

The Astrology Podcast
Chris Brennan
A weekly podcast on the history, philosophy, and techniques of astrology, hosted by professional astrologer Chris Brennan.
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Dec 23, 2025 • 30min
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 year, you are entering a significant phase of solitude, spiritual growth, and behind-the-scenes activity.
Here are the transits we cover in this forecast:
🔹 SATURN & NEPTUNE ENTER ARIES: A major multi-year transit prioritizing shared resources, financial agreements, and depth psychology in the 8th house.🔹 ECLIPSES IN AQUARIUS & VIRGO: New beginnings and endings in your 6th house of work/health and 1st house of body/self.🔹 URANUS ENTERS GEMINI: Radical changes in your 10th house of career and public reputation.🔹 JUPITER ENTERS LEO: Expansive energy moving into your 12th house of seclusion, mental health, and solitude in June.🔹 ECLIPSES IN LEO & PISCES: The completion of a cycle of focus on relationships, and shifts in your private life.🔹 VENUS RETROGRADE: A review of communication, siblings, and finances in the 3rd and 2nd houses.🔹 MARS RETROGRADE SHADOW: Upcoming shifts in your 12th house of seclusion and 1st house of identity.
We recommend listening to the horoscope for your rising sign.
2026 Electional Astrology Report
https://theastrologypodcast.com/2026report
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction00:00:50 Saturn & Neptune enter Aries00:04:29 Eclipse Season 100:07:01 Uranus enters Gemini00:11:06 Jupiter in Cancer and Leo00:14:05 Electional Astrology Report00:15:14 Eclipse Season 200:18:52 Venus Retrograde in Libra & Scorpio00:23:17 Mars Retrograde Shadow in Leo & Virgo00:28:11 Concluding Remarks
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Dec 23, 2025 • 27min
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, you are entering a significant phase of reinvention, focus on self, and personal growth.
Here are the transits we cover in this forecast:
🔹 SATURN & NEPTUNE ENTER ARIES: A major multi-year transit prioritizing beliefs, higher education, and long-distance travel in the 9th house.🔹 ECLIPSES IN AQUARIUS & VIRGO: New beginnings and endings in your 7th house of relationships and 2nd house of finances.🔹 URANUS ENTERS GEMINI: Radical changes in your 11th house of friends, groups, and social alliances.🔹 JUPITER ENTERS LEO: Expansive energy moving into your 1st house of body, identity, and character in June.🔹 ECLIPSES IN LEO & PISCES: The completion of a cycle of focus on shared resources, and shifts in identity and self-expression.🔹 VENUS RETROGRADE: A review of home, family, and communication dynamics in the 4th and 3rd houses.🔹 MARS RETROGRADE SHADOW: Upcoming shifts in your 1st house of identity and 2nd house of finances.
We recommend listening to the horoscope for your rising sign.
2026 Electional Astrology Report
https://theastrologypodcast.com/2026report
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction00:00:45 Saturn & Neptune enter Aries00:04:11 Eclipse Season 100:06:47 Uranus enters Gemini00:10:17 Jupiter in Cancer and Leo00:13:35 Electional Astrology Report00:15:11 Eclipse Season 200:17:34 Venus Retrograde in Libra & Scorpio00:22:00 Mars Retrograde Shadow in Leo & Virgo00:25:58 Concluding Remarks
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Dec 23, 2025 • 24min
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 year, you are entering a significant phase of growth, change, and activity involving your income, possessions, and material foundations.
Here are the transits we cover in this forecast:
🔹 SATURN & NEPTUNE ENTER ARIES: A major multi-year transit restructuring your career and public reputation in the 10th house.🔹 ECLIPSES IN AQUARIUS & VIRGO: New beginnings and endings in your 8th house of shared resources and 3rd house of communication.🔹 URANUS ENTERS GEMINI: Radical changes in your 12th house of seclusion, mental health, and solitude.🔹 JUPITER ENTERS LEO: Expansive energy moving into your 2nd house of income and finances in June.🔹 ECLIPSES IN LEO & PISCES: The completion of a cycle of focus on education and beliefs, and shifts in personal finances.🔹 VENUS RETROGRADE: A review of creativity, romance, and home life in the 5th and 4th houses.🔹 MARS RETROGRADE SHADOW: Upcoming shifts in your 2nd house of finances and 3rd house of communication.
We recommend listening to the horoscope for your rising sign.
2026 Electional Astrology Report
https://theastrologypodcast.com/2026report
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction00:00:46 Saturn & Neptune enter Aries00:03:41 Eclipse Season 100:06:21 Uranus enters Gemini00:08:48 Jupiter in Cancer and Leo00:10:30 Electional Astrology Report00:12:11 Eclipse Season 200:15:37 Venus Retrograde in Libra & Scorpio00:18:08 Mars Retrograde Shadow in Leo & Virgo00:22:16 Concluding Remarks
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Dec 23, 2025 • 35min
Gemini 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Gemini 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 communication, siblings, and your local environment, as the sign of Leo becomes a recurring theme throughout the year. With Jupiter expanding your 3rd 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 how you move around and communicate with the world around you.
Here are the transits we cover in this forecast:
🔹 SATURN & NEPTUNE ENTER ARIES: A major multi-year transit prioritizing the restructuring of your friendships, groups, and social alliances in the 11th house.🔹 URANUS ENTERS GEMINI: Radical changes in your 1st house of identity, body, and self-expression.🔹 JUPITER ENTERS LEO: Expansive energy moving into your 3rd house of communication, siblings, and neighbors in June.🔹 ECLIPSES IN AQUARIUS & VIRGO: New beginnings and endings in your 9th house of beliefs/travel and 4th house of home/family.🔹 ECLIPSES IN LEO & PISCES: The completion of a cycle of focus on career and reputation, and shifts in communication.🔹 VENUS RETROGRADE: A review of work dynamics and creative projects/romance in the 6th and 5th houses.🔹 MARS RETROGRADE SHADOW: Upcoming shifts in your 3rd house of communication and 4th house of home and family.
We recommend listening to the horoscope for your rising sign.
2026 Electional Astrology Report
https://theastrologypodcast.com/2026report
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction00:00:49 Saturn & Neptune enter Aries00:05:03 Eclipse Season 100:09:31 Uranus enters Gemini00:14:37 Jupiter in Cancer and Leo00:18:02 Electional Astrology Report00:19:54 Eclipse Season 200:23:09 Venus Retrograde in Libra & Scorpio00:27:47 Mars Retrograde Shadow in Leo & Virgo00:33:26 Concluding Remarks
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Dec 23, 2025 • 33min
Taurus 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Taurus 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 home and private life, as the sign of Leo becomes a recurring theme throughout the year. With Jupiter expanding your 4th 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 living situation, parents, and family foundations.
Here are the transits we cover in this forecast:
🔹 SATURN & NEPTUNE ENTER ARIES: A major multi-year transit prioritizing seclusion, mental health, and boundaries in the 12th house.🔹 ECLIPSES IN AQUARIUS & VIRGO: New beginnings and endings in your 10th house of career and 5th house of children/creativity.🔹 URANUS ENTERS GEMINI: Radical changes in your 2nd house of income, finances, and possessions.🔹 JUPITER ENTERS LEO: Expansive energy moving into your 4th house of home, family, and living situation in June.🔹 ECLIPSES IN LEO & PISCES: The completion of a cycle of focus on friends and groups, and shifts in home life.🔹 VENUS RETROGRADE: A review of committed relationships and work dynamics in the 7th and 6th houses.🔹 MARS RETROGRADE SHADOW: Upcoming shifts in your 4th house of home and family and 5th house of children.
We recommend listening to the horoscope for your rising sign.
2026 Electional Astrology Report
https://theastrologypodcast.com/2026report
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction00:00:48 Saturn & Neptune enter Aries00:05:30 Eclipse Season 100:09:42 Uranus enters Gemini00:13:00 Jupiter in Cancer and Leo00:17:33 Electional Astrology Report00:19:18 Eclipse Season 200:22:35 Venus Retrograde in Libra & Scorpio00:26:38 Mars Retrograde Shadow in Leo & Virgo00:31:54 Concluding Remarks
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Dec 23, 2025 • 32min
Aries 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Aries 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 is a monumental turning point for Aries because Saturn and Neptune both enter your first house of self, body, and identity. There is also a major spotlight on creativity, romance, and children, as your 5th house is activated by multiple transits this year.
Here are the transits we cover in this forecast:
🔹 SATURN & NEPTUNE ENTER ARIES: A major multi-year transit restructuring your identity and body.🔹 URANUS ENTERS GEMINI: Radical changes in your 3rd house of communication and siblings.🔹 JUPITER ENTERS LEO: Expansive energy moving into your 5th house of creativity and pleasure in June.🔹 ECLIPSES IN AQUARIUS & LEO: New beginnings and endings in friendships and creative projects.🔹 ECLIPSES IN VIRGO & PISCES: The completion of a cycle of focus on mental and physical health.🔹 VENUS RETROGRADE: A review of shared resources and relationships in the 8th and 7th houses.🔹 MARS RETROGRADE SHADOW: Upcoming shifts in your 6th house of work and 5th house of children.
We recommend listening to the horoscope for your rising sign.
2026 Electional Astrology Report
https://theastrologypodcast.com/2026report
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction00:00:53 Saturn & Neptune enter Aries00:05:47 Eclipse Season 100:09:16 Uranus enters Gemini00:12:41 Jupiter in Cancer and Leo00:15:38 Electional Astrology Report00:17:42 Eclipse Season 200:22:15 Venus Retrograde in Libra & Scorpio00:27:14 Mars Retrograde Shadow in Leo & Virgo00:30:51 Concluding Remarks
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Dec 13, 2025 • 4h 44min
Mars-Uranus Conjunctions in Gemini in US History
Nick Dagan Best, a professional astrologer and historical cycles researcher, joins to explore Mars-Uranus conjunctions in U.S. history. They investigate how these alignments correlate with major events like the Revolutionary War, Civil War, and WWII, highlighting key moments such as the drafting of the Constitution and the atomic bombings. The conversation also probes into upcoming conjunctions from 2026 to 2032, offering intriguing insights into historical patterns and potential future geopolitical tensions.

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Dec 1, 2025 • 2h 25min
December Astrology Forecast 2025
Join professional astrologer Austin Coppock as he dives into the intriguing astrological landscape of December 2025. He discusses the chaotic impacts of Mercury retrograde, linking it to significant flight delays and tech outages. The Mars-Saturn-Neptune square raises concerns about potential economic bubbles as they explore historical patterns of past Saturn-Neptune conjunctions. The duo also touches on the fascinating interplay of planetary cycles and upcoming lunations, making this a must-listen for astrology enthusiasts!

Nov 30, 2025 • 4h 45min
Recurrence Transits in Astrology
Nick Dagan-Best, a professional astrologer known for his expertise in predictive techniques, joins Chris Brennan to uncover the fascinating world of recurrence transits. They elaborate on how repeating planetary alignments in the sky can signal pivotal turning points in life. The conversation delves into historical roots, personal anecdotes, and notable examples, including the impactful alignments in the lives of figures like Steve Jobs and Amelia Earhart. Surprising synchronicities emerge, showcasing how recurrence transits refine our understanding of astrology.

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Nov 17, 2025 • 3h 17min
The Degree of the IC in Whole Sign Houses
In this insightful discussion, astrologer Pallas K. Augustine delves into the complexities of the IC and its floating nature across whole sign houses. Pallas, known for her expertise in roots and home symbolism, explains how the IC can alter themes in various houses, notably the third, fifth, and sixth. The conversation includes listener experiences, revealing how family dynamics influence finances, creativity, and community ties. They also explore how the IC's ruler impacts these significations, making for a rich tapestry of astrological insights.


