The Astrology Podcast – April Astrology Forecast 2026

Host: Chris Brennan
Guest: Austin Coppock
Date: March 30, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode features Chris Brennan and returning guest Austin Coppock for an in-depth analysis of the astrology of April 2026. The discussion is divided into two primary segments: first, an exploration of recent world events—particularly the war in Iran—through an astrological lens; and second, a detailed forecast of April’s major planetary alignments and their potential implications, both mundane and personal. Notable features of this month include the intense Mars-Saturn conjunction in Aries, the ingress of Uranus into Gemini, and a historic cluster of planetary activity that corresponds with escalating global tensions, disruption in global markets, and potential shifts in political power.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Major April 2026 Astrological Alignments (00:13)

• Chris provides a calendar rundown of April’s planetary highlights:
  • April 1: Full Moon in Libra
  • April 3: Venus square Pluto
  • April 5: Sun square Jupiter
  • April 9-13: Mars enters Aries and builds toward a Mars-Neptune conjunction (peaks April 13)
  • April 14-16: Mercury enters Aries and then conjoins Neptune
  • April 17: New Moon in Aries
  • April 19: Mars-Saturn conjunction in Aries (biggest aspect of the month)
  • April 20: Mercury conjoins Mars and Saturn
  • April 23: Venus conjoins Uranus
  • April 24: Venus into Gemini
  • April 25: Uranus ingresses Gemini permanently
  • April 26: Mercury square Jupiter

Quoting Chris:

"Our biggest aspect of the month is Mars-Saturn conjunction that looks pretty tough around the 19th of April, the same day the sun moves into Taurus...Then Venus conjoins Uranus on the 23rd...the planet Uranus finally moves into Gemini permanently on 25 April, which is a huge shift we'll talk about." (01:00-01:45)

2. Mundane Astrology & World Events: War in Iran and Global Tensions

Saturn-Neptune, Mars-Uranus, Eclipses, and Conflict (03:19)

• The war in Iran, sparked by the February 28 surprise attack and subsequent regional escalation, aligns astoundingly with forecasted astrology.

• Historical Repetitions:

  • Saturn-Neptune conjunction mirrors similar world-shifting moments in Iranian history: 1953 (US coup), 1989 (death of a supreme leader), and contemporary cycles.
  • Eclipse cycles—each leader involved in the conflict was born on an eclipse (Trump, Netanyahu, Khamenei), an “insanely statistically improbable” lineup (A, 10:59-14:14).
  • Notable Quote:

    "The likelihood of the three leaders of the three primary countries involved all being born on the day of an eclipse is about 1 in 750,000." (B, 13:39)

• Mars-Uranus Signature for Violence:

  • Both surprise attacks in Iran (including the downing of Iran Air Flight 655 in 1988 and recent civilian casualties) occurred exactly on Mars-Uranus squares.
  • “…Sudden, sometimes unexpected acts of violence being a major signature of that. And it turns out that this Mars Uranus conjunction...another repetition I noticed was right at the opening of this war...a girls elementary school was hit with a missile strike...” (A, 08:16-10:33)

Eclipse Theory & Leaders Born on Eclipses (06:39-14:59)

• Traditional theory: Eclipses "mark" degrees for later cosmic events—reinforced by direct correlations between eclipse degrees and events like attacks or presidential elections.
• All primary leaders in the Iran conflict—Trump, Netanyahu, Khamenei, and the next Iranian leader—were born on or near solar/lunar eclipses.
  • "That's just absolutely insane. That's one of the best...I can't think of a more striking...that some of the ancient astrological lore about eclipses is true..." (A, 14:11)
• Connection of eclipse timing to deaths, regime change, and “foreshadowing” of world events.

Ongoing War as a Prelude to Larger Conflict (16:55)

• The current climate mirrors the buildup to previous world wars, with Uranus transitions marking escalation points.
• Chris outlines a three-stage theory for the onset of what astrologers might consider "World War III":
  • Russia invades Ukraine (Uranus in Taurus)
  • Israel-Gaza war during October 2023 eclipses
  • US and Israel initiate war with Iran (Saturn-Neptune, Mars-Uranus square)

Notable quote:

"So all of the predictions...certainly in the past two year ahead, forecasts...are all now coming true and coming to fruition...the astrological answer...is that this is going to spiral out of control and get worse..." (A, 36:51-39:22)

• Mars-Saturn conjunction in Aries—historically aligned with the start of large-scale wars and the US sending “boots on the ground” into conflict (33:18-35:13).
• The ingress of Uranus into Gemini, echoing its presence during the Revolutionary War, Civil War, and WWII, marks another historic inflection point for the US and potentially global conflict (36:51-39:22).

3. Astrological Correlation with Global Economy and Markets

Mercury Retrograde, Mars, and Disrupted Trade (19:57-27:20)

• Strait of Hormuz blockaded:
  • Symbolically, Mercury (retrograde in Pisces, conjunct Mars) rules commerce and trade; its conjunction poetically manifests as a literal “halt” in oil shipping and global markets.
• Historical precedent: series of five Mercury-Mars conjunctions in 2008-2009 (the Great Recession), 1979 (quadrupling of oil prices), and 1929-30 (the Great Depression).
  • "It's a global recession that's being kicked off by a Mercury Mars conjunction that coincided with interruption of global shipping." (A, 23:07-25:23)
• Expect echoes of 1979—quadrupling oil prices, commodity spikes, further economic turmoil—particularly with global recessionary signals and oil as focal point.

4. Aries Ingress Chart, Revolutionary Cycles, and War Signatures

• Historical ingress charts for Iran (and modern conflict) with Mars on the Ascendant consistently foreshadow major war (29:46-32:50).
  • This longstanding Persian/Islamic astrological technique powerfully confirmed through both the 1980 Iran-Iraq war and the present crisis.
  • "...Mars on the Ascendant should be indicating war. And the one precedent that I had also of a big war, the Iran Iraq War...also had Mars on the Ascendant. And so unfortunately, that technique seems to work." (B, 29:46)
• The new Aries ingress chart for Tehran highlights Mercury-Mars conjunction—a "worldly" signature for armed conflict and communication breakdowns.

5. Upcoming Global Markers for Escalation

• Forecast for April: Mars-Saturn conjunction likely to resonate with further military escalation—specifically US ground troops involvement (33:18-36:51).
• Uranus entering Gemini (April 25) signals not just a national but global paradigm shift.
  • Mundane astrological cycles indicate that “we’re just getting started,” with increased risk of war, hardship, and instability anticipated for the rest of 2026, not just the opening months (39:22-41:03).

Austin:

"From an astrological point of view, things are just getting started." (B, 38:24)
"...nothing about 2026 that looks peaceful from here on out." (B, 39:22)

6. Broader Mundane and Political Themes (56:20+)

Cuba, Commodity Blockades, Saturn-Neptune, and Communist Cycles

• Cuba faces a major oil blockade and humanitarian crisis, echoing Saturn-Neptune historical cycles—the 1953 revolution (Saturn-Neptune), current events now mirroring the same cycle (56:20-57:45).
• Saturn-Neptune conjunctions are repeatedly linked to communist revolutions, famines, and the collapse or transformation of regimes—both in Iran and globally.

Financial, Metaphoric, and Political “Bubble Popping” (66:18-71:34)

• Saturn-Neptune’s movement into Aries brings “bubble popping” energy—AI projects (Meta’s Metaverse, OpenAI’s Sora) unexpectedly collapse after immense investment, echoing the end-stage fate of speculative booms.
• “It makes me think of Neptune. Saturn as a very weird gate. It’s like what survives, what collapses, what pops and then what doesn’t.” (B, 70:02)

7. Notable Quotes & Moments

• On the statistical improbability and symbolism of eclipse births and war:

  "The likelihood of the three leaders...all being born on the day of an eclipse is about 1 in 750,000." (B, 13:39) "I can't think of a more striking...astrological correlation." (A, 14:11)

• On fate, astrology, and “reading the script” of history:

  "We're not writing the story. We're trying to decipher the script." (B, 158:56)

Important Timestamps

• 00:13: April 2026 planetary alignments preview
• 03:19–16:55: War in Iran, eclipse cycles, geopolitical analysis
• 19:57–27:20: Mercury retrograde, global trade, shipping blockades, economic warnings
• 29:46, 32:50: Aries ingress charts and their predictive power in war
• 33:18, 35:13, 36:51: Mars-Saturn, war escalation, Uranus’ shift and historic cycles
• 39:22–41:03: Outlook for the year — escalation, not resolution
• 56:20–60:45: Cuba’s crisis, Saturn-Neptune communist cycles, echoes of regime change
• 66:18–71:34: End of Metaverse/AI projects — Saturn-Neptune’s “bubble popping” signature
• 89:03–90:34: April’s rare Aries stellium, intensification of world and personal “fires”
• 141:20–143:15: Observational astrology: six planets visible in Aries as omen
• 148:13–149:43: Mars-Saturn’s test: endurance, breaking points, and personal realization

April 2026 Forecast: In-Depth Astrology Segment

The Mars-Saturn Conjunction in Aries (93:05+)

• Traditionally considered the most malefic pairing—Mars’ fiery drive meets Saturn’s cold resistance.
• Psychological and literal tension—like “pressing the brake and gas to the floor at the same time.”
• Expect sudden stoppages, military or governmental crackdowns, infrastructure or technological failures, and “hitting a wall.”
• For individuals: sense of immense internal tension, forced movement or frustration.

Austin:

"It's the center of the show in April...Mars Saturn conjunction in Aries...does not augur a cessation of hostilities...but instead predicts an intensification." (B, 96:32)

Mars-Neptune, Mercury Pile-Up: Fog of War & Communication Breakdowns (98:46–105:08)

• Mars-Neptune: Actions undertaken under illusions, risk of misdirected aggression, “fog of war,” and fanaticism.
• Mercury’s conjunction to Mars, Saturn, and Neptune amplifies confusion, argumentative disruptions, and market shocks.

Uranus Ingress into Gemini: Historical Context and Modern Meaning (114:19+)

• Not traditionally as “bad” personally as for the US chart, but promises radical innovation and discourse (“bursting with new ideas”).
• Historically marked by profound societal changes, revolutions, and new approaches to liberty, technology, and democracy.

Austin:

"...every time Uranus goes into Gemini, the US gets embroiled in a major war. Including the...Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and then during World War II. And now it's coming back into Gemini..." (A, 36:51)

Venus-Jupiter Sextile: A Small Pocket of Ease Amidst Chaos (127:25, 137:27)

• Venus in Taurus sextile Jupiter in Cancer offers a rare, albeit limited, auspicious window for comfort or celebration amid wider turmoil.
• Best electional days: April 1st (~12:55 pm local, Cancer rising) for launching positive initiatives before the Mars ingress–Saturn conjunction energy takes over.

Climax and Aftermath: Stellium, Escalation, and Mercury Square Jupiter (140:35–151:55)

• April 15–19: Six-planet Aries stellium—hyper-focused, world-shaking alignment.
• Mars-Saturn peaks on April 19; tension gradually diminishes but gives way to the next macro shift as Uranus enters Gemini (April 25).
• Mercury and Mars move to square Jupiter, indicating tension, debate, or legal/political escalation—but also relief for individuals as pressure gradually eases.

Closing Reflections & Community

• Both hosts highlight the gravity of sharing sober forecasts, aiming to prepare rather than frighten listeners.
  • “None of us has the power to control history, but...we have some...decisions that we can make about how we navigate a period of history.” (B, 41:58)
• Announcement of the Northwest Astrology Conference (NorWAC), May 21–25, as a place for community, learning, and connection amid turbulent times (82:00+).
• Farewell to pioneering astrologer Lee Lehman, highlighting her lineage, influence, and the vital role of astrological community.

Austin:

“It’s a burdensome honor to be talking about all this as it occurs and just before it occurs and just after it occurs.” (B, 160:25)

Takeaways for Listeners

• April 2026 is a historical turning point astrologically and mundanely: expect escalation of global conflict, economic shocks, and the start of new, transformative cycles.
• The Aries house in each chart will be highly activated—expect internal or external pressure.
• Uranus in Gemini brings rapid innovation and disruption; watch for both crisis and creative openings.
• The astrology emphasizes surviving the stress test, adapting as circumstances change, and finding pockets of cohesion and community.
• History (and astrological lineage) is made in such moments—astrologers and the community are encouraged to document, prepare, and support each other.

Further Resources

• Astrology Podcast episode archive
• [Electional Astrology Podcast for April 2026]
• NorWAC Conference Info
• For more detailed breakdown of electional charts and date suggestions: Electional Astrology Podcast with Leisa Schaim

Recommended Action:
If you must launch important projects or make significant decisions in April, do so before April 9, during the brief window of trines and Venus-Jupiter harmony.

End Note

The episode closes with deep appreciation for the astrologers who have come before, and a sober sense that these astrological cycles will echo far into the future, as documentation, warning, and legacy.