Ep. 140 — Astrology Natal Chart Reading (ft. Jim Sher & Jeff Macolino)

In this special crossover episode, Daniel sits down with his astrology teacher, Jim Sher, and filmmaker and podcaster Jeff Macolino to explore one of astrology’s most misunderstood ideas: the natal chart. Using Jeff’s birth information, Jim walks through what an astrological chart actually represents, not a fixed identity, but a symbolic map of potentials, patterns, and tendencies present at the moment of birth.

The discussion pushes beyond the popular notion of “sun sign astrology” and into the deeper layers of the practice. Jim explains how a full chart creates dimension and nuance that can’t be captured by a single sign, while Daniel reflects on how astrology first entered his own life while researching a character for a screenplay, eventually becoming a powerful tool for personal insight and self-development.

Throughout the episode, the three explore what astrology can offer when approached with curiosity rather than blind belief. The chart becomes less about prediction and more about perspective, a way of looking at human experience through archetypes, patterns, and potential.

Jim's links:

Website:

https://www.sherastrology.com/about/welcome/

Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Astrology-Spiritual-Path-Birth-Human/dp/B0CVSM8SF1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=OD6FC7J1ZIBK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.q2YkmBkKQu_0IYjqjNNvUthq_DfxfqHCVI3-xSWC1eNAufrqaH1LFYHGDmw5IkcDjY-XwK8D4lxxGPqhDwNWgx8tY9uOJ05fbuasK0gvuiLSCFQK0t_OApXU5OKhgbZf4mDIANPg6CPoesZJf0_1QRwaWbyLgGfaRi8vTKkPfQZRV7rd6U8APG7phi-AZOCD4OySfnnNN-Ths2zvSrs-Gr_Hzdr8aG9ClWPFR-bzqsw.J9temKITBB8c4IZxeldbHFXgJS-6_tuDbyec1gc683Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=Astrology+as+a+spiritual+path&qid=1771307540&sprefix=astrology+as+a+spiritual+path%2Caps%2C224&sr=8-1

Jeff's bio:

Jeff Macolino is an award-winning filmmaker, actor, and podcast host from St. Petersburg, Florida. He wrote, directed, and acts in the comedy feature Thanksgiving, Again?! and stars in the drama The Last Ryde, earning multiple acting awards on the festival circuit. He also hosts The Jeff Macolino Podcast, where he interviews filmmakers, creatives, and entrepreneurs.

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-macolino-podcast/id1554554916

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saintjmac/