Planet Waves FM with Eric Francis

In today's edition of Planet Waves FM, I look at Mars setting off the cardinal cross (currently square Uranus and opposite Pluto), as well as the Epoch of Revolution aspect Uranus square Pluto. When we reach one of these movements, we seem to have less to lose, and more to gain by experimenting, flexibility and not honoring the old, intractable and boring way of doing things. We might be feeling some instability and that is the invitation to explore. The revolutionary activity mainly the personal revolution in your own consciousness is being set off by this weekend's Full Moon in Aquarius. I also cover how Mercury retrograde is influencing all this adventure. In the second segment I talk to Liz DiNovella, the cultural editor of The Progressive, who was on the scene of one of the recall elections yesterday in Wisconsin. For our musical guest, I reprise the Grateful Dead one more week, extending Jerry Garcia's birthday celebration.

In today's edition of Planet Waves FM, I go over some implications of this debt agreement being signed on the brink of Mercury retrograde (and apparently the military cuts are bullshit; the whole thing seems to be accounting games to rival Enron) and in the second half, I look at the United States' main chart the Sibly Chart. I will be covering the other USA chart, Scorpionic America, in Friday's edition. Our musical guest is Critter Jones.

This edition of Planet Waves FM looks up close and personal at the Capricorn Full Moon, which takes place Friday. This is a very, very interesting Full Moon I really mean it this time. The Sun and Moon align exactly with a slow-moving aspect we've been talking about Varuna square Eris. The thing about your Varuna square Eris kind of aspect is 1) you can't look it up in a book and 2) no matter how significant these newly-discovered outer planets are, the aspect is going to seem like it's in the background right up until it's lit up in the blazing light of the Full Moon and that's what's happening right now. In today's podcast, I look at the Rupert Murdoch / News Corp scandal, and the utter insanity going on in Washington DC in the form of the Tea Baggers (far right wing Republicans) pushing the United States government to the brink of financial default, which if it happens could set off a lot of problems. In the second half of the program, I look at how Murdoch's chart lines up with that of News of the World, the weekly that he shut down Sunday. Our musical guest this week is the acclaimed Emma's Revolution, described by our friends at Z Magazine as, "Beyond progressive commentary, Emma's Revolution examines issues of our time the way the media should." Pete Seeger once said, "This record is part of the worldwide revolution which will save this planet…these songs you'll find yourself singing for the rest of your life." Gee whiz! Anyway you can hear them on Planet Waves FM.

In this edition of Planet Waves FM, I look at the issues surrounding the debt ceiling battle that really amounts to an economic and political power grab: a kind of false flag collapse of the economy. It's happened before the banking crash of 2008 was both avoidable and intentional, and many people profited to a degree that the public has no concept of. There are several theories about what's happening at the moment, one of the most cohesive coming from one of our commenters who is fairly close to the action. By any analysis, the conduct of legislators in Washington ranges from irresponsible and deceitful to blatantly insane; and while Obama is doing his best to maintain his public image, he is offering up Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid to the flesh-eating monster of the conservative movement. I briefly discuss the Oslo attacks but I don't discuss the chart. I have a few comments about Amy Winehouse and what an extraordinary chart she had unfortunately time did not permit. I cover this in a streamlined, one-hour program featuring musical guests the Grateful Dead. Monday would be the 69th birthday of Jerry Garcia, so we have two hot folk-blues numbers for you, lovingly selected from a pretty good collection.

In this edition of Planet Waves FM, I explore the possibilities that can arise out of the Rupert Murdoch / News Corp / Scotland Yard / British politics / every scandal in one. My guest is Gary Caton, who joins me for a lively conversation about the current astrology. My musical guest is the man with seven fingers on each hand, Mr. Paul Yates. Errata: In the beginning I say the Moon is entering Leo Friday I mean the Sun. Not the newspaper, the big ball of hydrogen. Also, the midsummer holiday is Lammas, not Imbolc, which is in February.

A weekly update telling you what you need to know about the current climate of the cosmos. Astrologer Eric Francis offers practical, useful advice to help you make the most of your week.

Today's edition of Planet Waves FM features an interview with James Wanless, the creator of the Voyager Tarot deck. He has just come out with the Sustain Yourself deck and book, which he's been working on for 20 years. The new deck, consisting of 101 cards, should be in bookstores any day now in this interview you'll hear what went into its creation. Our musical guest this week is Warpold Wine, featuring compositions of Andrew Lipow. I met (and photographed) Andrew and his band in the parking lot of the Phish concerts at Bethel Woods last month.

A weekly update telling you what you need to know about the current climate of the cosmos. Astrologer Eric Francis offers practical, useful advice to help you make the most of your week.

Covers the solstice chart, including the Sun's many aspects this week and next, the grand cross that's developing, and the solar eclipse that takes place one week from Friday. Includes conversation with guest astrologer Gary Caton. Musical guest is TJ Jarosik.

This edition covers the total lunar eclipse with guest astrologer Gary Caton.

This week on Planet Waves FM is a discussion of the rarely-mentioned centaur planets Nessus and Asbolus. Includes half an hour of conversation with Melanie Reinhart, author of Chiron and the Healing Journey. Musical guest is Girlyman.

This edition covers the June 1 solar eclipse. Also includes the natal chart of Rosanne Cash. We feature three of her songs from The List, her latest album that was based on a list of essential country and folk songs given to her by her dad when she was 18.

Includes a discussion of "the end of the world," the most interesting explanation of Gemini you've ever heard, a long rant about advertising and a 70th-birthday shout out to Bob Dylan.The first song break happens at about 29 minutes, with talent provided by Dave Harnetty.

Covers the Scorpio Full Moon, and how it has rippled into the world. There have been events in banking, which include five major lenders being accused of fraud by the federal government, and the accusation of rape against Dominique Strauss-Kahn. Musicians Roxie Rawson of the UK, and and Paul Yates of Australia are featured today.

Explores the nature of fear, and the energy of Mars in Taurus.