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Classes, Events & Seasonal Celebrations

Sacred Tea ~ Conscious Breath ~ Qi Cultivation ~ Meditation ~ Astrology Wisdom ~ Myth & Story ~ Sound Healing ~ Heart-felt Sharing ~ Compassionate Listening
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Embody the Venus Cycle

THE MYTH OF INANNA AND THE SACRED FEMININE JOURNEY

We invite you to embark on a journey of transformation and self-discovery. This online gathering aligns with the celestial rhythm of the Venus-Moon conjunction each month, creating a sacred space to explore the myth of Inanna and embody the sacred feminine journey. Inanna’s descent into the underworld, her trials, and ultimate ascent mirror the cycles of Venus, offering a timeless path of renewal and empowerment.

 

Through 19 classes, you will explore Inanna’s myth and its resonance with your own experiences of surrender, transformation, and emergence. Guided by Dr. Vanessa Strauss, each live session will blend storytelling, astrology, guided embodiment practices, and reflective sharing. The Venus-Moon conjunction becomes a portal for connection as participants gather to honour their inner wisdom and align with the divine feminine rhythm.

 

Live classes foster an interactive and supportive online community of women on this shared journey. For those unable to attend live, recordings are available, ensuring flexibility and accessibility. This program weaves Inanna’s archetypal themes with practical tools for personal growth, creating a truly transformative experience.

 

The cost is $325, covering all live sessions, downloadable recordings, and additional resources. Whether new to the sacred feminine path or a seasoned seeker, Embody the Venus Cycle provides a beautifully crafted space for reflection, renewal, and connection. Together, we follow Venus and the Moon, reclaiming the feminine wisdom that is both timeless and deeply personal.

 

Details:

 

• Start Date: March 23, 2025

• Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (AEST)

• Number of Classes: 19

 

Class Dates (Venus-Moon Conjunctions):

March 23, 2025 · April 24, 2025 · May 22, 2025 · June 22, 2025 · July 21, 2025

August 20, 2025 · September 19, 2025 · October 18, 2025 · November 17, 2025 · December 17, 2025

January 16, 2026 · February 15, 2026 · March 17, 2026 · April 16, 2026 · May 16, 2026 · June 15, 2026 · July 15, 2026 · August 14, 2026 · September 13, 2026

Winter Solstice 2025

SUNDAY 23rd JUNE, 2024 ~ BYRON BAY HINTERLAND. ADDRESS AVAILABLE UPON BOOKING

Our Solstice & Equinox special events coincide with the Earth's turning points, celebrating the seasons' changes and the dance of the Sun during these sacred and high vibrational days.

RETREAT PROGRAMME:

Our day begins with the practice of medical Qi Gong and energy cultivation drawn down from the Sun on these high vibrational energy days. We then transition into a sacred ceremony featuring prayer, flowers, and intention setting, aligning with the unique calls from the changing seasons. 

 

Lunch is provided, following the principles of Chinese Dietetics and Food as Medicine, featuring local and organic produce from farmers' markets and local stores. 

Post lunch, we delve into Astrology and Tea Ceremony, exploring the astrological alignments for the coming three months overlaid on each participant's personal astrology chart. This personalised mini-reading in a group setting serves both educational and community-building purposes. A Q & A session follows for clarity and integration.

The last 1.5 hours of the day retreat are dedicated to a group healing session involving acupuncture pins and sound healing. The day concludes with a group meditation or chant to seal the magic of the experience.

Testimonials

Vanessa went above and beyond to make all of us feel like Goddess’ on this special day. Every activity we did was divine, from qi-gong in the forest, to altar making in the yurt, to a seafood buffet, individual astrology readings, and ending with a healing session for the whole group. So much gratitude to you Vanessa! Thank you for all that you have shared with me.

Emma

Vanessa is a glorious gift. A wise woman with beautifully crafted offerings, of alchemy, celebration, insight, nourishment, transformation and wisdom. All worthy of a yes response and experiencing. Whether you require emotional, physical or psychological support, the presence and weave you receive will bestow you with greater awareness, embodiment, enhanced wellness, and a lingering lightness of being. 

Amandala, Astrologer

Vanessa’s Women’s gatherings and meditation sessions are transformational. It’s one of the most challenging experiences I’ve had, not only physically but mentally and emotionally challenging. It has guided me through physical healing, through pregnancy, and has brought me mental clarity. It has changed my life perspective. She is also a fantastic astrologist and she is able to align the yoga kriyas, meditations and medical qi gong  with the astral world and astrological transits. It is truly life changing. Deep respect and love for her guidance. 

Disiane,

Naturopath & Mother

Art-of-Tea & Astrology

SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2025 @ 4:30pm-7pm in GOONENGERRY (BYRON BAY HINTERLAND). ADDRESS PROVIDED UPON BOOKING.

The Art of Tea and Astrology is a monthly gathering, welcoming up to 7 participants to partake in a Tea Ceremony and delve into the celestial insights and movements of the moment. This unique event combines the serenity of Tea Ceremony with the wisdom of astrology, offering both a self-development and educational experience. Gain profound insights into navigating the upcoming month, exploring available opportunities, identifying potential pitfalls, optimising your energy, recognising areas for growth and steering clear of challenges.


While participation in reflections and sharing stories is encouraged, it is not mandatory. Dr. Vanessa Strauss often shares mythological stories that enhance understanding and embodiment of celestial transits, guiding you on your journey for the month ahead.

The Seven Sisters

TUESDAY @ 6:30PM & THURSDAY @ 10:30AM in  GOONENGERRY (BYRON BAY HINTERLAND). ADDRESS PROVIDED UPON BOOKING.

Join Dr. Vanessa Strauss and like-minded women for the practices of tea, medical Qigong, meditation and sound therapy. Our approach is rooted in the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine, aligning with the current astrological, seasonal, or educational principles of Qi cultivation.

In these classes, we begin with the healing power of tea, either brewed from medicinal plants or a sacred elixir crafted by Vanessa, served on pure water. Both mediums aim to connect participants with their hearts, fostering calmness and inner peace while simultaneously clearing the mind for heightened awareness during the meditation practice.


The session then transitions into esoteric meditation practices, including visualization, breathwork, and chanting. These exercises are conducted in various positions—standing, sitting, or lying down—varying from class to class. To conclude the session, participants are invited to either lay down or remain seated, receiving the healing vibrations of sound through instruments such as the quartz crystal harp, gong, planetary chimes, and crystal quartz singing bowls.

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