184: Navigating the Dark Night of the Soul with Monika Vijh

Today’s episode is an interview with my client, Monika Vijh. We talk about moving through the dark night of the soul with grace, the creative impulse, and how Monika began writing poetry. We also discuss how you can tap into the energy of the Goddess to support you during difficult times, the energy of Mars, and how to navigate that energy more skillfully. Join us for this fascinating conversation!Monika Vijh is a transformational life coach, Vedic astrologer, yogi, and poet. She reads a few poems for us from her first book of poetry, Devotee of the Void. Show Highlights:Understanding “the dark night of the soul”Monika’s path to poetry, including a dysfunctional family, a cancer experience, and major life upheavals“Our imbalance connection with the wholeness of life” and why there is no going back to normalShame, guilt, blame, and depressionBeing guided in the dark worldAligning our ego with our soulTuning in, knowing, connecting with your heart, and surrenderingBalancing our Mars and cultivating a positive relationship with MarsCreating an opening for the creative processMonika’s spiritual backgroundMonika shares poetry!Understanding our relationship with the Goddess and the energy of the GoddessThree stages of dharmaLetting ourselves be a fertile void of curiosityHear Monika’s answers to rapid-fire questions about helpful advice, morning routine, and what she’s reading and recommending right nowResources:Get 1:1 astrological support to align with your purpose, assess compatibility, and find auspicious timing for launches and sales in a day-long. Can potentially be in person. Only 5 spots are available in the fall. More info here.Get your free Heal Your Money Karma checklist & training here.Get the 2025 Astrology Guidebook and receive all my hand-picked lay-low and auspicious days for the year, plus major transits and auspicious dates from the Indian calendar that you can drop right into your Google calendar. We have added exciting, new features in the latest version of the Guidebook! 100% of the profits go to a school for underprivileged kids in Varanasi.Sign the 2K for Change Pledge, committing as a spirit-led entrepreneur to give $2000 to causes in 2024 in cash and/or services. Learn more and sign up HERE.Join the newsletter for my weekly Resonance Love Letters. Get these exclusive Friday emails with tips on your business, astrology explained, and behind-the-scenes of running a multi-six-figure business! Sign up here.Follow Paula on Instagram @weaveyourbliss for astrological insights, marketing tips, and behind-the-scenes looks at Weave Your Bliss. Paula loves connecting with you there - send her a DM!Will you do us a favor?If you love this episode, I ask you to 1) share it with a spirit-led entrepreneur you think could benefit, and 2) rate and review the podcast on your app of choice. Thank you!You can review it wherever you listen just by clicking here: