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.
You can follow Berna through Instagram at:
https://www.instagram.com/astromergency/
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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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March Astrology Forecast 2025
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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Mars Retrograde in Cancer in US History
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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Experiential Astrology and Astrodrama
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.
Living Astrologies Conference
Jason is hosting an Experiential Astrology conference in October 2025:
https://livingastrologies.net
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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