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!

Have you ever felt like one phase of life was ending, but the next hadn’t fully taken shape? That was the theme that emerged at our latest Moon and Transits gathering on Saturday. It makes sense as we have so many planet leaving Tropical Pisces and entering Tropical Aries this year. With these shifts creating a sense of endings and beginnings in motion, understanding transits becomes even more valuable. Vedic Astrology is so strong in predictive techniques like Vimshottari Dasa cycles, planetary maturity, planetary ages, Nodes, and Varshaphal, that transits often receive less emphasis—sometimes leaving us feeling "out of the loop" with what’s happening in the skies above. That’s where our Moon and Transits group comes in. It was a natural evolution of our Varshaphal Word-of-the-Year study group in 2023–2024, and has become a collaborative space where we share experiences and observations to bridge this gap. What makes these discussions so insightful is how each member contributes, deepening our understanding by bringing their unique perspective. I hope you will join us on Patreon for our next Gathering on Soltice 21 June 2025!

Have you ever come across Lajjitaadi Avashtas or challenging combinations in your birth chart? Maybe you've seen something on YouTube, or perhaps you've had a session with an astrologer who pointed out a complicated aspect in your chart. You might be feeling overwhelmed, unsure of how to unpack the information, or what it means for your life. More importantly, you might be wondering what you can do to improve your experience here in the world.

Fiona Marques introduces a new group called Redemption Arc Detectives to her patrons on Patreon patreon.com/fionamarques, aimed at individuals struggling with complex astrological placements like Lajjitaadi Avashtas or difficult conjunctions in their birth charts. The group investigates these placements, seeks remedies, and shares experiences for mutual learning and support. The group emphasizes respectful communication. Fiona draws inspiration from the Hero's Journey and explores the concept of redemption arcs in astrology. The initiative supports individuals in transforming their perceived difficult placements into opportunities for growth. To join, visit patreon.com/fionamarques

Are you curious about how the Lajjitaadi Avasthas or other difficult planetary placements are impacting your life? Would you like to understand more deeply how to identify Lajjitaadi Avasthas in your chart? Do you want to learn from the experience of others in a respectful environment? Do you have questions about how a particular Lajjitaadi Avastha or planetary placement applies specifically in the unique circumstances of your Birth Chart? If so, you might like to come along to the “Redemption Arc Detectives”. Here are the notes from our first gathering. Next meeting is Saturday 6 July - become one of my Patrons and find out more!

Discovering the true value of the Lajjitaadi Avastha starts now! Join us as we transform these misunderstood planetary states into paths of redemption. Sign up for the Redemption Arc Detectives today and let's embark on this enlightening journey together.