The Designed Life

It’s a brand new year!

For this month, the Full Moon at 23º Cancer on January 13th highlights intense emotions and how to work with them, while the New Moon at 9º Aquarius on January 29th activates the themes of Pluto’s 20-year journey in Aquarius—signaling the beginning of big shifts to come.

Each of these episodes includes prompts, contemplation questions, and ways to come back to yourself so that as you navigate your life you do so with awareness, and intention, and grace.

Time stamps:

3:30 Full Moon in Cancer, January 13th

15:15 New Moon in Aquarius, January 29th

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In this episode, I dive into the collective, almost eerie, feeling of this post-election moment we’re all experiencing. With Pluto officially moving into Aquarius for the next 20 years, we’re in the midst of a profound collective transformation. Together, we’ll explore what it means to care for ourselves while the ground beneath us feels like it’s shifting.

In this episode:

Big change is here, friends, and this episode is my love letter to remind you that you can come out of this moment even more whole than you are now.

I’d love to hear about your tools for transformation — send in your tools and I'll put them together as a shared resources so we can all support each other on this wild ride.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Addressing the shifting energy of the moment

01:38 Why should we get clear on how to navigate transformation?

05:55 A personal moment of major transformation and destabilization

08:29 Ground in Uncertainty

09:29 Practice no. 1 – by doing this, you're teaching yourself that every challenge, every problem that arises there is a solution.

19:16 Practice no. 2 – You still carried yourself through it and you still came out whole.

21:57 "The wound is where the light enters you."

23:23 We're all mostly walking around with more boundaries around us and particularly around our hearts than is necessary.

26:47 Practice no. 3 – You can trust that whatever is coming to you next, you have everything that you need to navigate it.

31:27 You're never going to come out on the other side having failed.

33:47 You've got yourself and you've got so much that's supporting you at the same time.

35:30 Have any personal experiences of transitions or transformation or personal tools that you're navigating of transitions or transformation? Please send me a message.

December 2024 wraps up the year with not one, not two, but three powerful lunations! With Mercury and Mars retrogrades stirring the pot, it’s a month for reflecting on communication, beliefs, and the work needed to bring our dreams to life.

Despite this month's potential friction, it’s an invitation to tend to yourself, gain clarity, and expand your vision as we prepare to step into 2025 with intention and purpose.

Time Stamps:

3:55 Sagittarius New Moon December 1st

11:33 Gemini Full Moon December 15th

18:57 Capricorn New Moon December 30th

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Music by Oleksii Holubiev

In this episode, Hollis is joined by Jess Ellen, a friend and fellow wellness professional, to explore the intersection of astrology, coaching, and personal growth. Together, they share insights on finding connection in unexpected places, the power of parts work, and the role of online community in navigating life’s complexities.

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November is about checking in with what feels too concentrated in our bodies, emotions, and psyches. As we move through Scorpio season, Hollis encourages listeners to examine what emotional and energetic burdens must be released to create space for renewal and deep healing. By following the New Moon in Scorpio and the Full Moon in Taurus, this episode emphasizes the importance of composting what no longer serves us to invite flow, ease, and personal transformation. 

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In this episode, Hollis is joined by Jane, a dear friend and former participant of The Illuminated Course. Together, they dive into how creativity, self-inquiry, and authentic self-expression can lead to powerful personal growth. They explore which tools are essential to navigating the journey and highlight the importance of asking the right questions to unlock deeper insights. Join us for an inspiring conversation on living more fully, embracing yourself as you are (and where you are), and the transformative impact of one-on-one coaching.

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This October, we’re reacquainting ourselves with the Libra-Aries axis, energies that we have become very familiar with since the Eclipses began in these two signs in April of 2023. This axis urges us to reflect on our connections with others and how we balance our personal desires with our social interactions.

Our first lunation of the month is a New Moon Eclipse at 10° of Libra. This lunation is a good time to consciously observe and reflect on dynamics - harmony, social order, creativity, connection, etc.

Meanwhile, the Full Moon at 24° of Aries highlights personal passion, motivation, and assertiveness, encouraging us to embrace our inner drive and assert our individuality.

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In this episode, Hollis explores the concept of Unity Consciousness — the idea that we're all interconnected on a fundamental level. We’ll discuss practical ways to apply Unity Consciousness in dealing with emotions like jealousy, self-doubt, and insecurity. By recognizing that there's no separation between ourselves and others, we can foster empathy, compassion, and a deeper connection to the world around us. That sounds like a step forward, yes? 

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This month we’re discussing the balance between focusing on the details and then zooming out so far that there are no details and everything looks connected.

The month begins with a New Moon in Virgo on September 3rd. Anytime there is a transit through Virgo, we can expect an emphasis on specificity, perfectionism, even criticism. This New Moon is a lovely opportunity to apply an extra dose of compassion and embrace who we are without judgement, let go of unnecessary criticism, and step more fully into our true selves.

And just like that, we’re back in Eclipse season! Our next lunation is a Full Moon Eclipse in Pisces September 18th. This lunation highlights an exploration of creativity, the healing emotional wounds, and a lot of rest and rejuvenation.

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August's lunations call to attention the delicate balance between personal identity and the collective. This month, the focus is on how we express ourselves authentically while not losing touch with how we can contribute to the larger community.

A New Moon in Leo kicks off the month, inspiring a rebirth of the self. This is a time to reconnect with your core values, embrace your inner leader, and tap into your personal power.

Two weeks later, a Full Moon in Aquarius shifts the perspective from the self to the collective. This lunation encourages us to consider the needs of the group, and find innovative ways to contribute to a collective harmony.

In essence, this New Moon and Full Moon start a really lovely conversation, inviting us to reexamine our individual roles within a broader context.

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Music by undruground