It has been a whirlwind of a week here as we celebrate the launch of  Damona’s first book, “F The Fairy Tale: Rewrite the Dating Myths and Live Your Own Love Story”. 

Damona is so humbled by the support of this book and the responses to it. Some of you have said you couldn’t put it down; it’s the book you didn’t know you needed. It’s more than a regular dating book, and Damona wrote it with that intent and with you in mind, so thank you for reading, posting reviews on Amazon, and putting the writing on the pages into ACTION!

Our guest this week is here for two reasons. First and foremost, she is one of the main inspirations behind Damona’s new book. Second, she is here for her annual astrological forecast on life and love! That’s right, it’s Vedic astrologer and relationship coach Carol Allen.

Dating Dish (2:31)

A new article from The New York Times tackles decluttering your dating life. Symptoms of a cluttered dating life include an outdated online profile, a match you keep messaging despite not seeing a future together, or being haunted by someone who ghosted you.

Damona challenges listeners to apply New Year organization aspirations to their love lives: Limit apps used, set intentional usage goals, and take conversations offline quickly. 

Start by identifying relationship goals, then clear clutter, close communication loops, refresh profiles, and show up fully for meaningful matches. Confront the chaos for clarity!

Carol Allen (12:23)

Carol Allen is a Vedic astrologer, relationship coach, and author of, “Love Is In The Stars: The Wise Woman’s Astrological Guide To Men”. Not only that, Carol is a dear friend of Damona’s and one of the main inspirations for F the Fairy Tale. 

(14:41) What is Vedic Astrology?

Carol takes us on an eye-opening ride through astrology’s ancient history. She notes Vedic astrology draws on past civilizations while adding its own zest – like a 27-sign lunar zodiac symbolizing the moon’s nightly visits with his varied “wives.” 

This intricate system landed in Greece thanks to a conquering Alexander and eventually mingled with Western motifs. But Vedic astrology uses different calculations, shifting the lens by a whopping 24 degrees. 

Carol reveals astrology arose from earthly needs like farming before evolving to illuminate personalities and soulmates. In the end, Vedic readings offer richer compatibility clues than the usual sun sign checks.

 (20:14) Damona and Seth’s Vedic Charts

Carol examines the Vedic astrology birth charts of Damona and her husband Seth and notes our host boasts a rare and auspicious combination, indicating an advanced soul here to enlighten the world through teaching and healing. 

This powerful arrangement seeds abundance, benefiting endeavors around counseling and uplifting others. Carol traces how these cosmic codes manifest in talents for uniting and guiding women in matters of the heart.

Delving deeper into the predestined forces underlying relationships, Carol spotlights a remarkable 15-point compatibility system. She determines the couple’s bond and checks every box, stacked with intellectual chemistry and effortless alignment. 

Carol suggests lasting love requires a meeting of hearts, minds, and spirits – a transcendent sense of fate. 

(30:00) The Best and Worst Days for Love in 2024

Carol scans the stars for insight into romantic forces in the coming year. She spotlights fortunate phases for connection: 

• April showcases a powerful placement for the planet of love, Venus, making it prime time for mingling and dating apps. 
• Mid-May through June also beams beneficent energies ideal for pairing up. 
• Damona’s sign hosts lucky Venus from September to October. 
• However, caution comes with Mercury’s retrograde, often bringing unfinished stories back into the fray. 
• So while April offers Venus’ blessings, Mercury retrograde then tends to destabilize new bonds. 
• August and November-December also see Mercury mixing things up. 
• Intense eclipses in March-April can catalyze drama and change.

(42:40) Get Your Own Personal Success Calendar from Carol

Carol provides a chance to chart one’s own course ahead. She creates Personalized Success Calendars, mapping auspicious days for everything from communicating to making money, traveling, and dating. 

These individualized reports integrate your birth details to forecast the year’s energetic flows. Damona consults her own annual calendar for guidance on significant decisions. 

So, for those of you who are seeking insight into when the stars align for bold moves or new beginnings, Carol makes it easy to glimpse the personal potential the heavens have in store. 

Dear Damona (47:10)

Submit your questions on Instagram, X, TikTok or Facebook and hear Damona’s answers live on a future all-Dear Damona episode!

• Text from Paula: Dear Damona, How do I handle situations where potential dates want to be exclusive right away? Sometimes, they bring it up before we have even met in person.