In this episode of So Divine!, Stephanie Gailing and Megan Skinner explore the celestial landscape for January. They start by noting that the New Year may get off to a slow start with both Mars (the planet of action) and Mercury (the planet of communication) retrograde. Yet, by mid-month, all planets will be in forward motion, which should facilitate more freedom of movement. They offer a caveat, however: with so much stored-up energy, even as Mars and Mercury shift direct, be conscious of your ...
Dec 31, 2022•33 min•Season 4Ep. 1
In this episode of So Divine!, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for December. They note that there are a lot of squares between planets, an aspect that may bring tension and the feeling of working at cross purposes. They discuss different ways to navigate this energy, including the importance of not giving into drama and how, with the right mindset, conflict can lead us to growth and evolution. They talk about the Gemini Full Moon, which aligns with retrograde Mars, bringing t...
Nov 28, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 12
in this episode of So Divine!, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for November that features the continuation of Eclipse Season. They unpack the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse on November 8th, exploring its themes including how it illuminates our deep calling for personal, emotional, and financial security. They also discuss how this Eclipse brings with it wild-card, expect-the-unexpected energy thanks to its connection to rebellious Uranus. They talk about how Thanksgiving week may ha...
Oct 31, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 11
In this episode of So Divine!, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for October, in what looks to be quite an eventful month. They discuss the completion of the current Mercury Retrograde and reflect on what they've learned, including the beauty of slowing down and reevaluating. They talk about Pluto's stationing direct on October 8 and how it may remind us of the importance of knowing when to let go and surrender what no longer feels in alignment. They discuss how Eclipse Season ...
Sep 30, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Aug 31, 2022•33 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In this episode of So Divine!, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for August, noting that with a strong Uranian influence it could be a time of breaking molds and exploring a "new normal." They talk about the triple conjunction between Mars, Uranus, and the North Node, all in Taurus, happening on the 1st, which could shake up how we view security while also illuminating a sense of destiny and collective soul purpose. They discuss the dramatic Aquarius Full Moon, the same day Ven...
Jul 30, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this episode of So Divine!, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for July. They begin by stepping back into June, describing how last month ended with a strong internal and watery vibe. The energies shift dramatically, however, on July 1st with an explosive Mars/Pluto Square. They discuss how this challenging alignment could activate the warrior within and bring deeper personal and collective conflicts to the surface. They talk about the strong Neptune and Cancerian elements oc...
Jun 30, 2022•30 min•Season 4Ep. 7
In this episode of So Divine!, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for June. They talk about how with warrior planet Mars now being in fiery Aries, its may galvanize forward movement while also bringing out anger and frustration. They discuss how early in the month with the back-to-back planetary stations of Mercury and Saturn, it’s important to pace ourselves and be thoughtful in our actions and communication. They talk the mid-month Venus/Uranus Conjunction and how it invites u...
May 29, 2022•36 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In this episode of So Divine! , Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for May. They begin by unpacking the current Eclipse Season, starting with the Taurus Solar Eclipse at April's end and then diving into the Scorpio Lunar Eclipse on May 15 and why it's important to be patient and let things unfold. They discuss Mercury Retrograde and how it highlights grounded communication. They explore Jupiter's shift into Aries, and what this may mean for us individually and collectively, noti...
May 01, 2022•33 min•Season 4Ep. 5
In this episode of So Divine!, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for April. They begin by discussing the Jupiter/Neptune Conjunction in Pisces, an occurrence that last happened in 1856. They talk about how this super watery alignment may expand our spirituality, creativity, and imagination, while at the same time causing sensitivity and blurring boundaries. They discuss the Mars/Saturn Conjunction in Aquarius, and how it may encourage us to take stock, and why Saturn may offer ...
Mar 31, 2022•38 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In this episode of So Divine!, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for March. They discuss Venus' swan song in the sign of Capricorn and how after a stay of four months she leaves with a bang, joining up with Pluto. They talk about Venus and Mars' shift into Aquarius and how this could bring more technology-focused innovation and also inspire more coming together in community. They explore how the Sun and Mercury meet up with Jupiter and Neptune in Pisces, a dreamy and expansive ...
Feb 28, 2022•34 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In this episode of So Divine!, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for February. They share how once Mercury ends its current retrograde cycle on February 3 all of the planets will be in direct motion, bringing with it the momentum and forward-moving energy we've been waiting for! Yet, at the same time, with four planets in the sign of one-step-at-a-time Capricorn until mid-month, we're learning to find a mindful balance between going for it and long-term sustainability. They dis...
Jan 31, 2022•33 min•Season 4Ep. 2
In this episode of So Divine!, Stephanie and Megan begin by reflecting back to December, unpacking the planetary intensity and what it may have revealed. They then look to January's astrology landscape, discussing the two big retrogrades of the month—of Venus and Mercury—and how they offer us a reminder to slow down and not rush into the new year. They talk about the potent Full Moon with power-player Pluto joining the mix. As they discuss the North Node's shift into earth sign Taurus, they note...
Dec 31, 2021•34 min•Season 4Ep. 1
In this episode of So Divine!, Stephanie and Megan discuss the celestial landscape for December, beginning with an expansive Sagittarius Solar Eclipse and how it may inspire us to set goals and think big. They explore the upcoming Venus Retrograde cycle as well as Venus joining Pluto in Capricorn, emphasizing the themes of endurance and sustainability, while also unearthing what lies beneath the surface. They discuss the final round of the Saturn/Uranus Square and how it has taught us to be open...
Nov 28, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 15
In this episode, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for November. They begin with a nod to the advent of eclipse season, discussing the Taurus Full Moon Lunar Eclipse and how it may bring to light issues around money, survival, and our connection to our sensual nature. They talk about the very potent New Moon in Scorpio, and how it's alignment with Uranus will keep us on our toes, sharing ways to be open to new and surprising insights. In addition, they explore the big move of V...
Oct 30, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 14
In this episode, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for October, beginning with a reminder that Mercury Retrograde continues until October 18. They then discuss the Libra New Moon and why this could be an explosive time as it joins assertive action-oriented Mars, potentially triggering issues around relationships, truth, and social justice. They then talk about how four planets (Pluto, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mercury) end their retrograde cycles this month, which should have us con...
Sep 30, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 13
In this episode, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for September. They begin by discussing the detail-oriented Virgo New Moon; they share how on the day it occurs (September 6), there are three other harmonious planetary alignments, offering a time for pursuing paths that yield greater value and an expanded sense of freedom. With Venus diving into Scorpio, they discuss the importance of plunging into mysteries and exploring power dynamics; they also share how Mars’ dance into L...
Sep 01, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 12
In this episode, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for August. They share how the month begins with a colorful burst thanks to Sun/Mercury Conjunction in Leo, and the potential of big, bold, and fiery ideas radiating forth. They discuss how, at the same time, with the Saturn/Uranus Square joining the mix, we’re called to be both diligent (Saturn) and inventive (Uranus). This theme of big energy and tension between planets continues throughout the month, with the Leo New Moon an...
Jul 31, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 11
In this episode, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for July, in what could be quite an action-packed month given the key role played by warrior-planet Mars. They discuss how the Saturn/Uranus Square is being activated by both Mars and Venus and how it could play out in our lives and relationships. They talk about how significant aspects to Pluto could trigger power struggles, and why it's important to not overreact. Stephanie unpacks the Aquarius Full Moon and its relationship ...
Jul 01, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 10
In this episode, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for June, beginning with the Mercury Retrograde and how it has us “going back” over things, and why it's important to honor the power of the pause. They talk about the Solar Eclipse in Gemini and how, combined with the Mercury Retrograde, it could have things feeling murky and unclear for a time, notably in the realm of communications. They discuss the second of this year's shake-it-up Saturn-Uranus Square and the ways it pits ...
May 31, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In this episode, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for May, noting that this month is the beginning of Eclipse season with a Sagittarius Lunar Eclipse on May 26. They talk about how we feel the energies of Eclipses a few weeks before and after, and the importance of remembering that even if things feel obscured in the moment that clarity will soon arrive. They discuss expansive Jupiter's big move into the sign of Pisces, with the invitation to be more fluid and go with flow whi...
Apr 30, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this episode, Stephanie and Megan discuss the celestial landscape for April, starting with a potentially harmonious beginning to the month with a number of planets in accord and "playing nice together." They talk a shift that occurs around April 10th when a Mars/Neptune Square may dissipate our forward-moving energy. And, with the Aries New Moon and Venus/Pluto Square the next day, hidden motivations could arise and old fears may come to the surface to be released. They disucss how the last p...
Mar 31, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 7
On the cusp of the Equinox and stirrings of spring, Stephanie and Megan explore the topic of new beginnings. After a year of lockdowns and now with the world slowly reopening, we talk about what it means to truly begin again. We discuss why letting go of expectations and staying in the moment is an important part of the process. We discuss the different ways we may fear change and how to look for inspiration. We discuss how the Aries influence this month is propelling us forward and how the Ace ...
Mar 17, 2021•25 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In this episode, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for March. They discuss how with numerous planets—the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Neptune—all residing in the dreamy, soulful sign of Pisces for a good portion of the month, we are being called to open up to the kinder, gentler, and more compassionate sides of ourselves and life. They also share how just after the Equinox arrives (March 20), the energies shift, with more fiery inspiration into our midst, given both Venus and the S...
Feb 28, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 5
With an eye towards Valentine's Day, Stephanie and Megan explore the theme of love, noting how love has so many facets and ways of expression. They talk about love as a verb, and how it can invite action and participation in engaging with others. Megan offers both the Lovers and Empress cards of the Tarot as archetypes of love, and how each represents a different aspect of love and the possibility for transformation. They discuss how the planet Venus in our astrological chart represents how we e...
Feb 14, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In this episode, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for February, starting with an overview of the Saturn/Uranus Square that’s happening mid-month. They discuss how this planetary alignment, the first of three happening in 2021, may bring more shakeups into our midst. They describe how we may witness numerous conflicts between the old guard (Saturn) and the vanguard (Uranus), and how one of its overarching themes may be "Rely on history or make history!" They talk about this mon...
Jan 30, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 3
With the Saturn/Uranus Square highlighting the astrological landscape in 2021 and inviting us to be adaptive, flexible, and open to re-invention, we chose pivoting to be our focus for this month’s conversation, one that we had with Amanda Carter Gomes, editor/founder of the online publication The Fold. We spoke about how the current times have called us all to be light on our feet and to alter our course, sometimes out of necessity and other times out of a desire to change up our lives. Amanda s...
Jan 18, 2021•29 min•Season 4Ep. 2
this episode, Stephanie and Megan begin by exploring the major astrological themes for 2021. They discuss how with Jupiter and Saturn now being in the air sign of Aquarius, there’s a strong focus on ideas, collectives, and technology. They explore the Saturn/Uranus Square that is 2021’s key alignment and how it may bring potential conflict between the desire to maintain existing structures and the urge to break loose and be innovative. They dive into the astrology for January, and what it could ...
Dec 30, 2020•36 min•Season 4Ep. 1
In this episode, Stephanie and Megan invite life coach and nutrition expert Lisa Levine to join us in a conversation about nourishment. Our discussion begins by exploring the definition of nourishment and how it encompasses not only the food we eat but the different ways in which we sustain ourselves. (One of the themes we return to again and again is how a balanced life includes nourishing ourselves body, mind, and spirit.) Lisa talks about self-compassion as the first step in true nourishment,...
Dec 14, 2020•30 min•Season 3Ep. 22
In this episode, Stephanie and Megan explore the cosmic landscape for December, including having a detailed discussion about the “Great Conjunction”—the once-every-20-year union between Jupiter and Saturn, which occurs on December 21. With both planets in the sign of Aquarius, they discuss how this may usher in a new universal paradigm and a further awakening into the Age of Aquarius. They talk about how this may unfold in our lives, with altruism, technology, and the sacrifice for the greater g...
Nov 30, 2020•29 min•Season 3Ep. 21
