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See where Jupiter is in your chart at https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freebirthchartJupiter in Cancer 2026: New Potential For GrowthFrom June 2026 until June 2027, Jupiter returns to Cancer, its sign of exaltation, bringing a massive wave of potential, healing, and growth into our lives. In this episode, I share what this transit means for the collective and walk you through what each rising and moon sign can expect over the next year. We'll explore the peaks of this energy in Pushya Nakshatra, the deep emotional transformations of Ashlesha, and how you can intentionally nurture the areas of your life calling for expansion. I hope this episode helps you start this powerful cycle with clarity, inspiration, and a grounded sense of purpose. QUOTES"From June 2026 until June 2027, there is a new potential for expansion, growth." "The results come through the areas of life you are willing to nurture consistently." "Your growth will come in proportion to your depth of vulnerability." "This is a huge opportunity for healing those things when handled well..." TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction & The Jupiter Return 01:24 Jupiter's Highest Expression in Pushya 02:20 Exaltation and Blessings 04:24 Healing with Ashlesha and Gandanta 11:57 Aries 19:19 Taurus 24:49 Gemini 31:38 Cancer 40:32 Leo 50:00 Virgo 01:00:06 Libra 01:05:16 Scorpio 01:10:27 Sagittarius 01:14:44 Capricorn 01:20:02 Aquarius 01:24:45 Pisces KEYWORDSVedic astrology forecast, Jyotish, Jupiter in Cancer, nakshatra, Pushya, Ashlesha, planetary transits, spiritual growth, self-awareness, rising sign, whole sign housesFREE RESOURCES⭐️ Free Birth Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freebirthchart⭐️ Free Horoscopes: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freehoroscopes⭐️ Podcast (Spotify, Apple, etc): https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/astrology⭐️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quietmindastrology⭐️ YouTube: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/youtube⭐️ Yoga Teacher Training Podcast: https://www.anchor.fm/yogateachertrainingWORK WITH ME⭐️ Book a Reading: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/reading⭐️ Decode Your Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/101⭐️ New Moon Alignment: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/newmoon⭐️ Mentorship: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/mentorshipNEXT STEP⭐️ Get your free Vedic birth chart at https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freebirthchart
Most people spend their lives trying to understand who they are through achievement, performance, personality labels, or external validation yet still feel disconnected from themselves underneath it all.Executive coach and Vedic wisdom teacher Vish Chatterji explores the hidden relationship between consciousness, karma, leadership, and identity through the lens of Jyotish, the ancient science of Vedic astrology. What begins as skepticism from an engineer and MBA-trained executive evolves into a deeper exploration of self-awareness, emotional patterns, and soul-level alignment.Together they explore the difference between Western astrology and Vedic astrology, why so many leaders feel emotionally fragmented despite outward success, and how ancient systems can illuminate the hidden tensions we carry into work, relationships, and personal growth. Vish reframes astrology not as fate, but as a tool for consciousness; one that helps people recognize their strengths, karmic patterns, and deeper nature beneath ego and performance.Together, Amy and Vish reflect on intuition, manifestation, karmic debt, leadership, and the emotional freedom that can emerge when we stop resisting difficult experiences and begin seeing meaning inside them.At its core, this episode is an invitation to move beyond self-improvement as performance and toward a more conscious relationship with ourselves, our choices, and the lives we're creating.Moments That Create Momentum:When Achievement Stops Answering Deeper Questions – Explore why so many high performers continue searching for meaning, identity, and fulfillment long after external success arrives.The Gap Between Ego and Authentic Self – Discover how ancient wisdom traditions describe the tension between who we've learned to become and who we actually are underneath performance and survival.Why Leaders Keep Searching for Personality Frameworks – From Myers-Briggs to Vedic astrology, the episode explores humanity's deeper desire to feel understood beyond roles, titles, and productivity.Karma as Emotional and Relational Accountability – Reframing karma not as punishment, but as an energetic balancing process that shapes relationships, conflict, growth, and healing.The Danger of Outsourcing Inner Authority – A nuanced reflection on predictions, intuition, and why discernment matters when seeking guidance, certainty, or spiritual insight.About the Guest:Vish Chatterji is an East-meets-West executive coach, Vedic wisdom teacher, and author who helps people find deeper alignment and meaning in their work through the traditions of Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda, Vedic Philosophy, and Jyotish (Vedic Astrology). After a successful career as an engineer, executive, and entrepreneur, he now leads the global coaching practice Head & Heart Insights and serves as a Faculty Coach and Educator for the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute at UC Berkeley.He holds degrees from Northwestern University and the University of Michigan, along with an executive coaching certification from UC Berkeley, and has studied in traditional Himalayan ashrams and at the Chopra Center for Wellbeing. Vish is the author of The Business Casual Yogi and Astrology Decoded: The Secret Science of India's Sages.https://www.instagram.com/vishchatterji/https://www.facebook.com/vishchatterjiauthorhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vish-vishwajeet-chatterji-b3b2681/Astrology Decoded - https://www.vishchatterji.com/astrology-decodedAbout Amy:Amy Lynn Durham, known by her clients as the Corporate Mystic, is the founder of the Executive Coaching Firm, Create Magic At Work®, where they help leaders build workplaces rooted in creativity, collaboration, and fulfillment. A former corporate executive turned Executive Coach, Amy blends practical leadership strategies with spiritual intelligence to unlock human potential at work.She's a certified Executive Coach through UC Berkeley & the International Coaching Federation (ICF) In addition, Amy holds coaching certifications in Spiritual Intelligence (SQ21), the Edgewalker Profile, and the Archetypes of Change . In addition to being the host of the Create Magic At Work® podcast, Amy is the author of Create Magic At Work®, Creating Career Magic: A Daily Prompt Journal and the founder of Magic Thread Media™. Through her work, she inspires intentional leadership for thriving workplaces and lives where “magic” becomes reality.Connect with Amy:https://createmagicatwork.net/https://www.linkedin.com/company/create-magic-at-workhttps://www.facebook.com/112951637095427https://www.instagram.com/createmagicatworkhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnEm4h3fUgaq8qgvZpz6dGgThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? 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Click here to send me a quick message :) Traditional intact cultures, and systems like Ayurveda and TCM, all include not only physical and emotional healing but also speak to how the energetic layers of our beings impact our healing, too.Whether it's tuning into the medicine of the wheel of the year like Summer Solstice (the expansive, invigorating sunlight) or the harmonious dance of Yin and Yang or the subtle energies from the Vedic lens of Sattva, Rajas and Tamas, every system holds its own wisdom. What matters most is how these subtle energies truly impact us, what we notice, what we feel affinity towards and what works for each of us as unique individuals.The dance of light and dark, contraction and expansion, the underworld and above world, are part of the necessary path to healing. Without one we cannot have the other. I explore all of this in depth and share some reflective prompts and share some examples of herbs and foods that can help you cultivate some of the subtle energies as well. This was a total riffing episode, so I hope it offers some little gems for at least one of you since it just sort of flowed through!Resources:Today's shownotes: Subtle energies on your path to radiant wellbeingFree guide to Gardening for Your Hormonal HealthEpisode 172: What is vibrational medicine? Flower essences & mantraIf you loved this episode, share it with a friend, or take a screenshot and share on social media and tag me @herbalwombwisdomAnd if you love this podcast, leave a rating & write a review! It's really helpful to get the show to more amazing humans like you. ❤️DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I'm an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal concerns.
Nico is so full of life he's nearly bursting off the screen. In this episode we talk about mediation, acting from a place of centeredness, and overall emotional well being with things like processing pain and developing sensitivity to truth in your life. Enjoy! Chatgpt said this is what we talked about: Your mind can explain your pain for hours and still never touch the real release. We go straight into what changes when you stop trying to “think” your way to certainty and start working with the nervous system, the body, and the heart.We talk with Nico Dimatina about Vedic meditation and why mantra-based practice works like training wheels: you use the sound silently, it fades, and you land in real stillness. From there, we unpack why long-form meditation teacher training focuses so much on stored trauma, emotional baggage, and the subconscious patterns that run your reactions. Nico walks us through a full rounding sequence (toning, gentle yoga asana, shavasana, breathwork, then meditation) and explains how practices like alternate nostril breathing can help the body feel safe enough to unwind.We also zoom out into the bigger life questions: alignment versus achievement, why external success can't manufacture deep fulfillment, and what it means to “surrender” without checking out of your responsibilities. Nico shares a vivid story of asking for direction and having “Dubai” drop into consciousness during meditation. From qigong and meridians to psychedelics as plant medicine (with strong emphasis on guidance and integration), we keep bringing it back to what's practical: cultivating a steady inner baseline, then living from it.If this hit home, subscribe, share it with a friend who's stuck in their head, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. What practice helps you come back to your body fastest?⬇️⬇️⬇️Watch this episode and many more on my Youtube channel!
What if post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, is shaped not only by what happened, but by how much adaptation energy we had when it happened? In this episode, Thom explores stress, premature cognitive commitment, and why seemingly unrelated triggers can keep past overload alive in the nervous system. Thom also explains how Vedic Meditation helps dissolve accumulated stress and responds to a follow-up question about past-life trauma and karma. Listen or watch for a grounded Vedic perspective on recovery, resilience, and liberation from past impressions.Episode Highlights[00:45] Understanding Stress[04:04] Adaptation Energy and Stress Reaction[06:33] When Adaptation Energy Runs Low[10:15] Premature Cognitive Commitments[13:05] PTSD Is Not About Scale[16:05] How Stress Leaves the Body[19:50] Vedic Meditation for PTSD[24:29] 24-Hour Bliss and Liberation[29:22] Q - Do past lives affect PTSD?[29:34] A - Consciousness Carries Past Impressions[33:10] Recovery Depends on Adaptation Energy[36:22] No Single Event Causes BreakdownUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/
Send us Fan MailWomen's Power To Heal Mother Earth" (Season 4, The New Earth)Episode 227: Love is the Only Way by Maya Tiwari.This episode explores a profound cosmic opportunity for immediate healing and liberation from a simulated, ego-driven reality. Maya Tiwari guides listeners to disconnect from societal programming and reclaim their true, divine essence—the One Self—through the power of universal love, vigilant boundary-setting, and ritualistic forgiveness.Key Themes & Takeaways1. The Cosmic Juncture for HealingThe Astrological Catalyst: A rare blue moon in Sagittarius (at its apogee) aligns with the Central Sun, stars, and portals. This occurs in the Vedic star of Anuradha (victory through devotion), readying humanity for the "great Solar Flash."Immediate Healing: This unique opening in time offers a rapid opportunity to heal wounds, mend relationships, and align with cosmic energies, provided we cast aside doubt.2. The Illusion of the "Simulation" and the EgoThe Fabricated Reality: The physical world is described as an "algorithm of illusion" and a "strategized simulation" that feeds on negative existence and manipulation.The Invention of Ego: The ego fractures our spirit by defining us through human lack, striving, and suffering ("I am this, I am not enough"), rather than our true nature as pure Being (Atman, or the I Am).3. The "Remote Control" and Galactic InterventionDivine Intervention: For the first time in millennia, beneficent "Galactic Light Beings" are intervening to free Earth using supreme technology connected to the Central Sun.The Remote: Humanity has been handed a metaphorical "remote control" powered by crystalline light. To break free from the simulation's programming, we simply need to press "Stop" and plug into universal love.4. Reclaiming the One Self Through Love and VigilanceThe Unified Self: By turning off the programming, we reconnect with the "One Self"—a universal, unconditional love that connects all human beings.Diligent Authority: When old habits of the simulation (angst, guilt, judgment) creep back in, Tiwari advises shutting them down with fierce authority, refusing to let the simulation feed on our energy.5. Healing Through Ritual ForgivenessEffortless Forgiveness: As the heart opens, forgiveness flows naturally. Tiwari emphasizes forgiving ourselves for our deepest, unshared mistakes, viewing them as vital opportunities for growth and compassion.The Release Ritual: Listeners are encouraged to write down their sorrows, speak them aloud, call upon a divine witness (such as Archangel Michael or Mother Durga), and ceremoniously burn the paper using incense, sage, or camphor.Core Message: Earth is a pristine paradise. By refusing to be manipulated by a false, ego-driven matrix and choosing to activate our divine "remote control," we can effortlessly dissolve old suffering, forgive our pasts, and step into universal love.Support the showMay Peace Be Your Journey:Maya's approach transcends modern feminism by advocating for a holistic restoration of balance, moving beyond the fight for basic rights to reclaiming the innate power of the divine feminine, which includes procreation, forgiveness, nourishment, and cosmic creativity. She stresses the importance of kindness, inner stillness, and compassionate self- tools for healing individuals and society. www.mayatiwari.comwww.facebook.com/mayatiwariahimsa.Buzzsprout.comMothermaya@gmail.comGet Maya's New Book: I Am Shakti:https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/o-books/our-books/I-am-shaktiAmazon.comBookshop.org
June brings one of the biggest energetic shifts of the year as Jupiter enters Cancer, beginning a new 12-year cycle centered around nourishment, emotional intelligence, home, family, and security - internally and externally! This is a very exciting transit as Jupiter is truly a planet of opportunity, grace, growth, and expansion.We also discuss the formation of Saraswati Yoga in Cancer. This combination highlights themes of knowledge, creativity, education, and depth. The more intense transit for the month - Mars enters the sign of Taurus. This transit asks us to slow down, stabilize, and build with thoughtfulness rather than impulse. Mercury will retrograde at the end of the month, which may prompt reviewing plans or having us redo tasks. June 1st - October 31st: Jupiter in CancerJune 8th: Venus enters CancerJune 14th: New Moon in Taurus 29 degrees MrigashiraJune 15th - July 16th: Sun in geminiJune 20th - August 2nd: Mars in Taurus with UranusJune 22nd - July 4th: Mercury/Jupiter/Venus create Saraswati Yoga in CancerJune 29th - July 23rd: Mercury retrograde 2 degrees of Cancer/PunarvasuJune 29th: Full Moon in Sagittarius 14 degrees of Purva AshadhaYOUTUBE:D9 exploration:https://youtu.be/HTgYcjltyasCharacteristics of Your Spouse:https://youtu.be/i_cOvdSbjy0Soulmate Astrologyhttps://youtu.be/ExnDysvjzUwChristine:website: innerknowing.yogainstagram: astrologynow_podcastpatreon: patreon.com/astrologynowpodcast keywords: astrology, jyotish, Vedic astrology, sidereal astrology, nakshatras, spirituality, Christine Rodriguez, aries, libra, scorpio, libra, capricorn, Nakshatra, new moon, taurus, Venus, Jupiter, Pisces, Spirituality, horoscope, retrograde, eclipse, solar eclipse, new moon, lunar eclipse
See how ancient Vedic wisdom meets modern science. Explore with Dr. Stella Wuttke how sound vibration heals energy blockages, restores balance, and transforms the body, mind, and spirit through mantra practice, tuning forks, and the fascinating science of sound therapy.
The Vedic tradition lays out dharma with remarkable precision — the duties of a wife, a husband, a parent, a child, a citizen. The gopīs of Vrindavan take it deeper. In this episode Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the idea that authority is derived from the author of all existence. All the dharmas of this world, all the figures of authority in our lives, gain their legitimacy from the supreme source. And when the soul recognizes that source directly, then dharma goes beyond piety, to unveiling the purest nature of the self. Srimad Bhagavatam 10.29.31-35 ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************
Joh Jarvis was a high-flying boss when grief from a terrible loss began to overwhelm her. She tried therapy, exercise and healthy eating. Then she found Vedic meditation, and the experience was 'psychedelic'. (R)Joh Jarvis is a Vedic meditation teacher in New York City.On a regular basis Joh travels to the notorious Rikers Island Prison in the Bronx.There, she teaches meditation to men waiting on remand.Inside a prison which is often violent and chaotic, she aims to give them a new way of coping.Joh grew up in Adelaide, and always wanted to live amidst the bright lights of New York.After a stint as a bicycle courier, she worked her way up to management at the ABC.As she approached 50, she had a well-paying job, a nice house, and strong connections with friends and family. But long-term grief had hollowed her out, and she asked herself, is this all there is?Then she was introduced to Vedic meditation, and she says her first encounter was 'psychedelic'.Read more about Joh's work at Rikers Island and other US prisons at her website The Light Inside.And you can see Joh in action on ABC TV's Compass.This episode of Conversations was produced by Alice Moldovan. Executive Producer was Nicola Harrison.It explores epic life stories, family dynamics, grief, loss, reflection, Vedic meditation, meditation, personal stories, origin stories, death, career, giving back, New York City, Rikers Island prison, incarceration, justice system, prison system, mindfulness, mantras, health and wellness, suicide.
What does it actually mean to practice yoga — and are any of us really doing it? In this rich and unhurried conversation, Harmony sits down with Tara Mitra: Ashtanga teacher, yoga therapist, and devoted Vedic chanting practitioner who has spent decades tracing the practice back to its roots. Tara's path moved from high-stress corporate life in Toronto to studying Ashtanga with dedicated teachers in Canada and California, then four years assisting in the Mysore shala, and finally into the Krishnamacharya lineage in Chennai — where yoga therapy, pranayama, Vedic chanting, and philosophy became her deepest studies. Today she works with everyone from cancer patients to hospice clients, with the simple premise: if you can breathe, she can teach you something. This conversation is a slow, deliberate unwinding of everything we think we know about yoga — and an invitation back to what it actually is. In this episode you'll explore: Why 'nobody is really practicing yoga' — and what that actually means The journey from Ashtanga to yoga therapy: what made Tara go deeper How chanting and philosophy naturally shift the inner landscape Samasthiti as 'the pregnant pause' — and why skipping it misses the point The monkey mind: drunk, stung by a scorpion, and haunted — and what practice does to each layer Chitta vritti nirodha and what the Yoga Sutras actually say about the mind Spiritual bypassing: the 'good vibes only' trap and premature transcendence The radical practice of doing nothing — no phone, no tea, just thirty minutes at a window Ayurveda and the body's natural rhythms in the age of artificial light and screen time The pancha vayus and why pranayama is far subtler than it looks The breath as the great friend — and its connection to spirit in every tradition Redefining the guru: someone who isn't caught in your own distortions Sangha: why community isn't optional on the path How beginners should start: not by thinking The butterfly mind vs. the stability of genuine practice Boundaries as an expression of love, not a closing off Equanimity (upeksha) as a lifelong practice, not a destination Connect with Tara Mitra: Website: taramitrayoga.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taramitrayoga/ Offerings: Yoga Sutras classes, Vedic chanting, Upanishad study, mentorship program Resources mentioned: Yoga Sutras of Patanjali — chitta vritti nirodha (YS 1.2); the nine obstacles; YS 1.33 brahmaviharas Shanti mantra: Purnamadah Purnamidam (Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) Krishnamacharya lineage (Mysore & Chennai / Desikachar branch) Ashtanga trishthana — breath, drishti, bandha Ayurveda and the concept of natural daily rhythms (dinacharya) Harmony's upcoming Portugal workshops — harmonyslater.com/events The Inner Rejuvenation Codes: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/inner-rejuvenation-codes-mc Join the Lightworker Mastermind: https://harmonyslater.com/lightworker-mastermind FIND Harmony online: https://harmonyslater.com/ Harmony on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/ Finding Harmony Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingharmonypodcast/ FREE Manifestation Activation: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation
What does it actually mean to practice yoga — and are any of us really doing it? In this rich and unhurried conversation, Harmony sits down with Tara Mitra: Ashtanga teacher, yoga therapist, and devoted Vedic chanting practitioner who has spent decades tracing the practice back to its roots. Tara's path moved from high-stress corporate life in Toronto to studying Ashtanga with dedicated teachers in Canada and California, then four years assisting in the Mysore shala, and finally into the Krishnamacharya lineage in Chennai — where yoga therapy, pranayama, Vedic chanting, and philosophy became her deepest studies. Today she works with everyone from cancer patients to hospice clients, with the simple premise: if you can breathe, she can teach you something. This conversation is a slow, deliberate unwinding of everything we think we know about yoga — and an invitation back to what it actually is. In this episode you'll explore: Why 'nobody is really practicing yoga' — and what that actually means The journey from Ashtanga to yoga therapy: what made Tara go deeper How chanting and philosophy naturally shift the inner landscape Samasthiti as 'the pregnant pause' — and why skipping it misses the point The monkey mind: drunk, stung by a scorpion, and haunted — and what practice does to each layer Chitta vritti nirodha and what the Yoga Sutras actually say about the mind Spiritual bypassing: the 'good vibes only' trap and premature transcendence The radical practice of doing nothing — no phone, no tea, just thirty minutes at a window Ayurveda and the body's natural rhythms in the age of artificial light and screen time The pancha vayus and why pranayama is far subtler than it looks The breath as the great friend — and its connection to spirit in every tradition Redefining the guru: someone who isn't caught in your own distortions Sangha: why community isn't optional on the path How beginners should start: not by thinking The butterfly mind vs. the stability of genuine practice Boundaries as an expression of love, not a closing off Equanimity (upeksha) as a lifelong practice, not a destination Connect with Tara Mitra: Website: taramitrayoga.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taramitrayoga/ Offerings: Yoga Sutras classes, Vedic chanting, Upanishad study, mentorship program Resources mentioned: Yoga Sutras of Patanjali — chitta vritti nirodha (YS 1.2); the nine obstacles; YS 1.33 brahmaviharas Shanti mantra: Purnamadah Purnamidam (Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) Krishnamacharya lineage (Mysore & Chennai / Desikachar branch) Ashtanga trishthana — breath, drishti, bandha Ayurveda and the concept of natural daily rhythms (dinacharya) Harmony's upcoming Portugal workshops — harmonyslater.com/events The Inner Rejuvenation Codes: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/inner-rejuvenation-codes-mc Join the Lightworker Mastermind: https://harmonyslater.com/lightworker-mastermind FIND Harmony online: https://harmonyslater.com/ Harmony on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/ Finding Harmony Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingharmonypodcast/ FREE Manifestation Activation: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation
The Vedic tradition lays out dharma with remarkable precision — the duties of a wife, a husband, a parent, a child, a citizen. The gopīs of Vrindavan take it deeper. In this episode Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the idea that authority is derived from the author of all existence. All the dharmas of this world, all the figures of authority in our lives, gain their legitimacy from the supreme source. And when the soul recognizes that source directly, then dharma goes beyond piety, to unveiling the purest nature of the self. Srimad Bhagavatam 10.29.31-35 ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************
Quietmind Astrology — Learn Vedic Astrology with Jeremy Devens
Get your free birth chart to follow along with these transits at https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freebirthchart. The theme for this week is that it is time to say what needs to be said. I am coming to you this week from the forest in Oaxaca, Mexico, reflecting on how the cracks in an adobe wall are much like the flaws in our lives and relationships. Sometimes these flaws are exactly what make our paths so charming and beautiful. In this episode, we explore five major shifts happening right now. We discuss the transformational storms of Venus in Ardra, the importance of honest communication while Mercury is combust, and how to navigate the space between last week's New Moon in Krittika and next week's Full Moon in Anuradha. I hope this episode helps you release what you need to let go of, so you can prepare for the expansive growth coming as Jupiter moves into Cancer. Time to Say What Needs to Be SaidQUOTES"The theme for this week is that it's time to say what needs to be said." "In what is sustainable is not always so perfect." "On the other side of what is true is always more growth and expansion." "Yoga is the quieting of the mind." TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Theme of the Week: Saying What Needs to Be Said 01:42 Venus in Ardra: Emotional Release and Transformational Storms 03:37 Mercury Combust in Taurus: Unclear But Necessary Communication 04:48 Saturn Conjunct Neptune in Pisces: Systems in Flux 07:31 New Moon in Krittika: Cutting Away the Unnecessary 09:19 Full Moon in Anuradha: Moving Towards Devotion 11:06 Jupiter Moving into Cancer: The End of a 12-Year Gemini Cycle 15:16 Finding Relief Through Truth and Yoga Practices KEYWORDSVedic astrology forecast, Jyotish, nakshatra, planetary transits, Venus in Ardra, Mercury combust, New Moon in Krittika, Full Moon in Anuradha, Jupiter in Cancer, spiritual growth, self-awarenessFREE RESOURCES⭐️ Free Birth Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freebirthchart⭐️ Free Horoscopes: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freehoroscopes⭐️ Podcast (Spotify, Apple, etc): https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/astrology⭐️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quietmindastrology⭐️ YouTube: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/youtube⭐️ Yoga Teacher Training Podcast: https://www.anchor.fm/yogateachertrainingWORK WITH ME⭐️ Book a Reading: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/reading⭐️ Decode Your Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/101⭐️ New Moon Alignment: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/newmoon⭐️ Mentorship: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/mentorshipNEXT STEP⭐️ Get your free birth chart to follow along with these transits at https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freebirthchart.
Saturn's transit through in 2026 brings us into one of the most liminal, transitional, and spiritually charged spaces of the zodiac. Revati is connected to endings, release, wandering, surrender, and the journey between worlds. In this episode, we explore how Saturn's presence here may ask us to confront uncertainty, exhaustion, lack of direction, and the dissolution of what once gave us certainty.We review the emphasis on water already emerging in world events — from piracy and drug boats to increasing global focus on oil and gas. Neptune is also strongly activated - amplifying themes of confusion, escapism, longing, and disorientation. Saturn in Revati can feel like walking through fog: inspiration may wane, discipline may feel harder to access, and it is possible to feel suspended between chapters of life. This transit may feel like a grand purge - emotionally, spiritually, materially, or relationally, which can clear space for a completely new cycle to emerge.Saturn in Revati - may 17 - October 9, 2026 Feb 8, 2027 - June 3, 2027 Oct 20, 2027 - Feb 23, 2028D9 exploration:https://youtu.be/HTgYcjltyasCharacteristics of Your Spouse:https://youtu.be/i_cOvdSbjy0Soulmate Astrologyhttps://youtu.be/ExnDysvjzUwChristine:website: innerknowing.yogainstagram: astrologynow_podcastpatreon: patreon.com/astrologynowpodcast keywords: astrology, jyotish, Vedic astrology, sidereal astrology, nakshatras, spirituality, Christine Rodriguez, aries, libra, scorpio, libra, capricorn, Nakshatra, new moon, taurus, Venus, Jupiter, Pisces, Spirituality, horoscope, retrograde, eclipse, solar eclipse, new moon, lunar eclipse
In today's episode I am joined by Carol Allen, Vedic astrologer and relationship astrology expert.Carol has spent over 35 years working with clients through the lens of Jyotish, the ancient Indian system of astrology. In this conversation we get into what Vedic astrology actually is, how it differs from Western astrology, and why it's been so deeply woven into Indian culture for thousands of years. We also explore what the chart can reveal about purpose, partnership, and timing and I get my own chart read live, including what's coming up for me in love (spoiler: it's a good window).If you've ever wondered whether the big things in your life are written, or felt like your purpose only really clicked later in life, this one will resonate.I trust you will get what you need from this episode, and make sure you come let me know how it resonated with you on instagram @the_human_design_coachBig love,MxxCarol's Details:Website: soulmatestars.comInstagram: @carolallenastrologerIf you would like a reading with Carol, email: carol@soulmatestars.comBodyGraph Chart SoftwareCreate your own Human Design chart tool with BodyGraphChart! Embed a chart tool on your own website, so you can engage with your leads, grow your business, teach Human Design the way YOU want to teach it and create success!Get BodyGraphChart here: https://bodygraphchart.com?via=emmadunwoodyUse the code humandesignpodcast for 30% off for 6 months!OTHER RESOURCESWant more on Human Design? Explore the ways to get involved below:Get Your Free Human Design Chart: https://www.emmadunwoody.com/get-your-chartThe Feminine Success Framework: https://www.emmadunwoody.com/feminine-success-frameworkMaggie 2.0 - Magnetic by Design AI: https://meetmaggie.co/The HDx Collective: https://www.emmadunwoody.com/collectiveHuman Design Unhinged: https://www.humandesignunhinged.com/Secret Podcast: The Human Design Podcast (Unhinged): https://thehumandesignpodcast.supercast.com/Instagram @the_human_design_coachMusic: Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show
Everyone worships something. The rock star, the ideology, the bottle of wine, the beautiful person across the room. Dostoevsky identified it as an incessant, painful longing: so long as man remains free, he strives for nothing so persistently as to find someone worthy of complete surrender. We have free will — and where we invest our affection becomes our most important choice. In this episode Raghunath and Kaustubha explore that longing alongside the Vedic text's most sacred passage — where the gopi girls of Vrindavan invest everything in the very source of rasa itself. Srimad Bhagavatam 10.29.12-19 ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************
Everyone worships something. The rock star, the ideology, the bottle of wine, the beautiful person across the room. Dostoevsky identified it as an incessant, painful longing: so long as man remains free, he strives for nothing so persistently as to find someone worthy of complete surrender. We have free will — and where we invest our affection becomes our most important choice. In this episode Raghunath and Kaustubha explore that longing alongside the Vedic text's most sacred passage — where the gopi girls of Vrindavan invest everything in the very source of rasa itself. Srimad Bhagavatam 10.29.12-19 ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************
“It is said in the Vedic literature that innumerable universes issue forth when Maha-Vishnu exhales in His yoga-nidra, and innumerable universes enter His body when He again inhales. We have to imagine that these universes, which, according to our limited knowledge, are expanded unlimitedly, are so great that the gross ingredients, the five elements of the cosmic manifestation, namely earth, water, fire, air and sky, are not only within the universe, but are covering the universe in seven layers, each layer ten times bigger than the previous one.” (Krishna, The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Volume 2, Chapter 32)
Grace and devotion are often seen as qualities we need to embody for our spiritual progress, but are they a cause or an effect? In this episode, Thom responds to a guest question about grace and devotion, clarifying the Vedic view of omnipresence, the role of devotion, and why Unity lies beyond the experience of self and Other.It is a thoughtful exploration of evolutionary progress, deep inner consciousness, and the movement from friction to graceful living. Listen or watch for a clear and quietly radical reframing of two ideas that are often misunderstood.Episode Highlights[00:45] Q - Could you talk about grace and devotion?[00:56] A - Grace Means Relevant Living[03:39] Grace Emerges From Within[05:34] Devotion Begins With The Other[07:58] Omnipresence Must Be Everything[11:41] Science And The Unified Field[13:22] Devotion Is A Transitional Phase[14:45] Unity Lies Beyond DevotionUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/
“O son of Kunti [Arjuna], I am the taste of water, the light of the sun and the moon, the syllable om in the Vedic mantras; I am the sound in ether and ability in man.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 7.8)
These are quantum command codes. Specifically architected affirmation sequences designed to lock in the merging between you and your future self. Every spiritual tradition has used a version of this — the Vedic tradition called them mantras, the Sufis called them dhikr, the Christian mystics called them prayers of the heart. The names change. The mechanism is identical. A specific arrangement of words, repeated with intention and feeling, restructures the consciousness of the person speaking them. But most affirmations circulating online operate at the surface layer. What you are about to hear operates at the command layer — the level where identity, reality, energy, and timeline converge simultaneously. I built this activation around my four-category quantum command phrases framework: Identity-Transformation codes that install at the level of who you are using phrases like "I AM" and "I have become." Reality-Restructuring codes that reorganize the external world using "I now command" and "It is done." Energetic Alignment codes that synchronize your field using "I am aligned with" and "I am now in harmony with." And Timeline-Acceleration codes that collapse the distance between present and future using "I have already received" and "I am magnetizing." Twelve waves. Every wave targets a different dimension of your reality. Paired with quantum erasers — pattern-disrupting verbs that delete old subconscious code before the new installation begins. By the end, every layer of your consciousness has been addressed. Listen daily for maximum impact.
The New Moon in Taurus arrives in the sharp and discerning nakshatra of Krittika.. an asterism associated with purification, clarity, and the sacred fire that burns away inner distortion and bias. Taurus reminds us to slow down, ground ourselves, and reconnect with stability, the senses, nature, and what makes us feel safe. Krittika asks us to remain neutral and objective, even in the storm of inner turbulence. There may be some emotional reactivity, projection, or attachment around this new moon. Krittika has the ability to cut through confusion, helping us separate emotional intensity from objective truth. We also discuss the upcoming Saraswati Yoga, a deeply supportive combination for learning, creativity, wisdom, and communication. 30 Minute Readings https://calendly.com/vedic_astrology/30-minuteYOUTUBE:D9 exploration:https://youtu.be/HTgYcjltyasCharacteristics of Your Spouse:https://youtu.be/i_cOvdSbjy0Soulmate Astrologyhttps://youtu.be/ExnDysvjzUwChristine:website: innerknowing.yogainstagram: astrologynow_podcastpatreon: patreon.com/astrologynowpodcast keywords: astrology, jyotish, Vedic astrology, sidereal astrology, nakshatras, spirituality, Christine Rodriguez, aries, libra, scorpio, libra, capricorn, Nakshatra, new moon, taurus, Venus, Jupiter, Pisces, Spirituality, horoscope, retrograde, eclipse, solar eclipse, new moon, lunar eclipse
Mensimah's Round Table: Conversations with Women of Power and Grace
In this special episode inspired by Mother's Day, we explore the sacred strength, compassion, resilience, and abundance that live within every woman. Whether you are a mother by biology, spirit, mentorship, or love, this conversation is a reminder that the Divine Feminine is not limited to one holiday—it is a living force expressed through courage, healing, creativity, and grace.We discuss the spiritual idea of “inner vaults” of wisdom and emotional wealth, the Vedic concept of Shakti, and the sacred symbolism of Mami Wata as the Divine Mother of healing, beauty, mystery, and transformation.This episode also includes a calming guided reflection to help you reconnect with your inner strength and spiritual abundance.4 Takeaways:Recognize your hidden reservoirs of strength and compassionHonor yourself as an embodiment of the Divine MotherUnderstand Shakti and the wisdom and symbolism of Mami WataWhy your dreams and visions matter spiritually.When you take the time to honor your inner resources, you begin to realize how much strength, wisdom, and resilience already exist within you. Feminine power is not limited to one expression — it holds the ability to protect, transform, create, and heal, often all at once. Through even the smallest acts of compassion, whether toward yourself or others, you help create a sense of abundance that can ripple outward in lasting ways.At the center of it all, your intuition and vision are not random feelings to dismiss, but sacred gifts that can guide you toward deeper clarity, purpose, and connection.Memorable Quote“Within me are vaults of wealth, strength, and compassion. I honor the Divine Mother within myself, and I am never alone.”Call to ActionIf this episode touched your spirit, share it with a woman who may need encouragement and empowerment today.Dr. Mensimah ShabazzJoin us in empowering one million women worldwide to embrace their strength and grace. Together, let's declare our identities as women of power and inspire one another to shine! ♥️Want to go deeper?I offer 1:1 transformational coaching, sacred space-holding, and intuitive mentorship for women ready to embody their highest path. Schedule a 30-minute consultation: https://www.mensimah.com/harmony-consult or send Email to: agapect@mensimah.com.Subscribe: Join our Reflective/Inner Work Platform "Compose A New Narrative" at: https:www.patreon.com/mensimahshabazzphd orhttps://substack.com/@drmensimahshabazzContact Links:Website: https://www.mensimah.comInstagram: @mensimahshabazzphdYouTube: @mensimahsroundtableShop: https://shop.mensimah.comRegister as a Guest on PodMatch- for Round Table Conversations: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/mrtDonations:https://mensimahs-round-table.captiva...https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MRTPo...
The Dharma wheel. The Christian cross. The Egyptian bull god. Symbolic researcher Mario Garza of Symbolic Studies returns to InnerVerse for a freeform exploration of a central metaphysical pattern, questioning if that pattern may be the architecture of reality itself.Watch the video episodeWhy does the Rider-Waite Chariot card show wheels pointed sideways and sphinxes that aren't even harnessed? What does the bull have in common with the cross? Why did nearly every ancient culture place a bull, a tree, or a still point at the center of its cosmology? And what does any of this mean for the spiritual journey in an age of accelerating modernity?Topics traced: the unmoved mover, the still center versus the spinning circumference, bull symbolism across Vedic, Buddhist, Egyptian, Greek, and Phoenician traditions, the philological golden thread connecting wheels, bulls, bills, and lords, René Guénon's reign of quantity, and why “going with the flow” is centripetal physics in metaphysical disguise.Get InnerVerse Plus+ for the Extended Episode - https://www.innerverseplus.comPatreon | Substack | YoutubeThe extended conversation follows the wheel and bull symbolism thread into the modern world, tracing the reign of quantity, the acceleration of time, and what ancient metaphysics has to say about the age of AI and digital consciousness. The philological golden thread continues throughout, drawing unexpected connections across language, religion, and the hidden architecture of power that runs from antiquity to the present day.LINKShttps://www.symbolicstudies.com@symbolic.studies on IGMario & Chance on “The Reign of Quantity”Biofield Tuning with ChanceJoin InnerVerse Plus+ for extended episodeshttps://www.innerversepodcast.com/episodes/symbolic-studies-wheelSUPPORTTippecanoe Herbs (coupon code ‘innerverse')Flower Elixirs by LotusWeiLearn To Trade Like A Wizard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're joined by Bhavesh Ratanpal. product leader, author, and long‑time practitioner of yoga philosophy, for a unique conversation about his book Product Ashtangi and how ancient Vedic wisdom can change the way we build products and lead teams.Bhavesh shares his journey from growing up in a family of priests in India, to a career in software development and product management at places like TD Bank, Citibank, and TELUS, and now to founding human‑centric AI startups in Canada. Along the way, he kept returning to one insight: a calm, clear mind makes better product decisions. Product Ashtangi is his attempt to codify that, combining the eight limbs of Ashtanga yoga with modern product practice.Join Matt and Moshe as they explore with Bhavesh:What “Product Ashtangi” means and why the first product you work on is yourselfHow the eight limbs of yoga (starting with Yama - truthfulness, ethics, ego‑awareness) translate into everyday product decisionsThe difference between building from ego and cosmetics vs. focusing on real user pain and social welfareHow to shift between observer and experiencer modes so you can see problems clearly instead of reacting emotionallyStories of applying these principles in practice, from enterprise migrations and platform decisions to Bhavesh's current AI products (pet adoption and strata governance)Treating your life like a product: personal sprints, self‑retros every two weeks, and continuously “shipping” a better version of yourselfHow karma yoga and product management align when you see products as vehicles for societal good, not just business metricsThe structure of the book:Part 1 – theory connecting yoga sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and product thinkingPart 2 – practical ways to adopt the eight limbs in your product workWhere to start if you're curious: books, practices, and small mindset shifts you can apply this weekAnd much more!Want to learn more or get the book?Website: http://bhaveshratanpal.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhaveshratanpalYou can also connect with us and find more episodes:Product for Product Podcast: http://linkedin.com/company/product-for-product-podcastMatt Green: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattgreenproduct/Moshe Mikanovsky: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mikanovskyNote: Any views mentioned in the podcast are the sole views of our hosts and guests, and do not represent the products mentioned in any way.Please leave us a review and feedback ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Most people think of God simply as a witness or facilitator of their own romantic affairs. The Bhaktivedanta tradition reveals that the conjugal love experienced by human beings is a mere reflection of a spiritual reality in which the same love exists in an absolute, pristine state. So we don't need to turn away from beauty and love in this world. We just need to see the source and origin behind it. Raghunath and Kaustubha explore Plato's ladder of beauty alongside the bhakti path — and find they are pointing in the same direction. Every spark of beauty in this world springs from the same source. Use it as a stepping stone, not a dead end. And at the top of that ladder, the Srimad Bhagavatam opens the most sacred passage in all of Vedic literature — the Rāsa Līlā. Krishna, lacking nothing, takes shelter of his own internal potency and enters the most intimate of all loving affairs. The unconquerable is conquered by love. Srimad Bhagavatam 10.29.1 ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************
Quietmind Astrology — Learn Vedic Astrology with Jeremy Devens
Get your free Vedic birth chart and training at: https://www.quietmindastrology.comMercury is the planet of your message, and in Vedic astrology, its placement at your birth reveals the unique gifts you are meant to bring into the world through your voice and intelligence. In this episode, I dive into the deeper meaning of Mercury—the fastest-moving planet in our solar system—and how it governs everything from your nervous system and information technology to your ability to communicate with charm and clarity. Whether your Mercury is exalted, debilitated, or somewhere in between, understanding this "Prince" energy helps you refine how you think, speak, and connect with others in this fast-paced information age.We all have a message to share, and Mercury shows us exactly how that message wants to come through. From the logic of the intellect to the rhythm of our speech, Mercury is the key to understanding our personal "Information Technology."QUOTES“Mercury is the planet of your message... it shows you the gifts that you have to bring out in your life through your voice, your communication, and what you learn.” “The modern expression of this is information technology... where information can travel immediately.” “The nervous system is essentially the information technology of your body.” “When we connect to our hearts and express from that place, communication becomes clear.” “Dialogue has rhythm and pitch and tone and volume and meter and it absolutely has all the properties of music.” TIMESTAMPS00:00 Your Message and the Gifts of Mercury 01:37 The Astronomy of the "Messenger" Planet 02:48 How Mercury Governs Your Speech and Connection 03:30 The Nervous System: Your Internal IT 04:30 Balancing Your Nervous System with Yoga 05:56 Buddhi: The Intellect and the Prince Energy 06:32 Key Keywords: Speech, Trade, and Wit 09:40 Exaltation, Debilitation, and the Lessons of Albert Einstein 10:34 Signs of Deficient vs. Excessive Mercury Energy 11:43 Mercury vs. Jupiter: Intelligence vs. Wisdom 13:28 Famous Examples: Taylor Swift, Steve Jobs, and Andrew Huberman 18:00 Remedies and the Three Gates of Right Speech KEYWORDSVedic astrology, Mercury, Jyotish, Buddhi, nervous system, communication, Taylor Swift astrology, Steve Jobs astrology, Gemini, Virgo, planetary transits, self-awareness.FREE RESOURCES⭐️ Free Birth Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freebirthchart⭐️ Free Horoscopes: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freehoroscopes⭐️ Podcast (Spotify, Apple, etc): https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/astrology⭐️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quietmindastrology⭐️ YouTube: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/youtube⭐️ Yoga Teacher Training Podcast: https://www.anchor.fm/yogateachertrainingWORK WITH ME⭐️ Book a Reading: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/reading⭐️ Decode Your Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/101⭐️ New Moon Alignment: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/newmoon⭐️ Mentorship: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/mentorshipNEXT STEP⭐️ Get your free Vedic birth chart and training at: https://www.quietmindastrology.com
If you like herbs, teas, and alternative medicine, and want to increase the efficacy of your herbs, learn to power your plans with Divine medicine. This podcast by herbalist Monica Groover gives you practical tools to enchant, power up, and use chants, mantras, and Vedic rituals that Ayurveda calls Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa. #vedicwicca #herbalist #herbs #enchant #daiva #chikitsa
Most people think of God simply as a witness or facilitator of their own romantic affairs. The Bhaktivedanta tradition reveals that the conjugal love experienced by human beings is a mere reflection of a spiritual reality in which the same love exists in an absolute, pristine state. So we don't need to turn away from beauty and love in this world. We just need to see the source and origin behind it. Raghunath and Kaustubha explore Plato's ladder of beauty alongside the bhakti path — and find they are pointing in the same direction. Every spark of beauty in this world springs from the same source. Use it as a stepping stone, not a dead end. And at the top of that ladder, the Srimad Bhagavatam opens the most sacred passage in all of Vedic literature — the Rāsa Līlā. Krishna, lacking nothing, takes shelter of his own internal potency and enters the most intimate of all loving affairs. The unconquerable is conquered by love. Srimad Bhagavatam 10.29.1 ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************
What if time is not an objective force, but a function of consciousness? In this Ask Thom Anything episode, Thom explores the Vedic view of time, the deeper meaning of evolution, whether God can feel individual pain, and how to think about artificial intelligence without fear or fantasy.Along the way, he returns again and again to a central Vedic question: who is the "I" having the experience? Listen for a wide-ranging conversation on context, consciousness, and what it means to live from a larger sense of Self.Episode Highlights[00:45] Q - What is the Vedic view of time?[00:51] A - Time Depends On Consciousness[02:52] Dust Mites And Human Time[04:54] The Universe's Vast Idea Of Now[07:27] Time Is Observer Dependent[09:39] Q - Is evolution goal-based or Darwinian?[10:22] A - Evolution Beyond Biology[12:13] Life Emerges In Many Places[13:53] Intention Reveals Consciousness[16:06] Q - Does God feel human pain?[16:33] A - Pain Depends On Context[19:39] Cosmic Inclusivity Feels Everything[21:35] Expand The Sense Of I[22:47] Happiness Can Include Sadness[25:10] Q - What is AI doing to us?[25:19] A - AI Mirrors Humanity[29:08] AI Resembles Horseless Carriages[31:29] Humans Already Hold The Risk[33:00] Everything Exists In Consciousness[35:48] Stop Being Two PercentersUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/
In the segment, we spend time reflecting on a the previous year of Jupiter in Gemini... Before Jupiter shifts into Cancer on June 1st, we have a final opportunity to consider what knowledge, perspectives, and connections have shaped us over the past year. What have we learned? What "truths" have changed? What connections opened new pathways?Jupiter's move into Cancer marks a major energetic shift... from the intellect into the emotional body, from information into nourishment, and a massive focus on home, homeland security, and seeking safety. YOUTUBE:D9 exploration:https://youtu.be/HTgYcjltyasCharacteristics of Your Spouse:https://youtu.be/i_cOvdSbjy0Soulmate Astrologyhttps://youtu.be/ExnDysvjzUwChristine:website: innerknowing.yogainstagram: astrologynow_podcastpatreon: patreon.com/astrologynowpodcast keywords: astrology, jyotish, Vedic astrology, sidereal astrology, nakshatras, spirituality, Christine Rodriguez, aries, libra, scorpio, libra, capricorn, Nakshatra, new moon, taurus, Venus, Jupiter, Pisces, Spirituality, horoscope, retrograde, eclipse, solar eclipse, new
Quietmind Astrology — Learn Vedic Astrology with Jeremy Devens
Get your free Vedic chart and training at https://www.quietmindastrology.comIn today's episode, I'm sharing how you can better understand your moon sign and the unique emotional energies at play in your life. While the sun represents the soul, the moon represents our mind (Manas) and the lens through which we experience reality. We'll explore why your mood changes so quickly, how to "garden" your mind to remove negative thoughts, and the importance of environment in cultivating emotional resilience. Whether you are looking to understand your relationship with your mother or find where you feel most at home, your moon sign offers a clear map to your inner world. QUOTES“The moon is the lens through which you experience reality.” “Part of the human journey and the human purpose is to be a good gardener to life and to our mind and to our emotions.” “In the Vedic tradition, the emotions follow the thoughts.” “Where you find comfort and safety is seen by your moon placement.” TIMESTAMPS00:00 Understanding Your Inner World Through the Moon 00:57 The Water Element: Emotions, Movement, and Intensity 01:59 Reflecting the Light: How You Receive the World 02:53 Why the Vedic (Sidereal) Moon Position Matters 04:03 Quick Cycles: How the Moon Changes Your Mood Every 2.5 Days 05:04 Nakshatras: Refining the Subtle Movements of the Mind 06:01 The Queen Energy: Emotional Sovereignty and Leadership 07:00 Gardening the Mind: Dealing with "Weeds" and Invasive Thoughts 10:28 Why Environment is Crucial for Your Emotional Body 13:50 Finding Your Natural Comfort, Safety, and Nourishment 15:03 Exaltation vs. Debilitation: Taurus and Scorpio Energies 18:43 Identifying Aligned vs. Deficient Moon Expressions 20:07 Maternal Energy and the Relationship with Your Mother 23:46 Favorable Actions: Water, Meditation, and Flow States 26:48 Releasing Stored Tension and Emotional Repression 28:15 Listening to Intuition: The Pebble, The Rock, and The Boulder 30:48 Letting Go: Moving Past Stagnation and Clinging to the Past KEYWORDSVedic astrology, Moon sign, Manas, Nakshatras, emotional resilience, Jyotish, mental health, intuition, sidereal astrology, ChandraFREE RESOURCES⭐️ Free Birth Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freebirthchart⭐️ Free Horoscopes: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freehoroscopes⭐️ Podcast (Spotify, Apple, etc): https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/astrology⭐️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quietmindastrology⭐️ YouTube: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/youtube⭐️ Yoga Teacher Training Podcast: https://www.anchor.fm/yogateachertrainingWORK WITH ME⭐️ Book a Reading: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/reading⭐️ Decode Your Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/101⭐️ New Moon Alignment: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/newmoon⭐️ Mentorship: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/mentorshipNEXT STEPGet your free Vedic chart and training at quietmindastrology.com
In this episode of the Neuroveda Podcast, we sit down with Vinita Prachi Murarka, Ayurvedic Doctor, Waldorf educator, storyteller, and founder of Matre Sofia, to explore the deeper role of storytelling in healing, education, and human development.Born in India and raised in the United States, Vinita shares how her journey through Vedic sciences, gurukula education, Ayurveda, and esoteric wisdom traditions shaped her understanding of stories as living medicine. Together, we discuss the muses behind storytelling, the artwork and symbolism that inspire her work, and why certain traditional narratives continue to resonate so deeply in modern life.Vinita reflects on several featured stories, including:• A Game of Chess — and the symbolism of saffron• Arjuna and Kusha — and the Ayurvedic significance of arjuna and kusha• The Monk and the Cobra — and the teachings associated with neemThrough excerpts, reflections, and conversation, this episode explores how ancient stories carry emotional, spiritual, and medicinal wisdom that can still guide parenting, health, identity, and community today.We also discuss:• Vedic storytelling traditions• Ayurveda and symbolic plant medicine• The role of myth and archetype in healing• Soul-centered parenting• Education, imagination, and consciousness• Bringing ancient wisdom into modern family lifeVinita Prachi Murarka is an Ayurvedic Doctor, Waldorf educator, and transformational guide who bridges medicine, education, and spirituality. Born in India and raised in the United States, she later returned to India to immerse herself in Vedic sciences, gurukula education, and esoteric wisdom traditions. With over a decade of experience in integrative health and education, she brings a unique lens on health and human development.Vinita is the founder of Matre Sofia, an organization dedicated to soul-centered parenting and holistic family well-being. A storyteller, author, and curriculum developer, she translates ancient traditions into practical approaches for modern families and health practitioners alike. She currently lives between Hawaii and Colorado, consulting, teaching, and guiding others in aligning health, learning, and wholeness.
Every love story ever told — the Song of Solomon, Layla and Majnun, the Bollywood heroine running toward her true love — is a shadow of this. The desire for intimacy with the divine is the deepest longing in the human heart. And after six and a half years of reading through the Srimad Bhagavatam, Raghunath and Kaustubha have arrived at its most sacred passage — the Rāsa Līlā. The essence of the essence of the essence. Five chapters describing Krishna's circle dance with the gopis, considered the pinnacle of all Vedic literature and the ultimate expression of divine love. But this is not a romantic story in any ordinary sense. The Bhagavatam itself declares that hearing it properly frees the soul from lust rather than inflaming it. To see it rightly requires what the tradition calls prema netra — the eye of love. Raghunath and Kaustubha introduce the Rāsa Līlā through Professor Graham Schweig's landmark study, The Dance of Divine Love — exploring what these five chapters contain and how the Bhagavatam's vision differs from the greater Vedic tradition out of which it arises. Rather than forced renunciation, it offers something far deeper — renunciation that arises naturally, spontaneously, out of love. When you taste the highest taste, everything else falls away on its own. ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************
Quietmind Astrology — Learn Vedic Astrology with Jeremy Devens
Get your free Vedic birth chart and see your own Sun sign at https://www.quietmindastrology.comOne of the most important things you can learn about yourself is your Sun sign in Vedic astrology. While many people look at the Sun as just a personality trait, in the Vedic tradition, it is the foundation of your core identity—your soul. In this episode, I share how your Sun placement influences the four aims of life, particularly your physical health and your sense of Dharma, or purpose. We explore what happens when this energy is out of balance—whether it's deficient and lacking confidence, or excessive and becoming controlling—and how you can realign with your natural sovereignty to lead a life full of Ojas (vitality) and inspiration.I hope this episode helps you connect with your inner light and start leading your life with more clarity, confidence, and alignment.QUOTES"The astronomical term for the Sun is Sol, which is also the word for the soul. The Sun represents your soul, your essence.""When your Sun energy is aligned, you're leading with confidence—leading yourself and leading others—and you feel full of vitality.""We don't want to be deficient or excessive with anything in astrology. We want to find what is aligned.""The Sun shows where you are a light for others and where you are bringing light to people's lives.""Dharma is your calling, your direction, your aim. You are here at this specific time in history to do something that only you can do."TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Foundation of Identity: Sun Sign and the Four Aims of Life01:26 Balancing the Sun: Recognizing Deficient vs. Excessive Energy02:08 Understanding Ojas: Cultivating Vitality and Subtle Glow03:03 Exemplars of Sun Energy: From Michael Jackson to The Rock03:40 Vedic vs. Western Astrology: The Importance of Astronomy and True Placements05:03 As Above, So Below: How the Sun's Physical Nature Mirrors Your Life06:31 The Sun as the Source of Light and Spiritual Worship08:31 The Sun as the Soul: Reincarnation and Innate Essence09:49 Responsibility and Authority: Stepping Into Leadership Roles11:03 Exaltation and Debilitation: Sun in Aries vs. Sun in Libra12:32 The Libra Influence: Why US Elections Often End in a 50/50 Split13:37 Finding Your Dharma: Purpose in the Age of AI16:18 The Dangers of Combustion: When Planets Get Too Close to the Sun17:44 Sun Keywords: Fatherhood, Government, and Ego18:42 Remedial Practices: How to Increase and Align Your Sun Energy20:05 My Journey: From Shyness to Leadership Through Yoga21:51 Honor the Paternal Lineage: Respecting Authority to Find Your Own22:31 Favorable vs. Unfavorable Actions: Living Without the MaskKEYWORDSVedic astrology, Sun sign, Jyotish, Dharma, Ojas, Sun in Aries, Sun in Libra, planetary combustion, soul essence, leadership, spiritual vitality, Vedic birth chart.RESOURCES⭐️ Free Birth Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/fr...⭐️ Free Horoscopes: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/fr...⭐️ Podcast (Spotify, Apple, etc): https://creators.spotify.com/pod/prof...⭐️ Instagram: / quietmindastrology ⭐️ YouTube: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/yo...⭐️ Yoga Teacher Training Podcast: https://www.anchor.fm/yogateachertrai...WORK WITH ME⭐️ Book a Reading: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/re...⭐️ Decode Your Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/101⭐️ New Moon Alignment: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/newmoonNEXT STEP⭐️ Get your free Vedic birth chart and see your own Sun sign at https://www.quietmindastrology.com/
We start with a little review of rasa vada, the theory of aesthetic "flavors of Consciousness" that are very much emphasized in our Tāntrik iconography & poetics before presenting Mātangī Devī as a a radical invitation to reclaim those rasas, or "flavors" which are commonly rejected as impure or unspiritual or unwholesome in the name of a deeper, more inclusive & capacious non-dual understanding. And to discuss the ucchistā approach (the spirituality of impurity/trangression), we need to say more about śānta-bhāva, Abhinavagupta's 9th meta-flavor that imbues all the other flavors (even the "unspiritual" or disturbing ones) with poetic and aesthetic (read also: spiritual) meaning. The discussions around śānta-bhāva which engage Bharata and Anandavardhana, two important aesthetic philosophers that influence Abhinava's Tāntrik exegesis, present a new understanding of "sattva" as that luminosity inherent in consciousness itself and not just a feature of the mind nourished by food purity, yogic disciplines & spiritual practices. The thesis then is as follows: contemplating Mātangī and the spirituality of impurity is contingent upon an understanding of the meta-flavor of Śānta-bhāva which itself present a sort of meta-sattva that does not negate rajas, agitation or tamas, inertia but rather includes them and exalts them! As such, I can say that all spirituality (and Vāmacāra is no exception) is about sattva maxing only in this lecture, I want to refine our understanding of just what it is we mean by "sattva", as per the interpretations of Kaula masters like Somananda, Abhinava & others. Also, we indulge in a long digression at the top of the lecture on the nature of bhoga, enjoyment, the Vedic orientation toward bhoga and the age old question of is bhoga mutually exclusive with yoga, spirituality? Here's a playlist of all our videos on the daśamahavidyās with a Śri Vidyā orientation. Support the showLectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and again at Friday 11am PST Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrM
Why Isn't Everyone Becoming a Fulfillionaire? with JP Newman What if your relationship to money has nothing to do with how much you have, and everything to do with the frequency you're operating from? In this episode of Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?, Emily Fletcher sits down with investor, entrepreneur, and Fulfillionaire founder JP Newman for a conversation that will permanently shift how you think about financial freedom. JP has spent decades working with high net worth individuals who achieve their financial goals and still feel empty, and he's built a framework that addresses why. The Fulfillionaire approach goes beyond net worth. JP maps out four dimensions of wealth, People, Purpose, Play, and Presence, and shows how clarity in each of these areas is what actually dissolves the scarcity loop. He introduces the concept of the freedom number (or the "plenty number"), explains how passive income works in practice, and walks through why most people are unconsciously running a strategy he calls "hope and pray." Emily shares her own story of how a single week of nervous system work with Kate Northrup helped her team identify $1.1 million in cuttable expenses, not through grinding harder, but through changing her energetic relationship to money first. This episode bridges Vedic wisdom, Judeo-Christian mystical tradition, and practical financial literacy, making it one of the most grounded and spiritually resonant money conversations in the show's history. In this episode, they explore: – The four P's of multidimensional wealth and why financial planning without them creates one-dimensional success – How to find your freedom number and stop the "hope and pray" strategy – The Vedic teaching on Lakshmi and why money wants somewhere to go – Why scarcity persists even in billionaires, and what the data on Warren Buffett's Giving Pledge reveals – The eight levels of giving according to mystical tradition, and which one creates the cleanest spiritual transaction – How Emily's energy shift produced $1.1 million in discovered savings in one week – A practical parenting strategy for teaching kids financial empowerment starting at age six – Why JP turned Fulfillionaire into a nonprofit Key Moments: 00:00 – The moment money stops being something you chase 04:30 – JP's origin story 09:00 – Why no one teaches us what winning actually looks like 14:00 – The four dimensions of Fulfillionaire wealth 21:00 – Hope and pray strategy and speculative risk 26:30 – Active vs. passive income explained 32:00 – What passive cash flow looks like in practice 39:00 – The scarcity paradox and the Giving Pledge 46:00 – Lakshmi and the Vedic view of abundance 51:00 – Emily's $1.1 million discovery 57:00 – The identity shift from scarcity to stewardship 01:04:00 – The eight levels of giving 01:11:00 – Why Fulfillionaire became a nonprofit 01:17:00 – Teaching kids about money at age six 01:24:00 – Why isn't everyone becoming a Fulfillionaire? About JP Newman JP Newman is an investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Fulfillionaire, a nonprofit dedicated to financial literacy and multidimensional wealth. He works with individuals at every stage of their financial journey to help them find their freedom number, build passive income, and create a life where money flows from wholeness rather than fear. Learn more:https://fulfillionaire.com Instagram: @thefulfillionaire MORE FROM EMILY & ZIVA: Join Ziva Magic: https://zivameditation.com/pages/zivamagic Learn Ziva Meditation: https://preview.zivameditation.com Free masterclass: https://learn.zivameditation.com Get 15% off with promo code WHYTHIS: https://whythis.zivameditation.com Follow us on Instagram: @zivameditation
Send us Fan MailMark Price is back, and we're talking about everything from nervous system regulation to identity unraveling to why doing less might actually be the most radical thing you can do right now. We cover somatic work, Vedic meditation, the art of not spiraling during a stressful email exchange, and how to reclaim your time, attention, and sanity from systems that profit off your dysregulation. Plus: spontaneous joy, witchy-adjacent bird encounters, and a bibliomancy moment that delivers exactly the level of existential clarity you didn't know you needed.Leave your message for the Speaker Box here.Watch this episode on YouTube here. To learn more about Mark, click here For more AGECRAFT content, join the Substack here. To work with Julia and/or learn more about her, go here. CBDMD website here.Use code julia_g_wellness to get 15% off Episode SponsorBe one of the helpers! SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on APPLE PODCASTS or SPOTIFY and leave us a review on APPLE PODCASTS.
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Practice these techniques and get the guide for this transit at quietmindastrology.com/newmoon.If you've been feeling like the old ways of doing things just aren't working anymore, there is a very good reason for that. In this episode, I'm talking about a major planetary shift: Pluto going retrograde in Capricorn from May to October 2026. Pluto represents the deep subconscious—the forces that drive our lives from beneath the surface—while Capricorn governs the structures, systems, and routines we rely on. As these energies collide, we are being invited into a period of profound restructuring. I'll share how this "wake-up call" affects the collective and provide a deep dive for your specific Vedic rising and moon sign so you can move from forcing control to allowing a more authentic, sustainable direction to take shape.QUOTES"Pluto is the subconscious. It's the deeper part of our psyche... things that we don't consciously put our tension on, but they have a huge driving force in our lives.""The old way is just not quite working. So, what is the new way? And we don't quite know exactly yet. It's actually not necessarily the time to be fully clear.""When we really practice detachment, aparigraha, we really let go of needing to know the answer. A lot of magical things can happen.""Decisions become more deliberate during this time, and there's less urgency to have everything figured out immediately.""If we don't feel it, we're not going to heal it."TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Global Restructuring of Pluto in Capricorn04:41 Why Vedic Astrology Uses True Astronomy05:22 The Meaning of Retrograde: Review and Revisit05:51 Practicing Detachment (Aparigraha)06:56 Navigating Confusion: Seeking Certainty in Uncertain Times08:48 Remedial Practices: Nadi Shodan Breathwork13:01 Aries: Career and Purpose Alignment15:58 Taurus: Higher Learning and Evolving Beliefs18:55 Gemini: Emotional Depth and Inner Transformation21:56 Cancer: Relationships and Creating Stable Containers24:33 Leo: Health, Wellness, and Sustainable Routines27:07 Virgo: Authentic Creativity and Expression29:52 Libra: Finding a Home Within Yourself33:03 Scorpio: Powerful and Intentional Communication37:00 Sagittarius: Values, Resources, and True Security40:43 Capricorn: Identity and the Evolution of the Self43:39 Aquarius: Restorative Silence and Inner Processing47:42 Pisces: Meaningful Networks and Aligned GoalsKEYWORDSVedic astrology, Pluto retrograde, Capricorn 2026, Jyotish forecast, subconscious healing, Saturn in Pisces, aparigraha, Nadi Shodana, spiritual growth, horoscopes 2026.FREE RESOURCES⭐️ Free Birth Chart: quietmindastrology.com/freebirthchart⭐️ Free Horoscopes: quietmindastrology.com/freehoroscopes⭐️ Podcast (Spotify, Apple, etc): Spotify Creator Profile⭐️ Instagram: @quietmindastrology⭐️ YouTube: quietmindastrology.com/youtube⭐️ Yoga Teacher Training Podcast: anchor.fm/yogateachertrainingWORK WITH M⭐️ Book a Reading: quietmindastrology.com/reading⭐️ Decode Your Chart: quietmindastrology.com/101⭐️ New Moon Alignment: quietmindastrology.com/newmoon⭐️ Mentorship: quietmindastrology.com/mentorshipNEXT STEP⭐️ Practice these techniques and get the guide for this transit at quietmindastrology.com/newmoon.
Decisions can be difficult to make even at the best of times, but during times of upheaval, even more so. In this episode, Thom explains why Nature doesn't make concessions, and that the same rules apply, whether we're under pressure or not.Thom describes why disruption is not necessarily a mistake in the evolutionary process, and why our search for guarantees can keep us stuck in the ever-repeating known. Drawing on the Vedic worldview, he reframes uncertainty, adaptation, and right action in a way that feels both grounded and liberating.Listen or watch for an inspiring perspective on change, decision-making, and how to move when life stops feeling predictable.Episode Highlights:[00:45] Q - How do I make decisive change?[01:17] A - Leap Before You Look[04:17] Disruption Speeds Up Evolution[07:23] When a Rashi Arrives[08:28] Knowledge Comes From Jumping[10:48] Meditation Without a Script[12:23] The Unknown Is Safe[16:09] Be Adaptive, Then WaitUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/
Spoiler alert: This podcast is very relationship based and you can find personal contemplation questions at 23:03 if you're wanting to journal on this full moon. Beltane + Full Moon in Libra really has the potential to illuminate matters involving love, intimacy, and relational balance!May 1st brings a full moon in Libra, highlighting the balance between self and other.. separateness and closeness. The moon in Libra asks to us to lean into "the other" while the Sun in Aries reminds us that this is only possible with a firm connection to the self... This full moon brings relationship dynamics into focus, asking us to examine patterns, projections, and the roles we unconsciously play with friends, lovers, and collaborators.This full moon coincides with Beltane (!), the Gaelic festival of fertility, life, and sacred union. Beltane carries themes of attraction, commitment ,and the life force that draws us toward creation. It's a celebration of polarity—masculine and feminine, self and other—mirroring the essence of Libra.This is a significant moment for reflecting on the relationships we attract, what they awaken within us, and how we can move toward more conscious, aligned connection... Contemplation Questions: 1. What qualities do I consistently attract in friends or partners? 2. How do I tend to behave in close relationships, and what role do I unconsciously step into?3. What emotional patterns feel familiar in my relationships4. What does being in this type of relationship allow me to do or avoid? 5. If I attracted someone completely different (someone ideal, healthy, secure, aligned), what parts of myself would I have to grow into or confront? BOOK A CALL FOR THE IKVCP HERE: https://calendly.com/vedic_astrology/discovery-callYOUTUBE:D9 exploration:https://youtu.be/HTgYcjltyasCharacteristics of Your Spouse:https://youtu.be/i_cOvdSbjy0Soulmate Astrologyhttps://youtu.be/ExnDysvjzUwChristine:website: innerknowing.yogainstagram: astrologynow_podcastpatreon: patreon.com/astrologynowpodcast keywords: astrology, jyotish, Vedic astrology, sidereal astrology, nakshatras, spirituality, Christine Rodriguez, aries, libra, scorpio, libra, capricorn, Nakshatra, new moon, taurus, Venus, Jupiter, Pisces, Spirituality, horoscope, retrograde, eclipse, solar eclipse, new moon, lunar eclipse
Nichole Bigley welcomes Dr. Bonnie Buckner — founder and CEO of the International Institute for Dreaming and Imagery® — on A Psychic's Story to explore how dreams, intuition, and inner imagery connect to deeper insight and guidance. Bonnie shares how dreaming is not random, but a language of experience — reflecting both what is happening within and the parts of us that may not yet be fully recognized. Through her work, she introduces the concept of the Secret Mind, a space of inner knowing that becomes more accessible through dreams and imagery. She also shares how early experiences shaped her path, including powerful dreams in childhood, and how a lifelong connection to dreaming evolved into the work she does today. Together, Nichole and Bonnie explore how dreams can offer clarity, reveal potential, and support both personal and professional decision-making — as well as how people can begin to strengthen their connection to dreaming (while awake and asleep) over time. This episode is a reminder that the answers you're seeking may already exist within you — and that your dreams may be one of the ways they come through. Listen to it to hear: What dreams actually are and why they occur. How dreaming connects to intuition and psychic ability. The meaning of the Secret Mind and how it influences awareness. How dreams reflect both challenges and untapped potential. Ways to begin remembering and working with dreams more intentionally. To learn more about Bonnie's work, dreaming programs, and the International Institute for Dreaming and Imagery®, visit her website bonniebuckner.com and explore her offerings. Get The Secret Mind HERE. To schedule a 1:1 session or explore all of Nichole's offerings, head HERE. To join The Psychic Club, go HERE. If you feel called to go deeper into energy healing work, in-person Energy Healing Retreats & Certifications are available June 19–21 and October 16–18, 2026. To connect with Nichole, schedule a 1:1 session or join The Psychic Club go to apsychicsstory.com. If you're interested in the Angelic Academy, you can sign up HERE. If you feel called to do energy healing work and go deeper, Nichole Bigley is leading in-person Energy Healing Retreats & Certifications June 19–21 and October 16–18, 2026. If you're curious about your Vedic cosmic blueprint, go to Cosmitra.com to generate your chart and use code PSYCHIC20 for 20% off. It takes just a few minutes to get started — you'll need your birth date, time, and place. It's designed for deeper self-understanding rather than daily horoscopes, and can be especially helpful if you're exploring patterns, timing, or navigating life transitions. It feels more like a framework than a typical astrology app. If you'd like to support the podcast, please subscribe to it and/or: FOLLOW @apsychicsstory on Instagram. SIGN-UP to the newsletter for updates. JOIN Patreon for exclusive, ad-free content. LEAVE A REVIEW to help others. This podcast is intended to inspire you on your personal journey to inner peace. Its host, co-hosts or guests are not psychologists or medical doctors and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Vital Veda Podcast: Ayurveda | Holistic Health | Cosmic and Natural Law
Gemstones are not just decorative.In Jyotiṣa (Vedic Astrology), they are used as precise tools to amplify planetary influences and shift the trajectory of karma.In this episode, Dylan Smith sits down with Vedic Gemologist and Jyotiṣī Tiffany April Raines to explore how astrological gemstones actually work, why quality is everything, and the level of responsibility required when using them.Tiffany is the co-owner of Astrological Gem International and has spent nearly two decades studying, testing, and tracking the real-world effects of gemstones. Her approach is grounded in precise chart-based prescriptions, high-quality sourcing, and direct experience.This conversation goes beyond surface-level understanding.It explores gemstones as amplifiers of karma, why they can sometimes create intensity or discomfort, and how to work with them consciously and safely.If you've ever been curious about wearing gemstones for healing, abundance, relationships, or spiritual growth, this episode brings clarity, nuance, and grounded insight.In This Episode, We Cover: What makes a gemstone “astrological” vs decorative Why flawlessness and untreated stones are essential How gemstones interact with light, colour, and planetary energy Why gemstones can accelerate karma and life events When gemstones can create discomfort or intensity Whether gemstones should be a primary remedy (upāya) The importance of correct prescription and intention Real-life stories of fertility, wealth, and life shifts Primary vs secondary gemstones (ratnas vs uparatnas) Why quality matters more than size Natural pearls vs cultured pearls and what actually works How to work with common stones like amethyst Emerging gemstones beyond classical Jyotiṣa (aquamarine, rubellite) Red flags when buying gemstones and issues with certification The ethics and responsibility of selling gemstones About Tiffany April RainesTiffany April Raines is a Vedic Gemologist and Jyotiṣī with nearly 20 years of experience.She is co-owner of Astrological Gem International, a company specialising in rare, untreated, highly flawless gemstones for astrological use.Tiffany's work combines classical Vedic knowledge with hands-on experimentation. She personally tests gemstones, tracks client results over time, and continues to expand the understanding of gemstone therapy beyond traditional frameworks.Resources & LinksAstrological Gem International https://www.astrologicalgem.comAstrological Gem Blog https://www.astrologicalgemblog.com7 Dhatus and 9 Planets – Online Course https://www.vitalveda.com.au/self-pulse-course/Related EpisodesAstrological Gems with Jay Boyle {Podcast #028}Support the show
What if right and wrong are not fixed rules, but questions of consciousness and timing? In this Ask Thom Anything episode, Thom responds to questions about right action, hesitation, evil, and so-called demonic forces, reframing them through the Vedic worldview. From Arjuna on the battlefield to the image of becoming a river rather than the landscape, he explores how Cosmic Intelligence, not personal reactivity, reveals what action belongs in any given moment. Listen for a deeply Vedic lens on right action, evolution, and the states of consciousness we call good, evil, or demonic.Episode Highlights[00:45] Q - Is there a general right and wrong in life?[01:56] A - Spontaneous Right Action[05:51] Transcending Relativity Before Action[08:18] No One Answer Fits All[10:41] Q - How do we move through resistance?[10:59] A - Stop Hesitating[12:18] The Window of Relevance[15:07] No Last-Chance Mentality[15:57] Q - Why do we see suffering and evil?[16:40] A - No Evil in the Vedic Worldview[19:22] Sequential Elaboration Makes Story[22:26] Volunteering to Be a River[24:00] Landscapers Make Rivers Visible[28:24] Evolution Needs a Baseline[31:01] Q - What is the Vedic perspective on demonic possession?[31:11] A - Demonic Is a State of Consciousness[33:47] Teaching a Killer to Meditate[37:34] Nothing Is Outside UnderstandingUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/
Nichole Bigley sits down with intuitive medium and energy healer Katie Haegele to explore how intuition, energy, and healing intersect — and how reconnecting with yourself often begins through life's most unexpected moments. Katie shares how a life-altering injury became the catalyst for that reconnection — leading her through years of physical pain, emotional transformation, and ultimately back to her intuitive gifts. Together, they explore what it truly means to be psychic, how intuition naturally exists within all of us, and why grounding into the body is essential for spiritual expansion. Katie introduces her “root to rise” approach — a grounded yet expansive way of working with energy that allows people to stay connected to their physical bodies while opening to deeper levels of awareness. They also explore how sound, frequency, and angelic connection are being used in modern healing, and what many are experiencing collectively right now — including grief, awakening, and the rapid activation of intuitive abilities. This conversation is a reminder that healing is not something outside of you — it is often how you reconnect with who you've always been. In this episode, you'll hear: How a life-altering injury became the catalyst for a spiritual awakening. Why “pain is a portal” and how it reconnects you to your path. What it truly means to be psychic — and why intuition exists in everyone. How Reiki works and what people experience during a session. The “root to rise” approach to staying grounded while expanding spiritually. What many are navigating right now — grief, awakening, and intuitive activation. To learn more about Katie Haegele's work, energy healing sessions, and sound offerings, connect with her on Instagram @KatieStarlight11 or Facebook, email her at katie.touchofserenity@gmail.com, or reach out via text at 610-215-3287. To connect with Nichole, schedule a 1:1 session or join The Psychic Club go to apsychicsstory.com. If you're interested in the Angelic Academy, you can sign up HERE. If you feel called to do energy healing work and go deeper, Nichole Bigley is leading in-person Energy Healing Retreats & Certifications June 19–21 and October 16–18, 2026. If you're curious about your Vedic cosmic blueprint, go to Cosmitra.com to generate your chart and use code PSYCHIC20 for 20% off. It takes just a few minutes to get started — you'll need your birth date, time, and place. It's designed for deeper self-understanding rather than daily horoscopes, and can be especially helpful if you're exploring patterns, timing, or navigating life transitions. It feels more like a framework than a typical astrology app. If you'd like to support the podcast, please subscribe to it and/or: FOLLOW @apsychicsstory on Instagram. SIGN-UP to the newsletter for updates. JOIN Patreon for exclusive, ad-free content. LEAVE A REVIEW to help others. This podcast is intended to inspire you on your personal journey to inner peace. Its host, co-hosts or guests are not psychologists or medical doctors and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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