Jen Carruthers aka Jen C. is a force in 515. A Des Moines resident for nearly twenty years, this Cancer/Leo cusp Is truly carving a path where she walks— everything from supporting Girls Rock! Des Moines, establishing Drag King DSM, the nations’ largest Drag King event, and making an impact on Capitol City Pride and carving out spaces where LGBTQIA+ can feel seen, safe and able to identify with others. Jen is creating what many craved in their pasts- representation, intersectional diversity and education. A perfect guest for this Full Moon in Aquarius which is just screaming BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD. lauren speaks a firefly filled, cicada singing monologue from their parents’ yard in front of the moon on the Leo/Aquarius axis of identity and finding what feels broken inside of us may just need a little work, adjustment to get us to the next destination. Change comes from within. This episode is sponsored by the letters A & K. Anchor FM makes this podcast possible, and I’m so grateful for making it easy for me to get my words out there each week- and I can do it from anywhere! Kae Apothecary continues to show their love and support for this work and they deserve all the love and support dor the services, community, workshops and beautifully curated and handcrafted products, herbs and concoctions they offer. Find Kae online at www.KaeApothecary.com

he said it— not me! Triple Cancer, author and meditation teacher Ethan Nichtern joins me for this very special episode. It’s a New Moon in Cancer - how are you finding home within your heart? We talk about why you should and should not meditate, the value in anger, the conundrum of security, the privilege of access to spiritual teachings and lauren sounds as if she’s inside a fishbowl. Ethan is the author of One City, The Road Home and the Dharma of The Princess Bride. Follow Ethan on ig @ethannichtern as well as joint his mailing list for podcasts, explorations in Buddhism coursework and so much more. This episode is brought to you by the letter K— for Kae Apothecary! Check out their summer inventory including color changing fire accoutrements at www.Kaeapothecary.com and get on Andrea’s books for a numerology reading!

Paress Huebner, Sun in Cancer, joins me to talk about her experience as a realtor, former teacher and life-long feeler. We talk about following your bliss, making happiness a part of your daily routine and finding ways to express your feelings. PLUS solstice notes, reflections on this past month of astrological happenings, TRUST and Cancer season’s Capricorn Full Moon this Thursday. You can find Paress @loveyerfacee on instagram or look her up for realtors services in Milwaukee. this episode is brought to you by the letter O and the letter K! Kae Apothecary witchcare in Mount Vernon Iowa and online for all your self care and spiritual care needs. Orchid Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture focuses on reproductive health here in Milwaukee’s Shorewood Neighborhood. Book with me for in-person sessions this summer during my residency at their office.

Michael J. Ruple is Gemini extraordinaire. Former skateboarder, problem solver, cigarette smoking, quick talking, perspective holding and owner of aux gallery out of his home in Brooklyn, NY. This is a great episode for any young person (lots of f*ck bombs tho) and young artists who need some perspective. We had a lovely in depth chat about Michael’s journey and some gems of advice. Do not miss this interview! PLUS all things Saturn/Uranus as we had our second exact square this week- the biggest astrology of 2021. Ryan Evans opens the episode with an excerpt of our writing together on their book Seasonal Archetypal Astrology. This episode was brought to you by Kae Apothecary in Mount Vernon, Iowa! Find Kae online at www.Kaeapothecary.com Also- shout out to my newest sponsor - Orchid Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, specializing in reproductive health and fertility, located in Shorewood neighborhood of Milwaukee.

The Eclipse window has closed for the season as we’ve entered the upgrading/downloading force of this New Moon in Gemini + Solar eclipse. An interview with croissant enthusiast and femmes des letters @misskatekelly. Kate Kelly is a Gemini, Milwaukee native and long time resident of Brooklyn, NY. She’s worked in publishing, travels extensively and is fluent in French and in relationships— couldn’t have asked for a better Gemini season guest. We also spoke about children and child-like wonder, the pandemic (naturally) and finding ways to stay inspired when you miss your community, your connections and how being — just BEING- is enough. This episode was sponsored by @kaeapothecary and brought to you by the letter K.

Parker Haines (they/them) aka Switch The Boi Wonder is a Gemini, Draglesque Performer, Story Teller, Feeling Bringer & Panty Dropper. Parker’s journey is one of transformation, identity, love, curiosity and finding their community, which then helped to give the language and words to define Parker’s becoming and stepping into their Trans Non-Binary identity. If you feel moved by Parker’s story their venmo is @switch-the-boi-wonder and you can follow them on Instagram and Facebook. PLUS lauren gets into the Sagittarius Full Moon eclipse, Gemini season vibes, Mercury’s Trans/androgynous identity. Please support your local LGBTQ organizations and support Trans rights in local elections and legislation. Donate to MKELBGT.ORG , GLAAD, The Trevor Project, or The National Center for Transgender Equality. This episode is brought to you by @kaeapothecary - hosting a book sale RIGHT NOW. Essential Oils, Herbs, Tea blends, crystals and community workshops, you can find Kae Apothecary in Mount Vernon, Iowa or online at www.kaeapothecary.com

a quiet episode reflecting on this new moon in Taurus, the Pluto and Neptune influence and Jupiter’s move into Pisces. join lauren in a heart transmission to honor Jupiter’s shift from Aquarius to Pisces.

Jimmy Betts is a nerd. And... so am I... so this conversation turned out alright. Jimmy was born and adopted from South Korea into a loving Omaha home. A brainy outlier and Capricorn systems breaker - Jimmy’s journey is one of disappointment with the structures in place, and that even if we check all the boxes... we aren’t guaranteed fulfillment. His journey takes him from science high schools to Iowa State University , traveling the country as a medical Qi Gong practitioner, martial arts instructor, massage therapist and climate activist...which is where our paths crossed. Jimmy walked a-crossed the country in 2013 to slow his own life down and to fight climate change, joined up with the pipeline activists and shares insight into how we can find what breaks our heart so we can make a change in the world. + Taurus season, May ingress report, Cinco de Mayo misconceptions, allergy season and box breathing. This episode was brought to you by Kae Apothecary, a community and mystical sundries shop located in Mount Vernon, Iowa and online at www.kaeapothecary.com

This week, Pluto went Retrograde in Capricorn, where it will be finishing up its dirty work until 2023. The Sun moving through Taurus will be conjunct to Uranus on Friday shaking up perspectives and the seasonal cycle holiday of Beltane is Saturday, May 1st! Kae Apothecary in Mount Vernon has a Beltane Sabbat Collection of goodies from magic makers around the country if you want to elevate your celebration. This week, in honor of Uranus’ transit through Taurus, I’ve invited Lyndzi Miller host of the POLYAMORY UNCENSORED podcast onto the show to talk in depth about ethical non-monogamy, relationships, honesty, consent, pleasure and community. If you are curious about polyamory, this conversation is absolutely enlightening and down to earth simultaneously (Uranus in Taurus, people- it’s a VIBE). You can find Lyndzi Miller at the Tool Shed- a sex positive, gender inclusive shop of sexual wares and education. This week’s episode is brought to you by @kaeapothecary in Mount Vernon, Iowa and online - host of free online community workshops, metaphysical wares, herbs, crystals and magic essentials.

Kristen Chilcoat @givemhelllll and lauren went to the same grade school and somehow found their paths crossing once again. Kristen has a Taurus sun/Mercury (opposite Pluto) Venus Aries and has had one hell of a ride. This candid story telling goes into the depths of Kristen’s perceptions- details of childhood, her recurring dreams and her mother’s imprisonment leading to an alternative life and finding her self worth and strength from within. (((CW: abuse, substance abuse))) lauren goes into Taurus vibes, Scorpio full moon and sensory pleasures.