The Vedic Astrology Podcast

Text me your thoughts about this epidode ...Why do so many people experience major turning points around ages 16, 35, 42 and 48?In this conversation, astrologer and author Sachin Sharma explains a fascinating way to combine Jyotish planetary models, in which different planets mature at specific ages, with Jung's Phases of Life to demonstrate how they often coincide to indicate profound shifts in identity, purpose, relationships and life direction.Together we explore why age 35 can bring an awareness of mortality, why Rahu and Ketu are linked to the classic "midlife crisis", how childhood and youth unfold through Mercury and Venus, and why understanding someone's age can reveal surprisingly deep insight even before looking at a birth chart.Whether you're interested in Vedic astrology, Jungian psychology, parenting, human development or simply making sense of your own life journey, this conversation offers a compelling framework for understanding how karma unfolds through time.In this episode: • Why planetary maturation ages matter • The age Jung believed life begins to change • Why midlife crisis often arrives around 42-48 • Mercury, Venus and the stages of youth • Parenting through the lens of planetary ages • The surprising connection between Jung and JyotishFeatured book: The Stages of Life: Jyotish, Jung and the Qualitative Field of Time by Sachin Sharma https://www.searchinsachin.com/booksJoin our book club on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fionamarquesAnd see the full interview on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fionamarquesWatch this episode: https://youtu.be/-WctvgBWyaESupport the show

Text me your thoughts about this epidode ...How does the 12th House become the 1st House? And what can that reveal about birth, identity, life transitions, and the deeper meaning of the zodiac?In this fascinating conversation, Pratyush Bhattacharya returns to the Vedic Astrology Podcast to explore one of astrology's most intriguing mysteries -  the relationship between the 12th House and the Ascendant.We begin with the symbolism of birth itself, examining how the 12th House represents the final stages of life in the womb and how it transitions into the 1st House as we enter the world. From there, we explore how this pattern repeats throughout life whenever we cross a threshold, leave an identity behind, or enter a new chapter.This episode offers a fresh perspective on the 12th House, moving beyond ideas of loss and isolation to reveal its role in growth, transformation and the unfolding of life itself.You can join Pratyush in my monthly "Decoding Zodiac" Book Club - find details at https://www.patreon.com/fionamarquesWatch this episode https://youtu.be/EE5yac58NAIPatreon Members Bonus EpisodeDuring our conversation, at times Pratyush and I stumbled into discussions that were more controversial or direct and that felt better suited to serious students and practising astrologers rather than to a general audience - so I edited them into a bonus for this episode.In the Patreon-exclusive bonus episode, "Astrologer's Corner - The Three Pathologies of the 12th House," we explore:• The shadow side of the 12th House• Escapism, denial and difficulty with transitions• Why some people struggle to move on from the past• The role of difficult planetary placements in 12th house experiences• Advanced chart interpretation considerationsJoin me on Patreon for the bonus episode and our monthly astrology book club discussions.https://www.patreon.com/fionamarques/posts/three-of-12th-173395678Support the show

Text me your thoughts about this epidode ...In this episode of the Vedic Astrology Podcast, we explore how trauma is held in the body–mind through the lens of Jyotiṣa. Trauma is “what the mind cannot digest,” and Vedic Astrology offers a compassionate, structured way to understand how overwhelming experiences become stored, retrieved and eventually integrated.We look at:  • the Moon as manas - the perceiving, somatic mind  • Mars and the 1–3 year developmental window  • the Nisargika Daśā (natural planetary ages)  • Scorpio as the vault of undigested experience  • Nāgas and the porous underworld  • the Uttaṅka story as a map for trauma retrieval  Your astrology chart doesn’t diagnose trauma - it reveals the architecture of how your system absorbs, stores and responds to experience. If you’re curious about the intersection of astrology, somatics, myth and healing, this episode might be for you!Join me on Patreon for monthly gatherings, chart study and community support   https://patreon.com/fionamarquesOr if you want to find out how this applies to your chart, you can book a reading at https://www.fionamarques.com/reading And if you want to learn Vedic Astrology with me, check out https://www.fionamarques.com/learnvedicastrologyAccess the mindmap from the episode here www.fionamarques.com/thevedicastrologypodcast/your-astrology-chart-and-stored-traumaSupport the show

Text me your thoughts about this epidode ...Adityas Made Accessible  If you’ve wanted to explore the Adityas but felt overwhelmed by the mythology, the retinue of 84 beings in total!, or just where to begin - my aim with this episode is to offer a clear and approachable starting point.  It's perfect for anyone who feels curious about Ādityas but doesn't know where to start.I’m joined by Josh Harper, a developer and fellow student of Astrology and Ādityas, who has built two beautiful and simple tools to make the Ādityas system easier to enter ...The SunFlare App - shows which Ādityas, Hōra, and Trimśāṁśa beings are active right now by transit, with short descriptions and reflection prompts. 84Beings.com - a clickable Ādityas‑based version of your birth chart with explanation of each being that is relevant to your chart and with the option of purchasing Sun/Moon‑in‑Ādityas reports if you want to go deeper.We also discuss the Ādityas ecliptic, the two Hōra soul stances, and the Trimśāṁśa planetary beings (Gandharvas, Rākṣasas, Yakṣas, Apsaras, Ṛṣis). If you’re curious about Ādityas but unsure where to start, this conversation is an invitation to dip your toes in the water in an easy, visually beautiful and bite-sized way.Josh’s apps & studio: https://ninthhouse.studio/studioSupport the show

Text me your thoughts about this epidode ...If you’ve already watched my Jyotish episode on predicting for the 12 August solar eclipse, (https://www.fionamarques.com/theadityaspodcast/vivasvan-solar-eclipse-2026), welcome to its astronomy companion! In this conversation with astronomy educator Steven Jones, I explore the eclipse through the lens of science, light and wonder - from the Sun’s corona to Voyager at the edge of the solar system.The 12 August 2026 Solar Eclipse  • What astronomers can only observe during totality  • How the corona reveals solar weather and magnetic fields  • Practical safety tips - eclipse glasses, pinhole projection and why partial eclipses need protection  Einstein, Eddington & Gravitational Lensing  • The modern recreation of the 1919 experiment  • The LUNEX 2026 team photographing starlight bending around the Sun  • Why eclipses still matter for testing general relativity  Light, Jyotish & the Electromagnetic Spectrum  • How astronomers define light as photons  • How Jyotish treats light as information  • Wave–particle duality  • How instruments detect radio, infrared, visible, UV, X‑ray and gamma photons  • Whether unknown regions of the spectrum might still exist  Human Perception & Cosmic Meaning  • What our tiny visual bandwidth implies about our understanding of the universe  • How attention shapes interpretation, even if not the photons themselves  JWST & Cosmic Origins  • Why JWST uses infrared  • What JWST is revealing about early galaxies and star formation  • Tensions in Hubble constant measurements  • Dark matter, dark energy, and gravitational‑wave astronomy  This episode is a blend of astronomy, Jyotish, and the science of light — perfect for anyone who loves eclipses, cosmic origins or simply the feeling of looking up at the sky with wonder.Read about this episode at www.fionamarques.com/thevedicastrologypodcast/jyotish-light-emfs-and-the-2026-solar-eclipseWatch this episode at https://youtu.be/YPQXYxQ5AKEJoin me at https://www.patreon.com/fionamarquesSupport the show

Text me your thoughts about this epidode ...In this follow up episode, I continue my conversation with Pratyush Bhattacharya (https://www.instagram.com/decodingzodiac author of Decoding Zodiac with Vedic Astrology Volume II: Graha Rasi House Interactions). This time we turn our attention to the 6th–12th house axis as Persona and Shadow, drawing on Jungian individuation and metaphors of decluttering, digestion and shedding skin. We explore how the 12th house stores unresolved habits, grief, and old narratives and how ignoring it leads to reactivity, manipulation, boredom‑avoidance and living from a past version of ourselves. The 6th house, by contrast, can drive a relentless performance and proving worth - the Persona we use to mask our Shadow.Pratyush shares practical 12th‑house remedies such as cleaning digital clutter, writing an epoch‑based autobiography, inserting 30‑second pauses before habits or eating and even scheduling time for boredom. We also look at a Libra Ascendant case study (12th Virgo / 6th Pisces) to explore how Piscean skills of tolerance and inclusion might become performed usefulness due to wanting to repress the meticulous planning and boundary setting skills of Virgo. We also discuss how magnetic attraction in relationships can reflect unmet 12th‑house needs and opens the risks of trauma‑bonded relationships.If you’re studying Vedic astrology, Jungian psychology, or the deeper meaning of the 6th–12th house axis, this conversation offers a grounded, and practical guide to understanding Persona, Shadow, and the spiritual protocol hidden in your ascendant and 12th‑House sign.Watch this episode with subtitles at https://youtu.be/G5Js79r3meoCheck out my new Podcast at TheAdityasPodcast — fionamarques.com - https://www.fionamarques.com/theadityaspodcastYou can get Pratyush Bhatacharya's books at ...Decoding Zodiac vol II (paperback): https://www.lulu.com/shop/pratyush-bhattacharya/decoding-zodiac-with-vedic-astrology-vol-ii/paperback/product-95jjvw7.html?q=decoding+zodiac&page=1&pageSize=4Decoding Zodiac vol II (ebook):https://www.lulu.com/shop/pratyush-bhattacharya/decoding-zodiac-with-vedic-astrology-vol-ii/ebook/product-v8wrzwe.html?q=decoding+zodiac&page=1&pageSize=4Decoding Zodiac vol I (paperback):https://www.lulu.com/shop/pratyush-bhattacharya-and-pratyush-bhattacharya-and-arijit-gupta-and-ernst-wilhelm/decoding-zodiac-with-vedic-astrology/paperback/product-8gdgvj.html?q=decoding+zodiac&page=1&pageSize=4Decoding Zodiac vol I (ebook): https://www.lulu.com/shop/pratyush-bhattacharya-and-swarup-ranjan-paul-and-samriddhi-mitra-and-arijit-gupta/decoding-zodiac-with-vedic-astrology/ebook/product-j4kgwz.html?q=decoding+zodiac&page=1&pageSize=4Support the show

Text me your thoughts about this epidode ...In this episode, I’m joined again by Pratyush Bhattacharya ( https://www.instagram.com/decodingzodiac/), this time 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.You can watch this episode with subtitles at https://youtu.be/0EqOWjsDde0You can get Pratyush Bhatacharya's books at ...Decoding Zodiac vol II (paperback): https://www.lulu.com/shop/pratyush-bhattacharya/decoding-zodiac-with-vedic-astrology-vol-ii/paperback/product-95jjvw7.html?q=decoding+zodiac&page=1&pageSize=4Decoding Zodiac vol II (ebook):https://www.lulu.com/shop/pratyush-bhattacharya/decoding-zodiac-with-vedic-astrology-vol-ii/ebook/product-v8wrzwe.html?q=decoding+zodiac&page=1&pageSize=4Decoding Zodiac vol I (paperback):https://www.lulu.com/shop/pratyush-bhattacharya-and-pratyush-bhattacharya-and-arijit-gupta-and-ernst-wilhelm/decoding-zodiac-with-vedic-astrology/paperback/product-8gdgvj.html?q=decoding+zodiac&page=1&pageSize=4Decoding Zodiac vol I (ebook): https://www.lulu.com/shop/pratyush-bhattacharya-and-swarup-ranjan-paul-and-samriddhi-mitra-and-arijit-gupta/decoding-zodiac-with-vedic-astrology/ebook/product-j4kgwz.html?q=decoding+zodiac&page=1&pageSize=4Support the show

Text me your thoughts about this epidode ...Today’s end‑of‑2025 episode explores one of my favourite themes in Vedic Astrology, the mystical and practical power of the number 11! We’ll look at the 11th House, the 11th Sign (Aquarius), and the 11th Lunar Day or Tithi (Ekadashi), and challenge ourselves to answer the question: what do wealth inequality, dopamine, cortisol, and fasting have to do with the number 11?!?Together, we’ll explore how the 11th House shapes our aspirational pursuits and our relationship to accumulation. We’ll look at how Aquarius, ruled by Saturn, brings balance through its pragmatic commitment to collective responsibility. And we’ll reflect on Ekadashi, the 11th Lunar Day, as a natural practice of emptying, resetting, and remembering that we can thrive without constant consumption.Whether you’re a long‑time Vedic Astrology enthusiast or newly curious, join me as we unpack the deeper meaning of the number 11 and why its teachings feel especially relevant at this sacred threshold between years.Wishing you a blessed beginning to 2026!Support the show

Text me your thoughts about this epidode ...Join me as I welcome back Sachin Sharma to the Vedic Astrology Podcast! In this episode, we explore Sachin's new book, "The Ologies of Jyotish." Our conversation spans the multidimensional inquiry into being, becoming, and unbecoming while exploring the metaphysical system of Jyotish from various philosophical and disciplinary angles. We discuss the metaphysics of psychology, sociology, ontology, epistemology, and much more, highlighting the importance of linguistics and the psycho-metaphysical applications of Jyotish. Tune in for an enlightening chat about using Jyotish to better understand the patterns that shape our consciousness and life experiences. Don't miss this deep and insightful discussion!  You can purchase "The Ologies of Jyotish" from https://www.searchinsachin.com/copy-of-ologiesWatch this episode at https://youtu.be/6yI9SMJumksRead about it at www.fionamarques.com/thevedicastrologypodcast/s5-ep3-how-consciousness-experiences-life-on-earthJoin me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/fionamarquesSupport the show

Text me your thoughts about this epidode ...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.·         Connect with Sara Jones at Therapy Lumina to continue this conversation with a holistic approach therapylumina.com/coaching.  ·         Or with me for a Vedic Astrology perspective (Book Vedic Astrology Sessions - Vedic Birth Chart Reading, Written Reports, Video with Fiona Marques — fionamarques.com).  ·         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.Full article: Grief and Sexual Intimacy: Exploring Therapists’ Views of Bereaved Clients - https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19317611.2024.2354815With thanks to António Marques for the Intro/Outro music <3Support the show