In this episode, Kira is joined by astrologer and artist Chloe Margherita to continue their decans series with the zodiac sign of Leo. They discuss how the first 10° of Leo defy the stereotypes of this sign, the relationship between the Sun and Saturn, and how horrifying it is to be witnessed as your true self. They also look at the relationship between this decan and the deity Hephaestus, and it's corresponding tarot card: the 5 of Wands. If you want more of the decans and don’t want t...

In this episode, Kira goes over all of the major astrological alignments for January of 2026. She discusses the rare dual cazimi of Venus and Mars, the full moon in Cancer and new moon in Capricorn, and how the decans influence the stories that will be a massive part of these transits. She also looks at the stellium of planets moving into Aquarius including Venus, the Sun, Mercury, and Mars and how each of these will conjoin Pluto in Aquarius! This forecast comes on the heels of the 2026 fore...

In this episode Kira is joined by fellow astrologer and Threads of Fate regular, Chloe Margherita, to discuss the astrology of 2026. They cover Saturn's transit through Aries, the Saturn-Neptune conjunction, and reveal some juicy insights into Saturn's retrograde and direct stations throughout the year. They also look at Jupiter's transits through Cancer and Leo, the nodes shifting into Leo and Aquarius, Uranus' entry into Gemini, and Venus' retrograde through Scorpio and Libra! Chloe grants ...

Kira is joined by the astrologer Erin Shipley, also known as ET, to talk about the 10th house in astrology. They discuss the relationship the 10th house has to the Thema Mundi, how this part of the chart shows up in the lives of people who are not part of the workforce, and the way it creates pressure on an individual. Erin and Kira chat about what makes this house unique, why most planets do well here, and how to understand what the 10th house feels like by going outside and looking up. ...

In this episode, Kira is joined by the astrologer and artist Chloe Margherita to discuss the final decan of Cancer. They look at the Moon and Jupiter's co-rulership of this decan and how it brings a spirit of abundance and generosity to the forefront. They explore how the underbelly of abundance and the potential pitfalls that having too much of a good thing can bring to the table. Kira and Chloe also discuss Hekate's relationship to this face, the 4 of Cups, and how each of these reveals som...

In this episode, Kira is joined by the astrologer Daniel Norman to talk about solar return charts. They discuss what a solar return chart is, address some common questions and misconceptions about solar returns, and give some interpretive principles to start applying this technique on your own. Daniel shares how they anchor the solar return chart in the context of annual profections, which they've taught on in their own work on solar returns. Beyond solar returns, this is a fun conversation w...

In this episode, Kira is joined by the astrologers Chloe Margherita and Ione Richards to discuss the royal fixed star Antares. Antares sits at 10° of Sagittarius in the tropical zodiac, but is the heart of the scorpion in the constellation of Scorpius. These three astrologers discuss the meanings of this star, the path to power it entails, and the potentials for downfalls it brings alongside it. They look at the nature of obsession, the desire to overcome adversity, and how this star can be a...

In this episode, Kira looks at the astrology of December 2025 in depth to provide a complete forecast of the month ahead. She explores the full moon in Gemini, the new moon in Sagittarius, and the flurry of planets that will square Saturn this month. Mars, the Sun, Venus, and Mercury all square off with Saturn, which brings a more somber tone to the month. Kira guides you through each one of these transits and many more so that you can be prepared for everything that December has in store! Yo...

In this episode, Kira and Chloe continue their exploration of the 36 decans of the zodiac by looking at the second decan of Cancer. They discuss Mercury and Mars' co-rulership of this face, the way it highlights the nature of being on the inside *and* the outside, and how the fluctuations that are part and parcel to this sign show up here. They talk about the surprisingly light-hearted image descriptions given to us by ancient astrologers, the way the 3 of Cups relates to this decan, and so m...

Kira is joined by the astrologer Chloe Margherita as they begin their deep dive into the decans of Cancer. In this episode, they look at the Moon and Venus' co-rulership of this face and talk about the blessings and challenges that come from this planetary pairing. They flip the conventional understanding of this decan on its head, and look at the ways tender beginnings can be volatile as much as they can be exciting and nourishing. If you want more of the decans and don’t want to wait for e...

In this episode, Kira is joined by the astrologer Michel Liu to discuss the zodiac signs Leo and Aquarius. They look at their similarities, differences, and what these two signs can learn from one another. Kira and Michel talk about the concept of light and dark and proximity and distance that is inherent to the dynamic we find along this axis. They discuss the Sun and Saturn's rulership over these places, their relationship to one another, and the blessings and challenges both planets bring ...

In this episode Kira is joined by the astrologer Chloe Margherita to explore the third and final decan of Gemini. They discuss how this decan is related to the weight of decision, commitment, and wisdom. They explore the Sun and Saturn's relationship to one another as co-rulers of this decan, and how one can alleviate some of the heaviness found in this face. If you want more of the decans and don’t want to wait for each episode to drop, you can find Kira’s guidebook The 36 Decans here: http...

In this episode, Kira dives into the astrology of November and all of the planets stationing retrogade and direct this month. She looks at Jupiter and Mercury's retrograde stations, Saturn's direct station, and Uranus' re-entry into Taurus. The new moon and full moon are explored in depth, as is Mercury's cazimi, and the pile-up of planets moving from Scorpio to Sagittarius! You can find out more about Kira Ryberg and her work on her website (www.kiraryberg.com) and you can support the show b...

Kira is joined by the astrologer Chloe Margherita to explore the second decan of Gemini! They talk about Venus and Mars' co-rulership of this decan, its creative properties, and the way it embraces contradiction. They look at the way this face pushes back against binaries, its connection to the deity Cybele, and how its related to the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. If you want more of the decans and don’t want to wait for each episode to drop, you can find Kira’s guidebook The 36 Decans here:...

In this episode, Kira is joined by the diviner, cartomancer, artist, and graphic designer Ashley McQuaid to discuss the Death card in tarot and the relationship it has to the sign of Scorpio. They discuss the history of tarot and astrological correspondances, the tension between Mars and Saturn's associations with death, and how our understanding of this card has shifted from "death" to "transformation." This conversation spans astrology, tarot, divination, and gnosis in a way that will make ...

In this episode, Kira is joined by the astrologer Chloe Margherita as they begin their foray into the decans of Gemini! This episode explores the first decan, which is co-ruled by Mercury and Jupiter. They talk about the value of wisdom, being a jack of all trades, and the decision paralysis that is part and parcel to this 10° subsection of the zodiac. If you want more of the decans and don’t want to wait for each episode to drop, you can find Kira’s guidebook The 36 Decans here: https://ww...

This episode gives an overview of the astrology of October 2025. Kira explains how the major transits of the month are going to play out and looks at the Venus-South Node conjunction, the pile up of planets in Scorpio, Venus' entry into Libra and the new and full moons in October! You can find out more about Kira Ryberg and her work on her website (www.kiraryberg.com) and you can support the show by joining her Patron Page at the same link. Twitter: @kirastrology Instagram + Bluesky: @...

In this episode, Kira is joined by the astrologer, writer, herbalist, and 11th house specialist Maeg Keane to discuss the 11th house. They chat about Jupiter's influence over this part of the chart, the vulnerability (and fear!) that can live here, and how the 11th house is basically one big wedding party. They talk through some example charts of people with significant 11th house placements and explore how this part of the chart expresses in their lives. If you want more from Maeg and...

In this episode, Kira and Chloe explore the third and final decan of Taurus! They talk about how Saturnian this decan is, what that means for people who have placements here, and why this part of Taurus isn't like the rest. They discuss this decan's relationship to waiting, toiling away at one's craft, and how the fixed star Algol's presence here influences our understanding of this part of the zodiac. If you want more of the decans and don’t want to wait for each episode to drop, you can fin...

In this episode, Kira is joined by the astrologer Elly Higgins to discuss electional astrology! They talk about what electional astrology is, why they use it, and provide some basic technical information so you can begin practicing electional astrology, too. Kira and Elly share personal stories and notable examples of elections so that you can understand the impact this practice has on life and history. You can find out more about Elly's work at https://ellyhiggins.com/ and you can listen to...