The One Where We Decipher Our Birth Charts

You Keep Saying This Isn’t Science, And All I Hear Is Hurtfulness

Chani Nicholas wrote a book about how to decipher one's birth chart, and this week Alyssa and Kevin discuss what they've learned combing through theirs. When did astrology become so commonplace and what does it all mean? No star, planet, or sign is left unturned in this episode from when the show was A Reasonable Day.

Alyssa Savino is a writer, a pop culture enthusiast, and is "deeply Midwestern." Subscribe to her newsletter, Soft Earlobe, listen to her "mini-podcast" (often about snacks) Xylophone Break, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

Kevin Krein is a writer and host of the Anhedonic Headphones Podcast. His music writing (and some of his non-music writing) is on Anhedonic Headphones, or you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram. 

Theme Music: 

"Your Type" (Instrumental), written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Rami Yacoub, Carl Falk, Wayne Hector, and Tavish Crowe; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. 

Music Credits:

“Shooting Star,” written by Jared Solomon, Danny Silberstein, and Carly Rae Jepsen; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. The Loneliest Time, Interscope/School Boy, 2022.

“Wishes and Stars” written and performed by Harper Simon. Harper Simon, Tulsi Records, 2009.

“Big Poppa,” written by Christopher Wallace;  performed by The Notorious B.I.G. Ready to Die, Bad Boy, 1994.

“Big Dipper” written by Zoe Reynolds; performed by Kississippi. Mood Ring, Triple Crown, 2021.

“Starry Eyed Surprise” written by Paul Oakenfold, Seth Binzer, Andy Gray, Fred Nei; performed by Shifty Shellshock and Paul Oakenfold. Bunkka, Maverick/Warner, 2002.

“Fuck The Stars,” written by Tyler Dozier; performed by Lady Dan. Earth Libraries, 2022.

“Scorpio Rising,” written by Sophie Allison;  performed by Soccer Mommy. Clean, Fat Possum, 2018.

“Gemini,” written by Shan Pooviriyakul; performed by Shan. Gemini, self-released, 2022.