Sol Connections

In Ep. 11 of Sol Connections, hosts Aryn & Dani interview their co-host, Emily Hall, an astrologer, mystic, and herbalist based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 

The conversation explores Emily’s journey of self-discovery through her relationships with community, the Earth, and Divine. She discusses her experiences with burnout and how astrology and ancestral guidance supported her healing. The conversation highlights the beauty of the spiralic nature of life and the difficult yet meaningful lessons of surrendering to the cycles of the cosmos and seasons of the Earth.

Connect with Emily:

Subscribe to her newsletter: https://flowermoon.substack.com/  

Visit her website: www.themysticmagnolia.com 

Links mentioned: 

Emily’s first astrologer Kelly: https://moonknitter.com/  

Emily’s first astrology teacher Rowan Oliver: https://www.rowastrology.com/ 

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

03:43 What Lights Emily Up?

07:40 Emily's Experience as a Community Organizer

15:47 Finding Community in Milwaukee

24:42 Emily's Journey to Becoming an Astrologer

31:31 Rooting in Ancestor Reverence

50:40 How Emily's Ancestors Guided Her Home

01:01:01 The Astro-Herbal Path

01:10:51 Weaving Together Emily's Experiences with Her Natal Chart

01:30:53 How to Connect with Emily

01:33:24 Outro

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. 

In Ep. 10 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn & Dani explore the activating archetypes, patterns, and stories of Aries, the Eight of Wands, Nettle, and Merida from Brave. 

They discuss the astrological influences shaping current events, including Mars in Cancer, Venus & Mercury retrograde, and Neptune in Aries. The conversation delves into women and queer people reclaiming their self-sovereignty, the movement to decenter men, and the rising tides of resistance.

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

What does it mean to embody self-sovereignty? In what ways have I performed for the gaze or expectations of others? How does that feel in my body?

What inherited beliefs do I have about gender, power, and desirability? What does it mean to reclaim that? 

What does being a “warrior” mean to me beyond violence or conquest? 

In what ways am I being asked to lead, not through domination, but through connection?

Links: 

The Recombobulation Area by Dan Shafer 

@RebMasel on due process 

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

02:59 Universal Shoutouts

10:15 Storytime

14:32 Tarot Connection: The Eight of Wands

21:27 Herbal Connection: Nettle

27:15 Aries Archetypes

33:00 The Aries-Libra Axis

37:30 Mars Archetypes

43:26 Mars in Cancer

46:29 Navigating the Transits of Aries Season

48:20 Lunations: Solar Eclipse in Aries & Full Moon in Libra

57:44 Venus Retrograde: Reclaiming Sovereignty

01:06:44 Mercury Retrograde

01:08:45 Neptune in Aries: Idealizing the Hero's Journey

01:15:49 Current Events of Aries Season

01:41:10 Story Connection: Brave

01:48:13 Personal Reflections

01:50:57 Outro

In Ep. 9 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily & Aryn interview Kristen Moncada, a medicine weaver and artist based in central Oregon who specializes in psychic mediumship, energy healing, and tarot & oracle card readings.

The conversation explores Kristen's journey of rediscovering magic in her life. Kristen shares what it means to be a medicine weaver and practical ways anyone can reconnect with the Earth and Spirit. The episode also includes astrological insights into Kristen's natal chart, highlighting her unique gifts as a medium and healer.

Ways to connect with Kristen:

Follow her on Instagram and Substack (@the.earthly.aquarius)

Book a magical reading with Kristen: https://linktr.ee/the.earthly.aquarius 

Visit the Curated Hearth and listen to the Tales From the Hearth podcast: https://www.thecuratedhearth.com/  

Listen to Book Connections on YouTube. 

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. 

In Ep. 8 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn & Dani explore the expansive archetypes and patterns of Pisces, the Nine of Pentacles, Tulsi, and the myth of the flight of Aphrodite. 

They discuss the astrological influences shaping current events, including the Lunar Eclipse in Virgo, Jupiter in Gemini, and Venus retrograde. The conversation touches on collective resistance sparked by the disappearance of Mahmoud Khalil by ICE, the closure of This Is It!, Wisconsin’s oldest gay bar, and Mardi Gras, Carnival, and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations as acts of collective joy and resistance.

The episode concludes with reflections on the myth of the flight of Aphrodite, emphasizing that Piscean softness, connection, and joy are not weaknesses but forms of survival and resistance. 

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

What are your core values? How do they ground and guide you during change and transition? 

What lights you up and brings you joy? 

How can you cultivate collective joy and play as an act of resistance? 

Besides money, what abundance flows through your life that you can root yourself in and express gratitude for? 

Links mentioned in episode: 

Emily’s Venus retrograde newsletter series 

Descent of Inanna into the Underworld

Tara Brading

GoFundMe to support This Is It workers

Article about Vanessa Rose’s queer third space, House of Bridges & Mothers

House of Bridges This Is It fundraiser - March 22nd & March 29th   

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

03:46 Universal Shoutouts

11:11 Storytime

14:18 Tarot Connection: The Nine of Pentacles

21:08 Herbal Connection: Tulsi (Holy Basil)

27:58 Pisces, Jupiter & Neptune Archetypes

49:27 Key Transits of Pisces Season

53:01 Lunar Eclipse in Virgo

59:34 New Moon in Pisces

01:04:26 Mars Direct in Cancer

01:05:44 Venus Retrograde

01:10:48 The Myth of Inanna's Descent into the Underworld

01:23:52 Recap of Pisces Season Transits

01:25:55 Current Events of Pisces Season

01:46:21 Story Connection: The Flight of Aphrodite

01:51:43 Personal Reflections

01:54:40 Outro

In Ep. 7 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Dani, and Aryn interview Roxanne Hanna Ramirez, a first generation millennial farmer, writer, and parent.

Rox is one of the founders, along with her husband Caleb, of Winterspring Farm, a certified organic farm growing vegetables and herbs for the greater Milwaukee area.

The conversation explores Rox's winding journey in agriculture, the role humans serve in the web of life, cooking & veganism, embracing mutualism, and so much more!

To connect with Rox, follow her on BlueSky, Substack & Instagram. To learn more and support Winterspring Farm, visit https://www.winterspringcsa.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.

In Ep. 6 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn, and Dani explore the archetypes and patterns of Aquarius season, the Knight of Cups, and the story of Peter Pan and the Lost Boys.

They discuss the astrological influences shaping current events, particularly the Sun-Pluto conjunction in Aquarius, Saturn in Pisces, and Uranus in Taurus. The conversation touches on the ethical considerations surrounding AI, the rise of the Big Tech Broligarchy, and Kendrick Lamar's powerful performance at the Super Bowl as an act of resistance.

The episode concludes with reflections on the story of Peter Pan and the Lost Boys, emphasizing the importance of community, playfulness, and the power of belief in toppling captains and kings.

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

As we move through challenging times, how can we stay connected to our collective vision without falling into despair or illusion?

How can we build and nurture resilient communities that reflect our courage and resistance?

What role can we as individuals play in this collective transformation?

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.

In Ep. 5 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn, and Dani explore the themes of Capricorn season, the Seven of Swords, and the story Haroun and the Sea of Stories.

They discuss the astrological influences shaping current events, particularly Saturn in Pisces and Jupiter in Gemini. The conversation touches on the impact Big Tech algorithms have in shaping our individual and collective narratives and the importance of practicing discernment in the digital age.

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

What stories in your life and in the collective feel protective, sustaining, and nurturing?

What stories feel polluted or distorted?

How can you protect and nurture the stories and truths that matter most to you and your community?

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.

In Ep. 4 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily and Aryn interview fellow co-host Dani Renee, exploring her multifaceted identities as a creative, musician, and organizer. They explore what lights Dani up, including the joy of harmonizing with others, the duty to co-create, and the delight of group play.

You can follow Dani on Instagram and TikTok, and book an astrology reading with her here.

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

In Ep. 3 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn, and Dani explore the themes of Sagittarius season, the Eight of Swords, and the musical Wicked.

They discuss the astrological influences shaping current events, particularly the implications of Pluto in Aquarius and Mars in Leo. The conversation touches on the injustices of the U.S. healthcare system and the ongoing Supreme Court case in defense of trans rights. The discussion culminates in a reflection of the archetypes and astrology of Wicked.

Looking back on Sagittarius season, we invite our community to ponder...

Are people born wicked, or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?

How do the beliefs and stories you've inherited shape how you see yourself and the world?

What old narratives are holding you back, and how might letting go of them help you step into your true power?

How could this shift also create positive change for the collective?

Connect with Sol Connections on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠. 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.

In Ep. 2 of Sol Connections, Emily and Dani interview their co-host, Aryn Scanlon, a queer writer and astrologer.

They explore what lights Aryn up, including writing, storytelling, and building community. Aryn reflects upon their coming-of-age experiences that led them to become a writer. The discussion delves into astrology, particularly Aryn's Saturn return, and how it has impacted their writing practice.

Connect with Aryn on Instagram and Substack. You can also book an astrology reading with them here.

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

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

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

03:57 Interview with Aryn Scanlon

44:49 Aryn's Natal Chart & Saturn Return Chart

01:07:39 Writing to Build Community