Sol Connections

In the final episode of season 1 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn & Dani explore the archetypes, patterns, and stories of Virgo, Libra, the Ten of Swords, fungi, and the myth of Persephone. 

They take time to reflect on one year of co-creating Sol Connections and what the podcast means to them. Then they delve into the astrological transits of Virgo and Libra season, including the Pisces-Virgo eclipses and the Mercury-Mars conjunction in Scorpio. The conversation weaves the myth of Persephone with crossing the threshold of the Fall Equinox and settling into the dark half the year. 

As we reflect upon Virgo and Libra season, we invite our community to ponder... 

What thresholds are you moving through and what do you need to let go of? 

What is alluring to you in the underworld that is scary to admit? 

Connect with Sol Connections and share your reflections, submit a Universal Shoutout, or pitch us to be a guest on the pod. 

Bre Legan designed Sol Connections’ logo and artwork. Connect with Bre on Instagram and check out their website. 

Sol Connections’ theme song was written by Queen Bonobo, Liv LaFluv, and Danielle Renee, produced and engineered by Sofia Mock, and performed by Sofia Mock, Queen Bonobo, Liv LaFluv, and Danielle Renee. 

Timestamps: 

00:00 Intro

02:14 Reflections on One Year of Sol Connections

13:18 Universal Shoutouts

22:17 Storytime

27:43 Tarot Connection: Ten of Swords

35:00 Herbal Connection: Fungi

39:04 Virgo Archetypes

45:33 Libra Archetypes

55:47 Transits of Virgo & Libra Seasons

01:24:17 Story Connection: Persephone Queen of the Underworld

01:37:18 Outro

In Ep. 20 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn & Dani interview Ousia Moon, an interdisciplinary creative, parent, musician, facilitator, social worker, full-spectrum doula, reader, and writer based in Riverwest, Milwaukee. They currently work as a therapist, direct Milwaukee’s Queer Ceasefire Choir, and play in musical duo Murder Ballad.

The conversation explores Ousia’s devotion to relationships, harmony through generative conflict, and supporting people through the mystery of transitions. Ousia shares what led them to co-create and facilitate the Milwaukee Queer Ceasefire Choir and how others can get involved. The conversation concludes with insights into Ousia’s birth chart, highlighting their Libra rising, Venus in Pisces, and Mars in Cancer. 

Connect with Ousia:

Follow the Milwaukee Queer Ceasefire Choir at @MKE_Queer_Ceasefire_Choir 

Connect with Sol Connections at http://linktr.ee/solconnectionspod. 

Bre Legan designed Sol Connections’ logo and artwork. Connect with Bre at https://brelegan.com/design. 

Sol Connections’ theme song was written by Queen Bonobo, Liv LaFluv, and Danielle Renee, produced and engineered by Sofia Mock, and performed by Sofia Mock, Queen Bonobo, Liv LaFluv, and Danielle Renee. 

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:28 What Lights Ousia Up?

08:00 Harmony, Tension & the Art of Relating

23:31 Transforming Relationship Scripts

29:32 Contemplative Writing & Grounding Practices

35:34 The Mystery of Transition

50:24 Milwaukee Queer Ceasefire Choir

57:37 Insights into Ousia's Birth Chart

01:14:36 Connect with Ousia

01:16:16 Outro

In Ep. 19 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn & Dani interview Parisa Shirazi Chavoya, a yoga, reiki, and sound healing guide who finds joy in supporting others in exploring their mind, body, and breath through accessible and trauma-informed embodiment practices.

The conversation explores Parisa’s journey of becoming a yoga and sound healing practitioner. She shares her devotion to collective liberation, community care, and the story of the Milwaukee Wellness For Palestine Collective. The conversation concludes with insights into Parisa’s birth chart, highlighting her Virgo placements and devotion to community. 

Connect with Parisa:

Visit Parisa’s website to learn more about her offerings: https://www.parisayogashala.com/ 

Follow Milwaukee Wellness For Palestine on Instagram at @MKeWellnessForPali

Connect with Sol Connections at http://linktr.ee/solconnectionspod. 

Bre Legan designed Sol Connections’ logo and artwork. Connect with Bre at https://brelegan.com/design. 

Sol Connections’ theme song was written by Queen Bonobo, Liv LaFluv, and Danielle Renee, produced and engineered by Sofia Mock, and performed by Sofia Mock, Queen Bonobo, Liv LaFluv, and Danielle Renee. 

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:44 What Lights Parisa Up?

05:26 Practicing Trauma-Informed Care

08:46 Centering Community Agency & Autonomy

16:00 Weaving Individual & Collective Healing

20:56 Roles of Joy & Pleasure in the Healing Process

24:05 Parisa's Journey with Sound Healing

28:01 Yoga & Collective Liberation

32:41 Milwaukee Wellness For Palestine Collective

37:49 How Parisa's Work is Evolving

43:16 Weaving Parisa's Experiences with her Birth Chart

01:06:11 Connect With Parisa

01:08:46 Outro

In Ep. 18 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn & Dani explore the archetypes, patterns, and stories of Leo, the Queen of Swords, Sunflower, and the Lion King. 

They reflect on the astrological transits of Leo season, including Mercury retrograde in Leo and the Venus-Jupiter conjunction in Cancer. The conversation delves into Leo’s relationship with heart-centered authenticity, the courage of vulnerability, and the power of co-creative worldbuilding.  

As we reflect upon Leo season, we invite our community to ponder... 

• What role does fear play in your life? Is there anywhere that fear has you “shrinking” from your light or responsibility? 
• What truths or boundaries have you had to claim in order to step more fully into your own power? 
• What helps you “remember who you are” when fear, guilt, grief, or shame gets in the way? 
• Who or what are your guiding stars (ancestors, community, networks) that remind you of your strength?
• Where in your life are you following your heart-fire? 
• What lights are you orienting your growth towards? 

Connect with Sol Connections and share your reflections, submit a Universal Shoutout, or pitch us to be a guest on the pod. 

Bre Legan designed Sol Connections’ logo and artwork. Connect with Bre on Instagram and check out their website. 

Sol Connections’ theme song was written by Queen Bonobo, Liv LaFluv, and Danielle Renee, produced and engineered by Sofia Mock, and performed by Sofia Mock, Queen Bonobo, Liv LaFluv, and Danielle Renee. 

Timestamps: 

00:00 Intro

04:10 Universal Shout Outs

15:21 Story Connection: The Lion King

19:22 Tarot Connection: The Queen of Swords

27:55 Herbal Connection: The Sunflower

33:00 Leo Archetypes & Symbols

40:28 The Sun Archetypes & Symbols

48:37 The Leo & Aquarius Axis

57:23 Leo Season Transits 2025

59:21 Mercury Retrograde in Leo

01:05:56 Mars in Libra Oppose Saturn in Aries

01:11:11 Venus/Jupiter Conjunction in Cancer

01:27:00 The Lion King: Ancestry and Leadership

01:39:07 Personal Reflections on Fear and Authenticity

01:40:37 Outro

In Ep. 17 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn & Dani interview B Barrales, a mom, proud Chicana, queer, professional Bruja, and community spiritual healer. She is the owner of Tres Ojos, a Milwaukee witch shop and co-host of What the Hex, an inclusive witches market.

The conversation explores B’s cultural roots and her journey of becoming a professional Bruja. She shares her passion for making spirituality and healing magic accessible for everyone while addressing cultural appropriation within spiritual spaces. B believes community is magic, and she co-creates spaces that centers LGBTQ+ & BIPOC communities. The conversation concludes with insights into B's birth chart, highlighting her Martian power and impact on the community. 

Connect with B:Follow B on Instagram @Tr3s.Ojos and visit her website https://www.tr3sojos.com/. 

Follow What the Hex on Instagram @WhatTheHexMKE, and visit their website https://www.whatthehexwitchesmarket.com/.  

Connect with Sol Connections at http://linktr.ee/solconnectionspod. 

Bre Legan designed Sol Connections’ logo and artwork. Connect with Bre at https://brelegan.com/design. 

Sol Connections’ theme song was written by Queen Bonobo, Liv LaFluv, and Danielle Renee, produced and engineered by Sofia Mock, and performed by Sofia Mock, Queen Bonobo, Liv LaFluv, and Danielle Renee. 

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:55 What Lights B Up?

04:09 Being a Bruja & Practicing Brujeria

13:44 Accessible & Healing Magic

21:06 No Bullshit Spirituality

25:37 Cultural Appropriation within Spiritual Communities

33:55 Tres Ojos: A Magical Business & Local Witch Shop

39:29 What the Hex: An Inclusive Witches Market

44:33 Community is Magic

47:51 Weaving B's Experiences with Her Birth Chart

01:06:31 How to Connect with B

01:08:38 Outro

In Ep. 16 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn & Dani explore the archetypes, patterns, and stories of Cancer, the Four of Pentacles, Mugwort, and Over the Moon.

They reflect on the astrological transits of Cancer season, including the Jupiter Cazimi, The United States' Jupiter Return, and Uranus transit through Taurus & ingress into Gemini. The conversation explores the tension between safety & scarcity-driven control, what it means to belong — to land, to lineage, to each other — and how the Cancerian impulse to care must expand beyond the immediate family to include everyone.

As we reflect on Cancer season, we invite our community to ponder:

As the Empire crumbles and chaos swirls, what practices ground you in the present moment and nourish your mind, body, and spirit?

How can you come together with your community to nourish and support one another?

What can we learn from past generations about nourishing one another in hard times?

Who, what, or where feels like home and cultivates your sense of belonging?

 Connect with Sol Connections and share your reflections, submit a Universal Shoutout, or pitch us to be a guest on the pod: https://forms.gle/xnHBRakLMMacCbre6

Bre Legan designed Sol Connections’ logo and artwork. Connect with Bre: https://brelegan.com/

Sol Connections’ theme song was written by Queen Bonobo, Liv LaFluv, and Danielle Renee, produced and engineered by Sofia Mock, and performed by Sofia Mock, Queen Bonobo, Liv LaFluv, and Danielle Renee.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:49 Universal Shoutouts

11:06 Storytime

14:48 Tarot Connection: The Four of Pentacles

22:31 Herbal Connection: Mugwort

26:46 Cancer Archetypes

39:03 The Importance of Belonging and Acceptance

41:48 The Cancer-Capricorn Axis: Emotional Safety & Boundaries

44:50 The Cycles of the Moon

51:56 Understanding the Moon Phases

01:01:39 Astrological Transits & Current Events of Cancer Season

01:17:20 The Jupiter Cazimi

01:19:51 The US Jupiter Return and American Values

01:22:59 Uranus in Taurus: Collective Shifts and Changes

01:27:00 Uranus in Gemini: Communication and Community

01:40:22 Story Connection: Over the Moon

01:45:56 Personal Reflections

In Ep. 15 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn & Dani interview Mimi Natalia, an intuitive hairstylist and the owner of Luna Verde Beauty & Wellness, a space that combines intuitive beauty services, skincare services, energy attunements, and a variety of locally curated community wellness workshops. 

The conversation explores Mimi’s journey as a community-centric, intuitive business owner who is transforming the beauty industry. She shares her passion for connecting self-care beauty practices and wellness in a safe and intentional space with a focus on acceptance, affirmation, community, and diversity.

Connect with Mimi & support Luna Verde:

Follow Luna Verde on Instagram at @Luna.Verde.MKE and visit their website https://www.lunaverdebeautywellness.com/ 

Connect with Sol Connections and share your reflections, submit a Universal Shoutout, or pitch us to be a guest on the pod. 

Bre Legan designed Sol Connections’ logo and artwork. Connect with Bre on Instagram and check out their website. 

Sol Connections’ theme song was written by Queen Bonobo, Liv LaFluv, and Danielle Renee, produced and engineered by Sofia Mock, and performed by Sofia Mock, Queen Bonobo, Liv LaFluv, and Danielle Renee. 

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

04:08 What Lights Mimi Up?

05:25 The Intersection of Art & Beauty

09:39 Mimi's Journey in the Beauty Industry

17:59 Founding Luna Verde Beauty & Wellness

26:44 Uplifting Community & Transforming the Beauty Industry

42:21 Weaving Mimi's Story with Her Birth Chart

01:11:58 How to Connect with Mimi

01:14:43 Outro

In Ep. 14 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn & Dani explore the archetypes, patterns, and stories of Gemini, the Knight of Swords, Lavender, and A Bug’s Life. 

They discuss the astrological transits of Gemini season, including Saturn in Aries, Jupiter in Cancer, and the Full Moon in Sagittarius. The conversation delves into the necessity of building networks of community care, summoning the courage to speak one’s truth, and challenging binaries that restrict authentic expression.   

As we reflect upon Gemini season, we invite our community to ponder... 

What networks are you a part of? 

What role do you currently play in those networks? 

What do you have to offer your networks? 

What do you need to receive from your networks? 

What are the most aligned ways for you to show up in your networks? 

How can you show up in ways that are sustainable, connective, and inspire collective delight? 

Connect with Sol Connections and share your reflections, submit a Universal Shoutout, or pitch us to be a guest on the pod. 

Bre Legan designed Sol Connections’ logo and artwork. Connect with Bre on Instagram and check out their website. 

Sol Connections’ theme song was written by Queen Bonobo, Liv LaFluv, and Danielle Renee, produced and engineered by Sofia Mock, and performed by Sofia Mock, Queen Bonobo, Liv LaFluv, and Danielle Renee. 

Timestamps: 

00:00 Intro

03:31 Universal Shoutouts

10:51 Storytime

16:33 Tarot Connection: The Knight of Swords

26:42 Herbal Connection: Lavender

31:50 Gemini Archetypes

43:50 The Gemini-Sagittarius Axis: Microcosm & Macrocosm

50:53 Exploring Mercurial Archetypes

57:35 Astrological Transits & Current Events of Gemini Season

01:00:16 Saturn in Aries & Jupiter in Cancer

01:08:47 Full Moon in Sagittarius

01:15:47 Mars in Virgo: Strategy and Systematization

01:21:03 Anthony Bourdain's Birth Chart

01:31:40 Story Connection: A Bug's Life

01:40:24 Personal Reflections

01:43:10 Outro

In Ep. 13 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn & Dani interview Vanessa Rose, a chef, writer, historian, and the owner of Mother's, an LGBTQ+ third space, restaurant, bar, and event venue opening June 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 

The conversation explores Vanessa's journey in the culinary world and her passion for community building. Vanessa discusses the role food serves in bridging divides, the significance and history of LGBTQ+ third spaces, and her transformative vision for Mother’s as a space that centers equity and inclusion in the service industry.

Connect with Vanessa & support Mother’s:

Follow Vanessa and Mother’s on Instagram at @Mothers.MKE and @HOB.MKE and check out her website https://www.hobmke.com/ 

Connect with Sol Connections and share your reflections, submit a Universal Shoutout, or pitch us to be a guest on the pod. 

Bre Legan designed Sol Connections’ logo and artwork. Connect with Bre on Instagram and check out their website. 

Sol Connections’ theme song was written by Queen Bonobo, Liv LaFluv, and Danielle Renee, produced and engineered by Sofia Mock, and performed by Sofia Mock, Queen Bonobo, Liv LaFluv, and Danielle Renee. 

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

03:12 What Lights Vanessa Up?

04:12 Bridging Divides & Changing Peoples' Minds 

08:12 Food & Building Longer Tables

10:42 Nourishing the Body & Mind: Vanessa's Journey as a Chef & Historian

31:58 LGBTQ+ Third Spaces and the Commons

40:44 How Mothers is Transforming the Service Industry

57:52 Weaving Together Vanessa's Experiences with Her Natal Chart

01:20:01 How to Connect with Vanessa & Support Mothers

01:22:27 Outro

In Ep. 12 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn & Dani explore the archetypes, patterns, and stories of Taurus, the Knight of Pentacles, Rose, and FernGully. 

They discuss the astrological transits of Taurus season, including the Mars-Pluto opposition, Full Moon in Scorpio, and Uranus in Taurus. The conversation delves into the importance of rooting into the cycles of death and rebirth, finding one’s place within the web of life, and heart tending to receive the abundance and pleasure of spring. 

As we reflect upon Taurus season, we invite our community to ponder... 

What is your role in the ecosystem of your community and the land around you? 

What seeds are you being asked to nurture? 

Where are you being invited to remember your agency? 

What wounds need tending? 

Where would better boundaries help you open to more connection and pleasure? 

How can you let pleasure be your guide? 

Connect with Sol Connections and share your reflections, submit a Universal Shoutout, or pitch us to be a guest on the pod. 

Bre Legan designed Sol Connections’ logo and artwork. Connect with Bre on Instagram and check out their website. 

Sol Connections’ theme song was written by Queen Bonobo, Liv LaFluv, and Danielle Renee, produced and engineered by Sofia Mock, and performed by Sofia Mock, Queen Bonobo, Liv LaFluv, and Danielle Renee. 

Timestamps: 

00:00 Intro

02:49 Universal Shoutouts

07:54 Storytime

12:03 Tarot Connection: Knight of Pentacles

18:04 Herbal Connection: Rose

23:16 Taurus Archetypes

34:01 The Taurus-Scorpio Axis: Death & Rebirth

40:36 Exploring Venus Archetypes

55:10 Mars-Pluto Opposition: Power Struggles and Agency

01:03:48 Uranus in Taurus: Disruption and Resistance

01:14:05 Investigating the Scorpio Full Moon

01:22:01 Karl Marx's Birth Chart: Taurus & the Value of Labor

01:32:53 Story Connection: FernGully

01:44:28 Personal Reflections

01:45:38 Outro