If you’ve ever wondered what your soul is really here to do… this episode is for you.

Today on Enter the Portal, I sit down with Gene Keys guide and Human Design teacher Maria Henning to explore the power of self-awareness, spiritual evolution, and decoding your personal energetic blueprint. With her roots in science and a deep connection to mysticism, Maria brings a rare clarity to what it actually means to trust yourself, follow your path, and live from your highest frequency.

We explore the full arc of her story—from being raised Catholic in Venezuela, to rejecting spirituality completely, to eventually discovering Human Design, manifestation, and the Gene Keys. This conversation is expansive, honest, and full of those “oh wow, that’s me” kind of moments.

Whether you’re curious about what the Gene Keys are, how they compare to Human Design and astrology, or you just want to feel more connected to your purpose—you’ll find something here that resonates. We also bust some myths (like the one about “specific vs. nonspecific manifestors”), and talk about how these systems aren’t here to box you in, but to free you.

• [00:00] — Maria’s wild path from Catholic roots to scientific rebellion and back to spirituality
• [09:56] — How Human Design, manifestation, and self-trust opened the door to deeper work
• [16:33] — What those “manifestation arrows” really mean—and where they come from
• [24:57] — Discovering the Gene Keys: the unexpected system that finally clicked
• [34:18] — Astrology, Human Design, and Gene Keys explained (in plain language)
• [36:38] — The I Ching, the 64 gates, and how cosmic coding shapes your energy
• [46:00] — How to actually use the Gene Keys for self-discovery, purpose, and transformation

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When life begins to feel too small, when the soul aches beneath the surface of success, when burnout becomes your baseline—what happens if you stop pushing and start listening?

In this deeply human, soul-stirring episode of Enter the Portal, Verena Borell joins us to share her story of unraveling and reweaving. A guide, evolutionary astrologer, and somatic practitioner-in-training, Verena opens up about the moment her seemingly perfect life—glamorous, global, and go-go-go—collapsed from the inside out. Beneath the surface of curated content and a thriving business, she was living on four hours of sleep, wired on caffeine, and totally disconnected from her truth.

What followed was not a quick fix or a bold leap—but a slow, sacred process of remembering. Through deep rest, ancestral reconnection, and the healing language of the body, Verena found her way back. And today, she holds space for others to do the same: to feel their way home, to reclaim the pace of nature, and to find liberation not in doing more—but in becoming more of who they truly are.

This conversation is a balm for anyone walking through burnout, questioning their path, or quietly whispering, “This isn’t mine anymore.” It’s a call to soften, to slow down, and to trust the spiral of becoming.

Timestamps:

• [09:26] — Verena’s unraveling: from burnout and overwork to a moment of soul-level awakening
• [13:28] — Letting go of the life that looked perfect to make space for what’s true
• [19:59] — The courage to slow down in a world that rewards speed and performance
• [34:44] — Astrology meets somatics: how the body completes what the soul begins
• [45:08] — Practical ways to reconnect with your nervous system and create safety within
• [50:15] — Nature as medicine: how environment shapes our energy and emotional state
• [63:23] — Astrology of 2025 and beyond: collective transformation and the rise of self-liberation

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Astrologer and intuitive guide Shannon Earthtree returns to Enter the Portal to help us navigate the Virgo New Moon and the transformative eclipse season unfolding this October. With her grounded clarity and heart-centered wisdom, Shannon unpacks what’s really happening in the skies and how we can meet this moment with intention, softness, and trust.

This New Moon brings the humble energy of Virgo, reminding us that even the smallest acts of service—when rooted in love—have lasting power. Shannon invites us to explore how we can give without overextending, and how tending to our inner world creates ripples in the outer one. We talk about slowing down, caring more gently for ourselves and others, and allowing space for spiritual alignment.

As the partial solar eclipse approaches, we discuss why this isn't the time to launch or push forward, but to listen deeply, restore, and connect with our lineage. Shannon offers accessible, soulful practices for ancestor work—like setting a simple bowl of food on an altar and asking clearly for support. We also explore the cosmic significance of October 2nd, a powerful day for new beginnings and energetic clarity, and how to use this moment to step into aligned action.

Throughout the conversation, Shannon offers insight on how planetary movements are shaping our inner and outer worlds—from Mercury’s invitation to meditate, to Venus and Mars shifting our relationship with energy, boundaries, and connection. The conversation closes with a preview of the upcoming Pisces Full Moon, which brings a wave of quiet depth, healing, and gentle emotional release.

• 00:00 — Opening reflections and why Shannon uses real-time sky wisdom to interpret the New Moon
• 02:44 — The Virgo New Moon explained: service, self-care, and the fig tree metaphor
• 08:00 — What this partial solar eclipse means energetically and how to navigate it with care
• 10:51 — Ancestor connection rituals during eclipse season and why they matter now
• 17:19 — Why October 2nd is your cosmic green light for aligned action and forward movement
• 20:13 — Navigating planetary shifts: what Venus, Mercury, Mars, and the Sun are stirring up
• 30:23 — Jupiter’s brief return to Cancer and what this opening means for expansion and hope
• 33:45 — Full Moon in Pisces: deep stillness, inner wisdom, and a call to quiet reflection

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Website: http://shannonearthtree.com/

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