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Is that Libra interested or just bored? Is your mother-in-law actually crazy, or just a Gemini? Should you double text that Scorpio? Are Virgos okay? Why do Aquarians act like...that? Welcome to Winestrology, the weekly comedy podcast hosted by Lwini and Nicole, two wine-loving besties here to spill the tea (and the wine) about the signs, planets, birth charts and other related topics. Join us each week as we dive deeper into astrology and the systems that explain it while sharing roaring laughs and juicy personal anecdotes. Sit back, relax and sip along.

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Episode 43: The Ascendant and its Ruler with ShawtyAstrology

October 04, 2025 • Season 5 • Episode 5

It's finally here, astrobaddies and daddies!

Apologies for the delay...technical difficulties had your girl Lwini (@winisays) in a tizzy trying to salvage the audio for this week's episode—it almost didn't happen at all! Still, the tea was too hot not to be shared, and with some late-night cocktails and Nicole's (@nicoledaniellexo) encouragement, miracles happened...

This week's guest, Maryaam Lewis-Herbert, is a Toronto-native and astrologer extraordinaire known for her big, bubbly personality and even bigger hair. This deep dive into the ascendant involves evaluating its role within the birth chart and shedding light on the age-old question: Does the ruling planet matter more than the sign?

The girlies had a little bit of a cheat day, choosing Ophelia, a lower ABV Piquette from local winery Traynor Vineyards as this week's sip companion.

You can find Maryaam on: Instagram, Twitter (X), TikTok, Threads and YouTube!