Ep. 22 | Business Astrology for Creatives: How to Get Paid, Build Confidence & Align Your Energy with Jess Langley

Summary  In this expansive conversation, Drica Lobo sits down with creative mentor and business astrologer Jess Langley to explore how astrology can become a powerful strategic tool for creative entrepreneurs. Jess shares her journey from muralist to mentor, revealing how her own creative evolution led her to discover Business Astrology — a framework that blends intuition and strategy to help artists understand their strengths, energetic cycles, leadership style, and visibility patterns. Together, they explore why so many creatives struggle to confidently charge for their work, how imposter syndrome shows up in the birth chart, and why envy can actually be a powerful indicator of purpose. Jess breaks down key placements for creative entrepreneurs — including Mercury, Chiron, and the "Business Big Three" — and explains how understanding your chart can support better decision-making, aligned growth, and sustainable success. This episode is for creatives who want to: • Build confidence • Understand their energetic rhythms • Align business decisions with intuition • Get paid without guilt • And see themselves fully — in color The creative revolution starts here. Key Topics • Jess's journey from muralist to business astrologer • What Business Astrology actually is • The "Business Big Three" in astrology • Top birth chart placements for creative entrepreneurs • Envy as a signal of purpose • Imposter syndrome in the creative industry • Using astrology to understand visibility and communication • Creative seasons and energetic cycles • Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship • Transitioning from 9–5 to full-time creative Sound Bites "Envy is a sign of your soul calling you to your path." "Your Mercury reveals how you think and communicate." "Chiron is your wounded healer and your greatest gift." *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-698a2a36-d6b8-8327-8c4b-5ec02c6e7147-4" data-testid= "conversation-turn-12" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Jess's background 01:21 Jess's journey into astrology and mentorship 04:12 How astrology helps align business and energy cycles 05:15 Top three birth chart placements for entrepreneurs 08:38 Why creatives struggle to value their art as a business 10:56 Using social media for authentic self-expression 12:57 Building confidence through practice and visibility 15:01 Understanding the "Business Big Three" 18:46 Tracking energetic cycles and creative seasons 21:08 Jess's art background and transition to mentorship 24:17 The importance of rising sign and authenticity 26:09 Advice for creatives exploring their purpose 28:26 Using astrology to overcome visibility fears 32:51 Key placements: Chiron and Taurus in business 34:17 Jess's offers and ways to work with her 36:11 Jess's podcast and creative evolution 37:07 First steps for someone in a 9–5 wanting to go full-time creative 41:00 Balancing motherhood and creative entrepreneurship 42:47 Where to find Jess About the Guest Jess Langley is a creative mentor and Business Astrologer helping entrepreneurs see themselves in full color. Through astrology, strategy, and intuitive guidance, she supports creatives in building aligned businesses rooted in confidence, clarity, and energetic awareness. Website: https://thecolorfuljess.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecolorfuljess   About the Host Drica Lobo is a Brazilian-born, California-based artist, author, and the creator of Creative Consciousness — a philosophy and movement dedicated to living from imagination rather than limitation. Through her paintings, writing, and the Decoding the Flow podcast, Drica explores the intersection of art, perception, and personal evolution. Her work inspires creatives to trust their vision, honor their gifts, and build aligned, sustainable lives rooted in self-expression and flow. She believes creativity is not just something we do — it's who we are. Website: https://www.dricalobo.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dricaloboart Get her book Decoding the Flow