"Frida" (2002) through the lens of astrology — with special guest Arielle GuttmanSalma Hayek’s electric portrait of Frida Kahlo gets the astro-cinema treatment: love, pain, politics, art — and the cosmic signatures that make this story unforgettable. In this in-depth interview, Arielle Guttman joins me to explore Frida’s chart themes as dramatised on screen, what the film gets right, and why her creative fire still speaks to us now.Prefer an app? Listen anywhere → https://pod.link/1839607482What you’ll learnHow the film frames Frida’s creative drive and resilience — in astrological termsRelationship dynamics (Frida/Salma) and how the movie echoes their synastry on screenThe role of timing/transits in key life chapters portrayed in the filmIconography, body, and myth: why Frida’s image endures — astrologically and cinematicallyGuest: Arielle GuttmanArielle began her astrological studies in 1974 and has since authored five books in the field including the two-volume Mythic Astrology series with Kenneth Johnson (1993-2004) and The Astro*Carto*Graphy Book of Maps with the late Jim Lewis (1989). More recently she has authored the ground-breaking volume on Venus called Venus Star Rising: A New Cosmology for the 21st Century (2011, 2019) which introduces the 5 Venus Star Points. Arielle has lectured and taught around the world for various astrological organizations and schools including UAC, NCGR, ISAR and OPA. Currently she is on the faculty at KeplerCollege. She co-founded the Santa Fe Astrology Forum in 1999 which brought astrologers together in large numbers for over a decade. She currently lives in Greece and offers a home-study course that leads to professional certification in the Venus Star Point system.Website: https://sophiavenus.com/YouTube channel: / @venusstarpoint Instagram: / venus.star.point Facebook: / venusstarrising Support Alex's work & book a session• Work with me (consultations): https://www.alextrenoweth.co.uk/consu...• Shop (books, classes, more): https://www.alextrenoweth.co.uk/shop/• Features hub (articles & resources): https://www.alextrenoweth.co.uk/featu...• My book Mirror Mirror (films & astrology): https://www.alextrenoweth.co.uk/shop/Astrology and Cinema in Reel Life is my ongoing conversation series where film craft meets the sky. We break down character arcs, timing, and symbolism so you can feel how astrology works in stories you already love.Chapters (timecodes)00:00 Intro & why Frida still hits03:12 Ariel on first impressions of the film08:45 Frida’s creative engine — themes & signatures15:30 Love, betrayal, and the art of becoming24:18 Health, pain, and the body as image31:05 Politics, identity, and legacy38:40 What the film nails — and what it bends44:55 Takeaways for artists & students of astrology49:30 Closing thoughts & where to learn moreStay connected• Website: https://www.alextrenoweth.co.uk• YouTube: / @alextrenowethastrology If you found this helpfulLike, comment, and share — it really helps. Booking a consultation or picking up something from the shop directly supports future episodes. Thank you! 🙏ChaptersView all
