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:

  1. What is Vedic Astrology?

  2. How does Vedic Astrology work?

  3. Exploring the knowledge and techniques of Vedic Astrology

  4. Interviews with Astrologers

  5. Vedic Astrology Case Studies

Episode 10 - Reconsidering Retrograde - Chesta bala and Effective Readings
Cheshta bala, Shadbala, NLP Fiona Marques Cheshta bala, Shadbala, NLP Fiona Marques

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!

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