Turning Of The Wheel Podcast

How many of us take the time to pause and listen to our bodies?  In a world in which are senses are assaulted a multitude of outside distractions many of us claim we have no time to shut down.  And yet, modern medicine has proven time and again that there is no greater antidote to the fractious world than to pause and breathe.  Mindfulness is within our reach if we chose.  Listen as host, Chris Flisher speaks with author Danny Penman about his book "The Art of Breathing."

The asteroid Chiron portends a powerful influence over all of us.  It is sitting at 29 degrees Pisces and is preparing to move into Aries for the first time in roughly 60 years.  What is readily apparent to us all is the power and influence of such an entity.  As we stare out at the global stage we see anxiety, fear, uncertainty and doubt.  What do we do?  How do we move forward?  We must reach inside and have an internal conversation with ourselves that opens us up to healing and giving.  Hardship precedes growth and this is a necessary step for each of us.  Host, Chris Flisher discusses this with astrologer Michael Lutin. 

Compatibility is one of the most important topics in astrology.  There can be no question that certain signs get along with each other better than others.  What is the secret to longevity and stability in romance? Is it better to let your feelings out and blow off steam?  Or is it wise to hold your thoughts and simply roll over?  Join your host, Chris Flisher as he discusses this topic with astrologer Matter Currie.

Mars has entered into Capricorn where it is exalted and Saturn is the natural ruler of this sign.  What happens when these two meet in this sign?  Which theme prevails?  Aggression or responsibility?  With the theme of war resounding across the planet, should we be wary of what is to come?  Listen as your host Chris Flisher speaks with Western and Vedic astrologer, Alan Annand as he provides some clarity and context for such an influence.

The great outer planet, Uranus will step into Taurus for the first time in 84 years.  Any time a major outer planet enters a new sign we can expect to witness significant changes.  Since Taurus is a fixed earth sign and Uranus is the planet of rebellion and innovation what might we expect to see in the coming future.  Uranus was in this same placement in 1929 when the Great depression occurred.  Could this happen again?  Host, Chris Flisher speaks with astrologer and author, Arielle Guttman about this event and others on the horizon.

When we glance at successful endeavors we can trace a series of steps taken that deliver the appropriate outcome.  How critical are the steps?  What if steps are ignored?  Does the result depend on the steps taken?  These and other questions are discussed with author John Vespasian and your host Chris Flisher.

A recent controversy at an international astrology meeting held in India brought forth an age old discussion about which method to use when interpreting a birth chart.  Some argue that Vedic is more authentic than Western astrology; while others hold the exact opposite opinion.  How do these communities come together?  Can they both be correct?  Where is the middle ground?  Is compromise possible?  Join your host, Chris Flisher as he speaks with astrologer, Robert Currey on this subject. 

Oftentimes when an event occurs or we see a significant person in a quandary there is a tendency to find the aspects in the chart that validates that situation.  Is this the proper way to use astrology?  Or, are we searching for ways to provide an explanation for what has happened?  Is there ever a predictable set of aspects or circumstances that can rightfully explain what happens and why?  Is this a measurable approach?  Do certain aspects always deliver as we expect?  These are ethical questions that astrologers wrestle with.  In this segment your host, Chris Flisher, speaks with Joseph Crane about the tendency to run to this approach.

We all have a creative child in us somewhere.  Many of us are too distracted by the daily swirl of our lives to tap into that source.  Yet, it is a vital part of our identity, purpose, and offering.  Join your host Chris Flisher as he speaks with Shaheen Miro about his oracle deck and how to use it to manifest your inner creative spirit.  The moon represents our intuitive side and when we set it free we can become whole.

Neptune has been in Pisces since the early days of February, 2012.  The planet remains in Pisces until late March of 2015.  That is a roughly 14 year transit in the sign that this planet of illusion and delusion rues.  What does this entail?  The last time Neptune was in this position was roughly 164 years ago.  That was a time of spiritual awakenings and a true towards alternatives.  Are we repeating a similar theme now?  In this archived show from 2011, astrologer A. T. Mann and your host Chris Flisher discuss the impact of Neptune which continues to insert itself in our dialog today.  The influence remains powerful as Neptune lingers in the middle degrees of Pisces.

As we spin towards 2020, we are seeing the planets align in ways that are quite ominous and telling.  As with every great movement in humanity we are faced with enormous questions about which direction to take.  The environment, our civil discourse and how we coexist are all coming to the surface in unprecedented fashion and they all must be addressed.  Join your host, Chris Flisher in this conversation with Dr. Michael Lennox.

As astrologers work with clients they are often faced with a language barrier.  The challenge is to discover the interpretation and to distill that into an understandable format that is easily understood in layman's terms.  Another words, don't speak about the details but rather what the details actually mean.  This is the true essence of astrology.  To interpret in a manner that is easily digested by any and all.  In this segment your host Chris Flisher speaks with astrologer, Elizabeth Grace.

Many regard the current transit of Pluto as the watermark against which we will be measured going forward.  As Pluto moves closer to its return degree in the US we are witnessing the actual and metaphorical reconstruction of the country.  Our political system is under duress and we are seeing norms being broken on a daily basis.  In this segment, your host Chris Flisher speaks with renowned astrologer. Alan Oken about this phenomenon.

In this archived episode, your host Chris Flisher discusses the influence and impact of Pluto with astrologer and Capricorn, Joseph Crane.  Recorded in September of 2009 when Pluto was on the cusp of Capricorn this conversation validates the accuracy of astrology.  As an adept foreshadow of what have seen unfold in our lives, the ingress of Pluto into Capricorn is a truly historic event.  This provides us with a reminder of how powerful the presence of this small planet is and how accurate mundane astrology is presented when viewed in a backwards glance.  As we see the events coming to light as predicted we stand in marvel at the power of this planet in astrology. 

We may take for granted the buildings that surround us, but many of our ancestors regarded the placement and structure of buildings to be a key representation of the logic and design of the universe.  Ancient cathedrals, religious sites, and sacred grounds have a natural and logical place in the geometrical patterns of our planet and the cosmos.  In this archived segment, your host Chris Flisher, discusses tis subject with astrologer, architect, and author A.T. Mann.

In this archived show from 2010, your host Chris Flisher discusses Lunar Shadows with author and astrologer, Dietrich Pessin.  While the topics are timeless the time that has passed since this show first aired also reiterate how accurate astrology truly is.  The topics of which were spoken back then really did come to fruition.

High in the hills of northern Italy resides the Federation of Damanhur. Your host Chris Flisher had the good fortune to visit this remarkable community in 2009.  Inspired by the construct of this group of future-oriented individuals Chris has sought out others who have visited and learned from this gathering.  In this archived show, we speak with Keith Busha who recently filmed "The Dreams of Damanhur."  

As we turn the corner on a new year we take a long hard look at what the future holds.  In a rare collection of powerful slow-moving planets we see an incredible theme emerging that portends to shift our view of the planet in a rather profound and dramatic manner.  By the time 2020 arrives at some point during the year we see Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto all aligning in the later degrees of Capricorn. What does this powerful alignment present to us?  Pluto destroys, Saturn tows the line, Jupiter amplifies, and Mars sets the trigger point.  The impact cannot be overstated and it is quite likely that we will witness a much different landscape than our lives today.  Join your host Chris Flisher as he discusses this amazing period with astrologer, Susie Cox

In this segment, astrologer Chris Flisher speaks with author and astrologer Hazel Dixon-Cooper about her new book on the topic of Pluto, "Astrology's Bad Boy." Many may not realize, but Pluto, in astrology represents enormous change and reconstruction. Everyone has Pluto in their lives somewhere. Learn how to use this power to guide you through difficult times.

We are all fascinated by the concept of time. It governs our days, marks our lives and measures our progress. And yet it cannot be replicated no matter how we try to capture it, it remains elusive. Understandably so, for time is nothing more than motion. As the planet Earth speeds through the cosmos at 18.75 miles per second we literally see time fly, never to return again. In the blink of an eye we have moved further down the great stream of time. In that single second all of history is contained for time is cumulative and never stationary. Listen as host and astrologer, Chris Flisher speaks with author Michael Gallileo, about this marvel of science in this two-part episode.