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Victorian Spiritualism and Stellar Revival: When Astrology Met the Séance Room

Victorian Spiritualism and Stellar Revival: When Astrology Met the Séance Room

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Explore the fascinating intersection of Victorian spiritualism and astrology's 19th-century revival in this episode of Astrology Through the Ages. Host Clara Moss examines how the spiritualist movement, beginning in the 1840s, created fertile ground for astrology's resurgence in Victorian society. Discover how influential figures like Helena Blavatsky and the Theosophical Society integrated astrological concepts with Eastern philosophy and Western esotericism. Learn about Alan Leo, the father of modern astrology, who founded 'Modern Astrology' magazine in 1890 and revolutionized astrological practice for the growing middle class. The episode explores how Victorian mediums incorporated natal charts into séances, believing celestial alignments influenced spiritual communication. Examine the role of women in Victorian occult practices, the commercialization of astrology through popular magazines and almanacs, and how new technologies like photography influenced Victorian understanding of invisible forces. Discover how publications like W.T. Stead's 'Borderland' promoted scholarly investigation of psychical phenomena and astrological concepts. This episode reveals how Victorian spiritualist communities organized around astrological timing and how their innovations continue influencing contemporary astrological practice. Perfect for history enthusiasts, astrology students, and anyone interested in Victorian culture and alternative spirituality movements.
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