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In today's episode, I talk about what distinguishes Vedic Astrology from Western Astrology. You likely know your 'sun sign,' but where does that come from? Did you know it's NOT actually based on where the sun was when you were born, but where the sun was 2000 years ago? That was = when Babylonian astrologers created this system - but didn't know about the precession of the equinoxes - Vedic Astrologers DID know, and their calculations are still very close to those of modern astronomy - despite being a 3000+ year old system.

You may be happy to learn that many aspects of Vedic Astrology stay the same. This lesson covers the sort of 'Vedic Astrology 101' topics like signs, planets, houses and some of the things unique to Vedic Astrology like the Dasha system and the Nakshatras - which are not just 12 divisions of the sky, but 108! Allowing for far more precise readings. I'll also say a bit about why Vedic Astrology is known as "Jyotish" or "the science of light" and how that can help us understand ourselves and each other.

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The Vedic new year officially starts on the new moon on January 24th, a major day for all of us with a 2 1/2 year Saturn transit beginning. I'll share all about it on today's episode.

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This year brings a major focus into one particular area of life for all of us - regardless of your rising or moon sign. A major 18 month cycle ends in September and a new one begins. I'll share all the major transits for 2020 that are effecting all of us. If you want to see the visuals for this episode, check out my YouTube Channel - search Jeremy Devens or click here: https://youtu.be/2QT53I2sNGo

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This episode is incredibly important for understanding how to make predictions in Vedic Astrology - I'll walk you through exactly what I have found to be most helpful and effective. 
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This is a continuation of the previous episode - so make sure you listen to that one first for the full context. If you are a more visual learning, check out the youtube video of this episode at https://youtu.be/q3zm9MHRDJ0

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A common question I

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 What an empty house means

01:30 There is no empty area of life

03:00 Start with the sign on the house

04:00 House rulers through a Capricorn example

05:00 Using the ruler to read the chart

06:00 An empty seventh house and relationships

07:00 The ruler reveals the life area

08:00 A simple order for reading houses

09:00 Relationship patterns without a planet

10:00 Dual signs and closing perspective

This episode and free guide is a great place to start, end, or review your studies of the houses. I'll cover the broad level meaning of each of the 12 houses, and how to quickly assess your own birth chart. This is an essential key to understanding your chart, so I'm excited to share!

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00:00 How to use the twelve-house series

01:40 First house: identity and appearance

03:30 Second and third houses: resources and communication

05:00 Fourth and fifth houses: home and creativity

06:00 Sixth house: health and daily life

07:00 Seventh house: partnership

08:00 Eighth house: transformation

10:00 Ninth and tenth houses: purpose and career

14:00 Eleventh house: networks and gains

15:00 Twelfth house: liberation and loss

17:00 Working with challenges in the chart

19:00 Series recap and next steps

This month nears the end of a major transit, with a heavy focus on one sign of the zodiac. We also have the winter solstice - ending a 6 month cycle and and beginning the transition into a new 6 month cycle. Learn all about it and the yoga and Ayurveda practices I recommend for working with these energies on today's episode.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction to the twelfth house

01:00 Endings, release, and the last house

02:00 Cycles of loss and transformation

03:00 Sleep, sexuality, and private life

04:00 Expenses and material losses

05:00 Planets in the twelfth house

06:00 Transits and chart context

07:00 Spiritual insight and choice

08:00 Moksha, wisdom, and intuition

09:00 Twelfth-house closing guidance

Jupiter picks back where it left off in April - what was happening for you at that time? I'll share approaches to work with this significant transit of Jupiter (Guru) - the planet of growth, teachers, wisdom and the most benefic planet. 

Mercury goes retrograde Oct 31st to Nov 20th in Scoprio then to Libra - how can you best direct this energy in your relationships? I'll share practices and approaches I've found to be most helpful. 

We're nearing the end of a 2 1/2 year cycle with Saturn in Sag AND a 20 year cycle as Saturn and Jupiter are conjunct like they were in 2001.

The Full Moon on the 12th is in the nakshatra of Bharani followed by a new moon in the nakshatra of Anuradha on the 26th - marking a great time to move forward. I'll share why in today's episode. 

Want to have your own full year chart for 2020 that lays all this out and what areas of your chart it will effect based on your birth chart? Check out mindfulnewyear.com - I'm hosting a retreat that you can attend online or in person on Jan 17th 2020 that covers all of the major transits, full moons and new moons and practices I recommend. 

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