7. Essentials of Jyotisa

7. Essentials of Jyotisa

Join Joli & Aswin as we mark the half-way point of Season 2. We start with an apology to our listeners: we were thrown off-track in our recording schedule due to health-issues/life events/admin issues and as such, we've decided to pick up the second half of the season after the United Astrology Conference in Chicago in September 2026. We thank everyone for their understanding in this. So we will pick up with the rest of the guests we plan to host in the last quarter of the year. In the meantime, we did manage to record this conversation revolving around Aswin's new book, Essentials of Jyotișa. We discuss Aswin's thoughts behind writing this first book in a series (which serves as a foundational text for Aswin's Jyotish teachings) and how his approach differs (or is similar) from what is on offer from others who teach the Indic traditions of astrology. We also delve into how both Hinduism and Jyotișa are not as monolithic as people might think. If you're interested in learning more about the Indic understandings of life and rituals in connection to their associations with Jyotișa (we touch on the elements as being fundamental) then you will likely enjoy this conversation! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aswin is still enrolling students for his Diploma in Indian Astrology. Find out more here: https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/courses [https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/courses] You can purchase Aswin's newest book and find out more about his other books here: https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/books [https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/books]   Find Aswin on social media-- IG: https://www.instagram.com/aswinsastrology/ [https://www.instagram.com/aswinsastrology/] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@aswinsastrology?hl=en [https://www.threads.com/@aswinsastrology?hl=en] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aswinsastrology [https://www.facebook.com/aswinsastrology] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/aswinsubramanyan.com [https://bsky.app/profile/aswinsubramanyan.com]   Joli is currently offering 2 "summer specials" with the first one featuring a look at the 12th Parts in your natal chart, and the second one being an exploration of the Lunar Nodes (and timing) in your natal chart. Both sessions can be booked through this link (scroll down to find them): https://bodhimindful.as.me/schedule/6073bdc3 [https://bodhimindful.as.me/schedule/6073bdc3]   You can also connect to Joli's work here: https://www.bodhimindful.com/ [https://www.bodhimindful.com/] And on social media-- Threads: https://www.threads.com/@bodhimindful?hl=en [https://www.threads.com/@bodhimindful?hl=en] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bodhimindful/ [https://www.facebook.com/bodhimindful/] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bodhimindful.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/bodhimindful.bsky.social] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bodhimindful IG: https://www.instagram.com/bodhimindful/ [https://www.instagram.com/bodhimindful/] Twitter: https://x.com/bodhi_mindful [https://x.com/bodhi_mindful]

6. Comets in Astrology

Join Joli & Aswin as they sit down with astrologer and astrophotographer Rod Chang. Rod founded the Academy of Astrology UK and has studied astrology for over 3 decades. He can be frequently seen engaging with a wide variety of astrologers, particularly around mundane topics. He is also the author of the beautiful book, Comets in Astrology. In this episode, we discuss which comets Rod chooses to focus on, how we might conceptualise comets philosophically/as a part of a foundational cosmology. Aswin briefly touches on comets described in the Vedas, while Rod mentions the ancient Chinese records on comets and the interpretations that accompanied them--proving that observation of comets is not simply a "modern" thing. Comets as a time-tracking tool, disruptors, bookmarks, and indicators of that which inspires fills the wide-ranging conversation from multiple angles. It was a very satisfying discussion indeed! You can find out more about Rod's work & the webinar events he hosts here: https://www.academyofastrology.co.uk/ [https://www.academyofastrology.co.uk/]   And Rod's socials-- IG: https://www.instagram.com/rodaoauk/ [https://www.instagram.com/kiraryberg/] and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AOAUK1 [https://www.youtube.com/@AOAUK1] And Rod's beautiful book: https://www.wessexastrologer.com/product/comets-in-astrology/ [https://www.wessexastrologer.com/product/comets-in-astrology/] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Aswin is still enrolling students for his Diploma in Indian Astrology and you can join Batch 3 starting in June 2026. Find out more here: https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/courses [https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/courses] And you can support the publication of his upcoming book on Jyotisa here: https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/supportthebook [https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/supportthebook]   Find Aswin on social media-- IG: https://www.instagram.com/aswinsastrology/ [https://www.instagram.com/aswinsastrology/] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@aswinsastrology?hl=en [https://www.threads.com/@aswinsastrology?hl=en] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aswinsastrology [https://www.facebook.com/aswinsastrology] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/aswinsubramanyan.com [https://bsky.app/profile/aswinsubramanyan.com]   You can connect to Joli's work here: https://www.bodhimindful.com/ [https://www.bodhimindful.com/] And on social media-- Threads: https://www.threads.com/@bodhimindful?hl=en [https://www.threads.com/@bodhimindful?hl=en] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bodhimindful/ [https://www.facebook.com/bodhimindful/] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bodhimindful.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/bodhimindful.bsky.social] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bodhimindful IG: https://www.instagram.com/bodhimindful/ [https://www.instagram.com/bodhimindful/] Twitter: https://x.com/bodhi_mindful [https://x.com/bodhi_mindful]

5. Zodaical Releasing

Join Joli & Aswin as they sit down with astrologer Kira Ryberg to talk about all things ZR! Kira plans to release a 10-hour masterclass on ZR at the end of May 2026, so we thought it would be good idea to talk about this fascinating Hellenistic time lord system with someone who has really spent time honing how they use it. We discuss what actually IS Zodaical Releasing and why might people feel ZR isn't speaking to them. We also touch on Indic astrological traditions that have techniques that might be considered similar to ZR and the Lot of Fortune. And we speak on how might we parse the nuances between the different ZR levels and understand how a Level II or III Loosing of the Bond differs from a Level IV Loosing of the Bond.   You can find out more about Kira's work here: www.kiraryberg.com [http://www.kiraryberg.com] Kira's YouTube podcast https://youtube.com/@threadsoffatepodcast?si=Bm14G_u6xqc0DgZ2 [https://youtube.com/@threadsoffatepodcast?si=Bm14G_u6xqc0DgZ2]   And her socials-- IG: https://www.instagram.com/kiraryberg/ [https://www.instagram.com/kiraryberg/] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@kiraryberg?hl=en [https://www.threads.com/@kiraryberg?hl=en] Twitter/X: https://x.com/kirastrology [https://x.com/kirastrology] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kiraryberg.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/kiraryberg.bsky.social]   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Aswin is still enrolling students for his Diploma in Indian Astrology and you can join Batch 3 starting in June 2026. Find out more here: https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/courses [https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/courses] And you can support the publication of his upcoming book on Jyotisa here: https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/supportthebook [https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/supportthebook]   Find Aswin on social media-- IG: https://www.instagram.com/aswinsastrology/ [https://www.instagram.com/aswinsastrology/] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@aswinsastrology?hl=en [https://www.threads.com/@aswinsastrology?hl=en] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aswinsastrology [https://www.facebook.com/aswinsastrology] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/aswinsubramanyan.com [https://bsky.app/profile/aswinsubramanyan.com]   You can connect to Joli's work here: https://www.bodhimindful.com/ [https://www.bodhimindful.com/] And on social media-- Threads: https://www.threads.com/@bodhimindful?hl=en [https://www.threads.com/@bodhimindful?hl=en] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bodhimindful/ [https://www.facebook.com/bodhimindful/] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bodhimindful.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/bodhimindful.bsky.social] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bodhimindful IG: https://www.instagram.com/bodhimindful/ [https://www.instagram.com/bodhimindful/] Twitter: https://x.com/bodhi_mindful [https://x.com/bodhi_mindful]

4. The Astrology Couple

Joli and Aswin welcome Sam Reynolds and Jessica Irene to the show hot off the press with their recent engagement! In this episode, we hear some of the background stories of Sam's proposal to Jessica, the astrology they use--and don't use--in their every-day lives, and generally what it's like to be an astrology couple! The conversation meanders through philosophical thoughts and vignettes in the life of two people coming together with a shared love of the study of the stars. And of course we touch on synastry and what is worth zooming in on when looking at a couple's charts together :)   You can find and follow Jessica Irene here-- Website: https://www.dendraletheia.com/ [https://www.dendraletheia.com/] Social Media:@dendraletheia on blusky, IG, threads, X Email: dendraletheia@gmail.com [dendraletheia@gmail.com]   To learn more about Samuel Reynolds-- Website: https://www.unlockastrology.com/ [https://www.unlockastrology.com/] Social Media: @sfreynolds on IG and Threads Email: unlockastrology@gmail.com [unlockastrology@gmail.com] Sam offers consultations, teaching courses through Kepler College, as well as private mentorship. Sam is also the nominee for Marion D. March Regulus Award for Community Service at UAC 2026, sponsoring org members can vote May 5-June 4, 2026 Samuel's NORWAC 2026 lectures: 1. Malcom & Martin: Critical View of these Avatars of Activism through the Lens of Astrology 2. Using Astrology to thrive in your Fifties 3. Do We Still "Have a Dream?" The Astrology of the March on Washington and Now ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 3rd Annual AstroSynergy Astrology Conference is coming up May 8, 9, and 10--you can find out more here: https://astrosynergy.org/ [https://astrosynergy.org/] and register for free here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5Xvdtr1Kfutefo3h_nvUIHk8kCG4j2AgtQ5ZEKYaego-gFg/viewform [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5Xvdtr1Kfutefo3h_nvUIHk8kCG4j2AgtQ5ZEKYaego-gFg/viewform] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aswin is still enrolling students for his Diploma in Indian Astrology and you can join Batch 3 starting in June or Batch 4 starting in November. Find out more here: https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/courses [https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/courses] Find Aswin on social media: https://www.instagram.com/aswinsastrology/ [https://www.instagram.com/aswinsastrology/] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@aswinsastrology?hl=en [https://www.threads.com/@aswinsastrology?hl=en] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aswinsastrology [https://www.facebook.com/aswinsastrology] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/aswinsubramanyan.com [https://bsky.app/profile/aswinsubramanyan.com]   You can connect to Joli's work here: https://www.bodhimindful.com/ [https://www.bodhimindful.com/] And on social media: https://www.instagram.com/bodhimindful/ [https://www.instagram.com/bodhimindful/] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@bodhimindful?hl=en [https://www.threads.com/@bodhimindful?hl=en] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bodhimindful/ [https://www.facebook.com/bodhimindful/] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bodhimindful.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/bodhimindful.bsky.social]   Thank you for tuning in! Please like, comment, and subscribe to our show to help us keep doing these shows <3

3. Lots and Lots of Lots!

What are 'lots'--sometimes called 'Arabic Parts'--in astrology? What do they say to astrologers and how are we meant to understand them? Join Joli & Aswin as they discuss these questions and more with special guest, Lars Panaro. What does Heidegger have to do with astrological lots? How do the lots connect to Plato's theory of Forms? This longer episodes explores the philosophical and numinous qualities of the lots at length--with a peep down just a few rabbit-holes to boot!   You can read some of Lars' past work here: Website: https://heavenlybranches.home.blog/author/liberastronomiae/ [https://heavenlybranches.home.blog/author/liberastronomiae/] Within Orb podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnEv-vD6xpM [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnEv-vD6xpM] or https://withinorb.podbean.com/e/015-lars-panaro-scattering-karmic-stardust/ [https://withinorb.podbean.com/e/015-lars-panaro-scattering-karmic-stardust/]   The 3rd Annual AstroSynergy Astrology Conference is coming up May 8, 9, and 10--you can find out more here: https://astrosynergy.org/ [https://astrosynergy.org/] and register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5Xvdtr1Kfutefo3h_nvUIHk8kCG4j2AgtQ5ZEKYaego-gFg/viewform [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5Xvdtr1Kfutefo3h_nvUIHk8kCG4j2AgtQ5ZEKYaego-gFg/viewform]   Aswin is still enrolling students for his Diploma in Indian Astrology and you can join Batch 3 starting in June or Batch 4 starting in November. Find out more here: https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/courses [https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/courses] Find Aswin on social media: https://www.instagram.com/aswinsastrology/ [https://www.instagram.com/aswinsastrology/] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@aswinsastrology?hl=en [https://www.threads.com/@aswinsastrology?hl=en] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aswinsastrology [https://www.facebook.com/aswinsastrology] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/aswinsubramanyan.com [https://bsky.app/profile/aswinsubramanyan.com]   You can connect to Joli's work here: https://www.bodhimindful.com/ [https://www.bodhimindful.com/] And on social media: https://www.instagram.com/bodhimindful/ [https://www.instagram.com/bodhimindful/] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@bodhimindful?hl=en [https://www.threads.com/@bodhimindful?hl=en] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bodhimindful/ [https://www.facebook.com/bodhimindful/] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bodhimindful.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/bodhimindful.bsky.social]