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.

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.

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.

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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