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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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·         Connect with Sara Jones at Therapy Lumina to continue this conversation with a holistic approach therapylumina.com/coaching.  

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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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·         And if you're a spiritual seeker eager to study Vedic Astrology-in-depth with monthly guidance, discover my “Guided Pathway” for The Asheville Vedic Astrology Apprenticeship Program at fionamarques.com/apprenticeship-guidance.

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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

Discover how your Vedic Astrology Birth Chart acts as an Earth Campus timetable in the latest podcast episode. Learn to navigate signs as classrooms, houses as curriculum, and planets as teachers for deeper self-awareness. Tune in to enhance your astrological knowledge.

Feeling squeezed in 2025? Saturn & Neptune’s rare transit through Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra might be extracting your hidden karmic lessons. Dive into this Vedic Astrology Podcast episode on how these planetary energies press out your personal Soma. Is this an invitation to harness the final months of this transit to integrate the very essence of your Zodiac journey?

How do we move from endings to beginnings? In this episode, Jack Lyons and I explore the symbolic crossing from Aquarius to Pisces to Aries—where surrender becomes inspiration, and dissolution gives rise to action. With Neptune poised at the threshold, we ask: what are we sustaining… and what are we called to begin?

Explore the current Mercury-Jupiter conjunction in Gemini with Vedic Astrology. Dive into the myth of Tara, Moon, & Jupiter, and Mercury's "Who am I?" quest - a restless search for one's true identity. This articles covers themes of A Restless Traveller's journey of migration, love, and profound self-acceptance showing how to use Lajjitaadi Avasthas to unlock the meaning of your birth chart.

I'm back to finish the series I began in February exploring the link between Vedic Astrology and playing cards. For this second instalment I am joined by Karyn Chabot Martino who is going to explain the 52 Star Codes system. Together we'll dive into the duality represented in the cards, the connection to planets, and how the cards can offer additional layers of confluence when combined with Vedic Astrology. You can reach Karyn at 52starcodes.org and order her books at My Books — Karyn Chabot

Exploring the Synergy Between Playing Cards and Vedic Astrology with Laura Barat

In this episode of The Vedic Astrology Podcast, on Carnaval night, I'm joined by special guest Laura Barat to explore the connections between playing cards and Vedic Astrology. I'll quiz Laura on how playing cards, specifically the 'Cards of Truth' system, align with the rhythms of life, seasons, elements and all the Vedic Astrology techniques we know and love like Lajjitaadi Avasthas and more. She'll even share a neat approach to rectifying the Lagna or Ascendant sign if you don't have the birth time data!

Laura shares insights on how Vedic Astrology is truly Numerology through the Elements and explains all about suits, card values, face cards and the significance of black and red cards. Tune in to discover how this portable card system can reveal deep astrological insights and enrich your understanding of yourself and your life journey and access Laura's supporting material at laurabaratastrologer.com

With so many planets transiting Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces, join me and my special guest Michaela as we delve into the rich imagery and symbolism of the final three signs of the Vedic Zodiac. We will discuss how these signs reflect the evolution of human consciousness and share insights from ancient Vedic texts like the Jaimini Sutras, Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, and Yavana Jataka. If you would like to read Michaela's full essay and those of other Asheville Vedic Apprentices make sure to visit fionamarques.com/ava-apprenticeship-newsletters and you can contact Michaela at yogatha.fr I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed exploring the topic together!

Join me for a special, light-hearted Valentine's Day episode of the Vedic Astrology Podcast. I’m delving into connections between Valentine's Day and Vedic Astrology. I’ll play with the Sun's position in the 11th sign and its significance in relationships, the rebellious nature of Aquarius and even the back-story of St. Valentine to explore various astrological and mythical links. I’m also going to examine the Vargas and the significance of the exact degree of the Sun on Valentine’s Day each year in relation to creativity and spiritual knowledge, and how these can inspire self-awareness and support striving for a higher connection. There’s even an interesting parallel drawn between Cupid and Kamadeva from Indian mythology. Tune in for this short and sweet zoom through some of the ways Vedic Astrology can enhance our understanding of love and relationships on this special day.

In this latest episode of The Vedic Astrology Podcast, I’m honoured to be joined once again by Sachin Sharma. We revisit the foundational question from Episode 1, Season 1: “What is Vedic Astrology?”—but now, we bring four seasons of learning, teaching, and lived experience into the conversation. Together, we explore the deeper meanings and purposes of Jyotish in a dialogue that is both thought-provoking and heart-opening.