Did you know there’s such a thing as the astrology of menopause? Yasmin explores how Saturn, Uranus and Chiron cycles in our 40s and early 50s symbolise themes like reassessment, disruption and healing, and asks whether those line up with real-world menopause.

To reality-check the astrology, Yasmin invites her oldest friend, journalist and TV producer-turned-author Fiona Clark, whose new book MenoWars dives into the medical, cultural, and political landscape of menopause today.

In this conversation

Yasmin and Fiona discuss:

• The idea of “astrology of menopause” and key midlife cycles

• Why Saturn themes of reassessment and low mood match many women’s symptoms

• The “no more fucks to give” threshold and Uranus-style liberation

• How trauma affects menopause severity and why research is lacking

• The politics, commercialisation, and medical gaps around menopause care

• The Maiden–Mother–Crone framework and whether a “wise elder” stage exists today

• Why Fiona started a menopause charity to tackle research funding and education gaps

• HRT confusion, risk, and why “it depends” is the only honest answer

• Laughter, honesty, feminism, and reclaiming the Crone

Key takeaways

Midlife astrology mirrors lived experience more than you might think.

Saturn’s heaviness, Uranus’ rebellion, and Chiron’s healing themes show up in mood, identity, health and boundaries.

Menopause is not just hot flushes.

There are silent changes to the brain, heart, and bones that need attention beyond symptom management.

The cultural moment is messy.

Social media, medical arguments and commercial influences have created what Fiona calls the “Menowars.”

Feminism matters here.

Access, research, education and respect are still uneven. Menopause is a women’s health equity issue.

There is power in the Crone.

The idea of the wise elder resonates, but culture hasn’t caught up yet.

About Fiona’s book

“MenoWars: Why menopause’s moment has gone horribly wrong, and how you can navigate your way through it”

The Times called it “fascinating.” It looks at menopause through science, politics, media, money and medicine, and includes humour plus real stories from women.

Available in the USA this week, and already in the UK and Australia.

Where to find Fiona

• Instagram: @fiona_clark_writes

• Menopause Research and Education Fund: (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube)

• Book: MenoWars: Why menopause’s moment has gone horribly wrong, and how you can navigate your way through it

A final piece of advice from Fiona

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