Podcast, Community, and Learning Space
Down-to-earth astrology for curious (but busy) people
A beginner-friendly astrology podcast and community showing you how to use the moon cycles to set intentions and plan your life.
Astrology For Beginners
Somewhere in between downloading astrology apps and asking randoms on Reddit how to read your chart…
You learned something about yourself you always knew but couldn’t voice. The fragments you’ve picked up have helped you see how the pieces of yourself fit together in ways you never thought possible.
Seeing your birth chart unlocked something for you that you’ve been holding onto for a long time
But there’s so much more you don’t know (and don’t know how to learn) to find the direction you’ve been craving in life.
Rising signs, planets, houses… It’s a little much, even if you wanted to know every detail.
Out there, it’s either magazine horoscope energy, generic AI readings, or astrology interpretations that ask you to trust but not ask follow-up questions.*
*And we’re not a fan of the ‘hey, trust me bro’ vibes.
Too much talk about Saturn returning and Mercury in retrograde, not enough real conversation about how to apply it to your life now.
You’re more interested in learning the basics and how to read your chart rather than quick (impersonal) predictions. You want to understand yourself better, but so far astrology hasn’t been easy to learn.
The Beginner-Friendly Astrology Podcast, Community, and Learning Space
Most astrology platforms tell you just to trust them
We’re here to help you actually learn astrology, one moon phase at a time
There’s never been a place for beginners to learn astrology while using it as a lens for setting goals, taking action, and reflecting. A million resources, but not all of them are accessible. (Worse, AI readings that are purposefully overwhelming and designed to spit out a reading you look at once and close out 5 minutes later.)
And really, you shouldn’t have to surround yourself with crystals or bathe in moonlight to apply astrology to your life. Astrology should be easy and approachable, the kind of thing you can apply to your life as you learn (not just when you know every little detail of your birth chart).
With Moonlit Musings, It All Changes
Astrology, without the overwhelm, Clarity, one moon cycle at a time
Start simple with a beginner-friendly podcast that makes the zodiac make sense (even if you know nothing about the stars). Follow at your own pace and build a deeper understanding of how astrology shapes your daily life.
Join our community to learn astrology as a practical system of pattern recognition.
From Curiosity To Clarity
An astrology community made for beginners who need an accessible starting point
No infodumps or complex terminology here. You’ll learn astrology, starting with the basics and using your own chart to understand the planets and placements. As you grow, you’ll start using astrology as a way to plan, make decisions, and move forward.
With just a few minutes a day (or week), start applying what you learn to your life now. Listen to our free podcast, access the readings, and connect with the community.
What Makes Us Different
Set intentions through the moon cycles
You’ll learn astrology through the lens of lunations, the window between the New and Full Moons, averaging about 29 days–the time it takes for the moon to pass through all its phases.
New Moons are the reset button, while Full Moons are the moment when you’ll release what no longer serves you.
New MoonFull MoonIt’s an ideal window of time to set intentions and contemplate change without the pressure of a year, let alone your entire life path. These trackable, repeatable events are the space where we set goals, take action, and reflect.
One lunation at a time, you’ll build confidence, recognize patterns, and feel more capable of applying astrology to your life.
A Bridge Into Astrology
Inside Moonlit Musings…
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A beginner-friendly resource that teaches astrology in a practical, easy-to-follow format. No complex terminology here. Each month, join Taylor and one of our guest astrologers to hear about the latest lunation and learn to recognize the patterns playing out in your life using the full and new moons as a guide.
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Detailed readings from the month’s guest astrologer exploring the lunation through the lens of each sign of the zodiac. Deepen your relationship with each astrological sign and the external energy that will play out in real time.
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Apply the planets and houses to your life with approachable lessons showing you how to use them as a beginner to astrology. Find out how themes like self-image, creativity, and partnership impact your goal-setting, and plan your month to align with them.
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Guided questions and exercises to explore lunar themes and focus on short, medium, and long-term goals, aligning with full and new moons.
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This is the place where we integrate what we’ve learned and practice together. Find group chats by rising sign, where you can connect with people experiencing the same energy in their lives. Ask questions, share where the lunation’s theme is challenging you, and set intentional goals.
Where curiosity becomes clarity, and the guidance you’ve been asking from the universe starts to click into place
We’re not aiming for mastery. We’re learning together, month by month, in real time. Even if you’re living a busy life (work, relationships, all the things that keep life interesting), you’ll have a meaningful space to be inspired by astrology and live more intentionally.
After spending time here, you’ll…
Set goals that align with the movement of the planets and the energy of your astrological chart
Recognize patterns in the zodiac that affect your life and the path you’re on
Understand the bigger picture happening in real time, without getting bogged down by overwhelming details
Get clear on your direction and feel a deeper sense of purpose through the seasons
Build habits that help you move forward toward your goals while understanding how the houses and placements affect your next steps
Get more confident exploring the deeper elements of astrology as you learn
Cultivate a practice that fits your life, not something you have to fit into
Meaningful conversations, a safe way to share, and the feeling that you’re not alone
Feel more connected to yourself and the practice of astrology
Moonlit Musings is for people who…
Crave direction in life and want to understand their life path at a deeper level.
Are curious about how astrology can help them set intentions and move towards goals.
Are willing to learn, even if it’s just a few minutes a week.
Are ready for a clear starting point and a simpler way into astrology.
Want a space where they feel safe asking questions as an astrology beginner.
Desire a way to apply astrology to their daily life (even if they’re busy).
Join Moonlit Musings In This Season of Learning
Ways To Join
Our offerings are made to be moved through as you learn. If you’re totally new, get to know us with the free podcast or the Cardinal tier, which includes readings by rising sign. When you’re ready, ascend into our community tier, where you’ll apply what you’ve learned, ask questions, and set intentions together.
Listen FreeMOONLIT MUSINGS PODCAST
Each moon cycle, Taylor and one of our guest astrologers take you inside the themes of this lunation. We talk about what a New or Full Moon is, the energy of the zodiac sign where the lunation is happening, and how you can use that energy to your benefit. Learn astrology as you go with jargon-free explanations and guidance.
Episode 01
Full Moon in Libra 2026
Episode 02
New Moon in Aries 2026
Episode 03
Full Moon in Scorpio 2026
Episode 04
New Moon in Taurus 2026
moonlit musings patreon
cardinal tier
$5/mo
Get started understanding moon cycles with in-depth readings connected to your birth chart and the house where the latest lunation is happening. Accessible and great for newbies.
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Our readings highlight where the opportunities lie and where the challenges live, so you can move through each moon cycle with clarity and intention.
New Moon Readings: In each New Moon, find out which House is inviting you to set goals and intentions. Then, align with the energy of this cycle.
Full Moon Readings: During Full Moons, you’ll explore which House is asking you to reflect and learn from your experiences.
fixed tier
coming soon, sign up for updates
Continue your growth with a detailed video series where you’ll apply the planets and houses to your life, see how the planets influence you, and expand your horizons.
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The Zodiac Signs: A detailed look at each of the zodiac signs. Not just what they are, but how they are expressed in your chart.
The Houses: See how themes like self-image, creativity, social connections, partnership, and home come through in your chart and impact your life during each moon cycle.
The Planets: You know about the solar system, but how does it relate to the zodiac? You’ll find out how they move for you throughout the month, year, and your life journey.
mutable tier
coming soon, sign up for updates
Everything included in the Cardinal and Fixed tier, plus private community chat for your rising sign and open space to ask questions & learn together.
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In the Mutable Tier, you’ll apply what you learned and understand astrology as a whole system with others in a similar space as you.
Main Group Chat: Ask anything. Share safely, commiserate, get advice, and reach out. It’s your space.
Rising Sign Chat: Be in community with others experiencing the same energy in their life. Explore challenges, growth edges, and experiences you’re going through now.
Moon Prompts: Explore the themes of each New and Full Moon with guided questions and exercises. Get focused on short, medium, and long-term goals.
Meet the founder
Hi, I’m Taylor, and I created the experience I wish I had when I started learning astrology
Like most girls in the Y2K era, magazine horoscopes were my gateway into astrology (but there’s only so many you can read with lines like your true love will arrive on Tuesday). In the quiet spaces of my day, I would explore the star signs and dream of understanding them better.
While deconstructing from religion, I found myself searching for meaning and direction. Astrology became a beautiful tool for my personal development, so much so that it inspired me to write an entire fantasy series about the zodiac.
All those years drafting my story, I spent hours studying the planets and houses, but all the complicated terms kept going over my head. I felt lost. Reading my chart was an exercise in overwhelm. Every time something changed, I wanted to overhaul my life.
When I found lunations, everything changed. I didn’t feel like I had to know everything about astrology to set intentions and reach for my goals. That passion for the moon cycles was what led to Moonlit Musings.
Inside the community, I organize and explain concepts that can feel complex in a way that’s digestible and easy to apply. There are no questions too small or too silly– I love supporting people who are newer to this journey but ready to learn.
Astrology doesn’t have to be daunting. With the right guidance, you can learn it using your own chart.
OUR GUEST ASTROLOGERS
ARIES/LIBRA AXIS
Cara Erangey-
Cara is an intuitive astrologer who helps people not only understand their birth charts but also apply that insight in practical, everyday ways. She guides people in using astrology as a framework for understanding life, patterns, and purpose so they have a deeper connection with their own path.
TAURUS/SCORPIO AXIS
Lesley Frances-
Lesley Francis is a hellenistic astrologer and mixed-media artist guided by the belief that we’re all connected to something greater than ourselves, and that this gives us a map of the bigger picture. She combines divination, tarot, crystals, candle magic, and dream symbolism with birth chart readings to help her clients come back home to themselves.
GEMINI/SAGITTARIUS AXIS
Willow Hurlburt-
Willow Hurlburt is an astrologer focusing on how neurodivergence intersects with the stories of the planets as they travel through the zodiac. Diagnosed with AuDHD later in life, she’s dabbled in forms of divination and astrology for the past two decades. Audhist Goddess is the culmination of her lifelong curiosity.
CANCER/CAPRICORN AXIS
Blu CameronLEO/AQUARIuS AXIS
TBDVIRGO/PISCES AXIS
Chelsee Joel-
Chelsee Joel is a skilled herbalist, professional astrologer, and mindfulness meditation teacher with over a decade of experience. She stands out for her ability to translate ancient botanical traditions and astrological practices into accessible, practical tools for modern living, inspiring others to explore their own healing and self-discovery.
Frequently asked questions
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Start with our free podcast, which teaches astrology using trackable, repeatable events like the New and Full Moons. Follow along as Taylor and our guest astrologers break down the lunation and help you apply astrology to your life based on where planets are right now. When you’re ready, you can join the Cardinal or Fixed Tier for more detailed readings of each sign, house, and planet.
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All you need is a curiosity about astrology and a willingness to learn. We designed Moonlit Musings to be welcoming to beginners and those who have dabbled in but don’t know much about astrology (yet). If you’re totally new, we recommend starting with the free podcast, then moving to the Cardinal tier. As your knowledge grows, move up into the next tier for more community support and deeper engagement with the lunations.
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We host our community on Patreon. Inside, you’ll find all the readings and group chats, one for each rising sign (twelve in total) and another for general questions. There are only two chats you’ll need to be in: your rising sign and the full group chat where people ask questions, set goals, and interpret the latest lunation together.
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Not at all! Most of our members listen to the podcast on their commute to work, take just 5-10 minutes to do the Full or New Moon reflections, or drop into the chats during the small breaks in their day. There’s no expectation of stopping your life just to interpret astrology. It’s made to move with you, even if you’re busy or don't have a lot of time.
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Moonlit Musings was created for beginners who want to apply astrology to their lives without the complicated terminology. Through our free podcast, accessible Patreon tiers, and online community space, you’ll have a clear starting point for recognizing patterns and building confidence. If you want a place to understand astrology in a way that feels simple, accessible, and genuinely helpful, you’ll feel at home here.
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Anytime a planet (or in this case, the Moon) meets up with the Sun, it begins a new cycle, a new storyline, a new beginning. The New Moon is a meet-up of the Sun and Moon at the same degree in the same zodiac sign (Leo, Scorpio, Pisces, etc.). Each New Moon lets us harness that energy and chart a new path.
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Have you ever heard ‘timing is everything’? That’s especially true with astrology. If you set goals without looking at where the New Moon is happening in your chart, you may end up making goals that don’t align with where your life is moving. Houses in your birth chart bring the big, broad astrological concepts into focus. Example: If the New Moon is happening in your 7th house of partnership, but you're busy setting intentions that align with your 5th house of creativity, you're likely isolating yourself from connection. We guide you through every step, so no need to come in knowing how to do this yourself.
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When was the last time you took the time to appreciate how much you've grown? We live in a fast-paced world, but if we keep pushing forward without appreciating what we’ve learned, we can’t grow. Moonlit Musings helps you reflect on your life as you go, appreciating the good and learning from the challenges. A simple but intentional 5-minute reflection within the themes of the Full Moon can give you a much-needed change in perspective.
WHERE CURIOSITY BECOMES CLARITY
Apply astrology to your life, without the overwhelm
cardinal tier
$5/mo
Get started understanding moon cycles with in-depth readings connected to your birth chart and the house where the latest lunation is happening. Accessible and great for newbies.
-
Our readings highlight where the opportunities lie and where the challenges live, so you can move through each moon cycle with clarity and intention.
New Moon Readings: In each New Moon, find out which House is inviting you to set goals and intentions. Then, align with the energy of this cycle.
Full Moon Readings: During Full Moons, you’ll explore which House is asking you to reflect and learn from your experiences.
fixed tier
coming soon, sign up for updates
Continue your growth with a detailed video series where you’ll apply the planets and houses to your life, see how the planets influence you, and expand your horizons.
-
The Zodiac Signs: A detailed look at each of the zodiac signs. Not just what they are, but how they are expressed in your chart.
The Houses: See how themes like self-image, creativity, social connections, partnership, and home come through in your chart and impact your life during each moon cycle.
The Planets: You know about the solar system, but how does it relate to the zodiac? You’ll find out how they move for you throughout the month, year, and your life journey.
mutable tier
coming soon, sign up for updates
Everything included in the Cardinal and Fixed tier, plus private community chat for your rising sign and open space to ask questions & learn together.
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In the Mutable Tier, you’ll apply what you learned and understand astrology as a whole system with others in a similar space as you.
Main Group Chat: Ask anything. Share safely, commiserate, get advice, and reach out. It’s your space.
Rising Sign Chat: Be in community with others experiencing the same energy in their life. Explore challenges, growth edges, and experiences you’re going through now.
Moon Prompts: Explore the themes of each New and Full Moon with guided questions and exercises. Get focused on short, medium, and long-term goals.