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