In episode 472 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock discuss the year ahead astrology forecast for 2025, and make predictions about the planetary alignments in the coming year! 2025 will be a big year of change, with all of the outer planets moving into new zodiac signs this year, marking the beginning of a new era. This will be the first year that Pluto spends entirely in Aquarius, and then in March the planet Neptune will move into Aries, followed shortly by Saturn also entering Aries in May, Jupiter ingressing into Cancer in June, and finally Uranus beginning a long transit through Gemini in July. This year also sees Venus and Mars retrograde periods, the last of the eclipses in Aries, and finally the beginning of a new series of eclipses in Virgo and Pisces. We spend the first two hours giving a big picture overview of all of the major outer planet shifts in 2025, and then in the second half we transition into giving a more chronological breakdown of the astrology of the next year. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Honeycomb Almanacs & Calendars https://www.honeycomb.co 2025 Electional Astrology Report https://theastrologypodcast.com/2025report/ Austin’s Website https://austincoppock.com Timestamps (00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:47) Overview of 2025 astrology (00:01:47) Outer planet shifts (00:11:28) Pluto in Aquarius (00:40:18) Uranus in Gemini (01:05:57) Good dates in 2025 report (01:09:42) Neptune in Aries (01:57:44) Saturn conjunct Neptune (02:18:49) Honeycomb Almanacs & Calendars (02:22:14) First half of 2025 breakdown (02:22:53) Mars retrograde in Cancer & Leo (02:43:12) January fortunate date (02:46:16) Major events in March & April (02:53:18) Venus retrograde in Aries & Pisces (03:30:47) Austin's projects in 2025 (03:35:49) Chris's projects in 2025 (03:39:12) Second half of 2025 (03:39:21) Jupiter in Cancer (03:57:20) Uranus in Gemini (04:08:16) Mars aspects (04:10:58) Virgo-Pisces eclipses in September (04:18:11) Outers return at end of year (04:24:19) Concluding remarks (04:29:55) Credits and resources Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of our year ahead astrology forecast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkhTncd-l6Y Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

Episode 471 features astrologer Chris Brennan's year ahead horoscopes for 2025, with an astrology forecast and predictions for all twelve signs of the zodiac for the coming year. These horoscopes are meant to take some of the major transits that we will discuss in our big year ahead astrology forecast and personalize them, by talking about them within the context of each sign. I would recommend listening to the zodiac sign that matches your rising sign if you know your birth time, although you can also listen to your Sun and Moon signs as well. 2025 Electional Astrology Report We just released our report which lists the most fortunate dates in the coming year! The report is on sale for 20% off until the first week of January: https://theastrologypodcast.com/2025report/ Timestamps for the Audio Version 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:00 Aries 00:24:13 Taurus 00:43:02 Gemini 01:01:14 Cancer 01:20:52 Leo 01:39:27 Virgo 01:59:01 Libra 02:19:59 Scorpio 02:46:03 Sagittarius 03:11:28 Capricorn 03:33:48 Aquarius 03:59:19 Pisces Video Version of the 2025 Horoscopes Aries 2025 Yearly Horoscope Taurus 2025 Yearly Horoscope Gemini 2025 Yearly Horoscope Cancer 2025 Yearly Horoscope Leo 2025 Yearly Horoscope Virgo 2025 Yearly Horoscope Libra 2025 Yearly Horoscope Scorpio 2025 Yearly Horoscope Sagittarius 2025 Yearly Horoscope Capricorn 2025 Yearly Horoscope Aquarius 2025 Yearly Horoscope Pisces 2025 Yearly Horoscope   Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 470 astrologer Chris Brennan talks to listeners of the podcast who share stories about 4th house placements in their birth chart. This is a followup to the two recent episodes on the meaning of the 4th house in astrology where we focused on looking at celebrity example charts, and in this episode the goal was to interview some listeners of the podcast and talk with them about their 4th house placements directly. This episode was recorded on October 6, 2024 with a group of patrons of The Astrology Podcast who signed up through my page on Patreon, and it was recorded while I was still researching the 4th house episodes. The webinar ended up being really helpful in getting to some core meanings of the 4th house, and each person shared some really interesting stories about the unique way the 4th house showed up in their life. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:22 Travis 00:17:30 Samantha 00:37:30 Victoria 01:01:05 Daniela 01:15:06 Tasney 01:37:10 Adam 02:05:37 Concluding remarks 02:10:05 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the 2nd and 3rd houses on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRiPOvyeXYY - Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 469 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock discuss the astrological forecast for December 2024, and talk about news and events from the past month through the lens of astrology. For the first 90 minutes of the episode we talk about news that happened since our last forecast, starting with the outcome of the 2024 US presidential election, and then in the second half of the episode we do a deep dive into the astrology of December. The astrology of December opens with the second half of a troublesome Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius, plus a contentious Mars retrograde period beginning in Leo. The middle of the month features some favorable aspects, such as Mercury stationing direct, and an auspicious trine between Venus and Jupiter. December ends with major tensions building, as Mars and Pluto move into a difficult opposition, which will culminate at the very beginning of January. This episode is available in audio and video versions below. 2025 Year Ahead Electional Astrology Report We just released our annual report on the most fortunate dates next year! We're running an initial launch sale where you can get it for 20% off: https://theastrologypodcast.com/2025report/ 2025 Astrology Calendars We also just released our annual astrology calendar posters that show next year's transits at a glance: https://theastrologypodcast.com/merch/ Honeycomb Collective Honeycomb Collective creates astrological almanacs and calendars that are personalized to your natal chart: https://www.honeycomb.co Austin's Website AustinCoppock.com Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:50 Quick overview of December 00:03:22 News segment begins 00:04:34 US presidential election 01:01:58 Other news stories 01:27:00 December astrology forecast 02:43:06 End cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on December's astrology on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obJPzljK5v0 – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 469 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 468 astrologers Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best discuss what it means when the ruler of the 4th house is placed in each of the 12 houses in a birth chart. This is the second episode in a two-part series on the meaning of the fourth house in astrology. In the previous episode we talked about the significations of the 4th house, and looked at examples of the ruler of the Ascendant in the 4th. In this episode we continue that research by going systematically through each of the 12 houses and looking at examples to understand what it means when the ruler of the 4th house is in different houses in the chart. When the ruler of the 4th house is located in different houses it will connect the 4th house with other areas of the person's life. The 4th house is primarily associated with home, family, parents, private life, and end of life, and these are the main topics that we focus on in this episode. In this episode we experimented with incorporating some listener submissions into the episode, to complement the celebrity examples. Research Notes PDF Patrons of the podcast get access to a PDF that contains our research notes and outline for this episode. This PDF includes a handy episode guide plus bonus content not featured in the episode. Become a patron of the podcast through our page on Patreon to access this: https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Nick’s Website NickDaganBestastrologer.com Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:07 Ruler of 4th in 1st house 00:29:45 2nd house 01:01:25 3rd house 01:36:57 4th house and IC 02:31:55 5th house 02:49:54 6th house 03:22:00 7th house 04:05:00 8th house 04:28:00 9th house 05:09:19 10th house 05:44:15 11th house 06:20:07 12th house 06:57:36 Concluding remarks 07:06:30 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the fourth house on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoHPAxoO8E0 - Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 467 astrologers Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best do a deep dive into the meaning of the 4th house in astrology, and examine the birth charts of more than 50 notable figures who have the ruler of the Ascendant in the 4th in order to demonstrate what the house means. The fourth house is traditionally said to signify topics such as: home, parents, family, private life, secrets, the past, death, and matters after death. We open the episode by talking about the significations of the fourth house in detail, and discussing the way that it was conceptualized both in ancient astrology and in more recent times. Afterwards the rest of the episode is focused on looking at examples of people who have the ruler of the Ascendant in the fourth house, and these have been arranged into groups that concentrate on specific significations associated with the 4th house. After that we have some brief concluding remarks before wrapping up. Followup Episode on the Ruler of the 4th House This is the first episode in a two part series on the 4th house in astrology, and part 2 will cover the ruler of the 4th house when it is placed in each of the 12 houses. Part 2 on the ruler of the 4th house has already been recorded, and get early access to it now through our page on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115743332 Research Notes PDF Patrons of the podcast get access to a PDF that contains our research notes and outline for this episode. This PDF includes a handy episode guide plus bonus content not featured in the episode. Become a patron of the podcast through our page on Patreon to access this: https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Nick's Website NickDaganBestastrologer.com Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:45 Structure of this episode 00:03:42 Bonus content 00:07:43 Significations of the 4th house 00:38:45 Preliminary remarks to chart examples 00:53:40 Ruler of the Ascendant in the 4th house 00:54:11 Parents 03:11:00 Home and living situation 04:10:25 Privacy, secrecy, and hidden things 05:25:50 Inner world & contemplation 06:04:49 The past, history, and ancestry 06:24:38 Death, endings, posthumous matters 08:32:23 Concluding remarks 08:39:57 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the fourth house on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEx3PaQSwfk - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 467 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 466 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock look ahead at the astrological forecast for November 2024. We spend the first hour talking about news and events since our last forecast, and then in the second hour we transition into talking about the forecast for November. This month opens with a tense Mars-Pluto opposition that coincides with an optimistic Venus-Jupiter opposition, and then by later in the month there is a surprising Full Moon in Taurus conjunct Uranus. Saturn slows down and stations direct in the watery sign of Pisces, while Pluto departs from Capricorn and makes it final ingress into futuristic Aquarius where it will stay for the next two decades. By the end of the month Mercury slows down and stations retrograde while squaring a misleading Neptune, and this configuration leads us into the dramatic Mars retrograde station in Leo that happens in early December. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Northwest Astrological Conference https://norwac.net Chris's Patreon and Austin’s Website https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast https://austincoppock.com Electional Astrology Chart for November November 26, at 9:05 AM with Capricorn rising (leaning into Mercury retro). For more lucky dates in November see our Electional Astrology Podcast. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:45 Quick overview of November 00:03:29 News segment begins 00:53:33 November forecast begins 02:26:44 End cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of our November astrology forecast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=359xpYH9nEM - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 466 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 465 astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim do a deep dive into the meaning of the third house in astrology, with a comprehensive workshop analyzing over 100 birth charts of notable figures, revealing surprising insights into how the third house shaped their lives. The third house is associated with topics such as siblings, extended family, short distance travel, early education, and communication. We open the episode by talking about the significations of the third house, and then afterwards the bulk of the episode is divided into three main parts: The Ruler of the Ascendant in the third house The ruler of the third house in each of the 12 houses Each of the planets in the third house   After that we have some concluding remarks and then wrap up our deep dive into the third house! This is essentially three separate episodes, but we decided to release it as one long episode because then you can really see the totality of what the third house means by looking at all of the different ways it has manifested in people's lives. 3rd House Research Notes Booklet Dive deeper into the third house with our exclusive 75-page research notes booklet! This PDF includes a handy episode guide plus bonus content not featured in the episode. Become a patron or purchase it for $10 at Patreon.com/AstrologyPodcast Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:56 3rd house significations 00:34:55 Preface to example charts 00:43:02 Ruler of the Ascendant in 3rd House 00:43:45 Siblings 01:11:05 Communication 01:51:45 Orators 01:57:27 Singers 02:03:56 Travel, movement, mobility 02:20:03 Neighbors, community 02:25:36 Research Notes Booklet 02:29:22 Ruler of 3rd in the 12 Houses 02:29:52 Ruler of 3rd in 1st House 02:45:40 2nd House 02:56:02 3rd House 02:57:48 4th House 03:08:33 5th House 03:16:28 6th House 03:29:49 7th House 03:36:20 8th House 03:51:10 9th House 04:11:40 10th House 04:47:39 11th House 05:03:51 12th House 05:14:46 Planets in the 3rd house 05:15:15 Sun 05:33:10 Moon 05:57:13 Mercury 06:03:45 Venus 06:12:00 Mars 06:35:43 Jupiter 06:43:38 Saturn 06:57:42 Uranus 07:05:09 Neptune 07:18:13 Pluto 07:36:25 Concluding remarks 07:53:16 End cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the third house on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3zqxEr2S24 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 465 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 464 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock do an in-depth exploration of the astrology forecast for October 2024. We spend the first hour of the show talking about news stories since our last forecast, and then at 57 minutes we jump into the forecast for October. The major highlight of the month is the solar eclipse that happens in the signs of Libra on October 2, which is the last in a series of eclipses in that sign that began one year ago. The middle of the month features a lot of tense aspects between Mars and the inner planets, which the benefic planets Venus and Jupiter are attempting to offset with helpful configurations. By late in the month the Mars-Pluto opposition begins to loom large, and we start to get sense for what that tough aspect will look like over the next several months, since Mars will station retrograde and oppose Pluto three times. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Northwest Astrological Conference https://norwac.net Chris and Austin's Websites https://www.chrisbrennanastrologer.com https://austincoppock.com Electional Astrology Chart for October Friday, October 25, at 3:00 PM with Aquarius rising. For more lucky dates in October see our Electional Astrology Podcast. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:48 Quick overview of October 00:03:40 New segment: eclipse season 00:04:10 Presidential debate & election 00:14:57 Lebanon 00:21:30 Diddy 00:26:51 Submarine wreck found 00:29:46 Hurricane Helene 00:31:45 Kendrick at Superbowl 00:40:20 Pope attacks astrology 00:46:58 Sean Evans of Hot Ones 00:53:14 NORWAC 00:57:19 October forecast begins 00:57:30 Eclipse in Libra Oct 2 01:08:15 Mars enters shadow Oct 4 01:15:57 Benefic transits counteract 01:24:57 Pluto stations Oct 11 01:38:40 Full Moon in Aries Oct 17 01:42:30 Mars-Pluto opposition 02:01:52 Uranus transits 02:06:52 Venus square Saturn Oct 28 02:11:05 Electional chart Oct 25 02:16:00 George RR Martin Mars transit 02:17:48 Moo Deng avatar of Mars in Cancer 02:20:00 Austin's upcoming events 02:22:03 Chris' 3rd house podcast 02:24:44 End cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of our October astrology forecast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajCqXdjL4AE - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 464 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 463 astrologer Kirk Little joins the podcast for an in-depth discussion about the life and work of Geoffrey Cornelius, and his argument that astrology is a form of divination. Geoffrey passed away recently on August 27, and so Kirk and I got together to talk about his work and the impact of his thinking on our understanding of astrology. One of the central themes of our discussion is Geoffrey's groundbreaking thesis that astrology should be understood as a form of divination rather than a science based on causal relationships. Kirk and I explore how this perspective shifts the way we approach astrology, emphasizing that the symbols and signs in a chart serve as omens rather than direct influences. This re-framing opens up a richer understanding of how astrology can provide insights into our lives. We also delve into the importance of symbolic thinking in astrology, particularly how it relates to the interpretation of horoscopes. Kirk shares how Geoffrey's work encourages us to think about astrology in a more fluid and dynamic way, where the meanings of symbols can evolve and resonate differently for each individual. This approach not only enhances our practice but also deepens our connection to the cosmos and the messages it conveys. Throughout our conversation, it becomes clear that Geoffrey Cornelius was not just an astrologer but a philosopher who continuously sought to understand the deeper truths of astrology. Kirk highlights how Geoffrey's commitment to exploring the philosophical underpinnings of astrology remains an unfinished journey, inspiring us to keep questioning and expanding our understanding of this ancient practice. His work encourages us to engage with astrology not just as a tool for prediction but as a profound means of self-discovery and reflection. Kirk is the author of a paper on Geoffrey's book The Moment of Astrology: Kirk Little, "Defining the Moment: Geoffrey Cornelius and the Development of the Divinatory Perspective" (2006) He hosts a website on astrology and divination that contains a number of other resources related to the subject: https://cosmocritic.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on astrology as divination on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oloBbcWwko - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 463 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 462 astrologer Chris Brennan hosts a live birth chart reading session with listeners to talk about second and third house placements in their birth chart. This is a followup to episode 461 of the podcast where we talked about the meaning of the 2nd house in astrology and focused on looking at example charts of celebrities, and in this episode the goal was to interview some listeners and ask them about their placements directly. Originally this was intended to just be an episode talking about the 2nd house, but as we went through the examples the 3rd house kept coming up and we kept being pulled in that direction, so I decided to just go with it and see where it took us. It ended up being really fruitful, and we ended up learning a lot about the 2nd and 3rd houses in the process, and each person shared some really interesting and powerful stories that helped to make the meaning of those houses really come alive. This episode then will act as a precursor to the one on the 3rd house that I'm currently putting together. Timestamps 00:00:00 Preface 00:03:48 Introduction 00:06:52 Ruler of 2nd house in the 2nd 00:10:10 Ruler of 2nd house in 1st 00:12:00 Harry S. Truman example 00:14:00 Amelia: Saturn transit 00:32:19 Maria: 2nd house stellium 00:52:00 Dawn: Pluto & Saturn transits 01:29:28 Wil: 2nd house profection year 01:54:37 Jayleene: eclipses 02:34:00 Final thoughts & reflections 02:40:10 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the 2nd and 3rd houses on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1Rl30qk548 – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 462 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 461 astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim do an in-depth exploration of the meaning of the second house in astrology, and explain what it signifies in a birth chart by looking at dozens of celebrity examples. In traditional astrology the second house is associated with the material world, and encompasses topics such as money, possessions, livelihood, and financial stability. It represents the descent into the material realm, because the second house is the sign that follows the rising sign, and in the whole sign house system it is the first sign after the Ascendant that is fully submerged under the earth. We open the episode by talking about the significations of the 2nd house in general, and then move into looking at example charts starting with planets in the 2nd house, followed by looking at the ruler of the Ascendant in the 2nd house, and then finally looking at the rulers of the houses in association with the second house. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Chris' Hellenistic Astrology Course https://courses.theastrologyschool.com Patreon for Access to the Show Notes https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:17 Meaning of the 2nd house 00:18:16 Preface to chart examples 00:22:40 Planets in the 2nd house 01:43:40 Ruler of the Ascendant in the 2nd 02:30:23 Ruler of the 2nd house examples 02:31:00 Ruler of 2nd in 3rd house 02:38:45 4th house 02:45:21 5th house 02:58:07 6th house 03:00:10 7th house 03:09:15 8th house 03:10:59 9th house 03:14:00 10th house 03:19:47 11th house 03:33:29 12th house 03:45:45 Final thoughts 03:51:28 Credits Watch the Video Version of this Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the second house on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl2tFtwZLHk - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 461 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 460 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock look ahead at the astrological forecast for September 2024. We cover news and events in the first hour, and then at 01:03:00 we start looking at September's astrology. The astrology of September features the beginning of eclipse season, with a lunar eclipse in Pisces taking place in the middle of the month, followed by a solar eclipse in Libra in early October. Early in the month Mars moves into the sign of Cancer, which is important because it will return to this sign after turning retrograde in early November, and thus September marks the beginning of an extremely long Mars transit that will last until the middle of next year. Also notable this month is Pluto returning to Capricorn for its final transit through this sign, with it eventually departing for Aquarius for good in November. The most positive alignment this month is a Venus-Jupiter trine in Libra and Gemini that goes exact around September 14 This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Sphere + Sundry SphereAndSundry.com Chris and Austin's Websites ChrisBrennanAstrologer.com AustinCoppock.com Electional Astrology for September The most auspicious electional astrology chart this month is set for: 🪐 September 14, 2024, starting at 12:50 PM local time For more lucky dates in September see our Electional Astrology Podcast. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:53 Quick overview of September 00:03:57 News segment begins 00:04:00 Worst case scenarios averted 00:13:28 Mercury retrograde stories 00:29:52 Mars-Jupiter: joyful warriors 00:33:02 Mars-Saturn square: plagues 00:37:05 Harris accepts DNC nomination 00:45:20 Kennedy drops out of race 00:46:52 Gemini + Pisces = water tornado 00:48:22 Oldest person dies on 4th Saturn return 00:51:31 Geoffrey Cornelius passed away 00:55:45 Sphere + Sundry sale 01:03:20 September forecast begins 01:03:36 Eclipse season begins 01:23:10 New Moon in Virgo September 2 01:34:12 Pluto returns to Capricorn 01:42:10 Mars in Cancer: pre-retrograde 02:14:15 Venus trine Jupiter September 14/15 02:15:20 Electional chart: September 14 02:20:05 Mercury in Virgo Sept 9-26 02:26:22 Venus enters Scorpio 22 02:30:32 Libra transits late in month 02:34:10 Libra eclipse window begins 02:37:42 Wrapping up 02:43:34 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on our September astrology forecast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBRSlOTP69E – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 460 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 459 Benebell Wen joins the show to talk about the I Ching, which is an ancient Chinese system of divination, and how it relates to astrology. Benebell is the author of the new book I Ching, the Oracle: A Practical Guide to the Book of Changes, and is an expert in various forms of divination. During the course of the interview we talk about the I Ching and its history and origins, and how it works as a system of divination. We also discuss some of the connections between the I Ching and Chinese astrology, and what these systems of divination can teach us about the nature of astrology in general. You can find out more about Benebell on her website: https://benebellwen.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the I Ching and astrology on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf_4NWDKma0 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 459 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 458 astrologer Grace Morris joins the podcast to talk about financially astrology, and applying planetary cycles to the markets. During the course of the episode Grace shares her journey into financial astrology and explains how she combines fundamental, technical, and planetary cycle analysis in her practice. Early in the episode we talk about identifying favorable sectors, and how to use Jupiter and Saturn's transits to highlight thriving and lagging sectors of the market. Later we discuss the significance of incorporation and first trade charts, and what planetary aspects can indicate the success of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Join us for this insightful discussion and discover how astrology can add a unique dimension to your investment approach. For more about Grace visit her website: astroeconomics.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of my interview with Grace Morris on financial astrology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMjLr3ATBEY - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 458 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 457 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock look ahead at the astrological forecast for August 2024. We spend the first hour of the show discussing recent news and events surrounding the Mars-Uranus conjunction over the past few weeks, and then in the second hour we jump into looking at the astrology of August. The first part of the month is dominated by Mercury going retrograde in Virgo and Leo, and then in the second week Mars moves into a tens conjunction with Jupiter as well as a square with Saturn. The biggest outer planet alignment of the month is Jupiter squaring Saturn in the third week, and around that time Venus in Virgo swings in to square Mars and Jupiter and then oppose Saturn. By the end of the month Mercury finishes its retrograde period and stations direct, while Venus departs from Virgo and moves into its home sign of Libra. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. New eBook Version of Chris' Hellenistic Astrology Book https://theastrologypodcast.com/books/ Austin's Websites https://austincoppock.com https://sphereandsundry.com Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:00 Quick overview of August astrology 00:03:29 News segment begins 00:04:00 Mars-Uranus conjunction 00:10:15 Trump assassination attempt 00:16:48 Documents case dismissed 00:20:14 Vance picked as VP 00:23:02 Biden gets Covid 00:26:36 Largest tech outage in history 00:30:47 Biden steps aside 00:36:30 Kamala Harris becomes nominee 00:43:52 Other news stories 00:53:58 Halftime 00:57:32 August forecast begins 00:58:15 Major transits this month 01:03:14 Mercury retrograde & New Moon in Leo 01:20:40 Mars conjunct Jupiter in Gemini 01:33:33 Jupiter square Saturn 01:40:37 Mars square Saturn 01:53:26 Venus T-square with Jupiter, Saturn & Mars 02:05:06 Parallels with 1968 02:13:45 Mercury direct + Venus in Libra 02:16:56 Uranus station + Pluto returns to Capricorn 02:24:29 Final reflections 02:29:03 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbeJvbew8fg - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 457 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 456 of the podcast Chris Brennan does a retrospective analysis of predictions made about the Mars-Uranus conjunction in mid-July 2024, and how that worked out in light of the attempted assassination of former President Trump. During the course of this I play some clips from past episodes of The Astrology Podcast over the past year where we talked about the Mars-Uranus conjunction and predicted the types of events we expected to align with it, and then providing some commentary in between clips. The purpose is to study and understand the process of making our predictions about the conjunction, and what we can learn from it in retrospect. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpp9b1LR45U Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 456 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 455 astrologer Chris Brennan does live chart readings with listeners to talk about the meaning of 1st house placements in their birth chart. This workshop was recorded a few weeks ago in preparation for the longer episode on the 1st house in astrology that was released last week, titled The First House in Astrology: Planets in the Rising Sign. The purpose of the livestream was to gain a deeper understanding about what the first house means by interviewing some people with prominent 1st house placements about their life. During the course of the livestream we discuss some examples of people with planets in the first house, those who have the ruler of the Ascendant in different houses, and also some people who had major transits through the first house. I also put out a call for examples from Twitter/X, and read a number of examples that were sent in live at different points. By the end of the episode we ended up learning a lot about what the first house means by hearing about the lived experience of people with prominent placements involving that house in their chart. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:05 1st house meaning 00:10:44 Mars in 1st house example 00:13:44 Mars in 1st house interview 00:28:29 Third Mars in 1st house example 00:31:10 Miscellaneous listener examples 00:36:52 Jupiter in 1st house interview 00:50:12 Saturn 1st house transit interview 00:59:33 Uranus & Pluto conjunct ASC transit 01:03:17 Uranus conjunct Ascendant transit 01:07:03 Miscellaneous examples 01:11:47 Eclipses in 1st house interview 01:19:34 Ruler of 4th house in 1st interview 01:33:01 Saturn transit in 1st house interview 01:49:01 Ruler of the Ascendant in houses 01:56:12 Ruler of Ascendant in 7th house interview 02:11:39 Final thoughts 02:16:43 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on 1st house birth chart readings on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njdGDsHZvf8 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 455 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 454 astrologers Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best explain the meaning of the first house in astrology, and explore its significations by looking at different planets in the rising sign and Ascendant. We open the episode by talking about the general meaning of the first house, and then we transition into discussing each of the planets in the 1st house, starting with the Moon and then working our way through the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. We also spend some time talking about the ruler of the Ascendant in the houses, the rulers of other houses in the 1st house, and planets transiting the first house. This is the start of a new series where we will do a deep dive into the significations of each of the 12 houses of the birth chart, explaining what each house means and showing how different placements in that house have manifested in the lives of individuals. Astronomically the 1st house is the rising sign in the whole sign house system, which is the zodiac sign that was rising over the eastern horizon at the moment a person was born. The first house is associated with the degree of the Ascendant, which represents the dividing line between sky and earth, and acts as a particularly powerful and personal point within the first house. Here are some of the significations of the first house: Self Body Health Appearance Spirit Character Helm Life direction The which arises from you   This episode is meant to act as a foundation for the rest of the houses series, which will be made over the course of the next year. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Chris's Course on Ancient Astrology https://courses.theastrologyschool.com/courses/hellenistic-astrology-course Nick's Website https://www.nickdaganbestastrologer.com Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:59 Meaning of the first house 00:36:08 Moon in the 1st house 00:53:40 Sun in the 1st house 01:05:42 Mercury in the 1st house 01:25:35 Venus in the 1st house 01:40:42 Mars in the 1st house 02:05:44 Jupiter in the 1st house 02:25:06 Saturn in the 1st house 02:35:42 Uranus in the 1st house 02:51:09 Neptune in the 1st house 03:01:45 Pluto in the 1st house 03:21:37 Concluding remarks 03:29:05 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the 1st house on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR2fBFQT9wY - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 454 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 453 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock look ahead at the astrological forecast for July 2024. We spend the first 53 minutes reviewing some news stories that had interesting astrological connections, and then we transition into talking about the astrology of July. July opens with Saturn and Neptune stationing in Pisces within 10 degrees of each other, then in the middle of the month Mars conjoins Uranus in Taurus, and finally at the end of the month Mercury moves into a square with Mars as it begins slowing down in preparation for a retrograde. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Chris's Website https://theastrologyschool.com Austin’s Website https://austincoppock.com Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:45 Quick overview of July astrology 00:02:41 Welcoming Austin 00:07:27 Astrology news stories 00:08:22 Venus cazimi & Gemini stellium stories 00:27:34 Trump and Hunter Biden convictions 00:37:10 Explosion of AI video generators 00:45:28 Presidential debate 00:53:12 July forecast begins 00:54:13 Saturn & Neptune station in Pisces 01:11:20 Mercury into Leo July 2 01:16:32 New Moon in Cancer July 5 01:26:05 Venus into Leo July 11 01:31:00 Mars conjunct Uranus July 15 01:45:30 Electional Astrology Chart for July 01:49:00 Mars into Gemini July 20 01:52:00 Full Moon in Capricorn July 21 02:02:50 Mercury into Virgo July 25 02:08:35 Summarizing main July themes 02:12:35 Austin and Chris’ projects 02:17:56 Credits Watch the Video Version of Our June Astrology Forecast Watch the video version of our June astrology forecast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5c-sxTkIss - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 453 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 452 astrologer Chris Brennan hosts a live chart reading session with listeners exploring how Jupiter's transit through Taurus manifested in their lives based on the house it activated in their birth charts. The premise of the discussion is that since Jupiter just recently completed its one year transit through Taurus, I asked listeners to send in stories about how that transit played out in their lives, especially in terms of which of the twelve houses it went through in their chart. This was recorded as a live webinar with patrons of The Astrology Podcast, and during the course of the webinar a number of patrons joined me on video to share their birth chart and talk about their Jupiter transit experience. I also read a number of written listener submissions different astrologers who shared their experiences of positive and negative events that coincided with that transit. The purpose of this workshop is that by looking at what Jupiter transits have meant when they went through different houses for people over the past year, you can then take that information and project it out into the future as you try to anticipate what the transit of Jupiter in Gemini will mean for you over the next year. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Sale on Chris's Hellenistic Astrology Course There is a sale on Chris' Hellenistic Astrology Course until June 15 when you use the promo code MERCURY https://courses.theastrologyschool.com/courses/hellenistic-astrology-course Attend Future Live Chart Reading Sessions Join one of our next live chart reading sessions by becoming a patron through our page on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Timestamps 00:00:00 Jupiter transits through houses 00:05:55 Becca: Jupiter 4th house transit 00:07:55 Bethany: Jupiter 9th house transit 00:15:44 Olabimpe: 4th/5th house transit 00:26:25 Malou: 6th house transit 00:38:13 Nataliya: 9th house 00:40:48 Victoria: 8th house 00:42:49 Julie: 10th house 00:57:11 Learn to read birth charts 01:00:03 Elisabeth: 2nd house 01:12:27 Debbie: 7th house 01:14:04 Carly: 7th house 01:24:35 Cherokee: 1st house 01:26:23 Marissa: 2nd house 01:28:25 Shannon: 3rd house 01:31:08 Sunny: 1st house 01:32:47 Janice: 1st house 01:43:08 Alison: 11th house 01:51:43 Dawn: 6th house 01:53:25 Michelle: 5th house 01:56:30 Jessica: 6th house 02:09:45 Andy: 5th house 02:13:44 Kristen: 4th house 02:20:54 Jenny: 8th house 02:22:04 Erin: 4th/5th house 02:24:14 Adriana: 2nd house 02:26:00 Maria: 10th house 02:29:26 Maud: 1st house 02:33:58 Jenny: 8th house 02:35:17 Rae: 7th house 02:36:43 Amiyrah: 7th house 02:55:39 Concluding remarks 02:59:56 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on Jupiter transits on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXF1DH3n6IM - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 452 transcript  

In episode 451 Chris Brennan does a live birth chart reading session with patrons of the podcast where he looks at their charts and discusses how recent transits have impacted their lives. This was an impromptu livestream done with patrons of The Astrology Podcast who signed up for the livestream tier through our page on Patreon. Before the livestream I put out a call asking for people who had a good example of one of the transits we talked about in the recent forecast episodes, such as the eclipses in Aries and Libra, the Mars-Saturn conjunction in Pisces, or the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Taurus. Then during the course of the livestream people people joined me on camera and shared their stories of recent transits, and we talked about their charts and lives for 5-10 minutes each. This ended up being a really fun and interesting session, and it set a nice template for other chart reading sessions in the future. If you would like to join us for the next live chart reading session and have a chance to share your chart, sign up for the livestream tier through our page on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch The Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this live birth chart reading session on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inuTXB9A0_s - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 451 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 450 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock discuss the June 2024 astrology forecast, covering major transits like a stellium of planets moving through Gemini, Jupiter trine Pluto, Venus cazimi, Mars square Pluto, and Saturn stationing with Neptune. In June a stellium of 4 planets transit through Gemini in the first half of the month, and Jupiter trines Pluto in Aquarius, which should expand and accelerate technological developments related to communications, artificial intelligence, and travel. Venus plunges into the heart of the Sun around the same time early in the month, which marks the end of one synodic cycle for Venus and the beginning of another, marking a new epoch for relationships, equality, and the position of women in society in general. Mars moves into Taurus mid-month, where it immediately forms a tense square with Pluto in Aquarius, raising issues related to the use and abuse of power, going overboard to achieve one’s ends, and dealing with dangers. Late in the month Saturn slows down and stations retrograde in Pisces while conjoining Neptune, which will on the one hand in Pisces intensify ongoing themes surrounding dangers and fears that arise in connection with water, while with Neptune we will an intensification of the blurring between what is real versus what is not and the struggle to distinguish between the two. The lunations this month are a new Moon in Gemini on June 6, followed by a full Moon in Capricorn on June 21. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Sale on Chris' Hellenistic Astrology Course Chris is running a 15% off sale on his Hellenistic astrology course this month, which you can get by using the promo code MERCURY during checkout! Find out more about the course or sign up at: https://courses.theastrologyschool.com/courses/hellenistic-astrology-course Austin's Websites https://austincoppock.com https://sphereandsundry.com Electional Astrology Chart for June Our featured electional astrology chart for June is set for: 🪐 June 3, 2024, starting at 12:05 PM, with Virgo rising For more elections see our electional astrology podcast for June. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:47 June astrology quick overview 00:02:28 Welcoming Austin back 00:12:50 News segment begins 00:13:18 Solar storms 00:17:15 Death of Iranian president 00:28:38 Drake vs. Kendrick battle 00:38:20 AI Voices 00:45:38 Marijuana rescheduling 00:48:00 Cryptocurrencies embraced 00:53:48 BRICS countries new currency 00:58:20 RIP Red Lobster 01:01:30 Orangutan uses medicinal plant 01:05:24 Hellenistic astrology course sale 01:11:56 Austin's upcoming projects 01:14:56 June astrology forecast begins 01:15:20 Gemini stellium 01:17:30 Jupiter trine Pluto 01:19:52 Electional astrology chart June 3 01:27:08 Jupiter in Gemini 01:39:44 Venus cazimi June 4 01:54:30 New Moon in Gemini June 6 02:03:52 Mars in Taurus June 9, squares Pluto 02:15:38 Mercury cazimi June 14 02:18:15 Mercury conjunct Venus June 17 02:22:05 Full Moon in Capricorn June 21 02:24:15 Saturn stations with Neptune June 29 02:29:38 Jupiter square Saturn & Neptune 02:25:50 Summary of main June alignments 02:38:00 Concluding remarks 02:40:13 Closing credits Watch the Video Version of Our June Astrology Forecast Watch the video version of our June astrology forecast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGZ_rtxFVH8 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 450 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

Penelope Sitter joins the show to talk about the life and work of the 17th century astrologer Jean-Baptiste Morin de Villefranche, and her new translation of his work. Morin was an astrologer from France who lived around the same time as William Lilly, and he wrote a massive tome on astrology titled Astrologia Gallica, which means French Astrology. Penelope just translated book 21 of Morin’s work from Latin, which is the most important book of Astrologia Gallica, where he outlines his unique approach to chart synthesis. Penelope became so excited about Morin's work after being exposed to it in the 2000's through the work of Robert Corre that she actually learned Latin specifically in order to translate Morin's text. During the course of the episode we talk about Morin's life and work, and then we also get into his techniques and discuss what makes his approach interesting and different when compared to some of his contemporaries. Along the way we talk about his birth chart and personality, and use his chart a few times to demonstrate his technical approach, which he does several times in his work. It ended up being a fascinating discussion, introducing an important but often overlooked astrologer who was the last great court astrologer in France before the decline of astrology in the 17th century. Penelope's Translation of Book 21 of Morin You can get Penelope's translation of book 21 of Morin here: Morin's Book 21: Of the Active Determination of the Celestial Bodies & the Passive Determination of Sublunary Things This episode is available in audio and video versions below. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:04 About Jean-Baptiste Morin 00:08:32 Astrologia Gallica volumes 00:15:00 Translations of Astrologia Gallica 00:18:51 Penelope Sitter's background 00:31:45 Why Morin has been difficult to understand 00:35:38 Morin's natal chart 00:41:50 Morin's personality 00:47:59 Triplicity rulers 00:49:20 Morin's significations of the houses 00:55:38 Morin's family 00:57:37 Significations of Sun and Moon 00:58:41 Zoltan Mason 01:00:49 Reestablishing of lineages 01:03:17 Rejection of general significators in book 21 01:10:11 Morin's use of specialized terminology 01:12:27 Planet begins the action and dispositor takes over 01:16:39 Particular significators and local determinations 01:20:51 Essential and accidental meanings of houses 01:23:23 Angular vs. intermediate houses 01:24:58 Chapter on houses 01:31:30 Significators for parents 01:31:58 Jupiter and Mercury significators 01:33:49 Best steps to follow for delineations 01:39:25 Theory of astrological signification 01:49:50 Influence of planets on preceding house 01:57:07 Gustavus Adolphus' natal chart 02:00:14 House distortion 02:02:50 Blending of whole sign and quadrant houses 02:06:30 Cabala of the houses 02:11:57 4 traditional human aims 02:18:23 Rulers of the houses 02:25:21 Influence of Aristotle 02:30:20 Derived houses 02:32:21 Synastry 02:34:10 Timing techniques 02:37:04 Fate and divine will 02:39:34 Penelope's book and projects 02:44:35 Closing credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on Morin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9Ad6dQbmEo – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 449 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 448 astrologer Isa Nakazawa joins the podcast to talk about how to give an astrological consultation, and some considerations surrounding reading birth charts for clients. Isa is the host of a new astrology podcast called Stars and Stars with Isa, where she interviews different celebrities and notable figures and reads their birth chart. In this episode we delve into the intricacies of giving an astrological consultation, discussing the transition from studying astrology to practicing it professionally. Isa shares insights from her own journey, highlighting the importance of preparation and presence during consultations. We explored how her background as an arts educator influenced her approach, emphasizing the educational aspect of astrological consultations. We also discuss the dynamics of client interactions, the importance of understanding a client's background in astrology, and how to tailor consultations to meet their needs. Isa stresses the value of creating a collaborative environment where clients are encouraged to engage with their charts actively. Additionally, we touched on the practical aspects of professional astrology, such as setting boundaries, handling payments, and the impact of online consultations versus in-person sessions. Overall, the episode provides a comprehensive guide for aspiring astrologers on how to approach professional readings, emphasizing the importance of ethical practice and client-centered consultations. Isa's Podcast You can find more about Isa's new podcast here: https://futurostudios.org/podcasts/stars-and-stars/ You can also search for Stars and Stars with Isa on iTunes, Spotify, etc. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:24 Isa Nakazawa's background 00:07:30 Importance of seeing clients 00:11:45 How to prepare for a consultation 00:13:59 How Chris started out 00:17:11 Length of a consultation 00:20:13 Setting fees and promotion 00:27:42 Isa's natal chart 00:29:20 Isa's steps of reading a chart 00:36:29 Spectrum of different clients 00:38:43 Importance of context and building trust 00:42:58 First do no harm 00:49:23 Delineating placements 00:53:49 Clients who don't have an astrology background 00:56:67 What to establish with clients ahead of time 00:58:57 Birth times and Rectification 01:10:25 Interpreting a chart 01:24:36 Younger vs. older clients 01:29:29 How to talk about challenging placements 01:34:14 Synastry of family members 01:38:00 What if the client doesn't resonate with a delineation? 01:45:38 Wide variety of astrologers 01:47:27 Accountability, certification, standardization 01:56:29 Students putting off consultations for too long 02:01:42 Energy for consultations 02:04:24 Setting boundaries 02:06:25 Client confidentiality 02:09:14 Post-materials for clients 02:13:06 Isa's podcast 02:18:27 Closing credits Listen to the Video Version of This Episode Listen to the video version of this episode on giving astrological consultations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEYZd4oRiNE - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 448 transcript

In episode 447 historians Patrick Curry and Nicholas Campion join me to discuss the recent republication of Patrick's groundbreaking book Prophecy and Power: Astrology in Early Modern England, which documents the rise and fall of astrology in the 17th century. Originally published in 1989, the book offers a detailed analysis of the role and perception of astrology in 17th-century England, a period that saw both the peak and the subsequent decline of astrology in the public sphere. Patrick shares insights from his PhD research at University College London, which formed the basis of his book. He discussed the socio-political dynamics of the era, particularly how the English Civil War influenced astrological practices and the lives of astrologers like William Lilly. Nicholas Campion, known for his comprehensive two-volume "A History of Western Astrology," contributed to the conversation by discussing the academic and historical context in which Patrick's book was first published and its impact on the field. We also delved into the broader implications of the historical treatment of astrology, discussing how historical narratives have shifted from outright dismissal of astrology to a more nuanced understanding of its role in historical contexts. Both Patrick and Nick emphasize the importance of viewing astrology through the lens of the cultural and political milieu of its time, rather than simply through modern scientific critiques. The episode also touches on the challenges faced by astrologers during politically turbulent times, and how part of what contributed to the decline of astrology in the 17th century was that it became associated with political views that fell out of favor. Patrick's book was recently republished by the Sophia Centre Press, and you can order it here: Prophecy and Power: Astrology in Early Modern England This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:31 Prophecy and Power book background 00:02:16 A History of Western Astrology book background 00:06:52 Influence of E.P. Thompson's work 00:11:48 17th century England 00:15:43 Role of politics in astrology's decline 00:21:34 Censorship 00:24:50 Why Lilly chose the title Christian Astrology 00:27:15 Was Lilly a good astrologer? 00:33:11 Attempts to reform astrology 00:37:26 Kepler's influence in England 00:40:06 Fights among 17th century astrologers 00:45:00 How astrology lived on after the 17th century 00:51:26 Patrick's definition of astrology 01:03:40 Christianity and natural vs. judicial astrology 01:15:45 Power relations 01:18:45 Comets 01:36:28 High, middling, and low astrology 01:42:34 Astrology became identified as plebeian 01:48:20 Explosion of popularity in astrology since 2018 01:55:15 Role of almanacs in helping astrology proliferate 02:04:22 Why Patrick's book was republished 02:06:50 Closing credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this interview with Patrick Curry and Nick Campion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jN-o9yj4K8 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 447 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 446 astrologers Chris Brennan and Diana Rose Harper look ahead at the astrology forecast for May 2024, which features notable alignments of planets moving into Taurus and Gemini! The astrology of May features a stellium of planets of planets moving through the sign of Taurus, which will emphasize the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in that sign further, and then later in the month the stellium shifts to the sign of Gemini. The biggest change this month is that Jupiter completes its one year transit through the sign of Taurus, and it moves into the zodiac sign of Gemini where it will stay for the next year. In the first hour and a half of the show we do a recap of a bunch of major news stories that happened under specific astrological alignments over the past month, and then in the second half of the episode we dive in to the astrology of May. This episode is available in audio and video versions below. Chani App https://app.chani.com Northwest Astrological Conference https://norwac.net Diana’s Website https://ddamascenaa.com Patreon https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Bitcoin and Eclipses Webinar on May 1 https://www.patreon.com/posts/bitcoin-and-103359109 Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:55 Quick overview of May astrology 00:02:47 News section begins 00:03:42 Eclipse reflections 00:11:24 Israel and Iran 00:16:33 Danielle Ayoka 00:34:40 Mars-Saturn conjunction in Pisces and water 00:37:10 EPA restrictions on forever chemicals 00:41:55 Texas water system hacked 00:43:52 Dubai floods 00:46:14 Arizona abortion ruling 00:48:48 Jupiter-Uranus conjunction stories 00:49:30 College protests 00:57:07 US passes aid packages, TikTok ban 01:02:05 Meta released AI to billions of users 01:09:18 Declaration of animal consciousness 01:24:44 Regulations: Net neutrality, flight refunds 01:29:40 Noncompete agreements banned 01:34:00 Chani App 01:37:14 Northwest Astrological Conference online 01:41:28 Astrology forecast for May begins 01:43:29 Pluto stations in Aquarius May 2 01:53:54 New Moon in Taurus May 7 02:03:40 Sun conjunct Uranus on May 12/13 02:09:10 Auspicious election on May 14 02:14:00 Mercury leaves shadow, enters Taurus May 15 02:22:35 Sun-Jupiter & Venus-Uranus May 18 02:25:00 Mars conjunct Node & Moon opposes May 19 02:34:30 Gemini season begins May 20 02:35:10 Full Moon in Sagittarius May 23 02:42:50 Jupiter moves into Gemini May 25 02:52:40 Mercury conjoins Uranus May 31 02:56:30 Final thoughts 02:58:20 Diana’s lecture and recordings 02:59:50 Chris’s report and course 03:02:57 Credits and end cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of our astrology forecast for May: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3lqviGolpo - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 446 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 445 astrologers Chris Brennan and Patrick Watson have a followup discussion about Jupiter-Uranus conjunctions in history, and review more examples of major events in the past that coincided with those conjunctions. This is a followup episode that is meant to act as a supplement to the previous episode with Richard Tarnas where we talked about the historical research he did on Jupiter-Uranus conjunctions, which was presented in his book Cosmos and Psyche. In this episode we dive deeper into some of those examples and look at the charts associated with the events, but also add some new examples from ancient and modern times that Chris and Patrick discovered in their research into this cycle. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Patrick's Website https://www.theastrologylivestream.com Timestamps 00:00:00 Followup on previous episode 00:03:34 Moon aligning with Jupiter-Uranus conjunctions 00:06:40 Kepler and the 1610 conjunction 00:12:17 Seismometer invented in 132 CE 00:14:42 Goal-year periods 00:37:53 1941 conjunction and parallels with today 00:52:55 Manhattan Project 00:56:40 Bitcoin halving 01:04:00 Chris Hemsworth and Henry Cavill 01:18:52 American Revolution 01:23:27 Statue of Liberty 01:25:36 Nat Turner's Rebellion 01:34:23 Arab Spring 01:43:05 Islamic capital moved in 836 CE 01:45:10 Cambridge founded under 1209 conjunction 01:48:16 Stonewall riots in 1969 01:52:25 Mother of All Demos in 1968 02:01:28 Think Different ad campaign in 1997 02:17:20 Patrick's Jupiter in Taurus experience 02:20:12 Computer beats chess champion 1997 02:22:16 Upcoming Uranus-Pluto trine 02:27:08 Upcoming Jupiter-Uranus cycle transits 02:34:02 Closing credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on Jupiter-Uranus conjunctions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0wX5jnO1QI - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 445 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 444 astrologer and historian Richard Tarnas joins the show to talk about conjunctions between the planets Jupiter and Uranus, and discuss major events they have coincided with in history. Jupiter and Uranus form a conjunction in the sky every 14 years, and since this year the two aligned on April 20, I thought it would be good to look back to see what types of events occurred around the time of these conjunctions in the past. Richard dedicated several chapters of his 2006 book Cosmos and Psyche to exploring Jupiter-Uranus alignments in history, and he showed that they often coincide with periods sudden advancements in technology, scientific breakthroughs, and political revolutions. In the first part of the episode we talk about the meanings of Jupiter, Uranus, and their conjunctions, and then in the second half we get into talking about what happened under specific alignments. Some of the events we cover include the Apollo 11 Moon landing, the American and French revolutions, and the discoveries of Kepler and Galileo. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:01 Jupiter Uranus overview 00:12:16 Handbook of planetary archetypes 00:13:20 Archetypal meaning of Jupiter 00:14:58 Archetypal meaning of Uranus 00:17:27 History of naming of the planets 00:19:17 Uranus' connection with Prometheus 00:30:12 Myth of Uranus 00:35:32 Mars and Pluto 00:36:22 Tarnas' book Prometheus the Awakener 00:37:50 Jupiter-Uranus conjunction significations 00:49:26 15 degree orb 00:53:30 1960s 01:00:53 Arc of the moral universe 01:03:53 Timeline of current Jupiter-Uranus conjunction 01:15:18 American Revolution 1776 01:18:08 Moon landing 01:30:44 Other travel and flight milestones 01:44:09 Current changes in society 01:46:09 Effects of conjunctions hidden for a time 01:47:56 Shadow of Jupiter-Uranus 01:58:04 Women's suffrage and feminism 02:01:19 1609 conjunction, Kepler, and Galileo 02:08:13 1789 conjunction, French Revolution 02:14:38 Scholarly rigor needed in astrology 02:16:42 AI and chart data accuracy 02:19:40 Cosmos and Psyche 02:26:13 Uranus-Neptune and Millennials 02:29:41 Tarnas' retirement and upcoming books 02:32:15 Tarnas' website 02:34:09 California Institute of Integral Studies 02:36:16 Sponsors and closing credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on Jupiter-Uranus conjunctions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JJLgO7XGlw - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 444 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 443 historian of ancient astrology and magic Kristin Mathis and astrologer Drew Levanti join me to talk about an ancient Greek mystical tradition known as Orphism, and how it influenced ancient astrology. Orphism is an ancient Greek mystery cult founded by a legendary figure named Orpheus, who is said to have been a poet, musician, and mystical figure. It is a mystery religion because members of the Orphic cult had to be initiated, and were sworn to secrecy with oaths. The Orphics believed the soul was immortal and subject to reincarnation, and part of the goal of becoming initiated into the mysteries was to help ensure a better life in the future. There was an emphasis on remembering one’s divine origin, and the use of poetry and music as ways of accessing the divine. The study of this topic is important in terms of ancient astrology because Orpheus is listed as one of the legendary founders of Hellenistic astrology by Firmicus Maternus, and there are traces of Orphic influence in astrological texts by figures like Valens and Critodemus. Kristin and Drew's work focuses in particular on the Orphic Hymns, and during the course of the episode we read some excerpts from some of Kristin's translations of the hymns for the planets and the stars, which invoke the deities associated with those celestial bodies. Join us for a captivating exploration of Orphism and its enduring influence on the rich tapestry of ancient astrology. Kristin and Drew's Websites https://www.kristinmathis.com https://archeastrology.com Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:47 What is Orphism? 00:02:25 Kristin's background 00:05:40 Drew's background 00:08:38 Orphic Hymns overview 00:10:25 Who is Orpheus? 00:20:34 Parallels between Hermes and Orpheus 00:27:14 The cosmos is alive 00:33:13 Macrocosm and microcosm 00:37:31 Other mystery cults 00:46:00 Astral temple traditions 00:48:49 Purpose of Hermeticism 00:49:25 The unspeakable 00:54:27 Ecstatic states 00:59:13 Orphic mysteries vs. other mysteries 01:10:41 The Sun and the soul 01:19:38 Plato's Myth of Er and reincarnation 01:24:21 Milky Way gates 01:32:41 Pythagoras 01:34:07 Hymn of the Stars 01:58:26 Time frame of Orpheus Hymns 02:10:33 Hymn to Ares-Mars 02:29:15 The hymns influenced astrology 02:34:56 Music, numbers, and ratio 02:37:26 The magic of the hymns for today 02:40:54 Astrology as a language 02:42:16 Early astrology texts were written in verse 02:49:43 Orphic hymns enliven astrology 02:52:10 Kristin and Drew's websites, Substack, and class 02:54:47 Kristin's future book on Orpheus Hymns 02:57:34 Closing credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the Orphic mysteries on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP4t1UwKXAU - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 443 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 442 astrologers Chris Brennan and Sam Ogden discuss the rulers of the houses in astrology, and what it means for the ruler of one house to be in another house in a birth chart. The rulers of the houses is an ancient and important element of birth chart delineation, but it is often overlooked in modern times. It is more of an intermediate level technique, because it involves combining different basic concepts surrounding the fourfold system of planets, signs, aspects, and houses. Understanding the rulers of the houses is crucial for chart synthesis, because it is through this technique that you start to see how the basic concepts work together, as well as how different parts of the chart are connected. In the first part of this episode we discuss how to interpret what it means when the ruler of one house is in another, such as for example when the ruler of the 4th house is in the 9th house, and then later we talk about how to time the activation of the rulers of the houses using the annual profections time-lord technique. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Chris' Hellenistic Astrology Course https://courses.theastrologyschool.com Sam's Website http://www.brothermoonhealing.com Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:28 Traditional rulership scheme 00:08:28 Whole sign houses 00:10:45 Planets as rulers of houses 00:14:35 Rulers of houses in houses 00:20:48 Rhetorius examples of rulers 00:29:50 Considerations for studying rulers 00:26:05 Significations of the houses 00:39:30 Ruler of 2nd in 11th example 00:43:00 Ruler of 2nd in 4th example 00:47:56 Ruler of 3rd in 8th example 00:51:20 Ruler of 4th in 9th example 00:54:00 Ruler of 4th in 8th example 00:57:00 Ruler of 5th in 9th example 01:09:45 Ruler of 6th in 10th example 01:12:12 Ruler of 7th in 9th example 01:14:23 Ruler of 8th & 9th example 01:21:00 Ruler of 10th in 3rd example 01:25:33 Ruler of 10th in 6th example 01:29:00 Ruler of 10th in 8th example 01:33:51 Ruler of 10th in 11th example 01:38:50 Ruler of 11th in 5th example 01:46:10 Ruler of 12th in 10th example 02:00:18 Considerations recap 02:01:10 Annual Profections 02:04:40 Timing the activation of the rulers 02:05:50 Activating the house 02:07:00 Ruler of 2nd in 8th activated example 02:11:00 Ruler of 3rd afflicted example 02:12:30 Ruler of 7th and 8th in 2nd 02:16:55 Ruler of 8th and 9th in 7th 02:20:25 Ruler of 9th in 10th 02:22:15 Activating the sign containing a ruler 02:22:38 Ruler of 3rd in 8th activated 02:24:15 Ruler of 12th in 4th activated 02:26:12 Ruler of 8th in 2nd activated 02:27:00 Ruler of 4th in 9th activated 02:28:42 Reflecting on the implications 02:36:50 The time of birth 02:44:55 Concluding remarks 02:46:46 Learning more about rulers 02:47:30 Sam’s consultations 02:49:53 Call for listener examples 02:50:57 Credits, sponsors, end cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the rulers of the houses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8gbIOSiX_M - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 442 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 441 astrologers Chris Brennan and Diana Rose Harper look ahead at the astrology forecast for April, and discuss the major astrological alignments that will occur in one of the most important months of 2024. The astrology of April features a solar eclipse in Aries that will cross the United States, a tense Mars-Saturn conjunction in Pisces, a positive Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Taurus, a chaotic Mercury retrograde in Aries, and finally a comet that will cross the zodiac in Taurus. In the first hour of the show we talk about some news and events that have happened since our last forecast, especially those surrounding the recent lunar eclipse in Libra, and then over the next two hours we do a deep dive into the astrology of April. This episode is available in audio and video versions below. Northwest Astrological Conference https://norwac.net Diana's Website https://ddamascenaa.com Patreon https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:42 Quick overview of April astrology 00:03:46 Welcoming Diana 00:05:37 News segment begins 00:07:29 Baltimore bridge collapse 00:15:58 UN Security Council vote 00:18:42 Kate Middleton 00:22:26 Beyoncé album 00:30:08 Neuralink first human trial 00:33:50 State of the Union & Mars 00:35:50 Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced 00:39:53 Nova: new star visible soon 00:44:11 Civil War movie 00:47:13 Eclipse bible 00:48:08 Stranded orcas 00:50:15 Pluto made state planet of Arizona 00:51:24 Wordle 00:53:35 Northwest Astrological Conference 00:57:51 April forecast begins: big picture stuff 01:02:20 Mercury retrograde: April 1–25 01:12:03 Venus conjunct Neptune April 3; in Aries April 4 01:21:05 Solar eclipse in Aries April 8 01:52:46 Mars conjunct Saturn in Pisces April 10 02:21:12 Mercury cazimi April 11 02:24:33 Jupiter conjunct Uranus April 20 02:43:13 Full Moon in Scorpio April 23 02:49:21 Mars conjunct Neptune April 28 02:58:14 Auspicious date April 29 03:02:30 Venus in Taurus & Mars in Aries April 29/30 03:05:17 Final thoughts 03:06:13 Diana’s work & upcoming lectures 03:09:05 Chris’ work & upcoming podcasts 03:11:12 Credits, sponsors, end cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of our astrology forecast for April: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSS2ILJ41uc Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 441 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 440 astrologers Chris Brennan and Sam Ogden discuss the Antikythera Mechanism, which is a complex mechanical device that was recovered from an ancient shipwreck, and how it may have been used for astrology. The Antikythera Mechanism was discovered in the year 1901 by a group of sponge divers who found an ancient shipwreck near a Greek island named Antikythera. They had found a Greek merchant ship that sank around the year 60 BCE, and divers were able to recover a number of ancient statues, pottery, as well as a corroded mechanical device with lots of gears. Over the past century a series of researchers have slowly reconstructed the device, and recently advanced X-ray scans have allowed scholars to look inside to see how it worked. We now know that it was a complex astronomical device that depicted the movements of the cosmos, and it was also a sort of mechanical calculator or computer that could compute positions of the planets in the past or future, predict when eclipses would occur, and more. The discovery of the Antikythera Mechanism is important because it is far more advanced than what was previously thought possible in terms of technology around the 1st century BCE, and similar devices were not reinvented in Europe until after 13th century. For our purposes as astrologers the most interesting piece is how the Antikythera Mechanism ties in with the history of ancient astrology, and that there is in fact some evidence the device was used for astrological purposes, as well as that there was at least one astrologer who is said to have owned a similar device. In this episode we situate the device within the context of the history of astrology, talk about its possible astrological uses, and also discuss how the mechanism may helps us to reconstruct the origins of Hellenistic astrology as a result of the planetary order depicted on the device. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Sam's Website http://www.brothermoonhealing.com Sources and Further Reading Alexander Jones, A Portable Cosmos: Revealing the Antikythera Mechanism, Scientific Wonder of the Ancient World, Oxford University Press, 2017. Tony Freeth and Alexander Jones, "The Cosmos in the Antikythera Mechanism," ISAW Papers 4 (February, 2012). Tony Freeth, D. Huggon, A. Decanalis, et al, "A Model of the Cosmos in the ancient Greek Antikythera Mechanism," in Scientific Reports, 11, 5821 (2021). Tony Freeth, “Wonder of the Ancient World,” in Scientific American Magazine, Vol. 326, No. 1 (January 2022), p. 24. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:17 Antikythera Mechanism overview 00:06:39 Alexander Jones’ book on the device 00:10:59 Discovery of the Antikythera Mechanism 00:19:54 Chart for the discovery 00:27:54 Reconstructing the device 00:30:40 Dating the shipwreck and Mechanism 00:34:00 Geography: Antikythera, Rhodes, and Epirus 00:40:00 Transmission of Mesopotamian astrology 00:44:58 Archimedes 00:50:45 Planetary order dating 00:54:53 Order of the Seven Zoned Sphere 01:04:53 Planets and other dials on the device 01:15:15 How astrologers may have used the device 01:31:25 Astrologer’s boards 01:48:42 Dimensionality in the cosmos 01:53:00 Ascent and descent of the soul through the spheres 01:57:00 Thema Mundi depicted on the Antikythera Mechanism? 02:19:38 Geminos and the Thema Mundi 02:24:13 Eclipse prediction 02:41:15 Posidonius and astrologers with devices 03:05:50 Astrologers in Rhodes: Thrasyllus and Critodemus 03:15:45 Sphere-making tradition 03:20:20 Loss of this technology; rise of astrolabes 03:27:36 Balbillus 03:28:26 Researchers of the Antikythera Mechanism 03:30:27 Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny 03:31:09 Planets moving clockwise in the Mechanism 03:32:39 Trade secrets 03:35:13 Origins of Hellenistic astrology 03:37:33 Stoicism, fate, astrology, and Mechanisms

In episode 439 astrologer Britten LaRue joins the podcast to discuss unshaming the signs of the zodiac, which involves re-conceptualizing qualities that are viewed as negative, and radically accepting what we invalidate in each sign. We open the episode by discussing the topic of shame in astrology, and some of the problems involved with treating certain qualities in the signs as problematic, and the effect that can have on people. Then we proceed to go through each of the 12 signs of the zodiac and discuss at least two ways in which certain signs can be unshamed, starting with Aries and then going all the way through to Pisces. Britten is the author of the new book Living Astrology: How to Weave the Wisdom of all 12 Signs into Your Everyday Life, which just came out on March 5! This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Britten's Website https://brittenlarue.com Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:29:20 Aries 00:47:15 Taurus 01:02:15 Gemini 01:21:13 Cancer 01:42:00 Leo 02:02:55 Virgo 02:18:50 Libra 02:35:10 Scorpio 02:47:34 Sagittarius 03:09:13 Capricorn 03:24:02 Brief interruption I forgot to edit out (LOL) 03:29:04 Finishing Capricorn 03:30:15 Aquarius 03:44:12 Pisces 04:04:03 Britten's book and workshops 04:13:44 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on unshaming the signs of the zodiac: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE9FCJmF0qk – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 439 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 438 astrologers Kirah Tabourn and Jo O'Neill join the podcast to do a retrospective on people who had their Saturn return in Aquarius over the past few years. The Saturn return occurs when the planet Saturn returns back to the natal sign of the zodiac it was in when you were born, and for people who were born with Saturn in Aquarius it returned to that sign between March 2020 through March 2023. In the first part of the episode we review some basic concepts about how to interpret Saturn returns, talk about how Kirah and Jo's Saturn return in Aquarius went, and then look at some celebrity charts that were in the news who recently completed their Saturn return. Then in the second half of the show we go through some Saturn return stories that were sent in by listeners of the podcast, and discuss how the events in their lives matched up with their chart placements. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Kirah and Jo's Websites https://www.thestrology.com https://www.jomakerofways.com Previous Saturn Return Episodes Understanding Your Saturn Return Saturn Return in Sagittarius Retrospective Saturn Return in Capricorn Retrospective Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:03 Saturn return definition 00:07:35 Timeframe of Saturn in Aquarius 00:09:20 Interpretative principles 00:11:50 Jo's Saturn Return experience 00:12:52 Kira's Saturn return experience 00:17:19 Saturn return experiences across generations 00:18:50 Factors that mitigate a Saturn return 00:24:23 Aspects during Saturn return 00:30:00 Saturn return themes 00:51:30 Miley Cyrus 00:53:26 Princess Mako of Japan 00:55:49 Elvis Presley 00:56:48 Conan O'Brien 00:59:51 Johnny Depp and Brad Pitt 01:02:21 Michelle Yeoh 01:04:48 Tom Cruise 01:05:54 Jennette McCurdy 01:10:15 Michelle Obama 01:10:53 Jeff Bezos 01:13:01 Jon Stewart 01:14:44 Pete Davidson 01:17:02 Bob Odenkirk 01:19:08 MGK 01:21:29 Ronda Rousey 01:22:40 Listener charts 02:37:23 Concluding remarks Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of our Saturn return in Aquarius retrospective: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLKjD9UM9L0 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 438 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

Episode 437 features an overview of the astrology forecast for March 2024, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock. The astrology of March features a lunar eclipse in the sign of Libra, which connects back to events that occurred during the last eclipse in October, and Mercury also slows down and prepares to station retrograde in Aries. We spend the first hour or so talking about the astrology of news and events that have occurred since our last forecast, and then we jump into the forecast for March in the second half of the episode. This episode was recorded on Saturday, February 24, 2024. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. CHANI App https://app.chani.com Austin’s Website https://austincoppock.com Auspicious Election for March 🪐 March 17, 12:58 pm, with Cancer rising For other fortunate dates this month see our Auspicious Elections podcast: https://theastrologypodcast.com/elections/ Patreon for Early Access + Bonus Content https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:45 March astrology quick overview 00:02:10 News segment begins 00:03:15 Apple VR headset released 00:05:30 Sora AI videos 00:18:44 Neuralink 00:25:44 Robots 00:31:20 Autonomous vehicle set on fire 00:35:06 Ancient scrolls recovered 00:37:28 King Charles cancer announcement 00:41:50 Pluto and mortality 00:45:35 Pluto and propaganda 00:53:50 Grammys and astrology 00:56:15 Worldbuilding 01:02:15 Posthumous astrology 01:05:59 Mars-Pluto news stories 01:11:45 Indian farmers + Moon landing 01:15:53 CHANI app 01:20:08 March forecast segment begins 01:20:50 Mercury-Sun-Saturn conj in Pisces 01:26:45 Venus & Mars square Uranus 01:32:00 New Moon in Pisces March 10 01:43:50 Mercury Neptune conjunction March 8 01:45:10 Mercury in Aries + Mercury retrograde 01:55:33 Venus in Pisces March 11 02:02:43 Eclipse season + Libra eclipse March 25 02:30:40 Mercury retrograde redux 02:35:31 Auspicious election for March 02:38:09 Wrapping up 02:42:25 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of our March astrology forecast for February on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3YZGYGRIWQ Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 437 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 436 astrologer Demetra George joins me to discuss the origins of the myths associated with the planets in astrology, and how the Greek gods were assigned to the planets by the philosopher Plato and his students in the 4th century BCE. Early in the Greek tradition the planets either didn't have names or were given descriptive names that matched their appearance, and it wasn't until later that they were given the names of gods. It wasn’t until the time of the philosopher Plato and his students in the 4th century BCE that we see that Greek authors begin to give the planets specific names based on the gods of Greek religion and mythology ( i.e. Hermes/Mercury, Aphrodite/Venus, Ares/Mars, Zeus/Jupiter, Kronos/Saturn). The names first appear in the works of philosophers surrounding Plato's Academy in Athens: Plato, Philip of Opus, Eudoxus of Cnidus, and Aristotle. The full set of names seems to first appear in a philosophical text called the Epinomis, which is thought to have been written by Plato's student Philip of Opus. The names appear to have been chosen deliberately partially based on matching them to the older names that the Mesopotamian astrologers had given the planets in their pantheon (e.g. the god Hermes was assigned to the planet Mercury because Hermes was the Greek god of writing, and this matches the god the Mesopotamians assigned to Mercury which was called Nabu who was also a god of writing). Our goal with this episode was to talk about this process of naming the planets after the gods, compare the Mesopotamian and Greek myths for the planets, and discuss the impact this had on astrology. We spend the first 52 minutes setting up the problem and talking about the historical context and the issues involved, and then for the next hour and a half we go through and compare the Mesopotamian and Greek myths for each of the planets to see the ways in which they are consistent or inconsistent with each other. Finally after that we have a 30 minute segment drawing some conclusions and wrapping things up. In some ways this episode acts as the third in a trilogy of episodes I've done over the past month in exploring the impact of Platonism on astrology, with the Lots episode being the first and the Proclus episode the second, and in this one we take things even further by tracing things right back to Plato and his students in the 4th century BCE. The episode is important then because it addresses some very core issues about what do the planets mean in astrology and how did those meanings develop, and it takes us back to the very roots of western astrology and helps us to get another step closer to understanding where this system came from and how it first came together. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Demetra's Time-Lords Workshop Demetra is doing an intensive on Hellenistic time-lord techniques in person in June, and you can find out more information about it here: https://www.astrologyuniversity.com/shop/in-person/hellenistic-time-lords-retreat/ Resources The Epinomis Previous episode on the myth of Inanna and Venus Episode on the Lot of Fortune where Plato's Republic was discussed Episode on Proclus where Plato's Timaeus was discussed Robin Waterfield, The Evidence for Astrology in Classical Greece John Dillon, "The World-Soul Takes Command: The Doctrine of the World-Soul in the Epinomis of Philip of Opus and in the Academy of Polemon," in World Soul – Anima Mundi: On the Origins and Fortunes of a Fundamental Idea, ed. C. Helmig, De Gruyter, Berlin, 2020, pp. 155-66. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:46 Premise of the discussion 00:05:05 The Mesopotamian tradition 00:19:30 Greek involvement in astrology 00:26:43 Plato and the Academy 00:42:20 Philip of Opus and the Epinomis 00:52:09 Myths of the Planets comparison begins 00:53:50 The Sun 01:05:23 The Moon 01:22:20 Mercury

In episode 435 Dr. José Manuel Redondo joins the show to discuss the life and work of the 5th century philosopher Proclus, and how he integrated astrology and theurgy with Platonism. José is an astrologer from Mexico City who wrote a PhD dissertation on Proclus in 2015. We met at an astrology conference in 2010, and have been talking about doing an episode on Proclus for years now. After last month's episode on the Lots where I touched on Plato, the Myth of Er, and the concept of the guardian daimon, I thought it would be a great time to expand on some of those points by talking to José about Proclus and expanding the discussion of Platonism to include the Timaeus and other Platonic metaphysics. During the course of the episode we talk about Proclus and how he used astrology together with theurgy as a tool for working with the gods and invoking them in his daily life, and we ended up touching on a bunch of other topics in the process, including: Plato's creation myth called the Timaeus, and how it posits that the universe is a living creature and god that possesses a soul and intelligence, and how some later astrologers may have been influenced by this and shared a similar conceptualization of the cosmos. How Plato's conceptualization of reincarnation in the Timaeus and the Myth of Er influenced later astrologers and philosophers such as Proclus. The Platonic idea of fate being a law that is conditional, and allows for choice. The role of the daimon in Proclus and other Platonists, and the question of whether it is an internal or external entity that guides the native to fulfill their destiny. Proclus' birth chart that is preserved in the biography his student Marinus wrote for him, as well as how his student says that eclipses occurred around the time of Proclus' death. How the integration of Platonic metaphysics with astrology is part of what led to its downfall once the Roman Empire became Christian, and how some of the Platonic notions about daimons or the cosmos being alive caused conflict with Christian theology.   And many other topics. You can find out more about José on his website and Facebook page: http://capulus.com.mx https://www.facebook.com/Capulus7 This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Resources Mentioned in This Episode José Manuel Redondo, "Astrology is to Theurgy What Astronomy is to Theology in Late Antique Platonism: Remarks on Proclus’s Theurgy," in Initiatic Religious Experience in Neoplatonism. From Late Antiquity to the Renaissance, 2023. [PDF of article] [Academia link] Plato, Timaeus, excerpt Alexander Jones, "The Horoscope of Proclus", Classical Philology, 93 (1999), pp. 81-88. Proclus' birth chart Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:40 Proclus 00:30:15 Platonism 00:55:35 Birth chart of Proclus 01:21:00 Timaeus 01:41:00 Myth of Er and fate 02:02:10 Christianity, daimons, and astrology 02:32:02 Plato and astrology 02:54:10 Middle Platonism and Neoplatonism 03:01:18 Proclus and astrology 03:15:22 Was Proclus an astrologer? 03:25:25 Jose’s work 03:29:08 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on Proclus and astrology on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_JOT7Wjq64   – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 435 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

Episode 434 features an overview of the month ahead astrology forecast for February 2024, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock. We spend the first 55 minutes talking about the astrology of recent events in the news, and then in the second hour we get into the forecast for February. The main planetary alignment this month is that Mercury, Venus, and Mars all conjoin Pluto in Aquarius for the first time, giving us a preview of what those conjunctions will be like over the next 20 years that Pluto is in Aquarius. This episode was recorded on Thursday, January 25, 2024. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. CHANI App https://app.chani.com 2024 Electional Astrology Report https://theastrologypodcast.com/2024report/ Austin’s Website https://austincoppock.com Auspicious Election for February 🪐 February 6 2025, 8:10 AM, Pisces rising Patreon for Early Access + Bonus Content https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Timestamps   00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:24 Quick overview of February 00:02:50 Astrology in the news 00:04:25 Flying cars!! 00:13:29 Google's AI Goals & Berkeley's Robot 00:16:16 Micro-LED glass panels 00:18:10 Apple VR headset released 00:32:35 Political Misinformation 00:36:35 Global Sea Trade Slowed 00:43:10 Gypsy Rose Blanchard 00:53:14 Chani App 00:55:11 February astrology begins 01:02:05 Mercury conjunct Pluto 01:15:00 New Moon in Aquarius 01:21:30 Mars conjunct Pluto 01:28:40 Venus conjunct Pluto 01:48:25 Full Moon in Virgo 01:56:40 Sun-Mercury-Saturn conjunction in Pisces 02:01:00 Mars square Jupiter 02:11:35 Fortunate date for February 02:16:10 Wrapping up 02:26:02 Credits   Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of our astrology forecast for February on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM2Zla2wA-M - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 434 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 433 astrologers Chris Brennan and Kira Ryberg give an introduction to the the mathematical points in astrology known as lots or Arabic parts, focusing on the two most important lots called the Lot of Fortune and the Lot of Spirit. During the course of the episode we explore the history, philosophy, and calculations behind lots, and also analyze some example charts to help bring the concept to life. Here are some key points we discuss in the episode: Introduction to Lots/Arabic Parts: We start by defining lots as mathematical points that mark zodiacal signs with specific topics, similar to how houses in astrology work. Historical Origins: The lots originated as an alternative method to assign significations to the houses, with the Lot of Fortune being the oldest and most widespread. Calculating Lots: We emphasize the importance of understanding the geometric nature of lot calculations, which involve measuring distances between celestial bodies and the Ascendant. Philosophical Underpinnings: The concept of lots is deeply rooted in ancient practices of cleromancy, and we discuss the philosophical dialogue of Plato's "Myth of Ur" to better understand the underlying concepts of fate, chance, and the role of a guardian spirit or daimon. Lot of Fortune vs. Lot of Spirit: We distinguish between the Lot of Fortune, which is associated with the body and material circumstances, and the Lot of Spirit, which is linked to the soul, intellect, and actions. Personal Significance: Lots are highly personal points that offer a unique lens on an individual's chart, revealing aspects of personality and decision-making processes that might not be evident through other astrological factors. Throughout the episode, we stress the significance of lots in providing a nuanced and enriched understanding of an astrological chart. By combining historical context, philosophical insights, and practical examples, we aim to equip listeners with the knowledge to appreciate and utilize lots in their astrological practice. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Kira's Website https://www.kiraryberg.com Chris' Hellenistic Astrology Course https://courses.theastrologyschool.com Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:24 Quick overview of Lots 00:09:00 How to calculate Lots 00:25:15 History & philosophy of lots 01:03:55 Lot of Fortune & Spirit meanings 02:09:34 Example charts with lots 03:53:12 Final thoughts 03:59:54 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on lots on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-knnnrfTsqQ - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 433 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 432 astrologers Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best explore past periods when Pluto was in Aquarius in history to find out what will happen in the future now that Pluto is returning to that zodiac sign for the next 20 years. During the course of the episode we talk through twelve different historical eras when Pluto was in Aquarius, and explore how this astrological transit has correlated with major developments and shifts throughout history, particularly in the realms of technology, society, and even astrology itself. From the birth of natal astrology to the spread of new technologies and the reshaping of societies, these periods have been marked by profound change. Join us as we explore these historical threads and consider their implications for the future. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps 00:00:00 Pluto & Aquarius meanings 00:22:43 674–647 BCE 00:31:57 430–404 BCE 00:38:52 185–160 BCE 00:47:35 060–085 CE 00:58:18 305–329 CE 01:08:07 550–574 CE 01:14:47 795–819 CE 01:22:58 1041–1063 01:27:35 1286–1308 01:40:35 1532–1553 02:08:47 1777–1798 02:57:44 2023–2044 03:51:50 Credits Nick's Website https://www.nickdaganbestastrologer.com Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on Pluto in Aquarius on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZMJ6RGpEfs - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 432 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 431 astrologer Chris Brennan presents a set of year ahead horoscopes and astrology forecasts for all twelve signs of the zodiac for the entire year of 2024. Timestamps for each sign are available on the podcast website. This is meant to take some of the general transits that we will talk about in our big year ahead forecast and personalize them, by discussing them within the context of each sign. I would recommend listening to the zodiac sign that matches your rising sign, although you can also listen to your Sun and Moon signs as well. These horoscopes were originally made for YouTube and do contain some visuals, so I would recommend watching the video version if you can. Timestamps for the Audio Version 00:00:00 Aries 00:20:09 Taurus 00:37:12 Gemini 00:59:57 Cancer 01:16:05 Leo 01:32:59 Virgo 01:47:41 Libra 02:06:17 Scorpio 02:27:17 Sagittarius 02:46:59 Capricorn 03:05:33 Aquarius 03:23:21 Pisces Video Versions of the 2024 Horoscopes Aries 2024 Year Ahead Horoscope Taurus 2024 Year Ahead Horoscope Gemini 2024 Year Ahead Horoscope Cancer 2024 Year Ahead Horoscope Leo 2024 Year Ahead Horoscope Virgo 2024 Year Ahead Horoscope Libra 2024 Year Ahead Horoscope Scorpio 2024 Year Ahead Horoscope Sagittarius 2024 Year Ahead Horoscope Capricorn 2024 Year Ahead Horoscope Aquarius 2024 Year Ahead Horoscope Pisces 2024 Year Ahead Horoscope Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 431 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 430 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock discuss the year ahead astrology forecast for 2024! Some of the highlights of this year include Pluto moving into Aquarius for the next 20 years, the Saturn-Neptune conjunction in Pisces coming within 10 degrees, and Jupiter conjoining Uranus in Taurus. Jupiter will also move into Gemini where it will trine Pluto in Aquarius, there will be eclipses in Aries, Libra, and Pisces, Uranus will form a close trine with Pluto, two comets will appear in the sky, and Mars will go retrograde in Cancer and Leo. We spend the first two and a half hours giving a big picture overview of all of the major planetary alignments and trends in 2024, and then we transition into giving a more granular month by month breakdown of the astrology of the next year. As we wrap up, we ponder the historical significance of the decade and the astrological markers that suggest we're at the cusp of a new era. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Honeycomb Almanac https://www.honeycomb.co CHANI App https://app.chani.com 2024 Electional Astrology Report & Calendar https://theastrologypodcast.com/2024report/ https://theastrologypodcast.com/merch/ Austin’s Website https://austincoppock.com Patreon for Early Access + Bonus Content https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:45 Overview of 2024 Astrology 00:11:53 Pluto in Aquarius 00:46:50 Saturn conjunct Neptune 01:08:29 Jupiter conjunct Uranus in Taurus 01:34:37 Jupiter in Gemini 02:02:10 Eclipses in Aries, Libra, and Pisces 02:07:58 Comets in April and October 02:18:11 Mars retrograde in Leo/Cancer 02:22:25 Mars retro and US Presidential Election 02:27:05 US Presidential Election 02:42:05 Monthly astrology breakdown begins 02:43:14 January 02:47:10 February 02:50:41 March 02:52:29 April 02:59:38 May 03:02:07 June 03:07:14 July 03:10:11 August 03:14:14 September 03:22:25 October 03:27:03 November 03:35:17 December 03:40:47 Final Thoughts on 2024 + 2025 04:07:04 End cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of our year ahead astrology forecast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW7ZKXTk2w8 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 430 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 429 astrologers Camille Michelle Gray and Lindsey Turner join me to discuss how different eras in music can be seen through the zodiac sign Saturn is transiting, and how those eras can be studied by looking at the Saturn returns of musicians. Saturn spends about three years in each sign of the zodiac, and during the course of the episode we go through all twelve signs of the zodiac and discuss how the sign Saturn was in often characterized the music of that era. Lindsey has made a special study of how the archetypes associated with each sign manifest very specific ways in the themes expressed in different musical eras, while Camille shows how the Saturn return of musicians often coincides with a very distinctive era in their individual discography. You can find out more about Camille and Lindsey on their websites: https://camillemichellegray.com https://badpastor.me This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps   00:00:00 Saturn and music 00:06:36 Saturn in Aries 00:18:25 Saturn in Taurus 00:28:45 Saturn in Gemini 00:41:10 Saturn in Cancer 00:41:10 Saturn in Cancer 00:53:30 Saturn in Leo 01:06:44 Saturn in Virgo 01:23:00 Saturn in Libra 01:39:39 Saturn in Scorpio 02:03:13 Saturn in Sagittarius 02:19:42 Saturn in Capricorn 02:38:08 Saturn in Aquarius 02:52:30 Saturn in Pisces 03:12:48 Final thoughts 03:24:04 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on Saturn and music here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Eqnw1Ga8zM - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 429 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 428 we give an overview of the monthly astrology forecast for December 2023, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock. We spend the first 45 minutes talking about the astrology of news and recent events since our last forecast, and then at 00:48:08 we get into the forecast for December. The main planetary alignment this month is Mercury stationing retrograde in Capricorn while in close configuration with the benefics, and then retrograding back into Sagittarius where it forms a conjunction with Mars while stationing direct. This month there is also a New Moon in Sagittarius, a Full Moon in Cancer, and Jupiter stations direct in Taurus! Towards the end of the episode we review some major planetary alignments that happened over the past year in 2023 and how they turned out. This episode was recorded on Saturday, November 25, 2023. This episode is available in audio and video versions below. CHANI App https://app.chani.com 2024 Electional Astrology Report & Calendar https://theastrologypodcast.com/2024report/ https://theastrologypodcast.com/merch/ Austin’s Website https://austincoppock.com Chris' Book With Holiday Discount Hellenistic Astrology: The Study of Fate and Fortune Auspicious Election for December 🪐 December 2 & 3, 2023, at 1:35 AM with Libra rising For more auspicious dates this month see our elections podcast: https://theastrologypodcast.com/elections/ Patreon for Early Access + Bonus Content https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:45 Quick overview of December astrology 00:02:30 News section begins 00:03:48 Israel and Palestine 00:20:08 Mike Johson elected on eclipse 00:25:00 Sam Bankman-Fried convicted on eclipse 00:33:08 Matthew Perry passed away on eclipse 00:35:22 Open AI CEO fired on Mars cazimi 00:45:48 CHANI App 00:48:08 December forecast begins 00:48:25 Mars-Saturn square separating 00:57:55 Mercury in Capricorn December 1 01:01:19 Mercury retrograde from Cap to Sagittarius 01:07:50 Venus in Scorpio December 4 01:11:00 New Moon in Sagittarius December 12 01:15:12 Mercury cazimi December 22 01:20:40 Full Moon in Cancer December 26 01:30:00 Venus in Sagittarius December 29 01:33:28 Auspicious election December 2&3 01:38:00 2024 Electional Astrology Report released 01:43:45 Jupiter direct in Taurus December 30 01:50:08 Final thoughts on December 01:53:18 Retrospective on the astrology of 2023 01:54:54 Pluto in Aquarius 02:03:25 Saturn in Pisces 02:13:35 Austin’s Venus retrograde story 02:21:00 Venus retrograde in Leo 02:23:49 Eclipses in Taurus/Scorpio & Aries/Libra 02:30:48 Austin’s projects and announcements 02:33:26 Chris’ sale on report, calendar, and book 02:37:52 Credits, patrons and sponsors   Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of our October astrology forecast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBnbbioyVlQ – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 428 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

Episode 427 features a conversation between astrologers Madeline DeCotes and Chris Brennan about astrology and death, where we discuss the relevance of astrology in understanding and dealing with issues surrounding mortality, as well as related topics such as how astrologers cope with grief and loss. We open by addressing the question of whether astrology can speak to the topic of death, and talk about some of the different ways that it can, both by looking at a person's birth chart and the charts of people who are close to them. Eventually the conversation delves into the complexities of interpreting astrological indicators of death, as well as the need for caution, sensitivity, and ethics when discussing such topics. The episode is meant to provide a broad exploration of the topic of astrology and mortality, highlighting the ways in which astrology can offer insights into the experience of death and the grieving process, and this lays a foundation for doing more detailed treatments of specific subtopics in future episodes. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Madeline's Website https://www.honeycomb.co Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:23 Can astrology speak to death? 00:08:17 Astrology reflects interconnectedness of lives 00:11:18 Multiple indications for important events 00:20:05 Mundane astrology and societal events 00:23:35 Astrology can symbolize personal tragedies 00:28:36 Importance of community in recovery 00:37:10 Astrology predicts life experiences symbolically 00:40:11 Astrologers cope with death 00:49:30 8th house experiences and loss 00:54:49 Eclipses can signify major life changes 01:00:39 Eclipses and death correlations 01:03:40 Loss and grief impact on individuals 01:10:50 The study of fate and fortune 01:17:30 Ethical concerns in predicting death 01:22:01 The need to specialize and study deeply 01:32:43 Astrology can help in coping 01:34:39 Astrology can provide reassurance 01:39:09 Finding meaning in difficult experiences 01:45:51 Finding meaning in grief 01:51:27 Hope in adversity 01:57:06 Empathy as a valuable gift 02:06:10 Embracing fate for inner peace 02:12:06 Astrology can offer healing 02:14:22 Support the Astrology Podcast   Watch the Video Version of This Episode You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS7Mus1eutQ – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 427 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 426 astrologer Madeline DeCotes joins Chris in the studio for a wide-ranging discussion about astrology that covers eclipses, fate vs. free will, and the future of astrological research. We open the episode by discussing the intense past month of astrology with eclipses and world events, the significance of eclipses in ancient times, and the origins of astrology. We also explore the broader topic of negative transits, and how tragic events can sometimes lead to positive outcomes or new beginnings. The conversation delves into the nature of transits and how their manifestation may not always be immediately obvious, but can have long-lasting effects on our lives. The discussion also touches on the personalized almanacs created by the Honeycomb Collective, which provide individualized astrological information and transits. Madeline shares her background in communication and information design, and how she aims to make astrology more accessible and digestible through visualizations and simplified data. Later we explore the different approaches and traditions in astrology, and the challenges faced by new students in navigating the vast array of resources available. The episode concludes with a thought-provoking discussion on the implications of astrology and its worldview. We explore the idea that the universe is alive and imbued with meaning and symbolism, contrasting it with the modern scientific view of a dead and meaningless universe. We also touch on the tension between fate and free will, and how astrology can provide comfort and guidance in navigating life's challenges. The conversation ends with a glimpse into the future of astrology research and the potential for innovation in studying personal charts and experiences. Find more about Madeline's work on the Honeycomb website: https://www.honeycomb.co This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:33 Eclipses have historical significance 00:09:31 Astrology can reveal hidden influences 00:13:32 Personalized almanacs for individual transits 00:14:43 Astrology is a personal journey 00:19:44 Structure aids astrology learning 00:25:38 Astrology suggests a meaningful universe 00:31:15 Astrology challenges beliefs about fate 00:38:58 Fate and free will in astrology. 00:43:29 Revolution in astrological research 00:49:26 2020 as a Capricornian experience 01:00:17 Astrology school sparked transformative journey 01:07:10 Ethics of astrology in relationships 01:13:59 Astrology requires understanding and knowledge 01:19:29 Mundane transits can be relevant 01:20:24 Focus on personal chart significance 01:25:59 Astrology's complexity an obstacle to scientific study 01:31:01 Testing astrological correlations is complex 01:39:30 Astrology may face political pushback 01:49:19 Uranus in Gemini and events in the US 02:03:08 Astrology forecasts require responsibility 02:05:12 Finding balance between optimism and realism 02:14:26 Astrology as a code underlying reality 02:25:18 Specializing in multiple disciplines 02:27:29 Astrology broadens knowledge and empathy 02:33:53 Astrology evolved as a timekeeping technology 02:40:18 Relationship between humans and nature 02:45:05 Astrology's potential scientific validity 02:51:26 Astrology accessible to everyone 02:56:05 Astrology's historical importance is overlooked 03:01:13 Astrology reflects natural phenomena 03:06:34 Support the podcast and learn astrology Watch the Video Version of This Episode You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIvg7-wWAh4 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 426 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 425 astrologers Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best do a followup episode on the astrology of eclipses that coincided with major events in history, where we share more examples from around the world. We open the episode by reviewing the main discovery that we made in the last episode, which is that 1) important events in history tend to take place around the time of eclipses, and 2) people born near an eclipse tend to have some of the most important events in their lives coincide with eclipses. We also review the operative range or time frame for eclipses, and what we found is that important events tend to take place within around a week of an eclipse, either before or after. After that we review some recent events that coincided with the eclipses that just took place in October 2023, and then move on to talking about eclipses in the history of many different countries around the world, with many examples sent in by listeners of the podcast after the last episode. In this episode we tried to cover more countries and regions that we didn't cover in the last episode, and also add some additional examples we had overlooked in areas we had covered previously. You can listen to the previous episode on eclipses here: https://theastrologypodcast.com/2023/10/20/eclipses-aligned-with-pivotal-moments-in-history/ This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Nick’s Website and Database NickDaganBestAstrologer.com https://theastrologypodcast.com/database/ Patreon Patreon.com/AstrologyPodcast Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:25 Eclipses recap and ranges 00:05:38 Recent eclipse examples in October 2023 00:06:23 Israel and Palestine 00:17:40 Mike Johnson eclipses 00:20:30 Matthew Perry eclipses 00:23:26 Chris Brennan eclipses 00:27:27 More British Royal family eclipses 00:36:05 Russian history eclipses 00:47:15 Russian tsars eclipses 01:08:23 Chinese history eclipses 01:12:12 Mexican history eclipses 01:13:25 Brazilian history eclipses 01:15:36 Indian history eclipses 01:22:55 Technology and eclipses 01:27:12 Baseball World Series Eclipse 01:30:05 Mark Twain eclipses 01:49:45 Call for examples + concluding remarks 01:54:20 Nick’s work 01:57:10 Chris’s work 02:00:21 Patrons, credits, and sponsors Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode eclipses and major historical events: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe0GXVCAKQI - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 425 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 424 we give an overview of the monthly astrology forecast for November 2023, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock. At the beginning of the month we are coming off of an intense eclipse season, where a solar eclipse in Libra square Pluto occurred in mid-October, and a lunar eclipse opposite Mercury and Mars is about to happen on October 28. November continues some of the tense themes, with Saturn stationing direct in Pisces at the beginning of the month, then Mars opposing Uranus around the time of the Scorpio New Moon on the 13th, and Mars squaring Saturn around the time of the Gemini Full Moon on the 27th. This month also features a rare Sun-Mars conjunction that goes exact on November 18, which is unique since it is the first exact conjunction in Scorpio in 32 years. On the brighter side, Venus moves into her home sign of Libra on November 8, and forms a sextile with Mercury that goes exact on November 15. We spend the first hour of the episode talking about news and recent events since our last forecast, and then in the second hour we get into the forecast for November. This episode was recorded on Monday, October 23, 2023. This episode is available in audio and video versions below. Honeycomb Collective Almanacs & Calendars https://www.honeycomb.co The Dagan Astrology Database https://theastrologypodcast.com/database/ Chris and Austin's Websites https://www.chrisbrennanastrologer.com https://austincoppock.com Auspicious Election for November The most auspicious astrological date this month is: 🪐 November 30, at 1:55 AM, with Libra rising For more auspicious dates this month see our Auspicious Elections podcast: https://theastrologypodcast.com/elections/ Patreon for Early Access + Bonus Content https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:45 Quick overview of November astrology 00:01:55 Israel and Palestine 00:48:20 Afghanistan earthquakes 00:49:27 Anti-astrology laws 01:04:17 Honeycomb Almanacs & Calendars 01:07:05 November forecast begins 01:07:25 Taurus eclipse Oct 28 leads into Nov 01:30:54 Saturn stations in Pisces Nov 4 01:37:50 Inner planet aspects 1st week of Nov 01:43:00 Venus into Libra November 8 01:47:05 Mercury sextile Venus Nov 15 01:48:05 Mercury into Sagittarius Nov 10 01:54:00 Mars opp Uranus + New Moon Nov 11 & 13 01:57:56 Sun conjunct Mars November 18 02:12:18 Mars square Saturn Nov 24 & 25 02:16:44 Full Moon in Gemini Nov 27 02:23:53 Auspicious election Nov 30 02:27:05 Final thoughts on November 02:30:50 Austin’s upcoming stuff 02:32:59 Chris’s upcoming stuff 02:38:20 Credits, sponsors, end cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of our October astrology forecast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxWjNuEVFyY - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 424 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3: