Robes of Light

We're looking back at Chapter 6 of our annual Solar Story — The Crucible — and talking on: the art of the audible, why staying can be a radical new movement, the (cat) life-saving art of trusting feminine intuition, and what it really means to be pulled out of the belly of the beast (or iguana) — even if all you can do is picture yourself as a tiny golden boat floating in the cosmos. Show notes an...

We've entered the Crucible, the mid-spring threshold of the annual Solar Story where the heat and pressure burn away what no longer serves. In this lunation retrospective, Cassidy and Susan dive into their Dixit storytelling cards: a weary bucket and a bossy broom, a child sailing alone through a storm, an astronaut monkey glimpsing multidimensional reality. Listen in to their conversation about t...

Today's conversation finds us in the approach to the inmost cave—the charged midpoint between spring equinox and May 1st where the quest gets real. In this episode we look back on chapter four of our annual heroic journey, unpacking our Dixit storytelling cards and the themes that surfaced along the way. We explore ancestral karma clearing, the integration of suppressed rage, and what it means to...

In this conversation, Susan and Cassidy explore **exigency**—that which you cannot remain silent about—and discover why following your inner compass matters more than any external tool. In this episode: - How Western astrology often reads like you'll be "clobbered" by your chart (and what changes when you've done your psycho-spiritual work) - The difference between fate (cards you're dealt) and de...

Join us as we transition from winter's stillness into early spring's creative stirrings. We geek out on our Visionary New Year collage breakthroughs, the surprising journey of making a sacred talking stick, and how creative collaboration feels like—or maybe even better than—winning the lottery. We explore how tools like collages and cards train attention toward the sacred, and what happens when th...

Happy New Year—or as we say, Happy New Solar Story! We're back kicking off our 4th season! In this episode: - Why we measure success by showing up authentically and consistently - How our Solar Story framework has evolved through years of experimentation - The profound difference between surviving challenges and dancing with them consciously - A toddler's wisdom that might be the best teaching on...

We've reached the end of another year—another Solar Story. Perhaps you can sense it's not just the end of a year, but the end of an era. Some are doubling down on American "Christmas," while others are choosing less, choosing peace, quiet, stillness. In this episode we discuss Time—from the mundane ("holiday time") to the metaphysical ("time-bending"). We offer a message of hope with the return of...

Cassidy and Susan explore what it means to be "hypersensitives" who've become more comfortable with discomfort than ease, examining shared patterns of self-criticism and the surprising ways their bodies intervene when they refuse to slow down. They are landing in the rest they've been seeking all year-- trusting that they're truly safe and embracing comfort. This episode marks our transition into...

Cassidy and Susan explore the "return" phase of their annual Solar Story - that final stretch where you expect smooth sailing but encounter unexpected boulders. They discuss practical approaches to working with challenging mental patterns, the power of living in "not knowing," and how to honor both personal truth and others' spiritual paths. A raw, honest conversation about the unexpected challeng...

Starting with the ancient symbol of the caduceus, this episode weaves through breathing techniques, the Wise Woman Tradition (a la Susan Weed), and the magic of following your heart. What we explore: • The caduceus as a symbol of balance • Practical breathing techniques for anxiety and nervous system regulation • Susan Weed's "wise woman" approach: asking "How is this my ally?" instead of "Why is...

In this conversation, we explore what happens when the ordinary world feels impossible to return to during times of extraordinary change, and how we might reconnect to our human nature, and Nature herself. We discuss: • How online connection has become more natural than in-person interaction (and what that means for community) • Practical ways to reconnect with nature, even in modern urban life •...

As the world enters revolutionary times (Pluto in Aquarius, Uranus in Gemini--IYKYK)--and it feels like we've collectively stepped into the Twilight Zone--Cassidy and Susan explore how to remain deeply human through unprecedented technological advancement. This casual conversation between friends updating each other on their personal lives captures how today's conscious seekers are navigating ever...

In this heart-to-heart, we touch on themes of sovereignty, stillness, and authenticity, specifically while in the crucible of personal and collective pain. We reflect on the format of our latest workshop as a model of mirror-reflecting wisdom and the power of spiritual community, relating this to the recent astrological transit of Jupiter entering Cancer. From Knights of the Round Table to whales...

As May draws to a close, we find ourselves in the seasonal in-between—late spring or early summer, depending on your perspective. In this episode, we reflect on where we are in our 2025 journeys and how themes of the season—purification, flexibility, and power—are showing up in our lives. We explore: - The spiritual value of sensible risk-taking—and the surrender it often requires - What it means...

This episode opens with the spirit of air. We discuss how this relates to where we are in this stormy season of spring, specifically with the process of “clearing the air,” i.e., purifying our thoughts and emotions. We dive in to the mechanics of emotional processing, including how to engage in honest self-reflection while also maintaining self-compassion. This leads into a discussion about the ch...

It’s springtime, and our annual quest is underway here at Robes of Light! Journey with us through this conversation in which we explore our concept of a “minimum viable practice,” as in a daily spiritual practice. We discuss how connecting with your soul every day can help you build a solid personal foundation which supports entering and navigating the inner landscape. Join in our MVP Challenge on...

We’re halfway through winter, which means it’s time for Exciting Incidents to appear on the stage of life that will lead into our annual (inner) quests. Inspired by our own fatigue, and the invitation to pause this season, Cassidy and Susan enjoy a slow, nourishing conversation about how we practice self-care and about self-compassion as the key for healing. 🎵 Music: Markotopa / “A Call to the So...

Cassidy and Susan are back, kicking off the first episode of their 2025 Solar Story! Both have been prioritizing inner stillness in winter (or “The Status Quo” in their heroic journey lingo), even with disruptive outer events on the world stage. Topics include: Cassidy's latest hand injury as a metaphor for spiritual healing; Susan's tips for supporting a Vata imbalance in winter time; the wisdom...

In this episode we share some information that we are super excited about regarding the new programs that are on the horizon for you in 2025. We had a super time with this one not only because we’re excited about our new programs but because we broadcasted this episode together from Virginia.

It’s never too late to make a beautiful ending. In this episode we discuss how ancestral work can provide deeper context and meaning for our individual stories, beyond the level of personal drama, as well as how we can hold for ourselves and others a vision or blueprint of the highest potential and live into it. Susan and Cassidy share anecdotes of how they’ve brought their 2024 Solar Stories full...

In this episode we discuss the pitfalls of separating our work from our joy and the need for our youth to come to understand in an embodied way humanity’s purpose here while actively tying that in to personal purpose and career goals. We suggest the chakra system as a foundation for this understanding and path toward healing. And, as we near holiday season, we offer some tips for how to gather wit...

Today’s conversation is inspired by The Road Back or Return Phase of the Heroic Journey, the trials that occur at the climax of the story and how this months' trials have affected us personally, in our communities, and globally. We also discussed the mystical path of active love, a new model of heroism, as opposed to “quietism.” 🎵 Music: Markotopa / “A Call to the Soul / courtesy of Lesfm

In this episode we reflect upon the question: What does it take to change? We also reflect on blessings in disguise, the balancing of the masculine, and then were led into a larger discussion of the quest and the holy grail. 🎵 Music: Markotopa / “A Call to the Soul / courtesy of Lesfm

It's mid-summer and we're beginning to look at our Ordeals through the rearview mirror. Yes, we've corrected the skid and are beginning to glean some wisdom from all that began to go sideways on us. The pace of this conversation even exemplified a sneak peak of our reward...a "well digested life." In this episode, we talk about a favorite TV show we’ve been watching that delves into the world of f...

We just hit the midpoint of the yearly Solar Story. We're in the heat of summer, stepped into the crucible and entered the fire. 🎵 Music: Markotopa / “A Call to the Soul / courtesy of Lesfm