Welcome to the Melbourne Astrology Walk podcast. This is a free, self-guided audio tour from St. Kilda to Port Melbourne in Victoria, Australia - taking you along The Solar System Trail of planet sculptures.
Some of the world’s most popular and best-known astrologers will walk you through the meaning of every planet in your horoscope, along the way.
Your hosts on this guided walk podcast are: Jessica Adams, Israel Ajose, Ana Isabel, Natalie Delahaye, Debbie Frank, Stephanie Johnson, Julija Simas, Zane Stein and Penny Thornton.
There are plenty of places to eat and drink or bring a picnic and sit on the beach. You’ll stop and listen to a different astrologer at every sculpture, before moving on.
This walk is almost 6km which takes around 90 minutes without stopping. The podcast is around 100 minutes, so allow at least three hours in total.
The Map
This map shows you the complete walk from The Sun to Pluto, almost 6 km away. You will begin at The Sun at 29P Marine Parade, St. Kilda and make your way along the waterfront, past stunning beaches, to Pluto at Sandridge Beach in Port Melbourne. Click on this link to see it live in Google Maps.
The City of Port Phillip Solar System Trail Booklet PDF
Click on this link for the official City of Port Phillip Solar System Trail in PDF format.
Horoscope Information
The Sun is a star and by zodiac sign and house in your chart it shows how you shine. (audio begins at 01:39)
The Moon rules mothers and reveals how you need to be needed, by sign and house. (audio begins at 04:31)
Mercury is the planet of communication, information, negotiation and transportation. (audio begins at 19:29)
Venus is an ancient symbol of female beauty and describes important relationships. (audio begins at 29:54)
Mars is the old Roman god of war and the red planet reveals your drive and energy. (audio begins at 40:49)
Jupiter is associated with luck, expansion, optimism, growth and is a giant planet.
Saturn is the ringed planet and shows ring-fenced situations and restrictions in life. (audio begins at 52:31)Saturn is the ringed planet and shows ring-fenced situations and restrictions in life. (audio begins at 1:03:04)
Uranus is the planet linked to revolution and independence and symbolises freedom. (audio begins at 1:14:42)
Neptune is symbolised by the ocean and reveals alternative worlds and realities. (audio begins at 1:28:13)
Pluto is about power and control and was the Roman ruler of the underworld. (audio begins at 1:38:26)
If you would like a modern astrology birth chart, pick one up here.
About The Melbourne Astrology Walk
The complete walk from The Sun to Pluto is 5.9 km. You will stop to hear more about every planet in a short audio commentary from a leading astrologer at every sculpture, along the way.
This is the distance between every small planet sculpture:
The Sun to Mercury – 60 metres
The Sun to Venus – 108 metres.
The Sun to Mars – 227 metres.
The Sun to Jupiter – 778 metres.
The Sun to Saturn – 1.4 kilometres
The Sun to Uranus – 2.9 kilometres
The Sun to Neptune – 4.5 kilometres
The Sun to Pluto – 5.9 kilometres
Public Transport, Taxis and Uber to St Kilda and Port Melbourne
Public Transport
To use public transport head to Public Transport Victoria website and use their journey planner. Make your destination the Sun by using this address:
Melbourne Solar System Trail, Sun, 29P Marine Pde, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
When you finish at Pluto again use the Public Transport Victoria website’s journey planner. Make your starting point Pluto by using this address:
Melbourne Solar System Trail, Pluto, The Boulevard, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
Taxis
Melbourne's major taxi companies include:
13 CABS (Ph 13 22 27 – in Australia) 13cabs.com.au
Silver Top Taxis (Ph 13 10 08 – in Australia) silvertop.com.au
Crown Cabs (Ph 1300 12 13 14 – in Australia) crowncabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxis (Ph 13 31 00 – in Australia) silverservice.com.au
Use the address for the Sun for your destination when travelling to the walk. Upon completing it walk to the closest street where a taxi can safely stop to pick you up and use that location as a collection point.
Rideshare Apps
Rideshare options include:
the Uber app
the Ola app – features airport transfers
the Didi app – features a low fare promise
the Shebah app – an all-women rideshare service.
As for taxis use the address for the Sun for your destination when travelling to the walk. Upon completing it walk to the closest street where a taxi can safely stop to pick you up and use that location as a collection point.
Special Events
From time to time, some of the astrologers who host The Melbourne Astrology Walk will meet you in person for pop-up walks from The Sun to other planets. Join us in St. Kilda or Hobart for these occasional in-person, free tours.
To find out more, join Australian Astrology and Tarot on Meetups. It’s free. It’s also the largest Metaphysics and Astrology group there, in the world with 1500+ members. Hosted by Alicia Fulton from The Astrology Show on Substack.
What Should I Bring for the Walk?
Wear walking shoes. Bring your mobile phone and headphones to listen to the walk which will be available on YouTube, Apple and other outlets. You can also listen here on Substack by playing the above video.
There are public restrooms along the way and plenty of places to dine.
The World Astrology Walk
A new global version of the podcast for solar system trails around the world will be available from November, as a Christmas present for subscribers.
The Astrology Show Substack paid subscribers and Premium Members of jessicaadams.com, as well as Sun Sign School subscribers, will receive the new walk, in time for the holidays.
This self-guided audio podcast with top astrologers, can be taken from Hobart, Tasmania to Shetland, Scotland.
About The Astrologers
Jessica Adams – The Sun and Pluto
Jessica is the author of the Amazon US top ten bestseller Your Birthday (Hachette) with Rachel Wells and consultant on The Aries Billionaire (Audible UK).
Website: www.jessicaadams.com
Natalie Delahaye – The Moon
Natalie’s astrology can be seen on CNN World News and in Metro and The Daily Express. She has been published at Astrodienst and in The Astrological Journal.
Website: nataliedelahaye.com
Israel Ajose – Mercury
Teacher and lecturer Israel Ajose was the first black president of The Astrological Lodge of London and holds an honours degree in psychological astrology from the C.P.A.
Website: sacredplanets.com
Julija Simas - Venus
Julija is a diploma graduate of Astrosynthesis and is the founder of the Cosmic Intelligence Agency or C*I*A* in Melbourne and is a writer and lecturer.
Website: cosmicintelligenceagency.com
Zane B. Stein – Mars
Zane is an author and lecturer and was awarded the Canopus Award for Excellence in astrology. He is a member of AFAN, ISAR and a founder of The Astrology Collective.
Website: www.zanestein.com
Stephanie Johnson – Jupiter
Harper’s Bazaar regular and Solar Fire writer Stephanie holds the FAA Practitioner’s Certificate, FAA Diploma and is a Master of Science in Esotericism.
Website: www.seeingwithstars.net
Ana Isabel – Saturn
Ana has worked as a producer, writer and presenter at BBC World Service and hosted Lightways on My Spirit Radio. She studied psychology at the University of Toronto.
Website: www.lifeastrologer.com
Penny Thornton – Uranus
Penny holds the F.A.S. diploma and is the author of eight books. She’s worked as a presenter on the Food Network channel in the U.S. and Princess Diana was her client.
Website: www.astrolutely.com
Debbie Frank – Neptune
Debbie’s career includes the Daily Mail, Sunday Express, Hello, Instyle, Sunday Mirror, BBC2 and Daily Mirror. She is also an author and Princess Diana was her client.
Website: www.debbiefrank.com
Cafes, Bars & Restaurants
There are plenty of dining options along the way from casual cafes through to cocktail bars. The below list gives suggestions of venues to try starting from the St Kilda section of the walk:
Some you’ll just be able to stroll into but others you may want to book in advance, particularly if you plan to do the walk on a weekend or public holiday.
Share
If you do go on the walk be sure to take some photos and share with us via The Astrology Show on Twitter/X or via the Chat option on The Astrology Show Subtack. And if you think someone in your circle would enjoy the walk and the accompanying audio be sure to sure this post with them too using the Share option below.
Thank you and we hope you enjoy the Melbourne Astrology Walk as much as we do.
Jessica & Alicia
Thanks and Acknowledgements
Chris Adams, Shayne Brian, Peter Clarke, Professor Jane Pirkis and members of Astrology and Tarot Australia at Meetups who trialled the walk.
The Fine Print Disclaimer
All terms and conditions covering astrology and Tarot events with Jessica Adams Pty Ltd are at jessicaadams.com. The Melbourne Astrology Walk disclaims extent permitted by law all liability whatsoever for any loss or damage sustained by any customer or third party, whether to person or property, arising.
Our responsibility to you, and the environment in which we conduct our walk, is covered by Public Liability Insurance, in the hope that it is not needed. We manage this responsibility with the utmost care. It is always strongly suggested that you have your own insurance. Thank you. We hope you enjoy this free, self-guided, podcast walk tour.
The Melbourne Astrology Walk respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.
The Melbourne Astrology Walk