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Eclipses That Aligned with Pivotal Moments in History Oct 20, 2023

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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 of eclipses in astrology. The purpose of the episode was to compile a list of the top 20 or so examples of when a major event in history happened to take place within days of a solar or lunar eclipse. By studying what eclipses have coincided with in the past, we can learn a lot about what eclipses actually mean in astrology, and from this we can better understand how they can be used to predict the future. We begin the episode with a brief introduction to the astronomy of eclipses, and then discuss how solar and lunar eclipses were traditionally viewed as negative omens in ancient times, whereas in modern times they tend to be viewed as representing great endings and beginnings. Early on we also discuss how eclipses were viewed in ancient Mesopotamia, and how the astrological tradition itself may have first started to develop as a result of a series of eclipse that coincided with the death of three kings. Following that, we dedicate the remainder of the episode to exploring a curated collection of examples where eclipses align with significant historical turning points. Through this extensive analysis, we illustrate that eclipses have not only been present during numerous pivotal moments in history, but persist in coinciding with crucial inflection points in contemporary global events as well. Nick's Website NickDaganBestAstrologer.com The Dagan Astrology Database Nick has released his downloadable 20,000 astrology chart database to the public! https://theastrologypodcast.com/database/ Patreon The research presented in this episode was made possible by the support of patrons! Support our work and get access to bonus content by becoming a patron through our page on Patreon: Patreon.com/AstrologyPodcast Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:28 Astronomy of Eclipses 00:06:25 Eclipses in the Zodiac 00:09:30 Operative Range of Eclipse Effect 00:12:20 Meaning of Eclipses in the Astrological Tradition 00:17:42 Eclipses in the Ancient Mesopotamian Tradition 00:27:33 Examples of Eclipses in History Section Begins in Full 00:27:45 Birth, Ascension, and Death of Kings 00:43:02 Premature Demise of Leaders 00:56:46 Births of Presidents and Kings 01:03:03 British Royal Family 01:22:04 Dagan Astrology Database 01:26:56 Eclipses as Omens of Disasters and Negative Events 01:52:51 Stock Market Crashes and Peaks 02:01:02 Positive Turning Points in Human History 02:17:15 Progress in Civil Rights Movements 02:42:30 Conclusions and Resources for Research 03:00:45 Credits and End Cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode eclipses and major historical events: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu30e4pTmT4 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 423 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

Astrocartography: The Astrology of Travel and Where to Live Oct 10, 2023

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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 Jim Lewis, and since that time it has become a popular application of the astrology that is used to study how your location in different parts of the world can emphasize different parts of your birth chart. Astrocartography is an extension of relocational astrology, where the birth chart is recalculated for different locations on Earth, and it uses an innovative graphic imaging approach in order to visualize the planetary lines of power across the globe. During the course of the episode we give an introduction to astrocartography and an overview of how it works, and also discuss some chart examples to demonstrate how it can be used in practice. Helena specializes in astrocartography, and has a popular YouTube channel where she talks about it and shares vlogs of her travels around the world. Find more about Helena's work on her website: https://helenawoods.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:01 Overview of astrocartography 00:03:30 Helena Woods' background 00:06:23 Jim Lewis: founder of astrocartography 00:09:35 Chris' relocated birth chart 00:21:07 Astrocartography and transits 00:24:07 Helena's relocated birth chart 00:38:48 Mars lines and US presidents 00:42:00 Chris' Neptune line 00:44:32 Why Chris is a fan of astrocartography 00:45:32 Paran lines 00:47:42 Chiron 00:50:59 Kim Kardashian 00:56:42 Hillary Clinton 00:58:27 Olivia Rodrigo 01:00:56 Donald Trump 01:01:43 Zelda Fitzgerald 01:04:25 F. Scott Fitzgerald 01:06:27 Walt Disney 01:12:06 The four angles in astrocartography 01:14:36 Saturn on the angles 01:18:34 Neptune on the angles 01:19:17 Uranus on the angles 01:20:35 Aspects, sect, and dignities 01:23:25 Misconceptions of astrocartography 01:28:08 Astrocartography trademark 01:30:30 Cyclocartography 01:34:34 How Helena works with clients 01:38:43 Recommended software 01:42:00 Local space lines 01:45:09 Carl Jung 01:47:47 Shadowed planets 01:50:13 Astrocartography's impact on quality of life 01:58:18 End cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on astrocartography: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSroPjNT38o - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 422 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

United Astrology Conference 1986 Documentary Oct 05, 2023

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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 United States pooled their resources to host one big mega conference, and the documentary features many prominent astrologers from the 1980s. Some of the astrologers featured in the documentary include Rob Hand, Joan McEvers, Marion March, Jim Lewis, Michel Gauquelin, Leyla Raël Rudhyar, Alan Oken, Michael Lutin, Erin Sullivan, Jeff Jawer, Ray Merriman, Philip Sedgewick, Edith Hathaway, Jeffrey Wolf Green, Noel Tyl, and many others. The three organizations that hosted the conference were the Association for Astrological Networking (AFAN), the International Society for Astrological Research (ISAR), and the National Council for Geocosmic Research (NCGR). The documentary was shot and edited John Steinberg and Rachelle Young Steinberg, and John originally posted it on Vimeo on May 30, 2014, but he recently gave me permission to re-release it on my YouTube channel and podcast so that it can reach a wider audience. I wrote a blog post about the documentary back in 2014 when it first came out, talking about some of the things I found notable or interesting about it. I'm planning on recording a livestream commentary about it on YouTube on Sunday, October 8, starting at 3:30 PM Mountain Time, which you can watch live here: UAC 1986 Livestream Commentary I'm hoping a lot of people can join us in the live chat to help me identify astrologers I don't recognize in the video, and provide additional context and commentary. First though I want to release the documentary on its own. I'm going to release an audio only version of the recording in addition to the video version for the sake of putting it in the podcast archives, although it is really something that should be watched rather than just listened to, so I'd recommend watching the video version. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of the 1986 United Astrology Conference documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm4SzYQxzOQ Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 421 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

Astrology Forecast October 2023 Sep 28, 2023

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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 end of the Venus and Mercury retrograde periods, with Venus finally departing from Leo and moving into Virgo, and Mercury departing from Virgo and moving into Libra. In October we move into eclipse season, with the first in a new series of solar eclipses in the sign of Libra, and the last of a series of lunar eclipses in the sign of Taurus. Pluto stations direct in Capricorn this month and begins heading towards a return to Aquarius early next year, and this also marks the final pass of the Pluto return of the United States. We spend the first hour of the show talking about the astrology of recent stories in the news, including new birth times for Dua Lipa and Elon Musk, the end of the writers strike, and the synastry between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Then in the second and third hour of the show we do a deep dive into the astrology of October, and talk about the major transits coming up this month. This episode is available in audio and video versions below. Northwest Astrological Conference The Northwest Astrological Conference happening May 23-27, 2024: https://norwac.net Chris, Austin, and Nicholas https://www.chrisbrennanastrologer.com https://austincoppock.com https://sparklesofgold.com Auspicious Election for October The most auspicious astrological dates this month are: 🪐 October 1 at 11:25 AM with Sagittarius rising 🪐 October 2 at 12:20 AM with Cancer rising For more auspicious dates this month see our Auspicious Elections podcast: https://theastrologypodcast.com/elections/ Patreon for Early Access + Bonus Content https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:02 Quick overview of October astrology 00:02:32 Welcoming Nicholas and Austin 00:05:24 Astrology news segment begins 00:05:44 Dua Lipa's new birth chart 00:13:09 Elon Musk's birth time 00:26:17 Writers Guild and other strikes 00:37:55 Floods around Full Moon in Pisces 00:45:22 Mr. Beast and Jupiter in Pisces 00:56:00 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce 01:06:01 Northwest Astrological Conference 01:13:55 October astrology forecast begins 01:14:05 Pluto themes: an intense month 01:17:45 Mercury and Venus retrogrades over 01:27:50 Venus opposite Saturn October 8-10 01:36:24 Mars square Pluto October 7 & 8 01:47:37 Pluto stations direct in Capricorn October 10 02:00:26 Mars ingresses into Scorpio October 12 02:00:52 Solar Eclipse in Libra October 14 02:21:25 Mercury cazimi square Pluto October 20 02:24:00 Venus trine Jupiter October 21 02:29:10 Auspicious election for October 02:33:55 Lunar eclipse in Taurus October 28 02:40:51 Mercury conjunct Mars opposite Jupiter October 28 02:52:48 Venus trine Uranus October 31 03:01:45 End cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of our October astrology forecast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b71QmItCkzA - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 420 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

The Mayan Calendar and Mesoamerican Astrology Sep 17, 2023

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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 about the development of astronomy and astrology in Mayan and other Mesoamerican cultures prior to the arrival of Europeans in the 16th century, when many written documents were destroyed during the Spanish conquest. Kenneth explains how Mesoamerican cultures had complex and highly accurate astronomically based calendars, and how these were tied in with a pervasive belief in astrology, conceptualized as a connection and mirroring between the sky and earth. One of the key features of Mayan astrology was a focus on tracking the cycles of Venus, as well as the development of a 260-day sacred calendar which consisted of 13 numbers and 20 day-signs that were used for astrological purposes. Later in the episode we talk about what happened with some of the western misunderstandings surrounding the Mayan calendar ending in 2012, and how time is seen in terms of cycles that have no end. Finally the last point we touch on is the recent revival and expansion of Mayan astrology in modern times, and how a new system has grown and developed over the past 30 years Kenneth is the author of the book Mayan Calendar Astrology: Mapping Your Inner Cosmos. You can find more about Kenneth's work on his website: https://www.jaguarwisdom.org This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:14 Kenneth's background 00:10:58 Mesoamerican civilizations 00:17:30 Destruction of texts 00:23:00 Mirroring of heaven and earth 00:30:27 Calendar and cycles 00:41:00 Sacred time 00:44:08 Electional astrology 00:51:10 Venus in Mayan astronomy & astrology 01:01:42 Myths 01:06:45 Celestial portents & eclipses 01:14:08 Natal astrology 01:28:58 Astrology and medicine 01:37:05 Astrologers 01:42:47 Knowledge lost vs. survived 01:49:25 Mayan & European astrology mixed 01:54:08 Mayan long count 01:58:36 Mayan calendar and 2012 02:09:10 Contemporary Mayan astrology 02:29:31 Kenneth's work 02:32:30 End cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on astrology and psychotherapy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqdeq5LxGWk – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 419 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

Astrology in Psychotherapy Sep 11, 2023

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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 huge amount of literature on psychological astrology, astrology in psychotherapy is rarely discussed. Nearly all literature written on the topic of therapeutic astrology is either geared toward “counseling skills for astrologers” or “how to read a birth chart therapeutically”. Though these are valuable topics, neither address the practical application of astrology in therapy over time (what does it look like, what should clinicians/clients know, what are the pros, cons, risks, etc.). This is what we set out to discuss in this episode, by answering the question "what does it look like to incorporate astrology into psychotherapy?" Within this context we get into astrology as a tool for psychotherapists to conceptualize and understand their client, as well as astrology being used more openly as a psychotherapeutic tool that is discussed with the client directly. We also discuss a number of the ethical considerations surrounding the use of astrology in psychotherapy, and talk about some pros and cons, in order to help clarify situations where astrology might be a helpful or appropriate tool to use versus when it might not be. Shawna is a a psychotherapist and astrologer based in California, and you can find out more about her work on her website: https://www.theastropsyche.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on astrology and psychotherapy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHOUEVRr9-0 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 418 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

Project Hindsight Interview Commentary Sep 05, 2023

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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 it is a 48 minute interview that an astrologer named Jeanne Mozier (1945–2020) conducted with the three Roberts in July of 1993. I released that interview as episode 416 of The Astrology Podcast, and you can watch or listen to it here: Early Project Hindsight Interview with Hand, Schmidt, and Zoller I wanted to release that interview on its own first, because it is an important historical document that should be preserved, and then today I decided to record a detailed commentary on the interview as a livestream in order to provide more context and background information. I decided to record it in more of a reaction style format where I played the video and then paused it periodically to add commentary, and then also answer some questions from the audience in the live chat who was watching the livestream on YouTube. I'm releasing the recording of the commentary today in both an audio and a video version below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGuYvTJArPY - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 417 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

Early Project Hindsight Interview with Hand, Schmidt, and Zoller Sep 04, 2023

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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 an astrologer named Jeanne Mozier (1945–2020) in her home in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, in July of 1993. This would have been only three months after the Project Hindsight translation project was first announced at the Northwest Astrological Conference in April of 1993, so this is an extremely early interview when they were still in the very early phases of the project. In the interview the three astrologers describe their plans for the project, how they were approaching it, and what their motivation was for undertaking such an ambitious undertaking. This was digitalized from a video tape recording, and it is available in an audio or video version below: Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this early interview with Project Hindsight on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC-86yKXTmw - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 416 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

Astrology Forecast September 2023 Aug 29, 2023

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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 period, while at the same time Mercury is retrograde in Virgo for the entire first half of the month. In the first hour of the episode we catch up on news and events that have happened since our last forecast a month ago, largely focusing on notable Venus retrograde stories, and then in the second hour we get into talking about the astrology of September. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Hawaii Fires Donations http://mauirapidresponse.org CHANI App https://app.chani.com Websites for Chris, Austin, and Steph https://www.chrisbrennanastrologer.com https://austincoppock.com https://www.ladycazimi.com Auspicious Election for September The most auspicious astrological date this month is September 3, 2023 at 9:55 PM with Taurus rising! For more auspicious dates this month see our Auspicious Elections podcast: https://theastrologypodcast.com/elections/ Patreon for Early Access + Bonus Content https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:44 Quick overview of September 00:01:48 Welcoming Steph and Austin 00:02:33 News segment begins 00:02:42 Venus retrograde summer of breakups 00:04:52 Venus retrograde proposals 00:13:38 Summer of women causing economic earthquakes 00:23:19 Controversies during Venus retrograde 00:26:35 Rebellion outcome 00:32:35 Hawaii fires 00:41:20 Radioactive water 00:46:35 Doja Cat 11th house retro 00:51:00 Twitter rebranding 00:55:20 Video game release 00:59:39 1999 music throwback + anti-aging 01:05:11 CHANI astrology app 01:09:55 September forecast begins 02:20:37 Credits and end cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVlBwqT6FFs - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 415 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

The Sun, Moon, and Rising Sign in Astrology Aug 26, 2023

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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 to know their Sun-sign, which is the sign of the zodiac the Sun was located in on the day you were born. However in recent years due to the rise of astrology apps and websites it has become more common to know your so-called "big three", which are your Sun, Moon, and rising signs. But what do the Sun, Moon and rising zodiac signs mean in a birth chart? During the course of this episode we discuss the core meanings of these placements, which Chani calls the "three keys" to your birth chart. In Chani's approach the Sun signifies your life's purpose and how you shine, the Moon represents your physical and emotional needs and how we live out our purpose in the physical realm, and the Ascendant and its ruler show your motivation for living and direction your life is steered in. Chani is the author of the book You Were Born for This: Astrology For Radical Self-Acceptance, and is the creator of the CHANI app, which is an astrology app available for iOS and Android. You can find out more about Chani on her website: ChaniNicholas.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:00 Chani's background in astrology 00:13:15 Sun, Moon, and rising sign overview 00:15:30 The Ascendant and rising sign 00:34:38 Three guidelines for learning astrology 00:41:15 The Sun 01:14:44 The Moon 01:42:28 Sect: day vs night charts 01:48:50 Finding your life's purpose 01:58:31 New CHANI app Android version 02:03:20 Concluding remarks 02:05:46 End cards and credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode with Chani on the Sun, Moon, and rising on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlyEh9f0nCU - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 414 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

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