Shows
Wine Country at WorkMonica Martorano, Concierge Extraordinaire Part OneThis interview at the Carneros Mercantile looks at Monica's background on her way to becoming a world class concierge in Wine Country.
2025-08-2116 min
Reclaiming Astrology from the PatriarchyAugust 24-31, 2025The big news this week is Venus Changing Sign.
2025-08-2108 min
Reclaiming Astrology from the PatriarchyAugust 17-23 forecast from Planetary CalendarWelcome to the time of the Great Goddess, aka Virgo. The sun will pass over the star Regulus, the heart of the Lion on the way.
2025-08-1608 min
Wine Country at WorkSuper StarsThere are people who work in winery tasting rooms that take it to a whole other level. Ralph talks about those people and what makes them special. This was part of the radio KSVY show that included the 2019 interview with Sandrew Montfgomery, which we will include next.
2025-08-1616 min
Wine Country at WorkInterview with Holden Sapp, Tour GuideRalph interviews Holden, a popular tour guide in Napa and Sonoma. His company is Alluvium Tours
2025-08-0831 min
Reclaiming Astrology from the PatriarchyAugust 10-16, 2026 ForecastThe big thing this week is Mercury turning Direct, finally.
2025-08-0809 min
Reclaiming Astrology from the PatriarchyAugust 1-9, 2025 Astrology ForecastOne white circle, two black boxes and two days with extended Void of Course days, and Mars entering the Sign of the Scales, so it is all very personal rather than global.
2025-07-3110 min
Wine Country at WorkImportance of Education & an Interview with Clare Tooley, MSW at BoissetRalph DeAmicis offers insights about how education is a big draw in wine country. Followed by a fascinating interview at the JCB lounge in St. Helena with Clare Tooley, Master of Wine, who leads the education program for Boisset.
2025-07-3147 min
Wine Country at WorkThe Importance of Historical TourismHistorical tourism is the hidden gem of the North Bay, and in this commentary Ralph discusses the various facets. In the next installments Ralph interviews Kaeli Stevens.
2025-07-2516 min
Reclaiming Astrology from the PatriarchyJuly 27-31 forecast.A relatively quiet week with Venus entering the Sign of the Crab, so people born under that Sign will feel especially charming.
2025-07-2508 min
Reclaiming Astrology from the PatriarchyJuly 20-26, 2025 Astrology forecast with Ralph and LahniOn Tuesday the Sun enters the Sign of the Lion and on Thursday is the New Moon with a host of positive Aspects.
2025-07-1808 min
Wine Country at WorkIntroduction to our StoriesRalph reads the introduction to our series of stories about wine country. It is a celebration of that particular style of story telling that is unique to tasting rooms.
2025-07-1816 min
Wine Country at WorkInterview with tour guide Melissa McLaughlinMelissa and her husband run a top flight wine tour company base in Napa California. This insightful and charming interview explores the world of wine tourism up close and personal. It was recorded at the Wright Corner Mercantile in Los Carneros Napa.
2025-07-1116 min
Reclaiming Astrology from the PatriarchyJuly 13-19 2025 Astrology ForecastThis is a smooth week other than Mercury turning Retrograde on Thursday at 15 degrees Leo. What do you need to get back to?
2025-07-1108 min
Reclaiming Astrology from the PatriarchyAbout Astrology CalendarsAfter being involved with putting together Astrology calendars for many years Ralph and Lahni have developed some insights about this very unique creation. This is a video from 2017 at the time when they first took over the publishing of the calendar, after authoring for 17 years.
2025-07-0942 min
Wine Country at WorkInterview with Capo IsettaRalph interviews Spencer Isetta, part of the team at his family winery, Capo Isetta, which has its tasting room on the Sonoma Plaza. This family has so many connections in the area make their venture work, and really keep a family affair.
2025-07-0431 min
Reclaiming Astrology from the PatriarchyJuly 6-12 Forecast with Uranus doing crazy stuff in time for the Full Moon!This is a monumental week. Uranus enters Gemini for the first time since WWII. What's that mean? The answers are disturbing. Meanwhile the Full Moon and Saturn turning Retrograde make the week even more interesting.
2025-07-0407 min
Wine Country at WorkComfortSome of Ralph's observations about the affect of tasting room design on the winery experience and ultimately wine sales. It's interesting what you notice over twenty years and thousands of visits to tasting rooms in Napa, Sonoma and the rest of California.
2025-07-0116 min
Wine Country at WorkThe Healing Waters of Wine CountryFor a couple of years we've been working on a documentary which is turning into a book about the healing spas of the North Bay. This was my commentary for a recent episode on Wine Country at Work on KSVY Sonoma.
2025-06-2816 min
Reclaiming Astrology from the PatriarchyPortrait of Margot RobbieThis came from our Planetary Calendar Astrology YouTube channel. With the Sun in the Sign of the Crab we thought Margot, with the Sun and Rising in that Sign, was a good emblem of this time. Enjoy!
2025-06-2810 minWine Country at WorkInterview at Enchanted Hills NapaRalph went up onto Mount Veeder to visit the Enchanted Hills camp, and interviewed Heidi Dittloff, the meeting planner for this project for the Lighthouse, a San Francisco non-profit that has been helping visually impaired people since the late 1800's. The site was almost destroyed in the 2017 fire, but they made it better than ever.
2025-06-2628 min
2025-06-2608 min
Reclaiming Astrology from the PatriarchyJune 22 - 30 Astrology ForecastWith the New Moon and Mercury changing Sign there is lots for Lahni and Ralph to talk about.
2025-06-2008 min
Reclaiming Astrology from the PatriarchyGemini from Wine Tasting with the StarsEvery month on our radio show in Sonoma we do a Wine Tasting with the Stars segment about the Sun entering the next sign. Even though the Sun is about to enter the Sign of the Crab, we didn't want the Twins being left out. So here is Lahni and Ralph talking about that very entertaining Sign.
2025-06-1816 min
Wine Country at WorkInterview with Steve Reynolds, Winemaker about alternatives to Sulfites in wine.Ralph interviewed the winemaker Steve Reynolds, owner of Reynolds Family Winery, the mad scientist of Napa. They explore an alternate to using sulfites in wine.
2025-06-1816 min
Wine Country at WorkInterview with Barry Smith, Wine Tour Guide ExtraordinaireNo one knows the Napa and Sonoma wine tour business like the top tour guides. This is a great interview with Ralph interviewing his colleague and friend Barry Smith, whose famous license plate 'Why Spit' is seen all over Napa and Sonoma. These two high experienced guides cover a wide variety of topics in three segments. This is number one.
2025-06-1116 min
Reclaiming Astrology from the PatriarchyAstrology forecast for June 15, 2025This is a weekly forecast from the America coolest and most informative astrology calendar. So far this month Mercury, Venus and Jupiter have changed signs, and this week Mars passes over the Royal Star Regulus, to enter the Sign of the Goddess, temporarily known as Virgo.
2025-06-1107 min
Just Be® ~ Spiritual BOOMEp 94: Greatest Hits #2 w/Nyla Nguyen, Lisa Schermerhorn, Sheri Divband + 10 more ~ Alternative Energy, Kabal, 777 Portal & AliensFrom love to the Kabal, 777 portal, scalar energy, breast implant removal, pressure to vax, aliens, technology portals, I do not consent, flat earth... good stuff, if I don't say so myself!Featured on Great Hits compilation #2:EP 58 Awake2Oneness & AMP Reporter ~ Caroline ChangEP 79 Golden Oracle ~ JaiEP 49 Light Warrior ~ Nyla NguyenEP 78 Starseed Empowerer ~ Ginny LyranEP 57 Scalar Expert ~ Tom Paladino (Free 15 Day Scalar Trial: www.scalarlight.com/free-trials)EP 50 Patriot & Seer ~ Bruce "Poppy" FeldmanEP 80 Astro Advocates & Westernized Feng Shui Masters ~ Ralph & Lahni deAmicis...
2023-11-2247 minJust Be® ~ Spiritual BOOMEp 80: Astrological Advocates Ralph & Lahni deAmicis: Astro-Carto-Graphy, Westernized Feng Shui, Spiritual TechnologiesOn this show, learn how to make your home spiritually manifest your dreams (easy tips) or where it is best for you energetically to live. Out of Napa, California introducing power couple Ralph and Lahni deAmicis. Beyond having a nice, personal connection with them off the podcast, it was so fun talking about their vast expertises from health astrology, Astro-Carto-Graphy, westernized Feng Shui, herbology, naturopathy and more. And as they are great grandparents, they also share how they met after both being divorced, how they spiritually mix together and bigger picture they showcase how much incredible experience and wisdom...
2023-08-161h 03
JCB LIVEJCB LIVE: Unintentional Influencing with Travel Book Authors and Astrologers Ralph & Lahni DeAmicisThe stars aligned when this pair met and discovered their shared interest in astrology and travel which led them to build their own business in wine country.🍷 Book your wine country tours here: http://www.amicistours.com♉ Explore Astrology with Ralph and Lahni: https://spaceandtime.com
Meet Crispin Cain, the mastermind behind the exquisite spirits of 'Prosperous & Penniless.' With a rich history that began in the vineyards of California, Crispin's journey in winemaking evolved into a distinguished career in distillation. Under the tutelage of cognac virtuoso Hubert Germain-Robin, Crispin mastered ancient techn...
2022-05-1254 min