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Astrology for Beginners

Stefanie Kate Boucher

A step-by-step guide to reading a natal chart, understanding the stars, and rediscovering your cosmic self.

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May 20 · 41 min
Gemini Season 2026: What to Expect and How to Work with It
In this episode, we explore the astrology of Gemini Season, 2026. Spoiler alert: it’s going to be a fast-moving, mentally stimulating month filled with shifting storylines, emotional intensity, and some turning points. We’ll discuss the biggest themes and transits of the season ahead, including Uranus in Gemini, Mars square Pluto, Venus’s emotional storyline, and Chiron’s first move into Taurus. Together, we’ll look at what this electric and transitional season may be asking all of us to learn, release, and adapt to. Follow Stefanie and the podcast on Substack: stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Interested in the moon circle or booking a reading with me? Find me here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Email Stefanie at stefaniekateboucher@gmail.com. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe
May 13 · 22 min
Interpreting Empty Houses in Your Natal Chart
Have you ever wondered what it means when an area of a natal chart is empty? For example, does an empty 7th house mean you won't have many significant relationships? Does an empty 10th house mean you won't be a career person? Nope. Not at all. In this episode, we'll explore why no area of a chart is ever truly empty and how to interpret these quieter areas. Follow Stefanie and the podcast on Substack: stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Interested in a reading with me? Schedule one here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe
May 5 · 20 min
What is a void of course moon?
Void of course (VoC) moons are often thought of as “bad timing.” But are they really? In this episode, we'll break down what a void of course moon actually means in both transits and the birth chart, and how to work with this quieter, more drifting energy instead of against it. Follow Stefanie and the podcast on Substack: http://stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Interested in a reading with me? Find me here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Want to sign up for the next New Moon Circle: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Email Stefanie at stefaniekateboucher@gmail.com. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe
April 28 · 20 min
What Is a Transit Chart? A Simple Beginner Explanation
You can look up your current transits for free at astro-seek.com. In this episode, we break down what transits actually are, what people mean when they say to look at your transits, and how the current sky interacts with your birth chart. If you’ve ever felt confused about what transits are, this will give you a simple starting point. Follow Stefanie and the podcast on Substack: stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Interested in a reading with me? Find me here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Email Stefanie at stefaniekateboucher@gmail.com. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe
April 19 · 27 min
Taurus Season 2026: What to Expect & How to Work with It
In this episode, we'll explore the astrology of Taurus season 2026. This period asks us to get more honest with ourselves and commit to something in the midst of real, lasting change. With a powerful Venus–Uranus conjunction marking a turning point in values, relationships, and self-worth, followed by Uranus entering Gemini, this season brings both sudden, new clarity and momentum in unexpected ways. Listen to understand how to work with these shifts in a more intentional way as you move through the next few weeks. Follow Stefanie and the podcast on Substack: http://stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Interested in a reading with me? Find me here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Email Stefanie at stefaniekateboucher@gmail.com. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe
April 14 · 41 min
Understanding and Working with the Lunar Cycle
In this episode, we'll explore the lunar cycle and how its phases shape your energy, emotions, and momentum throughout the month. You’ll learn how to track the moon in a simple, real-life way, and why doing so can help you move forward with less resistance. Whether you’re new to astrology or deepening your practice, this is a great way to work with the natural rhythms that are available to you. Follow Stefanie and the podcast on Substack: stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Register for the next New Moon Circle: https://www.tendingthesacred.org/events/new-moon-april Interested in a reading with me? Find me here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Email Stefanie at stefaniekateboucher@gmail.com. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe
April 2 · 24 min
Kites, Rectangles, Yods & Cradles: Aspect Patterns, Part 2
In this episode, we return to aspect patterns for a "Part 2” and pick up where we left off, exploring some of the more complex configurations. We’ll cover the kite, mystic rectangle, yod, and cradle and talk about what they look like, how they function, and what they might mean in real life, so you can start to recognize these patterns and understand how energy flows between different parts of your chart. Be sure to grab the handout for this episode so you can see what each of the aspect patterns discussed looks like in a real chart (https://stefaniekateboucher.substack.com). Follow Stefanie and the podcast on Substack: http://stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Register for my next monthly New Moon gathering: https://www.tendingthesacred.org/events/new-moon-april Interested in a reading with me? Find me here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Email Stefanie at stefaniekateboucher@gmail.com. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe
March 25 · 31 min
Rising Sign Q&A: Late Degrees, Planets Conjunct the ASC, & Planetary Rulers
In this episode, I'm answering a few listener questions to help you explore some of the more nuanced layers of your natal chart. We'll explore what it means to have a late-degree rising sign, how planets conjunct the ascendant shape your presence and the first impressions you make, and how to think about traditional vs. modern planetary rulers. Listen to deepen your understanding of how your identity actually shows up in your chart. Follow me and the podcast on Substack: http://stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Interested in a reading with me? Find me here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Email me at stefaniekateboucher@gmail.com. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe
March 20 · 27 min
Aries Season 2026: What to Expect & How to Work With It
In this episode, we'll explore the astrology of Aries season and the beginning of a new astrological year. Following an intense eclipse season and a deeply reflective Pisces season, the next month isn’t just about starting fresh. It’s also about moving forward with clarity and intention. We'll walk through the key transits shaping the weeks ahead that are here to bring both inspiration and momentum to what you’re beginning now. Listen to learn how to work with this energy in a grounded, realistic way and find out how to align your actions with what’s truly ready to take shape in your life. Follow Stefanie and the podcast on Substack: http://stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Interested in a reading with me? Find me here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Email Stefanie at stefaniekateboucher@gmail.com. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 5, 2024 · 35 min
Aspect Patterns in a Natal Chart
This episode will unpack the impact of key aspect patterns in a natal chart. Explore how stelliums, T-Squares, Grand Crosses, Grand Trines, and Minor Grand Trines influence personality, energy flow, and personal growth dynamics. You’ll also discover how these configurations shape our unique strengths and challenges throughout a lifetime. Get the handout for this episode on Substack! Want a reading from me? Find me here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Email Stefanie at stefaniekateboucher@gmail.com. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe

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