The Nature of Invisible Things

In episode two of season two, I am joined once more by one of my magical siblings and fave Aquarian Suns, shayde. We met in Britten LaRue’s Vulture Coven in 2023, and both moved through  The Magician’s Table  this spring. Join us as we discuss what it feels like to explore the possibility of a different world filled with “radical, love-based humans.” We chat about shayde’s evolution from Word Mage...

Welcome, friend, to episode one of Season Two of  The Nature of Invisible Things (TNIT) ! This season's theme is moving through change, encompassing many different topics. I am thrilled to welcome my friend and fellow astrologer and diviner, Jana Barrett, back to the podcast. In this episode, we share our experience engaging our emotional flexibility in online and offline spaces to connect with th...

In episode 30 of The Nature of Invisible Things (TNIT) , I wrap up Season One of the podcast by reflecting on my experience since its launch in January 2024, and then I look ahead at the theme of Season Two. To say this podcast impacted my life would be a massive understatement, so much so that I thought about calling this episode ‘Podcasting as a Spiritual Journey.’ I feel more myself than ever,...

In episode 29 of The Nature of Invisible Things (TNIT) , I explore the richness of making mistakes and taking the emotional charge out of failure. This morning, I discovered one of my own in my Virgo New Moon forecast , much to my chagrin. Long story short, I’ve been experimenting with batching my work as it increases, and clearly, my QA process needs another step. 🤓 Tune in as I reflect on my pa...

In episode 28 of The Nature of Invisible Things (TNIT) , I am joined by holistic practitioner Leah Lubin. We met in 2015 while in New Mexico and recently reconnected as Leah was the recipient of my astrology reading giveaway, celebrating the first anniversary of my newsletter. During our time together, I was reminded of Leah’s beautiful presence and thought you would enjoy spending time with her,...

In episode 27 of The Nature of Invisible Things (TNIT) , I am joined by artist, tarot reader, and nonbinary witch Hannah Hunt. I met Hannah through The Magician’s Table this year and received a profound reading from them when it felt like my creative muse was running dry. Hannah’s story is a beautiful reminder of the wonder and creativity available in the present moment. Growing up as a competitiv...

In episode 26 of The Nature of Invisible Things (TNIT) , I am pleased to welcome esthetician Yoo Seon V. Hwang, who has been so helpful on my health journey. Sometimes, we find the help we need in unexpected places, and for me, that was lying on a treatment table in SE Portland in Yoo Seon’s very capable hands. Originally from Korea, she started Yoo Be Skincare after almost 20 years as a fabricati...

Multidimensional mystic Lily of the Valley is my guest on episode 25 of  The Nature of Invisible Things (TNIT)  podcast .   Listen along and hear Lily share her mission to guide folks on the path to liberation and her hunger and passion for learning and teaching, augmented by a 9th house profection year. They also talk about rediscovering their clairaudience and what it was like to experience the...

In the 24th episode of  The Nature of Invisible Things (TNIT) podcast, I am joined by Caroline Durlacher, whom I met at The Magician’s Table this year. Tune in to hear us talk about her online business aimed at creating a new reality. Caroline’s current work is based on her Embodied Knowledge Practice approach, developed during her Ph. D. program at UC Berkeley. Initially disappointed that higher...

Episode 23 of The Nature of Invisible Things (TNIT) features intuitive counselor and fellow Air Moon Kara Liebrock. Join us as we discuss life's ups and downs, finding comfort in different seasons, and overcoming nervous system fatigue. Kara shares her journey of discovering her channel and learning to listen to her body, which she describes as a gradual softening into the emotional realm. We also...

In episode 22 of The Nature of Invisible Things (TNIT) , I am joined by astrologer and fellow Pisces rising Noelani Madore. We met at The Magician’s Table earlier this year, and she has such a delightful and uplifting spirit. I love Noelani’s curiosity about the big existential questions of life. Join us and hear Noelani as she inspires us to bring our knowledge, skills, and talents into the world...

In this episode of The Nature of Invisible Things (TNIT) , I look at a difficult conjunction between Mars, Uranus, and the fixed star Algol, which is exact on Monday, July 15th, at 7:04 AM PT. Join me as I share some historical information informed by Bernadette Brady’s book on fixed stars, Austin Coppock’s class on Algol in his Fundamentals of Astrology course, and my own interpretation of this c...

In episode 20 of The Nature of Invisible Things (TNIT) , I share an invitation for the Cancer New Moon, or, ‘what to do when you don’t get your way.’ I often know the most efficient route from point A to point B. My years as a consultative business strategist provided me with numerous opportunities to solve complex problems while aiming for a mutually beneficial solution. That said, I didn’t alway...

Hello friend! The Nature of Invisible Things podcast is back from break, and I am excited to share many things that have transpired during this hiatus, including: * Attending NORWAC * My Jupiter return and South Node shenanigans * Personal milestones and other celebrations * New discoveries around my ancestors * Exploring the solar cycle in the birth chart In addition to what it feels like to exha...

It is another solo episode this week where I share an idea I’ve been marinating on for some time: The present is a liminal state, and multiple realities are available anytime. Kronos is our experience of this as linear time, but the moment is Kairos or sacred time. This may be a difficult concept for some of you because of what is happening in the world right now. And I want you to know that is OK...

Surprise, it is a solo episode! After recording the episode intended for this week, my guest, esthetician, and artist Yooseon Hwang, and I had another idea that will unfold in its own time in the future. So, I am offering a check-in from a little over halfway through my 12th house profection year. A lot has changed, and in large part, thanks to the creation of this podcast and the wisdom of the 16...

In episode sixteen of The Nature of Invisible Things podcast, I am joined by astrologer and comedian Val St. Claire. We met while attending the Portland School of Astrology, have similar astrology placements, and even have the same alma mater! We talk about our experience of learning astrology and how it helped us unpack our personal trauma and stoked a desire to help others. Note for listeners: w...

In episode fifteen of TNIT , I am joined by astrologer, writer, and teacher Britten LaRue. We all have those teachers who give us hard lessons; in my yogic path, we called them Saturnian teachers, and Britten was one of mine. Britten helped me learn one of the hardest lessons in my life, although it didn’t happen in the way one might expect. My time in her transformation container was very activat...

In episode fourteen of TNIT, I am joined by RaMa Danielle-Marie of EarthSeed Temple Arts, and we discuss the art of the sacred pilgrimage. I met RaMa in 2017 as we traveled to Glastonbury, England, on a pilgrimage to Avalon . In this episode, RaMa and I attempt to encapsulate the experience. We hear about her background as an artist and how she came to lead seekers to sacred sites around the world...

In the thirteenth episode of The Nature of Invisible Things (TNIT) , I am pleased to welcome tarot reader and storyteller Cole of Rosie Cole Reads. We met in 2021 in Britten LaRue’s Soft Strength, and I was enchanted by her proficiency and devotion to the tarot. Cole shared a Yes/No divination spread with us, which I continue to use today. In our conversation, we discuss discovering your reading s...

In the twelfth episode of The Nature of Invisible Things (TNIT) , I am pleased to welcome astrologer and tarot reader Chels Holmes. We met in 2022 at The Magician’s Table and then had the exciting opportunity to connect at NORWAC that same year. We talk about our experiences with Neptune, the desire for freedom in our non-traditional work lives, and how a little bit of structure helps to make that...

In the eleventh episode of The Nature of Invisible Things (TNIT) , I am pleased to welcome writer and astrologer Gina Piccalo. We met in 2022 and reconnected in 2023 when I was moved by an article she wrote with Sam Reynolds in The Mountain Astrologer about exploring race on the Taurus-Scorpio axis and how astrology may provide a gateway for understanding and connection. You’ll hear Gina share wha...

In the tenth episode of The Nature of Invisible Things (TNIT) , I am pleased to welcome artist, storyteller, and my spiritual mentor, Lara Vesta. She shares how she came to her spiritual path growing up in rural Southern Oregon. We discuss listening to Spirit and how we are always invited into deeper alignment and trust. Lara also shares how the pontification of spiritual practice isn’t enough and...

In the ninth episode of The Nature of Invisible Things (TNIT) , I am pleased to welcome astrologer, bodyworker, and fellow Portlandian Kelsie Hammitt (she/her). Born with Chiron on the ascendant, Kelsie shares her experience of Chiron as a teacher and much more than the wounds we accumulate through betrayals, choices, and accidents. We also discuss the thrill and anticipation of attending NORWAC e...

In the eighth episode of The Nature of Invisible Things (TNIT) , I am pleased to welcome Amanda Moreno (she/her), one of my first astrology teachers. I studied with Amanda for four years, 2020-2023, and appreciate her grounded approach to astrology. We discuss several things, but one of my favorite sections is her studies of apocalyptic imagery on the human psyche and using astrology and ritual to...