Venus In Gemini

What if inner peace isn't something you find, but a forever practice?

In this short solo episode of Venus In Gemini, Sky explores the Libra New Moon and the archetypes of Libra: the lover, the artist, and the peacemaker. Often associated with balance, beauty, and harmony, Libra reminds us that peace isn't necessarily something we already have—it's something we can actively work toward.

From relationships and creative expression to recognizing our stress patterns and setting intentions for the new moon, this episode is an invitation to think about what balance actually looks like in your life—and how you can create a little more of it.

In this episode:

• The Libra New Moon and the invitation to begin again

• Libra's three archetypes: the lover, the artist, and the peacemaker

• Why inner peace is something to practice, not just a state to achieve

• Finding harmony through relationships, beauty, and creativity

• Libra's superpower: holding paradox and seeing multiple perspectives

• When open-mindedness becomes indecision

• Recognizing stress patterns and finding your way back to calm

• New moon journaling prompts for setting intentions

• Venus, beauty, and building a life that feels beautiful to you

  
  

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What does the new season hold for you?

In this short solo episode of Venus In Gemini, Sky talks about the Autumn Equinox and Aries Full Moon as invitations to slow down, mark the changing season, and think about what we're carrying forward—and what we're ready to leave behind.

Sky explores why humans have always created rituals around the changing seasons, and why there's something grounding about making your own traditions in a world that can move very, very fast. She shares a simple apple ritual for the Equinox, talks about looking to your ancestry for seasonal traditions, and offers perhaps the simplest ritual of all: go outside and actually notice what's changing around you.

Then, we turn toward the Aries Full Moon and the archetypes of the warrior, pioneer, daredevil, and survivor. Sky reflects on the intentions you may have set around the Aries New Moon in April, what has changed since then, and where you're being asked to find a little more courage—or recognize that you've been fighting the wrong battle.

A little seasonal reset, a little ritual, a little letting go, and a reminder of how very much there is in life to celebrate!

In this episode:

- The Autumn Equinox and the meaning of seasonal transition

- Why humans have always marked the changing seasons

- Creating your own meaningful seasonal traditions and how it can add richness to your experience

- A simple apple ritual for the Equinox

- Looking to your ancestry and cultural roots for inspiration

-Why going outside and noticing nature can be a ritual in itself

-The Aries Full Moon and the Aries archetypes of warrior, pioneer, daredevil, and survivor

- Looking back at what you wanted to begin or change this spring

-Courage, action, desire, and the shadow side of Aries

- Knowing when you're fighting the wrong battle

-Using the Full Moon as a moment to celebrate, release, and move forward

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There’s something about September that makes us want to start fresh. New notebooks, new routines, new goals…and maybe even a completely new chapter!

In this short solo episode of Venus In Gemini, Sky talks about the Virgo New Moon, the back-to-school energy of early fall, and why this time of year can feel like an invitation to get curious, get organized, and start learning something new.

Sky dives into the Virgo archetype—the perfectionist, the analyst, the servant, and the martyr—and explores the difference between Virgo energy at its best and its shadow. Because wanting to improve yourself doesn't have to mean believing you're not good enough. Sometimes getting better can simply be an act of self-expression, self-love, and service.

She also gets into her personal learning journey this fall-and going back to school at 35 to finish her bachelor's degree in psychology!

In this episode:

-The Virgo New Moon and the energy of a fresh start

-Why fall and “back to school” season feel so motivating

- Virgo as the perfectionist, analyst, servant, and martyr

-Rituals and setting intentions at the New Moon

-The high energy of Virgo, and the shadow side of Virgo-The difference between self-improvement and self-criticism

- How getting better at something can become a form of self-expression

-Going back to school at 35 and learning in a different way

-The Zinnia flower essence she's loving, and bringing more joy and play into Virgo energy

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Robots doing our chores, reality becoming indistinguishable from a video game, AI changing how we work and create...the next few years could get pretty weird.

In this episode of Venus In Gemini, Sky sits down with her dear friend John Coker for a wide-ranging conversation about technology, psychology, philosophy, and what it might mean to be human in a rapidly changing world.

John works in user experience and has a deep fascination with AI, evolutionary psychology, and making people's experiences of life better. He shares his predictions for where AI and robotics could take us in the next five years—from general-purpose robots helping with everyday tasks to increasingly blurred lines between physical and digital reality—as well as the parts of our technological future that make him a little less optimistic.

But this conversation goes far beyond AI. Sky and John explore evolutionary psychology, emotions, identity, existential crises, simulation theory, what might happen after we die, and why being a little less attached to who we think we are might actually help us navigate whatever comes next.

Basically: two friends trying to figure out the future, the meaning of life, and everything in between.

In this episode:

• John's predictions for AI, robotics, and what everyday life could look like five years from now

• Why AI could make creativity and building new things radically more accessible

• The possibility of general-purpose robots taking over some of life's daily tasks

• Why John is less optimistic about AI's impact on jobs and the environment

• What evolutionary psychology can teach us about why humans behave the way we do

• Why our ancient brains may be poorly matched for modern life

• John's philosophy of “improving experiences” and how his work in UX connects to it

• Learning to think in probabilities rather than needing certainty

• Why feeling and processing emotions matters—even in an increasingly technological world

• Existential crises, meaning, and figuring out what is actually worth investing your life in

• What John thinks might happen after we die

• Simulation theory and whether our reality could be something very different than we think

• How our identities help us—and how becoming too attached to them can limit us

• Values, truth-seeking, education, and what it means to live a meaningful life in a rapidly changing world

  
  

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What if the coolest thing about an eclipse isn't what it means for your life—but how it can bring you into deeper connection with nature?

Join Venus In Gemini host Sky Spallone for a short and sweet solo episode on the Full Moon and lunar eclipse in Pisces. Sky shares why she thinks the internet tends to make eclipses way more astrologically dramatic than they need to be—and she thinks actually makes them magical.

Plus, a dive into the archetype's of Pisces, how you can use them to create ritual around the full moon, plus when and how to step outside and experience tonight's eclipse for yourself.

• In this episode:
• Why eclipses might not be the life-altering events in the way the internet makes them out to be
• The Full Moon in Pisces and Pisces archetypes
• Astrology as a way to connect with nature and spirit rather than fear the future
• The actual astronomical magic of a lunar eclipse
• When and how to see tonight's eclipse
• & more!




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Join Venus In Gemini host Sky Spallone for a short and sweet solo episode inspired by the Leo New Moon and solar eclipse. Sky talks about “shaking the jar”—making small (or big) movements that can bring fresh energy, inspiration, and a little more of that spark into your life.

Consider this your midsummer (or anytime, depending on when you're listening) invitation to get out of autopilot and set yourself up for a beautiful season to come!

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Why Your Story Isn't Over Yet | A Conversation With Amit Bhuta

Content Note

This episode contains candid conversations about suicide, suicidal thoughts, grief, and loss. While these topics may be difficult for some listeners, our hope is that this conversation ultimately leaves you feeling encouraged, connected, and reminded that there is hope.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that support is available and you don't have to go through it alone.

In this deeply honest episode of Venus In Gemini, Sky Spallone sits down with Miami entrepreneur, content creator, and mental health advocate Amit Bhuta for a conversation about grief, resilience, relationships, and finding our way back to ourselves.

Amit shares the personal experiences that shaped his outlook—from experiencing suicidal thoughts and losing seven close friends to suicide, to rebuilding after financial hardship, finding love later in life, and discovering that happiness isn't about perfection, but perspective.

Together, Sky and Amit explore why listening is often more powerful than giving advice, how community can change lives, what healthy relationships really require, and the simple how to respond to life's hardest moments with greater grace.

Whether you're navigating loss, supporting someone you love, or simply trying to become a little more resilient, this conversation is a reminder that hope is often found in the smallest moments—and that none of us have to carry life's burdens alone.

In This Episode

• Amit's journey from India to becoming one of Miami's top real estate professionals
• Losing seven close friends to suicide and how it forever changed his perspective
• Amit's experience with suicidal thoughts—and the moment his mother's words shifted everything
• Why so many men tie their identity to success, income, and achievement
• The simple question that can transform difficult conversations: "Do you want to vent, or do you want help solving this?"
• Why listening is often more healing than trying to fix someone
• Finding purpose through community, storytelling, and creating content
• Humor as a tool for resilience, healing, and connection
• Finding love later in life and his thoughts on what makes a relationship last
• A practical approach to navigating conflict with more grace and less reactivity
• Amit's personal philosophy for building a happier, more meaningful life

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Most of us enter conflict hoping our partner will change. What if conflict is actually asking us to change instead?

In this episode of Venus In Gemini, Sky Spallone sits down with licensed therapist Stephanie Jordan to explore one of the most fascinating—and refreshingly challenging—approaches to relationship therapy: the Crucible® Approach developed by Dr. David Schnarch.Rather than teaching us how to avoid conflict, this model asks a deeper question: Who are you becoming in the middle of it?

Stephanie explains why our greatest opportunities for growth often emerge during moments of relational tension, how developing a stronger sense of self leads to deeper intimacy, and why trying to fix our partner may be keeping us from the very connection we long for.Whether you're in a relationship, healing from one, or simply interested in understanding yourself more deeply, this conversation offers a powerful framework for navigating love, conflict, and personal growth with greater courage and compassion.

In This Episode

-What the Crucible® Approach to Therapy is and why it stands apart from traditional couples therapy

-Why the Crucible Approach is useful at an individual level, regardless of relationship status-The concept of differentiation and why a stronger sense of self creates deeper intimacy

-Why conflict is a normal—and often necessary—part of healthy relationships

-Growing yourself instead of trying to fix your partner

-How relationships become catalysts for personal transformation

-The connection between the nervous system, somatic therapy, and emotional regulation

-Why discomfort isn't something to avoid, but something to learn from

-Stephanie's journey from corporate HR to becoming a therapist

-The role her faith played in her journey

-Being a christian and having an avid interest in astrology

-The spiritual dimension of therapy and learning to confront yourself with honesty and courage

-How this approach can change the way we think about love, healing, and long-term relationships

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What does presence look like when everything you've built begins to fall apart?

In Part 2 of this conversation, actor, writer, director, and teacher Chris Santangelo shares the deeply personal experiences that shaped not only his life, but his understanding of the craft of acting. From growing up in a close-knit Italian family in New York City to navigating cancer, divorce, grief, and profound loss, Chris reflects on how acting became more than a profession—it became a practice of resilience, presence, and finding meaning in life's most difficult seasons.

Together, Sky and Chris explore the importance of family, community, storytelling, and why learning to stay present—even when life feels impossible—may be one of the greatest skills we can cultivate.

In This Episode

-The inspiration behind Chris's deeply personal one

-man show

-Growing up in a vibrant Italian

-American family in New York City

-How family traditions shaped his identity and creative life

-The role acting played in helping him navigate cancer, divorce, and profound loss

-What presence really looks like when everything feels like it's falling apart

-Why grief and joy often exist side by side

-Finding purpose through creativity, storytelling, and community

-How difficult seasons can deepen compassion and authenticity

-The importance of continuing to show up—for yourself and for others

-Chris's reflections on living a meaningful life through both triumph and hardship

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Chris Santangelo is a New York City-based actor, writer, director, and teacher at The Deena Levy Theatre Studio, where he mentors actors in discovering truthful, authentic performance. His work spans television, film, and theater, including appearances on Blue Bloods, Gotham, The Blacklist, Law & Order: SVU, The Sopranos, and numerous stage productions.

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Whether you've dreamed of becoming an actor or have never considered stepping onto a stage, this conversation might change the way you think about creativity, vulnerability, and what it means to be fully yourself.

In Part 1 of this episode of Venus In Gemini, host Sky Spallone sits down with actor, writer, director, and acting teacher Chris Santangelo for a conversation about why acting is so much more than performance. Together they explore how great acting asks us to become radically present, trust our instincts, embrace vulnerability, and connect more deeply with ourselves and the people around us. Chris shares his journey as an Italian American hockey player in Queens to becoming a professional actor and teacher, along with the lessons he's learned about creativity, grief, parenthood, purpose, and what it truly means to live authentically. Whether you've always dreamed of acting or have never considered stepping on a stage, this conversation may completely change the way you think about performance—and yourself.

Part 2 premieres July 24, 2026.

In This Episode

-Chris's unexpected path to becoming an actor, writer, director, and teacher

-Why acting can be a powerful tool for healing, self-discovery, and personal growth

-The differences between Method Acting, Meisner Technique, and other acting philosophies

-Why listening may be the most important skill in both acting and relationships

-Learning to trust your instincts instead of performing for approval

-The connection between vulnerability, creativity, and authentic expression

-How acting teaches us to become more present in everyday life

-The importance of community, mentorship, and finding safe spaces to grow

-as an artist and as a person

& so much more!

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Website: www.chrissantangelo.com

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Chris Santangelo is a New York City-based actor, writer, director, and teacher at The Deena Levy Theatre Studio, where he mentors actors in discovering truthful, authentic performance. His work spans television, film, and theater, including appearances on Blue Bloods, Gotham, The Blacklist, Law & Order: SVU, The Sopranos, and numerous stage productions.

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