chiron, Asbolus and Hylonome on his music and on his life. Check out the moonletter website for more articles and pod…

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Mariah Carey and Pholus 10:49

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Where does Mariah's musical talent come from? How did she get into (and out of) an abusive relationship? Where does her strength and determination come from? Astrology can suggest answers to some of this questions. In particular we look at the influence of the centaur, Pholus in her chart. For more information about Pholus check out the article on …

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Moonletter August 2025 6:02

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Follow the changing astrological energies of the coming mooncycle. This moonletter spans the New Moon in Leo on 24 July 2025 and covers the Full Moon in Aquarius on 9 August 2025. Ben Belinsky talks about the astrological influences and how to work with and make the best of the planetary energies. Support the show Check out the Moonletter website w…

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Going Nova 7:20

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William Burroughs cut-up novel, Nova Express predicted a world in which insoluble conflicts are created and perpetuated. We now have such a world where social media are used to spread conspiracy theories, disinformation and hate. Here we look at this mechanism that was predicted in 1964 and is now a reality, how to understand it and how to deal wit…

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Pholus : Cults, Intoxication and the Divine 7:58

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Pholus is a solar system body named after one of the centaurs of Greek mythology. His astrological influence is to do with the herd instinct and the mass mind. Pholus shows up in the birth charts of those involved with mass movements, cults and abusive relationships. This is an introduction to the e-book on Pholus which looks at case studies of cul…

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Introduction to the Centaurs 7:42

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Chiron was the first centaur to be discovered in the solar system in 1977. Named after the half-man, half-horse creatures of Greek mythology, since then many other centaurs have been discovered including Pholus, Nessus, Chariklo, Asbolus, Hylonome, Cyllarus and Okyrhoe. Here we introduce their astrological influence which takes us into other dimens…

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Moonletter July 2025 7:00

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Follow the changing astrological energies over the coming mooncycle. This moonletter spans the New Moon in Cancer on 25 June 2025 and covers the Full Moon in Capricorn on 10 July 2025. Ben Belinsky talks about the astrological influences and how to work with and make the best of the planetary energies. Support the show Check out the Moonletter webs…

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Asbolus, Divination and Alternative Realities 8:17

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Asbolus is a solar system body known as a centaur, discovered in 1995 orbiting between Jupiter and Neptune. In Greek mythology, Asbolus was a seer who could read the future from the flights of birds. With Asbolus configured to the sun or moon or one of the interpersonal planets in your birth chart, you may be able to catch glimpses of probable futu…

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Scorpio 12:45

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The constellation Scorpius is known by astrologers as Scorpio, the eighth sign of the zodiac. The sign is named after the scorpion, predatory creatures equipped with a pair of sharp claws and a poisonous sting. They live in many countries, most notably in deserts and come out only at night. Here we look at various aspects of the scorpion to gather …

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An Astrological Guide to Brainstorming 7:27

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Brainstorming and implementing new ideas can be fraught with issues. Here's an astrological guide to help you make the best use of the planetary energies in this process and avoid the biggest pitfalls. #brainstorming #astrology #neptune # jupiter #saturn #mars #moon #creativity Support the show Check out the Moonletter website where you can read Be…

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Moonletter June 2025 5:40

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Follow the changing astrological energies over the coming mooncycle. This moonletter spans the New Moon in Gemini on 27 May 2025 and covers the Full Moon in Sagittarius on 11 June 2025. Ben Belinsky talks about the astrological influences and how to work with and make the best of the planetary energies. Support the show Check out the Moonletter web…

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Interpreting Children's Charts (Moon Sign) 7:52

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Although astrologers always want to know that exact birth time of a child, they are reluctant to do more than a very basic interpretation of the child’s birth chart. Why is that? #astrology #children #moonsign #interpretation Support the show Check out the Moonletter website where you can read Ben Belinsky's monthly Moonletters and articles on astr…

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Moonletter May 2025 5:25

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Follow the changing astrological energies over the coming mooncycle. This moonletter spans the New Moon in Taurus on 27 April 2025 and covers the Full Moon in Scorpio on 12 May 2025. Ben Belinsky talks about the astrological influences and how to work with and make the best of the planetary energies. Support the show Check out the Moonletter websit…

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Chariklo and the Journey to Transcendence 8:41

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In mythology, Chariklo was the wife of the centaur Chiron. She cared for him after he was shot by a poisoned arrow but could not die because he was immortal. Here we explore the astrological influence of the asteroid named after Chariklo. The e-book "Chariklo and the Journey to Transcendence" is now available from Amazon. It includes moving persona…

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Mars the Motivator 7:18

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What motivates you? What gets you out of bed in the morning? Is it fear? Is it money? The desire for excitement? The need for control? Well, for astrologers it depends on which sign Mars is in. Here we look at Mars in each sign of the zodiac to see what motivates them. Support the show Check out the Moonletter website where you can read Ben Belinsk…

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The Story of the Four Elements 9:02

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The fascinating story of the 4 elements: Fire, Earth, Air and Water starts back in Ancient Greece. We follow their evolution from the 4 humours of mediaeval medicine, the elemental spirits of Paracelsus, the 4 suits of the tarot cards up to their use in astrology and the psychology of Jung. #4elements #fourelements #Empedocles #Galen #ibnsinna #avi…

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Moonletter April 2025 6:16

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Follow the changing astrological energies over the coming mooncycle. This moonletter spans the New Moon in Aries on 29 March2025 and covers the Full Moon in Libra on 13 April 2025. Ben Belinsky talks about the astrological influences and how to work with and make the best of the planetary energies. #newmoonaries #fullmoonlibra Support the show Chec…

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Neptune meets Saturn in Aries 8:18

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With Neptune and Saturn about to cross the cusp from Pisces into Aries heading towards a conjunction, what can we expect from this celestial event bringing together two incompatible energies, Saturn the realist, Neptune the fantasist? Sounds like an awkward marriage! Here we explore the possible ways this could pan out. #neptune #saturn #saturnconj…

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Oh No! It's Mercury Retrograde! 5:10

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Let’s face it, Mercury retrograde periods have a reputation for disruption. It’s great to have something to blame for daily woes and a prime target for that is Mercury retrograde periods. That is when the planet Mercury appears to go backwards against the movement of the sun and the other planets. The astrology books say it “disrupts communication”…

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Moonletter Conversation : Natural Medicine and the Menopause 30:33

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Ben’s guest is Charm Elakil, a qualified medical herbalist, natural nutrition practitioner and naturopathic medicine maker. Charm talks about her work in women’s health, hormonal issues and the menopause transition with a special focus on women of colour and women who are autistic or neurodivergent. If you want to find out more about Charm’s regula…

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Moonletter March 2025 6:22

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Follow the changing astrological energies over the coming mooncycle. This moonletter spans the New Moon in Pisces on 28 February 2025 and covers the Full Moon in Virgo on 14 March 2025. Ben Belinsky talks about the astrological influences and how to work with and make the best of the planetary energies. #newmoonpisces #fullmoonvirgo Support the sho…

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Pluto in Aquarius and Democracy 4:24

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What does Pluto's transit of Aquarius, the sign of democracy mean for the health of our civil institutions? Will they meet the challenge? We explore the astrological influences behind the rise of the plutocracy. #pluto #democracy #oligarchy #plutocracy Support the show Check out the Moonletter website where you can read Ben Belinsky's monthly Moonl…

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Neptune and Drugs : From Anaesthetics to Cosmic Consciousness 23:03

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Neptune was discovered in 1846 around the time of the invention of photography, and the discovery of anaesthetics. But anaesthetics are merely the lowest vibration of Neptune – to wipe yourself out with alcohol or opioids because the pain of life is too great. While the highest level is the access to universal consciousness. So, how do we get from …

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Time is of the essence : From Saturn to the Centaurs 13:38

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To understand the nature of prediction and divination means understanding the nature of time. We look at time from different points of view using the astrological understanding of the planets as a map to guide us: From Saturn's time of duration, Uranus' non-linear time, Neptune's cosmic time of eternity, the Centaurs' mythological time to the time …

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How to follow the cycle of the moon 7:40

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If you live in a city, you’ll know it isn’t easy to follow the cycle of the moon. If you’re in a desert or in the middle of an ocean and there isn’t a streetlight for hundreds of miles, the stars are so big and so close and you can watch the sky turning and the stars rising and setting and you have to remind yourself that the sky isn’t moving, it’s…

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Moonletter February 2025 6:31

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Follow the changing astrological energies over the coming mooncycle. This moonletter spans the New Moon in Aquarius on 29 January 2025 and covers the Full Moon in Leo on 12 February 2025. Ben Belinsky talks about the astrological influences and how to work with and make the best of the planetary energies. #newmoonaquarius #fullmoonleo #lunarnewyear…

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New Moon through Glass 2:38

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There’s an old superstition that it’s bad luck to look at the new moon through glass. Here we deconstruct this belief to see what is actually behind it. For astrologers, the new moon means a new beginning, new energy. A chance to let go of the past. You’ve finished the business that needed finishing. You’ve done your cleaning and decluttering, you’…

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Moonletter January 2025 7:36

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Follow the changing astrological energies over the coming mooncycle. This moonletter spans the New Moon in Capricorn on 30 December 2024 and covers the Full Moon in Cancer on 13 January 2025. Ben Belinsky talks about the astrological influences and how to work with and make the best of the planetary energies. #newmooncapricorn #fullmooncancer Suppo…

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Moonletter December 2024 5:41

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Follow the changing astrological energies over the coming mooncycle. This moonletter spans the New Moon in Sagittarius on 1 December 2024 and covers the Full Moon in Gemini on 15 December 2024. Ben Belinsky talks about the astrological influences and how to work with and make the best of the planetary energies. #newmoonsagittarius #fullmoongemini S…

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Astrological Cycles : Rhythms of the Universe 15:55

1y ago15:55

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As if the universe were a piece of music… From the vibrations of subatomic particles, the pulse and breathing of our bodies, the daily rhythm of our planet, the turning of the seasons as the earth circles the sun, and the cycle of the moon from new to full and back again. These are the regularly repeating patterns that make for the rhythms of our l…

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Amy Winehouse and Chariklo 6:29

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Amy Winehouse. The girl from North London with the amazing voice. Released her award-winning album 'Back to Black' in 2006. Died of alcoholic poisoning at age 27. An astrological view of her life and career where we look at the influence of the centaur, Chariklo. This podcast comes from my e-book on Chariklo, "Chariklo and the Journey to Transcende…

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Pluto in Aquarius and Artificial Intelligence 9:26

1y ago9:26

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How will Artificial Intelligence shape the future of business and communication under Pluto's watch as it moves from Capricorn into Aquarius? #pluto #aquarius #plutoinaquarius #AI #artificialintelligence Support the show Check out the Moonletter website where you can read Ben Belinsky's monthly Moonletters and articles on astrology and spirituality…

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Moonletter November 2024 6:49

1y ago6:49

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Follow the changing astrological energies over the coming mooncycle. This moonletter spans the New Moon in Scorpio on 1 November 2024 and covers the Full Moon in Taurus on 15 November 2024. Ben Belinsky talks about the astrological influences and how to work with and make the best of the planetary energies. #newmoonscorpio #fullmoontaurus Support t…

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Sun, Moon and Ascendant 9:16

1y ago9:16

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The position of the Sun, the Moon and the Ascendant in a birth chart are all significant. The sun represents our solar consciousness. But what about our moon sign? And what does the Ascendant mean? Support the show Check out the Moonletter website where you can read Ben Belinsky's monthly Moonletters and articles on astrology and spirituality. Wher…

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Astrology of Relationships : Beyond Tradition 11:22

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What can astrology tell us about relationships? Here we look at astrological influence from sun signs and moon signs, all the way to the influence of the outer planets that take us beyond our ideas of a traditional relationship. Not for those under the age of 18. Support the show Check out the Moonletter website where you can read Ben Belinsky's mo…

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Astrology and the Four Elements 16:27

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Four elements, from earth, through water and air to fire. From the densest and most solid to the lightest and most subtle. We explore the meanings of the four elements in western astrology and how they can help us understand the 12 zodiac signs. #elements #fourelements #earth #water #fire #air #astrology Support the show Check out the Moonletter we…

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Handling a Void of Course Moon 4:02

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What does it mean when they say the moon is Void of Course? This podcast explains what happens and looks at how to handle these particular time periods, what they're a good time for and what actions and activities it's best to avoid. Support the show Check out the Moonletter website where you can read Ben Belinsky's monthly Moonletters and articles…