In this episode of Stellar Sisters, we’re diving into the final Mercury Retrograde of 2025, which moves through both Sagittarius and Scorpio. We cover: What Mercury Retrograde really means (and why it’s not all chaos) The pre- and post-shadow periods and how they subtly shape the retrograde experience Why this cycle brings opportunities for review, reflection, and resolution What is means for Mercury to Retrograde in Scorpio and Sagittarius Mercury’s station direct in Gate 43 (Insight) and what that means in Human Design Key dates and do’s & don’ts during this cycle — especially around Thanksgiving and Black Friday How the Scorpio New Moon + Mercury Cazimi bring clarity and renewal in the midst of retrograde The influence of Gate 14 where the Sun and Moon meet during the New Moon And how Uranus’ last dip into Taurus opposes the New Moon, shaking up comfort zones one final time before it settles into Gemini This conversation is your cosmic invitation to slow down, reset your nervous system, and trust that clarity is coming even if things feel foggy in the moment. Resources: Create Your Free Charts Book A Reading With Us www.stellarsisterspodcast.com  

In this episode of Stellar Sisters, Sydney’s sister joins us for a live chart reading where we explore both her and her son’s Astrology and Human Design. Shaniel walks through their astrological connection, unpacking how their Sun, Moon, and Rising signs work together, what the elements reveal about emotional compatibility, and how aspects between their planets can show up in daily life. She also dives into parenting insights like the importance of knowing your child’s Moon sign, the ruler of their Rising sign, and some fun connection themes with Jupiter in their charts. Sydney brings in the Human Design layer, sharing how understanding both your own and your child’s Type, Strategy, and Authority can make a world of difference in how you relate to one another. She also covers Profile numbers, the arrows, and even digestive orientation, offering real examples of how this knowledge has shaped her sister’s parenting experience and her son’s unique rhythm. This conversation is a grounded, heart-centered look at how these systems overlap to give parents deeper awareness, compassion, and practical tools to support their kids. Whether you’re new to Human Design or a long-time astrology lover, this episode reminds us that every family is its own little universe and learning each other’s energy maps can make all the difference. Resources: Create Your Free Charts Book A Reading With Us www.stellarsisterspodcast.com

As the Sun moves through Libra and Scorpio season, it also travels through all seven gates of the Spleen which is the center of instinct, intuition, and survival. This is a deeply transformative passage that mirrors the darker half of the year, when light fades and we turn inward. In this episode, we explore: 🌒 The duality of Libra and Scorpio — balance and transformation, ego and soul. 🌿 The Spleen Center in Human Design — what it means to have it defined or undefined. 🔮 The seven splenic gates — their core fears and intuitive gifts. 🜂 How this season invites us to release fear, trust our instincts, and reconnect with our body’s wisdom. It’s a journey of shedding what’s not aligned, reclaiming inner trust, and moving from self to soul in the same way as nature descends into the dark to find renewal. Resources: Create Your Free Charts Book A Reading With Us www.stellarsisterspodcast.com

Get ready for a deep-dive into parenting with Astrology and Human Design. In this Stellar Sisters episode, Shaniel explores how your child’s astrology chart can guide the way you nurture and support them—looking at their Moon sign and element, Sun and Rising signs, the ruler of their Rising sign and house placement, challenging aspects, the ruler of the career line, Mercury’s influence, and how outer-planet transits might touch their personal planets. Sydney brings in the Human Design perspective, highlighting why it matters to know not only your child’s Type, Strategy, and Authority, but also your own. She explains the impact of Profile numbers, the four Arrows, and even digestion/diet. We tell personal stories about using these insights to understand our own kids’ energy. Whether you’re new to Human Design and Astrology or already chart-obsessed, this episode offers practical tips and soulful guidance for parenting with more awareness, compassion, and clarity. Resources: Create Your Free Charts Book A Reading With Us www.stellarsisterspodcast.com

In this special giveaway episode, we’re bringing you behind the scenes for a live chart reading on the podcast! Sydney offers a mini Human Design reading, and Shaniel dives into a mini astrology reading for our lucky winner. You’ll hear how their chart layers come together, how each system offers unique insights, and why these tools are so powerful for understanding yourself. Whether you’re curious about your own design or love hearing live readings, this episode is packed with connection, clarity, and aha moments. Resources: Create Your Free Charts Book A Reading With Us www.stellarsisterspodcast.com Check out Katie Surbeck - @katiesurbeck on Instagram https://www.katiesurbeck.com/

Step into eclipse season with us as we explore the powerful Virgo/Pisces axis. We break down what eclipses really mean, how this pair of signs works together, and what the upcoming September 7th Full Moon in Pisces and September 21st New Moon in Virgo are bringing from both an astrological and Human Design perspective. Plus, we share personal stories from past eclipses and give horoscopes for all 12 signs so you know how this portal is showing up in your life. Resources: Create Your Free Charts Book A Reading With Us www.stellarsisterspodcast.com

In this episode, we’re diving into the magic of your solar return—the moment the Sun returns to the exact spot it was when you were born—and how it sets the tone for the year ahead. We break down the astrology of solar returns, explore how annual perfections reveal which house and planetary ruler will guide your next trip around the Sun, and share tips for using this insight to plan, reflect, and align with your personal cycles. We also touch on the Human Design perspective, looking at how the Sun returns to your conscious Sun gate for about 5–6 days each year, giving you a powerful window to embody and celebrate your core energy. Whether you’re an astrology newbie or a seasoned chart reader, you’ll leave with a better understanding of how your birthday holds the blueprint for your year. Resources: Create Your Free Charts Book A Reading With Us www.stellarsisterspodcast.com

A major collective shift is underway! Uranus has officially left Taurus and entered Gemini for the first time since the 1940s. In this episode, we unpack what this 7-year transit means for us individually and collectively, and why it marks a turning point in the "Age of Air." We reflect on the lessons of Uranus in Taurus, share personal stories from our own charts, and explore the meaning of Uranus as the planet of disruption, awakening, and radical change. With all three outer planets now in air and fire signs, the energy is speeding up and we're being asked to think, speak, and connect in completely new ways. We also touch on: • The historical themes of Uranus in Gemini, including its ties to past U.S. wars and the current Uranus return for the United States • Uranus activating Gate 20 in Human Design: the gate of presence, truth, and embodiment • Horoscopes for all 12 rising signs so you can see how this long-term shift may show up in your own life This episode is part cosmic forecast, part personal reflection, and part energetic download for navigating change with more awareness. Resources: Create Your Free Charts Book A Reading With Us www.stellarsisterspodcast.com

One of the most powerful things you can learn in Human Design is your Authority. It is the inner guidance system that shows you how to make decisions that are energetically aligned and deeply true to who you are. In this episode, we're walking you through all 8 types of Authority, from the most common to the rarest, and helping you understand how each one actually feels in real life. We’ll explore: - What Authority means in Human Design - How each of the 8 Authorities shows up (Emotional, Sacral, Splenic, Ego Manifested, Ego Projected, Self-Projected, Environmental, and Lunar) - Real-world decision-making examples - Parenting tips to help support your child’s unique Authority - How to trust yourself more fully and let your body lead Whether you’re trying to make a big life decision, better understand your partner or child, or just want to stop second-guessing yourself, this episode will help you reconnect with the truth that lives inside you. Special 10th Episode Giveaway Information: If you are listening to this in July 2025 please comment, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Youtube to enter our giveaway to win a 30-45 minute joint reading with both Shaniel and Sydney. Winner will be announced on July 28, 2025. You must send a screenshot of your review to stellarsisterspodcast@gmail.com or DM it to us on instagram @stellarsisterspodcast to be eligible.  Create Your Free Charts Book A Reading With Us www.stellarsisterspodcast.com

In this episode, we explore the bold and transformative energy of Saturn in Aries — and what it means to be asked to grow up, get clear, and claim your direction with more intention than ever before. We also unpack the spiritual and emotional fog (or magic) that Neptune brings while co-present in Aries, adding a layer of surrender, sensitivity, and soul-searching to this fiery, forward-pushing transit. And yes — we’ve got horoscopes for all 12 signs to help you understand how Saturn in Aries might be showing up in your chart and your life. In this episode, we cover:      What Saturn represents in astrology — structure, responsibility, and karmic growth The flavor of Saturn in Aries — teaching us lessons around patience, assertiveness, and individuality The impact of Neptune co-present in Aries — bringing both spiritual insight and disillusionment A dive into Saturn transiting Gate 25 in Human Design — what it stirs up in the G-Center around love, identity, and alignment Horoscopes for all 12 signs to help you apply this energy personally This is a time to build new foundations based on who you truly are — not who you were told to be. Let’s talk about how to move through it with presence, patience, and purpose. 🎧 Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts and get to know what area of life this transit will illuminate. Create Your Free Charts Book A Reading With Us www.stellarsisterspodcast.com

In this episode, we’re breaking down the 6 profile lines in Human Design: what they really mean, how they show up in everyday life, and why they’re such a key part of understanding yourself and others. We walk through each line (1 through 6), sharing the core essence, relatable real-life behaviors, and examples from well-known public figures to help bring these energies to life. Whether you’re diving into your own chart or trying to better understand a partner, child, or friend, this conversation will give you a clear, grounded view of how the profile lines shape the way we learn, grow, and connect. We also talk about how your profile isn’t meant to box you in but rather it’s a framework that opens the door to self-awareness, personal growth, and deeper compassion. ✨ Want to explore your own chart more deeply? Head to our website to look up your Human Design chart and book a personalized reading. We'll walk you through your specific profile and how to work with it in your real, everyday life. 🎧 Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts and get to know your profile. Create Your Free Charts Book A Reading With Us www.stellarsisterspodcast.com

In this episode, we dive into Jupiter’s powerful year-long transit through Cancer. A journey that brings emotional expansion, intuitive growth, and deepened connection to what truly nurtures us. This is the BEST transit of the year and will last until Summer 2026. We explore the astrology behind Jupiter entering Cancer and break down the keywords and themes Jupiter carries: abundance, growth, wisdom, and expansion. Then, through the lens of Human Design, we follow Jupiter’s path through the six Cancer gates, moving from the G Center to the Root to the Throat. Each gate tells part of a larger story—from honoring your own rhythm to planting new beginnings, sharpening your message, and finding your voice. ✨ We close out the episode with Jupiter in Cancer horoscopes for each rising sign, so you can connect this transit directly to your own chart and get a better feel for which part of your life this will affect. This is a powerful chapter of growth and abundance. So tune in for guidance, insight, and grounded tools to move with it intentionally. Create Your Free Charts Book A Reading With Us www.stellarsisterspodcast.com

In Part 2 of our birth stories, we’re talking about the actual birth and the often overlooked postpartum experience. From labor and delivery to the emotional and physical realities of the fourth trimester, we open up about what really happened and how different our experiences were. We also discuss the identity shifts, challenges, and healing that come after birth, and what helped (and didn’t help) us feel supported during that time. Our stories are honest, personal, and a reflection of our own lived experiences. A note of acknowledgment: We are two white, cisgender women with access to supportive partners, healthcare, and resources. These are privileges that shape our experiences and are not available to all. We share our stories with humility and awareness, knowing that every birth journey is deeply individual. Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of medical interventions and postpartum mental health. Please take care while listening. This is part 2 of a 2 part episode. If you missed part 1 catch it here. www.stellarsisterspodcast.com

In this personal episode, we’re sharing our birth stories. From conception to pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum experience—nothing is off-limits. Shaniel and Sydney open up about their very different journeys into motherhood: the surprises, the challenges, the sacred moments, and the deep transformations along the way. Whether you're trying to conceive, currently pregnant, a new parent, or simply curious about the motherhood path, we invite you into this honest and open conversation. We talk about what we wish we knew, what helped us feel empowered, and how astrology and human design supported us through it all. This is a 2 part episode. In part one we dive into our conception and pregnancy journeys. A note of acknowledgment: We are two white, cisgender women with access to supportive partners, healthcare, and resources—privileges that shape our experiences and are not available to all. We share our stories with humility and awareness, knowing that every birth journey is deeply individual. Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of medical interventions, emotional challenges, and vulnerable postpartum experiences. Please take care while listening. www.stellarsisterspodcast.com

In this episode, Shaniel and Sydney dive into the cosmic foundations of two powerful systems: astrology and Human Design. We kick things off with the "big three" in astrology—your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs—and how they shape your personality, emotional world, and the way you move through life. Then, we explore the Incarnation Cross in Human Design, often referred to as your life’s purpose, and how it weaves together the energy of your conscious and unconscious Sun and Earth gates.Whether you're new to these modalities or deep in your self-discovery journey, this convo is full of insights, laughs, and those magical "aha" moments. Tune in to learn how your big three and your Incarnation Cross can work together to offer a deeper understanding of who you are and why you're here. For more information: www.stellarsisterspodcast.com   To book a reading with us: https://www.stellarsisterspodcast.com/readings   Check out Caili Danieu's Ted Talk  

In this introductory episode, Shaniel & Sydney share the story behind starting the podcast and their passion for Astrology & Human Design.They dive into why they felt called to create a space where they could explore the stars, self-discovery, and the magic of life through these powerful systems. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what inspired the podcast and what you can expect from future episodes.Tune in to learn about the journey ahead, the topics they’ll be covering, and how you can use Astrology and Human Design to align with your true self. stellarsisterspodcast.com

In this episode, Sydney breaks down the history, key concepts, and practical applications of this powerful system.Learn about the five energy types, their strategies, and the eight different authorities, and how they shape the way you interact with the world. We’ll also explore profiles, channels, gates, and the incarnation cross—helping you piece together the bigger picture of your unique design.Whether you're brand new to Human Design or looking to deepen your knowledge, this episode will give you a clear, approachable breakdown of everything you need to know. Tune in and start discovering how Human Design can help you live in alignment with your true self!   stellarsisterspodcast.com

In this episode, Shaniel & Sydney dive into the energetics of Venus Retrograde, unpacking what it is, how long it lasts, and why it matters.We explore the astrological signs Pisces and Aries, along with the Human Design gates activated during this retrograde, shedding light on how it influences relationships, love, money, and self-worth. Whether you're feeling the shift or just curious about its impact, we break it all down in an easy-to-understand way.Stick around until the end, where we share horoscopes for each zodiac sign, giving you personalized insights on what to expect during this Venus retrograde cycle. Tune in and get ready to navigate this season with clarity and confidence! stellarsisterspodcast.com