3: Part Self, Part Sun

In this third episode of Parts & Charts: The IFS and Astrology Podcast, Chelsea and KP explore:

What is Self energy?

And how does our Sun sign in our birth charts help us understand what Self is?

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This episode takes a closer look at the foundational IFS principle of “Self” and how that corresponds to Soul, Spirit, and Sun sign. How to notice what self energy is and how to cultivate more in your daily life.

Time stamps and Topics:

1:00 Introduction of Self energy

4:00 Self is an essence we all have inside

5:04 Particles and waves

10:21 Being Self-led in situations

15:37 How to get in Self when you’re nervous about performing on stage

23:56 Self awareness is parts awareness

24:09 Speaking for your parts not from them

27:29 Connection to Sun sign in astrology

29:28 Soul and spirit, animating forces

34:46 Making a ritual to feel into Self energy

35:49 Be still and know that I am god

37:54 Sun energy is like God energy in astrology

39:35 Cancer sun energy

42:27 The verb poem for all 12 sun signs

45:39 Bonus feature for paid subscribers, guided meditation

Key Quotes:

“Be still and know that I am God.” - KP & the Bible

“Self is like the sun… it’s always inside you. Even if you can’t see it sometimes.”— Chelsea

“Self exists in everybody. It’s considered a particle and a wave. A noun and a verb.”— Chelsea

“When you’re truly in self-energy, it’s easy. It’s effortless.”— Chelsea

“The purpose of IFS and astrology for me is greater understanding and love for myself.” - KP

“To speak for your parts, not from them—that’s part of being self-led.”— Chelsea

“All parts have self-energy. When unburdened, they can become curious, compassionate, creative.”— Chelsea

“The soul is the energetic expression and spirit is the animating force.” -KP

“The sun sign is what gives us vitality—our most persistent source of light, awareness, and attention.”— KP

“Every sun sign is a facet of God wanting to experience different ways of being in flesh.”— KP

“The more often you do ritual, the more often you remember what self-energy feels like.”— KP

Resources Mentioned:

* Internal Family Systems (IFS) — therapeutic modality discussed throughout, especially the concept of Self-energy and the 8 C’s of Self:Calmness, Curiosity, Compassion, Confidence, Courage, Clarity, Connectedness, Creativity

* Dick Schwartz — founder of IFS; referenced for describing Self as both a particle and a wave

* Astrological Sun Sign — discussed as a metaphor and parallel to Self-energy in IFS; described as one's animating principle, vitality, and facet of divine expression

* Ritual Practice — brought up as a means of returning to Self-energy and building muscle memory for connection with source/spirit/self

* “Be still