A topical, thought-provoking bi-monthly podcast guaranteed to inspire and deepen your knowledge of Vedic Astrology.
The purpose of The Vedic Astrology Podcast is to provide intermediate and advanced level discussions about Vedic Astrology topics, including:
What is Vedic Astrology?
How does Vedic Astrology work?
Exploring the knowledge and techniques of Vedic Astrology
Interviews with Astrologers
Vedic Astrology Case Studies
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Planetary Ages, Human Development and the Stages of Life
Why do certain ages seem to bring profound shifts in identity, purpose and direction? In this conversation with Sachin Sharma, we explore planetary maturation ages, Jungian psychology and the rhythms of human development through the lens of Jyotish. From childhood and youth to midlife and beyond, this fascinating framework offers a deeper understanding of how karma unfolds through time.
Birth, Blind Spots and Life Transitions
How does the 12th House become the 1st House? And what can that reveal about birth, identity, life transitions, and the deeper meaning of the zodiac? In this fascinating conversation, Pratyush Bhattacharya returns to the Vedic Astrology Podcast to explore one of astrology's most intriguing mysteries - the relationship between the 12th House and the Ascendant. We begin with the symbolism of birth itself, examining how the 12th House represents the final stages of life in the womb and how it transitions into the 1st House as we enter the world. From there, we explore how this pattern repeats throughout life whenever we cross a threshold, leave an identity behind, or enter a new chapter. This episode offers a fresh perspective on the 12th House, moving beyond ideas of loss and isolation to reveal its role in growth, transformation and the unfolding of life itself. You can join Pratyush in my monthly "Decoding Zodiac" Book Club - find details at https://www.patreon.com/fionamarques Patreon Members Bonus Episode During our conversation, at times Pratyush and I stumbled into discussions that were more controversial or direct and that felt better suited to serious students and practising astrologers rather than to a general audience - so I edited them into a bonus for this episode. In the Patreon-exclusive bonus episode, "Astrologer's Corner - The Three Pathologies of the 12th House," we explore: • The shadow side of the 12th House • Escapism, denial and difficulty with transitions • Why some people struggle to move on from the past • The role of difficult planetary placements in 12th house experiences • Advanced chart interpretation considerations Join me on Patreon for the bonus episode and our monthly astrology book club discussions. https://www.patreon.com/fionamarques/posts/three-of-12th-173395678
Your Astrology Chart and Stored Trauma
How Vedic Astrology reveals the architecture of stored trauma - through the Moon, Mars, Scorpio, and the mythic underworld.
A simple way to get started with Adityas
Adityas Made Accessible
If you’ve wanted to explore the Adityas but felt overwhelmed by the mythology, the retinue of 84 beings in total!, or just where to begin - my aim with this episode is to offer a clear and approachable starting point. It's perfect for anyone who feels curious about Ādityas but doesn't know where to start.
I’m joined by Josh Harper, a developer and fellow student of Astrology and Ādityas, who has built two beautiful and simple tools to make the Ādityas system easier to enter ...
The SunFlare App - shows which Ādityas, Hōra, and Trimśāṁśa beings are active right now by transit, with short descriptions and reflection prompts.
84Beings.com - a clickable Ādityas‑based version of your birth chart with explanation of each being that is relevant to your chart and with the option of purchasing Sun/Moon‑in‑Ādityas reports if you want to go deeper.
We also discuss the Ādityas ecliptic, the two Hōra soul stances, and the Trimśāṁśa planetary beings (Gandharvas, Rākṣasas, Yakṣas, Apsaras, Ṛṣis). If you’re curious about Ādityas but unsure where to start, this conversation is an invitation to dip your toes in the water in an easy, visually beautiful and bite-sized way.
Josh’s apps & studio: https://ninthhouse.studio/studio
Jyotish, Light, EMFs and the 2026 Solar Eclipse
An exploration of the 12 August 2026 solar eclipse through the meeting point of Jyotish and astronomy. In this episode, Astronomy Educator Steven Jones helps me reflect on how Vedic Astrology understands light, whether Jyotish has always pointed toward the full electromagnetic spectrum, how planets form part of the EMF information field and whether graha dṛṣṭis hint at gravitational or dark‑matter dynamics. I’m looking forward to a future conversation where we can discuss Vedic cosmic origins myths such as Viṣṇu’s navel, Brahmā’s descent, and the Bālakhilyas at the edge of the Sun’s rays. And how these images resonate with modern ideas like singularities, black holes, and neutrinos. A rich, wonder‑filled companion to the astronomy episode on the 2026 eclipse (https://www.fionamarques.com/theadityaspodcast/vivasvan-solar-eclipse-2026).
S5 Ep6 Persona & Shadow - Jungian Individuation and the 6th-12th House Axis
Explore the 6th–12th house axis as persona and shadow with Pratyush Bhattacharya, including how unmet 12th‑house qualities shape relationship attraction and trauma‑bonding patterns. We discuss practical remedies—decluttering, pauses, boredom, autobiography—to integrate shadow and support authentic growth.
S5 Ep5 Decoding Zodiac Vol2 - How to make Graha, Rasi and House interactions useful with Pratyush Brattacharya
In this episode of the Vedic Astrology Podcast, I’m joined again by Pratyush Bhattacharya ( https://www.instagram.com/decodingzodiac/) to discuss Decoding Zodiac with Vedic Astrology Volume II: Graha Rasi House Interactions. We explore why adding Houses makes chart interpretation three-dimensional, the difference between geocentric Graha–Rasi reading and the topocentric perspective of Houses, and how houses function as personal motivations shaped by Gunas and Purusharthas. Pratyush shares his “Ascendant Templates” approach, illustrating it through Aquarius rising and Saturn linked themes, and explains how the book offers a protocol for integrating signs, planets, and houses. We also touch on chapters covering Nodes, Jaimini Karakas, and Trauma-informed, Psychoanalytic chart reading before ending with the healing power of Myths and narrative.
S5 Ep4 Emptying for 2026 - What Wealth Inequality and Dopamine teach about Aquarius, Ekadashi and the 11th House in Vedic Astrology
As we arrive at the very end of 2025, the number 11 has been knocking on my door again. Maybe it’s Pluto entering Aquarius, maybe it’s the growing awareness of wealth inequality, or maybe it’s simply the season we’re in — the solstice, Christmas, the New Year. Whatever the reason, the 11th house, the 11th sign, and the 11th lunar day feel especially alive right now. They invite us to look at desire, accumulation, scarcity, and sharing through a different lens. In this episode, I explore why the pot of Aquarius is empty, why Ekadashi asks us to fast, and what dopamine and wealth inequality can teach us about the deeper meaning of the number 11 at this threshold between years.
S5 Ep3 How Consciousness experiences Life on Earth
In this episode of the Vedic Astrology Podcast, I sit down with Sachin Sharma to talk about his new book, The Ologies of Jyotish. For me, this conversation was a chance to explore Jyotish not just as prediction, but as a living metaphysical system rooted in universal laws. Together we looked at the “hospital metaphor,” the precision of Sanskrit, and how Jyotish intersects with philosophy, psychology, sociology, and more.
This book invites us to ask the fundamental question: What is Jyotish? and to see astrology as a dynamic, rigorous inquiry into consciousness and life on Earth.
S5 Ep2 Grief and Sexual Intimacy
In this episode I take a deep dive into the connection between intimacy, sexuality, and grief. Joined by holistic trauma therapist Sara Jones, we discuss the intertwining of these profound themes, often associated with Vedic Astrology’s 8th and 12th houses. We explore Sara’s research, published in “The International Journal of Sexual Health” on therapists working with grief and how it affects their clients’ intimate lives. The episode also delves into the importance of rituals, holistic methods, and how Vedic Astrology can support individuals through these life transitions. Join us for an enriching conversation that bridges taboo topics with spiritual growth.
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· Or with me for a Vedic Astrology perspective (Book Vedic Astrology Sessions - Vedic Birth Chart Reading, Written Reports, Video with Fiona Marques — fionamarques.com).
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Full article: Grief and Sexual Intimacy: Exploring Therapists’ Views of Bereaved Clients - https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19317611.2024.2354815