In this episode, I shared a short history of astrology, an introduction to chart reading, and a critique on capitalism for its production of simplified and popularized horoscopes. I explained the origin of Western astrology from ancient Babylonian, Egyptian, and Greek cultures, and how the fusing of myths, cultures, and meanings gave rise to horoscopes. I discussed the relationship between planets and zodiac signs, and what houses and aspects mean in chart reading. I also critiqued the mass produced horoscopes that simplified astrology and how it supported the capitalist system that commodified and limited the transformative powers of spirituality.

This is a reading of my article on Substack "Reclaiming Astrology from Horoscope and its capitalist problem". Subscribe if you want to receive my weekly newsletters!

And here are two events I am hosting in September, click on link below to register:

Astrology 101: How to Read Your Own Birth Chart
- September 21, 2-4pm, Kennington Park, London
- Early bird discount 19% off ends Sep 14!
9-9-9 Sound Meditation for the Spiritual Wisdom of 2025
- September 9, 9pm BST, online
- 2 for 1 tickets to bring a friend for free!

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