Episode 17

In this podcast, professional astrologers Chani Nicholas, Thea Anderson, and Eliza Robertson look to the sky to make sense of what’s happening here on Earth.

This episode brings you into the astrological group chat to talk through how Venus’ retrograde in Aries and the North Node–Neptune conjunction have shown up on the world stage — and set the scene for the rest of this month’s milestone astro. Covering everything from Zelensky’s Oval Office visit to Bernie Sanders’ anti-oligarchy tour, nationwide town hall takeovers, and Anora’s Oscar wins, we break down the many ways these transits have manifested in the collective. Plus, we give a preview of what’s to come. (Spoiler: It’s a lot.) March’s madness is just getting started. So buckle up, and settle in.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Welcome to Down to Astro episode 17

(00:25) - Neptune and the North Node: what happens when things fall apart

(06:50) - The role of Neptune in current events

(10:49) - The impact of retrogrades on global dynamics

(19:45) - Zelensky’s chart: a Venusian figure in politics

(37:20) - Bernie Sanders’ chart: astrology and the fight against oligarchy

(44:57) - Art as resistance: the upside of Venus retrograde

(49:50) - The spirit of disruption: local movements and protests

(51:14) - Oscars recap: politics and representation in film

(56:22) - Inanna and Ereshkigal: the Venus Rx journey of transformation

(01:01:39) - Venus in Aries: love, relationships, and personal growth

This episode was recorded on 3/3/2025.

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The song “Midas,” featured in the podcast, was created by NISHA and is available wherever you listen to music.

This episode also mentioned the following creative works:

“The Astrology Podcast” hosted by Chris Brennan

P.S. The transcript for this episode is available here.

Venus retrogrades through the Oscars, the Oval Office, and Bernie’s anti-oligarchy tour