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The Astrology Podcast

Chris Brennantheastrologypodcast.com
A weekly podcast on the history, philosophy, and techniques of astrology, hosted by professional astrologer Chris Brennan.
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Episodes

Mars-Saturn Conjunction Transit Stories

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 int...

May 19, 20261 hr 53 min

Linda Goodman: Life and Legacy of the Sun Signs Astrologer

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 th...

May 15, 20262 hr 53 min

Hantavirus Astrology: Mars-Saturn Conjunctions and Outbreaks

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 i...

May 09, 20261 hr 37 min

May Astrology Forecast 2026

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 tu...

May 01, 20262 hr 38 min

Oil Crisis Astrology: Mars, Saturn, and Neptune

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 episod...

Apr 14, 202636 min

The Birth Chart as a Story: Fate and the Life Narrative

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 Vetti...

Apr 12, 20262 hr 31 min

Exact Transits in Astrology Webinar

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 thes...

Apr 09, 20262 hr 16 min

April Astrology Forecast 2026

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 ...

Mar 30, 20262 hr 49 min

Midpoints in Astrology: Historical Origins

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 ...

Mar 27, 20261 hr 19 min

Childhood Astrology Through the Twelve Houses

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, specifica...

Mar 12, 20262 hr 14 min

The War Begins

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...

Mar 07, 202643 min

March Astrology Forecast 2026

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 Satur...

Feb 27, 20262 hr 44 min

Saturn-Neptune Conjunctions in Birth Charts

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 fasc...

Feb 20, 20261 hr 12 min

Eclipses and Downfalls: The Astrology of the Fall of Public Figures

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 a...

Feb 20, 202644 min

Bad Bunny, Puerto Rico, and the Saturn-Neptune Conjunction

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,...

Feb 12, 20261 hr 21 min

Saturn-Neptune Conjunctions and Secret Groups

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...

Feb 06, 202630 min

February Astrology Forecast 2026

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 momento...

Jan 30, 20262 hr 56 min

Recurrence Transit Stories from Listeners

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 chart...

Jan 28, 20261 hr 59 min

The Magi and Astrology in the Nativity Story

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 Ma...

Jan 21, 20261 hr 40 min

Triple Conjunction Recurrences: Venus, Mars, and the Sun

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 ...

Jan 13, 20265 hr 4 min

2026 Year Ahead Astrology Forecast

The year ahead astrology forecast for 2026, with predictions about the major planetary alignments taking place over the next twelve months, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock. We spend the first half of the episode giving a big picture overview of the most important planetary alignments in 2026, and then in the second half we dive into a month by month breakdown of the astrology of the next year. This is episode 517 of The Astrology Podcast. Overview of the Astrology of 2026 The y...

Dec 30, 20254 hr 40 min

Pisces 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope

Pisces year ahead horoscope and astrology forecast for 2026, with predictions about the major themes your zodiac sign will encounter in the coming year, featuring astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim of The Astrology Podcast. 2026 places a major spotlight on your work and health, as the sign of Leo becomes a recurring theme throughout the year. With Jupiter expanding your 6th house in June, a pivotal eclipse in August, and Mars activating this same sector to close out the year, you are ent...

Dec 23, 202533 min

Aquarius 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope

Aquarius year ahead horoscope and astrology forecast for 2026, with predictions about the major themes your zodiac sign will encounter in the coming year, featuring astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim of The Astrology Podcast. 2026 places a major spotlight on your relationships and partnerships, as the sign of Leo becomes a recurring theme throughout the year. With Jupiter expanding your 7th house in June, a pivotal eclipse in August, and Mars activating this same sector to close out the ...

Dec 23, 202536 min

Capricorn 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope

Capricorn year ahead horoscope and astrology forecast for 2026, with predictions about the major themes your zodiac sign will encounter in the coming year, featuring astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim of The Astrology Podcast. 2026 places a major spotlight on your shared resources and financial arrangements, as the sign of Leo becomes a recurring theme throughout the year. With Jupiter expanding your 8th house in June, a pivotal eclipse in August, and Mars activating this same sector to ...

Dec 23, 202536 min

Sagittarius 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope

Sagittarius year ahead horoscope and astrology forecast for 2026, with predictions about the major themes your zodiac sign will encounter in the coming year, featuring astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim of The Astrology Podcast. 2026 places a major spotlight on your beliefs, education, and long-distance travel, as the sign of Leo becomes a recurring theme throughout the year. With Jupiter expanding your 9th house in June, a pivotal eclipse in August, and Mars activating this same sector ...

Dec 23, 202536 min

Scorpio 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope

Scorpio year ahead horoscope and astrology forecast for 2026, with predictions about the major themes your zodiac sign will encounter in the coming year, featuring astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim of The Astrology Podcast. 2026 places a major spotlight on your career and public reputation, as the sign of Leo becomes a recurring theme throughout the year. With Jupiter expanding your 10th house in June, a pivotal eclipse in August, and Mars activating this same sector to close out the ye...

Dec 23, 202535 min

Libra 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope

Libra year ahead horoscope and astrology forecast for 2026, with predictions about the major themes your zodiac sign will encounter in the coming year, featuring astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim of The Astrology Podcast. 2026 places a major spotlight on your social life and community, as the sign of Leo becomes a recurring theme throughout the year. With Jupiter expanding your 11th house in June, a pivotal eclipse in August, and Mars activating this same sector to close out the year, y...

Dec 23, 202541 min

Virgo 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope

Virgo year ahead horoscope and astrology forecast for 2026, with predictions about the major themes your zodiac sign will encounter in the coming year, featuring astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim of The Astrology Podcast. 2026 places a major spotlight on your mental health and inner world, as the sign of Leo becomes a recurring theme throughout the year. With Jupiter expanding your 12th house in June, a pivotal eclipse in August, and Mars activating this same sector to close out the yea...

Dec 23, 202530 min

Leo 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope

Leo year ahead horoscope and astrology forecast for 2026, with predictions about the major themes your zodiac sign will encounter in the coming year, featuring astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim of The Astrology Podcast. 2026 places a major spotlight on your identity, body, and appearance, as the sign of Leo becomes a recurring theme throughout the year. With Jupiter expanding your 1st house in June, a pivotal eclipse in August, and Mars activating this same sector to close out the year,...

Dec 23, 202527 min

Cancer 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope

Cancer year ahead horoscope and astrology forecast for 2026, with predictions about the major themes your zodiac sign will encounter in the coming year, featuring astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim of The Astrology Podcast. 2026 places a major spotlight on your money and financial resources, as the sign of Leo becomes a recurring theme throughout the year. With Jupiter expanding your 2nd house in June, a pivotal eclipse in August, and Mars activating this same sector to close out the yea...

Dec 23, 202524 min
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