The Astrology Podcast
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A weekly podcast on the history, philosophy, and techniques of astrology, hosted by professional astrologer Chris Brennan.
Episodes
- Hantavirus Astrology: Mars-Saturn Conjunctions and Outbreaks
This episode explores the astrological correlations between Mars-Saturn conjunctions and disease outbreaks, using the Hantavirus outbreak as a case study. It examines historical instances such as COVID-19, Ebola, and Monkeypox, demonstrati…
- May Astrology Forecast 2026
This episode of The Astrology Podcast features Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock discussing the astrology forecast for May 2026. They cover various planetary alignments, including a Mars-Jupiter square, Pluto station, and Uranus entering Ge…
- Oil Crisis Astrology: Mars, Saturn, and Neptune
This episode of The Astrology Podcast examines the astrological correlations with the global oil crisis, focusing on the Mars-Saturn conjunction and the recurring history of oil events tied to Saturn-Neptune cycles.
- The Birth Chart as a Story: Fate and the Life Narrative
In this episode of The Astrology Podcast, the host explores the concept of the birth chart as a life narrative and fate. Through a series of live chart readings, the episode demonstrates how transits and eclipses connect to personal experi…
- Exact Transits in Astrology Webinar
This episode of The Astrology Podcast explores the significance of exact transits within one degree of a natal placement. Through listener and patron stories, the episode examines how precise planetary alignments correlate with tangible li…
- April Astrology Forecast 2026
Astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock discuss the astrology forecast for April 2026, including the Mars-Saturn conjunction and the ingress of Uranus into Gemini. They also analyze recent world events, such as the war in Iran, throug…
- Midpoints in Astrology: Historical Origins
This episode investigates the historical origins of midpoint astrology, tracing the technique back to 17th-century students of Placidus. It explores the methodology's suppression by the Inquisition and the Nazis, its survival, and its late…
- Childhood Astrology Through the Twelve Houses
Astrologer Ileana Reyes joins the podcast to discuss childhood astrology and how planetary placements in the twelve houses manifest during early development. The episode also explores the ethics of reading children's charts and the role of…
- The War Begins
This episode of The Astrology Podcast provides an astrological analysis of the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran that began in February 2026. It examines historical recurrences, eclipse alignments involving world leaders, and upc…
- March Astrology Forecast 2026
Astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock discuss the astrological forecast for March 2026. The episode includes a review of recent news events alongside a look at upcoming transits, including eclipse season, Mercury retrograde in Pisce…
- Saturn-Neptune Conjunctions in Birth Charts
In episode 525 of The Astrology Podcast, the host explores the personal manifestations of Saturn-Neptune conjunctions in birth charts. The discussion includes research on notable figures, the concept of recurrence transits, and themes such…
- Eclipses and Downfalls: The Astrology of the Fall of Public Figures
This episode examines the astrological tradition of viewing eclipses as indicators of the downfall of prominent public figures. The host explores historical and contemporary examples, discussing how eclipse seasons often correlate with maj…
- Bad Bunny, Puerto Rico, and the Saturn-Neptune Conjunction
In this episode of The Astrology Podcast, astrologer Ashley Otero joins host Chris Brennan to discuss the Saturn-Neptune conjunction and its historical and cultural significance in Puerto Rico, as reflected in the work of Bad Bunny. The di…
- Saturn-Neptune Conjunctions and Secret Groups
In this episode, the host examines the historical link between Saturn-Neptune conjunctions and themes such as secret organizations, conspiracies, and covert operations. The discussion reflects on these recurring patterns ahead of the next…
- February Astrology Forecast 2026
In episode 521 of The Astrology Podcast, Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock review astrological events from January and provide a forecast for February 2026. The discussion covers significant configurations including Saturn entering Aries, a…
- Recurrence Transit Stories from Listeners
In episode 520 of The Astrology Podcast, Nick Dagan Best joins host Chris Brennan for a workshop featuring five listeners who share how recurrence transits in their birth charts have aligned with significant life events and patterns. The d…
- The Magi and Astrology in the Nativity Story
In this episode of The Astrology Podcast, Reverend Lindsay Turner joins to discuss the astrological elements within the Nativity story. The conversation covers the Magi, the Star of Bethlehem, technical Greek astrological terms, and the re…
- Triple Conjunction Recurrences: Venus, Mars, and the Sun
Nick Dagan Best joins The Astrology Podcast to analyze the January 2026 triple conjunction of Venus, Mars, and the Sun in Capricorn. The discussion explores historical recurrences of this alignment and its correlation with geopolitical eve…
- 2026 Year Ahead Astrology Forecast
Astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock discuss the major planetary alignments and a month-by-month breakdown of the astrology for 2026. This overview includes discussions on Saturn and Neptune entering Aries, the transition of eclips…
- Pisces 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim provide a 2026 horoscope forecast for the sign of Pisces. The episode covers key astrological transits, including the shifts of Saturn, Neptune, and Jupiter, along with eclipse cycles and retrogra…
- Aquarius 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim provide a 2026 horoscope and astrology forecast for the zodiac sign Aquarius. The episode covers key transits, including eclipses, planet ingress, and retrograde cycles, with a focus on relationsh…
- Capricorn 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim provide a 2026 horoscope and astrology forecast for Capricorn. They discuss major transits, including the shifts of Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, and Jupiter, as well as upcoming eclipses and retrograd…
- Sagittarius 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim provide a 2026 astrology forecast for Sagittarius. The discussion covers key planetary transits, including the influence of Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter, solar and lunar eclipses, and retrogra…
- Scorpio 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim provide a 2026 horoscope and astrology forecast for the zodiac sign Scorpio. The discussion covers key transits, planetary movements, and eclipse seasons affecting career, home, and daily routines…
- Libra 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim provide a detailed 2026 horoscope forecast for the zodiac sign Libra. The episode covers major astrological transits, including planetary ingresses, eclipse cycles, and retrograde periods relevant…
- Virgo 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim provide a horoscope and astrology forecast for Virgo for the year 2026. The episode covers key transits including Saturn and Neptune entering Aries, Uranus entering Gemini, Jupiter in Leo, and upc…
- Leo 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim provide a 2026 horoscope forecast for Leo. The episode explores themes of reinvention and personal growth, covering major transits including Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, and upcoming planetary retrog…
- Cancer 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
In this episode of The Astrology Podcast, astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim provide a horoscope and astrology forecast for Cancer for the year 2026. The discussion covers key planetary transits, including the entrance of Saturn an…
- Gemini 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim provide a 2026 horoscope and astrology forecast for the zodiac sign Gemini. The episode covers key transits including Uranus entering Gemini, Saturn and Neptune in Aries, Jupiter in Leo, and upcom…
- Taurus 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim provide a 2026 horoscope forecast for the zodiac sign Taurus, focusing on themes of home, family, career, and finances. The episode covers key transits, including the movements of Saturn, Neptune,…
- Aries 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim provide a 2026 outlook for Aries, focusing on major planetary transits including Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, and Jupiter. The discussion covers how these movements, alongside eclipses and retrogrades…
- Mars-Uranus Conjunctions in Gemini in US History
Astrologers Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best analyze historical patterns of Mars-Uranus conjunctions in Gemini in the context of US history. The episode examines how these alignments relate to major events like the Revolutionary War, the…
- December Astrology Forecast 2025
In this episode of The Astrology Podcast, Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock discuss the astrological forecast for December 2025. The discussion covers recent news events, a review of November, and a detailed look at the challenging Mars-Sat…
- Recurrence Transits in Astrology
Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best discuss the astrological technique of recurrence transits, where planetary alignments from a birth chart repeat via transits in the sky. The episode examines the history of this method and provides case st…
- The Degree of the IC in Whole Sign Houses
Astrologers Chris Brennan and Pallas K. Augustine discuss the role of the IC degree within the Whole Sign House system. The episode explores how the IC acts as a sensitive point that imports fourth house significations into other houses, f…
- The 5th House in Astrology, Part 3: Ruler of the 5th House
In this episode of The Astrology Podcast, Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim examine the ruler of the fifth house placed in each of the twelve houses of a birth chart. They discuss how this placement connects fifth-house themes like creativity…
- November Astrology Forecast 2025
Astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock discuss the astrological forecast for November 2025, including a Mars-Uranus opposition, Mercury stationing retrograde, and Saturn turning direct. The episode also reviews recent news events thr…
- No, Your Zodiac Sign Hasn’t Changed
This episode of The Astrology Podcast addresses common media claims regarding changes to zodiac signs. The host clarifies the differences between the constellational, sidereal, and tropical zodiacs and discusses the historical reasons West…
- October Astrology Forecast 2025
Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock discuss the astrology forecast for October 2025, including a Mercury-Mars conjunction and upcoming retrograde. The episode also reviews recent news and global events through the lens of astrology.
- The 5th House in Astrology, Part 2: Ruler of the Ascendant
In this episode of The Astrology Podcast, Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim examine the 5th house by analyzing the birth charts of over 50 famous individuals who have their ruler of the Ascendant located in the 5th house. The discussion explo…
- The Fifth House in Astrology: Significations
In this episode of The Astrology Podcast, Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim examine the significations of the fifth house. They discuss core themes including children, pleasure, sexuality, and creativity, while exploring traditional foundatio…
- September Astrology Forecast 2025
In this episode, astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock discuss the astrological forecast for September 2025. The discussion covers recent news events, the upcoming eclipse season, and major planetary alignments including the Mars-Pl…
- Identifying Unique Birth Chart Placements
In episode 504 of The Astrology Podcast, participants discuss how specific birth chart placements and transits correlate with unique life events, including family dynamics, relationships, and personal experiences. The conversation explores…
- Comets in Astrology
In this episode, astrologer Rod Chang joins the show to discuss the history and astrological significance of comets. The conversation covers traditional omens, Western and Chinese perspectives, and how modern tools enable contemporary stud…
- An Astrological Librarian, with Philip Graves
In this episode, astrologer and historian Philip Graves discusses his work building a large private astrological library and his new book, 'Technical and Planetary Developments in Astrology.' The conversation covers the practice of antiqua…
- August Astrology Forecast 2025
In this episode, astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock discuss the astrological forecast for August 2025, covering key alignments such as the Mars-Saturn opposition, Venus-Jupiter conjunction, and Mercury stationing direct. The host…
- 500th Episode Retrospective
In this 500th episode retrospective, the host reflects on the origins of The Astrology Podcast, reviews early founding charts and goals, and discusses lessons learned from producing the show since 2012. The episode also includes a discussi…
- Uranus in Taurus Retrospective: Stories from the 12 Houses
In episode 499 of The Astrology Podcast, guests share personal experiences regarding the transit of Uranus through their houses in Taurus. The discussion examines these past events to understand astrological symbolism and prepare for the u…
- Back to the Future and Mercury Retrograde
This episode explores the production of the film Back to the Future, connecting its history of delays and recasting to astrological Mercury retrograde periods. It provides an analysis of the astrological timelines involved and discusses le…
- Analysis of a Prediction: Iran
Host Chris Brennan reviews past astrological predictions regarding Iran made on The Astrology Podcast between mid-2024 and early 2025. The episode features a compilation of clips to analyze the development of these predictions and discuss…