Down to Energy

Down to Energy

di Jess Ellen
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Money, self-worth, trust and the healing opportunities of Chiron in Taurus
Tenderness around finances, the impulse to prove yourself, scarcity mindset, trouble receiving or trusting…Chiron in Taurus brings these themes up. Not so you can fix them, but so you can build a different relationship to them. This episode dives into what Chiron is, what it represents in astrology, and how it’s current transit through Taurus might be showing up for you. Let’s put it in human terms and explore: What Chiron is astronomically and symbolically The archetype of the wounded healer and integration of opposites Chiron in your birth chart: your core wound Chiron as a verb: an ongoing process of healing and re-relating to the things that are tender The power of your tenderness in creating meaning in your life experiences Chiron in Taurus themes including money, self worth, value, safety, the body, nature, and more The opportunities this transit offers, how you may already be experiencing healing, and what to do when you’re in the tenderness of it Practical ways to work with Chiron in Taurus before it retrogrades into Aries This is the first conversation of many! I want to hear from you about what resonates, how this has been showing up, and what questions you have so I can continue to support you in it. Connect with me: Book a reading with me Peep my website Free things Signup for my newsletter Connect on Instagram or Threads! Post mentioned in episode about evolving our sense of value and self-worth over time. Adore you friend! Please like this episode and subscribe if you were into it, appreciate you.
Human-First Creativity: Expressing your Whole Self with Julie Lane
Julie Lane is the ultimate muse for creating from the messy middle, from the process itself, and not hiding yourself along the way. From where I sit, she seems to live in constant conversation with (and expression of) her truth in the moment, and her identity even as it evolves and reconfigures itself. This chat picks her brain about her creative life, process, and expression of her whole self through life's ups and downs. It will feel like a warm hug and invitation to loosen your grip on certainty, reconnect with your truth, and express more of your humanness. Get excited to dive into: Julie's relationship with art, how she reconnected with it after decades in a different career. Trusting intuitive nudges and making feeling-led decisions when the end of the road isn't clear. How grief connects you to your authenticity, values, and what truly matters - and choosing to express experiences of grief online. Slowing down enough to notice the beauty in the moments we would otherwise rush past in pursuit of what's next. The power of self belief and what you choose to believe. Overcoming perfectionism and releasing the pressure to have everything figured out. Building a business and creative practice that reflects who you are - not who you think you should be, or what you were told success is. Allowing your work to evolve alongside you, and letting your humanness be seen along the way. This is a conversation about trusting yourself, embracing uncertainty, and discovering that the most meaningful life is built one honest step at a time. Julie is absolutely wonderful and would love to hear from you: Instagram Threads Website Substack I would of course also love to connect with you - if you haven't yet, check out my new website, freebies, and offerings! My NEW website: Jessonhumanterms.com Instagram Freebies Blog Please subscribe and like this show if you're enjoying it! So grateful you're here.
The story behind the rebrand and why it’s so much more than that
Celebrating the launch of my new brand by sharing all about how I arrived to this experience, and how I’ve changed personally and professionally through the process. This is a human-forward episode focused on my experience and the lessons from this whole chapter of my life. We explore: How I arrived at a rebrand without even knowing what a “brand” even was How this new container for business is allowing me to show up with more trust, ease, and creativity Flexibly relating to the brand guidelines and “earth energy” of it all so it can keep evolving with me The experience of rebranding and getting married within 5 weeks of each other!! Life themes of commitment, trust, beauty, and savoring the season Replacing the old story of “success has to be hard” with its inverse Living from love, trust and true devotion Thanks so much for being a part of my community and witnessing me in this exciting milestone! The new linkys I know you’re dying to check out: The website!! www.jessonhumanterms.com Ways to work with me Free offerings Rooted evolution newsletter Instagram - let me know what you think! Where you can find the amazing brand strategist I worked with - Natascha of Moons & Things Co.!
Living in and enjoying the life you’ve built isn’t passive
When is it time to stop building your life, your identity, your work - and start living it? And what does it look like when you stop optimizing, and start living, enjoying, and being in it? A recent roadtrip (including the complete rescheduling of my bachelorette party) showed me what it takes to step into the life you’ve so intentionally created - and live in it embodied, easeful, and joyful. This episode is an exploration of: Why ease often feels uncomfortable and scary at first - especially for the parts of us that want to stay in control Why you get stuck in building, thinking, and striving and how to shift into enjoyment, ease, and living it My intentions for my 2 week roadtrip through California vs. what actually happened (family visits, solo time, bachelorette, and integration included) Why being witnessed and receiving love from your people is vulnerable and what that discomfort is inviting you to lean into around belonging, connection, and letting yourself be known How rescheduling the bachelorette party forced me to get comfortable with uncertainty in relationships What the energetics of self-sufficiency say about shifting into a more easeful season This ones for the builders, the thinkers, the intentional planners that are ready to put that energy down - and fully embrace living what they’ve created. Reflection prompts: integrate this episode What are you still in building mode around - for an experience that's already happening? Where do you feel like you're having to earn the ease, the rest, the joy, the reciprocity? What's one thing you will enjoy this week by shifting out of the doing, the thinking, the optimizing? Daily Practice: add this to your existing journaling or gratitude practice: Pick your desired feeling (ease, joy, flow, whatever it is for you) Write: "I embrace [your word]" - and then note where you let that in today. Even one small moment counts. Option to name an area that you intend to bring that to life the next day Seasonally Committed: 2-week astrological coaching experience where we build the container for your next season together (as validated by your seasonal energetics!) Waitlist here! Let me know what you think of this episode + more links! Instagram Threads The Integration Dash (free) Integrative Life Coaching Mentorship for Astrologers Newsletter Signup Thank you for being DOWN to Energy! Remember to subscribe and like this episode, and or forward along to a friend to support the show. It is oh so appreciated. See you next time, friend!
Ritual is for everyone: how Intuitively Wild came to life, with Rachel Levine
Land with me and my dear friend Rachel, as celebrate the opening of Intuitively Wild - her apothecary and studio in upstate New York. A space that is a true reflection of all that she is: rooted in ceremony, ritual, herbalism, healing, community, and devotion. This wonderful conversation touches on: *The evolution of Intuitively Wild that led to the opening of a physical space! *Following you intuition and self-trust as the bridge between knowing and doing *Stepping into a new self - how Rachel prepared for and is embodying this chapter of life *Redefining joy and embracing the many forms that joy can take *Ritual as a devotional lifestyle - centered around presence and intentionality *Reconnecting with yourself as a necessity, not a nicety *Ritual is for everyone - showing up in devotion to however your life uniquely looks *So so much more wonderful goodness Intuitively Wild is located in High Falls, New York - connect with Rachel through any of these channels (highly recommend her podcast!) Intuitively Wild Website Booking link Podcast Substack Instagram Free resource to learn your human design Newsletter We’d love to hear what you thought of this episode - DM me with what resonated for you! My links :) Instagram Threads The Integration Dash (free) Integrative Life Coaching Astrology Mentorship Newsletter
Cyclical living, per the zodiac
Nature works in cycles - and astrology gives you a practical framework for embracing them. We often resist the phases of the cycle that don’t align with our energy, or desire to constantly produce (eternal summer anyone?). But every part of the cycle is valuable, necessary, and connected to what comes next. Seeing that interconnection by understanding the full picture - helps soften resistance so seasonal living can feel more accessible. This episode explores the cycle of energetics and the granularity it offers gives clear direction steps for how to lean into the parts of the cycle of life that you find yourself resisting. Inside this episode: *The zodiac as a system for working with your energy as it changes over time *How the 12-sign cycle forms a meaningful sequence, each phase informing and supporting the next *The elements as the motivating, inspiring force behind each season - and how to tap into them *The modalities as the functional, “how” for leaning into whatever part of the cycle you are in *Why understanding the full cycle reduces resistance and so cyclical living can feel more tangible vs aspirational in your life *How to start working with this through annual and monthly cycles! Let's hang: Instagram Threads Substack Astrology Readings! Astrology Mentorship The Integration Dash (free) Integrative Life Coaching Newsletter
How to give impactful astrology readings
Knowing astrology and delivering a powerful astrology reading are two different skills. You might have a wealth of astrological knowledge, but readings can easily become overly technical, educational, scattered, or difficult for the client to digest. In this episode, we explore how to make “readings” within energetic disciplines (astrology, Human Design, and beyond) relatable to an audience who doesn’t know your craft - so your clients can internalize, remember, and apply what you share in their lives. Inside this episode, we explore: What constitutes a "good" reading with 3 core components as a guide The different skills you're juggling when offering a session How to put the astrology down and meet someone where they are Reflections to help you define the type of astrologer you want to be, the readings you want to give, and what actually facilitates that The core components of giving impactful readings: Language: translating terminology into relatable human language, themes, and narrative Structure: creating a grounding anchor for yourself and the client so the conversation can flow naturally (instead of gripping tightly to scripts or placements) Dialogue: drawing out context and personal story from your client’s real life and weaving it together with the astrology Trust and practice underpin this entire process, so you can move beyond chart regurgitation and into resonant readings that have lasting impact. The Mentorship: For support in translating your craft into conversation, you can apply for my Astrology Mentorship! This collaborative, private experience is customizable depending on your current skillset and goals. Alongside developing the three core components we discuss in this episode, we also focus on inner embodiment of your role as an astrologer, and the external messaging that supports booking readings and sharing your gift with your community! Apply today and we'll schedule a chat to see if we're a good fit! What did this conversation bring up for you? Let me know on: Instagram Threads Work with me: Astrology Readings! Astrology Mentorship The Integration Dash (free) Integrative Life Coaching Newsletter
How to relate to heightened astrological moments (vs cultural noise around them)
When the astrology chatter gets loud AF due to shifting energies & conflicting interpretations - it’s easy to get overwhelmed and lose yourself in the noise. This episode gives you practical tools and orientations for staying connected to your intuition and the energy of the moment - without getting sidetracked by cultural dialogue. We Explore: *A practical way of relating to astrological dialogue in a way that feels empowering instead of paralyzing *Trusting your intuition > the noise - yes, even when you’re not an astrologer! *Coming home to yourself and naming what’s resonant and relevant to your life in this moment *Process for pairing your life chapter themes with the astrology of the moment *How to stay connected to your actual life instead of drifting into prediction or excessive meaning-making *A four-step, holistic (and simple!) process for moving forward and co-creating with the energetics through your lived experiences *Remembering that these energetic moments are actually a process and a cycle with a much larger time horizon to play within (there is no rush!) This episode is about staying in relationship with the energetic moment - and cultural dialogue around that moment - so you can integrate it into what it means FOR YOU, and release the rest. Check out the Constellations Calendar to support you through the 2026 Spring Equinox, currently on sale for just $33! I'd love to hear how this episode impacted you - DM me on your channel of choice to let me know! Instagram Newsletter Threads Astrology Readings! The Integration Dash (free) 1:1 Integration Coaching (applications open)
why FUN, travel, and connection matter right now, with Edila Stace-Smith
Dive into Edi's world of fun, connection, IRL experience, and travel on your Leo Full Moon walk (the perfect time to consider your relationship to FUN). Cozy up as we chat about: Why we feel like we have to earn fun and other blocks to embracing it Online vs IRL community spaces - the vulnerability of meeting up in person, and the healing and belonging that can come from ass shaking by a pool The value of experiences and offerings that can be seen as "intangible" (we're witnessing collective curiosity about this and chat about what's stopping us from leaning all the way in) Fun as resistance. Connection and friendship as our lifeforce. Accessibility of travel lifestyle + accessibility of energetic work for people who don't know their birth info, like Edi! Energetics of structure (earth) vs spontaneity and chaos (fire) - Edi's experiences in exploring and disrupting her relationship with both! Environmental disruption as a catalyst to identity exploration and reclaiming joy How to deepen your relationship to fun and connection today! So many more juicy, casual, enlivening acknowledgements woven in! And as for the incredible IRL experience Edi is hosting this JUNE in Portugal? Check out The Link Up here: https://blanktelastudio.com/the-link-up Where internet friends become IRL soulmates. A space to remember that friendship IS productive and having fun isISspiritual. All while remembering who the fuck you are, why you chose this life and what becomes possible when we gather. IG: https://www.instagram.com/edila.smith Threads: https://www.threads.com/@edila.smith Website: https://blanktelastudio.com Email List: https://blank-tela-studio.myflodesk.com/notesfromtheroad Edila is an IRL experience curator, business mentor and remote life educator for when you’ve outgrown your business (and life) and are ready to build from who you’re becoming - letting fun and pleasure lead to allow dreams louder than your doubts: Connect with her! Connect with me! See you next time :) Instagram Newsletter Threads Astrology Readings! The Integration Dash (free)
Exploring the Capricorn / Cancer axis in yourself & life!
New year, new episode series (!!) exploring the energetic polarity between opposing signs. When you understand the motivation behind these energetics (whether you have Capricorn or Cancer placements or not), you can redirect the misaligned or shadow expressions into something more easeful and life-giving. Take Capricorn: the part of you that wants to build something that lasts (the motivation) can show up as overworking or burning out (the shadow expression). When you reorient back to the impulse of that energy, you can more easily access the balancing side of the axis (Cancer) which gives genuine you permission to rest, rejuvenate, and nourish yourself - so you can ACTUALLY achieve that motivation. We talk about: Energetic spectrums: why and how opposite energies are actually two sides of the same coin, not necessarily "opposites" but moreso partners that need each other to function optimally Cancer aka your inner world: the part of you that needs emotional safety, nourishment, and a rich inner life to build an outer life you love. Capricorn - outer world: the part of you that builds, contributes, and achieves - your connection with material reality that grounds inner sensitivities. Finding integration: how to explore and cultivate the side of the axis that's less natural for you via practical, everyday rituals. Personal stories: I'd be remiss if I didn't reference my Capricorn moon and stellium here! Reflect: Is Cancer or Capricorn more natural for me? Where am I over-indexing on one - in an effort to resolve its imbalance, while avoiding the opposite side of the spectrum? What has Capcirorn season revealed to me about my relationship to structure? What structure actually allows me to feel held - and to BE? Where am I over flowing, leaking energy, and need more boundaries? Where can I experiment and play with the less familiar side of the coin? What does balance between the two feel like in my body? Perhaps these questions - or the Capricorn New Moon, or a 2026 word - had stirred an intention for you - how will you bring that to life? The Integration Dash is a FREE, Notion-based system for translating intention into lived reality (the Capricorn part of you will love it!!) The dash is free and available here. Let's connect!! Instagram Newsletter Threads Astrology Readings!
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