The Astrology Podcast — July 2025 Astrology Forecast

Date: June 30, 2025
Host: Chris Brennan
Guest: Austin Coppock

Episode Overview

This episode of The Astrology Podcast features host Chris Brennan and returning guest astrologer Austin Coppock, focusing on the astrological forecast for July 2025. The discussion begins with a review of recent world events through an astrological lens—especially the volatile period around the Mars-Uranus square in June—and then pivots to an in-depth look at July's major astrological alignments. Key planetary movements, their mundane implications, and practical advice for astrologers and listeners dominate the discussion, set against the backdrop of escalating world events and major outer planet shifts.

Key Themes & Episode Structure

• Retrospective on June’s major events & astrology
• Deep dive into the astrology of July 2025
• Historical context: cycles and planetary returns
• Notable advice for interpreting and working with the month's transits
• Forecasting techniques and reflection on predictive calls
• Guidance on electional astrology for July
• Personal and global implications of outer planet transits

Detailed Highlights & Timestamps

I. June Recap: Mars-Uranus Square and Global Upheaval

[04:57–12:14]

• Mars square Uranus (exact mid-June, especially 6/13–6/17) brought explosive, unpredictable world events.
• Notable correlated events:
  • Israeli surprise attack on Iran (Operation Rising Lion) [06/13–06/14]
  • Political assassinations in the U.S. [06/14]
  • Massive No Kings protests and Trump’s 79th birthday military parade [06/14]
  • U.S. airstrikes in Iran escalate the conflict [06/21]
  • Sudden ceasefire around Sun-Jupiter cazimi [06/23–06/24]
• The Mars in late Leo alignment was notable for its conjunction with the fixed star Regulus, echoing key themes and natal signatures in Donald Trump’s chart.

Quote:
On Mars in Leo III: “That Deccan is about literally gathering either predatory animals or gathering armies together... Rousing the aggressive animal spirits... The symbol I abbreviated with in the first edition was the banner. It's like the power to gather and mobilize through the use of emblems.”
—Austin Coppock [10:06]

II. Astrological Root Causes & Prediction Techniques

[12:34–24:24]

• Fulfillment of year-long predictions about escalating Iran-Israel conflict.
• Critical charts:
  • March–April 2024 eclipses as the triggering moment; repeated escalations tied to subsequent eclipses.
  • Iran's Aries ingress 2025 with Mars on the Ascendant echoed the 1980 invasion chart.
  • Recurrences tied to U.S. Uranus Return, Saturn-Neptune conjunction (echoing 1953 Iranian coup).
• Importance of stacking multiple predictive angles: natal, ingress, eclipses, synodic returns.

Quote:
“We took into account eclipses and seeing the repeated repetition with eclipses, we took into account the Aries ingress chart... recurrences of planetary things... That’s multiple different predictive angles.”
—Chris Brennan [53:25]

III. Notable Symbolism & Cosmic Echoes

[12:34–41:29]

• Recurrent lion symbolism (Operation Rising Lion, Regulus, Trump’s chart, the Pope choosing “Leo” as papal name, etc.)
• No Kings protests named after Regulus, literally ‘the king’ in Latin; coincided with protests against authoritarianism under Mars–Regulus.

Quote:
“Mars attacking the star named the King, I agree, is pretty stark. And it also has Pluto in Aquarius vibes, like the French Revolution, which was very much a no Kings protest that got a little out of hand.”
—Austin Coppock [38:37]

• The assassinations, military parade, and protest energy mirror the amplified martial “kingly” symbolism.
• Tragic "freak accidents" and violent anomalies clustered near Mars-Uranus—illustrating the volatility of that alignment [41:29–48:24].

IV. Looking Ahead: Uranus Ingresses Gemini & Outer Planet Shifts

[81:47, 90:07–99:38]

• Historic context of Uranus in Gemini:
  • Timed with the American Revolutionary War (1774–1782), Civil War (1858–1866), and U.S. entry into WWII (1941–1949).
  • Uranus returns as a harbinger of major technological, communicative, and transportational disruption—especially for the U.S.

Quote:
“The United States has Mars with Uranus... Whenever it's Uranus return, it's Mars with Uranus return.”
—Austin Coppock [49:06]

• Anticipation that this transit will further accelerate the technological and AI revolution, as Uranus trines Pluto in Aquarius (exact multiple times 2026–2028).
• Expected real-world manifestations: explosion of AI, automation (robotaxis, disruption of Uber/Lyft), new communication paradigms, and possibly AGI.

V. Saturn-Neptune Conjunction: Crisis of Reality

[64:13–78:34]

• Saturn and Neptune station retrograde in Aries (Neptune 7/4, Saturn 7/13); closest approach without exact conjunction.
• Dominant themes:
  • Dissolution between reality and illusion (deepfakes, AI-generated content, information warfare).
  • Historical analogues: Saturn-Neptune cycles mark collapse or solidification of illusions (1953 Iranian coup, 1989–91 USSR dissolve).
• Episode highlights the tension between truth and illusion in current world events and technology.

Quote:
“When Saturn both confirms the longevity of something by that solidification... or it reveals internal rot... Instead of the walls needing to be stormed, you just have a touch and things kind of turn to mush like a rotten pumpkin.” —Austin Coppock [66:11]

VI. Mercury Retrograde in Leo: Memory Lane Meets Obstacles

[103:47–115:49]

• Mercury stations retrograde July 17th at 15° Leo, retrogrades back to 4° Leo until August 11th.
• Retrograde begins with favorable sextile to Venus (Gemini): nostalgia, sweet reminiscing, revisit and appreciate past joys or relationships.
• Caution: direct station in August is rough; Mercury opposes Pluto, coinciding with Mars-Saturn opposition.

Quote:
“When Mercury gets sure about things [direct station], [this] happens to be a much more disruptive period. Apply the opposite thinking—this bit of confusion in the middle of the month is the good part.”
—Austin Coppock [105:29]

VII. Lunar Phases and Electional Advice

[123:27–147:01]

• Full Moon in Capricorn (7/10): Illumines need for order, but Saturn (ruler) is retrograde & conjunct Neptune—order hard to pin down.
• New Moon in Leo (7/24): Opposes Pluto; shadowy, power-driven counterforce to the otherwise celebratory solar impulse.
• Best Electional Date: July 14, 6am (Cancer rising, Jupiter rising in Cancer). Good for leveraging exalted Jupiter, but Mercury's retrograde shadow lingers—use with care; not for tech or major launches.
• General advice: When Jupiter is strong, emphasize Jupiter (even if Saturn in Aries brings challenges nearby). "Rise above"—take the high road when dealing with adversity.

Quote:
“One of the things about exaltation is it just indicates the ability to do the highest form of something in some instances… what it looks like to stand out from your peers.”
—Chris Brennan [143:12]

VIII. July 2025: Month-at-a-Glance

Major Transits:

• Neptune stations retrograde in Aries: July 4
• Saturn stations retrograde in Aries: July 13
• Uranus enters Gemini: July 7 (with Uranus–Pluto Trine intensifying)
• Full Moon in Capricorn: July 10
• Mercury retrograde in Leo: July 17–August 11 (cazimi on July 31)
• Venus into Gemini: July 4 (conjunct Uranus)
• New Moon in Leo (opp Pluto): July 24
• Venus into Cancer: July 30–31 (applying to Jupiter)
• Jupiter’s heliacal rising (morning star): July 15
• Mars conjoins South Node & Mars Squares Venus: July 20–23 (strife, possible echo of earlier eclipse issues)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Mars-Uranus alignments:
  “With Uranus and Mars, you get the unexpected or the low percentage violent, unpleasant thing… even personal freak accidents.”
  —Austin Coppock [45:13]

• Symbolic Recurrence:
  “This recurrence, on that very day of his [Trump’s] birthday, represented the full activation of the natal potential of that Mars placement. I think that’s really fascinating… military parade… major conflict with Iran… pretty striking astrologically.”
  —Chris Brennan [33:59]

• On Saturn-Neptune and technology:
  “The solidification of an illusion… the seams start disappearing. But then, historically, we also have the collapse of an illusion at a macro power scale…”
  —Austin Coppock [66:11]

• On Uranus in Gemini:
  “Uranus, the skyborne disruptor, is not a perfect match for fixed earth sign Taurus. But Uranus in Gemini is like, that’s Uranus time again… moving into a position of extremely high efficacy.”
  —Austin Coppock [93:37]

• Mercury Retrograde & Looking Back:
  “It’s that looking back, like that positive reminiscence, right? Oh, those were good times, that was really a special time…”
  —Austin Coppock [107:50]

Practical Guidance for Listeners

• Pay attention to the house Uranus enters for you July 7; expect innovation, disruption, or quest for freedom there over the next 7 years.
• Saturn-Neptune stationing in Aries signals a peak in reality-vs-illusion themes; reflect on boundaries and truth this month.
• Mercury Retrograde (July 17–Aug 11):
  • Early half: Sweet nostalgia, reconnections, creativity; embrace pleasant reflections.
  • Late half (esp. August): Prepare for intensity and challenges; delays, power struggles, and reevaluation likely.
• Full Moon (Capricorn): Order is needed, but elusive; accept imperfection and seek clarity where possible.
• New Moon (Leo): Power plays may emerge—beware manipulation or ego clashes; seek constructive, creative outlets.

Closing & Announcements

• 10th anniversary of the forecast duo—reflections on cycles, growth, and collaborative prediction.
• Upcoming United Astrology Conference 2026 (UAC in Chicago).
• Hellenistic Astrology Course summer registration info (discount code: Jupiter).
• Look ahead: August brings both greatest challenges (Mars-Saturn opposition) and greatest blessings (Venus-Jupiter conjunction).

Final Takeaway

July 2025 is a pivotal month with major outer planet movements, reality-bending Saturn-Neptune vibes, and significant personal and collective turning points. Approach with creativity, caution, and an openness to radical change.

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