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Richard Syrett's Strange Planet

851 The Science of Astrology

Richard Syrett's Strange Planet

Richard Syrett & Glassbox Media

Society & Culture, News, Politics

4.41.8K Ratings

🗓️ 13 February 2023

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

EPISODE #851 THE SCIENCE OF ASTROLOGY Richard welcomes a professor and astrological consultant who discusses the history of the development of Astrology. He also shares modern biological studies offering evidence that our solar system neighbors profoundly affect and shape life on our planet. GUEST: Bruce Scofield holds a PhD in geoscience, is the author of 15 books, and numerous articles on astrology, science, archaeology, hiking, and travel. He maintains a private practice as an astrological consultant, speaks at conferences, and teaches for Kepler College. WEBSITE: https://theastrologypodcast.com BOOKS: What Astrology Is... And How To Use It How to Practice Mayan Astrology Astrological Chart Calculations The Nature of Astrology SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! ScoreKnowledge is here to give you the tools to a better credit future. Starting with credit scores, credit monitoring, and so much more. See how we can assist you on your credit journey. Go to GetScoreKnowledge.com to receive a full one-week trial for just $1 COPY MY CRYPTO Discover how over 2,800 people - many of who know nothing about crypto or how to invest - are building rapid wealth the cabal can never steal - "You don't need to know a thing about cryptocurrency if you copy someone who does" Gain Access for just $1 CopyMyCrypto.com/Richard SUBSCRIBE TO STRANGE PLANET PREMIUM https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm Use the discount code "Planet" to receive one month off the first subscription. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

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0:00.0

This is a Glassbox Media Podcast.

0:30.0

Cheers. Cheers, Richard.

0:36.0

And welcome to another episode of Strange Planet.

0:40.0

Let me just crib here from the back of this book, The Nature of Astrology.

0:46.0

Our ancient ancestors recorded the rhythms of the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars,

0:50.0

correlating these rhythms with weather, plant growth, and animal and human behaviors.

0:55.0

From these early geocosmic recordings, we're born calendars, astronomy, and astrology.

1:00.0

While astrology is now mostly viewed as subjective fortune telling, Bruce Schofield argues that astrology is not only a practice, but also a science,

1:09.0

specifically a form of system science, a set of techniques for mapping and analyzing self-organizing systems.

1:17.0

Bruce Schofield holds a doctorate in geosciences from the University of Massachusetts,

1:22.0

a master's degree in social sciences from Montclair University and in degree in history from Rutgers.

1:28.0

He's a member of the National Council for Geocosmic Research, and president of the Professional Astrologers Alliance.

1:35.0

And he is the author of 14 books. He lives in Amherst, Massachusetts.

1:38.0

And again, this is the latest, The Nature of Astrology.

1:42.0

Bruce Schofield, welcome to the program. How are you?

1:45.0

Thank you. A little cold, but other than that, all right.

1:49.0

We were hardy winter people, you know.

1:52.0

It's the Northeast.

1:53.0

That's it.

1:56.0

Let's a little bit of a history lesson here.

1:59.0

When, who were the first, let's call them sky watchers.

2:02.0

Let me be more precise.

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