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- 568 - Jean-Baptiste Morin’s Astrology
Penelope Sitter joins the show to talk about the life and work of the 17th century astrologer Jean-Baptiste Morin de Villefranche, and her new translation of his work.
Morin was an astrologer from France who lived around the same time as William Lilly, and he wrote a massive tome on astrology titled Astrologia Gallica, which means French Astrology.
Penelope just translated book 21 of Morin’s work from Latin, which is the most important book of Astrologia Gallica, where he outlines his unique approach to chart synthesis.
Penelope became so excited about Morin’s work after being exposed to it in the 2000’s through the work of Robert Corre that she actually learned Latin specifically in order to translate Morin’s text.
During the course of the episode we talk about Morin’s life and work, and then we also get into his techniques and discuss what makes his approach interesting and different when compared to some of his contemporaries.
Along the way we talk about his birth chart and personality, and use his chart a few times to demonstrate his technical approach, which he does several times in his work.
It ended up being a fascinating discussion, introducing an important but often overlooked astrologer who was the last great court astrologer in France before the decline of astrology in the 17th century.
Penelope’s Translation of Book 21 of Morin
You can get Penelope’s translation of book 21 of Morin here:
Morin’s Book 21: Of the Active Determination of the Celestial Bodies & the Passive Determination of Sublunary Things
This episode is available in audio and video versions below.
Timestamps
* 00:00:00 Intro
* 00:01:04 About Jean-Baptiste Morin
* 00:08:32 Astrologia Gallica volumes
* 00:15:00 Translations of Astrologia Gallica
* 00:18:51 Penelope Sitter’s background
* 00:31:45 Why Morin has been difficult to understand
* 00:35:38 Morin’s natal chart
* 00:41:50 Morin’s personality
* 00:47:59 Triplicity rulers
* 00:49:20 Morin’s significations of the houses
* 00:55:38 Morin’s family
* 00:57:37 Significations of Sun and Moon
* 00:58:41 Zoltan Mason
* 01:00:49 Reestablishing of lineages
* 01:03:17 Rejection of general significators in book 21
* 01:10:11 Morin’s use of specialized terminology
* 01:12:27 Planet begins the action and dispositor takes over
* 01:16:39 Particular significators and local determinations
* 01:20:51 Essential and accidental meanings of houses
* 01:23:23 Angular vs. intermediate houses
* 01:24:58 Chapter on houses
* 01:31:30 Significators for parents
* 01:31:58 Jupiter and Mercury significators
* 01:33:49 Best steps to follow for delineations
* 01:39:25 Theory of astrological signification
* 01:49:50 Influence of planets on preceding house
* 01:57:07 Gustavus Adolphus’ natal chart
* 02:00:14 House distortion
* 02:02:50 Blending of whole sign and quadrant houses
* 02:06:30 Cabala of the houses
* 02:11:57 4 traditional human aims
* 02:18:23 Rulers of the houses
* 02:25:21 Influence of Aristotle
* 02:30:20 Derived houses
* 02:32:21 Synastry
* 02:34:10 Timing techniques
* 02:37:04 Fate and divine will
* 02:39:34 Penelope’s book and projects
* 02:44:35 Closing credits
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Tue, 21 May 2024 - 2h 46min - 567 - How to Give an Astrological Consultation
In episode 448 astrologer Isa Nakazawa joins the podcast to talk about how to give an astrological consultation, and some considerations surrounding reading birth charts for clients.
Isa is the host of a new astrology podcast called Stars and Stars with Isa, where she interviews different celebrities and notable figures and reads their birth chart.
In this episode we delve into the intricacies of giving an astrological consultation, discussing the transition from studying astrology to practicing it professionally.
Isa shares insights from her own journey, highlighting the importance of preparation and presence during consultations. We explored how her background as an arts educator influenced her approach, emphasizing the educational aspect of astrological consultations.
We also discuss the dynamics of client interactions, the importance of understanding a client’s background in astrology, and how to tailor consultations to meet their needs. Isa stresses the value of creating a collaborative environment where clients are encouraged to engage with their charts actively.
Additionally, we touched on the practical aspects of professional astrology, such as setting boundaries, handling payments, and the impact of online consultations versus in-person sessions.
Overall, the episode provides a comprehensive guide for aspiring astrologers on how to approach professional readings, emphasizing the importance of ethical practice and client-centered consultations.
Isa’s Podcast
You can find more about Isa’s new podcast here:
https://futurostudios.org/podcasts/stars-and-stars/
You can also search for Stars and Stars with Isa on iTunes, Spotify, etc.
Timestamps
* 00:00:00 Intro
* 00:02:24 Isa Nakazawa’s background
* 00:07:30 Importance of seeing clients
* 00:11:45 How to prepare for a consultation
* 00:13:59 How Chris started out
* 00:17:11 Length of a consultation
* 00:20:13 Setting fees and promotion
* 00:27:42 Isa’s natal chart
* 00:29:20 Isa’s steps of reading a chart
* 00:36:29 Spectrum of different clients
* 00:38:43 Importance of context and building trust
* 00:42:58 First do no harm
* 00:49:23 Delineating placements
* 00:53:49 Clients who don’t have an astrology background
* 00:56:67 What to establish with clients ahead of time
* 00:58:57 Birth times and Rectification
* 01:10:25 Interpreting a chart
* 01:24:36 Younger vs. older clients
* 01:29:29 How to talk about challenging placements
* 01:34:14 Synastry of family members
* 01:38:00 What if the client doesn’t resonate with a delineation?
* 01:45:38 Wide variety of astrologers
* 01:47:27 Accountability, certification, standardization
* 01:56:29 Students putting off consultations for too long
* 02:01:42 Energy for consultations
* 02:04:24 Setting boundaries
* 02:06:25 Client confidentiality
* 02:09:14 Post-materials for clients
* 02:13:06 Isa’s podcast
* 02:18:27 Closing credits
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A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 448 transcriptTue, 14 May 2024 - 2h 21min - 566 - Prophecy and Power, with Patrick Curry and Nicholas Campion
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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Tue, 07 May 2024 - 2h 10min - 565 - Astrology Forecast May 2024
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.
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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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Tue, 30 Apr 2024 - 3h 06min - 564 - Jupiter-Uranus Conjunctions in History, Part 2
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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Wed, 24 Apr 2024 - 2h 37min - 563 - Jupiter-Uranus Conjunctions in History, with Richard Tarnas
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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Sun, 21 Apr 2024 - 2h 39min - 562 - The Orphic Mysteries and Ancient Astrology
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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Sun, 14 Apr 2024 - 3h 01min - 561 - The Rulers of the Houses in Astrology
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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Tue, 09 Apr 2024 - 2h 54min - 560 - Astrology Forecast April 2024
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.
News in the first hour, then forecast begins at 00:57:50.
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.
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Mon, 01 Apr 2024 - 3h 14min - 559 - The Antikythera Mechanism and Astrology
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 cosmosMon, 25 Mar 2024 - 3h 57min - 558 - Unshaming the Signs of the Zodiac
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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Sat, 09 Mar 2024 - 4h 17min - 557 - Saturn Return in Aquarius Retrospective
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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Sat, 02 Mar 2024 - 3h 04min - 556 - Astrology Forecast March 2024
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
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https://austincoppock.com
Auspicious Election for March
🪐 March 17, 12:58 pm, with Cancer rising
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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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Tue, 27 Feb 2024 - 2h 46min - 555 - Origins of the Planetary Myths in Astrology
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 discussedMon, 19 Feb 2024 - 3h 07min - 554 - Proclus and Astrology in Platonism
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 IntroductionFri, 09 Feb 2024 - 3h 32min - 553 - Astrology Forecast February 2024
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.
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https://austincoppock.com
Auspicious Election for February
🪐 February 6 2025, 8:10 AM, Pisces rising
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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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Sat, 27 Jan 2024 - 2h 29min - 552 - The Lot of Fortune and Spirit in Astrology
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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Fri, 26 Jan 2024 - 4h 02min - 551 - Pluto in Aquarius in History
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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Sat, 13 Jan 2024 - 3h 54min - 550 - 2024 Year Ahead Horoscopes for Each Zodiac Sign
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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Sun, 31 Dec 2023 - 3h 41min - 549 - 2024 Year Ahead Astrology Forecast
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.
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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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Wed, 27 Dec 2023 - 4h 10min - 548 - Saturn Returns and Music Eras
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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Tue, 05 Dec 2023 - 3h 27min - 547 - Astrology Forecast December 2023
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.
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2024 Electional Astrology Report & Calendar
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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:
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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
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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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Mon, 20 Nov 2023 - 2h 17min - 545 - Astrology Chat with Madeline DeCotes
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.
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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
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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/
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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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Wed, 08 Nov 2023 - 2h 03min - 543 - Astrology Forecast November 2023
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.
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The most auspicious astrological date this month is:
🪐 November 30, at 1:55 AM, with Libra rising
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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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Fri, 27 Oct 2023 - 2h 41min - 542 - Eclipses That Aligned with Pivotal Moments in History
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.
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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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Fri, 20 Oct 2023 - 3h 04min - 541 - Astrocartography: The Astrology of Travel and Where to Live
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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Tue, 10 Oct 2023 - 2h 01min - 540 - United Astrology Conference 1986 Documentary
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.
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Thu, 05 Oct 2023 - 2h 00min - 539 - Astrology Forecast October 2023
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Sun, 17 Sep 2023 - 2h 35min - 537 - Astrology in Psychotherapy
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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Mon, 11 Sep 2023 - 2h 14min - 536 - Project Hindsight Interview Commentary
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.
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Tue, 05 Sep 2023 - 3h 40min - 535 - Early Project Hindsight Interview with Hand, Schmidt, and Zoller
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:
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Mon, 04 Sep 2023 - 48min - 534 - Astrology Forecast September 2023
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.
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Auspicious Election for September
The most auspicious astrological date this month is September 3, 2023 at 9:55 PM with Taurus rising!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Sun, 20 Aug 2023 - 3h 19min - 531 - Inanna, Venus Retrograde, and Barbie
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
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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, creditsSat, 12 Aug 2023 - 2h 41min - 530 - Astrology Forecast for August 2023
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:
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The Astrology of Barbenheimer
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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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Sun, 30 Jul 2023 - 2h 33min - 529 - Sharing Venus Retrograde Stories
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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Sun, 23 Jul 2023 - 2h 00min - 528 - The Astrology of the AIDS Pandemic
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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Sun, 16 Jul 2023 - 3h 33min - 527 - The First Astrology Software Company, with Michael Erlewine
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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Fri, 30 Jun 2023 - 2h 29min - 525 - Astrology and Health, with Kira Sutherland
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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Sat, 24 Jun 2023 - 2h 01min - 524 - Venus Retrograde in Astrology Explained
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
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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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Wed, 21 Jun 2023 - 3h 40min - 523 - Astrology Chat with Stella and Cameron
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
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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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Fri, 16 Jun 2023 - 2h 12min - 522 - Astrology Forecast for June 2023
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:
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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
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Fri, 26 May 2023 - 2h 41min - 521 - Heliodora and the Early History of Women Astrologers
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
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BibliographyRoger 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
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Mon, 22 May 2023 - 2h 12min - 520 - Firmicus Maternus’ Mathesis, with Benjamin Dykes
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
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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
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Wed, 17 May 2023 - 2h 22min - 519 - Astrology and the Emergence of Artificial Intelligence
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
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Fri, 12 May 2023 - 2h 51min - 518 - Astrology Forecast for May 2023
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.
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Northwest Astrological Conference
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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
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Wed, 26 Apr 2023 - 2h 34min - 517 - Ancient Egyptian Astrology
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
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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.
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Sat, 22 Apr 2023 - 5h 22min - 516 - The Astrology of Comedy and Comedians
Episode 397 is a discussion about the astrology of comedy and comedians with Stevie Goldstein, Julia Loken, and Lisa Chanoux from the What’s Your Sign? astrology podcast.
During the course of the episode we talk about how a person’s birth chart can reflect distinct ways in which they express themselves through comedy.
We also look at the birth charts of a number of different comedians, and discuss the ways in which the planetary alignments reflect their unique style and brand of comedy.
You can find out more about the What’s Your Sign podcast here:
https://linktr.ee/whatsyoursignpodcast
https://www.youtube.com/@whatsyoursignpodcast/
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Fri, 14 Apr 2023 - 2h 46min - 515 - Calculating Astrology Charts by Hand
In episode 396 astrologers Catherine Urban and Patrick Watson join the podcast to discuss calculating astrological charts by hand, without the use of a computer.
In the episode we discuss how this is the first generation of astrologers in history who don’t need to know how to calculate charts in order to practice astrology, what some of the advantages are of learning how to do it manually, and some related digressions about astrological certification.
This isn’t a full tutorial on how to calculate charts by hand, but instead it is more of a general discussion about the topic, although we do talk about what books you need in order to calculate charts manually and what each of them does.
Here are the books and resources mentioned in this episode:
* Simply Math: A Comprehensive Guide to Easy & Accurate Chart Calculation
* The American Ephemeris 1950-2050 at Midnight
* American Atlas
* The Michelsen Book of Tables
Catherine’s 8-hour workshop on chart calculation:
https://www.catherineurban.com/webinars-and-giftcards/chart-calculations-for-the-apocalypse
Patrick’s article about his journey learning how to calculate charts by hand:
https://patrickwatsonastrology.com/should-astrologers-know-how-to-calculate-natal-charts-by-hand/
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Wed, 05 Apr 2023 - 2h 19min - 514 - Astrology Forecast for April 2023
In episode 395 we look ahead at the astrological forecast for April of 2023, with astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and Robert Weinstein.
In April there will be a solar eclipse in the sign of Aries, which happens right about the same time that Mercury stations retrograde in Taurus conjunct Uranus.
At the beginning of the episode we discuss some recent events in the news and what they correlated with astrologically, such as the explosion in popularity of AI, the banking crisis, and the Academy Awards winners, and then in the second half of the episode we get into the astrology of April.
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https://austincoppock.com
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Auspicious Election for April
The most auspicious astrological date this month is April 10 around 2:15 PM, with Leo rising.
For more lucky dates this month see:
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Sun, 26 Mar 2023 - 2h 35min - 513 - Hillary Clinton’s Birth Certificate Released
In episode 394 astrologers Chris Brennan, Patrick Watson, and Nick Dagan Best discuss the recent release of Hillary Clinton’s birth certificate, and whether it finally lays to rest a longstanding controversy in the astrological community over her true birth time.
Hillary Clinton’s birth time has been the subject of interest among astrologers since at least the 1990s when she became First Lady of the United States, after her husband Bill Clinton was elected President in 1992.
The topic has long had an air of mystery surrounding it though, because there have been multiple conflicting birth times floating around, and much debate among astrologers over what the correct birth chart is for Hillary.
The mystery and debates surrounding this issue culminated in 2016 when Hillary ran for President against Donald Trump, and many astrologers based their predictions about the outcome of the election on different proposed times for Clinton, despite the uncertainties surrounding them.
Much of this was documented previously in episodes 90, 91, and 93 of The Astrology Podcast, titled 2016 US Presidential Election Birth Data Issues, Hillary Clinton’s Birth Time Revisited, and Post-2016 Election Analysis and Reflections.
This month some of those questions were finally resolved when Hillary reached a certain age where her birth certificate became a matter of public record, and astrologers obtained an original copy that contains her birth time.
The birth certificate was posted on AstroDatabank on March 2, 2023 by data collector Viktor E:
https://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Clinton,_Hillary
While in some ways the recorded birth time resolves a number of longstanding debates, although it may also raise other questions, as we discuss in the episode.
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Timestamps
* 00:00:00 Intro
* 00:01:10 Background on the debate about Hillary Clinton’s birth time
* 00:04:44 Scorpio rising 8:00 AM chart history
* 00:10:54 When Chris asked Hillary for her birth time
* 00:14:20 Gemini rising 8:00 PM chart
* 00:16:26 Leo rising chart
* 00:22:20 2016 Washington Post article about Hillary’s birth time
* 00:26:10 How Hillary’s birth certificate was obtained
* 00:30:50 Hillary’s correct Gemini rising chart
* 00:36:15 Hillary’s first Mars retrograde in Gemini in 1960
* 00:38:35 Mars retrograde in Gemini in 1975
* 00:40:45 Mars retrograde in Cancer in 1992
* 00:48:05 Mars retrograde in 2008
* 00:52:53 Why rectification is difficult for public figures
* 00:56:00 Why Nick thought Gemini rising was correct in 2009
* 01:01:40 When Patrick asked John Kerry for his birth time
* 01:06:28 Zodiacal releasing for the Scorpio rising chart
* 01:09:28 Zodiacal releasing for the Gemini rising chart
* 01:26:33 Saturn, Mars, and Pluto in Hillary’s Leo third house
* 01:30:20 Wrong 2016 election predictions
* 01:33:42 Debate about the time on the birth certificate
* 01:44:35 Zodiacal releasing for the Leo rising chart
* 01:47:16 Transits that support the Gemini rising time
* 01:49:33 Lessons learned from the birth time debacle
* 02:01:08 Nick’s videos on synodic cycles
* 02:01:39 Patrick’s website and consults
* 02:03:47 Patrons and sponsors
Wed, 22 Mar 2023 - 2h 08min - 512 - Pisces in Astrology: Meaning and Traits Explained
In episode 393 astrologers Austin Coppock and Chris Brennan discuss the meaning of the zodiac sign Pisces in astrology, and explain the traits and characteristics associated with people who were born under that sign.
Pisces is the twelfth sign of the zodiac, and it is a feminine or nocturnal sign, mutable, watery, and ruled by the planet Jupiter.
This is the final entry in our series of episodes where we do a deep dive into each of the signs of the zodiac, to help listeners develop a more detailed understanding of their underlying meaning and significations.
During the course of the episode we talk about different keywords and archetypes associated with the sign Pisces, look at the birth charts of celebrities who were born with different planets in that sign, and also compare Pisces to other signs of the zodiac.
Austin’s credentials for this episode are that he has a stellium of planets in Pisces in his birth chart.
Austin’s website:
https://austincoppock.com/
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Fri, 17 Mar 2023 - 3h 25min - 511 - Fate and Astrology
In episode 392 astrologers Adam Elenbaas and Chris Brennan discuss the relationship between fate and astrology, and how astrology can be used as a tool to study fate.
This episode was originally recorded as a Q&A for Adam’s YouTube channel, where we answered some questions that were sent in my his fans about fate, free-will, and ancient astrology.
During the course of the episode we talk about how ancient astrologers viewed fate, and used astrology as a tool for understanding and negotiating it.
Along the way we also touched on other topics such as karma and reincarnation, electional astrology and magic, and how to delineate a birth chart in a way that balances determinism and free-will.
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Timestamps
* 00:00:00 Intro
* 00:03:11 Diverse views of ancient astrologers
* 00:04:48 Were ancient astrologers fatalistic?
* 00:07:10 Definition of fate
* 00:10:35 Complete determinism
* 00:16:03 Partial determinism
* 00:19:08 Signs vs Causes
* 00:30:07 Resources about Jung on astrology
* 00:31:28 Is fate the same as karma?
* 00:43:24 Was astrology a religion?
* 00:49:08 Did ancient astrologers believe your chart was a set of instructions?
* 01:02:16 Was astrological magic used by all astrologers?
* 01:10:30 Electional astrology and magic
* 01:12:44 Limitations of predictive astrology
* 01:18:20 What successful astrology looks like
* 01:22:36 Why ancient texts sound fatalistic
* 01:28:45 Modern astrology’s view of charts as a set of potentials
* 01:37:42 How to deliver a delineation
* 01:38:45 Why fate is a good thing
* 01:44:36 Concluding remarks
* 01:47:04 Patrons and sponsors
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In episode 391 we look ahead at the astrological forecast for March of 2023, with astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and Leisa Schaim.
March is one of the most notable months of 2023 because it contains a number of planetary ingresses, such as Saturn moving into Pisces, Pluto moving into Aquarius, and Mars finally departing Gemini for Cancer.
At the beginning of the episode we talk about some recent stories in the news and how the astrology played out over the past month, and then in the second half we do a full analysis of the astrology of March.
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Auspicious Election for March
The most auspicious astrological date this month is March 22 around 2:00 PM, with Leo rising.
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Thu, 23 Feb 2023 - 2h 10min - 509 - Aquarius in Astrology: Meaning and Traits
In episode 390 astrologers Aerin Fogel, Bear Ryver, and Chris Brennan discuss the meaning of the zodiac sign Aquarius in astrology, and explain the traits and characteristics associated with people who were born under that sign.
Aquarius is the eleventh sign of the zodiac, and it is a masculine or diurnal sign, fixed, airy, and ruled by the planet Saturn.
This is the eleventh entry in our series of episodes where we do a detailed breakdown of each of the signs of the zodiac, one per episode, in order to develop a more nuanced understanding of their overarching meaning and significations.
During the course of the episode we talk about different keywords and archetypes associated with Aquarius, and also look at the birth charts of celebrities who were born with different planets in that sign.
Aerin and Bear’s credentials for this episode are that they both have a number of prominent placements in the sign of Aquarius in their birth charts.
Aerin’s website:
https://aerinfogel.com
Bear’s website:
https://www.bearryver.com
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Wed, 15 Feb 2023 - 4h 03min - 508 - Robert Hand Responds to Deborah Houlding
Episode 389 features an interview with esteemed astrologer Robert Hand where he responds to Deborah Houlding’s recent claims about the history of house division, including some mischaracterizations that were about him personally, and sets the record straight about the recent history of the recovery of ancient astrology.
Rob was one of the three main founders of Project Hindsight, which was a translation project for ancient astrological texts in the 1990s.
In the interview we discuss the clear evidence for the existence of whole sign houses in ancient astrology, and Rob relates his firsthand accounts of the recovery of Hellenistic astrology, including sharing some stories about his time at Project Hindsight.
Along the way, Rob also shares some of his perspectives and experience from his 63-year career in astrology, and we hear about his life and work, as well some oral history about the recent recovery and revival of ancient astrology.
This is a followup to episodes 386 and 387, titled Deborah Houlding and Whole Sign House Denialism, and Demetra George Responds to Whole Sign House Denialism, and each of these episodes includes additional material and discussion about this topic.
You can find out more about Rob’s work on his website:
https://www.arhatmedia.com
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Sun, 12 Feb 2023 - 2h 07min - 507 - Celebrating the Birthday of Vettius Valens
Episode 388 is a recording of an hour long webinar hosted by Chris Brennan and Jenn Zahrt where we celebrated the life and work of the 2nd century astrologer Vettius Valens last Wednesday, to mark the occasion of his 1903rd birthday.
The webinar was hosted by Jenn Zahrt of the CAELi Institute, which is an astrological research library that is available to the public in Olympia, Washington.
Last year Jenn helped me to publish a print translation of Valens by Mark Riley, and this was the first time the entire Anthology had appeared in print in English.
During the course of this episode we talk about Valens’ life and work, and then we also answer some questions from a live audience that attended that day.
Since this episode was recorded right in the middle of the week where there were a lot of discussions about Vettius Valens in connection to debates about house division, that was addressed as well.
See the previous episodes 386 and 387 for more context about that debate.
I wanted to release this recording because it represents part of the discussions that week, and may help to contribute some pieces to people’s understanding of the 2nd century astrologer who has recently become one of the major focal points of that discussion.
Sadly this week another major thing that happened is that a huge earthquake hit Turkey and Syria, and one of the towns that was devastated was the birthplace of Vettius Valens, a city named Antakya, Turkey, which is the ancient city of Antioch.
There are a number of charities that have been set up in order to help fund the earthquake relief efforts, and I’ve already made a donation, and I encourage all of my viewers and listeners to find a charity and donate some funds for the relief efforts if you can.
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Here is a link to a page with some resources for reputable organizations you can donate to in order to help the people of Turkey and Syria:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Turkey/comments/10w7nbc/how_to_help_turkey_earthquake_fundraisers/
The one I researched and decided to donate to was this one:
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Sat, 11 Feb 2023 - 1h 14min - 506 - Demetra George Responds to Whole Sign House Denialism
Episode 387 features an interview with Demetra George where she shares her recollections of her time at Project Hindsight and sets the record straight about the recent history of the revival of ancient astrology.
This is a followup to episode 386, titled Deborah Houlding and Whole Sign House Denialism.
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Fri, 10 Feb 2023 - 2h 08min - 505 - Deborah Houlding and Whole Sign House Denialism
In episode 386 Chris Brennan addresses a controversial lecture that was recently given by Deborah Holding where she denied the historical existence of the whole sign house system in ancient astrology.
Holding claims that whole sign houses did not exist in ancient astrology, and that the concept was only invented in the 1990s by Robert Hand and Robert Schmidt of Project Hindsight.
Chris sets out to present evidence that contradicts Holding’s claims, demonstrating that there is ample evidence for the existence of whole sign houses in ancient astrology, and to provide a commentary on the distortions and misrepresentations made in her lecture.
During the course of the commentary Chris emphasizes the importance of separating the historical debate from the current practice of astrology, and criticizes Holding for denying the historical existence of whole sign houses based on personal preferences rather than objective evidence.
Chris also discusses the concept of whole sign house denialism, which is the attempt to deny the existence of whole sign houses in ancient astrology and dismiss or suppress any historical evidence that it existed, as well why it is important to address false claims in order to set the historical record straight.
This is a recording of a livestream that was broadcast on February 9, 2023.
It is best to watch the video version on YouTube, because there are lots of visual elements, although most of the information is contained in the audio.
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Timestamps
* 00:00:00 Introduction
* 00:01:37 Deborah Houlding’s lecture
* 00:01:37 The central false claim Houlding makes
* 00:05:14 Whole sign house denialism
* 00:08:45 Separating history from current practice
* 00:11:35 An extreme view
* 00:13:26 The need to address this
* 00:16:28 Not eager for this debate
* 00:19:42 Responses to her lecture
* 00:21:33 Different scholars saying DH is wrong
* 00:27:01 Fair use in this commentary video
* 00:28:59 My main treatment of house division in ancient astrology
* 00:33:35 Sneak diss
* 00:38:00 Commentary on DH’s lecture begins
* 00:40:42 Quoting Co-Star instead of the source she’s debating
* 00:44:42 Ignoring the Indian tradition
* 00:45:15 Claiming whole sign houses “didn’t exist” prior to 1990s
* 00:53:00 Downplaying the equal house system as well as WSH
* 00:55:44 Intermission
* 00:58:07 Intermission ends
* 00:58:47 Rhetorical tactic: make false claim then say responses are “emotional”
* 01:01:30 She “doesn’t like to talk about personalities” then proceeds to do so
* 01:02:38 Blaming Project Hindsight
* 01:03:32 Houlding claims not “a single historical astrologer” mentions WSH
* 01:05:35 Downplaying the work of historian James Holden
* 01:09:20 Holden’s 1982 paper on WSH
* 01:13:44 Sextus Empiricus defines WSH in 2nd century
* 01:20:45 Isaac Argyrus defines WSH
* 01:22:45 Ancient charts that use WSH
* 01:24:41 Prevalence of WSH in ancient horoscopes
* 01:25:36 Vettius Valens WSH example
* 01:27:14 Dorotheus of Sidon WSH charts
* 01:29:44 Rob Hand coining the phrase “whole sign houses”
* 01:30:48 Claims WSH only used abstractly
* 01:35:48 Earlier discoveries of WSH before Project Hindsight
* 01:45:00 French book on WSH from 1961
* 01:50:42 Intermission
* 01:55:40 HD trying to suppress WSH
* 01:57:26 Ali A Olomi on Arabic texts using WSH
* 02:00:31 Masha’allah using WSH in horary
* 02:02:13 Possible Morinus example of WSH?
* 02:05:05 DH falsely claims “most” of Valens translated before Hindsight
* 02:07:00 Revival of 17th century Lilly tradition in 1980s
* 02:09:38 DH only studied traditional for few years before HindsightFri, 10 Feb 2023 - 6h 42min - 504 - Astrology Forecast for February 2023
In episode 385 we look at the astrological forecast for February of 2023, with astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and Bear Ryver.
February is the final month of Saturn transiting through Aquarius and Mars through Gemini, and so it is a month of bringing things to completion and reflecting on how far you’ve come since those two transits started.
At the top of the episode we talk about the astrology of some recent events in the news, such as the release of Avatar 2 under the Jupiter-Neptune conjunction, AI starting to ramp up as a prelude to Pluto in Aquarius, and an entire generation successfully completing their Saturn return.
In the second half of the episode we get into the astrology of February, which includes Mercury finally moving into Aquarius after a long retrograde period in Capricorn, a Full Moon in Leo, and a new Moon in Pisces.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:41 Quick February Astrology Overview
00:01:48 Welcoming Bear and Austin
00:05:23 Reviewing astrology of recent news stories
00:09:44 Avatar 2 and Jupiter conjunct Neptune
00:22:38 Saturn returns in Aquarius finishing
00:45:30 AI and Saturn and Pluto in Aquarius
00:53:15 Mars direct in Gemini
01:00:10 Andrew Garfield an astrologer?
01:04:22 Younger astrologers coming into community
01:09:52 Archetypal Explorer sponsor
01:13:26 Astrology Christmas tree
01:14:00 February astrology forecast begins
01:16:08 Venus in Pisces square Mars in Gemini
01:23:11 Full Moon in Leo halfway between eclipses
01:28:40 Venus conjunct Neptune in Pisces on February 15
01:34:48 Mercury-Pluto conjunction
01:38:16 USA Pluto return
01:40:46 Holland USA chart
01:46:24 Mercury enters Aquarius
01:46:58 Sun conjunct Saturn in Aquarius
01:52:00 Saturn in Aquarius reflections
02:03:56 Sun enters Pisces and New Moon in Pisces
02:12:30 Auspicious date for February
02:16:30 Final alignments of February
02:17:24 Mars-Neptune square
02:20:25 Mercury conjunct Saturn and Venus conjunct Jupiter
02:28:33 Bear’s offerings and contact info
02:30:13 Austin’s offerings and contact info
02:32:20 Chris’ upcoming episodes and Patreon
02:34:25 End creditsTue, 31 Jan 2023 - 2h 39min - 503 - The Nature of Astrology, with Bruce Scofield
In episode 384 astrologer Bruce Scofield joins the podcast to discuss his new book The Nature of Astrology: History, Philosophy, and the Science of Self-Organizing Systems.
The book covers topics such as possible causal mechanisms underlying astrology, the historical reasons why astrology declined during the Scientific Revolution, and how astrology can regain intellectual credibility in society again in the future.
Bruce holds a doctorate in geosciences from the University of Massachusetts, and he is currently an instructor at Kepler College and president of the Professional Astrologers Alliance.
You can get the book on Amazon here:
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Mon, 30 Jan 2023 - 3h 19min - 502 - Explaining Astrology to a Skeptic
Episode 383 features an interview between astrologer Chris Brennan and science journalist Abi Millar, where Abi asks some questions about astrology from the perspective of someone who is skeptical but open-minded about the subject.
Abi is in the process of writing a book titled The Spirituality Gap, which will explore a range of spiritual practices and examine how people make sense of life in the modern world, and how this can be understood within the context of a scientific mindset.
As a science reporter, Abi was approaching the subject of astrology from more of a skeptical perspective, but said that she hoped to maintain a balance between skepticism and open-mindedness.
She asked to interview me for a chapter in the book that is going to be on astrology, and I agreed under the condition that I could record and release the discussion as an episode of the podcast.
I thought this would be a good opportunity to record an episode talking with someone who is skeptical but curious about astrology, and demonstrate how I would personally answer some of the questions about astrology that naturally come up in that context.
In some ways it is a continuation of a similar approach that I took in episode 288, which was titled Explaining Astrology to Non-Astrologers, and if you enjoy this episode then I’d recommend checking that one out as well.
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Sun, 22 Jan 2023 - 1h 48min - 501 - Capricorn in Astrology: Meaning and Traits
In episode 382 astrologers Diana Rose Harper, Madeline DeCotes, and Chris Brennan discuss the meaning of the zodiac sign Capricorn in astrology, and explain the traits and characteristics associated with people who were born under this sign.
Capricorn is the tenth sign of the zodiac, and it is a feminine or nocturnal sign, cardinal, earthy, and ruled by the planet Saturn.
This is the tenth entry in our series of episodes where we do a detailed treatment of each of the signs of the zodiac, one per episode, in order to develop a more nuanced understanding of their core meaning and significations.
During the course of the episode we talk about different keywords and archetypes associated with Capricorn, and also look at the birth charts of celebrities who were born with different planets in that sign.
Diana and Madeline’s credentials for this episode are that they both have a number of prominent placements in the sign of Capricorn in their birth charts.
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Fri, 13 Jan 2023 - 3h 28min - 500 - 2023 Year Ahead Astrology Forecast
In episode 381 we present our year ahead astrology forecast for 2023, with astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, Leisa Schaim, and Diana Rose Harper.
At the beginning of the episode we give a big picture view of some of the major transits happening next year, such as Mars finishing its retrograde in Gemini, Saturn moving into Pisces, Pluto moving into Aquarius, a Venus retrograde in Leo, and eclipses moving from the Taurus-Scorpio axis to the Aries-Libra axis.
Some of the themes we talked about were the emergence of AI (artificial intelligence) with Saturn finishing its transit through Aquarius and Pluto getting ready to start a 20 year transit through that sign, as well as the escape to the imaginal realm with Saturn entering Pisces and beginning a long sign-based conjunction with Neptune.
In the second half of the show we go through a quarter by quarter and month by month breakdown of 2023, discussing in more detail some of the quicker astrological transits next year, such as the fact that the three main Mercury retrograde periods will all occur in earth signs.
There are timestamps below for when we talk about different alignments and parts of the year.
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Timestamps
Here are some timestamps for topics covered at different points in the episode:
* 00:00:00 Intro and overview of the major 2023 transits
* 00:02:41 Recent tech news as Saturn leaves Aquarius
* 00:03:30 AI generated portraits under Venus-Neptune square
* 00:13:01 Pluto in Aquarius and the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI)
* 00:26:42 Major development in fusion energy
* 00:29:42 Armed robots, fear of technology, and Pluto in Aquarius
* 00:36:22 Technology being used to alter biology
* 00:43:15 Saturn in Pisces
* 00:56:18 Saturn’s copresence with Neptune
* 01:22:23 Jupiter in Taurus
* 01:30:22 Jupiter conjunct Uranus
* 01:38:38 Venus retrograde in Leo
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* 02:02:21 January 2023 astrologyFri, 23 Dec 2022 - 4h 35min - 499 - 2023 Year Ahead Horoscopes for Every Sign
In episode 380 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 2023.
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 of the zodiac signs.
I would recommend listening to the zodiac sign that matches your rising sign and Ascendant, although you can also listen to the your Sun sign, especially if you were born during the day, or your Moon sign, especially if you were born at night.
These horoscopes were originally livestreamed on YouTube, and they contain a number of visuals, so I would recommend watching the video versions if you can, although the audio versions contain most of the information.
Timestamps for the Audio Version
Here are timestamps for where I talk about each sign in the audio version.
Aries: 2:00
Taurus: 23:44
Gemini: 41:00
Cancer: 1:05:07
Leo: 1:26:53
Virgo: 1:51:52
Libra: 2:08:13
Scorpio: 2:26:57
Sagittarius: 2:45:19
Capricorn: 3:06:57
Aquarius: 3:24:35
Pisces: 3:41:49
Video Versions of the 2023 Horoscopes
Here is a link to the playlist on YouTube that contains all of the horoscopes for 2023:
2023 Year Ahead Horoscopes & Astrology Forecast
Or here are direct links to the video for each sign:
* Aries 2023 Year Ahead Horoscope
* Taurus 2023 Year Ahead Horoscope
* Gemini 2023 Year Ahead Horoscope
* Cancer 2023 Year Ahead Horoscope
* Leo 2023 Year Ahead Horoscope
* Virgo 2023 Year Ahead Horoscope
* Libra 2023 Year Ahead Horoscope
* Scorpio 2023 Year Ahead Horoscope
* Sagittarius 2023 Year Ahead Horoscope
* Capricorn 2023 Year Ahead Horoscope
* Aquarius 2023 Year Ahead Horoscope
* Pisces 2023 Year Ahead Horoscope
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Mon, 19 Dec 2022 - 4h 02min - 498 - Sagittarius in Astrology: Meaning and Traits
In episode 379 astrologers Ashley Paris, Rob Bailey, and Chris Brennan do a deep dive into the meaning of the zodiac sign Sagittarius in astrology, and explain some of the traits and characteristics associated with people who were born under this sign.
Sagittarius is the ninth sign of the zodiac, and it is a masculine or diurnal sign, mutable, fiery, and ruled by Jupiter.
This is the ninth entry in our series of episodes where we do a detailed treatment of each of the signs of the zodiac, one per episode, in order to develop a nuanced understanding of their core meaning and significations.
Ashley and Rob’s credentials for this episode are that they both have a number of placements in the sign of Sagittarius in their birth charts.
During the course of the episode we talk about different keywords and archetypes associated with Sagittarius, and also look at the birth charts of celebrities who were born with different planets in that sign.
Ashley’s website:
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OldSchoolAstrology.com
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Mon, 12 Dec 2022 - 3h 09min - 497 - Astrology Forecast for December 2022
In episode 378 we look ahead at the astrological forecast for December 2022, with astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and Aerin Fogel.
The astrology of December features the second half of the Mars retrograde in Gemini commencing, Jupiter departing from Pisces and moving into Aries, and Mercury stationing retrograde conjunct Venus and Pluto in Capricorn.
At the top of the show we talk about the astrology of some recent events in the news, such as the chaos surrounding Twitter that coincided with the recent eclipse and Mars retrograde station, as well as the sudden collapse of the bitcoin exchange FTX that fell right on the Taurus eclipse.
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Wed, 30 Nov 2022 - 2h 17min - 496 - Intergenerational Healing Through Astrology
In episode 377 astrologer Aerin Fogel joins the podcast to discuss using astrology as a tool for healing intergenerational traumas.
We dealt with some kind of heavy topics in this episode, since the focus was talking about healing trauma, but it ended up being an extremely fascinating and wide ranging discussion.
Much of our focus was on the emerging field of epigenetics, and the notion that major traumas can be passed down through generations, and how this might have parallels with astrology through specific astrological signatures.
We talked about Aerin’s personal connection to this topic because she comes from a family of Holocaust survivors, and later talked about the history and some of the signatures associated with that, as well as with the field of epigenetic research in general.
We also spent a lot of time talking about myths and how they connect to astrology, and contain deeper archetypal truths that can sometimes describe family dynamics and traumas, as well as how they can be helpful in the process of healing some of these traumas.
For more information about Aerin visit her website:
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Fri, 25 Nov 2022 - 2h 53min - 495 - The Uranus Return of the United States
In episode 376 astrologer Nick Dagan Best joins the show to talk about the Uranus returns of the United states, discussing how the transit of Uranus in Gemini has worked out for the country in three distinct periods in American history, and what it may mean for the future.
The planet Uranus spends about 7 years in each sign of the zodiac, and it takes about 84 years to make a complete cycle and return to where it started.
Astrologers have long noted that Uranus was transiting through Gemini during three distinct periods in American history: the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and World War II.
This correlation between important conflicts in the past is important today because Uranus is again getting ready to return to Gemini starting in 2025, and then transiting through that sign all the way through 2032.
In this episode I sat down with Nick for a detailed conversation about those three previous periods in American history, in order to see just how close the previous correlations with Uranus transits have been, and also so that we could try to gain some insights about what may be coming up in the future.
Nick wrote a book about this topic in 2013 titled Uranus USA, which was recently re-released as a PDF ebook:
https://theastrologypodcast.com/uranususa/
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:10 Overview of the history of Uranus transits of the USA
00:06:31 American Revolutionary War 1775-1783
00:08:40 Tensions in the years prior to the war
00:32:46 Declaration of Independence 1776
00:38:47 Patrick Henry
00:41:10 US Sibley chart
00:43:41 Remaining years of the Revolutionary War
00:45:40 Discovery of Uranus in 1781
00:48:30 Articles of Confederation
00:56:28 George Washington
01:01:00 The state of the country prior to the Civil War
01:03:51 Harriet Beecher Stowe
01:09:51 John Brown
01:12:34 Frederick Douglass
01:14:41 Lincoln-Douglas debates
01:18:34 Abraham Lincoln
01:27:18 Recurrence transits
01:29:14 Mars-Uranus and style of war
01:39:30 Civil War 1863
01:43:01 Gettysburg Address
01:52:08 Civil War 1864-65 and Lincoln’s re-election
01:56:01 End of the Civil War and Lincoln’s assassination
02:01:18 Jefferson Davis
02:03:42 Nick’s Uranus USA book
02:07:15 Aftermath of Civil War
02:12:06 Lead up to WWII
02:41:40 USA and Britain in WWII parallel to American Revolution
02:43:00 Winston Churchill
02:45:50 Japanese story
02:54:40 WWII 1942 USA involvement
02:59:10 Franklin Roosevelt
03:06:20 End of WWII and aftermath
03:12:12 USA Uranus return #1 vs. #2
03:18:10 Second half of 1940’s
03:23:56 Uranus in other countries
03:27:17 Uranus in Gemini USA presidents
03:28:25 Themes leading up to next USA Uranus return starting in 2025
03:49:00 Uranus cycles – squares and opposition
03:51:40 Mars-Uranus conjunction in the Sibley chart
04:01:30 Proxy wars
04:06:40 Tensions in USA
04:10:00 Importance of mundane astrology
04:12:18 Nick’s Uranus USA book on PDF
04:13:14 Nick’s website and YouTube
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In episode 375 astrologers Samuel F. Reynolds, Kirah Tabourn, and Chris Brennan do the deepest of deep dives into the meaning of the zodiac sign Scorpio in astrology, and discuss some of the traits and characteristics associated with people who were born under this sign.
Scorpio is the eighth sign of the zodiac, and it is a feminine or nocturnal sign, fixed, watery, and traditionally ruled by Mars.
This is the eighth entry in our series of episodes where we do a detailed treatment of each of the signs of the zodiac, one per episode, in order to develop a detailed understanding of their core meaning and significations.
Sam, Kirah, and Chris’s credentials for this episode are that they all have a stellium of planets in the sign of Scorpio in their birth charts.
During the course of the episode we talk about different keywords and archetypes associated with Scorpio, and also look at the birth charts of celebrities who were born with different planets in that sign.
Sam’s website:
UnlockAstrology.com
Kirah’s website:
TheStrology.com
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Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:Sun, 13 Nov 2022 - 2h 58min - 493 - Astrology Forecast for November 2022
In episode 374 of the podcast we look ahead at the astrology of November 2022, with astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and Patrick Watson.
The astrological forecast for November features a lunar eclipse in Taurus conjunct Uranus, planets moving through Scorpio in the first half of the month activating the Saturn-Uranus square, and then planets moving through Sagittarius later in the month opposing Mars.
The month opens with Mars recently having stationed retrograde in Gemini, Jupiter retrograding back into Pisces, Saturn stationing in Aquarius. and a solar eclipse having taken place in Scorpio.
We open this special Halloween themed episode by reviewing some major news stories over the past month since our last forecast, and then we dive into talking about the month ahead.
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Sun, 30 Oct 2022 - 2h 30min - 492 - Libra in Astrology: Meaning and Traits
In episode 373 astrologers Catherine Urban, Randon Rosenbohm, and Chris Brennan do a deep dive into the meaning of the zodiac sign Libra in astrology, and discuss some of the traits and characteristics associated with people who are born with that sign prominent in their birth chart.
Libra is the seventh sign of the zodiac, and it is a masculine or diurnal sign, cardinal, airy, and ruled by Venus.
This is the seventh entry in our series of episodes where we do a detailed treatment of each of the signs of the zodiac, one per episode, in order to develop a detailed understanding of their core meaning and significations.
Catherine and Randon’s credentials for this episode are that they both have a number of placements in the sign of Libra in their birth charts.
During the course of the episode we talk about different keywords and archetypes associated with Libra, and also look at some birth charts of celebrities who were born with different planets in that sign.
Catherine Urban’s website:
CatherineUrban.com
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Sat, 22 Oct 2022 - 2h 25min - 491 - The Anthology of Vettius Valens
In episode 372 astrologers Chris Brennan and Jenn Zahrt talk about the life and work of the second century astrologer Vettius Valens, and a new translation of his Anthology that they just published.
Valens is one of our most important sources for understanding the practice of ancient astrology, because he wrote one of the longest texts on Hellenistic astrology that survives, and he included more than 100 example charts to demonstrate how the techniques work in practice.
In 2010 a classics scholar named Mark Riley released an unfinished PDF of a translation that he made of Valens’ Anthology online for free, and this has become the main source that many astrologers and academics use to read Valens today.
However, because the translation wasn’t finished, Mark didn’t include diagrams in the text to illustrate Valens’ chart examples, and there were also some important chapters that were not completed.
The absence of illustrations in the text made it much harder for students to read Valens and understand what he was talking about with his chart examples.
That is why, with Mark’s permission, Chris has just published a new print version of his translation of Valens that includes diagrams every time a chart example is introduced.
We also completed chapters that were unfinished, and corrected a number of typos, making this edition more definitive.
The final book is 440 pages long, and it includes a 50 page survey of Valens’ Anthology that was written by Mark, which gets into some really interesting stuff about the chronology of Valens’ life. Chris also wrote a foreword for the book.
The book has just been released yesterday, October 16, 2022, and you can order it through online retailers such as Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
The Anthology of Vettius Valens on Amazon
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Mon, 17 Oct 2022 - 1h 40min - 490 - The Venus Star Point Cycle, with Arielle Guttman
In episode 371 astrologer Arielle Guttman joins the podcast to talk about the Venus star point cycle in astrology, and how the upcoming Venus cazimi signals a shift in history.
We begin the episode by talking about the Venus synodic cycle as a concept, the upcoming Venus cazimi shift from Scorpio into Libra that will occur in late October, and how to determine your Venus star point.
We then move into talking about how these different phases of the Venus synodic cycle play a role in personal and collective values, wants, and needs.
Each person has five Venus star points, three before their birth and two after, which are connected to both the timing and tone of different phases of their lives, depending on when Venus returns to and conjoins the Sun at those points again.
During the course of the episode we also discuss the implications of the broader 250 year cycle of Venus in mundane astrology, and how that is repeating a set of alignments that occurred during the founding of the United States.
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Thu, 13 Oct 2022 - 2h 21min - 489 - Astrology Forecast for October 2022
In episode 370 astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and Diana Rose Harper look ahead at the astrology of October 2022!
The forecast for the astrology of October starts off pretty tame, with the end of a Mercury retrograde in Virgo, and planets transiting through Libra for the first half of the month.
Later in October there is a shift in tone, and we get a solar eclipse in Scorpio, Mars stations retrograde in Gemini, Saturn stations direct in Aquarius, and Jupiter retrogrades back into Pisces.
At the top of the show we talk about the astrology of recent events in the news, and then eventually get into the astrological transits for October.
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Sat, 24 Sep 2022 - 2h 14min - 488 - Virgo in Astrology: Meaning and Traits
In episode 369 astrologers Tony Howard, Rosalie, and Chris Brennan do a deep dive into the meaning of the zodiac sign Virgo in astrology, and discuss some of the traits and characteristics associated with people who are born with that sign prominent in their birth chart.
Virgo is the sixth sign of the zodiac, and it is a feminine or nocturnal sign, mutable, earthy, and ruled by Mercury.
This is the sixth entry in a series of episodes where we do a deep dive into each of the signs of the zodiac, one per episode, in order to develop a detailed understanding of their core meaning and significations.
Tony and Rosalie’s credentials for this episode are that they both have a number of placements in the sign of Virgo in their birth charts.
During the course of the episode we talk about different keywords and archetypes associated with Virgo, and also look at some birth charts of celebrities who were born with different planets in that sign.
Tony Howard’s website:
https://www.astrologyuniversity.com
Rosalie’s website:
https://www.astrorosalie.com
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Timestamps
* 00:00:00 Intro
* 00:01:07 Tony and Rosalie’s Virgo credentials
* 00:02:00 Virgo rulerships and overview
* 00:03:02 Virgo vs. Gemini
* 00:05:00 Virgo’s corrective qualities over Leo
* 00:10:54 Ability to be critical
* 00:15:25 Virgo vs. Pisces
* 00:18:25 Service and helpfulness
* 00:22:16 More Virgo vs. Pisces keywords
* 00:26:40 Jack of all trades
* 00:27:30 David Fincher
* 00:34:24 Keanu Reeves
* 00:36:40 Libra corrective qualities over Virgo
* 00:48:00 Editing
* 00:52:48 Virgo vs. Taurus
* 00:57:43 Plants
* 01:00:55 Virgo vs. Capricorn
* 01:04:34 Virgo vs. Scorpio
* 01:06:58 Virgo vs. Sagittarius
* 01:16:24 Adaptability
* 01:21:10 Virgo comedians
* 01:26:40 Robin Williams
* 01:28:36 Virgo musicians
* 01:29:51 Kurt Cobain
* 01:30:44 Billy Corgan
* 01:34:12 Beyonce
* 01:42:40 Improvement
* 01:45:16 Virgo vs. Aquarius
* 01:46:50 Virgo vs. Aries
* 01:54:52 Virgo vs. Cancer
* 01:59:38 Organisation
* 02:06:08 Kim Kardashian
* 02:09:37 Rosalie and Tony’s upcoming work and websites
* 02:17:04 Patrons and sponsors
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Tue, 20 Sep 2022 - 2h 20min - 487 - Tarot and Astrology Chat, with Joy Vernon
In episode 368 astrologer and tarot reader Joy Vernon joins Chris in the studio for a casual chat about tarot, astrology, and a number of related metaphysical topics.
Joy has been practicing tarot for more than 30 years, and has organized several local groups and conferences for tarot readers.
During the course of the episode we talk about Chris’ recent interest in tarot, the history of the popular Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck, the connections between astrology and tarot, and Saturn as feminine in the tree of life.
For more information about Joy visit her website:
JoyVernon.com
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Timestamps
* 00:00:00 Intro
* 00:02:20 Tarot as form of divination
* 00:05:00 How does tarot work?
* 00:09:35 Astrology vs. tarot
* 00:13:38 Tarot symbolism
* 00:18:10 Joy’s approach to teaching tarot
* 00:24:57 Joy’s role in Austin joining the forecast episodes
* 00:27:38 Rider-Waite-Smith deck
* 00:33:40 Tarot, astrology, and images
* 00:47:28 History of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck
* 00:53:35 In-person consultations
* 01:02:33 Self-publishing vs. traditional publishing
* 01:10:12 Rise of tarot/astrology blend
* 01:31:08 Does any divination system work?
* 01:40:57 Finding a system and approach
* 01:46:00 Saturn as feminine and the Tree of Life
* 02:01:37 Joy’s website and programs
* 02:03:57 Patrons and sponsors
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Tue, 13 Sep 2022 - 2h 07min - 486 - Fertility Astrology, with Nicola Smuts Allsop
In episode 367 astrologer Nicola Smuts Allsop joins the show to talk about fertility astrology, and how it can be used to help someone have a baby.
Nicola published a book in 2018 titled Fertility Astrology: A Modern Medieval Textbook, in which she outlines some case studies where she was able to help clients to have a child using astrology.
During the course of the episode we talk about some of the techniques Nicola uses in practice, how astrology should be used as an adjunct to more conventional methods rather than a replacement, and what some of the limitations are.
Find out more about Nicola on her website:
https://www.fertilityastrology.com
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Timestamps
* 00:00:00 Intro
* 00:01:23 Nicola’s background
* 00:10:04 Reasons for having children
* 00:12:50 Ages when fertility problems begin
* 00:16:20 The almuten of pregnancy
* 00:22:42 Indicators of fertility issues in the birth chart
* 00:27:22 Emotional and physical strain of fertility treatments
* 00:36:05 How pregnancy fits into the life narrative astrologically
* 00:39:35 C-sections and increase in luminaries in the 10th house
* 00:44:00 Nicola’s holistic approach
* 00:47:23 Managing client expectations
* 00:49:55 Moon-Saturn
* 00:55:13 Nicola’s IVF story
* 01:07:06 Importance of medical knowledge
* 01:12:57 Skepticism during consults
* 01:21:18 Moon-Neptune
* 01:23:46 Using solar arcs
* 01:26:55 Problems with electing a chart for a child
* 01:36:48 Conception charts
* 01:42:14 Where fertility astrology is headed
* 01:49:10 Issues couples have before having children
* 01:54:30 Understanding destiny through astrology
* 01:59:20 Saturn-Neptune opposition
* 02:00:49 Nicola’s app, YouTube, website, and book
* 02:01:27 Patrons and sponsors
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Mon, 05 Sep 2022 - 2h 04min - 485 - Astrology Forecast for September 2022
In episode 366 astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and Catherine Urban look ahead at the astrology of September 2022!
The September astrology forecast features Mars entering its shadow phase in the build up to a long retrograde in Gemini, Mercury going retrograde in the signs of Libra and Virgo, and a Full Moon in Pisces and New Moon in Libra.
At the top of the show we talk about the astrology of recent events in the news, and then eventually get into the astrological transits for September.
Austin and Catherine were in town for a big conference in Denver this weekend that was being hosted by the International Society for Astrological Research, so we decided to record this episode in person last Thursday, just before the conference began.
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Chris, Austin, and Catherine’s Websites
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AustinCoppock.com
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Tue, 30 Aug 2022 - 2h 32min - 484 - Transits in Astrology: An Introduction to Timing
In episode 365 astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim provide an introduction to transits in astrology, which is one of the primary timing techniques that astrologers use to make predictions.
Transits relate where the planets are at in the sky now to where they are located in the birth chart, and can be used in order to study how individuals experience the quality of different phases in their life.
Transits are one of the most popular techniques in astrology for predicting the future, although they can also be used to study events in the past and present.
During the course of the episode we give a detailed overview of the concept of transits, talk about how they work in practice, and then later reflect on some of the philosophical ramifications of the technique.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 What are transits in astrology?
00:21:24 Studying the past, present, and future
00:53:54 How to calculate transits
01:03:44 Visualizing transits
01:17:04 Sign-based vs. degree-based transits
01:34:37 Length of transits
01:46:12 Degree-based transits and orbs
01:51:42 Different types of transits
02:12:44 Resources for interpreting transits
02:31:35 Other The Astrology Podcast episodes on transits
02:39:27 Transits are not the only timing technique
02:46:34 Understand the past to predict the future
02:51:42 What is the purpose of foreknowledge?
02:55:45 The scope and limits of astrological predictions
03:17:39 Mundane astrology and the doctrine of subsumption
03:28:23 Transits as the most compelling demonstration of astrology
03:39:12 Followup transits episode & soliciting questions
03:41:12 Wrapping up, patrons, and sponsors
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Thu, 25 Aug 2022 - 3h 45min - 483 - The Progressed Lunation Cycle
In episode 364 astrologer Catherine Urban joins the show to talk about the progressed lunation cycle in astrology, and how to use this timing technique to identify the seasons and phases of your life.
We begin the episode by talking about the lunation cycle as a concept, how to identify the 8 distinct phases of that cycle, and find out what lunar phase you were born in.
We then move into talking about how each person experiences different phases of the lunation cycle at different points in their life within the context of secondary progressions.
Each person will experience a secondary progressed New Moon at some point in their life, and this will mark the beginning of a new 28 year cycle which is divided into eight sections based on the lunar phases.
During the course of the episode we talk through a few different example charts and discussed what happened in people’s lives around the time of a progressed New Moon, and then the ways in which there was a culmination around 14 years later at the secondary progressed Full Moon phase.
The end result was a great introduction to one of the most interesting and useful timing techniques in contemporary astrology.
For more about Catherine’s work visit:
https://www.catherineurban.com
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Timestamps
* 00:00:00 Intro
* 00:01:42 What are secondary progressions?
* 00:04:26 Phases of the Moon diagram
* 00:06:40 Moon phase in the birth chart
* 00:10:40 Full Moon energy
* 00:12:13 Moon cycle as blueprint for all planetary cycles
* 00:16:30 Waxing vs. waning cycles
* 00:19:20 Balsamic Moon
* 00:20:50 New Moon phase
* 00:21:35 Crescent Moon phase
* 00:22:19 First Quarter Moon phase
* 00:22:44 Gibbous Moon phase
* 00:24:10 Full Moon phase
* 00:25:15 Disseminating Moon phase
* 00:27:50 Lunar phases and seasons
* 00:31:15 Last Quarter Moon phase
* 00:31:35 Balsamic Moon (part 2)
* 00:32:21 Catherine’s natal chart and natal moon phase
* 00:35:10 Chris’ natal chart and natal moon phase
* 00:37:19 Secondary progressed lunation cycle overview
* 00:41:43 How to calculate the progressed moon
* 00:47:30 Progressed New Moon and Catherine’s example
* 01:04:23 Progressed First Quarter Moon
* 01:09:20 Progressed Full Moon
* 01:14:58 Progressed Gibbous Moon
* 01:17:48 Progressed Disseminating Moon
* 01:20:09 Progressed Last Quarter Moon
* 01:24:32 Progressed Balsamic Moon
* 01:30:00 Chris’ progressed New Moon example
* 01:37:40 Steve Martin progressed New Moon example
* 01:42:12 Bill Clinton progressed Full Moon example
* 01:43:18 Dave Chappelle Balsamic Moon example
* 01:53:16 Public scrutiny during progressed Full Moon
* 01:56:32 Britney Speakers Balsamic Moon example
* 02:08:30 Advice for Balsamic Moon phase
* 02:12:38 Benefits of using secondary progressions
* 02:13:39 Catherine’s upcoming course and website
* 02:15:36 Patrons and sponsors
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Fri, 19 Aug 2022 - 2h 18min - 482 - Leo in Astrology: Meaning and Traits
In episode 363 astrologers Jo O’Neill, Nick Dagan Best, and Chris Brennan do a deep dive into the meaning of the zodiac sign Leo in astrology, and discuss some of the traits and characteristics associated with people who are born with that sign prominent in their birth chart.
Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac, and it is a masculine or diurnal sign, fixed, fiery, and ruled by the Sun.
This is the fifth entry in a series of episodes where we do a deep dive into each of the signs of the zodiac, one per episode, in order to develop a detailed understanding of their core meaning and significations.
Jo and Nick’s credentials for this episode are that they both have stelliums in Leo, which include both the Sun and Ascendant in that sign.
During the course of the episode we talk about different keywords and archetypes associated with Leo, and also look at some birth charts of celebrities who were born with different planets in that sign.
Jo O’Neill’s website:
https://www.jomakerofways.com
Nick Dagan Best’s website:
https://www.nickdaganbestastrologer.com
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Sat, 06 Aug 2022 - 2h 16min - 481 - Astrology Forecast for August 2022
In episode 362 astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and special guest co-host Nick Dagan Best look ahead at the astrology of August 2022!
The astrology of August starts with a Mars-Uranus-North Node conjunction in Taurus on August 1, and then a few days later Mars squares Saturn in Aquarius.
The Full Moon in Aquarius takes place on August 11, emphasizing the fixed sign tension further, and then later in the month there is a New Moon in Virgo on August 27.
Late in the month, on August 20, Mars ingresses into Gemini. Mars will then stay in Gemini until March 2023, since it is going to turn retrograde later in the year.
At the top of the show we talk about some recent events in the news, including the continuing food shortages and recent instability in the markets, and then eventually get into the forecast for August.
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In episode 361 astrologer Nick Dagan Best joins Chris Brennan in the studio to talk about the application of astrology to study different generational cohorts of people, using slow moving planetary cycles.
During the course of the episode we talk about ways that astrologers use slower moving outer planets to demarcate entire generations of people, such as Pluto’s multi-decade long transits through the signs of the zodiac.
We also get into other outer planets, such as Uranus and Neptune, and how their aspects or configurations with each other can change and help characterize entire generations of people.
Later we touch on how there are even some inner planet cycles that shift slowly over the course of generations, such as the Venus retrograde cycle which takes decades to slowly drift from one sign to the next.
For more information about Nick visit his website:
NickDaganBestAstrologer.com
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* 00:00:00 Intro
* 00:01:33 Baby Boomers
* 00:07:38 Pluto in Leo
* 00:11:40 Outer planets cycles and generations
* 00:14:08 Star Wars and Pluto and Uranus in Virgo
* 00:19:04 Baby Boomers having their own movies and music
* 00:20:15 Generations experiencing outer planet transits
* 00:21:48 Early 1990’s cultural shift
* 00:25:25 Pluto moving through the signs since 1914
* 00:26:45 Neptune moving through the signs since WW1
* 00:29:59 Outer planet aspects with each other
* 00:33:30 Events during the discovery of the three outer planets
* 00:44:49 Generations experiencing sequences of transits
* 00:53:00 Time frames for Gen X, Millennial, and Gen Z
* 00:57:07 Differences in outer planet transits in 1800’s vs. modern times
* 01:03:19 Retrogrades
* 01:05:43 Mars transits in day charts
* 01:09:40 Micro generations and Uranus
* 01:10:46 Uranus in Virgo
* 01:11:53 Uranus in Leo
* 01:12:45 Uranus in Libra
* 01:15:30 Pluto-Saturn conjunction
* 01:21:50 Prediction and working with clients
* 01:33:43 Outer planet cycles in history
* 01:37:52 Jupiter-Saturn cycles
* 01:40:41 Demographic vs. astrological generations
* 01:47:06 How to learn mundane astrology
* 01:52:08 Nick’s work and website
* 01:53:13 Patrons and sponsors
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In episode 360 astrologer Nick Dagan Best joins Chris Brennan in the studio in Denver to talk about his work in astrology, including research on the Uranus return of the United States, Venus retrograde cycles, and more.
Nick flew out to Denver from July 7-11, 2022, and this was the first in a series of episodes we recorded. A lot of the episode ended up being biographical, talking about Nick’s life and career in astrology.
We ended up spending a good chunk of the episode talking about the upcoming Uranus return of the United States when Uranus moves into Gemini in 2025 through 2033, and how that connects to the two previous Uranus returns that coincided with the Civil War and World War II.
Later in the episode we also ended up talking about some important new research Nick has done in tracking Venus retrograde cycles, and creating a new model for classifying different sequences.
You can find more about Nick on his website:
NickDaganBestAstrologer.com
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* 00:00:00 Intro and how Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best met
* 00:15:02 Nick’s astrology background
* 00:19:53 Nick’s natal chart
* 00:23:52 Noon vs. midnight ephemeris
* 00:32:02 How to put in “10,000 hours” as an astrologer
* 00:34:11 “Breaking news” approach to astrology
* 00:41:11 Nick’s focus on biographies
* 00:55:55 Astrology books
* 01:00:46 How Nick was drawn to Hellenistic astrology
* 01:06:33 The Einstein intensives and Robert Schmidt
* 01:14:07 Star IQ website
* 01:17:25 Astro Live Link phone service
* 01:24:14 Eclipses
* 01:35:10 Demetra George
* 01:38:48 How to build a library of charts
* 01:49:56 Uranus in USA history
* 01:56:50 Working with national charts – France and Russia
* 02:09:19 Venus retrograde cycles
* 02:46:09 The last time Mars was retrograde in Gemini
* 02:51:50 2016 election
* 02:56:30 2020 pandemic
* 03:17:20 Nick’s website and social media
* 03:20:53 Patrons and sponsors
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In episode 359 astrologers Steph Koyfman and Acyuta-bava Das join the podcast to talk about the meaning of the zodiac sign Cancer in astrology, and some of the traits and characteristics of people born with that sign prominent in their birth chart.
Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac, and it is a feminine or nocturnal sign, cardinal, watery, and ruled by the Moon.
This is the fourth in a series of episodes where we do a deep-dive into each of the signs of the zodiac, one per episode, in order to really understand their core meaning and significations.
Steph and Acyuta-bava’s credentials for this episode are that they both have prominent Cancer placements in their birth chart. Steph has the Sun and the Midheaven in Cancer, and Acyuta-bava has the Sun and Mercury together in Cancer.
During the course of the episode we talk about various keywords and traits associated with Cancer, and also look at some birth charts of famous people who were born with different planets in that sign.
Some of the keywords we discussed were drawn from a Twitter survey:
What keywords do you associate with Cancer?
For more about Steph check out her website:
LadyCazimi.com
For more about Acyuta-bava check out his website:
NightLightAstrology.com
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In episode 358 astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and special guest co-host Camille Michelle Gray look ahead at the astrology of July 2022!
The astrology of July features Mars moving into Taurus and beginning the build up to a conjunction with Uranus that will go exact early next month, as well as a Full Moon in Capricorn and a New Moon in Leo.
At the top of the show we talk about some recent events in the news, including the recent Supreme Court decision and the tragedy in Texas, and then eventually get into the forecast for July.
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Auspicious Date for July
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In episode 357 astrologers Patrick Watson and Chris Brennan answer some questions about astrology from listeners of the podcast, and discuss some miscellaneous astrological topics, ranging from understanding significant transits to the meaning of planets in detriment.
We start the episode by talking about how we met on an astrology forum in 2005, and our experience going from being the youngest astrologers at events to becoming solidly middle aged astrologers.
Then we begin with a discussion on the hidden but significant ways in which eclipses and other transits can manifest, and then eventually answer some questions from listeners.
We recorded this episode together in the studio in Denver while Patrick was here to record a new course we are creating on rectification.
You can find out more about Patrick on his website:
PatrickWatsonAstrology.com
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Timestamps
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00:00:00 Intro and Patrick Watson’s background
00:05:29 Transits that can only be understood in retrospect
00:12:39 The hidden power of eclipses
00:31:01 The 5th house and games
00:37:46 Uranus transits and rebelliousness
00:46:20 Fixed signs and change
00:49:02 Zodiac signs and seasons
00:55:00 The logic of the zodiac rulership scheme
00:57:19 Taking benefics for granted
00:59:50 Opinions on using celebrity charts
01:09:15 Astrology becoming more mainstream
01:14:20 Mars and weapons
01:19:15 When a benefic and malefic transits coincide
01:30:40 Planets in detriment subvert expectations
01:47:13 Avatar movie and Jupiter-Neptune conjunction
01:48:54 Benefits of modern astrology
01:56:04 How to discuss difficult transits with clients
02:04:03 What to prioritize when reading charts
02:16:17 Patrick’s website and upcoming rectification course
02:17:18 Patrons and sponsors
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In episode 356 astrologers Camille Michelle Gray and Nicholas Polimenakos join the podcast to talk about the meaning of the zodiac sign Gemini in astrology, and some of the traits and characteristics of people born with that sign prominent in their birth chart.
Gemini is the third sign of the zodiac, and it is a masculine or diurnal sign, mutable, airy, and ruled by the planet Mercury.
This is the third in a series of episodes where we do a deep-dive into each of the signs of the zodiac, one per episode, in order to really understand their core meaning and significations.
Camille and Nicholas’s credentials for this episode are that they both have prominent Gemini placements in their birth chart. Camille has Mars in Gemini in the first house, and Nicholas has the Sun, Mercury, and Venus in Gemini.
During the course of the episode we talk about various keywords and traits associated with Gemini, and also look at some birth charts of famous people who were born with different planets in that sign.
Some of the keywords we discussed were drawn from a Twitter survey:
What keywords do you associate with Gemini?
For more about Camille check out her website:
CamilleMichelleGray.com
For more about Nicholas check out his website:
SparklesofGold.com
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Episode 355 astrologer Chris Brennan leads a workshop on how to understand the meaning of transiting solar and lunar eclipses based on where they fall in your birth chart, with a group of astrologers sharing stories of their past experiences.
This is a recording of a meeting of the Denver Astrology Group that took place on May 14, 2022 at the Mercury Cafe, a couple of weeks after a solar eclipse in Taurus, and the day before a lunar eclipse in Scorpio.
It was a followup to another meeting we did in 2019 that was released as episode 215 titled Interpreting Eclipses in Your Birth Chart, where we demonstrated how to interpret eclipses based on which houses they fall in your birth chart, and then attendees shared stories of eclipses in their lives.
For this meeting attendees were instructed to go back and watch the recording of that last meeting, and then come to this one prepared to share stories of how eclipses had worked out for them in the past.
Here is a handout that shows what signs the eclipses fell in from 2004 through 2025:
Eclipses 2004–2025 Handout
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00:00:00 Intro
00:00:48 Overview of eclipses
00:10:25 Eclipses through the houses
00:16:50 6th/12th house eclipse story
00:20:35 5th/11th house eclipse story
00:28:26 4th/10th house eclipse story
00:36:50 2nd/8th house eclipse story
00:44:19 1st/7th house eclipse story
00:48:38 2nd/8th house eclipse story
00:58:56 3rd/9th house eclipse story
01:02:46 2nd/8th house eclipse story
01:08:18 6th/12th house eclipse story
01:15:48 4th/10th house eclipse story
01:30:53 2nd/8th house eclipse story
01:36:20 2nd/8th house eclipse story
01:42:00 6th/12th house eclipse story
01:48:06 November 8th, 2022 Taurus lunar eclipse
01:54:14 Solar return and secondary progressed eclipses
01:56:48 Upcoming astrology meetup in Denver
01:57:41 Sponsors and patrons
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Fri, 03 Jun 2022 - 2h 01min - 473 - June 2022 Astrology Forecast
In episode 354 astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and special guest co-host Catherine Urban look ahead at the astrology of June 2022.
The astrological forecast for June begins with Mercury coming out of its retrograde and stationing direct in Taurus, while squaring a stationary Saturn in Aquarius.
Later in the month there is a Full Moon in Sagittarius on June 14, and a New Moon in Cancer on June 28.
Mid-month, the mood shifts after Mercury’s return to Gemini, when we get four planets in their own domiciles: Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Saturn.
We open the episode by talking about the recent eclipses and other world events, and then transition into talking about the forecast for June.
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About the Astrologers
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ChrisBrennanAstrologer.com
AustinCoppock.com
CatherineUrban.com
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Auspicious Date for June
The most auspicious astrological date for June is:
🪐 June 26, 2022 at 10:55 AM (Virgo rising).
For more lucky dates in June see our electional astrology podcast!
For good dates later in the year, see our 2022 Year Ahead Electional Astrology Report, which is now on sale for 50% off!
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In episode 353 astrologers Mo and Pao of the Fixed Astrology Podcast join me to talk about the meaning of the zodiac sign Taurus in astrology, and some of the traits and characteristics of people born with that sign prominent in their birth chart.
Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac, and it is a feminine or nocturnal sign, fixed, earthy, and ruled by the planet Venus.
This is the second in a series of episodes where we do a deep-dive into each of the signs of the zodiac, one per episode, in order to really understand their core meaning and significations.
Mo and Pao both have Taurus placements prominent in their birth chart. Mo has her Taurus Sun and South Node in Taurus, and Pao has Taurus rising with the Moon in the first house.
During the course of the episode we talk about various keywords and traits associated with Taurus and also look at some birth charts of famous people who were born with different planets in that sign.
Some of the keywords we discussed were drawn from a Twitter survey:
What keywords do you associate with Taurus?
Follow Mo and Pao on the Fixed Astrology Podcast:
Anchor.fm/fixedastropod
Mo’s website:
Austral-taur.com
Pao’s website
Paostrology.com
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In episode 352 astrologer Laura Nalbandian joins Chris in the studio to discuss some tips for how to give a good lecture at an astrology conference.
Laura has been organizing astrology conferences for more than 20 years, and has a lot of experience identifying good speakers and teachers.
During the course of this discussion we talk about what is involved in organizing astrology conferences, and some different strategies for giving a great talk at one.
Laura is organizing the NORWAC and ISAR astrology conferences this year:
NORWAC.net
ISAR2022.org
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00:00:00 Intro and Laura’s background
00:07:13 NORWAC and ISAR conferences
00:13:54 Project Hindsight
00:18:48 Tips for giving astrology lectures
00:30:25 Etiquette for attending lectures
00:32:05 Accommodations for deaf and hard of hearing attendees
00:36:00 The best ways to use slides when presenting
00:42:20 More tips for giving astrology lectures
00:53:30 Should you bring personal information into a lecture?
00:59:58 When lectures get hijacked by monologue questions
01:12:07 Verbal tics, body movement, and energy dynamics
01:21:23 Chris’ early struggles giving lectures
01:23:43 Teaching vs. giving lectures
01:31:06 How to deal with glitches and anxiety during lectures
01:40:50 Speaker ethics
01:50:00 Astrologers who quickly progressed on the lecture circuit
01:54:04 How Laura discovers up and coming astrologers
02:02:57 Different lecture styles
02:12:57 How Laura arranges the schedule of speakers
02:22:08 Dress code
02:28:52 The importance of topics
02:34:34 Confidence
02:42:36 NORWAC & ISAR 2022
02:53:30 Patrons and Sponsors
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Episode 351 features an interview with astrologer Chris Brennan, where he explains how astrology works, and discusses different types and applications of astrology.
Chris is the host of The Astrology Podcast, and the author of the book Hellenistic Astrology: The Study of Fate and Fortune.
This interview was originally conducted by Kat Merritt of Jeff Hays Films in January as part of a promotional series for the launch of the Changing of the Gods astrology documentary series.
It is being re-released here as an episode of the podcast with the permission of the production company.
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Episode 350 is a recording of a meeting of the Denver Astrology Group where attendees shared stories about transits they experienced over the past two years since our last meeting in early 2020, hosted by astrologer Chris Brennan.
The Denver Astrology Group was started in May of 2008, and held a meeting at the Mercury Cafe on the second Saturday of every month for 12 years, until the pandemic hit in March of 2020.
This meeting was held on April 16, 2022 at the Mercury Cafe in downtown Denver, and it was our first meeting back in two years since the pandemic started.
Because a lot has happened since that time, we thought it would be good to hold a discussion or workshop style meeting where members could share some of their stories about important transits and notable events that have happened in their lives over the past two years since we last met.
Chris led the meeting and opened by talking about the inception charts of the Denver Astrology Group and the Mercury Cafe, and sharing a personal story about his own transits, and then opened it up for audience members to come up to the mic and share their story about a positive or negative transit that they experienced over the past couple of years and how it was reflected in their life.
It ended up being a pretty great demonstration about how different types of transits work, what astrologers look for, as well as how to talk to people about their birth chart.
We plan to resume meetings of the Denver Astrology Group on the second Saturday of each month at the Mercury Cafe.
For more information about the Denver Astrology Group see our page on Meetup:
https://www.meetup.com/denver-astrologers/
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