The Astrology Podcast
A weekly podcast on the history, philosophy, and techniques of astrology, hosted by professional astrologer Chris Brennan.
Episodes
Venus Retrograde in Scorpio in History
A deep dive into the repeating eight-year historical cycles of Venus retrograde in Scorpio, to understand the recurring archetypal themes this transit brings to the surface.
During the course of the episode, I group together retrogrades that are archetypally similar in order to clearly illustrate the undeniable patterns that emerge when this cycle repeats.
Ultimately, analyzing this history
The Hermetic Origins of Hellenistic Astrology
Hellenistic astrology emerged in Egypt in the 2nd century BCE, representing a profound synthesis of the older Mesopotamian and Egyptian astrological traditions. While it is sometimes assumed that this was the result of a gradual or haphazard blending of cultures, recent historical and archaeological research points to a much more deliberate and brilliant invention. In this episode, I share the res
September Astrology Forecast 2026
A detailed look at the astrology forecast for September 2026, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock.
We spend the first hour talking about news and events that happened over the past month since our last forecast, and then in the second hour we get into the astrology of September.
In the first part of the news section we discuss the strikingly literal manifestations of the recent
Gnosticism, Hermeticism, and Ancient Astrology
Scholar M. David Litwa joins the podcast to explore the intersections of Gnosticism, Hermeticism, and ancient astrology.
David is a historian of early Christianity and Greco-Roman religions who recently published a new translation of the Corpus Hermeticum. Together, we trace how these esoteric traditions developed and interacted in the ancient world, particularly in the cultural melting pot of
Roland Orzabal on Astrology, Fate, and Tears for Fears
An interview with musician Roland Orzabal from the band Tears for Fears, discussing his new autobiography, Welcome to Your Life, where he tells his life story through the lens of astrology.
In the late 1980s, Roland experienced a profound shift in his worldview, moving from the psychological belief that we are all born as "blank slates" to discovering the stunning accuracy of the natal chart. W
The Origin of the Chaldean Order and Planetary Days of the Week
In this episode I propose a new theory about the origins of the so-called Chaldean order of the planets, as well as the assignment of the seven traditional planets to the days of the week.
In ancient times, a specific sequence of the planets arose known as the order of the seven-zoned sphere, which goes:
Moon, Mercury, Venus, Sun, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn.
In modern times, this is often
The Libra Rising Birth Chart of the United States
In this major new episode, I do a deep dive into the historical evidence for when the Declaration of Independence was finalized on July 4, 1776. There has been a mystery surrounding the birth chart of the United States for more than two centuries, but I recently discovered some new evidence that allows us to triangulate the approximate birth time much more closely than I previously thought possibl
August Astrology Forecast 2026
A deep dive into the astrology forecast for August 2026, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock.
We spend the first hour talking about the astrology behind events that happened in the news in July, and then in the second hour we do a deep dive into the astrology of August.
August is mainly centered on an eclipse season, which begins the first week of the month with a solar eclip
July Astrology Forecast 2026
A deep dive into the astrology forecast for July 2026, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock.
The month opens on highly unstable ground, dominated by a volatile Mars-Uranus conjunction that threatens sudden, unpredictable shifts and explosive turns. This erratic energy is ruled by a newly stationary retrograde Mercury, which has just backed away from a conjunction with Jupiter. Thi
Babylonian Goal Year Periods in Astrology
Astrologers Chris Brennan and Patrick Watson explore the ancient timing technique known as Babylonian goal year periods, which can be used to identify repeating transits and events over very long spans of time.
Recovered from the astronomical diaries of Mesopotamian sky watchers in the first millennium BCE, these periods demonstrate how the visible planets repeat their exact zodiacal placement
Venus-Jupiter Conjunction Transit Stories
In this episode a group of students and patrons join me to reflect on the recent Venus-Jupiter conjunction in Cancer, and to share stories of how it manifested in our lives based on which of the twelve houses it was transiting in their birth charts.
The episode opens with a brief introduction where I talk about the importance of taking into account both the entire range of the sign-based conjun
June Astrology Forecast 2026
A deep dive into the astrology forecast for June 2026, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim.
We spend the first hour talking about the astrology behind news and events that happened since our last forecast, and then in the second hour we get into the astrology of June.
The month opens with one of the most auspicious planetary alignments of the year: a Venus-Jupiter conjunction in
Mars-Saturn Conjunction Transit Stories
In this episode a group of students and patrons join me to reflect on the recent Mars-Saturn conjunction in Aries, and to share stories of how it manifested in our lives based on which of the twelve houses it was transiting in our birth charts.
The episode opens with a brief introduction where I talk about the importance of taking into account both the entire range of the sign-based conjunctio
Linda Goodman: Life and Legacy of the Sun Signs Astrologer
In this episode I'm joined by writer Courtney Ann LaFaive to discuss the life and work of the famous 20th century astrologer Linda Goodman, who wrote the highest-selling astrology book of all time.
In 1968, Linda's book Sun Signs became a runaway phenomenon, selling millions of copies and becoming the first astrology book to make the New York Times bestseller list. Goodman’s approachable writin
Hantavirus Astrology: Mars-Saturn Conjunctions and Outbreaks
In this episode I explore the astrology behind the deadly Hantavirus outbreak that is currently dominating global news headlines, specifically focusing on how it began around the recent Mars-Saturn conjunction, and demonstrating why ancient astrologers associated these alignments with plagues and pestilences.
This is an alignment that we were nervous about and actually predicted in our year-ahe
May Astrology Forecast 2026
A deep dive into the astrology forecast for May 2026, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock.
We spend the first hour talking about the astrology behind news and events that happened since our last forecast, and then in the second hour we get into the astrology of May.
The month opens with a peace-shattering Mars-Jupiter square around May 4. At the same time there is a very inten
Oil Crisis Astrology: Mars, Saturn, and Neptune
In this episode I explore the stark astrological alignments coinciding with the escalating global oil crisis, which is rapidly accelerating as the planets Mars and Saturn form a conjunction in the sky.
In the first part of the episode I discuss how the Mars-Saturn conjunction, which goes exact on April 19, is set to coincide with when the last oil tankers that made it out of the Strait of Hormu
The Birth Chart as a Story: Fate and the Life Narrative
This episode is a recording of a live chart reading webinar I did with patrons, where I talked about how I conceptualize the practice of natal astrology as identifying a person's life narrative and fate, and then I interviewed three patrons about how their chart describes some unique facets of their life story.
Before jumping into the readings, I give a brief philosophical introduction explorin
Exact Transits in Astrology Webinar
In this episode I discuss the importance of exact transits to the birth chart within one degree of orb, and I interview patrons who share personal stories about events that happened in their lives under these close alignments.
While sign-based transits set the broader stage and signify the overarching themes of an extended period, the moment a transiting planet aligns exactly to the degree and
April Astrology Forecast 2026
A deep dive into the astrology forecast for April 2026, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock.
The first hour is dedicated to unpacking the astrology behind recent world events, with a primary focus on the outbreak of war in Iran that aligned with the recent Mars-Uranus square. We explore the striking historical repetitions at play, discussing how current Saturn-Neptune and eclipse
Midpoints in Astrology: Historical Origins
In the episode I trace the history and origins of the astrological technique called midpoints back to two students of Placidus who lived in the 17th century, and then tell the story of its recovery and popularization by German astrologers in the early 20th century.
For the past twenty years, the history of midpoints has been shrouded in mystery. Many astrologers have speculated about its origin
Childhood Astrology Through the Twelve Houses
Astrologer Ileana Reyes joins me to talk about childhood astrology, and how placements in the twelve houses are experienced early in life.
While most astrological consultations focus on adults who have the autonomy to make their own choices, reading a child's chart offers a unique glimpse into their foundational environment, early developmental milestones, and raw temperament.
The core of t
The War Begins
In this episode I provide an astrological analysis of the war that began between the US, Israel, and Iran on February 28, 2026, and discuss how these current alignments may be signaling the beginning of a much larger conflict.
I look at the striking historical recurrences that culminated in this week's events, including the recent Saturn-Neptune conjunction, which perfectly echoes the 1953 US-b
March Astrology Forecast 2026
In episode 526 of The Astrology Podcast we look ahead at the astrological forecast for March of 2026, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock.
We are coming off the heels of some incredibly momentous planetary alignments, so we spend the first half of the episode doing a deep dive into recent news events to see how the astrology has been manifesting before transitioning into our bre
Saturn-Neptune Conjunctions in Birth Charts
In this episode, I'm looking at Saturn-Neptune conjunctions in birth charts and sharing some preliminary research I've been doing recently about how this placement shows up in people's lives. With the Saturn-Neptune conjunction finally going exact in the sky right now on February 20, 2026, I wanted to shift our focus from mundane world events to how this alignment manifests on a personal level, es
Eclipses and Downfalls: The Astrology of the Fall of Public Figures
In ancient astrology, eclipses were viewed as omens of the death or downfall of prominent people. In this episode, I want to go over some examples from recent history and current news that demonstrate that this ancient observation is still true to this day.
I recorded this on February 19, 2026, right as the big news hit that Prince Andrew was just arrested in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein
Bad Bunny, Puerto Rico, and the Saturn-Neptune Conjunction
In episode 523 astrologer Ashley Otero joins me to discuss the astrological significance of Bad Bunny’s recent Super Bowl halftime show and its deep connection to the history of Puerto Rico, focusing in particular on Saturn-Neptune conjunctions.
We demonstrate how the performance aligns with a powerful series of Saturn-Neptune conjunctions that have coincided with pivotal moments in the island
Saturn-Neptune Conjunctions and Secret Groups
Saturn-Neptune conjunctions have historically coincided with themes involving conspiracies, secret organizations, covert operations, and the exposure or suppression of secretive groups.
As this conjunction goes exact again in February of 2026, I wanted to reflect on how some of these themes have been coming up again quite dramatically, and how history is repeating.
This is episode 522 of Th
February Astrology Forecast 2026
A look ahead at the astrological forecast for February 2026, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock.
We spend the first hour talking about the astrology surrounding news stories that happened in January, many of which coincided with a rare triple conjunction of Venus, Mars, and the Sun, as well as the Mars-Pluto conjunction that happened later in the month. Then in the second hour we
Recurrence Transit Stories from Listeners
In episode 520 astrologer Nick Dagan Best joins me for a live workshop where we interviewed five listeners who shared stories about how recurrence transits coincided with important moments in their lives.
This is a follow-up to our original episode on recurrence transits from November 2025, where we first introduced the concept of tracking when planetary aspects in the sky repeat specific aspec
The Magi and Astrology in the Nativity Story
In episode 519 of the podcast I'm joined by astrologer Reverend Lindsay Turner to discuss the story of the Magi, the birth of Jesus, and the astrology surrounding the Nativity story.
We explore the celebration of Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day, and analyze the Gospel of Matthew's account of the astrologers from the East who followed a star to Bethlehem.
We discuss the distinction b
Triple Conjunction Recurrences: Venus, Mars, and the Sun
Nick Dagan Best joins me to discuss the rare triple conjunction of Venus, Mars, and the Sun that took place in early January 2026. We review the major news stories that coincided with this alignment, with a primary focus on tracing historical recurrences to show how each event is tied to specific precursors that occurred under similar triple conjunctions over the past century.
We spent the firs
2026 Year Ahead Astrology Forecast
The year ahead astrology forecast for 2026, with predictions about the major planetary alignments taking place over the next twelve months, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock.
We spend the first half of the episode giving a big picture overview of the most important planetary alignments in 2026, and then in the second half we dive into a month by month breakdown of the astrology
Pisces 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Pisces year ahead horoscope and astrology forecast for 2026, with predictions about the major themes your zodiac sign will encounter in the coming year, featuring astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim of The Astrology Podcast.
2026 places a major spotlight on your work and health, as the sign of Leo becomes a recurring theme throughout the year. With Jupiter expanding your 6th house in Jun
Aquarius 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Aquarius year ahead horoscope and astrology forecast for 2026, with predictions about the major themes your zodiac sign will encounter in the coming year, featuring astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim of The Astrology Podcast.
2026 places a major spotlight on your relationships and partnerships, as the sign of Leo becomes a recurring theme throughout the year. With Jupiter expanding your
Capricorn 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Capricorn year ahead horoscope and astrology forecast for 2026, with predictions about the major themes your zodiac sign will encounter in the coming year, featuring astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim of The Astrology Podcast.
2026 places a major spotlight on your shared resources and financial arrangements, as the sign of Leo becomes a recurring theme throughout the year. With Jupiter
Sagittarius 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Sagittarius year ahead horoscope and astrology forecast for 2026, with predictions about the major themes your zodiac sign will encounter in the coming year, featuring astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim of The Astrology Podcast.
2026 places a major spotlight on your beliefs, education, and long-distance travel, as the sign of Leo becomes a recurring theme throughout the year. With Jupit
Scorpio 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Scorpio year ahead horoscope and astrology forecast for 2026, with predictions about the major themes your zodiac sign will encounter in the coming year, featuring astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim of The Astrology Podcast.
2026 places a major spotlight on your career and public reputation, as the sign of Leo becomes a recurring theme throughout the year. With Jupiter expanding your 10
Libra 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Libra year ahead horoscope and astrology forecast for 2026, with predictions about the major themes your zodiac sign will encounter in the coming year, featuring astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim of The Astrology Podcast.
2026 places a major spotlight on your social life and community, as the sign of Leo becomes a recurring theme throughout the year. With Jupiter expanding your 11th ho
Virgo 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Virgo year ahead horoscope and astrology forecast for 2026, with predictions about the major themes your zodiac sign will encounter in the coming year, featuring astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim of The Astrology Podcast.
2026 places a major spotlight on your mental health and inner world, as the sign of Leo becomes a recurring theme throughout the year. With Jupiter expanding your 12t
Leo 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Leo year ahead horoscope and astrology forecast for 2026, with predictions about the major themes your zodiac sign will encounter in the coming year, featuring astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim of The Astrology Podcast.
2026 places a major spotlight on your identity, body, and appearance, as the sign of Leo becomes a recurring theme throughout the year. With Jupiter expanding your 1st
Cancer 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Cancer year ahead horoscope and astrology forecast for 2026, with predictions about the major themes your zodiac sign will encounter in the coming year, featuring astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim of The Astrology Podcast.
2026 places a major spotlight on your money and financial resources, as the sign of Leo becomes a recurring theme throughout the year. With Jupiter expanding your 2n
Gemini 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Gemini year ahead horoscope and astrology forecast for 2026, with predictions about the major themes your zodiac sign will encounter in the coming year, featuring astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim of The Astrology Podcast.
2026 places a major spotlight on communication, siblings, and your local environment, as the sign of Leo becomes a recurring theme throughout the year. With Jupiter
Taurus 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Taurus year ahead horoscope and astrology forecast for 2026, with predictions about the major themes your zodiac sign will encounter in the coming year, featuring astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim of The Astrology Podcast.
2026 places a major spotlight on your home and private life, as the sign of Leo becomes a recurring theme throughout the year. With Jupiter expanding your 4th house
Aries 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Aries year ahead horoscope and astrology forecast for 2026, with predictions about the major themes your zodiac sign will encounter in the coming year, featuring astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim of The Astrology Podcast.
2026 is a monumental turning point for Aries because Saturn and Neptune both enter your first house of self, body, and identity. There is also a major spotlight on cr
Mars-Uranus Conjunctions in Gemini in US History
Astrologers Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best explore Mars-Uranus conjunctions in Gemini in US history, and how they have coincided with some of the most pivotal turning points during the Revolutionary War, Civil War, and World War II, in order to gain insight into the upcoming conjunctions from 2026 to 2032.
This episode originated from research for the upcoming 2026 forecast, specifically not
December Astrology Forecast 2025
A look ahead at the astrological forecast for December 2025, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock.
We spend the first hour talking about the astrology behind news stories that happened since our last forecast, such as the major flight delays and internet outages that coincided with the Mercury retrograde conjunct Mars, and then in the second hour we do a deep dive into November’s a
Recurrence Transits in Astrology
An introduction to an obscure but powerful timing technique called recurrence transits, which occur when specific planetary alignments in the birth chart are repeated by transits in the sky, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best.
Unlike standard transits that form aspects to specific points in the natal chart, a recurrence transit occurs when a planetary alignment found in a birth
The Degree of the IC in Whole Sign Houses
In this episode we discuss how in whole sign houses the degree of the IC acts as a sensitive point that floats around the bottom half of the chart, and that it imports 4th house significations and blends them with whatever whole sign house it falls in, with astrologers Pallas K. Augustine and Chris Brennan.
While the IC is traditionally associated with the fourth house topics of home, parents,
The 5th House in Astrology, Part 3: Ruler of the 5th House
In part 3 of our series on the fifth house in astrology we look at examples of the ruler of the fifth house in each of the twelve houses in a birth chart, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim.
As covered in our previous episodes, the fifth house is traditionally associated with topics such as children, creativity, pleasure, romance, sex and sexuality, games, and good fortune.
Whe
November Astrology Forecast 2025
A look ahead at the astrological forecast for November 2025, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock.
We spend the first hour talking about the astrology behind news stories that happened since our last forecast, such as the Louvre jewelry heist that took place on the Mercury-Mars conjunction in Scorpio, and then in the second hour we do a deep dive into November's astrology.
The
No, Your Zodiac Sign Hasn’t Changed
In this episode I debunk the recurring media claim that your zodiac sign has changed by explaining the 2,000-year history of why western astrologers have deliberately used the tropical zodiac.
Every few years, headlines circulate claiming that your zodiac sign has changed due to the precession of the equinoxes. Following a recent New York Times article making this claim, I decided to set the re
October Astrology Forecast 2025
A look ahead at the astrology forecast for October 2025, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock, in episode 508 of The Astrology Podcast.
We spend the first hour talking about the astrology underlying news and events that happened since our last forecast a month ago, and then in the second hour we begin our deep dive into the astrology of October.
The astrology of October feature
The 5th House in Astrology, Part 2: Ruler of the Ascendant
In part 2 of our series on the 5th house in astrology we look at examples of famous people that have the ruler of the Ascendant in the fifth house in their birth chart, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim of The Astrology Podcast.
The fifth house is traditionally associated with a wide range of topics in astrology such as children, creativity, pleasure, romance, sex and sexuality, g
The Fifth House in Astrology: Significations
A deep dive into the meaning and significations of the fifth house in astrology, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim, in episode 506 of The Astrology Podcast.
This is the fifth installment in our ongoing series on the significations of the 12 houses, where we explore the meanings of each house in detail, going back to the earliest sources and conceptualizations in the astrological
September Astrology Forecast 2025
In episode 505 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock look at the astrological forecast for September of 2025!
We spend the first hour of the episode talking about the astrology behind news and events that occurred since last month's forecast, and then in the second hour we transition into talking about the astrology of September, starting at 53 minutes.
This month's news discussion fo
Identifying Unique Birth Chart Placements
In episode 504 I talk with a group of people about their charts and discussing the astrological signatures that correlate with unique life events and circumstances.
The purpose of the discussion is to answer the question, "what in the birth chart indicates that?" when something truly characteristic or uncommon happens in a person's life. We explore how specific natal placements, as well as tran
Comets in Astrology
In episode 503 of The Astrology Podcast astrologer Rod Chang joins me to discuss the long and fascinating history of comets in astrology, how astrologers viewed them as omens in ancient times, and creating a new foundation for interpreting them today.
While comets are a notable astronomical phenomenon and are famous in legends from ancient times as powerful omens, there has been very little dis
An Astrological Librarian, with Philip Graves
In episode 502 of the podcast, I'm joined by astrologer and historian Philip Graves to talk about his work as an astrological librarian and the publication of his new book, Technical and Planetary Developments in Astrology.
This is the first volume in a new series, Graves' Studies in the History of Astrology, which showcases the fruits of his decades-long project to build one of the largest and
August Astrology Forecast 2025
In episode 501 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock look at the astrological forecast for August of 2025!
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 August, starting at 1 hour and 12 minutes into the episode.
The three ma
500th Episode Retrospective
Celebrating the 500th episode of The Astrology Podcast, and reflecting on how the podcast got started and what I learned from doing the past 100 episodes!
In the first part of this episode I talk a bit about how the podcast got started, I look at the founding charts for the podcast, and discuss the outline of what I said that I wanted to accomplish with the show in the very first episode back i
Uranus in Taurus Retrospective: Stories from the 12 Houses
In episode 499 of The Astrology Podcast I interview a group of people about how the transit of Uranus in Taurus went for them over the past eight years based on the whole sign house it was transiting in their chart.
With Uranus having just made its first ingress into Gemini, now is an excellent opportunity to review the last seven to eight years and understand the types of changes and themes th
Back to the Future and Mercury Retrograde
In episode 498 I discuss how the filming of the movie Back to the Future started during a Mercury retrograde period, and the production experienced notorious delays, including firing the lead actor after 6 weeks of filming. By examining the challenges and ultimate success of the film, we can gain a deeper understanding of what Mercury retrograde truly means in astrology.
The story begins with t
Analysis of a Prediction: Iran
In episode 497 astrologer Chris Brennan analyzes predictions made about Iran on The Astrology Podcast over the past year, and discusses what we can learn from those predictions in terms of mundane astrology.
Starting with the eclipse season that happened last year in April 2024, I began seeing seeing astrological indications that implied a conflict with Iran would escalate over the course of th
Uranus in Gemini and the United States
In episode 496 astrologer Chris Brennan talks about the transit of Uranus in Gemini, and how astrologers came to associate it with major wars in United States history.
The first part of the episode discusses how the astrologer Luke Broughton (1828-1899) seems to have been the first astrologer to have observed the correlation between Uranus in Gemini and major wars in US history, and he used thi
July Astrology Forecast 2025
In episode 495 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock look at the astrological forecast for July of 2025!
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 July, starting at 1 hour and 3 minutes into the episode.
July opens with U
Venus Retrograde Repetitions in the News Part 3
In episode 494 I share several Venus retrograde repetitions that have happened in the news recently, and summarize what I learned from closely tracking the Venus retrograde recently.
Since Venus finally departed from Aries and completed the extended retrograde period earlier this month I wanted to do one final episode to wrap up some lingering 8-year repetition stories that I had found, and als
Venus and Mars Retrogrades as the Unfolding of a Sequence of Events
In episode 493 I interview some patrons and students talk about how the recent Venus and Mars retrograde periods went for them, and to demonstrate a principle I discovered about how retrogrades can describe the unfolding of a sequence of events over an extended period of time.
One of my unique perspectives on Venus and Mars retrogrades is that they are not just the period when the planet is mov
Ottoman Court Astrology
In episode 492 Professor A. Tunç Şen joins the podcast to discuss his book, Forgotten Experts: Astrologers, Science, and Authority in the Ottoman Empire, 1450-1600, which is on astrologers working in the Ottoman court in the 15th and 16th centuries.
The conversation offers a detailed picture of the lives and social dynamics of astrologers who operated at the highest levels of power in the Ottom
June Astrology Forecast 2025
In episode 491 astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim look at the astrological forecast for June of 2025!
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 June, starting at 1 hour and 3 minutes into the episode.
June opens with Ven
Mesopotamian Astrology
In episode 490 professor M. Willis Monroe joins the podcast to discuss the history of astrology in ancient Mesopotamia.
Willis is a historian of the ancient Near East and scholar of Cuneiform Studies with a focus on the science and scholarship of first millennium Mesopotamia, and he did his doctoral thesis on the use of zodiacal subdivisions in cuneiform sources.
During the course of the epi
Astrology, Fate, and Destiny
In episode 489 astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim discuss their views on astrology, fate, and destiny.
This is part of a new series exploring our personal view on the philosophy of astrology, and in particular exploring the relevance of some ancient Stoic concepts related to fate and determinism.
While most of the episodes of the podcast are usually more technically oriented, the pur
May Astrology Forecast 2025
In episode 488 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock look at the astrological forecast for May of 2025!
May opens with the tense Mars-Pluto opposition separating but still in close alignment, and this gets reactivated when Pluto stations in Aquarius and the Moon swings in and acts as a trigger at various points.
Venus returns to Aries where it retraces its steps and begins the process
Venus Retrograde in the News Part 2
In episode 487 astrologers Chris Brennan, Lindsey Turner, and Nick Dagan Best review a number of stories in the news recently that coincided with the Venus retrograde.
This is a followup to episodes 475 and 477 where we talked about what Venus retrograde in Aries has coincided with in history, and part of our purpose with this episode is to document repetitions where stories from the past becam
Venus and Mars Retrograde Stories
In episode 486 astrologer Chris Brennan interviews some listeners of the podcast to talk about the recent retrogrades of Venus and Mars and what changes they coincided with in their life.
Mars is recently coming off of its retrograde in Cancer and Leo, while Venus is wrapping up its retrograde in Aries and Pisces, so it felt like a good moment to check in with some people and see how these retr
Venus Retrograde in Aries and Queer History
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 retro
April Astrology Forecast 2025
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 we
Saturn-Neptune Conjunctions in History
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 t
Chinese Astrology
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
Oscars Astrology Recap 2025
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!
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