Discover Botanical Consciousness
Plants are not background to our lives, they are ancient teachers and allies, holding memory and wisdom that is woven into the same quantum field that animates us.
Learn moreGuided Support Packages
For those seeking deeper, personalised support, we offer a range of dedicated coaching services, including stand-alone sessions, coaching packages, and ongoing priority support.
Learn moreDecode Cosmic Archetypes
If astrology is the language of the stars, then the planets are the main cast of characters so lets get to know them and how they effect your experience and the greater system.
Learn moreInner Work Journaling
One of the most accessible and underestimated ways to deepen your inner journey is through the act of journaling. Starting with simple prompts can lead you to profound truths.
Learn moreDecoding Common Terms & Themes
Trying to decode a birth chart or post about the coming astrological events, without a guide is like being handed a cosmic IKEA manual in Alien. Let’s be real – astrology can feel mystical, magnetic, and weirdly accurate, but it can also feel like absolute gibberish if no one has ever taken the time to explain the actual language. You may have heard things like, “Pluto is squaring my Moon”, or “Uranus is about to station direct” and nodded politely, while secretly wondering if you were supposed to feel something… or run. This guide exists to change that.
Whether you’re new to astrology, tired of surface-level horoscope memes, or ready to speak fluent “Mercury retrograde” without panicking, this is for you. We’re going to decode the key terms and themes that astrologers use, not just to sound mysterious but to map energetic currents in a way that is actually useful. Think of it like being handed the instruction manual for your soul’s weather patterns.
And if you’re the kind of person who gets overwhelmed by terms like quincunx or ingress (I mean, why do they all sound like spells or weird IKEA parts?), don’t worry. I’m going to explain all of it, plainly, deeply, and without assuming you’re already part of the astro-coven.
We’ll also explore what each planet or point in the sky really means, not just in a “Venus = love” way, but in a “this is how it shapes your values, choices, relationships, and magnetic field” way. You’ll even meet lesser-known players like Chiron (your sacred wound) and the North & South Nodes (your karmic GPS), because no map is complete without showing both where you’re going and what baggage you might be dragging behind you.
This isn’t about memorising definitions. It’s about learning to listen to the sky like it’s speaking directly to you. Because… it is. So whether you’re here to deepen your understanding, make sense of the symbols in your birth chart, or just want to know why the Moon made you cry into your soup last night – let’s begin.
The Planets
If astrology is the language of the stars, then the planets are the main cast of characters. Each one is an archetype – a living force – playing out in your chart like divine actors on a celestial stage. The Sun isn’t just “you,” it’s your radiant essence. The Moon isn’t just feelings, it’s the primal rhythm of your emotional tides. And then there’s Mars, the spicy one, your inner fire-starter, ready to throw punches or chase passion (or both).
Core Astrology Terms
Astrology is a language not of rules, but of patterns. And like any symbolic system, it has its own grammar and punctuation. When astrologers say a planet is “in retrograde” or that the Moon is “in opposition” to Saturn, they’re not just speaking in coded mystery, they’re describing movement. Momentum. Pressure points. Invitations. Tides. A dance of planetary energies that affects us all – collectively and individually.
The Lunar Phases
The Moon moves quickly, cycling through the entire zodiac every month and with it, our emotions, energy, and insight ebb and flow. Tracking the lunar phases isn’t just for witches with moon journals (though, honestly, highly recommended), it’s for anyone wanting to live in rhythm with their own psyche.
Final Thoughts
You now speak the cosmic dialect, or at least you’ve got your translator badge. I invite you to print out this article so you have it to refer back to whenever I talk about the coming astrological events – or just bookmark this page.
From planetary archetypes to Moon phase moods, from explosive squares to graceful trines, you’ve got a working vocabulary to not only understand astrology but to live it moment by moment, cycle by cycle, sky breath by sky breath.
Remember, this isn’t about memorising jargon. It’s about learning to listen. When the sky shifts, you’ll now know how to translate the feeling in your chest, the whisper in your dream, the friction in your relationships. You’ll see it not as chaos, but as choreography.
And when you next read an astrology post whether it’s a monthly update or your own transit forecast, you’ll be able to trace the symbols back to their source. You’ll know what’s being asked of you.
Because the stars aren’t shouting. They’re inviting. Now you’re ready to respond.
Deepening Your Journey
Our Learning Portal opens soon. Be first to explore WAVES - a guided course on riding the cycles of energy with grace, integrity, and agency. Do you know how energetic WAVES manifest in your life from a simple unexpected sneeze to feeling like your being adjusted from an unseen force?
WAVES: Energetic Ripples & Return
Have you learned to identify the language of energy? How does your body speak back to you?
Have you ever been meditating, submersed in stillness, in a flow state or a deep yoga pose and suddenly your body begins to twitch, jerk, shake, or feel like it is realigning itself in ways you didn’t consciously initiate? These involuntary responses can feel strange or even unsettling, especially when there’s no one around to explain what’s happening.
Select WAVES COURSE for the subject.
WAVES: An Introduction
Energetic Shaking, Somatic Jolts & Spiritual Recalibration.
If you are interested in learning more about the Awakened Power: WAVES System then check out this introduction article and make sure you're signed up
to the waiting list above to be included in the first list of course intakes. Positions are limited andwe don't want you to miss out.
If you’ve ever experienced anything like this: sudden twitches, involuntary sounds, jolts during stillness or breathwork – you’re not alone, and you’re not broken.
In this article, we’ll walk you through what these reactions really mean, how to support your body during them, and offer practical tips to help you move through this stage of
your journey with grounded awareness and trust in your own unfolding.