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Welcome to a very special milestone episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine.This is Episode 100—and in this deeply reflective and empowering episode, we pause, honor how far you’ve come, and gently step into your next chapter with clarity, confidence, and trust.If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re “behind” in life… this episode is here to remind you:✨ You are not behind ✨ You are not broken ✨ You are becomingIn This Episode, You’ll Discover:• Why the feeling of being “behind” is an illusion • How to reconnect with your intuition and inner wisdom • The deeper meaning of Divine Feminine energy and awakening • A guided reflection to honor your personal growth • An embodiment practice to align with your next step • How to move forward with clarity and confidence • An invitation to co-create future podcast topics This Episode Is For You If:• You feel stuck or unsure about your next step • You are on a healing or spiritual growth journey • You want to reconnect with your intuition • You are exploring Divine Feminine energy • You are ready to step into your purpose 100th Episode GiveawayTo celebrate 100 episodes, I’m offering a special giveaway.To enter:• Follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify • Leave a review on Apple Podcasts • Comment on Spotify • Tag @Bertena11 on social media OR email bertena@bertena.org You’ll be entered to win:• A $10 gift card to Cosmic Connections • A $10 discount on a session with Bertena Let’s Co-Create the Next ChapterAs we step into the next 100 episodes, I want to hear from you.✨ What topics would you love to hear next? ✨ What are you navigating right now? ✨ What would support your growth?Leave a comment or reach out—this podcast is a shared space. Resources & Links• Website: bertena.org • Book a session: yourcosmicconnections.com • Follow on social: @Bertena11 About the PodcastThe Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine is a space for women seeking healing, growth, and connection through spirituality, intuition, and embodiment practices. Where you stop searching… and start becoming.

If you’ve been feeling called to energy healing, Reiki, or a deeper connection with yourself, this episode is your invitation to begin.In this powerful and heart-centered episode, Bertena explores what Reiki 1 self-healing truly is, why becoming certified can transform your relationship with your energy, and how this work supports your spiritual awakening and Priestess path.Reiki is more than a technique—it is a way of returning to your body, calming your nervous system, and learning how to support yourself energetically, emotionally, and spiritually. Whether you are completely new to Reiki or already on a spiritual journey, this episode will help you understand how Reiki 1 can become a foundational practice in your life.You’ll also learn how Bertena blends traditional Reiki teachings with Divine Feminine healing, Kundalini energy awareness, and somatic movement practices to create a deeply embodied healing experience.✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:What Reiki is and how energy healing worksThe history of Reiki and teachings of Mikao UsuiWhat happens in Reiki 1 certification and attunementHow to practice Reiki for self-healingUnderstanding chakras and your body’s energy systemWhat Kundalini energy is and how it supports awakeningHow Divine Feminine energy supports healing and receivingThe role of somatic movement in releasing stored tensionHow Reiki connects to the Priestess path and spiritual growthWhy Reiki is perfect for beginners and highly sensitive women🌹 Why Reiki 1 MattersReiki 1 is the beginning of your healing journey. It teaches you how to:Support your nervous systemReconnect with your bodyCreate daily self-healing ritualsBuild trust in your intuitionStep into your spiritual path with confidenceThis is not about becoming someone else—it’s about remembering who you are.🔥 Upcoming Reiki 1 CertificationJoin Bertena for an in-person Reiki 1 Certification atCosmic Connections🗓 Sunday | 1:00–5:00 PM💫 Investment: $199🔁 Refresher Rate: $99 (if you’ve taken Reiki 1 before)✨ Includes:Full Reiki 1 CertificationAttunementSelf-healing practicesChakra educationDivine Feminine integrationSomatic movement practicesBertena’s bookAccess to the online course👉 Register here: yourcosmicconnections.com💻 Private Reiki Training AvailableIf you cannot attend in person, you can book a private Reiki 1 training (in-person or Zoom). These sessions are personalized to your pace and needs.📧 Email: bertena@bertena.org to discuss your options.🌿 Who This Episode is ForThis episode is perfect for you if:You’re new to Reiki or energy healingYou want to learn self-healing practicesYou feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or burned outYou’re exploring your spiritual or Priestess pathYou’re looking for a grounded, embodied healing practice🎧 Listen & Continue Your Journey✨ Listen to more episodes: https://www.bertena.org/en/podcast✨ Explore classes + events: https://yourcosmicconnections.com💫 Keywords (SEO)Reiki 1, Reiki certification, self-healing, energy healing for beginners, chakras explained, Kundalini energy, Divine Feminine healing, somatic healing, nervous system regulation, spiritual awakening, Priestess path, Reiki training near me, Reiki class Nashville, beginner Reiki course📱 Call to ActionIf this episode resonated with you:💛 Share it with a friend💛 Subscribe to the podcast💛 Leave a review to help other women find this workAnd if you feel the call… trust it.🎧 Listen & SubscribeFind Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine on Spotify and all major podcast platforms.👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1pNkD0FKF4TpgzcRFQQrhASubscribe to my newsletter here Help Support the Sanctuary here🤍 Podcast Sponsor: Cosmic Connections NashvilleThis episode is proudly sponsored by Cosmic Connections, a beloved metaphysical shop and spiritual community in Nashville.🎁 Listener perks:Discounts on online purchases use bertenapodcast10 for 10% offEntry into a gift card drawing when you comment on the episode or share it on social media and tag @bertena11Supporting Cosmic Connections helps sustain a heart-centered spiritual space for seekers, healers, and practitioners.👉 Visit Cosmic Connections: https://yourcosmicconnections.com

There is a softer way to live… and this month, we are exploring it together.Join us for a free Spiritual Book Club for Women on Thursday, April 23 from 7:00–8:00 PM (Zoom) as we dive into the powerful and heart-centered book:Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want by Courtney Carver✨ This is more than a book discussion—it is a sacred pause. A moment to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with yourself in a supportive circle of women walking the spiritual path.🌸 About the BookIn a world that constantly tells us to do more, push harder, and keep going… this book offers a radical, healing alternative.Organized into three transformative sections—Rest, Less, and Rise—this book shares 30 gentle challenges and simple practices designed to help you:• Release overwhelm and chronic stress • Slow down your nervous system and reconnect with your body • Create space for what truly matters • Shift your mindset without burnout or pressure • Live a life that feels aligned, peaceful, and authenticThis is about finding strength in your softness… fierceness in your flexibility… and learning how to rise without force.🌿 What We’ll Experience TogetherDuring this sacred one-hour gathering, we will:• Reflect on key themes from the book: rest, simplicity, and gentle living • Share personal insights and experiences (optional—come as you are) • Explore how “gentleness” connects to the Divine Feminine path • Discuss practical ways to incorporate these teachings into your daily life • Hold space for one another in a supportive, heart-centered community✨ You will also receive inspiration to help you: – Let go of pressure and perfectionism – Create a more sustainable spiritual practice – Reconnect with your inner wisdom and natural rhythm🎧 Special Media InspirationWe will also reference insights from Courtney Carver’s work and teachings, including her message on simplicity and intentional living.🔗 Author Website: https://bemorewithless.com/ 📺 Includes inspiration from a CBS News feature clip highlighting her philosophy of living with less and embracing a gentler life.🌸 Who This Is ForThis gathering is for you if you are:• Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or constantly “doing” • Craving a slower, more intentional way of living • On a spiritual or healing journey • Wanting connection with like-minded women • Ready to embrace softness as strengthYou do not need to finish the book to attend—just come with an open heart.🌿 Event Details📅 Thursday, April 23 ⏰ 7:00 – 8:00 PM (Zoom) 💻 Online Gathering (Live + Community Discussion) 💖 FREE to attend✨ Register here: https://yourcosmicconnections.com/pages/classes-and-eventsHosted in partnership with our sponsor, Cosmic Connections, supporting your spiritual journey with classes, community, and sacred tools.🌸 Final InvitationYou don’t have to earn your rest. You don’t have to push to be worthy. You don’t have to live in constant urgency.This is your invitation to slow down… soften… and come back to yourself.Join us for an evening of reflection, connection, and gentle transformation.🎧 Listen & SubscribeFind Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine on Spotify and all major podcast platforms.👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1pNkD0FKF4TpgzcRFQQrhASubscribe to my newsletter here Help Support the Sanctuary here🤍 Podcast Sponsor: Cosmic Connections NashvilleThis episode is proudly sponsored by Cosmic Connections, a beloved metaphysical shop and spiritual community in Nashville.🎁 Listener perks:Discounts on online purchases use bertenapodcast10 for 10% offEntry into a gift card drawing when you comment on the episode or share it on social media and tag @bertena11Supporting Cosmic Connections helps sustain a heart-centered spiritual space for seekers, healers, and practitioners.👉 Visit Cosmic Connections: https://yourcosmicconnections.com

From Dream to Calling: Building a Spiritual BusinessWhat does it really take to build a spiritual business?In this deeply personal episode of Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, Bertena shares the real story behind her journey into spiritual entrepreneurship — a path that began as a dream, stopped and restarted multiple times, and eventually grew into a thriving spiritual practice.This episode is not a “perfect success story.” It’s a story of persistence, faith, doubt, and returning again and again to a soul calling.Bertena shares how she:• Opened a meditation and Reiki center in Bowling Green • Traveled across Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee doing psychic and metaphysical fairs • Taught yoga classes from her home before the pandemic • Lost her assistant professor position during COVID • Rebuilt her career while working at Western Kentucky University • Slowly grew her spiritual business from hobby to side hustle to future full-time workIf you have ever wondered whether you could turn your spiritual gifts into meaningful work, this episode explores the emotional and practical realities of doing exactly that.What You’ll Learn in This Episode• The real challenges of starting a spiritual business • Why imposter syndrome is common among healers and intuitives • How money wounds affect spiritual entrepreneurs • What it’s like building a business while working another career • Why many women step into their calling later in life • The power of the Crone archetype and spiritual leadership in your 50s • Why spiritual callings return again and again until we listenYou’ll also hear the moment Bertena realized she could no longer ignore the path she was meant to walk.Who This Episode Is ForThis episode is perfect for:• Reiki practitioners • Tarot readers and intuitive guides • Yoga teachers • Energy healers • Spiritual coaches • Women exploring purpose later in life • Anyone curious about spiritual entrepreneurshipEven if you don’t want to start a business, this conversation may inspire you to deepen your spiritual practice and trust your intuition.Upcoming Sacred Business WorkshopBertena is teaching Sacred Business Creation: Turning Your Soul Gifts Into PurposeIn-Person Workshop March 8 | 10 AM – 6 PMLive Zoom Workshop March 15 | 10 AM – 6 PMThis full-day immersive experience helps healers, intuitives, and spiritual teachers create aligned, authentic businesses rooted in purpose and sustainability.Register here: https://yourcosmicconnections.com/pages/classes-and-eventsListen to More EpisodesExplore more spiritual teachings, guided reflections, and conversations about intuition, healing, and the Divine Feminine at:https://www.bertena.org/en/podcast🤍 Podcast Sponsor: Cosmic Connections NashvilleThis episode is proudly sponsored by Cosmic Connections, a beloved metaphysical shop and spiritual community in Nashville.🎁 Listener perks:Discounts on online purchases use bertenapodcast10 for 10% offEntry into a gift card drawing when you comment on the episode or share it on social media and tag @bertena11Supporting Cosmic Connections helps sustain a heart-centered spiritual space for seekers, healers, and practitioners.👉 Visit Cosmic Connections: https://yourcosmicconnections.com🎧 Listen & SubscribeFind Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine on Spotify and all major podcast platforms.👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1pNkD0FKF4TpgzcRFQQrhASubscribe to my newsletter here Help Support the Sanctuary hereMentioned in this episode:WebsiteCosmic Connections

If you’ve ever wondered how to strengthen your intuition, how to trust your inner voice, or whether your intuition is even real — this episode is for you.In this two-hour deep dive, priestess, professor, and spiritual teacher Bertena explores 7 practical spiritual practices that actually work to help you develop intuition in grounded, embodied ways.You’ll learn:What intuition really is (and what it is not)The difference between intuition and anxietyHow the nervous system affects intuitive clarityHow to strengthen intuition daily through simple habitsSomatic practices that build intuitive trustWhy self-trust is the foundation of spiritual growthThis is not about becoming psychic overnight.This is about learning how to trust yourself again.If you’re navigating spiritual awakening, feminine leadership, priestess work, or simply wanting to feel more confident in your inner guidance — this episode will give you grounded tools you can use immediately.In This Episode We Cover:✔ What intuition actually is✔ Signs your intuition is growing✔ How trauma and nervous system dysregulation block intuitive clarity✔ Somatic grounding for intuitive development✔ Daily micro-decisions that build self-trust✔ Journaling prompts to access your inner wisdom✔ How to discern fear vs intuition✔ How to stop outsourcing your knowingReflection Questions:What does “yes” feel like in my body?Where do I override my inner knowing?What small intuitive nudge can I act on this week?If I fully trusted myself, what would change?Resources & InvitationsIf you’re ready to deepen this work, explore:✨ The Ancient Arts of the Priestess Academy✨ Somatic Yoga & Embodiment Classes✨ Private Intuitive SessionsVisit: bertena.orgShare This Episode If:You’re learning to trust your inner voiceYou’re healing from self-doubtYou’re walking the priestess pathYou want grounded spiritual practices that actually workThanks to our sponsor Cosmic Connections in Nashville you can receive 10% off any online order using the code BertenaPodcast10 and if you listen and comment below then you can be placed in a drawing for a $10 gift card to their online store.Remember to comment below on Spotify and you will be entered into a drawing for a $10 gift card.And just for listening to this podcast use code Bertenapodcast10 to get 10% off of your online order at yourcosmicconnections.comSubscribe to my newsletter here Help Support the Sanctuary hereMentioned in this episode:Cosmic ConnectionsWebsite

Are you feeling emotional, exhausted, reflective, or like something in your life is quietly ending?You may be experiencing the final karmic shedding of the Year of the Snake.In this deeply reflective episode of Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, we explore the spiritual meaning of the Snake year, karmic closure, and the powerful arrival of the Fire Horse on February 17.The Year of the Snake represents transformation, shadow work, psychological growth, and karmic endings. As this cycle closes, many are feeling old patterns resurfacing, emotional release, and identity shifts.But everything changes when the Fire Horse arrives.The Fire Horse year in Chinese astrology symbolizes movement, courage, passion, life-force energy, embodiment, and rapid forward momentum. If the Snake was about introspection and shedding, the Fire Horse is about activation and bold new beginnings.In this episode, you’ll discover:✨ The spiritual and karmic meaning of the Year of the Snake✨ Why the final weeks before February 17 feel intense✨ What the Fire Horse year represents in Chinese astrology✨ What the Fire Horse brings to your career, creativity, and spiritual path✨ How to prepare for fast-moving energy✨ A powerful karmic closure ritual✨ A guided Fire Horse visualization meditationThis episode is for anyone navigating spiritual awakening, life transitions, karmic endings, shadow work, or preparing for a powerful new chapter.If you feel like you are standing between shedding and becoming — this episode will help you understand why.🔥 The Snake prepares you.🔥 The Fire Horse activates you.Listen now and step into your next cycle with clarity and courage.🌹 Explore more Divine Feminine teachings at bertena.org🌙 Join our sacred circles and Priestess Academy✨ Sessions and events at Cosmic Connections in Nashville#FireHorse #YearOfTheSnake #ChineseAstrology #SpiritualAwakening #KarmicCycle #ShadowWork #DivineFeminine #SpiritualPodcast #PriestessPath #EnergyShift #FireHorseYearThanks to our sponsor Cosmic Connections in Nashville you can receive 10% off any online order using the code BertenaPodcast10 and if you listen and comment below then you can be placed in a drawing for a $10 gift card to their online store.Remember to comment below on Spotify and you will be entered into a drawing for a $10 gift card.And just for listening to this podcast use code Bertenapodcast10 to get 10% off of your online order at yourcosmicconnections.comSubscribe to my newsletter here Help Support the Sanctuary hereMentioned in this episode:Cosmic ConnectionsWebsite

What happens when we stop trying to “do it right” — and begin to listen?In this deeply reflective episode, Bertena, priestess of the Divine Feminine, yoga teacher, author, and college professor, invites you into the heart of Embodying Sound — a somatic movement, voice, and ritual experience designed to support nervous system regulation, emotional release, and spiritual reconnection through the body.This episode is a story, a remembering, and an invitation.Rather than focusing on performance or technique, Embodying Sound weaves together somatic yoga, intuitive movement, vocal toning, chanting, breath, and ritual space to help you reconnect with your body as a place of safety, wisdom, and joy.Bertena shares why this offering feels vulnerable and deeply aligned — as it brings together all of her training in movement, embodiment, priestess work, and spiritual teaching for the first time. You’ll hear how sound and movement have been used across ancient traditions as healing tools, how they gently support the nervous system, and why this work is especially powerful for those feeling emotionally fatigued, disconnected, or overwhelmed.This episode is for you if:You feel disconnected from your body or voiceTraditional meditation feels difficult or inaccessibleYou carry stress, tension, or emotional fatigue in your bodyYou’re longing for a gentler, more embodied spiritual practiceYou’re curious about somatic movement, sound healing, or priestess-led ritualYou’ll explore:What somatic movement really is (and what it isn’t)How sound, humming, and chanting support nervous system regulationWhy this work is spiritual, embodied, and deeply feminineHow ritual space creates safety without pressureWhat it means to listen to the body rather than control itHow joy, rest, and expression can become spiritual practicesThis is not a guided class.This is not a performance.This is a sacred remembering.You are invited to listen softly — perhaps while resting, walking, or sitting with a candle — and allow your body to respond in its own way.✨ No movement required. No sound required. Showing up is enough.Join Bertena for Zoom and In person classes at yourcosmicconnections.comThanks to our sponsor Cosmic Connections in Nashville you can receive 10% off any online order using the code BertenaPodcast10 and if you listen and comment below then you can be placed in a drawing for a $10 gift card to their online store.Remember to comment below on Spotify and you will be entered into a drawing for a $10 gift card.And just for listening to this podcast use code Bertenapodcast10 to get 10% off of your online order at yourcosmicconnections.comSubscribe to my newsletter here Help Support the Sanctuary hereMentioned in this episode:Cosmic ConnectionsWebsite

What do you do when your spiritual connection suddenly feels quiet?In this episode of Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, we explore what it truly means when devotion feels distant, rituals feel forced, or your connection to goddesses and spirituality enters a “dry spell.”Through storytelling and seasonal wisdom, this episode weaves together the Snow Moon, Imbolc, the final shedding of the Year of the Snake, and the fast-approaching Fire Horse energy arriving around February 17.Rather than viewing spiritual quiet as failure, this episode reframes it as sacred preparation.✨ In this episode, we explore:Why spiritual dry spells are a natural part of devotionThe wisdom of winter, Imbolc, and the Snow MoonHow Snake energy teaches us to shed without forcing changeWhat Fire Horse energy brings — momentum, speed, and activationWhy slowing down now prepares you to move wisely laterHow to stop forcing spirituality and return to embodied presenceThis is an episode for anyone feeling disconnected, tired, or unsure of their spiritual path — and a reminder that silence is not absence, but integration.As the Fire Horse approaches, this episode offers grounding guidance on how to prepare your body, energy, and spirit so you can move forward aligned rather than burned out.🌕 Best enjoyed during winter evenings, full moon reflection, or moments of spiritual pause.Thanks to our sponsor Cosmic Connections in Nashville you can receive 10% off any online order using the code BertenaPodcast10 and if you listen and comment below then you can be placed in a drawing for a $10 gift card to their online store.Remember to comment below on Spotify and you will be entered into a drawing for a $10 gift card.And just for listening to this podcast use code Bertenapodcast10 to get 10% off of your online order at yourcosmicconnections.comSubscribe to my newsletter here Help Support the Sanctuary hereMentioned in this episode:Cosmic ConnectionsWebsite

When snow falls, the world slows—and so can we.In this episode of Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, we explore the spiritual meaning of snow, winter stillness, and what it truly means to be “snowed in” from a soul-centered perspective.Snow is not a delay—it’s a sacred pause. A time for nervous system healing, reflection, and deep rest. In this episode, you’ll be guided into a softer rhythm aligned with winter wisdom and ancestral cycles of rest.✨ In this episode, you’ll experience:The spiritual symbolism of snow and winter stillnessWhy rest is not laziness—but sacred preservationHow snow energy supports emotional and nervous system resetA gentle Snow Meditation for Sleep to help you release the day and rest deeplyThis episode is perfect for listening while snow falls outside—or anytime you need to recreate that quiet, insulating calm within.❄️ Snow Meditation for SleepThe guided meditation at the end of this episode is designed to:Calm racing thoughtsRelax the body and nervous systemSupport deep, restorative sleepHelp you let go of pressure, worry, and mental noiseYou’re invited to listen lying down and allow yourself to drift off if sleep comes naturally.💫 Episode Sponsor: Cosmic ConnectionsThis episode is lovingly sponsored by Cosmic Connections, your source for sacred tools, ritual supplies, decks, crystals, and spiritual gifts.🛍 Enjoy 25% OFF online shoppingVisit yourcosmicconnections.com🎁 GiveawayListen to this episode, then comment or share it on social media and tag me for a chance to win a $10 Cosmic Connections gift certificate (valid online only).🌙 Thank you for listening and for honoring the sacred pause of winter.Rest deeply. The thaw will come when it’s ready.Mentioned in this episode:WebsiteCosmic Connections

What happens when love doesn’t stay—but the lesson does?In this deeply reflective and soul-centered episode of Bertena’s Spiritual Sanctuary, we explore the spiritual reality behind twin flame connections, sacred wound healing, and the reclamation of personal power through surrender rather than self-sacrifice.Joining us is spiritual author V. C. Pitt, whose booksMy Twin Flame Journey of Separation, Surrender, and Release andHealing Sacred Wounds While Reclaiming My Powerserve as anchors for this compassionate conversation.Together, we discuss:What the twin flame journey really is—beyond social media myths and spiritual bypassingHow separation can be an initiation, not a failureHealing emotional triggers, heartbreak, and attachment wounds without self-abandonmentReclaiming power as a lightworker, empath, or spiritually sensitive womanUnderstanding unconditional love without losing yourselfWhy surrender is an act of spiritual maturity and sovereignty, not passivityIntegrating higher consciousness through embodiment, boundaries, and self-trustThis episode is especially for women navigating:Spiritual heartbreak or soul-level relationshipsEmotional triggers tied to abandonment, worth, or identityThe desire to heal deeply while remaining grounded and empoweredCommunity InvitationThis conversation is inspired by our Spiritual Book Club for Women, where we gather in a safe, supportive space to explore spiritual texts through reflection, embodiment, and shared wisdom.🗓 Thursday, January 22 at 7 PM CT📍 Zoom🌀 Registration available through Cosmic Connections➡️ yourcosmicconnections.comSponsor MessageToday’s episode is sponsored by Cosmic Connections in Nashville at yourcosmicconnections.comIf you’re looking for spiritual tools, books, decks, ritual items, or sacred gifts, visit Cosmic Connections online and enjoy 10% off your order with the listener code:BERTENAPODCAST10Supporting our sponsors helps keep these conversations accessible and community-centered.Join the ConversationIf this episode stirred reflections or questions, you’re invited to continue the dialogue.Share this episode with someone who may need itLeave a comment or reviewSubmit questions or reflections directly to Carol at: 👉 https://www.healingsacredwounds.com/Healing is not meant to happen alone.⚠️ Important DisclaimerThis podcast episode is intended for educational, spiritual, and reflective purposes only.We do not promote or endorse the use of plant medicine, substances, or alternative therapies discussed or referenced in spiritual contexts.This episode is not a substitute for professional mental health care.If you are experiencing emotional distress, trauma responses, or mental health challenges, we strongly encourage you to seek support from a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional in your area.If you are in crisis, please contact your local emergency services or a trusted mental health hotline immediately.Your well-being matters. Closing ReflectionSpiritual healing is not about chasing connection—it’s about remembering yourself.Thank you for listening to Bertena’s Spiritual Sanctuary. Remember to subscribe to my email by going to my website and scrolling down to the bottom and click join my websiteMay this conversation support your healing, sovereignty, and return to wholeness.Mentioned in this episode:WebsiteCosmic Connections

Are you tired of forcing goals, resolutions, and productivity every January? In this episode, we explore a gentler, more intuitive way to prepare for 2026 by aligning your planning with the Wheel of the Year, journaling, and tarot. Instead of rigid timelines and constant pressure, this approach honors natural cycles of rest, growth, expansion, harvest, and release—the same rhythms humans lived by long before modern planners existed. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why traditional New Year planning often leads to burnout How the Wheel of the Year creates sustainable, intuitive structure How to journal as a form of sacred reflection rather than self-fixing How to map your year using: Oracle cards for monthly themes Major Arcana for weekly spiritual lessons Minor Arcana for daily energy awareness How to live in rhythm with nature instead of constant expectation This is not predictive tarot. It’s conscious, cyclical living—learning when to act, when to rest, and when to listen. 🌿 Read the companion blog post on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/bertena/p/mapping-2026-with-the-wheel-of-the?r=3lbcwyandutm_campaign=postandutm_medium=webandshowWelcomeOnShare=true (https://open.substack.com/pub/bertena/p/mapping-2026-with-the-wheel-of-the?r=3lbcwyandutm_campaign=postandutm_medium=webandshowWelcomeOnShare=true) 🎧 Explore more episodes of the podcast: https://www.bertena.org/podcast (https://www.bertena.org/podcast) ✨ Join me in person on January 11 for Mapping 2026 with the Wheel of the Year — a hands-on workshop where I teach you how to do this step by step. ✨ Private in-person and remote sessions available January 10–11: https://yourcosmicconnections.com/pages/bertena-varney (https://yourcosmicconnections.com/pages/bertena-varney) You don’t need to push harder to create a meaningful year. You need a rhythm that honors who you are—and when you are.

If the holiday season feels different this year—quieter, heavier, more reflective—you’re not imagining it. In this episode of Bertena’s Spiritual Sanctuary, we explore what it means to celebrate Christmas after a spiritual awakening, when your inner world has shifted and old traditions no longer fit in the same way. Many people on a spiritual path find that Christmas becomes a threshold rather than a performance—a time of stillness, awareness, and returning inward. Yet this shift can also bring challenges, especially when navigating family expectations, religious differences, and emotional boundaries. In this gentle, reflective episode, we talk about how to honor the season without abandoning yourself. ✨ Why Christmas can feel emotionally and energetically different after spiritual growth ✨ How to celebrate the holidays in a way that honors your evolving spirituality ✨ Navigating family gatherings when your beliefs or practices have changed ✨ How to talk about spirituality (or choose not to) with family members ✨ Setting loving boundaries without guilt or conflict ✨ Reclaiming Christmas as a sacred season of stillness, reflection, and inner light ✨ Choosing presence over performance during the holidays This episode is for you if: You feel more sensitive or introspective during the holidays You’re spiritually awakening and unsure how to fit into old traditions You want peace, grounding, and authenticity during Christmas You’re learning to love your family without shrinking yourself 🌿 What You’ll Explore in This Episode Why Christmas can feel emotionally and energetically different after spiritual growth ✨ How to celebrate the holidays in a way that honors your evolving spirituality ✨ Navigating family gatherings when your beliefs or practices have changed ✨ How to talk about spirituality (or choose not to) with family members ✨ Setting loving boundaries without guilt or conflict ✨ Reclaiming Christmas as a sacred season of stillness, reflection, and inner light ✨ Choosing presence over performance during the holidays This episode is for you if: You feel more sensitive or introspective during the holidays You’re spiritually awakening and unsure how to fit into old traditions You want peace, grounding, and authenticity during Christmas You’re learning to love your family without shrinking yourself