Welcome to Inviting Shadow 2025! A special mid-year Cosmic Energy Report with Emily and Andrea, your two favorite earth signs. After kicking off the year with Gaining Light, they’re back to guide you through the deep transformation, subtle shifts, and soul-level invitations emerging in the second half of 2025. Expect a thoughtful blend of astrology, tarot, and real-life reflection as Emily and Andrea break down what’s shifting cosmically, collectively, and personally. In this episode, they explore the energetic pivot, and what it means to grieve and find a new normal. From the grounding weight of Saturn in Aries to the mental rewiring of Uranus in Gemini, this season invites us to get honest, get tender, and get intentional about what we’re really here to build. Whether you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by the noise or sensing something big beneath the surface, this episode offers grounding insight, compassionate clarity, and a reminder that the second half of the story still belongs to you. Tune in for a soulful roadmap through the rest of 2025. What You’ll Learn: The meaning of “inviting shadow” and why now is the time to slow down How Saturn in Aries is reshaping our relationship to responsibility and self-leadership What Uranus in Gemini could bring for thought, communication, tech—and the nervous system Insights into Jupiter in Cancer, Pluto in Aquarius, and Neptune’s final dance in Pisces Tarot themes for each month plus how to align with the World, the Fool, and beyond Why grief, reinvention, and tiny soul-led pivots are the key to future growth Tips for staying grounded in a fast-changing energetic landscape Show Notes 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:46 Reflecting on the First Half of the Year 02:05 Energy Shifts and Personal Reflections 04:33 Navigating Chaos and Seeking Stability 05:48 Astrological Insights and Future Predictions 09:30 Personal Growth and Intentional Living 20:28 Planetary Movements and Their Impacts 26:26 Embracing Change and Celebrating Accomplishments 38:11 The Importance of Community and Connection 41:53 Aquarius Influence on Friendships 44:16 Collective Grief and Jupiter's Role 46:00 Astrological Events in July 48:01 Uranus in Gemini: A Personal Perspective 49:28 Astrological Shifts and Global Impacts 53:36 Full Moon in Capricorn and Saturn Retrograde 57:30 The Hierophant and Structural Shifts 01:03:36 August Astrological Highlights 01:09:27 September: The Calm Before the Storm 01:21:32 October: Victory and Commitment 01:25:31 Harnessing October's Energies 01:26:12 Astrological Events in October 01:27:50 Navigating Emotional Waters 01:29:07 Political and Social Shifts 01:31:27 November's Opportunities 01:35:31 Astrological Insights for November 01:39:30 December's Transformative Energies 01:46:58 Embracing the New Year 01:54:56 Looking Ahead to 2026 02:09:00 Final Thoughts and Resources