North Node: The Yoga & Astrology Podcast

Episode 34: The Reality of Holidays: Relationships, Questions & Unfolding Truths

Becky Clissett & Laura Clayton

Holidays bring hope of connection, joy, and magic—but they often stir something deeper. In this episode, we explore the emotional complexity of holidays: the overwhelm, disconnection, and relational tension that can arise just as we’re expected to relax and enjoy! Why do holidays unearth what we normally keep hidden? And how can practices like yoga, mindfulness, and astrology help us hold what surfaces with compassion, rather than fear or reaction?

We’ll talk about:

  • Why the holidays can feel so emotionally charged
  • How romantic relationships shift when our routines dissolve
  • What travel and time away awaken in us—and how to integrate the truth they reveal
  • Yogic practices to ground, reflect, and meet discomfort with grace
  • Astrological insights on seasonal energy, Venus and Jupiter transits, and the sacred timing of inner change

This is an invitation to listen inward, soften expectations, and let the holidays be what they are: a portal to presence, truth, and transformation.

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Becky:

www.instagram.com/sheknowsspirit

www.sheknowsspirit.com

Laura:

www.soulsanctuarystudios.com

www.lauraclaytonwellness.com