The Joli-Aswin Show

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/
 
And Rod's socials--
IG: https://www.instagram.com/rodaoauk/
and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AOAUK1
And Rod's beautiful book:
https://www.wessexastrologer.com/product/comets-in-astrology/
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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
And you can support the publication of his upcoming book on Jyotisa here: https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/supportthebook
 
Find Aswin on social media--
IG: https://www.instagram.com/aswinsastrology/
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@aswinsastrology?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aswinsastrology
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/aswinsubramanyan.com
 
You can connect to Joli's work here: https://www.bodhimindful.com/
And on social media--
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@bodhimindful?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bodhimindful/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bodhimindful.bsky.social
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bodhimindful
IG: https://www.instagram.com/bodhimindful/
Twitter: 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
Kira's YouTube podcast https://youtube.com/@threadsoffatepodcast?si=Bm14G_u6xqc0DgZ2
 
And her socials--
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kiraryberg/
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@kiraryberg?hl=en
Twitter/X: https://x.com/kirastrology
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kiraryberg.bsky.social
 
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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
And you can support the publication of his upcoming book on Jyotisa here: https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/supportthebook
 
Find Aswin on social media--
IG: https://www.instagram.com/aswinsastrology/
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@aswinsastrology?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aswinsastrology
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/aswinsubramanyan.com
 
You can connect to Joli's work here: https://www.bodhimindful.com/
And on social media--
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@bodhimindful?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bodhimindful/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bodhimindful.bsky.social
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bodhimindful
IG: https://www.instagram.com/bodhimindful/
Twitter: 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/
Social Media:@dendraletheia on blusky, IG, threads, X
Email: dendraletheia@gmail.com
 
To learn more about Samuel Reynolds--
Website: https://www.unlockastrology.com/
Social Media: @sfreynolds on IG and Threads
Email: 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:
Malcom & Martin: Critical View of these Avatars of Activism through the Lens of Astrology
Using Astrology to thrive in your Fifties
Do We Still "Have a Dream?" The Astrology of the March on Washington and Now
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The 3rd Annual AstroSynergy Astrology Conference is coming up May 8, 9, and 10--you can find out more here: https://astrosynergy.org/
and register for free here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5Xvdtr1Kfutefo3h_nvUIHk8kCG4j2AgtQ5ZEKYaego-gFg/viewform
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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
Find Aswin on social media: https://www.instagram.com/aswinsastrology/
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@aswinsastrology?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aswinsastrology
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/aswinsubramanyan.com
 
You can connect to Joli's work here: https://www.bodhimindful.com/
And on social media: https://www.instagram.com/bodhimindful/
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@bodhimindful?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bodhimindful/
Bluesky: 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/
Within Orb podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnEv-vD6xpM
or 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/
and register here: 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
Find Aswin on social media: https://www.instagram.com/aswinsastrology/
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@aswinsastrology?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aswinsastrology
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/aswinsubramanyan.com
 
You can connect to Joli's work here: https://www.bodhimindful.com/
And on social media: https://www.instagram.com/bodhimindful/
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@bodhimindful?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bodhimindful/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bodhimindful.bsky.social
 

2. Decans in Astrology

Joli and Aswin welcome their special guest, Nicola Allan, to the show to talk all about decans! Nicola is founder of The Wild Way, where she weaves her art and writing with astrology and divination.
She is currently working on creating a tarot deck which you can get involved with here: https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/4634f681-5517-46a7-a93f-0acb966631f9/landing
During the discussion we briefly mentioned Manilius. Manilius does talk about decans in his great work, Astronomica, but he presents a system that is unique among Hellenistic astrologers.
Instead of assigning Egyptian deities or planetary rulers to the decans, Manilius distributes each 10-degree portion of a sign to another zodiac sign. Manilius described the decan system as a form of "heavenly fellowship" or "hospitality," arguing that no sign has exclusive control over itself, rather signs *share* their powers with others in equal ten-degree portions. Manilius was noted for being the first to use the specific word "decanus" in an astrological context.
 
You can find out more about Nicola and her work through the following links:
Website: https://www.the-wild-way.com/about-nicola and https://www.the-wild-way.com/nicola-allan
IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicola__allan/
and https://www.instagram.com/thewildway_/
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@nicola__allan?hl=en
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/nicola-allan.com
And if you would like to purchase the Zodiac Decans Digital Download, you can do so here:
https://www.the-wild-way.com/store/p/zodiac-decans-download
This is the link for the physical poster: https://www.the-wild-way.com/store/p/zodiac-decan-poster
 
You can explore Aswin's course offerings here: https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/courses
 
You can learn more about Joli's work here: https://www.bodhimindful.com/
 

1. Talking About Bounds Or Terms In Astrological Charts

Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 2 of The Joli-Aswin Show. We are excited to kick off this season by welcoming back the astrologer & crystal therapist Saffron Dennis to the show to discuss the "bounds" or "terms" in an astrological chart. These are the 5 unequal divisions of each sign distributed among the 7 classical planets MINUS the luminaries. Join us as we discuss the terminology, philosophy, and differences in how we might look and use these pieces describing dignity in a chart.
 
You can find Saffron at the following places:
Website: https://divinebaytree.com/
Substack: https://substack.com/@divinebaytree
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divinebaytree1/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/divinebaytree
 
Join Batch 3 of Aswin's Diploma in Indian Astrology: https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aswinsastrology/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aswinsastrology/
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@aswinsastrology
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/aswinsubramanyan.com
 
You can find Joli here:
Website: https://www.bodhimindful.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodhimindful/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bodhimindful/
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@bodhimindful
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bodhimindful.bsky.social
You can register for Joli's talk on The Lunar Nodes & The Compass of Desire here:
https://nightlightastrology.com/product/joli-knott-the-lunar-nodes-and-the-compass-of-desire/
 
 

12. Looking At The Lunar Nodes

Welcome to the 12th and final episode for Season 1 of The Joli-Aswin Show! In this episode, Joli and Aswin discuss the lunar nodes--including the Indic origin story for Ketu and Rahu, as well as the different paradigms one might employ in examining the nodal axis. (And although the link below is not quite the blog post Joli & Aswin are discussing on the show, hopefully it is still of interest for those who are interested in the nodes.)
We will be back with Season 2 in 2026 and look forward to further discussions, rabbit-holes, and hopefully a number of guests, too!
And stay tuned for details on a bonus episode livestream we're hoping to hold on the upcoming Solstice.
As always, any ratings and/or comments you share will help support our show. Many thanks for your interest & for tuning in!
https://www.theabverdict.com/post/rahu-moon-conjunction-with-sakata-yoga

11. Nakshatras - The Heart of Jyotisa

Join Joli and Aswin as they talk about the nakshatras--the heart of Jyotisa. Nakshatra is the Indian name that generally describes each of 27 segments used to divide the ecliptic by Indic astrologers and correlating to the Moon's daily journey. They are therefore more detailed that the 12 zodiac signs and are believed to have a significant impact on a person's character, life events, and auspicious timings for rituals. What is the mythology behind these divisions, and the astronomy behind them? Is it 28 nakshatras or 27? What value does using nakshatras actually add in chart delineations? As always, we look forward to hearing your thoughts and would be grateful if you subscribe to our show, rate it, and/or leave a comment. Thank you for tuning in!

10. The 12th Parts In Astrology

Tiny divisions, deep revelations! The 12th Parts refer to the zodiac signs within each zodiac sign and have long been used by astrologers in the Hellenistic, Medieval Islamicate, and Indic traditions to glean further insight and nuance from the natal chart. Please join Joli and Aswin as they talk about how they conceptualize the 12th Parts and how they might be delineated. As always, we welcome any thoughts, comments, or feedback you might share! If you enjoy the episode, please leaves us a rating and a review as it helps sustain these conversations. Thank you for tuning in!

9. Delineating A Mystery Chart: Round 2

Today, we return with our special guest, Saffron Dennis from Divine BayTree, as we look at a mystery chart and delineate it through both a tropical and sidereal lens.
The idea is to showcase how we might use different techniques to parse a natal chart and understand the native's life. Having examined the chart through a tropical lens and using largely Hellenistic techniques, we turn today to a look at the chart using perspectives from Jyotish.
While Aswin does the bulk of the breakdown, Joli does share descriptors/keywords for the nakshatras of the native's Sun, Moon, and Rising. Just these alone are extremely revealing of the native and their story, as Saffron shares with us all by the end of the show.
A slightly longer episode than usual but we hope you enjoy the breakdown and the subsequent reveal by Saffron!
You can find Saffron here-- https://divinebaytree.com/ as well as here--https://www.facebook.com/divinebaytree and here-- https://www.instagram.com/divinebaytree1/
Joli: https://www.instagram.com/bodhimindful/ or https://bsky.app/profile/bodhimindful.bsky.social
Aswin: https://www.instagram.com/theabverdict/ or https://bsky.app/profile/theabverdict.com
As ever, please like and subscribe to our podcast as it does help us grow. And we would love to hear any comments, thoughts, or feedback you might share with us. Thanks for tuning in and happy listening!
Here's the poem Saffron mentions with regards to home: https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/originally/