Astrology For Big Life and Planet Transitions with Jeff Hinshaw of Cosmic Cousins

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Do you get anxious about big planetary transits? Are you looking for cosmic allies during these times of collective transitions and transformations?

In this Moonbeaming episode, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener invites Jeff Hinshaw of Cosmic Cousins to share some insight on something many of us are anticipating or curious about: Pluto entering Aquarius. What are the potential challenges of this transition and what does it offer to the collective consciousness?

Jeff discusses his favorite astrological support system: asteroids.

In this episode you’ll learn:

How asteroids bring gender balance to the often patriarchal planetary system in astrology
The details and nuances that asteroids represent and the 4 feminine archetypes
Highlighting Pallas (asteroid) in Aquarius in 2025
Big themes the collective consciousness may experience

If you want to acquire special knowledge on asteroids as a healing resource and need nurturing support during big, collective transformations, this episode is for you!

Moonbeaming listeners, save 40% this fall at www.quarto.com/campaign/witchcraft.

About Guest: Jeff Hinshaw is the founder of Cosmic Cousins: Soul-Centered Astrology and has made several contributions to the world of astrology. Exploring the intersection of astrology and spirituality, Jeff discusses the connections between astrology and other esoteric practices, such as tarot, psychology, meditation, and yoga. Some of Jeff’s deepest areas of interests, in which he has participated in extensive study and research, is connected to the Planetoids, including: Chiron, Eris, Black Moon Lilith, and the Asteroids. Jeff is captivated by these placements because they offer much needed vocabulary for incorporating more feminine, queer and gender-expansive archetypes into the astrological conversation.

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Astrology For Big Life and Planet Transitions with Jeff Hinshaw of Cosmic Cousins

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published about a year ago

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Do you get anxious about big planetary transits? Are you looking for cosmic allies during these times of collective transitions and transformations?

Jeff discusses his favorite astrological support system: asteroids.

In this episode you’ll learn:

How asteroids bring gender balance to the often patriarchal planetary system in astrology
The details and nuances that asteroids represent and the 4 feminine archetypes
Highlighting Pallas (asteroid) in Aquarius in 2025
Big themes the collective consciousness may experience

If you want to acquire special knowledge on asteroids as a healing resource and need nurturing support during big, collective transformations, this episode is for you!

Moonbeaming listeners, save 40% this fall at www.quarto.com/campaign/witchcraft.

More on Cosmic Cousins:

Cosmic Cousins Website

Instagram @cosmic.cousins

Cosmic Cousins Substack

MOONBEAMING LINKS

Join the Moon Studio Patreon.
Buy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner.
Subscribe to our newsletter.
Find Sarah on Instagram.

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