
In episode 428 we give an overview of the monthly astrology forecast for December 2023, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock.
We spend the first 45 minutes talking about the astrology of news and recent events since our last forecast, and then at 00:48:08 we get into the forecast for December.
The main planetary alignment this month is Mercury stationing retrograde in Capricorn while in close configuration with the benefics, and then retrograding back into Sagittarius where it forms a conjunction with Mars while stationing direct.
This month there is also a New Moon in Sagittarius, a Full Moon in Cancer, and Jupiter stations direct in Taurus!
Towards the end of the episode we review some major planetary alignments that happened over the past year in 2023 and how they turned out.
This episode was recorded on Saturday, November 25, 2023.
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In episode 448 astrologer Isa Nakazawa joins the podcast to talk about how to give an astrological consultation, and some considerations surrounding reading birth charts for clients.
Isa is the host of a new astrology podcast called Stars and Stars with Isa, where she interviews different celebrities and notable figures and reads their birth chart.
In this episode we delve into the intricacies of giving an astrological consultation, discussing the transition from studying astrology to practicing it professionally.
Isa shares insights from her own journey, highlighting the importance of preparation and presence during consultations. We explored how her background as an arts educator influenced her approach, emphasizing the educational aspect of astrological consultations.
We also discuss the dynamics of client interactions, the importance of understanding a client’s background in astrology, and how to tailor consultations to meet their needs. Isa stresses the value of creating a collaborative environment where clients are encouraged to engage with their charts actively.
Additionally, we touched on the practical aspects of professional astrology, such as setting boundaries, handling payments, and the impact of online consultations versus in-person sessions.
Overall, the episode provides a comprehensive guide for aspiring astrologers on how to approach professional readings, emphasizing the importance of ethical practice and client-centered consultations.
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Timestamps

* 00:00:00 Intro
* 00:02:24 Isa Nakazawa’s background
* 00:07:30 Importance of seeing clients
* 00:11:45 How to prepare for a consultation
* 00:13:59 How Chris started out
* 00:17:11 Length of a consultation
* 00:20:13 Setting fees and promotion
* 00:27:42 Isa’s natal chart
* 00:29:20 Isa’s steps of reading a chart
* 00:36:29 Spectrum of different clients
* 00:38:43 Importance of context and building trust
* 00:42:58 First do no harm
* 00:49:23 Delineating placements
* 00:53:49 Clients who don’t have an astrology background
* 00:56:67 What to establish with clients ahead of time
* 00:58:57 Birth times and Rectification
* 01:10:25 Interpreting a chart
* 01:24:36 Younger vs. older clients
* 01:29:29 How to talk about challenging placements
* 01:34:14 Synastry of family members
* 01:38:00 What if the client doesn’t resonate with a delineation?
* 01:45:38 Wide variety of astrologers
* 01:47:27 Accountability, certification, standardization
* 01:56:29 Students putting off consultations for too long
* 02:01:42 Energy for consultations
* 02:04:24 Setting boundaries
* 02:06:25 Client confidentiality
* 02:09:14 Post-materials for clients
* 02:13:06 Isa’s podcast
* 02:18:27 Closing credits

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In episode 447 historians Patrick Curry and Nicholas Campion join me to discuss the recent republication of Patrick’s groundbreaking book Prophecy and Power: Astrology in Early Modern England, which documents the rise and fall of astrology in the 17th century.
Originally published in 1989, the book offers a detailed analysis of the role and perception of astrology in 17th-century England, a period that saw both the peak and the subsequent decline of astrology in the public sphere.
Patrick shares insights from his PhD research at University College London, which formed the basis of his book. He discussed the socio-political dynamics of the era, particularly how the English Civil War influenced astrological practices and the lives of astrologers like William Lilly.
Nicholas Campion, known for his comprehensive two-volume “A History of Western Astrology,” contributed to the conversation by discussing the academic and historical context in which Patrick’s book was first published and its impact on the field.
We also delved into the broader implications of the historical treatment of astrology, discussing how historical narratives have shifted from outright dismissal of astrology to a more nuanced understanding of its role in historical contexts.
Both Patrick and Nick emphasize the importance of viewing astrology through the lens of the cultural and political milieu of its time, rather than simply through modern scientific critiques.
The episode also touches on the challenges faced by astrologers during politically turbulent times, and how part of what contributed to the decline of astrology in the 17th century was that it became associated with political views that fell out of favor.
Patrick’s book was recently republished by the Sophia Centre Press, and you can order it here:
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In episode 446 astrologers Chris Brennan and Diana Rose Harper look ahead at the astrology forecast for May 2024, which features notable alignments of planets moving into Taurus and Gemini!
The astrology of May features a stellium of planets of planets moving through the sign of Taurus, which will emphasize the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in that sign further, and then later in the month the stellium shifts to the sign of Gemini.
The biggest change this month is that Jupiter completes its one year transit through the sign of Taurus, and it moves into the zodiac sign of Gemini where it will stay for the next year.
In the first hour and a half of the show we do a recap of a bunch of major news stories that happened under specific astrological alignments over the past month, and then in the second half of the episode we dive in to the astrology of May.
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* 00:00:00 Introduction
* 00:00:55 Quick overview of May astrology
* 00:02:47 News section begins
* 00:03:42 Eclipse reflections
* 00:11:24 Israel and Iran
* 00:16:33 Danielle Ayoka
* 00:34:40 Mars-Saturn conjunction in Pisces and water
* 00:37:10 EPA restrictions on forever chemicals
* 00:41:55 Texas water system hacked
* 00:43:52 Dubai floods
* 00:46:14 Arizona abortion ruling
* 00:48:48 Jupiter-Uranus conjunction stories
* 00:49:30 College protests
* 00:57:07 US passes aid packages, TikTok ban
* 01:02:05 Meta released AI to billions of users
* 01:09:18 Declaration of animal consciousness
* 01:24:44 Regulations: Net neutrality, flight refunds
* 01:29:40 Noncompete agreements banned
* 01:34:00 Chani App
* 01:37:14 Northwest Astrological Conference online
* 01:41:28 Astrology forecast for May begins
* 01:43:29 Pluto stations in Aquarius May 2
* 01:53:54 New Moon in Taurus May 7
* 02:03:40 Sun conjunct Uranus on May 12/13
* 02:09:10 Auspicious election on May 14
* 02:14:00 Mercury leaves shadow, enters Taurus May 15
* 02:22:35 Sun-Jupiter & Venus-Uranus May 18
* 02:25:00 Mars conjunct Node & Moon opposes May 19
* 02:34:30 Gemini season begins May 20
* 02:35:10 Full Moon in Sagittarius May 23
* 02:42:50 Jupiter moves into Gemini May 25
* 02:52:40 Mercury conjoins Uranus May 31
* 02:56:30 Final thoughts
* 02:58:20 Diana’s lecture and recordings
* 02:59:50 Chris’s report and course
* 03:02:57 Credits and end cards

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In episode 445 astrologers Chris Brennan and Patrick Watson have a followup discussion about Jupiter-Uranus conjunctions in history, and review more examples of major events in the past that coincided with those conjunctions.
This is a followup episode that is meant to act as a supplement to the previous episode with Richard Tarnas where we talked about the historical research he did on Jupiter-Uranus conjunctions, which was presented in his book Cosmos and Psyche.
In this episode we dive deeper into some of those examples and look at the charts associated with the events, but also add some new examples from ancient and modern times that Chris and Patrick discovered in their research into this cycle.
This episode is available in both audio and video versions below.
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Timestamps

* 00:00:00 Followup on previous episode
* 00:03:34 Moon aligning with Jupiter-Uranus conjunctions
* 00:06:40 Kepler and the 1610 conjunction
* 00:12:17 Seismometer invented in 132 CE
* 00:14:42 Goal-year periods
* 00:37:53 1941 conjunction and parallels with today
* 00:52:55 Manhattan Project
* 00:56:40 Bitcoin halving
* 01:04:00 Chris Hemsworth and Henry Cavill
* 01:18:52 American Revolution
* 01:23:27 Statue of Liberty
* 01:25:36 Nat Turner’s Rebellion
* 01:34:23 Arab Spring
* 01:43:05 Islamic capital moved in 836 CE
* 01:45:10 Cambridge founded under 1209 conjunction
* 01:48:16 Stonewall riots in 1969
* 01:52:25 Mother of All Demos in 1968
* 02:01:28 Think Different ad campaign in 1997
* 02:17:20 Patrick’s Jupiter in Taurus experience
* 02:20:12 Computer beats chess champion 1997
* 02:22:16 Upcoming Uranus-Pluto trine
* 02:27:08 Upcoming Jupiter-Uranus cycle transits
* 02:34:02 Closing credits

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In episode 444 astrologer and historian Richard Tarnas joins the show to talk about conjunctions between the planets Jupiter and Uranus, and discuss major events they have coincided with in history.
Jupiter and Uranus form a conjunction in the sky every 14 years, and since this year the two aligned on April 20, I thought it would be good to look back to see what types of events occurred around the time of these conjunctions in the past.
Richard dedicated several chapters of his 2006 book Cosmos and Psyche to exploring Jupiter-Uranus alignments in history, and he showed that they often coincide with periods sudden advancements in technology, scientific breakthroughs, and political revolutions.
In the first part of the episode we talk about the meanings of Jupiter, Uranus, and their conjunctions, and then in the second half we get into talking about what happened under specific alignments.
Some of the events we cover include the Apollo 11 Moon landing, the American and French revolutions, and the discoveries of Kepler and Galileo.
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Timestamps

* 00:00:00 Introduction
* 00:05:01 Jupiter Uranus overview
* 00:12:16 Handbook of planetary archetypes
* 00:13:20 Archetypal meaning of Jupiter
* 00:14:58 Archetypal meaning of Uranus
* 00:17:27 History of naming of the planets
* 00:19:17 Uranus’ connection with Prometheus
* 00:30:12 Myth of Uranus
* 00:35:32 Mars and Pluto
* 00:36:22 Tarnas’ book Prometheus the Awakener
* 00:37:50 Jupiter-Uranus conjunction significations
* 00:49:26 15 degree orb
* 00:53:30 1960s
* 01:00:53 Arc of the moral universe
* 01:03:53 Timeline of current Jupiter-Uranus conjunction
* 01:15:18 American Revolution 1776
* 01:18:08 Moon landing
* 01:30:44 Other travel and flight milestones
* 01:44:09 Current changes in society
* 01:46:09 Effects of conjunctions hidden for a time
* 01:47:56 Shadow of Jupiter-Uranus
* 01:58:04 Women’s suffrage and feminism
* 02:01:19 1609 conjunction, Kepler, and Galileo
* 02:08:13 1789 conjunction, French Revolution
* 02:14:38 Scholarly rigor needed in astrology
* 02:16:42 AI and chart data accuracy
* 02:19:40 Cosmos and Psyche
* 02:26:13 Uranus-Neptune and Millennials
* 02:29:41 Tarnas’ retirement and upcoming books
* 02:32:15 Tarnas’ website
* 02:34:09 California Institute of Integral Studies
* 02:36:16 Sponsors and closing credits

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