2024 is the year of the Cicada! Meredith, who lives in one of the two places in the US that has witnessed several broods emerging at once, is absolutely fascinated by the significance of these amazing beings. In this episode, she leads a conversation with Julie and Karen around the history of the Cicada, their biological nature, spiritual meaning and how their timing signals important shifts coming - much like Pluto returning to Aquarius in late November. 

References: 

Meredith’s Cicadas

MAP by Machelle Small Wright

Father Richard Rohr talks about The Second Half of Life in his book, Falling Upwards

Belle Naugher - Missihippie Belle

Joe McGown - a Mississippi artist who creates chaotic assemblages of strange mutated creatures, crowded surreal landscapes, and mandala-like designs that reflect his thoughts and observations of life on this planet

Dr. Blake Layton - Extension Professor, Entomology, Mississippi State University

Meet the hosts-

Julie Hirt is a Certified Soul Level Animal Communicator®, Certified Heart Animal Soul Professional Communicator and Certified Soul Level Intuitive Coach®. She is a writer, mystic, teaching assistant for the Danielle MacKinnon School and Social Media Director for The Animal Communication Collective®. Find out more about her at her website: https://www.juliehirt-intuitive.com

Karen Dendy Smith is a Soul Level Animal Communicator®, Soul Level Intuitive Coach®, Pangu Shengong (qigong) Instructor and Energy Healer. She is an End-of-life Companion Animal Doula through the UVM certificate program and a teaching assistant for the Danielle MacKinnon School. She is also on the board of NicaLove Animal Rescue and the Founder and a Director of The Animal Communication Collective®. Find out more about her at her website: https://www.karendendysmith.com

Meredith Tollison is a Soul Level Animal Communicator®, Soul Level Intuitive Coach®, Let Animals Lead® Animal Reiki Practitioner, and certified dog trainer with a focus on behavior modification and positive reinforcement. She is also a Director of The Animal Communication Collective®. Find out more about her at her website: https://www.meredithtollison.com/

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