The Stars Ascending
The evolution of astrology in the United States
Episode 4 of the Magic in the United States podcast, hosted by Magic in the United States, titled "The Stars Ascending" was published on December 3, 2024 and runs 31 minutes.
December 3, 2024 ·31m · Magic in the United States
Summary
Open almost any newspaper and you’ll find your horoscope. But this form of Western astrology has a long and complex history. It began thousands of years ago in Mesopotamia before European settlers brought it to North America, where they used it in farming and for answering questions. In this episode, we learn how astrology has survived and evolved in the United States and ask: is astrology a science or pseudoscience? Magic or art? Psychological tool or a divination method? The answer might just be like the stars: all of the above. Featuring Nicholas Campion, Tres Henry, Michael York, and Jake Zukowski.
Episode Description
Open almost any newspaper and you’ll find your horoscope. But this form of Western astrology has a long and complex history. It began thousands of years ago in Mesopotamia before European settlers brought it to North America, where they used it in farming and for answering questions. In this episode, we learn how astrology has survived and evolved in the United States and ask: is astrology a science or pseudoscience? Magic or art? Psychological tool or a divination method? The answer might just be like the stars: all of the above. Featuring Nicholas Campion, Tres Henry, Michael York, and Jake Zukowski.
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