Ep. 16 | Astro Church | Scarcity to Sanctuary: Cancer, Belonging & The Tides of Care

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 between safety & scarcity-driven control, what it means to belong — to land, to lineage, to each other — and how the Cancerian impulse to care must expand beyond the immediate family to include everyone.

As we reflect on Cancer season, we invite our community to ponder:

As the Empire crumbles and chaos swirls, what practices ground you in the present moment and nourish your mind, body, and spirit?

How can you come together with your community to nourish and support one another?

What can we learn from past generations about nourishing one another in hard times?

Who, what, or where feels like home and cultivates your sense of belonging?

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:49 Universal Shoutouts

11:06 Storytime

14:48 Tarot Connection: The Four of Pentacles

22:31 Herbal Connection: Mugwort

26:46 Cancer Archetypes

39:03 The Importance of Belonging and Acceptance

41:48 The Cancer-Capricorn Axis: Emotional Safety & Boundaries

44:50 The Cycles of the Moon

51:56 Understanding the Moon Phases

01:01:39 Astrological Transits & Current Events of Cancer Season

01:17:20 The Jupiter Cazimi

01:19:51 The US Jupiter Return and American Values

01:22:59 Uranus in Taurus: Collective Shifts and Changes

01:27:00 Uranus in Gemini: Communication and Community

01:40:22 Story Connection: Over the Moon

01:45:56 Personal Reflections