Sol Connections

In the final episode of season 1 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn & Dani explore the archetypes, patterns, and stories of Virgo, Libra, the Ten of Swords, fungi, and the myth of Persephone.  They take time to reflect on one year of co-creating Sol Connections and what the podcast means to them. Then they delve into the astrological transits of Virgo and Libra season, including the Pisces-...

In Ep. 20 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn & Dani interview Ousia Moon, an interdisciplinary creative, parent, musician, facilitator, social worker, full-spectrum doula, reader, and writer based in Riverwest, Milwaukee. They currently work as a therapist, direct Milwaukee’s Queer Ceasefire Choir, and play in musical duo Murder Ballad. The conversation explores Ousia’s devotion to relation...

In Ep. 19 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn & Dani interview Parisa Shirazi Chavoya, a yoga, reiki, and sound healing guide who finds joy in supporting others in exploring their mind, body, and breath through accessible and trauma-informed embodiment practices. The conversation explores Parisa’s journey of becoming a yoga and sound healing practitioner. She shares her devotion to collectiv...

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...

In Ep. 17 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn & Dani interview B Barrales, a mom, proud Chicana, queer, professional Bruja, and community spiritual healer. She is the owner of Tres Ojos, a Milwaukee witch shop and co-host of What the Hex, an inclusive witches market. The conversation explores B’s cultural roots and her journey of becoming a professional Bruja. She shares her passion for maki...

In Ep. 16 of Sol Connections , hosts Emily, Aryn & Dani explore the archetypes, patterns, and stories of Cancer, the Four of Pentacles, Mugwort, and Over the Moon . They reflect on the astrological transits of Cancer season, including the Jupiter Cazimi, The United States' Jupiter Return, and Uranus transit through Taurus & ingress into Gemini. The conversation explores the tension bet...

In Ep. 15 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn & Dani interview Mimi Natalia, an intuitive hairstylist and the owner of Luna Verde Beauty & Wellness, a space that combines intuitive beauty services, skincare services, energy attunements, and a variety of locally curated community wellness workshops.  The conversation explores Mimi’s journey as a community-centric, intuitive business owner...

In Ep. 14 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn & Dani explore the archetypes, patterns, and stories of Gemini, the Knight of Swords, Lavender, and A Bug’s Life.  They discuss the astrological transits of Gemini season, including Saturn in Aries, Jupiter in Cancer, and the Full Moon in Sagittarius. The conversation delves into the necessity of building networks of community care, summoning the...

In Ep. 13 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn & Dani interview Vanessa Rose, a chef, writer, historian, and the owner of Mother's, an LGBTQ+ third space, restaurant, bar, and event venue opening June 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  The conversation explores Vanessa's journey in the culinary world and her passion for community building. Vanessa discusses the role food serves in bridgin...

In Ep. 12 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn & Dani explore the archetypes, patterns, and stories of Taurus, the Knight of Pentacles, Rose, and FernGully.  They discuss the astrological transits of Taurus season, including the Mars-Pluto opposition, Full Moon in Scorpio, and Uranus in Taurus. The conversation delves into the importance of rooting into the cycles of death and rebirth, findin...

In Ep. 11 of Sol Connections, hosts Aryn & Dani interview their co-host, Emily Hall, an astrologer, mystic, and herbalist based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  The conversation explores Emily’s journey of self-discovery through her relationships with community, the Earth, and Divine. She discusses her experiences with burnout and how astrology and ancestral guidance supported her healing. The conver...

In Ep. 10 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn & Dani explore the activating archetypes, patterns, and stories of Aries, the Eight of Wands, Nettle, and Merida from Brave.  They discuss the astrological influences shaping current events, including Mars in Cancer, Venus & Mercury retrograde, and Neptune in Aries. The conversation delves into women and queer people reclaiming their self-sov...

In Ep. 9 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily & Aryn interview Kristen Moncada, a medicine weaver and artist based in central Oregon who specializes in psychic mediumship, energy healing, and tarot & oracle card readings. The conversation explores Kristen's journey of rediscovering magic in her life. Kristen shares what it means to be a medicine weaver and practical ways anyone can reconnec...

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 disa...

In Ep. 7 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Dani, and Aryn interview Roxanne Hanna Ramirez, a first generation millennial farmer, writer, and parent. Rox is one of the founders, along with her husband Caleb, of Winterspring Farm, a certified organic farm growing vegetables and herbs for the greater Milwaukee area. The conversation explores Rox's winding journey in agriculture, the role humans serve...

In Ep. 6 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn, and Dani explore the archetypes and patterns of Aquarius season, the Knight of Cups, and the story of Peter Pan and the Lost Boys. They discuss the astrological influences shaping current events, particularly the Sun-Pluto conjunction in Aquarius, Saturn in Pisces, and Uranus in Taurus. The conversation touches on the ethical considerations surroundi...

In Ep. 5 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn, and Dani explore the themes of Capricorn season, the Seven of Swords, and the story Haroun and the Sea of Stories. They discuss the astrological influences shaping current events, particularly Saturn in Pisces and Jupiter in Gemini. The conversation touches on the impact Big Tech algorithms have in shaping our individual and collective narratives and...

In Ep. 4 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily and Aryn interview fellow co-host Dani Renee, exploring her multifaceted identities as a creative, musician, and organizer. They explore what lights Dani up, including the joy of harmonizing with others, the duty to co-create, and the delight of group play. You can follow Dani on Instagram and TikTok , and book an astrology reading with her here . Connect w...

In Ep. 3 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn, and Dani explore the themes of Sagittarius season, the Eight of Swords, and the musical Wicked. They discuss the astrological influences shaping current events, particularly the implications of Pluto in Aquarius and Mars in Leo. The conversation touches on the injustices of the U.S. healthcare system and the ongoing Supreme Court case in defense of t...

In Ep. 2 of Sol Connections, Emily and Dani interview their co-host, Aryn Scanlon, a queer writer and astrologer. They explore what lights Aryn up, including writing, storytelling, and building community. Aryn reflects upon their coming-of-age experiences that led them to become a writer. The discussion delves into astrology, particularly Aryn's Saturn return, and how it has impacted their writing...

In Ep. 1 of Sol Connections, hosts Emily, Aryn, and Dani explore the themes of Scorpio season, the Page of Wands, and the story of Darth Vader as a powerful Mars-Pluto archetype. With Pluto’s transit from Capricorn to Aquarius, we are all confronted with our relationship to “power” and invite our community to ponder... What does it mean for you to hold your own "wand"—to claim and direct your powe...