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Stacy came home from work one day, and I walked into their arms and said, “I’m going to cry right now, and I just need you to hold me and not ask why.” And what followed changed everything.
 
It was May 30th, and I had just met with my therapist/life coach, and I knew that what I had just released in that hour meant I was open to truly beginning my soul work again. 
 
A few weeks prior, I had an incredible journaling session where I wrote out, in complete sensory detail, what my life would one day look and feel like. It was powerful and transformative.
 
In this vision, my hands are outstretched sharing my work as an offering of land and sea, myth and ancient wisdom, and joy and aliveness.
 
Then, I few weeks later, on the new moon in Cancer, I said out loud what I came here for. In essence, bravely becoming who I’ve always been and who I’m meant to be.
 
Since then, I can’t even begin to explain how inspired I’ve been. As a manifesting generator, when I respond to something with a full-body yes, I’m a bit unstoppable. 
 
For example, I’ve completely redone my brand (more to be revealed on the Full moon over on IG), have a clear map of what I’ll be offering, and a structure for legacy and sustainability. I’m also working on two long-term collaborative projects, which are both really exciting.
 
All of this energy is very generative! I feel like I’m coming to life. My pace in these periods of inspiration is quite fast and in flow—hours go by and I don’t notice—but I’ve learned to ride the wave because I know a pause will also come.
 
 
During June, in addition to the prismatic spark that the Queer Female Voice weekend ignited, I’ve also been taking Lauren Barber’s Essence course. She’s opened me up to Human Design again.
 
So, of course, I pulled the human design and astrology charts for my business as embodied in this new energy. The seed that was planted on July 21, 2024—when I wrote a soul-anchoring myth that transformed Ariadne into a mermaid—felt like it had finally been born on May 30, 2025.
 
I spent all day yesterday poring over both my charts to see how I might work in good relationship with this new business being that was born in release and held in love. 
 
Looking at the charts was fascinating. I’ll be writing more about my insights over on Substack next week. Come see how this applies to you too.
 
For now, I can say that we’re both Manifesting Generators, only I’m a Taurus and my business is a Gemini! I’m meant to learn from experiencing everything, and the business is meant to take what I learn and make it practical for others. 
 
Also, our Venus placements (always important to check out as a Taurus since she's my ruling planet) promise that beauty and myth must be woven into every structure we build. 
 
I mean, come on!?! Very very cool!
 
“Bravely become who you've always been and who you're meant to be.”
 

How has your own soul been talking to you too, I’d love to hear. Just hit reply and tell me what you’re dreaming into being.
 
And don't forget: You have a chart too. What might it say if you had a look? Even deciding the birth time can be very healing.
 
May your own becoming be held in the same tender bravery. Here’s to what we birth next, together.
 
Until next time…
Vanessa

 
New Instagram: @pilgrimagetohere
 
Each post an offering on an altar of becoming. 
Beauty in a broken world.
Holding the shapeshifting energy of my fierce spirit and gentle soul.
 
 
Vanessa Sage, PhD
Pilgrimage to Here
 
Cultural anthropologist, writer, and guide exploring myth, midlife, and meaning-making at the thresholds of everyday life.
 
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London, ON N6C1C1, Canada