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In episode 485 astrologer Elly Higgins joins the show to discuss the 8-year repetitions of Venus retrograde in Aries and how they tie into queer history over the past century.

In this episode we start with the Venus retrograde in Aries of 1905, and then work our way forward in 8 year increments, discussing how important moments and turning points in queer history keep coinciding with this retrograde.

In the process we ended up finding a bunch of repetitions, many of which give insight into the Venus retrograde that we are currently living through today.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Introduction

00:16:32 Inanna

00:24:03 1905

00:29:22 1913

00:35:12 1921

00:40:59 1929

00:48:27 1937

00:58:45 1945

01:05:49 1953

01:37:53 1961

01:43:55 1969

02:25:57 1977

02:55:36 1985

03:36:05 1993

04:14:33 2001

04:27:42 2009

04:43:31 2017

04:59:26 2025

05:40:46 Conclusions

06:07:28 Credits

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In episode 484 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock look at the astrological forecast for April 2025.

April see the continuation and eventual conclusion of many of the alignments that started in March, with the effective range of the Aries eclipse extending through the first week or so, and then Mercury and Venus wrapping up their retrograde cycles and stationing direct in the second week of April.

The second half of the month becomes intense when Mars moves into Leo and forms an opposition with Pluto, with that energy peaking around the fourth week of the month.

We spend the first 90 minutes of the episode talking about the astrology of news and events that have occurred since our last forecast, and then in the second half we transition into talking about the astrology of April.

Timestamps

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:01:02) Quick April overview

(00:04:04) News segment begins

(01:21:26) NORWAC 2025

(01:25:39) LA Astro Fest

(01:27:32) April forecast begins

(02:29:33) Wrapping up

(02:44:39) Credits

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In episode 483 astrologers Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best discuss what happened in the past when the planets Saturn and Neptune form conjunctions every 36 years, and how these alignments often coincide with important turning points in history.

We spend the first three quarters of the episode going through the seven most recent Saturn-Neptune conjunctions in history in detail, starting with the 1989 conjunction and then going backwards in 36 years increments to 1952/3, 1917, 1882, 1846, 1809, 1773.

In the last part of the episode we highlight recurring themes that have come up across multiple conjunctions, and extending our study all the way back to the year 500 BCE.

By looking at conjunctions from the past we hope to get a better idea of what the current Saturn-Neptune conjunction means, which is forming in the sky now in 2025 and 2026.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Introduction

00:17:34 2025-2026 Conjunction

00:24:42 1989

01:57:54 1953/54

03:01:00 1917

04:05:28 1882

04:45:00 1846

05:26:52 1809

05:53:36 1773

06:17:28 Recurring Themes

08:17:57 Concluding Remarks

08:48:10 Credits

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In episode 482 features an interview with astrologer Berna Lee about the history, philosophy, and practice of Chinese astrology.

Berna is a graduate of the MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology program from the Sophia Centre, with a thesis examining the theory and practice of astrology in modern Hong Kong, and she is a 45th generation Chinese astrologer.

During the course of the episode we discuss the historical development of Chinese astrology, and the different eras in which specific technical practices arose.

We also touch on a number of other topics, including fate and free will, the Chinese zodiac, and the role of comets as omens in mundane astrology.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:22 - Berna's Background & 45-Generation Lineage

00:07:28 - The Legendary & Archeological Origins of Chinese Astrology

00:11:09 - The Textual Tradition: Oracle Bones & the First Characters

00:15:22 - Mundane vs. Natal Astrology

00:27:08 - How Astrology Became Institutionalized in the Royal Court

00:28:58 - The Mandate of Heaven: The Emperor's Right to Rule

00:32:56 - Reading Omens: Eclipses, Comets & Novas

00:40:27 - Chinese Astrologers' Detailed Records of Comets

00:47:41 - Fate & Free Will in Chinese Astrology

00:55:51 - A Personal Story About a Prediction of Death

01:11:07 - The 12 Animal Signs of the Zodiac

01:13:09 - When Natal Astrology (BaZi) Developed in the Tang Dynasty

01:16:20 - How the Zodiac Animals Are Used in a Chart

01:22:38 - How Chinese Astrology Was Sidelined and Moved to the Periphery

01:33:09 - The Impact of the Cultural Revolution

01:39:23 - Is Astrology Making a Comeback in China?

01:43:35 - How Contemporary Practitioners Approach the Tradition

01:51:33 - Berna's Future Work

01:54:41 - Conclusion

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In episode 481 astrologer Chris Brennan gives a recap of some of the highlights of the 2025 Oscars ceremony from an astrological perspective.

Venus stationed retrograde in Aries the day before the Oscars, and so we expected some firsts, some controversies, and some snafus, and it did not disappoint!

Listen in for a full recap of all of the highlights!

Timestamps

00:00:00 - Introduction: Oscars & the Venus Retrograde

00:01:03 - Historical Themes: "Firsts," Snafus, and Controversies

00:01:56 - Conan O'Brien Hosts: A Venus Retrograde Success Story

00:05:14 - How the LA Fires Delayed Voting & Changed the Outcome

00:06:42 - Controversy 1: The Rise and Fall of Emilia Perez

00:10:20 - Zoe Saldana's Win & Generational Astrology

00:13:42 - Controversy 2: The Brutalist and AI Accusations

00:15:23 - Adrian Brody's Win, Saturn Transits, and a Full-Circle Kiss

00:22:02 - "Anora" Sweeps the Oscars with Venus Retrograde Themes

00:26:08 - The Astrology of Best Actress Winner Mikey Madison

00:30:18 - Why Demi Moore Didn't Win: The Importance of Exact Transits

00:36:44 - The Big Snafu: Hulu Stream Crashes at the Final Moment

00:42:10 - Other Notable "Firsts" of the Night

00:44:27 - Jeremy Strong's Full-Circle Moment from 1993

00:46:37 - Conclusion: The Value of Cultural Astrology

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In episode 480 of The Astrology Podcast astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock look at the astrological forecast for March of 2025.

March is one of the most active and important months of 2025, which includes Venus and Mercury going retrograde in Aries, eclipses in Virgo and Aries, and Neptune moving into Aries at the very end of the month.

We spend the first hour of the episode talking about the astrology of news and events that have occurred since our last forecast, and then in the second hour we transition into talking about the astrology of March.

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:51) Quick Overview of March

(00:03:13) News Section Begins

(00:04:32) US News & Mars Retro in Cancer

(00:47:14) Airline Crashes

(00:52:19) Kendrick Superbowl

(00:58:53) Oscars Controversy

(01:04:20) Crypto Scam & Hack

(01:06:22) Luigi & Mars Stations

(01:10:26) SNL 50th Anniversary

(01:13:51) Fyre Festival 2

(01:16:44) New Horary Course

(01:23:15) Forecast begins

(01:23:24) Leaving Mars Retrograde

(01:26:57) Venus retrograde

(01:44:15) Mercury Retrograde

(01:51:27) Lucky Date for March

(01:54:59) Eclipse in Virgo

(02:14:34) Venus and Mercury Cazimi

(02:18:01) Mercury and Venus Return to Pisces

(02:25:02) Eclipse in Aries

(02:51:48) Austin's Projects

(02:54:45) Chris' New Horary Course

(02:56:37) Credits

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In episode 479 of The Astrology Podcast, astrologers Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best delve into the repeating historical patterns underlying Mars retrograde in Cancer periods, specifically within the context of United States history.

During the course of the episode we explore how these retrogrades, which occur roughly every 15-17 years, coincide with significant events and recurring themes in American history. By examining past instances of Mars retrograde in Cancer, our goal is to provide perspective on current events and potential future developments.

The discussion begins with an explanation of the Mars retrograde cycle and its unique characteristics, including its varying durations and the signs it retrogrades through. We emphasize the importance of looking at the entire period Mars spends in Cancer, including the time before and after the actual retrograde station, to fully grasp its impact.

After that we proceed to discuss the specific dates and degrees of Mars retrogrades in Cancer, starting with the year of the US Constitution's ratification and moving forward.

In particular we highlight the 79-year repetition of Mars retrogrades in Cancer, which is based on the Babylonian Goal-Year periods, and how it aligns with important turning points in American history. We also note the shorter 47-year and 32-year repetitions, which coincide with other planetary cycles.

During the course of the episode we explore the themes that emerge during these Mars retrograde periods, including important turning points related to immigration, civil rights, and economic shifts.

The episode concludes with a reflection on the potential implications of these historical patterns for the present and future.

Timestamps

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:20:34) Planetary Periods

(00:36:52) Immigration

(01:05:28) Citizenship

(01:14:09) Racism and Reactionaries

(01:35:19) Boundaries and Borders

(01:42:15) US-Russia Relations

(02:18:59) Tariffs, Trade & Monetary Policy

(03:03:38) Financial Crises

(03:12:14) Homes and Housing

(03:19:44) Military Debacles

(03:50:33) Imperialism

(04:05:02) Misc Mars Retrogrades

(04:08:46) Panama Canal

(04:10:32) Aviation Incidents

(04:18:25) Superbowls

(04:37:53) SNL Special

(04:50:27) World Bank

(04:53:08) Scottsboro Boys

(05:00:57) Uncle Tom's Cabin

(05:26:04) Compromise of 1850

(05:33:37) Andrew Jackson & National Debt

(05:42:16) Panic of 1819

(05:47:09) Lewis and Clark Expedition

(05:49:50) Nuremberg trials

(05:52:18) Retrogrades for Rectification

(05:56:46) Concluding Remarks

(06:19:29) Credits

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Episode 478 features and interview with astrologer Jason Holley about Experiential Astrology, which is a dynamic approach that attempts to embody the symbols of astrology through creative and interactive methods, including making the chart come alive by acting it out in a group setting with Astrodrama.

Experiential astrology has its origins in some of the experimentation with different psychological methods that were happening in the astrological community in the 1970s and 80s, and Jason highlights the work of astrologer Barbara Schermer in particular.

Jason defines Experiential Astrology as engaging with astrological symbolism through multiple intelligences and perceptual faculties, including somatic, sensuous, imagistic, instinctual, kinesthetic, expressive, and relational.

This approach emphasizes the full-consciousness experience of astrological symbolism, moving beyond conceptual understanding to a felt, lived experience.

In the discussion we focused on one particular application of Experiential Astrology known as Astrodrama, which involves a group of people standing around and acting out a person's birth chart, and we discuss some of the different ways that this can be done.

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Introduction to Experiential Astrology

(00:06:03) Engaging the Senses in Astrology

(00:11:52) Historical Context of Experiential Astrology

(00:18:51) The Process of Astrodrama

(00:25:49) Facilitating Astrodrama Sessions

(00:37:55) Multiplicity of the Self in Astrology

(00:43:51) Comfort with Uncertainty in Astrology

(00:49:22) Experiential Astrology: Enactments and Transits

(00:56:55) Empathy and Role Reversal in Relationships

(01:05:16) The Oracle and the Querent Dynamic

(01:11:17) Foundational Texts in Experiential Astrology

(01:17:53) Creating a Sacred Field for Astrology

(01:23:57) Experiential Work: Listening to the Field

(01:29:32) The Importance of Movement in Astrology

(01:34:54) The Subtlety of Experiential Work

(01:41:31) Warm-Up and Integration in Group Work

(01:58:30) Learning from Challenges and Limitations

(02:04:21) Navigating Emotional Responses in Astrology

(02:10:44) Experiential Astrology: Bridging Theory and Practice

(02:17:37) The Living Astrologies Conference

(02:25:38) Personal Journeys in Astrology: A Family Legacy

(02:37:45) Credits

 

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In episode 477 Chris Brennan discusses a number of recent stories in the news and how they are repetitions of events that occurred during past Venus retrograde in Aries periods, demonstrating how the 8-year cycle of Venus can connect events from the past with the present.

This is a followup to the Venus retrograde in Aries in history episode last month, where Nick Dagan Best and I went through and noted a bunch of important events that happened during past Venus retrograde in Aries periods.

Ever since we recorded that episode on January 10 there started being all of these really striking headlines and news stories that were repetitions of events we had talked about from previous Venus retrogrades in that episode, so I decided to compile them all here in this episode.

Part of the purpose is to document some of these incredible Venus retrograde repetitions while they are happening and fresh in people's minds, but also to show people the repetitions so that they know what to look out for as we get deeper into this Venus retrograde over the next few months, that way you all can help me identify other repetitions that emerge in the near future.

Timestamps

(00:00:00) Introduction and premise

(00:08:10) TikTok closure

(00:12:52) New Nintendo unveiled

(00:13:51) Oscars

(00:19:40) Coke reformulated

(00:21:27) Woman spacewalks

(00:22:55) David Lynch

(00:25:04) Beyonce album of year

(00:27:15) Lady Gaga revival

(00:33:15) Potomac plane crash

(00:43:18) Tulsa massacre

(00:45:39) Biden invokes Eisenhower

(00:47:57) Trump inauguration indoors

(00:48:40) President William McKinley

(00:52:56) 16th Amendment

(00:54:37) Trade disputes

(00:55:29) 1929 deportations

(00:57:04) Harris flight crew

(00:57:57) Leonard Peltier freed

(01:02:40) Ross Ulbricht freed

(01:05:43) Ceasefire

(01:06:36) Cecile Richards

(01:08:18) Civil rights setbacks

(01:10:23) Trans rights

(01:18:57) Guantanamo Bay

(01:22:30) Ingersoll Lockwood books

(01:30:08) Miscellaneous stories

(01:32:37) Joint Repetitions

(01:38:45) Conclusions

(01:45:25) Credits

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In episode 476 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock discuss the astrological forecast for February 2025, and talk about news and events from the past month through the lens of astrology.

For the first 90 minutes of the episode we talk about news that happened in the news since our last forecast, and then in the second half of the episode we do a deep dive into the astrology of February.

The astrology of February opens with Uranus and Jupiter stationing direct in Taurus and Gemini, and then later in the month Mars stations direct in Cancer while Venus prepares to go retrograde in Aries.

This episode is available in audio and video versions below.

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February 1, 2025, at either 11:30 AM or 12:30 PM local time, with Taurus or Gemini rising

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:38 Quick overview of February

00:04:00 New section begins

00:04:47 New Year's Eve Mars-Pluto opposition

00:09:18 Los Angeles fires

00:22:15 Demi Moore & Jodie Foster time twins

00:27:39 Jimmy Carter

00:30:00 TikTok closure

00:39:16 Justin Trudeau resignation

00:42:39 South Korean president arrested

00:45:45 Ceasefire announced

00:48:50 Biden farewell address

00:55:30 Trump inaugurated

01:03:52 Immigration & citizenship

01:12:47 500 Billion in AI infustructure

01:14:55 Deepseek AI release

01:20:50 February forecast begins

01:40:14 Electional chart for February

01:45:00 Jupiter stations in Gemini

01:51:35 Venus enters Aries Feb 4

02:11:07 Mercury cazimi & Full Moon

02:29:41 Mars stations in Cancer

02:41:45 New Moon in Pisces Feb 27

02:50:05 Austin's projects

02:53:07 Chris's projects

02:56:23 Credits

 

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