What happens when your spiritual gifts awaken unexpectedly - and lead you back to the ancestral traditions that were waiting for you all along? Just in time for spooky season, I’m joined by High Priestess Chelsea, an Italian American healer, medium, astrologer, and spiritualist who blends her Catholic faith with old forms of Italian superstition, magic, and mysticism. Chelsea shares how her spiritual journey began with a reading in a no-frills Brooklyn botanica, where she was told that she would one day become a spiritualist. Years later, while meditating during the pandemic, her mediumship abilities suddenly switched on- and the spirit world became impossible to ignore. We talk about navigating an overwhelming spiritual awakening, learning boundaries with the dead, and leaving behind a successful corporate career to follow an unexpected calling. Chelsea also shares how a dream encounter with Mother Mary led her back to Catholicism and inspired her to reclaim the Italian folk-healing traditions that had been practiced within her own family. In this episode, we explore: ✨ Chelsea’s unexpected journey from corporate marketing to professional mediumship✨ The Brooklyn psychic who predicted her future as a spiritualist✨ How meditation unexpectedly opened her connection with the dead✨ Navigating fear, anxiety, and overwhelm when intuitive gifts awaken suddenly✨ Why trying to suppress a spiritual calling can make it feel even louder✨ Chelsea’s dream encounter with Mother Mary and return to Catholicism✨ Blending Catholic faith with Italian folk magic, mysticism, and superstition✨ How ancestral spiritual traditions can become lost throughout the diaspora✨ Italian beliefs and rituals surrounding the malocchio, or evil eye✨ The secret evil-eye prayer traditionally passed down at midnight on Christmas Eve✨ Working with Mother Mary, St. Michael the Archangel, and other Catholic saints✨ Simple folk-protection practices using salt, holy water, olive oil, garlic, and sacred symbols✨ Why thresholds and doorways are considered spiritually significant✨ Italian folk practices for protection, good fortune, abundance, and love✨ Chelsea’s basil-and-garlic ritual for going on a date✨ Why discernment and energetic protection matter when exploring divination✨ Creating clear boundaries with spirits and loved ones on the other side✨ The importance of consent and care when offering mediumship messages✨ Spiritual burnout and learning to honor the limits of your body and energy✨ Growing a spiritual business by sharing your authentic experiences✨ Why your unique story matters more than trends, algorithms, or follower counts✨ Finding the spiritual path that genuinely feels like your own✨ How belief, curiosity, and everyday moments of magic create a mystical life Chelsea reminds us that there is no single correct way to be spiritual. You’re allowed to explore different traditions, ask questions, and discover what genuinely connects you to yourself, your ancestry, and the divine. Living mystically doesn’t mean that every day will feel magical. It means continuing to look for the sacred, trust your experiences, and return to what you believe- even on the ordinary or difficult days. About High Priestess Chelsea High Priestess Chelsea is an Italian American healer and spiritualist who blends her Catholic faith with old forms of Italian superstition, magic, and mysticism to help heal her community. She teaches Italian American folk practices to preserve the old ways, traditions, and celebrations that have been lost throughout the diaspora. Connect with High Priestess Chelsea Book a reading:https://highpriestesschelsea.as.me/schedule/634707e0 Shop Italian American spiritual goods: Villa Fortuna on Etsyhttps://www.etsy.com/shop/thevillafortuna Watch and listen: The Villa Fortuna Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@thevillafortunapodcast Instagram: @highpriestesschelseahttps://www.instagram.com/highpriestesschelsea/ #advice #angel #channelledmessage #chosenones #explore #foryou #prophetic #propheticword #tarot #tarotreading #chosenones#channelledmessage #advice #divinefeminine #1111 #timeline Join the Akashic Records Mentorship 📖✨https://www.emilythemystic.com/akashic-records-training Book a Portal of Possibility Reading and get answers for what's going on in your life:https://calendly.com/emilyloganlewis/portal-of-possibility Work with Emily 🌙✨ Website + Offerings:http://emilythemystic.com Receive a Custom Reading:https://calendly.com/emilyloganlewis Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/emilythemystic/ Akashic Records Certification Program:https://www.emilythemystic.com/akashic-records-training Akashic Records Certification:emilythemystic.com/akashic-records-training Join the Membership:https://www.emilythemystic.com/membership