AstrologyNow - Vedic Astrology Guide

In this segment we discuss the upcoming full moon on August 3, 2020. This is such a powerful cycle to set intention around communication, tuning in to yourself, and touching base with authenticity.  We discuss the full moon energy, suggested intention setting, and personal horoscopes through the signs.  For readings:  Email: AstrologyNowPodcast@gmail.com Website: Innerknowing.yoga Instagram: AstrologyNow_Podcast Twitter: AstrologyNow_

This new moon will take place in the sign of Cancer, more specifically, Pushya nakshatra. Pushya represents giving generously without prejudice or discrimination. But in order to really learn to give, nurture, and nourish others - it is always best to learn how to nourish ourselves first. This new moon is asking us to serve one another, as well as give generously to ourselves.  The strong aspect of Saturn gives the moon an anxious or insecure nature. Be gentle with yourself and those around you.  For readings:  Email: AstrologyNowPodcast@gmail.com Website: Innerknowing.yoga Instagram: AstrologyNow_Podcast Twitter: AstrologyNow_

Yoga, Kundalini, Pranayama, Meditation, and Astrology are all interconnected. By breathing we can connect with and balance not only planetary energy - but our nervous system, our emotional state, and our mental state. Therefore - the breath is powerful stuff! "Prana" is life force energy. We connect with Prana with our breath - hence, prana-yama. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon to simply forget to breath. In fact, sometimes it's an automatic response to stress. We may hold our breath throughout the day in response to pressure or anxiety - all the while sending survival cues to our body, making us feel even more uneasy (and we may not even be aware of it!). By making awareness of the breath a daily practice, we become more and more in sync with our breathing and can do our best to soothe our bodies throughout the day with deep, full, consistent breath.  It's been a LONG time since I have continued this series, and I am honored to bring on my friend and teacher Ana Pilar Cruz. We discuss the meaning of pranayama, the significance of the breath, giggle a little bit, and Ana teaches the pranayama practice of Anuloma Viloma.  You can find Ana and book private sessions at https://www.myvinyasapractice.com/ You can follow Ana at https://www.instagram.com/helloshakti/ For readings:  Email: AstrologyNowPodcast@gmail.com Website: Innerknowing.yoga Instagram: AstrologyNow_Podcast Twitter: AstrologyNow_

In this segment I discuss what may occur or come to light through all 12 zodiac signs. Keep in mind - I follow the Sidereal system of astrology.  Eclipses tend to bring things to the surface around the timing of the event... however, the day OF may feel confusing or fragmented. We are seeing in the news so many things coming to the surface. Ghislaine Maxwell has been arrested and Nahko (from Nahko and Medicine for the People) has been accused of sexual assault. Eclipse season is full of surprises. See how this transit may impact you.  For readings: Email: AstrologyNowPodcast@gmail.com Website: Innerknowing.yoga Instagram: AstrologyNow_Podcast Twitter: AstrologyNow_

In this segment we discuss the upcoming lunar eclipse in the sign of Sagittarius. On this day, the Moon will fall right between Jupiter and Ketu. Jupiter is our gurus. Our teachers, our beliefs, and what WE find to be true. Jupiterian beliefs can be quite personal, become radicalized, and can even be divisive at times. Ketu separates the Real from the unreal. Ketu represents the capacity to go beyond our human consciousness and connect to what is objectively True in this life. Now is the time to reflect on your beliefs, your teachers, and these shape your perception of the world.  The Upanishads translation was by Eknath Easwaran.  For readings email AstrologyNowPodcast@gmail.com Website: Innerknowing.yoga Instagram: AstrologyNow_Podcast Twitter: AstrologyNow_

In this segment I discuss suggestions on how to best navigate the upcoming energy. From June 18th until June 25th, we will have five planets retrograde, spurring difficulties in moving forward, miscommunication, and all around annoyances. However, with the upcoming solstice, the Universal forces offer us the opportunity to connect, share, and celebrate connectivity. It's an excellent time to be mindful of communication, create space for the experience of others, be aware of what may be illuminated for you during the eclipse, setting intentions, and story telling.  For readings email: AstrologyNowPodcast@gmail.com Website: Innerknowing.yoga Instagram: AstrologyNow_Podcast Twitter: AstrologyNow_

Hello everyone! Thank you so much for reaching out and asking where my forecast is! It's in alignment for me to step back from podcasting and posting at this time. Please support black voices.  If you are a listener who is black - I hope you're well, safe, getting rest, feeling supported, and doing what you're called to do.  If you are a white listener - Please join me in doing our best to be allies and work to unpack privilege, colonization, systemic racism, and internalized whiteness. Please see my resources below.  Podcast: Code Switch About Race Pod for the Cause The Diversity Gap Movies:  13th  When They See Us The Hate You Give I Am Not Your Negro The Black Panthers American Son Dear White People Books:  The Invisible Man - Ralph Ellison Go Tell It on the Mountain - James Baldwin  I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings - Maya Angelou White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism - Robin Diangelo The Bluest Eyes - Tony Morrison People to follow:  @tamikadmallory @ihartericka @latashamorrison @mspackyetti @nupol_justice @blackandembodied @jessicawilson.msrd @laylafsaad @ckyourprivilege @thegreatunlearn @ibramxk

I've gotten a lot of questions recently about retrograde planets and how they may impact us in transit OR if we are born with them in our birth charts. In this segment I discuss the significance of retrograde, how often planets retrograde, what they are asking us by transit, and how they may impact you if you were born with a planet retrograde.  "Vakri" means "twisted". When a planet moves into it's retrograde position, it becomes more POWERFUL and also will give "twisted" results. Whatever planet is retrograde, it will generally in some way "warp" how we relate to the qualities of that planet. How do these planets impact YOU? Let me know through email or DM on instagram! For readings:  Email: AstrologyNowPodcast@gmail.com Website: Innerknowing.yoga Instagram: AstrologyNow_Podcast Twitter: AstrologyNow_

In this segment we discuss the upcoming new moon in Krittika nakshatra. Krittika is a beautiful example of yin and yang energy. Though Krittika is ruled by the Sun, associated with Agni, and regularly associated with sharpness, ambition, and drive - it's also connecting to nurturing, defending, and protecting others. This reveals a softer side to Krittika. We discuss utilizing the cosmic energy to protect, defend, and fortify ourselves and choosing what energy to surround ourselves with.  In addition, we discuss other astrological ongoings and what to be keeping your eyes out for. For readings: Email: AstrologyNowPodcast@gmail.com Website: Innerknowing.yoga Instagram: AstrologyNow_Podcast Twitter: AstrologyNow_

In this segment I was lucky enough to interview Yogi Baba Prem, who has achieved the rank of Acharya, Yogacharya, Veda Visharada and is the Founder and Director of Universal Yoga/Florida Vedic Institute. Yogi Baba Prem has an extensive background as working as a Master Vedic Counselor, utilizing the power of Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology, and other integrated healing modalities. I was deeply humbled to share this time with him and I hope you all enjoy this segment as much as I enjoyed making it! Yogi Baba Prem and I discuss how astrology and the power of the cosmos is integrated into every facet of life. Within the system of the human body we have the chakras, or wheels of energy. These chakras are associated to various planets, indicating that astrological energy literally resides within us, and can be utilized to find harmony and balance. In addition to humans, we discuss how cosmic energy resides in all beings and connects the world at large.  For more on Yogi Baba Prem, please visit his website https://vedicpath.com/about-yogi-baba-prem I highly recommend his book An Introduction to Astrological Yoga - available as an eBook on his website.  For readings with me, please email AstrologyNowPodcast@gmail.com Visit Innerknowing.yoga Follow AstrologyNow_Podcast on Instagram and AstrologyNow_ on Twitter