

Chiron and Inner Shame: The Deep Wound We Conceal
Chiron the Wounded Healer Your natal Chiron placement can be quite telling about the inner shame you carried into this lifetime. Often referred to as the "Wounded Healer," Chiron represents our deepest wounds, the places within ourselves where we may feel inadequate, rejected, or somehow fundamentally flawed. Unlike Saturn, which teaches through responsibility, discipline, and challenge, Chiron points to a wound that never fully disappears. This is arguably the most tender sp
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Jul 143 min read


Retrograde Planets, Karma & Past Lives: The Deeper Meaning Behind Retrogrades in the Natal Chart
Retrograde Planets Are Not “Bad” Retrograde planets are one of the most misunderstood aspects of astrology. The moment people hear the word “retrograde,” they often assume something is wrong, blocked, cursed, unlucky, or somehow less favorable. But karmically, retrograde planets are often far more profound than that. They tend to represent areas where the soul is carrying unfinished experiences, deeper internalization, spiritual mastery, or lessons that stretch across multipl
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May 76 min read


Hypno-Coaching: Where Insight Meets Trance
Over the years, I’ve noticed something about the way real personal change happens. Sometimes it happens in trance. Sometimes it happens in conversation. And very often, it happens through a combination of both. That realization is part of what led me to develop an offering in my practice that I call Hypno-Coaching. While I offer many different types of hypnotherapy sessions, Hypno-Coaching is designed for people who want to work on personal goals, life direction, or spiritual
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Mar 133 min read


Why We Don’t Always “Feel Like Our Sun Sign”
Your Sun sign symbolizes your core essence, identity, and purpose. However, embodying the Sun’s energy takes time. For many, this energy unfolds gradually throughout adulthood. Understanding Your Astrological Makeup While your Sun sign is essential, it is not the only aspect of your astrological identity. Here are some other key components: Your Moon sign reflects your emotional wiring and survival instincts. It often feels more immediate, especially if childhood experiences
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Nov 25, 20254 min read


Exploring the Mysteries of Past Life Dreams
Have you ever woken up from a dream that felt too real to be just imagination? Lately, I’ve been exploring the link between dreams and hypnosis, and how both can open doors to memories that don’t seem to belong to this lifetime. In this post, I share my own experience of what may have been a past life dream—and how these spontaneous, vivid moments differ from a guided past life regression.

Maggie Donovan, CHt, PLRt
Oct 21, 20254 min read


Discovering Your Moon Sign: Unveiling the Inner You
Did you know that your moon sign can tell you a lot about how you process your emotions and how you navigate the trance state? Follow me on Instagram and TikTok for this month's video series.

Maggie Donovan, CHt, PLRt
Sep 10, 20252 min read


Understanding Grief: Exploring the Depths of Our Souls
A Unique Kind of Grief I want to talk about something that comes up in my sessions more than you might expect. A certain kind of grief. The kind that doesn't make a lot of sense. People often say things like: "I've had a pretty normal life." "Nothing that bad has happened." "But there's this sadness I’ve always carried." And they’re right. It’s not from this life. Not always. Sometimes, the heaviness you feel—especially if it’s always been there—is something your soul picked
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Jul 23, 20253 min read


Discovering Your Past: The Power of Past Life Regression
When people think about past life regression, they often picture a dreamy, curiosity-fueled dive into “Who was I?” in another lifetime. Yes, this aspect is fascinating. However, the work I offer goes much deeper than mere storytelling. It’s about uncovering the pieces of the past that are still living in you now. Understanding Past Life Regression Past life regression is not simply a journey into history. It serves as a pathway to understanding unresolved feelings and pattern
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Jun 4, 20253 min read


Ancestral Healing: Rediscovering Our Roots and Uncovering Our Truth
There’s something ancient in the ache we carry. Sometimes it shows up as patterns that don’t make sense — a fear of speaking up, a heaviness in the heart, or a deep sadness with no clear source. It may feel like a story we were born into but never fully told. These are the subtle signals of ancestral memory — the kind passed down through blood, behavior, and energy, not just through words. Ancestral healing is the practice of listening to those signals. It involves honoring t
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May 1, 20254 min read


Mary Magdalene, Reincarnation, and the Gnostic Path to Awakening
Mainstream Christianity rejects the idea of reincarnation. While early Gnostic sects—including those associated with Mary Magdalene...

Maggie Donovan, CHt, PLRt
Mar 3, 20254 min read


Soul Contracts & Spiritual Friendships: How Past Life Bonds Carry Into This Lifetime
Have you ever met someone and felt an immediate, almost other worldly connection? These powerful bonds may not be coincidental...

Maggie Donovan, CHt, PLRt
Feb 6, 20253 min read


The 12th House & Past Lives: A Portal to Your Soul’s Karmic Story
The 12th house in astrology is a gateway to past life memories, unconscious fears, and karmic patterns influencing your present.

Maggie Donovan, CCHt
Jan 21, 20253 min read


Why Following Your Intuition Is a Feminist Act
An ethereal light envelops a woman, symbolizing the fusion of spiritual intuition and feminist empowerment. For centuries, being guided by one’s intuition, embracing psychic abilities, or engaging in anything remotely “otherworldly” has often been dismissed as irrational, ungrounded, or untrustworthy—particularly when expressed by women. One could argue that, throughout the dominant patriarchal eras, this dismissal represents a deliberate undermining of feminine wisdom—possib
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Dec 18, 20243 min read


Persephone: Goddess of Ghosts, Reincarnation, and the Cycle of the Soul
Persephone One of my favorite Greek myths is the tale of Persephone and Hades, a story that not only explains the changing seasons but also delves into the profound mysteries of life, death, and rebirth. As we enter the time of year when Persephone returns to her role as Queen of the Underworld, this myth feels especially relevant. While she is often celebrated as the goddess of spring, her lesser-known role as the goddess of ghosts and reincarnation reveals her as a bridge b

Maggie Donovan, CHt, PLRt
Nov 4, 20244 min read


Epigenetics and Past Lives: The Potential Connection Between Ancestral Memory and Soul Imprints
Epigenetics I know this might sound a bit "out there," but humor me for a moment and consider all these points before arriving at a definitive 'yes' or 'no.' While these two concepts may seem worlds apart—one rooted in biology and the other in metaphysics—both share a common thread: our past experiences shape who we are today. As someone who works with clients exploring past lives and inherited patterns, I often see how deeply our history, whether from this lifetime or beyond
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Oct 7, 20244 min read


Healing the Witch Wound—A Journey of Self-Acceptance and Empowerment
The Witch and Her Broom In my hypnotherapy practice, I have been noticing a powerful and recurring theme among many of my female clients during their past-life regression sessions: the experience of being persecuted, abused, or even executed for behaviors that were once labeled as "witchcraft." These behaviors often included abilities such as seeing into the future, communicating with the dead, working as a healer or medicine woman, or being deeply connected with nature and a

Maggie Donovan, CHt, PLRt
Sep 26, 20244 min read


The Lives of Ghosts: Delving into Ghostly Past Lives and Dr. Michael Newton’s Insights on Soul Transitions
The Lives Of Ghosts: Delving into Ghostly Past Lives & Dr. Michael Newton's Insights on Soul Transitions The mysteries of the afterlife have always intrigued me, as they have countless others throughout history. This deep fascination, combined with my own personal and unexplained experiences, has sparked a myriad of theories and beliefs across various cultures. When I embarked on my journey as a spiritual hypnotherapist, I anticipated that my work would primarily involve exp

Maggie Donovan, CHt, PLRt
Aug 26, 20243 min read


The Rise of the Divine Feminine: Embracing Balance, Transformation, And Your True Self
It may just be the nature of my practice and/or my soul's mission, but I have had countless sessions over recent years where this topic...
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Aug 6, 20243 min read


Final Installment of "Conversations with Aphrodite" Blog Series
Welcome to the final installment of my three-part blog series, “Conversations with Aphrodite.” This series delves into my client's...
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Jul 23, 20242 min read


Karmic Destiny Case File: "The Activist" Aquarius South Node 9th House
South Node: Aquarius 9th House North Node: Leo 3rd House “My dedication to not be quiet makes people mad.” This in-person session is an...
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Jun 18, 20244 min read