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Happy Friday, everyone! This week we have a very special new moon in the sidereal sign of Gemini, Mrigashira nakshatra, on June 17, 2023. Mrigashira is symbolized by the head of a deer, ruled by the planet Mars, and associated to Soma and the deity of Brahma. Soma represents the bliss within us while Brahma is literally the god of creation. This nakshatra is very much associated to following bliss...

Hello everyone! Welcome to another Friday interview! You're not going to want to miss this one! In this segment we interview James Braha, yet again, for another amazing and insightful segment. Pluto is a massively powerful planet that is not often discussed in Vedic astrology. Pluto is the planet of control, power, destruction, death and rebirth, metamorphosis, and fate. Today we discuss the p...

In this segment we discuss the upcoming full moon in the sidereal sign of Scorpio in Jyeshta nakshatra. This is an extremely potent full moon! The sign of Scorpio invokes deep transformation, change, and expansion - while also being notorious for stirring fear, anxiety, and instability! It's fascinating that what generally PREVENTS us from change is fear and that both of these are each sides t...

Happy Friday! In this segment we cover the "main" transits for the month of June 2023 and spend time assessing the month holistically. There are a few main themes this month, but perhaps the most notable is the planet Venus!... The planet of love and romance is on the move and will become rather pronounced and emphasized. Matters of the heart may really come to the forefront and it may b...

Hello everyone! Happy Friday! In this segment we discuss the upcoming new moon in the sidereal sign of Taurus, in the nakshatra of Krittika. Taurus is the sign of stability, routine, structure, resources, and wealth. Of course, it is also a sign of creature comforts and sensuality. This is a profound time to introduce beauty and luxury into our daily lives OR to find balance in our relationship to...

Hello everyone! Welcome to Friday! May is a pretty eventful month that we should all be paying special attention to. The planet Mars, who governs war and frustration, will be debilitated from May 10th - June 30th. This could certainly shake things up for the collective and may bring about some tension and controversy. Mars is a great planet for managing aggression and warfare. When it is afflicted...

Hi everyone! Welcome to Friday! In this segment we host an amazing guest, Ryan Kurczak, to discuss the nebulous, mysterious, and notorious - retrogrades! The concept of retrograde planets gets thrown around a lot! I'm sure almost everyone we meet on a day to day basis has a fundamental understanding of Mercury being retrograde. But what does it TRULY mean to have planets retrograde in our birt...

Hello everyone! Welcome back to eclipse season.. In this segment we discuss the upcoming astrological influence of the lunar eclipse that will take place on May 5, 2023. This lunar eclipse is occurring in the sidereal sign of Libra - continuing to invoke karma around relationships, connections, and our sense of individuality. The eclipse will occur in the nakshatra of Vishakha, marking the holiday...

Hi everyone! Today is the day! FINALLY! *Please note in this podcast, we spend time talking about Jupiter in Aries IN GENERAL and then get to personal horoscopes. Please be sure to listen to the first 31 minutes before tuning into your personal horoscope so that you don't miss anything! I've been looking forward to this transit! Jupiter in Aries is (almost) always a time to celebrate. This...

Welcome to Eclipse Season 2023! In the sidereal system of astrology, this eclipse will take place in the sign of ARIES. Aries is the hot, bold, passionate, initiating, quick, fiery sign of the zodiac! Aries embodies new beginnings, fresh starts, and creative impulse. However, Aries is also regarded as the sign of war and is associated to immaturity, impulsivity, combustibility, and aggression. Thi...

Happy Eclipse season, y'all! This is a monumental month for 2023! And, honestly, recent history in general! This month we will see Jupiter transit into the sign of Aries, Mercury retrograde, and the beginning of eclipse season! Jupiter (the Guru) moving from the final sign of Pisces and into the first sign of Aries is a great time of finalities and endings - but also grand new beginnings! This...

Hello everyone! Happy Friday! I am so grateful to be typing this from the stunning mountains of New Mexico! This week we spend time discussing the upcoming energy of the full moon and ways to channel the energy effectively. This is our last full moon before the upcoming eclipse! Notice how energy begins to shift and change. The full moon in Virgo marks the holiday of Hanuman Jayanti. Hanuman is th...

Happy Firday! Today we discuss the atmakaraka in Vedic astrology and what it can represent in your birth chart. "Atma" means "soul" and "karaka" means "significator". This means that the atmakaraka is literally indicative of the soul and what this lifetime is meant to teach, instill, and inspire. Each atmakaraka comes with a series of gifts and skills, but a...

Welcome to another Friday! In this segment we discuss some major transits coming up in the next few weeks.  The combined energy is a culmination point of change, shedding layers, and potential chaos. The Vedic New Year offers an opportunity to celebrate the beginning of yet another sacred cycle. This event is also used to create an entire birth chart for the month ahead! In this segment we ta...

Hello everyone! In this segment we explore two of the major cycles of Saturn.  Saturn is the planet of weight, heaviness, restriction, delay, hard work, commitment, cruelty, and karmic retribution.  Saturn is also the slowest moving of the, traditionally used, planets and therefore packs quite the punch with his movement. It's no wonder that ancient seers developed tools to track his mov...

Hello everyone! Welcome to Friday.  In this segment we discuss some of the major transits for March of 2023 and how this could impact us personally as well as globally.  This is truly one of the most intense months of the year. We take time exploring the sign of Pisces, the spiritual implications of chaos, and what we may anticipate for this month.  Work with Christine: Sign up for...

Hello everyone! Welcome to another Friday interview! In this segment we interview one of my personal favorites, James Braha.  James is an amazing teacher, astrologer, author, and guide. I was fortunate enough to meet James at the Sedona Vedic Astrology Conference, and I've been hooked ever since!  Today we discuss the planet of Pluto and how Pluto can operate when placed in various house...

Happy Friday!  In this segment we discuss the upcoming new moon energy in the sidereal sign of Shatabhishak. Aquarius is an eccentric sign that is quite futuristic in nature and has a particular disdain for cultural norms and regulations. The nakshatra of Shatabhishak, held within Aquarius, truly exudes these qualities to a heightened extend.  Shatabhishak has an association to the under...

Back by popular demand!  Welcome Ryan Kurczak back to AstrologyNow to discuss the yugas, collective consciousness, and how to better navigate modern day life! A "yuga" is considered to be an age of time according to eastern, Hindu philosophy.  During various ages, we will experience heights or limitations in regards to human consciousness and our potential. Ryan helps us philosophize and...

Hello everyone! In this segment we explore the month of February.  We will see a full moon in Ashlesha nakshatra, new moon in Shatabhishak, Mercury and Sun in Aquarius, and an exalted Venus in Pisces.  On a global level, this month can still bring about some intensity for world leaders, change makers, and the economy.  Mercury in Capricorn is certainly creating a more serious energy...

Happy Friday! In this segment we discuss some of the most influential and powerful transits for the year of 2023. With the movement of Saturn into the sign of Aquarius, Jupiter in Aries, Rahu in Ashwini - there is a lot of shift that we can expect to see in the world this year! This is truly a turning of a chapter and the beginning of a new era.  I always love this time of year because it als...

Hello everyone! Happy new moon in the sidereal Capricorn!  Capricorn is the sign of the government, finances, and economy. Globally, this new moon may bring more a focus, changes, or shifts in regards to these areas of life! The Sun represents leaders of all kinds. Being in the Saturn-Ruled-Sign of Capricorn, as well as it's current position in the sky, leaders may also be under some pressure...

Hello everyone! Welcome to Friday the 13th!  Please do not forget that I am hosting a 2023 Predictions workshop on January 22.  You can sign up here: https://www.innerknowing.yoga/2023-prediction-workshop In this podcast we continue our conversation about the planet Saturn when transiting the sign of Aquarius. Saturn will be in the sidereal sign of Aquarius from January 17, 2023 - March...

Hello everyone! Welcome to another Friday.  Today we discuss the upcoming full moon in the sidereal nakshatra of Punarvasu.  Punarvasu is governed by the goddess Aditi and associated to "returning of the light". This is a bright and hopeful asterism that offers so much abundance, nourishment, and support with our New Years resolutions, goals, or intentions.  In this segment we discu...

Hello everyone! Happy New Year!  Oh my gosh -I can NOT believe we are already to New Years Eve! I hope that you all are percolating and contemplating what you would like to release and let go of for 2022, and brimming with the possibilities for 2023! And if not, perhaps this segment can support you in getting started.  In this segment we do a brief astrological review for 2022 as well as...