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 1 - How to Use Eclipses in Vedic Astrology: A Practical Guide for Beginners and Experts
Do you want to learn how to use eclipses in Vedic Astrology? In this episode, you will discover how eclipses can reveal the karma of the Earth and its inhabitants. We'll touch on NASA's view of eclipses, explain Saros series, look at why the Moon 'changes' size and even see how Kala bala (a component of Shadbala) holds intriguing clues the this eclipse, the Tropical-Sidereal debate and Vedic Astrology's link with Hellenistic and Medieval Astrology. Don’t miss this exciting start of season 3 of the Vedic Astrology Podcast!
First Lord in the First House by Sign
What do Walt Whitman, Madonna, Andy Warhol, Carl Jung and George Lucas all have in common? Each of them have their First Lord in the First House! In this episode, I delve into the Bhava Yogas (from Chapter 24 of Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra) but with the twist "how are the Bhava Yogas affected by Sign placement?"
Along with the charts of Christian Dior, R. D. Laing, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Lord Byron, Bill Clinton, Edward Snowden and Rupert Murdoch, I will show you the 12 faces to the First Lord in the First House.
You can download all the text from my research at Bhava Yogas by Sign | Fiona Marques on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/posts/83252102?pr=true I would love your feedback.
Whether you are new to Vedic Astrology or a seasoned practitioner, this episode has something for everyone.
S2 Episode 12 - The Extraordinary Yogas of King Charles III
In this episode, I’m going to take you on a fascinating journey through the birth chart of King Charles III, the newly crowned monarch of the United Kingdom. His chart is full of extraordinary yogas that make him a unique and unusual ruler. Some of the yogas I’m going to talk about are:
Kubera Tulya Yoga, the rare and auspicious combination of planets that gives him wealth and prosperity comparable to Kubera, the god of treasure
Adhi Yoga, the beneficial placement of planets in the 6th, 7th, and 8th houses from the Moon that grants him leadership, fame, and success over enemies
Mukuta Yoga, the formation of planets in the 1st and 7th houses that gives him a literally a crown! and a lineage
Srikanta Yoga, a spiritual yoga with detoxifying qualities
Parajathi Yoga, of well placed dispositors in the rasi and navamsha charts that confers him with high status, honor, and respect
Kapata Yoga, impacting the 4th lord and enabling someone to keep secrets
I’m also going to show you how these yogas have influenced his personal and professional life from Camilla-gate to compatability.
This podcast is brought to you by me, Fiona Marques, a certified Vedic astrologer and teacher who offers consultations, courses, and workshops. To learn more about my services and to access my blog and podcast archive, visit www.fionamarques.com.
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Episode 16 - More Love in your Life Part 1 with Ernst Wilhelm and Ryan Kurczak
This Valentine's week, join me for Part 1 of a discussion with Ernst Wilhelm about his latest course "Having more love in your life" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c5ZTL4fYFg&list=PLe6bm3mXh02oXiLmdYVmTIXKgCJvDf7Ge)
Ryan Kurczak and I quiz Ernst about the origins of this course, what love truly is, Lajjitaadi Avasthas, selfishness and the role of Astrologers versus Counsellors. Find out if this course is for you and dive into some behind-the-scenes secrets and cutting-room-floor-edits involved in the making of this epic course. In Part 1, be a fly-on-the-wall as two great teachers and great friends talk Vedic Astrology and Love as if no one is watching :)
Episode 15 - Sacred Feminine Pathways in Vedic Astrology, Yoga and Beyond with Nandini
n honour of Venus' beautiful retrograde through Capricorn this year, come explore the sacred feminine pathways through Vedic Astrology, Yoga and Beyond. In this episode I am joined by Nandini who has spent the last 20 years reconnecting people with their feminine pathways through yoga and beyond. She is the founder of The Empowered Feminine Festival (https://empoweredfemfest.com/) and, at times in this episode, I felt I was speaking with Venus herself :) We cover sensuality, the importance of the body, tantra, feminine signs & planets, Shad bala, Lajjitaadi Avasthas, Mahabhagya yoga, Kali and much more.
Contact Nandini at https://www.kakiniyogini.com/
Episode 14 - Pandemics and Prediction with Corey Dowds
Cast your mind back to the Solar Eclipse on 26 December 2019 - What goes on inside an Astrologer when they are making a prediction? And how can we get better at it?? It's not often that you find an Astrologer who is public with their predictions AND one who is open and willing to share their self-reflection and learnings from the process. And this is what we have in today's special guest, Predictive Astrologer and Teacher, Corey Dowds. In this episode, he selflessly shares his approach, tips, techniques and understanding of predicting in Vedic Astrology. We examine a case study that you can follow along with us and consult the transcript for even more links and deeper research. We cover rasi aspects, financial astrology, pandemics, nakshatras, the bhava lagna and more. And, if this whets your appetite and you want to practice predicting from an Eclipse - join Corey and I for AstroliJam on 6 Feb 2022 (get your tickets at fionamarques.com/astrology/#AstroliJam)
You can also learn from Corey at eye-of-the-veda-university.teachable.com and contact him at ...
www.eyeoftheveda.com
Episode 13 - Which Transits Actually Matter? with Ryan Kurczak
How do you determine which transits actually matter? Join me as I sit down with renown Vedic Astrologer Ryan Kurczak and unpack the dasas, balas, avasthas, vargas and yoga scores that really make a difference when considering transits.
In this episode we also talk about The Asheville Vedic Apprenticeship Program that is now available self-paced and online. (https://vedic-astrology.teachable.com/courses/vedic-astrology-apprenticeship-program?affcode=472402_kmvc7dum). You can use this link to see the full course curriculum.
And if you would like to see an example of using Vargas with Transits please watch my video " Astrology and Ever Given obstructing the Suez Canal" (https://youtu.be/KJvAurw8-nM)
Episode 11 - Aquarius, 11th House and the Yoga Breaker
As November is the 11th month and this is the 11th episode of The Vedic Astrology Podcast, it is the perfect time to explore the numerology of 11 in Vedic Astrology. In this podcast episode we explore Aquarius, revisit the Hero's Journey, look at the indications of the 11th House, probe the 5-11 continuum, and examine the all important effects of the 11th Lord (or Yoga Breaker!) for each Ascendant. If you want to know all about resurrection, temptations, gains, desires, aspirations and belonging, this is the episode for you!
Episode 9 - How does Astrology work? Part 2 Michael Reed, Ancient Texts and an Enigma Unlocked
Are you a fan of code cracking, historical enigmas and detective work? If so, you'll love this latest episode of The Vedic Astrology Podcast, where Michael Reed guides us through a labyrinth of ancient texts to explain the mechanic that makes Astrology work! Like the best historical mysteries, the answer was hidden in plain sight all along.
Join us for a journey through the five koshas, the three body doctrine, the narration of the avatars, the description of the rasis and an exploration of Varuna from the Rig Veda. As if that wasn't enough, Michael brings it all together with Patanjali's Yoga Sutras as he shares, not only how Astrology works, but also for what purpose.
Episode 8 - What would Vedic Astrology say to your 20 year old self?
Are there things you wish you'd known at 20? Would have have been able to hear the life advice that would have helped you the most? As students in the Northern Hemisphere begin the new school year, it's the perfect time to revisit your 20 year old self and see what Vedic Astrology would say! Covering ... links between Vedic Astrology and the MBTI; how we can gain insights into life path, career, happiness and more; the maturity of planets; the purusarthas or 4 paths; and 3 very different case studies.
Join me for this fun, informative, LONG rollick through some of the most useful Vedic Astrology techniques at one of the most exciting times of anyone's life.