Embracing Enchantment

Host Megan Hamilton speaks with author Ilona Pamplona about the transformative power of Human Design. While exploring how Human Design serves as a tool for self-awareness and personal growth, Ilona shares her personal journey into the system. You'll learn about the different aura and energy types, and common misconceptions about this tool for self understanding. This fascinating conversation emphasizes the importance of hopefulness and how understanding our unique designs can empower us to create positive change in our lives and the world around us. Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Human Design and Its Popularity (06:26) Personal Journey into Human Design (15:00) Understanding Human Design Types (22:38) Exploring Generator and Manifestor Auras (30:51) Diving Deeper into Human Design (39:02) Hopefulness and Human Design: A Path Forward More About Ilona Pamplona and her work: Ilona Pamplona is an author, life coach, and astrology/human design educator with an M.A. in Wellness Coaching. She combines traditional coaching theories with transformative tools to help professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives find clarity and overcome limiting beliefs. Author of This Journal is Your Mood Ring and the upcoming Human Design Made Easy, Ilona guides clients in reconnecting with their inner selves and achieving their highest potential. This Journal is Your Mood Ring https://www.ilonapamplona.com/book Order Human Design Made Easy [out December 3, 2024] https://www.amazon.ca/Human-Design-Made-Easy-Understanding/dp/1454955686 Website: https://www.ilonapamplona.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilonapamplona/ Coming Soon: https://www.yourauraatwork.com More About Megan Hamilton and her work: https://www.embracingenchantment.com/ https://www.ubuskills.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ubuskills https://www.tiktok.com/@ubuskills Book a tarot reading [limited time]: https://www.ubuskills.com/tarot-readings  Free full moon tarot reading and shadow questions: https://www.ubuskills.com/full-moon-share-nov-15-2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Megan Hamilton helps listeners understand the transformative practice of shadow work, a method of self-exploration that encourages individuals to confront their darker sides in order to understand their behaviours. Drawing on insights from Carl Jung, Megan emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and honesty in personal growth. She shares her daily rituals, including journaling and tarot, to facilitate this process and highlights the significance of compassion in navigating painful memories. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage in their own shadow work journey, fostering a deeper connection with themselves and the world around them. Chapters: (00:00) Introduction to Embracing Enchantment Podcast (06:20) The Importance of Self-Reflection (12:57) Navigating Painful Memories (19:11) Practicing Shadow Work Daily (25:44) Interrogating Behavioral Patterns (27:18) Healing Through Shadow Work Tools referenced in the episode Me and My Shadow Workbook - https://www.ubuskills.com/ubu-store/p/meandmyshadow Shadow Work workshop - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H9MGc9vKJlGifPUxDWIAFVqzWK9lU2CY/view?usp=sharing More About Megan Hamilton and her work: https://www.embracingenchantment.com/ https://ubuskills.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ubuskills https://www.tiktok.com/@ubuskills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Megan Hamilton welcomes her first guest to the Embracing Enchantment podcast, Colin Bedell. Colin is an expert in astrology and relational psychology and together they discuss the impact of recent eclipses, the significance of the King of Wands tarot card, and the importance of collective healing and activism. Colin shares insights on manifestation versus miracles, the role of astrology in relationships, and the need for honesty and accountability. They explore the modalities of astrology, the significance of the 12th house, and resources for learning astrology. Colin also shares some future aspirations in stand-up comedy and astrology. More About Colin Bedell: Colin is an artist who uses astrology as his primary medium to explore identity and relationships. As the co-founder of QueerCosmos, a comparative astrological resource for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies, Colin's work blends spirituality and scholarship with accessible, integrative content. Well & Good Magazine recognized Colin as one of the most influential people in the wellness industry. Colin is also the weekly horoscope writer for Cosmopolitan.com and has authored three bestselling books on astrology. He appeared as an astrologer on the Discovery+ show "Written In The Stars" and has been featured on Good Morning America, New York Magazine, MTV, and The Sunday Times in the United Kingdom. Colin is committed to teaching and practicing astrology as an art form, using symbolic language, humor, visuals, science, and dance to provide meaningful insights, vitality, and a sense of belonging to his students.  Resources: Get your birth chart through the Time Passages app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/timepassages/id488946918  Free charts and horoscopes: www.astro-seek.com  Colin’s Website (Book a Reading!): https://www.colinbedell.com/  Buy Colin’s books: https://www.colinbedell.com/books  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queercosmos Chapters: (00:00) Introduction to Astrology and Tarot (03:03) Eclipse Season and Its Impact (06:09) The King of Wands and Aries Energy (08:52) Collective Healing and Activism (12:04) Manifestation vs. Miracles (15:02) The Role of Astrology in Relationships (17:53) The Importance of Honesty and Accountability (21:07 Astrology as a Tool for Self-Discovery (24:00) Understanding the Zodiac and Astrology (27:06) The Significance of the 12th House (30:02) The Modalities of Astrology (32:55) Finding Your Path in Astrology (35:54) The Importance of Rest and Recharge (38:55) Astrology Resources and Learning (41:56) Gemini Relationships and Lessons (44:55) Collective Shadow Work and Pluto Return (48:02) The Future of Astrology and Personal Growth (50:57) The Joy of Astrology and Spirituality (54:02) Conclusion and Future Endeavors More About Megan Hamilton and her work: https://www.embracingenchantment.com/ https://ubuskills.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ubuskills https://www.tiktok.com/@ubuskills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Embracing Enchantment Podcast and meet the host, Megan Hamilton! Megan shares her journey into alternative spirituality, her love of tarot, moon cycles, and her experience using these modalities towards personal growth. She explores aligning with lunar phases for manifestation and release, and the importance of finding meaning during challenging times. Megan also discusses her interest in various spiritual practices and sets the stage for future episodes and upcoming guest experts. (00:00) Introduction to the Embracing Enchantment Podcast (03:07) Host Megan's Journey into Tarot and Spirituality (06:02) Aligning with Moon Cycles for Manifestation & Release (09:03) Finding Meaning in Difficult Times (11:55) Exploring Various Spiritual Practices (14:56) Looking Ahead: Future Topics and Guests More About Megan Hamilton and her work: https://www.embracingenchantment.com/ https://ubuskills.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ubuskills https://www.tiktok.com/@ubuskills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Embracing Enchantment! A new podcast about exploring your deepest self through practical magic, spirituality, and ritual hosted by professional tarot reader and Megan Hamilton. On this bi-weekly podcast, host Megan Hamilton bridges the empirical with the intuitive, encouraging listeners to find the most enchanted version of themselves with alternative spirituality. You'll learn how to integrate a wide range of modalities into your everyday life including: tarot and astrology, witchcraft, shadow work, human design, the power of moon cycles and manifestation. Megan has been inspired by the magic of ritual for over 25 years, as both a professional tarot reader and a speaking coach and she can't wait to share her knowledge and reflections with you! Through conversations with witches, astrologers and other special guests, discover diverse spiritual practices that can help you stay grounded, find inspiration, and build a deeper connection with yourself. Follow and subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts! More About Megan Hamilton and her work: https://www.embracingenchantment.com/ https://ubuskills.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ubuskills https://www.tiktok.com/@ubuskills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices