Episode 9: Mr. Yin - The Oracle Snake, with Lainie Gratz - Tales from the Truth Seekers

Lainie Gratz has had her beautiful, albino, pet corn snake for years now. She recalls upon her first day having him, a spiritual teacher claiming the snake was an oracle. Not thinking much of it, years went by, until one day during her intuitive work she realized some of her downloads might actually be coming from her lovely, elongated, limbless, companion. At this point, Lainie had many spiritual experiences under her belt, but no matter what has happened before, nothing prepares you for when Spirit finds yet another incredible way of connecting. Not exempt from the witch wound that so many of us carry, she decided to keep this new discovery to herself. Yet, overtime she has found that one of Mr. Yin’s ultimate gifts is helping others to overcome their fears. So, in line with this theme, Lainie is now going public about her magical connection with this docile, sweet, and very curious creature - The Amazing Mr. Yin.

Lainie’s Bio:

Lainie Gratz is an astrologer, artist, and spiritual guide. With a lifelong sensitivity to the unseen and a background in the arts, her journey has always been one of decoding symbols—whether through painting, planetary alignments, or intuitive downloads. Her life has been shaped by initiatory experiences—ranging from deep study in an ancient mystery school to plant medicine ceremonies, sacred travel, and years of devoted ritual practice. She offers astrology readings, spiritual mentoring, and magical guidance rooted in lived experience and cosmic timing.

But she doesn’t walk the path alone. Lainie is often joined by her companion, Mr. Yin—a rare albino corn snake with a reputation for being much more than a pet. Believed by one of her teachers to be a reincarnated oracle from ancient Greece, Mr. Yin has become a quiet force of healing and insight. During readings and events, people report feeling a profound sense of calm in his presence—and many have received unexpected emotional release or messages simply by being near him. Together, Lainie and Mr. Yin travel, teach, and guide others toward their own awakening, weaving astrology, intuition, and reverence for the unseen into every experience.

If you have an event, resort, or gathering that would be a good fit for Lainie and Mr. Yin please reach out to her at [email protected].

Natalie’s Links:

1:1 Mystical Self-Discovery Program - Solas

Sidhe Readings & Channelled Art Website - SidheART.com

Sidhe Art & Poetry Etsy Shop - NatalieSidhe.etsy.com

Tales from the Truth Seekers Podcast - also available on Spotify and Apple

Instagram - @sidhe.channelled.art

My Story

Lainie’s Links:

IG - @lainie.gratz

Website - LainieGratz.com

Mr. Yin’s Links: