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
S3 Episode 13 Solar Taurus 2024 and what it means for each Ascendant
As the Sun enters Taurus today, dig into the astrological significance of Solar Taurus in 2024 with Fiona Marques on The Vedic Astrology Podcast. This episode provides a comprehensive overview of the Sun's journey into Taurus, analyzing planetary movements, conjunctions, and their impact on each ascendant. Learn about the interaction between the Sun, Venus, Jupiter, and other planets during this period. Discover how Venus starves the Sun in Taurus and the nuances of Lajjitaadi Starvation. Unpacking the mysteries of Vedic astrology, Fiona offers invaluable insights into how these astrological dynamics can influence personal growth, relationships, and financial planning. Join Fiona as she guides you through the Solar Month of Taurus, helping you harness its energies for inner reflection, transformation, and understanding the interconnectedness of the cosmos.
S3 Episode 12 Unlock the Mysteries of the Zodiac "Decoding Zodiac with Pratyush Bhattacharya"
Are you on a quest to decipher the mysteries of the star signs? Do the daily horoscopes seem too superficial for your profound interest in astrology? Look no further! Fiona Marques, host of the Vedic Astrology Podcast, brings you an illuminating session with Pratyush Bhattacharya, author of "*Decoding Zodiac with Vedic Astrology*." This conversation promises to transform your understanding of the zodiac signs and elevate them beyond the everyday caricatures into logical, profound archetypes that unfold our karma.
S3 Episode 11 The 2024 Guide to Solar Aries Transits: Eclipses Conjunctions and more ...
As the Sun bursts from Water to Fire, we're reminded of Aries' dynamic nature, initiating change and transformation. Dive deeper into what this means for each ascendant in our in-depth Aries 2024 podcast covering the Solar Eclipse, the Saturn Mars conjunction in Pisces and the significance of Exalted Sun for each Ascendant. Don’t forget to download the Aries Planning tool at https://www.patreon.com/fionamarques
S3 Episode 10 Shiva's Grace: Understanding Maha Shivaratri, Lunar Days & Tithis
On this special day, (8 March 2024) the Vedic Astrology Podcast dives into the significance of Maha Shivaratri highlighting its astrological importance and how it connects to personal astrological charts. The discussion covers the festival's timing, its symbolism of the close connection between the physical and spiritual realms, and how this event is observed through fasting, meditation, and devotion to Lord Shiva. Fiona Marques elaborates on the concept of Tithi in Vedic astrology, the lunar days, and their impact on personal astrology, underlining the festival's deeper spiritual meanings with engaging stories from Hindu mythology. Additionally, the podcast touches on the current astrological climate including Saturn's starvation of Sun, Moon and Mercury in Pisces following a recent Venus-Mars conjunction in Aquarius. And its implications for the collective, providing insights into how to navigate these times with grace and understanding based on the teachings of Maha Shivaratri. The episode also extends an invitation to the audience to engage further with the podcast community through Patreon.
S3 Episode 8 - Where to find Love in your Vedic Astrology Birth Chart
Where is LOVE hiding in your Vedic Astrology Birth Chart? 🌙 Get the answers on our latest Vedic Astrology Podcast episode. In this episode, Fiona Marques discusses how to find insightful information about love from one's Vedic Astrology birth chart. She delves into the myth of Kamadeva and its similarities with Greek/Roman god Eros/Cupid. The conversation then analyses possible places to look for indicators of love, such as the 7th Lord, Darakaraka, and Venus and Jupiter. Furthermore, Fiona talks about potential obstacles to love, including Lajjitaadi Avasthas, the nodes' influence, low Chesta bala, and Dig bala scores. In conclusion, she draws from Ernst Wilhelm’s series "Having more love in our life" and the Kamadeva mythology of Parvati knowing herself, reminding listeners of the value of self-awareness in achieving fulfilling love.
S3 Episode 7 - Born on the Same Day: Vedic Astrology Unveils Distinct Paths Under the Same Stars
Can the stars reveal the paths of two famous individuals born on the exact same day? Fiona Marques delves into their birth charts in this enthralling episode. Tune in to discover the identities of these mystery celebrities in our next episode of The Vedic Astrology Podcast!
S3 Episode 6 - Which planetary placements are better or worse? with Ryan Kurczak
Have you ever wondered if it's better to have an Exalted Saturn or a Debilitated Saturn? What about a strong or weak 6th Lord? Is good Kala bala always a good thing? In today's episode we put all of these questions and more to Ryan Kurczak the creator of the "Asheville Vedic Astrology Apprenticeship Program". By teasing apart these enigmas we can understand karma through Vedic Astrology.
S3 Episode 5 - The Magnetic Pull of Successful Psychopaths: Unmasking their secrets through Vedic Astrology
This episode of the Vedic Astrology podcast delves into the world of successful psychopaths and how their personality traits can be revealed through astrology. The host, Fiona Marques, leads the discussion with their guest, Inkeri, a true crime enthusiast. Using Vedic astrology, they discuss points from a psychopathy checklist, including traits such as a grandiose sense of self-worth, impulsivity, and irresponsible behaviour. They examine the chart of former U.S. President Donald Trump as an illustrative example. The discussion particularly focuses on characteristics such as his charismatic communications, his ambitiousness, and his tendency toward risk-taking. However, it is emphasized that this exploration is only for astrology study purposes and is not intended for any form of diagnosis.
S3 Episode 4 - Luck, Strife and How to Calculate the Auspicious Punya Saham
Demystifying Vedic Astrology: The Case Study of Sam Bankman-Fried and the Power of Luck, Strife, and Punya Saham
In this episode of the Vedic Astrology Podcast, Fiona Marques focuses on the case of Sam Bankman Fried, the founder of FTX cryptocurrency exchange, who was convicted of fraud. Using Vedic Astrology, Fiona explores Bankman Fried's birth chart and Varshaphal (Solar Returns) chart to attempt to understand the astrological indicators of his dramatic fall from grace. She discusses the significance of the Punya Saham (Auspicious point), and other Sahams (sensitive points) like the Strife, Forgiveness, Poverty, and Sorrow Sahams. She emphasizes the importance of looking at the Birth Chart first before considering Varshaphal and other elements. She also mentions how these astrological elements may reflect and influence his life events.
S3 Episode 3 - Jupiter-Rahu, Mars-Ketu: the planetary quartet of shock and terror in the eclipses of October 2023
Are you curious about the eclipses of October 2023? Do you want to know how they are influenced by a rare and powerful planetary opposition that involves Jupiter, Mars, Rahu and Ketu? In this episode of the Astrology Podcast, we will explore the fascinating and complex dynamics of these four planets. A feature that makes the 28 October Lunar eclipse so interesting is that Jupiter and Mars are in exact opposition, both at 11 degrees, within rippling distance of Rahu and Ketu (respectively). This means that we have two planets that are Vedic Astrology friends, but are influenced by the nodes creating confusion and intensity. How does this affect actions and discernment? How does this affect the world?
We'll refer to historical examples of when this transit occurred in the past. We will also look at what this transit means for individuals, depending on the birth chart and planetary placements. And examine some tips on how to navigate the tension between injustice and discerning action, and how to be compassionate with ourselves during the eclipses of October 2023.
Stay tuned for this exciting episode of the Astrology Podcast, where we will dive deep into the planetary quartet of shock and terror: Jupiter, Mars, Rahu and Ketu in the eclipses of October 2023.