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Ardra New Moon, Jupiter Combust and June 2025 Squares
Reflections from our Solstice Moon & Transits gathering on the Ardra New Moon. We explored the weight of June 2025’s square-heavy astrology, the myth and efforting of Ardra, and the hidden lessons of a combust Jupiter. Plus, what the skies echoed in world events—and what may come next.
Gemini Rising Rahu Dasha - What This Chart Says About Career, Timing and Purpose
Explore a real Vedic birth chart reading for a Gemini Ascendant navigating Rahu Dasha and career shifts. Learn how planetary strength and timing shape intuition, burnout, and purpose. In this full-length Vedic astrology chart reading, we explore the unique journey of a Gemini Ascendant navigating career, inner peace, and a Rahu Dasha sabbatical. Discover how the chart’s powerful 10th house, exalted planets, and supportive benefic placements point to lasting professional potential—and why the current planetary timing invites deep spiritual reflection and intuitive realignment. We unpack the the chart’s Shadbala strengths, including Chesta Bala, Uccha Bala and Dig Bala and explore how they interact with the Lajjitaadi Avasthas. You’ll also learn how the Rahu–Ketu axis (Taurus–Scorpio) highlights a lifelong tension between practical security and transformative exploration. This reading includes guidance on supporting planetary weaknesses, restoring inner balance, and understanding where burnout might arise—even in strong, successful charts. Perfect for Vedic Astrology students, practitioners, and anyone drawn to work with their chart on a deeper level. Watch if you’re curious about: - Career dharma for Gemini Ascendants - How Chesta Bala + Uccha Bala + Dig Bala work with Lajjitaadi Avasthas - Rahu in the 12th house, Ketu in the 6th House, Rahu in Taurus and Ketu in Scorpio Book your own pre-recorded Reading - https://www.fionamarques.com/astrology Learn how to become and Astrologer - https://www.fionamarques.com/become-a-vedic-astrologer #vedicastrology #vedicastrologychart #rahudasha #geminiascendant #astrologyreadings
Insights from the Mercury Chapter of The Greatness of Saturn
Dive into the latest discussion from our "The Greatness of Saturn" Book Club, where we explored the complex Mercury (Budha) chapter. Our conversation centered on Mercury's mythical origins, born from the controversial union of Tara (Jupiter's wife) and the Moon. This unique birth story is seen as the source of Mercury's fundamental drive: a constant, intellectual quest asking, "Who am I? Who am I truly?".
We connected these ancient insights to the latest episode of the Vedic Astrology Podcast entitled “Who Am I? The role of Jupiter, Mercury, Tara & the Moon in identity, love, self acceptance and A Restless Traveller“
The discussion also touched on the challenges of interpreting ancient texts through a modern lens, particularly the language used to describe divine events. Ultimately, we reflected on how Mercury's energy, this inherent "restlessness" or "itch" for exploration, can be consciously directed towards higher evolution and self-discovery.
Join us to explore these fascinating layers of Vedic Astrology, mythology, and personal growth.
Exploring Amma’s Birth Chart, AstroliJam, Krittika Nakshatra, Taurus Moon and Mother’s Day
What can Vedic Astrology reveal about the life and spiritual journey of Amma, the Hugging Saint? This was the task we set ourselves in last week’s AstroliJam. We explored her Moon in Taurus in Krittika Nakshatra, her Jupiter in Gemini shaping her transformative embrace, and the fascinating connections between her chart and themes of moksha, nurturing, and devotion. Along the way, personal synchronicities and cosmic revelations emerged—including a dream-guided journey to meet Amma in Barcelona.
Are you curious to see if Amma’s birth chart aligns with her remarkable life? Why don’t you join us for our next AstroliJam to see how her birth chart connects to Pope Leo XIV or maybe join our current Redemption Arc Detectives case study? Dive into the full blog post and join us for the next AstroliJam!
Newsletter - “May” - 7 May 2021
This week, I'm so excited to introduce the next chapter in my "Astrology and Parenting" series!! and to update you on a busy month of planetary movements and a discount on my AstroliJam in early June!! See the newsletter here https://app.mlsend.com/b4h6x4/and subscribe at https://www.fionamarques.com/subscribe
How can we find truth in Astrology?
Let’s remind ourselves that the Sun and Jupiter are also present in our charts and we can tap into that intelligence that is beyond the limits of the mind.
Prince Harry 3rd House - Analysis of a chart by house
Let’s examine how Pisces, Saturn and third lord (Jupiter) debilitation in Capricorn have created a challenging 3rd House for Prince Harry and how he has successfully worked with this tough combination.
Newsletter - Friday Five with Fiona - 08 Jan 2021
This week - how can Astrology help you with your New Year's Resolutions? How will Saturn and Jupiter in Aquarius affect your innate sense of motivation this year? Plus how to give up worrying! and tips for Vata balancing during cold weather :)
Newsletter - Friday Five with Fiona - 25 Dec 2020
This week - 5 synergies between Christmas time and Astrology - Was the Bethlehem Star a Saturn/Jupiter conjunction, solstice and why I mix up Easter and Christmas??!? and more :)
Friday Five with Fiona - Newsletter
This week - Saturn and Jupiter conjunction in Aquarius, a tool for testing truth and ending fake news, a vision for collective goodness, Patanjali and the 8 limbs of Yoga and my Vedic Art!
Prince Harry 1st House - Analysis of a chart by house
In this video, I examine the indicators that relate to the first house of Prince Harry's Chart. You will be able to see how all the indicators that are taught in the Asheville Vedic Astrology Apprenticeship Program come together to describe the karma the person will experience. In this case, those indicators relate to Capricorn, Saturn and Jupiter.
If you would like to learn to read a chart like this, you can sign up for the whole Apprenticeship Course with bonus material on teachable.com now!
Harry - Conclusion
Why did Prince Harry need a wife and a child to break free of an institution and pursue his own path? In the conclusion to this series we will examine the astrological factors that held him back across multiple houses and signs.
Harry - 12th House
How does a debilitated Jupiter, starved by Mercury predispose someone to feel cheated and to believe in conspiracy theories? Find out how the tragic death of his mother has played into Mercury’s starvation of Jupiter’s natural good faith.
Harry - 3rd House
See how the strain of a debilitated 3rd Lord Jupiter, ruling personal ambitions, located in the 1st house of life path has created difficulties for Prince Harry, led to Megxit and created the Invictus Games!
Could this be the end of Fake News?
The last time Jupiter and Saturn were in Capricorn was in 1960 and the time before that, in 1901. The next time it happens will be 2079. That likely won’t be in my lifetime, so this is a great opportunity to take the most from this placement.
And what is the benefit of having our hope tested by the material realities of Capricorn and Saturn? One thing that springs to mind is strengthening our hope with realism. As a life coach, I’m all for positive thinking and ‘reframing’ one’s perceptions to experience a ‘growth mindset’. But this practice is effective only when it is based in reality.
2020’s impact on your husband, children, wealth and more …
Join me as we examine how Jupiter’s transit through Capricorn in 2020 has affected your husband, children, creativity and wealth ….
Are you losing hope in 2020?
Jupiter is DEBILITATED in Capricorn. And, it was blindsided by an eclipse on December 26, 2019 involving itself, Moon, Sun and Ketu. And, as if that wasn’t enough, Saturn has been keeping Jupiter company in Capricorn (pretty much) the entire time! Jupiter and Saturn are normally ‘neutral’ to each other (in terms of natural friendships), but, as laid out in the Lajjitaadi Avastas - any planet conjunct Saturn is ‘starved’.
So why is this eclipsed, starved, debilitated Jupiter affecting our hope?
Harry - 1st House
How does Prince Harry handle suffering? How does he handle being ‘the spare’ to an heir? Find out how his 1st house, rising sign of Capricorn, Saturn as his ascendant planet and Jupiter starved in Capricorn all lay the foundation for his life experience. We’re going to cover Kala bala and how that leaves an impression on the prince, as well as Jupiter’s Ayana bala shaping his response to conflict. I look forward to your comments on this fascinating chart.
“Fly on the wall” Astrology Reading - part 1
Have you ever wanted to be a ‘fly-on-the-wall’ of a Birth Chart Astrology Reading?? Here’s your chance to hear the main themes from a recent reading including self-sacrifice, artha houses, debilitated Venus, starved Jupiter and agitated Mars. Enjoy!
Meghan - 9th House
Jupiter, the ruler of the 9th house, is located in the 4th house indicating that marriage will be an important part of Meghan’s inner emotional world. Venus is starving Jupiter and also providing rasi aspect to the 9th house. When starved by Venus, Jupiter is co-opted into fulfilling joy externally. This is against Jupiter’s inner-contentment nature and puts the planet under stress. See how this is playing out along with other factors in Meghan’s 9th House …
Reflections from our Solstice Moon & Transits gathering on the Ardra New Moon. We explored the weight of June 2025’s square-heavy astrology, the myth and efforting of Ardra, and the hidden lessons of a combust Jupiter. Plus, what the skies echoed in world events—and what may come next.