The Nature of Invisible Things – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of The Nature of Invisible Things (TNIT), in honor of Jupiter stationing retrograde, I share one of my favorite tales of transformation and change told through the descent of Inanna, a Sumerian fertility goddess. I offer it as another way of exploring your experience of moving through change and how surrendering the more solar parts of self makes space for the lunar knowing to emerge.

Also, in this episode, I talk about Venus’ cycles, Saturn & Neptune’s ingress into Aries, and the experience of initial midlife transits, Pluto square Pluto and Neptune square Neptune, along with advice for anyone feeling confused.

Bio:

Erin Kelley (she/her) is a writer, devotional astrologer, and esoteric strategist with a feral heart. Her intuitive gift of right timing is the essence behind her work, affectionately called Slow Magick. 

Erin believes desire is holy, change happens when it is time, and Eros is the driving impulse connecting this moment to the next. With an 8th house stellium, Erin is known for helping others find and effectively utilize their resources. She especially loves using astrology and rituals to assist cycle breakers in building new beliefs, experiencing more satisfaction, and creating space to thrive.

Before leaping into her second act, Erin spent more than a decade creating award-winning go-to-market strategies for some of the world’s biggest names. She now uses her intuitive and results-oriented analytical skills to develop practical and effective recommendations for working with the subtle realm in everyday life. 

You can find Erin at slowmagick.com, @slow.magick on Instagram, and The Nature of Invisible Things on Substack.

Other resources mentioned in this episode:

The Aquarian Spirals Podcast Ep. 53 - All About Libra

Instagram post about episode 53 of The Aquarian Spirals Podcast

Inanna Queen of Heaven and Earth by Diane Wolkstein and Samuel Noah Kramer

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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, Beholding, to Wonderchild and what happens when your life becomes a “lucid dream.”

We also discuss the mutability of our astrological axes, building a life on shifting sands, living in constant metamorphosis as magical humans, claiming accountability for our complicity in the circumstances in which we find ourselves, and discovering the authority within. Plus, using all of that to lead others in building the world they want to live in.

shayde shares their POV on Pluto’s ingress back into Capricorn, the archetypal symbolism of deer, and we wax poetic about debilitated Suns and experiencing eclipses in our personal astrology. And so much more!

Welcome back, shayde!

shayde’s bio:

shayde is the creator of Wonderchild, a spirituality brand that centers self-exaltation and revels in the marvel of creative control. shayde speaks the languages of astrology, human design, and tarot, but his professional tool of choice is Wonderchild’s quintessential framework: The Divine Fundamentals. shayde brings a fantastical and lyrical flare, as well as a practical and scrutinizing sensibility to helping others dissolve internal barriers and re-engage with possibility. His presence has been described as “air in neptunian water space,” “pop culture archetype interpreter,” and “for highly creative people who are not afraid of their minds.” shayde is a cis male, proudly queer, with Black American, White Italian, White French, and Native American lineage. You can find him on Instagram @won.der.child.

Other people & resources mentioned in this episode:

shayde’s episode from last season

Britten LaRue

Nicole France-Coe

Cole of Rosie Cole Reads

Jonathan Koe

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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 talk about the significance of rest, dealing with overstimulation, and juggling her roles as a new mom, business owner, wife, and someone who enjoys life. Kara shares how an unexpected turn of events led to personal growth in her life and what it was like to embrace her own experiences of claircognizance and clairsentience as the daughter of a medium. Additionally, we discuss our perspectives on the divine feminine, divine masculine, and the spectrum in between.

Welcome, Kara!

Kara’s Bio:

As an Ayurveda Health Counsellor and facilitator of somatic practices, Kara is interested in supporting her fellow humans at the intersection of physical sensation, emotional awareness, and Intuitive development. She is a Cancer Rising who holds compassionate space, an Aries Sun who offers inspired direction, and an Aquarian Moon who celebrates the divine quirks in herself and others. Her Spirit-led intention is to share the lens of unconditional love, to help us call back the parts of self that have been living outside of our hearts & to embolden the inner knowing we all have access to.  

Follow Kara:

Website

Book your session with Kara

Instagram

Other people and resources mentioned in this episode:

Ariel fixes her old house on YouTube

The Shakti School

Britten LaRue

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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 with the Saturn-Neptune conjunction. We discuss the beauty and heartbreak of having heavy Venus placements and how the endings of intimate relationships provided avenues for spiritual awakening and positive life changes. Also, in this episode, Noelani shares valuable insights for anyone who uses astrology to pick a life partner and much more!

Welcome, Noelani!

Noelani’s Bio

Noelani is a mother of a blended family of six, an astrologer, and an occult connoisseur. She began self-studying astrology in 2018 as a tool for self-introspection. In 2020, she claimed astrology as her academic and life calling, completing her foundational education at the Faculty of Astrological Studies and then with a two-year advanced Hellenistic program under Adam Elenbaas. Currently, Noelani immerses herself in Ayurveda, Meditation, and Life Coaching, completing certifications at Chopra Education. Noelani is passionate about contributing to meaningful initiatives through her work at Namahana Education Foundation, where she is involved in building the first tuition-free middle and high school on Kauai's North Shore. Beyond mere knowledge acquisition, she sees the intricacies of sacred union and conscious parenting as foundational pillars of embodied wisdom. Her mission is to guide others to discover their own profundity and serve as a catalyst for impactful personal transformation.

Follow Noelani:

https://www.noelaniastrology.com/

Instagram

Other resources mentioned in this episode:

CAELi

A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle

Captolia, the Digital Witch

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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 conjunction. I also look at how this conjunction will fall in the natal charts of public figures Biden and Trump because it feels relevant to me.

This episode contains challenging subject matter, so feel free to skip it if you are not in the mood. Ultimately, I view this cosmic event through a lens of hope and opportunity.

Note: At 19 minutes 48 seconds into this episode, I state this conjunction will be trine the Sun in Cancer, which is incorrect; this aspect is a sextile. Both aspects, trine and sextile, are supportive but have differences in strength and nuances in blending the planets they connect. My overall interpretation would not change.

Other resources mentioned or cited in this episode:

Bernadette Brady

Austin Coppock

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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 always get my way, and recently, I haven’t been getting my way either. So tune in for this episode and hear about what I am doing instead.

Other resources mentioned in this episode:

Findhorn Foundation

Hopi Prophecy

Book your consultation with me

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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 exhale and let some shit go, finally. Ahhhh.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Austin Coppock’s NORWAC lecture on Ficino

Gray Crawford’s NORWAC lecture on Saturn-Neptune

Caroline W. Casey

Slow Magick

NORWAC

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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. We can be a world embroiled in conflict, and the present as a liminal space is still a possibility I’d like to consider as true.

Here are a few assumptions I am working with; note that they are always subject to change. This comes from my POV, which is currently a recovering people-pleaser in relation to healing their wound of co-dependence through unmasking in order to experience the gift of choosing myself over and over again, the result of which is authentic expression and creativity.

You have a different POV and life experience and are in your own perfectly timed relationship with your understanding of who you are, which means we might not agree. And that is OK.

Assumption #1: The power of the mind is severely underrated and often misunderstood.

Assumption #2: Our behavior and choices are driven by unconscious beliefs or embedded thought forms.

Assumption #3: We can change our experience by choosing differently at the moment, but it is more challenging to do so if we are running an unconscious program.

Join me for this discussion in this episode, and let me know what you think!

Resources mentioned or cited in this episode:

I shared my bio in the last episode, but you can learn more here.

Plants can communicate and respond to touch. Does that mean they're intelligent?

A quantum experiment suggests there’s no such thing as objective reality

Humans have a magnetic sensor in our eyes, but can we detect magnetic fields?

The ancient network that links Britain

Brain experiment suggests that consciousness relies on quantum entanglement

The power of the placebo effect

Giveaway! Details to win a Sacred Signatures Astrology Reading with me.

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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 guests who have joined me on the pod so far.

This adventure has allowed me to go within and sit with my shadow self. It’s been a real ‘having tea with your demons’ experience, for which I am really grateful. I have practiced following my gut instinct for a while now, which logically doesn’t usually make sense for many reasons. One of my gifts is that of right timing, and I have half a lifetime of data at this point, so I am excited to see how this plays out. It is no easy task to face life's darkness with courage and hold oneself while in the liminal spaces. While I cannot see the end of this story yet, it is being written at this very moment. It’s an honor to have you along for the ride.

My Bio:

I am a writer, devotional astrologer, and mystic with a feral heart. My intuitive gift of right timing is the essence behind my work, affectionately called Slow Magick. I believe desire is holy, change happens when it is time, and eros is the driving impulse connecting this moment to the next. With an 8th house stellium, I help others find and effectively utilize their resources; I especially love using astrology and ritual to assist cycle breakers in building new beliefs, experiencing more satisfaction, and creating space to thrive.

Before leaping into my second act, I spent over a decade creating award-winning go-to-market strategies for some of the world’s biggest names. Now, I use my intuitive and results-oriented analytical skills to develop practical and effective recommendations for working with the subtle realm in everyday life. 

Follow Me:

When not ensconced in enthusiastic communion with the more-than-human world, you can find me on the internet at slowmagick.com and on Instagram @slow.magick, and follow my writing at The Nature of Invisible Things on Substack.

Other people and resources mentioned in this episode:

Stay tuned for my future episode with Yooseon Hwang, artist and esthetician in PDX

Episode Zero of The Nature of Invisible Things

The Truth of Desire Tarot Spread

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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: while trauma and physical abuse are some of the underlying topics in this episode, no specific details are mentioned.

Val also shares how they found astrology and comedy and are always learning and deepening their craft. We also discuss how astrology is problematic, the ever-unfolding process of discovering the hidden dimensions of power dynamics within the self, and so much more.

Welcome, Val!

Val’s Bio:

Val St. Claire (they/them) is a Libra Sun/Pisces Moon/Libra Rising. They are an Evolutionary Astrologer, comedian, and being of endless light currently on Earth Lesbian assignment. Val lives in Boise, Idaho, with their partner, two dogs, a cat, plants, books, crystals, and their trusty wind chime.

Follow Val:

Contact Val at their website, valstclaire.com, and follow them on Instagram.

Other people and resources mentioned in this episode:

Amanda Moreno

Brittany Spire

Rob Brezsny

The Comedy Nest

NORWAC

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