Show Notes
This week, Lisa and Sarah investigate the history of astrology and discuss what, if anything, is written in the stars.
They track astrology from its ancient origins to modern-day, AI-powered apps, check their own compatibility (will these two ever get married?), and invite us all to learn a little more about ourselves through our birth charts.
Whether you're witch-curious or a longtime practitioner, join these only-sometimes-skeptical explorers on their spiritual journey—this time, in the stars.
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Citations for Who, What, Witch, Where:
Monroe MW. Mesopotamian astrology. Religion Compass. 2019; 13:e12318. https://doi.org/10.1111/rec3.12318
Aroney, M., & Zeitlyn, D. (2024) Divination, Oracles & Omens. Bodleian Library Publishing, University of Oxford.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/astrology
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/history-of-horoscopes
https://time.com/5315377/are-zodiac-signs-real-astrology-history/
Discussion:
https://www.astronomy.com/science/a-scientific-guide-to-the-zodiac-symbols-signs-and-flaws/
Show & Spell:
https://www.costarastrology.com/
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