Cosmic Group Chat with Sarah and Kenzie
Cosmic Group Chat is where astrology gets practical. Sarah Michelle brings the charts, the patterns, and the cosmic framework. Kenzie brings the real-life questions, the plot twists, and the moments that make you go "wait, that's me." And together they make astrology feel less like a personality label and more like a real tool for your real life. Whether you're trying to understand your emotional patterns, figure out what's next, or just finally make sense of why you are the way you are, this is the podcast for you. Think of it like a weather forecast. You don't cancel your...
79. The Lot of Fortune vs. Lot of Spirit: Understanding Fate and Free Will
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Your birth chart has more to tell you than just your planets, signs, and houses. There are other calculated points that can add an entirely different layer to your understanding of your life, including two fascinating placements that speak to the relationship between fate and free will.
In this episode...
78. Learning Astrology: Self-Study, Courses, Mentorship, and More
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There are so many ways to learn astrology, but figuring out where to start can sometimes feel like the hardest part. Do you need to read every book, sign up for a course, find a mentor, or go back to school? The truth is, there's no one correct path, and you don't have to...
77. Scorpio Season, Mercury Retrograde, and Unexpected Shifts: November’s Monthly Mood Board
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November is a month for keeping your hands on the thread, even when it feels like you're repeating yourself or nothing is moving forward. With Mercury and Venus both retrograde at the start of the month, followed by a series of major planetary alignments, there's a lot to revisit, reconsider, and potentially release. The...
76. Mercury Retrograde Beyond the Basics: The Other Areas of Your Chart to Watch
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Mercury retrograde doesn't just affect the area of your chart where it's happening. It can also bring up themes from other parts of your life, which is why a retrograde can sometimes feel like it's stirring up several things at once. Understanding how Mercury rules your chart gives you another layer of context for what's coming up and what might need a second look.
In this episode, Sarah and Kenzie are exploring the other areas...
75. Your Difficult Transit Toolkit: A Cosmic Pocket Guide for Hard Seasons
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Difficult astrology seasons can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re staring at a transit and wondering, “How long is this going to last?” But a challenging transit doesn’t mean your entire chart is falling apart. There are tools you can use to understand what’s happening and move through it with more perspective.
In this episode, Sarah and Kenzie create a difficult transit toolkit for navigating those moments when astrology feels heavier. They explore what makes...
74. Venus Retrograde in Scorpio and Libra: What to Expect
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The Venus retrograde is here to help us revisit the things we thought we understood: our relationships, our values, our desires, and what we actually want to build our lives around. The good news is this isn’t about everything falling apart. It’s about getting honest enough to refine what matters.
In this episode, Sarah and Kenzie are diving into the Venus retrograde and exploring why this six-week cycle feels so significant. They break down...
73. Venus Retrograde, Scorpio Season, and Cosmic Turning Points: October’s Monthly Mood Board
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October is a month to walk in with your eyes open. There’s a lot happening in the sky, and while that doesn’t mean everything will be chaotic, it does mean you may find yourself feeling more, questioning more, and being asked to look more honestly at what is working and what needs to c...
72. The 9th House: Where Your World Gets Bigger
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The 9th house is where your world gets bigger. It’s the part of your chart that asks you to stretch beyond what you already know, explore new perspectives, and discover what helps you make meaning out of life.
In this episode, Sarah and Kenzie are diving into the 9th ho...
71. United Astrology Conference Recap: The Lessons, Connections, and Chart Insights
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Astrology is about more than just reading a chart. It’s the people you meet, the stories you rewrite, and the moments that make you see your own placements differently.
In this episode, Sarah shares her experience attending the United Astrology Conference (UAC), one of the biggest gatherings in the astrology community. She talks about the classes that inspired her, the mentors and astrologers she connected with, and what it was like to attend a co...
70. Your Astrology Birthday Checklist: How to Read Your Year Ahead
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Your birthday is more than just a personal milestone. In astrology, it marks a reset point: a new year of themes, lessons, and opportunities to explore. But instead of just waiting to see what happens, you can use your chart to understand the energy you’re stepping into.
In this episode, Sarah and Kenzie are creating a practical birthday checklist for looking ahead at your next astrological year. They explore annual profections, guiding planets, solar re...
69. Virgo Season, Eclipses Ending, and Refinement: September’s Monthly Mood Board
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September’s energy is all about standing in your own garden and noticing what you’ve already grown. After a season of change and uncertainty, Virgo season invites us to refine what matters, trust our discernment, and enjoy the abundance created through our own effort.
In this episode, Sarah is diving into September’s astrology and exploring the transition out of eclipse season, Virgo season, and the major transits shaping the month ahead. She breaks down t...
68. Annual Profections Deep Dive (Part 1): Your Guiding Planets and Time Lords
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Did you know that your annual profection year tells you a bigger story than just one house and one planet? The theme of your year is only the starting point. Once you start adding more layers, you can begin to understand why the same profection year can look completely different from person to person.<...
67. Domicile in Astrology: What It Means When a Planet Is at Home
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What if one of your astrology placements has been giving you access to a whole set of tools and resources you’ve never fully recognized? Sometimes the things that come most naturally to us are the very things we overlook, and domicile placements are a perfect example of that.
In th...
66. Decans Explained: How to Find the Hidden Flavor in Your Chart
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Have you ever met two people with the same zodiac sign and thought, “Wait… how are they both Virgos?” The sign might tell part of the story, but astrology has so many layers beyond the basics. That’s where decans come in.
In this episode, Sarah and Kenzie are diving into dec...
65. Eclipses in Astrology: Endings, Beginnings, and Wild Card Energy
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Have you ever looked at an eclipse coming up and immediately wondered, “Okay… is this going to be amazing or is my life about to get turned upside down?” The answer is: maybe neither. Eclipses are wild cards, and while astrology can show us the themes, the actual story unfolds in ways we often cannot predict.
In this episode, Sarah and Kenzie are diving into eclipses and exploring what makes these cosmic events so fascinating. They b...
64. Double Eclipses, Emotional Shifts, and Leo Energy: August’s Monthly Mood Board
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Are you ready for a month that asks you to lean into change, reflection, and growth all at once?
If you’ve been feeling like the stars are throwing curveballs, August is here to help you move with clarity rather than panic. This month’s energy is big, emotional, and personal - and understanding it helps you navigate the chaos with confidence and intention.
Join Sarah this week as she breaks down...
63. Day Charts, Night Charts, and Sect: Understanding Your Chart’s Home Team
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Ever wonder why some planets in your chart feel like total cheerleaders while others seem to make everything harder than it needs to be? The answer isn’t that your chart is “broken”- it’s about sect.
Sect divides your chart into two teams: day and night, showing which planets...
62. Does This Transit Matter to You? A Checklist for Your Chart
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Have you ever read about a massive transit - like Mars conjunct Uranus - and panicked because it sounds “big” and scary… but then nothing really happened for you?
It’s not that your chart is wrong. It’s that transits are collective energy, and they only matter if they have a “ho...
61. Astrology Techniques You Haven’t Tried Yet: Horary, Solar Returns, Zodiacal Releasing
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Ever feel like you’ve learned everything about your chart… but then realize astrology is endless? There’s always a new layer, a new lens, a new way to see your life. From the moment you think you “know” astrology, there’s another technique to expand your perspective and deepen your understanding.
In this episode, Sarah shares three advanced astrology techniques she’s been exploring: Horary, Solar Returns, and Zodiacal Releasing. She explains what each technique is...
60. Cancer Season, Mercury Retrograde, and Emotional Clarity: July’s Monthly Mood Board
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Cancer season is here, and it’s not loud, it’s not flashy, but it is deeply personal. This month is asking you to go inward, feel what’s below the surface, and make space for clarity. And yes, it’s going to take some time to get there, but that’s exactly where the magic is.
This week, I’m breaking down Cancer season through the three decans, showing you what each chapter of the sign bri...
59. Your Rising Sign Explained: How It Shapes Your Life & Chart
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Have you ever been told your rising sign is just a “mask” or the superficial layer people see first, and wondered, “So it doesn’t really matter?” Think again. Your rising sign isn’t a costume; it’s the first set of tools you were given to navigate your chart and your life. It sets the stage for ever...
58. Your Money vs Other People’s Money: The 2nd and 8th Houses Explained
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Do you feel like money sometimes flows easily for you, and other times it’s mysteriously complicated? Or maybe you wonder why your partner or colleagues trigger certain financial patterns in your life? That’s the axis of your second and eighth houses talking, and it’s more fascinating than you might think.
57. Your Cosmic Connection: A Beginner’s Guide to Synastry
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Have you ever wondered why the same person can feel totally different depending on who they’re with? Or why some relationships just click while others feel challenging? That’s the magic of synastry: the study of how two charts interact and the themes they activate for each person.
In this episode, we break down synastry in a beginner-friendly way, focusing on the big three placements: Sun, Moon, and Rising. We explain how to compare char...
56. Gemini Season, New Moon Decisions, and Queen of Wands Energy: June’s Monthly Mood Board
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Are you feeling pulled in a hundred directions this month? Wondering how to stay focused while your ideas, conversations, and opportunities feel like they’re multiplying?
June brings a beautiful blend of warm, expressive, and creative energy, with a new moon that asks something real from you. This episode is your guide to moving through the month with awareness, direction, and a little fun.
In this month’s mood board, I’m brea...
55. Empty Houses: What They Really Mean in Your Chart
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Ever looked at your chart and panicked because some houses are empty, or wondered if that meant certain aspects of your life were missing? Good news: empty houses aren’t gaps. They’re just a part of the story that’s managed differently. This episode will help you stop stressing and start seeing the hidden wisdom in tho...
54. Chiron in All 12 Signs: Understanding Your Deepest Wounds
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Have you ever wondered why some experiences just stick with you, or why certain patterns keep showing up in your life no matter how hard you try to shake them? That’s Chiron at work.
Often called the “wounded healer,” Chiron isn’t about what’s broken. It’s about the part of...
53. How You Make Money: Your 2nd, 6th, and 10th Houses Explained
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What if your career path isn’t just about your 10th house… and you’ve been missing major pieces of your money story this whole time? If you’ve ever looked at your chart for career answers and still felt like something was missing, this episode is going to completely shift how you think about work, wealth, and purpose.
In this episode, we’re breaking down the real astrology of making money by looking at the full trio...
52. The One Where We Interview Each Other: One Year of Astrology Deep Dives, Moon Cycles & Cosmic Plot Twists
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What happens when two cosmic besties spend an entire year deep-diving astrology together? Apparently… a lot. From major mindset shifts to completely rethinking how astrology actually works in real life, this episode is our fun, reflective, slightly chaotic one-year podcast anniversary celebration.
In this episode, we’re flipping the script and interviewing each other about the biggest things we’ve learned, what beliefs have shifted, which astrology concepts we’ve softened on, and the placements, techniqu...
51. Taurus Season, Two Full Moons, and a Major Energy Shift: May’s Monthly Mood Board
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Did April feel like… a lot? Like everything was urgent, on fire, and you barely had time to catch your breath? If so, you’re not imagining it, and May is here to shift that energy in a big way.
In this episode, I’m breaking down May’s monthly mood boa...
50. If We Were Starting Astrology From Scratch… We’d Do This
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What if astrology could actually help you live your life, not just tell you your personality? If you’ve ever felt like astrology is interesting but not super useful, or like you’re missing something everyone else seems to “get,” this episode is going to change that.
Today, we’re zooming ou...
49. The 4 Angles of Your Chart Explained: Why You Do Life the Way You Do
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What if the way you move through life, how you start things, commit to them, and adapt along the way, was already written into your chart? If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing life “wrong” or fighting your own rhythm, this episode is going to make a lot of things click.
Today, we’re diving into the four angles of your chart: your 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th houses, and why they’re some of the most...
48. Let’s Talk About Your 4th House (and Why It’s Not “Just Family Stuff”)
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What actually makes you feel safe, grounded, and like yourself at home… and why does it sometimes feel so hard to get there? If your life looks great on the outside but feels off behind the scenes, your 4th house might have something to say about it. This is the part of your chart that isn’t shiny or performative. It’s the real, behind-the-scenes version of you.
In this episode, we’re diving into the 4th house...
47. Aries Season, New Beginnings, and Bold Moves: April’s Monthly Mood Board
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Have you been feeling that shift from “What am I doing?” to “Okay, let’s GO”? Because same.
April is bringing a completely different energy than March, and if you’ve been craving momentum, clarity, or even just the ability to move forward again, this is your moment. But before you sprint a...
46. Your 7th House Explained: What You Need in a Partner
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Have you ever wondered why you’re drawn to certain people, or why some relationships just click while others don’t?
In this episode, we’re breaking down your 7th house and what it reveals about the energy you’re naturally drawn to in partnerships, friendships, and one-on-one connections. This is your...
45. The Superpower of Your Rising Sign
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What if the thing people notice about us first is also one of our biggest gifts?
In this episode, we’re talking all about the superpower of your rising sign, not just as the lens you see the world through, but as the energy you naturally bring into every room you walk into. And honestly, this one feels really fun because so much of your rising sign is so instinctive, you may not even realize it...
44. When Astrology Feels Scary: 5 Ways to Stay Grounded
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Ever open social media during eclipse season and suddenly feel like the sky is personally plotting against you? If astrology content has started to feel a little… ominous lately, this episode is our loving invitation to take a breath, step outside, and yes, touch some grass with us.
We’re talking honestly about the current astrology moment: big transits, eclipse cycles, Mercury retrograde, and the collective intensity that can come with them. But instead of lean...
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If you’ve ever listened to the podcast and thought, okay but what does this mean for me personally? I made something just for you.
It’s called the Theme of Your Year + Mini Big Three Reading, and it’s a simple personalized astrology guide that shows you what season of life you’re actually in right now.
Every year of your life has a theme based on a technique called annual profections, and that theme shapes where your growth, opportunities, and challenges tend to show up. In this reading, I break do...
43. Kenzie’s Chart Explained: A Live Big Three Reading
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What actually happens when you stop reducing astrology to keywords and read a real chart out loud?
In this episode, we surprise Kenzie with a live mini Big Three reading. But don’t worry, this conversation isn’t just about Kenzie. It’s about helping you see how your chart forms...
42. Pisces Energy, Retrogrades, and Eclipses: March’s Monthly Mood Board
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What do March’s astrology transits mean for you?
With Pisces season in full swing and both Mercury and Mars transiting through this watery sign, March feels like a time for emotional clarity and recalibration. If you're feeling like you're in a bit of a cosmic fog, you're not alone. With a lu...
41. Venus Signs Explained: Your Personal Self-Care Guide
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How do you actually want to be loved, and are you giving that same kind of care to yourself?
In this episode, we’re revisiting Venus, but not from a dating or compatibility lens. Instead, we’re looking at Venus as your personal self-care blueprint. Your Venus sign reveals how you...
