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Aries 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
23 december 2025 · 32 min
Aries year ahead horoscope and astrology forecast for 2026, with predictions about the major themes your zodiac sign will encounter in the coming year, featuring astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim of The Astrology Podcast. Lees meer
2026 is a monumental turning point for Aries because Saturn and Neptune both enter your first house of self, body, and identity. There is also a major spotlight on creativity, romance, and children, as your 5th house is activated by multiple transits this year.
Here are the transits we cover in this forecast:
🔹 SATURN & NEPTUNE ENTER ARIES: A major multi-year transit restructuring your identity and body.🔹 URANUS ENTERS GEMINI: Radical changes in your 3rd house of communication and siblings.🔹 JUPITER ENTERS LEO: Expansive energy moving into your 5th house of creativity and pleasure in June.🔹 ECLIPSES IN AQUARIUS & LEO: New beginnings and endings in friendships and creative projects.🔹 ECLIPSES IN VIRGO & PISCES: The completion of a cycle of focus on mental and physical health.🔹 VENUS RETROGRADE: A review of shared resources and relationships in the 8th and 7th houses.🔹 MARS RETROGRADE SHADOW: Upcoming shifts in your 6th house of work and 5th house of children.
We recommend listening to the horoscope for your rising sign.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction00:00:53 Saturn & Neptune enter Aries00:05:47 Eclipse Season 100:09:16 Uranus enters Gemini00:12:41 Jupiter in Cancer and Leo00:15:38 Electional Astrology Report00:17:42 Eclipse Season 200:22:15 Venus Retrograde in Libra & Scorpio00:27:14 Mars Retrograde Shadow in Leo & Virgo00:30:51 Concluding Remarks
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Mars-Uranus Conjunctions in Gemini in US History
13 december 2025 · 4 uur 44 min
Astrologers Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best explore Mars-Uranus conjunctions in Gemini in US history, and how they have coincided with some of the most pivotal turning points during the Revolutionary War, Civil War, and World War II, in order to gain insight into the upcoming conjunctions from 2026 to 2032. Lees meer
This episode originated from research for the upcoming 2026 forecast, specifically noticing the striking Mars-Uranus conjunction that will occur on July 4, 2026—the nation’s 250th birthday. Building on our previous work regarding the US Uranus Return and recurrence transits, we examine how the United States was founded under a specific Mars-Uranus conjunction signature. Because this alignment exists in the country's birth chart, its recurrence in the sky acts as a powerful trigger, particularly when it returns to the sign of Gemini.
Our research uncovered a distinct narrative pattern across three major historical eras: the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and the period spanning World War II and the start of the Cold War. We found that significant "precursor" events often emerge during Mars-Uranus conjunctions in Taurus, which then escalate into major conflicts and structural changes once the conjunctions move into Gemini, before finally reaching a resolution or new status quo as the alignment shifts into Cancer.
We track this sequence through history, noting astounding correlations where exact conjunctions coincided with defining moments such as the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, the attack on Fort Sumter that began the Civil War, and the detonation of the atomic bomb in 1945. We discuss themes of rebellion, military innovation, and the struggle for liberation that seem to consistently resurface during these windows of time.
Finally, we apply these historical lessons to the present, analyzing the precursor events of the last decade to forecast the themes of the upcoming Uranus in Gemini cycle from 2025 to 2033. We outline the timing of the …
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December Astrology Forecast 2025
1 december 2025 · 2 uur 25 min
A look ahead at the astrological forecast for December 2025, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock. Lees meer
We spend the first hour talking about the astrology behind news stories that happened since our last forecast, such as the major flight delays and internet outages that coincided with the Mercury retrograde conjunct Mars, and then in the second hour we do a deep dive into November’s astrology.
The astrology of December features a challenging square between Mars-Saturn-Neptune, and much of our discussion focuses on the potential for bubbles popping when that Mars transit pierces the Saturn-Neptune conjunction.
This is episode 514 of The Astrology Podcast.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction00:00:44 Quick overview of December astrology00:02:44 News segment begins00:03:01 Mercury retrograde travel delays & tech snafus00:13:31 Mercury retrograde types00:17:50 Mercury-Mars recurrence transit00:22:50 Mars-Uranus explosion00:25:09 Saturn-Neptune bubble popping00:36:35 Year ahead forecast preparations00:40:15 2026 Electional Astrology Report Released!00:44:10 A peek at 202600:46:51 Astrotheoros astrology software00:51:37 December forecast begins00:53:52 Mercury direct trine Jupiter00:58:19…
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Recurrence Transits in Astrology
30 november 2025 · 4 uur 45 min
An introduction to an obscure but powerful timing technique called recurrence transits, which occur when specific planetary alignments in the birth chart are repeated by transits in the sky, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best. Lees meer
Unlike standard transits that form aspects to specific points in the natal chart, a recurrence transit occurs when a planetary alignment found in a birth chart repeats in the sky between those same two planets. For example, if a person was born with a Venus-Jupiter conjunction in their birth chart, then an important event will happen in their life in the future when Venus and Jupiter again form a conjunction in the sky.
The episode uses the analogy that specific planetary alignments in the birth chart act like a personal theme song; when the planets repeat the same alignment in the sky, it is as if that music starts playing again, signaling a pivotal turning point where the natal potential of the birth signature becomes awakened through a resonance between past and future.
The episode opens by exploring the history and transmission of the technique, which is relatively unknown in the English-speaking world at the present time. Nick shares how he learned the method from the late Michael Lutin in the 1990s, while Chris traces potential roots back to early 20th-century German astrology and ancient Hellenistic texts like Vettius Valens.
A key point emphasized early on is how these mundane planetary recurrences operate independently of aspects to natal placements, forcing a conceptual expansion of what defines a transit, and demonstrating how planetary cycles can be tied into important turning points in a life narrative even without direct contact with birth chart placements.
To demonstrate the technique in practice, most of the episode is spent presenting a wide range of biographical examples as case studies, and focusing primarily on conjunctions in order to keep things simple and compelling.
Case studies include the techno…
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The Degree of the IC in Whole Sign Houses
17 november 2025 · 3 uur 17 min
In this episode we discuss how in whole sign houses the degree of the IC acts as a sensitive point that floats around the bottom half of the chart, and that it imports 4th house significations and blends them with whatever whole sign house it falls in, with astrologers Pallas K. Augustine and Chris Brennan. Lees meer
While the IC is traditionally associated with the fourth house topics of home, parents, and roots, in the Whole Sign House system the degree of the IC can actually float to different sectors of the chart, most commonly falling in the third or fifth houses.
We explore the astronomical distinction between the fourth whole sign house and the degree of the IC, and how the IC acts as an importer of fourth house significations into the house where it is located, creating a blending of themes between the two houses.
In order to research this topic we sent out a survey to listeners to ask them how this placement has worked out in their lives when the IC falls in a whole sign house other than the 4th sign, and most of the episode is spent going through examples of the IC in the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 6th houses.
We also discuss the role of the ruler of the IC and how its placement can further modify these significations, as well as how this approach helps to reconcile some of the distinctions between Whole Sign and quadrant house frameworks.
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This is episode 512 of The Astrology Podcast.
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction
00:04:14 The Floating IC Concept in Whole Sign Houses
00:05:42 The IC as Roots, Ancestors, and Mycelium
00:11:38 Tracking Transits Over the Floating IC
00:16:07 Significations of the 4th House and IC
00:22:01 The Hidden Nature of the IC
00:26:38 Extreme Latitudes and the Floating IC
00:30:53 Astronomical Definitions of the MC and IC
00:42:49 The Mercurial Nat…
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The 5th House in Astrology, Part 3: Ruler of the 5th House
6 november 2025 · 5 uur 19 min
In part 3 of our series on the fifth house in astrology we look at examples of the ruler of the fifth house in each of the twelve houses in a birth chart, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim. Lees meer
As covered in our previous episodes, the fifth house is traditionally associated with topics such as children, creativity, pleasure, romance, sex and sexuality, games, and good fortune.
When the ruler of the 5th is in different houses in a birth chart it exports the topics that it rules into the house that it is placed, both creating a link between those two areas of the life and also blending their significations.
In this episode we systematically go through all twelve possible combinations of the ruler of the 5th house, with the goal of getting a better understanding of what the fifth house means.
This is episode 511 of The Astrology Podcast.
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction00:02:24 First House00:34:10 2nd House00:51:55 3rd House01:08:26 4th House01:29:01 IC in the 5th House01:44:39 5th House02:19:13 6th House02:40:36 7th House02:51:42 8th House03:15:14 9th House03:39:43 10th House04:02:40 11th House04:23:47 12th House05:07:28 Concluding Remarks05:15:44 End Cards
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November Astrology Forecast 2025
1 november 2025 · 2 uur 39 min
A look ahead at the astrological forecast for November 2025, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock. Lees meer
We spend the first hour talking about the astrology behind news stories that happened since our last forecast, such as the Louvre jewelry heist that took place on the Mercury-Mars conjunction in Scorpio, and then in the second hour we do a deep dive into November's astrology.
The astrology of November features an explosive Mars-Uranus opposition at the top of the month, followed by Mercury stationing retrograde in Sagittarius conjunction Mars, and then finally late in the month Saturn stations direct for the final time in Pisces.
We also discuss Uranus returning back to Taurus for the final time, and Jupiter stationing retrograde in Cancer trine Saturn.
This is episode 510 of The Astrology Podcast.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction00:00:37 Quick overview of November00:03:40 News segment begins00:04:02 Podcast website back online00:10:14 Mercury-Mars conjunction recap00:22:25 Pluto first direct station in Aquarius00:45:19 Venezuela and Saturn-Neptune conjunction00:46:25 Uranus in Gemini and nuclear weapons01:00:43 Sponsor: Northwest Astrological Conference01:04:59 November 2025 forecast begins01:08:55 Auspicious Electional Chart for Nov 101:14:32 Mars-Uranus opposition on Nov 401:20:22 Mars leaves Scorpio, Venus enters01:25:03 Mercury stations retrograde conjunct Mars01:30:11 Mercury Retrograde explained01:40:31 Full Moon in Taurus on Nov 501:44:35 Uranus retrogrades back to Taurus Nov 701:56:04 New Moon in Scorpio on Nov 1902:00:31 Jupiter stations retrograde in Cancer02:01:30 Saturn stations direct in Pisces02:11:37 The upcoming "stress test" in December02:16:26 Rotten pumpkin analogy02:22:02 How astrological predictions are made02:27:08 Austin's projects02:32:03 Chris's boo…
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No, Your Zodiac Sign Hasn’t Changed
30 oktober 2025 · 56 min
In this episode I debunk the recurring media claim that your zodiac sign has changed by explaining the 2,000-year history of why western astrologers have deliberately used the tropical zodiac. Lees meer
Every few years, headlines circulate claiming that your zodiac sign has changed due to the precession of the equinoxes. Following a recent New York Times article making this claim, I decided to set the record straight.
In this episode of The Astrology Podcast, I explain the history behind this recurring narrative and demonstrate why these claims are misleading. We'll explore the difference between the three zodiacs (constellational, sidereal, and tropical) and show how Western astrologers, starting with Claudius Ptolemy nearly 2,000 years ago, made a deliberate and conscious choice to use the tropical zodiac, which is aligned with the seasons, not the constellations.
This is not a recent mistake or discovery; it's a foundational principle of the Western astrological tradition that has been understood for centuries by history's most prominent astrologers and astronomers. We will also touch on the issue of the so-called 13th sign, Ophiuchus, and why it doesn't apply to the system most Western astrologers use.
My goal is to clarify the history so that you can better understand why your zodiac sign has not changed and feel more equipped to respond to these arguments.
This is episode 509 of The Astrology Podcast.
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction00:00:23 Recent New York Times Article00:00:52 A Common Narrative That Goes Viral Every Few Years00:02:22 The Five Main Talking Points in Anti-Astrology Articles00:02:54 The Fundamental Problem & Rhetorical Goal of These Articles00:05:20 Explaining the Three Zodiacs00:05:52 The Origin of the Zodiac00:07:12 The First Zodiac: The Constellational Zodiac00:08:22 The Second Zodiac: The Sidereal Zodiac00:10:50 The Foundation of Western Astrology in Hellenistic Egypt00:13:47 How Planetary Rulers Were Assigned to Signs Based on the Seasons00…
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October Astrology Forecast 2025
29 oktober 2025 · 2 uur 33 min
A look ahead at the astrology forecast for October 2025, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock, in episode 508 of The Astrology Podcast. Lees meer
We spend the first hour talking about the astrology underlying news and events that happened since our last forecast a month ago, and then in the second hour we begin our deep dive into the astrology of October.
The astrology of October features a combative Mercury-Mars conjunction that goes exact around the 20th, and this sets things up for a Mercury retrograde and a second conjunction with Mars in October.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Intro00:00:57 Quick Overview00:03:01 Chris and Austin Eclipse Stories00:13:13 Charlie Kirk00:23:40 Uranus in Gemini00:30:13 Free Speech00:45:36 Epstein Eclipse00:52:08 Palestine00:53:36 Life on Mars00:56:44 NYT Zodiac Story01:00:24 Cosmic Smooches01:03:11 NORWAC 202601:07:36 Astrologers Co-op01:09:53 Forecast Begins02:05:12 Election for October02:14:25 Full Moon and New Moon02:26:11 Wrapping Up02:30:21 Credits
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The 5th House in Astrology, Part 2: Ruler of the Ascendant
29 oktober 2025 · 4 uur 56 min
In part 2 of our series on the 5th house in astrology we look at examples of famous people that have the ruler of the Ascendant in the fifth house in their birth chart, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim of The Astrology Podcast. Lees meer
The fifth house is traditionally associated with a wide range of topics in astrology such as children, creativity, pleasure, romance, sex and sexuality, games, and good fortune. In ancient astrology, the Ascendant was sometimes called the helm of the ship of the native’s life, and the ruler of the Ascendant was said to be the captain. The house where the captain of the chart is located can tell you a lot about where the life is being directed, and in this episode we explore what happens when the life is directed towards the topics of the fifth house.
Over the course of the episode, we explore more than 50 example charts of famous people who have the ruler of the Ascendant in the fifth house in order to demonstrate how this placement can play out in a number of different ways. Some of the charts we look at include those of actors, directors, musicians, comedians, athletes, writers, artists, and more. Through this survey, we are able to see many different concrete manifestations of the fifth house archetype, and develop a more well-rounded and grounded understanding of its meaning.
This is the second of a three-part series on the fifth house, which is itself part of our larger series where I've been doing a deep dive on the twelve houses in astrology. In the next episode in this series we will explore the meaning of the ruler of the fifth house in each of the twelve houses, showing how the topics of the fifth house can be exported into other areas of a person’s life.
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction00:05:30 Children00:43:52 Sex and Sexuality01:24:11 Games and Sports01:50:02 Comedy and Comedians02:39:57 Acting and Actors03:22:29 Directors03:35:53 Musicians, Singers, & Entertainers04:01:40 Writers, Artists, and Creatives04:45…
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The Fifth House in Astrology: Significations
29 oktober 2025 · 2 uur 24 min
A deep dive into the meaning and significations of the fifth house in astrology, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim, in episode 506 of The Astrology Podcast. Lees meer
This is the fifth installment in our ongoing series on the significations of the 12 houses, where we explore the meanings of each house in detail, going back to the earliest sources and conceptualizations in the astrological tradition.
Our discussion on the fifth house will be broken into three parts, and in this initial episode, we focus on providing a comprehensive overview of its core significations and meanings.
We begin by establishing the conceptual foundations for the meaning of the fifth house, which was known in ancient astrology as the Place of Good Fortune. Some of the principles we use to derive its meaning are the fact that it is a succedent house that follows the fourth, its positive trine aspect to the Ascendant, and the fact that Venus has her joy there. These concepts establish the fifth house as a place of bodily pleasures, the continuation of the family lineage, and generally positive and fortunate circumstances.
The core significations of the fifth house that we explore in detail include: children, good fortune, pleasure and enjoyment, sex and sexuality, and creativity.
This episode provides a detailed survey of the topics associated with the fifth house, drawing on both the traditional textual sources as well as our extensive research of hundreds of birth charts. In part two of this series, we will begin looking at some of these example charts in detail, starting with the ruler of the Ascendant in the fifth house. Then in part three, we will look at the ruler of the fifth house in each of the 12 houses.
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction00:05:30 Children00:43:52 Sex and Sexuality01:24:11 Games and Sports01:50:02 Comedy and Comedians02:39:57 Acting and Actors03:22:29 Directors03:35:53 Musicians, Singers, & Entertainers04:01:40 Writers, Artists, and Creatives04:45:42 Conclu…
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September Astrology Forecast 2025
1 september 2025 · 2 uur 26 min
In episode 505 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock look at the astrological forecast for September of 2025! Lees meer
We spend the first hour of the episode talking about the astrology behind news and events that occurred since last month's forecast, and then in the second hour we transition into talking about the astrology of September, starting at 53 minutes.
This month's news discussion focuses heavily on the themes of peak reality distortion and bubbles popping, which manifested over the summer during the peak of the Saturn-Neptune conjunction, and then was accentuated in August when Mars opposed Saturn and Neptune.
On a more positive note, we also discuss the auspicious Venus-Jupiter conjunction in August and its connection to the engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
The forecast for September is dominated by eclipse season, which is just getting started as the month begins, with a lunar eclipse in Pisces and a solar eclipse in Virgo.
The most difficult alignment this month is a Mars-Pluto square happening around the week of September 24, which coincides with the second eclipse in Virgo around September 21.
Other major alignments this month include a Saturn returning to Pisces, Uranus stationing retrograde in Gemini for the first time, and a Mars-Jupiter square.
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:41 Quick overview of September astrology
00:03:24 News segment begins
00:03:41 Saturn-Neptune, peak reality distortion & bubbles popping
00:08:37 Viral AI video of bunnies on a trampoline
00:23:02 AI Psychosis
00:26:22 Mars-Saturn opposition and militarizing the Capitol
00:29:46 Violent events under the Mars-Saturn opposition
00:35:40 New moon discovered orbiting Uranus
00:37:07 Taylor Swift engagement on Venus-Jupiter conjunction
00:47:33 Chris' personal news about Leisa
00:53:48 Forecast segment begins
00:54:13 Saturn retrogrades back into Pisces
01:01:36 Lunar Eclipse in Pisces September 7
01:02:52 Uranus stations retrograde in Gemi…
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Identifying Unique Birth Chart Placements
24 augustus 2025 · 2 uur 7 min
In episode 504 I talk with a group of people about their charts and discussing the astrological signatures that correlate with unique life events and circumstances. Lees meer
The purpose of the discussion is to answer the question, "what in the birth chart indicates that?" when something truly characteristic or uncommon happens in a person's life. We explore how specific natal placements, as well as transits from the outer planets, can describe some of the most pivotal and defining personal stories.
Some of the topics covered include the astrology of being a gestational carrier, having a large number of siblings, a major friendship falling apart and then being repaired by a later transit, and a partner coming out as transgender.
Throughout the episode, we identify key placements in the 3rd house for siblings, the 5th house for children, and the 11th house for friends, paying special attention to the power of mutual receptions to link the topics of two houses together in a prominent way.
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction00:01:47 Teresa's chart - Gestational carrier00:17:45 Selena's chart - Friendship issues00:30:42 Steven's chart - Six siblings00:44:38 Katrina's chart - Pets and Venus retrograde00:51:23 Aisha's chart - Protecting son from police01:07:22 Monica's chart - Partner came out as transgender01:24:50 Danielle's chart - Traveling the world as a child01:38:15 Betsy's chart - Brother and mother's will01:59:25 Conclusion
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Comets in Astrology
16 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 54 min
In episode 503 of The Astrology Podcast astrologer Rod Chang joins me to discuss the long and fascinating history of comets in astrology, how astrologers viewed them as omens in ancient times, and creating a new foundation for interpreting them today. Lees meer
While comets are a notable astronomical phenomenon and are famous in legends from ancient times as powerful omens, there has been very little discussion about their meaning or use in modern astrology. Part of the reason for this is that they appear so infrequently, are difficult to calculate, and are not included in most astrology software, which has led to them being largely overlooked by contemporary astrologers.
We begin the discussion by exploring the long history of comets in astrology, noting the contrast between the Western tradition and the Chinese tradition. In the West, research into comets was set back for centuries by Aristotle's mistaken belief that they were merely atmospheric phenomena. In the Chinese tradition, however, comets were meticulously documented for thousands of years, where they were often referred to as "broom stars" that could sweep away the old government or indicate the need for reform. This eventually led to a rich history of astrological interpretation, which we are only now beginning to recover and understand.
During the course of the episode we talk about what comets are from an astronomical perspective, as well as how their erratic and unpredictable nature became a key part of their astrological interpretation. Traditionally comets were interpreted as omens that signified major disruptions, the death of prominent people, and important turning points in history. Their meaning was often derived from their visual appearance, such as their color or the shape of their tail. While often viewed as negative omens that coincided with natural disasters or the death of rulers, there are also instances where they were interpreted positively.
Towards the end of the episode we discuss how con…
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An Astrological Librarian, with Philip Graves
3 augustus 2025 · 2 uur 56 min
In episode 502 of the podcast, I'm joined by astrologer and historian Philip Graves to talk about his work as an astrological librarian and the publication of his new book, Technical and Planetary Developments in Astrology. Lees meer
This is the first volume in a new series, Graves' Studies in the History of Astrology, which showcases the fruits of his decades-long project to build one of the largest and most comprehensive private astrological libraries in the world.
Technical and Planetary Developments in Astrology and is available now on Amazon and from other booksellers.
The Life of an Astrological Librarian
We begin the episode by discussing Philip’s journey into astrology and how he began amassing his vast collection of astrological texts. His library includes not only modern books but also rare original editions from as early as the 16th century, alongside an extensive collection of astrological journals, periodicals, and almanacs.
We delve into the fascinating world of antiquarian book collecting, touching on topics such as:
The importance of first editions.
The challenges of preservation, including issues like "foxing," "worming," and rebinding.
How to handle very old books.
The limitations of older, poor-quality digital scans and abridged reprints, and the value of comparing them to original source texts.
Research from the Library
A major theme of our discussion is how having access to this wide range of primary sources allows for a more accurate and nuanced understanding of astrology's history. Philip’s collection serves as a massive research database, enabling him to trace the development of astrological concepts through time.
His new book is a collection of essays that demonstrates the value of this approach. Some of the historical questions we explore from his research include:
The Development of Uranus: How did astrologers in the early 19th century figure out the meaning of Uranus? We look at surprisingly early and accurate delineations from journa…
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August Astrology Forecast 2025
31 juli 2025 · 2 uur 36 min
In episode 501 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock look at the astrological forecast for August of 2025! Lees meer
We spend the first hour of the episode talking about the astrology of news and events that have occurred since our last forecast, and then in the second hour we transition into talking about the astrology of August, starting at 1 hour and 12 minutes into the episode.
The three main alignments this month are a Mars-Saturn opposition, Venus-Jupiter conjunction, and Mercury stationing direct opposite Pluto.
Then in the final days of the month we begin to head into eclipse season.
Since this is the episode after the 500th episode we also spend some time reflecting on that, and on 10 years of doing forecast episodes together.
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction00:00:54 August quick overview00:03:35 News segment01:07:21 UAC 202601:12:02 August forecast01:23:46 Election for August01:29:29 August forecast continued02:25:59 Wrapping up02:33:04 Credits
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500th Episode Retrospective
30 juli 2025 · 1 uur 34 min
Celebrating the 500th episode of The Astrology Podcast, and reflecting on how the podcast got started and what I learned from doing the past 100 episodes! Lees meer
In the first part of this episode I talk a bit about how the podcast got started, I look at the founding charts for the podcast, and discuss the outline of what I said that I wanted to accomplish with the show in the very first episode back in 2012.
I reflect on how ambitious my original outline for the podcast was, and that I've actually ended up accomplishing quite a bit of what I originally set out to do at this point.
Later in the episode I reflect on some of the things I've learned in the process of doing the past 100 episodes in particular, especially over the past couple of years, mainly from a technical standpoint.
Finally I conclude by thanking some people, and talking a bit about the future.
Thanks for watching or listening to the podcast for the past 500 episodes!
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Uranus in Taurus Retrospective: Stories from the 12 Houses
26 juli 2025 · 2 uur 50 min
In episode 499 of The Astrology Podcast I interview a group of people about how the transit of Uranus in Taurus went for them over the past eight years based on the whole sign house it was transiting in their chart. Lees meer
With Uranus having just made its first ingress into Gemini, now is an excellent opportunity to review the last seven to eight years and understand the types of changes and themes that came up in our lives. The focus of this episode is to explore how the transit of Uranus through a specific whole sign house in your birth chart manifested.
To do this, I'll be interviewing several people who will share their personal stories of what happened when Uranus transited through various houses in their charts—from sudden changes in their living situations and relationships to radical shifts in career and personal philosophy. We'll examine how these real-life events connect directly to the astrological symbolism.
By looking back at these examples, the goal is to better understand the principles of a Uranus transit, as well as what Uranus means in general in astrology. This will help us anticipate and understand what the upcoming seven-year transit of Uranus in Gemini might mean for each of us, depending on which house it will be moving through in our own charts.
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction00:14:25 4th House00:31:00 5th House00:38:44 8th House00:50:03 7th House01:08:22 10th House01:23:41 6th House01:42:24 11th House01:54:29 9th House02:08:35 12th House02:26:33 3rd House02:38:19 Concluding Remarks
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Back to the Future and Mercury Retrograde
18 juli 2025 · 42 min
In episode 498 I discuss how the filming of the movie Back to the Future started during a Mercury retrograde period, and the production experienced notorious delays, including firing the lead actor after 6 weeks of filming. By examining the challenges and ultimate success of the film, we can gain a deeper understanding of what Mercury retrograde truly means in astrology. Lees meer
The story begins with the filmmakers, Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis, who, after years of developing the script, had their hearts set on Michael J. Fox for the lead role of Marty McFly. When Fox was unavailable, they moved forward with another actor, Eric Stoltz. Filming commenced in late November 1984, precisely as Mercury was slowing down to station retrograde.
Mercury retrogrades are often associated with delays, revisions, and the need to redo things. The initial weeks of filming with Stoltz proved to be a prime example of these themes, as his more serious interpretation of the role clashed with the comedic vision of the filmmakers. This led to the difficult and highly unusual decision to recast the lead role in the middle of production.
The story of Back to the Future's creation, with its delays and necessary do-overs, serves as a powerful real-world example of Mercury retrograde in action, teaching us that sometimes we must go back to the past to correct our course in order to create a better future.
Join me as I break down the astrological timeline of these events and discuss the broader lessons we can learn about navigating our own Mercury retrograde periods.
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction: Back to the Future & Mercury Retrograde00:00:28 What Mercury Retrograde Means in Astrology00:00:52 The Movie's Origin Story00:02:11 The Failed Attempt to Cast Michael J. Fox00:03:40 Eric Stoltz is Cast as Marty McFly00:04:36 The Astrology of When Filming Began00:07:23 Filming with Eric Stoltz Isn't Working00:09:20 The Fateful Decision to Recast the Lead00:09:51 Approaching Michael J. Fox During Chr…
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Analysis of a Prediction: Iran
16 juli 2025 · 2 uur 25 min
In episode 497 astrologer Chris Brennan analyzes predictions made about Iran on The Astrology Podcast over the past year, and discusses what we can learn from those predictions in terms of mundane astrology. Lees meer
Starting with the eclipse season that happened last year in April 2024, I began seeing seeing astrological indications that implied a conflict with Iran would escalate over the course of the next year, and we ended up making a number of predictions to that effect in from mid-2024 to early 2025.
After those predictions were fulfilled in June of 2025 when Israel and the United States launched a surprise attack on Iran, I went back and looked at the statements we made over the past year in order to see how we did, and ended up making a clip compilation from different episodes.
During the course of this episode I present 10 clips from different episodes of The Astrology Podcast over the past year where we talked about Iran and made different predictions based on the astrological alignments we were seeing, and in between each clip I add some commentary in order to contextualize the clip and explain the different stages in our thinking.
Putting together all of the clips and statements we made like this is really useful because you can see the evolution of our thinking, as we discovered new things and as new developments took place, and I think there are a number of useful lessons that can be learned from studying the things we got right as well as the areas where we could have done better.
My hope is that astrologers can use this as a case study, and apply some of the lessons we learned from this to making other world astrology predictions in the future.
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Uranus in Gemini and the United States
7 juli 2025 · 1 uur 18 min
In episode 496 astrologer Chris Brennan talks about the transit of Uranus in Gemini, and how astrologers came to associate it with major wars in United States history. Lees meer
The first part of the episode discusses how the astrologer Luke Broughton (1828-1899) seems to have been the first astrologer to have observed the correlation between Uranus in Gemini and major wars in US history, and he used this in order to make predictions in the early 1860s about the start of the Civil War.
Later I discuss the astrologer Evangeline Adams (1868-1932), who used the Uranus in Gemini transit to predict the start of US involvement in World War II, in a book that she published in 1931.
Later I reflect on one of the earliest episodes of The Astrology Podcast, episode 11 titled The Astrology of Uranus and the United States, where I discussed this transit with Nick Dagan Best and the implication that it predicted another major war after Uranus enters Gemini again in 2025.
This is also a followup to episode 376, titled The Uranus Return of the United States, which delves more into what Uranus in Gemini has coincided with in the past in US history.
This episode was recorded late in the night of July 6, 2025, just hours before Uranus went into Gemini on July 7, and then released shortly after the ingress took place, with early Gemini rising.
My goal was to reflect on the history of astrologers studying this transit and using it for predictions, and to mark the occasion as we head into what is clearly shaping up to be another very important turning point in US history.
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction00:01:07 The 84-Year Historical Pattern of Major U.S. Wars00:05:44 Why This Pattern Exists: The U.S. Birth Chart00:08:03 The Natal Mars-Uranus Conjunction00:11:09 Symbolism of Fireworks on the 4th of July00:13:20 Luke Broughton's 1861 Prediction of the Civil War00:17:38 Reading From Broughton's Astrological Journal00:22:46 The Three Most Significant Wars in U.S. History00:24:52 Evangeline…
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July Astrology Forecast 2025
30 juni 2025 · 2 uur 56 min
In episode 495 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock look at the astrological forecast for July of 2025! Lees meer
We spend the first hour of the episode talking about the astrology of news and events that have occurred since our last forecast, and then in the second hour we transition into talking about the astrology of July, starting at 1 hour and 3 minutes into the episode.
July opens with Uranus entering the sign of Gemini on July 7, which it hasn't visited since the 1940s, and beginning the long-anticipated Uranus return of the United states.
In the first half of the month Saturn and Neptune both make their first retrograde station in Aries, and move into a very close conjunction with each other in the sky, coming within less than a degree of orb for the first time since the late 1980s.
There is also a Mercury retrograde period in Leo that begins in the middle of the month, and then doesn't conclude until early August.
In this episode we also celebrate our 10th anniversary of doing forecasts together!
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction00:00:57 Quick overview of July00:03:23 News segment00:55:36 United Astrology Conference01:01:37 Hellenistic course discount01:03:02 July forecast02:19:30 Electional date for July02:26:11 Mars-South Node & Venus-Mars02:35:02 New Moon in Leo July 2402:44:34 Wrapping up02:53:04 Credits
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Venus Retrograde Repetitions in the News Part 3
22 juni 2025 · 1 uur 58 min
In episode 494 I share several Venus retrograde repetitions that have happened in the news recently, and summarize what I learned from closely tracking the Venus retrograde recently. Lees meer
Since Venus finally departed from Aries and completed the extended retrograde period earlier this month I wanted to do one final episode to wrap up some lingering 8-year repetition stories that I had found, and also to share some conclusions I drew from this research over the past 6 months.
I needed to do this episode in order to bring this series to completion that I started back in January, and this is the third and final installment in the news series.
Some repetitions I covered include: Star Wars, Nintendo, the Oscars/Conan, the Rose Garden, and Iran.
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction00:07:31 Star Wars00:16:01 Oscars & Conan00:26:06 Nintendo00:44:40 Rose Garden00:47:41 Iran01:00:49 Miscellaneous Stories01:18:58 What I've Learned01:55:37 Credits
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Venus and Mars Retrogrades as the Unfolding of a Sequence of Events
21 juni 2025 · 3 uur 5 min
In episode 493 I interview some patrons and students talk about how the recent Venus and Mars retrograde periods went for them, and to demonstrate a principle I discovered about how retrogrades can describe the unfolding of a sequence of events over an extended period of time. Lees meer
One of my unique perspectives on Venus and Mars retrogrades is that they are not just the period when the planet is moving backwards, but instead represent an extended stay in one or two signs of the zodiac. This long transit often coincides with the unfolding of a sequence of events over several months, frequently centered on the topics of the whole sign houses the retrograde occupies.
Now that the extended retrograde period ranges have been completed this month, with Venus finally departing from its retrograde sign of Aries and Mars departing from its retrograde sign of Leo, I wanted to document and demonstrate this principle by sharing some real-life stories. I'm joined by several students from my courses and patrons of the podcast who share their experiences of how these transits played out in their lives.
In particular we explore three specific ways that I have identified about how retrogrades can manifest:
Retrogrades that represent the unfolding of a sequence of events that play out over an extended period of time.
Retrogrades that cross a sign boundary and connect two sets of topics across the whole sign houses involved.
When Venus and Mars are retrograde in different signs and the topics of both houses they are in become relevant.
Through these discussions, we see clear examples of how these extended retrograde periods timed significant life stories, from relationship changes and career shifts to health matters and dealing with family. This episode serves as a final case study to substantiate the theoretical framework I outlined in previous forecasts, providing concrete examples to help astrologers learn how to apply this concept to future retrogrades.
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00:00:00 In…
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Ottoman Court Astrology
11 juni 2025 · 1 uur 35 min
In episode 492 Professor A. Tunç Şen joins the podcast to discuss his book, Forgotten Experts: Astrologers, Science, and Authority in the Ottoman Empire, 1450-1600, which is on astrologers working in the Ottoman court in the 15th and 16th centuries. Lees meer
The conversation offers a detailed picture of the lives and social dynamics of astrologers who operated at the highest levels of power in the Ottoman court. A significant focus is the establishment of a formal unit for court astrologers, or munajjim, within the Ottoman bureaucracy, which paralleled other expert fields like physicians and architects. This unit, which could consist of one to six astrologers, was created in the 15th century and remarkably lasted until the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century.
The episode delves into the various duties performed by these court astrologers. A primary function was the practice of electional astrology, where they would determine auspicious moments for a wide range of state affairs, including military campaigns, the founding of mosques, and wedding ceremonies. The astrologers would also issue an annual almanac, interpret the birth charts of rulers, answer horary astrology questions, and sometimes give medical advice.
The conversation also explores the personalities and internal dynamics within the court. Much attention is given to Sultan Bayezid II, a ruler with a deep personal interest in the astral sciences who was instrumental in the institutionalization of the court astrologers. The story of the astrologer Riyazi is also highlighted—a highly skilled but frustrated practitioner who was never appointed chief astrologer and expressed his professional frustrations in poetry. This illustrates the debates, disagreements, and competition for authority that existed among the astrologers themselves, as well as other practitioners of esoteric or occult sciences.
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June Astrology Forecast 2025
30 mei 2025 · 2 uur 45 min
In episode 491 astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim look at the astrological forecast for June of 2025! Lees meer
We spend the first hour of the episode talking about the astrology of news and events that have occurred since our last forecast, and then in the second hour we transition into talking about the astrology of June, starting at 1 hour and 3 minutes into the episode.
June opens with Venus and Mars wrapping up their extended retrograde periods by moving into new signs finally, with Venus moving into her home sign of Taurus and Mars moving into Virgo.
A major shift this month is Jupiter moving into Cancer, which is the traditional sign of its exaltation, where it will stay for the next year.
There are some tense alignments in the middle of the month, with an explosive Mars-Uranus square around June 15, and restrictive Jupiter-Saturn square going exact on the same day.
By the end of the month Saturn has moved within 1 degree of a conjunction with Neptune, making that alignment peak in intensity, blurring the lines between what is real and what is not.
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction00:01:04 Quick overview of June00:03:47 News segment01:03:49 June forecast02:31:55 Electional date for June02:38:00 Wrapping up02:42:03 Credits
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Mesopotamian Astrology
27 mei 2025 · 3 uur 9 min
In episode 490 professor M. Willis Monroe joins the podcast to discuss the history of astrology in ancient Mesopotamia. Lees meer
Willis is a historian of the ancient Near East and scholar of Cuneiform Studies with a focus on the science and scholarship of first millennium Mesopotamia, and he did his doctoral thesis on the use of zodiacal subdivisions in cuneiform sources.
During the course of the episode we give an overview of the origins of western astrology in ancient Mesopotamia, starting with the earliest surviving sources around 2000 BCE, and then working our way forward until cuneiform writing died out around the 1st century CE.
We end up discussing the earliest evidence for astrology in eclipse omens from the 2nd millennium BCE, the high point of state supported astrology under the Neo-Assyrian kings in the 7th century BCE, and eventually the development of the zodiac and natal astrology in the 5th century BCE.
This episode is available in both audio and video versions below.
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction00:01:22 Ancient Languages: Akkadian, Sumerian & Cuneiform00:02:49 The Origin of Writing in Mesopotamia00:07:28 How Urbanization Led to Specialized Roles like Diviners00:10:02 The Role of Polytheism and Gods of Specific Cities00:12:46 The Concept of a God's "House" (Temple)00:17:48 The Emergence of Divination in Mesopotamian Culture00:20:01 Earliest Evidence: Gudea's Dream & Divination (c. 2100 BCE)00:22:38 Three Forms of Divination: Astrology, Dreams, and Entrails00:28:43 The Omen Series Format: "If P, then Q"00:32:08 Early Significance of Eclipses & Rituals to Avert Omens00:35:25 How Astrology Motivated the Development of Astronomy00:40:46 The Enuma Anu Enlil: The Canonical Collection of Omens00:42:42 No Distinction Between Astronomy and Astrology00:50:52 High Point of State-Sponsored Astrology (7th Century BCE)00:54:38 Astrologers Reporting to the King & Scholarly Disagreements01:12:37 The Late Period: Development of Natal Astrology (Birth Charts)01:20:23…
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Astrology, Fate, and Destiny
4 mei 2025 · 2 uur 30 min
In episode 489 astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim discuss their views on astrology, fate, and destiny. Lees meer
This is part of a new series exploring our personal view on the philosophy of astrology, and in particular exploring the relevance of some ancient Stoic concepts related to fate and determinism.
While most of the episodes of the podcast are usually more technically oriented, the purpose of this series is to begin to articulate some of the philosophical and spiritual views that we have developed based on our practice of astrology.
This episode is available in both audio and video versions below.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Exploring Astrology's Philosophical Foundations00:03:53 Fate, Free Will, and the Stoic Perspective00:09:26 Astrology vs. Scientific Materialism00:11:16 The Role of Fate in Personal Growth00:17:34 Understanding Predetermined Events in Life00:21:10 The Interplay of Fate and Free Will00:27:12 The Internal and External Aspects of Fate00:32:40 Zodiacal Releasing and Life's Turning Points00:35:40 Finding Meaning in Predetermined Choices00:38:45 The Nature of Experience and Free Will00:40:06 Astrology and Personal Growth00:41:54 Understanding Control and External Circumstances00:44:10 The Limitations of Control in Astrology00:48:31 Electional Astrology: Navigating Choices00:51:45 The Interplay of Timing and Fate00:56:34 Fate, Free Will, and Life's Direction01:01:23 The Role of Astrology in Accepting Fate01:06:39 The Stoic Perspective on Fate and Acceptance01:12:03 Predetermination vs. Free Will in Astrology01:17:37 Electional Astrology and Conditional Fate01:24:36 The Balance of Knowledge and Action in Astrology01:31:27 The Unfolding of Fate and Personal Growth01:39:16 Understanding Fate and Destiny in Astrology01:45:08 The Complexity of Free Will and Fate01:49:33 The Birth Ch…
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May Astrology Forecast 2025
29 april 2025 · 2 uur 24 min
In episode 488 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock look at the astrological forecast for May of 2025! Lees meer
May opens with the tense Mars-Pluto opposition separating but still in close alignment, and this gets reactivated when Pluto stations in Aquarius and the Moon swings in and acts as a trigger at various points.
Venus returns to Aries where it retraces its steps and begins the process of fully winding down its long retrograde period, and Mars is similarly finishing up its broader retrograde cycle as it makes its way through Leo.
The most important transits this month is that Saturn moves into the sign of Aries on May 24, and this marks the beginning of a three year transit through this sign, where it will meet up with Neptune this summer and early next year.
The month ends with an auspicious stellium of planets all meeting up in Gemini, which provides us with one of the best electional charts of the year.
We spend the first hour of the episode talking about the astrology of news and events that have occurred since our last forecast, and then in the second half we transition into talking about the astrology of May.
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:49 Quick overview of May
00:03:08 Beginning of news segment
01:03:08 May forecast begins
02:03:28 Electional chart for May
02:07:49 Late May
02:14:30 Upcoming projects
02:20:48 Credits
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Venus Retrograde in the News Part 2
28 april 2025 · 3 uur 31 min
In episode 487 astrologers Chris Brennan, Lindsey Turner, and Nick Dagan Best review a number of stories in the news recently that coincided with the Venus retrograde. Lees meer
This is a followup to episodes 475 and 477 where we talked about what Venus retrograde in Aries has coincided with in history, and part of our purpose with this episode is to document repetitions where stories from the past became relevant again today under the current retrograde.
In the first half of the episode we focus on 8 year repetitions of Venus, connecting past and present events, while in the second half we focus on other stories in the news that match the general quality of Venus retrograde.
For more info about Lindsey and Nick check out their websites:
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Timestamps
00:00:00 - Introduction: Tracking 8-Year Repetitions
00:03:36 - The 2025 Venus Retrograde Timeline
00:06:17 - Keywords: Normative vs. Non-Normative
00:08:31 - Rollback of Civil Rights & The SAVE Act
00:13:51 - The Target Boycott Reversal from 2017
00:19:01 - The Handmaid's Tale: From 1985 to Today
00:20:50 - Violence Against Women During the Station
00:24:24 - Lady Gaga and "Reheating Her Nachos"
00:28:41 - Artists Looking Back: The Beatles' "Get Back"
00:30:58 - Breaking News: Beyoncé's Rumored Birth Time
00:38:20 - Repetitions in Bridge Construction
00:42:21 - Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl
00:57:52 - The Breakfast Club 40-Year Reunion
01:06:47 - Trump's "Liberation Day" Speech & Historical Callbacks
01:12:37 - Nintendo Switch 2 Delayed by Tariffs
01:15:33 - Severing of Global Relationships & Alliances
01:42:06 - Invoking the 1798 Alien Enemies Act
01:58:41 - Casey Anthony Resurfaces
02:14:40 - RFK Jr.'s Comments vs. "Love on the Spectrum"
02:29:13 - Conclusion & Guest Information
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Venus and Mars Retrograde Stories
16 april 2025 · 2 uur 7 min
In episode 486 astrologer Chris Brennan interviews some listeners of the podcast to talk about the recent retrogrades of Venus and Mars and what changes they coincided with in their life. Lees meer
Mars is recently coming off of its retrograde in Cancer and Leo, while Venus is wrapping up its retrograde in Aries and Pisces, so it felt like a good moment to check in with some people and see how these retrogrades played out depending on where the transits happened in the chart.
During the course of the discussion we hear about some unique and interesting ways that the transits manifested, especially in terms of the houses that the retrograde periods happened in.
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Venus Retrograde in Aries and Queer History
6 april 2025 · 6 uur 11 min
In episode 485 astrologer Elly Higgins joins the show to discuss the 8-year repetitions of Venus retrograde in Aries and how they tie into queer history over the past century. Lees meer
In this episode we start with the Venus retrograde in Aries of 1905, and then work our way forward in 8 year increments, discussing how important moments and turning points in queer history keep coinciding with this retrograde.
In the process we ended up finding a bunch of repetitions, many of which give insight into the Venus retrograde that we are currently living through today.
Elly is the host of Star Gays: The Queer Astrology Archives Podcast, and you can find more information here:
https://ellyhiggins.com
https://stargaysastrology.ghost.io
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction
00:16:32 Inanna
00:24:03 1905
00:29:22 1913
00:35:12 1921
00:40:59 1929
00:48:27 1937
00:58:45 1945
01:05:49 1953
01:37:53 1961
01:43:55 1969
02:25:57 1977
02:55:36 1985
03:36:05 1993
04:14:33 2001
04:27:42 2009
04:43:31 2017
04:59:26 2025
05:40:46 Conclusions
06:07:28 Credits
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April Astrology Forecast 2025
1 april 2025 · 2 uur 48 min
In episode 484 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock look at the astrological forecast for April 2025. Lees meer
April see the continuation and eventual conclusion of many of the alignments that started in March, with the effective range of the Aries eclipse extending through the first week or so, and then Mercury and Venus wrapping up their retrograde cycles and stationing direct in the second week of April.
The second half of the month becomes intense when Mars moves into Leo and forms an opposition with Pluto, with that energy peaking around the fourth week of the month.
We spend the first 90 minutes of the episode talking about the astrology of news and events that have occurred since our last forecast, and then in the second half we transition into talking about the astrology of April.
Timestamps
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:01:02) Quick April overview
(00:04:04) News segment begins
(01:21:26) NORWAC 2025
(01:25:39) LA Astro Fest
(01:27:32) April forecast begins
(02:29:33) Wrapping up
(02:44:39) Credits
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Saturn-Neptune Conjunctions in History
25 maart 2025 · 8 uur 50 min
In episode 483 astrologers Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best discuss what happened in the past when the planets Saturn and Neptune form conjunctions every 36 years, and how these alignments often coincide with important turning points in history. Lees meer
We spend the first three quarters of the episode going through the seven most recent Saturn-Neptune conjunctions in history in detail, starting with the 1989 conjunction and then going backwards in 36 years increments to 1952/3, 1917, 1882, 1846, 1809, 1773.
In the last part of the episode we highlight recurring themes that have come up across multiple conjunctions, and extending our study all the way back to the year 500 BCE.
By looking at conjunctions from the past we hope to get a better idea of what the current Saturn-Neptune conjunction means, which is forming in the sky now in 2025 and 2026.
This episode is available in both audio and video versions below.
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction
00:17:34 2025-2026 Conjunction
00:24:42 1989
01:57:54 1953/54
03:01:00 1917
04:05:28 1882
04:45:00 1846
05:26:52 1809
05:53:36 1773
06:17:28 Recurring Themes
08:17:57 Concluding Remarks
08:48:10 Credits
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Chinese Astrology
10 maart 2025 · 1 uur 58 min
In episode 482 features an interview with astrologer Berna Lee about the history, philosophy, and practice of Chinese astrology. Lees meer
Berna is a graduate of the MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology program from the Sophia Centre, with a thesis examining the theory and practice of astrology in modern Hong Kong, and she is a 45th generation Chinese astrologer.
During the course of the episode we discuss the historical development of Chinese astrology, and the different eras in which specific technical practices arose.
We also touch on a number of other topics, including fate and free will, the Chinese zodiac, and the role of comets as omens in mundane astrology.
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This episode is available in both audio and video versions below.
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:22 - Berna's Background & 45-Generation Lineage
00:07:28 - The Legendary & Archeological Origins of Chinese Astrology
00:11:09 - The Textual Tradition: Oracle Bones & the First Characters
00:15:22 - Mundane vs. Natal Astrology
00:27:08 - How Astrology Became Institutionalized in the Royal Court
00:28:58 - The Mandate of Heaven: The Emperor's Right to Rule
00:32:56 - Reading Omens: Eclipses, Comets & Novas
00:40:27 - Chinese Astrologers' Detailed Records of Comets
00:47:41 - Fate & Free Will in Chinese Astrology
00:55:51 - A Personal Story About a Prediction of Death
01:11:07 - The 12 Animal Signs of the Zodiac
01:13:09 - When Natal Astrology (BaZi) Developed in the Tang Dynasty
01:16:20 - How the Zodiac Animals Are Used in a Chart
01:22:38 - How Chinese Astrology Was Sidelined and Moved to the Periphery
01:33:09 - The Impact of the Cultural Revolution
01:39:23 - Is Astrology Making a Comeback in China?
01:43:35 - How Contemporary Practitioners Approach the Tradition
01:51:33 - Berna's Future Work
01:54:41 - Conclusion
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Oscars Astrology Recap 2025
4 maart 2025 · 50 min
In episode 481 astrologer Chris Brennan gives a recap of some of the highlights of the 2025 Oscars ceremony from an astrological perspective. Lees meer
Venus stationed retrograde in Aries the day before the Oscars, and so we expected some firsts, some controversies, and some snafus, and it did not disappoint!
Listen in for a full recap of all of the highlights!
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Introduction: Oscars & the Venus Retrograde
00:01:03 - Historical Themes: "Firsts," Snafus, and Controversies
00:01:56 - Conan O'Brien Hosts: A Venus Retrograde Success Story
00:05:14 - How the LA Fires Delayed Voting & Changed the Outcome
00:06:42 - Controversy 1: The Rise and Fall of Emilia Perez
00:10:20 - Zoe Saldana's Win & Generational Astrology
00:13:42 - Controversy 2: The Brutalist and AI Accusations
00:15:23 - Adrian Brody's Win, Saturn Transits, and a Full-Circle Kiss
00:22:02 - "Anora" Sweeps the Oscars with Venus Retrograde Themes
00:26:08 - The Astrology of Best Actress Winner Mikey Madison
00:30:18 - Why Demi Moore Didn't Win: The Importance of Exact Transits
00:36:44 - The Big Snafu: Hulu Stream Crashes at the Final Moment
00:42:10 - Other Notable "Firsts" of the Night
00:44:27 - Jeremy Strong's Full-Circle Moment from 1993
00:46:37 - Conclusion: The Value of Cultural Astrology
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March Astrology Forecast 2025
27 februari 2025 · 2 uur 59 min
In episode 480 of The Astrology Podcast astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock look at the astrological forecast for March of 2025. Lees meer
March is one of the most active and important months of 2025, which includes Venus and Mercury going retrograde in Aries, eclipses in Virgo and Aries, and Neptune moving into Aries at the very end of the month.
We spend the first hour of the episode talking about the astrology of news and events that have occurred since our last forecast, and then in the second hour we transition into talking about the astrology of March.
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Timestamps
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:51) Quick Overview of March
(00:03:13) News Section Begins
(00:04:32) US News & Mars Retro in Cancer
(00:47:14) Airline Crashes
(00:52:19) Kendrick Superbowl
(00:58:53) Oscars Controversy
(01:04:20) Crypto Scam & Hack
(01:06:22) Luigi & Mars Stations
(01:10:26) SNL 50th Anniversary
(01:13:51) Fyre Festival 2
(01:16:44) New Horary Course
(01:23:15) Forecast begins
(01:23:24) Leaving Mars Retrograde
(01:26:57) Venus retrograde
(01:44:15) Mercury Retrograde
(01:51:27) Lucky Date for March
(01:54:59) Eclipse in Virgo
(02:14:34) Venus and Mercury Cazimi
(02:18:01) Mercury and Venus Return to Pisces
(02:25:02) Eclipse in Aries
(02:51:48) Austin's Projects
(02:54:45) Chris' New Horary Course
(02:56:37) Credits
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Mars Retrograde in Cancer in US History
25 februari 2025 · 6 uur 21 min
In episode 479 of The Astrology Podcast, astrologers Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best delve into the repeating historical patterns underlying Mars retrograde in Cancer periods, specifically within the context of United States history. Lees meer
During the course of the episode we explore how these retrogrades, which occur roughly every 15-17 years, coincide with significant events and recurring themes in American history. By examining past instances of Mars retrograde in Cancer, our goal is to provide perspective on current events and potential future developments.
The discussion begins with an explanation of the Mars retrograde cycle and its unique characteristics, including its varying durations and the signs it retrogrades through. We emphasize the importance of looking at the entire period Mars spends in Cancer, including the time before and after the actual retrograde station, to fully grasp its impact.
After that we proceed to discuss the specific dates and degrees of Mars retrogrades in Cancer, starting with the year of the US Constitution's ratification and moving forward.
In particular we highlight the 79-year repetition of Mars retrogrades in Cancer, which is based on the Babylonian Goal-Year periods, and how it aligns with important turning points in American history. We also note the shorter 47-year and 32-year repetitions, which coincide with other planetary cycles.
During the course of the episode we explore the themes that emerge during these Mars retrograde periods, including important turning points related to immigration, civil rights, and economic shifts.
The episode concludes with a reflection on the potential implications of these historical patterns for the present and future.
Timestamps
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:20:34) Planetary Periods
(00:36:52) Immigration
(01:05:28) Citizenship
(01:14:09) Racism and Reactionaries
(01:35:19) Boundaries and Borders
(01:42:15) US-Russia Relations
(02:18:59) Tariffs, Trade & Monetary Policy
(03:03:38…
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Experiential Astrology and Astrodrama
16 februari 2025 · 2 uur 41 min
Episode 478 features and interview with astrologer Jason Holley about Experiential Astrology, which is a dynamic approach that attempts to embody the symbols of astrology through creative and interactive methods, including making the chart come alive by acting it out in a group setting with Astrodrama. Lees meer
Experiential astrology has its origins in some of the experimentation with different psychological methods that were happening in the astrological community in the 1970s and 80s, and Jason highlights the work of astrologer Barbara Schermer in particular.
Jason defines Experiential Astrology as engaging with astrological symbolism through multiple intelligences and perceptual faculties, including somatic, sensuous, imagistic, instinctual, kinesthetic, expressive, and relational.
This approach emphasizes the full-consciousness experience of astrological symbolism, moving beyond conceptual understanding to a felt, lived experience.
In the discussion we focused on one particular application of Experiential Astrology known as Astrodrama, which involves a group of people standing around and acting out a person's birth chart, and we discuss some of the different ways that this can be done.
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Timestamps
(00:00:00) Introduction to Experiential Astrology
(00:06:03) Engaging the Senses in Astrology
(00:11:52) Historical Context of Experiential Astrology
(00:18:51) The Process of Astrodrama
(00:25:49) Facilitating Astrodrama Sessions
(00:37:55) Multiplicity of the Self in Astrology
(00:43:51) Comfort with Uncertainty in Astrology
(00:49:22) Experiential Astrology: Enactments and Transits
(00:56:55) Empathy and Role Reversal in Relationships
(01:05:16) The Oracle and the Querent Dynamic
(01:11:17) Foundational Texts in Experiential Astrology
(01:17:53) Creating a Sacred Field for Astrology
(01:23:57) Experiential Work: Listening to …
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Venus Retrograde Repetitions in the News
8 februari 2025 · 1 uur 48 min
In episode 477 Chris Brennan discusses a number of recent stories in the news and how they are repetitions of events that occurred during past Venus retrograde in Aries periods, demonstrating how the 8-year cycle of Venus can connect events from the past with the present. Lees meer
This is a followup to the Venus retrograde in Aries in history episode last month, where Nick Dagan Best and I went through and noted a bunch of important events that happened during past Venus retrograde in Aries periods.
Ever since we recorded that episode on January 10 there started being all of these really striking headlines and news stories that were repetitions of events we had talked about from previous Venus retrogrades in that episode, so I decided to compile them all here in this episode.
Part of the purpose is to document some of these incredible Venus retrograde repetitions while they are happening and fresh in people's minds, but also to show people the repetitions so that they know what to look out for as we get deeper into this Venus retrograde over the next few months, that way you all can help me identify other repetitions that emerge in the near future.
Timestamps
(00:00:00) Introduction and premise
(00:08:10) TikTok closure
(00:12:52) New Nintendo unveiled
(00:13:51) Oscars
(00:19:40) Coke reformulated
(00:21:27) Woman spacewalks
(00:22:55) David Lynch
(00:25:04) Beyonce album of year
(00:27:15) Lady Gaga revival
(00:33:15) Potomac plane crash
(00:43:18) Tulsa massacre
(00:45:39) Biden invokes Eisenhower
(00:47:57) Trump inauguration indoors
(00:48:40) President William McKinley
(00:52:56) 16th Amendment
(00:54:37) Trade disputes
(00:55:29) 1929 deportations
(00:57:04) Harris flight crew
(00:57:57) Leonard Peltier freed
(01:02:40) Ross Ulbricht freed
(01:05:43) Ceasefire
(01:06:36) Cecile Richards
(01:08:18) Civil rights setbacks
(01:10:23) Trans rights
(01:18:57) Guantanamo Bay
(01:22:30) Ingersoll Lockwood books
(01:30:08) Miscellaneous stories
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February Astrology Forecast 2025
29 januari 2025 · 2 uur 58 min
In episode 476 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock discuss the astrological forecast for February 2025, and talk about news and events from the past month through the lens of astrology. Lees meer
For the first 90 minutes of the episode we talk about news that happened in the news since our last forecast, and then in the second half of the episode we do a deep dive into the astrology of February.
The astrology of February opens with Uranus and Jupiter stationing direct in Taurus and Gemini, and then later in the month Mars stations direct in Cancer while Venus prepares to go retrograde in Aries.
This episode is available in audio and video versions below.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:38 Quick overview of February
00:04:00 New section begins
00:04:47 New Year's Eve Mars-Pluto opposition
00:09:18 Los Angeles fires
00:22:15 Demi Moore & Jodie Foster time twins
00:27:39 Jimmy Carter
00:30:00 TikTok closure
00:39:16 Justin Trudeau resignation
00:42:39 South Korean president arrested
00:45:45 Ceasefire announced
00:48:50 Biden farewell address
00:55:30 Trump inaugurated
01:03:52 Immigration & citizenship
01:12:47 500 Billion in AI infustructure
01:14:55 Deepseek AI release
01:20:50 February forecast begins
01:40:14 Electional chart for February
01:45:00 Jupiter stations in Gemini
01:51:35 Venus enters Aries Feb 4
02:11:07 Mercury cazimi & Full Moon
02:29:41 Mars stations in Cancer
02:41:45 New Moon in Pisces Feb 27
02:50:05 Austin…
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Venus Retrograde in Aries in History
25 januari 2025 · 7 uur 31 min
In episode 475 astrologers Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best discuss what every Venus retrograde in Aries period has coincided with in history over the past century, identifying patterns of 8-year repetitions in the past that are tied in with the present and future. Lees meer
The premise of this episode is that we have a Venus retrograde in Aries and Pisces coming up over the next few months, and it seems to coincide with a really important part of the year in March and April where we are expecting some major world events, so I wanted to look back in history and see if I could get a better sense for what these particular retrogrades in Aries have coincided with in the past.
What Nick and I did in this episode is we started in 2025 and talked a little bit about what is already known or is clearly developing about the current Venus retrograde, and then after that we jumped back 8 years to 2017, which is the last time Venus went retrograde in Aries, and talked about major events that happened in that period.
Then we went back another 8 years to 2009, when Venus was again retrograde in Aries, and so on. During the course of the episode we made it all the way back to 1905, which was the first time that Venus retrograded Aries in this cycle.
Here is the full list of Venus retrograde in Aries years over the past century: 1905, 1913, 1921, 1929, 1937, 1945, 1953, 1961, 1969, 1977, 1985, 1993, 2001, 2009, 2017, 2025.
By moving backwards in time we went retrograde ourselves, and started with a period that is more familiar, but then kept showing how there are these weird 8 year repetitions that connect events and themes across these different time periods.
We ended up finding a LOT of really interesting stuff, and some major correlations that will end up being very relevant for news stories today.
I feel like this episode really helps to build on and expand the Venus retrograde research that we did in 2023, and to deepen our understanding of Venus retrogrades in general by reall…
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Time Twins in Astrology: Adolf Hitler and Charlie Chaplin
17 januari 2025 · 2 uur 7 min
In episode 474 astrologers Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best discuss Charlie Chaplin and Adolf Hitler as time twins who were born a few days apart both with Venus retrograde, and how subsequent Venus retrogrades coincided with important turning points in both of their lives. Lees meer
Hitler and Chaplin were born in April of 1889 only 4 days apart, and so their birth charts are remarkably similar, including both having Venus retrograde in Taurus.
The issue of time twins or people who are born around the same time with similar charts is usually brought up as a criticism against astrology, since clearly two people born around the same time can have different destinies, but in this episode we demonstrate how two people born near in time can end up having important turning points happen in their lives at the same time due to shared transits.
One example is how during the Venus retrograde in 1913 both men ended up moving to the place they would become famous, with Chaplin moving to Hollywood at this time, and Hitler moving to Germany. While their destinies were different, their timelines would often overlap in striking ways.
This was originally a piece of a larger investigation into Venus retrogrades in Aries that we decided to break off into its own episode, in order to be able to really tell both of their stories in full, and demonstrate how important turning points in their lives tended to happen during the time of these Venus retrograde periods.
Because our focus was primarily on the Venus retrograde periods we did not reflect on the broader issue of time twins as much as we could have, and so this is instead more of an initial introduction to astrologers can address the issue of time twins from a practical, conceptual, and philosophical standpoint.
This episode is available in both audio and video versions below.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction: Hitler & Chaplin as Time Twins
00:01:21 The 8-Year Venus Retrograde Cycle
0…
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The 5th House: Sharing Life Stories
11 januari 2025 · 2 uur 39 min
In episode 473 astrologer Chris Brennan talks to listeners of the podcast who share stories about 5th house placements in their birth chart. Lees meer
This is a precursor to an upcoming episode being researched on the meaning of the 5th house in astrology where we will focus on looking at celebrity example charts, and in this episode the goal was to interview some listeners of the podcast and talk with them about their 5th house placements directly.
This episode was recorded on November 24, 2024 with a group of patrons of The Astrology Podcast who signed up through my page on Patreon.
The webinar ended up being incredible in helping us to get to some really core meanings of the 5th house, and each person shared some really striking stories about the unique way the 5th house manifested in their life.
This episode is available in both audio and video versions below.
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:51 5th House Significations
00:05:11 First interview: Kristen's chart
00:06:16 Kristen's story: Fertility struggles during Saturn return
00:08:29 Sister as a gestational carrier (Ruler of 3rd in 5th)
00:10:58 "Divine intervention" & carrying her own children
00:23:29 Pluto's transit through the 5th house
00:29:01 Eclipses & the births of her children
00:35:51 Second interview: Kathryn's chart
00:37:26 Kathryn's story: Creative work with children
00:44:00 Ruler of 7th in 5th: Relationships & creativity
00:47:01 Working with other people's children
00:50:30 Working from home: IC in the 5th house
00:51:30 Venus cazimi cycle significance
01:06:00 Third interview: Stephanie's chart
01:06:59 Stephanie's story: Early motherhood & paternity confusion
01:09:40 Tragic death of partner & Neptune themes
01:21:21 Subsequent marriage and more children
01:28:41 Pursuing acting and film later in life
01:39:00 Fourth interview: Jessica's chart
01:40:08 Jessica's story: Sponsoring a child abroad (Ruler of 5th in 9th)
01:45:09 Saturn themes: Not having biological child…
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2025 Year Ahead Astrology Forecast
23 december 2024 · 4 uur 33 min
In episode 472 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock discuss the year ahead astrology forecast for 2025, and make predictions about the planetary alignments in the coming year! Lees meer
2025 will be a big year of change, with all of the outer planets moving into new zodiac signs this year, marking the beginning of a new era.
This will be the first year that Pluto spends entirely in Aquarius, and then in March the planet Neptune will move into Aries, followed shortly by Saturn also entering Aries in May, Jupiter ingressing into Cancer in June, and finally Uranus beginning a long transit through Gemini in July.
This year also sees Venus and Mars retrograde periods, the last of the eclipses in Aries, and finally the beginning of a new series of eclipses in Virgo and Pisces.
We spend the first two hours giving a big picture overview of all of the major outer planet shifts in 2025, and then in the second half we transition into giving a more chronological breakdown of the astrology of the next year.
This episode is available in both audio and video versions below.
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Timestamps
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:01:47) Overview of 2025 astrology
(00:01:47) Outer planet shifts
(00:11:28) Pluto in Aquarius
(00:40:18) Uranus in Gemini
(01:05:57) Good dates in 2025 report
(01:09:42) Neptune in Aries
(01:57:44) Saturn conjunct Neptune
(02:18:49) Honeycomb Almanacs & Calendars
(02:22:14) First half of 2025 breakdown
(02:22:53) Mars retrograde in Cancer & Leo
(02:43:12) January fortunate date
(02:46:16) Major events in March & April
(02:53:18) Venus retrograde in Aries & Pisces
(03:30:47) Austin's projects in 2025
(03:35:49) Chris's projects in 2025
(03:39:12) Second half of 2025
(03:39:21) Jupiter in Cancer
(03:57:20) Uranus in Gemini
(04:08:16) Mars aspects
(04:10:58) Virgo-Pisces …
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2025 Year Ahead Horoscopes for Each Sign
14 december 2024 · 4 uur 25 min
Episode 471 features astrologer Chris Brennan's year ahead horoscopes for 2025, with an astrology forecast and predictions for all twelve signs of the zodiac for the coming year. Lees meer
These horoscopes are meant to take some of the major transits that we will discuss in our big year ahead astrology forecast and personalize them, by talking about them within the context of each sign.
I would recommend listening to the zodiac sign that matches your rising sign if you know your birth time, although you can also listen to your Sun and Moon signs as well.
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Timestamps for the Audio Version
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:00 Aries
00:24:13 Taurus
00:43:02 Gemini
01:01:14 Cancer
01:20:52 Leo
01:39:27 Virgo
01:59:01 Libra
02:19:59 Scorpio
02:46:03 Sagittarius
03:11:28 Capricorn
03:33:48 Aquarius
03:59:19 Pisces
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Taurus 2025 Yearly Horoscope
Gemini 2025 Yearly Horoscope
Cancer 2025 Yearly Horoscope
Leo 2025 Yearly Horoscope
Virgo 2025 Yearly Horoscope
Libra 2025 Yearly Horoscope
Scorpio 2025 Yearly Horoscope
Sagittarius 2025 Yearly Horoscope
Capricorn 2025 Yearly Horoscope
Aquarius 2025 Yearly Horoscope
Pisces 2025 Yearly Horoscope
Transcript
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4th House Birth Chart Readings
12 december 2024 · 2 uur 13 min
In episode 470 astrologer Chris Brennan talks to listeners of the podcast who share stories about 4th house placements in their birth chart. Lees meer
This is a followup to the two recent episodes on the meaning of the 4th house in astrology where we focused on looking at celebrity example charts, and in this episode the goal was to interview some listeners of the podcast and talk with them about their 4th house placements directly.
This episode was recorded on October 6, 2024 with a group of patrons of The Astrology Podcast who signed up through my page on Patreon, and it was recorded while I was still researching the 4th house episodes.
The webinar ended up being really helpful in getting to some core meanings of the 4th house, and each person shared some really interesting stories about the unique way the 4th house showed up in their life.
This episode is available in both audio and video versions below.
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction
00:03:22 Travis
00:17:30 Samantha
00:37:30 Victoria
01:01:05 Daniela
01:15:06 Tasney
01:37:10 Adam
02:05:37 Concluding remarks
02:10:05 Credits
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Transcript
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Astrology Forecast for December 2024
1 december 2024 · 2 uur 46 min
In episode 469 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock discuss the astrological forecast for December 2024, and talk about news and events from the past month through the lens of astrology. Lees meer
For the first 90 minutes of the episode we talk about news that happened since our last forecast, starting with the outcome of the 2024 US presidential election, and then in the second half of the episode we do a deep dive into the astrology of December.
The astrology of December opens with the second half of a troublesome Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius, plus a contentious Mars retrograde period beginning in Leo.
The middle of the month features some favorable aspects, such as Mercury stationing direct, and an auspicious trine between Venus and Jupiter.
December ends with major tensions building, as Mars and Pluto move into a difficult opposition, which will culminate at the very beginning of January.
This episode is available in audio and video versions below.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:50 Quick overview of December
00:03:22 News segment begins
00:04:34 US presidential election
01:01:58 Other news stories
01:27:00 December astrology forecast
02:43:06 End cards
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The Ruler of the 4th House in Astrology
26 november 2024 · 7 uur 8 min
In episode 468 astrologers Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best discuss what it means when the ruler of the 4th house is placed in each of the 12 houses in a birth chart. Lees meer
This is the second episode in a two-part series on the meaning of the fourth house in astrology. In the previous episode we talked about the significations of the 4th house, and looked at examples of the ruler of the Ascendant in the 4th.
In this episode we continue that research by going systematically through each of the 12 houses and looking at examples to understand what it means when the ruler of the 4th house is in different houses in the chart.
When the ruler of the 4th house is located in different houses it will connect the 4th house with other areas of the person's life.
The 4th house is primarily associated with home, family, parents, private life, and end of life, and these are the main topics that we focus on in this episode.
In this episode we experimented with incorporating some listener submissions into the episode, to complement the celebrity examples.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction
00:04:07 Ruler of 4th in 1st house
00:29:45 2nd house
01:01:25 3rd house
01:36:57 4th house and IC
02:31:55 5th house
02:49:54 6th house
03:22:00 7th house
04:05:00 8th house
04:28:00 9th house
05:09:19 10th house
05:44:15 11th house
06:20:07 12th house
06:57:36 Concluding remarks
07:06:30 Credits
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Transcript
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The Fourth House in Astrology
14 november 2024 · 8 uur 42 min
In episode 467 astrologers Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best do a deep dive into the meaning of the 4th house in astrology, and examine the birth charts of more than 50 notable figures who have the ruler of the Ascendant in the 4th in order to demonstrate what the house means. Lees meer
The fourth house is traditionally said to signify topics such as: home, parents, family, private life, secrets, the past, death, and matters after death.
We open the episode by talking about the significations of the fourth house in detail, and discussing the way that it was conceptualized both in ancient astrology and in more recent times.
Afterwards the rest of the episode is focused on looking at examples of people who have the ruler of the Ascendant in the fourth house, and these have been arranged into groups that concentrate on specific significations associated with the 4th house.
After that we have some brief concluding remarks before wrapping up.
Followup Episode on the Ruler of the 4th House
This is the first episode in a two part series on the 4th house in astrology, and part 2 will cover the ruler of the 4th house when it is placed in each of the 12 houses.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:45 Structure of this episode
00:03:42 Bonus content
00:07:43 Significations of the 4th house
00:38:45 Preliminary remarks to chart examples
00:53:40 Ruler of the Ascendant in the 4th house
00:54:11 Parents
03:11:00 Home and living situation…