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Join me and Lori Latimer, psychic intuitive, energy healer and karmic astrologer, as we discuss the alchemy & transformation that arises as a result of experiencing various forms of grief. Lori shares more about her experience as a divorce paralegal, assisting clients through the grief of divorce, as well as the monumental loss of her son that led to a life of deeper purpose for her. I also briefly share about my recent experience with the grief that came with the end of my marriage and the cross-country move to British Columbia in my van.life update after months of podcast absence!finding deeper purpose through various types of grief with Lori Latimer - loss & divorcehow grief & creativity are related advice for moving through griefCeres, Demeter & Persephone in astrology, mythology & griefLori Latimer is a psychic intuitive, energy healer, karmic astrologer, and host of the podcast, the Illuminated Woman. She assists women in healing from trauma and loss, overwhelm and burnout, and helps them discover who they are at Soul level so they can heal past traumas and bring pleasure and purpose back into their lives. A native of Southern California, Lori lives in northwest Georgia. She's a Mom of two sons, one of whom is in Spirit, and a Grandma.Website: https://www.lorilatimer.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/lori_latimer/Save 10% OFF of your astrology reading with me with code "ASTROBLOOMPOD" : Book here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I lead in with a brief dive into the Jupiter & Uranus conjunction and some suggested ritual practices to make the most of this rare energy. Then I am joined by Holistic Psychotherapist, Bianca Uguccioni, who shares her healing journey with us, including the rock bottom that led her to pursue therapy and find her true self. Bianca and I also discuss how our upbringing affects our relationships and the ability to live authentically later in life (hello Aries/Libra eclipse lessons!), as well as the huge role of the body in holistic healing (are we in Taurus season, or what?!).  If you're someone who feels like the rug is getting pulled out from beneath you - you'll definitely want to listen to this episode. There is so much wisdom here.Join us as we discuss:Uranus & Jupiter - finding self-worth & trust amidst massive changeWhat is holistic psychotherapy?How to embody spiritual practices in daily lifeRock bottoms as re-alignment on the path to authenticityBenefits of somatic practices for nervous system regulation & holistic wellnessAttachment versus authenticity & the Libra/Aries eclipsesAbout Bianca:Bianca is a Registered Psychotherapist and founder of Affirmative Healing. Affirmative Healing was inspired by her healing journey, where she explored holistic practices and traditional therapy to address anxiety, grief, and self-doubt. Integrating mind, body, and soul into her healing work shifted her being, grounding her and enhancing her ability to surrender to life's highs and lows. Today, through continued use of these practices she can better manage feelings of anxiety, ride the waves of grief, and feel more rooted and connected to her authentic self and those she is in relationships and community with.Her offerings integrate the lessons learned from her experiences with formal clinical training to support holistic healing and transformation in those she has the privilege to work with. Find Bianca on Instagram: @affirmative_healingLearn more: www.affirmativehealing.caSign up for VIP Access to the Inner Child Summer Day Retreat | July 20 | St. George, OntarioFuture Self Activation Ritual | April 21 (virtual/replay)Dr. Gabor Maté - work on attachment versus authenticitySave 10% OFF of your astrology reading with me with code "ASTROBLOOMPOD" : Book here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me for this solo episode to learn all about Spring 2024's potent eclipse portal. We're collectively learning how to balance the feminine & masculine energies within and without. This means that relationships are rapidly evolving, and the patterns that we learned to uphold in them. Contracts are being renegotiatied, and the scales are being re-balanced. This is a particularly activating eclipse for anyone with prominent cardinal energy (Cancer, Capricorn, Libra or Aries), but you will be affected wherever this energy is activated in your chart.If you'd like to dive deeper, there's only 7 spots open for a Mini Eclipse Reading & Aries Circle until April 7th. During the reading, I'll cover what you can expect from both eclipses in this portal, and guide you how to find surrender to the realignment at this time. Then you'll get to attend (or watch on your own time) the circle & ritual for the Aries Solar Eclipse to step into your courage & power on this major initiation. This package includes:Message from the divine feminine oracleGuidance on your journey to your authentic selfJournal promptsRecording of the session& FREE attendance to the potent Aries Solar Eclipse Circle & Ritual (virtual/replay) on April 8Claim yours here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vika Bradford, Karmic Astrologer, is back on the podcast for a juicy, in depth conversation on 2024's astrology! You won't want to miss this one as we discuss:how this year’s astrology may be helping you transform your pain into powerthe personal & collective liberation available this yearfinding balance in relationships & claiming our individuality with Chiron & North Node conjunction in Arieschanges & realignment with our values, resources, and bodies with Uranus Jupiter Conjunction in Taurusencouraging open-mindedness, curiosity, and shifts in communication & media with Jupiter in Geminithe importance of community with Pluto in Aquarius ... & moreLetting the Light In: Astrobloom Chiron Masterclass WaitlistLibra/Aries Eclipse Axis Episodes: Astrobloom Podcast, It's Karmic PodcastSaturn in Pisces on It's Karmic PodcastAstrology Podcast 2024 Forecast EpisodePluto in Aquarius: Astrobloom Podcast, It's Karmic PodcastKarma of the 12 Houses Freebie by Vika2024 Mini Forecasts with Vanja (only 2 left until Feb 29)About Vika:Vika Bradford is a Canadian astrologer, writer, spiritual teacher, energy healer and host of the It’s Karmic Podcast. The purpose of Vika’s work is to assist in her students and clients finding true liberation, living outside of the system, and shattering the norm around healing and being human. This is done through her powerful system of astrology, embodiment, and energy work to bring her clients back to homeostasis, authenticity, and their true selves through courses, certifications, mentorships, a monthly membership, certification and potent birth chart readings. Connect with Vika:https://www.vikabradford.com/https://www.instagram.com/vikabradford/https://www.tiktok.com/@vikabradfordastrology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Lunar Nodes, Pluto and the Sun currently highlighting Aries in Chiron (just before Pluto's entry into Aquarius on Jan 20 2023!), I know you've been facing a lot of triggers.It might seem like all of your usual attempts to escape from the discomfort Chiron & Pluto may be bringing to the surface are not an option right now. Hence me getting sick and not being able to work - needing to sit with some heavy, deeply buried emotions. I've also had clients and friends get hit with sickness, last minute changes to travel plans, accidents, bad dreams - you name it. Everything is coming to the surface to be witnessed right now.As much as we might be really committed to honouring & feeling our emotions, all of us have things we'd rather avoid most of the time - and practices we use to keep us distracted from these things. Whether its keeping our social calendar overbooked, travelling, overworking ourselves… pick your poison.But right now, with Chiron approaching its conjunction with the North Node in February 2023, and with Pluto highlighted by the Sun in the last degrees of Capricorn - it might seem like there is nowhere to hide.I'm here to tell you that the light will shine again. Pluto only exposes the darkness, so you can find the light and take your power back. Chiron only exposes the hurt so you can heal it and transform your pain into purpose.This is why I recorded this brief meditation for you to honour whatever emotions might be coming up for you right now, and to connect with their underlying need. Under every emotion is usually an unmet need. This practice allows you to understand how to take care of it yourself, so you don't project it onto others and perpetuate the very patterns you are being asked to heal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I know this time of year can be so difficult for many who have experienced some form of loss, aside from everything also happening collectively. But the truth is, grief is the greatest invitation into a deeper state of humanness. Ceres (the asteroid) in our charts is where we are met with the alchemizing nature of grief. Where we learn to meet the cyclical nature of life on Earth - that everything has an end - but that the end is an invitation for a new beginning. And that with a new beginning come hope, optimism and faith - a meeting of divine within. I feel like this episode is just scratching the surface on this huge topic, but I'm so excited to share this information with you. In this episode, I cover:The many invitations & forms of griefGrief’s necessary role in deepening our humannessGrief, Ceres & the cyclical nature of lifeCeres in astrology & her connection to griefCeres in your chart & your initiation into griefMy experience with Ceres & griefConnect with me: @astrobloom.ca or vanja@astrobloom.caLook up your chart to find Ceres on www.astro.comThe work of Frances Weller: https://www.francisweller.net/books.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this solo episode, I'm sharing some aha moments from my healing journey - the fact that (long before I even knew it) astrology initiated my trauma healing journey.Trauma can be as simple as not having your needs met. It is something that shouldn't have happened and did, or something that should have happened and didn't. Through repeated triggering of the same pattern, we become easily dysregulated, meaning that our nervous system wreaks havoc on our physical body and creates inflammation, stress, high blood pressure and other disharmonious states. Not only does our mind & body suffer, but our relationships do too.As a natal Cancer Chiron, one of my biggest wounds that has been tested over and over again is abandonment & rejection. Because my authenticity wasn't truly accepted or encouraged for a large portion of my life, and because I learned to seek harmony above all else - I tend towards the fawning or people pleasing coping strategy. What I didn't realize was that this was directly related to my natal astrology, and that it also held the answer on how to initiate the healing process. To be clear, trauma healing is a multi-step process, and I am not claiming that astrology is the sole modality responsible for healing. However, it has been is an incredible way to understand how to resource myself to regulate my nervous system. This is the crucial first step to this journey.NOTE: Although I am trauma-informed in my work, I am merely speaking from my personal and client experience. I am not a Psychiatrist or Dr - and do encourage you to get professional help if you feel called to. At the end of the day, astrology is a powerful tool to use alongside other healing modalities to teach you about yourself, your patterns, coping strategies, and ways to self-resource.Take advantage of the early bird offer for LUNAR ASTOLOGY FOUNDATIONS hereConnect with me on Instagram hereEmail me here.xx, Vanja Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This time of year, as we approach Samhain, is the entry into the darkest months - a time of stillness, withdrawal and leaning into the yin side of life.  As always, it's cosmically aligned that this podcast guest's mission is similar to mine - to bring the world more in touch with their yin. Jenna Goodhand (owner of Cafézia) does this through an unlikely vehicle - coffee. If anything, coffee is traditionally used as a substance to keep us in a more productive, masculine or yang state. But I invite you to tune into this conversation, and you might start to see your daily coffee in a very different way. And if you're someone who can't drink coffee because of a sensitive nervous system (like me most days), then you'll definitely want to tune in! Join us as we discuss:Jenna’s path to an anti-hustle business & way of lifewhat ritual is & how to build ritual into your lifehow Cafezia is changing the masculinization of coffeethe properties, history & magick of coffee & other herbs in Cafézia’s special slow release blenddealing with entrepreneurship burnout & more About Jenna: With a background in Political Science, Peace & Conflict Studies and International Economics, Jenna continues to be a community-centered entrepreneur who has used her experiences to grow businesses in a variety of industries that include elements of social justice, wellness, and the use of human behaviour to elevate impact.  Cafézia is the most recent addition to Jenna's portfolio. Through the power of herbs, Cafézia is a premium coffee experience that offers all the benefits of coffee, like clarity, focus and great taste, without the negative side effects like heartburn, jitters and anxious energy. Jenna aims to encourage thoughtful moments of connection with ourselves, each other and the world in which we live, while shifting our focus away from hustle culture and towards sustainable wellness and joy. Find Jenna on Instagram: @goodhandjenna & @cafeziacoffeeTry Cafézia here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me for this solo episode as I walk you through the energy of October 2023's Solar Eclipse in Libra and Lunar Eclipse in Taurus.Eclipses are powerful portals of transformation & fated re-alignment. They're happening in your favour, so this is your guide to meet eclipse season through an empowering lens.October is arguably the most transformative month of this year that is leading you into your personal power & asking you to meet your courage. Cardinal & fixed signs are going to feel this energy most intensely, but everyone will be affected where they have Taurus and Libra in their charts. I'd love to have you join the Lunar Alchemy Collective, our brand new moon community, for an even deeper dive into these upcoming energies and more. The first 5 members to join will receive 25% OFF of their first month of any membership tier. Use the code "LACFIRST5" to join before Oct 10 11:59PM EST to claim this offer (available while spots remain). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you a cycle breaker? Join me and Cassandra Rosa for this expansive episode where we discuss our leaps of faith into entrepreneurship. We discuss having the mutual feeling that there is more fulfilment to be had in life, and our journeys to finding clarity. We discuss:Learn the first step in taking action even if you don’t have all the clarityBalancing the feminine & masculine in entrepreneurship to avoid burnoutHow to create security during a transitionReleasing ancestral & societal programmingThe current cosmic call to release people pleasing & be our authentic selvesCassandra Rosa is an intuitive certified life and business coach. She helps spiritual entrepreneurs create fulfilling businesses with clarity and confidence. In her coaching practice, she loves to teach her clients how to clarify their path to their purpose, connect to their inner confidence and create the fulfilling business they daydream about. Cassandra Rosa is a healer, Reiki master, an award-winning speaker, and award-winning author of the book Now What: Create the Clarity to Achieve Your Dreams. Cassandra also is a podcast host of a personal development and business podcast called Fulfilled Female Entrepreneur. It’s available on all major podcast platforms! Check out her website www.cassandrarosa.com to learn about her signature course Fulfilled Femme Entrepreneur. Find Cassandra on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cassandrarosaa/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me and Candice Rebollo, Psychic Medium & Master Breathwork Detox Facilitator, as we discuss . We cover so many amazing topics:psychic mediumship & intuitionhow to build trust in your intuitionCeres in Libra conjunct the South Node & the call to release possession in relationshipsunderstanding relationships as mirrors of our unhealed partsreleasing partnerships & intense karmic tiesa collective psychic message from CandiceCandice Rebollo is an Intuition Coach, Clairvoyant Psychic, & Master Breathwork Detox Facilitator. Her unique combination of using multifaceted modalities allows her to expedite problem-solving by identifying core issues and patterns faster than traditional coaching methods. By helping her clients remove these illusive ‘blocks’ often hidden behind the veil to the untrained eye, she’s able to free the stagnant energy which hinders growth, while re-establishing the steady flow of abundance that creates breakthroughs. She’s built an attractive reputation by saving her clients the cost of wasted time, energy, and resources while helping them redirect that energy to achieve greater success.Connect with Candice on Instagram at @candicerebollo or on her website https://candicerebollo.com/ Use the code "ASTROBLOOMPOD" for 10% OFF of astrology services at https://www.astrobloom.ca/readings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me and Katie Mullin (Holistic Health Coach - Glow Getter) as we discuss her journey of healing Irritable Bowel Syndrome through a holistic approach, reconnecting with the feminine, and resetting the nervous system. We cover so many amazing topics and draw links between:- the link between gut health & mental health (gut-brain axis)- astrology's role in healing the gut & anxiety- feminine approach to healing- what is holistic healing?- how to build a morning routine to reset your nervous system- why the all-or-nothing mentality is not helping youKatie is a certified holistic health coach (IIN) and IBS & gut health expert. She healed myself after being chronically ill for 10 years and called a medical mystery, now she helps others do the same.Connect with Katie on Instagram at @glowgetter_x or on her website www.theglowgettermethod.comUse the code "ASTROBLOOMPOD" for 10% OFF of astrology services at https://www.astrobloom.ca/readingsWe also mention the work of Dr. Gabor Mate: https://drgabormate.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me in this solo episode to learn all about the Lunar nodes shifting into Aries & Libra. This energy is all about stepping into personal power and releasing codependent and people pleasing tendencies.  As the nodes shift just hours after the New Moon tomorrow, they form a grand cross in the sky with Pluto in Capricorn. This energy is tense and requires detoxification and movement. Be gentle with yourself! In this episode, I cover:What the lunar nodes are and how they impact usHow Aries/Libra nodes will impact us collectivelyThe qualities we will be asked to step into, and what we will be releasingHow to actively work with this shift to step into your powerWhat are of your life will be impacted depending on your rising signConnect with me on Instagram @astrobloom.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever felt a deep calling to a specific place in the world? Maybe it’s not just one, but a longing to be there, perhaps live there, to experience it. Sometimes this longing comes without ever even having stepped foot on that soil - it’s a deep calling within the soul or a stirring curiosity about a place.Perhaps you don’t have a specific calling for somewhere else, but you feel out of place where you currently are - it somehow feels transient or not where you picture yourself spending a lot of time. This is a sign that your soul is craving to learn about a specific energy in this life - and you can uncover this through astrocartography. Astrocartography is the astrology of a place, specific to YOU, based on your birth chart.In this solo episode, I take you on a dive into astrocartography (aka astrogeography) and how it can be an empowering tool to understanding yourself on a deeper level. I cover:what astrocartography ishow it affects you & how it can be used with your birth charttwo personal stories of my journey with astrocartography on 3 of my energetic lineshow it compares to your birth chart & the transiting skyIf you'd like to learn more, check out my astrocartography blog post about my journey to my north node line here. And don't forget to sign up for the newsletter to be the first to get access to limited astrocartography readings on July 12, 2023.Questions? Connect with me on Instagram @astrobloom.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me and Soulcologist Kimberley Banfield, as we discuss her journey (and mine) out of corporate life into a soul-led path as entrepreneurs. We cover SO much and Kim shares a ton of wisdom about her healing journey, including:the impact her Saturn return had on her life path (and what a Saturn return is)what your intuition is and how to listen to itthe connection between your intuition and your bodythe languages of your intuitionwhat to do to empower yourself if you are looking to make a big transition in your lifeKim is a Soulcologist™ and the founder of Soulcology™. As a Mentor, Speaker and Teacher, she guides and supports women to find the clarity, confidence and courage to listen to their intuition, heal past experiences and find and fulfil their Soul's Purposes. What she loves the most is helping women to 'make their life a moment that matters' through living a 'soular-powered™' life. Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimberley_banfield_ and @soulcology_Don't forget to use the code "ASTROBLOOMPOD" for 10% OFF your astrology reading at www.astrobloom.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me and my friend Kerri Beaulieu from The Forest Unplugged as we discuss her healing journey through forest bathing & ecstatic dance. After a long-term battle with an eating disorder, Kerri turned to the place she always found healing (the forest) to reconnect with her body and heal through movement.The practice of Shin-rin yoku, or "forest bathing," is a Japanese practice of immersing oneself in the healing powers of a forest. It involves slowing down, engaging the senses, and mindfully experiencing the forest's sights, sounds, and smells. It serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness between humans and the natural world, fostering a deep appreciation for forests' healing qualities and our responsibility as stewards of the environment.Ecstatic dance is a free flowing movement that allows people individuals to express themselves freely and authentically. It offers a release of stress and tension, allowing for emotional healing and a sense of liberation. Through the rhythmic and fluid movements, it promotes physical fitness, flexibility, and coordination. Ecstatic dance allows us to find a deep connection with our bodies and emotions.Listen to learn more about:Kerri's healing journeyWhat happens during forest bathingBenefits of forest bathingBenefits of ecstatic danceWhat to expect if you're new to ecstatic danceConnect with Kerri: @the_forest_unplugged or kerribeaulieu@yahoo.com Join us on Kerri's beautiful forest property Friday June 2nd 7:30-9:30 for an evening of dancing, forest bathing, meditation, tea, and astrology under the Sagittarius Full Moon.Interested un unlocking your full potential with plants & planets? Book a reading with the code "ASTROBLOOMPOD" & get 10% OFF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Throughout our everyday life, we take in external energy from other people, places, and things that can weigh heavy on us or may not be serving us. Tap into this brief but powerful energy visualization & harness the light of the cosmos to help ground, cleanse & protect you throughout your day.Loved this meditation and want more? Check out nurturing custom meditations for your Moon Sign in our Self Care Boxes based on your unique astrology.Loved our meditations? Join us at upcoming events for astrology-inspired meditations:New Moon in Taurus Circle: May 18th 7-9pm, Guelph, ON (or virtual), May 20th 7-9pm, Owen Sound, ONFull Moon Forest Dance: June 2nd 7:30 - 9:30pm, Campbellville, ONMusic by AlanFrijns from https://pixabay.com/music/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Although this Taurus season may not feel quite as grounded as it normally does while it intermingles with 2023's eclipse season, there is still a deep calling to return to our bodies, to nourish them with plant medicine, and to move any stagnation or energy that lives within our bodies but is not serving us. This is particularly true as we move away from the Taurus/Scorpio eclipse axis and enter Libra/Aries in July. Now is the perfect time to use powerful herbal allies to find flow, release & surrender. In this episode, I cover 4 herbal allies I've curated for, and am working with this season: Violet, Mugwort, Motherwort, and Rose. Join me to learn:The physical, energetic & spiritual properties of these plantsTheir mythology, archetypal correspondence, & historical usesHow to work with them this seasonInterested in learning how this energy will affect you personally & want personalized support? Limited spots available for Mini Eclipse Readings until May 15/23. Learn more here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me and Jess Short, Shamanic Guide and Energy Practitioner from Willow Ray Healing. for Part 2 of the Eclipse Season Update! I felt called to have Jess join this episode because, like me, Jess works in such transformative and Plutonic way with her clients. It only felt appropriate to dive into the healing we are being led into this eclipse season with Jess, and to discuss some of the ways we can peel back the layers to know ourselves on an authentic level and feel empowered in manifesting the life we desire. This is really the energy that has shaped our upcoming retreat. I know this conversation resonated deeply with me - both on a personal level & through the work that's been coming up with my clients recently. Join us as we dive into:The relationship between shamanism, shadow-work and PlutoThe potent transformational energy of the upcoming eclipse season & nodal shift into Aries & LibraHow Pluto is challenging us to step into our soul path this yearHealing the inner childDeconditioning our beliefs & desiresWhat it means to manifest in alignment with your true desiresThe main chakras & planetary energies involved in manifestationWant to work with this potent energy? Join me and Jess at our upcoming Day Retreat: Revive & Empower in Arthur, Ontario on April 15. RSVP by April 11 HERE.About Jess:Jess works with clients on an energetic level, working with her intuitive and psychic gifts to access stored trauma and unprocessed emotions in the body. She works with Spirit guidance and connects to the wisdom of the body to move through the stagnation and guide clients into a clear innerstanding of how to move forward with ease and grace. Follow Jess on Instagram & find more information on her website.Interested in learning how this energy will affect you personally? Book a reading with the code "ASTROBLOOMPOD" & get 10% OFF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part 1 of the energy update episode all about the pivotal collective shift of 2023, I talk about the transformative power of Pluto and what you can expect with his shift between Capricorn and Aquarius over the course of 2023.Learn all about:the archetype of Plutomy Pluto in Capricorn journeythe light & shadow energy of Pluto in Capricorn vs. Pluto in Aquariuswhat lessons you are personally integrating as Pluto leaves Capricornwhat to personally expect with Pluto in AquariusPart 2 will focus more specifically on the lunar nodes and eclipse portal, whose energy really cannot be separated from Pluto's this year.Local to Toronto area and want to make the most of this energy? Join us on April 15th to rise to your most empowered, heart-centered self.Revive & Empower Day Retreat - register hereRSVP's close 11:59pm April 10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.