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What if astrology isn’t something you believe in—but something you practice?

In this episode of Moonbeaming, Sarah is joined by Dr. Michael J. Morris, a queer feminist astrologer, tarot reader, artist, and teacher, for an expansive conversation on astrology as a practice rather than a belief system.

Together, they explore relational and feminist astrology, conflict as a site of growth, and what it means to become who we are through what we practice.

We hope you’ll find this conversation to be a grounding and thought-provoking exploration of how astrology can support personal and collective transformation, not as something to believe in, but as something to live.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Why astrology can be understood as a practice rather than a belief system
How “we become what we practice” shapes who we are over time
The difference between belief-based thinking and practice-based living
How astrology can shift your relationship to time, pacing, and life milestones
Why there’s no such thing as being “behind” in your life
How astrology invites us into relationship with the more-than-human cosmos
Why conflict is necessary, generative, and even vital for growth
Practices for staying present with discomfort instead of avoiding it
How to structure a creative life through cycles instead of constant productivity

Meet Michael:

Michael J. Morris is a queer feminist astrologer, tarot reader, dance artist, writer, and educator committed to personal and collective healing and liberation. They began their consulting practice Co Witchcraft Offerings in 2019 through which they share astrology, tarot, and movement-based rituals. Michael holds a PhD in Dance Studies and brings decades of experience in dance, yoga, reiki, and other somatic practices to their work. They have presented at the Queer Astrology Conference, the Fresh Voices in Astrology Summit, the Astrology and Climate Change Conference, the Northwest Astrological Conference (NORWAC), the Annual Conference of the Astrological Association (UK), and the World Astrology Summit. They are also a teaching assistant in Kelly Surtees’ Astrologer Training Program and a guest teacher in the Foundations in Embodied Ancestral Inquiry course presented by wildbody somatics.

https://www.michaeljmorris.co/

https://michaeljmorris.weebly.com/

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What if astrology isn’t something you believe in, but something you practice?

If you’ve ever felt confused about astrology you’re not alone. So many of us have been taught to approach spirituality through belief systems: Do you believe in this or not? And if you don’t, does that mean it has no value?

But what if that question is the wrong place to start?

In this episode of Moonbeaming, Sarah sits down with Dr. Michael J. Morris, queer feminist astrologer, writer, and teacher, to explore a radically different approach: astrology as a practice. Together, they unpack what becomes possible when we move away from belief and toward something we return to, live with, and grow through over time.

If you’ve been craving a more grounded, relational, and expansive way to engage with astrology (and with your life), this conversation offers both clarity and invitation.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Why astrology can be understood as a practice rather than a belief system
How “we become what we practice” shapes who we are over time
The difference between belief-based thinking and practice-based living
How astrology can shift your relationship to time, pacing, and life milestones
Why there’s no such thing as being “behind” in your life
How astrology invites us into relationship with the more-than-human cosmos
Why conflict is necessary, generative, and even vital for growth
Practices for staying present with discomfort instead of avoiding it
How to structure a creative life through cycles instead of constant productivity

In the end, the question isn’t what you believe, it’s who you become through what you practice.

Can Astrology Help Us Navigate Conflict? with Queer Feminist Astrologer Dr. Michael J. Morris