Episode 359 | Podathon Day #2: Career in your Chart, with Samuel Reynolds!
Day 2 of the 7th Annual Podathon! April welcomes astrologer Samuel Reynolds to discuss how astrology guides career decisions – one of the most common client questions. Sam shares his approach to vocation vs. job, key chart factors, and timing tools for career transitions. Plus, today’s Moon in Leo in aspect to Jupiter and Saturn. And all the Podathon news, including how to make your donation, receive special gifts, and be enrolled in a drawing for one of six fabulous prizes!
To be entered in a drawing for a chance to win an eclipse report or a reading, make your donation by midnight PDT on Sep. 14, at https://www.bigskyastropod.com ! And tune in tomorrow for Day 3’s interview with Kira Sutherland!
Timestamps
[0:00]Podathon week intro & fundraiser announcement
[2:47] How to donate & prize giveaways (eclipse reports, readings)
[4:04] $10 donor bonus videos & free ways to support the show
[6:33] Planetary news: Moon in Leo, trine Saturn (8:04 AM PT), conjunct Jupiter (11:36 AM PT)
[7:44] Guest intro: Samuel Reynolds
[10:34] Where to start in a career reading: purpose before job title
[12:15] Vocation vs. job: vocare = calling; the Big Mama analogy
[14:51] Start with the Sun what lights up your life
[15:36] Whole sign houses & the floating Midheaven (vocation vs. 10th house career)
[18:27] Part of Spirit (intention) vs. Lot of Fortune (things in your orbit)
[19:15] Chart example: Jeffrey Dahmer missed medical career potential
[24:53] Idealism vs. career fit; “follow your talent, not just your bliss”
[26:37] Chart example: Bill Clinton eastern hemisphere, self-directed, character
[29:52] Western hemisphere emphasis & why AI can’t replace workplace relationships
[32:42] Character development over karma; Sam’s upcoming book Consider Your Movement
[34:44] Sam’s top 3 timing tools: Profections, Solar Returns, Progressions
[37:34] Client example: tech to insurance shift during a balsamic phase
[40:27] Advice for young people: experiment and be reflective
[41:10] Where to find Sam; UAC conference in Chicago
[43:08] Donation reminder & prize recap
[44:07] Tomorrow: Kira Sutherland on health & the birth chart
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