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July 08, 2015 An American Musical Tradition Lives On, Mercury in Cancer and the Cancer New Moon
In tonight's edition, I recap three historic nights in Chicago when the Grateful Dead played their 50th anniversary reunion show. I cover lots of astrology — Mercury in Cancer, Venus in Virgo (and Venus retrograde) and I recap Saturn in Scorpio. A fantastic edition, featuring vintage 70s recordings by the Dead.
1 hr 26 min
July 01, 2015 The Birth Chart of the Grateful Dead
In tonight's edition, I cover the Capricorn Full Moon. As promised in today's newsletter, here's an article on the Cap Moon that's been a favorite for many years. I also cover the chart of the first Grateful Dead concert and play lots of their music. Then I cover several Supreme Court decisions from last week and this week. Additional research on the SCOTUS rulings: Fe Bongolan, Lisa Gatto, Kathi Linehan, Michael Mayes, Len Wallick and Lizanne Webb. Here's the text of Supreme Court death penalty ruling and dissents.
2 hr 2 min
June 24, 2015 Planet Waves :: The Art of Service
In tonight's edition, I introduce Planet Waves as practitioners of the Art of Service. I describe our community and our mission, and share something of the history of Planet Waves.
1 hr 12 min
June 17, 2015 Gemini New Moon and Eric McLuhan Interview
In tonight's edition of Planet Waves FM I focus on the Gemini New Moon, which was exact Tuesday morning just past 10 am EDT. And I play my long-awaited interview with Dr. Eric McLuhan, son of my philosopher-hero, Marshall McLuhan. We also have included some excellent music — to ring in my visit with Eric.
1 hr 48 min
June 10, 2015 TMI: Can You Have Too Much Integrity? Plus Mercury Stations Direct, Mars Square Chiron and Jimmy Be Free
In tonight's edition of Planet Waves FM, I cover Mercury stationing direct and the implications of Mercury square centuar Nessus and Neptune. I introduce the concept of how to know when you don't know. I then use the aspect Mars square Chiron to ask the question: Is it possible to have too much integrity? What does that feel like? I continue the discussion begun Sunday on Planet Waves about sex and gender. My musical guest is violinist Jimmy Be Free. You can find Jimmy via his homepage or his Facebook page.
1 hr 48 min
June 03, 2015 The Gemini Soul, Sagittarius Full Moon and Bob Dylan
In tonight's edition of Planet Waves FM, I consider the Sagittarius Full Moon, which blends the signs Gemini and Sagittarius. This sets the theme of the program — the resolutions of opposites, dualism and Gemini's meaning in this context. I walk through a number of theories of dualism, non-dualism and "logic" (which is less logical than it seems) and then convey that into a theory of astrology.
1 hr 49 min
May 20, 2015 Tribute to B.B. King, Mercury Rx and a Bit About Chiron
In tonight's edition of Planet Waves FM, I pay tribute to blues master B.B. King. We get to hear some of his music and I read his chart, which is a study in Virgo. I give an overview of the current astrology, including the Sun in Gemini conjunct Alcyone, Mercury retrograde and an upcoming aspect: Mercury conjunct Mars in Gemini, square Neptune in Pisces. I then take a few minutes and give a brief introduction to Chiron (in response to a reader comment) and finally end the program with a look at B.B.'s astrology.
1 hr 16 min
May 13, 2015 Cheating as a Way of Life, Mercury Rx and Bono's Astrology
I begin tonight's program I survey the culture of cheating that we live in, and take the question back to Chiron in Capricorn and the Enron scandal. I also look at the upcoming Mercury retrograde, and the involvement of Mars in that pattern. And then I go over a grouping of aspects between now and Friday that include Mars opposite Saturn, Vesta conjunct Chiron and Psyche conjunct 1992 QB1. In the third segment I do the chart of Bono and talk about how it is that he became involved with Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, reading from an interview with Brian and Danny who tell the story in their own words.
1 hr 18 min
April 29, 2015 The Beltane Full Moon, Natural and Manmade Disasters, a Commentary on Racism, and the Astrology of Brian Eno
I begin tonight's program a discussion of the Beltane Full Moon, which is Sunday evening (Monday morning in the UK and Europe). Move onto a discussion of man-made vs. natural disasters and how we emphasize the two. In the second half the the program I continue my discussion of the Millennial generation, on the topic of what digital is doing to trust. I also read the natal chart of Brian Eno, and share two of his songs with you.
1 hr 18 min
April 22, 2015 All Things Taurus, and a Conversation About Masturbation
I begin tonight's program with a tour of the new Taurus sky, including the planets spanning from Pisces to Leo. But I focus on what's happening in Taurus — Mercury conjunct Mars and the Sun conjunct 1992 QB1. Then you're in for an adventure — a conversation between me and Sarah Taylor on the topic of masturbation. You may know her as our weekend tarot reading columnist each Sunday; she's also studying sexological bodywork, which you will hear about. And you'll hear about its emphasis on masturbation. Planet Waves has long advocated exploring self-sexuality as a tool for consciousness-raising, growth, healing and better sex.
1 hr 46 min

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Welcome to STARCAST!Every week, astrologer / journalist Eric Francis brings you the STARCAST program, a short update looking at current astrology. Occasional special editions consider longer…

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