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Rose's Astro Academy is your gateway to understanding the intricate and beautiful system of astrology. Join us as we demystify astrology, piece by piece. Each Monday, we discuss a transit, and each Wednesday, we explore a topic in astrology to delve into a new layer of this fascinating system. Whether you're a beginner or already initiated, this podcast invites you to journey deeper than you ever thought possible into the magic and beauty of astrology’s true essence.
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Join Kevin, Kyle, and Amanda as they discuss a wide variety of subjects. The trio will dive into movies, true crime, and even some paranormal occurrences. Hope you enjoy!!
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For over seven years, the biggest spirit brands in the world have been coming into our bars to teach whiskey, rum, tequila and mezcal enthusiasts about the drinks that they love. Now, we’re happy to bring that same level of knowledge and fun to you online as a podcast! Every Tuesday and Friday, Pedro Shanahan will be joined in front of a live audience by the people who know these alcohol brands the best, the ones who make it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ ...
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In this episode of Rose's Astro Academy, I take you through my personal journey of becoming an astrologer, beginning with my first encounter with astrology at age six. I share how, even as a child, I felt that something was missing in the way astrology was presented. This feeling followed me for years until I discovered the depth and wisdom of Hell…
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In this episode of Rose's Astro Academy, we're diving into the Solar Eclipse in Libra happening on October 2nd. We'll explore how this eclipse marks both an ending and a new beginning, especially since it's the last eclipse in the Aries/Libra axis for nearly nine years. We discuss the themes of balance, justice, and transformation, with a focus on …
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Lee Miller is best recalled now for her defining images of the Second World War. With Kate Winslet playing the role of Miller in a new film, it seems a good time to explore Miller’s visit to Dublin in the winter of 1946. Sent by Vogue to photograph James Joyce’s Dublin, her images capture scenes like Barney Kiernan’s public house and Belvedere Coll…
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In this episode of Rose's Astro Academy, we take a detailed look at the sign of Libra. We explore Libra's association with balance, fairness, and harmony, as well as potential shadow sides, like perfectionism and people-pleasing. We also examine Venus's and Saturn's connection to Libra in the rulership scheme, look at how Libra expresses itself as …
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In Episode 12 of Rose’s Astro Academy, we dive into Venus's transition into Scorpio, which occurred on September 22nd. We explore how Venus’s energy shifts dramatically from her harmonious expression in Libra to the intense, transformative qualities of Scorpio. We'll look at the Venus-Pluto square immediately preceding her transition into Scorpio, …
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In episode 11 of Rose's Astro Academy, we explore the topic of retrogrades. We look at the astronomy behind retrogrades, debunk common Mercury retrograde clichés, and examine the different stages of the retrograde cycle, looking at how each stage changes the general interpretation of a retrograde. We also go over some concrete examples of how we ca…
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In this episode, we dive into the Pisces lunar eclipse happening on September 17th. I point out how this is marking both an end of a chapter and initiating a new beginning as it's the first of a series of Pisces eclipses happening in the next two years. I then reflect on my own experiences with previous Pisces eclipses to offer insights into how th…
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Catriona Crowe is former Head of Special Projects at the National Archives of Ireland. She is Ireland’s most recognisable archivist, and someone to whom all historians of modern Ireland are indebted. At the recent Seán Corcoran Series (www.seancorcoranseries.com/) we discussed archives, oral history and much more.…
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In this episode of Rose's Astro Academy, we’re breaking down eclipses from multiple angles. We’ll start by explaining what an eclipse is from an astronomical standpoint, then dive into how ancient astrologers interpreted these celestial events. We'll also explore how modern astrology has overhyped and misunderstood eclipses, often amplifying their …
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In this episode of Rose’s Astro Academy, we take a closer look at Mars in Cancer—a significant transit that will influence us for the better part of the next eight months. We’ll discuss how Mars, a planet known for its assertiveness and drive, feels when it’s in its fall, clashing with Cancer’s nurturing and protective energy. We also break down th…
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Clodagh Finn and John Morgan have produced an important history of the involvement of Irishmen and women in the anti-fascist movements of the Second World War. One of the most extraordinary stories they have uncovered is Catherine Crean, a woman in her sixties originally from Dublin’s Moore Street. She would give everything in defence of democracy …
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In this episode of Rose's Astro Academy, we take a detailed look at Virgo, exploring its meticulous, organized nature, as well as its shadow sides like perfectionism and self-criticism. We examine Virgo's connection to Mercury, contrast Virgo with Gemini's quick, idea-driven energy, and discuss how Virgo's earth element grounds its intellectual qua…
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This episode we touch on one of the original cryptids, The Loch Ness Monster! We discuss the possible beginnings and general lore of the creature, and end the episode with an interview from an eye witness who has seen this creature multiple times! Definitely don't want to miss this! Let us know what you think on X @Lopodomized Or, drop us an email …
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In Episode 6 of Rose’s Astro Academy, we dive into Pluto’s final passage through Capricorn, which began in 2008 and is coming to a close this November. Pluto’s transits are significant due to the planet’s long journey through the zodiac, and this episode explores the themes of transformation, power, and authority that have emerged during Pluto’s ti…
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In this episode, we journey back to the 1600s to explore astrology's decline in popularity and subsequent resurgence in the 1800s. We delve into the origins of Sun-centric pop astrology that emerged during this revival, and address common misconceptions about Sun signs. Next, we discuss the "big three" in astrology—the Sun, Moon, and Rising signs—e…
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How does this week's trine from Uranus shake things up for perfectionistic Venus in Virgo in the best way possible? On episode 4 of Rose's Academy, we explore the interesting dynamic playing out between Venus and Uranus this week. We'll dive deeper into the archetypal meanings of Venus in Virgo and Uranus in Taurus, and consider how the influence o…
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Seeing the inevitable headlines on the horizon around the Wolfe Tones performing at Electric Picnic, I decided to reach out to Brian Warfield for a chat about his book, The Ramblings of an Irish Ballad Singer. Amongst other things, Brian spoke to me about his family origins, why the Tones recorded songs like 'The Sash', and the importance of the En…
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Can Saturn and Jupiter really help you achieve balance between your head and heart? On episode 3 of Rose's Astro Academy, we explore the rare Saturn-Jupiter square transit, with Jupiter in Gemini and Saturn in Pisces. I share how this alignment is a unique opportunity to harmonize our intellectual and emotional worlds, drawing from my own journey w…
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In the second episode of Rose's Astro Academy, Rose gives her take on the Mars-Jupiter conjunction happening this week in Gemini. She goes over possible positive expressions of this transit, things to watch out for, and includes a fun anecdote to Harry Potter. In the topic for this episode, she introduces how astrologers use the phase of the Moon a…
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The Liffey Swim is a beloved painting, and one of the most visited works in the National Gallery of Ireland. A century ago, it led to the first Olympic medal of the new Free State. With calls for the creative arts to return as a competitive dimension of the Olympics, this episode explores Jack B. Yeats and the cultural and political context of his …
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In this very special first episode, I begin by talking about my intention for this podcast and what I want this show to be about. Then, I share a bit about myself and my journey with astrology. Next, we discuss the Leo New Moon and I give you a real life example of how astrology works by highlighting how this New Moon is impacting my chart (and the…
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At the Irish Museum of Modern Art, a new exhibition explores the life and work of artist Hilary Heron. Like many, I came away from it amazed that this important modernist sculptor was not better known here. Born in Dublin in 1923, her work achieved international recognition in her own lifetime. Dr. Billy Shortall is the author of an essay on Heron …
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More than just one of Ireland's most beloved musicians, Martin Hayes is also the author of Shared Notes: A Musical Journey. In his memoir he introduces us to a host of brilliant characters, ranging from childhood friends and relations in East Clare to those who would become central to The Gloaming. One figure we meet is Tommie Potts, a Dublin firef…
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Orson Welles made his stage debut in Dublin. To him, The Gate Theatre would always be a part of the story of his own life development and professional career. Later, he returned to scenes of protest against the same theatre for hosting him. In time, all was forgiven and Welles would deliver an astonishing Q and A before a packed Dublin crowd who qu…
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This year marks the 40th anniversary of Red Roses For Me, the first album from The Pogues. Borrowing its title from Sean O'Casey, it also carries literary influences like Ulysses and Brendan Behan proudly. As an exhibition on the London-Irish currently runs in Dublin's EPIC emigration museum, what better time to discuss this defining London-Irish b…
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We know it as ‘On Raglan Road’, but the journey of the song that began life as a poem tells us a lot about Bohemian Dublin in an earlier time. In the Bailey tent at the Luke Kelly Festival, playwright Jimmy Murphy takes us through the story of the Kavanagh masterpiece Luke Kelly made his own. We also get a great rendition from Fergus Whelan (with a…
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Like his father Jim Hand before him, promoter Brian Hand would build a real and lasting relationship with The Dubliners over many years. For singer and actor Phelim Drew, the band were like an extension of family. In this discussion, recorded live at the Luke Kelly Festival, we get into great personal memories of The Dubliners and what the band sti…
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Fifty years ago today, a series of no-warning car bombs erupted across Dublin and Monaghan. This would prove to be the bloodiest day of the Troubles. Immediately, questions were raised about how this event had come to pass. In a new documentary, director Joe Lee and producer Fergus Dowd explore what happened on 17 May 1974. Warning: This episode is…
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Temporary interventions into the Dublin streetscape have a curious history. This week, the livestream portal with New York made international headlines. For me, it recalled the CowParade, Bowl of Light and other such things. When you put something out there on the street, there's no way of telling how people will respond. Support TCB: www.patreon.c…
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In 1970, the outdoor rock festival was a totally new idea in Ireland. Amidst press coverage of Woodstock and the Isle of Wight, focused on LSD and exagerated crowd trouble, the booking of Mungo Jerry, Thin Lizzy and others for Richmond Park would be the first Dublin experience of such a festival here. Why did this festival fail? And how, just a few…
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