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A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast
Ep 44: Astrology 101 with Athanasia Medenas
Whether you believe astrology can reveal the inner workings of your life and soul or are an astrology skeptic, there are two things we know: 1) Astrology goes beyond horoscopes and 2) It offers opportunities for introspection—it can be a tool for deeper self-awareness and understanding, helping you see yourself from a different perspective.
In this episode:
🎙️Mike and Helena’s reactions to their birth chart readings with Athanasia
🎙️Common misconceptions
🎙️Astronomy to astrology, the connection with the stars, and astrotheology
🎙️How Athanasia came to astrology; from astrology skeptic, to astrology-curious, to astrologist
🎙️Why there’s no such thing as a “good” or “bad “ chart
🎙️Using astrology to help heal relationships
🎙️Basic astrology terms and concepts
🎙What’s a birth chart?
🎙️Why the time and place of your birth matter
🎙️How astrology can help align your actions with your higher purpose (dharma)
🎙️Helena and Athanasia’s journeys from skepticism
🎙️Similarities and differences to corporate personality assessments like Meyers Briggs and DISC
🎙️Why predictive astrology might be missing the point
Athanasia, the visionary Founder of Shamanic Yoga and the Online Spiritual Academy, is a distinguished Psychic Medium and Energy Healer. Since founding Shamanic Yoga in 2017 and hosting her first retreat in 2018, she has blended traditional wisdom with modern practices. Certified as a Vinyasa Yoga Teacher by Yoga Alliance and as a Clairvoyant Healer from the Intuitive Healing Institute, her expertise encompasses a range of transformative spiritual modalities.
Her shamanic initiation and training, rooted in Divine Consciousness, guides every ceremony, ritual, and journey she facilitates. Combining her Master’s Degree in Sociology with her spiritual expertise, Athanasia helps clients and students dismantle social conditioning and limitations through Astrology, Breathwork, Sacred Plant Medicine, and Energy Healing. Her work is dedicated to helping individuals uncover their authentic selves, connect deeply with their heart and soul, and realize their true Life Purpose—Dharma.
Dedicated to empowering others, Athanasia’s work is a harmonious fusion of spiritual depth and social insight, aimed at helping people achieve their fullest potential and live life with purpose.
You can find Athanasia at https://www.shamanicyoga108.com/ and on Instagram @shamanic_yoga
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