In this week's episode I have a conversation with Thea Strom, animal communicator, medium, teacher and author of, Animal Intuition.

Thea describes what animal communication looks like and the different ways that information comes through. We explore the subtle experiences in the body that can convey information to us if we develop the internal awareness and attunement. Thea shares her process in developing her skills and how she supports her students in growing theirs. She also shares a real story of a communication between her and her cat, as well as offering us a few tips for those who want to explore this more.

To find out more about Thea, work with her, take a class check out her website: https://www.theahealer.com/

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Today, we’re continuing our exploration of Gemini by bringing in its opposite on the zodiac axis—Sagittarius, the philosopher and professor—through a conversation with two of my favorite people: Professors Shaw Osha and Hugo Flores from The Evergreen State College. Both are brilliant thinkers, artists/ musicians, and bilingual speakers. Shaw teaches visual art, and Hugo teaches and leads the Spanish department.

In our conversation, we explored approaches to critical thinking that challenge our tendency toward immediate analysis, interpretation, and repetition. Shaw and Hugo both use teaching methods that encourage students to slow down and sit with what’s right in front of them—resisting the urge for quick conclusions or easy answers.

Their insights reminded me of the mythological characters we explored last week—Hermes and Narada—both known for challenging assumptions and disrupting habitual ways of thinking and noticing where our thinking has become automatic or overly simplistic. In a culture that values speed and certainty, it seems all too easy for our critical thinking muscles to weaken, but if we can allow for some discomfort the learning and growth potential is great!

Gemini season 2025 and stories of Hermes and Narada.

In this week’s episode we explore key words and significations related to Gemini as well as how we can see the energy/ archetype depicted in myth and story. We also look at the broader astrological weather during the season and identify some significant themes.

Dates:

May-20: Sun moves into Gemini

May 24: Sun trines Pluto & Mercury Uranus conjunction

May 25: Saturn moves into Aries conjunct Neptune

May 26th: New Moon in Gemini

May 29: Mercury Cazimi:

June 1: Venus Chiron conjunction in Aries

June 6: Venus moves into Taurus

June 8th: Mercury Jupiter conjunction

June 9th: Mercury moves into Cancer

June 10th: Jupiter moves into Cancer

June 10th: Full Moon in Sagittarius

June 17th: Mars moves into Virgo

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