232 - Astrologer Dena DeCastro and the Upcoming October Eclipses - Big Seance

Published: Sept. 28, 2023, 3:16 a.m.

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Astrologer\\xa0Dena DeCastro returns to tell us how we can take advantage of two upcoming October eclipses to benefit our lives. In this interview, we learn that eclipses are not rare. We also learn why an eclipse is such a great device to use in Hollywood. According to Dena, \\u201cThere is a spooky, supernatural quality to the whole idea of an eclipse. Something is literally being interrupted [in] the natural order, and it\\u2019s a moment of pause. And you can look at that and be kind of spooked out, or you can look at it and say, \\u2018Wow! Isn\\u2019t that the coolest thing ever, and I\\u2019m going to ride with that energy and do something productive with it.\\u2019\\u201d Visit BigSeance.com/232 for more info.

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Intro :00

Dena DeCastro is an astrologer and author in Portland, Oregon. She has been a counseling astrologer for over twenty years and has been teaching astrology since the mid 2000s. She received her astrological training through Steven Forrest\\u2019s Apprenticeship Program, and holds two Master\\u2019s Degrees. Her articles have been featured in The Mountain Astrologer magazine, and she has appeared on many podcasts and local radio shows over the years. She also hosted The Sirius Astrology Podcast (2007-2014), one of the first astrology podcasts. In 2021, Dena and fellow astrologer Katie Sloan created the Let\\u2019s Get Real Astrology podcast, which they co-host. She currently provides individual readings, as well as mentorship for those who want to learn astrology. Her new book, Foundations of Astrology: A Workbook for Beginners is available on Amazon and via her website denadecastro.com. :51

The last time Dena was on the show, Patrick pushed her into appearing LIVE for the first time. Has she been LIVE since? 2:42

Looking back on Dena\\u2019s forecast for 2022, and a reminder that she does not predict the future in her astrology work! 5:05

A discussion on the unusual 1980 Horror/Fantasy Disney film, The Watcher in the Woods, starring Bette Davis, which features some really fascinating and dramatic eclipse themes. 7:20

Let\\u2019s talk about eclipses! They occur in pairs, two weeks apart, about every six months. We have two eclipses coming up in October, on the 14th and the 28th! The current series of eclipses is in the Aries/Libra polarity, which began in April. We have a final Taurus/Scorpio polarity eclipse on October 28th. When an eclipse falls in the sign of the north node, it is calling us to aspire to move toward the positive aspects of that sign. This was the case with April\\u2019s eclipse in Aries: the calling was to integrate the high side of Aries, because that is also the sign of the transiting north node. In contrast, on the upcoming eclipse of October 14th, the shadow side of Libra is more likely to show up. The invitation is to become aware of our own Libra shadow behaviors, and to release them. 9:17

Solar Eclipse and Lunar Eclipse 10:26

Patrick reflects on seeing and experiencing a solar eclipse in 2017 with an entire student body of a middle school! 11:53

The astrology of an eclipse and the transiting nodes. 13:20

The south node is where the shadow material coming up for the collective resides. 15:25

The upcoming October 14th solar eclipse will bring up an awareness and an opportunity to work through and to set intentions around doing good work with the Libra shadow. 16:06

Two weeks before and two weeks after the eclipse is the most potent window, and Dena likes to call the intensified period between two eclipses, the \\u201cEclipse Portal.\\u201d Before October 14th \\u2014 \\u201cWhat do you want to let go of around old relationship patterns?\\u201d \\u201cWhat new things do you want to invite in in your relationship life?\\u201d 16:50

The October 28th lunar eclipse. Wrap up things you\\u2019ve been working on regarding security, money, safety, and staying grounded. Acknowledge the work and progress you\\u2019ve made and release. 20:53

Purging and letting go. Dena uses Patrick, who is an Aries, as an example of how you can apply the astrology of eclipses in your life. \\u201cWere there any significant changes in the spring regarding vitality, health, creativity, or sense of self?\\u201d 22:40

Dena continues using Patrick as an example, looking at the Libra qualities in him (as that is the opposite of his sun sign). \\u201cLooking at the balance of your relationships, how is it supporting the new things that you\\u2019ve kicked off and started?\\u201d 26:25

Dena has succeeded at a daily meditation practice and is seeing the benefits! 29:24

We have even more eclipses coming up! Consider having a new or full moon ritual, or meeting with an eclipse group. 32:43

\\u201cThere is a spooky, supernatural quality to the whole idea of an eclipse. Something is literally being interrupted [in] the natural order, and it\\u2019s a moment of pause. And you can look at that and be kind of spooked out, or you can look at it and say, \\u2018Wow! Isn\\u2019t that the coolest thing ever?\\u2019, and \\u2018I\\u2019m going to ride with that energy and do something productive with it.\\u2019\\u201d 34:57\\xa0

The eclipse in the 1985 film, Ladyhawke. 36:54

\\u201cEclipses are not rare. They\\u2019re a regular, cyclic phenomenon that we can all use and enjoy in our lives.\\u201d 40:01

Dena\\u2019s great blog posts, and a recent Let\\u2019s Get Real Astrology episode, that you can use as a resource! 42:50

Do you struggle to read or understand your basic natal chart? Dena does readings, has a mentorship program, and you can check out her book, Foundations of Astrology: A Workbook for Beginners. 44:35

Outro 47:45

A special THANK YOU to\\xa0Patreon supporters\\xa0at the Super Paranerd and\\xa0Parlor Guest\\xa0level! 49:05

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For more on Dena DeCastro

DenaDeCastro.com

Blog Posts:

The Eclipses of Fall 2023

The Eclipses of Spring 2023

Let\'s Get Real Astrology Podcast

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Previous Big Seance Podcast episodes with Dena: 53,\\xa061,\\xa065,\\xa0112,\\xa0134, 166, and 203.

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