In Episode 479 of the Astrology Podcast, astrologers Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best explore the recurring historical patterns underlying Mars retrograde in Cancer, particularly in the context of United States history.
During the episode, we explore how these retrogrades, which occur approximately every 15-17 years, correspond to major events and recurring themes in American history. By examining past cases of Mars retrograde in Cancer, our goal is to provide perspective on current events and potential future changes.
The discussion begins with an explanation of the retrograde cycle of Mars and its specific characteristics, including its varying duration and retrograde signs. We emphasize the importance of looking at the entire period Mars spends in Cancer, including the time before and after the actual retrograde station, to fully understand its effects.
We will then proceed to discuss the exact dates and degrees of Mars retrogrades in Cancer from the year the US Constitution was ratified and moving forward.
In particular, we highlight the 79-year recurrence of Mars retrogrades in Cancer based on the Babylonian Target-Year cycles and how it coincides with important turning points in American history. We also note shorter 47- and 32-year recurrences that correspond with other planetary cycles.
Throughout the episode, we’ll explore themes that emerge during Mars retrograde, including important turning points related to immigration, civil rights, and economic change.
The episode concludes with a reflection on the potential implications of these historical patterns for the present and the future.
Time signs
- (00:00:00) Login
- (00:20:34) Planetary cycles
- (00:36:52) Immigration
- (01:05:28) Citizenship
- (01:14:09) Racism and reactionaries
- (01:35:19) Borders and boundaries
- (01:42:15) US-Russia relations
- (02:18:59) Tariffs, trade and monetary policy
- (03:03:38) Financial crises
- (03:12:14) Houses and housing
- (03:19:44) Military disruptions
- (03:50:33) Imperialism
- (04:05:02) Other Mars retrogrades
- (04:08:46) Panama Canal
- (04:10:32) Aviation incidents
- (04:18:25) Super Bowls
- (04:37:53) SNL Special
- (04:50:27) World Bank
- (04:53:08) Scottsboro Boys
- (05:00:57) Uncle Tom’s Cabin
- (05:26:04) Agreement of 1850
- (05:33:37) Andrew Jackson and the National Debt
- (05:42:16) Panic of 1819
- (05:47:09) Lewis and Clark Expedition
- (05:49:50) Nuremberg Trials
- (05:52:18) Retrogrades to fix
- (05:56:46) Closing thoughts
- (06:19:29) Credits
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