Astronomy and Vedic Astrology Coevolution
from The Vedic Astrology Podcast Hosted by Fiona Marques
Text me your thoughts about this epidode ... Welcome back to Season 2!!! This episode is a fascinating exploration of the shared heritage of Vedic Astrology and Astronomy. Join me as I interview Steven Jones about all things Astronomy - like can someone explain Precession to me!! Right?! We cover the Ecliptic, the Celestial Sphere, Right Ascension and touch on geometry, retrograde motion, quantum physics and human history from the Babylonians & Ancient Egyptians to the Voyager Probes and beyond. I hope you enjoy exploring the links and common ground we share with Astronomy. If this episode leaves you with questions that you'd like more discussion of - let me know so we can invite Steven back again soon. Plus, "watch this space" for news about a "Stay-at-home" Vedic Astrology Retreat. And remember that you can always join me for AstroliJam or on The Vedic Astrology Apprenticeship Program on teachable.com Support the show
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Text me your thoughts about this epidode ... Welcome back to Season 2!!! This episode is a fascinating exploration of the shared heritage of Vedic Astrology and Astronomy. Join me as I interview Steven Jones about all things Astronomy - like can someone explain Precession to me!! Right?! We cover the Ecliptic, the Celestial Sphere, Right Ascension and touch on geometry, retrograde motion, quantum physics and human history from the Babylonians & Ancient Egyptians to the V...
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- 0:00 Introduction and Welcome
- 8:03 Ancient links between Astronomy and Astrology
- 21:38 Humans, the unknown and the quest for meaning
- 42:23 Astronomical Terminology - Ecliptic, Zodiac, Constellations, Celestial Sphere and Precession
- 1:02:36 Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere Perspectives
- 1:06:36 Degrees, Minutes and Seconds
- 1:16:34 1:16:30 Voyager Probes and Conclusion
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