Episodes
Feed Your Wild turns 6! In this special anniversary BTS episode, you’ll get an inside look at how I utilize astrology with the Feed Your Wild podcast and get a mini astrological masterclass on reading the birth chart of any creative body of work, i.e. your business, artwork, book, podcast, & more! We dive into Feed Your Wild’s astrology as a case study by looking at their natal chart - so fun! We cover how to identify the personality, flavor, soul path & purpose of the podcast (and...
Published 04/29/24
Happy Earth Day! Join us as we embrace the grounding force of Taurus season and the transformative power of the upcoming Scorpio full moon.  Prepare to confront the depths of your emotions and the specter of your fears as we navigate the influential full moon in Scorpio happening tomorrow. This lunation offers a unique opportunity for introspection and spiritual detoxification. Tune in for medical astrology tidbits (hello elimination pathways) and herbal wisdom, focusing on remedies attuned...
Published 04/22/24
Our latest cosmic conversation explores the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Taurus on April 20th—a rare astrological event stirring innovation and igniting personal breakthroughs that may just revolutionize our/your creative, financial, political, and relational realms.  We examine the historical context of previous Jupiter-Uranus conjunctions, drawing parallels to the present day, where we may witness transformative societal shifts and a reevaluation of values.  I share my personal...
Published 04/16/24
Happy new moon solar eclipse! This Aries total solar eclipse is emergent, inspiring, healing, and on fire. It’s time to break the pattern and embrace the initiation into the slow re-awakening & re-birthing that you’re ready for this spring and beyond.  We touch on astro events (hello Mercury retrograde & Chiron), Aries’s connection within the body, and a deep dive into Stinging Nettle ~ a supportive Aries guardian herbal ally and protective panacea for releasing what’s not yours and...
Published 04/08/24
Welcome to our first eclipse of the year! This Libra lunar eclipse is bringing attention to the imbalances and inequalities within our relationships. It’s time to release toxic patterns, end unhealthy people pleasing, and stop self-abandonment.  We touch on astro events, Libra’s connection within the body, and a supportive Libra guardian herbal ally for soothing our nerves and relaxing our minds during activating times.  **Join the Feed Your Wild Community Waitlist** Want to connect with...
Published 03/25/24
Equinox blessings! We are celebrating this astrological new year with the spring equinox and Aries season in today’s episode along with a special Akashic Soul Nourishment Reading and announcement about the birth of the Feed Your Wild COMMUNITY! The Vernal Equinox is all about equilibrium and the burgeoning sun, a powerful portal for new beginnings and new life.  On a personal and tender note, I share about the recent passing of my beloved abuela Pura, my maternal grandmother, and the 1 year...
Published 03/19/24
Welcome to this moon musing episode where we swim in the waters of this Pisces new moon and its gift as a doorway to our upcoming eclipse season (gulp).  We explore the depths of this Pisces new moon as an opportunity to open up to a new dream that you desire to make real, and I bet you’re feeling it already ;). We’re working with practical magic (hello Saturn & Neptune) and a special ability to put words to the previously ineffable visions we feel in our core (thank you, Mercury). Allow...
Published 03/10/24
This interview is part of a mini-series called “Riding the Chariot” ~ real & raw stories from intuitive healers and clients/graduates of Venessa’s mentorship spaces. Finding herself at a crossroads in her 40s, Tuesday was faced with a choice: continue traveling down the “safe” and conventional path or leaving it behind, shedding the skin of who she was to venture toward an expanded version of her Self - one that was more aligned, yet beyond the veil of knowing.  Tuesday Rivera is a...
Published 03/07/24
What if businesses of today operated from ancient wisdom and spiritual principles that underlie the patterns of the cosmos? What kind of world would exist if there was no separation of spirituality from other realms of life?  It’s these questions and more that we explore on today’s episode with the dynamic duo of Dr. Vrinda Devani and Mitesh Raichada of AyurPrana, an online educational platform and community that provides a modern approach to personal wellness, inspired by the ancient...
Published 02/29/24
Welcome to our Moon Musing where we cast a light on the upcoming Virgo full moon and its significance as we close the astrological year. Listen in as we unpack the sensitive and reflective energy of Pisces season, gearing us up for an introspective look back at the year that was. We explore how to harness the illuminating energy of the Virgo full moon to purify and release what no longer serves us. The meticulous nature of Virgo invites us to scrutinize our lives, urging a balance with the...
Published 02/23/24
This interview is part of a new mini-series called “Riding the Chariot” ~ real & raw stories from intuitive healers and graduates of my 9-month mentorship and practitioner mastermind, Wildly Intuitive Practitioner Pathway. In this episode, we welcome the incredibly talented Celeste Guzmán Mendoza, a beacon of creativity and strategic thinking, who merges her skills as a poet, playwright, Akashic record reader, and strategist to elevate organizations and individuals alike. Her journey of...
Published 02/15/24
Blessed new moon and happy lunar new year! We’re exploring this lovely Aquarius new supermoon - the launch of a new cycle and year of the Wood Dragon.  We cover astro events happening the first half of February, the energetics of this new moon and its invitation to seed intentions that expand out into the collective for global healing. Plus medical astrology tidbits, including Aquarius’ connection to the electrical body, circulatory system and ankles. We also take a look at some supportive...
Published 02/09/24
Blessed full moon, love. We’re exploring this activating Leo moon - the first full moon of the year.  Leo reminds us to expand into the full + confident expression of Self and our creative potential, while Pluto serves the necessary deaths, releases, and transformations that are also a part of the process. This Full Moon brings our attention to the interplay between creation and destruction and what needs to die to free up energy and our Truth. We cover astro events like Pluto’s shift into...
Published 01/25/24
This interview is part of a new mini-series called “Riding the Chariot” ~ real & raw stories from intuitive healers and graduates of my 9-month mentorship and practitioner mastermind, Wildly Intuitive Practitioner Pathway. In this episode, we’re speaking with Sandra Livier Guardado, a seasoned bilingual Spanish speaking licensed psychotherapist turned intuitive healer whose work involves facilitating a Healing Journey through a Psychological Spiritual Model with the use of trauma...
Published 01/22/24
Join me as we welcome Dr. Cathleen King to explore the intricate landscape of chronic illness, the profound connection between our nervous system and stress responses, and the revolutionary healing potential of self-regulation techniques. Dr. King, a physical therapist and mind-body practitioner, shares her personal triumph over a decade of debilitating illness and how it led to the founding of the Primal Trust Academy and Community. We traverse the importance of brain retraining, vagus nerve...
Published 01/17/24
Welcome to the Age of Aquarius (hehe)! This is THE new moon to launch a new year, folks. Today, we’re exploring this grounding and highly supportive moon in Capricorn - the first new moon of the year.  With Pluto’s invitation to release and Mars’ punchy energy with Jupiter’s expansive sights adding enthusiasm, this New Moon supports bold pursuits with grounded, intentional steps. We cover Pluto’s dance with Capricorn and Aquarius, wisdom from the Nodes, and medical astrology tidbits,...
Published 01/11/24
Welcome to 2024, wild fam! Tune in as we explore astro insights for the year ahead, the spiritual significance of this time, and a special New Year Akashic Soul Nourishment reading for the collective!  I share the top Feed Your Wild episodes as well as personal reflections for 2023, celebrating some key milestones and manifestations. We take a look at the energetics of the year 2024, including some divinatory messages: the word of the year, insights from Gene Keys, 2024’s tarot anchor card,...
Published 01/01/24
Happy full moon, dear Ones! Today, we’re exploring this beautiful and highly supportive moon in Cancer during the beginning of this deeply holy time of 12 days and 13 nights leading up to Epiphany. We talk about Sirius alignment, spiritual sun, Jupiter’s supportive expansion, Christ-Sun Force, and the potency of this time. Many blessings to you and yours in this portal time of spiritual depth and wonder, may you journey forward in alignment with your most essential Truth.  WORK WITH ME...
Published 12/26/23
Happy Solstice, fam! Today, we’re exploring the significance of the December Winter Solstice, cultivating traditions that are meaningful (I share what I’m doing personally), and we are celebrating with a special Akashic Soul Nourishment Reading. An excerpt from our Akashic Reading: “When have you danced in the darkest of nights? Reveled in the cave, Suspended in the womb of unknowing… Remembering this is ceremony enough.” Sending you many blessings in this potent time of stillness, as...
Published 12/21/23
Happy New Moon, fam! In this episode, we’re covering the energetics of this lunation and month, and ways to best support us as we approach the end of this year.  With Neptune’s dreamy, yet foggy influence and Mars’ audacious heat adding to Sagittarius’ fire, this New Moon emphasizes the importance of our emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being in pursuit of our hopes and dreams. We cover Mercury retrograde, Chiron’s invitation, and medical astrology tidbits, including Sagittarius’...
Published 12/12/23
Listen in as we journey through an enlightening conversation with Robin Rose Bennett, a revered storyteller, writer, herbalist, and green witch. Robin generously shares her journey of self-discovery, the healing power of earth and its green beings, and the importance of holistic wellness. She shares Earth wisdom with gratitude for the magic and mystery of the web of life. She also gives us a sneak peek into her book, "A Green Witch's Pocketbook of Wisdom: Big Little Life Tips," offering...
Published 12/04/23
Happy Full Moon, fam! Join us as we explore this Gemini moon’s energetics and more astro insights as we enter this expansive Sagittarius season. 2023 has been a significant year of choices, and this Gemini Full Moon guides us to release burdens, embrace multidimensionality, and consider which timelines we are choosing in every moment. In this episode, we’re covering ways to best support us as we continue to feel the heat, alchemizing anger, and approach a threshold rebirth through faith.  ...
Published 11/27/23
We’re back with Sara Artemisia, but this time we’re talking about MONEY.  What if the way you've been relating to money is all wrong? What if money isn't the root of all evil, but instead, a tool for healing?  Not only is Sara Artemisia a Plant Spirit Wisdom Teacher, Flower Essence Practitioner, and host of the Plant Spirit Podcast, but she’s also a Financial Coach with a Master’s degree in Organizational Financial Management and is a Certified Money Coach.  We sat down with her to...
Published 11/20/23
Happy New Moon, fam! While the eclipses are over (for now), we’re still feeling the effects and the cosmic weather continues to be intense, unpredictable, explosive, and turbulent.  In this episode, we’re covering the energetics of this lunation and month, and ways to best support us as we go deep into the entanglements to find true liberation. November and October 2023 are game changers that will irrevocably shift our direction.  Highlights include Uranus’ awakening power and Mars’ heat...
Published 11/13/23