Jessica DiRuzza, MFT, and Travis DiRuzza, PhD, are the dynamic wife-and-husband team behind the Trust Psyche Podcast, dedicated to the exploring the sacred realms of soul through archetypal astrology and depth psychology in service of how we live the most meaningful lives we can with the precious time we have here. Jessica and Travis’s journey began at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, CA, where their shared passion for astrology brought them together. Since fall ...
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Under the supervision of Antioch University Professor Jacqueline Pinn, Antioch alumni Gaea Woods, MA, recorded a series of conversations between herself and Spiritual Depth Psychology (SDP) professors, students, and alumni. This podcast was made to shine light on the perspectives of SDP professors, students and alumni at Antioch University Los Angeles. If you want to learn more about the SDP Specialization at Antioch University Los Angeles, this is the podcast for you.
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Relational Astrology: Synastry & Composite Charts
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Join astrologer and depth psychotherapist Jessica DiRuzza, MFT, and astrologer and philosopher Travis DiRuzza, PhD, in an enlightening conversation on Relational Astrology. In this episode, they dive deep into synastry and composite charts, two powerful tools in astrology that reveal the dynamics of relationships. Explore how planetary archetypes s…
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Saturn: Authenticity vs. Duty
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Join Jessica DiRuzza, MFT, and Travis DiRuzza, PhD, as they explore the psychological dimensions of the planetary archetype of Saturn. In this episode, they explore various facets of Saturn’s meaning, discussing the journey of individuation and the spiritual process of transitioning from a life bound by duty to one of true authenticity. Discover ho…
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Jupiter-Uranus: Philosophy of the Sky
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Join Jessica DiRuzza, MFT and Travis DiRuzza, PhD as they delve into the current Jupiter-Uranus conjunction (June 2023-June 2024), interpreting it as a philosophy of the sky and an astrology of the people. They explore ancient connections between philosophy and astrology in Thales and Plato, examine the democratizing and emancipatory impulse of thi…
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Embracing the North Node: Choose our Destiny & Find our Bliss
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In this podcast, we delve into the transformative power of the North Node in astrology, illuminating the path towards our future selves through the courage to trust to choose another way of living. The North Node symbolizes a journey of psycho-spiritual growth, offering a compass to steer us towards fulfilling our destiny. Join us as we unravel the…
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On Being Autistic in the Aquarian Age
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Step into the fascinating world of neurodiversity with Jessica DiRuzza, a lifelong astrologer and therapist. In this special episode, Jessica shares her personal journey of awakening to neurodiversity, offering a unique perspective shaped by her experiences as an autistic individual. As the cosmic energies align with Pluto in the sign of Aquarius, …
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In this transformative episode of the Trust Psyche Podcast, we delve into the profound realm of astrology readings, exploring the mystical art of deciphering birth charts and understanding the depth of human psyche. Hosted by Jessica DiRuzza, MFT, a passionate astrologer and therapist, this episode takes you us a journey through the sacred space wh…
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In episode 41, Jessica DiRuzza, MFT and Travis DiRuzza, PhD share the origin story of Trust Psyche, which began in 2013--celebrating 10 years! and then move into dialogue about how to read a birth chart, inspired by the upcoming masterclass. Commemorating 40+ episodes of the Trust Psyche podcast!Av Jessica DiRuzza
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Conscious Parenting with Astrology
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Astrology meets Parenthood! Matthew Stelzner and Jessica DiRuzza go deep while keeping it light about how the practice of astrology comes together with being a parent. They explore how cosmology guides how we raise our children, how our child’s birth chart and synastry support this magical journey, and how the Mysteries of the Moon manifest with ea…
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The World Transits, where the planets are at any given moment in time, represent the Soul of the World, the Anima Mundi. Jessica shares her visionary understanding of how humanity can collectively wake up to and co-create with the world transits in their everyday lives. The human species shares psyche, and every single individual is uniquely experi…
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Jessica invites Travis onto the podcast to discuss epigenetics in astrology. What patterns of behavior and personality do we inherit from our parents and receive through modeling? How are these patterns reflected astrologically in the birth charts involved? What choice do we have to participate and inflect these patterns differently? Jessica and Tr…
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Coming out as an astrologer, whether professionally or just for the love of it, requires a vulnerable and often daunting sharing process for the vast majority of us. I believe this is something that needs to be discussed in community, by coming out and sharing our unique stories with one another. This episode is part of the Coming Out Salon, where …
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In episode 36, Jessica shares her astrological and psychological revelations during this Mercury-Uranus conjunction. Mercury-Uranus is the combination of the messenger and awakening. Themes of freedom, change, choice, and becoming conscious are all explored in these 40 minutes.Av Jessica DiRuzza
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Aquarius with Matthew Segall, PhD & Jessica DiRuzza, MFT
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In episode 35, I have the great pleasure of dialoguing with one of my favorite people to talk about the Cosmos with, Matthew David Segall, PhD. Matt shares his perspective and wisdom on being an Aquarius, as well as beautiful insights on how this archetype evolves in the Zodiac. We also share our love and understanding of astrology, and what it mea…
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Eclipse season occurs two times each year. It’s the undulating rhythm of our solar system and human life. Eclipse season is a powerful and potent transformative portal, with so many different things both coming in and going out. Eclipses ask a lot of us as humans, and are often quite demanding. To be in the unknown, to be in the mystery, to let go …
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The Psychology of Venus & Pluto in Astrology
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When the two planets of Venus and Pluto make any major aspect in the natal chart, we can gain an intimate understanding of how Venus-Pluto natives psychologically relate to other people. By understanding the light and shadow expression of this planetary pair, we become familiar with the archetypal narrative or mythology of how a person is working w…
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In episode 32, Jessica shares her understanding of how the two planetary archetypes of Venus and Saturn work together in our everyday lives. She explores in depth how Saturn transiting Venus manifests with regard to relationships, money, and our creative process.Av Jessica DiRuzza
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Astrology in Depth Psychotherapy
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In episode 31, Jessica DiRuzza shares her experience and understanding of integrating astrology into depth psychotherapy practice. She holds astrology as both a therapeutic tool and encompassing spiritual worldview that stimulates creativity, connection, and purpose in both client and therapist.Av Jessica DiRuzza
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Saturn-Uranus: The History of Astrology and the Current Alignment of 2022
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In this 30-minute episode, Jessica discusses the current Saturn-Uranus alignment, first with regard to the upcoming Trust Psyche course on the History (Saturn) of Astrology (Uranus), and then in light of Mercury retrograde and several eclipses activating SA-UR in 2022. She considers how to best use this energy throughout the year, and specifically …
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ASTRO CHAT occurs when we spontaneously turn on our phone recorder in the middle of what we are experiencing as a stimulating conversation about astrology. We are still discovering what ASTRO CHAT is, but for now, we can say this: It’s us in our life, doing what we love. You will hear background noise from the space we are in, as well as folks who …
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Venus Retrograde: Into the Sacred Night
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In episode 27, Jessica and Travis DiRuzza have a heartfelt and embodied sharing of the upcoming Venus retrograde conjunct Pluto in Capricorn. The retrograde begins December 19th, for 40 days, until January 29th, and the conjunction lasts through early spring. They also share some of their new offerings for Trust Psyche!…
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A Conversation with Jessica DiRuzza and James Socci
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In Episode 26 of Trust Psyche Podcast, Jessica DiRuzza, MFT has a conversation with James Socci. The two dialogue and question the story and meaning of Chiron, The Wounded Healer; themes of suffering, pain, and loss; what healing looks like; how User Experience applies to re-branding Trust Psyche; and their long-time friendship. Check out the incre…
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The Joy of Astrology with Matthew Stelzner
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In episode 25, I talk with my dear friend and brilliant astrologer, Matthew Stelzner. We dive into the joy of astrology and the joy of being professional astrologers. We also discuss the joy of watching the night sky and our love of sacred astronomy. Matthew is one of my favorite people to talk to about astrology, metaphysics, being human, and life…
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In episode 24, Jessica shares her daily spiritual practice of transit analysis for helping her make meaning and navigate her life. Sign up for her upcoming course Transit Astrology: The Art of Living at trustpsyche.com/transit-astrology. This course can be taken live via Zoom on April 11th for 8 weeks, or as a recorded version delivered in June. Si…
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The Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn: Joy and Sorrow
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Hello Everyone! I am proud to share with you my daughter, Luce Sophia DiRuzza. Luce was born in October as a Libra. As you can imagine, she has quite the powerful birth chart and quite the powerful entry into this world. She is fiercely sweet, loves music and dancing, has a wonderful sense of adventure, and loves to express herself—fully. We are al…
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The Symbiosis of Saturn & Uranus in Our Times
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In episode 22, Jessica DiRuzza and Christina Hardy have a rich conversation on the Saturn-Uranus cycle of time and how it relates to our current moment (closing song: Travis DiRuzza plays Don't Stop by Fleetwood Mac).Av trustpsyche
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The Great Conjunction: Jupiter and Saturn
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Episode 21. The Great Conjunction is the coming together of two old friends - Jupiter and Saturn. This planetary alignment occurs once every 20 years. Right now, as you look to the southeast after sunset in the northern hemisphere, you will see these two magnificent celestial bodies, known as the Star of Bethlehem. We have cherished our time in vie…
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Soul Purpose, Creativity & Wholeness Weaving
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In episode 20, Jessica DiRuzza, MFT and Michelle Anne Hobart, SEC, AMFT have a sacred conversation exploring Soul Purpose Astrology, Creativity, and Wholeness Weaving on Stream 20. To find out more about the upcoming online course with Michelle and Kyle Buller, check out http://www.settingsunwellness.com/new-products/awakeninghealers. Michelle is a…
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The Chariot: Venus Retrograde, Chiron & the Asteroids
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In episode 19, Jessica and Travis DiRuzza discuss the Chariot, Venus Retrograde, Chiron & the Asteroids.Av trustpsyche
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Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness and Astrology
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Episode 17. At a time when we are each facing so many challenges and difficult circumstances, it can be helpful to understand trauma as part of the human experience. In a real talk discussion about love, astrology, trauma-sensitive mindfulness, friendship, purpose, and the current situation with COVID-19 & shelter in place, Jessica DiRuzza and Davi…
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In episode 16, Jessica invites Travis DiRuzza onto the podcast to discuss the current Mars-Jupiter-Saturn-Pluto alignment and its relevance for personal and collective themes, such as karma, ancient time, responsibility, incarnation, the current political scene, coronavirus, and the Star of Bethlehem.…
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Jupiter-Saturn: Social Justice as Spiritual Practice
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Episode 15, Jupiter and Saturn are conjunct alongside Pluto in the sign of Capricorn for all of 2020. Jessica DiRuzza discusses social justice as spiritual practice and astrology as sacred conversation.Av Jessica DiRuzza
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Stream 14, the trustpsyche monthly astrology and psychology podcast, gives voice to the deep underworld journey of going through the portal of shame in the reclamation of voice and creative power.Av Jessica DiRuzza
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Archetypal Process: Correlating Life Experience with Your Transits
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Stream 13, the Trust Psyche monthly astrology and psychology podcast, is an inside look into the spiritual practice of correlating life experience with your transits.Av Jessica DiRuzza
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Moon-Chiron: Our Needs Come from Our Wounds
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Stream 12, Trust Psyche monthly podcast, is a vulnerable sharing of the archetypal qualities of the Moon and Chiron in a person's life. To speak we must listen. To love is to need. Our gifts come from our wounds. Jessica DiRuzza, MFT | Psychotherapist :: Astrologer :: Teacher Find us @trustpsyche.com…
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Stream 11, Trust Psyche podcast, channels the current Mercury-Mars opposite Saturn-Pluto in the sky, as Jessica shares her impassioned thoughts on counseling astrology.Av Jessica DiRuzza
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A Metaphysics of Relationship
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Stream 10 hosts our first guest, Travis DiRuzza. We share our love of astrology, synastry, connection, and one another during this in-depth conversation about a metaphysics of relationship. We explore why synastry is a significant and necessary form of correspondence in our age.Av Jessica DiRuzza
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Love and Relationships in Astrology | Synastry + Composite Charts
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Stream 9, the Trust Psyche podcast, is part of the supporting material under the Moon-Venus aspect for my new online astrology course, Deepen Your Astrological Practice, which you can begin now here.Av Jessica DiRuzza
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Personal Transits in Astrology
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In this episode 8, I cover personal transits in astrology, part of the supporting material from Trust Psyche's online astrology course, Deepen Your Astrological Practice, which you can begin now at trustpsyche.com. A step by step process on how to follow your personal transits or those of clients.Av Jessica DiRuzza
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Moon-Jupiter and Difficult Emotions
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In this episode of Stream, I speak about how growth often comes with growing pains, some discomfort, anxiety, and fear of the unknown as we work our edges. Moon-Jupiter teaches us that when we take care of our core needs and nourish ourselves there is an abundance of support and maternal care that blesses our lives. When we get overly caught in wha…
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Psychological Splitting in the Birth Chart
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In this episode of Stream, I speak about how Psychological Splitting relates to the Saturn-Pluto complex in the sky presently. We can look at the birth chart to help us to see the unique ways in which each of us is prone to splitting. By identifying and working with these personal archetypal themes, we are aided on our soul journey toward becoming …
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In this episode of Stream, I speak about Astrology being a map of the cycles of the planets in connection to the patterns in human life. The patterns we repeat in love can be seen in the birth charts of our lovers and partners, a karmic trail running through our key relationships for us to discover. Identifying these repeating archetypal themes giv…
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In the fourth Stream, Systems View of Astrology, I consider how much more there is to astrological interpretation than the symbols themselves—for they are just one small part of each of our unique stories. Beneath the repeating planetary patterns lie singular lives that transcend and will never be fully explained by those patterns.…
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In the third Stream, Family Systems and Astrology, I further explore family patterns revealed in the astrological charts of whole families as a continuation from Stream 2. Over the last decade as a counseling astrologer, I have collected research from thousands of charts and looked at the data through the lens of depth psychology.…
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In the second Stream, Family Patterns in Astrology, I share my thoughts on transgenerational aspect patterns. Encoded in our birth charts like DNA are planetary aspects we inherited from our parents. The genetics of astrology, seen in transgenerational aspect patterns passed from one generation to the next, allow us to trace our karmic lineages and…
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In the first Stream, The World, I share my thoughts on birth charts and death charts. I ask us to think critically and carefully about what “the world” means and what we mean when we ask the question that is perhaps asked more than any other, “what does this mean”? I also challenge the modern apocalyptic vision that is so often proclaimed with such…
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#5: SDP conversation with alumni Susan Clayton
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Conversation #5. Gaea Woods speaks to Antioch University Los Angeles Spiritual Depth Psychology alumni Susan Clayton, MA, MFTI.Spiritual Depth Psychology Alumni Susan Clayton and I discuss: What brought Susan to Psychology, and to studying Spiritual Depth Psychology (SDP) at Antioch University Los Angeles. How SDP has assisted Susan in honing her s…
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#3: SDP conversation with alumni Julie Rodriguez
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Conversation #3. Gaea Woods speaks to Antioch University Los Angeles Alumni Julie Rodriguez, MA, MFTI.Julie Rodriguez and I discuss: Julie’s experience as one of the Antioch students who helped develop the SDP specialization during the Summer of 2009. What drew Julie to Depth Psychology. The divine feminine. Feminism for women of color. How Julie’s…
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#4: SDP conversation with student Roxana Ardebilchi
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Conversation #4. Gaea Woods speaks to Antioch University Los Angeles Spiritual Depth Psychology student Roxy Ardebilchi, MA Candidate. Spiritual Depth Psychology Student Roxy Ardebilchi and I discuss: What brought Roxy to want to study Spiritual Depth Psychology (SDP) at Antioch University Los Angeles. Defining SDP. Incorporating SDP concepts into …
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#2: SDP conversation with student Evan Perlo
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Conversation #2. Gaea Woods speaks to Antioch University Los Angeles Spiritual Depth Psychology student Evan Perlo, MA Candidate. Evan Perlo and I discuss: What sparked Evan’s interest in studying Spiritual Depth Psychology (SDP) at the Graduate level at Antioch University Los Angeles. Studying Abroad in Sao Paulo, Brazil. What it means to incorpor…
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#1: SDP conversation with Professor Mark Troedson, Phd, MFT
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Conversation #1. Gaea Woods speaks to Antioch University Los Angeles Professor Mark Troedson, PhD, MFT. Topics we explore include: What courses Mark teaches at Antioch in the Spiritual Depth Psychology (SDP) Department. Erotic Transference. Expanding the idea of 'erotic' beyond sexuality. Being connected in a feeling way to your clients. Participat…
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