In this episode of the Avoiding Average podcast, host Susan Gates interviews astrologer, tarot reader, and author Stefanie Caponi. They discuss Stefanie's transformative journey from being a hairdresser to embracing her spiritual path through tarot and astrology. Stefanie shares her insights on personal development, the importance of intuition, and how tarot can serve as a tool for self-discovery and manifestation. The conversation also touches on the challenges of balancing creativity and motherhood, the significance of support systems, and the power of letting go of control to allow the universe to guide us.

Stefanie Caponi is an astrologer, tarot reader, illustrator, and author of Guided Tarot, which has sold over 175,000 copies. For over 20 years, her work has centered around exploring shadow work, healing, and creativity using tarot and astrology as a vehicle to access the hidden realms of the self. She established her business as a professional tarot reader after creating her first tarot deck, The Moon Void Tarot. She is a frequent tarot and astrology expert in the media and has appeared in Well+Good, The Everygirl, Refinery29, and Elite Daily, among others. She lives in Florida with her husband Kevin, their daughter, and three cats.

Stefanie can be found on Instagram @moonvoidtarot and on her website www.moonvoidtarot.comHer new book, Tarot for Manifestation, is available for preorder and will be available on July 29th. Get it on Amazonbefore July 1st to get in on the Tarot for Manifestation workshop offered by Stefanie!

You may have heard of Astrocartography, but what is it really?

In this episode of the Avoiding Average podcast, host Susan Gates pulls back the curtain on an astrocartography consultation with guest Shigorika. They delve into Shigorika's birth chart, discussing the influences of various planetary placements on her life, creativity, and emotional well-being. The conversation highlights the challenges of balancing personal passions with societal expectations, particularly in the context of Shigorika's writing aspirations. They also explore the significance of different locations, such as Paris and New York, in shaping Shigorika's experiences and future possibilities, including a potential move to Portland. Watch the video to follow along the birth chart and map.

Susan Gates is an astrologer and transformation coach specializing in helping others transform through travel. She offers 1:1 astrocartography consultations and travel planning, and she coaches clients in their integration journey.

Want to see where your map is guiding you? Schedule an astrocartography reading with Susan here: www.avoiding-average.com/travel-astrology

Read more about astrocartography here: www.avoiding-average.com/blog/what-is-astrocartography

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Astrocartography

05:11 Creative Endeavors and Financial Stability

08:50 The Impact of Education on Creative Expression

13:41 Finding Emotional Security Beyond Financial Stability

17:40 Exploring Themes in Writing and Personal Growth

23:45 Astrocartography Insights: Paris and Creative Growth

30:23 The Challenges of Living in New York

37:38 Transformative Energies: Embracing Change and Growth

44:11 Navigating Subconscious Beliefs and Financial Stability

46:39 The Challenge of Self-Discipline

46:40 Understanding Your Birth Chart: Insights and Reflections

47:53 Valuing Learning and Expression

In this episode of the Avoiding Average podcast, host Susan Gates speaks with Amelie Naegelen, a hypnotherapist who transitioned from a corporate career in the luxury jewelry industry to helping others through hypnotherapy. Amelie shares her journey of self-discovery, the misconceptions surrounding hypnotherapy, and the science of neuroplasticity. She discusses the benefits of self-hypnosis, the process of hypnotherapy, and how it can lead to personal fulfillment and balance in life. The conversation emphasizes the importance of being gentle with oneself and the power of the mind in shaping our experiences.

Amelie can be found at amelienaegelen.com or at @amelie_hypnotherapy on Instagram.

00:00 From Jewelry to Hypnotherapy: A Life Transformation

07:41 Understanding Hypnotherapy: Myths and Realities

14:07 The Science of Hypnosis and Neuroplasticity

17:42 Personal Journey: Overcoming Fears and Embracing Change

19:10 Self-Hypnosis: A Tool for Daily Life

26:36 Finding Balance: The Journey to Fulfillment