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Newsletter - Study Hall - 17 Sept 2021
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Newsletter - Study Hall - 17 Sept 2021

Today's Newsletter is about my 'Study Hall' for students on the Asheville Vedic Astrology Apprenticeship Program on teachable.com and updates on The Vedic Astrology Podcast , Afghanistan and AstroliJam.

Links ...

* Study Hall - https://www.fionamarques.com/astrology/#studyhall

* Asheville Vedic Astrology Apprenticeship Program on teachable.com - https://vedic-astrology.teachable.com/courses/vedic-astrology-apprenticeship-program?affcode=472402_kmvc7dum

* The Vedic Astrology Podcast - https://www.thevedicastrologypodcast.com/

* Afghanistan and Shadbala - https://youtu.be/sWoNvChsLN4

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Newsletter - Astrology and Analogy - 10 Sept 2021
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Newsletter - Astrology and Analogy - 10 Sept 2021

This week’s newsletter is all about Astrology and Analogy and how analogies can help us understand the complexity of Vedic Astrology. If you are learning Vedic Astrology (either at https://vedic-astrology.teachable.com/courses/vedic-astrology-apprenticeship-program?affcode=472402_kmvc7dum or in another form) you might be interested in Study Hall and AstroliJam!

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Newsletter - Uranus Retrograde and Afghanistan - 20 Aug 21
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Newsletter - Uranus Retrograde and Afghanistan - 20 Aug 21

As of today, we have Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto all retrograde.

The 'big' Astronomical/Astrological dynamic of 2021 is the 'Square' (confrontation) taking place between Saturn in Aquarius and Uranus in Taurus all year.

These two planets are now getting ready to square each other for the third time this year.  And as they get ready, they are both retrograde - that is, moving slowly and confidently, going over ground that they have already covered, this time with a fine-tooth comb and making sure they have said and done everything they came here to do :)

What's super fascinating about these two planets is that they are in an exchange with each other.  Rebellious, unpredictable and innovative Uranus (the owner of Aquarius in modern Western Astrology) is in Taurus a fixed, earth, conservative sign.  And Saturn, the conservative, is in Uranus' innovative sign of Aquarius.

This 'Square' confrontation is about conservative versus innovative, structure versus rebellion.  But who will win and what does winning even look like?

I've noticed this energy in conflicting opposites seeming to suddenly make perfect sense - like servicemen/women and nurses (i.e. traditionally conservative vocations) being anti-vaxxers.  Or in far-right and far-left joining up in their distrust of government.  Or in people who are 'original-thinkers' not taking an ground-breaking vaccine and people who have a 'sheep-mentality' embracing new mRNA technology.

And I saw it this week in the transition of power in Afghanistan.  The U.S. 'world enforcer of law and order' stepping out of the country and side-stepping responsibility.  The Afghan army / government stepping aside - to issue in new innovation? or reinstate conservative values?  The U.S. President going from good-guy-global-citizen to not-my-problem.  Which of these is innovative and which is conservative?  So much Saturn perseverance was invested in 21 years of skirmishes, battles, deaths and hard work.  And all of that structure dissolved in a matter of days. 

It's been a hard week for many - hang in there, breathe, transformation is all around us and sometimes it takes us by surprise.  Astrology can give us some Jupiterian perspective and context for understanding all this transformation.

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AstroliJam3 is coming!

AstroliJam3 is coming!

Our third Astrology ‘geek-out’ session is on this coming Sunday 8 August. We will be ‘jamming’ about the birth chart of Vincent Van Gogh thanks to one of Ryan Kurczak’s brilliant, current Year 3 students who has recently submitted an Essay on Vincent Van Gogh’s Hora (or 2nd divisional) chart. I’ve prepared a series of videos to whet your appetite and hope you will reserve your ticket today and that I’ll see you on Sunday on Zoom!

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How do you start reading a chart?
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How do you start reading a chart?

Reading a chart can be daunting! How do you start? Do you have a routine, tips or techniques that get your started? Here I show the beginning of my approach. Join me on Sunday 11 July for AstroliJam, where you can geek-out with other Astrology Enthusiasts and find out how each of us 'start when reading a chart!'

Tickets at https://www.fionamarques.com/astrology/#AstroliJam

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Countdown to first AstroliJam Session - 6 June 2021
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Countdown to first AstroliJam Session - 6 June 2021

We have astrologers who are going to be looking at; Rahu and Ketu, D60, Atmakaraka, Cards of Truth, Varsaphala, Jaimini techniques, and more!

Don't be intimidated from coming, feel free to come as a participant if you just want to witness some 'jamming' and remember that in Astrology we are ALL learners - there is no person who has ever learned everything there is to know about life and the stars!!

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Newsletter - Anxiety - 28 May 2021
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Newsletter - Anxiety - 28 May 2021

See how Anxiety might be being provoked by Jupiter's transit out of Aquarius and by the Blood Super Moon Lunar eclipse from the 3 South clan. Plus look forward to the 5 North Lunar eclipse on June 10. As well as meditation, artwork and AstroliJam

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Newsletter - Pain - 21 May 2021

Newsletter - Pain - 21 May 2021

It's easy to think that Life Coaching is about goals setting, but, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) reminds us that we can be motivated 'towards' a goal OR 'away' from an obstacle, threat or risk. In many cases, it is hidden 'away from' motivators that are really sabotaging our success no matter how many goals we set. Covering opioids, the 8 limbs of yoga, planetary relationships (Lajjitaadi Avasthas), active planetary sabotage (Drik Bala), the placement of Saturn, Nodal Vimshottari time periods (dasas) and so much more!

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Newsletter - "Topography" - 14 May 2021

Newsletter - "Topography" - 14 May 2021

Like toy soldiers on a military strategy map, your chart can share a lot about the obstacles you will face and your approach to overcoming them. The chart shows the state of the 'military units' you have at your disposal, where they have been deployed and features of the 'terrain'. Take a deeper look through this newsletter and by watching the video. Then you can reflect on what your 'topographical map' shows about your life and approach!

Covering Papakatari Yoga, Kubera Tulya Raja Yoga and Adhi Yoga.

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