From Nov 7th through Jan 4th, we’re diving into lessons of power, control, friendship, connection, and most importantly, learning what it’s time to let go of. This Mercury retrograde is entirely in Scorpio and ends in Sagittarius. It touches on deep themes as Mercury moves through the nakshatras of Anuradha (friendship), Jyeshta (transformation), and Mula (dissolution). Whether you’re feeling unresolved tensions in relationships or seeking more compassion for yourself and others, this...

Most people come to a reading for one of these 10 reasons. If you have a reading coming up these are 10 things you might want to bring up in the reading. I use Michael Jackson's chart to illustrate several of these concepts. The 10 best times to get a reading / 10 things you might to bring up in a reading: Crisis or curiosity Major transits (Solar eclipse, Sa, Ra/Ke, Ju transits) Solar Return (Birthday) Choosing important dates (Wedding, conception, moving, investing, etc) ...

What do you do if you don't know the birth time for a chart? In this episode, I'll walk you through a simple 6 step process to rectify a birth chart (birth chart rectification) to narrow down the time of birth. When I've tested this with my Mentorship students they're often able to accurately predict a birth time within 10 minutes of the real time! Knowing your chart is essential to start decoding it. If you want to decode your birth chart join me at Vedic Astrology 101: Decode Your...

Kevin Keegan is the creator the Astraline: Yoga & Astrology app which offers personalized yoga practices based on Vedic Astrology. Find the Astraline app at https://astralineapp.com/ We discussed his fascinating history in Jyotish, his influential teachers, free will vs determinism, and the importance of going back to the basic in Jyotish. If you want to dive deep into the fundamentals of Jyotish, click here to learn more and enroll in Vedic Astrology 101: Decode Your Birth Chart....

Decode Your Birth Chart at Vedic Astrology 101: Click here to learn more and enroll: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/101 - This week only, save 60% Let's look at the current energies at play effecting the US and the collective, then compare the charts of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Here's 7 of my key points: 1. Astrological Influence on Election Dates: The U.S. election occurs when the Sun is in Libra, where it is considered debilitated, suggesting themes of justice and fairness but...

Vedic Astrology 101: Decode Your Birth Chart is LIVE on Nov 9th. Learn more and sign up here: ⁠https://www.quietmindastrology.com/101⁠ November brings an opportunity to 'turn on the lights' into new parts of your mind, body and spiritual path. A powerful month for doing yoga, astrology, shadow work and doing deep personal work. 00:00 Introduction to Vedic Astrology 04:00 Upcoming Workshops and Events 08:00 Review of October 2024 12:00 Themes of October's Eclipse Season 16:00 November 2024...

Mars just moved into Cancer, and will have an extended stay there from October 20th all the way until June 6th, 2025 - because of a retrograde happening in December. Mars doesn’t go retrograde every year, so when it does, it brings some major issues for review. Mars is the planet of action, ambition, and drive. It’s often called the planet of war, symbolizing how we go after what we want and how we handle challenges. The sign of Cancer represents emotions, nurturing, and sensitivity. When...

Limited spots for 1-1 Readings open soon at https://www.quietmindastrology.com/reading With recent hurricanes hitting the US and Mexico they're in the news more, but how do you predict them in astrology? A natural disaster is “a natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life.” - So how do you predict that? I share in this episode Also I share the major transits this week including: • Sat, Oct 12: Venus in Scorpio (24 Days) • Wed, Oct...

Become Your Own Yoga Teacher - RSVP for free at https://www.quietmind.yoga/workshop In this episode, we dive deep into the spiritual and philosophical roots of Vedic Astrology. We’ll explore the four great sayings (Mahavakyas) from the Upanishads and their profound impact on understanding consciousness and our connection to the universe. Whether you’re new to Vedic Astrology or looking to deepen your knowledge, this episode will guide you back to the source texts and ancient wisdom that...

Free Workshop: Become Your Own Yoga Teacher: Https://www.quietmind.yoga/workshop Welcome to the Quietmind Astrology Podcast! In this episode, we’ll explore the key astrological events of October 2024, including the Solar Eclipse in Virgo, Saturn retrograde in Shatabhishak, and Venus’ intense journey through Scorpio. I’ll break down how you can best work with these transits for your personal growth, healing, and relationships. Plus, I’ll share my own practical tips for setting new intentions...

Become Your Own Yoga Teacher - free live workshop - RSVP at https://www.quietmind.yoga/workshop The last eclipse season of 2024 offers a significant opportunity to reflect and reset, with key astrological events shaping this transformative period. The Lunar Eclipse on September 18th marks a time to release old patterns, revealing hidden truths and bringing closure to unfinished business. Shortly after, the Autumn Equinox on September 22nd provides a perfect moment to recenter, promoting...

The Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training starts soon! Join the waitlist at ⁠⁠https://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt⁠⁠ Topics covered in this episode: - The body keeps the score - Completing the throw - Inescapable past karma - Dushtana houses - Childhood houses - Other Factors Transits This Week • Fri, Sep 13: Mercury in Poorva Phal (7 Days) • Mon, Sep 16: Sun in Virgo (29 Days) • Wed, Sep 18: Full Moon / Lunar Eclipse in Pisces in Purva Bhadrapada • Wed, Sep 18: Venus in Libra (23...

Join the Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training waitlist at https://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt Relationship Astrology Topics covered in this episode: - There is only one relationship - Yoga and Yogas - Dara Karaka and unconditional love - Atma Karaka and Dharma - Amatya Karaka supports Dharma - Shared placements = getting each other - Unshared placements = balancing each other Eclipse Season: Sep - Oct • Fri, Sep 6: Mars in Ardra (22 Days) • Thu, Sep 12: Venus in Chitra (10 Days) • Thu,...

Happy September! August was a deeply transformative month, where many of us encountered significant emotional shifts. With Mercury retrograding from Leo to Cancer, we moved from the confident, authoritative energy of Magha into the introspective and intense realm of Aslesha. This transition brought up vulnerabilities and hidden emotions that needed to be addressed. It was a time of deep emotional healing, where many found themselves releasing old wounds and uncovering layers of pain that had...

Join the waitlist for the next Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training at https://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt How do you know if you're making a decision from intuition, or if you're making a decision from overthinking This is a common question I hear and one of the most important things to address on a spiritual path. Intuition is that quiet, calm voice inside you. It’s consistent and feels right, guiding you towards decisions that really resonate with who you are. Overthinking, on the other hand, is...

Today is the last chance to join the Vedic Astrology Mentorship at http://www.quietmindastrology.com/mentorship In today's episode I share about Kimberley, a graduate of the Vedic Astrology Mentorship. In one of her first readings with someone she had never met, it went super well and she got the feedback that it was "110% accurate." What lead to such amazing feedback? I share in this episode. 00:00 Intro 01:39 Kimberley's client: "that was 110% spot on!" 04:14 How to give 110% accurate...

The philosopher Alan Watts studied all the world religions and philosophies and felt they are all trying to answer 3 fundamental questions. Who am I? Why am I here? Where are we going? His searching led him to reference the Vedas and Upanishads a lot. The texts at the roots of Vedic Astrology. In this episode I share my own emotional journey with these three questions. If you'd like to go deeper into your own journey with Vedic Astrology, enrollment is now open for the Vedic...

Become Your Own Astrologer - Watch the free workshop now: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freeworkshop This is a guided practice for the New Moon in Aslesha - Good to do anytime in the beginning of August. This is working with the subconscious mind, Kundalini energy and shedding old identities. The new moon in Ashlesha Nakshatra is a time of profound introspection and transformation, inviting us to explore the depths of our subconscious and embrace the mysteries of our inner world....

Become Your Own Astrologer - Watch the free replay now at http://www.quietmindastrology.com/freeworkshop - it was super fun! In this episode, we explore the transformative energies of August 2024, starting with the New Moon in Aslesha in Cancer, which is an opportunity to begin deep spiritual and emotional growth. As Mercury retrograde moves from Magha to Aslesha, we’re encouraged to revisit areas where we’ve given away our power, creating opportunities for empowerment and choice. With the...

RSVP for FREE to Become Your Own Astrologer at http://www.quietmindastrology.com/freeworkshop This episode covers a WIDE range of topics to answer your questions about Vedic Astrology. I cover a lot of ground and make sure every question can likely apply to your chart. Super fun! 00:00 - What are we really looking at in astrology? 07:21 - Personal Life Update: Personal updates and upcoming workshop 19:04 - Q1: Debilitated Planet Ruler - Thoughts on having a debilitated planet...

Become Your Own Astrologer - FREE LIVE WORKSHOP on August 1st. Click here to RSVP: http://www.quietmindastrology.com/freeworkshop 0:00 Intro 1:01 Joe Biden drops out of the U.S. presidential race. 2:56 Joe Biden’s Saturn Mahadasha since 2022. 4:12 Your Dasha Sandhi - transitional periods. 7:31 Joe Biden’s Sadi Sati starting in early 2025. 10:45 Kamala Harris’s Moon in Aries and her Saturn return. 14:20 Donald Trump’s assassination attempt. 15:17 Donald Trump’s Jupiter Mahadasha since...

Want to Become Your Own Astrologer? Click here to sign up for my FREE LIVE WORKSHOP coming up on August 1st: http://www.quietmindastrology.com/freeworkshop Did you know some people who are Vedic Astrologers actually use the Tropical Zodiac system of Western Astrology? Why is that? In this episode I share a recent interaction I had with a Tropical Vedic Astrologer to discuss the differences between the Tropical and Sidereal Zodiacs. I'll cover a wide range of topics along the way, like...

Become Your Own Astrologer: Click here to RSVP for the free live workshop: http://www.quietmindastrology.com/freeworkshop 00:00 - Become Your Own Astrologer 02:08 - Personal update: Saturn transits bring obstacles 11:35 - Fri, Jul 19: Mercury in Magha (Until Aug 21st) 14:40 - Fri, Jul 19: Sun in Pushya (13 Days) 16:12 - Sat, Jul 20: Venus in Ashlesha (10 Days) 17:39 - Sun, Jul 21: Full Moon in Uttarashada / Capricorn 21:08 - Workshop details Get the full reports for these transits...

If you want to dive deep into learning about yourself, your birth chart and Vedic Astrology, the next class of the Vedic Astrology Mentorship is starting in August. More details coming soon. Space will be limited so you can join the priority list now at ⁠http://www.quietmindastrology.com/mentorship⁠ We've just begun a powerful 8 month transit for deep, personal growth and overcoming challenges. Rahu in Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra only happens once every 18 years. Rahu, the north node,...