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 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 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.
Episode 10 - Reconsidering Retrograde - Chesta bala and Effective Readings
Is a planet in retrograde motion a good thing or a bad thing?? In a major difference from Western Astrology, Vedic Astrology counts retrograde as 'Motional Strength' (or Cheshta bala) in one of the six strengths which determine the potency of a planet (called Shadbala).
In today's episode we explore what Cheshta bala is, how it shows up in a chart and how to use it wisely with clients. From NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) we know that rapport allows communication to be even more effective because it happens a subtler and automatic level. Is Cheshta bala a secret code that will allow us to build deep rapport with our clients and execute even more effective Readings? Listen now to find out!