Space Racism & Astrology With Margaret Gaida

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: ⁠[e-mail]⁠ If there’s a topic you’d like us to deconstruct, tell us in the comments. Email: ⁠[e-mail]⁠ 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