The Astrology Podcast
Episode: Uranus in Gemini and the United States
Host: Chris Brennan
Date: July 7, 2025
Overview
In this episode, Chris Brennan explores the historical and astrological significance of Uranus’ entry into Gemini, particularly focusing on its uncanny association with major wars in United States history. Chris traces how astrologers have observed and predicted this pattern over centuries, highlighting seminal moments when astrologers made bold predictions based on Uranus cycles—culminating in a discussion on what the upcoming Uranus in Gemini transit from 2025 to 2033 could mean for the US.
Main Themes and Purpose
- The recurring Uranus in Gemini cycle and its link to major US wars—the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and World War II.
- The lineage of astrological predictions around this cycle, featuring historical astrologers such as Luke Broughton and Evangeline Adams.
- The US “birth chart,” particularly the Mars-Uranus conjunction in Gemini, and how it reflects national character and periodic explosive events.
- Discussion of previous forecasts and contemporary considerations, contemplating internal and external US conflict during the upcoming Uranus transit.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. The Uranus in Gemini Pattern in US History
[00:00–06:12]
- Uranus transits Gemini roughly every 84 years, historically coinciding with major wars involving the US:
- 1774–1782 (Revolutionary War)
- 1858–1866 (Civil War)
- 1941–1949 (World War II)
- Upcoming: 2025–2033
- This pattern has been known and discussed by astrologers for decades.
“Astrologers for quite some time now have noticed this correlation where every 84 years, when Uranus moves into the sign of Gemini...the US is involved in a major war.”
—Chris Brennan [00:50]
2. The US Sibley Chart and Mars-Uranus in Gemini
[06:16–20:00]
- The Sibley chart (July 4, 1776, Sagittarius rising) is used to analyze the foundational astrology of the US.
- Uranus and Mars are both in Gemini at the US "birth," blending innovation, upheaval, and conflict in the national character.
- Mars-Uranus energy is expressed both constructively and destructively—fireworks on July 4th exemplify this signature.
“Americans celebrate their independence...by blowing things up and setting off these beautiful and dazzling explosions and stuff. That’s actually a really perfect demonstration of the Mars-Uranus conjunction.”
—Chris Brennan [11:57]
3. Historical Astrologers and the Pattern
Luke Broughton & The Civil War
[20:00–37:00]
- Luke Broughton (1828–1899), a leading American astrologer, first documented the Uranus in Gemini/war pattern.
- In his February 1861 journal, Broughton directly associated Uranus entering Gemini with upcoming war—months before the Civil War erupted.
- He analyzed previous Uranus in Gemini periods, extending the pattern to the 1690s, noting other societal upheavals.
“He’s writing when some of the Southern states had already seceded and just two months before the [Civil] war would really fully get going...As far as I know, he seems to be the first astrologer that comes up with [this] observation.”
—Chris Brennan [28:13]
Quoted from Broughton's journal:
“When the planet Herschel [Uranus] entered that sign in 1775, the American Revolution broke out...When Herschel got nine degrees in Gemini, the Americans declared their independence.”
—Luke Broughton (via Chris Brennan) [26:00]
Evangeline Adams & World War II
[37:00–46:00]
- Evangeline Adams (1861–1932), preeminent US astrologer of her era, made a striking prediction in 1931 that the US would face major conflict in 1942 with Uranus returning to Gemini.
- Used the Gemini rising chart—differing from the Sibley—but underscored the sign's importance for the US.
- Recognized Uranus’ role in revolution, invention, and national character, warning of “trouble” every 84 years.
“In 1942, Uranus again enters the sign Gemini. But I’ve said enough at this point to show you how the planets affect both character and destiny...”
—Evangeline Adams [41:15]
“She was writing this in 1931...She didn’t even live to see if her prediction would come true, but it very much did...”
—Chris Brennan [42:00]
4. Recent Astrological Forecasts & Reflections
[46:11–56:00]
- Chris and Nick Dagan Best have previously discussed and forecasted for the 2025 Uranus in Gemini, notably in podcast episodes from 2013 and 2022.
- Nick’s 2013 book “Uranus USA” and podcast appearance suggested another major transformative conflict was very likely during 2025–2033.
“The book at least suggests or anticipates that...there would be another one of these big wars, the result of which...would see the United States becoming a different country in some fashion, redefining itself again...”
—Nick Dagan Best [41:00]
- The current era (2025) presents both internal tensions (polarization, risk of civil strife) and external threats—making both types of conflict plausible.
“There was the potential for either one, or potentially both, to happen in this upcoming Uranus return...the potential for both is very much present and seems very likely at this point...”
—Chris Brennan [47:30]
5. Astrological Patterns: Internal vs. External Conflict
[56:00–60:00]
- Revolutionary War and WWII: External wars
- Civil War: Internal war
- Current landscape (2025): Both internal and external conflict potential are heightened (US-Russia, US-China, political crisis).
6. The Broader Astrological Context and the Forecast for 2025–2033
[60:00–75:00]
- Uranus return will be marked by key sensitive periods:
- First Uranus station and eclipse season (September 2025)
- Mars-Uranus conjunctions around July 4 in both 2026 and 2028, “baked into” US solar return charts—likely volatile years
- Uranus returns to natal placements in July 2027, April/May 2028, intensifying effects
- Uranus later hits US natal Mars (21° Gemini), adding further volatility
- Parallel: The transformative and disruptive potential, but also the possibility of progressive breakthroughs in civil rights, technology, and communication (AI, automation).
- Prognosis: The next seven years (2025–2033) are likely to be as historically significant as the previous Uranus in Gemini periods.
“Sometimes through these great conflicts, there can also sometimes be this energy of liberation that also comes with Uranus once you get to the other side...”
—Chris Brennan [70:30]
- If history holds, the nation may emerge transformed, with greater innovation but likely after a period of significant upheaval.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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“Americans celebrate their independence...by blowing things up and setting off these beautiful and dazzling explosions...That’s actually a really perfect demonstration of the Mars-Uranus conjunction.”
—Chris Brennan [11:57] -
“He’s really identifying the entire transit through the sign as being significant, and especially the transit to the exact degree.”
—Chris Brennan [29:57] -
“It is a fair assumption that whenever it [Uranus] completes its journey through the 12 signs and returns to the sign Gemini…we may expect trouble of some sort.”
—Evangeline Adams (via Chris Brennan) [41:15] -
“If you really think about it, it could be a scary thing or it could be a wonderful thing...these tend to improve life...in the big picture, these tend to improve life, you know.”
—Nick Dagan Best [45:22] -
“I would prefer that not to happen. I’d prefer to be wrong about all of this and to have this be the first time that that repetition doesn’t take place and that the pattern is broken.”
—Chris Brennan [69:25]
Important Timestamps
- 00:00–06:12 - Introduction, setting up the Uranus in Gemini pattern
- 06:16–20:00 - Deep dive on the Sibley chart and Mars-Uranus in US chart
- 20:00–37:00 - Luke Broughton’s prediction and historical account
- 37:00–46:00 - Evangeline Adams, her methodology, and her WWII prediction
- 46:11–56:00 - Recent forecasts; Nick Dagan Best clip
- 56:00–60:00 - Internal vs. external US conflict potential
- 60:00–75:00 - Breakdown of transits in 2025–2033, critical upcoming periods
- 75:00–77:25 - Closing thoughts and positive/transformative dimension
Conclusion
Chris Brennan uses this episode to commemorate the momentous Uranus in Gemini ingress, places it in centuries of astrological thought, and provides both sobering warnings and cautious optimism for the United States’ future. Listeners are encouraged to appreciate the deep roots of this cycle in both astrological and national history, as well as the patterns of reflection and prediction that continue to shape interpretations today.
Referenced Episodes and Resources:
- Episode 11: “The Astrology of Uranus and the United States” (with Nick Dagan Best, 2013)
- Episode 376: “The Uranus Return of the United States” (with Nick Dagan Best, 2022)
- Research and writing on Evangeline Adams by Karen Christino
Key Takeaway:
As Uranus enters Gemini in 2025, history suggests the US faces another critical juncture. Astrologers have marveled at the recurring pattern: each Uranus in Gemini transit marks the nation’s involvement in epoch-shaping events. This legacy now echoes into the 21st century—what unfolds next remains to be seen.