Episode summary:
What does it mean to accept a gift you never asked for? In this episode of Your Radiant Spirit, I talk with Venus Castleberg, a clairvoyant medium, energy clearer, and founder of The Home Whisperer. Venus became a medium at 30, after getting sober and completing Reiki Master training. She spent three years trying to give the gift back. A vision quest to Sedona and an encounter with a mass of dark energy changed everything.

Venus now clears homes, offices, and land, often for real estate agents whose listings have lingered on the market. We talk about how she sees energy, what spirits are really like, why a house can feel unsettled, and what she does about it. She also shares practical, beginner-friendly tips for clearing your own space.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Becoming a clairvoyant medium at 30 and resisting the gift
• Why sobriety and Reiki may have opened Venus’s abilities
• The Sedona experience that ended her fear of darkness
• How Venus sees energy with her mind’s eye and physical eyes
• Common causes of unsettled homes: ghosts, leftover divorce or conflict energy, and neglect
• Land portals and the story of the house that was “a bus stop for spirits”
• Whether thrifted furniture and antiques can carry spirit attachments
• The Home Whisperer’s seven-step Vibrational Flow Method
• Working with real estate agents on homes that won’t sell

Key takeaways:

1. Stuck energy is common in homes. Venus says unresolved arguments, unattended repairs, and lingering spirits can all make a space feel unsettled.
2. Start with simple clearing. Sage or smudging can be enough, and talking to your home and listening for what it needs can help too.
3. Fix it or let it go. From a feng shui perspective, keeping broken items can signal a lack mindset and keep you stuck.
4. Ask your belongings if they still serve you. Clutter and unused items can be donated so they benefit someone else.
5. Practice tuning in. Notice how your body responds to simple prompts, like saying your name aloud, to build trust in your intuition.

Frequently asked questions

What is a home clearing?
Venus describes it as removing stuck or unwanted energy, including spirits, from a home or space. She offers both in-person and remote sessions.

Can you clear a home remotely?
Yes. Venus offers a free consultation to assess whether a space needs an in-person visit or can be cleared remotely.

How do I know if my home has stuck energy?
Venus says a home may feel unsettled or unhappy, repeatedly turn over its occupants, or struggle to sell.

What can I do myself to clear my home?
Venus suggests smudging with sage, listening to what your home needs, repairing or removing broken items, and decluttering.

About Venus Castleberg:
Venus Castleberg is a clairvoyant medium and the founder of The Home Whisperer. She has given readings for 25 years and now teaches her Vibrational Flow Method for clearing homes. She also offers a free consultation for anyone with a home or business experiencing unusual activity.

Connect with Venus:

• Website: venuscastleberg.com

About your host:
Heather Eck is an abstract artist, writer, and speaker based in Raleigh, North Carolina. She creates Spirit Portraits and hosts Your Radiant Spirit, a podcast about noticing the sacred in ordinary life. Visit heathereck.com for more. 

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