Our Writers
HeartYearning's content is written by people with long-standing personal practice in the fields they cover — dream journaling, numerology, tarot, and crystal collecting.
Our Editorial Process
Every article on HeartYearning follows a simple editorial workflow:
- Draft — The writer draws on personal practice, established frameworks, and reader stories to draft the article.
- Writer Review — A fellow writer reads the draft for clarity, tone, and consistency with how the topic shows up in real practice.
- Editorial Polish — An editor smooths structure and language, and checks that references and links are accurate.
- Publish — Once polished, the article goes live on HeartYearning.
Last updated: July 2026
Elena Vasquez
Dream Writer | 15-Year Dream Journal Keeper
Elena Vasquez has been keeping a dream journal since 2010 — over 5,000 dreams recorded and analyzed. What started as personal curiosity became a deep practice rooted in Jungian shadow work, archetypal analysis, and lucid dreaming techniques. She has spent years cross-referencing her own dream patterns with those shared by readers, identifying recurring symbols and their personal meanings. At HeartYearning, she writes all dream interpretation content, blending personal observation with established dreamwork frameworks to make each interpretation both relatable and insightful.
Sarah Mitchell
Numerology Writer | Angel Numbers Enthusiast Since 2018
Sarah Mitchell began noticing repeating number sequences in 2018 — 11:11 on clocks, 444 on license plates, 222 on receipts. What started as curiosity led her into a deep study of Pythagorean numerology, Kabbalistic number symbolism, and the Jungian concept of synchronicity. She has spent years documenting her own angel number encounters and collecting stories from readers, building a personal database of over 1,000 real-world examples. At HeartYearning, she writes all angel number content, helping readers understand the personal messages behind the numbers they see.
Marcus Chen
Tarot Writer | 8 Years of Practice Readings
Marcus Chen picked up his first Rider-Waite-Smith deck in 2017. Over eight years of daily draws, personal study, and readings for friends and local community events, he developed a reading style that blends traditional card meanings with practical, modern interpretation. He has explored Thoth and Marseille systems alongside RWS, and keeps a detailed journal of over 2,000 personal readings. At HeartYearning, he writes all tarot content, focusing on making each card's symbolism accessible and practically useful for everyday readers.
Naomi Park
Crystal Writer | Collector & Mineral Enthusiast
Naomi Park has been collecting crystals and minerals since 2015. What began as a hobby evolved into a serious study of mineralogy, crystal systems, and the traditional healing associations tied to each stone. She has built a personal collection of over 200 specimens and spends her time researching the geological formation, hardness, and cultural history behind each crystal she works with. At HeartYearning, she writes all crystal content, combining her collector's knowledge of mineral properties with the practical healing traditions associated with each stone.
Content Corrections & Contact
We take accuracy seriously. If you find a factual error, cultural misrepresentation, or outdated information in any of our articles, please contact our editorial team at research@heartyearning.com. We review all correction requests within 48 hours.