S4 Ep. 10: Eclipse Season 2021 with Shannon and Russ

Astrologers Russ von Ohlhausen & Shannon Gill of Lotus Bend Sanctuary

Join us in this special Summer Eclipse 2021 episode as our favorite astrologers, Shannon Gill and Russ von Ohlhausen share their infinite wisdom. They help guide us through the current intensified cosmic energies so that we can best utilize this opportunity to further our awakening with ease and grace.

In this episode we discuss:

• The changing realities of time.

• How compassion is the key to moving beyond the divisiveness in our current reality.

• The true higher meaning of Apocalypse.

• What are the implications of being on the cusp of the end of the Age of Pisces, in which we believed we’re separate from our divinity, and now shifting into the Age of Aquarius?

• How can we move “beyond the illusion” of separation?

• Recognizing the value of a global ego death as a necessary step for awakening can help us navigate these turbulent times.

• What’s the theme of 2021 as compared to 2020?

• Upcoming transits this summer to pay attention to, particularly looking at the theme of control vs. freedom.

• How can we use eclipse season to heal and bring balance to our lives?

• “The cat in the mirror” - how our pets are beautiful spiritual guides.

• What does the Full Moon eclipse on May 26th in Sagittarius represent? What’s the shadow of Sagittarius?

• Can you handle the truth of what’s going on? How seeing the current shift from an eternal lens can help.

• What’s the New Moon rebirth solar eclipse in Gemini on June 10th about?

• Questions to ask yourself in this eclipse portal: Where are you being dogmatic in your life? Where are you creating division?

• Can you unhook from the story and be the witnessing self?

• What’s the significance of Pluto moving into Aquarius in 2023?

• What should we be doing during this time to utilize it for our highest good?

Astrologers Shannon Gill and Russ von Ohlhausen are the founders of the Shift Foundation and run Lotus Bend Sanctuary, a spiritual retreat center in South Austin. Learn more about Lotus Bend Sanctuary retreat center and programs at www.lotusbend.net.

Shannon Gill is a recognized national and international level Astrologer, Archetypal Life Coach and Jungian Counselor. To learn more about Shannon’s services or to schedule a session with her, visit www.shannonleigill.com

Russ von Ohlhausen is a transpersonal ontological conscious catalyzer, writer, lecturer and research astrologer. His work reflects a lifetime of study of science, religions, myths, metaphysics and most importantly – nature – and what they reveal about consciousness and human behavior. To learn more about Russ’s work, visit www.vonohlhausen.org

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S4 Ep. 1: The Astrology of 2021 with Shannon Gill and Russ von Ohlhausen

Russ von Ohlhausen and Shannon Gill, founders of Lotus Bend Sanctuary and the Shift Foundation

Welcome back for Season 4! What better way to kick off a new year than getting the cosmic lowdown from our favorite astrologers, Shannon Gill and Russ von Ohlhausen. After all, Shannon’s December 2019 interview with us on the energies of 2020 was pretty spot on. You don’t want to miss what 2021 has in store. Russ and Shannon break it down for us in this episode. Spoiler alert: There’s no “going back to normal!”

In this episode we discuss:

• How the power of Astrology, the history of cycles, gives us a map for our current time of Shift.

• Taking a look at the astrological ages, the broader view of how we got here.

• What are the differences between the Age of Pisces and the Age of Aquarius?

• Are we fully now moving into the Age of Aquarius?

• How do we shift out of the polarization (Light vs. Dark, Masculine vs. Feminine, division based on beliefs, etc.) that’s instigating conflict?

• What does it mean when the Nodal Axis/destiny line changes signs?

• What is the focus and our homework for the current Gemini/Sagittarius Nodal Axis?

• What is The Great Mutation and how does the move from Earth to Air affect us?

• How are things going to play out with Saturn in Aquarius and Uranus in Taurus this year? Chaos? Revolution?

• What are the major aspects you definitely need to know about for this month, January 2021?

• How does cryptocurrency reflect the Aquarian Age? Can astrology inform us on the cycles of crypto?

• Which signs will be most affected this year?

• How does sovereignty and privacy fit into this shift?

• What are some astrological remedies to help us get through?

Astrologers Shannon Gill and Russ von Ohlhausen are the founders of the Shift Foundation and run Lotus Bend Sanctuary, a spiritual retreat center in South Austin. Learn more about Lotus Bend Sanctuary retreat center and programs at https://www.lotusbend.net.

Shannon Gill is a Certified Evolutionary Astrologer and Life Coach. To learn more about Shannon’s services or to schedule a session with her, visit Shannonleigill.com. Russ von Ohlhausen, a Research Astrologer, is co-founder of the Astrological Society of Austin in 2005, has written and taught with Astrology Hub and NCGR, and lectured at various esoteric organizations such as IONS (Institute for Noetic Science) & INACS. To connect with Russ, email him at riohlhausen@gmail.com.

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S3 Ep. 3: The Shift with Shannon Gill and Russ Ohlhausen

Russell Ohlhausen and Shannon Gill, founders of the Shift Foundation and Lotus Bend Sanctuary

What is The Shift? There are many ways to describe it, but we’re in the midst of a time of collective spiritual awakening. A global evolution of consciousness. A transition on Planet Earth from a lower dimension to a higher dimension.  We talk with this week’s guests, Astrologers Shannon Gill and Russ Ohlhausen about The Shift and how to navigate this powerful time of transformation.

• The surreal quality of how right now is the time that Lightworkers have been preparing years (and lifetimes!) for.

• Where are we in this planetary journey of awakening?

• Embracing the death aspect of Capricorn and Saturn influences as part of evolution.

• How since the 70s astrologers saw that 2020 would bring these powerful energies.

• Recognizing the need to let go of the collective toxic paradigm we’ve been in and to move into Unity consciousness.

• Seeing our current situation as Spiritual Alchemy, dissolving what we have to form what comes next.

• Several planets are currently in Retrograde, what exactly does that mean?

• Venus Retrograding in Gemini, and its effect on our relationships, values and resources.

• A Gemini information theme: Fact Vs. Fiction, not knowing who or what to believe.

• The gift of the Fear and the Global Pause that people are experiencing right now.

• We’re in Eclipse season. 3 Eclipses ahead - Oh my!

• What is the Destiny Line?

• The completion of a 19 year Capricorn/Cancer nodal cycle: the deeper meaning individually and collectively.

Astrologers Shannon Gill and Russell Ohlhausen are the founders of the Shift Foundation and run Lotus Bend Sanctuary, a spiritual retreat center in South Austin. For personal astrology readings, contact Shannon at www.shannonleigill.com. Learn more about Lotus Bend Sanctuary retreat center and programs at https://www.lotusbend.net.

S2 Ep. 6: The Cosmic Energies of 2020 with Shannon Gill

Shannon Gill, Evolutionary Astrologer

What’s happening in the Cosmos right now and through 2020 and how will this impact us? Astrologer Shannon Gill returns to the podcast to share the powerful alignments happening right now in December 2019 and moving into 2020. There are strong celestial influences to take note of so that we can utilize this pivotal time for our growth and learning.

Some things we discuss in this episode:

• The timeline of how these cycles have been affecting the Collective and can be recognized through looking back at societal shifts over many years.

• What’s meant by outer and inner planets and how do they affect us differently?

• Which planets are the heavy hitters of the sky and what themes might they activate for us in 2020?

• The Stellium of Pluto, Jupiter and Saturn in Capricorn and how it will reveal that which is false or out of alignment in our lives.

• The Eclipse season we’re currently in: the upcoming Eclipses on Dec. 25, 2019 and Jan. 10, 2020 in the Capricorn/Cancer axis (masculine/feminine i.e. mental/emotional energies) and how to work with eclipses

• .The quantum leap on our evolutionary path being offered us through these alignments.

• How becoming aware of astrological influences can be empowering rather than fear-based.

• The way that these transits affect you strongly depends on whether you’ve been doing or avoiding your inner work.

• Shannon covered a lot of information regarding the transits happening throughout 2020. You‘ll probably want to revisit this episode during the year.

Shannon Gill is a Certified Evolutionary Astrologer and Life Coach. To learn more about Shannon’s services or to schedule a session with her, visit Shannonleigill.com. On her website you can also learn about and subscribe to“The Cosmic Cafe,” a astrological membership group that Shannon hosts monthly on Zoom to discuss the month’s pertinent celestial alignments and how they pertain both personally and collectively.

For information on Lotus Bend Sanctuary, a Community-Day Retreat Ecovillage just South of Austin, visit www.lotusbend.net.

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Ep. 2 Part 2: Experience an Astrology Reading

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to get an Astrological Reading? Join Tim as he visits Shannon Gill and receives his first ever astrology reading.

Tim receives a complete analysis of his natal chart. Listen to not only to get all the dirt on Tim, but also because the reading is sort of an astrology lesson. Shannon provides useful detailed explanation of many astrological terms. This information applies to us all. She shares how a person’s astrological chart reveals the Soul’s Evolutionary contract and purpose.

Some of the topics covered:

• What are Ruling Archetypes? How can you utilize them to come into alignment with deeper aspects of Self?

• The Sun, the Moon and the Ascendant and how they impact us.

• What is Evolutionary Astrology?

• How the lunar nodes show us our comfort zone based on what we’ve experienced in our past lives and what lessons we came into this life to master.

• What do the astrological houses tell us?

• Book mentioned: “Astrology for the Soul” by Jan Spiller

To schedule your own astrological reading with Shannon Gill, visit www.shannonleigill.com.

Ep. 2 Part 1: Astrology with Shannon Gill

In this episode we talk with astrologer Shannon Gill.

Some of the things we discuss:

• How astrology is a map to your life purpose.

• What are some types of astrology and how do they differ?

• Why learning even a very basic astrological understanding can help you navigate life.

• How astrology can tell us why am I going through this, what’s being asked of me and most importantly, when will it end?

• Can we give too much power over to astrology in decision making?

• What are some of the important transits and themes for 2019?

Shannon Gill is a Certified Evolutionary Astrologer, Archetypal Astrologer and Life Coach. She’s on the Board of the Organization for Professional Astrologers. Using her unique blend of gifts in astrology and life coaching, she will help you discover what your personal blueprint and purpose is and guide you in bringing this purpose and passion into every aspect of your life. Shannon is the director of a spiritual retreat center south of Austin, Lotus Bend Sanctuary.

To connect with Shannon or learn more about the services she provides, visit www.shannonleigill.com