Are you ever curious about how we are wired? Why we make certain choices, how we show up in the world, and what drives us to keep creating even when things feel uncertain?
The older I get, the more curious I am about these things—especially when it comes to helping my artist clients. I see more and more that what works for one artist isn’t necessarily going to work for another. Personal preferences, life circumstances, and individual personalities all play a role in shaping an artist’s journey.
That’s why I seek answers—and often find clues in surprising places.
In this episode of The Art Biz, I talk with Bonnie Gillespie, an astrologer and coach who helps creative people—artists, performers, and entrepreneurs—lean into their gifts and overcome self-doubt.
I’ve enjoyed Bonnie’s astrological readings and wanted to share them with you as we kick off the new year. Perhaps you’ll find something to consider—not in a predictive, “your fate is written in the stars” kind of way, but as a tool for better understanding yourself—your strengths, your patterns, and the rhythms that influence your work.
Although Bonnie looks at my natal chart as an example, this episode is really about you. We discuss:
- How astrology can help you understand your creative flow and business decisions.
- The role of “enoughness” in an artist’s life and why it’s essential to separate self-worth from external validation.
- Simple ways to use astrology to stay motivated, inspired, and aligned with your artistic path.
I encourage you to listen with an open mind—there might be a takeaway that helps you move forward with more confidence and clarity.
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Bonnie Gillespie Quotes
“Enoughness is less about ‘I’m good. I’ve got this,’ and more about ‘Whatever happens, I know I’m enough.’”
“You cannot let your enoughness rise and fall off what other people say because you can’t control what other people say. You can control what you say to yourself.”
“Venus is the planet of love, money, and enoughness. It’s the exchange of values for valuables. Venus says, ‘I receive because I am, not because I do or perform or please.’”
“Your work as an artist is to heal people who don’t have the ability to turn strong emotions into art. Your art helps people understand what they’re going through.”
“Sometimes, we need to spiral. Sometimes, at the bottom of that pit of despair is the next creative genius thing that we have to make.”
“When you understand how you are wired, you stop fighting against yourself. Your chart isn’t a set of rules—it’s a tool for self-awareness and working with your natural rhythms.”
“The stuff you are doing today is what will show up in your bank account five years from now. It’s the result of the work and relationships you’re building now.”
Consider how you are wired.
What motivates you? What keeps you inspired?
How can you honor your natural rhythms rather than fighting against them?
Mentioned
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT or “Tapping”)
Bonnie’s Use Your Moons Chart Harmony on YouTube
What Your Birthday Says About You Free Training
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About My Guest
Bonnie Gillespie is living her dreams by helping others figure out how to live theirs. As a weekly columnist, she began demystifying the casting process for actors in 1999. Her most popular book is Self-Management for Actors, the curriculum upon which much of her teaching is based.
As a producer and Emmy-honored casting director, Bonnie specializes in indie darlings. Whether casting, coaching, or putting the woo in Hollywood with some Chart Harmony, she is passionate about leaving this world better than she found it.
Bonnie lives by the beach on unceded ancestral Tongva land with her partner, Keith Johnson, the luckiest man in the world.
Follow Bonnie on Instagram: @chartharmony
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