Intersection Stories

In this conversation with astrologer Faye Blake, we explore through our archetypal and astrological lens the lessons and gifts that Ceres is giving us. From agriculture, ecology and the rise of older women speaking out their truth, Ceres has much to teach and gift us. Find out more about Faye's work at www.fayeblake.nl For more information on my work, go to www.vanessacouto.com

'To sleep, perchance to dream' - This Pisces New Moon offers us an opportunity to ask for healing dreams, but also to approach our life's wounds and issues from a perspective of empowerment, because they are actually clues to our purpose and meaning in this life. To work with me, visit www.vanessacouto.com.

Today's episode is about Saturn's role as a threshold guardian into adulthood. In a rich conversation with fellow astrologer Sarrah Christensen we discuss Saturn in Capricorn and how coming of age under this tutelage is not for the faint of heart. For her work around Saturn check out: www.onesagesview.com. For more of my work, visit: www.vanessacouto.com

As we journey through the liminal space of Eclipse Season we are invited to release some old ideas (and ideals) that will no longer serve us on the journey. In this episode we explore the polarity of Leo and Aquarius, creativity and the shadow dance of hero and martyr. Visit www.vanessacouto.com for more information.

This episode is a rich conversation with astrologer Adam Sommer about a myriad of topics: flow states, mythic imagination, liminality and how do we surf the creative wave? Visit his website:http://www.holestoheavens.com/For more on my Sovereignty course: http://www.vanessacouto.com/sovereigntycourse/

In today's episode, we explore the meaning of liminality and the link between Capricorn and sovereignty. We also explore the true meaning of 'hag', and how it is linked to Capricorn. www.vanessacouto.com

Saturn's arrival in Capricorn, its home turf sets the tone for the next three years, both individually and collective. It's a time for mastery, due diligence, focus, priority and to embrace Saturn as our master teacher. There's elegance in Saturn's way of pruning and weeding out that which no longer serves. This is a time for us to step back, take stock and focus on practical ways of climbing the mountain before us. For more information: www.vanessacouto.com

"Grief is itself a medicine." - John Cowper. During the 'season of Scorpio' and its new moon, we are invited to journey through the hidden corners of our soul in preparation for the new life we want to envision. As we journey through the realm of Scorpio, we have the opportunity to engage in deep conversation with our own grief, and in doing so, find the joy that we so desire. www.vanessacouto.com

In this episode on the Libra New Moon, I explore the Grail Quest story of Lady Kundry as one of the representations of Lady Sovereignty. I also explore the connection between the Goddess of the Land, Libra's lessons in justice and relationship, with the latest sexual scandals that play the part of yet another set of alarm bells to awaken us up from our cultural stupor. http://www.vanessacouto.com/jupiter-in-scorpio/

You are supposed to be different, not to assimilate to society as it is. This is the core take-away from my interview with Laura Rowe, teacher, healer and mentor for empaths. In this conversation we cover a slew of topics around being empath in our society: common issues, tools available, and how to thrive with this gift. For more information on Laura Rowe go to: http://thevitalspirit.net. Visit my website at www.vanessacouto.com

The planetary archetypes and their dance serve as developmental reminders of our own transformative journey. The union of the principles of Yang/Mars and Yin/Venus on this Full Moon in Aries illuminate this question in our own lives: "Where is love in this ____?" "How does this love inspire me to take action?" For more visit www.vanessacouto.com

In this month's Intersection Interview, I talk to Transformational Life Coach and Movement Motivator Paulette Rees-Denis (www.paulettereesdenis.com) on the Alchemy of Visibility in business and in life. For more go to www.vanessacouto.com

This New Moon in Virgo teaches us to tend to our own inner wells, our containers that receive spirit, imaginative inklings and that will ultimately help us move away from the Wasteland. For more, go to www.vanessacouto.com

Dreams and journeying have been our guides for eons. This Full Moon in Pisces is yet another invitation for us to ask for guidance through our dreams. Also explored in this episode is what we can learn from Virgo's discerning gifts. The story explored to illustrate this powerful Full Moon is Ellen of the Ways. For more information go to www.vanessacouto.com

In this inaugural Intersection Interview Series, we talk to Annemiek van Helsdingen, the founder of the Academy of Soul-Based Coaching and the Temple of Soulful Life. She teaches her students to Hold Space and make profound personal change possible for clients. Her website ishttp://www.academyforsoulbasedcoaching.com/For more information: www.vanessacouto.com

Collectively we are navigating interesting times where we are being called to examine our own shadows. In this podcast episode, I explore the symbolism of the Solar Eclipse in Leo, heralded as the Great American Eclipse, as a collective opportunity for us to do our shadow work with our own inner dragon. Inner work is also political. To book a session and sign up for my newsletter go to: www.vanessacouto.com

August is a month of the Great Bonfire of Vanities - a time for us to 'burn' what no longer serves us, while making room for the new. In this podcast, we talk about the Full Moon in Aquarius as a time for us to reset our internal equalizer, so that we are more grounded in our true selves, and not swept away by the Great Fires of August. This is a time for nourishing solitude. www.vanessacouto.com

Welcome to the Leo Season, and this fiery new moon kicking off the eclipse season too. With Leo we are called to our own bonfire of all that is empty of true and heartfelt value to us. This season we are reminded to be more fully who we, while avoiding the quicksand traps of hubris and missing the mark in our ambitions. www.vanessacouto.com

In this special podcast episode, I interview Donna Helete, a regenerative grief coach. Donna's work teaches us that grief is a path to joy. In this episode we talk about the different types of grief, and what we can do to help ourselves and others when journeying through the landscape of grief. To find out more about Donna's work: www.donnahelete.com To connect with me, go to www.vanessacouto.com

In this episode, we explore the juxtaposition of weaving, spinning and the question of fate. We also explore the symbology of weaving/spinning as a lunar activity. The bigger question of this Full Moon in Capricorn is how do we weave our intentions with the Fates? Sign up for my newsletter at www.vanessacouto.com.