Gratitude
Kind words from clients and students.
Inspiration & tools to create fulfillment
Working with Vanessa, I not only gained a lot of clarity on the philosophies surrounding the marketing of my business, I also discovered some inspiring things I want to explore outside of business.
I am emerging from our time together with a new inner peace and quiet knowing that I have the inspiration and tools I need to create fulfillment for myself and (hopefully) others.
I would recommend Vanessa to anyone who enjoys visiting things on a deeper and philosophical level, who also enjoys symbolism, mythology and astrology, and who enjoys working on tangents as much as they do the thing they (think) they’re working with her for.
– Tonia Jenny
Creator of Life by Hand – Editor & Designer
The magnifying glass that helps you focus.
Vanessa is the magnifying glass that helps you focus on whatever you’re needing to work on in your creative life.
She’s super smart and intuitive, using her knowledge of myths, astrology, psychology, marketing, and art to inspire and explore with you.
Our work together was a journey of varying focuses. It was a great opportunity to dig down and see my motivations for my creative work.
Taking the time to focus on it all was super helpful, and of course, Vanessa’s insightful questions while guiding me down different paths of curiosity was wonderful.
– C.T.
Artist, Jeweler & Photographer
A loving guide and a knowing teacher
My work with Vanessa was not coaching for career or life plans because I have retired from my working career.
I wanted to gain a sense of ease in my emotional life and a sense of ‘I am OK’ after going through big life changes.
Vanessa coached me to see the big picture-the arc of my life- and to see that what I had done with this life was indeed coherent.
She helped me remember with mythic story, intelligent astrology, and heartfelt wisdom and humor.
She helped me remember myself and not get bamboozled with the emotional stumbling that veils our life’s path. And to have the weekly touchstone with Vanessa kept me feeling –oh yes, that is what I am doing. I am finding myself.
She is a loving guide and a knowing teacher.
– M. S.
Teacher & Artist
Renewed sense of joy and purpose
I really enjoyed the way Vanessa supported my use of creative practices such as painting, drawing, reflective writing, collage, and movement to take a deeper dive into my beliefs about myself and my relationship with the world.
I found the structure of our weekly meetings was the perfect invitation to become more engaged in the richness of my day-to-day life.
By examining the archetypes and dimensions of experience that have played out over and over, I came away with a greater sense of self-acceptance and a bit more objectivity around my family dynamics that remain so influential in my choices.
Vanessa is incredibly generous with her knowledge and experience.
Every interaction was meaningful and deeply personal. She has a gift for tracking the details, large and small, of a person’s life and masterfully connecting the dots.
Through her approach to coaching, including her deep reflective listening and gentle but firm truth-telling, I found a renewed sense of joy and purpose in my simple life.
If you are open to and curious about the intersection of astrology, mythology, art, play, and humor in your life, this powerful approach to coaching is for you.
– Marta L.
Massage Therapist
In the game of life, it’s helpful sometimes to have a strong quarterback to help you plan your plays, give you the lay of the terrain, make adjustments if needed and help you see what’s ahead to avoid obstacles so you can achieve your goals.
Vanessa is the type of astrologer with keen, insightful knowledge and strong strategic guidance that can assist you in planning and having the best strategies to get you to where your destiny lies.
I highly recommend her astrological coaching. One of the very best!
– Kathy Stanley, MA
Artist, Ecopsychology Educator and Energy Medicine Practitioner
As we started the first of our sessions, I felt like every single word resonated with me. It was as if Vanessa knew exactly what is going on (without really knowing) in my personal and professional life, and how to support me and the growth of my business.
I truly love that I get to revisit the recorded sessions whenever I need, and having the birth chart with the themes of the year during the cycle of the Sun around the houses in the chart. It is really helpful to use while I am working on my monthly and quarterly goals so I can prioritize what is most needed, and what would be the most efficient path towards the growth of my business.
Vanessa was really informative and knowledgeable. She was able to “translate” to my understanding some of the very complicated aspects of the birth chart readings.
I very much recommend you to get a reading for your business as this will help you get more aligned to your inner guidance. Vanessa has been and still is, great support on my entrepreneur path. Thanks a lot!”
– Victor Barreda Pazos
Watsu Practicioner
Greater understanding of my purpose.
I have never had a richer experience working with a coach than I have working with Vanessa.
Every single session was packed full of nuggets of insight and wisdom backed by focused assignments that catapulted me into action.
I have since reactivated my long-neglected email list, begun sharing on social media, have a greater understanding of my purpose, and have a clearer roadmap for how to proceed toward my goals.
For anyone who feels a little muddled about how to invigorate their business, let Vanessa help you sort things out and point you in the right direction.
– Daria Howell
Functional Nutrition & Holistic Health
– Leann T.
I’m so glad we got to work together
When I decided to work with Vanessa, it was at my sister’s encouragement. I didn’t really have expectations because I wasn’t sure what I needed coaching for.
I haven’t worked outside of the home in over 20 years. Through our work together, I came up with a plan for a business that will likely be getting off the ground by this summer!
This far exceeded my expectations for our work together. I am so glad we got to work together.
Anyone wanting to gain insight and set goals should be working with Vanessa.
– Traci DeSheles
Creative, Mother & soon-to-be a business owner
A magical blend of mythology, symbolism and detailed direction.
You might think that getting an astrology reading for your business means finding out the best date to launch a new program or hire an assistant.
Vanessa’s business readings will tell you that, but they are SO much more.
I knew I wanted to work with Vanessa after she made an off-hand comment at a networking event about how my rising sign and sun sign might interact in my business.
That one insight gave me the clarity to talk about my business in a whole new way—one that I’d been thinking about but couldn’t quite articulate.
I contacted Vanessa when I was revising my website and messaging and felt like I wasn’t saying what I really did and wanted to do.
I am so glad I did.
The session was a magical blend of mythology and symbolism and super-specific language, detail and direction—ideas for talk titles, validation of directions I’ve been wanting to go, suggestions about my hair in photos, identifying challenges I’d likely been facing, and giving lots of encouragement for dormant gifts and which parts of my chart I should pay more attention to.
I transcribed our session and have gone back to it so many times in the months since our reading.
I’ve dug into the myths and books that Vanessa mentioned.
The result?
There is not only so much more depth in my website and in how I talk about what I do, but I also feel clear in my purpose.
I know that I will come back for more check-ins and readings because Vanessa offers such an unusual and powerful combination of skills and gifts.
She’s a brilliant, empathic visionary with a great sense of humor and vast knowledge—AND she really understands business, branding and messaging from the inside out.
– Madeleine Eno
Writer
Deeper opening of my heart chakra.
My session with Vanessa was incredibly powerful and insightful. Her ability to weave archetypal myth and astrology is truly magical.
The session really allowed for a deeper opening of my heart chakra and a softening towards myself. I look forward to delving deeper into my chart.
As Vanessa says, there’s so much to explore, and it’s a deep ocean of self-discovery and playful engagement.
– Melanie C.S.
Most importantly I trust her input.
Vanessa brings a richness of story and nuance to each reading.
She has a steadfast warmth to her that provides a feeling of safety as she shares the opportunities and potential challenges that lie in wait.
But I think my favorite part of working with her is that while we can laugh and learn together, most importantly I trust her input.
– KiKi L’Italien
As an entrepreneur, I appreciated the practical information Vanessa provided in my business astrology session. It was so enlightening and I was able to make marketing and strategy decisions that increased my bottom line.
On the personal side, I loved the reflection she provided of my journey here on the planet. Her deep knowledge of archetype, astrology, and myth provides poetic insight into the big picture of my life–what I am doing, why, and how it matters to me and others.
– Laura Rowe
Teacher, Healer, Mentor
I learned so much!
I absolutely loved my session with Vanessa.
She shed light on some lifelong themes and also got really specific about the upcoming year.
Her use of imagery and symbolism made it easy to digest and understand the information she shared.
– Sarah Love Hanna McCoy
Artist
I was impressed with her knowledge and storytelling abilities.
When I held a Reiki Adventure at the coast of Oregon, Vanessa Couto was my guest astrologer for the event, where she provided insight through everyone’s personal chart, where the turning point was in their lives and how to best access their abilities for personal growth and change.
Vanessa’s contribution gave validity and weight to an event that can be somewhat mysterious. Everyone loved her. What she told and gave to them in information was, given by a master of the complex, alchemical world of astrology.
I was impressed with her knowledge and storytelling abilities to make the information accessible to everyone.
I am very happy to have asked Vanessa to be apart of this Reiki Adventure | At The Edge, and I will have her come again, to the next one because of the value and insight she gave to everyone.
– Shauna Angel Blue
Tarot Expert, Reiki Master & Kundalini Yoga Instructor
Validated for me that I am aligned.
Vanessa’s insight into my business from an astrological perspective was spot on.
I was floored at how accurate she was. She used my birth chart to describe me, my ideal clients, and my marketing and validated for me that I am aligned in how I prefer to do business.
She even told me the reasons clients are attracted to me – just by looking at my chart and applying her immense knowledge.
I work with a number of astrologers, but Vanessa’s approach was so unique and gave me such insight into my business.
It was very affirming and put me at ease that I’m on the right track.
– Lisa Fraley
Legal Coach & Attorney for Entrepreneurs
A mystic seeker’s guide to the universe.
As a seeker and indulger in all things mystically magical, I have enjoyed many “healings” “treatments” and “readings” in my time, but Vanessa’s gift rings with an unparalleled quality that no other session I have ever experienced has.
Her work blends astrology with a deep knowledge of archetypes, art, sacred geometry, mythology, and psychology.
Vanessa is is like the smart gal’s guide to life and the universe – only even that doesn’t say enough about her unique skills.
Man, woman, mystic or muggle, working with Vanessa will give you the clarity and understanding of your own divine innate qualities that restores confidence, joy, and meaning to the journey.
I feel like Vanessa handed me the “Operations Manual” to myself that I wish I had received decades ago.
I cannot recommend her work highly enough.
– Lindsay Pera
CEO & Chief Mystic of The Mystic’s Society
Communication with empathy and clarity.
I love the way that Vanessa reads charts. She is very supportive and offers solutions to resolve the difficult patches and is not only an excellent astrologer but in many ways a teacher and guide through the karmic patterns of this lifetime.
Vanessa is very wise and communicates with empathy and clarity. I also appreciate her handouts and the way she follow-ups, she is very professional. Her session reminded me to trust my intuition as well as provided direction for how to move through some areas where I’d become a little lost and stuck.
I deeply appreciate the road map and directions she’s given me for the current phase I’m in and will certainly work with her again. With deep gratitude.
– Trish Alexander
Yoga Teacher
A huge talent at weaving complex information.
Working with Vanessa really helped me focus on where to go next with my business, and gave me some deep ah-ha moments about how my past experiences are playing out in the present.
Vanessa has a huge talent for weaving complex information into a beautiful and easy to grasp pattern.
She truly is a genius at astrology work.
After my session, I felt super excited about the future, because now I know which areas of my life and business I need to focus my energy on, and where I can stop wasting time.
Astrology is such a must-have tool for sacred entrepreneurs and Vanessa is a master.
– Allison Carr
Writer & Healer
Vanessa is a real departure from others in her field.
She describes the wisdom of a chart with rich, descriptive language, brimming with mythological imagery that makes her work both beautiful and relatable.
She comes to the table with an approach that is both intellectual and poetically lyrical, and which is grounded in the archetypes found in mythology, psychology, philosophy, and literature.
I have worked with Vanessa many times, regarding both my birth chart and my business, and have come away each time inspired and energized with new layers of understanding and clarity.
Her Business Cosmology offerings are revolutionary, envisioning a business as a living, breathing being of its own, which simultaneously embodies the business owner’s heart and soul.
Her methods have greatly demystified the process of birthing my spirit-led business and given me fuel for the fire of my creative dreams.
Run, don’t walk, to book your session today!
– Darcy Molloy
Healer, Channel, Personal Alchemy
