Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz is an author, indigenous foods activist, natural foods chef, and curandera (Mexican traditional healer) educating and supporting others in reclaiming the kitchen healer approach to health with Indigenous wisdom and whole food cooking. Her holistic wellness background spans over 25 years in which she has had the opportunity to work with grassroots activists, tribal leaders, top wellness resorts, and professional athletes–helping people (re)connect to their ancestral foods, e...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Tiff Lin is a BaZi Chinese astrology and BTB Feng shui practitioner, facilitator of healing, performance artist, community organizer based in Oakland California. As a 3-3-5 Yang Earth Dragon, their healing path is all about finding aliveness and helping people discover and remember their inner true nature. In This Episode: This episode was recorded on 2/2/22. We talk about the numerology of the #2. Tiff shares their origins story and healing journey. Specifically, how being born in Taipei and th...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Anjie Cho is a creator of holistic spaces, specifically focused on designing interiors and teaching feng shui and meditation. She's guided thousands of people to harmonize their living spaces through the ancient practice of feng shui. Anjie is the feng shui expert at The Spruce and has been featured in dozens of publications including: the New York Times, MindBodyGreen and BuzzFeed. Anjie is co-founder of the Mindful Design Feng Shui School, co-host of the Holistic Spaces podcast, and owner of A...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Hello beautiful soul family! I am back for this special episode on my intentions for 2022, January transits, Capricorn season, the Full Moon in Cancer, and Jupiter in Pisces. My natal mercury in Pisces communicates through films, myths, and symbolism so I hope you enjoy this wild ride. This is a longer episode so make yourself some cacao, get comfortable, write in your journal and I invite you to contemplate deeper after our time together. In This Episode: My life update. What I've been doing du...
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 47 min
Hello beautiful friends! This is a solo episode from yours truly and the last episode of 2021. Thank you so much for listening and for all of your support! I'm so excited for 2022 and the journey we will go on together. FULL SHOW NOTES YouTube Channel Laura Chung Instagram Laura Chung Tik Tok Laura's Offerings Awaken and Align Instagram Awaken and Align Website The Werk Podcast Website The Werk Podcast Instagram Moon Circles Patreon Connect with Awaken and Align: If you enjoyed the podcast and y...
Dec 15, 2021•33 min
Xenia Marie Ross Viray (she/her) is a multidimensional writer and artist with a focus on Human Design. Her work focuses on the transformative power of storytelling, acts of creativity, and compassionate curiosity. Xenia has been creating community spaces her whole life and loves cultivating havens for sensitives and creatives where they can connect and challenge cultural norms, normalize vulnerability and create magical ripples in space and time. 10 percent off sessions with code: AWAKEN until D...
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 24 min
Alexandra Macht is a trained socio-psychologist with a life-long passion and practice in astrology. More recently, with a focus on tarot and oracle readings. In her daily life, she divinates, teaches, and writes think-pieces on diverse topics such as astrology, tarot, music, film, art, and occult knowledge. In This Episode: Lexi shares her origins story, her upbringing in Romania, and her academic career. The event that started her travels around the world. How Virginia Woolf inspired her dream ...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Stephanie Powell is an astrologer, cat lover, sister, Mexican-American, writer/editor and, possibly most importantly, a Leo living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Studying celebrity charts makes her heart flutter, and so does Zumba. She runs Leona Moon Astrology, and in her spare time targets her loved ones with passive aggressive astrology memes. In This Episode: Venus Retrograde in Capricorn and what to expect. Stephanie goes through each of the rising signs so make sure to journal about it! Le...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Colin is a literal Gemini Twin Astrologer from Long Island, New York and a two-time graduate of the New School with his Bachelor's in Literature from Eugene Lang College and Master's in Fashion Studies from Parsons School of Design. A passionate student of astrology, A Course in Miracle s, and other systems of personal-growth, Colin founded QueerCosmos to meaningfully contextualize queer identities across the zodiac and universal spiritual themes. Additionally, Colin leads private natal chart re...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Cristina Farella is an astrologer, poet, and Mercurial witch. Through her practice, Eighth House Astrology, she offers astrological consultation to seekers around the world. Her work is deeply influenced by the connections between art, magic, nature, and dreams, and she strives to remind us of our own innate mythos, through the language of astrology. Awaken + Align listeners are invited to book with a 10% discount, as a thank you :) Use the code AWAKEN at checkout. In This Episode: Cristina's or...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 16 min
This is our 150th episode! Thank you so much for your support. I'm so grateful for getting to do what I love to do. Make sure you have a cuppa tea and get cozy, or bring me along on your drive or your walk while I share a little bit of the cosmos, energies, personal stories, and reflections on this special milestone! In This Episode: My intention for starting this podcast in 2018. The celestial bodies of Mercury and Jupiter and how these planets affect our beliefs. The North Node in Gemini and T...
Oct 20, 2021•51 min
Another mercury in retrograde episode brought to you by 5 previous guests on the Awaken and Align Podcast. We've all had that gut feeling, that deeper knowing to follow something that is not rational. It's a feeling you can't deny but many people do because it's not logical. In this episode, these 5 guests share their aha moment; that awakening moment that changed everything. FULL SHOW NOTES YouTube Channel Laura Chung Instagram Awaken and Align Instagram Moon Circles via Patreon - Choose from 3...
Oct 06, 2021•17 min
Laura Chung is a New York based Reiki Master and Meditation Teacher. She has her Masters in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and spent most of her adult life in corporate America following a traditional life path. After achieving what most people would call a “successful” life, she did not feel any happier or fulfilled. On a quest to find her true purpose in life, she quit her job in 2017. She became nomadic and traveled the world; stopping by places like India to become a certified Kund...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Malaurie grew up in France and comes from a long line of psychics and witches. (her mother, her grandmother, her great grandmothers, her great uncle…Anyhow, you get the idea). It’s in her DNA. She has been doing readings for many years. Malaurie loves helping people find a sense of peace and clarity. Malaurie tries to keep it real and simple. No gimmicks, no pretenses, no bullshit. She says it herself "I'm not a crystal ball, but I can enter into a conversation with your guides and ancestors and...
Sep 22, 2021•56 min
Samantha Caffrey is of the multipreneur generation, working as a compassionate, mission-driven advocate, creator, publicist and strategist with the aim of elevating the power of women. Her work focuses on demystifying the intersection of sexuality, mental health, creativity, and spirituality—with the intention to destigmatize these topics to create a more equitable future for all. Samantha works as an expert in growing brand ethos and industry equity through mission-driven communications strateg...
Sep 15, 2021•58 min
Catherine Urban (NCGR-PAA IV, ISAR-CAP) is the author of Your Astrological Cookbook: The Perfect Recipe for Every Sign. She maintains a thriving consultation practice, creates weekly astrological forecasts, teaches predictive and foundational courses in astrology and writes for NCGR’s Memberletter. Catherine is a mama, astro-mage and recently integrated the art of horary into her practice. In This Episode: Make sure to bring your calendars and journals to write down important dates and transits ...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 42 min
Seo Kelleher (pronounced Sea-Oh Keh-Li-Hur, she/her) is a Korean American shaman, author, and publisher. She heals and helps others to release what no longer serves them, so they can thrive and live more authentic, aligned lives. She channels her ancestors and Korean shamanic deities in her work. In This Episode: Seo's origins story; the catalyst to her spiritual journey and how she was led to shamanism. How the Korean American experience is unique and how she was able to heal and integrate both...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 6 min
In This Episode: I reintroduce myself and I briefly share my story. How to navigate through the in-between time. Feeling lost or lacking clarity? The last decan of Leo and the corresponding tarot card. The waxing phase of the moon. At this time, pay attention to your inner guidance, signs, and synchronicities that are guiding you the way. Channeled messages using tarot and divination for the rest of your Leo season. FULL SHOW NOTES YouTube Channel Laura Chung Instagram Awaken and Align Instagram...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 1 min
In This Episode: I talk about the energies surrounding this New Moon in Leo The significance of 8 in numerology Lion's Gate and its connection to Kemet, ancient Egypt How to use this manifestation portal I go through each of the rising signs and which house of your natal chart Leo is activating I channel messages using my intuition and divination for you. Please take what resonates and leave what doesn't FULL SHOW NOTES YouTube Channel Laura Chung Instagram Awaken and Align Instagram Moon Circle...
Aug 04, 2021•2 hr 7 min
Cho Hwang is an astrologer specializing in forecasting and predictive astrology. She has a knack for predicting collective trends using planetary cycles and the art of divine timing. Her practice is deeply spiritual and heart-centered. She shares her magic through her membership program, the Lunar Mission Club, which helps you explore your soul blueprint and step into your higher calling. In This Episode: We talk about Cho's predictions for 2020 and her reflections on how everything unfolded. Th...
Jul 28, 2021•56 min
In this solo episode, I talk about the Aquarian energies that are propelling us forward at the individual and collective levels. You've been getting an Aquarius activation since December 21st 2020 with the Saturn and Jupiter conjunction at 00 degrees Aquarius in a certain area of your life. This is also an auspicious time because we have 2 full moons in Aquarius within a month. Some people call this a blue moon. This is a time to break free from perceived limitations, shine in your authenticity ...
Jul 21, 2021•49 min
Rebecca Antsis is a multi-dimensional Alchemixtress steeped in the transformative and performance arts. She melds her backgrounds in theatre, religious studies, events, herbalism, and hospitality to create prismatically potent transmutational environments. Founder & Herbal Mixologist for "Elixirology," a whimsical take on herbal education and a non-alcoholic beverage program consultancy that brings elixir menus into bar settings. You can find her there teaching Harry Potter-esque “Potions 10...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr
Nana Meriwether is a Former Miss USA and professional and Olympic-level volleyball player. Meriwether went on to work for Harper’s Bazaar as Head of Editorial Special Projects and Executive Assistant to the former Editor-in-Chief of Harper’s Bazaar - America’s first fashion magazine. She has written for and contributed to Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Vogue Australia, The Huffington Post, CR Fashion Book, Cosmopolitan magazine and she edits a wellness blog called, Well, There’s This. She is the ...
Jul 07, 2021•52 min
Stephanie Powell is an astrologer, cat lover, sister, Mexican-American, writer/editor, and, possibly most importantly, a Leo living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Studying celebrity charts makes her heart flutter, and so does Zumba. She runs Leona Moon Astrology, and in her spare time targets her loved ones with passive-aggressive astrology memes. In This Episode: Make sure you get your calendar and notebook to write these dates down! Stephanie shares her origins story and how she got into astro...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 12 min
In this episode: Full Moon at 3 degrees and 27 minutes in Capricorn. Opposite the Sun in Cancer. Mercury in Gemini went direct on June 22nd. We have a beautiful aspect in the sky on June 23rd; the Sun in Cancer is trine Jupiter in Pisces. Very lucky aspect! Capricorn rules our structures, goals, career, long term plans. Tap into the high vibrational expression of Capricorn who learns through the long journey and gains wisdom through the trials and tribulations. Think of the sea-goat traversing t...
Jun 23, 2021•29 min
In honor of Mercury Retrograde, I look back at some of the conversations I've had in over 134 episodes! Everyone goes through difficult times. EVERYONE. It takes sheer grit, trust, and faith in a Higher Power that we are being guided to our highest timeline. I sat down with Susy Oludele, Yuna Chung aka mom, Brittany Piper, Oge Udeogu, Karen Perez, Samantha Caffrey, and Florencia Fridman. They share how they got through the challenges they have faced and any words of wisdom they can bestow upon u...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 11 min
In This Episode: The significance of 19 degrees in numerology. June is a universal #11 month, a portal. What is a solar eclipse in astronomy? What is the significance of a new moon in astrology? Mercury cazimi and what we can expect. Why I believe June is a powerful month of tapping into our intuition and dreams. I go through each of the 12 rising signs and give you a taste of what area of your life this eclipse will transit through. FULL SHOW NOTES Connect with Awaken and Align: If you enjoyed ...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr
I'm back with another solo episode. I wanted to show up, again, as I recorded this on the first day of June; the halfway point of 2021. In this episode, I wanted to share my intentions with this community and how I want to show up going forward. This last lunar eclipse was a doozy. It really illuminated my limiting beliefs about myself and fears that have been simmering in my subconscious. Doing shadow work and going inward can be a very lonely place. It's not for the faint of heart. This is why...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Originally from Italy, and currently residing in Chicago, Chiara is an acupuncturist, organizer, artist, immigrant, and queer former teen ma’ living with multiple disabilities. Their clinical focus is on mental health, trauma, CPTSD, and queer/trans health. She is committed to making healthcare accessible and in building collaborative healing spaces. In This Episode: Chiara’s origins story. The reasons why she immigrated to America and her experience in her home country of Italy. Her journey tow...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Hello you beautiful souls! I hope you are moving through these times with compassion and love. It's a wild ride this experience called life but at least we have each other. This is another solo episode from me... In This Episode I Talk About: What's happening in Awaken + Align Universe. The lessons of Taurus season What to expect during Gemini season starting on May 20, 2021. Mercury Retrograde. Should you be worried? Eclipse season - Karmic fate. The South node eclipse happening on May 26, 2021...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 24 min
