Omisade Burney-Scott is a proud Aries 鈥� and for as long as she can remember, she鈥檚 used astrology as a tool for navigating her relationships with others and herself.
The regular host of the , Burney-Scott guest-hosts Embodied鈥檚 exploration of astrology as a spiritual practice and springboard for personal growth. With her cousin and best friend Cheyanne Headen, who now works as community and de-escalation specialist at , she traces her love of astrology back to its origins and discusses how astrology continues to serve as a starting point for thinking about parenthood, friendship and work.
She then speaks with two people whose practice of astrology informs and is informed by their social justice efforts. , host of 鈥淕host of a Podcast鈥� and co-founder of , shares how the study of astrology has evolved over the years and the ways it can be used today to promote activism and civic engagement. , a Black queer astrologer and former president of the , explains the benefits and drawbacks of astro memes, as well as the role of astrology in navigating our relationship to identity.
Thank you to Emalydia, Rebecca, Brianna, Mariah, Angel and Katherin for contributing to this episode.
Curtis Mayfield - 鈥淩eadings in Astrology鈥�
1970
In this ballad, Mayfield sings about being broken up with over a lack of sun-sign compatibility. The lyrics illustrate the danger of using astrology too prescriptively in a romantic partnership.
Outkast - 鈥淎quemini鈥�
1998
This title track鈥檚 name is a mashup of the hip hop duo鈥檚 sun signs, Aquarius and Gemini. These air signs are generally considered compatible when it comes to creativity and intellect.
Beyonce - 鈥淪igns鈥�
2003
In this track, Beyonce celebrates the strengths each sign brings to a romantic partnership. She has also referenced her own sun sign more recently in the Renaissance track 鈥淰irgo Groove.鈥�
Quilla - 鈥淪agittarius鈥�
2019
A Sagittarius herself, Quilla dedicates this song to women in her life who share her sign. The lyrics explore the Sagittarian trait of thinking creatively while remaining grounded in reality.
