The Wreaking Joy Podcast

Most of us were raised to run our lives from principles of judgement, guilt, shame or even brutal self-flagellation. Yes, an empress must be fierce and even willing to harm sometimes. But she also needs a powerful core of compassion and care for her 'citizens' (aka the aspects of her own psyche). Take a lesson from Titus and Domition. And if you need help figuring out how to put this into practice...

Is it ever okay to cause harm? The answer is more nuanced than a simple yes/no, and the more you explore and appreciate the nuances, the more you unleash your most potent empress self. If this episode raises any discomfort for you, I'd love to support you. Check me out at www.janettedalgliesh.com for info about how I can help. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...

In which I briefly cover why I use the symbolic language of astrology, in the tradition of Carl Jung. The stars do not dictate who you are – rather, they reveal the astonishing glory of your empire.  If you'd like my eyes on your own unique natal chart, I have openings in my calendar for 2021 - https://www.janettedalgliesh.com/astrology This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this w...

This simple trick is so obvious, yet SOOOO many empresses don’t do it. Try it this coming week. Your brain will thank you, and so will your business. PS if you’d like to share your experience with this, come play in my FB group, The Empress Hangout - https://www.facebook.com/groups/theempresshangout/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access t...

Feeling emotionally vulnerable does NOT mean you’re not an empress!  It simply means you have a normal human brain and nervous system.  AND it means your intuition might be paying attention to some upcoming astro weather.  In other words - it’s all good. Listen on to find out more. PS if you'd like my eyes on your chart to see how to make the most of this weather, I have spots in my calendar right...

In which we explore the basics of being an empress - such as why being an empress is not the same as being to blame for the bad s**t in your life, or why you don’t have to be “in control” or be happy 24/7. If Empressing sounds too hard, let's talk. Hit me up via my website www.janettedalgliesh.com   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

What the Pluto Return means for the evolution of the USA - and why the discomfort is ultimately a Good Thing. (This episode was actually recorded just before Election Day, and nothing about it needs editing - because everything that’s happening is part of this amazing astrological cycle). If you'd like to be in the loop for future occasional astrological weather updates, sign up for my emails here...

Perfection is a massively overrated construct of the patriarchy and the industrial revolution. Join me as I show up and model how to also celebrate the imperfect and the easy. Because I bet you are underestimating your own brilliance on a regular basis, and this one small reframe can have a huge impact.  And if making things easy sounds impossible, we need to talk - contact me via www.janettedalgl...

Here we are at Episode 3, finally talking about why this is called The Empress Zone, what it means to be an Empress, and who on earth IS this Empress anyway?   [Hint: it's you] Want to explore more, ask questions, connect or just shoot the breeze? Here's where you'll find me, most days: Website - https://janettedalgliesh.com FB - https://www.facebook.com/janette.dalgliesh This is a public episode....

It’s one tiny word but it packs such a punch. And not in a good way. It doesn’t belong in the vocabulary of an empress. It’s time to replace THAT word with a far more effective alternative. And if deleting that word seems impossible, we need to talk! - www.janettedalgliesh.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

Why getting stuck in life isn’t a problem - and how not to stay there forever. PS if your own lobster shell seems too tough, find out how I can help - www.janettedalgliesh.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit janettedalgliesh.substack.com