The Astrology Podcast

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

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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

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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 year opens with Saturn and Neptune departing from Pisces and moving into the tropical zodiac sign of Aries, where they form an exact conjunction with each other in February, marking the peak of the reality distortion field.

February and March sees the start of our first eclipse season, with a solar eclipse in Aquarius in February, followed by a lunar eclipse in Virgo in early March, marking the beginning of a new eclipse series of major endings and beginnings in Leo-Aquarius while the Virgo-Pisces series winds down.

The Saturn-Neptune conjunct is reactivated in April when Mars enters that sign and forms a quadruple conjunction with Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and Neptune.

Later in April the planet Uranus moves into the sign of Gemini where it will stay until 2033, thus marking the full onset of the Uranus return of the United States. This Uranus transit through Gemini reaches a critical and explosive turning point around July 4, when Mars conjoins Uranus in Gemini, which is the first in a series of four pivotal conjunctions between now and 2032.

Jupiter spends the first half of the year wrapping up its transit through the sign of exaltation in Cancer, with one of the main highlights being an auspicious Venus-Jupiter conjunction in early June, but then in the second half of the year Jupiter moves into Leo and begins a series of alignments that will put the spotlight on that sign in late 2026 and early 2027.

In August we get our second eclipse season of the year, with a solar eclipse in the sign of Leo, followed by a lunar eclipse in the sign of Pisces, thus fully inaugurating the Leo-Aquarius eclipse series.

There is a messy Venus retrograde in the signs of Libra and Scorpio in October and November, and then the year closes with Mars getting ready to station retrograde in Leo and Virgo, leaving us on a cliffhanger that leads into the beginning of 2027.

2026 Electional Astrology Report

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United Astrology Conference

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Austin's Websites

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https://sphereandsundry.com

2026 Astrology Calendar Posters

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Introduction00:02:20 Overview of 2026 Astrology00:05:16 Saturn-Neptune Conjunction00:41:28 Eclipse Season 100:44:39 Pluto in Aquarius00:55:22 Uranus in Gemini01:24:17 Astrotheoros01:28:22 Jupiter in Cancer01:40:46 Electional Astrology Report01:43:55 Jupiter in Leo01:54:37 Eclipse Season 202:04:41 Venus Retrograde02:21:53 Mars Retrograde Buildup02:44:08 CHANI App02:48:29 Monthly Breakdown Begins02:49:50 January02:56:14 February03:02:33 March03:08:30 April03:18:18 Austin's Upcoming Offerings03:22:26 May03:27:21 June03:31:37 July03:42:14 United Astrology Conference03:46:16 Northwest Astrological Conference03:48:01 August03:58:26 September04:03:24 October04:09:05 November04:17:30 December04:30:17 Wrapping Up

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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 entering a significant phase of growth, change, and activity involving your daily routines, physical well-being, and employment.

Here are the transits we cover in this forecast:

🔹 SATURN & NEPTUNE ENTER ARIES: A major multi-year transit prioritizing income, financial structures, and personal resources in the 2nd house.🔹 ECLIPSES IN AQUARIUS & VIRGO: New beginnings and endings in your 12th house of mental health/seclusion and 7th house of relationships.🔹 URANUS ENTERS GEMINI: Radical changes in your 4th house of home, family, and living situation.🔹 JUPITER ENTERS LEO: Expansive energy moving into your 6th house of work, health, and daily routines in June.🔹 ECLIPSES IN LEO & PISCES: The completion of a cycle of focus on identity and self, and shifts in your health and work.🔹 VENUS RETROGRADE: A review of higher education, beliefs, and shared resources in the 9th and 8th houses.🔹 MARS RETROGRADE SHADOW: Upcoming shifts in your 6th house of work and health and 7th house of relationships.

We recommend listening to the horoscope for your rising sign.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Introduction00:00:49 Saturn & Neptune enter Aries00:05:50 Eclipse Season 100:09:24 Uranus enters Gemini00:14:07 Jupiter in Cancer and Leo00:18:05 Electional Astrology Report00:19:39 Eclipse Season 200:23:30 Venus Retrograde in Libra & Scorpio00:26:52 Mars Retrograde Shadow in Leo & Virgo00:31:34 Concluding Remarks

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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 year, you are entering a significant phase of growth, change, and activity involving your committed unions and one-on-one connections.

Here are the transits we cover in this forecast:

🔹 SATURN & NEPTUNE ENTER ARIES: A major multi-year transit prioritizing communication, siblings, and local community in the 3rd house.🔹 ECLIPSES IN AQUARIUS & VIRGO: New beginnings and endings in your 1st house of self/identity and 8th house of shared resources.🔹 URANUS ENTERS GEMINI: Radical changes in your 5th house of creativity, children, and romance.🔹 JUPITER ENTERS LEO: Expansive energy moving into your 7th house of committed relationships and partnerships in June.🔹 ECLIPSES IN LEO & PISCES: The completion of a cycle of focus on income and finances, and shifts in relationships.🔹 VENUS RETROGRADE: A review of career, public reputation, and beliefs in the 10th and 9th houses.🔹 MARS RETROGRADE SHADOW: Upcoming shifts in your 7th house of relationships and 8th house of shared resources.

We recommend listening to the horoscope for your rising sign.

2026 Electional Astrology Report

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Introduction00:00:49 Saturn & Neptune enter Aries00:06:38 Eclipse Season 100:10:44 Uranus enters Gemini00:16:20 Jupiter in Cancer and Leo00:20:15 Electional Astrology Report00:21:46 Eclipse Season 200:25:17 Venus Retrograde in Libra & Scorpio00:28:09 Mars Retrograde Shadow in Leo & Virgo00:34:46 Concluding Remarks

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