Bad Faith Episode 518 - Beyond The Stars (w/ Isa Nakazawa)
Oct 16, 2025
Isa Nakazawa, an Oakland-based writer and astrologer, joins to explore the depth of astrology beyond sun signs. She shares her journey from skepticism to embracing celestial insights, emphasizing how astrology can help connect leftist communities. Isa discusses the importance of rising signs for compatibility, the transformative nature of relationships, and how celestial conditions influence our lives—not as destiny but as guidance. The conversation also dives into the political dimensions of astrology, touching on figures like Trump and Kamala Harris.
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Don't Dismiss For Lack Of Mechanism
- Suspend immediate dismissal just because a mechanism is unknown; unknown mechanism doesn't prove falsity.
- Use historical examples (e.g., continental drift) to remind skeptics that lack of mechanism can precede discovery.
Celestial Conditions Shape Eras
- Astrologers read natal charts alongside national charts to interpret political figures and eras.
- Nakazawa notes outer planets' slow shifts shape long cultural conditions felt immediately when signs change.
Dating Against Type
- Briahna recounts dating a Pisces for 2.5 years despite her general bias against water-sign men.
- Isa points out sun-sign-only readings are limited and rising signs often explain attraction.
