Cosmic Cousins

Gemini Full Moon – Conversation w/ Mary Evans of 'Spirit Speak' Tarot

On this weeks' episode of Cosmic Cousins, Jeff Hinshaw first guides you through a deep dive exploration of the current transits connected to this Gemini Full Moon. 
Then, Jeff is joined by one of his cosmic siblings, the incredibly talented Gemini, Mary Evans of Spirit Speak. Together, they flutter into the mutable magic of Gemini through storytelling, curiosity, and duality. Mary and Jeff explore Gemini archetypes across astrology, popular culture, and personal experience, including butterfly symbolism inspired by Dolly Parton’s “Love Is Like a Butterfly.” The conversation also delves into personal and spiritual experiences, from Mary’s childhood encounters with death and spirit guides to reflections on how these formative experiences shape creativity, art-making, deck creation, and teaching.
Mary is the founder of Spirit Speak Tarot, and the creator of six tarot and oracle decks, so naturally the conversation also explores tarot and divination.  This includes Temperance and the Lovers, reflecting Gemini’s adaptability, duality, and relational dynamics. She also discusses her work with children and adults through school programs, art workshops, and community-based “Witch Craft" arts and crafts nights, highlighting the spiritual and creative development fostered through art.
And towards the end of their conversation, we listen to the song "Oh My God" by Gemini Ryan Allen Gray’s, providing a lens on Gemini themes of queerness, religious trauma and integration of self. Listener questions spark final discussions on fashion as archetypal expression, navigating 2025 as a Hermit Year, and twin/soul-sibling dynamics. Recorded for the Gemini Full Moon, this episode is a playful and illuminating journey through mutable skies, offering insight, inspiration, and guidance for creating in a world of multiplicity.
__________________________________________________The Online Fools Tarot Journey6-Month Ritual Immersion through the Major Arcana
The next evolution of the Online Fools Tarot Journey — a six-month ritual immersion into the living wisdom of the Major Arcana — has arrived!For years, this pilgrimage has unfolded as an intimate passage through the 22 archetypes, guiding seekers into embodied relationship with the tarot’s deepest teachings. This year marks a powerful turning point: for the first time ever, participants are invited to step not only into the role of seeker, but also into the role of facilitator and practitioner. This expansion represents a widening of our circle, a passing of the flame, and an opportunity to carry this sacred storytelling lineage into your own communities. Whether you’ve walked the Fool’s path before or you’re stepping into it for the very first time, you are warmly invited to apprentice yourself to mystery in a whole new way.
I’m honored to be joined by two extraordinary guest co-facilitators — Lindsay Mack of Tarot for the Wild Soul and Mary Evans of Spirit Speak Tarot — who will support and enrich this year’s journey with their unique perspectives and magic.The journey begins in January of 2026!
 
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December 2025: Sagittarius–Capricorn Season Major Transits

As we step into the final chapter of 2025, Jeff Hinshaw of 'Cosmic Cousins'  joins forces with Taylor Ursula of 'That's So Pisces'  to explore the enchanted, liminal, and deeply introspective energies shaping December.
This episode includes:
A deep dive into December’s major astrological transits
Tarot reflections from both Jeff and Taylor
Emotional and spiritual invitations for the collective
The significance of Neptune at 29° Pisces
The Gemini Full Moon crossroads
The Sagittarius New Moon at the Galactic Center
Capricorn season’s grounded momentum
Reflections on the closing of the 2025 Nine-Year “Hermit Year” cycle
Jeff also shares the excitement of receiving his Lonely Planet Travel Tarot deck just in time for Sagittarius season.
 
Key Astrological Dates — December 2025
Dec 1: Mars–Juno Conjunction in Sagittarius
Dec 4: Gemini Full Moon – 13°
Dec 10: Neptune Stations Direct – 29° Pisces
Dec 11: Mercury Re-Enters Sagittarius
Dec 14/15: Mars Enters Capricorn
Dec 16: Mercury Clears Retrograde Shadow
Dec 19: Sagittarius New Moon at the Galactic Center
Dec 20: Black Moon Lilith Enters Sagittarius
Dec 21: Solstice — Sun & Venus Enter Capricorn
Dec 26: Final Moon–Saturn–Neptune in Pisces Moment
Dec 29: Juno Enters Capricorn
Dec 31: Moon in Gemini — Mercury at the Galactic Center
Referenced Articles, Offerings & Resources
Below are placeholders for all links mentioned in the episode.
A Thanksgiving Tarot Spread for Collective Awakening
Watch the Lonely Planet Travel Tarot Unboxing
Pre-Order the Lonely Planet Travel Tarot Deck
Brooklyn Fools Tarot Journey — Early Bird Registration
Book an Astrology Reading with Jeff
Book a Tarot Reading with Jeff
Mentorship Opportunities — One-on-One Guidance
Sign up for Jeff’s Substack
Follow Cosmic Cousins on Instagram
Taylor Ursula — Website & Offerings
 
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Scorpio New Moon: Yoga, Acting and Emotional Alchemy with 'The Universe Called' Podcast Hosts

On this week’s episode of Cosmic Cousins, Jeff Hinshaw is joined by the radiant co-hosts of The Universe Called podcast — Courtney Sauls and Natalie Burtney. Together, we drop into the deep waters of the Scorpio New Moon, exploring its themes of emotional alchemy, intuition, and rebirth — especially poignant as this is the first Scorpio New Moon since Pluto’s definitive arrival into Aquarius.In our conversations we explore  the intersection of astrology, identity, yoga, creativity, and collective change. Courtney shares about her work in I Am an American via Los Angeles and how acting, embodiment, and shadow work weave through her Scorpio Rising experience.  Natalie opens up about her Scorpio Moon and its connection to artistic cycles, trauma-informed yoga, and we listen to a song from her music project with her partner Smoke Red Sun.Together we explore Pluto in Aquarius, the shifting landscape of creative industries, and how breakdown often precedes innovation. We close with Scorpio New Moon practices, from somatic rituals to intentional releasing, along with reflections on yoga, nature, and how to honor transformation in both quiet and cathartic ways. It’s a rich, soulful conversation that I’m so excited to share with you.
__________________________________________________The Brooklyn Fools Tarot Journey6-Month Ritual Immersion through the Major Arcana
The next evolution of the Brooklyn Fools Tarot Journey — a six-month ritual immersion into the living wisdom of the Major Arcana — has arrived!For years, this pilgrimage has unfolded as an intimate passage through the 22 archetypes, guiding seekers into embodied relationship with the tarot’s deepest teachings. This year marks a powerful turning point: for the first time ever, participants are invited to step not only into the role of seeker, but also into the role of facilitator and practitioner. This expansion represents a widening of our circle, a passing of the flame, and an opportunity to carry this sacred storytelling lineage into your own communities. Whether you’ve walked the Fool’s path before or you’re stepping into it for the very first time, you are warmly invited to apprentice yourself to mystery in a whole new way.
I’m honored to be joined by two extraordinary guest co-facilitators — Lindsay Mack of Tarot for the Wild Soul and Mary Evans of Spirit Speak Tarot — who will support and enrich this year’s journey with their unique perspectives and magic.The journey begins in January of 2026!
 
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Taurus Full Moon: Feng Shui + Astrology w/ Gui Hayashi

On this week’s episode of Cosmic Cousins, Jeff Hinshaw is joined by Taurus Sun Feng Shui Master and energy healer Gui Hayashi of Healing Home with Gui for a grounded, soulful conversation exploring the Taurus Full Moon and the alchemy of embodiment.
Together, we explore the intersection of Taurus and Feng Shui, discussing how activating the five senses opens the sixth — intuition. Gui shares stories from his multicultural roots in Brazil, Japan, and Lebanon, his transition from corporate life into sacred space design, and how rearranging energy in our homes mirrors transformation within ourselves.
We also dive into the spiritual and practical rituals for this Taurus Full Moon — from creating ancestor altars and prosperity affirmations to tending the “health sector” of your home and connecting with nature. Along the way, we touch on numerology and the upcoming 11:11 Portal, a gateway to release the old and plant intentions for a new nine-year cycle. This episode is an embodied invitation to slow down, savor beauty, and align your values with the rhythm of the Earth.
Tune in for a guided meditation, reflections on emotional embodiment, and an invitation to deepen your journey through the upcoming Brooklyn Fools Tarot Journey Training.  Enrollment opens on 11.11
Big love!
 
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November 2025: Scorpio–Sagittarius Season & Major Transits

Welcome to November, Cosmic Cousins. On this episode, Jeff Hinshaw of 'Cosmic Cousins'  joins forces with Taylor Ursula of 'That's So Pisces'  to explore the transits of November 2025.
We enter November deep in Scorpio Season, a time of release, renewal, and emotional truth-telling. The veil is thin, the energy is potent, and transformation is inevitable. As the month unfolds, we move from Scorpio’s waters into Sagittarius’ fire, from introspection into expansion, from death into renewal, from mystery into meaning.
Neptune Retrograde in Pisces (final return)Theme: The last veil before awakening.Tone: Dreamlike, nostalgic, spiritually dissolving.Neptune revisits the past 15 years of mystical growth. A reflective passage to integrate lessons before Neptune enters Aries next year.
October 29 — Mercury Enters SagittariusTheme: Expansive thinking, philosophical dialogue.Tone: Curious, blunt, humorous.Conversations take on big-picture meaning. Ideal for storytelling and exploring new perspectives, but avoid over-promising.
November 4 — Mars Enters SagittariusTheme: Adventure, inspired action.Tone: Fiery, restless, truth-driven.Mars fuels pursuit of ideals. Paired with Mercury, early November has preacher energy, bold, outspoken, needing freedom.
November 5 — Taurus Full MoonTheme: Grounded embodiment of desire.Tone: Sensual, stabilizing.This lunation balances Scorpio season with tangible pleasure, focus on finances, creativity, and embodiment.
November 6 — Venus Enters ScorpioTheme: Deep intimacy, emotional alchemy.Tone: Seductive, investigative.Venus explores loyalty, shadow, and soul bonds. Prioritize truth and passion over comfort.
November 7 — Uranus Re-enters TaurusTheme: Stability through disruption.Tone: Earthquaking yet inventive.Uranus revisits Taurus for the last time in our lifetime, reinvention of finances, material structures, both personally and collectively.
November 9 — Mercury Retrograde in SagittariusTheme: Re-examining beliefs.Tone: Reflective, revealing.A time to revise philosophy, education, travel, or messaging. 
November 11 — Jupiter RetrogradeTheme: Faith under review.Tone: Slow growth, inner optimism.Big dreams gestate internally before expansion resumes in 2026. Practice patience and gratitude for small wins.
November 15 — Vesta Enters CapricornTheme: Sacred discipline.Tone: Grounded, devotional.Focus on legacy, sustainable effort, and aligning purpose with structure.
November 18 — Mercury Re-enters ScorpioTheme: Truth-digging, intuitive perception.Tone: Investigative, psychological.Words gain emotional depth. Ideal for journaling, therapy, or uncovering hidden motives.
November 19 — Scorpio New MoonTheme: Emotional renewal through release.Tone: Transformative, ritualistic.A portal for shadow work, regeneration, and reclaiming power. Tie into Mercury retrograde for re-exploring unspeakable truths.
November 21 — Sun Enters SagittariusTheme: Shift towards expansion and optimism.Tone: Celebratory, adventurous.Shifts focus from depth to horizon. Encourage laughter, storytelling, teaching, growth and expansion.
November 27 — Saturn Stations Direct at 25° PiscesTheme: Maturity of faith.Tone: Grounded mysticism.Progress in integrating compassion into boundaries. Collective issues around institutions, spirituality, and accountability move forward.
November 29 — Mercury Stations Direct at 20° ScorpioTheme: Clarity returns.Tone: Sharp intuition, empowered communication.Fog lifts, understanding and resolution emerge. Strong day for declarations and agreements.
November 30 — Venus Enters SagittariusTheme: Playful love, cross-cultural beauty.Tone: Flirtatious, inspired, generous.Relationships and creative connections lighten through expansion. Desire for freedom and shared growth blooms.
Late November — Mars Conjunct Juno at 17° SagittariusTheme: Partnerships aligned through mission.Tone: Purpose-driven union.Combines desire with commitment, amplifying collaboration in relationships or creative projects.
This episode features music from artists:
Hannah Ramone featuring Taylar Elizza Beth with Clarity
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Libra New Moon: the Art of Numerology w/ Rebecca Scolnick

On this week’s episode of Cosmic Cousins, Jeff Hinshaw is joined by Rebecca Scolnick, writer, witch, numerologist, and author of The Witch’s Book of Numbers. Together, we dive into the Libra New Moon at 28°, exploring the healing intersection of astrology, numerology, and personal myth.
Rebecca shares how her relationship with numbers began as a form of reclamation, transforming math anxiety into a practice of meaning-making, and how her recent healing journey through cancer has unfolded in rhythm with Jupiter’s transit through Cancer. We explore the Sabian symbol for this New Moon, “Handing down wisdom from generation to generation,” as an invitation to bridge knowledge and lived experience, weaving ancient insight into modern healing.
If you’ve been feeling the call to restore balance, listen deeply, and find beauty in transition, this Libra New Moon conversation offers emotional medicine and actionable ritual for the weeks ahead. Tune in for reflections on synchronicity, name magic, and New Moon wishes for inspiration to honor your own cycles of renewal. Big love!
 
📣 Special Invitation: Enrollment is open for a brand new 6-month container until the end of October. Over the next half-year we’ll gather on every New and Full Moon (12 gatherings total). Together we’ll explore each of the 12 zodiac signs through astrology, tarot, and somatic practices, creating a container of community and ritual.We meet every other Monday at 5pm PST / 8pm EST — I’d love for you to join us.
 
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Crafting Beauty through Astrology & Design w/ Astrologer Anthony Perrotta

Venus has just entered Libra, inviting us to cultivate beauty, harmony, and relational awareness, while Mercury, Mars, and Black Moon Lilith in Scorpio add deep emotional currents beneath the surface. This season is a blend of light, airy connection and transformative inner work.
In this episode, astrologer Anthony Perrotta joins the podcast to explore how astrology can helping in shaping our relationships, aesthetics, and daily embodiment. Anthony bridges astrology with fashion, interiors, ritual, and lifestyle, offering insights on how to align with cosmic energy in practical and soulful ways.
Upcoming Scorpio Season Workshops: Two-part series guiding you through shadow work, somatics, and Tarot to reclaim power and insight.
📣 Special Invitation: Enrollment is open for my brand new 6-month container. Over the next half-year we’ll gather on every New and Full Moon (12 gatherings total), beginning on the Aries Full Moon, October 6. Together we’ll explore each of the 12 zodiac signs through astrology, tarot, and somatic practices, creating a container of community and ritual.We meet every other Monday at 5pm PST / 8pm EST — I’d love for you to join us.
 
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Aries Full Moon – Neptune, Chiron & Eris in Aries – Conversation w/ Adriene Jenik of the Eco Tarot

On this episode we explore the Aries Full Moon, and the following astrological significations:
Neptune in Aries
Mars in Scorpio
Aries-Libra Axis
Ceres, Chiron and Eris in Aries
In addition, we are joined by the brilliant Adriene Jenik, artist, educator, and visionary behind the Eco Tarot. 
When discussing Mars in Scorpio, I refer to the book “Healing the Liminal” by Marcella Kroll.
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📣 Special Invitation: Enrollment is open for my brand new 6-month container. Over the next half-year we’ll gather on every New and Full Moon (12 gatherings total), beginning on the Aries Full Moon, October 6. Together we’ll explore each of the 12 zodiac signs through astrology, tarot, and somatic practices, creating a container of community and ritual. We meet every other Monday at 5pm PST / 8pm EST — I’d love for you to join us.
 
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October 2025: Libra–Scorpio Season & Major Transits

October 2025 🌗
Libra–Scorpio Season & Major Transits
Welcome to October, Cosmic Cousins.  On this episode, Jeff Hinshaw of 'Cosmic Cousins'  joins forces with Taylor Ursula of 'That's So Pisces'  to explore the transits of October 2025. We arrive at the balance time of year, the Equinox, when day and night are in equal measure. This month invites us to recalibrate, reflect on what we’ve harvested, and prepare for the descent into the darker half of the year.
In this episode, we explore the astrological climate of October 2025, beginning with Libra season’s call to balance and moving into Scorpio’s depth and transformation. Together we track the month’s major planetary movements and ingresses:
Oct 1: Juno enters Sagittarius — expanding partnerships, seeking truth in relationships
Oct 6: Mercury enters Scorpio + Aries Full Moon at 14° Aries — deep thought, ancestral work, raw emotional intensity
Oct 13: Venus enters Libra (homecoming) + Pluto stations direct in Aquarius — harmony, renewal of motivation, collective rebalancing
Oct 21: Libra New Moon at 28° Libra — intentions for beauty, peace, and partnership
Oct 22: Neptune retrograde re-enters Pisces (for the last time in our lifetimes) + Sun enters Scorpio — karmic release, deeper truths revealed
Oct 26: Mars conjunct Black Moon Lilith in Scorpio — shadow, desire, power, transformation
Oct 29: Mercury enters Sagittarius — shift toward vision, expansion, and honesty
Throughout, we touch on themes of:✨ Recalibration and relational harmony (Libra)✨ Shadow work, endings, and rebirth (Scorpio)✨ Special message from Marcella Kroll's book Healing the Liminal✨ The final dissolutions of Neptune in Pisces✨ Anticipation of Sagittarius’ forward-looking momentum✨ Tarot + music as portals into these energies
This episode features music from artists:
Nick Laughlin with Retrograde the Musical
Stones with Setting Fires
Taylor Ursula with 'Ignite'
📣 Special Invitation: Enrollment is open for my brand new 6-month container. Over the next half-year we’ll gather on every New and Full Moon (12 gatherings total), beginning on the Aries Full Moon, October 6. Together we’ll explore each of the 12 zodiac signs through astrology, tarot, and somatic practices, creating a container of community and ritual. We meet every other Monday at 5pm PST / 8pm EST — I’d love for you to join us.
 
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Virgo New Moon Eclipse: Astrology & the New Ancient Paradigm w/ Dra. Rocío Rosales Meza

Virgo New Moon Solar Eclipse Themes
Eclipse as a fated turning point, clearing clutter, and creating space.
Virgo’s invitation: refinement of daily practices, devotion to detail as spiritual foundation.
Yearly cycle context: closing out a “9 year” to prepare for a “1 year” of new beginnings.
Planetary Movements & Aspects
Venus in Virgo + Mercury in Libra in mutual reception → collaboration, beauty, balance, and reciprocity.
Saturn in Pisces opposition → introspection, emotional closure, ceremony for endings.
South Node in Virgo & North Node in Pisces → practical lineage vs. surrender and transcendence.
Esoteric & Somatic Practices
Virgo’s esoteric phrase: “I am the Mother and the Child. I, God, I, Matter, am.”
Somatic focus on digestion: food, emotions, and experiences of eclipse season.
Guided prompts: mindful eating, journaling, asking for support.
Tarot & Practical Encouragement
Tarot pulls (Page of Swords, Ace of Wands, 6 of Pentacles) → curiosity, new ideas, reciprocity.
Believe in your value, trust opportunities, and align finances/relationships with reciprocity.
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Conversation with Dra. Rocío Rosales Meza
Introduction: Mexicana Seer, medicine woman (Q’ero Inca lineage), PhD in Counseling Psychology.
Key themes of conversation:
Virgo archetype as Mother and service as devotion.
Q’ero lineage and ancestral reciprocity.
Her astrology: Virgo Sun, Aquarius Moon, Aries Rising.
Pluto in Aquarius + collective shadow work.
Survivors’ guilt, systemic injustice, decolonial psychology.
Personal story of health collapse during academia → grief, anger, alchemy, reclamation.
Importance of prayer, presence, and relationship to Mother Earth.
Closing prayer offered:“Great mother show me.Great mother speak with me.Great mother show up with me.”
Closing Blessing & Reflection
Reminder: you are both the nurturer and the one in need of nourishment.
Reflection question: How might you create a container strong enough to hold the depth of your spiritual transformation?
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