Emotional Inheritance
Ellen is joined by co-host Meire Santos - a psychotherapist who combines her psychological expertise with Esoteric Psychology and Astrology. They begin by commiserating about the election and talking about some of the better podcasts and articles they have read this past week. They then take a question from Leila who is looking for a career that aligns more deeply with her inner purpose and brings her a sense of fulfillment. She is the mom if triplet daughters- all of whom are graduating high school this year. Her early experiences were shaped by parents who had mental health challenges as well as her immigration journey. She wonders how astrology might guide her at this turning point in her life.
What we talked about in this episode:
BOOKS
Emotional Inheritance- A Therapist, Her Patients and the Legacy of Trauma by Galit Atlas
Immigration and Identity by Salman Akhtar
TELEVISION AND FILM:
The Law According to Lidia Poet
GUEST CO-HOST: MEIRE SANTOS
How did you come to be an astrologer? What is your story?
I studied esoteric astrology in my twenties (33 years ago!) when I started doing readings for clients, I got scared with the seriousness of the topics that would come up in the readings. I decided to step back, leave it to a time when I felt more resourceful psychologically and financially.
After being a psychotherapist for almost 20 years here in the SF Bay Area, I started teaching people developmental psychology using the chakra model within the Esoteric Healing framework, soon enough I recovered all my ancient esoteric astrology knowledge and started teaching esoteric astrology which led me to find Michael Robbins’ work.
One of my students at the time: Bruna Maia went to see Heidi in person after I showed in class a video on esoteric astrology from Monadic Media. Heidi told Bruna how she had the chart of an astrologer.
For years I have been doing the charts of my students and psychotherapy clients, but haven't offered it to the public in general.
Heidi invited Bruna to be in her astrology team, I started helping in Foundation Classes, which I adored (!), the students started asking for readings, and I had the surprising honor to become part of the team.
What do you love about offering readings?
I love helping people find their true selves, their life purpose, their Dharma path in life. I love seeing how astrology touches peoples’ hearts and shows them how they are not alone in this world and that they are part of a bigger cosmos out there that has a purpose for them; that their lives are not just random coincidences but part of a bigger plan.
What is unique about your approach?
I combine psychological/archetypal astrology with esoteric and ancient wisdom. Also, I can do charts in Spanish, Portuguese and English.
How do you prepare for a reading?
First, I feel the Mandala of the overall Chart. Then, I read the chart step-by-step, planet by planet, then I meditate on the various levels that all these archetypes might be manifested in the person’s life. I look at their “karma/dharma”, what their life mission and soul path might point out in this lifetime, to, finally, I envision what life is asking of them in this moment, right now, when they booked the reading.
What are your favorite aspects of being an astrologer?
Meeting new people every reading, knowing the beauty of the Universe through people’s lives, honoring how these archetypal energies are being manifested in different shapes and forms in different life stories is absolutely magical!
What is a surprising, quirky or fun fact about you?
I have a very nice, sometimes surprising, sense of humor, I have a very serious way of going about my affairs in life, but surprisingly I have a lot of fun and love to laugh!
What are your hobbies / interests?
I love life and its diversity. I love doing many things at once, and creating new things all the time. I bead, knit, paint, dance, do Qi-gong, garden, cook, and play with grandkids.
What is some advice you’d give your younger self?
Meire, life is not that serious!
What is your personal / professional mission?
Inspire and help people grow and become the best versions of themselves.
Who inspires you?
I tend to see myself on the “Bodhisattva” candidacy path, so anyone who truly dedicates themselves to serving humanity inspires me.
Right now, Michael’s work has inspired me tremendously, and Heidi’s integrity, open heartedness, and altruism are just heart opening!!!
I feel so honored to be on this path together!
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