In episode 489 astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim discuss their views on astrology, fate, and destiny.

This is part of a new series exploring our personal view on the philosophy of astrology, and in particular exploring the relevance of some ancient Stoic concepts related to fate and determinism.

While most of the episodes of the podcast are usually more technically oriented, the purpose of this series is to begin to articulate some of the philosophical and spiritual views that we have developed based on our practice of astrology.

This episode is available in both audio and video versions below.

Leisa's website with info on her upcoming zodiacal releasing workshop:

https://www.leisaschaim.com

Chris' ancient astrology course:

https://courses.theastrologyschool.com

Timestamps

00:00:00 Exploring Astrology's Philosophical Foundations

00:03:53 Fate, Free Will, and the Stoic Perspective

00:09:26 Astrology vs. Scientific Materialism

00:11:16 The Role of Fate in Personal Growth

00:17:34 Understanding Predetermined Events in Life

00:21:10 The Interplay of Fate and Free Will

00:27:12 The Internal and External Aspects of Fate

00:32:40 Zodiacal Releasing and Life's Turning Points

00:35:40 Finding Meaning in Predetermined Choices

00:38:45 The Nature of Experience and Free Will

00:40:06 Astrology and Personal Growth

00:41:54 Understanding Control and External Circumstances

00:44:10 The Limitations of Control in Astrology

00:48:31 Electional Astrology: Navigating Choices

00:51:45 The Interplay of Timing and Fate

00:56:34 Fate, Free Will, and Life's Direction

01:01:23 The Role of Astrology in Accepting Fate

01:06:39 The Stoic Perspective on Fate and Acceptance

01:12:03 Predetermination vs. Free Will in Astrology

01:17:37 Electional Astrology and Conditional Fate

01:24:36 The Balance of Knowledge and Action in Astrology

01:31:27 The Unfolding of Fate and Personal Growth

01:39:16 Understanding Fate and Destiny in Astrology

01:45:08 The Complexity of Free Will and Fate

01:49:33 The Birth Chart: Present Life Focus

01:55:29 The Immutable Nature of the Natal Chart

01:58:38 Fate, Free Will, and Timing in Astrology

02:00:12 Finding Peace in Astrological Insights

02:03:10 Astrology as a Language of the Cosmos

02:06:34 Personal Perspectives on Astrology and Fate

02:09:21 The Importance of Technical Approaches in Astrology

02:12:25 Exploring Different Astrological Traditions

02:19:18 Leisa's zodiacal releasing workshop

Watch the Video Version of This Episode

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1wIprhk9AE

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Transcript

A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 489 transcript

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