Context for Chaos

With Vanessa Bartlett and Jessica Geddis
  • 5.0 (29)
  • Spirituality
  • Updated Weekly

Hosted by Vanessa, a psychic, spiritualist astrologer, and multidimensional card reader. Vanessa’s readings are known for their accuracy, but what sets her apart is how she translates the unseen into plain human language. Co-host and producer, Jessica Jean, brings relativity and the curiosity of the layman. Starting Summer 2026, Vanessa and Jessica will explore a single theme, from love to identity to healing. They'll examine each topic from both psychological and spiritual angles, building a bridge between their lived experience and the larger forces shaping it. On Substack, Vanessa shares This Week in the Sky, a look at upcoming astrological transits along with readings for every sign. If you’re searching for meaning that grounds you in the now, this podcast gives you context, clarity, and a touch of magic where you can actually use it. theaquarean.substack.com

  1. 3d ago

    Loving vs Being Loved

    Can you truly experience love if your sense of worth depends on being chosen? In Part 1 of this two-part episode of Context for Chaos, Jessica and Vanessa explore the powerful distinction between loving someone and being loved, inspired by Kara Lowenthal's thought-provoking podcast episode, Loving Versus Being Loved. Together, they unpack how childhood trauma, attachment patterns, limerence, and hypervigilance can shape our relationships, influence our self-worth, and leave us searching for validation instead of genuine connection. The conversation moves beyond relationship advice into a deeper exploration of identity, personal values, emotional healing, and what it means to love from a place of wholeness rather than longing. If you've ever questioned why healthy love can feel unfamiliar, struggled with people-pleasing, or found yourself seeking validation through relationships, this episode offers an honest and compassionate perspective on breaking those patterns. In this episode, we discuss: Loving vs. being loved Self-worth and emotional validation Childhood trauma and attachment Limerence and fantasy as coping mechanisms Hypervigilance in relationships Discovering your values instead of seeking approval Healing relationship patterns through self-awareness 🎧 Listen now and join us next week for Part 2, where we continue exploring what it truly means to build relationships rooted in authenticity rather than validation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theaquarean.substack.com

    Loving vs Being Loved

  2. Jul 4

    Decision-Making through the Body’s Wisdom

    Join us on this week on Context for Chaos as we explore the nuanced boundary between the body’s intuitive wisdom and the mind’s anxious reactions. We reframe anxiety as a temperature check rather than a stop sign, suggesting it signals where we need humility or more experience to grow. By viewing the ego as a malleable navigator rather than an enemy, we uncover how direct communication with our fears can lead to profound self-trust. The discussion dives into personal stories of career doubts and trauma responses, showing how to patch the leaks in your own vessel through mindfulness. We also distinguish between psychic sensing and intuitive decision-making, highlighting that intuition is built on the ingredients of our lived experiences. From the goo of ego-obliteration to the butterfly of transformation, this side quest offers a roadmap for anyone feeling stalled by a fear of failure. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theaquarean.substack.com

    Decision-Making through the Body’s Wisdom

  3. Jun 27

    Love as a Spiritual Decision

    Welcome back to Context for Chaos as we continue into the transformative Season of Love, exploring the spiritual architecture of human connection. This episode introduces the "Love Room," a shared sanctuary built on conscious agreements rather than traumatic triggers. We challenge the common rush toward commitment, inviting you to de-escalate and play in neutral territory before moving your relationship indoors. Discover why making your partner a false idol is a recipe for heartbreak and how spiritual curiosity prevents your capacity for love from remaining only as small as your own limited experience. We dive into elongating the dance of connection to ensure your shared space isn't just a temporary reprieve from inner storms. Join us as we move beyond chemical highs and into a deep, spiritual evolution of partnership. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theaquarean.substack.com

  4. Jun 20

    Stepping up to the Summer Solstice

    We’ve made it official, the Summer of Love on Context for Chaos begins now. Throughout this season, we’ll be transforming our capacity for conscious connection, breaking both emotional and karmic loops that keep us stuck in old patterns of grief and powerlessness, and finding the courage to growth over instant gratification. Listen in as we challenge modern socialization and the unconscious and learn to stand up for what we truly want, only by first understanding what that desire really is. This episode puts us at the start in our journey, and we kick off the season by redefining love as an intentional choice for spiritual growth rather than an involuntary feeling. We dive deep into the process of de-escalating burning connections to build sustainable containers that prioritize the spiritual evolution of ourselves and others. Together, we discover how to move beyond the pressure of being lovable to find a love that is its own unique power. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theaquarean.substack.com

  5. Jun 6

    The Alchemical Ego

    This week on Context for Chaos we’re considering Ego. Starting with Temenos — a psychic container where your old identity dissolves before the new one can stabilize. Then why Manifestation Fails as we often get stuck in the “air” of thoughts and “water” of imagination, forgetting the “earth” of the body. We discuss why you might need to work backwards from the physical to finally dislodge those old, rotten stories that make you feel stuck and how to give your nervous system new data. Actual proof that you are safe and ready for a higher elevation one breakfast or workout at a time. If you’ve ever felt like you’re waiting in a waiting room for someone to call your number, this episode is your reminder that no one is coming to call you. You have to get up, take the test, and hit the road yourself. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theaquarean.substack.com

  6. May 30

    Happiness vs. Tolerance and the Reality of Depth in Relations

    This one is a ride of self discovery. Vanessa recounts an epiphany about choosing partners who prioritize joy, while Jessica grapples with the nuclear codes of a magnetic situationship that feels like a dream behind closed doors but leaves her frozen in public. Together, we navigate the art of bonding, illustrating how deepening trust is like diving into high-pressure waters where the most unique views are found. Stick with us while we also geek out on synastry, exploring how planetary houses dictate whether a connection feels like doormat energy or mutual delight. Ultimately, the episode serves as a guide for transitioning from a deficit of love to a state of abundance and self-possession. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theaquarean.substack.com

    Happiness vs. Tolerance and the Reality of Depth in Relations

  7. May 23

    New Moon in Taurus: Feeling Abundance in the Body

    This week we’re diving into the grounding and fertile energy of the New Moon in Taurus, exploring how to find spiritual alignment within our daily lives. In this episode, we discuss: * The Love Ethic: Inspired by Bell Hooks’ All About Love, we explore building a code of ethics based on extending oneself for the spiritual growth of our communities and ourselves. * Finding Reality: Why finding reality through budgeting and honest self-investigation is the key to moving from reaction to intentional action. * Art vs. Drudgery: Reclaiming raw talent and the necessity of art in our everyday spaces to resist the domination ethic of modern life. * Small Luxuries, Big Impact: How listening to our internal needs leads to comforts that actually matter. Join us as we learn to build a root system for a future that feels like a million dollars, regardless of the price tag. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theaquarean.substack.com

  8. May 1

    Scorpio Full Moon: Integrating Darkness into Security

    This week we dive into the deep, electric waters of the Scorpio Full Moon occurring on Friday, May 1st. As the Sun in Taurus illuminates the Moon in Scorpio, we explore the tension between earthly comfort and soulful depth. In this episode, we're discussing: * The “Scorpio Howl”: Why this specific full moon creates a palpable, almost feral energy that brings people out of their homes and into the night. * Cleaning the Spiritual Basement: How the Sun in the 12th House acts as a spotlight on our self-sabotage and hidden habits. * The Jupiter-Pluto Tug-of-War: Navigating the conflict between Jupiter’s optimism and Pluto’s transformative fire, pushing us to let go of the ego-driven patterns that no longer serve us. Whether you are a water sign feeling the juicy intensity or just someone trying to navigate the cacophony of the world, join us as we find spiritual context within the worldly chaos. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theaquarean.substack.com

    Scorpio Full Moon: Integrating Darkness into Security
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Hosted by Vanessa, a psychic, spiritualist astrologer, and multidimensional card reader. Vanessa’s readings are known for their accuracy, but what sets her apart is how she translates the unseen into plain human language. Co-host and producer, Jessica Jean, brings relativity and the curiosity of the layman. Starting Summer 2026, Vanessa and Jessica will explore a single theme, from love to identity to healing. They'll examine each topic from both psychological and spiritual angles, building a bridge between their lived experience and the larger forces shaping it. On Substack, Vanessa shares This Week in the Sky, a look at upcoming astrological transits along with readings for every sign. If you’re searching for meaning that grounds you in the now, this podcast gives you context, clarity, and a touch of magic where you can actually use it. theaquarean.substack.com

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  • Creator
    With Vanessa Bartlett and Jessica Geddis
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Vanessa - The Aquarean
  • Show Website
    Context for Chaos

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