What is traditional astrology and how does it differ from the modern approaches most people encounter today? In this episode of This Is How It Works, Leonie Maritz offers a clear, structured introduction to traditional astrology as a disciplined interpretive system rather than a trend or personality tool. She explains what defines traditional astrology, how it developed, and why its emphasis on method, context, and responsibility continues to matter. Leonie breaks down the natal chart as a coherent whole, walking through its core components and explaining how planets, signs, houses, and timing operate together. She clarifies the key differences between traditional and modern astrology, addressing common misunderstandings and where contemporary practice has simplified or diluted older techniques. This conversation presents astrology as a craft rooted in structure, ethics, and lived application. Rather than prediction or spectacle, traditional astrology is shown as a tool for understanding cycles, patterns, and choice, supporting clarity, accountability, and depth in self-reflection.
About The Presenter
Leonie Maritz is a certified Traditional Astrologer, Tarot Reader, Life Coach, and crystal consultant with a BA in Psychology and English. She consults and teaches through her practice, Zodiac Tarot, which focuses on client empowerment, spiritual wellness, and consciousness development. A graduate of Laurie Naughtin’s Sublunar Academy, The Centre of Applied Jungian Studies, UNISA, and Dialogue SA, Leonie brings a grounded, structured, and thoughtful approach to spiritual education. Her areas of expertise include Traditional Natal Astrology, Tarot, Dream Analysis, and Crystals, and she is known for holding conversations with clarity, balance, and respect for diverse perspectives.
This Is How It Works is a weekly Critical Mass video series that breaks down spiritual and healing practices in simple, grounded terms. Each episode features a practitioner sharing what a modality is, how it works, and what to expect, without hype, jargon, or gatekeeping.
