The Astrology Podcast

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 03:39:00 Ongoing archeological discoveries 03:40:43 Sphere-making coincided with heyday of astrology 03:41:44 Human ingenuity 03:46:12 Sam’s work 03:48:44 Chris’ work and course 03:49:44 Addendum on planetary orders 03:55:36 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on Antikythera Mechanism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g-QpzVSmb0 – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 440 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 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 01:45:10 Venus 02:00:20 Mars 02:10:20 Jupiter 02:22:20 Saturn 02:33:13 Ouranos, Kronos, Zeus 02:35:28 Concluding remarks 03:00:40 Demetra’s time-lord retreat 03:03:37 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=QSUpWk6smQc - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 436 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 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:

In episode 423, astrologers Nick Dagan Best and Chris Brennan discuss some of the most stunning examples where a solar or lunar eclipse coincided with a pivotal or momentous event in world history, leading us to unravel the profound implications of eclipses in astrology. The purpose of the episode was to compile a list of the top 20 or so examples of when a major event in history happened to take place within days of a solar or lunar eclipse. By studying what eclipses have coincided with in the past, we can learn a lot about what eclipses actually mean in astrology, and from this we can better understand how they can be used to predict the future. We begin the episode with a brief introduction to the astronomy of eclipses, and then discuss how solar and lunar eclipses were traditionally viewed as negative omens in ancient times, whereas in modern times they tend to be viewed as representing great endings and beginnings. Early on we also discuss how eclipses were viewed in ancient Mesopotamia, and how the astrological tradition itself may have first started to develop as a result of a series of eclipse that coincided with the death of three kings. Following that, we dedicate the remainder of the episode to exploring a curated collection of examples where eclipses align with significant historical turning points. Through this extensive analysis, we illustrate that eclipses have not only been present during numerous pivotal moments in history, but persist in coinciding with crucial inflection points in contemporary global events as well. Nick's Website NickDaganBestAstrologer.com The Dagan Astrology Database Nick has released his downloadable 20,000 astrology chart database to the public! https://theastrologypodcast.com/database/ Patreon The research presented in this episode was made possible by the support of patrons! Support our work and get access to bonus content by becoming a patron through our page on Patreon: Patreon.com/AstrologyPodcast Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:28 Astronomy of Eclipses 00:06:25 Eclipses in the Zodiac 00:09:30 Operative Range of Eclipse Effect 00:12:20 Meaning of Eclipses in the Astrological Tradition 00:17:42 Eclipses in the Ancient Mesopotamian Tradition 00:27:33 Examples of Eclipses in History Section Begins in Full 00:27:45 Birth, Ascension, and Death of Kings 00:43:02 Premature Demise of Leaders 00:56:46 Births of Presidents and Kings 01:03:03 British Royal Family 01:22:04 Dagan Astrology Database 01:26:56 Eclipses as Omens of Disasters and Negative Events 01:52:51 Stock Market Crashes and Peaks 02:01:02 Positive Turning Points in Human History 02:17:15 Progress in Civil Rights Movements 02:42:30 Conclusions and Resources for Research 03:00:45 Credits and End Cards 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=Qu30e4pTmT4 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 423 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 422 astrologer Helena Woods joins the podcast to talk about astrocartography, which is the astrology of travel and relocation, and can be used to find the best places to live. Astrocartography was developed in the 1970s by the astrologer Jim Lewis, and since that time it has become a popular application of the astrology that is used to study how your location in different parts of the world can emphasize different parts of your birth chart. Astrocartography is an extension of relocational astrology, where the birth chart is recalculated for different locations on Earth, and it uses an innovative graphic imaging approach in order to visualize the planetary lines of power across the globe. During the course of the episode we give an introduction to astrocartography and an overview of how it works, and also discuss some chart examples to demonstrate how it can be used in practice. Helena specializes in astrocartography, and has a popular YouTube channel where she talks about it and shares vlogs of her travels around the world. Find more about Helena's work on her website: https://helenawoods.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:01 Overview of astrocartography 00:03:30 Helena Woods' background 00:06:23 Jim Lewis: founder of astrocartography 00:09:35 Chris' relocated birth chart 00:21:07 Astrocartography and transits 00:24:07 Helena's relocated birth chart 00:38:48 Mars lines and US presidents 00:42:00 Chris' Neptune line 00:44:32 Why Chris is a fan of astrocartography 00:45:32 Paran lines 00:47:42 Chiron 00:50:59 Kim Kardashian 00:56:42 Hillary Clinton 00:58:27 Olivia Rodrigo 01:00:56 Donald Trump 01:01:43 Zelda Fitzgerald 01:04:25 F. Scott Fitzgerald 01:06:27 Walt Disney 01:12:06 The four angles in astrocartography 01:14:36 Saturn on the angles 01:18:34 Neptune on the angles 01:19:17 Uranus on the angles 01:20:35 Aspects, sect, and dignities 01:23:25 Misconceptions of astrocartography 01:28:08 Astrocartography trademark 01:30:30 Cyclocartography 01:34:34 How Helena works with clients 01:38:43 Recommended software 01:42:00 Local space lines 01:45:09 Carl Jung 01:47:47 Shadowed planets 01:50:13 Astrocartography's impact on quality of life 01:58:18 End cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on astrocartography: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSroPjNT38o - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 422 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

Episode 421 is a documentary about the 1986 United Astrology Conference, which was the first time that UAC was hosted by AFAN, ISAR, and the NCGR. This was the very first time that three of the main astrological organizations in the United States pooled their resources to host one big mega conference, and the documentary features many prominent astrologers from the 1980s. Some of the astrologers featured in the documentary include Rob Hand, Joan McEvers, Marion March, Jim Lewis, Michel Gauquelin, Leyla Raël Rudhyar, Alan Oken, Michael Lutin, Erin Sullivan, Jeff Jawer, Ray Merriman, Philip Sedgewick, Edith Hathaway, Jeffrey Wolf Green, Noel Tyl, and many others. The three organizations that hosted the conference were the Association for Astrological Networking (AFAN), the International Society for Astrological Research (ISAR), and the National Council for Geocosmic Research (NCGR). The documentary was shot and edited John Steinberg and Rachelle Young Steinberg, and John originally posted it on Vimeo on May 30, 2014, but he recently gave me permission to re-release it on my YouTube channel and podcast so that it can reach a wider audience. I wrote a blog post about the documentary back in 2014 when it first came out, talking about some of the things I found notable or interesting about it. I'm planning on recording a livestream commentary about it on YouTube on Sunday, October 8, starting at 3:30 PM Mountain Time, which you can watch live here: UAC 1986 Livestream Commentary I'm hoping a lot of people can join us in the live chat to help me identify astrologers I don't recognize in the video, and provide additional context and commentary. First though I want to release the documentary on its own. I'm going to release an audio only version of the recording in addition to the video version for the sake of putting it in the podcast archives, although it is really something that should be watched rather than just listened to, so I'd recommend watching the video version. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of the 1986 United Astrology Conference documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm4SzYQxzOQ Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 421 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 420 we give an overview of the monthly astrology forecast for October 2023, which features eclipses and lots of Pluto aspects, with astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and Nicholas Polimenakos. At the beginning of the month we see the end of the Venus and Mercury retrograde periods, with Venus finally departing from Leo and moving into Virgo, and Mercury departing from Virgo and moving into Libra. In October we move into eclipse season, with the first in a new series of solar eclipses in the sign of Libra, and the last of a series of lunar eclipses in the sign of Taurus. Pluto stations direct in Capricorn this month and begins heading towards a return to Aquarius early next year, and this also marks the final pass of the Pluto return of the United States. We spend the first hour of the show talking about the astrology of recent stories in the news, including new birth times for Dua Lipa and Elon Musk, the end of the writers strike, and the synastry between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Then in the second and third hour of the show we do a deep dive into the astrology of October, and talk about the major transits coming up this month. This episode is available in audio and video versions below. Northwest Astrological Conference The Northwest Astrological Conference happening May 23-27, 2024: https://norwac.net Chris, Austin, and Nicholas https://www.chrisbrennanastrologer.com https://austincoppock.com https://sparklesofgold.com Auspicious Election for October The most auspicious astrological dates this month are: 🪐 October 1 at 11:25 AM with Sagittarius rising 🪐 October 2 at 12:20 AM with Cancer 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 00:01:02 Quick overview of October astrology 00:02:32 Welcoming Nicholas and Austin 00:05:24 Astrology news segment begins 00:05:44 Dua Lipa's new birth chart 00:13:09 Elon Musk's birth time 00:26:17 Writers Guild and other strikes 00:37:55 Floods around Full Moon in Pisces 00:45:22 Mr. Beast and Jupiter in Pisces 00:56:00 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce 01:06:01 Northwest Astrological Conference 01:13:55 October astrology forecast begins 01:14:05 Pluto themes: an intense month 01:17:45 Mercury and Venus retrogrades over 01:27:50 Venus opposite Saturn October 8-10 01:36:24 Mars square Pluto October 7 & 8 01:47:37 Pluto stations direct in Capricorn October 10 02:00:26 Mars ingresses into Scorpio October 12 02:00:52 Solar Eclipse in Libra October 14 02:21:25 Mercury cazimi square Pluto October 20 02:24:00 Venus trine Jupiter October 21 02:29:10 Auspicious election for October 02:33:55 Lunar eclipse in Taurus October 28 02:40:51 Mercury conjunct Mars opposite Jupiter October 28 02:52:48 Venus trine Uranus October 31 03:01:45 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=b71QmItCkzA - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 420 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 419 astrologer Kenneth Johnson joins the show to talk about the Mayan calendar and Mesoamerican astrology, which is the indigenous astrology of ancient Mexico and Central America. During the course of the episode we talk about what is known about the development of astronomy and astrology in Mayan and other Mesoamerican cultures prior to the arrival of Europeans in the 16th century, when many written documents were destroyed during the Spanish conquest. Kenneth explains how Mesoamerican cultures had complex and highly accurate astronomically based calendars, and how these were tied in with a pervasive belief in astrology, conceptualized as a connection and mirroring between the sky and earth. One of the key features of Mayan astrology was a focus on tracking the cycles of Venus, as well as the development of a 260-day sacred calendar which consisted of 13 numbers and 20 day-signs that were used for astrological purposes. Later in the episode we talk about what happened with some of the western misunderstandings surrounding the Mayan calendar ending in 2012, and how time is seen in terms of cycles that have no end. Finally the last point we touch on is the recent revival and expansion of Mayan astrology in modern times, and how a new system has grown and developed over the past 30 years Kenneth is the author of the book Mayan Calendar Astrology: Mapping Your Inner Cosmos. You can find more about Kenneth's work on his website: https://www.jaguarwisdom.org This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:14 Kenneth's background 00:10:58 Mesoamerican civilizations 00:17:30 Destruction of texts 00:23:00 Mirroring of heaven and earth 00:30:27 Calendar and cycles 00:41:00 Sacred time 00:44:08 Electional astrology 00:51:10 Venus in Mayan astronomy & astrology 01:01:42 Myths 01:06:45 Celestial portents & eclipses 01:14:08 Natal astrology 01:28:58 Astrology and medicine 01:37:05 Astrologers 01:42:47 Knowledge lost vs. survived 01:49:25 Mayan & European astrology mixed 01:54:08 Mayan long count 01:58:36 Mayan calendar and 2012 02:09:10 Contemporary Mayan astrology 02:29:31 Kenneth's work 02:32:30 End cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on astrology and psychotherapy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqdeq5LxGWk – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 419 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 418 astrologer Shawna Marie McGrath joins me to talk about incorporating astrology into psychotherapy, and explain what it looks like to use astrology as a tool in a therapeutic context. The premise of the episode is that despite a huge amount of literature on psychological astrology, astrology in psychotherapy is rarely discussed. Nearly all literature written on the topic of therapeutic astrology is either geared toward “counseling skills for astrologers” or “how to read a birth chart therapeutically”. Though these are valuable topics, neither address the practical application of astrology in therapy over time (what does it look like, what should clinicians/clients know, what are the pros, cons, risks, etc.). This is what we set out to discuss in this episode, by answering the question "what does it look like to incorporate astrology into psychotherapy?" Within this context we get into astrology as a tool for psychotherapists to conceptualize and understand their client, as well as astrology being used more openly as a psychotherapeutic tool that is discussed with the client directly. We also discuss a number of the ethical considerations surrounding the use of astrology in psychotherapy, and talk about some pros and cons, in order to help clarify situations where astrology might be a helpful or appropriate tool to use versus when it might not be. Shawna is a a psychotherapist and astrologer based in California, and you can find out more about her work on her website: https://www.theastropsyche.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 and psychotherapy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHOUEVRr9-0 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 418 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 417 Chris Brennan records a commentary on a 1993 interview with the founders of the Project Hindsight translation project, Robert Hand, Robert Schmidt, and Robert Zoller. The interview itself was just unearthed and released yesterday on its own, and it is a 48 minute interview that an astrologer named Jeanne Mozier (1945–2020) conducted with the three Roberts in July of 1993. I released that interview as episode 416 of The Astrology Podcast, and you can watch or listen to it here: Early Project Hindsight Interview with Hand, Schmidt, and Zoller I wanted to release that interview on its own first, because it is an important historical document that should be preserved, and then today I decided to record a detailed commentary on the interview as a livestream in order to provide more context and background information. I decided to record it in more of a reaction style format where I played the video and then paused it periodically to add commentary, and then also answer some questions from the audience in the live chat who was watching the livestream on YouTube. I'm releasing the recording of the commentary today in both an audio and a video version below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGuYvTJArPY - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 417 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

Episode 416 is a recording of an early interview with the founders of Project Hindsight, which was a translation project for ancient astrology in the 1990s, led by Robert Schmidt, Robert Hand, and Robert Zoller. This interview was conducted by an astrologer named Jeanne Mozier (1945–2020) in her home in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, in July of 1993. This would have been only three months after the Project Hindsight translation project was first announced at the Northwest Astrological Conference in April of 1993, so this is an extremely early interview when they were still in the very early phases of the project. In the interview the three astrologers describe their plans for the project, how they were approaching it, and what their motivation was for undertaking such an ambitious undertaking. This was digitalized from a video tape recording, and it is available in an audio or video version below: Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this early interview with Project Hindsight on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC-86yKXTmw - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 416 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 415 we look ahead at the astrological forecast for September of 2023, with astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and Steph Koyfman! The astrology of September opens with Venus stationing direct in Leo and ending a 40 day long retrograde period, while at the same time Mercury is retrograde in Virgo for the entire first half of the month. In the first hour of the episode we catch up on news and events that have happened since our last forecast a month ago, largely focusing on notable Venus retrograde stories, and then in the second hour we get into talking about the astrology of September. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Hawaii Fires Donations http://mauirapidresponse.org CHANI App https://app.chani.com Websites for Chris, Austin, and Steph https://www.chrisbrennanastrologer.com https://austincoppock.com https://www.ladycazimi.com Auspicious Election for September The most auspicious astrological date this month is September 3, 2023 at 9:55 PM with Taurus 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 00:00:44 Quick overview of September 00:01:48 Welcoming Steph and Austin 00:02:33 News segment begins 00:02:42 Venus retrograde summer of breakups 00:04:52 Venus retrograde proposals 00:13:38 Summer of women causing economic earthquakes 00:23:19 Controversies during Venus retrograde 00:26:35 Rebellion outcome 00:32:35 Hawaii fires 00:41:20 Radioactive water 00:46:35 Doja Cat 11th house retro 00:51:00 Twitter rebranding 00:55:20 Video game release 00:59:39 1999 music throwback + anti-aging 01:05:11 CHANI astrology app 01:09:55 September forecast begins 02:20:37 Credits and end cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVlBwqT6FFs - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 415 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 414 astrologer Chani Nicholas joins the podcast to talk about the Sun, Moon, and rising signs in astrology, and explain what they mean and what the difference is between them. In the 20th century it became common for people to know their Sun-sign, which is the sign of the zodiac the Sun was located in on the day you were born. However in recent years due to the rise of astrology apps and websites it has become more common to know your so-called "big three", which are your Sun, Moon, and rising signs. But what do the Sun, Moon and rising zodiac signs mean in a birth chart? During the course of this episode we discuss the core meanings of these placements, which Chani calls the "three keys" to your birth chart. In Chani's approach the Sun signifies your life's purpose and how you shine, the Moon represents your physical and emotional needs and how we live out our purpose in the physical realm, and the Ascendant and its ruler show your motivation for living and direction your life is steered in. Chani is the author of the book You Were Born for This: Astrology For Radical Self-Acceptance, and is the creator of the CHANI app, which is an astrology app available for iOS and Android. You can find out more about Chani on her website: ChaniNicholas.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:00 Chani's background in astrology 00:13:15 Sun, Moon, and rising sign overview 00:15:30 The Ascendant and rising sign 00:34:38 Three guidelines for learning astrology 00:41:15 The Sun 01:14:44 The Moon 01:42:28 Sect: day vs night charts 01:48:50 Finding your life's purpose 01:58:31 New CHANI app Android version 02:03:20 Concluding remarks 02:05:46 End cards and credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode with Chani on the Sun, Moon, and rising on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlyEh9f0nCU - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 414 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 413 astrologer Kirah Tabourn stopped by the studio for a casual astrology chat! Kirah was in town for a concert, so we decided to take the opportunity to record a chat about a bunch of different astrological topics, including some recent instances of Venus retrograde in the news, synastry and relationship astrology, and more. You can find out more about Kirah on her website: https://kirah.world This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:20 Venus retrograde summer 00:34:30 Twitter rebrand 00:43:55 Doja Cat 00:51:42 The Weeknd 00:55:38 Keywords for Venus retrograde 01:04:25 The importance of self-care for astrologers 01:06:30 Consultations and prep time 01:31:45 Value of doing forecasts 01:39:01 Astrology can be applied to many different fields 01:53:20 Writing books 02:02:22 The importance of reconciling different house systems 02:12:06 Conferences 02:27:30 Saturn transits 02:35:00 The role of day charts and night charts 02:49:45 Myth of progress 02:54:45 Rise in popularity of astrology 03:10:50 Kirah's app and projects 03:16:25 Credits and end cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0ByQp1RCr4 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 413 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 412 astrologer Demetra George joins the podcast to talk about the connection between the ancient Mesopotamian goddess Inanna, the Venus retrograde cycle, and the Barbie movie! During the course of the episode we talk about the ancient Mesopotamian myth of the descent of the goddess Inanna into the underworld, and how it is connected to the Venus synodic cycle, and especially the retrograde phase of Venus. I saw Demetra give a lecture in 2005 connecting the myth of Inanna with Venus retrograde, and then I was really pleasantly surprised to see a number of parallels with the myth show up in the Barbie movie that was released recently right when Venus stationed retrograde. Some of these parallels between Barbie and Inanna were pointed out in an article by a writer named Meg Ellison titled “Barbie is the new Inanna": https://wildhunt.org/2023/07/barbie-is-the-new-inanna.html Demetra and I have been talking about a lot of this for the past few weeks, and decided to record an episode on it, in order to dive deeper into some of these ancient myths surrounding the Venus retrograde cycle and talk about how they are still relevant today. In the process we covered a lot of interesting ground, and touched on a number of important and fascinating figures, including the first author in history who signed her name to her writings, a priestess of Inanna named Enheduanna that lived around 2300 BCE. In that way this episode builds a little bit on the previous discussion Demetra and I did earlier this year on Heliodora and the early history of women in astrology. We also talked about the nature of archetypes, planetary significations that have been lost through time, and a deeper understanding of the complex yet profound meanings of Venus and her cycles. We also delved into some Barbie astrology facts, and I should say that there are spoilers for the Barbie movie in this episode, so if you care about spoilers then maybe watch the movie first before listening to the episode. For more about Demetra visit her website: Demetra-george.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:30 Inanna, Venus retrograde, and Barbie 00:03:01 Meg Elison: Barbie is the New Inanna 00:07:00 Barbie movie released on Venus retrograde 00:08:45 Greta Gerwig born on Venus retrograde 00:09:37 Inanna book published when Gerwig was born 00:11:14 1959 Venus retrograde when Barbie became popular 00:12:30 Goddess Inanna in Ancient Mesopotamia 00:27:40 Venus synodic cycle 00:29:45 Inanna's descent into the underworld 00:43:24 Heliacal set under the beams of the Sun 00:48:36 Seven gates to the underworld 00:54:00 Emergence from the underworld 00:59:39 Inanna finds husband on her throne 01:04:40 Venus stations direct and maximum elongation 01:05:25 Venus as morning star vs. evening star 01:12:00 Morning setting and superior conjunction 01:15:44 Venus retrogrades and breakups 01:18:00 Archetypes 01:25:52 Contradictory meanings of Inanna 01:41:55 Barbie, Marilyn Monroe, Margot Robbie connection 01:46:41 Solar Fire & AstroGold 01:47:21 Enheduanna 02:03:42 Mesopotamian influence on Greeks planet names 02:12:16 Dual characteristics of Inanna in Enheduanna 02:17:15 Feminine rage and seeking vengeance or justice 02:20:00 Identifying your natal Venus phase 02:29:30 Concluding remark 02:30:52 Demetra's work and events 02:37:35 Patrons, sponsors, credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYkoqj5UGUU – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 412 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 411 astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and Michael J. Morris look ahead at the astrological forecast for August 2023! This month sees the continuation of the early and middle phases of the Venus retrograde in Leo, with the Sun-Venus conjunction happening mid-month, while later in the month Mercury slows down and goes retrograde in Virgo. In the first hour of the episode we discuss the astrology of some recent stories in the news, such as the Barbie movie being released the day Venus stationed retrograde, and then in the second hour of the show we get into the forecast for August. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. The Astrologers’ Websites https://www.chrisbrennanastrologer.com https://austincoppock.com https://www.michaeljmorris.co Auspicious Election for August The most auspicious astrological date this month is August 7 2023 at 6:12 AM with Leo rising! For other auspicious dates this month see our Auspicious Elections podcast: https://theastrologypodcast.com/elections/ The Astrology of Barbenheimer The bonus episode on the astrology of Barbie and Oppenheimer: https://www.patreon.com/posts/casual-astrology-86773522 Patreon for Early Access + Bonus Content https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:05 Barbie movie astrology 00:16:58 Idealized aesthetics 00:26:05 More Barbieology facts 00:39:28 Actors strike, cinema, Oppenheimer 00:43:43 LGBTQ+ and Venus retrograde in Leo 01:07:20 Forever chemicals: Saturn in Pisces 01:15:04 August forecast begins 01:15:48 Full Moon in Aquarius August 1 01:24:55 Mercury in Virgo all month 01:35:05 Venus square Uranus August 9 01:39:25 Venus cazimi August 13 01:52:37 Myth of Inanna 01:59:15 New Moon in Leo August 16 02:00:09 Auspicious date for August 02:03:06 Mercury retro Aug 23 + Mars opp Neptune 02:11:20 Mars into Libra August 27 02:19:16 Full Moon in Pisces August 30 02:26:23 Michael, Austin, and Chris' websites 02:30:24 Patrons, sponsors, and end cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2RZ5A5w7H4 – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 411 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

Episode 410 is a workshop led by Chris Brennan where members of the Denver Astrology Group share stories about how past Venus retrograde transits have manifested in their lives. This meeting was held on July 9, 2023, and members were given a Venus retrograde worksheet and instructed to research their chronology ahead of time and come prepared to share stories of past Venus retrograde transits. During the course of the meeting 8 different astrologers shared real-life stories of how the transit had worked out for them in the past, and in some instances how the events that happened under one retrograde were linked to subsequent ones in 8 year increments. This episode acts as a nice followup to our previous episode titled Venus Retrograde in Astrology Explained, which covered more of the theory of how the transit works and used a number of celebrity charts, while in this workshop we get an even deeper sense of how it actual works out in the lives of normal people. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Venus Retrograde Worksheet Venus Retrograde Worksheet Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:30 Venus retrograde 00:04:20 Repetitions in 8 year increments 00:05:48 Example 1 00:12:50 Example 2 00:29:15 Example 3 00:36:51 Example 4 00:46:55 Example 5 01:02:03 Example 6 01:14:40 Example 7 01:29:28 Example 8 01:55:09 Concluding remarks 01:56:56 Patrons and sponsors Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of our Venus retrograde workshop here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkNNdp7HzCM - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 410 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 409 astrologer Gary Lorentzen joins the podcast to talk about the astrology of the AIDS pandemic, and how the timing of it correlated with the Saturn-Pluto cycle. In this episode we study the AIDS pandemic from the perspective of mundane astrology, but then also discuss it in terms of the impact it had on the astrological community. We begin by noting the parallel between the Saturn-Pluto conjunction that happened in January 2020 at the start of the Covid pandemic and the Saturn-Pluto conjunction in the early 1980s at the start of the AIDS pandemic. We then follow the 40-year Saturn-Pluto cycle and note how some key turning points during the course of the AIDS pandemic occurred around the time of the squares and opposition. We also talk about the pandemic from perspective of the impact it had on the astrological community, and the astrologers who died of AIDS in the 1980s and 90s, and how their loss set the community back by decades. Gary approaches the topic both as a seasoned expert in mundane astrology, as well as from the perspective of a gay man that lived through the pandemic and witnessed the impact it had. You can find out more about Gary on his website: GaryLorentzen.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 astrology of AIDS on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U4ROqRCxQo – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 409 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 408 astrologer Michael Erlewine joins the podcast to talk about the history of founding the first company that produced astrology software for the personal computer, called Matrix Software. Michael founded Matrix and began producing astrology software in 1977, and it helped to usher in the era of computerized astrology. During the course of the episode we talk about Michael's life and the early days of creating astrology software programs, and we also touch on his work in heliocentric and locational astrology. Michael has written a history of Matrix Software, which you can read here: History of Matrix Software You can find out more about Michael on his website: SpiritGroves.net This episode is available in audio and video versions below. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:40 History of Matrix Software 00:04:04 Michael's background and natal chart 00:09:40 Hitchhiking with Bob Dylan 00:12:49 Berkeley years in 1960s 00:15:34 When Michael became an astrologer 00:17:08 Band with Iggy Pop 00:19:18 Calculating charts by hand for bookstore 00:27:10 First programmable calculator 00:39:54 Heliocentric astrology 00:48:22 Local space relocational astrology 00:56:50 Disadvantages of astrologers not knowing astronomy 01:00:32 Heliocentric vs. geocentric chart 01:02:49 Michael's interest in Buddhism 01:11:11 Commodore PET - Michael's first computer 01:22:55 The first astrological software and reports 01:26:43 Early fears about computerized charts 01:29:40 When Matrix became successful 01:36:19 The Heart Center in Michigan 01:37:44 Friendship with Robert Schmidt 01:48:10 Early astrology conferences 01:53:56 Music and film business 01:58:15 Astrological archives 02:05:51 Where is astrology going? 02:07:30 Michael's legacy 02:10:00 Michael's Facebook and website 02:12:54 Patrons and sponsors Watch the Video Version of This Episode You can watch the video version of my interview with Michael Erlewine on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_WXC-cpZjA - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 408 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 407 astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and Kira Sutherland look ahead at the astrological forecast for July of 2023! This month Venus stations retrograde in the sign of Leo, and transiting Mars in Virgo opposes Saturn in Pisces. At the top of the episode we discuss the astrology of some recent stories in the news, largely focusing on the first Saturn station in Pisces and how that coincided with a string of notable ocean related stories. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Sphere and Sundry SphereandSundry.com The Astrologers’ Websites https://www.chrisbrennanastrologer.com https://austincoppock.com https://www.astrologyofhealth.com Auspicious Election for July The most auspicious astrological date this month is July 30 at 6:35 AM, with Leo rising! For other auspicious dates this month see our Auspicious Elections podcast: https://theastrologypodcast.com/elections/ Our year ahead electional report is now on sale for 50% off: https://theastrologypodcast.com/2023report/ Patreon for Early Access + Bonus Content https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Venus Retrograde Worksheet Venus retrograde worksheet Chinese Translation of Chris' Book Astromages.org/habook/ Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:50 Quick overview of July astrology 00:01:48 Welcoming Kira and Austin 00:02:43 Apple announces new VR headset 00:04:35 Submarine and Saturn in Pisces 00:13:39 Orcas 00:17:41 Possible life on Saturn’s ocean Moon 00:18:50 Lab grown meat approved 00:23:25 Russian rebellion 00:42:08 Sphere + Sundry sponsor 00:46:05 July forecast begins 00:47:45 Venus retrograde buildup 01:13:15 Capricorn Full Moon July 3 01:22:00 Mars-Saturn opposition applying July 10-20 01:38:00 New Moon in Cancer July 17 01:48:00 Venus stations retrograde July 21/22 02:12:54 Auspicious election July 30 02:15:25 Mercury into Virgo July 28 02:19:19 Kira, Austin, and Chris’ offerings 02:26:21 Patrons, sponsors, end cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfLydVGC0Zk – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 407 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 406 astrologer Kira Sutherland joins the podcast to talk about how to look at the topic of health and wellness through the lens of astrology. During the course of the episode we talk about some of the different ways that the birth chart can be used to study the topic of health, both in terms of what it looks like when health issues arise, as well as some strategies for maintaining optimum health. Some of the technical points we touched on were the different houses associated with health in the birth chart, specific ailments associated with the planets, and how astrology can be used to help determine the unique constitution of each individual. For more about Kira check out her website: AstrologyOfHealth.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 and health YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54byquWQ48w - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 406 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 405 astrologers Nick Dagan Best and Patrick Watson join the podcast to give an in-depth explanation of what Venus retrograde means in astrology, and show how it can coincide with important turning points in people's lives. We begin by talking about what Venus retrograde means astronomically, and what it correlates with in mundane astrology, and then focus on what it means as a transit in natal astrology. Later we outline some techniques for determining if an upcoming Venus retrograde will be important in your life, and what area of your life it will manifest its significations in. Eventually we touch on the 8 year Venus synodic cycle, and show how Venus retrograde repetitions during these periods can connect events in a person's life over a longer span of time. For more information about Nick and Patrick check out their websites: NickDaganBestAstrologer.com PatrickWatsonAstrology.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:22 Venus' significations 00:04:55 Venus retrograde astronomically 00:19:10 What does Venus retrograde mean? 00:39:15 Examples in world events 01:19:29 Examples in lives of individuals 01:29:00 Venus retrograde in the birth chart 02:26:12 Retrogrades more important when you have it natally 02:39:34 8 year synodic cycle repetitions 02:39:35 The house Venus goes retrograde in 03:22:12 Annual profections 03:26:08 Shadow periods, intervals & phases 03:37:33 Patrons, sponsors, end cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lDnRnE9r3Q - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 405 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 404 astrologers Stella and Cameron of the Mercuranians podcast stop by the studio for a casual chat about astrology with Chris. Stella and Cameron were on their way back from the Northwest Astrological Conference in Seattle when they came through Denver on a road trip back home, so we decided to meet up a record a conversation where we talked about a bunch of different astrological topics. During the course of the discussion we touched on topics like changes to the astrological community in the past 30 years, how newer astrologers deal with an overabundance of resources for learning astrology, and the role of chance and fortune in astrology. You can find out more about Stella and Cameron on the Mercuranians YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@themercuranians This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:00 Benefits of astrology conferences 00:06:46 Changes in astrological community in the last 30 years 00:09:38 Synthesizing spirituality with astrology 00:12:30 Saturn in Pisces 00:15:40 Daimon 00:21:48 Astrological consensus 00:31:16 The observer effect in astrology 00:35:54 How to navigate all the astrological information 00:44:56 Importance of chance meetings and encounters 00:49:00 Finding an astrology teacher 00:59:13 Valens 01:03:33 Learning from journals and drafts 01:10:14 Rhetorius 01:15:04 Creative misunderstandings that lead to new techniques 01:18:51 Subjectivity vs. objectivity in astrology 01:33:38 Fortune 01:39:12 Dealing with difficult transits 01:43:10 Simplicity in interpretations 01:52:14 Science and astrology 01:57:59 AI 02:02:35 Stella and Cameron's podcast 02:09:30 Patrons, sponsors, and credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MNX3k82eFg - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 404 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

Episode 403 features a look ahead at the astrological forecast for June of 2023, with astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and Kirah Tabourn. This month Venus ingresses into Leo and begins the pre-retrograde shadow period, Pluto retrogrades back into Capricorn, and Saturn stations in Pisces while Jupiter sextiles from Taurus. Our lunations this month are a Full Moon in Sagittarius, and a New Moon in Gemini. At the top of the episode we talk about some recent news and events, such as recent concerns over the safety of AI that were raised when Pluto stationed in Aquarius, as well as King Charles III being coronated under a Scorpio lunar eclipse. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Archetypal Explorer https://www.archetypalexplorer.com The Astrologers’ Websites https://www.chrisbrennanastrologer.com https://austincoppock.com https://www.kirah.world Auspicious Election for April The most auspicious astrological date this month is June 18 2023 at 11:56 AM, with Virgo rising. For other auspicious dates this month our elections podcast: https://theastrologypodcast.com/elections/ Our year ahead electional report is now on sale for 50% off: https://theastrologypodcast.com/2023report/ Patreon for Early Access + Bonus Content https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Timestamps 00:00:00 June astrology overview 00:02:18 Welcoming Kirah and Austin 00:08:42 Pluto station and AI safety concerns 00:18:45 400 episode milestone 00:19:42 Writer’s strike 00:21:30 Aquarius, AI, and aliens 00:32:00 King Charles coronation eclipse 00:39:20 Ancient eclipse reports 00:45:35 Mercury retrograde stories 00:51:00 Firmicus Maternus 00:52:55 Ellen Black 00:55:50 Archetypal Explorer 00:59:10 June forecast begins 01:03:55 Venus retrograde shadow begins 01:33:40 Full Moon in Sagittarius June 3 01:46:15 Pluto returns to Capricorn June 11 01:47:45 Mercury in Gemini June 11 to 26 01:55:35 Jupiter sextile Saturn June 19 02:02:38 Auspicious date June 18 02:07:00 New Moon in Gemini June 17 02:18:55 Mars square Uranus June 25 02:25:55 Mercury cazimi June 30 02:33:00 Kirah’s projects 02:34:00 Austin’s projects 02:36:21 Chris’s projects 02:38:00 Patrons, sponsors, credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VPtonsVZS0 – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 403 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 402 Demetra George joins the podcast to talk about the recent discovery of the earliest named astrologer from the Hellenistic tradition who was a woman, Heliodora, and the early history of women practitioners of astrology. Heliodora was an astrologer who lived in the city of Terenuthis in Egypt around the 2nd or 3rd century CE. Her tombstone was recently discovered by archeologists, who published a paper in 2021 which noted that she is the earliest known woman in the Greco-Roman tradition that is known by name to have been a practicing astrologer. During the course of the episode we talk about what is known about Heliodora and the location and time period in which she lived, and we also discuss other historical women that may have had some connection with astrology and astronomy. For more information about Demetra see her website: DemetraGeorge.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Bibliography Roger S. Bagnall, Cathy L. Callaway, and Alexander Jones, “The Funerary Stele of Heliodora, Astrologer,” Muse: Annual of the Museum of Art and Archaeology, University of Missouri, 53/54, 2019-2020 (published 2021), pp. 28–45. [Link to PDF] Nadia Anderson, Drawing Down the Moon & Aglaonice of Thessaly [Link to PDF] Earlier Episodes Previous episodes of The Astrology Podcast mentioned in this episode: Episode 86: Saturn as Feminine, and the Earliest Female Astrologer Episode 137: Elsbeth Ebertin and the Rise of Women in Astrology Episode 295: Queen Buran, Astrologer in 9th Century Baghdad Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:45 Why there were few ancient female astrologers 00:04:00 Horoscopes for ancient women 00:09:25 Hypatia in the 5th century and Queen Buran in the 9th century 00:10:48 Heliodora article 00:14:05 Heliodora as a "mathematike" or mathematician 00:21:28 Urania, Greek goddess of astrology 00:23:13 Enheduanna, poet and priestess 00:25:44 Egyptian goddess Seshat, scribe and astronomer 00:27:45 Aglaonice, predictor of eclipses 00:34:22 Were women practicing astrology prior to Hellenistic astrology? 00:39:20 Oracle of Delphi and divination 00:44:43 Heliodora's tombstone 00:46:35 Heliodora's time period and location 00:58:04 Blending of Egyptian and Greek cultures with Helidora 01:01:37 Images and inscription on the tombstone 01:03:54 Heliodora remained unmarried to pursue astrology 01:11:40 How Helidora learned astrology 01:18:04 Family lines of astrologers: Balbilla, Thrasyllus, Commagene 01:31:00 Julia Balbilla, poet 01:40:33 Women astronomers in Sumerian-Babylonian history 01:42:04 Death of Ellen Black and her role in starting Project Hindsight 01:46:28 Rise of women astrologers in the 20th century 01:51:04 New discoveries being made of notable Islamic and Indian women astrologers 01:54:40 Lost text of Ptolemy discovered 01:55:55 Demetra's background 01:59:29 Demetra's course on hand-calculating a chart 02:07:14 Asteroid retreat and lectures 02:09:27 Patrons and sponsors Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M1ILOwNd68 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 402 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 401 Dr. Benjamin Dykes joins the podcast to talk about his new translation of the astrological work of the 4th century astrologer Firmicus Maternus. Firmicus was a lawyer and astrologer from the 4th century who wrote one of the longest surviving texts on astrology that has survived from antiquity, which is titled Mathesis. Firmicus' work is unique because it was written in Latin, and it preserves a lot of material from earlier Greek sources that did not survive into modern times, such as the works of Asclepius or Nechepso and Petosiris. The text also contains huge amounts of delineation material, where Firmicus explains how to interpret different placements in a person's birth chart. During the course of the interview we discuss Firmicus' life and work, Ben's motivation for translating this book, and some of the interesting features of the Mathesis. You can get a copy of Ben's new translation of Firmicus here: Firmicus Maternus Mathesis This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps 00:00:00 A new translation of the Mathesis 00:09:52 The life and dating of Firmicus Maternus 00:19:50 Firmicus' philosophy and religious views 00:30:40 Later conversion to Christianity 00:37:00 Mathesis as the first comprehensive astrological text in Latin 00:57:00 Mitigating conditions 01:10:00 Firmicus views on fate 01:31:28 The Thema Mundi 01:38:33 Firmicus using whole sign and equal houses together 01:49:29 Firmicus' emphasis on the Moon 01:55:47 Apotelesmata and chart synthesis 01:59:35 Lots as houses/places 02:08:08 Fixed stars 02:13:32 Popularity of Firmicus in later tradition 02:17:53 Ben's upcoming projects 02:19:14 Patrons and sponsors Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on Firmicus Maternus on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoNf5JVNMZI - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 401 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 400 astrologers Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best talk about the emergence of artificial general intelligence through the lens of astrology, and discuss if and when it may occur. Usually when I reach major milestones every 100 episodes I'll do a retrospective looking back, but this time I wanted to look forward into the future and see if we could predict where some of the trends are headed with artificial intelligence over the next couple of decades. We focus in particular on the question of if researchers will be successful in developing what is called artificial general intelligence, which is like sentient human level intelligence in a machine, and if so when. I've been meaning to do an episode on some of the new trends in AI ever since things started accelerating in December with the release of ChatGPT, and because of that I wanted to document some of the recent developments that have happened since then towards the beginning of this episode, and how they have overlapped with things like Pluto's ingress into Aquarius in March. After that we get into talking about some of the broader philosophical issues that are being discussed surrounding AI in the world today, like AI alignment, and the implications of creating a new sentience species on Earth. Eventually later in the episode we look ahead at some major transits in the future over the next 20 years while Pluto is transiting through Aquarius, and try to anticipate when some of the most important turning points in this technology will take place. This episode builds on a previous episode I did with Kent Bye in December 2021 titled Artificial Intelligence and Astrology. You can find out more about Nick Dagan Best on his website at: https://www.nickdaganbestastrologer.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 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEMaiAgxJS8 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 400 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 399 astrologers we look ahead at the astrological forecast for May of 2023, with astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and Claire Moon. May opens with a solar eclipse in Scorpio, as well as the second half of a Mercury retrograde in Taurus. Later in the month Mars moves into Leo and then forms a T-square with Jupiter in Taurus and Pluto in Aquarius. At the top of the episode we talk about some recent news and events, such as the discovery of a lost text by the 2nd century astrologer Claudius Ptolemy, or the identification of the earliest woman who is known by name to have been a practicing astrologer. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Northwest Astrological Conference https://norwac.net The Behenian Fixed Stars Cards https://www.medievalastrologyguide.com/starcards The Astrologers' Websites https://www.chrisbrennanastrologer.com https://austincoppock.com https://www.aligninglightastrology.com Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:52 Quick overview of May astrology 00:02:38 Welcoming Claire and Austin 00:04:14 New Ptolemy text rediscovered 00:07:28 Heliodora, earliest named woman astrologer 00:12:54 Fear of AI and calls for regulation 00:29:22 AI image generators and Saturn in Pisces 00:41:10 Jupiter-Saturn shift to air 00:49:52 Recent eclipse stories 00:56:41 Northwest Astrological Conference 00:59:50 Behenian Fixed Stars Oracle and Guide 01:04:15 Egyptian origins of astrological glyphs 01:12:48 May astrology forecast begins 01:13:48 Mercury retrograde and Pluto station 01:22:00 Lunar eclipse in Scorpio 01:32:20 Jupiter morning star in Aries 01:37:08 Venus square Neptune 01:43:12 Venus into Cancer 01:49:25 Mercury direct and Jupiter in Taurus 01:59:00 Mars-Jupiter-Pluto T-square 02:15:20 Sun square Saturn 02:20:48 Auspicious election on May 30 02:24:19 Archetypal explorer transits 02:27:05 Claire's work 02:28:25 Austin's upcoming work 02:30:28 Chris' work and conclusion 02:31:12 Patrons, sponsors, and end cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwtzFQwNMuk – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 399 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 398 professor Ian Moyer joins the show to talk about the history and practice of astrology in ancient Egypt, and discuss some of the notable Egyptian contributions to the astrological tradition. Ian is the author of the book Egypt and the Limits of Hellenism, which explores the ancient history and modern historiography of cultural and intellectual encounters between ancient Greeks and Egyptians. At the beginning of the episode we talk about the early Egyptian use of the 36 fixed star decans for calendrical and timekeeping purposes, and how these eventually came to be used for the purposes of astrology. Other topics covered in this episode include: The Naos of the Decades The rising decan as a precursor to the Ascendant Zodiacs in the temples of Dendera and Esna The use of astrology by Egyptian priests Demotic horoscopes Astrological glyphs derived from Egyptian Coffin lids with zodiacs This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:09:42 The Egyptian language 00:18:42 The decans 00:35:10 The Naos of the Decades 01:06:25 Decans as precursor for the Ascendant 01:15:10 Egyptian hour priests 01:40:27 Academic sources for Egyptian astrology 01:45:27 What constitutes astrology in Egypt? 01:58:35 Cosmic harmony 02:03:25 Shai, Egyptian God of Fate 02:11:45 Mesopotamian astrology transmitted to Egypt 02:23:25 Hellenistic period and Ptolemaic Egypt 02:32:25 Zodiac of Dendera and Esna 02:56:20 The Thema Mundi 03:14:33 Coffin lids with zodiacs 03:29:05 Heliodora: Earliest known woman astrologer 03:33:24 Demotic horoscopes 04:00:55 Astrological glyphs derived from Egyptian 04:09:15 Reassessing the Egyptian contribution 04:23:50 The Hermetic tradition and origins of Hellenistic astrology 04:55:45 Determinism and magic 05:02:05 The lasting influence of Egypt on the astrological tradition 05:18:58 Credits and sponsors Partial Bibliography Anne-Sophie von Bomhard. The Naos of the Decades: From the Observation of the Sky to Mythology and Astrology. Oxford Centre for Maritime Archaeology, UK, 2008. Andreas Winkler. "Stellar Scientists: The Egyptian Temple Astrologers". Journal of Ancient Near Eastern History; 8 (1–2), 2021: pp. 91–145. Andreas Winkler. “The First Zodiac Sign and the Daimon: The Advent of an Astrological Tradition and Seven Elaborate Horoscopes.” Studien Zur Altägyptischen Kultur, 51, 2022, pp. 267–323. Andreas Winkler. “On the Demotic-Hieratic Horoscopes from Athribis.” Journal for the History of Astronomy, Vol. 53 (3), 2022, pp. 328 –337. Marina Escolano-Poveda. “Astrologica Athribitana: Four Demotic-Hieratic Horoscopes from Athribis (O. Athribis 17-36-5/1741 and ANAsh.Mus.D.O.633 Reedited).” Journal for the History of Astronomy 53, no. 1 (2022): 49–87. Joachim Quack, "Egypt as an astronomical-astrological centre between Mesopotamia, Greece, and India," in The Interactions of Ancient Astral Science, ed. David Brown, Bremen, 2018, pp. 69-123. Dorian Gieseler Greenbaum. The Daimon in Hellenistic Astrology: Origins and Influence. Brill, Netherlands, 2015. Otto Neugebauer and Richard Anthony Parker. Egyptian Astronomical Texts. 4 vols., Brown University Press, 1960. Kim Ryholt, "New Light on the Legendary King Nechepsos of Egypt," The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology 97(1), 2011, pp.61-72. Stephan Heilen, “Some metrical fragments from Nechepsos and Petosiris,” in La poésie astrologique dans l’Antiquité, Paris, 2011, pp. 23-93. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on Egyptian astrology on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuwb94Hh8xk - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 398 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3: