Summary: <br> In episode 104 of the podcast astrologer Lynn Bell joins the show to talk about the astrology of family dynamics, as seen through the natal chart and synastry.<br> Most of our discussion focuses on subjects that are dealt with in her book on the topic, titled <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Planetary-Threads-History-Dynamics-Relating/dp/0892542063/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1492458221&sr=1-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=apoteastroblo-20&linkId=b412810b3ddfacf941d0aadcd168dfdc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Planetary Threads: Patterns of Relating Among Family and Friends</a>.<br> You can find out more information about Lynn on her website <a href="https://www.lynnbellastrology.com" target="_blank">www.lynnbellastrology.com</a>.<br> Below you will find the show notes, followed by links to download or stream the recording of this episode of the podcast.<br> Sponsors and Giveaways for April<br> At the top of this episode I announce the giveaway prizes for April:<br> <br> * A pass to the upcoming <a href="http://norwac.net" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Northwest Astrological Conference</a>, which is taking place May 25–29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. Discounted registration rates for NORWAC end on April 22, so sign up now for a lower price.<br> * A copy of Ben Dykes’ new translation of Dorotheus of Sidon, which will be released later this month.<br> <br> For more information about the giveaway and how to enter see the <a href="http://theastrologypodcast.com/2017/04/11/astrology-podcast-prize-giveaway-april-2017/" target="_blank">April description page</a>.<br> Timestamps and Some Topics Covered<br> <br> * 00:00 – 02:18: show introduction and giveaway announcements for April.<br> * 02:18 – Interview with Lynn begins<br> * A little bit of background info on Lynn, where she came from, training, etc.<br> * Planetary Threads: Patterns of Relating Among Family and Friends<br> <br> * 2013, Ibis Press. Revised and expanded version of 1999 publication.<br> * Mainly an edited transcript of seminars presented at the Center for Psychological Astrology in 1997/8.<br> <br> <br> * Primarily focuses on family dynamics, but also other areas like friendship.<br> * How the birth charts of individuals interact with each other and describe dynamics that develop between those individuals.<br> <br> * Parents, siblings, grandparents, cousins, etc.<br> <br> <br> * Sometimes similar chart placements or signatures repeat across different generations.<br> * How the family contributes to our experience of ourselves.<br> <br> * Two people might be born with the same birth chart, but in a different family.<br> * How might different families emphasize different chart placements.<br> <br> <br> * Different planetary signatures and how they can manifest in different family dynamics.<br> * Lynn’s work on the planetary joys scheme and its relevance in interpreting the houses.<br> <br> Listen to This Episode<br> You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:<br>
