The Astrology Podcast

Chris Brennan
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The Astrology Podcast

A weekly podcast on topics related to astrology, hosted by professional astrologer Chris Brennan. The purpose of the show is to provide discussions ranging from explorations of specific astrological techniques, to treatments of issues pertaining to the history and philosophy of astrology.

  1. 21 HRS AGO

    The Ruler of the 4th House in Astrology

    In episode 468 astrologers Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best discuss what it means when the ruler of the 4th house is placed in each of the 12 houses in a birth chart. This is the second episode in a two-part series on the meaning of the fourth house in astrology. In the previous episode we talked about the significations of the 4th house, and looked at examples of the ruler of the Ascendant in the 4th. In this episode we continue that research by going systematically through each of the 12 houses and looking at examples to understand what it means when the ruler of the 4th house is in different houses in the chart. When the ruler of the 4th house is located in different houses it will connect the 4th house with other areas of the person’s life. The 4th house is primarily associated with home, family, parents, private life, and end of life, and these are the main topics that we focus on in this episode. In this episode we experimented with incorporating some listener submissions into the episode, to complement the celebrity examples. Research Notes PDF Patrons of the podcast get access to a PDF that contains our research notes and outline for this episode. This PDF includes a handy episode guide plus bonus content not featured in the episode. Become a patron of the podcast through our page on Patreon to access this: https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Nick’s Website NickDaganBestastrologer.com Timestamps * 00:00:00 Introduction * 00:04:07 Ruler of 4th in 1st house * 00:29:45 2nd house * 01:01:25 3rd house * 01:36:57 4th house and IC * 02:31:55 5th house * 02:49:54 6th house * 03:22:00 7th house * 04:05:00 8th house * 04:28:00 9th house * 05:09:19 10th house * 05:44:15 11th house * 06:20:07 12th house * 06:57:36 Concluding remarks * 07:06:30 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the fourth house on YouTube: – Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

  2. NOV 14

    The Fourth House in Astrology

    In episode 467 astrologers Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best do a deep dive into the meaning of the 4th house in astrology, and examine the birth charts of more than 50 notable figures who have the ruler of the Ascendant in the 4th in order to demonstrate what the house means. The fourth house is traditionally said to signify topics such as: home, parents, family, private life, secrets, the past, death, and matters after death. We open the episode by talking about the significations of the fourth house in detail, and discussing the way that it was conceptualized both in ancient astrology and in more recent times. Afterwards the rest of the episode is focused on looking at examples of people who have the ruler of the Ascendant in the fourth house, and these have been arranged into groups that concentrate on specific significations associated with the 4th house. After that we have some brief concluding remarks before wrapping up. Followup Episode on the Ruler of the 4th House This is the first episode in a two part series on the 4th house in astrology, and part 2 will cover the ruler of the 4th house when it is placed in each of the 12 houses. Part 2 on the ruler of the 4th house has already been recorded, and get early access to it now through our page on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115743332 Research Notes PDF Patrons of the podcast get access to a PDF that contains our research notes and outline for this episode. This PDF includes a handy episode guide plus bonus content not featured in the episode. Become a patron of the podcast through our page on Patreon to access this: https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Nick’s Website NickDaganBestastrologer.com Timestamps * 00:00:00 Introduction * 00:01:45 Structure of this episode * 00:03:42 Bonus content * 00:07:43 Significations of the 4th house * 00:38:45 Preliminary remarks to chart examples * 00:53:40 Ruler of the Ascendant in the 4th house * 00:54:11 Parents * 03:11:00 Home and living situation * 04:10:25 Privacy, secrecy, and hidden things * 05:25:50 Inner world & contemplation * 06:04:49 The past, history, and ancestry * 06:24:38 Death, endings, posthumous matters * 08:32:23 Concluding remarks * 08:39:57 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the fourth house on YouTube: – Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

  3. OCT 30

    Astrology Forecast for November 2024

    In episode 466 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock look ahead at the astrological forecast for November 2024. We spend the first hour talking about news and events since our last forecast, and then in the second hour we transition into talking about the forecast for November. This month opens with a tense Mars-Pluto opposition that coincides with an optimistic Venus-Jupiter opposition, and then by later in the month there is a surprising Full Moon in Taurus conjunct Uranus. Saturn slows down and stations direct in the watery sign of Pisces, while Pluto departs from Capricorn and makes it final ingress into futuristic Aquarius where it will stay for the next two decades. By the end of the month Mercury slows down and stations retrograde while squaring a misleading Neptune, and this configuration leads us into the dramatic Mars retrograde station in Leo that happens in early December. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Northwest Astrological Conference https://norwac.net Chris’s Patreon and Austin’s Website https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast https://austincoppock.com Electional Astrology Chart for November November 26, at 9:05 AM with Capricorn rising (leaning into Mercury retro). For more lucky dates in November see our Electional Astrology Podcast. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:45 Quick overview of November 00:03:29 News segment begins 00:53:33 November forecast begins 02:26:44 End cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of our November astrology forecast on YouTube: – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 466 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

    2h 30m

  4. OCT 20

    The Third House in Astrology

    In episode 465 astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim do a deep dive into the meaning of the third house in astrology, with a comprehensive workshop analyzing over 100 birth charts of notable figures, revealing surprising insights into how the third house shaped their lives. The third house is associated with topics such as siblings, extended family, short distance travel, early education, and communication. We open the episode by talking about the significations of the third house, and then afterwards the bulk of the episode is divided into three main parts: * The Ruler of the Ascendant in the third house * The ruler of the third house in each of the 12 houses * Each of the planets in the third house After that we have some concluding remarks and then wrap up our deep dive into the third house! This is essentially three separate episodes, but we decided to release it as one long episode because then you can really see the totality of what the third house means by looking at all of the different ways it has manifested in people’s lives. 3rd House Research Notes Booklet Dive deeper into the third house with our exclusive 75-page research notes booklet! This PDF includes a handy episode guide plus bonus content not featured in the episode. Become a patron or purchase it for $10 at Patreon.com/AstrologyPodcast Timestamps * 00:00:00 Introduction * 00:02:56 3rd house significations * 00:34:55 Preface to example charts * 00:43:02 Ruler of the Ascendant in 3rd House * 00:43:45 Siblings * 01:11:05 Communication * 01:51:45 Orators * 01:57:27 Singers * 02:03:56 Travel, movement, mobility * 02:20:03 Neighbors, community * 02:25:36 Research Notes Booklet * 02:29:22 Ruler of 3rd in the 12 Houses * 02:29:52 Ruler of 3rd in 1st House * 02:45:40 2nd House * 02:56:02 3rd House * 02:57:48 4th House * 03:08:33 5th House * 03:16:28 6th House * 03:29:49 7th House * 03:36:20 8th House * 03:51:10 9th House * 04:11:40 10th House * 04:47:39 11th House * 05:03:51 12th House * 05:14:46 Planets in the 3rd house * 05:15:15 Sun * 05:33:10 Moon * 05:57:13 Mercury * 06:03:45 Venus * 06:12:00 Mars * 06:35:43 Jupiter * 06:43:38 Saturn * 06:57:42 Uranus * 07:05:09 Neptune * 07:18:13 Pluto * 07:36:25 Concluding remarks * 07:53:16 End cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the third house on YouTube: – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 465 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

  5. SEPT 30

    Astrology Forecast for October 2024

    In episode 464 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock do an in-depth exploration of the astrology forecast for October 2024. We spend the first hour of the show talking about news stories since our last forecast, and then at 57 minutes we jump into the forecast for October. The major highlight of the month is the solar eclipse that happens in the signs of Libra on October 2, which is the last in a series of eclipses in that sign that began one year ago. The middle of the month features a lot of tense aspects between Mars and the inner planets, which the benefic planets Venus and Jupiter are attempting to offset with helpful configurations. By late in the month the Mars-Pluto opposition begins to loom large, and we start to get sense for what that tough aspect will look like over the next several months, since Mars will station retrograde and oppose Pluto three times. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Northwest Astrological Conference https://norwac.net Chris and Austin’s Websites https://www.chrisbrennanastrologer.com https://austincoppock.com Electional Astrology Chart for October Friday, October 25, at 3:00 PM with Aquarius rising. For more lucky dates in October see our Electional Astrology Podcast. Timestamps * 00:00:00 Introduction * 00:00:48 Quick overview of October * 00:03:40 New segment: eclipse season * 00:04:10 Presidential debate & election * 00:14:57 Lebanon * 00:21:30 Diddy * 00:26:51 Submarine wreck found * 00:29:46 Hurricane Helene * 00:31:45 Kendrick at Superbowl * 00:40:20 Pope attacks astrology * 00:46:58 Sean Evans of Hot Ones * 00:53:14 NORWAC * 00:57:19 October forecast begins * 00:57:30 Eclipse in Libra Oct 2 * 01:08:15 Mars enters shadow Oct 4 * 01:15:57 Benefic transits counteract * 01:24:57 Pluto stations Oct 11 * 01:38:40 Full Moon in Aries Oct 17 * 01:42:30 Mars-Pluto opposition * 02:01:52 Uranus transits * 02:06:52 Venus square Saturn Oct 28 * 02:11:05 Electional chart Oct 25 * 02:16:00 George RR Martin Mars transit * 02:17:48 Moo Deng avatar of Mars in Cancer * 02:20:00 Austin’s upcoming events * 02:22:03 Chris’ 3rd house podcast * 02:24:44 End cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of our October astrology forecast on YouTube: – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 464 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

    2h 28m

  6. SEPT 27

    Astrology as Divination, with Kirk Little

    In episode 463 astrologer Kirk Little joins the podcast for an in-depth discussion about the life and work of Geoffrey Cornelius, and his argument that astrology is a form of divination. Geoffrey passed away recently on August 27, and so Kirk and I got together to talk about his work and the impact of his thinking on our understanding of astrology. One of the central themes of our discussion is Geoffrey’s groundbreaking thesis that astrology should be understood as a form of divination rather than a science based on causal relationships. Kirk and I explore how this perspective shifts the way we approach astrology, emphasizing that the symbols and signs in a chart serve as omens rather than direct influences. This re-framing opens up a richer understanding of how astrology can provide insights into our lives. We also delve into the importance of symbolic thinking in astrology, particularly how it relates to the interpretation of horoscopes. Kirk shares how Geoffrey’s work encourages us to think about astrology in a more fluid and dynamic way, where the meanings of symbols can evolve and resonate differently for each individual. This approach not only enhances our practice but also deepens our connection to the cosmos and the messages it conveys. Throughout our conversation, it becomes clear that Geoffrey Cornelius was not just an astrologer but a philosopher who continuously sought to understand the deeper truths of astrology. Kirk highlights how Geoffrey’s commitment to exploring the philosophical underpinnings of astrology remains an unfinished journey, inspiring us to keep questioning and expanding our understanding of this ancient practice. His work encourages us to engage with astrology not just as a tool for prediction but as a profound means of self-discovery and reflection. Kirk is the author of a paper on Geoffrey’s book The Moment of Astrology: Kirk Little, “Defining the Moment: Geoffrey Cornelius and the Development of the Divinatory Perspective” (2006) He hosts a website on astrology and divination that contains a number of other resources related to the subject: https://cosmocritic.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 as divination on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oloBbcWwko – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 463 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

    3h 26m

  7. SEPT 15

    2nd and 3rd House Birth Chart Readings

    In episode 462 astrologer Chris Brennan hosts a live birth chart reading session with listeners to talk about second and third house placements in their birth chart. This is a followup to episode 461 of the podcast where we talked about the meaning of the 2nd house in astrology and focused on looking at example charts of celebrities, and in this episode the goal was to interview some listeners and ask them about their placements directly. Originally this was intended to just be an episode talking about the 2nd house, but as we went through the examples the 3rd house kept coming up and we kept being pulled in that direction, so I decided to just go with it and see where it took us. It ended up being really fruitful, and we ended up learning a lot about the 2nd and 3rd houses in the process, and each person shared some really interesting and powerful stories that helped to make the meaning of those houses really come alive. This episode then will act as a precursor to the one on the 3rd house that I’m currently putting together. Timestamps * 00:00:00 Preface * 00:03:48 Introduction * 00:06:52 Ruler of 2nd house in the 2nd * 00:10:10 Ruler of 2nd house in 1st * 00:12:00 Harry S. Truman example * 00:14:00 Amelia: Saturn transit * 00:32:19 Maria: 2nd house stellium * 00:52:00 Dawn: Pluto & Saturn transits * 01:29:28 Wil: 2nd house profection year * 01:54:37 Jayleene: eclipses * 02:34:00 Final thoughts & reflections * 02:40:10 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the 2nd and 3rd houses on YouTube: – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 462 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

    2h 42m

  8. SEPT 5

    The Second House in Astrology

    In episode 461 astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim do an in-depth exploration of the meaning of the second house in astrology, and explain what it signifies in a birth chart by looking at dozens of celebrity examples. In traditional astrology the second house is associated with the material world, and encompasses topics such as money, possessions, livelihood, and financial stability. It represents the descent into the material realm, because the second house is the sign that follows the rising sign, and in the whole sign house system it is the first sign after the Ascendant that is fully submerged under the earth. We open the episode by talking about the significations of the 2nd house in general, and then move into looking at example charts starting with planets in the 2nd house, followed by looking at the ruler of the Ascendant in the 2nd house, and then finally looking at the rulers of the houses in association with the second house. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Chris’ Hellenistic Astrology Course https://courses.theastrologyschool.com Patreon for Access to the Show Notes https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Timestamps * 00:00:00 Introduction * 00:00:17 Meaning of the 2nd house * 00:18:16 Preface to chart examples * 00:22:40 Planets in the 2nd house * 01:43:40 Ruler of the Ascendant in the 2nd * 02:30:23 Ruler of the 2nd house examples * 02:31:00 Ruler of 2nd in 3rd house * 02:38:45 4th house * 02:45:21 5th house * 02:58:07 6th house * 03:00:10 7th house * 03:09:15 8th house * 03:10:59 9th house * 03:14:00 10th house * 03:19:47 11th house * 03:33:29 12th house * 03:45:45 Final thoughts * 03:51:28 Credits Watch the Video Version of this Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the second house on YouTube: – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 461 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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A weekly podcast on topics related to astrology, hosted by professional astrologer Chris Brennan. The purpose of the show is to provide discussions ranging from explorations of specific astrological techniques, to treatments of issues pertaining to the history and philosophy of astrology.

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    Chris Brennan
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    2012 - 2024
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