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Dates & Mates with Damona HoffmanYou will laugh, you will love, you will learn to love again. Author: Damona Hoffman - Dates and Mates Media
From navigating dating apps to overcoming the friendzone to seeking a soulmate, this aint your mommas love advice! Hosted by the Official Love Expert of The Drew Barrymore Show and LA Times advice columnist, Damona Hoffman, Dates & Mates is jam-packed with interviews from your favorites celebs, authors, and experts. Dates & Mates is the 2022 Winner of The Best Podcast of the Year at The Black Podcasting Awards, #1 ranked love and relationship podcast by Cosmopolitan Magazine and a Top 10 Pick by HuffPost in the love category. Language: en Genres: Education, Relationships, Self-Improvement, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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2025 Love Astrology & Lovebombing Bombshell
Episode 542
Tuesday, 7 January, 2025
Carol Allen, Vedic astrologer, returns to kick off 2025 with her annual love forecast in an episode packed with guidance and revelations. Whether you’re single and searching, navigating a partnership, or simply curious about how the stars align for you, this episode will illuminate your path to love by highlighting the times you should lean into love, when you should play it cool and when to follow up on old flames. Plus, our Dear Damona question of the week: What’s up with all this lovebombing on dating apps? Map out your year and your journey in love with a Personal Success Calendar from Carol Allen. Head to DamonaHoffman.com/mycalendar to get 60% off your personalized astrology daily forecast. Craving another soothing meditation, transformational tools, and a sense of community? For the first time ever, Damona is offering a one-day virtual retreat on February 1st. The Fairy Tale Therapy Online Retreat is available by invitation-only and Damona is hand-selecting each participant in this life-changing event. Apply today at DamonaHoffman.com/retreat Submit your questions for Dear Damona on any of the socials @DamonaHoffman or by visiting DamonaHoffman.com TIMESTAMPS Introduction to Vedic Astrology (00:00:13) Understanding Vedic Astrology (00:05:46) Auspicious Dates for Love (00:11:23) The Importance of Venus (00:12:42) Transits and Their Impact (00:15:08) The Sati Sati Cycle and the US (00:16:09) Impact of 2020 on Relationships (00:17:15) Transitioning Relationships (00:18:22) Rahu Periods and Global Chaos (00:18:55) Commitment to Joy (00:19:24) Venus in 2025 (00:20:20) Venus Retrograde Dates (00:21:05) Revisiting Past Connections (00:22:20) Upcoming Venus Favorable Periods (00:24:40) Navigating Tricky Times (00:25:58) Mars Retrograde Impact (00:26:21) April Challenges (00:27:33) Mercury Retrograde Overview (00:28:40) Mercury Retrograde Dates (00:29:58) Jupiter and Marriage (00:31:07) Jupiter Retrograde Timeline (00:32:21) Winter Weddings Warning (00:33:05) Engagement Timing (00:33:20) Wedding Chart Insights (00:34:25) Personal Success Calendar (00:34:27) Astrological Techniques for Love (00:35:07) Jupiter and Mars Relationship Technique (00:36:32) Celebrity Astrology Examples (00:37:47) Taylor Swift's Chart Analysis (00:40:13) Beyoncé's Astrological Insights (00:42:27) Personal Success Calendar Benefits (00:44:08) Unpopular Opinion on Dating (00:46:01) Listener Question on Love Bombing (00:47:59) Understanding Love Bombing (00:50:09) Patterns in Relationships (00:51:19) Recognizing Manipulation (00:52:22) Setting Boundaries in Dating (00:53:17) Importance of Offline Interaction (00:54:30) Evaluating Reactions to Boundaries (00:55:55) Sorting Out Emotional Manipulation (00:57:29) Upcoming Fairy Tale Retreat (00:58:36) Astrological Calendar Offer (00:59:47) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
