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• Mars-Saturn Conjunction Transit Stories 19.05.2026 1t 53min

  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 conjunction or copresence between Mars and Saturn, which lasted from April 9 until May 18, as well as the more intense range of the degree-based conjunction which went exact on April 19. After that I interview several people about their experience of the conjunction, and we end up covering most of the twelve houses. A recurring theme that we keep encountering is letting go of something in our life that was represented by the house of the conjunction, such as quitting smoking under a 6th house conjunction, quitting one's job due to their boss in the 10th house, or leaving one's marriage in the 7th house. It was clear that although this process of letting something go wasn't easy, in many instances it was freeing up the native and making room for something better that would develop in that area of the life in the future. This is episode 537 of The Astrology Podcast. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction00:01:01 Sign-Based and Degree-Based Aspects00:03:08 Differing Levels of Importance00:04:52 Chris' Third House Examples00:11:22 Jacqueline: Mars-Saturn Conjunction in 6th House00:22:02 Dimitris: 10th House00:31:00 Kriemhild: 5th House00:45:49 Jessica: 11th House00:54:22 Morgan: 7th House01:01:07 Feven: 3rd House01:12:51 Whitney: 12th House01:18:50 Cheyenne: 1st House01:27:48 Olga: 5th House / IC degree01:42:49 Final Thoughts01:50:19 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I64b_TJ5-88 – Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:
• Linda Goodman: Life and Legacy of the Sun Signs Astrologer 15.05.2026 2t 52min

  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 writing style appealed to a wide variety of readers, and helped to catalyze a massive boom in astrology in the late 1960s and 70s, serving as the gateway for millions of people to discover their full birth chart. She then followed this up in 1978 with another successful book titled Love Signs, which was on relationship compatibility between zodiac signs. This book set a record at the time for the highest advance ever paid to an author, which was 2.25 million dollars, and helped to make the question "What's your sign?" a ubiquitous cultural catchphrase. However in her later years Goodman struggled to cope with immense personal loss, most notably the tragic death of her daughter in 1973, and her inability to distinguish between reality and illusion. Courtney is the author of a new book titled Follow the Signs: Searching for Linda Goodman, America’s Forgotten Astrology Queen. The book is a memoir about a period of her life spent researching Linda Goodman's biography for her PhD thesis, and the difficulties she faced in the process of piecing together Linda's nebulous story. Together, we explore and attempt to document the incredible life, complex legacy, and lasting astrological impact of Linda Goodman. This is episode 536 of The Astrology Podcast. Courtney's Book Follow the Signs: Searching for Linda Goodman, America's Forgotten Astrology Queen Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction00:00:42 Introducing Courtney Ann LaFaive00:03:08 Introducing Linda Goodman00:04:49 How Courtney & Chris First Found Linda00:10:42 Astrology in the First Half of the 20th Century00:18:47 Linda's Early Life & Entry into Astrology00:20:46 Linda's Birth Chart00:23:09 Early Career in Writing and Radio00:25:34 First Marriage, Children, and Early Trauma00:35:00 Getting into Astrology and Writing Sun Signs00:48:28 The Release of Sun Signs in 196800:51:10 The 1968 Virgo Solar Eclipse00:52:35 NYT Bestseller Status00:55:40 Comparing the 1960s Astrology Boom to the 2020s Boom00:58:49 Introducing the Full Birth Chart to the Public01:05:25 Impact on the Astrology Publishing Industry01:08:44 Key Features of the Sun Signs Book01:15:00 Using Pop Culture & Celebrities to Teach Astrology01:18:25 Popularizing Modern Planetary Rulerships01:24:32 The Gap Decade & The Shift to Metaphysics01:29:45 The Tragic Loss of Her Daughter01:40:00 The Gemini Lunar Eclipse of 197301:50:54 Love Signs Book Released in 197801:58:48 Later Works: Star Signs (1987) and Gooberz (1989)02:13:25 Becoming the Epitome of a Pop Astrologer02:25:05 Linda Passes Away in 199502:27:10 Scorpio Eclipse When She Passes Away02:32:39 Final Analysis of Linda's Chart02:42:50 Concluding Discussion on Courtney's Book02:49:41 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B_y17cyGpg - Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:
• Hantavirus Astrology: Mars-Saturn Conjunctions and Outbreaks 09.05.2026 1t 36min

  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-ahead forecast for 2026, partially because it reminded me of the Mars-Saturn conjunction that took place in March and April of 2020. During that time, the world experienced the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns just as Mars and Saturn came together in Capricorn and Aquarius. I review clips from our previous forecasts to show how we anticipated this, and break down exactly why these specific malefic conjunctions describe very difficult periods of time historically. To show how these alignments work in practice, I go through a detailed timeline of the current Hantavirus outbreak that began on a cruise ship over the past month, showing how perfectly the crisis mapped onto the exact Mars-Saturn-Neptune conjunction. I also walk through several other historical case studies from the past decade to demonstrate this recurring pattern. We look at how previous Mars-Saturn conjunctions coincided with major inflection points for the 2014 Ebola outbreak, the 2022 Monkeypox outbreak, and the naming of the AIDS pandemic back in 1982. Part of my goal here was not simply to highlight a successful prediction and show how well the outbreak ended up coinciding with the alignment, but also to demonstrate why I made the prediction based on other similar alignments I had seen in the past. A couple of interesting additional things I found in this episode are that the Hantavirus first became recognized during a major outbreak in the Korean War in the early 1950s, which coincided closely with a Saturn-Neptune conjunction. Later, the Hantavirus was officially named and categorized under two Mars-Saturn conjunctions in 1980 and 1982. Now, we are seeing a recurrence of both of those planetary alignments, with the Mars-Saturn-Neptune conjunction that started in April, right as a new major outbreak of the virus is happening in the world. Finally, I touch on the underlying philosophy of mundane astrology: the idea that the planets are not necessarily causing events to happen, but rather they act as a timing mechanism that mirrors what is happening on Earth. Because repetition is the key to prediction in astrology, studying the alignments surrounding these current and past outbreaks can provide us with a framework for forecasting the future, and my hope is that this will provide a useful foundation for later studies. This is episode 535 of The Astrology Podcast. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction00:01:34 Our Predictions About This00:05:33 Current Hantavirus Mars-Saturn Timeline00:18:11 Covid Pandemic Timeline Comparison00:33:56 Outer Planet vs Inner Planet Cycles00:35:48 2014 Ebola Outbreak00:46:49 2022 Monkeypox Outbreak00:50:27 Naming of AIDS in 1982 on Mars-Saturn00:58:48 Ancient Views on Mars-Saturn Conjunctions01:01:04 1348 Report on the Plague Pandemic01:02:49 Signs vs Causes01:05:07 Repetitions are the Key to Prediction01:07:43 André Barbault's Prediction About the Covid Pandemic01:13:09 Hantavirus and Earlier Planetary Alignments01:24:27 Future Transits Timeline01:29:53 Final Thoughts and Remarks Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1C2fEYf51o - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 535 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:
• May Astrology Forecast 2026 01.05.2026 2t 38min

  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 intense Pluto station on May 6, which highlights themes of power and control, but will also mark an important turning point with respect to ongoing technological and social transformations over the past few years. Speaking of technological transformations, in the middle of the month a newly ingressed Uranus into Gemini will make its first conjunctions with Mercury and the Sun in Gemini, which will initiate and accelerate new technological advancements in communications and transportation, while also promising some unexpected disruptions and surprises. The middle of the month also features some mildly pleasant sextiles between the Sun and Jupiter and Mercury and Jupiter on May 10 & 12, as well as a sensual Venus-Mars sextile around May 18. Later in the month things become more tense, with a destructive Mars-Pluto square around May 26. Fortunately the very end of the month closes out with one of the most positive and auspicious alignments of the year starting to form in the sky, as Venus and Jupiter form a conjunction in Cancer that will culminate in early June. This is episode 534 of The Astrology Podcast. United Astrology Conference https://uacastrology.com Patreon for Bonus Content + Electional Podcast https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Austin’s Website https://Austincoppock.com Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction00:00:37 Quick Overview of May Astrology00:03:49 Iran War & Naval Blockades00:17:53 Saturn-Neptune Cycle & The History of Oil00:38:36 Uranus Enters Gemini00:45:45 Mars-Neptune Conjunction & Religious Heresy00:54:58 Weaponization of AI video01:00:39 Reactivating Dark side of Saturn-Neptune01:04:33 The OpenAI Bubble: Mars & Saturn-Neptune01:10:34 United Astrology Conference01:13:23 Forecast Segment Begins: Overview01:29:11 May 1: Full Moon in Scorpio01:34:22 May 4: Mars Square Jupiter01:39:29 May 5-7: Pluto Station & Mercury Square Pluto01:47:50 May 10-12: Sun & Mercury Sextile Jupiter01:50:00 May 16: New Moon in Taurus01:51:26 May 18: Venus Sextile Mars01:54:26 May 12: Venus Square Neptune01:59:21 May 17-22: Mercury & Sun Enter Gemini & Conjoin Uranus02:03:18 May 18: Mars Enters Taurus02:11:44 May 25: Mars Square Pluto02:16:56 May 28: Venus Square Saturn02:17:41 May 31: Full Moon in Sagittarius02:22:46 Auspicious Election for May02:29:19 Austin's Projects02:32:43 Chris' Projects02:35:34 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWnEQjvLtLY - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 534 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:
• Oil Crisis Astrology: Mars, Saturn, and Neptune 14.04.2026 35min

  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 Hormuz before the war in Iran began will arrive at their destinations. Then in the second part of the episode I discuss how this is tied in with the broader Saturn-Neptune conjunction that recently occurred, and how important turning points in the history of oil often coincide with these conjunctions, which take place every 36 years. This is episode 533 of The Astrology Podcast. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction00:01:41 Mars-Saturn: Grinding to a Halt00:10:39 Oil and the Saturn-Neptune Cycle00:27:12 Conclusions00:32:48 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmYGY8kU0tI - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 533 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:
• The Birth Chart as a Story: Fate and the Life Narrative 12.04.2026 2t 31min

  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 exploring how ancient Hellenistic astrologers viewed fate as an ordered sequence of events, reflecting on Vettius Valens' analogy of each person playing a specific role as an actor in a cosmic play. During the live consultations, we trace how specific transits and eclipses align with major turning points in these individuals' lives, unexpectedly uncovering fascinating shared themes like profound family secrets revealed through DNA testing, major career shifts, and physical health challenges. Ultimately, this episode serves as a demonstration of how a static birth chart truly comes alive through the reciprocal dialogue of a consultation, offering a grounded perspective on how we can understand the underlying sequence of our lives. This is episode 532 of The Astrology Podcast. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction00:05:23 Charlene00:51:15 Jennifer01:18:05 Ray02:19:17 Concluding Remarks02:28:20 End Cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzSrIs9ObIk - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 532 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:
• Exact Transits in Astrology Webinar 09.04.2026 2t 15min

  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 minute of a natal placement is often when the most critical, tangible events occur. We explore how these precise hits function like a spike in intensity, bringing the reality of the transit to the immediate forefront of our lives. Throughout the episode, listeners share a wide spectrum of lived experiences, demonstrating how both major life milestones and seemingly minor day-to-day occurrences can be mapped to exact planetary alignments. We delve into firsthand accounts covering everything from career promotions and sudden job losses to the severing of long-term relationships, medical emergencies, and the heavy culmination of the Saturn return. These examples also beautifully illustrate how overlapping astrological timing techniques, like annual profections and retrogrades, can dramatically amplify the significance of a single degree-based transit. Ultimately, this collection of stories serves as a powerful reminder of astrology's precision and its ability to reflect both our internal choices and our external circumstances. By tuning in to the exact transits occurring in your own chart, you can better anticipate key turning points and understand the specific timeline surrounding unfolding events. This is episode 531 of The Astrology Podcast. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction00:01:05 Sign-Based vs. Degree-Based Transits00:03:36 When transits go exact within 1 degree00:09:54 Different Transit Scenarios00:13:24 Listener Examples from Social Media00:14:44 How to identify more important transits00:16:34 Social Media Examples Continued00:21:15 Interviewing Patrons About Exact Transits00:21:33 Charles - Mercury conjunct Ascendant in 2nd house year00:27:42 Bebe - End of a relationship transits00:37:36 Karen - Mars-Jupiter opposition loss of father00:45:15 Josh - Job loss transit00:53:34 Maureen - Sick while on a trip01:03:52 Aimee - End of a marriage01:16:53 Jessica - Saturn return01:29:43 Laura - Home birth transit01:36:40 Kelly - Job promotion and loss of brother01:52:08 Rachel - Medical event01:54:58 Naʻe - Loss of mother and father02:07:44 Wrapping Up02:12:36 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghcvUxK82Ak - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 531 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:
• April Astrology Forecast 2026 30.03.2026 2t 49min

  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 cycles mirror significant historical turning points from the past, and what that means for the present global landscape. In the second half, we transition into the granular astrology of April, a month characterized by a fiery, highly concentrated planetary stellium in Aries. The standout alignment is a severe and grinding Mars-Saturn conjunction peaking mid-month, bringing intense friction, tests of endurance, and a distinct feeling of pressing the gas and the brakes at the exact same time. Finally, we look ahead to the monumental shift occurring on April 25 as Uranus officially ingresses into Gemini, where it will remain for the next seven years. We discuss the profound historical precedents of this transit, often coinciding with major ideological shifts, communicative and technological disruptions, and pivotal conflicts in US history, and what it implies for the years ahead. This is episode 530 of The Astrology Podcast. Patreon Early Access + Electional Podcast https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Austin’s Website https://Austincoppock.com Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction00:00:42 Quick Overview of April00:02:09 News Segment Begins00:03:07 Iran War00:53:45 Cuba00:59:39 New Dime01:06:19 AI Video and VR Reductions01:11:51 Astro-Seek Website Down01:13:04 Oscars01:16:53 Lee Lehman Passed Away01:22:25 Northwest Astrology Conference01:28:15 April Astrology Segment Begins01:35:39 Mars Conjunct Saturn01:38:49 Mars Conjunct Neptune01:47:44 Mercury-Mars Conjunction01:52:44 Uranus Enters Gemini02:03:37 Full Moon in Libra02:04:19 Mercury Trine Jupiter & Venus Square Pluto02:05:46 Sun Square Jupiter02:08:46 Auspicious Election: April 102:11:11 First week of April vs later02:14:07 Mars Enters Aries02:19:57 New Moon in Aries02:27:10 Mars Separates from Saturn02:29:40 Mercury Square Jupiter02:32:26 Venus Conjunct Uranus02:35:54 Full Moon in Scorpio02:41:38 Upcoming Projects02:46:03 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNMInpu2IXg - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 530 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:
• Midpoints in Astrology: Historical Origins 27.03.2026 1t 19min

  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 origins, with myths tracing the technique back to the 13th-century astrologer Guido Bonatti, the 2nd-century astrologer Claudius Ptolemy, or assuming it was invented from scratch by Alfred Witte and the Hamburg School around the 1920s. After spending a while researching the history, I'm excited to present the conclusions I came to and help set the record straight. It turns out that the midpoint technique actually originated in 1675. That is when two students of the famous astrologer Placidus, named Francesco Brunacci and Francesco Maria Onorati, introduced the concept of what they called "equidistances" in an appendix to the second edition of their teacher’s work, Physiomathematica. However, this technique almost didn't survive. Throughout the episode, I discuss how the midpoint doctrine went through two distinct periods of suppression: first by the Catholic Church and the Inquisition in the late 17th century, and later by the Nazis in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s. We follow the lineage of the technique from its near-erasure in Italy, to its survival via a subtle reference by the 17th-century astrologer Antonio Francesco de Bonattis (not to be mistaken for Guido Bonatti), and finally to its rediscovery by Albert Kniepf in Germany at the beginning of the 20th century. From there, we explore how the technique was championed and popularized by Alfred Witte and the Hamburg School and Uranian Astrology, as well as by Reinhold Ebertin through his approach called Cosmobiology, eventually becoming a staple of late 20th-century astrology. This is episode 529 of The Astrology Podcast. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction00:01:45 What is a Midpoint?00:03:56 The Mystery of Historical Origins00:08:49 17th Century Origins of Midpoints00:16:55 Introduced by Students of Placidus in 167500:31:20 Did Ptolemy Mention Midpoints?00:34:01 Placidus's Works Banned by the Inquisition00:38:41 Antonio Francesco di Bonattis in 168700:43:39 Rediscovery and Popularization in Germany00:45:01 Albert Kniepf Recovers the Technique00:46:06 Alfred Witte and the Hamburg School00:49:39 Reinhold Ebertin and Cosmobiology00:54:06 Suppression of Astrology During WWII01:01:45 Popularization of Midpoints After WWII01:03:55 Summary and Conclusions01:10:16 Special Thanks and Sources01:16:35 Endcards Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfFK61RenOg - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 529 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:
• Childhood Astrology Through the Twelve Houses 12.03.2026 2t 13min

  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 the conversation takes listeners on a step-by-step journey through the twelve astrological houses, specifically tailored to the experiences of children from birth through their early teenage years. Ileana breaks down how each house manifests differently in a child's life, from the 1st house representing physical vitality and tantrums, to the 3rd house signifying early speech and sibling dynamics, all the way to navigating peer groups in the 11th and processing big emotions in the 12th. Beyond the houses, we also dive into the vital ethics of reading children's charts. We discuss the importance of avoiding self-fulfilling prophecies, the profound impact of parent-child synastry, and how astrology can be used as an empowering tool to offer kids the exact support, creative outlets, and encouragement they need to flourish. This is episode 528 of The Astrology Podcast. Ileana's Website and YouTube Channel https://matriarchastrology.com https://www.youtube.com/@MatriarchAstrology Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction00:24:35 1st house00:38:47 2nd house00:46:35 3rd house01:07:50 4th house01:23:30 5th house01:31:33 6th house01:36:11 7th house01:42:00 8th house01:48:04 9th house01:52:47 10th house01:58:00 11th house02:03:40 12th house02:08:27 Wrapping up02:10:46 Credits Watch This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qvipmTitns – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 528 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:
• The War Begins 07.03.2026 43min

  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-backed coup and the 1989 death of Iran's Supreme Leader, and the exact Mars-Uranus square that triggered the initial strikes. I also explore the extraordinary fact that all three of three major leaders involved were all born on the exact day of an eclipse. From there, I trace the precise six-month escalation of this conflict through the eclipse seasons dating back to October 2023, demonstrating how eclipses have mirrored the buildup to this war almost every step of the way. Finally, we look ahead to the looming ingress of Uranus into Gemini in late April, a transit historically correlated with the United States entering its most defining wars (the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and WWII), and discuss why the pieces are now in place for this to escalate into a larger global conflict. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction00:00:48 Long-Term Historical Recurrences00:06:41 The Eclipse Factor: The Leaders00:10:48 The 6-Month Eclipse Escalation Timeline00:23:02 Eclipses & The Fall of Leaders00:27:05 Looking Ahead00:36:34 Conclusion00:40:20 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZl7KdUbC9M - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 527 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:
• March Astrology Forecast 2026 27.02.2026 2t 43min

  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 breakdown of the transits for the month ahead. In the news segment, we explore the impact of the exact Saturn-Neptune conjunction, particularly how it has been revealing things that were previously concealed, most notably with the release of the Epstein files. We also discuss how the recent eclipse magnified Pluto's transit through Aquarius, accelerating themes around AI agents, humanoid robotics, and discussions of extraterrestrial life. Finally we note the astrology surrounding the very serious geopolitical escalations currently unfolding with Iran. As we move into the forecast for March, we find ourselves still deep in the heart of eclipse season, navigating a total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo that is heavily colored by a number of overlapping alignments. We break down the challenges of a particularly debilitating Mercury retrograde in Pisces, the reality-distorting effects of the inner planets crossing the Saturn-Neptune conjunction in Aries, and how Jupiter stationing direct in Cancer might offer some helpful silver linings and protective intercessions during an otherwise volatile month. Finally, we highlight a few windows of opportunity amidst the chaos, including a very positive Mars-Jupiter trine that forms the basis of our best electional chart of the month. As always, you can find the complete list of timestamps below if you want to jump to different sections or topics. Austin’s Website https://Austincoppock.com Patreon for Access to Electional Astrology Podcast https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction00:00:38 Quick March Overview00:02:42 Beardology00:06:16 News Segment Begins00:06:39 Epstein Files Released00:22:48 Superbowl and Puerto Rico00:28:51 AI Acceleration, Agents, and OpenClaw00:37:28 AI's given fear of death00:45:33 AI causing computer scarcity00:48:22 Robot Martial Arts00:52:11 Anthropic00:54:08 Seedance 2.0 & Saturn-Neptune00:59:53 Aquarius Eclipse and Extraterrestrial Life01:06:14 Death of Jesse Jackson01:08:37 Prince Andrew Arrested01:10:02 Mexican Cartel Leader Killed01:11:26 Cuba01:14:10 Iran01:21:19 Wrapping Up News Segment01:23:55 March Astrology Forecast Begins01:24:58 Mars-Uranus square bleeding into March01:26:34 Mercury retrograde in Pisces overview01:29:26 March 1st chart & Mars entering Pisces01:30:44 Virgo Lunar Eclipse opposite Mars01:39:56 Mercury retrograde conjunct Venus01:53:02 Sun trine Jupiter01:58:12 Venus conjunct Neptune and Saturn02:03:37 Jupiter stations direct in Cancer02:06:41 Mercury retrograde conjunct Mars02:09:00 Pisces New Moon02:11:06 Sun enters Aries & Mercury stations direct02:14:02 Mars trine Jupiter02:21:26 Auspicious Electional Chart for March 21st02:24:26 Sun conjunct Neptune and Saturn in Aries02:30:42 Venus enters Taurus & end of month transits02:34:22 End of forecast & closing announcements02:40:41 Credits & Patreon shout-outs Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kILo6zBNkoo - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 526 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:
• Saturn-Neptune Conjunctions in Birth Charts 20.02.2026 1t 11min

  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, especially by looking at the lives of notable individuals and celebrities. I explore a variety of fascinating manifestations, from what I've been calling the "reality distortion field," to themes of mysteries, hidden secrets coming to light, and the tension between belief and skepticism. I also spend a lot of time talking about "recurrence transits", where people born under a previous Saturn-Neptune conjunction experience major, defining turning points in their lives when the two planets align again years later. Since this is ongoing research, I want to hear from you. If you have a Saturn-Neptune conjunction in your own birth chart, or if you know of any other great celebrity examples I might have missed, please let me know down in the comments. If we get enough good examples, I'm planning to do a follow-up episode to explore this topic even further. This is episode 525 of The Astrology Podcast. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction00:02:10 Betty Ford00:05:44 JonBenét Ramsey00:08:38 John F. Kennedy00:09:48 Jeffrey Epstein00:11:12 Boston Tea Party00:12:18 Gisèle Pelicot00:17:11 Vladimir Putin00:19:44 Christopher Columbus00:25:08 Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa00:26:26 Charles Darwin00:28:56 Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce00:30:08 Kathleen Kennedy00:34:47 Stephen Paddock00:37:06 Ayurvedic Medicine Ashram Example00:39:34 Mercury Cafe in Denver00:41:49 Haley Joel Osment00:43:29 Ken Burns00:48:10 Edgar Allan Poe00:49:05 Discovery of Neptune00:49:46 Proclus00:51:11 Pierce Brosnan00:52:47 Elvira, Mistress of the Dark00:55:13 Alexander Graham Bell00:56:30 Gwendolyn Brooks00:57:19 Pablo Picasso00:58:51 Daniel Radcliffe01:01:05 Fall of Empires: King Fuad II & Gamal Abdel Nasser01:03:45 King George III & the American Revolution01:06:26 Conclusion01:08:54 Patreon & Sponsors Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_3rNcEZKVs Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 525 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:
• Eclipses and Downfalls: The Astrology of the Fall of Public Figures 20.02.2026 43min

  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 files, which happened only two days after a solar eclipse in Aquarius. We'll dive into what I define as "eclipse season," a roughly month-long period that starts about a week before the first eclipse and ends about a week after the second eclipse. During this time, it is incredibly common to see prominent or political figures suffering some sort of public downfall. We are going to walk through several recent examples of this, from the arrest of Jeffrey Epstein in 2019, to the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto company FTX, to the raid on Sean "Diddy" Combs' mansions. We will also look at how this applies to major historical events, including the deaths of Princess Diana and Pope John Paul I, as well as the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. But as we'll discuss, a downfall is not always permanent. Because an eclipse is a conjunction, it represents the closing of one cycle, but also the laying of the seeds or foundations for something completely new to grow. Since our current eclipse season is not over yet, I highly recommend paying attention to the new beginnings taking root in your own life right now, even if they do not seem that momentous yet. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction to Eclipses and Downfalls00:00:27 Prince Andrew's Arrest00:01:36 Why the Sun and Moon Represent Leaders00:03:08 Prominent Deaths: Jesse Jackson00:05:47 The Origins of Eclipse Omens00:06:41 Prince Andrew's Birth Chart00:07:47 South Korean President Sentenced00:08:44 Defining the "Eclipse Season" Window00:10:56 Liz Truss Resigns00:11:35 Eric Adams Indicted00:13:00 Jeffrey Epstein Arrested00:14:18 Kanye West loses Adidas partnership00:16:06 Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX Collapse00:18:37 Sean "Diddy" Combs House Raided00:19:37 R. Kelly Arrested00:20:44 The Flip Side: Sudden Rises to Prominence00:22:07 Ashlee Simpson's SNL Lip Syncing Fiasco00:23:35 News Anchors Fired: Cuomo, Lemon, and Carlson00:25:56 Temporary Setbacks: James Gunn00:27:59 Trump's First Impeachment00:29:13 Deaths of Three British Kings00:31:41 Princess Diana's Tragic Death00:32:07 Assassinations: Lincoln, MLK, and Indira Gandhi00:32:38 Death of Pope John Paul I00:34:17 King Henry I's Eclipse00:36:05 Why Eclipses Trigger Major Endings00:38:34 The rest of the current eclipse season00:40:56 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFdPdsFJFpI - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 524 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:
• Bad Bunny, Puerto Rico, and the Saturn-Neptune Conjunction 12.02.2026 1t 20min

  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's past, including the granting of US citizenship in 1917, the ratification of the Constitution in 1952, and the formal request for self-determination in 1989. Through this lens, we analyze the archetype of the Saturn-Neptune cycle, symbolizing the dissolution of boundaries and structural ambiguity, to understand Puerto Rico's complex political status and the cultural resurgence taking center stage today. This eventually leads to a discovery about how the Saturn-Neptune conjunction signature is relevant to the broader Spanish speaking world of the Americas in general. This is part of an ongoing series where I keep noticing how the Saturn-Neptune conjunction is showing up in notable and surprising ways through current events in the news, and by looking into the history we can better understand the archetype of what that planetary alignment is all about. Ashley's Website https://www.cosmicsoupbowl.com https://www.instagram.com/Heavenandearthsomatics Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction00:01:25 The Saturn-Neptune Conjunction of 202600:02:43 Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Performance00:04:08 Bad Bunny's Natal Chart & Saturn Return00:08:49 The 2023 Grammy Loss to Harry Styles00:10:15 American Citizens00:11:15 Saturn-Neptune in Puerto Rican History00:15:00 Saturn-Neptune Themes: Ambiguity, Borders, and Status00:21:10 Bad Bunny’s Political Views on Statehood vs. Independence00:24:00 Hurricane Maria (2017) and Infrastructure Imagery00:27:00 Hurricane Hugo (1989) & The Saturn-Neptune Conjunction00:29:40 "Una Velita" and The Trauma of September00:34:00 The 1738 Hurricane00:36:40 Christopher Columbus & The 1486 Conjunction00:40:30 Columbus's Birth Chart (Saturn-Neptune Conjunction)00:49:10 Venezuela's Independence (1811)00:52:40 Sugar Cane Plantation Imagery00:57:00 Language Barriers and Fear of the Unknown01:03:00 La Fortaleza (1523) & San Juan Walls (1630)01:04:20 The 1809 Supreme Central Junta Decree01:08:50 How Art Influences Politics01:12:40 The Cuban Revolution (1953)01:14:38 Recurrence Transits for Venezuela & US01:16:49 Concluding Remarks Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFZeHqOgVxw – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 523 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:
• Saturn-Neptune Conjunctions and Secret Groups 06.02.2026 29min

  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 The Astrology Podcast. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:27 - The Zodiac Club & J.P. Morgan00:03:30 - The Epistemic Crisis00:06:29 - Secret Societies and Their Suppression00:10:56 - Secret Pacts and Diplomatic Conspiracies00:14:30 - Covert Operations, Intelligence, and Hidden Forces00:16:39 - Paranoia, Witch Hunts, and "The Enemy Within"00:21:11 - Plots and Poisonings00:22:36 - The Exposure of Secret Files00:23:14 - Conclusion Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebKXlwnqF9g - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 522 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:
• February Astrology Forecast 2026 30.01.2026 2t 55min

  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 do a deep dive into the astrology of February. The astrology of February is extremely busy and momentous, and includes Uranus making its final direct station in Taurus, eclipse season beginning with a solar eclipse in Aquarius, Saturn entering Aries and then immediately completing a conjunction with Neptune, Mars squaring Uranus, and Mercury going retrograde in Pisces. This is episode 521 of The Astrology Podcast. Austin’s Website https://Austincoppock.com 2026 Electional Astrology Report https://theastrologypodcast.com/2026report/ 2026 Astrology Calendar Posters https://theastrologypodcast.com/2026-astrology-calendar-posters Patreon for Bonus Content https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction00:00:38 February astrology quick overview00:02:37 News segment begins00:07:14 Venezuela and Maduro00:14:42 Greenland and NATO00:28:20 Epstein00:38:39 Minnesota00:53:06 Iran01:03:07 Wrapping up news segment01:05:06 Forecast for February begins01:08:18 Full Moon in Leo Feb 101:13:10 Uranus Final Taurus Station Feb 301:30:50 Mercury enters Pisces Feb 601:31:40 Venus-Uranus square Feb 801:33:20 Eclipse season begins Feb 901:41:13 Electional chart for February01:44:39 Venus enters Pisces Feb 1001:48:40 Mercury enters shadow Feb 1101:50:33 Saturn enters Aries Feb 1302:10:25 Saturn-Neptune conjunction exact02:30:59 Solar eclipse in Aquarius Feb 1702:39:15 Venus-Jupiter trine Feb 2202:40:00 Mercury stations retrograde Feb 2602:43:18 Mars-Uranus square Feb 2702:46:01 Mercury-Venus conjunction Feb 2802:47:04 March cliffhanger02:48:16 Wrapping up02:52:35 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-LaduWvqnw - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 521 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:
• Recurrence Transit Stories from Listeners 28.01.2026 1t 58min

  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 aspect configurations from your birth chart. While our initial discussion focused largely on celebrity charts to illustrate the theory, for this episode we wanted to demonstrate how this technique manifests in practice by interviewing several patrons who generously shared their personal stories. During the show, we speak with five listeners who walk us through their chronologies to show how these transits coincided with major life events. We examine a wide variety of planetary combinations, including Mars-Saturn, Mars-Uranus, and Venus-Jupiter alignments. The examples illustrate how the repetition of a natal aspect can trigger pivotal turning points involving career changes, relationships, accidents, and even multi-generational family patterns. What becomes clear through these interviews is how the recurrence of a natal aspect often coincides with events that are thematically consistent with the original promise of the birth chart, sometimes playing out as literal repetitions of the past or as significant evolutions of a personal narrative. We also discuss some of the technical nuances of working with recurrence transits, such as the importance of phase relationships, and how to track these cycles using the search tools available on Astro-Seek. This episode serves as a practical demonstration of how to research and apply this technique to gain a deeper understanding of your own biography and the timing of major life events. Nick's Website https://www.nickdaganbestastrologer.com Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction00:04:48 How to look up recurrence transits in your chart00:12:58 Ginger: Mars-Saturn Recurrence00:34:34 Jacqueline: Venus-Jupiter & Mars-Saturn Recurrences01:01:44 Karen: Jupiter trine Uranus Recurrence01:12:04 Lauren: Venus-Mars and Mars-Saturn Squares01:32:41 Connie: Venus-Jupiter Square Recurrence01:48:07 Q&A and Final Thoughts01:56:03 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPCr7-e8vtI - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 520 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:
• The Magi and Astrology in the Nativity Story 21.01.2026 1t 39min

  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 between approaching the Nativity as a historical event versus a literary narrative, and how the author of Matthew partially used the story of the Magi to legitimize Jesus as a king in the 1st century. We also look at technical astrological terms found in the Greek text, such as anatole or "at its rising," and how this relates to Hellenistic astrology. We also talk about the relationship between early Christianity and astrology, including the non-canonical Acts of Paul and Thecla, the liturgical seasons aligning with the Zodiac, and how modern Christians can reconcile their faith with astrological practice. Lindsay's Website https://badpastor.me Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro00:00:34 Epiphany and Three Kings Day traditions00:01:45 The Nativity story and the Star of Bethlehem00:03:50 Historical vs. literary approaches to the Gospels00:05:41 The Gospel of Matthew and Hebrew prophecy00:08:05 Reading the Magi passage (Matthew 2:1-12)00:10:52 Who were the Magi? Astrologers vs. Persian priests00:12:00 The context of natal astrology in the 1st Century00:13:30 The political subversion of the Nativity story00:16:27 "At its rising" (Anatole) as a technical astrological term00:18:23 Crossover between New Testament Greek and astrological texts00:20:14 Theories on the Star: Comets, conjunctions, and novae00:26:27 The solar eclipse at the crucifixion00:31:00 Astrology used to legitimize Jesus in Matthew00:33:30 Did the Magi renounce astrology?00:36:51 The Manger nebula in the constellation Cancer00:39:19 The Thema Mundi and the birth chart of the cosmos00:41:05 The debate over the date of Jesus' birth00:48:25 The Acts of Paul and Thecla and lost Christian texts00:54:38 Mary Magdalene and the seven daimons01:02:15 Fate, free will, and Stoicism in the ancient world01:05:45 Early Christianity as social rebellion01:09:30 Identity in Christ vs. astrological identity01:15:33 Liturgical seasons and the Zodiac01:17:28 Saturnalia, Sol Invictus, and the origins of Christmas01:21:50 Stigma against astrology in the modern church01:29:50 The shared origins of Christianity and Hellenistic astrology01:32:00 Astrology as a bridge between science and religion01:35:10 Lindsay’s upcoming book and contact info01:36:35 Sponsors and credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3J68CV7YYm0 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 519 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:
• Triple Conjunction Recurrences: Venus, Mars, and the Sun 13.01.2026 5t 4min

  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 first week of the year witnessing a decade’s worth of history unfold in just ten days. In this episode, we analyze how the precise alignment of these three planetary bodies in Capricorn correlates with the dramatic geopolitical events we are seeing now, including the US military strike on Venezuela, the escalating tensions regarding Greenland, and the widespread protests in Iran. Our discussion builds on our previous episodes on recurrence transits, by showing how they work when more than one planet is involved in a recurrence, creating a more specific repetition of events. This is a deep dive into mundane astrology, looking at how the past informs the present through the repetition of planetary cycles. This is episode 518 of The Astrology Podcast. Nick's Website https://www.nickdaganbestastrologer.com Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction00:04:41 The Triple Conjunction of January 202600:11:14 News Stories That Happened00:18:03 Venezuela, Venus-Mars, and Wars01:18:12 Greenland01:48:36 Treaties: Making & Breaking02:35:26 Increases in Military Spending02:44:45 Shootings03:08:15 AI Images, Consent, and Non-Consent03:26:48 Nuclear Weapons and Treaties03:36:51 Iran04:34:16 Future Alignments04:55:50 Wrapping up Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZkDBDOB_r4 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 518 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3: