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The Astrology Podcast

The Astrology Podcast

By: Chris Brennan
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A weekly podcast on the history, philosophy, and techniques of astrology, hosted by professional astrologer Chris Brennan.Copyright © 2025 The Astrology Podcast Philosophy Social Sciences Spirituality
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  • June Astrology Forecast 2026

    June Astrology Forecast 2026
    Jun 2 2026
    A deep dive into the astrology forecast for June 2026, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim. 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 June. The month opens with one of the most auspicious planetary alignments of the year: a Venus-Jupiter conjunction in Cancer that remains active for the first two weeks. Venus-Jupiter conjunctions are excellent for relationships, marriages, and partnerships, as well as peacekeeping efforts and the confirmation of good things. In the middle of the month, there is a distinct tone shift when Venus enters Leo and begins opposing Pluto. This aspect can bring up issues related to power, manipulation, and control within the context of partnerships and relationships. At the same time, Mercury enters its shadow period, slowing down and preparing to station retrograde, while Mars moves within a 10-degree orb of a volatile conjunction with Uranus. The latter part of the month takes an unexpected and explosive turn, especially once Mars officially enters Gemini and the conjunction with Uranus tightens. On the final day of the month, Jupiter enters Leo, beginning a one-year transit through that sign. However, this transit starts with an opposition to Pluto that will culminate in July, highlighting themes involving the manipulation of truth and attempts to control knowledge. Simultaneously, Mercury stations retrograde just before it can reach a conjunction with Jupiter, effectively revoking and delaying a beneficent alignment just as the much more malefic Mars-Uranus configuration is forming. This is episode 538 of The Astrology Podcast. LA Astro Fest https://laastrofest.com Astrocartography Petitions https://www.astrologicalassociation.com/astrocartography-petition/ https://www.change.org/p/protégeons-l-astrocartographie Leisa's Website https://www.leisaschaim.com 2026 Electional Astrology Report https://theastrologypodcast.com/2026report/ Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction00:00:38 Quick Overview of June00:02:45 News Segment Begins00:04:01 Iran War00:12:02 Explosions Around Mars Aspects00:19:08 Hantavirus and Ebola Outbreaks00:27:53 Pope Issues AI Encyclical00:37:01 Saturn-Neptune Anti-Astrology Signature00:41:52 Trump Visits China00:49:00 Cuba00:54:01 Supreme Court Decision on Voting Rights Act01:01:32 Astrocartography Trademarking Controversy01:15:12 LA Astro Fest01:16:35 June Forecast Begins01:20:25 Mercury-Neptune Square (June 3)01:24:45 Mercury-Saturn Square01:27:56 The Venus-Jupiter Conjunction (June 9)01:41:31 Auspicious Electional Chart for June01:46:24 The World Cup & June Bright Spots01:50:10 Gemini New Moon & Mid-Month Vibe Shift01:54:41 Venus-Pluto Opposition (June 17)02:00:53 Sun Enters Cancer & Summer Solstice02:02:53 Late June Volatility & Mars-Uranus Conjunction02:04:56 Medieval Astrological Technique of "Revoking"02:06:48 Mars-Uranus in Gemini & US History02:21:40 Personalizing the Mars-Uranus Transit02:24:44 Story Time: Chris Brennan's Spicy Pepper Incident02:29:53 Jupiter Ingress into Leo (June 30)02:39:54 Final Wrap-up & Promo Outros02:43:07 End Cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJyrm_k3CNg - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 538 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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    2 hrs and 46 mins
  • Mars-Saturn Conjunction Transit Stories

    Mars-Saturn Conjunction Transit Stories
    May 19 2026
    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 – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 537 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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    1 hr and 53 mins
  • Linda Goodman: Life and Legacy of the Sun Signs Astrologer

    Linda Goodman: Life and Legacy of the Sun Signs Astrologer
    May 15 2026
    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 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 536 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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    2 hrs and 53 mins
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An excellent astrology podcast that is particularly good for people who have prior knowledge of the subject but which doesn't alienate the beginner either. This is a quality product made by an highly educated and intelligent astrologer.

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