Turning Of The Wheel Podcast

When we arrive on the planet we come with a set of instructions, so to speak.  These instructions are revealed in the birth chart.  Our assets and our liabilities are equally present and they form the foundation of our experience and lessons to be learned as we progress through life. Our soul is inextricably linked to our psyche and how we step into that role is determined by our willingness to accept our attributes and use them to achieve our greatest good.  Listen as your host, Chris Flisher discusses this topic with astrologer Maggie Kerr.

What is it about the word "occult" that fascinates us?  Why are we drawn to the unknown and unexplained?  Why are these stories so relevant today?  Author and renowned occultist, Judika Illes joins your host Chris Flisher to discuss this subject and the stories in her latest collection, "Occult Detectives."  A gathering of thirteen stories culled from obscure magazines and rare out-of-print books, "Occult Detectives" is the perfect compilation of the mysterious and the inexplicable.

To say we are living in confusing times is a bit of an understatement.  All we need to do is glance at our screens and we see a wide array of thoughts and facts, some of which are truthful and some of which are completely fabricated.  The stock market soars on speculation, the politicians cast their opinions, the world reacts in the most unusual manner.  Where are we and how did we get here, and more importantly, how long will this last?  Is the new normal?  Hardly.  Listen as your host, Chris Flisher, speaks with noted astrologer and financial pundit, Mitchell Scott Lewis about where we are and where we are going.

The Thoth Tarot was originally brought into existence through the work of renowned mystic, Aleister Crowley.  The tarot deck is rich in symbolism, meaning, and wisdom.  In this book, author Lon Milo Duquette delves into the history, and meaning of this historic deck of tarot cards.  The deck provides insight into the human condition and how to best address it by drawing on the Qabalah and the wonders embedded within.  Join your host, Chris Flisher for an insightful discussion.  There are some audio problems with the podcast, but they can be surmounted easily.

Numerology and astrology are brothers from different mothers.  They both drawn on mathematical information to form powerful divination tools that can illustrate the trends that are now current and those of the future.  In this segment, your host Chris Flisher discusses these similarities and trends with numerologist Micheal John Fierro.

Recorded in the autumn of 2007, this archived interview with the late astrologer Donna Cunningham years before her death, illustrates how accurate her thoughts on Pluto were then and continue to be today.  With so much death, destruction, and turmoil sweeping the planet in recent months, this observation of the power of Pluto is more relevant than ever.  Pluto is about destruction and reconstruction for the better good of any entity or individual.  As we scan our screens we see this unfolding all around us.  The United States in particular is approaching its Pluto return which seems to literally occurring as we live and breathe today,  How prescient Cunningham's thoughts are today. 

As one of the world's great authorities on the mysterious Sabian Symbols, Lynda Hill understands how relevant and timely certain symbols are in Sabian astrology.  Drawn from a wealth of knowledge and experience, Hill shows us how the symbols epitomize the position we are in as we face major environmental, social, political, and cultural shifts.  While it seems as if the world is coming undone these particular symbols offer great insight into our current situation.  Join host, Chris Flisher as he discusses this subject with Lynda Hill.

How many of us have wished that we could speak with those who have departed?  What would it be like to spend time with a loved one who has passed?  Author and teacher, Annie Mattingley has done just that.  After the death of her daughter, Mattingley came to discover that she was able to connect with her in ways that are surreal.  Through years of interviews with everyday people, she was able to confirm that her experiences were not uncommon.  Join your host, Chris Flisher as he speaks with Mattingley about this incredible experience and her chronicle of the discussions.

As many turn towards social media platforms for information the danger of falsehoods and fake news is very real.  While the platforms offer a useful way in which to connect they also provide a place from which to spread inaccuracies.  Recalling a recent astrological "spat" it is clear that misinformation was being cast as authentic, when in truth it was anything but.  Where does this leave us?  How do we know what's real?  How does astrology gain credibility if many are using it for the wrong reasons?  Listen as your host, Chris Flisher speaks with the director of the Cosmic Intelligence Agency, Julia Simas on this subject. 

When astrologer and author, Ray Grasse was younger he had the rare opportunity to speak with the great spiritual teacher, Shelly Trimmer.  Trimmer was a multi-faceted iconoclastic spiritual visionary who encompassed a wide array of esoteric modalities.  Grasse had the good fortune to spend extensive time with Trimmer and has captured the essence of this remarkable man.  In this conversation with the show's host, Chris Flisher, Grasse shares the promise of this man's wisdom. 

As we stare at the headlines, we may all feel as if the world is truly coming to an end.  Earthquakes, hurricanes, forest fires, floods, and impending war populate the news feeds like never before.  Are we truly heading towards an apocalypse?  What can we learn from these extreme situations and catastrophes?  Ever since the Great American Eclipse on August 21, 2017, the world seems to be responding in an unprecedented manner.  What to do?  Is this simply the great wheel turning?  Or are we headed towards gigantic shift?  Listen as your host Chris Flisher speaks with Michael Lutin about this topic.  

World renowned astrologer, author, and philosopher, Geoffrey Cornelius discusses his book "The Moment of Astrology" with host Chris Flisher.  What is the moment of astrology and how is it relevant to our daily routine?  How do time, objectivity, and the interpretation of symbol play into the theme of the moment?  This is a rare and cherished interview with one of the greatest thinkers of our time.

When we glance out at the recent eclipse we stare with awe at the precision of the event.  How does a small moon 250,000 miles away from Earth block out the Sun which 92 million miles away with such accuracy that it blocks the Sun with exactitude?  Simply amazing.  The entire basis of astrology is based on similar alignments.  To astrologers this is obvious as we deal with degrees and angles all the time.  Join your host Chris Flisher as he discusses the geometry of astrology with fellow astrologer, Arielle Guttman in this episode.  Suddenly it all makes sense. 

As we stare at our screens and we see the events spill out across the globe, we can only wonder if we have stumbled into an odd parallel universe.  The aspects are tough.  No doubt.  We are in the midst of a major corrective period that will extend for several years.  We are being asked to look deeply into the mirror of the cosmos for answers on how to best evolve constructively.  Join your host Chris Flisher as he discusses this turbulent period with world-renowned astrologer, author, A. T. Mann.

The Great American Eclipse is coming on August 21, 2017 and will traverse the entire mid-section of the United States.  Eclipses are important astronomical events, but also contain an ominous astrological component.  Often feared by ancient civilizations, eclipses of this nature bring a powerful opportunity to rethink our place in the world.  As we look at a divided country with an uncertain leader we may view this eclipse as a day of reckoning.  While eclipses do not necessarily bode an ill-wind, they are powerful archetypal reminders of our place on the planet and how we are responsible.  Join your host Chris Flisher as he speaks with the wise and wonderful, Erin Sullivan on the subject.

The Sabian Symbols are one of the more unconventional, yet highly provocative astrological tools available.  Each degree of the 360 degree circle contains a nugget of wisdom that can be interpreted to add new depth, meaning and clarity to the horoscope. Using key positions in the cast birth chart, the symbols supplement the true character and purpose of the individual.  Join your host, Chris Flisher, as he discusses this wonderful and mystical system with Blain Bovee.

Having experienced three near death experiences, author PMH Atwater possesses a unique view of the life/death phenomena.  Drawing on her experiences, Atwater discusses what we need to do to be fully developed.  Are we working at our potential?  What should w spend our time on?  Are we evolutionary?  Are we regressive?  Listen as your host, Chris Flisher discusses this topic with author P.M.H. Atwater and her book "A Manual for Developing Humans."

We all age and as we do our life takes us in many different directions, some of which are our choice and some of which are not.  As an astrologer and a educator, Alex Trenoweth has a unique view of the process we all know as growth and maturation.  Working in a classroom environment, she has the opportunity to see young people develop differently.  Many of her observations come from the nature of the students and their astrological sign.  What better way to observe human behavior and development than through the classroom.  Join, your host Chris Flisher as he discusses this concept with her.

Medical clairvoyant, Edgar Cayce, was known as the "sleeping prophet" in his day.  Entering into a deep state of sleep, Cayce would offer medical advice, spiritual insights, and psychological musings on people who came to visit him.  Now, the most significant teacher of Cayce's work, Mark Thurston, re-introduces us to his groundbreaking work in a re-issue of his 1984 classic, "Discovering Your Soul's Purpose."