The Astrology Podcast

By Chris Brennan

What's The Astrology Podcast about?

A weekly podcast on historical, philosophical, and technical topics related to astrology, hosted by professional astrologer Chris Brennan.

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The Astrology Podcast episodes:

04.14.2024
The Orphic Mysteries and Ancient Astrology
In episode 443 historian of ancient astrology and magic Kristin Mathis and astrologer Drew Levanti join me to talk about an ancient Greek mystical tradition known as Orphism, and how it influenced ancient astrology. Orphism is an ancient Greek mystery cult...
04.09.2024
The Rulers of the Houses in Astrology
In episode 442 astrologers Chris Brennan and Sam Ogden discuss the rulers of the houses in astrology, and what it means for the ruler of one house to be in another house in a birth chart. The rulers of the houses...
04.01.2024
Astrology Forecast April 2024
Astrologers Chris Brennan and Diana Rose Harper look ahead at the astrology forecast for April, and discuss the major astrological alignments that will occur in one of the most important months of 2024. News in the first hour, then forecast begins...
03.25.2024
The Antikythera Mechanism and Astrology
In episode 440 astrologers Chris Brennan and Sam Ogden discuss the Antikythera Mechanism, which is a complex mechanical device that was recovered from an ancient shipwreck, and how it may have been used for astrology. The Antikythera Mechanism was discovered in...
03.09.2024
Unshaming the Signs of the Zodiac
In episode 439 astrologer Britten LaRue joins the podcast to discuss unshaming the signs of the zodiac, which involves re-conceptualizing qualities that are viewed as negative, and radically accepting what we invalidate in each sign. We open the episode by discussing...
03.02.2024
Saturn Return in Aquarius Retrospective
In episode 438 astrologers Kirah Tabourn and Jo O’Neill join the podcast to do a retrospective on people who had their Saturn return in Aquarius over the past few years. The Saturn return occurs when the planet Saturn returns back to...
02.27.2024
Astrology Forecast March 2024
Episode 437 features an overview of the astrology forecast for March 2024, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock. The astrology of March features a lunar eclipse in the sign of Libra, which connects back to events that occurred during the...
02.19.2024
Origins of the Planetary Myths in Astrology
In episode 436 astrologer Demetra George joins me to discuss the origins of the myths associated with the planets in astrology, and how the Greek gods were assigned to the planets by the philosopher Plato and his students in the...
02.09.2024
Proclus and Astrology in Platonism
In episode 435 Dr. José Manuel Redondo joins the show to discuss the life and work of the 5th century philosopher Proclus, and how he integrated astrology and theurgy with Platonism. José is an astrologer from Mexico City who wrote a...
01.27.2024
Astrology Forecast February 2024
Episode 434 features an overview of the month ahead astrology forecast for February 2024, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock. We spend the first 55 minutes talking about the astrology of recent events in the news, and then in the...
01.26.2024
The Lot of Fortune and Spirit in Astrology
In episode 433 astrologers Chris Brennan and Kira Ryberg give an introduction to the the mathematical points in astrology known as lots or Arabic parts, focusing on the two most important lots called the Lot of Fortune and the Lot...
01.13.2024
Pluto in Aquarius in History
In episode 432 astrologers Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best explore past periods when Pluto was in Aquarius in history to find out what will happen in the future now that Pluto is returning to that zodiac sign for the...
12.31.2023
2024 Year Ahead Horoscopes for Each Zodiac Sign
In episode 431 astrologer Chris Brennan presents a set of year ahead horoscopes and astrology forecasts for all twelve signs of the zodiac for the entire year of 2024. Timestamps for each sign are available on the podcast website. This is meant...
12.27.2023
2024 Year Ahead Astrology Forecast
In episode 430 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock discuss the year ahead astrology forecast for 2024! Some of the highlights of this year include Pluto moving into Aquarius for the next 20 years, the Saturn-Neptune conjunction in Pisces coming within...
12.05.2023
Saturn Returns and Music Eras
In episode 429 astrologers Camille Michelle Gray and Lindsey Turner join me to discuss how different eras in music can be seen through the zodiac sign Saturn is transiting, and how those eras can be studied by looking at the...
11.27.2023
Astrology Forecast December 2023
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,...
11.20.2023
Astrology and Death
Episode 427 features a conversation between astrologers Madeline DeCotes and Chris Brennan about astrology and death, where we discuss the relevance of astrology in understanding and dealing with issues surrounding mortality, as well as related topics such as how astrologers...
11.12.2023
Astrology Chat with Madeline DeCotes
In episode 426 astrologer Madeline DeCotes joins Chris in the studio for a wide-ranging discussion about astrology that covers eclipses, fate vs. free will, and the future of astrological research. We open the episode by discussing the intense past month of...
11.08.2023
Eclipses That Shaped History: Part 2
In episode 425 astrologers Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best do a followup episode on the astrology of eclipses that coincided with major events in history, where we share more examples from around the world. We open the episode by reviewing...
10.27.2023
Astrology Forecast November 2023
In episode 424 we give an overview of the monthly astrology forecast for November 2023, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock. At the beginning of the month we are coming off of an intense eclipse season, where a solar eclipse...
10.20.2023
Eclipses That Aligned with Pivotal Moments in History
In episode 423, astrologers Nick Dagan Best and Chris Brennan discuss some of the most stunning examples where a solar or lunar eclipse coincided with a pivotal or momentous event in world history, leading us to unravel the profound implications...
10.10.2023
Astrocartography: The Astrology of Travel and Where to Live
In episode 422 astrologer Helena Woods joins the podcast to talk about astrocartography, which is the astrology of travel and relocation, and can be used to find the best places to live. Astrocartography was developed in the 1970s by the astrologer...
10.05.2023
United Astrology Conference 1986 Documentary
Episode 421 is a documentary about the 1986 United Astrology Conference, which was the first time that UAC was hosted by AFAN, ISAR, and the NCGR. This was the very first time that three of the main astrological organizations in the...
09.28.2023
Astrology Forecast October 2023
In episode 420 we give an overview of the monthly astrology forecast for October 2023, which features eclipses and lots of Pluto aspects, with astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and Nicholas Polimenakos. At the beginning of the month we see the...
09.17.2023
The Mayan Calendar and Mesoamerican Astrology
In episode 419 astrologer Kenneth Johnson joins the show to talk about the Mayan calendar and Mesoamerican astrology, which is the indigenous astrology of ancient Mexico and Central America. During the course of the episode we talk about what is known...
09.11.2023
Astrology in Psychotherapy
In episode 418 astrologer Shawna Marie McGrath joins me to talk about incorporating astrology into psychotherapy, and explain what it looks like to use astrology as a tool in a therapeutic context. The premise of the episode is that despite a...
09.05.2023
Project Hindsight Interview Commentary
In episode 417 Chris Brennan records a commentary on a 1993 interview with the founders of the Project Hindsight translation project, Robert Hand, Robert Schmidt, and Robert Zoller. The interview itself was just unearthed and released yesterday on its own, and...
09.04.2023
Early Project Hindsight Interview with Hand, Schmidt, and Zoller
Episode 416 is a recording of an early interview with the founders of Project Hindsight, which was a translation project for ancient astrology in the 1990s, led by Robert Schmidt, Robert Hand, and Robert Zoller. This interview was conducted by...
08.29.2023
Astrology Forecast September 2023
In episode 415 we look ahead at the astrological forecast for September of 2023, with astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and Steph Koyfman! The astrology of September opens with Venus stationing direct in Leo and ending a 40 day long retrograde...
08.26.2023
The Sun, Moon, and Rising Sign in Astrology
In episode 414 astrologer Chani Nicholas joins the podcast to talk about the Sun, Moon, and rising signs in astrology, and explain what they mean and what the difference is between them. In the 20th century it became common for people...
08.20.2023
Astrology Chat with Kirah Tabourn
In episode 413 astrologer Kirah Tabourn stopped by the studio for a casual astrology chat! Kirah was in town for a concert, so we decided to take the opportunity to record a chat about a bunch of different astrological topics, including...
08.12.2023
Inanna, Venus Retrograde, and Barbie
In episode 412 astrologer Demetra George joins the podcast to talk about the connection between the ancient Mesopotamian goddess Inanna, the Venus retrograde cycle, and the Barbie movie! During the course of the episode we talk about the ancient Mesopotamian...
07.30.2023
Astrology Forecast for August 2023
In episode 411 astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and Michael J. Morris look ahead at the astrological forecast for August 2023! This month sees the continuation of the early and middle phases of the Venus retrograde in Leo, with the Sun-Venus...
07.23.2023
Sharing Venus Retrograde Stories
Episode 410 is a workshop led by Chris Brennan where members of the Denver Astrology Group share stories about how past Venus retrograde transits have manifested in their lives. This meeting was held on July 9, 2023, and members were given...
07.16.2023
The Astrology of the AIDS Pandemic
In episode 409 astrologer Gary Lorentzen joins the podcast to talk about the astrology of the AIDS pandemic, and how the timing of it correlated with the Saturn-Pluto cycle. In this episode we study the AIDS pandemic from the perspective of...
07.11.2023
The First Astrology Software Company, with Michael Erlewine
In episode 408 astrologer Michael Erlewine joins the podcast to talk about the history of founding the first company that produced astrology software for the personal computer, called Matrix Software. Michael founded Matrix and began producing astrology software in 1977, and...
06.30.2023
Astrology Forecast July 2023
In episode 407 astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and Kira Sutherland look ahead at the astrological forecast for July of 2023! This month Venus stations retrograde in the sign of Leo, and transiting Mars in Virgo opposes Saturn in Pisces. At the...
06.24.2023
Astrology and Health, with Kira Sutherland
In episode 406 astrologer Kira Sutherland joins the podcast to talk about how to look at the topic of health and wellness through the lens of astrology. During the course of the episode we talk about some of the different ways...
06.21.2023
Venus Retrograde in Astrology Explained
In episode 405 astrologers Nick Dagan Best and Patrick Watson join the podcast to give an in-depth explanation of what Venus retrograde means in astrology, and show how it can coincide with important turning points in people’s lives. We begin by...
06.16.2023
Astrology Chat with Stella and Cameron
In episode 404 astrologers Stella and Cameron of the Mercuranians podcast stop by the studio for a casual chat about astrology with Chris. Stella and Cameron were on their way back from the Northwest Astrological Conference in Seattle when they came...
05.26.2023
Astrology Forecast for June 2023
Episode 403 features a look ahead at the astrological forecast for June of 2023, with astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and Kirah Tabourn. This month Venus ingresses into Leo and begins the pre-retrograde shadow period, Pluto retrogrades back into Capricorn, and...
05.22.2023
Heliodora and the Early History of Women Astrologers
In episode 402 Demetra George joins the podcast to talk about the recent discovery of the earliest named astrologer from the Hellenistic tradition who was a woman, Heliodora, and the early history of women practitioners of astrology. Heliodora was an astrologer...
05.17.2023
Firmicus Maternus’ Mathesis, with Benjamin Dykes
In episode 401 Dr. Benjamin Dykes joins the podcast to talk about his new translation of the astrological work of the 4th century astrologer Firmicus Maternus. Firmicus was a lawyer and astrologer from the 4th century who wrote one of the...
05.12.2023
Astrology and the Emergence of Artificial Intelligence
In episode 400 astrologers Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best talk about the emergence of artificial general intelligence through the lens of astrology, and discuss if and when it may occur. Usually when I reach major milestones every 100 episodes I’ll...
04.26.2023
Astrology Forecast for May 2023
In episode 399 astrologers we look ahead at the astrological forecast for May of 2023, with astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and Claire Moon. May opens with a solar eclipse in Scorpio, as well as the second half of a Mercury...
04.22.2023
Ancient Egyptian Astrology
In episode 398 professor Ian Moyer joins the show to talk about the history and practice of astrology in ancient Egypt, and discuss some of the notable Egyptian contributions to the astrological tradition. Ian is the author of the book Egypt...
04.14.2023
The Astrology of Comedy and Comedians
Episode 397 is a discussion about the astrology of comedy and comedians with Stevie Goldstein, Julia Loken, and Lisa Chanoux from the What’s Your Sign? astrology podcast. During the course of the episode we talk about how a person’s birth chart...
04.05.2023
Calculating Astrology Charts by Hand
In episode 396 astrologers Catherine Urban and Patrick Watson join the podcast to discuss calculating astrological charts by hand, without the use of a computer. In the episode we discuss how this is the first generation of astrologers in history who...
03.26.2023
Astrology Forecast for April 2023
In episode 395 we look ahead at the astrological forecast for April of 2023, with astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and Robert Weinstein. In April there will be a solar eclipse in the sign of Aries, which happens right about the...
03.22.2023
Hillary Clinton’s Birth Certificate Released
In episode 394 astrologers Chris Brennan, Patrick Watson, and Nick Dagan Best discuss the recent release of Hillary Clinton’s birth certificate, and whether it finally lays to rest a longstanding controversy in the astrological community over her true birth time. Hillary...

What's The Astrology Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Astrology Podcast episodes:

The Orphic Mysteries and Ancient Astrology

The Rulers of the Houses in Astrology

Astrology Forecast April 2024

The Antikythera Mechanism and Astrology

Unshaming the Signs of the Zodiac

Saturn Return in Aquarius Retrospective

Astrology Forecast March 2024

Origins of the Planetary Myths in Astrology

Proclus and Astrology in Platonism

Astrology Forecast February 2024

The Lot of Fortune and Spirit in Astrology

Pluto in Aquarius in History

2024 Year Ahead Horoscopes for Each Zodiac Sign

2024 Year Ahead Astrology Forecast

Saturn Returns and Music Eras

Astrology Forecast December 2023

Astrology and Death

Astrology Chat with Madeline DeCotes

Eclipses That Shaped History: Part 2

Astrology Forecast November 2023

Eclipses That Aligned with Pivotal Moments in History

Astrocartography: The Astrology of Travel and Where to Live

United Astrology Conference 1986 Documentary

Astrology Forecast October 2023

The Mayan Calendar and Mesoamerican Astrology

Astrology in Psychotherapy

Project Hindsight Interview Commentary

Early Project Hindsight Interview with Hand, Schmidt, and Zoller

Astrology Forecast September 2023

The Sun, Moon, and Rising Sign in Astrology

Astrology Chat with Kirah Tabourn

Inanna, Venus Retrograde, and Barbie

Astrology Forecast for August 2023

Sharing Venus Retrograde Stories

The Astrology of the AIDS Pandemic

The First Astrology Software Company, with Michael Erlewine

Astrology Forecast July 2023

Astrology and Health, with Kira Sutherland

Venus Retrograde in Astrology Explained

Astrology Chat with Stella and Cameron

Astrology Forecast for June 2023

Heliodora and the Early History of Women Astrologers

Firmicus Maternus’ Mathesis, with Benjamin Dykes

Astrology and the Emergence of Artificial Intelligence

Astrology Forecast for May 2023

Ancient Egyptian Astrology

The Astrology of Comedy and Comedians

Calculating Astrology Charts by Hand

Astrology Forecast for April 2023

Hillary Clinton’s Birth Certificate Released