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Teresa McKee's avatar

Love the podcast! Wonderful to have in this form. I really enjoyed listening. I am more of a reader and was surprised how much I enjoyed the oral teaching. Thank you both for experimenting in this new way!

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Juliana Swanson's avatar

Thank you so much for your kind feedback, Teresa. Glad you enjoyed it... and we will keep it going, and maybe even find a way to expand it down the road.

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Carol's avatar

Thank you Juliana! A great analysis of the transits to guide my journey 😃. Thank you for the wonderful reading in April. I plan my year around it 🙏🏻💕

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Juliana Swanson's avatar

Dear Carol, you are so welcome. I am glad the articles help you, and so grateful for the opportunity to do your readings! 🥰

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Susan J Tweit's avatar

Thank you, as always, for sharing your wisdom, Julia. So much to absorb here for a month that already, on just the first day, feels like life is bursting forth at warp speed. Blessings to you!

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Juliana Swanson's avatar

You are so welcome, Susan..."life is bursting forth at warp speed" indeed. Bless you so much! (Juliana ❤️🙏)

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Anish Prasad's avatar

Thank you Juliana for the excellent summarization of the events of May 2025. Regarding Baglamukhi Jayanti, which was observed on May 5th, I would like to take a moment to share a brief reflection.

While the sacred day has passed, it’s worth noting that there are several forms of Baglamukhi mantras. Among them, the version described so beautifully by Juliana stands out to me as the original and deeply resonant one.

For those who feel called to connect more deeply with Maa Baglamukhi through sound and devotion, I’m sharing a link to a recording where I have chanted the mantra 108 times with sincerity and care:


👉 https://youtu.be/NaNvAHQ1FtE

The video includes an explanation of the mantra’s meaning in both English and Hindi. May this offering bring peace and spiritual benefit to all interested seekers 🙏🏻

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Juliana Swanson's avatar

This is fantastic! Thank you so much, Anish. I will be sure to share it in future! Jai Mata Bagalamukhi Kijay! 🙏💕

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TerryS's avatar

What I love about Juliana's posts is that she includes links to previous work she has done. What a wonderful resource! There are many benefits to being a paid subscriber to Juliana's substack.

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Juliana Swanson's avatar

Thank you Terry. Your generosity, kindness, and support are so deeply appreciated. You bring so much light to the world! 🙏💕✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

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Susanna's avatar

Always love reading your forecasts Juliana, most insightful and helpful for navigating the month ahead.

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Juliana Swanson's avatar

Thank you, dear Susanna, for being here, and for your kind feedback and support! xoxo

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Ancient Egyptian Yoga's avatar

Thank You for the expansion...

Namastae!

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Tera Lane's avatar

Excellent information, as always...In much Gratitude:)

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Juliana Swanson's avatar

Thanks Tera...so grateful for your kind feedback. 🙏❤️

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JAMES BARRETT's avatar

Wow, lots going on in May. Not only do Jupiter and the Nodes change signs after having been in place long-term, but less than three weeks later (June) Mars moves to Leo from its joint long-term (8 -9 months) stay in Gemini and Cancer. Those are significant and perhaps unsettling movements. Of course, their aspects too will change.

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Juliana Swanson's avatar

Yes indeed, and thank you, James...major changes ahead for the world and all of us...significant, yes, and of course they will be unsettling for some, and an improvement for others. When we see these big shifts, it is even more important to remember the words of Sri Yukteswar: "The wise man defeats his planets – which is to say, his past – by transferring his allegiance from the creation to the Creator. The more he realizes his unity with Spirit, the less he can be dominated by matter. The soul is ever-free; it is deathless because birthless. It cannot be regimented by stars.” Blessings!

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TBYOm's avatar

Beautifly explained. Thank you.

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Gülçin Önel's avatar

waow I am very grateful for the precious information. I would like to ask if you could provide more detailed information about the mantra examples you suggested. What is the correct source I can listen to? (Bagalamukhi pujas (yagyas) and mantras)Thankful.

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Juliana Swanson's avatar

My teacher who initiated me long ago in this sadhana is no longer with us but try this—https://mabaglamukhi.org/baglamukhi-pujan/ …and this is the mantra jaap: https://youtu.be/nvjkMoaKIUo?si=-EVpDHvqRk7CaEiH …and read this book https://www.ucpress.edu/books/tantric-visions-of-the-divine-feminine/paper …and you might also arrange a puja through a local temple or try Srimandir.com or learn more on pujahome.com

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Gülçin Önel's avatar

thank you <3

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Juliana Swanson's avatar

Also Ben Collins of Puja.net can arrange a Bagalamukhi puja/yagya as well.

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