Summary: <br> In episode 103 astrologer Kelly Surtees joins the show in order to help answer questions from listeners and patrons of the podcast on a variety of astrological topics.<br> We received so many questions for our last Q&A episode, which was episode 100, that we decided to do a followup show with just Kelly and Chris in order to get to the rest. In the end it took us about 2 hours, but we got through them all!<br> Below you will find the show notes, followed by links to download or stream the recording of this episode of the podcast.<br> Announcing Giveaway for April<br> At the top of this episode I announce the giveaway prizes for April:<br> <br> * A pass to the upcoming <a href="http://norwac.net" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Northwest Astrological Conference</a>, which is taking place May 25–29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. Discounted registration rates for NORWAC end on April 22, so sign up now for a lower price.<br> * A copy of Ben Dykes’ new translation of Dorotheus of Sidon, which will be released later this month.<br> <br> For more information about the giveaway and how to enter see the <a href="http://theastrologypodcast.com/2017/04/11/astrology-podcast-prize-giveaway-april-2017/" target="_blank">April description page</a>.<br> Episode Outline<br> Here are shortened versions of some of the question topics that we talked about during the course of the episode:<br> <br> * What are the different branches and traditions of astrology? <a href="http://theastrologypodcast.com/2015/04/21/branches-and-traditions-of-astrology/">See also episode 29</a>.<br> * How do you reconcile different schools and approaches that disagree with each other?<br> * How do you deal with the myriad of new astronomical findings?<br> * Where do you see astrology headed professionally and publicly in the future?<br> * Do you look at secondary progressions or transits when picking an election?<br> * How do New Moons and the concept of under the beams relate to elections and starting new projects?<br> * Did ancient and traditional astrologers use relocated charts?<br> * How are planetary speed and stations used as interpretive principles?<br> <br> * Kelly has an <a href="http://kellysastrology.com/2017/04/11/planet-speeds-fast-or-slow/" target="_blank">article on planetary speeds and astrology</a> on her website, as well as <a href="http://kellysastrology.com/product/topic-specific-chart-inquiry-love-and-career/" target="_blank">a lecture where she discussed the topic</a> a bit in relation to other inquiries.<br> <br> <br> * What are some of your reasons for believing in the validity of astrology?<br> * What are the strongest arguments against the validity of astrology?<br> <br> Thanks to all of our patrons who sent in questions!<br> Listen to This Episode<br> You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:<br>
