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.

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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