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The Astro Study Room#16 - The Astrology of 2026Send us a textThis week in The Astro Study Room, we are looking ahead to the astrology of 2026! We are covering some of the major transits (like Saturn conjunct Neptune at 0 degrees in Aries), all of the eclipses, and a look into the retrogrades of the year. This is our first time with such a technical episode like this one, and we are looking forward to seeing how we grow from here by the end of 2026. We hope you all enjoy!Here are some of the topics we cover in this episode:3:00...
2026-01-0654 minThe Astro Study Room#15 - Reflecting on Our Journey with the PlanetsSend us a textThis week, we are taking some time to reflect back on our journey with the planets so far. We talk all about our favorite episodes, what we expected to get out of this podcast, and what we're looking forward to in 2026 and with tackling our upcoming deep dives into the zodiac signs. Thank you all so much for supporting our show thus far, and we look forward to improving our craft all of next year!Here are some of the topics we cover in this episode:Our favorite episodes
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The Ember ReportThe Ember Report: On Birthing Spirits and Other NewsThe Ember Report: On Birthing Spirits and Other NewsContent Warning (CW):This episode discusses sensitive topics that some listeners find unsettling or our approach to them as such. Please listen with care and tend to yourself as needed.✠ May our grief ignite justice.✠ May our memory outlast their walls.✠ May our magic keep the vanished seen.
2025-12-101h 08The Ember ReportThe Ember Report: On the Times, They Are A ChangingThe Ember Report: On the Times, They Are A ChangingContent Warning (CW):This episode discusses sensitive topics that some listeners find unsettling or our approach to them as such. Please listen with care and tend to yourself as needed.✠ May our grief ignite justice.✠ May our memory outlast their walls.✠ May our magic keep the vanished seen.The Lantern is lit. You’re still out there. And so are we.
2025-12-031h 00The Ember ReportThe Ember Report: On Epstein and Our Pretend "King"The Ember Report: On Epstein and Our Pretend "King"Content Warning (CW):This episode discusses sensitive topics that some listeners find unsettling or our approach to them as such. Please listen with care and tend to yourself as needed.✠ May our grief ignite justice.✠ May our memory outlast their walls.✠ May our magic keep the vanished seen.The Lantern is lit. You’re still out there. And so are we.
2025-11-261h 03The Astro Study Room#13 - Neptune, Dreams, Escapism, and SurrenderSend us a textThe line between reality and dream isn’t a wall, it’s a tide and Neptune decides when it rolls in. We dive into the week’s sky with Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, Venus slipping into Sagittarius, and a much-talked-about Grand Water Trine that’s drenching everything in feeling and intuition. Then we zoom into a bright, noisy Gemini supermoon and explore how to separate signal from chatter when desire runs hot and clarity hides under the beams. Expect clear, practical guidance on what to notice, what to release, and where to let curiosit...
2025-11-2549 minThe Ember ReportThe Ember Report: On Qui Sumus et Quid FacimusThe Ember Report: On Qui Sumus et Quid Facimus Content Warning (CW):This episode discusses sensitive topics that some listeners find unsettling or our approach to them as such. Please listen with care and tend to yourself as needed.✠ May our grief ignite justice.✠ May our memory outlast their walls.✠ May our magic keep the vanished seen.The Lantern is lit. You’re still out there. And so are we.
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The Ember ReportThe Ember Report: On The People's Mandate w/ Storm FaerywolfThe Ember Report: On The People's MandateContent Warning (CW):This episode discusses sensitive topics that some listeners find unsettling or our approach to them as such. Please listen with care and tend to yourself as needed.✠ May our rage spark resistance.✠ May our grief become fire.✠ May our magic be sharp and unrepentant.The Lantern is lit. You’re still out there...and so are we.
2025-11-121h 00The Astro Study Room#12 - Uranus and Our Journey With The Modern PlanetsSend us a textChange doesn’t have to knock you flat; sometimes it just needs you to turn the dial a few degrees. We dive into Uranus as the awakener and explore how its final stretch in Taurus until April 25 marks the closing chapter of a seven-year liberation arc. Think practical astrology: where has life been asking you to loosen your grip since 2018, and what small, brave tweak remains?Scorpio season turns the spotlight inward with a new moon conjunct Mercury cazimia. We talk about the Taurus–Scorpio tension between security and depth, how to u...
2025-11-1156 minThe Ember ReportThe Ember Report: On the Day of the Dead w/ Austin BanexBrambleThe Ember Report: On the Day of the DeadContent Warning (CW):This episode discusses sensitive topics that some listeners find unsettling or our approach to them as such. Please listen with care and tend to yourself as needed.✠ May our grief ignite justice.✠ May our memory outlast their walls.✠ May our magic keep the vanished seen.The Lantern is lit. You’re still out there. And so are we.
2025-11-051h 11The Ember ReportThe Ember Report: On the Lady in RedThe Ember Report: On the Lady in RedContent Warning (CW):This episode discusses sensitive topics that some listeners find unsettling or our approach to them as such. Please listen with care and tend to yourself as needed.✠ May our grief ignite justice.✠ May our memory outlast their walls.✠ May our magic keep the vanished seen.The Lantern is lit. You’re still out there. And so are we.
2025-10-291h 12The Astro Study Room#11 - Three Generations of Saturn Returns OTHERSODESend us a textWhat does Saturn really ask of us when life turns the page? We sat down with three women at different Saturn returns to trace how adulthood, success, and purpose change across decades. The stories are tender, funny, and unflinchingly honest: surviving poverty without letting it define your worth, navigating ambiguous loss when a loved one is alive yet altered, and finding peace in simple rituals that anchor a restless mind.We frame the conversation with an accessible primer on the three Saturn returns. From early apartments and career pivots to downsizing...
2025-10-281h 14The Ember ReportThe Ember Report: On the Road Ahead w/Ry of The Red TextThe Ember Report: On the Road AheadContent Warning (CW):This episode discusses state violence, migrant issues, family separation, racism, and historical examples of fascism. Please listen with care and tend to yourself as needed.✠ May our grief ignite justice.✠ May our memory outlast their walls.✠ May our magic keep the vanished seen.The Lantern is lit. You’re still out there. And so are we.
2025-10-2258 minThe Ember ReportThe Ember Report: On the Devil in the Details w/The Devil's ConjureThe Ember Report: On the Devil in the Details Content Warning (CW):This episode discusses state violence, migrant issues, family separation, racism, and historical examples of fascism. Please listen with care and tend to yourself as needed.✠ May our grief ignite justice.✠ May our memory outlast their walls.✠ May our magic keep the vanished seen.The Lantern is lit. You’re still out there. And so are we.New's Links: https://www.thefire.org/news/trumps-domestic-terrorism-memo-chillingly-targets-people-ideologyhttps...
2025-10-1558 minThe Astro Study Room#10 - Saturn: Daddy, Meet Ned StarkSend us a textWhat if the “hard planet” is actually your most devoted ally? We dive into Saturn with clear eyes and open notebooks, swapping the villain edit for a grounded, usable map of structure, time, boundaries, and the kind of mastery that makes joy sustainable. We start with the week’s astroweather (Mercury–Mars sharpening words in Scorpio and a Venus–Moon balm in Libra, then pivot into a Libra new moon reset for connection, beauty, and balance). From there, we trace Saturn’s core themes: delayed gratification, boundaries, and fear.We get practical. Y...
2025-10-131h 22The Ember ReportThe Ember Report: Sobre el Campo de los Desparecidos w/ Sebastian The Sorcerer of AnnihilationThe Ember Report: Sobre el Campo de los DesparecidosContent Warning (CW):This episode discusses state violence, migrant disappearances, family separation, environmental racism, and historical examples of mass detention. Please listen with care and tend to yourself as needed.The machinery of detention — how governments disappear the vulnerable, call it “security,” and replay the same cruel script across history.Current (US): Hundreds Disappear from “Alligator Alcatraz” Detention CenterHundreds of immigrants held at the Alligator Alcatraz facility in Florida’s Everglades have vanished from official ICE databases. Families and attorneys cannot locate them...
2025-10-081h 04The Ember ReportThe Ember Report: On the War on Stories w/ Marshall WSLThe Ember Report: On the War on Stories w/ Marshall the Witch of Southern LightContent Warning:This episode discusses censorship, state repression, genocide, attacks on hospitals and journalists in Gaza, and historical examples of silencing dissent. Listener discretion is advised.In this week’s episode, we confront the war being waged upon stories — how power silences voices, erases memory, and wages war against truth itself. From U.S. classrooms to century-old laws, to the bombed hospitals and murdered journalists of Gaza, we trace how empire has always sought to control the narrative — and how wi...
2025-10-011h 00The Astro Study Room#9 - Jupiter: Teachings of the Greater BeneficSend us a textReady to invite more abundance into your life? Jupiter, astrology's greater benefic, offers a cosmic roadmap to expansion, wisdom, and growth that feels refreshingly optimistic compared to other planetary teachers.When Jupiter enters your cosmic classroom, it encourages you to trust that the universe has your back. As Ember describes it, Jupiter is "the cosmic big daddy of optimism, expansion, and sometimes doing a little too much." It's that friend who convinces you to book the spontaneous trip or order the extra dessert, decisions that somehow always seem worth it in...
2025-09-301h 23The Ember ReportThe Ember Report: On Digital Witch Hunts and Connectedness w/ Jake RichardsThe Ember Report: On Digital Witch Hunts and Connectedness w/ Jake Richards Content Warning: This episode discusses political violence, hanging deaths, censorship, and genocide in Gaza. Listener discretion is advised.In this week’s episode, we take on the new age of witch hunts — not with pitchforks and torches, but with doxxing, censorship, and forced obedience. From Mississippi to late-night TV to the streets of Gaza, we trace the throughline of how truth-tellers are silenced and grief is policed.Stories covered:Trey Reed & Cory Zukatis – Mississippi hangings spark outcry and speculation.
2025-09-241h 05The Ember ReportThe Ember Report: On Current AffairsContent Warnings (CW):Political violenceAssassinationAnti-trans hate speechGenocide / mass displacementNews Sources Referenced:AP — Charlie Kirk shooting coverageDemocracy Now — Trump announces suspect in custodyDemocracy Now — Gaza attacks leave 50,000 without shelterNBC News — reactions to Charlie Kirk’s deathEpisode Summary:In our first ever dispatch, we confront the assassination of Charlie Kirk — a fascist voice who spent his platform demonizing queer and trans people — and we refuse to mourn his empire. We then turn to Gaza, where...
2025-09-1737 minThe Astro Study Room#8 - Behind the Celestial Curtain OTHERSODESend us a textWhen you book an astrology reading, have you ever wondered what happens before you even show up? Journey behind the celestial curtain as Jordan reveals the preparation process that many astrologers undertake, often spending 3-4 hours studying your chart, taking detailed notes, and researching specific aspects before your session even begins.This eye-opening conversation explores the delicate art of chart reading from preparation to delivery. Jordan shares her approach of starting with the big 3 (Sun, Moon, Rising) to ground the reading in familiar territory before expanding into deeper territory. She discusses...
2025-09-161h 04The Astro Study Room#7 - Mars: The Warrior and the SurvivorSend us a textThe fiery energy of Mars governs everything from our deepest drives to how we fight our battles, both literal and metaphorical. Stepping beyond simplified notions of Mars as merely the planet of aggression, this episode delves into the multifaceted nature of this cosmic warrior and how it manifests uniquely in each of our lives.We explore Mars as not just the initiator of action, but as the survivor, the strategist, and the protector. Drawing parallels between Mars energy and characters like Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games, we illuminate how Mars...
2025-09-021h 27The Astro Study Room#6 - Venus: The Art of Pleasure and Self-WorthSend us a textStep into the lush, sensual realm of Venus as we unveil the planet that governs not just love, but our fundamental values, pleasures, and sense of self-worth. From the endocrine system to love languages, Venus's physical rulerships reveal how deeply this celestial body influences our embodied experience. Together, we'll trace Venus's complex mythological roots through powerful goddesses like Aphrodite and Inanna, demonstrating how patriarchal forces have attempted to flatten what was once a multidimensional force of both love and transformation.Discover why Venus feels at home in earthy Taurus and diplomatic...
2025-08-191h 47The Astro Study Room#5 - Mercury: Messenger Between WorldsSend us a textStep into the cosmic classroom as we decode Mercury, the messenger planet that bridges our inner and outer worlds. Mercury's influence extends far beyond the dreaded retrograde periods. It shapes how we think, speak, process information, and navigate daily interactions. Like its namesake deity Hermes who traveled between Mount Olympus and the Underworld, Mercury represents the crucial connection between our subconscious thoughts and conscious expression.The fascinating link between Mercury and Peter Pan reveals deeper truths about this planetary energy. Both are perpetual travelers between worlds, quick-moving tricksters who embody curiosity...
2025-08-051h 24The Astro Study Room#4 - How We Got Into Astrology OTHERSODESend us a textHave you ever wondered what draws people to astrology? What sparks that moment when casual interest transforms into dedicated study? In this special "othersode," we take a break from our regular planetary explorations to share the personal journeys that led us to create this podcast together.The magic begins with a new glimpse into our pre-recording ritual: pulling oracle and tarot cards dedicated to Mars and Venus. These pulls synchronistically reveal themes of transformation and cosmic connection that weave through our entire conversation. As Jordan shares her "Transformation" card speaking to...
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Wildfire SeriesThe Heartbeat of Australia: Sam Murray on Caring for CountrySend us a textSam Murray, CEO of the Indigenous Desert Alliance, brings a powerful blend of desert wisdom and modern leadership to her role in protecting one-third of Australia's landscape. As a Yilka/Wongutha/Nyoongar woman who grew up in Cosmo Newberry, Sam's connection to country runs deep, informing every aspect of her work supporting ranger groups across 2.7 million square kilometres of arid lands.What makes Sam's leadership journey fascinating is how she draws strength from her experience as a single mother raising two independent daughters. The decision-making capabilities she developed as a parent...
2025-07-1857 minThe Astro Study Room#3 - The Moon 101: A Beginner's Guide to Understanding the Intuitive MotherSend us a textMoonlight illuminates our deepest emotional landscapes, revealing intimate truths about who we are when no one else is watching. In this soul-stirring exploration of lunar energy, Ember and Jordan journey through the cosmic significance of the moon in astrology, unveiling how this celestial body shapes our emotional patterns, intuition, and inner child.The moon represents our private world, the parts of ourselves we share selectively, unlike the sun's constant outward expression. Through rich storytelling and astrological wisdom, we discover how lunar energies manifest in our bodies, influence our emotional intelligence, and...
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Wildfire SeriesReframing the Narrative: The Power and Potential of Indigenous EnterpriseSend us a textMichelle Evans, Director of the Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership, shares her remarkable journey from theatre director to business academic and reveals groundbreaking data on Australia's Indigenous business ecosystem.• Indigenous businesses generate $16.1 billion in revenue annually, comparable to Australia's timber industry• 13,693 active Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses employ 116,795 people and pay $4.2 billion in wages• The Indigenous business ecosystem is deeply interconnected, with businesses supporting and supplying each other• Key challenges include access to business education, capital investment, and developing networks with non-Indigenous financial institutions• Evans crea...
2025-07-0136 minThe Astro Study Room#1 - Orientation Day! Astrology Fundamentals with Ember and JordanSend us a textCheck out our free Patreon!Ever wondered what the stars were doing when you arrived on Earth? Welcome to the very first episode of the Astro Study Room, where we're exploring the fundamentals of birth charts in an accessible, conversational way. Think of this is just the first day of class where we are going over the syllabus together!Your birth chart is the universe's unique blueprint for your life. Think of it as a cosmic screenshot taken the moment you took your first breath. Jordan, a practicing astrologer...
2025-06-1052 minWildfire SeriesThe Village That Raised UsSend us a textWhen childhood friends Katie Kiss and Liza Fraser-Gooda-McGuire sit down to yarn, something magical happens. Their conversation weaves through shared memories of growing up Aboriginal in Rockhampton – the beef capital of Australia – where racism existed alongside a profound sense of community that shaped them both.Katie, now the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, lost her mother at six and was raised by her non-Indigenous father with the support of an entire community. "I had many mums looking out for us, many dads looking out for us," she shares, desc...
2025-06-0552 minThe Astro Study RoomWelcome to the Astro Study Room!Send us a textHi everyone and welcome to The Astro Study Room! We are so excited that you found your way to our little astrology cohort! This podcast is hosted by Jordan, a grad student, a university library researcher, a spiritual explorer, and astrology student. 🎓 And Ember Fae, a veterinarian, burlesque dancing witch, and your sparkly fire fairy fellow star student. 🧚🏻 ✨You'll see us here every other Tuesday talking about what we are learning in astrology from the basics of the planets, the big three, and what makes up a birth chart all the way...
2025-05-2703 minWildfire SeriesBonus: We Were Diagnosed Late and Now We're Figuring It All OutSend us a textWhat happens when you discover your neurodivergence decades into adulthood? In this unfiltered, candid conversation, Narelle and Tess open up about receiving their diagnoses in their 40s—Narelle with ADHD and Tess with autism—and how this knowledge transformed their understanding of themselves.From the roller coaster of emotions that followed diagnosis to the practical realities of navigating daily life with ADHD and autism, they share experiences that many late-diagnosed adults will recognize instantly. "I thought I just wasn't as smart as everybody else," Narelle reveals, discussing how her ADHD masked itse...
2025-05-0155 minWildfire SeriesWOKE part 2: Dutton's DilemmaSend us a text(Part 2)Following our exploration of the origins of the word "woke", Narelle and Tess dissect Peter Dutton's recent comments about "the woke agenda" in schools and education and the continued confusion so many of us have about what this word even means anymore.Links & ResourcesDutton's ambiguous definition of "woke" - SBS Facebook pageWoke up call - Bill Browne, The Australia Institute'Woke Up Call': Australian Attitudes to and Perceptions of 'Wokeness' - The Australia InstituteDutton drops vow to change school curriculum despite 'indoctrination' comments - ABC...
2025-05-0123 minWildfire SeriesRace, power and the Sam Kerr case with Eve HowellSend us a textIn this episode we’re talking about the Sam Kerr racial harassment case with Eve Howell, the Chair of Ember Connect.Kerr was found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment in February, following an incident in January 2023. After a night out with her partner Kristie Mewis, Kerr vomited out of the window of their taxi home. When the taxi driver locked the door, changed direction and started driving erratically, Kerr and Mewis called the police and kicked out a window.The driver eventually ended up at Twickenham pol...
2025-04-0418 minWildfire SeriesThe Gender Pay Gap: What You Need to KnowSend us a textWe explore the persistent reality of the gender pay gap in Australia and globally, where women earn approximately 83 cents for every dollar earned by men. The national pay gap stands at 11.9% in Australia as of November 2024, resulting in women earning $246.30 less than men weekly or $12,807.60 annually.• Gender pay gap widens to 21.8% when considering total remuneration including bonuses and additional payments• Four key contributing factors: occupational segregation, career interruptions, discrimination, and negotiation gaps• Knowledge and active participation are crucial to prevent regression on women's rights• The gender pay gap isn't ab...
2025-03-0712 minWildfire SeriesWOKE part 1: The origin of wokeSend us a text(Part I)You may have heard the word "woke" being thrown around quite heavily in the last couple of years, but do you know where it originated or what it actually means?Ironically, those who wield it as a weapon struggle the most to define its true meaning.Check out this short yarn about the origins of the word...and how it has evolved!Ember Connect Live is a free membership community for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women. It’s a...
2025-02-2414 minWildfire SeriesEducation with Sadie HeckenbergSend us a textAssociate Professor Sadie Heckenberg is a proud Wiradjuri woman, living and working on Nipaluna Country.Living with dyslexia, Sadie initially struggled in her studies. However, with support from her mum and her university lecturer, and with thanks to a grant that allowed her to purchase a laptop, Sadie conquered the academic world.Sadie is now Academic Director (Aboriginal Engagement) at the University of Tasmania, after completing her PhD on protecting indigenous knowledge through oral history and culturally safe research practices in 2018.A member of Ember Connect's Board...
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