Episode Transcript
[00:00:02] Speaker A: Welcome to Starbeing, the podcast that explores the cosmic essence within you. I'm your host, Tara Lee. In this space, star being is an invitation to connect with your divine spark, to journey towards higher consciousness and your boundless potential. Like stars in the night sky, we are interconnected with the celestial realm, serving as guiding lights in the vast verse. As we embark on this transformative journey through realms of wisdom, healing, beauty, and conscious living, star being serves as your guiding star, sparking curiosity, igniting change, and revealing the path of self discovery and spiritual exploration. Just as stars evolve, so does the essence of star being, signifying a connection between your personal spiritual evolution and the cosmic order. A reminder that you are on a path of continuous growth. Join me on this cosmic adventure where we transcend earthly limitations and tap into the universal consciousness that unites us all.
[00:01:06] Speaker B: Welcome to the very first episode of star being. I'm so glad that you are joining me. I am your host, Tara Lee. I'm a vedic astrologer, an ayurvedic consultant, and a spiritual mentor.
This podcast has been on my heart, my word. This year, my intention was courage and the courage to use my voice. And so now, having a podcast on my own feels as though I'm stepping into that in a big way. So you might be familiar with my previous podcast, which has been witches with my co host, then Emily. So, back in August 2023, when M and I were both traveling overseas separately, we were finding it really hard to come together to record. So we put that podcast on pause. And during that time, I realized how much I felt constricted without this medium, without using my voice, without connecting, without this self expression. And so I knew how much enjoyment and how close it was to my heart that it was something that I was going to continue.
When Em and I came back together, our paths just weren't aligning. So this is where star being was born.
And so, again, thank you for joining me on this journey.
This concept of star being is really suggesting that there's a connection between you and the cosmos. So this shared cosmic origin and this presence of something divine within you and star being is this notion that you carry a piece of this cosmic realm within you, which is infinite.
And it's about this sense of interconnectedness and this recognition of a higher and celestial aspect of your existence. So this is where I want to start. In this podcast, we're diving into all things cosmic and spiritual, exploring ancient knowledge, seeking truth, and really embracing this timeless beauty of existence.
Another layer of star being is my first vedic astrology teacher, one of the first things she said to me was, did you know that Tara means star in Sanskrit? So, Sanskrit is arguably the most ancient language. And I didn't know that. And it started to make sense when she said that to me, because I'd always had this fascination with astronomy, so much so that when I was at university and I had an opportunity to choose any electives, I chose astronomy, which made no sense because I was majoring in marketing and communications.
But I loved these electives, and they brought me so much joy. And I'm showing my age here, but we would go out on field trips and we would have to identify the stars by eye. And just learning all the science was exhilarating to me.
And so, looking back, when my vedic astrology teacher said this to me, it started to put the pieces together why I had this fascination. I recently came across the concept of nominative determinism, which is a concept that a person's name may hold this significant influence on their life choices, their career, and even their personality traits. So this is a theory that we unconsciously are drawn to professions or activities that align with our names. And Carl Jung really explored this concept. And I find this fascinating because obviously, my name means star.
And I have been led to this path now of vedic astrology as a deep love and so many aspects of why I love vedic astrology, also known as Jyotish. But the main one for me is that it is an incredible, powerful tool for self discovery.
And it has been a beautiful anchor point in my life. I discovered vedic astrology while I was studying ayurveda, which is its sister science. And vedic astrology overlays and intertwines with Ayurveda beautifully.
But for me, vedic astrology really gives us this depth of understanding ourself.
And I believe that this is essential for our well being. And so this is why it is such a love for me. Now, I always think back to the quote by the philosopher Socrates when he said, to know thyself is the beginning of wisdom. And so this emphasis and this significance on self awareness as that starting point for acquiring wisdom, understanding ourselves, our thoughts, our emotions, our values, this is what really lays that foundation for gaining that true wisdom.
And this insight encourages that introspection, that self reflection.
And these are the essential elements in this pursuit of knowledge and on the key quest of enlightenment.
And so I am really inspired by the philosophers, the Socrates, and at university as well, I had a foundation unit which was steeped in philosophy. And this is where my love for that came as well. It was actually required reading to prescribed reading Sophie's world by Jostine Garda. And if you're interested in philosophy, I highly recommend this. And it was in that foundation unit that really started igniting my interest in this and especially Socrates'work, where his work wasn't in written records of his teachings, but his philosophy was known through the works of his students, particularly Plato. And Plato said that souls descended through the stars, and he said that each soul could choose its own life, which relates to that free will. And that is a concept that is really associated with philosophy.
And then coming back to Socrates'work, I love that he really was known for his unique style of questioning and engaging in these dialogues that explored ethical and moral issues. And he really challenged the conventional beliefs and encouraged self examination because he really wanted people to critically think. And unfortunately, in the end, he was sentenced to death because he was really going against the narrative of society.
But even in his facing death, he faced it with this calmness and this continued philosophical inquiry. And that is very inspiring to me. And so that is where my love of philosophy and astronomy and astrology really stems from.
And so the purpose of star being as a podcast, I really wanted to anchor in purpose and have some values as its guide and its mission. So for me, firstly, it's about connection. So this podcast is dedicated to really creating that connection with you, and aiming to create a community that shares a common interest in spiritual exploration, in ancient wisdom and this connectedness to the cosmic and human experience.
I also want the value of truth. So this podcast really aspires to explore and share authentic truth, and diving into spiritual concepts and ancient knowledge and those cosmic insights with integrity.
Illumination is also a central theme, really the shedding of light on hidden or esoteric knowledge.
I really want star being to illuminate your mind and provide clarity and understanding on spiritual and astrological and cosmic topics.
I also want star being to be committed to the exploration of ancient knowledge. I believe when we dive into the wisdom of the past, we can uncover those timeless truths and those insights that hold that relevance for our life today.
And I also want the podcast to challenge beliefs. And this is the courageous aspect of the podcast mission, because I really want to encourage you to question your preconceived beliefs and where have they come from. And so I really want to create an environment where there's this open minded exploration, because this is where the growth and the transformation come from.
And so with this, it reminds me of the teachings of Krishnamurti, which was my mum's favorite author. And since she has passed, I have read a few of his works, and the greatest takeaway from his teachings for me was that he actually renounced himself as a guru, because he didn't want anyone to give their power away, and he wanted them to be empowered and listen to their own truth.
And so I feel that is very powerful. And with that, one of the values of the podcast is discernment. So really wanting to emphasize that importance of the critical thinking and consideration of the information that's presented. So this podcast is going to encourage you to develop discernment in navigating spiritual and cosmic concepts. And I really like the buddhist philosophy that is nondogmatic, that what resonates with you take away and what doesn't, don't attach to and leave that information. And so that's how I'd love you to approach starving.
There's also going to be a theme running through this podcast around beauty. I really want to celebrate ageless beauty as more of an intrinsic quality, that it goes beyond this external appearance, and valuing wisdom and resilience, and the authenticity that come from this passage of time, and really putting that into focus.
I also want this podcast to be around spiritual growth. So the podcast purpose is the promotion of spiritual growth and providing these thought provoking content and facilitating connections with that ancient wisdom. I really want to contribute to the personal and spiritual development of you.
And so the timing of the release of star being was important, and I'm releasing this at solstice.
Solstice in Latin means sun stopping. And according to a researcher, geobiologist Rory Duff, the day before the solstice is a time where the energetic grid of the planet, or the lay lines of the earth, all align at the exact same frequency, creating these waves of harmony and peace and healing throughout the planet. And these harmonious frequencies linger for a few days, and they help us to access higher dimensions and higher consciousness. So this is why I have chosen to release star being on this potent solstice, considered a really magical time.
It is also said that on solstice, the veil between worlds is thin, and it becomes easier to connect with nature, spirits and the healing energies of the planet. So it's a really beautiful time to connect to mother Earth.
Here in Perth, Western Australia, it will be summer solstice, which is associated with maximum daylight. So again, coming back to a key theme of star being around light and illumination. So in spiritual concepts, light is often linked to wisdom and knowledge and enlightenment.
So that is the significance there. And in many cultures, the summer solstice is celebrated with festivals and gatherings, so releasing the podcast during a celebratory atmosphere was important too. And I am going to be celebrating this launch with an intimate ayurvedic dinner with some of my soul family.
And yeah, so how you can work with this energy is really finding a beautiful location to witness either a sunrise or a sunset on the day or around solstice, and either engage in meditation or just appreciating the beauty of the energy of the sun and setting intentions for the coming season and also reflecting on your personal growth and in those moments of your self reflection.
Recognizing your essence is boundless and tapping into the essence of this podcast, that you're infinite and you are not confined by earthly limitations and you are a cosmic being with unlimited potential.
So thank you for being here and joining me on this cosmic journey as we connect with the wisdom of the stars and uncover the truth that resonate in our lives.
I am excited for this journey and I can't wait for you to listen to our first guest episode.
[00:17:59] Speaker A: Thanks for tuning into star being. May the wisdom shared resonate in your soul. Until next time, stay connected and keep.
[00:18:07] Speaker B: Reaching for the stars.
[00:18:09] Speaker A: This is star being signing off.
