Astrology with Andy

This episode's Big Topic covers how to thrive (and, in some cases, survive) during challenging planetary transits, eclipses, and Mercury retrograde. In the "Eye on the Stars" segment, Andy examines Britney Spears' transits and progressions in light of her recent public testimony about her conservatorship. Is freedom on the horizon? In the "Ask Andy" segment, a listener wants to learn how to utilize the moon's cycles to her advantage.

Melissa Beck (Aquarius sun, Sagittarius moon, Gemini rising) of MTV's The Real World: New Orleans joins Andy for a birth chart reading and interview. One of her Real World season's breakout stars, Melissa's quick wit, outspokenness, and biracial identity quickly garnered her a large fanbase -- and attention from Hollywood. Upon moving to Los Angeles, Melissa landed a role on The Oxygen Network's highly-rated hidden camera prank show Girls Behaving Badly. As Melissa explains in this chat with Andy, her reality show fame opened showbiz doors and simultaneously kept her in a very rigid box as she could not escape the moniker of "Melissa from The Real World." Now living with her husband and three daughters in Long Island, Melissa opens up about re-emerging in a public way with her podcast (Imperfect Strangers) after decades of purposefully living a low-key life. Melissa also shares what she has in common with Mariah Carey -- and what MTV's "The Challenge" has in common with the Fyre Festival. Andy wraps up the episode looking at Melissa's year-ahead and explains why he sees a a lot of potential for growth and success in 2022.

(Recorded on May 8, 2021)

This episode's "Big Topic" are the houses of a birth chart. What do they represent? Why do they matter? And, how do they help take an astrological analysis to the next level? In the "Eye on the Stars" segment, Andy examines the relationship astrology of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, explains why 2021 is a significant year for the pairing, and identifies the obstacles that could get in the way of their rekindling. And, in the "Ask Andy" segment, a listener wants Andy's insight on how to integrate the themes of his twelfth house, which he realizes he has pushed away for many years.

Sarah Rice (Pisces sun, Virgo moon, Leo rising) of MTV's The Real World: Brooklyn and The Challenge joins Andy for a frank and soul-baring interview and birth chart analysis. Sarah talks about the ripple effects that the sexual abuse she experienced at a young age had on her family, dealing with public scrutiny after being on The Real World, what led her to pursue a career as a therapist, how she protects her Pisces sun as she helps others navigate their own emotional traumas, how her podcast (co-hosted with fellow The Challenge competitor Susie Meister) has aided her self-development, the mental and emotional strength she built as a nine-time reality competition show contestant (and two-time winner!), the undertone of misogyny on The Challenge, and some exclusive behind-the-scenes tea about the unforgettable moment on The Challenge: Rivals III when her teammate, Johnny Bananas, decided not to split the final prize money with her. Lastly, Andy and Sarah review some pivotal astrological transits from her recent past and discuss why 2020 and 2021 are significant milestones in her personal evolution.

(Recorded on March 28, 2021)

This episode's "Big Topic" is that big bad werewolf known as Mercury retrograde. Or is it a wolf in sheep's clothing? Find out in this episode, where Andy tells you what Mercury retrograde is *really* about -- including the benefits you can get from it (yes, really!), what it means if Mercury is retrograde in your birth chart, the "dos" and "don'ts" during a Mercury retrograde period, and how to navigate a new beginning if you have no choice but to start it when Mercury is retrograde. In the "Eye on the Stars" segment, Andy analyzes the chart of a Taurus global superstar: George Clooney. And, in the "Ask Andy" segment, a listener seeks Andy's insight on why he experiences Venus retrograde periods in such an emotionally draining and intense fashion.

Renowned dancer and choreographer — and former teen pop star — Aaron Renfree (Sagittarius sun, Sagittarius moon, Scorpio rising) joins Andy for an in-depth interview and birth chart reading. In this candid conversation, Aaron talks about being catapulted to fame with UK pop group S Club Juniors at the age of 13, growing up away from his parents, and having to restart his professional life at the age of 17 after the high-charting pop band came to an end. Aaron and Andy discuss the components of Aaron's chart that, over the years, helped him achieve significant professional success in the world of dance and choreography (his credits include London's West End, The Saturdays, Taylor Swift, and the UK's X-Factor Tour). Aaron also speaks candidly about some of the personal struggles he has endured, the ups and downs he has navigated in show business, and how Instagram is not a true reflection of one's reality. Lastly, Andy takes a look at Aaron's astrological year ahead, which includes a major, once-in-a-lifetime Pluto transit as well as both Saturn and Jupiter activating one of his chart's sensitive angles.

(Recorded on: March 19, 2021)

This episode's "Big Topic" is the moon. While the sun gets a lot of the mainstream "pop astrology" glory, the moon offers crucial information about our needs, our emotional resources, and what we require to feel seen, validated, and nurtured. Andy also explains the moon's role in astrological forecasting. In the "Eye on the Stars" segment, Andy takes a look at Miley Cyrus' birth chart. Lastly, a listener in Minnesota calls in to ask Andy about the origins of astrology.

In this "chart and chat" episode, Andy interviews and reads the birth chart of Danny Roberts (Cancer sun, Virgo moon, Scorpio rising) — one of the most iconic cast members of MTV's Real World franchise. Danny shares his experience on the reality series (and being branded 'the accidental activist' against the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy by The Advocate), opens up about the PTSD he experienced upon returning to the actual real world, and speaks candidly about his HIV diagnosis — the impetus for a physical and psychological transformation that changed Danny's life. A father of an almost five-year-old, Danny also discusses how parenthood has shaped him into the person he is today.

"The Big Topic" this episode is the importance of an accurate birth time -- and what to do if you don't know your time of birth. Andy also breaks down Wendy Williams' birth chart and provides guidance to a listener who wants to know what the next year holds for her career. Oh, and Andy also lets it be known that he is *not* a demonologist!

In the premiere episode of the Astrology with Andy podcast, Andy's "Big Topic" is a deep dive into four common misunderstandings about astrology. He also does a quick analysis of Meghan Markle's chart in the "Eye on the Stars" segment, and answers an astrology newbie's question about how to begin analyzing birth charts.