Topic: Mercury Retrograde

Joshua Cutchin's theory of Bigfoot as a "wilderness poltergeist" suggests the creature is a manifestation of the landscape rather than a discrete biological entity. This aligns with John Keel's conclusion that the Earth is a "haunted planet" capable of producing manifestations like the Mothman. The Earth's movements and "moods" are proposed to have a more direct effect on human technology and communication than distant astrological events.

The speakers discuss the personal synchronicities discovered during their research, including time stamps on documents that align with the dates of the discussed crashes. They suggest that recognizing these patterns is the first step toward "rewiring" collective reality and moving away from unconscious behaviors.

Greg Carlwood announces that the new Higher Side Chats website launch is delayed until August 8th to avoid the current Mercury retrograde and lunar eclipse. He cites astrologer Austin Coppock's advice on finding an auspicious window for the project. The episode concludes with a brief mention of Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking charges and the show's closing theme music.

Greg Carlwood announces a major technical overhaul for The Higher Side Chats, including the consolidation of multiple domains to improve SEO and user experience. He explains a recent manual update of Plus Member accounts necessitated by software incompatibilities. The migration aims to unify the free and plus archives under one umbrella while maintaining the integrity of existing RSS feeds.

Michael Wan provides advice for aligning personal life with natural cycles, starting with simple awareness of the sunrise and the phases of the moon. He suggests that setting intentions during the new moon and reflecting during the full moon can help individuals stay grounded amidst fast-changing global narratives.

Greg Carlwood provides contact information for Michael Joseph and notes that the current Mercury retrograde period is ending. He announces the first THC joint session scheduled for Friday, August 31st, and encourages listeners to find the link on social media or the Plus site. The episode concludes with a final thank you to the guest.

The August 2017 solar eclipse occurred at 28 degrees Leo, directly impacting Donald Trump’s natal chart as it sits on his Ascendant and the fixed star Regulus. Astrological analysis suggests that while Regulus guarantees a rise to power, it carries a warning that vengeful behavior leads to a total collapse of success. Recent White House communication issues and staff turnovers are attributed to Mercury stationing retrograde during the eclipse window.