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A conversation with two artists on the archetypal Major Arcana card The Magician.Sean Nguyen-Hilton (they/them) is a Virgo Sun, Pisces Moon, + Leo Ascendant. Sean danced “professionally” for about two decades, and worked in higher ed for about four and a half years.* Sean is a tarot reader of 27 years and is currently studying Hellenistic astrology. Sean is a Co-Founder and Team Member of Fly on a Wall, an artist led platform that presents and supports process and performance. Sean invests in care, awareness, sensation, and love, all of which he practices through the lens of queer stamina, movement, and evolution.Hez Stalcup is an experimental dance artist. He works with bodies, words, sound and objects. He makes dances. He is usually in them. He makes other things that maybe get seen. Most people think his work is about being queer or about gender, its only sometimes about either. Often he is dancing about time, failure and personhood with people he thinks are smart and funny and should be looked at. He doesn’t make beautiful dances per se, rather he thinks about what makes something outlandish and solitary enough that you want to love it forever.LINKSIf you enjoyed the episode, check out —Meditation on the Fool w— Hez StalcupEpisode w— Alkistis Dimech on The Occulted Body + Dancing with DaimonsEpisode w— Laura ZuspanMore about our guests —Sean’s websiteSean’s InstagramFly On A Wall websiteemail Hez at [email protected] Connected —Subscribe to the home—body podcast wherever you get your listens.mary grace’s websitehome—body websiteThis podcast is produced by Softer Sounds. ✨Support the show

mary grace guides you through the astrological weather for March 2023. this month we experience a lot of seismic shifts with the ground moving beneath our feet and above our heads, including : Saturn enters Pisces, Pluto enters Aquarius, Mars enters Cancer, New Moon in Aries, Full Moon in Virgo and Venus entering Taurus.we discussVenus conjunct JupiterMercury conjunct SaturnMercury enters PiscesSaturn enters PiscesFull Moon in VirgoSun + Mercury conjoin Neptune and square MarsVenus enters TaurusMercury enters AriesSun enters AriesNew Moon in AriesPluto enters AquariusMars enters CancerMercury conjunct JupiterVenus conjunct UranuslinksFree Resources —join us for Astro Meet-Up!get your free Houses Cheat SheetStay Connected —Subscribe to the home—body podcast wherever you get your listens.Mary Grace’s websitehome—body websiteThis podcast is produced by Softer Sounds.✨Support the show

Artist, oracle, + dharma witch Laura Zuspan joins us to talk about the Tarot, the healing power of art + why Buddhism is helpful for witches. We also discuss the Cantigee Oracle — an ecological spiritual guide + creative prompt deck.The Cantigee Oracle is a unique, nature-inspired oracle deck anchored in the belief that individual development will help create and sustain evolutionary change. The Cantigee Oracle brings environmental awareness into the personal realm + empowers us to address climate change with presence + care.Laura is an artist, oracle and meditator. She is the creator of Luminous Void Tarot, which was featured in Taschen’s Library of Esoterica + selected for preservation at the MIT distinctive libraries. For the last decade she's worked with individuals using the Tarot in healing through the lens of art, embodied awareness, Buddhism + symbolism. She is a student of mindfulness meditation, and she currently resides on unceded Ohlone territory with her family in Oakland CA.we discuss —the transformative power of artthe value in orienting our divination to the natural worldwhat being a dharma witch means to herhow art can be a channel to the voice of the earththe power of archetypesreclaiming our belonging to the EarthHow she uses the Tarot + Oracle decks in her regular practiceWhy there are no “good” or “bad” archetypesthe wisdom of I don’t know.LINKSIf you enjoyed the episode, check out —Episode w— Sherry ShoneEpisode w— Natalie EslickMore about our guest —Laura’s [email protected] on IGThe Cantigee Oracle DeckRae DiamondMentioned in the episode—Jack KornfieldTara BrachConversation w— Dan Siegel + Tara BrachFrancis WellerMalidoma SoméFree Resources —Receive a free, 6-lesson mini course for seekers who want to deepen their intuition, intentionally it to connect creativity, + feel more confident trusting their inner guidance 👁✨ Get it here!Stay Connected —Subscribe to the home—body podcast wherever you get your listens.Mary Grace's websitehome—body websiteThis podcast is produced by Softer Sounds. ✨Support the show

Mo Olufemi of the Fixed Astrology Podcast joins us to talk about the upcoming astrology for February 2023, including : the Full Moon in Leo, New Moon in Pisces and the Sun entering PiscesMo is a an astrologer and tarot reader specializing in Hellenistic and Medieval astrology, while also becoming versed in the Vedic astrological tradition. She loves learning about the underrated parts of essential dignity and their applications, and uses the Golden Dawn astrological correspondences to merge tarot with astrology. In her spare time, she is a loving mother of two cats.we discuss —Sun square UranusVenus square MarsFull Moon in LeoMercury conjunct PlutoMercury enters AquariusVenus conjunct NeptuneSun conjunct SaturnSun enters PiscesNew Moon in PiscesVenus enters AriesMercury trine MarsLINKSIf you enjoyed the episode, check out —Exploring the Dark Houses : the 6th HouseA Meditation for the FoolMore about our guest —Mo’s websiteMo’s TwitterMo’s InstagramMo’s SubstackThe Fixed Astrology PodcastMentioned in the episode—Ways of Being, book by James BridleFree Resources —join us for Astro Meet-Up!get your free Houses Cheat SheetStay Connected —Subscribe to the home—body podcast wherever you get your listens.Mary Grace's websitehome—body websiteThis podcast is produced by Softer Sounds. ✨Support the show

Reframing productivity is a very January thing to do, yes? How can we release ourselves from the outer forces, inner voices, and productivity gurus driving us toward more-more-more? And when we do choose another path, how do we set up our work so that we actually bring our dreams to life — without getting lost in ambiguity, confusion or overwhelm?“How do we strike the right balance of getting things done but while also feeling inspired + alive?”I’m joined by Amelia Hruby, my friend, podcast producer + co-teacher of our upcoming course Living Systems. Together we discuss all things productivity through a feminist, ecology lens; and we share the systems + frameworks that allow us to live more in alignment with our internal rhythms, energetic capacities + ever-changing seasons.This episode is for anyone who wants to do life, work + business your way, and needs support figuring out what your way really is.🌱“A lot of us have embodied an industrial model for productivity that’s solely focused on maximizing output, profits, and extraction. But what if we did it in a more regenerative way? What if we did it in a way where we cared about the whole system, instead of trying to extract as much from ourselves and the things around us as possible?” — mary grace allerdicewe discuss —Creating systems where we can’t help but flourishWhat makes a system alive?The difference between productivity culture (boo) + regenerative systems (yay)How to identify friction points in your workThe foundational, resilient, clarifying power of the Earth elementWhy we love Projects + how Projects help us bring our purpose to lifeProjects as manifestation practiceLINKSIf you enjoyed the episode, check out —Cultivate Energetic Sovereignty, Off the Grid podcastReframing Service as Connection + How to Serve While Caring for YourselfMore about our guest —Amelia’s websiteSofter Sounds StudioMentioned in the episode—Want to get on the mailing list for Living Systems? Sign up for messages hereSign up for Living Systems! At checkout, use the code EARTHLOVE to get $50 offFree Resources —Join us for Notion Nerd Nights, a free, fun gathering for Notion-obsessed creatives, freelancers & small business owners!Stay Connected —Subscribe to the home—body podcast wherever you get your listens.mary grace's websitehome—body websiteThis podcast is produced by Softer Sounds. ✨Support the show

mary grace guides you through the astrological weather for January 2022. though not the dramatic shifts we will say later on in just a few weeks, January still brings us Mercury + Mars stationing direct, Venus changing signs (twice!), the Full Moon in Cancer and New Moon in Aquarius.we discuss —Venus conjunct PlutoVenus enters AquariusFull Moon in CancerMars stations direct!Venus square UranusMercury stations direct!Sun enters AquariusNew Moon in AquariusVenus conjunct SaturnVenus enters PiscesLINKSIf you enjoyed the episode, check out —Astrology forecast for August 2022 - more about Mars in GeminiFree Resources —join us for Astro Meet-Up!get your free Houses Cheat SheetStay Connected —Subscribe to the home—body podcast wherever you get your listens.Mary Grace’s websitehome—body websiteThis podcast is produced by Softer Sounds. ✨Support the show

This episode is a meditation for The Fool card in the Tarot Major Arcana by experimental dance artist Hez Stalcup.Hez is an experimental dance artist. He works with bodies, words, sound and objects. He makes dances. He is usually in them. He makes other things that maybe get seen. Most people think his work is about being queer or about gender, its only sometimes about either. Often he is dancing about time, failure and personhood with people he thinks are smart and funny and should be looked at. He doesn’t make beautiful dances per se, rather he thinks about what makes something outlandish and solitary enough that you want to love it forever.LINKSIf you enjoyed the episode, check out —How to Take a Soundwalk by Erin PalovickGrief Threads : How Sewing Can Help us Heal w— Melissa WordDancing with Daimons + the Occulted Body w— Alkistis DimechMore about our guest —email Hez at [email protected] Connected —Subscribe to the home—body podcast wherever you get your listens.Mary Grace's websitehome—body websiteThis podcast is produced by Softer Sounds. ✨Support the show

Waxing poetic on what heaven has to do with feeling safe in the world. Can we ever truly be safe? Or are we always safe? Or both?LINKSIf you enjoyed the episode, check out —Listening to the InterstellarMentioned in the Episode —Know anyone who works in publishing or is an agent? I’d love to know. Email me at [email protected] Resources —Discover your wild water archetype + upgrade your self care with our free Water Medicine QuizStay Connected —Subscribe to the home—body podcast wherever you get your listens.Mary Grace’s websitehome—body websiteLearn more about 1:1 sessionsThis podcast is produced by Softer Sounds. ✨Support the show

Fine artist + educator Natalie Eslick joins us to talk about leaving her muggle job and finding enchantment as she pursued her creative practice. We talk about the power of creativity to help us be more resilient in the face of uncertainty and loneliness; and Natalie shares how the wild can keep us from missing out on our one precious life.“Enchantment wriggled its way into my hardened heart through the simple act of observing wildness.”Natalie is an Australian fine artist and educator whose work is steeped in connection to nature, rooting into place, and reciprocal relationships with the wild world. Her work evokes compassion, kindness, and connection to the intrinsic magic of nature and the inherent wisdom of Earth’s flora and fauna. Natalie's background in psychology, human rights, and decades of service to her local community lead her to seek an extraordinary life, to cherish moments of peace and connection with trees and wild beings, to encourage curiosity and wonder, and to value compassion and creative beauty as empowering, and worth pursuing.we discuss —How creativity can help us grapple with uncertainty + perfectionismHow to make more space for creativity by feeding connection (yes, even if your muggle life is so demanding!)How Natalie transitioned to a full-time creative career after 30 years of working a “normal” jobHow the wild is our teacher for how we can be and how to not miss out on our lifeWhy you deserve enchantment in your life + how to invite more of itLINKSIf you enjoyed the episode, check out —How to Take a SoundwalkEpisode on Listening to the InterstellarEpisode w— Vyana NovusEpisode on The AbundanceMore about our guest —Natalie’s websiteNatalie’s IGNatalie’s substackWander Wonder - Natalie’s free 5-day courseMentioned in the episode—Bewilderment, book by Richard PowersIf Women Rose Rooted, book by Sharon BlackieHagitude, book by Sharon Blackie, illustrations by Natalie EslickFree Resources —Discover your wild water archetype + upgrade your self care with our free Water Medicine QuizStay Connected —Subscribe to the home—body podcast wherever you get your listens.Mary Grace's websitejoin the free home—body portal and talk about the episode!This podcast is produced by Softer Sounds. ✨Support the show

Deep dive into the 6th house! Michael J Morris shares their perspectives on how the poignant questions of the 6th house are relevant to us at all times. We see how the 6th can bring us questions + lenses we can ask our culture that help us move towards greater justice + well-being.Michael J. Morris is an astrologer, tarot reader, artist, writer, educator, and witch. They hold a PhD in Dance Studies from The Ohio State University. They are the founder of Co Witchcraft Offerings through which they offer astrology and tarot readings, movement-based rituals, and workshops to support people in cultivating more meaningful living while pursuing personal and collective healing and liberation. Michael is also a teaching assistant with Kelly Surtees’ online astrology course, a contributing writer to the CHANI App, and a contributing artist with Livable Futures.we discuss —the 6th House as a lens through which we can ask difficult questions about slavery, disability, illness + workthe charts of Ava Duvernay + Frida KahloLINKSIf you enjoyed the episode, check out —Episode on the 8th houseEpisode on How to Work Shorter : The Benefits + Why of Working LessBeloved Economies + Economic ImaginationThreshold : Erotic Ecologies + Embodiments w— Michael J Morris, Anicka Austin + Alkistis DimechMore about our guest —Michael’s websiteMichael’s IGMichael’s TwitterMentioned in the episode —For a full list of resources mentioned in the episode, visit the episode webpage here.Free Resources —join us for Astro Meet-Up!get your free Houses Cheat SheetStay Connected —Subscribe to the home—body podcast wherever you get your listens.Mary Grace's websitejoin the free home—body portal and talk about the episode!This podcast is produced by Softer Sounds. ✨Support the show