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Old Ways for the New AgeHere on the Old Ways for the New Age podcast we discuss all things energetic herbalism, astrology, plant spirit experiences, seasonal living and have conversations with change makers who dedicate their lives to making the world a better place. Author: Hannah Forest
In this show Hannah and her guests discuss topics like living slowly with ritual and with reverence for the earth and our bodies, herbal wisdom and plant spirit stories, traditional ways of life and have conversations with change makers who step lightly on the earth. So let's romance the ordinary, enchant our own lives with plant magic and get ourselves back to the garden. hannahforestherbalist.substack.com Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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S5E1 - Venus as Morning and Evening Star, Embodied Astrology and the Descent of Inanna with Mikailah Rachael
Episode 1
Wednesday, 14 January, 2026
In this first episode of Season Five, I’m joined once again by Mikailah Rachael of Star Witch Astrology for a rich and grounding conversation on embodied, experiential astrology and why it offers a powerful entry point for people at all levels of astrological experience.We explore astrology as something lived and felt in the body rather than only studied intellectually, and why this approach can be especially supportive for neurospicy folk. From there, we dive into the archetype of Venus and her cyclical journey as both the Morning Star and Evening Star, including how to locate Venus in the sky and begin relating to her through direct observation.Our conversation weaves Venus’s astronomical cycle with myth, particularly the ancient Mesopotamian story of the Descent of Inanna, exploring themes of devotion, descent and return. We also touch on the Venus Moon Gates, Venusian magickal plants and how working with planetary cycles can become a deeply personal and intuitive practice.Mikailah also shares details about her upcoming guided journey, Venus Magick Evening Star Program, and has generously gifted listeners a free resource, which is mentioned at the very end of the episode, as well as a discount for listeners of the Old Ways pod to receive 15% off a 1:1 Venus Astro Lore session! Just use the code VENUS at checkout. Access Your Free Resource Here! “Rachael from Star Witch Astrology is a hereditary folk witch, soul astrologer & transpersonal therapist experienced in oracular traditions and Western ritual arts.Her private sessions embody ancient practices in a contemporary form to support people through the planetary cycles, and ultimately, empower their lives with a love of magic and transformation.Rachael spends part of her seasonal year on a sacred mountain in Australia, walking the Indigenous rainforest, whilst pursuing academic studies in cultural anthropology and following her passion of traditional witchcraft and ethnobotany. She spends the other part of her seasonal year on her ancestral homelands in England.”Find Rachael:- www.starwitchastrology.com- https://www.instagram.com/starwitchastrology/- For Magickal Folk podcast- The Venus Magick Evening Star Program - Lunar Magick self-paced course- 1:1 Sessions with Mikailah RachaelFind Hannah:- hannahforest.com- https://www.instagram.com/hannahforest.herbalist/- Book a 1:1 session with Hannah Mentioned in Episode:- Babula Clement, Astrologer & Teacher - Normandy Ellis books: > Dreams of Isis > The Union of Isis and Thoth Get full access to Hannah Forest Herbalist at hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe
