Bad Astrologers

Musician and magician Vanessa Irena stops by the show to talk about embodied astrology, the planet Mars, and her own natal chart.

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What's in the stars for your sign in March? In this special episode, Amelia gives a behind-the-scenes look at the monthly forecast and horoscopes available to Bad Astro patrons.

Claire Comstock-Gay, aka The Cut's Claire Madame Clairevoyant, opens up about her new book (Guide to the Stars), her journey from astrology skeptic to pro, and what she loves about her natal chart.

It's all love in this crossover episode with Lisa Marie Basile and Andi Talarico, the hosts of Astrolushes. This wide-ranging, wildly funny conversation covers everything from being a Cancer Scorpio duo to which star signs they can't resist, with a few forays into asteroids in between.

How does Vesta work in astrology? Amelia and Jessa dig into her many roles, including her status as daughter of Saturn, ruler of Virgo, and goddess with a phallus.

What makes Mars in Libra tick? Amelia and Jessa look behind this placement's glossy veneer and into its connection to justice, sex appeal, and more.

Is Jupiter really all that? Amelia and Jessa unpack the meaning and mythology of this complicated planet, from good luck to bad decisions.

Are Geminis the worst, or secretly the best? Are all Libras superficial, or just prettier than everyone else? Are all Aquarius people from outer space? Amelia and Jessa answer these questions and lots more in the second installment of their series on star sign stereotypes.

What's behind the recent backlash against astrology? Amelia and Jessa discuss the inevitable bust cycle following the astro boom.

For Halloween, Amelia and Jessa talk about their favorite she-demon and astrology placement, Lilith, unpacking who she is in myths, legends, birth charts, and horoscopes.