Curious Nature

Did you know that each day of the week has its own planetary ally and energy? In this episode, we get curious about what it’s like to work with these energies to bring more magic ease to your life. 

Here’s a snapshot of how to work with each day: 

Sunday - The sun represents the self, the ego, the soul, and our higher purpose. This is a beautiful day to bask in the sun and recharge your energy with any activity that nourishes your soul.

Monday - The moon has no light of its own, but reflects that from the sun. Working with the moon, Mo(o)nday is a wonderful day for reflection and introspection.

Tuesday (Mardi in French) - Mars is the planet of action, making Tuesdays a great day to take bold steps, start new projects, and get things done.

Wednesday (Mercredi) - Mercury is associated with communication, so Wednesday is a great day to use your voice and express yourself. 


Thursday (Jeudi) - Jupiter is associated with expansion, abundance, and wisdom.

Thursdays are a wonderful day to focus on personal growth, explore something new, and seek wisdom through mentorship, coaching, or spiritual practices. 


Friday (Vendredi) - Venus is the planet of love, beauty, and harmony.


Saturday - Saturn is associated with discipline, structure, and responsibility.
Imagine having the house reset and tedious tasks tended to on Saturday so you could fully surrender to the joy of Sunday.

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Resources & Mentions

Lightseers Tarot Deck

David Bedrick's UnShamed course

Chani’s Week Ahead podcast

Sacred Nature Coaching (www.oliviabowen.com)

Meghan LaPrairie Photography (https://laprairiephoto.com/) 

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Today we’re taking an alternative look at productivity and achievement, one that draws lessons from nature rather than the daily grind of the 9 to 5.

We take a meandering path, exploring what it’s like to live with chronic pain, a way to think about body acceptance that has nothing to do with the scale, and why suffering is not a prerequisite for progress. 

Resources & Mentions

For more about this episode, the show, and your hosts, visit curiousnaturepod.com.

Is there an alternative way to look at productivity and achievement, one that could draw lessons from nature?

That Curious One, is what we are uncovering in our second episode: Nonstop Peaks Are Just a Plateau.

Join us for this episode on 9/13/2023.

Hosted by Meghan LaPrairie and Olivia Bowen

What if there were a way to get everything done without pushing? If you could honor your own longings for rest and productivity? And what if, on top of that, you had a reason to celebrate every six weeks – and get closer to the rhythms of the earth while you do that? 

That, Curious One, is exactly what we’re digging into in our first episode: The Beauty of Cyclical Living. 

Seasonal Energies and Correspondences

Holidays: Yule and Imbolc

Element: earth

Direction: north

Time of day: midnight

Moon phase: new moon or dark moon

Menstrual phase: bleeding

Holidays: Ostara and Beltane

Element: air

Direction: east

Time of day: morning

Moon phase: waxing

Menstrual phase: follicular

Holidays: Litha and Lughnasadh

Element: fire

Direction: south

Time of day: high noon 

Moon phase: full

Menstrual phase: ovulating

Holidays: Mabon and Samhain

Element: water

Direction: west

Time of day: evening

Moon phase: waning

Menstrual phase: luteal

Resources

The books, decks, and other goodies we reference and want to share with you

If you’d like to learn more about the Wheel of the Year, join Olivia’s course, Tending the Magic, starting this September. Podcast listeners can save 10% with the promo code CURIOUS at checkout. 

What if there were a way to get everything done without pushing? If you could honor your own longings for rest and productivity? And what if, on top of that, you had a reason to celebrate every six weeks – and get closer to the rhythms of the earth while you do that? 

That, Curious One, is exactly what we’re digging into in our first episode: The Beauty of Cyclical Living. 

Our very first episode will officially launch on 8/30/2023. Subscribe now anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Hosted by: Meghan LaPrairie & Olivia Bowen.

Curious Nature - Where Science Meets Wonder

The Curious Nature Podcast is hosted by Meghan LaPrairie and Olivia Bowen. Season One will focus on Cycles and Episode One will release on August 30th, 2023.