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In this episode, we have a New Moon in Sagittarius Tarot reading with Iliana “Ana” Mirabal, a Brooklyn based performer, professional Tarot card reader, Pisces Sun, Leo Moon, and Libra Rising.Ana shares the forecast for the energy of the New Moon on November 30th. Where do we go to seek wisdom? That is the question with Sagittarius. Wisdom can be found through higher knowledge and education. We also seek wisdom through travel, both literally and spiritual travels. In Sag season, we’re asking the BIG questions. Not only is this lunar cycle in the mutable fire sign, we also have Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius which makes us feel very existential. “With The Tower as our advice card, there might be an energy of us lighting our own flames, maybe in a cathartic way. ‘That’s what I needed to rebuild something stronger.’ There's a need to embrace disruption and change. Whether it means refortifying or building something back, there's a level of rebuilding with The Tower. We want something that can be more sustainable.”For seven years, Ana has practiced the Art of Tarot. As a lifelong storyteller, seeing the world through the archetypes of the cards came naturally. Her mission is to leave her clients with a sense of peace and clarity after each session. Celtic Cross Tarot Pull:Two of PentaclesAce of Pentacles ReversedThe MoonAce of Wands ReversedKing of CupsNine of Pentacles Reversed The TowerTen of WandsThe Empress Reversed Nine of Swords Reversed Guest Info:Ana’s WebsiteAna’s InstagramGet in Touch:Benshen.co WebsiteBenshen MembershipBenshen.co Instagram

In this episode, we have a Full Moon in Taurus Tarot reading with Iliana “Ana” Mirabal, a Brooklyn based performer, professional Tarot card reader, Pisces Sun, Leo Moon, and Libra Rising.Ana shares the forecast for the energy of the Full Moon on November 15th. Taurus is ruled by Venus, the planet of love and money. With Taurus, there is an element of pleasure, of wanting to be comfortable and luxurious. Ruled by an Earth sign, this lunar cycle grants us permission to relax and restore. Also with Taurus as the ruler, there is an element of financial gain, materials and objects that bring us joy and how we maintain and care for our physical possessions. “There’s something that we want to invest in so we’re putting in the time to learn and to grow. We’re very much tending our garden. It’s the energy of the harvest. We have to tend to the crops. We have to see what we grew to see how we want to do better next time. We’re learning, we’re growing. We’re working towards ascending to the next level. ”For seven years, Ana has practiced the Art of Tarot. As a lifelong storyteller, seeing the world through the archetypes of the cards came naturally. Her mission is to leave her clients with a sense of peace and clarity after each session. Celtic Cross Tarot Pull:The Hermit Reversed Six of Pentacles Three of PentaclesAce of PentaclesQueen of CupsEight of PentaclesWitch (Knight) of Pentacles Ace of Swords ReversedFive of PentaclesTen of CupsGuest Info:Ana’s WebsiteAna’s InstagramGet in Touch:Benshen.co WebsiteBenshen MembershipBenshen.co InstagramRate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

In this episode, we have a New Moon in Scorpio Tarot reading with Iliana “Ana” Mirabal, a Brooklyn based performer, professional Tarot card reader, Pisces Sun, Leo Moon, and Libra Rising.Ana shares the forecast for the energy of the New Moon on November 1st. We are in full Scorpio season. This lunar cycle greets us during Halloween, Samhain and Day of the Dead. Represented by The Death card in Tarot, Scorpio teaches us the full meaning of transformation, through loss there is growth. With every Death there is a Rebirth on the other side. As Scorpio is represented by the element of Water, Ana breaks down the symbolism of how to work with the element during emotional times. “When we’re dealing with water - our emotional world, in spirit and in Tarot, the waves are big sometimes. Our emotional waves are big and they can push you down but they can also catch you. If you fall, you fall into water. There’s an allowance to wiping out, an acceptance of being knocked down. The best thing we can do is not resist it, have your moment under the water, let it catch you and then get back up and try again.”For seven years, Ana has practiced the Art of Tarot. As a lifelong storyteller, seeing the world through the archetypes of the cards came naturally. Her mission is to leave her clients with a sense of peace and clarity after each session. Celtic Cross Tarot Pull:Five of SwordsNine of SwordsHanged ManQueen of SwordsNine of Wands ReversedSix of WandsThe World ReversedSix of CupsThree of SwordsFive of Cups ReversedGuest Info:Ana’s WebsiteAna’s InstagramGet in Touch:Benshen.co WebsiteBenshen MembershipBenshen.co InstagramRate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform.

In this episode, I'm joined by Arjan Singh, one of the two co-founders of Jolie, the beauty wellness company focused on purifying the quality of one’s water for better skin, hair, and wellbeing. Arjan’s background is best summed up as ‘left-brain, right-brain’. A natural creative, he has spent time at various brands in both business and creative functions across fashion, hospitality and the broader lifestyle industries, based in both New York and Scandinavia.Arjan and I discuss everything from starting a business, the value of marketing campaigns to the importance of water in our daily lives and throughout culture. Since its launch nearly three years ago, Jolie has pioneered the Filtered Showerhead category within beauty, selling to over 250,000 customers and opening retailers such as Erewhon, Goop, Nordstrom, and over 600 premium hair salons. “You don't need to reinvent the wheel, it might just be the positioning of something, the way in which you piece things together.” Topics Covered:How he started and co-founded his company JolieThe importance of consistency and following your passions The biggest challenge of running and growing a businessAdvice for community driven advertising and creating campaignsGuest Info:Jolie WebsiteJolie InstagramArjan’s InstagramGet in Touch:Benshen.co WebsiteBenshen MembershipBenshen.co InstagramRate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform.

In this episode, we have a Full Moon in Aquarius Tarot reading with Iliana “Ana” Mirabal, a Brooklyn based performer, professional Tarot card reader, Pisces Sun, Leo Moon, and Libra Rising.Ana shares the forecast for the energy of the Full Moon in Aquarius on October 17th. This Moon is known as the Hunter’s Moon. With Aries being the first sign in the zodiac, there is always a bit of a fierceness present. The Hunter goes after what they want, while Aries approaches the same idea in a very unafraid way. Aries holds a ferocity that is unapologetic, so you may be feeling this in the Aries part of your chart. The previous lunar cycle had us completing Eclipse season where we may have felt that a chapter ended. This Full Moon offers us a transition from ending to beginning. “There’s a level of wanting to be really mindful of where we expend our energy. We want to be calculated with it and not just throw ourselves in full force, which is what Aries wants us to do. Our subconscious is represented by the High Priestess, our intuitive trust. We’re being asked to trust what is in our subconscious.”For seven years, Ana has practiced the Art of Tarot. As a lifelong storyteller, seeing the world through the archetypes of the cards came naturally. Her mission is to leave her clients with a sense of peace and clarity after each session. Celtic Cross Tarot Pull:Seven of SwordsThe EmpressPage of SwordsSeven of Wands ReversedHigh PriestessPage of Wands Reversed Five of Pentacles Reversed Eight of Swords ReversedQueen of PentaclesStrengthGuest Info:Ana’s WebsiteAna's InstagramGet in Touch:Benshen.co WebsiteBenshen MembershipBenshen.co InstagramRate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

In this episode, we have a Full Moon in Pisces Tarot reading with Iliana “Ana” Mirabal, a Brooklyn based performer, professional Tarot card reader, Pisces Sun, Leo Moon, and Libra Rising.Ana shares the forecast for the energy of the New Moon in Libra on October 2nd. In addition to the New Moon we have a Solar Eclipse in Libra, which will be the last one that we have in this sign for several decades. Eclipse seasons are a time of lessons. Whether we are feeling grateful for these lessons or are celebrating our growth, it is a time to reflect on our awareness and our progress. During this pivotal moment, we are being invited to move forward in life with a new perspective. “The Eclipse unearths the unseen and makes it seen. With The Star card and The Sun card next to each other, they symbolize a distant hope (The Star) being given life (The Sun). The Sun gives an achievable energy to our distant hopes and dreams. We are recontextualizing our subconscious beliefs into something tangible.”For seven years, Ana has practiced the Art of Tarot. As a lifelong storyteller, seeing the world through the archetypes of the cards came naturally. Her mission is to leave her clients with a sense of peace and clarity after each session. Celtic Cross Tarot Pull:Wheel of Fortune The SunTwo of SwordsSeven of Cups Reversed Two of WandsThe Star ReversedKnight of WandsSix of CupsFour of SwordsFour of Pentacles ReversedGuest Info:Ana’s WebsiteAna’s InstagramGet in Touch:Benshen.co WebsiteBenshen MembershipBenshen.co InstagramRate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform.

In this episode, we have a Full Moon in Pisces Tarot reading with Iliana “Ana” Mirabal, a Brooklyn based performer, professional Tarot card reader, Pisces Sun, Leo Moon, and Libra Rising.Ana shares the forecast for the energy of the Full Moon in Pisces on September 17th. When there is a Moon in Pisces it can be a time that is emotionally tumultuous. A reminder that being in our feelings is okay! It’s a time to be extra generous with ourselves. Some of the seeds that were planted in the previous New Moon may now be coming into fruition. There were a lot of themes of growth previously and we are now working with resolution on the horizon. “There’s a lot of repetition in these lessons. Think of it like a drill, you get better and better at it the more you do it. When we get to the moment of Judgement (card), evolving into our next self, we really want to be ready for it. This is all in preparation for that and there’s a lot of agency in that. It’s not a fast process but rather a feeling of graduation.”For seven years, Ana has practiced the Art of Tarot. As a lifelong storyteller, seeing the world through the archetypes of the cards came naturally. Her mission is to leave her clients with a sense of peace and clarity after each session. Celtic Cross Tarot Pull:Six of Wands Four of Cups Reversed Five of SwordsSix of Cups Reversed The MoonPage of Pentacles ReversedSix of SwordsAce of PentaclesPage of SwordsJudgementGuest Info:Ana’s WebsiteAna’s InstagramGet in Touch:Benshen.co WebsiteBenshen MembershipBenshen.co InstagramRate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform.

In this episode, I'm joined by Thomas M. Jones, a psychotherapist, author, musician, and founder of an innovative technique, The Paradox Process. The Paradox Process employs negative thoughts in order to produce a perception polarization - essentially how to change your life by learning to direct your mind.&nbsp;Back for a second time, Thomas and I specifically discuss the topics of love, romance and dating. We focus on how the relationship we have with ourselves greatly influences and creates the relationships we have in the world. We go through the core pillars of how the Paradox Process works in regards to building and maintaining relationships with self and others.In the world of medicine his approach would be described as renegade, however the proof is inarguable. Jones has been highly successful in his work for the last 50 years with a clientele that includes CEO’s, television journalists, Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Award winning performers, doctors, musicians, artists, health coaches, social workers, psychologists and business professionals across the globe. Jones has shown them how to strategize for success in every area of their lives from manifesting the career of their dreams, to achieving intimate, loving, lasting relationships.Topics Covered:Reflecting on the relationship we have with ourselvesCultivating a curiosity about who we areCreating the relationships that we desireHow to navigate our current relationshipsPractices to overcome limiting beliefs and change internal patternsNavigating the differentiation stage of a relationshipAssimilating and integrating into a new relationship“The hallmark of the relationship is does it make me feel more powerful in the world? Does it make me more secure? Does it give me permission and freedom to expand and grow? The value of a partner is that they see you through different eyes and much more empowering eyes. To have someone see you like that, gives you permission to see yourself like that and to go out into the world and be that.”Guest Info:Paradox Process WebsiteBenshen Listeners FREE GiftFree Intro Session with Paradox Process FacilitatorThe Manifesting Lab: Mondays with Thomas M. JonesThomas M. Jones’ BookParadox Process InstagramParadox Process FacebookParadox Process TikTokGet in Touch:Benshen.co WebsiteBenshen MembershipBenshen.co InstagramRate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, <a...

In this episode, we have a New Moon in Virgo Tarot reading with Iliana “Ana” Mirabal, a Brooklyn based performer, professional Tarot card reader, Pisces Sun, Leo Moon, and Libra Rising.Ana shares the forecast for the energy of the New Moon on September 2nd. Virgo is the sign ruled by Mercury, which lines up perfectly with us having just ended Mercury retrograde. As we’re now in the shadow period, we still may be tying up loose ends from Mercury RX. Mercury is the planet of communication, intellect and our thought processes. Ana advises that we pay a lot of attention to detail and to take everything one moment at a time, being that we are in an Earth based sign (Virgo).&nbsp;For seven years, Ana has practiced the Art of Tarot. As a lifelong storyteller, seeing the world through the archetypes of the cards came naturally. Her mission is to leave her clients with a sense of peace and clarity after each session.&nbsp;“The Death card is the card of rebirth, you have to sit with the times that feel empty to watch new things grow. I see a lot of transformation with the Death card, it’s a metamorphosis card. A time of rest and quiet and knowing there are good things on the horizon.”Celtic Cross Tarot Pull:Page of Cups Reversed&nbsp;Ten of SwordsHanged ManThree of CupsThree of Swords Reversed&nbsp;Seven of SwordsDeathEight of Cups ReversedSix of Wands ReversedSeven of WandsGuest Info:Ana’s WebsiteAna’s InstagramGet in Touch:Benshen.co WebsiteBenshen MembershipBenshen.co InstagramRate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform.

In this episode, I'm joined by Jenna Perry, celebrity hair colorist and founder of the Jenna Perry Hair Studio, in Manhattan’s SoHo.With a pervasive vision and devoted, rapid-growing following, Jenna Perry is cementing her status as one of the most influential and sought-after hair colorists in the world. A consummate authority on effortless, natural-looking hair color, Jenna’s loyal client list includes Bella Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski, Jennifer Fisher, Maude Apatow, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Elise Taylor, among other high-profile members of the fashion-girl set. It’s no surprise that her easy yet inimitable aesthetic inspired the term “Hot Girl Hair,” in honor of Jenna’s seductively unbothered way with balayage, the method that put her on the map.Born in Newport, Rhode Island, Jenna moved to New York City immediately after graduating high school to pursue a career in the beauty industry. She would spend the next eight years mastering every aspect of hair styling and color, until she discovered the art of hair painting, better known as balayage, while working at Ion Studio in Soho. It was there she realized where she wanted to focus her devotion and hasn’t looked back. Now, seven years later, Jenna is heralding a shift in the way we think about hair color. Her philosophy: Hair is our most important accessory, and it has to match your lifestyle; if you have a high-maintenance schedule, she’s going to give you low-maintenance hair.“Trust your gut. Take care of yourself. Make sure that you have at least an hour to disconnect. If you can do that, you can show up as a better person for your business.“ - Jenna PerryTopics Covered:How she began her career in hair and opened her own salonNavigating the challenges of running a business&nbsp;Tools and practices for remaining mentally resilientWorking with friends and prioritizing communicationWhat running a business has taught her about herselfPieces of advice for starting a businessGuest Info:Jenna's InstagramJenna's WebsiteGet in Touch:Benshen.co WebsiteBenshen MembershipBenshen.co InstagramRate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform.