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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 54 MIN

Space Racism & Astrology With Margaret Gaida

from Pop Syllabus · host Pop Syllabus with Christiana Mbakwe Medina

Astrology is everywhere, blending spirituality, social media, and even AI apps that promise to read your future.  Today, Christiana speaks with astrology historian, Margaret Gaida, to understand how astrology shapes love, culture, and the hidden inequalities of the cosmic world. Margaret’s website: mghsci.wordpress.com/dissertation Follow Pop Syllabus: YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Substack |  Merch⁠ available now! Sponsor Pop Syllabus: ⁠[email protected]⁠ If there’s a topic you’d like us to deconstruct, tell us in the comments. Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠  02:20 Astrology in the East vs. West  03:30 Astrological predictions throughout history  07:45 The mothers of astrology  12:45 Why women and LGBTQ+ communities are attracted to astrology  18:32 Astrology and science  23:48 Big Zodiac, tech and AI 29:31 White influencers and astrology   41:04 “Space racism” and dating  44:50 Individualism vs. communities  47:40 The future of astrology in America  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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