The Soil & Stars Podcast

Wise woman Lisa Grabenbauer and I talk about herbal medicine, creating and running an herbal business, and Hildegard of Bingen. XX Mollie Check out Praire Star Botanicals Time Stamps: 9:50 Lisa's backstory 23:00 The Crone Project 30:30 Hildegard of Bingen and slow medicine 54:30 Starting & running Prairie Star Botanicals 01:16:00 More Hildegard || My astrology website:  ⁠⁠⁠www.soilandstars...

but that might not mean what you think it means. + astrology themes of the moment (Nov 2023) + Tonglen practice + my own (Mollie's) career & money update || My astrology website:  ⁠⁠www.soilandstars.art⁠⁠ where you can buy the Know Your Chart, Know Your Self Workshop any time. || Email me: soilandstarsart @ gmail.com (send me an email to get the waitlist for readings - I'll open it up...

This is a deep and juicy conversation with a mentor of mine, Luna Battalia. Being around Luna is a healing and catalyzing experience. She has reinvented herself so many times and continues to show up so powerfully. In our conversation, we talk about: - divorce as initiation (and her recent-ish divorce) - making space for strong opinions and nuance and connection - radical self-responsibility as fr...

Themes: Money stories and money energetics you might not think of; meandering careers. I asked my friend Suzy to come on the show to talk about money even though that's not at all what she's focused on in her life, because she has so much wisdom to share. This isn't a 'how-to' kind of thing. It's open, curious and contemplative. Suzy also just launched her beautiful new thi...

Graham is a psychological astrologer who studied with Liz Greene in London as well as a horary astrologer, which is how I met him. We had a wide-ranging conversation about astrology which I think you’ll love if you are here at least in part for the astrology. Graham is based in New Zealand and does readings for people all over the world via video conferencing. || Check out Graham’s Website || My a...

My wise friend Mo and I talk about herbal medicine & business. She's a gem. I also share some business updates in the intro. || Find Mo at: http://herbalistmo.com & http://wildrootspc.org || My astrology website:  www.soilandstars.art || Email me: soilandstarsart @ gmail.com (send me an email to get the the waitlist for readings - I'll open it up in December) || Beginning Astrology...

Kim Fairminer is an astrologer and witch in Brisbane, Australia and she has a new book out about divination which I just read and really enjoyed. So, of course I had to chat with her on the podcast. Kim and I studied horary astrology together at the excellent School of Traditional Astrology and then continued in a chart study group together ever since. If you are interested in dreams, spell work,...

My covid story and my intention for collective healing. Disclaimer (you know the drill): The information contained in this podcast are for informational purposes only. No material in this podcast is intended as medical avdice and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health care provider with any questions you may have re...

New trauma, attachment trauma, and the covid experience. || Book an astrology reading with me or buy the Know Your Chart, Know Yourself workshop here:  ⁠www.soilandstars.art⁠ || Get the Night Time sticker sheet or No Bad Plant second edition postcard book:  ⁠www.soilandstars.art/shop⁠ || Email me: soilandstarsart @ gmail.com || Cover Photo Credit:   ⁠⁠Marin San Martin⁠⁠  

On ideology, division between people, regulating our own emotions, and political homelessness. || Book an astrology reading with me or buy the Know Your Chart, Know Yourself workshop here:  www.soilandstars.art || Get the Night Time sticker sheet or No Bad Plant second edition postcard book:  www.soilandstars.art/shop || Email me: soilandstarsart @ gmail.com || Cover Photo Credit:  ⁠⁠Marin San Mar...

Water Ambassador Isabel Friend and I speak on some of the esoteric and spiritual qualities and mysteries of Water, the source of life, as understood by spiritual traditions around the world and current science. We also talk about...foraging wild spring water, choosing a water filter for your home, and what healthy, living water really is. *** If you have no idea what any of this means, prepare to...

Join herbalist, gluten free baker & small business owner in rural PA, Ingrid Callenberger, and myself as we talk about herbs, flower essences, and healing complex trauma, as well as money wounds and being a small business owner. || flower essence tutorial free on patreon || Connect with Ingrid: @thetriaprima on IG and her website: http://thetriaprima.com || Book an astrology reading with me or...

Learn the ONE WEIRD TRICK I do to create...5 paintings a year... Just kidding. But actually it's true and I do have a bit of a trick that allows me to have this slow and steady painting workflow, which really nourishes my soul. So, here are some thoughts on making time for your creative practices, and how my process has evolved the past three years since I did the Artist's Way. Enjoy! xx M...

Solo ramble about experiences with plant spirits and the good neighbors ('fairies'), being a highly sensitive person, and reflections after the Midwest Women's Herbal Conference last week. the links: ⁠http://soilandstars.art⁠  | email me (Mollie): soilandstarsart @ gmail.com | Cover Photo Credit:  ⁠⁠Marin San Martin⁠⁠  

trying something new! In the first half I talk about current transits. Second half (31 minutes in) I share about the four most common ways I see astrology misused that really bother me. It’s not as simple as, “just stop doing XYZ”. It's not that sort of thing. But it's my intention that talking about these four things can provide some entry points for reflection for anyone who wants to go...

This is a solo show where I share behind the scenes in my business Soil & Stars the past few months, struggles and things I want to do differently from my first business ten years ago, and the three big things I am learning and working with right now. My Website, where you can book a reading, sign up for classes, etc: ⁠http://soilandstars.art⁠  | Cover Photo Credit:  ⁠⁠Marin San Martin⁠⁠  

Interview with herbalist Rachel Liester. We talk about how she got into plants and herbal remedies (it involved not having health insurance for her family), the Prairie Herbalists conference which she organizes and hosts, and a bunch of other stuff like Rachel's pilgrimage to Scotland. Rachel is an herbal elder and friend of mine and she has some great stories to share. My Website, where you c...

on songwriting, psychology, real estate & life after retirement And really, we’re talking about ~ living the creative process ~ creating emotional and financial stability as a highly sensitive and creative person with one of my great mentors who is my auntie. :: My aunt spent her working life as a psychologist, but she didn’t work full time. She also made time for writing and other things she...

Disclaimer (you know the drill): The information contained in this podcast are for informational purposes only. No material in this podcast is intended as medical avdice and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before unde...

One of the most impressive gardeners I know came on the show to talk about: When to start seeds, succession planting, preserving the harvest, what she no longer grows and why, great tips for getting started, and why gardening is so meaningful and impactful. Margaret was a veggie farmer before she was a home gardener and has a wealth of wisdom and passion to share. We laugh, we cry. If you want to...

Talking with *underwater photographer* Marin San Martin about the creation of her surreal and gorgeous photographs and the winding life path that led her to this self-created dream job. Also the magic and mystery of water. Marin's Links: ⁠http://marincosmos.com⁠ IG: @marincosmos My Website, where you can book a reading and buy the workshop: http://soilandstars.art  | The Patreon: http://patreo...

I got Pepe on the show! Pepe is a local restauranteur who is always doing good things in the community and making delicious, innovative vegetarian food even non-vegetarians like me love to eat. I am continuously inspired by what he has created and continues to create, plus his story is remarkable, so I asked him to share about it here. There's some interesting astrology right now too, so I sha...

Join Cait Cain, my partner --- in life and love, not business - she's an acupuncturist not an astrologer --- and myself for a casual conversation about how much we have learned from our charts, whether through seeing astrologers or self-study over the years.  Astrology doesn't have to be used for good - it can also be used to keep ourselves stuck or hurt others. Since astrology is so popular...

Catching up with the always-inspiring Alexander Friend of Niuka Tea. Alex is an old Bay Area friend and colleague who does all sorts of cool shit, including founding and running a tea company. In this conversation, we talk about the magic and medicine of plants, among myriad other things. Enjoy! | www.soilandstars.art | patreon  | photo credit: Marin San Martin Alex's links: www.niukatea...

Welcome to the Soil & Stars Podcast, a podcast about living a meaningful life in all ways. Conversations about: Astrology and other wisdom traditions, creativity, health, spirituality, and daily life stuff. In this trailer mini episode, I share where I'm coming from and why I started this podcast. | www.soilandstars.art | patreon  | photo credit: Marin San Martin