Horoscopes: Written in the Stars?

Something spooky was born on the American frontier in the mid-19th century: the idea that people’s personalities survive death and that some gifted individuals can communicate with them. It developed into a religion that some still practice today.See omnystudio.com/listener for p ... Show More

Before the internet could show you anything in the universe - including stuff it made up - people had few opportunities to have their minds blown. But every few years, somewhere in the world nations would gather and show off the cool stuff they invented.See omnystudio.com/listene ... Show More

You might be familiar with the outlaw Johnny Ringo from the movie Tombstone. He was indeed a real-life black hat gunslinger, and a tragic figure at that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

On this episode the girls have their birth charts read by none other than the illustrious Chani Nicholas! Chani Nicholas is a queer astrologer who weaves social justice and progressive politics into her work. She’s also one of the most famous astrologers alive. You may know her f ... Show More

Our astrology takeover continues with the stories behind Virgo, Libra and Scorpio — the maiden, the scales of justice, and the vicious scorpion. For more celestial stories, keep listening across Parcast Network for episodes on the rest of the Zodiac signs, constellations and more ... Show More

<p>Astrology. Dangerous pseudoscience? Comforting salve in a cold capitalist world? Subjugated knowledge? It's all fun and games when you're looking up your Co-Star horoscope, but according to philosopher Theodor Adorno, even a playful belief in astrology encourages submission to ... Show More

I started out wary of astrology, but over the past decade, I have become increasingly open to the perspective it can offer on our individual struggles and the shifts we see in society as a whole. My change in perspective is thanks in part to Ophira Edut, a good friend of mine who ... Show More

The stars can tell us our fates, but they also have stories of their own. Today, hear the tales behind Gemini, Cancer and Leo — the cosmic twins of Rome, a monstrous crab, and the ferocious Nemean Lion. And for more celestial stories, keep listening across Parcast Network for epi ... Show More

While discussing Channing Tatum’s rant about an astrology app, Becca and Tanya are faced with the question: What about astrology actually helps?Tanya opens up about her first anxiety attack and the realization that people only put the best of their lives out for the world to see. ... Show More