Astrology, Fate, and Destiny

Astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim discuss their views on astrology, fate, and destiny. 

This is part of a new series exploring our personal view on the philosophy of astrology, and in particular exploring the relevance of some ancient Stoic concepts related to fate and determinism.

While most of the episodes of the podcast are usually more technically oriented, the purpose of this series is to begin to articulate some of the philosophical and spiritual views that we have developed based on our practice of astrology. 

Leisa's website with info on her upcoming zodiacal releasing workshop:

https://www.leisaschaim.com

This is episode 489 of The Astrology Podcast.

Timestamps

00:00:00 Exploring Astrology's Philosophical Foundations
00:03:53 Fate, Free Will, and the Stoic Perspective
00:09:26 Astrology vs. Scientific Materialism
00:11:16 The Role of Fate in Personal Growth
00:17:34 Understanding Predetermined Events in Life
00:21:10 The Interplay of Fate and Free Will
00:27:12 The Internal and External Aspects of Fate
00:32:40 Zodiacal Releasing and Life's Turning Points
00:35:40 Finding Meaning in Predetermined Choices
00:38:45 The Nature of Experience and Free Will
00:40:06 Astrology and Personal Growth
00:41:54 Understanding Control and External Circumstances
00:44:10 The Limitations of Control in Astrology
00:48:31 Electional Astrology: Navigating Choices
00:51:45 The Interplay of Timing and Fate
00:56:34 Fate, Free Will, and Life's Direction
01:01:23 The Role of Astrology in Accepting Fate
01:06:39 The Stoic Perspective on Fate and Acceptance
01:12:03 Predetermination vs. Free Will in Astrology
01:17:37 Electional Astrology and Conditional Fate
01:24:36 The Balance of Knowledge and Action in Astrology
01:31:27 The Unfolding of Fate and Personal Growth
01:39:16 Understanding Fate and Destiny in Astrology
01:45:08 The Complexity of Free Will and Fate
01:49:33 The Birth Chart: Present Life Focus
01:55:29 The Immutable Nature of the Natal Chart
01:58:38 Fate, Free Will, and Timing in Astrology
02:00:12 Finding Peace in Astrological Insights
02:03:10 Astrology as a Language of the Cosmos
02:06:34 Personal Perspectives on Astrology and Fate
02:09:21 The Importance of Technical Approaches in Astrology
02:12:25 Exploring Different Astrological Traditions
02:19:18 Leisa's zodiacal releasing workshop