Sensitive Matters • Podcast

In this episode, astrologer Virginia Rosenberg returns for a thoughtful and honest conversation with host Christina Zipperlen about the energy of 2025 and what is unfolding as we move toward 2026. If you have felt the emotional weight of the last few years or the growing tension between different versions of “truth,” this episode offers grounding and clarity. You can find her original 2024 interview here. In this discussion, Virginia reflects on how the last five years have created a kind of collective aftermath, a “soup” of lingering effects we are all swimming in. She speaks to the confusion, dissolution, and spiritual questioning that come with the current Saturn and Neptune movements, and why many people are struggling to understand what is real and what is imagined. Together, they revisit the theme of Immersion for 2025 and offer a first look at the theme for 2026: Convergence. Virginia describes this as a rare moment when many outer planets begin moving together, creating an invitation to turn toward one another, clarify what matters, and step into a more unified sense of purpose. Throughout the conversation, Virginia brings both honesty and compassion as she speaks about conflict, community, technology, choice, and the importance of becoming “stoppable” in a culture that constantly pushes us to move faster. Her insights offer perspective on where we have been and where we may be headed. Key Takeaways 2025 is a year of transition that asks us to complete what needs completing before moving forward. The theme for 2026 is Convergence, a period where major planetary movements mirror a call for unity and shared direction. Pluto in Aquarius is revealing the shadow side of technology, group identity, and social structures. Conflict is not something to avoid. It is part of being human and a necessary ingredient for change and connection. As the outer planets shift into air and fire signs, we are being asked to counterbalance this intensity by slowing down, grounding, and staying close to the earth and to our inner truth. Technology is not destiny. We still have the power to choose what we engage with, what we allow, and what we refuse. Time Stamps 00:42 Introduction to the episode and Virginia’s return 03:25 Reflections on the past year and the theme of Immersion 04:20 The collective “downstream effects” of the last five years 08:41 Saturn and Neptune: confusion, despair, and questioning reality 17:34 Why 2025 is a transitional year and key planetary movements 21:01 Pluto in Aquarius and the shadow of technology 23:27 Why conflict is essential for connection and the future 26:28 Utopia, dystopia, and the myth of perfection 30:42 Introducing the theme for 2026: Convergence 45:00 Virginia’s Cosmic Calendar and her offerings for 2026 Special Offer for Listeners Virginia is offering a discount for listeners who want to purchase the Cosmic Calendar and Year Ahead Forecast bundle. Discount code: PODCAST Link: https://virginia-rosenberg.mykajabi.com/offers/cqEaWkoT?coupon_code=PODCAST Christina is offering a discount for listeners for everything on her website: Discount code: SOUL10 for 10% off Link: https://anandasoul.com/ More from Virginia Rosenberg Website: https://virginiarosenberg.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virginiarosenberg/?hl=en Astrology of 2026: https://virginiarosenberg.com/astrology-of-2026 🧘🏼‍♀️❣️📿🕋🧘🏽‍♀️ This podcast is hosted by Christina Zipperlen, a teacher, writer, and founder of Ananda Soul, a heart-led jewelry brand and community devoted to beauty, healing, and intention. Her work bridges spiritual practice and intentional living, guiding others to cultivate inner peace and soulful alignment. Also join her in these spaces: Website Podcast Instagram 🧘🏼‍♀️❣️📿🕋🧘🏽‍♀️ Have you been moved by what you heard in this week's episode of Sensitive Matters?  If so, Christina invites you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with a friend! Sensitive Matters music is royalty free music that is found on Epidemic Sound. The podcast producer for Sensitive Matters is Crackers In Soup.

Discover how to drift gently into nourishing sleep with this calming Yoga Nidra practice designed to help your body, mind, and nervous system deeply restore. In this guided Yoga Nidra session, Christina Zipperlen invites you into a state of conscious relaxation, often called Yogic Sleep. You’ll be led into stillness, softening, and surrender, allowing sleep to come naturally. This practice creates a safe, nurturing container where your body and mind can rest, your nervous system can reset, and your spirit can reconnect to its essence. No prior experience is needed, only a quiet space where you can lie down and let go. Christina reminds us: “You are exactly where you need to be.” Key Takeaways Yoga Nidra offers a bridge between wakefulness and sleep, creating space for deep rest and healing. Intentions (Sankalpa) can be planted in this receptive state, supporting transformation and peace. The practice allows you to safely release tension, connect inward, and let go of what no longer serves you. Sleep, if it arrives during the meditation, is not a failure—it is welcomed as part of the process. Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & introduction to Yoga Nidra 01:05 – Preparing your body and space for rest 05:02 – Gentle tension and release sequence 10:30 – Setting your Sankalpa (intention) 16:18 – Guided breathwork and relaxation 19:12 – Awareness through the body practice 24:53 – Visualization: safe, serene landscapes 29:05 – Trusting the process and letting go 31:31 – Closing guidance into restful sleep 🧘🏼‍♀️❣️📿🕋🧘🏽‍♀️ This podcast is hosted by Christina Zipperlen, a teacher, writer, and founder of Ananda Soul, a heart-led jewelry brand and community devoted to beauty, healing, and intention. Her work bridges spiritual practice and intentional living, guiding others to cultivate inner peace and soulful alignment. Also join her in these spaces: Website Podcast Instagram 🧘🏼‍♀️❣️📿🕋🧘🏽‍♀️ Have you been moved by what you heard in this week's episode of Sensitive Matters?  If so, Christina invites you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with a friend! Sensitive Matters music is royalty free music that is found on Epidemic Sound. The podcast producer for Sensitive Matters is Crackers In Soup.

What if coming of age wasn’t just for the child, but a sacred shift for the parent, too? In this heartfelt continuation, Christina and ritualist Day Schildkret explore how ritual can support us through the challenges of parenting, puberty, and personal transformation. From nightly hand-cleansing practices to memory book ceremonies, they offer meaningful ways to honor change with clarity, creativity, and compassion. For anyone navigating family transitions or seeking new ways to mark life’s thresholds, this episode is a gentle invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the sacred in everyday life. Enjoy 10% off Ananda Soul’s ritual-inspired jewelry with code PENDULUM10 at checkout. See the full show notes and resources mentioned at https://anandasoul.com/blogs/sensitive-matters-podcast/rituals-for-puberty-parenting-and-personal-healing Connect with Day Schildkret Morning Altars Teacher Training Instagram Facebook   Connect with Ananda Soul: Website New Collection: The Inner Oracle Join the Moon Gathering Instagram for Ananda Soul YouTube Channel Instagram for Sensitive Matters

What if grief wasn’t something to move through quickly, but a sacred space to honor, feel, and be transformed by? In this episode, I’m joined by ritualist Day Schildkret to explore the healing power of ritual in times of loss, change, and uncertainty. From marking transitions to creating sacred moments in everyday life, they invite us to slow down, remember, and reconnect with what matters most. For anyone navigating a life shift or holding space for someone who is, this episode offers meaning, comfort, and a path to deeper presence. Enjoy 10% off Ananda Soul’s ritual-inspired jewelry with code PENDULUM10 at checkout. See the full show notes and resources mentioned at https://anandasoul.com/blogs/sensitive-matters-podcast/rituals-for-change-grief-and-everyday-meaning-with-day-schildkret   Connect with Day Schildkret Morning Altars Teacher Training Instagram Facebook   Connect with Ananda Soul: Website New Collection: The Inner Oracle Join the Moon Gathering Instagram for Ananda Soul YouTube Channel Instagram for Sensitive Matters

When doubt, fear, or overwhelm arise, this guided affirmation practice offers a gentle return to what has always been true. Before words. Before stories. Rooted in the wisdom of early imprints, those first cellular questions: Am I safe? Do I belong? This practice invites you to soften. To come home to yourself. Let the affirmations support your nervous system, unwind old patterns, and gently reconnect you with the quiet truth that you matter, just as you are. Come as you are. Breathe. Receive. For more soul-nourishing practices, explore our free Affirmation Quiz or join our next Virtual Moon Gathering. See the full show notes and resources mentioned at https://anandasoul.com/blogs/sensitive-matters-podcast/affirmations-for-safety-and-self-worth   Connect with Ananda Soul: Website New Collection: Inner Oracle Join the Moon Gathering Instagram for Ananda Soul YouTube Channel Instagram for Sensitive Matters