Zodiacal Releasing: A Hellenistic Time-Lord Technique

In this video I introduce an ancient time-lord technique from Hellenistic astrology called zodiacal releasing, and talk a little bit about how it is calculated and interpreted.
Zodiacal releasing was has been rediscovered over the past 20 years through translations of the Anthology of the 2nd century astrologer Vettius Valens.
For more information about zodiacal releasing check out the longer podcast episode I did on it:
• Zodiacal Releasing: An...
I also have a full online course on the subject, with an 18-hour video workshop:
courses.theastrologyschool.co...
I also have a chapter on zodiacal releasing in my book on Hellenistic Astrology:
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If you have any questions please let me know in the comments section below!
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[@swaggattarius4355]

Minor Years of The Planets Aries 15 Taurus 8 Gemini 20 Cancer 25 Leo 19 Virgo 20 Libra 8 Scorpio 15 Sag 12 Cap 27 Aqua 30 Pisces 12

[@georgiumsidusalien2943]

swagattarius

[@pebblesc8317]

Thanks because he just left out Aries 🙄

[@theonlylady007]

thank you because he left our Aries and scorpio!

[@Tiffany-fy5id]

I've been obsessing over this for 2 days. I read everything I could find and watched a couple of videos..... this is the first time I "get it". Thanks!

[@justfair19]

I tried this on a few charts myself including those of Rob Hand and Winston Churchill. Churchill's peak period started from 1937 and of course the early part of the 1930s though considered the wilderness years for him were spent understanding Hitler through the lens of history & Louis XIV. And Rob Hand's peak period coincided with his foray into traditional astrology, the translations, the discovery of Sect, his work with the 2 other Roberts. It's a brilliant tool. And I'm grateful to Chris Brennan for introducing me to it.

[@ajoye8190]

I watched this video last night and used the online software on Astroseek to determine my zodiacal releasing periods. I am totally new to this, so I’m probably doing something wrong, but as a test I looked at certain years that had major events to see if the ruling sign matched the event, and they did. Most notably, ALL of my serious romantic relationships started close to when my chart went into Libra and the relationships all lasted at least through the duration of Libra. What’s depressing is that I’m not currently in a relationship and my chart doesn’t go into Libra again for 10 years. 😭 Unless I’m supposed to be using the part of Eros. Anyway, interesting new (for me) tool. I love and appreciate your podcast and teachings. Looking forward to reading your book. 🙌🏼

[@valentina47734]

You need to check the Solar Arc Directions because they trigger fated events and in every Solar Return chart you can see what's ahead from birthday to birthday. Also combine all that with Age Profections. Astrologers never use only one technique to predict.

[@auraceleste888]

​@@valentina47734 how do you do this?

[@valentina47734]

@@auraceleste888 You need read and watch as much as astrology you can. On these subjects.

[@Abuhulhul]

The important is the interpretation, what signify having part of the sun (spirit or bahr al-ghayb) in Capricorn ♑ or aquarius ♒? Etc etc...

[@ilonasamoczy6549]

Thank you so much! I will choose your course if I can afford it. I will read the last chapter of your book for for a start. Great !

[@sonia.d.andras]

Awesome! :-D Funny enough, your Lot of Spirit Gemini example was exactly my own chart, super cool synchronicity! :-D

[@ceridwenscauldron2799]

This was so so good. Thanks Chris

[@CoCreation.with.Qualia]

This was so clear, omg 😊 I looked into it a few months ago, but it was TOO MUCH, and you made it Crystal clear

[@1rocknroy]

Nice and straight to the point. Thank You.

[@svemory]

Thank you so, so much for this!

[@takeoverusa]

Was looking for such a explanation

[@rodd861]

Thanks for this great video. You explain everything so simple and easy to understand.

[@Fioneenacockeen]

Brilliant. Thank you :)

[@JulesTheCosmicGem]

Interesting lesson. Seems as though both parts move into a new sign the same time for me - when I turn 43 in several years. I had an instinct to check the transits and progressions for the same year and what do you know - my Progressed Sun conjoins my natal north node at the same time as my two parts change signs (among other things). It’s these interesting to see how the timing of significant life changes are usually shown using multiple tools.

[@rimawassouf988]

Great video 👍😍 Thank u

[@synesthetica]

This sounds very interesting.

[@abritta3]

Personally I've struggled since learning Hellenistic astrology since there is such a fated/deterministic quality to its predictive techniques. Could you please do an episode on traditional philosophic views in astrology on fate and determinism?? I'd love to know your thoughts or other Hellenistic astrologers' thoughts.

[@TheAstrologyPodcast]

I think that it is important as astrologers to try to formulate our philosophical views based on what the astrology seems to imply or be telling us, rather than coming to the techniques with our views already fully formulated and then attempt to view the techniques through that lens. When you do this I think it allows you to let go of the need for things to not be fated or deterministic in any way, and instead to start to work more within the context of what the astrology itself seems to say. There is something freeing about that in general, and zodiacal releasing was really the catalyst for that change in my philosophy when I first learned it back in 2005. I guess that part of what I'm saying here is that learning how to be ok with some degree of fatedness is inherent within the techniques of Hellenistic astrology, and it is part of the process of learning them.

[@frederiekbiesma]

during the day, you take a lot of decisions. each decision takes you on a certain path,, thus eliminating the other possibility, at least for the time being. yes, there is fate, but within that frame rest a thousand choices. that 's my view.

[@obsidianstang6296]

Hi Alyssa, I have a different perspective. I don't believe in fate as determined outcomes but rather as currents of energy. We have many fates, depending on how we work with the currents. As a witch, I believe that the strings of fate can be manipulated to create the lives we want. Life is sacred. It cannot be purely fated, otherwise it is not sovereign and therefore not sacred. We are part of the cosmic whole, the microcosm in the macrocosm. This system is divine, therefore we are divine. When we speak our will out loud, those vibrations interact with the fabric of reality on the astral and infernal planes. There are some who believe the planets are the sources of those currents and of every deific mask.

[@motherlovin8529]

@@obsidianstang6296 yesssssssss 👏

[@fryingwiththeantidote2486]

A book on the mystic Shelly Trimmer said he held the view that there are two things that the astrology chart will not tell you about someone, how deeply one person feels love towards another and how progressed they are on the spiritual path. That is to suggest that astrology is about the wheel of creation, not the forces beyond that.

[@shiseidosky]

This is such a complicated technique to learn. I really appreciate the way in which you have broken it down into small, simpler pieces so it's easier to comprehend! Thank you! Question at 9:41- when you talk about interpreting a releasing period and looking at the conditions of the planets in the activated sign, do you mean the condition of natal planets in that sign or the transiting planets?

[@frederiekbiesma]

ordered your book. in the process of selling my house, as soon as time/money is available i plan to study with you

[@frederiekbiesma]

@@gort3969 lol, that s actually funny

[@eagillum]

Cool, this is the dasa system in the Vedic system.

[@rhianatarot9726]

Yes look like that

[@astrovizier]

Hi Chris, These are some points I have. How accurate can techniques be, that are based on the Lot of Fortune and the Lot of Spirit, which are calculated from the ascendant ? There were no accurate time keeping devices two thousand years ago. Also, there is the complex issue of translation. I heard an interview with a translator of the Nag Hammadi library, and he was extremely cautious admitting there are difficulties when it comes down to translating ancient texts. Just some general points I wonder about. Thanks. Liz

[@michaelwatts207]

Amazing. Thx

[@moonbeamastro]

In a calculator I have used, there is an option of using the "valens adjustment" do you use this? it completely changes my calculations, obviously. Thanks.

[@PicnicForOne]

Thank you Chris. I noticed that astro gold does not offer part (lot) of spirit as a chart point calculation. How would you suggest finding that chart point?

[@AngieWilkins]

Asto-seek does if you type in zodiac releasing. It's a brilliant resource

[@gingerbecker6342]

Chris - Thanks so much for this video. Do you have an opinion of whether the Parts of Fortune and Spirit are more accurate using Whole House systems, vs. say Tropical? Have just done calculations, and mine advance one house with Whole House System.

[@TheAstrologyPodcast]

The concept of Lots were originally developed within a whole sign framework in order to assign additional topics to signs, and they probably still work the best within that context of that framework today.

[@swaggattarius4355]

The Astrology School Are there particular situations you prefer using Whole House System? I guess I’ve assumed that it was less confusing when beginning to study astrology but there seems to be a ‘ time and a place....’ ?

[@babydolphin2423]

Doctor who was a timelord

[@junemoon8675]

Baby Dolphin 🐬

[@hillsidepoppy]

Wonderful video! You didn't say the minor years for Aries/Scorpio though. What would that be? Thank you!

[@Yannisastra]

Mars = 15 years, so do its domiciles Aries & Scorpio = 15 years.

[@helike13]

What about Loosing of the Bond?

[@rios-oe6qt]

Do we use day or night calculation for the lot of fortune? Which one have you seen work best? I have a night chart but not sure which calculation to use.

[@enaanand]

numerology divides life similarly into chapters, as well as cardology...

[@jackcusumano]

Does Delphic Oracle support this technique? I keep meaning to upgrade to Solar Fire (currently just using Astro Gold), but I'm on a Mac, so I'm wondering if I should get Delphic Oracle instead. Astro Gold doesn't even include Lot of Spirit 🙃

[@TheAstrologyPodcast]

Yes, Delphic Oracle is the main program that I use to calculate zodiacal releasing, although I use Solar Fire for most other basic chart work.

[@erinmota1708]

WOW

[@doreenwatrous7850]

My daughter has a date 3 years from now that affects all lots. Same day. Lot of Fortune, spirit and Eros I am struggling to interpret this.

[@ambarrett100]

Does anyone know does Chris go over Lot of Eros in the course?

[@TheAstrologyPodcast]

I do have a lecture on zodiacal releasing from the Lot of Eros in the full Hellenistic astrology course.

[@ashantirobinson242]

I just checked out your course for this, is this more for experienced astrologers or can a beginner start with this course?

[@TheAstrologyPodcast]

Beginner astrologers should do my full Hellenistic astrology course, which builds up to zodiacal releasing and then eventually introduces it at the end. More advanced astrologers may be able to learn ZR on its own, although it takes for granted other Hellenistic concepts like Lots and sect.

[@ashantirobinson242]

@@TheAstrologyPodcast I must be doing something wrong. I didn't find the full Hellenistic astrology course. I saw lots of others courses & webinars. Thanks for responding.

[@TheAstrologyPodcast]

Here it is: courses.theastrologyschool.com/courses/hellenistic-astrology-course

[@ashantirobinson242]

@@TheAstrologyPodcast Thank You

[@moodymoon653]

I’ve been studying for a long time. I’ve never heard of this and not quite sure I understand 🤔

[@TheAstrologyPodcast]

I'd really recommend watching the longer podcast episode we did on it in order to get a better grasp: theastrologypodcast.com/2019/02/11/zodiacal-releasing-an-ancient-timing-technique/

[@moodymoon653]

@@TheAstrologyPodcast Thank you i"ll check it out!

[@katiehigson5384]

Who translated the Ancient Texts?

[@doreenwatrous7850]

Help from anyone welcome. I can not find an astrologer who is confident with this type of astrology.

[@MB-nc9rq]

Chris Brennan is THE LEADING expert in Hellenistic astrology.

[@DesireeAnnaC]

Do you search spirit to have his show on astro .com ?

[@TheAstrologyPodcast]

Astro.com will calculate Spirit and Fortune correctly if you use their traditional chart design in the extended chart selection, although the rest of their lot calculations for Eros will not be the ones I recommend: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5K7Xqd7msxgeaM

[@kaylatuite]

This is literally the most confusing thing

[@pcpmendonca]

Chris, you used to have nice, 15 minute, 30 minute videos that were very informative. Now you have 2 guests and your videos last like 2 hours. Impossible to spend 2 hours watching a single video, sorry.

[@TheAstrologyPodcast]

Then don't?

[@obsidianstang6296]

2-Hour videos are not meant for watching. They are meant for playing on your cell phone while walking. With KZbin Premium, it keeps playing, even when you turn of the screen to drop it in your pocket. You walk around, run errands, buy groceries. Then you come home, turn it off and get working on something. Next time you go out, you tap 'Play" on the same video and it picks up at the same place you left off. Like any podcast. Different content for different purposes. For example, it is very irritating to put on a video with a topic you love and start a walk and the video is over in 3 minutes. You pull your phone out, select another video and that one is over in 2 minutes. Very irritating. So...some for laptop, some for phone.

[@charlottewilliams7866]

Download and listen when you have time. I'm grateful for these free classes ❣️