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The Astro Psyche

Shawna McGrath, LMFT

Astrology from a depth psychological perspective with psychotherapist and astrologer, Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her). Find out more⁠⁠: https://www.theastropsyche.com

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Sunday · 22 min
Eclipses & the Devouring Parent Archetype
In episode 623, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) discusses eclipses from a depth psychological perspective, particularly the phenomenon of the "devouring parent" in depth psychology, and how we can heal from early childhood experiences. new course 🦋 Chiron: Mythic Figure & Planetary Archetype 9-week online course Sundays at 10am - 12pm Pacific Time (live & recorded) September 20 - November 14 Find out more: https://www.theastropsyche.com/courses
August 17 · 47 min
What is a Birth Chart in Astrology?
Episode 622: Welcome! I'm Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her), a depth psychotherapist and astrologer. In this episode I'm discussing "what is a birth chart in astrology?" from a depth psychological perspective. I'm teaching a 9-week online course on Chiron in Astrology. I would absolutely love to have you there! Find out more info here: https://www.theastropsyche.com/courses
July 3 · 51 min
Jupiter, Chiron, & Pluto: spiritual healing, tending to trauma, & revealing hidden medicine
In episode 621, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares about the planetary archetypes of Jupiter, Pluto, and Chiron and how from a depth psychological perspective these symbolically represent themes of power, authority, dignity, oppression/oppressor, child/adult, wounded/caregiver, privilege/marginalization, and a call to heal our relationship with wounding, power, and trauma. 🦋 Receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, courses, and other offerings: https://www.theastropsyche.com/newsletter
May 8 · 1 hr 23 min
Long-Term Personal Transits in Astrology
In episode 620, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) explores long-term personal transits in astrology from a depth psychological perspective. 🦋 Receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, courses, and other offerings: https://www.theastropsyche.com/newsletter
April 5 · 51 min
Uranus: unconventional, awakener, trickster
In episode 619, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) explores the planetary archetype of Uranus as it shifts into a new 7 year cycle in the sign of Gemini. We explore Uranus' symbolic manifestations of unconventionality, independence, awakening, and trickster ways of being. 🦋 Receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, courses, and other offerings: https://www.theastropsyche.com/newsletter
April 5 · 4 min
Update
Saying hello and a quick update, 3 things :) 1. My Podcast is Changing: I'm taking a break from creating standard monthly "forecasts" in favor of creating more spontaneous and in-depth episodes based on my inspirations on astrology from a depth psychological perspective, and my other special interests including tarot, spirituality, & social justice. I'm excited to share more organically what's on my mind & heart as it arises, and I hope you enjoy! 2. I appreciate you being here! 3. Stay connected to me via my newsletter to receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, upcoming courses, and other offerings. I also announce in my newsletter when I have spaces become open for psychotherapy: https://www.theastropsyche.com/newsletter
March 4 · 43 min
March Astrology Reading 2026
In episode 618, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the month from a depth psychological perspective including Mercury retrograde in Pisces, Venus-Sun conjunct Saturn-Neptune, and more 🦋 Receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, and other offerings: https://www.theastropsyche.com/newsletter
February 18 · 18 min
Eclipses & Complexes
In episode 617, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) talks about eclipses from a symbolic and depth psychological perspective. 🦋 Tarot as a Spiritual Practice Course starts Feb 22nd! https://www.theastropsyche.com/courses Sign-up for my newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, and other offerings: https://www.theastropsyche.com/newsletter
February 18 · 58 min
Tarot as a Spiritual Practice
In episode 616, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) is joined by astrologer and scholar Kenneth Miller (he/him), MA, ACVA II, Jyotish Kovid. We discuss our thoughts about working with the tarot as a spiritual practice as we prepare for our upcoming course on this topic. Please enjoy this episode! 🦋 We would love to have you join us! Tarot as a Spiritual Practice Course starts Feb 22nd https://www.theastropsyche.com/courses Find out more about Kenneth and his work here: https://www.celestialintelligencer.com/ Sign-up for my newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, and other offerings: https://www.theastropsyche.com/newsletter
February 2 · 1 hr 13 min
February Astrology Reading 2026
In episode 615, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the month from a depth psychological perspective including the Saturn-Neptune conjunction, Mercury-Venus-Sun-Mars making a square to Uranus, and more. 🦋 Find out more about my upcoming course: Tarot as a Spiritual Practice Course: https://www.theastropsyche.com/courses Sign-up for my newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, and other offerings: https://www.theastropsyche.com/newsletter
January 1 · 1 hr 34 min
January Astrology Reading 2026
In episode 614, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the month from a depth psychological perspective: - Saturn-Neptune conjunction: practical & ideal, metaphysical & ordinary, this world & otherworld - Mercury-Venus-Mars activate the Jupiter-Chiron-Pluto T-Square: accumulation of inner/outer resources, power, finding one's inner resources via spiritual or metaphysical, digging deep to find the truth, underworld journeys, seeking unfiltered wisdom, connecting into a deep well of potentiality, hunger for more, massive renewable energy; tending to experiences of abandonment, shame, power struggles, engulfment, loss of power, soul part loss, reclaiming one's inner and innate sense of worthiness - Full Moon on Jan 3rd at 2:02am PT at 13 degrees Cancer - New Moon on Jan 18th at 11:51am PT at 28 degrees Capricorn Sign Ingresses & Stations: - Chiron stations direct on Jan 2nd at 22 degrees Aries - Venus in Capricorn & then moves into Aquarius on Jan 17th - Sun in Capricorn & then moves into Aquarius on Jan 19th - Mercury in Capricorn & then moves into Aquarius on Jan 20th - Mars in Capricorn & then moves into Aquarius on Jan 23rd - Neptune moves into Aries on Jan 26th 🦋 Find out more about my upcoming course: Tarot as a Spiritual Practice Course: https://www.theastropsyche.com/courses Sign-up for my newsletter⁠⁠⁠ to receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, and other offerings: https://www.theastropsyche.com/newsletter
Dec 23, 2025 · 35 min
Psychological Splitting
In episode 613, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) explores the concept of psychological splitting in depth psychology. Psychological splitting is one of many psychological defenses we all use at one time or another to deal with anxiety, fear of the unknown, shame, or other intense feeling states where we feel not okay in some way. It is often seen in "all or nothing" perspectives, severe exalting or degradation of oneself or others, intense intolerance toward certain situations or people, and at an extreme level: racism, homophobia, transphobia, religious persecution, etc. The more we can bring awareness to these kinds of experiences, the more we can start to bring healing and understanding to what's happening individually, relationally, socially, and collectively. 🦋 Find my complete catalog of videos on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Find out more⁠ about me and my work ⁠⁠⁠here
Dec 11, 2025 · 25 min
Astrological Confidentiality
In episode 612, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) explores the concept of astrological confidentiality. For astrology enthusiasts and astrologers, there's often an excitement to share our personal birth chart placements or to ask about someone else's astrology chart as a way to connect. This episode explores the idea that keeping your astrology chart private is an option. You may want to exercise discernment in how and when you share something as deeply personal and sacred as the birth chart. Astrological confidentiality is about how we stay connected with reverence for this sacred art of astrology, and how we stay connected with ourselves and others as beings of depth and possibility. 🦋 Find my complete catalog of videos on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign-up for my ⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠ to receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, and other offerings ⁠Find out more⁠ about me and my work ⁠⁠here
Nov 26, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
December Astrology Forecast 2025
In episode 611, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the month from a depth psychological perspective. The astrology this month includes: - Sun, Venus, Mars in Sagittarius & Capricorn - Sun-Venus-Mars square Saturn & Neptune (this connects in with the long-term storyline of Saturn conjunct Neptune from 2025 - 2027) - Mercury in Scorpio & Sagittarius in December - Mercury opposite Uranus (this involves integration of previous Mercury retrograde last moth in November) - Mercury square Saturn-Neptune (this also connects in with the long-term storyline of Saturn conjunct Neptune from 2025 - 2027) - Neptune station direct at 29 degrees Pisces on December 10 - Jupiter square Chiron (this connects in with the long-term storyline of Jupiter-Chiron-Pluto T-Square from August 2025 - September 2026) - Vesta creates a T-Square with Jupiter-Chiron - Full Moon in Gemini on December 4 at 3:14pm PT - New Moon in Sagittarius on December 19 at 5:43pm PT 🦋 Find my complete catalog of videos on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign-up for my ⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, and other offerings ⁠Find out more⁠ about me and my work ⁠⁠⁠here
Nov 7, 2025 · 44 min
Birth Time & Astrological Identity
In episode 610, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) explores why we use the birth time in calculating a birth chart, what to do when you don't know the birth time (for yourself or others), and questions around identity if the birth time or house system changes. References: Astro Data Bank, James Hillman: https://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Hillman,_James 🦋 Find my complete catalog of videos on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign-up for my ⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠ to receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, and other offerings ⁠Find out more⁠ about me and my work ⁠here
Nov 1, 2025 · 1 hr 36 min
November Astrology Forecast 2025
In episode 609, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the month from a depth psychological perspective. The astrology this month includes: - Sun in Scorpio from Oct 22 - Nov 21: conscious focus on emotional bonds and deepening into your inner world - Sun in Sagittarius from Nov 21 - Dec 21: conscious focus on seeking hope and new pathways forward - Venus makes a grand cross with Jupiter-Chiron-Pluto: gaining closure on a healing process, especially earlier in the month - Uranus back in Taurus from Nov 9, 2025 - Apr 27, 2026: continuing to innovate or question what feels truly resonate for you - Uranus sextile Neptune exact in Nov 2025: unbinding yourself from burdens via clarity, decisive action, and strategic innovation - Mercury-Mars opposite Uranus from Oct 20 - Nov & Dec - Venus opposite Uranus from Nov 18 - Dec 11 - Mercury retrograde from Nov 9 - Nov 29 (from 6 degrees Sagittarius - 20 degree Scorpio): contemplation, deep renovation, being with your hopes & desires - Mercury conjunct Mars from Sept 2025 - Feb 2026: finding clarity thru action, advocation, agitation, anger, or debate - Full Moon in Taurus on Nov 5 at 5:19am PT: shedding light and awareness on dynamics involving self-sufficiency, interdependence, receiving support from others, and feelings of resourcefulness - New Moon in Scorpio on Nov 19 at 10:47pm PT: new beginnings around emotional bonds, your inner psychic structures, transmuting intense experiences, and transformational experiences 🦋 Find my complete catalog of videos on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign-up for my ⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠ to receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, and other offerings ⁠Find out more⁠ about me and my work ⁠⁠here
Oct 13, 2025 · 1 hr 27 min
October Astrology Forecast 2025
Announcement with this episode 🦋 I'll now be creating monthly forecasts in place of weekly forecasts. As my experience of astrology shifts, I want to honor what feels right for me and also shift how I show up here with you. Right now, this means monthly forecasts to allow for a wider perspective on the astrology of the moment. You can hear a bit more about my thought process on this in my previous episode, "Transits are Rites of Initiation". I hope you enjoy this episode and I welcome your feedback 🙏🏻🌀🌟 In episode 608, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the month from a depth psychological perspective. The astrology this month includes: - Sun in Libra from Sept 22 - Oct 22 - Sun in Scorpio from Oct 22 - Nov 21 - T-Square of Sun-Chiron-Jupiter from Oct 2 - Nov 1 - T-Square of Venus-Chiron-Jupiter from Oct 21 - Nov 14 - Sun square Pluto from Oct 14 - Nov 3 - Mercury in Scorpio from Oct 6 - Oct 29 - Mercury in Sagittarius from Oct 29 - Nov 18 - Mercury retrograde shadow phase starts on Oct 20 when Mercury gets to 20 degrees Scorpio - Mercury conjunct Mars from Sept 29, 2025 - Feb 3, 2026 first peak from Oct 16 - Nov 15, 2025 second peak from Jan 11 - Jan 23, 2026 - Mercury-Mars in a Grand Trine with Jupiter and Saturn-Neptune from Oct 16 - Dec 18 - Neptune will be back in Pisces (to 29 degrees) from Oct 22 - Jan 26, 2026 - Venus in Virgo from Sept 19 - Oct 13 - Venus in Libra from Oct 13 - Nov 6 - Venus opposite Saturn-Neptune from Sept 29 - Oct 24 - Grand Trine with Venus-Uranus-Pluto from Oct 6 - Oct 23 - Mercury-Mars opposite Uranus from Oct 21 - Dec 18 - Full Moon in Aries on Oct 6 at 8:47pm PT at 14 degrees Aries - Last Qtr Moon in Cancer on Oct 13 at 11:13am PT at 20 degrees Cancer - New Moon in Libra on Oct 21 at 5:25am PT at 28 degrees Libra - First Quarter Moon in Aquarius on Oct 29 at 9:21am PT at 6 degrees Aquarius 🦋 Find my complete catalog of videos on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign-up for my ⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠ to receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, and other offerings ⁠Find out more⁠ about me and my work ⁠here
Oct 12, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Transits are Rites of Initiation
In episode 607, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) explores how transits are rites of initiation (ordeals we go through that transform us), how we gain more from transits by looking at them over a wider perspective (of time & psychic development), and how we can look at transits as rivers we cross over our lifetime. 🦋 Find my complete catalog of videos on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign-up for my ⁠newsletter⁠ to receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, and other offerings ⁠Find out more⁠ about me and my work here
Oct 4, 2025 · 55 min
Oct 6 - 12 Weekly Astrology: Feeling Feisty with Full Moon in Aries
In episode 606, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the week from a depth psychological perspective. The astrology this week includes: - Full Moon in Aries on Mon, Oct 6 at 8:47pm PT at 14 degrees Aries - Mercury moves into Scorpio on Mon, Oct 6 at 9:41am PT - Mercury will be in Scorpio and Sagittarius for the remainder of 2025 - Mercury will be retrograde from Nov 9 - 29; during this time, Mercury will move from 6 degrees Sagittarius to 20 degrees Scorpio - Mercury retrograde shadow phase starts on Oct 20 (when Mercury gets to 20 degrees Scorpio) - Mercury conjunct Mars from Sept 29 - Nov 21 (exact on Oct 19 - Nov 15) - Mercury in Scorpio square Pluto in Aquarius (this entire week) - Mars trine Jupiter from Oct 11 - Nov 12 (exact on Oct 27) - Sun opposite Chiron & square Jupiter from Oct 2 - Nov 1 (exact on Oct 17) - Venus sextile Jupiter in Cancer (this entire week) - Venus opposite Saturn in Pisces from Sept 29 - Oct 22 (exact on Oct 11) - Venus opposite Neptune in Aries from Oct 2 - Oct 24 (exact on Oct 13) - Venus trine Uranus & Pluto from Oct 6 - Oct 23 (exact on Oct 14) 🦋 Find my complete catalog of videos on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, and other offerings here ⁠Find out more⁠ about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠depth psychotherapy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠astrological consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with me
Oct 3, 2025 · 53 min
Saturn-Neptune: Magic & the Metaphysical
In episode 605, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares how Saturn and Neptune both connect with and deepen our understanding of magic and the metaphysical. Professor of Religious Studies at University of Amsterdam, Jacqueline de Borsje, defined magic as: “words and acts performed by human beings, which are believed to bring about changes in the empirical world or to produce knowledge of hidden things in a supernatural way.” reference: Borsje, J. "Witchcraft and magic in Seán Duffy (ed.), Medieval Ireland: an encyclopedia, New York and London: Routledge, 2005. pp. 518 - 520 🦋 Find my complete catalog of videos on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign-up for my newsletter to receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, and other offerings ⁠Find out more⁠ about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠depth psychotherapy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠astrological consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with me

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