The Astrology Podcast (Chris Brennan)

Episode 188 features an interview with astrologer Demetra George about her new book titled Ancient Astrology in Theory and Practice, A Manual of Traditional Techniques - Volume One: Assessing Planetary Condition. This is the first of two volumes where Demetra provides a detailed treatment of ancient Hellenistic astrology, which is the type of astrology that was practiced around the time of the Roman Empire. Unlike other treatments of ancient astrology, Demetra spends most of the book focusing on the actual techniques and practice of the early forms of astrology, rather than spending a bunch of time talking about the history. It is also designed to be a workbook, so that at the end of each chapter you can apply the techniques to your own chart, using guided lessons so that you can confirm that you understand what you read by putting the interpretive principles into practice. The book was published by Rubedo Press, and can be ordered here: Demetra George, Ancient Astrology in Theory and Practice This interview with Demetra is available in both audio and video versions below. The interview was originally recorded on November 9, 2018, but then I just released it today on January 2, 2019 to coincide with the official release of the book today. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Here is the video version of my interview with Demetra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJwKHkFZLts - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available here: Episode 188 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

In episode 183 of the podcast astrologers Chris Brennan, Kelly Surtees, and Austin Coppock discuss the astrological forecast for December of 2018, and the end of a year that has been filled with a seemingly endless barrage of retrograde planets. This episode was recorded earlier in November than usual, and it opens with Austin telling a humorous story about some recent Mercury retrograde snafus he ran into while trying to get a new passport, so that he could fly to Australia for the "So Below" event with Gordon White of the Rune Soup podcast (Austin ended up making it). Early in the episode we also discuss the fine balance between taking astrology seriously but still being able to have some degree of levity about it, or a live and let live attitude with other approaches and people whose views may differ from your own. Eventually we get to the forecast for December, which features Mercury stationing direct in Scorpio, and lunations in Sagittarius and Cancer. Later in the episode we highlight one auspicious electional chart this month, a Jupiter in Sagittarius election, which can be used for beginning a new venture or undertaking. Below you will find the show notes, followed by links to download the recording of this episode at the bottom of the page, which is available in both audio and video versions. News and Announcements Kelly recently launched a new weekly show called the Water Trio Podcast with Cassandra Tyndall and Alicia Shaich Yusuf. Chris is doing astrology calendar posters again for 2019, and they are being printed up now! Sign up for The Astrology Podcast Newsletter to receive an email as soon as they are available. Thanks to Lisa Ardere for making The Astrology Podcast Monthly Forecast Bingo Card! Be sure to check out our rising sign horoscopes for December 2018 for more info about how these transits will relate to your birth chart. Chris is in the process of changing podcast hosting, and the podcast should be available on Spotify soon. Also trying to update the feed so that instead of just the latest 50 episodes being displayed it shows the last 200 episodes. This may or may not work though, and I'll probably be working out the kinks over the next week or two. Major Astrological Alignments for December of 2018 Here are some of the major transits for December that we cover in this episode: Mercury intro Scorpio on December 1 Venus ingresses into Scorpio on December 2 Mercury stations direct in late Scorpio December 6 New Moon in Sagittarius on December 7 Mercury moves back into Sagittarius on December 12 Sun moves into Capricorn December 21 Full Moon in Cancer December 22 Mars moves into Aries December 31 Auspicious Electional Chart for December The auspicious election this month that was chosen by Leisa Schaim is set for: December 13, 2018 at 6:12 AM with 7 Sagittarius rising There are a few more electional charts that we found for December, which are available in our private subscriber-only podcast on auspicious elections that was released today. If you would like to get access to that discussion, then all you have to do is become a patron of The Astrology Podcast on the $5 or $10 tier through our page on on Patreon, and then you will get access to the 30-minute Auspicious Elections Podcast immediately. Timestamps The forecast section of the episode begins at about 55 minute into the recording. The auspicious electional chart is discussed at around 1:41:00 or so in the recording. Watch the Video Version of the December Forecast Here is the video version of the December 2018 astrology forecast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q66PoS3CX_A – Listen to the Audio Version of the December Forecast Episode You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

Episode 182 of the podcast features our monthly horoscope forecast for all twelve signs of the zodiac for December of 2018, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim. Our monthly horoscopes are designed to be read primarily from the perspective of your Ascendant or rising sign, although you can also look at them from the perspective of your Sun sign, especially if you were born during the day, or your Moon sign especially if you were born at night. The horoscopes are available in both audio and video versions, and below you will find links to each of the videos for the zodiac signs in order, followed by the audio version of this episode at the bottom of the page that contains all twelve signs. So, without further ado, here are the horoscopes for December! Aries December 2018 Horoscope Learning Something New Your major astrology transits for December, Aries, include Mercury and Venus moving into your 8th house of shared resources, a New Moon and a bunch of activity in your 9th house of education, beliefs, and travel, Mars moving through your 12th house of enemies and solitude, a Full Moon in your 4th house of home, family and private life, and then finally Mars moving into your first house of mind and body on the last day of the year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1HBXm3t0eg   Taurus December 2018 Horoscope Balancing Friendships and Partnerships Your major astrology transits for December, Taurus, include Mercury and Venus moving into your 7th house of partnerships, a New Moon and much other planetary activity in your 8th house of shared resources, Mars moving through your 11th house of friends and groups, and a Full Moon in your 3rd house of siblings and communication. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJTLKHngbrc   Gemini December 2018 Horoscope New Beginnings in Partnerships Your major astrology transits for December, Gemini, include Mercury and Venus moving into your 6th house of work and health, a New Moon and much other planetary activity in your 7th house of partnership, Mars moving through your 10th house of career, and a Full Moon in your 2nd house of finances. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE-QdlH_PEw   Cancer December 2018 Horoscope A Fresh Start with Work and Health Your major astrology transits for December, Cancer, include Mercury and Venus moving into your 5th house of children and romance, a New Moon and much other planetary activity in your 6th house of work and health, Mars moving through your 9th house of education and travel, and a Full Moon in your 1st house of mind and body. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmVQiIU5-3U   Leo December 2018 Horoscope Balancing Work and Play Your major astrology transits for December, Leo, include Mercury and Venus moving into your 4th house of home and family, a New Moon in your 5th house of children and romance, Mars moving through your 8th house of shared resources, and a Full Moon in your 12th house of solitude. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79f1W-J9Vx8   Virgo December 2018 Horoscope Laying a New Foundation at Home Your major astrology transits for December, Virgo, include Mercury and Venus moving into your 3rd house of communication, a New Moon in your 4th house of home and family, Mars moving through your 7th house of relationships, and a Full Moon in your 11th house of friends. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpOAdMBfTiA     Libra December 2018 Horoscope Learning to Communicate What You Know Your major astrology transits for December, Libra, include Mercury and Venus moving into your 2nd house of finances, a New Moon in your 3rd house of communication, Mars moving through your 6th house of work and health, and a Full Moon in your 10th house of career. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVCB0VJ7T4Q   Scorpio December 2018 Horoscope Reappraisal of Self and Values Your major astrology transits for December, Scorpio,

Episode 184 features a discussion with Ashley Otero and Patrick Watson about what it is like for an astrologer to become a parent, and some of the unique questions that arise when parenting with astrology. Ashley and Patrick are both professional astrologers who have become parents over the past few years, and this experience has raised a lot of interesting questions for them in a number of areas. You can find out more about Ashley at: CosmicSoupBowl.com You can find out more about Patrick at: PatrickWatsonastrology.com Here are some of the questions we tried to address in this discussion: Episode Outline What’s it like to be a parent and an astrologer? Are there factors about delineating a child’s chart that feels unethical? Does it feel unethical or risky to predict aspects of a child’s future with astrology? Does speculating the probabilities of your child’s (or anyone else’s child) chart carry the risk of unintentionally shaping the parent’s perception of the child’s life and choices? Have there been milestone moments when you recorded the date and time that they occurred in order to cast a chart? Or does doing so take a person out of the present? Have you personally witnessed transits to your child’s chart manifesting more directly in your life rather than their life (such as their 7th or 10th house transits)? How does observing the 4th/10th houses of your child influence your perception of yourself and has it helped you decide how to behave with your child/children?   Have you found yourself able to reconcile differences between you and your children by consulting the composite chart or comparing the natal charts? Some astrologers who are also parents might feel anxious about approaching transits that their child/children will experience (like perhaps Mars transits or other character-forming transits from outer planets for example). Have you experienced this, or did you manage to find a way to deal with trying transits, such as the Mars return which happens around the age of two? How do you feel about analyzing the zodiacal releasing periods of children’s charts--particularly for career? If you are an astrologer and a parent, let us know what you think of some of the questions we discussed in this episode in the comments section below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Here is the video version of this episode from our page on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N29FPU4P_c - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 184 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

In episode 189 astrologer Lisa Ardere joins the show to discuss why there seem to be more women who are interested in astrology than men, and some related questions that have become topics of discussion recently in the astrological community. It is generally accepted that there seem to be a greater number of women who are into astrology than men, and different theories for why this is have been discussed in the astrological community for years. The topic came up again recently with the publication of an article on November 15, 2018 titled Why Straight Men Hate Astrology So Much, by Hannah Ewens for Vice UK. This prompted a lot of new discussion in the astrological community, including a piece by Samuel F. Reynolds titled Do Straight Men Really Hate Astrology? In this episode Lisa and I sat down to talk about the issue, and discuss some different theories that are commonly put forward about the gender disparity in western astrology. We tried to avoid drawing firm conclusions in terms of saying exactly why the disparity exists, since there are so many different contributing factors and views on the issue. Instead we hoped to help open up the discussion for a wider audience, by highlighting the topic as part of an ongoing dialogue in the astrological community. You can follow Lisa on Twitter @LisaArdere, or at ArdorAstrology.com. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Here is the video version of this episode of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1UipvHGWzA - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 189 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

In episode 185 astrologers Kelly Surtees, Austin Coppock, and Chris Brennan take questions from listeners about various astrological topics, ranging from practicing astrology professionally to conceptual issues involving the houses and the zodiac. We start out the episode by catching up on what has been going on for the three of us and in the astrological community since our last chat together in mid-November, and then we move on to taking some questions. Most of the questions were submitted to us by astrologers on Twitter, where a pretty active and vibrant community surrounding astrology has developed lately. You can follow each of us on Twitter at: @KelDreamer @AustinRCoppock @ChrisBrennan7 Below you will find an outline with the questions we dealt with in this episode, followed by links to download the audio or video versions of this episode.   News and Notable Events We start out with a 45-minute warm-up chat, since it has been a month since the three of us last talked, and we had a lot to catch up on. Austin's successful trip to Australia. Kelly is doing a workshop in Seattle in January. Chris launched his 2019 astrology calendar posters. The podcast feed now lists all episodes rather than just the latest 50. Recent deaths in the community: Robert Schmidt (December 22, 1950 - December 6, 2018) Donna Van Toen (March 5, 1949 - December 8, 2018) Questions Answered in This Episode Here are the questions we touched on in this episode, starting with the username of each person who asked one from Twitter. The original thread on Twitter has all of the questions, including a bunch of great ones we didn't get to. Saturn & the Sun Astrology‏ @saturnsunastro "I’ve always wanted to know how other astrologers approach consultations where the client is deliberately unwilling to participate in a dialogue exchange. What, then, is your method of approach? Working in metaphysical shops, this was often the case." maren altman Ⓥ‏ @marenaltman Business question: do you all make most of your income directly from consultations or is it through teaching & other passive sources? The Strology‏ @thestrology_ "How did each of you discover *your way* of doing readings? How’d you come down to figuring out your method / system of prioritizing what to look at when presented with a client’s chart? How long did it take to solidify your method?" (Sidenote from Chris: Shakirah Tabourn just released the NFLUX astrology magazine, and it is awesome! Would highly recommend checking it out.) Christina Mariae‏ @chmariae Is it rude to ask what house system an astrologer uses when inquiring about a session? Ashley Bober‏ @astro_ashley11 I'm curious when you get a first time client natal reading, what do start with when talking to the client? Old School Astrology‏ @oldschoolastro In a reading, to what extent do each of you explain the techniques? Do you just deliver the information to the client, or do you reference the placements and configurations that you’re getting the information from? And if you do explain, how much time do you spend explaining? BIG WITCH ENERGY‏ @millymichelle Proper use of the Draconic chart if any of y’all use it, and how to properly integrate it into the expression of self up against the natal chart. What purpose does it serve besides the knee jerk magic of it being a rendering of ‘soul’ purpose. 😬✨ Kipp‏ @EudaimoniaAstro I'd love to hear the three of you compare and contrast your views and application of the lunar nodes. Catherine Urban‏ @AstroCatherine When clients ask you if they should leave their partner... obviously we cannot make that choice for them. What are some of the ways you’ve helped people navigate this situation? Arthur Lipp-Bonewits ✨⚡️💘‏ @lipandbone

In episode 186 of the podcast astrologers Chris Brennan and Cam White present the monthly horoscope forecast for each zodiac sign for January of 2019. The astrology of January features a solar eclipse in Capricorn, Uranus stationing direct in Aries, a Venus-Jupiter conjunction in Sagittarius, a lunar eclipse in Leo, and a Sun-Mercury conjunction in Aquarius near the degree Mars stationed retrograde a few months ago. Cam is a Denver-based astrologer, who posts regular astrology forecasts on his YouTube channel, and is also active on Twitter. The artwork in this episode is from Chris' new 2019 astrology calendar poster bundle, which is now available for purchase through the podcast website. This episode is available in both an audio and a video version, and you will find links below. Video Versions of the January 2019 Horoscopes Each of our horoscopes for January are broken up into separate videos, and you can access the playlist for all twelve signs here: January 2019 Horoscope Video Playlist Direct links to the video for each sign: Aries January 2019 Horoscope ♈ Taurus January 2019 Horoscope ♉ Gemini January 2019 Horoscope ♊ Cancer January 2019 Horoscope ♋ Leo January 2019 Horoscope ♌ Virgo January 2019 Horoscope ♍ Libra January 2019 Horoscope ♎ Scorpio January 2019 Horoscope ♏ Sagittarius January 2019 Horoscope ♐ Capricorn January 2019 Horoscope ♑ Aquarius January 2019 Horoscope ♒ Pisces January 2019 Horoscope ♓ Chris and Cam did a 30-minute live stream just after they finished recording the horoscopes last week, to talk about the process a bit and also give an overview of some of the major transits that they focused on next month: January 2019 Horoscope Recap Livestream The audio version also has a separate brief introduction that we recorded just before we started recording all twelve horoscopes. Timestamps for the Audio Version The audio version of the horoscopes is one long MP3 file, but you can jump ahead to the specific sign you want to listen to by using these time stamps: 00:04:11 Aries 00:32:14 Taurus 00:50:33 Gemini 01:12:16 Cancer 01:28:15 Leo 01:46:11 Virgo 02:09:11 Libra 02:27:58 Scorpio 02:45:52 Sagittarius 03:10:10 Capricorn 03:33:14 Aquarius 03:50:52 Pisces Audio Version of the January 2019 Horoscopes You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

In episode 187 of the podcast astrologers Kelly Surtees, Austin Coppock, and Chris Brennan provide an overview of the astrology of 2019, and discuss the major planetary alignments that will occur over the course of the next twelve months. The astrology of 2019 features solar eclipses occurring in Capricorn and Cancer, Uranus moving into Taurus, three Jupiter-Neptune squares, the Saturn-Pluto conjunction getting very close, and much, much more. In this episode we went through each month in order, starting with January, and provided an in-depth discussion of the major planetary transits that will occur. This episode is available in both audio and video versions, and links to both are below. News and Announcements Our 2019 Astrology Calendar Posters are now available! These are full poster-sized versions of the artwork we use on the forecast episodes each month. Kelly recently started a new podcast and forecast series, and has a bunch of events and classes coming up in 2019, which you can find out about at KellysAstrology.com Austin is getting ready to launch a new podcast, and also has a number of classes and events in 2019, which you can find out about at AustinCoppock.com Chris and Leisa just released their 2019 Electional Astrology Report, which contains the best election they could find for each month in 2019. The podcast feed should now display all past episodes, right on your app or mobile device. Some people have reported errors with some apps like Pocket Casts, and if this happens try unsubscribing and resubscribing on your app. If this doesn't fix it then contact Chris. Auspicious Electional Chart for January The auspicious election this month that was chosen by Leisa Schaim is set for: January 2, 10:29 a.m., with 12 Pisces rising There are a few more electional charts that we found for January, which are available in our private subscriber-only podcast on auspicious elections that was released today. Watch the Video Version of the 2019 Astrology Forecast Here is the video version of our 2019 astrology forecast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLRE2PDOmbY - Listen to the Audio Version of Our 2019 Astrology Forecast You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

In episode 190 of the podcast astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim provide an introduction to electional astrology, which is the application of astrology to find auspicious dates and times to begin new ventures and undertakings. On the forecast episodes of the podcast we regularly feature an auspicious electional chart for the month ahead, but we realized recently that most listeners are not familiar with the rules of electional astrology, or how to use the charts we provide. So we decided to do an entire episode on electional astrology, in order to provide a detailed introduction to the subject. Since this is a big topic, the episode ended up being three hours long: In the first hour we set the stage by talking about the premise of electional astrology, and some conceptual and philosophical issues related to the topic. In the second hour we get into the technical details of what to look for and focus on when trying to find a good electional chart. Finally, in the last hour, we answer some questions about electional astrology that were submitted by listeners through Twitter. This episode is available in both audio and video versions, and you will find links to both at the bottom of this page, just after the show notes. Resources for Electional Astrology Some other resources on electional astrology mentioned in this episode: The Electional Astrology Podcast - Our monthly podcast on elections for the month ahead Electional Astrology Course - Chris' online course for learning electional astrology Electional Astrology Podcast Outline Here is our outline with the major points we touched on in this episode: What is Electional Astrology? The premise of the "doctrine of origin." The quality and future of anything can be determined by looking at the alignment of the planets at the moment it began. The potentiality of a system is embedded in the moment of its inception. Everything has a chart. Events and ventures can have birth charts, not only people Election simply means “choice.” Electional astrology involves proactively choosing a chart to begin something. If you can control the beginning then you can control the outcome. Distinction between inceptional and electional astrology. Original name for this branch was katarchic astrology, from the Greek katarchē. History of Electional Astrology Probably originated in the Mesopotamian astrological tradition. Most cultures that develop astrology also develop something like electional astrology. Earliest and most influential treatment in western tradition is book 5 of Dorotheus of Sidon. Most later Hellenistic and Medieval treatments of elections based on Dorotheus Earlier fragments by Petosiris indicate earlier lost sources from 1st century BCE Horary astrology probably partially developed out of electional astrology eventually. What Kinds of Things Can You Elect? In theory anything, but typically used for more important ventures Common uses: weddings, business incorporations, signing contracts, listing a house, etc. Can use it for smaller things still important to you: sending important emails, etc. Famous instances of electional astrology: The founding of Baghdad in 762 John Dee elected the coronation chart for Queen Elizabeth I. Ronald Reagan’s astrologer Joan Quigley elected many major presidential events. What Do You Do at the Electional Time? Typically the most symbolically significant initial act that begins whatever you are starting. Establish what the most symbolically significant beginning of the event is. What is the most important moment? Are there multiple beginnings, or just one? Examples: Saying “I do” and being pronounced married at wedding (begins marriage) Starting to write a book/article and saving draft. Opening doors for business for the first time. Leaving your house for a trip.

In episode 191 of the podcast astrologers Kelly Surtees, Austin Coppock, and Chris Brennan present an overview of the major astrological alignments happening in February of 2019. The astrology of February features Venus ingressing into Capricorn and conjoining Saturn and Pluto, Mars conjoining Uranus one last time in Aries before departing for Taurus, and Mercury making the first of three conjunctions with Neptune as it slows down and prepares to station retrograde. The episode opens with an hour-long chat where we touch on a few different topics such as the importance of astrological organizations in the community, tips for electional astrology, the gender disparity in the astrological community, and the confusion surrounding the animal totem for the zodiacal sign Cancer. This episode is available in both audio and video versions, and links to both are below. News and Announcements Our 2019 astrology calendar posters are now available on Amazon, with free 2-day shipping for Prime members. Chris and Leisa released a full 2019 electional astrology report, listing some of the luckiest dates to do things over the next 11 months. We are hosting a live podcast event on Thursday, May 23, 2019, starting at 8:30 PM at the Northwest Astrological Conference. Scholarships for the Northwest Astrological Conference are available. The Association for Astrological Networking will be announcing the availability of scholarships for conferences this year soon as well. The mods of /r/AskAstrologers on Reddit are looking for people to help read charts there. It is just a free gig, but good practice if you are an up-and-coming astrologer. Austin launched his podcast, Eavesdropping at Midnight, and the first episode with Tony Mack is available now. Chris is not releasing audio versions of his horoscopes this month, but you can find video versions of the horoscopes for February 2019 on Twitter. The Astrology of February Here are some of the major astrological alignments for February: Venus into Capricorn February 3 New Moon in Aquarius February 4 Mercury into Pisces February 10 Mars into Taurus February 14 Sun into Pisces February 18 Full Moon in Virgo February 19 Mercury conjoins Neptune and enters Rx shadow Feb 19-ish. Auspicious Election for February The auspicious election this month that was chosen by Leisa Schaim is set for: February 27, around 6:45 am, just after sunrise, 10 Pisces rising There are a few more electional charts that we found for February, which are available in our private subscriber-only podcast on auspicious elections that was released yesterday. Time Stamps The forecast portion of the show begins around 1 hour and 13 minutes into the episode. Watch the Video Version of Our February Forecast Here is the video version of our February astrology forecast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83O16yZSv4Q - Listen to the Audio Version of Our February Forecast You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

In episode 192 astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim present a detailed introduction to the ancient zodiacal releasing timing technique, which divides your life into chapters and paragraphs, and helps to identify your life story. In ancient Hellenistic astrology there were several different time-lord techniques that were used to determine when the potential of placements in the birth chart would be awakened, although many of them were lost in the transmission of astrology over the past 2000 years. Zodiacal releasing is a time-lord technique that has been recovered over the past two decades through translations of the Greek text of the 2nd century astrologer Vettius Valens. In this episode Chris and Leisa present a 4-hour workshop on the technique, in order to provide the audience with a broad overview and introduction to zodiacal releasing. There is a long set of show notes below, which outline some of the main points we made during the course of the episode. This episode is available in both audio and video versions, and you will find links to both at the bottom of this page, just after the show notes. Zodiacal Releasing Podcast Outline Here is our outline with the major points we touched on in this episode: Introduction A collection of lost timing systems known as “time-lord” techniques. Recovered in the past 30 years due to revival of ancient astrology. Many of them were lost in the transmission of astrology over 2000 years. Recovered through translations. They time the activation of latent potentials in the birth chart. Not all chart placements are activated at all times. Some lie dormant until awakened through these timing techniques. Similar to dasa systems in Indian astrology Most powerful one found so far is called zodiacal releasing. From 2nd century astrologer Vettius Valens. Divides the life into chapters and paragraphs. Used to study different topics like career, health, or relationships. Can time career peaks and transitions. Periods that are experienced as more subjectively positive or negative. Our goal here today is to provide a broad introduction and overview to the topic. One of the most complex techniques, but also one of the most interesting and profound. Usually taught at the end of Chris' Hellenistic astrology course. The full lecture on this is 18 hours long. Main goal is to introduce the technique to novices here Some additional personal anecdotes that may be useful to advanced users. Calculating Zodiacal Releasing Periods First must calculate the Lot of Fortune, Spirit, and Eros. These are the starting points for the ZR technique. Three easy ways: Arabic Part or Lot Calculator on Astro-Seek.com Thanks to Petr Soural from Astroseek Astro.com → extended chart selection → style: Astrodienst w/ Arabic Points Astrodienst does not use the correct Eros calculation here. Update (3/11/19): Astrodienst has a new zodiacal releasing calculator, which now calculates Eros correctly. To find it, go to Astro.com → free horoscopes → extended chart selection → chart drawing style: Hellenistic. Click "PDF Additional tables" on this page to export the ZR periods. Solar Fire: Google: Installing Hellenistic Astrology Page Design in Solar Fire Identify the sign that each lot is placed in. Start from the lot that matches the topic you want to study. The quality of the lot provides the context of the resulting periods. Spirit: career, overall life direction, actions Fortune: health, accidents, the body, that which befalls you. Eros: relationships, marriage, love. Each sign of the zodiac is attributed a certain number of years: Aries and Scorpio: 15 Taurus and Libra: 8 Gemini and Virgo: 20 Cancer: 25 Leo: 19 Sagittarius and Pisces: 12 Capricorn: 27 Aquarius: 30

Episode 196 features an interview with Vedic astrologer James Braha, where we talk about his life and work in astrology. James is the author of 6 books on astrology, including Ancient Hindu Astrology for the Modern Western Astrologer, and The Art and Practice of Ancient Hindu Astrology. For more information about his work visit: JamesBraha.com Our original discussion topic for this episode was supposed to be dasha techniques, but we ended up drifting towards talking about a bunch of other topics instead, since James has had such an interesting and varied life with astrology. During the course of the episode we talk about how James got into astrology, what it was like studying with different teachers in India, and different observations he has picked up over the years through doing consultations. One of the themes of the episode is the idea of lineage, and the difference between book learning versus having certain astrological doctrines transmitted directly from student to teacher. This episode is available in both audio and video versions, and links to both are below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Here is the video version of this episode of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNqbLFCgnL4 – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 196 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of Our March Forecast You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

Episode 193 features an interview with astrologer Freedom Cole on the vimshottari dasha system, which is a timing technique used in Vedic astrology. In the last episode of the podcast we presented an introduction to a recently recovered ancient time-lord technique called zodiacal releasing, and noted how a number of similar techniques called "dasha" systems are still used in Indian astrology to this day. For this episode I decided to interview an expert in Vedic astrology in order to provide western astrologers with a well-rounded introduction to one of the most popular dasha techniques that is used today. Freedom is the author of two books on Indian astrology: Science of Light: An Introduction to Vedic Astrology, and Science of Light, Volume 2: Foundations of Vedic Astrology. He also teaches a course on Vedic astrology, and the next class begins on March 28, 2019. You can find more information on his website: ScienceOfLight.net This episode is meant to be a general introduction to the calculation, conceptualization, and interpretation of the vimshottari dasha system. The outline is largely based on the chapter on dashas in volume 1 of Freedom's book, although the book goes into more detail. There is a long set of show notes below, which outline some of the main points touched on during the course of the episode. This episode is available in both audio and video versions, and you will find links to both at the bottom of this page. Vimshottari Dasha Podcast Outline Here is an outline with some of the major points touched on in this episode: Introduction Introducing Freedom, and talking about his background. Author of Science of Light (2 vols.) Follows the Parashara tradition primarily. Translated Sanskrit excerpts from Parashara in his book. Introduce the concept of dashas and timing (kalana). Understand the past, correctly perceive the present, and predict the future. The birth chart indicates various things. Dashas indicating when the indication will occur during the life. Not all chart placements are activated at all times. Many different dasha systems in Indian astrology. Three broad categories of dasha systems. Different dashas used for different purposes. The most common or popular is the vimshottari dasha system. First appears in Parashara (circa 8th century?). Calculation How to calculate Vimshottari dasha periods, generally speaking. There is a new free online vimshottari dasha calculator on Astro-Seek. Was just launched today to coincide with this episode. Still in development. Report any bugs to the developer. Most programs for Windows like Solar Fire will calculate it; no good ones for Mac. The program Freedom recommends for Windows: http://www.vedicastrologer.org/jh/ Astrodienst has a helpful guide for calculating vimshottari dasha periods, but sadly do not seem to offer chart calculation services for this technique on their site. The technique is calculated roughly as follows: Determine the nakshatra the Moon is located in at birth. The nakshatras are 27 lunar mansions, with 13°20' degrees each. Note that these positions are sidereal. Each nakshatra is associated with a specific planet. Diagram showing the nakshatras and their planetary rulers. Each planet rules a certain number of years: Ketu (south node) is 7 years Venus is 20 years Sun is 6 years Moon is 10 years Mars is 7 years Rahu (north node) is 18 years Jupiter is 16 years Saturn is 19 years Mercury is 17 years Whatever nakshatra the Moon is in, the ruling planet establishes first chapter of life. When that chapter is up, it moves to the ruler of the next nakshatra, in zodiacal order. Note that you must subtract a number of years proportional to how far through the first nakshatra the Moon is from the first period.

Episode 194 features an interview with Steven Forrest about the concept of reincarnation, and the question of whether astrology can be used to find information about past lives. Steven is one of the founders of a popular approach to astrology in modern times called Evolutionary Astrology, which holds karma and reincarnation as key principles. In 2012 he published the book Yesterday's Sky: Astrology and Reincarnation, in which he talks about using the birth chart to identify themes in the present life that have their origins in previous lives the native has lived. During the course of the episode we talk about Steven's background in astrology, his work with the nodes, and debates in the astrological community about reincarnation. You can find out more information about Steven on his website: ForrestAstrology.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:37 Steven Forrest's background 00:05:20 Why he became an evolutionary astrologer 00:07:49 Steven's influences 00:11:30 History of reincarnation 00:15:15 Association of nodes with past lives 00:19:42 Steven's former day job 00:24:14 The Inner Sky book 00:26:09 Evolutionary astrology definition 00:31:43 Chart points to mysteries before birth 00:37:27 What karma really is 00:41:03 Emotional memories of past lives 00:43:39 Chris' entry point into astrology 00:45:05 How Steve talks about past lives in consults 00:51:31 Steven's support of early translation project 00:55:38 Opposition Steven has faced 01:01:28 Ethics of astrology 01:07:54 When astrologers disagree with each other 01:12:15 How Steven treats the south node 01:15:24 Steven's critique of prediction 01:23:01 Are there events outside a person's control? 01:26:20 Your birth chart is the soul's lesson plan 01:28:09 How astrology revitalized itself 01:33:24 Bringing philosophical questions to the forefront 01:41:00 Yesterday's Sky book 01:44:57 Closing credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode: Here is the video version of this episode of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itkBygnVqtg - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 194 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode: You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

Episode 195 features astrologers Kelly Surtees, Austin Coppock, and Chris Brennan talking about the astrological forecast for the month of March 2019. The astrology of March includes Mercury going retrograde in Pisces and eventually stationing direct conjunct Neptune, as well as Uranus making its final ingress into Taurus where it will stay for several years. At the top of the show we spend about an hour following up on the celestial lobster crisis from last month's forecast, and review some of the other topics covered in the podcast this month: zodiacal releasing, vimshottari dashas, and reincarnation in astrology. This episode is available in both audio and video versions, and links to both are below. The Astrology of March Here are some of the major astrological alignments for March: Venus intro Aquarius March 1 Mercury station retro in Pisces March 5 Uranus in Taurus March 6 New Moon conjunct Neptune in Pisces March 6 Sun conjunct Mercury retrograde March 14 Sun into Aries March 20 Full Moon in Libra March 20 Venus into Pisces March 26 Mercury stations direct in Pisces March 28 Mars into Gemini March 31 Auspicious Election for March The auspicious election this month that was chosen by Leisa Schaim is set for: March 13, 2019 at 7:20 AM with 23 Pisces rising, just after sunrise There are a few more electional charts that we found for February, which are available in our private subscriber-only podcast on auspicious elections that was released today. Time Stamps The forecast portion of the show begins around 1 hour and 7 minutes into the episode. Watch the Video Version of Our March Forecast Here is the video version of our March astrology forecast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqF2f11xSbk – Listen to the Audio Version of Our March Forecast You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

Episode 197 features a panel of astrologers talking about the recent ingress of Uranus into Taurus, and helping to contextualize what that shift will mean for individuals by talking about it within the context of transits of Uranus through each of the twelve houses. This is a recording from a meeting of the Denver Astrology Group that happened last Saturday, March 9, 2019. It was an experimental format where a panel of four astrologers led a discussion about the transit of Uranus through the houses, and audience members were encouraged to share stories about past Uranus transits they have experienced. The panel featured astrologers Leisa Schaim, Eugenia Krok, Joy Vernon, and Chris Brennan. Part of the motivation for the panel was that just a few days earlier on March 6, 2019, Uranus left Aries and moved into Taurus, where it will transit for the greater part of the next decade. During the course of the meeting we went through each house in order, starting with the first house, and initially talked conceptually about what we would expect the transit of Uranus through that house to mean, and in some instances discussed different examples we had seen of it manifesting in different ways in the past. Then we opened it up to the audience and asked if anyone had a good story about that transit, either in terms of how it had manifested for them when Uranus was transiting that house in the past, or how it has started to manifest already with Uranus starting to dip into Taurus over the past year. This is partially under the premise that when you are using whole sign houses the shift of Uranus into a new sign also means that it is moving into a new house in your chart. The end result was a pretty interesting and informative discussion, which should provide a useful starting point for each person who is trying to figure out what this nearly decade-long transit of Uranus will mean for them. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Here is the video version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cof-7oQ3xGs - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 197 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

Episode 198 features an interview with Benjamin Dykes about his new translation of the works of the 9th century astrologer Sahl ibn Bishr from Arabic. Sahl was part of the second generation of astrologers who wrote in Arabic and worked in Baghdad during the early Islamic Caliphate. He seems to have been active around 815–825 CE, and wrote what became some of the foundational works on Medieval astrology. Ben just published a compilation of Sahl's works on natal, electional, and horary astrology titled The Astrology of Sahl B. Bishr, Vol. I: Principles, Elections, Questions, Nativities. The centerpiece of this volume is a huge treatise on natal astrology, which contains some of the earliest and most extensive interpretations of the rulers of the houses when they are in different houses, as well as interpretations for different Lots or Arabic Parts. Here is the full book description from Ben: The influential medieval astrologer Sahl b. Bishr was at the center of Baghdad politics and conflict during key years of the ‘Abbasid Caliphate, in the early 800s. In this volume, leading astrological translator Benjamin Dykes presents six of his most important works, translated from the Arabic originals into English, including his major Book on Nativities for the first time. Texts here include the Introduction, The Fifty Aphorisms, On Questions, On Choices, On Times, On Nativities, and The 66 Sections. The Book on Nativities draws most heavily on the Persian al-Andarzaghar, with extensive passages from Dorotheus, Rhetorius, excerpts from Nawbakht the Persian, the Bizidaj, and others. Of special note are lengthy reproductions of Māshā’allāh’s Treatise on Lots, portions of a book on nativities, the lords of the houses in the houses, the lord of the Ascendant in combination with others, and more. The book was just released for sale today on Amazon to coincide with this interview: The Astrology of Sahl B. Bishr, Volume I on Amazon (While Amazon currently says that it ships in 1 to 3 months, orders placed now should be shipped within the next week.) Below you will find the episode notes, which contains an outline of some of the major points we touched on in the discussion, followed by links to listen to the recording. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Episode Notes Here is an outline of some of the points touched on in this episode: Ben’s first appearance on the podcast was on episode 2 back in 2012. To promote his book on electional astrology titled Choices and Inceptions. Ben has published 18 books over the past decade. Largely translations from Latin, Arabic, and Greek. He took Latin in high school, and started by translating Guido Bonatti. His second book was Works of Sahl and Masha’allah in 2008. Masha'allah and Sahl wrote in Arabic in the late 8th and early 9th centuries Bio/times of Sahl and Masha’allah. Sahl's period of activity was around 815–825 CE. Sahl's connection to Buran of Baghdad through her father. Their texts were later translated into Latin around the 12th century Later astrologers like William Lilly in the 17th century drew on these Latin translations Originally Ben translated Sahl and Masha’allah from the Latin versions. In the early 2010s Ben decided to learn Arabic Wanted to go back to the original texts. First published Arabic translation was Dorotheus of Sidon This is his second published translation from Arabic It is a huge 800 page book About the book Compilation of several works of Sahl translated from Arabic Separate texts on natal astrology, horary, elections, and more. New translations of some works translated from Latin previously Important because it turns out the Latin versions had changes made The language is much richer in Arabic, and surprisingly close to the Greek Chris was surprised at how well the Arabic terms matched the...

Episode 199 covers the astrological forecast for April of 2019, with astrologers Kelly Surtees, Austin Coppock, and Chris Brennan. The forecast for April features a grand fire trine, three outer planets stationing retrograde, and Mercury finally leaving its retrograde shadow and moving from Pisces into Aries. At the top of the show we spend just over an hour catching up, talking about Chris and Kelly relocating, the podcast reaching episode 200, astrological ethics, and other topics. Below you will find the show notes, followed by links to play the audio or video versions of this episode. News and Announcements Astro Essentia: An Astrology Oracle Deck Kickstarter closes April 1! Voting for ISAR 2020 conference speakers begins today! Please vote for us! Chris, Kelly, Austin, Leisa, etc. ISAR members should have received their ballots via email already. Chris and Leisa moving to a new apartment, with new podcast recording studio. The Astrology Podcast hitting episode 200 in April! Deciding what topic to do to mark the occasion. Kelly is presenting a webinar on fertility in astrology on April 6, and talk on the Jupiter-Saturn cycle in mid-April. Austin has just released the schedule for his astrology classes in 2019! Get early access to new episodes of the podcast and other benefits by becoming a patron of The Astrology Podcast on Patreon. Our 2019 astrology calendar posters are now on sale for $14.95 on Amazon. The Astrology of April Here are some of the major astrological alignments for April: New Moon in Aries April 5 Jupiter stations retrograde April 10 Mercury into Aries April 17 Full Moon in Libra April 19 Sun into Taurus April 20 Venus into Aries April 20 Pluto stations retrograde April 24 Saturn stations retrograde April 29 Auspicious Election for April The auspicious election this month that was chosen by Leisa Schaim is set for: April 14, 2019 at 7:15 AM Denver, Colorado with Taurus rising There are a few more electional charts that we found for April, which are available in our private subscriber-only podcast on auspicious elections that was released a few days ago. Timestamps We finished the pre-forecast banter and started talking about the astrology of April at around 1 hour and 8 minutes into the show. Watch the Video Version of Our April Forecast Here is the video version of our April astrology forecast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB94s0_iRVA – Listen to the Audio Version of Our April Forecast You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

Astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim celebrate the 200th episode of The Astrology Podcast by talking about its history, looking back at some past episodes, and answering some meta questions about the podcast that were submitted by listeners. Part of our goal was to provide a bit of an introduction to the podcast for those who have only found it relatively recently, and to highlight some groups of episodes that are important for new people and beginners to listen to, since it might be hard deciding which ones to start with now that there are 200 episodes. I also wanted to provide some behind the scenes commentary and insight into the production of the show for longtime fans, and to talk candidly about different turning points in the history of the podcast, and how it has been tied in to my career as an astrologer over the past decade. Eventually we answer some listener questions, and in the later part of the episode we go through and talk about some of the episodes that stand out to me the most, from the very earliest episodes to some of the more recent ones. This was our first episode in the new recording studio, since we moved recently and got a place with a dedicated room for recording the podcast. So while part of this episode is about looking back at the past, we also spend some time talking about plans for the future. Thank you to all of the listeners, fans, and patrons who made the podcast possible! If you are interested in supporting the production of the podcast and getting access to some great benefits, like early access to new episodes and other bonus content, consider becoming a patron through our page on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Here is the video version of this episode of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_rA8hUDVrA - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 200 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

In episode 201 astrologers Eugenia Krok and Tareck Adeeb join Leisa Schaim and Chris Brennan to talk about what it is like for an astrologer to be in a romantic relationship with another astrologer. Eugenia is the host of the Accessible Astrology Podcast, and she and Tareck have been dating for two years, while Chris and Leisa have been together for about a decade. We thought it would be fun to discuss some of the pros as well as some of the cons of being in a relationship with another astrologer, since it brings some unique advantages and challenges to the table. Some of the issues we tried to address were how much should you pay attention to what the astrology is saying versus just dating, having a shared language or worldview, and what happens when you have different approaches to astrology. We also tried to address what it is like for astrologers to be in relationships with non-astrologers, and some of the positive and difficult points associated with these partnerships as well. We also answered some questions that were submitted by listeners. This was our first time recording a four-person podcast in the new studio, so it was a bit of an experiment, but it ended up going really well! For early access to new episodes and other great subscriber benefits, consider becoming a patron of the podcast through our page on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Here is the video version of this episode of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HftN_VzLQc - Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

In episode 202 astrologers Kenneth Miller and Sam Reynolds join Leisa Schaim and Chris Brennan in the studio to talk about the history behind Pluto's significations, as well as the meanings of the other outer planets in general. This discussion is partially based on a paper that Kenneth wrote for the second volume of The Ascendant journal, titled "Pluto's Weird History: Dumb luck? Dumb note? Dumbbell?" In the article Kenneth chronicles the development of Pluto's significations by astrologers after it was discovered in 1930, and the surprising lack of consistency until the mid-1970s. This ended up being the basis for a sweeping discussion about how astrologers develop interpretive meanings for new celestial bodies, and some of the pros and cons for different approaches. Sam and Kenneth were in town this week for a planning meeting with the rest of the board of the International Society for Astrological Research (ISAR), which is hosting their next astrology conference here in Denver in September of 2020. We decided to take the opportunity while they were in town to meet up and get to the bottom of this whole outer planet issue. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps Here are some timestamps for topics covered at different points in the episode: 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:58 Kenneth's Pluto article in The Ascendant 00:08:43 Sam's perspective on outer planets 00:14:39 Political issues of outer planets 00:16:03 Brief history of outer planets 00:18:30 Rulership scheme 00:19:25 Indian tradition and outer planets 00:20:27 Shortcoming of traditional astrology criticisms 00:23:48 Thema mundi and masculine and feminine 00:24:40 Does astrology need to adapt to modern society? 00:28:10 The hiddenness of the outer planets 00:31:08 Different views of function of Pluto 00:33:52 Multi-valence of Pluto 00:35:00 The Pluto keyword Sam dislikes 00:40:00 Pluto's demotion from a planet 00:42:04 Outer planet significations 00:46:07 Therapeutic blaming of the planets 00:47:30 Haphazard naming of outer planets 00:56:57 Robert Hand's influence 01:04:30 Pluto, Scorpio and the 8th house 01:05:50 Focus on Pluto in modern astrology 01:11:40 Influence of cultural beliefs 01:13:09 Trend in names of new planetary bodies 01:17:10 Lack of modifiers for the outer planets 01:20:12 How to talk about Pluto to a beginner 01:25:10 Octaves and overlap of inner and outer planet significations 01:33:04 Outer planets and profections 01:34:40 Transiting Neptune on the ascendant 01:36:00 Nocebo effect with outer planets 01:37:41 Rise of mythology in 20th century 01:39:40 Synchronicity in naming of planets 01:41:50 Pluto of less importance since its demotion? 01:48:50 Using caution with new discoveries 01:51:52 Keiron Le Grice 01:53:15 Alan White quote about Pluto 01:54:15 Closing remarks Watch The Video Version of this Episode Here is the video version of this episode of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kZlUQGj-1k - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 202 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

Episode 204 features an interview with astrologer David Railey about his work in teaching modern western astrology in China over the past decade. David is the Vice President of the International Society for Astrological Research (ISAR), and was in town last week to organize a major conference that ISAR is hosting in Denver in September of 2020. He is the author of the book The Soul Purpose: Attaining Fulfillment and Security with Astrology. In 2010 he did a tour to promote the Chinese translation of the book, and subsequently ended up setting up a school there, called the Nodoor School of Astrology: www.nodoor.com During the course of our discussion we talk about David's life and background in astrology, his work through the Nodoor school over the past decade, and the place of astrology in China in modern times. You can find out more information about David on his website: DavidRaileyAstrologer.com This episode acts as a nice companion piece to episode 181, where I interviewed Dr. Jeffrey Kotyk about the history of astrology in China prior to modern times. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch The Video Version of this Episode Here is the video version of this episode of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4-P6Tzv1IQ – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available here: Episode 204 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

In episode 203 astrologers Kelly Surtees, Austin Coppock, and Chris Brennan present the astrological forecast for May of 2019. May features a New Moon in Taurus, a Full Moon in Scorpio, a Sun-Mercury cazimi in Gemini, and more. At the top of the show we discuss a few miscellaneous news topics, such as what it is like being in a relationship with another astrologer, whether astrology is inherently discriminatory, and then later in the episode whether knowledge of an ephemeris is a prerequisite for being an astrologer. For early access to new episodes and other bonus content, consider becoming a patron of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. News and Announcements Here are some news and announcements: Our live podcast event at the Northwest Astrological Conference is taking place on Thursday, May 23, 2019, starting at 8:30 PM. Seating is limited, so you may want to get there early, by let's say 7:30 or so. We are going to do a Q&A, and we are currently accepting questions for this. Send you question by email to Chris at astrologue@gmail.com. Please try to keep them concise so that they can be read on the air if selected. Tickets for NOWAC are sold out, although you can contact Laura Nalbandian to be put on a waiting list in case some tickets free up: nwastroconf@gmail.com Kelly will be in New York City on May 18 to do a full day workshop on progressions with the NCGR. Austin is hosting an event with Gordon White titled As Above in Portland on September 14, 2019. It will be a one-of-a-kind night of magic, astrology, ontology, talismanry, booze and food trucks. Chris is just preparing for NORWAC. Thanks everyone who sent in reception examples last month! I haven't been able to respond to everyone, but appreciate each of you nonetheless. The Astrology of May Here are some of the highlights of May: New Moon in Taurus, May 4 Mars opposite Jupiter, May 5 Mercury into Taurus, May 6 Mercury conjunct Uranus May 8 Venus into Taurus May 15 Mars into Cancer May 15 Full Moon into Scorpio, May 18 Venus conjunct Uranus, May 18 Mercury into Gemini, May 21 Sun into Gemini, May 21 Mercury conjunct Sun in Gemini, May 21 Auspicious Electional Chart for May The auspicious election this month that was chosen by Leisa Schaim is set for: May 25, 2019 around 6:00 AM with Gemini rising There are a five more electional charts that we found for May, which are available in our private subscriber-only podcast on auspicious elections that was released yesterday. Timestamps We finished the pre-forecast banter and started talking about the astrology of May somewhere around 45 minutes into the episode. Watch the Video Version of Our May Forecast Here is the video version of our May astrology forecast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ex5M_0SG9c - Listen to the Audio Version of Our May Forecast You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

In episode 205 astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim present a lecture on the ancient method of identifying the overall ruler of a birth chart, called the Master of the Nativity. While in modern times astrologers tend to refer to the ruler of the Ascendant as the ruler of the chart, in ancient Greco-Roman astrology the method for determining the ruler of the chart was much more complex. There are references to the master of the nativity in many of the surviving astrological texts from the Hellenistic astrology tradition, although there are not many surviving discussions about how to calculate it. The approach that we present in this lecture is derived from chapter 30 of Porphyry's Introduction to the Tetrabiblos, which is itself derived from a lost work of definitions by Antiochus of Athens. During the course of the lecture we talk about how to calculate the predominator (epikratētōr), the master of the nativity (oikodespotēs geneseōs), the co-master or joint master of the nativity (sunoikodespotēs), and the lord of the nativity (kurios). We also discuss various questions such as the arguments for and against having one overall chart ruler, the use of the master of the nativity to identify the guardian spirit or daimōn by ancient astrologers and philosophers, and the use of this doctrine to identify more important placements in a chart. This lecture was originally presented by Chris at the Northwest Astrological Conference in May of 2017, and then again at the United Astrology Conference in May of 2018. We decided to re-record the lecture for the podcast now in order to give a more careful and deliberate presentation of the material, a better recording, and in order to open up this research to a wider audience. Thanks to all of the patrons who support the podcast on an ongoing basis and made this episode possible through our page on Patreon. If you enjoy the episode and want to help support the production of future episodes while getting access to additional bonus content, then please consider becoming a patron. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. First I will outline the calculations for the different rulers of the nativity presented in this lecture, and then you will find the recordings available at the bottom of the page. How to Calculate the Rulers of the Birth Chart According to Porphyry Here are the rules for calculating the different rulers of the birth chart that we review in this podcast, based on chapter 30 of Porphyry's Introduction. The Rulers of the Nativity There are four different rulers of the nativity that are important to pay attention to: Predominator (epikratētōr) Master of the Nativity (oikodespotēs) Co-Master or Joint Master of the Nativity (sunoikodespotēs) Lord of the Nativity (kurios) Predominator In order to find the Master of the Nativity you must first find the Predominator, since the Predominator is the one who designates the Master. The Predominator is typically one of the luminaries, as long as they are well-placed. If they are not, then it defaults to the Ascendant. Here are Porphyry’s considerations for determining if one of the luminaries can become Predominator: The luminary that belongs to the sect of the chart is preferred (Sun day day, Moon by night). The luminary that is more angular is preferred over one that is in a less angular house. The one that is more eastern in the chart (towards the rising sign) is preferred. g. if the Sun is in the 1st house in a day chart, Sun is the Predominator. Sun in the 9th with the Moon in the 1st, then Moon is Predominator. If both luminaries are in cadent houses, then the Ascendant becomes Predominator. Master of the Nativity According to Antiochus and Porphyry there are two variant traditions for calculating the Master: The Master of the Nativity is the domicile lord of the Predominator.

In episode 206 Christopher Renstrom joins the show to talk about the work of the early 20th century astrologer Evangeline Adams, and the development and popularization of astrology in America. In the first hour of this discussion we talk about the practice of astrology in America in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, and the factors that led to its rise, including spiritualism and the Theosophical Society. Eventually we get to our main topic, which is the life and work of the early 20th century astrologer Evangeline Adams, who the historian James Holden says was the most famous astrologer in America in the first third of the 20th century. During the course of the episode we talk about the famous anti-fortunetelling court case that Adams was involved in in 1914, her work with Aleister Crowley as a ghost writer for some of her books, and eventually how she reached the height of her popularity with a syndicated radio show in the early 1930s. Most of the research behind this episode is based on a book by Karen Christino titled Foreseeing the Future: Evangeline Adams and Astrology in America, which was originally published in 2003, and released in a revised edition earlier this year. Karen was not available to do an interview, but she suggested that I talk with Christopher, who has done a lot of research on the development of astrology in America. Christopher recently gave a great lecture titled Trash Astrology: A History of Pop Astrology in America, which chronicles the popularization of astrology in the United States. This episode forms a nice followup to a few previous episodes, such as The Modern Revival of Astrology, with Nick Campion, and Elsbeth Ebertin and the Rise of Women in Astrology. Check out those episodes if you would like to explore some of the themes in this one further. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Here is the video version of our episode on Evangeline Adams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aKPyezCGJs - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 206 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

In episode 207 astrologers Kelly Surtees, Austin Coppock, and Chris Brennan present the astrological forecast for June of 2019. June features some of the most dynamic and tricky configurations of the year, with Mercury and Mars conjoining in Cancer, and opposing Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn. We spend the first hour of the show recapping our experiences at the Northwest Astrological Conference, which we all just returned from the day before recording this episode. Check the hashtag #NORWAC2019 for some good posts and coverage from the conference on Twitter. Eventually we transition into talking about the forecast about 1 hour and 9 minutes into the recording. Later in the episode we also present two auspicious electional charts for starting different types of ventures and undertakings this month, starting around 1 hour and 50 minutes into the recording. For early access to new episodes and other bonus content like the ability to attend the live online recording of the next forecast episode, consider becoming a patron of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. News and Announcements Just a few pieces of news and announcements this month: Kelly is launching an Introduction to Traditional Astrology class. Chris is giving a workshop for the Romanian Astrologers Association on June 8, 2019. Chris will be speaking at the annual conference of the Astrological Association of Great Britain, which is happening June 13 - 16, 2019 in Wyboston Lakes, Near Cambridge, UK. The National Council of Geocosmic Research is hosting a major astrology conference in Baltimore, Maryland from August 30 - September 3, 2019. The three of us are thinking about doing a workshop of some sort in December, and are trying to gauge interest. The Astrology of June Here are some of the highlights of June: New Moon in Gemini June 3 Mercury intro Cancer June 4 Venus in Gemini June 8 Mars conjunct North Node in Cancer June 12 Mars opposite Saturn June 14 Jupiter square Neptune June 16 Full Moon in Sag June 17 Saturn sextile Neptune June 18 Mars opposite Pluto June 19 Neptune stations retrograde June 21 Sun into Cancer June 21 Mercury into Leo June 26 Auspicious Electional Charts for June The auspicious election this month that was chosen by Leisa Schaim is set for: June 1 at 4:31 AM with Taurus rising June 7 at 7:18 PM with Sagittarius rising There are a four more electional charts that we found for June, which are available in our private subscriber-only podcast on auspicious elections that was released yesterday. Timestamps 00:00 - 01:09 - The first hour focuses on our recap of NORWAC 2019. 01:09 - 02:23 - The second hour focuses on the forecast for June. 01:50 - 01:55 - Electional charts for June discussed briefly just before two hours in. Watch the Video Version of Our June Astrology Forecast Here is the video version of our June astrology forecast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hY8gbSyVir8 – Listen to the Audio Version of Our June Forecast You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

In episode 208 astrologers Kelly Surtees, Austin Coppock, and Chris Brennan answer questions about astrology from listeners in front of a live audience at the 35th annual Northwest Astrological Conference in Seattle, Washington on May 23, 2019. The Q&A session was recorded in front of a live audience of listeners, who flew in to Seattle to join us for the event the day before the conference officially began. Listeners of the podcast sent in questions in the weeks leading up to the event, and we selected some of the best ones to answer and discuss during the Q&A session. Some of the questions were submitted via Twitter, while others came from our channel on YouTube, and still others were sent in via email. We received a lot of good questions, and while we weren't able to get to all of them, we did a pretty good job of tackling as many as we could in the two hours that we had that night. We also did a recap of #NORWAC2019 in the first hour of the astrology forecast episode for June 2019 that we recorded immediately after we returned from the conference, if you want to hear more about it. Below will be a list of some of the questions we answered in this episode, followed by links to download the recording at the bottom of the page. This episode is available in both audio and video versions. Thanks to Cam White for helping to set up and record this event, and also to Stephen Coppock for editing the footage. Astrology Questions Answered Here are some of the questions that we answered during the Q&A, or intended to answer, although not necessarily in the order in which they appear in the episode: nathan‏ @nfennell88 Why are you so enthusiastic about astrologers meeting each other? (This was meant to be the final question, but Chris accidentally started answering it at the beginning.) wondering stars‏ @alachite How do you define different levels of knowledge/competency in engaging with astrology: like astrologers vs. astrology students vs. astrology enthusiasts? Jason Kei ◑‏ @jaysunkei This is probably going to become increasingly common. What role could professional organizations play in protecting astrologers and their content? The Strology | Shakirah‏ @thestrology Do you have any ideas on how the community could go about solidifying & popularizing a unified code of ethics? Understanding that there have been many published by various orgs, how can we make one that’s widely agreed upon & then make it well known amongst the community? Astro Academic‏ @AcademicAstro May 19 How do you explain your job to people you don't know well and likely don't understand astrology? Drew Levanti via email How would you advise students of traditional astrology who are interested in making content? What kinds of making have been part of your growth as astrologers? Melanie Gurley via Facebook What was the single most effective thing you did to gain enough clients to be self-employed, and how do you see this reflected in your chart? soil lore, nascent us be  @luna__aquarius I wanna hear fun astrology stories where the symbolism was ridiculously spot on. Melinda St. Clair Where were the 'untranslated works' found that have been recently translated? Leslie C. via email Can you clarify how it is determined which planet is separating or applying? CircleSquareUnity @CircleUnity What areas of #Astrology are begging for research projects? Jason Kei ◑‏ @jaysunkei I've read that horary was a traditional first entry for new astrologers. Pedagogically, does that make sense? Can learning to read horary help you with delineating a birth chart or are the skill sets and orientations very different? s s on YouTube How do you determine how much to charge for a reading? SparklesOfGold‏ @goldysparkles Memes and the Damage Done ATastro‏ @KingPlutoAT The symbolic degree system - The general consensus regarding this fringe technique.

Episode 209 features an interview with Kim Farnell about her new book titled Modern Astrologers: The Lives of Alan and Bessie Leo. Alan Leo (1860–1917) is often credited with helping to spur the revival and popularization of astrology in the west in the early 20th century, through his efforts to publish magazines, horoscopes, and books. In 1915 Alan and his wife Bessie Leo (1858–1931) founded the Astrological Lodge of London, which still holds weekly astrology meetings in London every Monday. Kim has been the President of the Lodge since 2008, and we met in the research library of the Theosophical Society to conduct this interview on June 12, 2019. During the course of the interview we discussed how Alan and Bessie got into astrology, their efforts to promote the subject, and their impact on the field. Kim's book provides a detailed and insightful account of the practice of astrology around the turn of the 20th century, and I'd highly recommend checking it out. The book is available through Amazon: Modern Astrologers: The Lives of Alan and Bessie Leo on Amazon US Modern Astrologers: The Lives of Alan and Bessie Leo on Amazon UK Here are some previous episodes of the podcast that cover similar themes: The Modern Revival of Astrology, with Nick Campion Evangeline Adams and the Advent of Astrology in America Dane Rudhyar and the Birth of Modern Astrology This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. To help support the production of future episodes of the podcast, while getting benefits like early access to new episodes, become a patron through our page on Patreon. Image Gallery Kim brought some original documents and books to the interview: - Watch the Video Version of This Episode Here is the video version of my interview with Kim Farnell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k86Unv1HumY - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 209 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

Episode 210 of the podcast features an interview with astrologer John Green about psychological astrology, and some of the unique and valuable contributions it has made the contemporary practice of astrology over the past few decades. John is the director of the Mercury Internet School of Psychological Astrology (MISPA), which offers a diploma course that combines astrology with depth, humanistic, and transpersonal psychology. He originally studied with and became a tutor at the Centre for Psychological Astrology (CPA), which was founded by Liz Greene and Howard Sasportas in the 1980s, and his school represents a continuation of that lineage. This interview was motivated by a discussion that John and I had about the recent revival of older forms of astrology, and how they might be synthesized with some of the some of the contemporary approaches to astrology that developed in modern times. The main questions we tried to address in this interview were 1) to articulate what psychological astrology is, and 2) to talk about some of the important and valuable things it has to contribute to any future synthesis of the various astrological traditions. While some of this may be review for those who have been in the astrological community for the past few decades, it may be useful for newer students of astrology who are just coming into field now, and don't necessarily know what they might be missing if they only study traditional forms of astrology. In some ways this episode represents the continuation of a series over the past few years that has documented the emergence of modern astrology in the 20th century through figures such as Alan Leo, Evangeline Adams, Carl Jung, and Dane Rudhyar. This episode brings that series closer to completion by talking about some developments that occurred towards the end of the 20th century. This interview was conducted in-person on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, in the research library of the Theosophical Society in London, towards the end of my trip to the UK to attend the 51st Annual Conference of the Astrological Association of Great Britain. For more more information about John, see his website PsychologicalAstrology.com. He is also the author of the book Do You Love Me? The Astrology of Relationships, which was the subject of episode 165, titled Synastry: The Astrology of Relationships. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Here is the video version of my interview with John Green: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u-OhKIz-DQ - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 210 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

In episode 211 astrologers Kelly Surtees, Austin Coppock, and Chris Brennan present the astrological forecast for July of 2019. July begins with a tricky Mercury retrograde station conjunct Mars in Leo, and also features the first full set of eclipses in Cancer and Capricorn. We open the show by talking about Chris' recent trip to Romania and the United Kingdom for astrology conferences, and reflecting on what ended up happening with the astrology of June, which was the first half of what has lovingly been dubbed as this year's astrological "meat grinder". Later in the episode we also present one auspicious electional chart for starting different types of ventures and undertakings this month. There is a section for timestamps below, if you want to jump straight to the forecast portion of the episode. If you listen to the podcast regularly and want to help support the production of future episodes, while getting access to benefits and bonus content like early access to new episodes or a private podcast series for subscribers, then sign up to become a patron through our page on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. News and Announcements Just a few pieces of news and announcements this month: Chris is raising the price of his online course on Hellenistic astrology at the end of the month. If you have been thinking about signing up lately, then you may want to do so now before the price increase. Chris and Leisa's 2019 electional astrology report is now on sale for half off, since we are halfway through the year. Our 2019 Astrology Calendar Poster Bundle is now on sale for $12.95, and there are only a few dozen left. Get them while you still can! Austin: is teaching a Tarot and Astrology Class August 8 - Oct 17. The Sphere + Sundry Venus in Taurus Series just came out. Kelly is presenting an eclipse webinar titled Taming the Dragon with Kenneth Miller for Astrology University on July 6. The next big astrology conference this year is being hosted by the NCGR in Baltimore, Maryland from August 30 - September 3, 2019. Chris and Leisa and lots of other astrologers will be there giving talks. The Astrology of July Here are some of the highlights of July: Mars moves into Leo on July 1 Solar Eclipse in Cancer July 2 Venus moves into Cancer July 3 Mercury stations retrograde conjunct Mars July 7 Lunar eclipse in Capricorn July 16 Mercury moves backwards into Cancer July 19 Sun conjoins Mercury July 21 Sun moves into Leo July 22 Venus into Leo July 27 Mercury stations direct July 31 New Moon in Leo July 31 Auspicious Electional Charts for July The auspicious election this month that was chosen by Leisa Schaim is set for: July 20, 2019 at approximately 4:55 PM with Sagittarius rising There are a four more electional charts that we found for July, which are available in our private subscriber-only podcast on auspicious elections that was released yesterday. Timestamps 00:00 - 00:53 - The first hour focuses on recapping Chris' trip to Europe, Kelly and Austin moving, and reflecting on the astrology of June. 00:53 - 01:58 - The second hour focuses on the forecast for July. 01:24 - 01:31 - Electional astrology chart for July discussed. Watch the Video Version of Our July Astrology Forecast Here is the video version of our July astrology forecast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGe6ahIRTsI – Listen to the Audio Version of Our July Forecast You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

Episode 212 features an interview with Clive Kavan about how he published the 1985 Regulus edition of William Lilly's book Christian Astrology, which helped to spur the revival of traditional astrology in modern times. Lilly's book Christian Astrology was originally published in 1647, and it was the first major textbook astrology written in English, because prior to that time most astrological texts were written in Latin. Lilly himself drew on a wide variety of different Hellenistic, Medieval, and Renaissance sources, and his book became very influential to subsequent generations of astrologers in the English-speaking world. The book was not widely available in its original form for most of the 20th century though, and that is why the publication of the Regulus edition of Lilly in 1985 was important. The Regulus edition made the earliest English-language textbook on astrology widely available again, helped re-popularize the practice of horary astrology, and also eventually helped contribute to a wider revival of interest in older or more traditional forms of astrology that has expanded even more in recent years. For more background information on the impact of the Regulus edition of Lilly, see my previous episode with Lee Lehman on horary astrology, as well as my later episode on the astrologer William Lilly and his book Christian Astrology . I met Clive by chance at a pub the first night I flew into London, where a group of astrologers were hanging out after the Monday night meeting of the Astrological Lodge. Someone told me that he had published the Regulus edition of Lilly, and after asking him some questions about how that came about, I knew I had to get this interview with him to capture some of this important history. The interview was conducted on June 18, 2019 in the research library at the Theosophical Lodge of London, where the Astrological Lodge of London meets each week since 1915. Clive brought some original documents to the meeting that day, including a first edition of Lilly, which I will post some pictures of in a gallery below. For more info on Clive visit CliveKavan.com. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Gallery of Images Some pictures of books Clive brought to the interview: - Watch the Video Version of This Episode Here is the video version of my interview with Clive Kavan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMV9uOZEeJo - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 212 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

Episode 213 features a few short interviews that I did with different astrologers that I met in Romania and the England while I was traveling through Europe last month to attend two astrology conferences. The first interview is with astrologers Oli Andrei Olar and Lelia V from Romania, the second interview is with Carmina Amza from Romania, and the third interview is with Israel Ajose from London. I also recorded some longer interviews with other astrologers that were directed towards specific topics, which I've been releasing slowly in other episodes since I got back home, but these shorter interviews were meant to be briefer discussions just to showcase some of the cool people I met during my travels. The interviews range from 14 to 24 minutes in length, and are available in both audio and video versions below. Since I originally only intended to release them as video interviews, I'm going to post each video as a separate link below, but then in the audio version I will string all three of them together to form a single episode. Oli Andrei Olar and Lelia V from Romania Oli and Lelia were two cool younger astrologers I met in Romania who were listeners of the podcast. We had some drinks together one night early on, and I had a really good time hanging out with them. Oli is into Evolutionary Astrology, and Lelia talks a bit about the status of astrology among the younger generations in Romania. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrQa0zn6n8o This interview was conducted on Sunday, June 9, 2019, in Craiova, Romania, on the last day of the astrology conference that was hosted by the Romanian Astrologers Association. Oli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ov_venus/ Lelia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laeliav/ - Carmina Amza from Romania Carmina is someone I was already familiar with before I went to Romania because I subscribe to her YouTube channel. She practices tropical Vedic astrology, as well as card reading and Human Design. She helped me translate two longer interviews I did with the founders of the Romanian Astrologers Association that day, which I will release separately as a full episode later this month. We traded interviews that day, and she also recorded an interview with me that was released on her channel recently. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Heu0xiL8t8I Carmina's website: Carmina-Amza.com - Israel Ajose from London Israel Ajose was one of my favorite people I got to hang out with on my trip to the UK. He is the Vice President of the Astrological Lodge of London, which holds meetings with lectures and classes there every Monday. We sat down on a Monday shortly before one of the Lodge meetings where I gave a talk, and we had a little discussion about the Lodge and what it is like organizing a local astrology group in London. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tU5IvMkaws Israel teaches private classes and offers consultations in London, and you can follow him on Twitter or subscribe to his YouTube channel. - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 213 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

Episode 214 features an interview with astrologer Wendy Stacey about the increasing frequency of caesarean births, and the implications this has for natal astrology. Wendy is the Chair of the Astrological Association of Great Britain, and Principal of the Mayo School of Astrology. She did an MA degree at Bath Spa University College in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology, with a thesis that focused on the medicalisation of childbirth and changing birth time patterns. The crux of the issue is that it is becoming more and more common for doctors to recommend that births are induced, especially using c-sections, and these are usually scheduled ahead of time during normal business hours. This is having the unintended side-effect of leading to greater conformity in when people are born, so that it is happening Monday through Friday, during daytime hours. This has some potentially startling implications for astrology, in term of having certain placements show up much more frequently, and other placements less frequently. You can read more about Wendy's research in an article that she wrote for the Astrological Association's Astrological Journal in 2010 titled Pearls of Tomorrow: Birth Intervention and the Astrological Face of the New Generation. For more information about Wendy visit: WendyStacey.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Here is the video version of my interview with Wendy Stacey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bE-eHGo5_M - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 214 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

Episode 215 features a recording of a live workshop where astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim demonstrate how to interpret the astrological significance of eclipses, based on the houses in which they fall in your birth chart. This is a recording of a meeting of the Denver Astrology Group that was held on Saturday, July 13, 2019, starting just after 3:00 PM, at the Mercury Cafe in downtown Denver. For the first 30 minutes or so of the meeting we talked in general about the astrological significance of solar and lunar eclipses, and what they mean symbolically in astrology. Eventually we transitioned into talking about how to determine what specific eclipses will mean for individuals based on which of the 12 houses they fall in in your birth chart. During the course of the meeting we took examples from the audience, and audience members shared stories about how past eclipses have worked out in their lives, which helped to clarify how eclipses work in a very practical way. We focused in particular on how eclipses come in pairs, and highlight a specific axis of houses for about two years. For example, the 1st house/7th house axis, or the 2nd house/8th house axis and so on. This meeting was timely because it fell in between a solar eclipse in Cancer and a lunar eclipse in Capricorn. We made a special handout which lists all of the eclipse dates from 1950 through 2030: Solar and Lunar Eclipse Dates List (PDF) If you have a good story that you want to share about how an eclipse has worked out for you in the past, please post it in the comments section below! To support the production of future episodes of the podcast like this one, and get access to some great benefits such as early access to new episodes, consider becoming a patron of The Astrology Podcast on Patreon. To learn more about the approach to astrology demonstrated in this workshop, sign up for Chris's online course on ancient astrology. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps Here are some timestamps for topics covered at different points in the episode: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:35 Beginning local astrology group meeting 00:05:51 Introducing eclipses and interpretation principles 00:25:56 1st & 7th House 00:44:47 2nd & 8th House 00:58:34 3rd & 9th House 01:11:20 4th & 10th House 01:25:34 5th & 11th House 01:42:02 6th & 12th House 2:00:13 Post-workshop reflections and additional comments Watch the Video Version of This Episode Here is the video version of our episode on eclipses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpBazdo1D7E – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 215 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

Episode 216 features the astrological forecast for August of 2019, with astrologers Kelly Surtees, Austin Coppock, and Chris Brennan. In the first part of the episode we catch up on Kelly and Austin's recent moves, and reflect on coming out of the other side of the difficult transits in June and July, and then in the second part of the show we get into the forecast for August. The first half of August features a bunch of inner planets moving into Leo and trining Jupiter in Sagittarius, while the second part of the month has many of the same planets forming a stellium in Virgo. Later in the episode we also present one auspicious electional chart for starting different types of ventures and undertakings this month. There is a section for timestamps below, if you want to jump straight to the forecast portion of the episode. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Support the Podcast + Get Benefits If you listen to the podcast regularly and want to show your support, plus get access to benefits and bonus content, then become a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Benefits that patrons get include: Access to a private discussion forum Early access to new episodes The ability to attend the live recording of the next forecast Exclusive podcast episodes for patrons We recently set a new funding goal on Patreon to be able to travel more to record in-person interviews with notable astrologers from around the world. News and Announcements Just a few pieces of news and announcements this month: The price of Chris' online course on ancient astrology is going up on August 1. Chris and Leisa’s 2019 electional astrology report is now on sale for half off. Our 2019 Astrology Calendar Poster Bundle is now on sale for $12.95. Kelly's August 10 webinar: Power Points – Activate Your Ascendant and Midheaven. Austin is teaching a Tarot and Astrology Class that starts August 8. The NCGR conference is happening in Baltimore August 30–September 3, 2019. Shakirah Tabourn's thread on twitter for drawing astrological glyphs. Other examples by Diana Rose, Bear Ryver, and others. Tem Tarriktar, the founder of The Mountain Astrologer magazine, passed away on July 8. He was interviewed on episode 149 of the podcast last year: Tem Tarriktar on the Mountain Astrologer Magazine. Thanks to listeners Sousa Jefferson and Sheila Roher who recently made a transcript of the interview with Tem Tarriktar. The Astrology of August Here are some of the highlights of August: Venus square Uranus August 2 Sun trine Jupiter August 7 Venus trine Jupiter August 8 Jupiter station direct at 14 Sagittarius August 11 Mercury into Leo August 11 Uranus station retrograde at 6 Taurus August 11 Venus conjunct the Sun August 14 Full Moon at 22 Aquarius August 15 Mercury square Uranus August 16 Mars into Virgo August 18 Venus into Virgo August 21 Mercury trine Jupiter August 21 Sun into Virgo August 23 Venus conjunct Mars August 24 Venus trine Uranus August 26 Mars trine Uranus August 28 Sun trine Uranus August 29 Mercury into Virgo August 29 New Moon at 6 Virgo August 30 Auspicious Electional Charts for August The auspicious election this month that was chosen by Leisa Schaim is set for: August 9, 2019 at approximately 3:40 PM with Sagittarius rising There are a four more electional charts that we found for August, which are available in our private subscriber-only podcast on auspicious elections that was released yesterday. Timestamps Some approximate timestamps if you want to jump to specific parts of the episode: 00:00 – Pre-forecast chat. 00:42 – Forecast for August. 59:50 – Auspicious electional astrology chart for August. Watch the Video Version of Our July Astrology Forecast Here is the video version of our July astrology forecast episode:

Episode 217 features an interview with astrologer Ray Merriman about what is involved in organizing a major astrology conference. Ray specializes in financial astrology, and is the former President of the International Society for Astrological Research (ISAR). He has organized more than 20 astrology conferences over the course of his career, and is in the process of helping to organize his final conference now, which is the ISAR astrology conference that will be held in Denver in September of 2020: https://isarastrology.org/conference/ Ray was passing through Denver last month to finalize some things with the conference hotel, and I thought that this would be a good opportunity to interview him, to talk about all of the different things that go into putting together a conference. We ended up talking about a range of topics, including speaker selection, how to apply to speak at a conference, and how astrology conferences have changed over the past few decades. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Here is the video version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oGHavjifUc - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 217 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

Episode 218 features an interview with Dr. Benjamin Dykes about his new translation of a highly influential book on solar returns by the 9th century astrologer Abu Ma'shar. The title of the book is Persian Nativities IV: On the Revolutions of the Years of Nativities. Abu Ma'shar (d. 886 CE) was one of the most prolific and influential early Medieval astrologers who wrote in Arabic, living in Baghdad in the middle of the 9th century. He wrote one of the most famous and comprehensive works on solar returns, titled On the Revolutions of the Years of Nativities. Portions of this book were translated from Arabic into Latin in the 12th century, which then influenced many subsequent generations of astrologers in the west. In 2010 Ben translated the Latin version of Abu Ma'shar's book on solar returns and published it as Persian Nativities III. Now he has gone back and translated the entirety of the original Arabic text, which not only contains a lot of material that was missing in the Latin version, but the meaning of the text is much richer and more nuanced because the translation is from the original language. The book was just released today, on August 9, 2019, to coincide with the release of this interview, and you can buy it on Amazon: Abu Ma'shar, On the Revolutions of the Years of Nativities During the course of the interview we talk about who Abu Ma'shar was, why he thought that calculating solar return charts was important, and some of the specific things that he recommended looking at when trying to interpret a solar return. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Here is the video version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU9TF7zeQUo – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 218 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

Episode 219 features two interviews with astrologers Firicel Ciarnau and Mihaela Dicu about the revival of astrology in Romania over the past 30 years after a period of suppression. I traveled to Romania from June 6–10, 2019, to attend and speak at a conference that was hosted by the Romanian Astrologers Association. On June 9 I conducted several interviews, and I already released the ones I did with some younger astrologers in episode 213 of the podcast. I also had the opportunity to conduct two longer interviews with the founders of the organization, astrologers Firicel Ciarnau and Mihaela Dicu. One of the things I learned about during my trip was the recent revival of astrology in Romania. While there were a few astrology books published in Romanian in the early 20th century, around the time astrology was being revived in other western countries, this came to an abrupt halt when Romania was taken over by the communists after World War II. The Soviet Union promoted atheism, and religion was prohibited. Astrology became outlawed in countries that were under Soviet control or influence, because it was seen as divination, superstition, or pseudoscience. The suppression of astrology in Romania was particularly extreme, and not only the practicing of the subject was outlawed, but astrology books were confiscated and burned. Despite this, some astrologers, such as Firicel and Mihaela began learning the subject in secret. In 1989 the revolution occurred, and the communist regime was overthrown. Suddenly astrology was permissible again, and could be studied and practiced publicly. Mihaela Dicu and Firicel Ciarnau were part of the first generation of astrologers who were able to practice astrology freely, and they helped to promote the revival of astrology in Romania after the revolution. Firicel focused on making astrology a recognized occupation by the government, and both of them helped to found the Romanian Astrologers Association in 2004, which holds two conferences each year. I wanted to interview both of them to help document some of this recent history. Astrology goes through phases of acceptableness in society, and suppression of it happens from time to time, so it is important to remember and recognize those who help it to survive through hard times. Thank you to Carmina-Adelina Amza for helping to translate the interviews live the day they were recorded, on June 9, 2019 in Craiova, Romania, and also for later making the transcripts and captioning. Also thanks to Adrian Tarcan for help recording the audio versions of this episode. Finally, thanks to the Romanian Astrologers Association for hosting me on my trip to Romania.  It was an amazing experience, and I look forward to returning again someday. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. The audio version is a recording of two people reading the translated transcript of the interviews in English, while the video version contains the original Romanian interview in the audio along with translated captions in English. Just click the CC button on YouTube to turn on the captions in the video version. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Here is the video version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCvGwcdtkHQ - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 219 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

Episode 220 features an overview of the astrology of September 2019, with astrologers Kelly Surtees, Austin Coppock, and Chris Brennan. The month opens with two conjunctions with the Sun by Mars and Mercury, and also features Saturn stationing direct in Capricorn, and the third and final square between Jupiter and Neptune. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. News and Announcements Just a few pieces of news and announcements this month: Kelly's next course is on Counseling Tools for Challenging Aspects Chris added a new $25 tier on The Astrology Podcast page on Patreon, where you can get a producer credit with your name listed at the end of each new episode of the podcast. Chris did an interview on ancient astrology with the History Channel that aired on their Ancient Aliens series on August 30. See season 14, episode 12, titled The Constellation Code. Planetary Alignments for September Here are some of the major transits this month: Sun conjunct Mars on September 2 Mercury conjunct Sun on September 3 Mercury moves into Libra September 14 Venus moves into Libra September 14 Full Moon in Pisces September 14 Saturn stations direct in Capricorn September 18 Jupiter’s third and final square with Neptune September 21 Sun into Libra September 23 New Moon in Libra September 28 Auspicious Electional Chart for September The auspicious election this month that was chosen by Leisa Schaim is set for: September 29, 2019 at 7:10 AM with 8 Libra rising, just after sunrise There are a four more electional charts that we found for September, which are available in our private subscriber-only podcast on auspicious elections that was released last week. Watch the Video Version of Our September Astrology Forecast Here is the video version of our September astrology forecast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47CRy7lM1P8 – Listen to the Audio Version of Our September Forecast You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

Episode 221 of the podcast features an interview with Nina Gryphon about the famous 17th century astrologer William Lilly and his book Christian Astrology. Lilly published Christian Astrology in 1647, and it was the first major textbook on astrology that was written in English. Most western astrological texts were written in Latin up until that point in history. The book has had a deep and enduring impact on astrology in the west over the past few centuries since it was published, and Lilly is usually regarded as one of the most influential figures in the western astrological tradition. Nina has been studying Lilly's work for the past two decades, and in this episode we provide a detailed overview of his life and work. For more information about Nina check out her website NinaGryphon.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions. You will find links to each at the bottom of the page, just after the episode outline and gallery. Episode Outline and Show Notes Here is an outline of the main points we touched on in this episode. This is an edited version of our show notes, which Chris and Nina collaborated on before recording the episode. William Lilly (1602-1681). One of the most prominent and influential astrologers of the 17th century. Worked as a practicing and consulting astrologer in London most of his adult life. Doing many consultations per day, for rich and poor, as evidenced by casebooks. Wrote the first major English language textbook on astrology. Christian Astrology was first published in 1647. Important because in England prior to this, astrological literature was in Latin. Inaccessible to all but a small minority with a classical education. Only prior English text was a short treatise on medical astrology. Miscellaneous almanacs or predictive texts. Inspired a number of key astrological writers to write in English: Nicolas Culpeper, John Gadbury, William Ramesey, Joseph Blagrave, etc. Also translated Anima Astrologiae: A Guide for Astrologers (1676). Excerpts from Guido Bonattti and Gerolamo Cardano. Discussed with Nina previously in episode 108 on Bonatti's considerations. Continued to be highly influential after his death, in various forms. Was involved in publishing almanacs; publishing 36 (1647–1682). He was easily the best-selling almanac writer of his time in England. Selling more than 30,000 almanacs each year. Almanacs contained weather predictions, political predictions for England and elsewhere, and some astrological text for instruction. Perhaps his most famous prediction was that of the Great Fire of London of 1666. Was involved in the politics of his day. Strongly pro-parliament/anti-monarchist, though consulted with powerful people in both camps, going as far as advising Jane Whorwood, one of the King’s confidants, in helping the King make his escape from the locations where held by Parliamentary forces (King did not listen). Employed as propagandist via his almanacs, leaflets, and other publications, in an astrological context. Always a question of how much he honestly saw astrologically, and how much was propaganda favoring the Parliament’s cause. Christian Astrology: scope and contents Divided into three books. Book 1: Basics of astrology Book 2: Horary astrology questions Book 3: Natal astrology Teaches horary before natal. Stronger for horary than natal? Brings together a bunch of different sources that were available to him. Extensive bibliography included in Christian Astrology, reflecting his own sizeable astrology library, as well as that of others. Bibliography notable for including virtually all books printed in Europe before 1640. After his death, library, casebooks, portrait were bought by Elias Ashmole for 50 pounds, and was incorporated into the Ashmolean Museum collection at ...

In episode 222 astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim lead a discussion about annual profections with a local astrology group, and take example charts from the audience to demonstrate how the timing technique works in practice. This episode is a recording of a meeting of the Denver Astrology Group that took place at the Mercury Cafe in downtown Denver, Colorado on Saturday, September 14, 2019, starting just after 3:00 PM. This is a followup to episode 153 of The Astrology Podcast where Chris gave an introductory lecture on the annual profections timing technique. This episode begins with a brief introduction to annual profections and review of some of the basic principles of the technique, and then we quickly transitioned into asking audience members to look through their own chronology and see if they could find any good examples that demonstrated the technique in their own lives. In the end we had seven different audience members share their birth charts and talk about specific years in their life, explaining how the technique correlated with their lived experience. This style of discussion can be important because sometimes it is only by talking to a person directly about their life and asking them questions that you can get a full sense of exactly how the techniques of astrology work out in practice. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Annual Profections Handouts Here are the printable handouts given to the audience for this episode: Annual Profections Wheel Annual Profections Worksheet Significations of the Houses All three of these are printable PDF files that you can download. Audience Chart Examples For listeners of the audio version, here are the seven chart examples that were shared by audience members in this episode, in the order in which they appeared in the discussion: Joseph Annie Valerie Kathy Drew Ann Lynette Each chart is cast using whole sign houses, the tropical zodiac, and the traditional rulership scheme. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Here is the video version of this episode on annual profections: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTDYid1kI28 – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 222 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

Episode 223 is a biographical interview with astrologer Alan Oken, who is the author of a number of highly influential books on modern astrology, such as Alan Oken's Complete Astrology (1980), and Rulers of the Horoscope (2000). During the course of the show we talk about how Alan got into astrology in the late 1960s, the influence of Theosophy on his personal philosophy, and what it was like being a gay man in the astrological community in the late 20th century. This was partially a biographical episode about Alan's life and work, but we also ended up discussing a range of other topics such as astrology and consciousness, the symbolism of the astrological glyphs, and the role of publishing books in establishing your reputation in the astrological community. For more information about Alan see his website: AlanOken.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Here is the video version of my interview with Alan Oken: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uEPviUfSTk – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 223 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

In episode 224 astrologers Kelly Surtees and Austin Coppock join the show to talk about the astrological forecast for October of 2019. October features Mercury stationing retrograde in Scorpio on Halloween, which has been dubbed Mercury Spookygrade by Cam White. The rest of the astrology of October features inner planets moving through Libra and squaring Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn, and then later in the month moving through Scorpio and opposing Uranus. We ran into some unexpected technical issues with this episode due to a snafu with Austin's internet connection, so his video is frozen in the video version, and we had to cut out some stuff in post in order to clean up the audio version. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. News and Announcements Just a few pieces of news and announcements this month: Kelly is doing a webinar on October 12 on the rulers of the houses for beginners. Honeycomb Collective Personal Astrological Almanacs Our sponsor for October is the Honeycomb Collective Personal Astrological Almanac, which features customized natal transit planners for professional and student astrologers. Each almanac contains monthly and weekly calendars displaying astrological transits specific to the owner's natal chart, alongside current mundane transits. Choose your preferred start date, time zone, house calculation system, binding method, and more to make the almanac fit your exact needs! Find out more at: Honeycomb.co Thanks to Honeycomb for sponsoring the podcast this month! Planetary Alignments for October Here are some of the major transits this month: Mercury moves into Scorpio October 3 Pluto stations direct in Capricorn October 3 Mars moves into Libra October 4 Venus moves into Scorpio October 8 Full Moon in Aries October 13 (Rough G Cross with Sat, Plut, Nodes. Jup trine = saving grace) Sun moves into Scorpio October 23 New Moon in Scorpio October 27 (AC: Exactly Opp Uranus) Mercury stations retrograde in Scorpio on October 31 - Halloween General notes from AC: Planets that enter Scorpio have to opp Uranus. Planets that travel Libra have to square the Grinder Axis. Auspicious Electional Chart for October The auspicious election this month that was chosen by Leisa Schaim is set for: October 22, 2019, around 10:23 AM, with Sag rising, and the MC mitigating Mercury and Venus. There are a four more electional charts that we found for October, which are available in our private subscriber-only podcast on auspicious elections that was released last week. We released a preview of the Auspicious Elections Podcast this week, which was the episode that subscribers had access to since the beginning of September, in order to give you an idea of what that private podcast is like when you sign up for it through our page on Patreon. Timestamps Here are some timestamps if you want to jump straight to the forecast: The forecast for October begins at about 00:25:45 into the episode. Watch the Video Version of Our October Astrology Forecast Here is the video version of our October astrology forecast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOmHp34wtto – Listen to the Audio Version of Our October Forecast You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

  Episode 225 features an interview with Helena Avelar and Luís Ribeiro about their work on traditional astrology, and their two books on the subject. Helena and Luís live in Portugal, and are the authors of the 2010 book On the Heavenly Spheres: A Treatise on Traditional Astrology, which is a comprehensive introduction to traditional, pre-20th century forms of astrology. This was one of the first really good introductory books that came out after the revival of traditional forms of astrology over the past 30 years, and I recommend it on my list of the best astrology books for beginners. They recently released a second book titled Traditional Astrology Course: Essential Concepts and Interpretation Basics, which acts as a companion volume to their first book, and helps to supplement and expand on some of the concepts. During the course of the interview we talk about how Helena and Luís got into traditional astrology, some of the philosophy behind it, and discuss what went in to writing the books. We also discuss some of the academic work they have been doing on the history of astrology over the past decade, and their recent PhD dissertations on the subject. You can find out more information about Helena and Luis on their website: AcademiaDeAstrologia.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. The Tradition Journal Helena and Luís edited a journal on traditional astrology from 2008–2010 called The Tradition: Journal of Western Predictive Astrology. The website for the journal has been discontinued, and their own website is currently under construction, but they gave me permission to re-post the four issues of the journal that they produced here. The Tradition journal - Volume 1 The Tradition journal - Volume 2 The Tradition journal - Volume 3 The Tradition journal - Volume 4 These issues are a goldmine for work on traditional astrology, and I thought it would be good to share them here to help familiarize newer students with some of the work that Helena and Luís have done. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Here is the video version of my interview with Helena Avelar and Luís Ribeiro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axei1E8Gj_E - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 225 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:

In episode 226 astrologer Nate Craddock joins the show to discuss the early history of Christianity and its relationship with astrology. Specifically, we focus on the question of whether astrology is somehow inherently antithetical to Christianity, especially in terms of the origins of the religion during the time of the Roman Empire. Nate is a practicing astrologer, as well as an ordained Christian priest with a degree in divinity. You can find out more information about his work on his website: SoulFriendAstrology.com The jumping off point for our discussion was the work of a scholar named Nicola Denzey Lewis, and her 2013 book Cosmology and Fate in Gnosticism and Graeco-Roman Antiquity. Part of the purpose of the book is demonstrating how a number of influential early Christian texts framed the religion as a way to liberate yourself from astrology and fate. Astrology in the 1st century CE tended to be more deterministic and influenced by Stoic conceptualizations of fate, and to some extent Christianity may represent one of many religious or philosophical groups in the ancient world that offered an alternative, which may then explain part of its initial appeal to everyday individuals in the Roman Empire. This then set up a sort of oppositional relationship between astrology and mainstream Christianity for a number of centuries, although it raises the question for us today of whether the two are inherently incompatible, or if there are ways that they can be reconciled? Nate's answer to this question is emphatically "yes, they can be reconciled", and during the course of the discussion we ended up covering a lot of ground, and exploring a number of different historical and theological areas. This episode represents an important followup to earlier episodes of the podcast discussing responses to religious criticisms of astrology, the role of astrology in the story of the Star of Bethlehem, as well as a brief digression about the purpose of finding the guardian spirit about 2 hours into the episode on finding the overall ruler of the birth chart. For those who enjoy this discussion, you would also like Nate's podcast Jailbreak the Sacred. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps Here are some timestamps for topics covered at different points in the episode: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:10 Nate's background 00:03:15 Chris' background 00:04:50 Astrology and fate 00:06:40 Protestant Reformation 00:08:00 Stoicism 00:08:50 Determinism 00:10:40 Chart is like sheet music 00:12:00 Christianity and free will 00:15:15 Early Christianity 00:17:30 Christian issue with fate 00:18:56 The Bible's contrasting views 00:22:30 History of the Hebrew people 00:25:30 Phases of history of astrology 00:31:00 Divination and Christianity 00:35:50 Bible passages against planetary gods 00:40:35 Hellenistic astrology 00:42:26 New Testament era critiques 00:45:55 Providence and fate 00:51:17 Being a Christian frees you from fate 00:57:08 33 CE and thema mundi 00:58:00 St. Paul 01:00:05 Baptism 01:02:14 Astrology in book of Romans 01:04:00 Christian sects 01:05:25 Biblical Greek 01:07:50 Aversion to embodiment 01:18:50 Escape from astrological determinism 01:21:00 Appeal of early Christianity 01:24:45 Jesus cancelled death 01:27:35 Daimons and guardian angels 01:31:55 Nativity story is pro-astrology 01:42:50 Criticism of Paul's cosmology 01:43:22 Oscar Romero chart 01:45:02 Bringing healing to the whole world 01:46:10 Christianity and astrology serve each other 01:51:45 Created world is good 01:53:14 Integral worldview 01:55:27 Emergence theology 02:00:22 Is astrology antithetical to Christianity? 02:03:44 Closing remarks Watch the Video Version of This Episode Here is the video version of my discussion with Nate Craddock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_BOPRKk1jc – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 226 transcr...

Episode 227 of the podcast is a lecture by Chris Brennan on the origins of the house division debate in ancient astrology, where I present my reconstruction of how the different approaches to house division came about in the Hellenistic tradition 2000 years ago. The premise of the discussion is that we know as modern astrologers that there are many different forms of house division today, but how did this come to be the case? We can understand the issue better by going back to the beginning of the tradition and seeing how it started, and this may also provide us with some tools for resolving the problem today. In this talk I try to answer some questions such as: Which systems of house division were used in antiquity? Were some approaches to house division more popular than others? How did ancient astrologers reconcile different approaches to house division? This episode partially results from a series of debates and discussions that have occurred over the past few years regarding the issue of house division in ancient astrology, beginning with episode 52 titled Whole Sign Houses: The Best System of House Division, which was then followed by episode 54 with Deborah Houlding titled The Debate About Ancient Systems of House Division. The debate with Houlding then prompted Robert Schmidt to release his own audio recording on the house division issue in June of 2016. In the summer of 2016 I was in the process of finishing my book on ancient astrology, and I ended up writing a longer and more detailed treatment of the house division issue than I originally intended, which became chapter 11 of my book Hellenistic Astrology: The Study of Fate and Fortune. I subsequently presented a summarized version of that chapter in two lectures, first at the Northwest Astrology Conference in Seattle in May of 2017, and then at the United Astrology Conference in Chicago in May of 2018. This podcast is a slightly expanded version of the same lecture, which is essentially a summary of chapter 11 of my book. For those that are interested in going further into this topic, I would highly recommend reading that chapter of my book, since I was able to go into more detail and give more references in writing than I could in this lecture. My goal in releasing this lecture is that, together with the chapter I wrote on the subject in my book, this fully outlines my current understanding of how the house division issue developed, as well as much of the evidence that those views are based on. My hope is that this will help to set a new foundation for some of the discussions about house division in the future, and perhaps suggest some possible paths forward for reconciling the different approaches. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. PowerPoint Slides Here is a PDF file with all of the PowerPoint slides used in the lecture: Origins of the House Division Debate Slides The same slides are used in the video version, although I include them here since it provides a nice outline of the talk. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Here is the video version of my lecture on the origins of the house division issue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVU5GCz1v90 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 227 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

Episode 228 features astrologers Kelly Surtees, Austin Coppock, and Chris Brennan talking about the astrological forecast for November of 2019, which is the last full month of Jupiter transiting through Sagittarius. November also features Mercury retrograde in Scorpio most of the month, an exact Saturn-Neptune sextile, and lunations in Taurus and Sagittarius. We decided to switch things up this month and do the forecast portion of the episode first, and then some other miscellaneous discussion topics on astrology later. That way people who only want to listen to the forecast can just listen to the first part of the episode and not need to search for time stamps. After the forecast we talk about Austin and Kelly's upcoming trip to Denver to record some episodes in person, Chris' realization that the word "antithesis" is an almost perfect translation of the Greek word that was originally used to refer to what later became known as the sign of a planet's "detriment", what signifies the mind, and whether we are living in a simulated reality. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. News and Announcements Just a few pieces of news and announcements this month: Kelly is doing a workshop on aspects in Boulder, Colorado on November 24, 2019. Honeycomb Collective Personal Astrological Almanacs Our sponsor for November is the Honeycomb Collective Personal Astrological Almanac, which features customized natal transit planners for professional and student astrologers. Each almanac contains monthly and weekly calendars displaying astrological transits specific to the owner’s natal chart, alongside current mundane transits. Choose your preferred start date, time zone, house calculation system, binding method, and more to make the almanac fit your exact needs! Find out more at: Honeycomb.co Thanks to Honeycomb for sponsoring the podcast this month! Planetary Alignments for November Here are some of the major transits this month: Venus moves into Sagittarius on November 1 Saturn sextile Neptune on November 8 Mercury conjunct Sun on November 11 Full Moon in Taurus on November 12 Mars into Scorpio on November 19 Mercury stations direct on November 20 Sun moves into Sagittarius on November 22 Venus moves into Capricorn on November 25 New Moon in Sagittarius on November 26 Neptune stations direct on November 27 Auspicious Electional Chart for November The auspicious election this month that was chosen by Leisa Schaim is set for: November 23, 2019 at 1:24 PM, Pisces rising There are a four more electional charts that we found for November, which are available in our private subscriber-only podcast on auspicious elections that was released this week. We recently released a preview of the Auspicious Elections Podcast, which was the episode that subscribers had access to at the beginning of September, in order to give you an idea of what that private podcast is like when you sign up for it through our page on Patreon. Watch the Video Version of Our November Astrology Forecast Here is the video version of our November astrology forecast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZPIQCj-5LU – Listen to the Audio Version of Our November Forecast You can either play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

In episode 229 of the podcast, astrologers Leisa Schaim and Chris Brennan discuss whether age is a relevant prerequisite for practicing astrology, and if it is ok to read charts for clients prior to your Saturn return. The premise of the discussion is that a debate comes up occasionally in the astrological community over how old a person should be to do consultations. Usually astrologers start off by reading charts for friends and family members for free early in their studies, and then eventually the process of starting to charge for astrological readings is seen as a major step or transition point in one's path as an astrologer. Since astrology is a largely unregulated field, each astrologer ultimately has to decide on their own when they are ready to start seeing clients. When this topic is discussed among professionals, lots of different criteria are usually suggested for determining when a person is “ready”, and occasionally age is put forward as a potential piece of criteria or a requirement for practicing. This piece of criteria is then sometimes proposed as a sort of rule or prohibition: that astrologers shouldn’t see clients either until they have reached or potentially only after they have completed their Saturn return, which occurs between the ages of 27 and 30. While this rule is not generally accepted in the astrological community, as a proposal it sometimes elicits strong reactions from younger astrologers, since it would essentially mean that astrologers can’t or shouldn't do consultations until their 30s. A debate about this recently broke out on Twitter, and the goal of this episode was to talk about the general topic, without necessarily focusing on the recent debate itself. It is an interesting topic that comes up in the community from time to time, and in some ways it has become more relevant again recently after the large influx of younger astrologers into the community over the past few years. As a former 20-something astrologer and past President of the Association for Young Astrologers, Chris has a strong opinion that astrologers should be able to practice astrology in their 20s, although the goal with this discussion was to try to explore and present some of the pros and cons on both sides of the issue. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Here is the video version of this episode on practicing astrology before your Saturn return: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFBeBQ4eETE – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 229 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

In episode 230 astrologer Jessica Lanyadoo joins the podcast to talk about astrology and relationships, and some of the work she has done in adapting the subject to the realities and sensibilities of modern times. Jessica is the host of the popular Ghost of a Podcast, and is the author of the forthcoming book Astrology for Real Relationships: Understanding You, Me, and How We All Get Along. In the first part of the show we sat down to talk about her new book, and to address the question of if astrology is always a reflection of the culture, social sensibilities, and time period in which it is practiced, then in what ways did astrology need to change recently in order to adapt to the sensibilities of practitioners living in modern western times? Later in the show we answer some questions about astrology and relationships that were sent in by listeners. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Relationship Astrology Questions Here are some of the questions we answered from listeners, most of which came from Twitter: Catherine Urban (@AstroCatherine): Sometimes couples think it would be fun to get a reading together. Thoughts? Diana Rose (@ddamascenaa): WHEN is it actually beneficial to look at a beloved's birth chart, synastry, composite, etc.? I feel like a lot of people will pre-emptively investigate these things -- like before the first date -- and end up making wildly incorrect assumptions before they've even met. Advice Astrologer (@AdvAstrologer): I would love to know what you guys prefer to use (Davison or composite) and why. I'm [also] curious about what you all think of, "twin flames," … Richelle Steyn (@roshbon): How to identify and navigate ‘soul mates’ and karmic relationships. Rob Bailey (@oldschoolastro): How do you feel about the concept of “sister signs” as it pertains to relationship astrology or synastry? Allyse (@ayyy_lease): What is the biggest mistake most people make with relationship astrology? What are the common place myths that too many people fall for? MagicalForge (@OfHadad): Manifestations of relationship inequities in "knowing someone" when an astrologer/student studies the chart of a potential partner before they form a deep relationship. (@astrogrIz): I would love to hear more about relationships in astrology specifically looking at queer relationships! This is more of a topic than a question but I hope they are able to touch a bit on it Ash Bash (@astro_ashley11): Marriage elections! 721 (@ayanatheoracle): Could you talk about the history of whoever decided that astrological compatibility was strictly based on the element of the sun sign chelsea (@aeslehcothtrae): i’m curious about what is in store for those folks entering their saturn return single, in regards to relationships! should we avoid dating? or do you have any tips/suggestions for dating during your saturn return? Watch the Video Version of This Episode Here is the video version of my interview with Jessica Lanyadoo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6X2XvIBzQE - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 230 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

In episode 231 astrologers Kelly Surtees, Austin Coppock, and Chris Brennan begin the first of a two part series on the meanings of the twelve houses, starting with houses 1 through 6. At the beginning of the episode we review some basic conceptual structures that are necessary for understanding how the houses got their meanings, such as the concepts of angularity, good and bad houses, and the planetary joys. After that beginning material is out of the way, we begin by talking about the first house and what it means within the context of natal astrology, followed by the rest of the houses in zodiacal order. We don't really deal with the issue of house division much in this episode, since that was covered partially in a recent episode on the origins of the different forms of house division in astrology. This is the first of a two part series, and the rest of the houses will be dealt with in part 2 on houses 7 through 12, which should be released sometime next month. Patrons of the podcast will get early access to the episode, among other benefits. This is a followup to our previous episodes on other foundational concepts in astrology, where we talked about the significations of the seven traditional planets, and the meanings of the zodiac signs. This was the first episode that we recorded when we got together in Denver last week to record a bunch of episodes in person in our studio. The rest of the episodes will be released slowly over the course of the next month. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Meanings of the First Six Houses Here are some of the significations of the first six houses we touch on in this episode: 1st house: self, body, character, appearance 2nd house: finances, possessions, income 3rd house: siblings, short trips, school, communication 4th house: parents, home, family, private life 5th house: children, creativity, pleasure, sex 6th house: illness, injuries, work, subordinates   For the rest of the houses see Significations of the Houses – Part 2: Houses 7–12. Classes on the Meanings of the Houses All three of us teach online courses on the astrology of the houses, and if you would like to learn more after watching this episode then you may want to check them out: Kelly's Practical Astrology for Beginners Course Austin's Astrology Foundations Class Chris' Course on Ancient Astrology Timestamps Here are some timestamps for topics covered at different points in the episode: 00:00:00 Introduction and Preliminary Considerations 00:02:48 House Division 00:05:38 Purpose of the Houses 00:10:13 Angular, succedent, and cadent houses 00:13:57 Diurnal rotation and astronomy of the houses 00:20:45 Order of the houses 00:24:00 Zodiac signs not the same as houses 00:36:30 Joys of the planets 00:38:40 Angular triads, meaning of cadent and succedent 00:41:11 Good and bad houses 00:50:00 1st house 01:26:50 2nd house 01:58:16 3rd house 02:30:32 4th house 02:54:22 5th house 03:18:21 6th house 03:42:24 Concluding remarks, where to learn more Watch the Video Version of This Episode Here is the video version of our episode on the meanings of the houses in astrology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bddnuFMkmpQ – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 231 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

In episode 232 astrologers Kelly Surtees, Austin Coppock, and Chris Brennan meet up in the studio to give an overview of the astrological forecast for December of 2019, which features Jupiter moving into Capricorn at the start of a one year transit through that sign. This month's forecast also features a solar eclipse in Capricorn, a Venus-Saturn-Pluto conjunction, and a comparatively light Full Moon in Gemini. This episode was record in person in our studio in Denver, during Austin and Kelly's week long trip around the third week of November. Our experiment last month worked out so well with doing the forecast segment first and then the discussion later that we decided to make that a permanent thing from now on. In the first part of the episode we focus on the astrological forecast for December, then there is a break and Leisa Schaim joins us to talk about this month's auspicious electional chart, and then after that we transition into some casual discussion topics. The main discussion topic we focused on at the end was how old Kelly and Austin were when they first started doing consultations, and whether they think that an aspiring astrologer should wait until their Saturn return, which was a controversial discussion topic that we covered earlier this month in episode 229 titled Practicing Astrology Before Your Saturn Return. This episode was recorded with a live audience of patrons who joined us through our monthly webinar format, which is one of the benefits of supporting the production of the show through The Astrology Podcast page on Patreon. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. 2020 Astrology Poster Set Some of the artwork featured in this episode is from our 2020 astrology poster bundle, which is now available for purchase: http://theastrologypodcast.com/2020posters/ The posters help you to track the movements of the planets throughout the course of the year, and come with a bonus poster that lists the significations of the houses. Kelly's Workshops Kelly is teaching workshops in NYC and Sydney in the next couple of months: https://www.kellysastrology.com/product-category/study/workshops/ Honeycomb Collective Personal Astrological Almanacs Our sponsor for December is the Honeycomb Collective Personal Astrological Almanac, which features customized natal transit planners for professional and student astrologers. Each almanac contains monthly and weekly calendars displaying astrological transits specific to the owner’s natal chart, alongside current mundane transits. Choose your preferred start date, time zone, house calculation system, binding method, and more to make the almanac fit your exact needs! Find out more at: Honeycomb.co Thanks to Honeycomb for sponsoring the podcast this month, and helping us bring Austin and Kelly out to Denver! Planetary Alignments for December Here are some of the major transits this month: Jupiter moves into Capricorn on December 2. Mercury moves into Sagittarius December 9 Full Moon in Gemini December 12 Jupiter trine Uranus December 15 Venus moves into Aquarius December 20 Sun Moves into Capricorn on December 21 Solar Eclipse in Capricorn on December 26 Mercury moves into Capricorn on December 28   Auspicious Electional Chart for December The auspicious election this month that was chosen by Leisa Schaim is set for: December 30, 2019, starting around 10:15 am, with Pisces rising   There are a four more electional charts that we found for December, which are available in our private subscriber-only podcast on auspicious elections that was released this week. We recently released a preview of the Auspicious Elections Podcast, which was the episode that subscribers had access to at the beginning of September, in order to give you an idea of what that private podcast is like when you sign up for it through our page on Patreon.

In episode 233 astrologers Kelly Surtees, Austin Coppock, and Chris Brennan get back together in the studio for the second of our two part series on the significations of the houses, this time focusing on the meanings of houses 7 through 12. In part 1 of our series on the significations of the twelve houses in astrology we spent a lot of time in the beginning talking about different conceptual structures underlying the meanings of the houses, whereas in this episode we just jump right in to talking about the 7th house. At the beginning we talk a little bit about the more public nature of the houses in the upper hemisphere, as well as how the interrelationship between opposing houses starts becoming more clear from the 7th house forward. Some of the core significations we talk about for each of the houses: 7th house: relationships, partnership, marriage, the "other" (as opposed to "self") 8th house: death, inheritance, assets of others, partner's finances 9th house: travel, foreign things, education, religion 10th house: career, actions, reputation, public life 11th house: friends, groups, alliances, hopes 12th house: enemies, sickness, loss, seclusion   This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Significations of the Houses Posters The artwork for this episode is from our new full size wall poster on the significations of the houses, which will be released later this month as part of our annual 2020 astrology poster set. If you would like to receive a notification as soon as the posters are available for sale, then sign up for The Astrology Podcast newsletter. Full Courses on the Meanings of the Houses All three of us teach online courses on the astrology of the houses, and if you would like to learn more after watching this episode then you may want to check them out: Kelly’s Practical Astrology for Beginners Course Austin’s Astrology Foundations Class Chris’ Course on Ancient Astrology Timestamps Here are some timestamps for topics covered at different points in the episode: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:20 7th house 00:37:20 8th house 01:05:48 9th house 01:37:55 10th house 02:08:35 11th house 02:30:34 12th house Watch the Video Version of This Episode Here is the video version of our episode on the meanings of the houses in astrology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbdVCaKMBR4 – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 233 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:  

In episode 234 astrologers Kelly Surtees, Austin Coppock, and Chris Brennan provide an overview of the astrology of 2020, and discuss the major planetary alignments that will happen over the next year. There is a lot of major planetary activity next year, including a Saturn-Pluto conjunction in Capricorn, Venus and Mars both retrograde for several months, and an epoch-defining Jupiter-Saturn conjunction in Aquarius. We got together to record this episode in person in our studio in Denver in late November, right in the middle of a week of recording several other episodes. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Support the Podcast Through Patreon This episode was recorded in front of a live audience of patrons through our monthly webinar format, which is one of the perks of signing up to support the production of the podcast through our page on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Other patron benefits include early access to new episodes, behind the scenes news, and access to exclusive bonus episodes. If you enjoy the podcast and want to show your support, become a patron! Honeycomb Collective Personal Astrological Almanacs Our sponsor for the 2020 forecast is the Honeycomb Collective Personal Astrological Almanac, which features customized natal transit planners for professional and student astrologers. Honeycomb.co Thanks to Honeycomb for sponsoring the podcast this year, and helping us bring Austin and Kelly out to Denver! 2020 Astrology Poster Set Some of the artwork featured in this episode is from our 2020 astrology poster bundle, which is now available for purchase: http://theastrologypodcast.com/2020posters/ The posters help you to track the movements of the planets throughout the course of the year, and come with a bonus poster that lists the significations of the houses. More Info About Kelly, Austin, and Chris For more info about our consultations, classes, and other events see our websites: 🪐 KellysAstrology.com 🪐 AustinCoppock.com and SphereAndSundry.com 🪐 ChrisBrennanAstrologer.com   Auspicious Electional Chart for January The auspicious election for January that was chosen by Leisa Schaim is set for: 🪐 January 5, 2020, starting around 12:50 PM, with Taurus rising There are a four more electional charts that we found for January, which are available in our private subscriber-only podcast on auspicious elections that is released towards the end of each month. We recently released a preview of the Auspicious Elections Podcast, which was the episode that subscribers had access to at the beginning of September, in order to give you an idea of what the private electional podcast is like when you sign up for it through our page on Patreon. Major Planetary Alignments in 2020 Here are some of the major planetary alignments in 2020 discussed in this episode: Saturn-Pluto conjunct exact on January 12 Lunar eclipse in Cancer on January 10 Saturn moves into Aquarius temporarily March 21 Jupiter-Pluto conjunction April 4 Venus stations retrograde in Gemini May 13 Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius June 5 Lunar eclipse in Cancer June 21 Solar Eclipse in Capricorn July 5 Mars stations retrograde in Aries September 9 Lunar eclipse in Gemini November 30 Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius December 14 Jupiter moves into Aquarius December 19 Saturn moves into Aquarius December 17 Jupiter-Saturn conjunction December 21   Watch the Video Version of Our 2020 Astrology Forecast Here is the video version of our 2020 astrology forecast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDLJcA9tQjA – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 234 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of Our 2020 Forecast You can either play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

In episode 235 astrologers Austin Coppock and Chris Brennan discuss the relationship between astrology and magic, and some of the areas where they converge and diverge. The premise behind this discussion is that there has been a dramatic rise in the practice of astrological magic over the past couple of years, especially among the younger generations of astrologers. This has left some astrologers like myself in a bit of an awkward position though, since I don't practice magic, and having not investigated it much myself I don't really have strong feelings either for or against it. I do feel like I have indirectly promoted it on The Astrology Podcast though by having discussions about it with different practitioners that are into it, as part of my general program to recognize and talk about the many different approaches to and perspectives on astrology. Some past instances include my early interview with Christopher Warnock in episode 16 about Astrology, Magic, and The Occult, or the discussion that I had with Austin about his new compilation of papers on astrological magic when it came out in 2018. I don't necessarily think that one needs to believe in or practice magic in order to practice astrology though, since the two are kind of separate things, and yet I wondered if that distinction has become blurred a bit over the past few years. In light of that, I'd been meaning to do an episode where I could talk through some of my own reservations, while balancing them out by talking to a proponent of astrological magic. I couldn't think of anyone better to have that discussion with than Austin, since he has become one of the principal proponents of astrological magic in modern times. This episode was recorded in my studio in Denver in late November, towards the end of Austin and Kelly's trip here that month to record a series of podcast episodes. When I pitched the idea to Austin early during his visit he was enthusiastic about doing the episode, and felt like it might be good to be able to talk about some of his own reservations regarding the sudden recent popularization of astrological magic as well. So, we decided to sit down and record it on our day off on the Sunday that week when Kelly was off in Boulder giving a workshop. The end result was a pretty compelling and I think productive discussion, where we covered a lot of ground. Some of the topics we covered include: What is the definition of astrology? How do we define magic? Is astrology magic? In what ways are astrology and magic different? How has magic been incorporated into astrology in the past? Are there any possible downsides to astrological magic today? What are the possible benefits? What is the interplay between fate and free-will?   Part of the purpose of the episode for me was to be able to explain where I'm at currently and air any reservations I have while talking through it with someone I respect, and then having done so I can feel better about going ahead and still doing other explorations of that topic on the podcast in the future, such as an episode on the Picatrix that I'm planning on doing with Christopher Warnock next month. I feel like I was able to do that with this episode, and I hope that it generates some other productive discussions in the future. For more information about Austin and his work with astrological magic visit AustinCoppock.com and SphereAndSundry.com. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps Here are some timestamps for topics covered at different points in the episode: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:50 The increased interest in astrological magic 00:09:17 Decrease in skepticism of astrology 00:12:54 Aleister Crowley writings 00:14:50 Theosophist literature 00:15:59 Scientific astrology 00:17:57 Psychological astrology 00:18:10 Richard Tarnas 00:24:22 Revival of traditional astrology

In episode 236 astrologers Kelly Surtees, Austin Coppock, and Chris Brennan got together in-person to answer some questions about astrology that were sent in by listeners of the show. This was the last of the in-studio recordings that we did in Denver towards the end of Austin and Kelly's trip here in late November. The astrology questions we answered were sent in through Twitter, as well as our private Facebook group, which is available to patrons of The Astrology Podcast. Thanks everyone who sent in questions! This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. News, Announcements, Links 🪐Chris and Leisa just released their 2020 Electional Astrology Report! We picked out one auspicious electional chart for each of the next 12 months, including one for the very rare Jupiter-Saturn conjunction in Aquarius. 🪐The Astrology Podcast 2020 Poster Bundle is now available! It includes the Planetary Alignments Calendar, which is part of the artwork we display in the forecast episodes, allowing you to track ingresses, lunations, and retrogrades for the entire year at a glance. 🪐 KellysAstrology.com 🪐 AustinCoppock.com Astrology Questions Discussed in This Episode Here are some of the questions we answered in this episode: From Rob @oldschoolastro via Twitter What was the role of transits in ancient astrology? And how do each of you employ transits in your current practise, in contrast to other predictive techniques? From Cat @occultproblems via Twitter What do you think your role is as a group of astrologers who are now a tier older than the youngest generation of professional astrologers? Like, what is the role of mentorship and role modeling in the community, and what are your favorite ways to enact that? What would you like to see more of? From @theblogwitch via Twitter What are y’all’s hopes/fears for the coming year(s) re: astrology? are there certain discussions or conversations you can see needing to happen within the community as a whole? are there any upcoming configurations that bode positively/negatively for the rise of astrology? From Martina Segovia on the Astrology Podcast Patreon Facebook group I’m looking to start a local IRL astrology group; any tips to help it be successful? From @adinahertzel via Twitter How do you maintain and honor your boundaries/the privacy of others when friends (or acquaintances/coworkers/whomever) ask you about their charts or about themselves when they learn you're an astrologer? From @mercuryprashant via Twitter Do you charge your regular fees from relatives also? Is your approach different from as compared to unknown clients?? From @joey_puopolo via Twitter I'm curious how astrologers handle doing readings for their spouses/significant others, and where everyone stands on the ethics of that, etc. I'm sure astrologers don't want a counseling relationship, but at the same time, still want their spouse to be aware of certain placements. From @fortunatefire via Twitter Kelly talked about the importance of astrologers “cross-pollinating” in her keynote at norwac. What do you cross-pollinate your astrology with? Or, are there other folks cross-pollinating their astrology in ways that you’d like to see more of? From @alyssapashya via Twitter This is a whole pandora’s box you may want to leave closed, but i want to hear more about how Austin has incorporated his jyotish studies into his western approach and the utility of looking at someone’s chart in both zodiacs and what can be gained from that /how to reconcile From @napatean via Twitter Do you have other astrologers read your charts for you? How often do you look at your own chart? What are some good questions to ask when having your first reading? From @grace_rolek via Twitter If you have the malefic contrary to sect in the sign of its rulership or exaltation, would you interpret that as having more power to cause trouble or would you say...

Episode 237 features a series of extended horoscope forecasts for each of the signs of the zodiac which provide an astrological forecast for the entire year of 2020. These horoscopes are primarily meant to be viewed from the perspective of your rising sign, although you can also look at them from the perspective of your Sun sign especially if you were born during the day, or your Moon sign especially if you were born at night. These forecasts were originally livestreamed on The Astrology Podcast YouTube channel in early January, although I wanted to release audio versions of them here for our audio only listeners. Each forecast is at least an hour long, so we had to break the audio file into two parts, and part 1 will feature zodiac signs Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, and Virgo, and part 2 will feature the rest of the zodiac signs. Below you will find timestamps for when each sign begins in the audio version, links to the YouTube videos, and then the audio files at the bottom of the page. Timestamps for the Audio Version Here are the timestamps for when each sign begins in the audio version: 0:02:00 Aries 1:00:24 Taurus 2:37:02 Gemini 3:39:41 Cancer 4:49:47 Leo 5:56:53 Virgo Watch the Video Versions of This Episode If you want to watch the video versions of the horoscopes, you can find them in this playlist on YouTube. Here are the links to all of the individual signs: Aries 2020 Year Ahead Horoscope Forecast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlWVb-7ZLTI Taurus 2020 Year Ahead Horoscope Forecast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9Fqab34KsQ Gemini 2020 Year Ahead Horoscope Forecast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d34IgKMqHJs Cancer 2020 Year Ahead Horoscope Forecast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktTt9cg6amk Leo 2020 Year Ahead Horoscope Forecast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgD90juKO1I Virgo 2020 Year Ahead Horoscope Forecast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsfwObq99PE   – Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

Episode 238 features part 2 of our series on year ahead horoscopes for all twelve signs of the zodiac, with this installment featuring the second half of the signs, Libra through Pisces. These are hour-long horoscope forecasts that are meant to be read relative to your rising sign primarily, although you can also look at them from the perspective of your Sun sign if you were born during the day, or your Moon sign if you were born at night. For part 1 featuring the first six signs of the zodiac see this previous post. You will find timestamps and links to the video and audio versions below. Timestamps for the Audio Version Here are the timestamps for when each sign begins in part 2: 0:02:00 Libra 1:23:55 Scorpio 2:53:04 Sagittarius 4:08:25 Capricorn 5:17:08 Aquarius 6:23:54 Pisces Watch the Video Versions of This Episode If you want to watch the video versions of the horoscopes, you can find them in this playlist on YouTube. Here are the links to all of the individual signs: Libra 2020 Year Ahead Horoscope Forecast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUhaa3sKGQg Scorpio 2020 Year Ahead Horoscope Forecast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTn32pb7HyQ Sagittarius 2020 Year Ahead Horoscope Forecast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_groFF-J_Fk Capricorn 2020 Year Ahead Horoscope Forecast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_iLo5PjSaI Aquarius 2020 Year Ahead Horoscope Forecast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE-7Re_7L-k Pisces 2020 Year Ahead Horoscope Forecast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz0G0Sv80Ak     – Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

Episode 239 of the podcast features an interview with Christopher Warnock about a book known as the Picatrix, which is a 10th century text on astrological magic. This is a sweeping two and a half hour discussion where we talk about the history and origins of the text, as well as its contents. We also get into a lot of specific details surrounding the practice of astrological magic. Christopher was involved in publishing one of the first modern translations of the text in 2009 with John Michael Greer: The Complete Picatrix I thought it would be fitting to have him on the show to talk about the Picatrix, especially given the recent surge in the popularity of astrological magic in recent years, which was discussed a recent episode with Austin Coppock on the relationship between astrology and magic. You can find out more information about Christopher Warnock's work on his website: RenaissanceAstrology.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Picatrix Show Notes Here are some of the show notes compiled by Brennan before the interview: Text known as the Picatrix Origina Arabicl title: Ghayat al-hakim: The Goal of the Wise / The Aim of the Sage 10th century text on magic and astrology Became very influential in the later Medieval and Renaissance magical traditions Focuses a lot on electional astrology and rules for making talismans. History behind the text. Probably written in the 10th century Latest authors cited or used in it lived in 9th century. E.g. Abu Ma’shar Author is currently thought to be Maslama al-Qurtubi (d. 964 CE) "It has become widely accepted that it was penned by Maslama al-Qurtubi as identified by Maribel Fierro and confirmed by Godefroid de Callatay." Liana Saif, The Arabic Influences on Early Modern Occult Philosophy, p. 250. "a man of charms and talismans" Al-Andalus. Iberian Peninsula The text is a compilation of a bunch of earlier lore that he found in different texts. Author claims to have consulted 224 books Wrote it over 6 years. Text was originally written in Arabic Translated into Spanish at the court of Alphonso X of Castile 1256-1258 Spanish version then translated into Latin Latin translation omits some stuff, inserts other passages. The famous talking head thing is missing from the Arabic version. Latin Version influenced later European tradition Interestingly was never put into a printed edition. Just manuscripts. Influenced later authors like Agrippa, Ficino, and Lilly. History of modern editions and translations. A few scholars around the Warburg Institute worked on it in the first half of the 20th century. Produced a critical edition of the Arabic Later Pingree published a critical edition of the Latin in the 80s. The first English translation was the Ouroboros Press version Translated from the Arabic, but criticized for accuracy. Warnock and Greer translation from the Latin in 2009 New academic translation of the Latin published recently by Dan Attrell and David Porreca: Picatrix: A Medieval Treatise on Astral Magic. Upcoming Arabic translation by Liana Saif Tweeted her progress @MaslamaQ Contents of the Text Some astrological magic Some magic potions and spells Different philosophical passages: Hermetic, Neoplatonic, and Aristotelianism Electional astrology for magical purposes Different electional principles focused on or used in the Picatrix Concept of talismans, amulets, and images Using images to capture or represent something in magical workings. Interesting conceptual stuff surrounding some of the electional rules. The origins of much of the electional material among the Sabians of Harran Thabit ibn Qurra (836-901 CE) as a source for the Picatrix: Astral High Magic: De Imaginibus of Thabit Ibn Qurra

Episode 240 features astrologers Kelly Surtees, Austin Coppock, and Chris Brennan discussing the astrological forecast for the month of February of 2020. The astrology of February features Mars moving into Capricorn mid-month, where it joins Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto, and then Mercury stationing retrograde in Pisces conjunct Neptune around the same time. We spend the first hour of the show talking about the astrology of February, and then transition into talking about some miscellaneous topics in the news, including: Recent death of the astrologer Noel Tyl Charts of Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and Queen Elizabeth Whether quadrant house systems are inherently more psychological or personal Chris' reflections on reading the Picatrix for the first time (in preparation for the interview with Warnock, which was recorded the following day)   This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. News, Announcements, Links Kelly is teaching in New York on February 1, and starting up her group mentoring program. More information at: KellysAstrology.com Austin is releasing his 2020 teaching schedule on February 1, and opening up his schedule for readings. More info at: AustinCoppock.com Sphere and Sundry will be releasing the Mars in Scorpio series this February. More info at: Sphereandsundry.com Chris is still shipping the 2020 Astrology Calendar Poster Bundle, although we may run out soon, so order today! Chris and Leisa's 2020 year-ahead electional astrology report is now available, with elections for the rest of the year.   Shout-out to Toad / Jess Aldeghi for the new painting on Chris' wall! Website: ToadArt.co Instagram: @art.by.toad Major Planetary Alignments in 2020 Here are some of the major planetary alignments in 2020 discussed in this episode: Mercury moves into Pisces on February 3 Venus moves into Aries on February 7 Full Moon in Leo February 9 Mars moves into Capricorn February 16 Mercury stations retrograde in Pisces February 16 Sun moves into Pisces February 18 Jupiter sextile Neptune February 20 New Moon in Pisces February 23 Sun conjunct Mercury February 25 Auspicious Electional Chart for February The auspicious election for February that was chosen by Leisa Schaim is set for: 🪐 February 1, 2020 starting around 2:50 PM, with Cancer rising There are a three more electional charts that we found for February, which are available in our private subscriber-only podcast on auspicious elections that was just released a few days ago. We recently released a preview of the Auspicious Elections Podcast, which was the episode that subscribers had access to at the beginning of September, in order to give you an idea of what the private electional podcast is like when you sign up for it through our page on Patreon. Watch the Video Version of Our February Astrology Forecast Here is the video version of our February astrology forecast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK6V4PxD36I - Listen to the Audio Version of Our February Forecast You can either play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

Episode 241 of the podcast features an interview with Kenneth Miller about an ancient Sanskrit text from India known as the Yavanajataka, and the debate about whether it is a translation of a Greek work on Hellenistic astrology. A critical edition and commentary on this text was published by David Pingree in 1978, and since that time it has become generally accepted in academic circles that there was some sort of transmission of Greek astrology to India between the 1st and 7th centuries CE, which was then merged with the indigenous forms of astrology that already existed there. In recent years some scholars such as Bill M. Mak have pushed back on Pingree's dating of the Yavanajataka and some of the conclusions that he drew from the text, while still accepting the general premise that the text demonstrates that some sort of transmission did occur. These conclusions on the part of academics are sometimes rejected by some practitioners of Indian astrology, who believe that their tradition dates back thousands of years, and was integrated into the ancient Vedic religion. At the United Astrology Conference in 2018 Kenneth Miller presented a talk titled There's Curry in my Feta! The Development of Horoscopic Astrology in India and Egypt, where he pushed back on the notion that the Yavanajataka presents a purely Greek form of astrology. In this podcast episode we decided to sit down and talk about both sides of the debate, and then actually read through several passages from Pingree's translation of the Yavanajataka, in order to highlight both some similarities as well as some differences when compared to the doctrines of Hellenistic astrology. Kenneth practices Indian astrology, and is also the President of Kepler College, and you can find out more information about his work at: CelestialIntelligencer.net This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode on the Yavanajataka Here is the video version of our discussion about the Yavanajataka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4A0rpK0Dpg - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 241 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

Episode 242 features an interview with astrologer Demetra George about her pioneering work on the asteroids in astrology, and why she feels they are interesting and important for astrologers to use. Demetra published the book Asteroid Goddesses in 1986, which was one of the first works that established an approach for incorporating the asteroids into modern astrology, and this helped to popularize their use over the past three decades. In her 2008 book Astrology and the Authentic Self she outlined a synthesis of modern and ancient astrology that showed how the asteroids could be incorporated into the framework of traditional astrology. Previously we recorded a biographical episode about Demetra's life, but our goal with this discussion was to provide a solid introduction to her work on the asteroids and why she thinks they are useful and important. You can find out more information about Demetra on her website: Demetra-George.com She has a number of audio recordings of lectures on the asteroids that she has given over the years, and also offers an asteroid personal report. Below you will find the show notes, followed by links to the recordings. This episode is available in both audio and video versions. Asteroids Episode Show Notes Eleanor Bach published The Asteroid Ephemeris in 1973. Story about how she gave the book to Demetra at a conference. Demetra spent 10 years writing Asteroid Goddesses, published in 1986. Goal was to demonstrate the usefulness and validity of the approach. Other practitioners that contributed to popularization of asteroids Lee Lehman, Al Morrison, Mark Pottenger, Martha Lang Wescott, Melanie Reinhart, Zane Stein, Barbara Hand Clow, Alex Miller, Nona Gwynn Press, Zip Dobyns, Roderick Kidston, Dave Campbell The theoretical premise of the meaning of the asteroids as derived from the name. The name having symbolic significance. Not accidental. Synchronistic correspondence. Astronomers initially used the names of gods and goddesses. Later names of ordinary and famous people Places, trees, flowers, concepts. Myth as an important tool in delineations / consultations. When an asteroid or body is prominent in the chart, the myth becomes prominent in that person’s life in some way. Mythological deities are symbolic expressions of inner structures of the psyche. The re-emerging feminine. Initial asteroids named after feminine goddesses. Balancing out predominantly male assignments of planetary names/gods. Only the Moon and Venus were feminine. Partial premise is that discovery of outer planets signaled new epochs in history and shifts, why not asteroids? Discovery coincides with an awakening of an aspect of consciousness. The big 4 asteroids: Ceres, Pallas Athena, Vesta, Juno. Discovered 1801-07 100 asteroids discovered by 1868, 1,000 by 1921, 700,000 by 2015 The glyphs for the first four asteroids. Issues regarding coming up with other glyphs. Meanings of the first four big asteroids. Ceres / Demeter Pallas / Athena Vesta / Hestia Juno / Hera Chiron - discovered in 1977. Lillith There are three different Lilliths Talks about it more in later book Finding Our Way Through the Dark (1995) Incorporating the asteroids into a more traditional framework. Astrology and the Authentic Self as a great synthesis of modern and traditional. Later daimon conceptualization of the asteroids. Personal name asteroids Locations or place asteroids Grouping asteroids that have similar themes. There are so many asteroids now, how do you sort and prioritize which ones are more or less important to a person? From Astrology and the Authentic Self: Different levels of importance: high, moderate, low, nil. High: conjunct of opposite luminaries, conjunct ruler of ASC or four angles.

Episode 243 is a recording of a workshop led by astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim about interpreting relationship indicators in the birth chart. This is a recording of a local meeting of the Denver Astrology Group, and it was meant to be an introductory overview to some of the techniques that astrologers employ when looking at relationships through the lens of natal astrology. There are three primary areas that we focus on for relationships in the birth chart: Planets in the 7th house The ruler of the 7th house The condition of Venus   During the course of the meeting we demonstrate the techniques by sharing some celebrity and client example charts from our private files, and several members of the audience also shared their personal birth charts so that we could hear how certain placements have worked out in the lives of individuals directly. This episode of the podcast acts as sort of a companion to other episodes we've done on relationships in the past, such as: 🪐 The Outer Planets and Relationships with Kay Taylor 🪐 Synastry: The Astrology of Relationships with John Green 🪐 Composite Charts, with Originator John Townley 🪐 Sexual Orientation and Astrology with Christopher Renstrom 🪐 Lynn Bell on the Astrology of Family Dynamics 🪐 Relationship Astrology for Modern Times, with Jessica Lanyadoo There are some concepts that we only mention in passing in this episode, since they have been touched on in other episodes, and also since this was just meant to be a more basic technical introduction. We would also recommend checking out some of the previous workshops we've done recently, such as the one on the annual profections timing technique, or the workshop on interpreting where transiting eclipses fall in your birth chart. To learn more about the approach to astrology demonstrated in this workshop, check out Chris' online course on ancient astrology, or Leisa's lectures on annual profections and sect. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps Here are some timestamps for topics covered at different points in the episode: 00:00:00 Intro 00:05:00 Relationships and the 7th House 00:12:35 Chart examples of positive 7th House placements 00:16:15 Carl Sagan - ascendant ruler in 7th 00:20:29 Joe Biden - Saturn in 7th, Ruler of 7th in 12th 00:25:18 Richard Nixon - Venus in 7th 00:27:11 Audience chart example - death of partner 00:33:56 Audience chart example - end of relationship 00:36:41 Saturn in 2nd ruling the 7th 00:40:50 Annual Profections 00:44:23 Ruler of 7th in 9th 00:47:53 Emmanuel Macron - Ruler of 7th in 5th 00:50:50 Venus as relationship significator 00:52:15 Venus Saturn 00:53:44 Venus Uranus 00:57:04 Venus Neptune 01:00:35 Venus Pluto 01:02:40 Lot of Eros 01:04:36 Audience chart example - Jupiter Mars in 7th 01:16:25 Audience chart example - Venus Saturn Pluto 01:21:28 Synastry 01:22:22 Audience chart example - 7th house profection 01:28:47 Meghan Markle - Ruler of 7th in 4th 01:31:15 Prince Harry - Profection example 01:33:41 Monica Lewinsky - Mars in 7th 01:34:22 Bill Gates - Ruler of 7th Saturn mitigations 01:36:58 Amanda Knox - Saturn in 7th ruling 8th and 9th 01:38:39 Prince William - Ruler of 7th in 7th 01:40:00 The Macrons' synastry 01:40:57 Audience example - Venus Neptune 01:45:12 Hitler - Ruler of 7th in 8th 01:46:08 Eva Braun - Saturn in 7th 01:47:25 Aretha Franklin - Saturn in 7th 01:49:06 Common relationship questions 01:51:20 Signs and relationships 01:52:20 Ruler of 7th in 1st 01:53:30 Placements aren't static 01:56:00 Closing remarks Watch the Video Version of This Episode Here is the video version of our discussion about relationships in the birth chart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipQMvTmMHyg - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 243 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode

In episode 327 astrologers Chris Brennan and Molly Pennington talk about the top 8 best astrology books for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students of astrology. Molly is working on an article for the Reader's Digest website on astrology books recommended by experts, and she contacted Chris to do an interview, so we recorded it for this episode of the podcast. During the course of the discussion Chris gives his picks for the top 8 astrology books that every astrologer should have, and explains why they are good books to read. The first 6 books are broken up into beginner, intermediate, and advanced categories, and then there are two bonus books at the end that are given an honorable mention. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. List of the Top 8 Astrology Books Here is Chris' list of the top 8 books for learning astrology: Astrology: Using the Wisdom of the Stars in Your Everyday Life, by Carole Taylor You Were Born for This: Astrology for Radical Self-Acceptance by Chani Nicholas On the Heavenly Spheres: A Treatise on Traditional Astrology, by Helena Avelar and Luís Ribeiro Astrology and the Authentic Self, by Demetra George Cosmos and Psyche: Intimations of a New World View, by Richard Tarnas Hellenistic Astrology: The Study of Fate and Fortune, by Chris Brennan A History of Horoscopic Astrology, by James Holden The American Ephemeris, 1950-2050, by Neil F. Michelsen and Rique Pottenger   View the list on Amazon: List of the Top 8 Astrology Books for Beginners Timestamps Here are some timestamps for topics covered at different points in the episode: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:10 Astrology: Using the Wisdom of the Stars, by Carole Taylor 00:14:12 You Were Born for This, by Chani Nicholas 00:38:11 On the Heavenly Spheres, by Avelar and Ribeiro 01:00:57 Astrology and the Authentic Self, by Demetra George 01:16:05 Cosmos and Psyche, by Richard Tarnas 01:55:11 Hellenistic Astrology, by Chris Brennan 02:20:52 A History of Horoscopic Astrology, by James Holden 02:22:50 The American Ephemeris, by Michelsen and Pottenger 02:27:25 Concluding remarks Watch the Video Version of This Episode You can watch the video version of this episode on the best astrology books here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zw6B1esIieo - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 327 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

In episode 328 astrologer Rick Levine joins the show to talk about minor aspects in astrology, and whether they should be regarded as "minor". Minor aspects are generally categorized as any aspects besides the five classical "major" aspects that were originally introduced in western astrology around the 1st century BCE, which are the conjunction, opposition, trine, square, and sextile. The minor aspects include the semi-sextile, quincunx, semi-square, sesqui-square, quintile, bi-quintile, septile, novile, and others. Several of the minor aspects used today were first introduced by the German astronomer and astrologer Johannes Kepler in the 17th century CE, although their adoption in the astrological community has been uneven, with some astrologers using them and others not. During the course of the episode we discuss the history of minor aspects and some of the debates surrounding them, and then later look at some charts where Rick demonstrates how he uses minor aspects in practice. For more info about Rick check out his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/RickLevine This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps Here are some timestamps for topics covered at different points in the episode: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:44 Rick’s views on whether they are really “minor” aspects 00:02:15 Major aspects review 00:03:36 History of the aspects 00:04:30 Kepler's aspects 00:07:45 The inconjunct 00:08:40 Importance of major aspects 00:09:14 Mathematical harmonics 00:15:28 Minor aspects diagrams 00:18:28 Importance of the quintile 00:21:37 The septile 00:21:54 The quindecile 00:23:52 Kepler 00:30:38 The zodiac 00:34:44 Harmonics 00:43:47 Sign-based aspects 00:45:37 Aspects as divisions of a circle 00:52:09 Orbs 01:09:35 William Lilly quote about aspects 01:12:35 Kepler's justification for the minor aspects 01:19:13 Synodic cycles 01:29:40 The quintile 01:36:16 The septile 01:39:06 More on harmonics 01:40:40 Yod 01:43:44 Kite 01:45:50 Quincunx yod 01:50:20 Modern string theory 01:51:14 Minor aspects and outer planets 01:52:13 Why do we need minor aspects? 01:53:21 Natal interpretation vs. mundane 01:58:40 Quincunx and aversions 02:00:31 Optics 02:02:17 More on yods 02:06:46 Difference between quintiles and septiles 02:12:32 Ram Dass' natal chart 02:22:29 How Rick uses minor aspects in horoscopes 02:23:05 Harmonic convergence 2012 02:23:50 When Rick started using minor aspects 02:25:39 Rudhyar's take on minor aspects 02:28:11 David Bowie's natal chart 02:31:05 Rediscovery of whole sign houses 02:36:12 More on David Bowie 02:42:49 Michael Jackson's natal chart 02:45:32 Emily Dickinson's natal chart 02:49:40 Bob Dylan's natal chart 02:57:51 Marilyn Monroe's natal chart 03:01:20 Mozart's natal chart 03:03:43 Princess Diana's natal chart 03:09:59 Summary of the chart examples 03:18:02 Resources about minor aspects 03:21:50 Concluding remarks Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on minor aspects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UffPp1e6Sbw - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 328 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

In episode 329 astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and special guest co-host Becca Tarnas look ahead at the astrology of December 2021. The astrology of December features Venus stationing retrograde in Capricorn conjunct Pluto, a solar eclipse in Sagittarius, and the third and final exact Saturn-Uranus square. Jupiter also departs from Aquarius and moves into Pisces late in the month, while Neptune stations direct, there is a Full Moon in Gemini, and Mars ingresses into Sagittarius. At the beginning of the episode we review some stories that happened in the news that correlated with the astrology of November, and then dive into the astrology of December. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Archetypal Explorer Our sponsor this month is Archetypal Explorer, which is an online astrology program that features a suite of visual and interactive astrological tools: ArchetypalExplorer.com Sign up today for a free 7-day trial of the program! Becca, Austin, and Chris' Current Offerings BeccaTarnas.com Sphereandsundry.com Chris' online astrology courses 2022 Astrology Calendar Posters + Merch Planetary Alignments for December Neptune stations direct in Pisces December 1 Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius on December 4 Mars into Sagittarius on December 13 Mercury into Capricorn on December 13 Full Moon in Gemini on December 18 Venus stations retrograde December 19 Sun into Capricorn December 21 Saturn square Uranus on December 24 Jupiter into Pisces on December 28   Auspicious Election for December The most auspicious astrological date for December is: December 13, 2021 at 11:05 AM local time with late Aquarius rising There are several other charts for December that are available in our subscription electional astrology podcast. We also recently released our 2022 Year Ahead Electional Astrology Report! Timestamps Here are some timestamps for topics covered at different points in the episode: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:38 December overview 00:01:40 Welcome to Becca Tarnas 00:02:40 November review 00:04:00 Storms in Egypt and Scorpions 00:09:52 Covid variants 00:15:47 Using Mars Saturn to get work done 00:20:30 Accidents and Mars Uranus 00:22:38 First Eclipse in Taurus 00:25:00 Biden's health procedure 00:27:16 Kamala Harris' natal chart 00:29:00 Intercepting asteroids 00:32:47 Astrology Podcast hits 100K YouTube subscribers! 00:34:34 Major things in December 00:37:55 Archetypal Explorer graph of Saturn square Uranus 00:42:30 Venus retrograde and Venus Pluto 01:01:55 Final eclipse in Sagittarius 01:04:32 Jupiter enters Pisces 01:10:16 Archetypal Explorer sponsor 01:17:04 Week 1: Neptune stations direct in Pisces 01:33:15 Week 2: Mars Pluto and Mars Jupiter 01:36:24 Week 3: Mars enters Sagittarius 01:38:04 Mars South Node 01:40:08 US Sibley chart 01:42:50 Biden's chart 01:43:40 US Pluto return and Saturn Uranus Square 01:48:47 Full Moon in Gemini 01:49:56 Becca's cat 01:51:19 Austin's cat 01:51:45 Full Moon in Gemini trine Jupiter 01:52:20 Venus station 01:52:47 Electional chart 01:55:25 Year ahead forecast 01:56:21 2022 Auspicious Elections report 01:57:37 Week 4: Venus Retrograde, Saturn Square Uranus, Venus Pluto 01:58:55 Ongoing fixed crisis 02:02:00 Infrastructure bill 02:02:48 Saturn Uranus in Gemini in 2032 02:05:30 Metaverse and virtual reality 02:11:20 NFT's 02:11:50 Jupiter enters Pisces 02:14:00 Jupiter Neptune conjunction 02:17:13 Mercury Venus and Mercury Pluto 02:19:50 Becca's work and website 02:21:42 Austin's work and new Sphere and Sundry series 02:23:41 Chris' horary course and Hellenistic course price increase 02:25:11 2022 astrology calendar posters 02:26:23 Closing remarks Watch the Video Version of Our Astrology Forecast Watch the video version of our December astrology forecast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCB7GufOZeY -

In episode 330 astrologer Ray Grasse joins the podcast to reflect on a number of lessons he has learned after a lifetime of practicing astrology. Ray is a longtime editor and columnist for The Mountain Astrologer magazine, and he has published two books of compilations of essays he has written over the years on the practice and philosophy of astrology. The first book is titled Under a Sacred Sky: Essays on the Practice and Philosophy of Astrology (2015), while the second is Star Gates: Essays on Astrology, Symbolism and the Synchronistic Universe (2020). During the course of the interview we talk about a variety of different topics from some of the essays he has written, including synchronicity and the mechanism underlying astrology, symbolism and omenology, the physical properties of the planets reflecting their astrological meaning, the importance of stationary planets, the most elevated planet in the chart, and more. For more information about Ray see his website: RayGrasse.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timstamps Here are some timestamps for when we discuss different topics in this episode: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:50 Ray's books 00:01:24 How astrologers determine the meaning of new planets 00:04:07 The mechanism underlying astrology 00:06:50 Synchronicity 00:10:30 Omens 00:12:33 How astronomical properties of planets echo astrological symbolism 00:16:48 Role of intuition vs. empirical methods 00:24:10 Generational symbolism of outer planets 00:25:54 Huge gash on Mars 00:26:20 Uranus and Pluto and eccentricity 00:27:50 Symbolic techniques vs. mechanistic 00:31:00 Charts still working after a person's death 00:33:50 Van Gogh example 00:36:26 Charts indicate events prior to birth 00:40:10 Impact of cultural background on charts 00:40:49 Retrogrades 00:43:42 Does astrology still work on other planets? 00:49:30 Phenomenology of the Moon 00:50:52 Planetary stations 00:56:20 Tom Cruise's natal chart 00:57:56 JFK moon speech and Jupiter station in Aquarius 01:01:34 Trump's natal chart 01:03:25 Double and triple stations 01:03:56 Amy Winehouse's natal chart 01:04:54 Looking at the most elevated planet in a chart 01:05:29 Stories of tracking down celebrity birth times 01:11:07 Bob Dylan's natal chart 01:14:15 Mick Jagger's natal chart 01:15:10 Chris Brennan's natal chart 01:19:25 More on the most elevated planet 01:21:07 Do planets exert an astrological influence before they are discovered? 01:26:30 Using past transits to anticipate the future 01:32:15 How to start a reading 01:35:06 Mistake of telling clients what to do 01:42:10 Regulating intelligence at work in the universe 01:49:19 Ray's website and upcoming book 01:49:47 Concluding remarks and sponsors Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of my interview with Ray Grasse here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBa3c10SxcE - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 330 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

Astrologer Adam Sommer joins the podcast to talk about Pluto, mythology, bitcoin, the metaverse, and their relationship to astrology. Adam was visiting Colorado in November, and we decided to get together and record a conversation about a bunch of different astrological topics we had been thinking about lately. The result was a pretty sweeping discussion about a variety of different topics, although the main one that we kept coming back to is astrology and technology. This is a more casual and less focused episode than usual, but we had a lot of fun and discussed a number of interesting topics. Adam is the host of the Exploring Astrology Podcast, which you can find on his website: Holestoheavens.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:28 Mythology and the newer planetary bodies 00:08:25 Cosmos and Psyche by Richard Tarnas 00:10:40 Adam's astrology background 00:12:56 The nodes and past lives 00:14:54 Pluto 00:21:59 Pluto as most difficult planet in modern astrology 00:31:30 Soul, Ficino, and Thomas Moore 00:34:38 Chris' recommended astrology books for beginners 00:38:15 Our Plutonic moment 00:41:05 Fate 00:48:04 The magic tradition 00:50:10 Christianity and astrology 00:53:09 Anxiety over upcoming bad transits 00:56:40 Why Adam doesn't worry about transits 01:00:55 How to advise clients about transits 01:04:20 Why use astrology? 01:11:46 Where is astrology headed? 01:24:00 Metaverse 01:24:41 What are NFT's? 01:28:22 More on Metaverse 01:34:11 The dark side of blockchain 01:39:14 Bitcoin's chart 01:44:52 Saturn Uranus and Bitcoin 01:48:58 Adam's background in Bitcoin 01:55:00 How NFT's are relevant for astrologers 02:00:30 Upcoming VR episode 02:00:52 Adam's website, podcast, and upcoming work 02:05:00 Concluding remarks and sponsors Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5QDukWfnfg - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 331 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can either play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

In episode 332 we present our annual year ahead astrology forecast for 2022, where we look at the major astrological alignments coming up over the next 12 months and make some predictions, with astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and Leisa Schaim. We spend the first 40 minutes of this episode giving an overview of some of the major transits in 2022, including the ongoing Saturn-Uranus square, Jupiter's transit through Pisces and Aries, the Jupiter-Neptune conjunction, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars retrograde in Gemini, the Pluto return of the United States, and eclipses in Taurus and Scorpio. After that initial overview we then go into a more detailed breakdown of the next twelve months, breaking it up into four quarters, and spending about 40 minutes on each quarter of the year. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. More About Chris, Austin, and Leisa Find out more about our work and offerings here: ChrisBrennanAstrologer.com AustinCoppock.com LeisaSchaim.com Honeycomb Collective Personal Almanacs and Calendars Our sponsor is the Honeycomb Collective astrological almanacs and calendars: Honeycomb.co These personalized almanacs are available in print or digital format, and include your natal transits, Hellenistic methods, solar returns, lunations, and much more! Astrology Conferences in 2022 There are two major in-person astrology conferences happening in 2022! The Northwest Astrological Conference, near Seattle, May 26-30, 2022: NORWAC.net The International Society for Astrological Research conference, happening near Denver, August 25-29, 2022: ISAR2022.org 2022 Astrology Podcast Calendars Available We recently released our annual astrology calendar posters for 2022! TheAstrologyPodcast.com/merch/ We also have some new mugs, t-shirts, and other swag on our new merch page. Auspicious Election for January The most auspicious astrological date for January is: January 27, 2022, 8:25 AM local time, with early Pisces rising For more dates in January see our subscription electional astrology podcast. For dates later in the year see our 2022 Year Ahead Electional Astrology Report! Timestamps Here are some timestamps for topics covered at different points in the episode: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:00 2022 astrology graphics 00:01:30 Overview of major astrological alignments in 2022 00:02:36 Saturn square Uranus 00:15:15 Money, cryptocurrency, and foreign digital currencies 00:17:35 Vegan alternatives and lab-grown meat 00:20:00 Jupiter in Pisces 00:20:40 Jupiter Neptune conjunction 00:26:30 The last time Jupiter was conjunct Neptune in Pisces 00:28:05 Avatar movie 00:31:59 Dreams and aspirations 00:33:40 More on Jupiter-Neptune 00:41:10 Mars-Saturn conjunction 00:47:20 Phrases for 2022 00:48:41 First quarter of 2022 00:49:40 Venus retrograde in Capricorn conjunct Pluto 01:00:29 Mercury retrograde 01:06:03 Mars in Capricorn 01:07:00 Venus conjunct Mars 01:14:09 Mercury-Pluto conjunction 01:15:55 Pluto return of the USA 01:32:47 Electional chart for January 01:37:20 February and March 01:38:23 Venus enclosed by Mars and Saturn in March 01:44:12 Honeycomb Almanac for 2022 01:47:43 Second quarter of 2022 01:49:07 April 01:50:27 Venus in Pisces 01:55:09 Solar Eclipse in Taurus 01:55:28 Venus-Jupiter conjunction in Pisces 01:55:44 Jupiter in Aries 01:58:24 Mars-Jupiter conjunction in Aries 02:03:22 May 02:03:45 Lunar eclipse in Scorpio 02:11:18 June 02:11:40 Mercury station in Taurus square Saturn 02:14:30 Saturn station in Aquarius 02:15:15 Venus in Taurus square Saturn 02:15:53 Mercury enters Gemini 02:16:59 NORWAC 2022 02:22:02 ISAR 2022 02:25:49 Third quarter of 2022 02:27:10 Mars in Taurus 02:31:14 Mars conjunct Uranus and North Node 02:34:55 The Sun under stress 02:35:41 Second exact Pluto return 02:35:55 Saturn-Uranus square 02:37:45 Saturn return of the internet

In episode 333 Kent Bye of the Voices of VR Podcast joins me in the studio to talk about virtual reality and its relevance to astrology, as well as the ways in which astrologers will use and incorporate virtual worlds in the future. During the course of the episode we talk about the history of technology, and how important turning points have historically lined up with major outer planet alignments in the past. We also spend a bit of time talking about the future, and about some upcoming outer planet trends, and expectations about astrology and virtual reality that are coming up. Kent wrote an article on astrology and virtual reality in 2017 for the Archai journal titled The Archetypal Cycles of Virtual Reality. This episode was partially motivated by some of the recent discussion about the Metaverse over the past year, as well as Facebook's announcement that it was changing its name to Meta in October when Jupiter and Saturn stationed direct in Aquarius. Kent flew out to Denver for a couple of days to record this conversation, as well as another on artificial intelligence that will be released as an episode of The Astrology Podcast next month, and this episode ended up being a sweeping 5-hour discussion where we covered a lot of areas related to astrology and technology. There are timestamps below so you can see all the different topics we covered. Kent's virtual reality podcast: VoicesOfVR.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps Timestamps for when we talked about different topics in this episode: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:10 Kent's background in astrology 00:11:25 Uranus-Pluto conjunction of 1960's and technology 00:16:30 First Virtual Reality prototype in 1968 00:18:12 Three waves of Virtual Reality 00:28:20 A century of technology diffusion 00:30:35 Outer planet transits 1880-2073 00:40:20 Embodied experience of Virtual Reality 00:44:30 The classical four elements and VR 00:47:48 Chris' VR experience 00:51:40 Philosophical implications of VR 00:56:40 Importance of firsthand experience in astrology and VR 01:03:36 The difference between in-person and Zoom conversations 01:07:08 Philosophy of time: kairos vs. chronos 01:10:32 VR and serendipitous interactions 01:13:00 How divination works 01:16:06 AR: Augmented Reality 01:22:00 Turning point in 2012 01:27:24 History of Oculus 01:36:55 Voices of VR Podcast 01:42:52 Kent's natal chart 01:55:10 Kent's zodiacal releasing website 02:00:00 Oculus headset experience and Meta/Facebook 02:14:35 Outer planet transits 1951-2051 02:34:10 Jupiter-Neptune and AR 02:41:30 How astrologers can use VR in the future 03:12:50 Social aspect of VR 03:20:04 VR through the houses - 1st house 03:26:14 Second house 03:30:12 Third house 03:33:24 Fourth house 03:34:55 Fifth house 03:41:05 Sixth house 03:45:48 Seventh house 03:50:10 Eighth house 03:52:33 Ninth house 04:06:04 Tenth house 04:10:42 Eleventh house 04:13:00 Twelfth house 04:17:44 Headset Kent recommends 04:19:50 Convergence of astrology and VR 04:20:50 Wonder Bright 04:25:43 Future outer planet transits 04:44:16 How to choose VR experiences 04:46:30 Psychedelics, astrology, and VR 04:47:40 Kent's work, Patreon, and podcast 04:52:00 Closing remarks and sponsors Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on astrology and virtual reality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUMo1WFxS64 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 333 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

In episode 334 astrologer Chris Brennan presents a set of year ahead horoscope forecasts for each sign of the zodiac for the entire year ahead of 2022. This is meant to take some of the general transits that we talked about in our year ahead astrology forecast for 2022 and personalize them, by talking about them in the context of what houses the planets are moving through for each of the rising signs. I would recommend listening to the zodiac sign that matches your Ascendant or rising sign, 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. Video Versions of the Horoscopes I originally recorded these as video horoscopes for my YouTube channel, and there are some fancy visual elements that you may miss if you only listen to the audio version, so I would recommend watching them on my channel here: 2022 Year Ahead Horoscope Videos Or here are direct links to the video for each sign: Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Timestamps for the Audio Version Here are timestamps for where I talk about each sign in the audio version. Aries - 00:02:00 Taurus - 00:19:10 Gemini - 00:38:08 Cancer - 00:57:29 Leo - 01:18:49 Virgo - 01:44:30 Libra - 02:16:01 Scorpio - 02:49:48 Sagittarius - 03:23:47 Capricorn - 03:55:14 Aquarius - 04:28:53 Pisces - 05:00:32   Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 334 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

In episode 335 astrologer Kent Bye joins Chris in the studio in Denver to talk about artificial intelligence and consciousness through the lens of astrology. Kent is the former host of the Voices of AI Podcast, and has conducted hundreds of interviews with different specialists in AI over the years. During the course of the episode we cover topics such as whether it will ever be possible to replicate human consciousness with artificial intelligence, what planetary alignments in the future might coincide with this if it was possible, and whether astrology itself could be used as a model for consciousness. This conversation was recorded the day after our previous episode on virtual reality and astrology, and was originally intended to be more of a casual discussion about artificial intelligence only available to patrons of the podcast, but the discussion went so well that I decided to release it as a full episode of The Astrology Podcast. For more about Kent check out the Voices of VR Podcast: Voicesofvr.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps Here are some timestamps for topics covered at different points in the episode: 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:18 Chris gets a VR headset after last episode 00:11:30 Artificial intelligence 00:19:30 Kent's birth chart 00:23:40 The astrology of artificial intelligence 00:34:14 The Turing test 00:38:12 Alan Turing's natal chart 00:39:15 Litmus tests for AI 00:42:47 Human relationships with AI 00:48:30 Stoicism, fate, and free will 01:04:06 Synthesizing planetary placements and AI 01:24:18 Horary astrology 01:30:00 The challenge for astrology in the next decade 01:33:40 Is astrology a language? 01:44:50 Consciousness and AI 01:56:22 Dystopian scenarios with AI 02:17:46 Different qualities of divination systems 02:20:59 Electional charts of AI 02:23:54 Electional chart of the episode 02:28:16 Outer planet cycles in 2030-2050 02:34:05 Kent's podcasts 02:35:59 Concluding remarks and sponsors Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on astrology and artificial intelligence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qM0ojuz4rA - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 335 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

In episode 336 astrologer Richard Tarnas joins the show to talk about the meaning of the planet Pluto in astrology. In astrology Pluto is generally associated with power, control, manipulation, intensity, the underworld, taboos, transformations, destruction and regeneration, death and rebirth, making big things small and small things big. Richard is the author of the 2006 book Cosmos and Psyche: Intimations of a New World View, and he previously appeared on episode 84 of The Astrology Podcast in 2016 to talk about the book on its 10 year anniversary. At the beginning of the episode we talked a bit about the recent conjunction of Saturn and Pluto in 2020, how it coincided with the beginning of the pandemic, and how Richard felt about having discussed that cycle in Cosmos and Psyche in retrospect. Some of this was tied into a discussion in episode 254 titled Misconceptions About Mundane Astrology in the Media. Later we get into the discovery of Pluto, discuss how astrologers establish the meaning of new planets, and then read through some passages from different astrologers that talk about the meaning of Pluto. Later in the episode we also touch on how to deal with skeptics of astrology, and how to demonstrate the validity of astrology in general. We also discuss a new astrology documentary series based on Richard's work titled Changing of the Gods, which will be released next month. Find out more about Changing of the Gods series at: https://changingofthegodsseries.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps Timestamps for when we discuss different topics in the episode: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:25 Welcoming Richard + Changing of the Gods series 00:08:25 Uranus-Pluto alignments 00:11:10 Reflections on the Saturn-Pluto conjunction of 2020 00:32:07 How do astrologers establish the meaning of new planets? 00:57:00 Pluto significations in Reinhold Ebertin 01:05:09 Robert Hand's Pluto significations 01:12:48 Richard Tarnas' Pluto significations 01:31:30 World events coinciding with Pluto's discovery 01:38:45 Pluto return of the United States 01:46:40 Depth psychology and Pluto 02:05:47 Pluto makes big things small and small things big 02:11:02 Venus-Pluto aspects 02:25:05 Jupiter-Pluto aspects 02:33:25 Orbs and Archetypal Explorer 02:43:04 Dealing with skeptics of astrology 02:57:35 The goal of Cosmos and Psyche 03:08:10 Experience vs. intellectual argument for convincing skeptics 03:15:30 Pluto's demotion to dwarf planet 03:30:46 Astrology as a gift from the cosmos 03:36:09 Changing of the Gods documentary 03:39:16 Concluding remarks, patrons, and sponsors Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the meaning of Pluto on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyRJGctu_zc - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 336 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

In episode 337 astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and special guest co-host Patrick Watson look ahead at the astrology of February 2022! The astrology of February features a stellium of planets piling up in Capricorn, with Venus and Mercury stationing direct there, and Mars having recently ingressed into the sign. Mid-month Mars will catch up to Venus and form a conjunction in Capricorn, and then later in the month the United States has the first of three exact Pluto returns. The lunations this month include a New Moon in Aquarius and a Full Moon in Leo. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Our Websites More info about Austin, Patrick, and Chris: AustinCoppock.com PatrickWatsonAstrology.com Patreon.com/AstrologyPodcast Ephemeris.co Birth Chart Necklace This episode is sponsored by Ephemeris, which creates custom birth chart necklaces: Ephemeris.co Use the promo code ASTROLOGYPODCAST to get a 10% discount. February 2022 Astrology Alignments New Moon in Aquarius on February 1 Mercury stations direct in Capricorn February 3 Sun-Saturn conjunction on February 4 Mars trine Uranus on February 8 Mercury conjunct Pluto on February 11 Mercury moves into Aquarius on February 14 Full Moon in Leo February 16 Mars conjoins Venus exact on February 16 Jupiter sextile Uranus on February 17 Sun moves into Pisces on February 18 US Pluto Return exact on February 22 Mars sextile Neptune February 23 Venus sextile Neptune February 24   Auspicious Date for February The most auspicious astrological date for February is: February 2, 2022, at 8:15 AM, with Pisces rising For more dates in February see our subscription electional astrology podcast. For dates later in the year see our 2022 Year Ahead Electional Astrology Report! Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the astrology of February 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KjT-M_iPX8 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 337 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

Episode 338 features an interview with Kenny Ausubel, director of a new astrology documentary series called Changing of the Gods. Changing of the Gods is a 10-part series on astrology that is being released later this month, starting on February 22, 2022. The series is based on the work of the astrologer Richard Tarnas, and his 2006 book Cosmos and Psyche. The focus of the series is the cycle of Uranus and Pluto, and how the alignments of these two planets coincide with major world events and changes. The series draws on Tarnas' work in order to show how Uranus-Pluto alignments have coincided with historical events in the past, and then compares them with the most recent alignment, which was a square between 2007 and 2020. Each episode focuses on different facets of how these alignments have manifested in different levels of society and culture. During the course of the interview we talk about the production of the series, some of the topics covered, and what the overall vision and message of the series is. Find out more about the series at: ChangingOfTheGods.com Sign up to watch the series for free when it premieres on February 22 here: https://www.j8d2trk.com/7QDDDL/55M6S/ This episode is available in audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on Changing of the Gods here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpinqJFnaPo - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 338 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

In episode 339 Sam Block joins the show to talk about the ancient philosophy of Hermeticism and its relationship to Hellenistic astrology. Hermeticism is a religious, philosophical, and mystical movement that arose in Hellenistic Egypt around the first century, and is attributed to the teachings and practices of Hermes Trismegistus. It represents a popular synthesis of a number of philosophical and religious trends that were popular during the Hellenistic period, including Stoicism, Platonism, native Egyptian religion, and astrology. The majority of what is known about this philosophical or religious school survives in the Corpus Hermeticum and a handful of other writings from that time period. During the course of the episode we talk about what is known about the Hermetic philosophical tradition, and how it relates to the technical tradition of astrology that arose during the same time period. Sam is the author of a series on Hermeticism on his website, which I would recommend checking out for more information on this topic: https://digitalambler.com/about/hermeticism-posts/ Sign up for our Patreon to get early access to new episodes and other bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps Timestamps for different topics covered and parts of the discussion: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:07 What survives from ancient Hermeticism 00:06:12 Religions and philosophies that influenced Hermeticism 00:15:00 The Corpus Hermeticum 00:24:44 Excerpts from the Hermetica 00:34:00 Hermeticism vs. Gnosticism 00:37:00 Excerpts about planets, soul, and fate 00:50:40 Diagram of the spheres of the cosmos 00:52:26 Gnosis meaning 00:55:25 Excerpt about salvation of the soul 01:02:19 Passage from Introduction to Gnosticism 01:03:18 Why astrology recurs as a motif in Hermeticism 01:07:00 A Stoic prayer and fate 01:12:05 Philosophical Hermetica vs. practical Hermetica 01:19:37 Hermetic influence on Vettius Valens 01:24:52 Alchemist Zosimos on fate 01:29:46 The Hermetica had multiple authors 01:50:04 Thoth and Hermes 01:52:36 Hermes and Mercury 01:54:08 Planetary joys scheme originates from Hermetic text 02:01:27 House significations and the Hermetica 02:16:40 Eclecticism and accessibility of the Hermetica 02:27:56 Birth charts in Egyptian temples 02:31:06 Divination in the Mediterranean world 02:35:17 Astrology as divination 02:38:44 Why is Hermes called thrice great? 02:40:30 What is the Way of Hermes? 02:44:51 What to do with birth chart information? 02:49:49 Hermeticism and Christianity 02:52:41 How much of our fate can we change? 02:55:57 Resources about Hermeticism 03:02:59 Book 3 of the Hermetica and astrology 03:09:25 Patrons and sponsors Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on Hermeticism here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KupaADzq88g - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 339 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

In episode 340 astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim discuss whether the preferred designation for a practitioner of astrology is "astrologer" or "astrologist", and why it is important. The motivation for this discussion is that there seems to be some confusion among non-astrologers about what the preferred word is to use. In general, the preferred designation is "astrologer", and this is the word that is used and often strongly preferred by the vast majority of practitioners today. During the course of the episode we review three informal polls that were done on social media that indicate that between 90–99% of astrologers prefer the term "astrologer" over "astrologist". Despite the overwhelming preference for the term astrologer, some social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and more recently Twitter have made it so that practitioners can only select the term "astrologist" when listing their profession. Thus, part of the purpose of this discussion is to raise awareness about this issue among the general public. While there are occasionally some astrologers who do use the term astrologist, and that is ok, the purpose of this discussion is to clarify that since the vast majority of practitioners prefer the term astrologer, that is the word that should probably be used by non-astrologers when referring to the profession. This discussion is partially based on an article Chris wrote in 2014 titled Is it Astrologer or Astrologist? This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0W4t5QCCWw - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 340 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

In episode 341 astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and special guest co-host Christopher Renstrom look ahead at the astrology of March 2022. The astrology of March features the second of two Venus-Mars conjunctions, as well as the build up to a conjunction between Mars and Saturn in Aquarius and a Jupiter-Neptune conjunction in Pisces. There is also a New Moon in Pisces early in the month on March 2, and a Full Moon in Virgo on March 18. At the top of the episode we reflect on the ongoing Venus-Mars conjunction and the archetypal themes of war and peace that have become prominent recently. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. About the Astrologers You can find out more information about each astrologer on our websites: ChrisBrennanAstrologer.com AustinCoppock.com RulingPlanets.com Zodiac Buzzed Our sponsor this month is the Zodiac Buzzed astrology drinking card game! Drunkendecks.com Get a copy of the deck by signing up for their Kickstarter which is launching on March 3! Patreon Get early access to new episodes and other bonus content by signing up for our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Auspicious Date for March The most auspicious astrological date for March is: March 2, 2022 at 10:45 AM local time, with Gemini rising For more good dates in March see our subscription electional astrology podcast. For dates later in the year see our 2022 Year Ahead Electional Astrology Report! Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the astrology of March 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg-jRW2hvfg - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 341 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

In episode 342 astrologers Catherine Urban and Nick Dagan Best join the show to discuss what happens when planets station retrograde or direct by secondary progression, and how this can be used as an important timing technique in astrology. In secondary progressions each day after a person is born represents an entire year of their life, and the planetary alignments on a specific day will correspond to events and experiences in a given year of life. In this episode we focus in particular on what happens in a native's life in the years that correspond with planets stationing retrograde or direct by secondary progression, and how this can help to identify some of the most important years in a person's life. During the course of the show we use a bunch of celebrity and personal charts as examples in order to demonstrate how the technique works in practice. For more info about Catherine and Nick visit: CatherineUrban.com NickDaganBestAstrologer.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on secondary progressed planetary stations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-E6LsFled4 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 342 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

In episode 343 astrologer Eric Purdue joins the show to talk about his new translation of the Three Books of Occult Philosophy by Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa. Agrippa published his Three Books of Occult Philosophy in 1533, and it is a compilation of astrology, magic, and philosophy. After its publication Agrippa's work developed a very large influence and reach in the western esoteric tradition, as an important Renaissance compilation on occult lore. The last time it was translated into English was in 1551, and Eric's translation improves on the previous one in a number of scholarly and stylistic ways. Get the book here: Three Books of Occult Philosophy, Purdue Translation Find out more about Eric's work: EricPurdue.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on Agrippa's Three Books of Occult Philosophy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vsq7gCr9cJ0 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 343 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

Episode 344 features a discussion between astrologers Rick Levine and Chris Brennan about the future of astrology and whether it will become more or less poplar in the world. This talk was recorded on March 19, 2022 for a webinar hosted by the International Society for Astrological Research to celebrate International Astrology Day. The theme of the two day series of webinars was predicting general trends in the world over the next decade, and so we decided to take a unique approach by trying to talk about and predict the future of astrology itself. The premise of the discussion is that astrology has seen a rapid explosion in popularity in the west over the past 5 years, especially among younger people, which has not happened since the late 1960s. The main question we focused on was whether astrology would continue to increase in popularity and eventually reach new heights of acceptance, or whether it had reached a high water mark or plateaued in some way and we are due for a decline. From a long term historical perspective the popularity of astrology has waxed and waned over the centuries, sometimes going up and other times going down, but it never stays in one state permanently. During the course of the episode we try to frame and understand the important historical moment that we are in now, anticipate what is coming up so that we can understand better what we need to work on now, and then finally also celebrate where astrology is at now by reflecting on how far it has come. You can find out more about Rick Levine on his YouTube channel: Youtube.com/RickLevine This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps Timestamps for different topics discussed in the episode: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:34 Current popularity of astrology 00:01:03 Historical context of the current wave 00:03:06 Young astrologers 00:03:46 Is astrology's popularity still rising? 00:08:34 Reintegration with scientific thinking 00:11:38 Possible misuses of astrology 00:19:48 Parallels with massage therapists 00:20:56 The need to regulate 00:23:28 What might a reduction in popularity look like? 00:27:53 Possible social media platform shifts 00:32:01 Teaching astrology to children 00:33:02 Neptune in Aries effect 00:34:56 The role of skepticism 00:43:08 What can we improve? 00:50:51 The impact of astrology software 00:54:52 Parallels with GPS use 00:58:00 Other planetary ingresses 01:07:34 New planetary bodies 01:08:55 Holographic animations 01:09:44 Cycles and waves 01:13:15 Deliberate choices as legacy 01:17:05 Post-psychoanalytical emphasis 01:18:34 An amazing time to be an astrologer 01:19:48 Cosmic feedback loops Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the future of astrology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr31ar8DukA - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 344 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

In episode 345 astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and special guest co-host Samuel F. Reynolds look ahead at the astrology of April 2022. The astrology of April features a Mars-Saturn conjunction in Aquarius, plus Jupiter conjoining Neptune in Pisces. There is also a New Moon in Aries early in the month on April 1, and a Full Moon in Libra on April 16. Late in the month there is a solar eclipse in Taurus, although since it occurs on the last day of the month we are going to save most of that discussion for the next forecast. We open the episode by talking about recent world events and how the astrology has played over the past four weeks since our last forecast. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. About the Astrologers You can find out more about each astrologer on our websites: ChrisBrennanAstrologer.com AustinCoppock.com UnlockAstrology.com Archetypal Explorer Our sponsor this month is Archetypal Explorer, which is an online astrology program that features a suite of visual and interactive astrological tools: ArchetypalExplorer.com Sign up today for a free 7-day trial of the program! Patreon Get early access to new podcast episodes and other bonus content by signing up for our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Auspicious Date for April The most auspicious astrological date for April is: 🪐 April 26, 2022 at 4:25 AM (Pisces rising) or 10:15 PM (Sagittarius rising). For more lucky dates in April see our electional astrology podcast! For good dates later in the year see our 2022 Year Ahead Electional Astrology Report! Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the astrology of April 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uSTf1azvLo - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 345 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

Episode 346 features an interview with astrologer Marcos Patchett about using consultation charts as a diagnostic and prognostic tool in medical astrology. A consultation chart is an astrological chart that is cast for the moment that a meeting between an astrologer and client begins. The premise is that the consultation chart will describe both the situation that the client has come to talk about, as well as its potential outcome. During the course of the episode we discuss how in the context of medical astrology consultation charts can be used as an additional tool for diagnosis, prognosis, and prediction. Along the way we also talk about horary astrology, decumbiture charts, and the nature of divination. Marcos specializes in western herbal medicine and medical astrology, with an emphasis on horary in particular: Nocturnalherbalist.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on consultation charts in medical astrology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoQobHkPbzk - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 346 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

In episode 347 astrologer Rick Levine joins the podcast to talk about the meaning of the zodiac sign Aries in astrology, and some of the traits and characteristics of people born with that sign prominent in their birth chart. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and it is a masculine or diurnal sign, cardinal, fiery, and ruled by the planet Mars. This is the first in a new 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. Part of Rick's credentials for this episode is that he was born with a stellium or cluster of planets in Aries, including the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars, and the North Node. During the course of the episode we talk about various keywords and traits associated with Aries, 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 Aries? For more about Rick check out his YouTube channel: Youtube.com/RickLevine This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the meaning of Aries in astrology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO3jT_3PBXs - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 347 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

In episode 348, astrologer Demetra George discusses her new book, Ancient Astrology in Theory and Practice, Volume Two. This is the second of two volumes where Demetra delivers a comprehensive look at the practical use of Hellenistic astrology, bringing to completion a cycle that started in 1993 when she became the very first subscriber of the Project Hindsight translation project. In volume two Demetra takes a closer look at the houses and their role in interpreting a birth chart, taking special care to look at the significations of the houses throughout history, and tracing the common themes that run throughout the 2000 year long tradition. In our discussion we focused mainly on talking about the significations of the houses, and how some of the significations changed over the course of the tradition, while other stayed the same. The book was published by Rubedo Press on April 20, 2022, and can be ordered here: Ancient Astrology Volume 2 on Rubedo Press Website Ancient Astrology Volume 2 on Amazon This interview was recorded on April 19, 2022, and released on April 25, 2022. It is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on Ancient Astrology Volume 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpd4KaGp00g - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 348 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

In episode 349 astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and special guest co-host Steph Koyfman look ahead at the astrology of May 2022. The astrology of May features the first part of Mercury retrograde, beginning in Gemini on May 10 and entering Taurus almost two weeks later. There is also a solar eclipse in Taurus on April 30 and a lunar eclipse in Scorpio on May 16, starting the new eclipse season with the nodes on the Taurus/Scorpio axis until 2023. There's a tonal change as Venus, Mars, and Jupiter all move into Aries over the course of May, away from the mutable energy of Pisces. Late in the month, there is a New Moon in Gemini, although since it occurs on the second to last day of the month we are going to save most of that discussion for the next forecast. We open the episode by talking about recent world events and how the astrology has played over the past four weeks since our last forecast. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. About the Astrologers You can find out more about each astrologer on our websites: ChrisBrennanAstrologer.com AustinCoppock.com LadyCazimi.com The 11th House Our sponsor this month is The 11th House, an online community of fellow astrologers to meet up and continue their education. Organized by Kirah Tabourn of The Strology, The 11th House hosts monthly workshops and community events, including the upcoming free Emerging Astrologers Summit on May 21. Patreon Get early access to new podcast episodes and other bonus content by signing up for our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Auspicious Date for May The most auspicious astrological date for May is: 🪐 May 26, 2022 at 3:00 AM (Aries rising). For more lucky dates in May see our electional astrology podcast! For good dates later in the year see our 2022 Year Ahead Electional Astrology Report! Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the astrology of May 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_5uAMO0tqE - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 349 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

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/ If you enjoy this episode and would like to support the podcast please become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode The video version of this episode on sharing astrological transit stories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0Be8QO67P0 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 350 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

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. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode about astrology explained here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu7Mq9O6gXE - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 351 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

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 This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps Timestamps for different topics discussed in this episode: 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 Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on tips for giving a good astrology lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgMJytVqREE - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 352 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

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 This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the meaning of Taurus in astrology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiC1Sfe0lOk - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 353 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

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. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. About the Astrologers You can find out more about each astrologer on our websites: ChrisBrennanAstrologer.com AustinCoppock.com CatherineUrban.com Ephemeris Astrology Birth Chart Pendant Our sponsor this month is Ephemeris, where you can get customized pendants with your birth chart: Ephemeris.co Each piece is handmade in the United States and can be customized with your favorite zodiac and house system. Get a 10% discount with the promo code: ASTROLOGYPODCAST Patreon Get early access to new podcast episodes and other bonus content by signing up for our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast 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! Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the astrology of June 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLvQUuC1wno - Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

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 This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps 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 Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on transiting eclipses in astrology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUiweaP8Qt4 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 355 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

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 This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the meaning of Gemini in astrology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb-BiNkLkjk - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 356 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

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 This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps Here are some time stamps for when we discussed specific topics: 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 Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode with my astrology chat with Patrick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW9GlKz31Ew - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 357 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

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. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. About the Astrologers You can find out more about each astrologer on our websites: ChrisBrennanAstrologer.com AustinCoppock.com CamilleMichelleGray.com Archetypal Explorer Our sponsor this month is Archetypal Explorer, which is an online astrology program that features a suite of visual and interactive astrological tools: ArchetypalExplorer.com Auspicious Date for July The most auspicious astrological date for July is: 🪐 July 1, 2022, at 10:45 AM local time (Virgo rising) For other lucky dates in July see our electional astrology podcast! For good dates later in the year, see our 2022 Year Ahead Electional Astrology Report. Patreon Get early access to new podcast episodes and other bonus content by signing up for our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the astrology of July 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVG0_9vJmG8 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 358 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

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 This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the meaning of Cancer in astrology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho7sZ_wN9ac - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 359 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

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 This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps Timestamps for different topics discussed in the episode: 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   Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this astrology chat with Nick Dagan Best: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hw-umLA2krE - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 360 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

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 This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps Timestamps for when we talk about different topics in the episode: 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 Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this astrology chat with Nick Dagan Best: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LcB6YKEusU - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 361 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

  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. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. ISAR Astrology Conference The International Society for Astrological Research is hosting an astrology conference August 25-29, 2022 in Westminster, Colorado: ISAR2022.org About the Astrologers You can find out more about each astrologer on our websites: ChrisBrennanAstrologer.com AustinCoppock.com NickDaganBestAstrologer.com Auspicious Date for August The most auspicious astrological date for August is: August 13, 2022, at 8:00 AM local time (Virgo rising) For other lucky dates in August see our electional astrology podcast! For good dates later in the year, see our 2022 Year Ahead Electional Astrology Report. Patreon Get early access to new podcast episodes and other bonus content by signing up for our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the astrology of August 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SwCGYQ85Lo - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 362 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

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 This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the meaning of Leo in astrology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpchhyWB0-Q - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 363 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

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 This episode is available in audio and video versions below. 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 Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on progressed lunations on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNsd8tcdeJE - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 364 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below: