#147 Mercury Retrograde in Pisces 2026: How to Up-Level Your Business Instead of Fighting the Energy with Vanessa Soul

Mercury Retrograde in Pisces 2026: How to Up-Level Your Business Instead of Fighting the Energy

Mercury Retrograde has a reputation for delays, confusion, and inconvenience. But what if this one is actually designed to refine your strategy, strengthen your messaging, and recalibrate your vision?

From February 26 to March 20, 2026, Mercury retrogrades through Pisces — a sign connected to emotional intelligence, intuition, creativity, and spiritual vision. When viewed through a business astrology lens, this transit is not about fear. It is about refinement.

In this episode of the Power and Purpose Podcast, Vanessa Soul breaks down how to work with Mercury Retrograde instead of resisting it — and how this period can quietly prepare you for your next level of leadership and income expansion.

This is for entrepreneurs, professionals, and conscious leaders who want to build with clarity instead of force.

What you'll learn:

• What Mercury Retrograde actually means for your business• The 3 core business themes of Mercury Retrograde in Pisces• How to refine your messaging and eliminate vagueness
• Why emotional boundaries directly impact revenue• How to recalibrate your long-term vision with discipline• What the Mars square Uranus transit means for volatility and reaction energy• Why 2026 Mercury Retrogrades in water signs signal emotional intelligence as power

Timestamps:

00:00 – Episode Introduction & 2026 Astrology Series Format
01:31 – Mercury Retrograde in Pisces (Feb 26–March 20, 2026)
03:37 – The Deeper Meaning of Mercury Retrograde (Beyond Inconvenience)
06:46 – Mercury in Business: Communication, Contracts, Systems & Sales
13:36 – Theme 1: Clarity vs. Illusion in Your Messaging
17:18 – Theme 2: Emotional Infrastructure & Boundaries in Business
22:37 – Theme 3: Intuitive Strategy & Vision Recalibration
29:19 – Mercury as the Nervous System of Your Business
30:33 – Mars Square Uranus: Volatility, Technology & Reaction Energy
35:29 – All 2026 Mercury Retrograde Dates (Water Sign Year)
38:55 – Mercury Retrograde in Your Natal Chart: Who Feels Empowered?
40:48 – Final Takeaway: One Practical Shift to Implement Now

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Episode 146: Manifesting from the Soul: Releasing Limiting Beliefs & Creating Your Reality with Malti Patel, PhD

New 2026 Power & Purpose Podcast Schedule!!!Guest Episodes released every Monday. (Even numbered episodes) Vanessa Soul Astrology episodes released every Thursday. (Odd numbered episodes)

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/go8L5yHKqz0What if manifestation isn’t about trying harder… but about reprogramming what you believe you deserve?In this episode of the Power & Purpose Podcast, Vanessa Soul sits down with manifestation teacher and spiritual guide Malti Patel, PhD, to explore how limiting beliefs silently block what we say we want — and how to clear them at the energetic level.If you’ve been practicing gratitude, visualizing, affirming… and still wondering why your desires haven’t fully landed, this conversation will shift your perspective.We dive into subconscious belief systems, self-worth, doubt, meditation, angels, and how to consciously recalibrate your reality from the inside out.Manifestation isn’t magic. It’s alignment.And alignment begins within.🧠 What You’ll Learn:1. Why you are always manifesting (even when you don’t realize it)2. How subconscious limiting beliefs block abundance3. The real reason your manifestation may not be working yet4. How to release stuck energy through meditation and visualization5. The power of gratitude in raising your vibration6. How doubt disrupts manifestation (and how to neutralize it)7. The connection between self-worth and abundance8. How inviting divine support or angels strengthens your manifestation practice9. Practical steps to reprogram your mind for success⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Episode Preview00:35 – Who Is Malti Patel? A Spiritual Path Without a “Rude Awakening”02:28 – The Beach Moment That Sparked Her Spiritual Journey04:27 – Do You Have to Go Through Trauma to Awaken?07:12 – Are You Manifesting by Default?10:31 – How to Clear Limiting Beliefs (Step-by-Step Practice)11:31 – Real-Life Manifestation Stories (Property + $8,000 Car Sale)13:00 – Why Children Manifest So Powerfully15:15 – You Are Always Creating Your Reality17:35 – Gratitude as a Daily Manifestation Tool18:34 – Why Your Manifestation Might Be Blocked19:00 – The “Universe as a Restaurant” Analogy19:51 – 5 Common Limiting Beliefs That Block Success23:14 – How to Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind25:27 – Worthiness, Energy Fields & Self-Belief27:04 – Book Recommendations for Deepening Your Manifestation Practice📖 Resources MentionedManifesting from the Soul by Malti PatelBecoming Supernatural by Dr. Joe DispenzaIf this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who is consciously creating their next level.CONNECT WITH MALTI PATEL: 🌐 Website: www.enlightone.co.uk📘 Facebook: Malti PatelCONNECT WITH VANESSA SOUL Website: https://vanessasoul.com/Sacredsoulenergetics📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/vanessaasoul🎧 Power & Purpose Podcast (All Apps): https://pod.link/1713095352📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaSoulWork📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.spiva.9/🎧 If You Loved This Episode, You’ll Also Enjoy:✨ Episode 52: How to Create a Bulletproof, Satisfying Life (Solo Episode)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/52-how-to-create-a-bullet-proof-satisfying-life-solo-episode/id1713095352?i=1000657532280✨ Episode 30: What Are Your 5 Non-Negotiable Needs for Your Life?https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/30-what-are-your-5-non-negotiable-needs-for-your-life/id1713095352?i=1000647774887✨ Episode 34: What Is Blocking You from Expanding into 5D Consciousness?https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/34-what-is-blocking-you-from-expanding-into-5d-consciousness/id1713095352?i=1000649305433Each of these episodes goes deeper into self-awareness, conscious creation, and stepping into the most empowered version of your life.

Episode 145: February 2026 Astrology: Eclipse Shifts, Saturn in Aries & a New Era Begins with Vanessa Soul

New 2026 Power & Purpose Podcast Schedule!!!Guest Episodes released every Monday (Even numbered episodes) Vanessa Soul Astrology episodes released every Thursday (Odd numbered episodes)

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/EMuk2G9zNTYFebruary 2026 is not just another month in astrology. It is a turning point.With a powerful Solar Eclipse in Aquarius, Saturn entering Aries, Neptune shifting into fire energy, and Mercury retrograde slowing us down, we are standing at the edge of a new era both personally and collectively.In this episode of the Power & Purpose Podcast, Vanessa Soul breaks down the deeper meaning behind these transits and how they are shaping your life, your goals, and the global landscape.If you’ve been feeling intensity, pressure, clarity, or momentum building beneath the surface… this episode will help you understand why.Look up your rising Sign: Astro-charts.com ⏳ Episode Preview00:00 – Why February 2026 Feels So Intense🌌 What We Cover02:00 – Why knowing your Rising Sign matters right now03:30 – The three “New Year” thresholds of 202605:19 – Uranus stations direct in Taurus: clarity after instability11:22 – Saturn enters Aries: mature self-leadership begins13:12 – Neptune in Aries: turning vision into action13:45 – Solar Eclipse in Aquarius: collective future shift17:09 – Saturn conjunct Neptune at 0° Aries: a new global structure18:19 – Mercury Retrograde in Pisces: refinement before momentum21:09 – Mars invisible + Jupiter retrograde: why patience is powerThis is the month where:• The old paradigm dissolves• A new structure begins forming• Momentum builds quietly before Aries season• Your future timeline starts correcting itselfIf you want to understand what’s unfolding in your life and in the collective, this episode gives you grounded, practical context.👉 Book a 1:1 Astrology Session or PackageQuick link to book a single session: https://calendly.com/sacredsoulhealingco/2026astrologysinglesessionWebsite Link: https://vanessasoul.com/AstrologyCONNECT WITH VANESSA SOUL: Website: https://vanessasoul.com/Sacredsoulenergetics📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/vanessaasoul🎧 Power & Purpose Podcast (All Apps): https://pod.link/1713095352📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaSoulWork📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.spiva.9/

Episode 144: The Future of Energy Healing: How Sound Frequencies Transform the Body with Randy Peterson

New 2026 Power & Purpose Podcast Schedule!!!Guest Episodes released every Monday. (Even numbered episodes) Vanessa Soul Astrology episodes released every Thursday. (Odd numbered episodes)

Find the Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-and-purpose-podcast/id1713095352In Episode 144 of The Power and Purpose Podcast, I sit down with returning guest Randy Peterson, a spiritual and vibrational scientist, to explore how sound frequencies interact with the body, what life force energy really is, and why energy medicine may be the next evolution of healing.We dive into the science behind subtle energy, how EMFs and environmental toxins impact your biofield, the role of sacred geometry, and how sound frequency therapy can restore harmony at a cellular level. This conversation bridges quantum physics and consciousness in a grounded, practical way.If you’ve ever wondered whether energy healing actually works — this episode will expand your perspective.In This Episode, We Explore:1. What life force energy (chi, prana) actually is2. How sound frequencies influence physical matter3. The impact of EMFs, mold, and toxins on your energy field4. What it means to live inside a “false matrix”5. The science behind remote sound frequency healing6. Why the Earth’s frequency may be shifting7. How to regulate your nervous system and re-center yourselfTimestamps00 – Episode Preview1:00 – Who Randy Peterson Is (And Who He Is Not)04:11 – Where Disease Begins: The Energy Body Explained05:26 – What Is Life Force Energy? (Chi, Prana & Quantum Physics)10:02 – EMFs, Toxins & Why Our Energy Feels Off16:02 – How to Recenter: Heart Coherence & Nervous System Regulation19:41 – The False Matrix & Living in a Simulation29:19 – What Is Sound Frequency Healing? (Cymatics Explained)34:04 – Remote Healing: How a Photograph Carries Your Vibration41:45 – Is the Earth’s Frequency Rising? The 5D Shift46:36 – Randy’s Custom Vibrational Healing ProcessIf this episode resonated with you, share it with one friend who is curious about energy medicine or exploring deeper healing modalities.Subscribe for new episodes every Monday (guest conversations) and Thursday (astrology + consciousness with Vanessa).Connect with Randy:🌐 Website: www.4ethers.com📸 Instagram: @4ethersvm📘 Facebook: facebook.com/4ethersCONNECT WITH VANESSA SOUL Website: https://vanessasoul.com/Sacredsoulenergetics📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/vanessaasoul🎧 Power & Purpose Podcast (All Apps): https://pod.link/1713095352📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaSoulWork📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.spiva.9/If You Enjoyed This Episode, You’ll Also Love:Episode 126 – Healing the Wounded Masculine: Vulnerability, Ego Deaths & Becoming a King with Johnny KingA powerful conversation on emotional leadership, conscious masculinity, ego death, and what it truly means to embody strength without armor.Listen here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/126-healing-the-wounded-masculine-vulnerability-ego/id1713095352?i=1000738091955Episode 120 – Healing the Parts That Seek Escape with Clayton IckesWe explore psychedelics, addiction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and how the parts of us that seek escape are actually asking to be understood and integrated.Listen here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/120-psychedelics-addiction-and-ifs-healing-the-parts/id1713095352?i=1000733108476Episode 69 – Scientific Protocols in Energy Medicine for Real Results with Dr. Jason YuanA grounded, science-forward look at energy medicine, measurable healing protocols, and how Eastern and Western approaches can work together for real transformation.Listen here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/69-scientific-protocols-in-energy-medicine-for-real/id1713095352?i=1000669007925

Episode 143: Solar Eclipse in Aquarius 2026: Course Correction, Destiny & Soul Path RealignmentNew 2026 Power & Purpose Podcast Schedule!!!Guest Episodes released every Monday (Even numbered episodes) Vanessa Soul Astrology episodes released every Thursday (Odd numbered episodes) Find the Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-and-purpose-podcast/id1713095352On February 17, 2026, we experience a powerful Solar Eclipse in Aquarius and this is not random chaos.Eclipses are cosmic course corrections. They realign us with our soul’s path. They accelerate timelines. They shift us out of environments we’ve outgrown and into the future version of ourselves that is ready to emerge.In this episode of the Power and Purpose Podcast, Vanessa Soul breaks down eclipse energy in a practical, beginner-friendly way so you can understand what’s happening.If you’ve been feeling physical symptoms, emotional restlessness, or a sense that something is shifting beneath the surface… this episode is for you.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:1. What a solar eclipse actually is (in simple terms)2. Why eclipse season can feel intense physically and emotionally3. How eclipses act as destiny checkpoints4. The difference between regular new moons and eclipse new moons5. Why this Aquarius eclipse is a major activation for 20266. How the lunar nodes influence karmic direction7. What to expect between February and July 20268. The 3 powerful questions to ask yourself during eclipse season⏳ Timestamps00:00 – New Astrology Series Announcement01:00 – What Is a Solar Eclipse? (Beginner-Friendly Explanation)03:30 – Why You Might Be Feeling Physical Symptoms06:50 – Eclipse Energy as Course Correction09:19 – New Moon vs Solar Eclipse (Key Difference)11:40 – What the Lunar Nodes Represent13:36 – Why This Aquarius Eclipse Matters in 202615:44 – February 17 as the Ignition Point17:12 – How the Nodes Create Big Life Shifts20:06 – Astrology as a Weather Forecast20:50 – The Last Solar Eclipse in Aquarius (2008–2009)22:02 – How This Eclipse Impacts You Personally22:31 – 3 Questions to Reflect On👉 Book a 1:1 Astrology Session or PackageQuick link to book a single session: https://calendly.com/sacredsoulhealingco/2026astrologysinglesessionWebsite Link: https://vanessasoul.com/AstrologyCONNECT WITH VANESSA SOUL: Website: https://vanessasoul.com/Sacredsoulenergetics📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/vanessaasoul🎧 Power & Purpose Podcast (All Apps): https://pod.link/1713095352📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaSoulWork📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.spiva.9/

New 2026 Power & Purpose Podcast Schedule!!!

Guest Episodes released every Monday.

Vanessa Soul Astrology episodes released every Thursday. Find the Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-and-purpose-podcast/id1713095352

Episode 142: CBT, Energy Healing, and the Science of Subconscious Beliefs

In this episode of The Power and Purpose Podcast, Vanessa Soul sits down with Virtue Chan, a psychotherapist and quantum healer who blends cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, meditation, crystal energy, astrology, and vibrational medicine to help people reprogram their subconscious and reclaim their power.

Virtue shares her powerful awakening after a health crisis that forced her to confront deep patterns of self-sacrifice, people-pleasing, and subconscious conditioning. Together, Vanessa and Virtue explore how our thoughts and emotions shape our reality, why we truly “become our environment,” and how subconscious beliefs inherited from family and ancestors quietly run our lives.

This conversation bridges neuroscience, CBT, energy healing, crystal work, and higher-dimensional consciousness, offering grounded tools you can actually use to shift your inner world and your external reality. Whether you’re navigating burnout, fear of being seen, identity shifts, or questioning your path in a rapidly changing world, this episode offers clarity, perspective, and powerful reframes.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. Why your subconscious mind projects most of your reality

2. How people-pleasing and self-sacrifice impact your health and nervous system

3. A practical CBT method to reprogram fear of being seen and judged

4. How thoughts and emotions act as magnetic frequencies

5.The role of ancestral and inherited subconscious beliefs

6.What 3D, 4D, and 5D consciousness actually mean in real life

7.How AI reflects human consciousness and collective evolution

8.How crystal energy supports emotional and subconscious healing

9.Why amethyst is one of the most powerful tools for limiting belief work

CONNECT WITH VIRTUE CHAN:

Website: www.highlyordered.biz

Instagram: @highly.ordered

CONNECT WITH VANESSA SOUL

Website: https://vanessasoul.com/Sacredsoulenergetics📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/vanessaasoul

🎧 Power & Purpose Podcast (All Apps): https://pod.link/1713095352

📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaSoulWork📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.spiva.9/

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Episode 141: Neptune in Pisces Is Over: How the Last 14 Years Shaped Your Life

New 2026 Power & Purpose Podcast Schedule!!!Guest Episodes released every Monday. Vanessa Soul Astrology episodes released every Thursday. Watch this episode on YouTube :https://youtu.be/o4DsvFaWPFwWhat if the confusion, burnout, spiritual awakening, and blurred boundaries you experienced over the last decade weren’t personal failures… but part of a larger cosmic cycle?In this episode of The Power and Purpose Podcast, evolutionary astrologer Vanessa Soul breaks down the Neptune in Pisces era (2011–2026) — a 14-year chapter that shaped our relationships, spirituality, careers, finances, and sense of reality itself.Neptune has now entered Aries, and clarity is returning.But before you move forward, there’s wisdom to integrate.This episode will help you understand why the last 14 years unfolded the way they did, what you were meant to learn, and how to consciously close this chapter so you don’t carry confusion into the next cycle.✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:1. Why 2011 marked the beginning of a major life cycle for you2. How Neptune in Pisces fueled spiritual awakenings — and spiritual burnout3.The hidden cost of blurred emotional, energetic, and financial boundaries4. Why illusion, escapism, and confusion were part of the environment, not personal weakness5. How Saturn’s arrival in Pisces forced reality checks between 2023–20266. What Neptune in Aries changes and how clarity and action return7. Why understanding transits can prevent burnout, sacrifice, and costly detours8. How to intentionally integrate the last 14 years before the next era begins⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Episode Preview 01:04 Why astrology must be practical to be useful02:45 Placidus vs Whole Sign houses (and why nuance matters)04:25 Why 2026 is the right time for these astrology episodes07:37 When others project their limitations onto your calling10:20 Neptune enters Aries — why this transition matters now11:45 High & low expressions of Neptune explained clearly14:33 What Neptune in Pisces actually brought into the world17:00 Spiritual awakenings, coaching, and creativity exploded22:06 Illusion, confusion, distorted relationships & escapism26:14 Martyrdom, burnout, and lack of energetic boundaries29:20 Financial instability and decision paralysis explained31:01 Spiritual bypassing, false gurus, and empty promises34:08 Saturn in Pisces — consequences, maturity, and reckoning36:26 Free will vs environment — how transits influence choices39:08 Why integrating this cycle now changes your future40:47 Saturn–Neptune conjunction on Feb 20, 202642:17 What clarity returns with Neptune in Aries42:57 Why knowing your rising sign is non-negotiable43:34 Final reflection + invitation to work together🔮 Ready for Clarity?If the last 14 years felt confusing, draining, or emotionally heavy, you’re not behind, you were inside a powerful collective transit.A single personalized astrology session can help you:Understand where this cycle played out in your chartIntegrate the lessons instead of repeating themMove forward with clarity, structure, and momentum👉 Book a 1:1 Astrology Session or PackageQuick link to book a single session:

https://calendly.com/sacredsoulhealingco/2026astrologysinglesession

Website Link: https://vanessasoul.com/AstrologyCONNECT WITH VANESSA SOUL: Website: https://vanessasoul.com/Sacredsoulenergetics

📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/vanessaasoul

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New 2026 Power & Purpose Podcast Schedule!!!Guest Episodes released every Monday. Vanessa Soul Astrology episodes released every Thursday. Find the Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E5u5xTEINccEpisode 140 The Science of the Impossible: An Astrophysicist's Guide to Spiritual EmbodimentAstrophysicist turned mystic Rosa Hope, PhD reveals why spiritual knowledge without integration leads to confusion and how quantum physics proves the "impossible" happens every day. Discover the difference between knowing and embodying, why altered states need grounding, and how to rebuild self-trust after spiritual awakening. This conversation bridges science and spirit in a way you've never heard before.TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Episode Preview 01:05 - Who Rosa Is (and Isn't): The Space for Your Own Healing03:23 - From Astrophysics to Mysticism: A Non-Linear Journey07:20 - Integration vs. Information: Where Real Transformation Happens10:18 - Learning to Listen: Letting Go of "Being Right"13:30 - Plant Medicine Without Integration = Confusion and Overwhelm19:50 - What Physics Can (and Can't) Reveal About Spiritual Reality24:31 - Manifestation & Possibility: When Rosa Got Into 9 Out of 10 Top PhD Programs28:02 - Self-Trust is Everything: The Common Thread in All Her Clients32:11 - Altered States as Gateways (Not Teachers): How to Use Them Wisely38:24 - QHT Hypnosis Process: All-Day Sessions That Actually Create Change44:52 - Your Work is HERE: A Message for Starseeds About EscapismCONNECT WITH ROSA HOPE: Website: rosa-hope.cominstagram: @itsrosahopeFacebook: Rosa Hope, PhDCONNECT WITH VANESSA SOUL Website: https://vanessasoul.com/Sacredsoulenergetics📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/vanessaasoul🎧 Power & Purpose Podcast (All Apps): https://pod.link/1713095352📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaSoulWork📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.spiva.9/**If you loved this episode, you'll also enjoy:****Episode 69: Scientific Protocols in Energy Medicine for Real Results with Dr. Jason Yuan**https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/69-scientific-protocols-in-energy-medicine-for-real/id1713095352?i=1000669007925**Episode 135: Flow State Science: Mental Health, Healing & Performance with Anthony Palacin**https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/135-flow-state-science-mental-health-healing-performance/id1713095352?i=1000744810478**Episode 57: Reprogramming Your Mind with Hypnosis with Emanuele Righes**https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/57-reprogramming-your-mind-with-hypnosis-with/id1713095352?i=1000660242609

NEW 2026 PODCAST SCHEDULE!!

Guest Episodes every Monday

Astrology Episodes with Vanessa every Thursday

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/jUVWEnvI5lA

Ready to work with astrology in a grounded, practical way? Book your 2026 Astrology Session or Package here: https://vanessasoul.com/Astrology

Episode 139: Astrology Is a Cheat Code for Conscious Entrepreneurs with Vanessa Soul Astrology doesn’t have to be confusing, overwhelming, or something you “believe in” to be useful.

In this episode of the Power and Purpose Podcast, Vanessa Soul shares why astrology is officially becoming a regular part of the show and how to use it as a functional, real-world tool for navigating life, business, relationships, and major decisions with more clarity and confidence.

This conversation sets the foundation for the Thursday astrology episodes, so whether you’re astrology-curious or already familiar with the language, you’ll walk away with enough context to actually apply what you hear without feeling overloaded or intimidated.

Astrology is not about labels or identity alone. It’s about understanding the energetic weather so you can prepare, respond intentionally, and stop feeling blindsided by change.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why astrology works best as a practical, functional too

l• The difference between identity astrology and usable astrology

• How to use astrology without studying charts or memorizing meanings

• Why knowing your Sun, Rising, and Moon really matters

• How transits impact your emotions, decisions, and business timing

• Why astrology is like checking the weather, not predicting fate• When astrology helps you prepare instead of react

• How to integrate astrology with intuition and modern tools

Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome and why attention matters

01:00 – The new 2026 podcast schedule explained

02:35 – Why astrology is returning to the podcast

03:30 – What functional astrology actually is

05:10 – Identity astrology vs practical application

06:30 – Who these astrology episodes are for

09:30 – Using astrology in business, career, and daily life

11:00 – Timing awareness and common astrology “do nots”

13:00 – Astrology styles, house systems, and philosophy

15:20 – Understanding the Big Three: Sun, Rising, Moon

17:00 – The Rising sign, identity, and the first house

18:15 – The Moon, emotions, and fulfillment

19:10 – Why houses matter more than memorization

22:30 – Using astrology updates without full chart readings

26:20 – Astrology as energetic weather forecasting

28:30 – Predictive astrology vs thematic astrology

31:30 – Building trust instead of dependency with astrology

33:00 – Closing thoughts and what’s coming next

Ready to work with astrology in a grounded, practical way? Book your 2026 Astrology Session or Package here: https://vanessasoul.com/Astrology

Episode 138: Reclaiming Your Voice, Power, and Leadership Through Vulnerability with Michelle CoutinhoWhat if your voice isn’t just how you communicate… but how you access your power?In this episode of the Power and Purpose Podcast, Vanessa Soul sits down with Michelle Coutinho, vocal empowerment coach, energy healer, and ceremonial leader, for a conversation about vulnerability, power, and what authentic leadership actually looks like.Michelle shares how reclaiming your voice unlocks blocked energy, restores self-trust, and reconnects you to a deeper form of leadership that isn’t performative or hierarchical, but embodied, grounded, and real.This episode is for anyone who feels called to lead, speak, or show up more fully, but senses there’s something deeper they’re being asked to reclaim first.✨ In This Episode, We Explore:• Why vulnerability is the gateway to real power• How the voice holds your energetic signature• The hidden fear many people have around leadership• Power dynamics in spiritual and transformational spaces• What authentic, circular leadership actually looks like• How to reclaim your voice without forcing or performing⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Your Voice Is Your Power- Episode Preview 01:10 – Meet Michelle Coutinho01:48 – Who You Are vs. Who You’re Not03:35 – Spiritual Betrayal and Power Dynamics07:06 – Empathy, Boundaries, and Initiation09:31 – Reclaiming Power Through the Voice12:01 – What Vocal Empowerment Really Means15:17 – Why People Fear Power19:53 – Vulnerability and Leadership24:26 – The Future of Authentic Leadership🔗 Connect with Michelle Coutinho1:1 Mentorship: bit.ly/soulmentorshipWebsite: michellecoutinho.comInstagram: instagram.com/michelleinfinityYouTube: youtube.com/michelleinfinityCONNECT WITH VANESSA SOUL Website: https://vanessasoul.com/Sacredsoulenergetics📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/vanessaasoul🎧 Power & Purpose Podcast (All Apps): https://pod.link/1713095352📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaSoulWork📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.spiva.9/