Episodes

This page contains a concise list of every episode of The Astrology Podcast that has been released so far, in chronological order.

For an alternative list with pictures and short descriptions see the episodes archive page.

Here is the concise chronological list:

1. The First Episode of the Astrology Podcast
2. Ben Dykes on Electional Astrology
3. The Definition of “Astrologer” with Nick Dagan Best
4. The Astrology of the 2012 Presidential Election
5. The Fifth Episode of the Astrology Podcast
6. NORWAC Recap With Kelly Surtees
7. Mercury Retrograde: Myths and Realities
8. The Issue of House Division in Astrology
9. The Relationship Between Hellenistic and Indian Astrology
10. The Future of Astrology
11. The Astrology of Uranus and the United States
12. Robert Hand on Reconciling Modern and Traditional Astrology
13. Ben Dykes’ New Translation of Hephaistio of Thebes
14. Data Collection and Celebrity vs. Personal Birth Charts
15. The Ethics of Using Electional Astrology to Time a Birth
16. Christopher Warnock on Astrology, Magic and the Occult
17. The Rationale for the Significations of the Houses
18. Modern vs. Traditional Astrology Debate
19. Objective Versus Subjective Reality in Astrology
20. Austin Coppock on the Astrology of the Decans
21. Astrology and Tarot: Professional Parallels
22. The Astrology of 2015
23. Birth Data Collection, Sect, and Other Research
24. Understanding Your Saturn Return
25. Reception as a Mitigating Factor in Astrology
26. Modern and Traditional Views on Difficult Placements
27. The Life and Work of Astrologer James Holden
28. Mitigating Factors in Traditional Astrology
29. Branches and Traditions of Astrology
30. Ancient Timing Techniques: Time-Lords and Dashas
31. Tips for Learning Astrology and Becoming an Astrologer
32. Astrology Forecast and Elections for June 2015
33. History Channel Astrology Episode Commentary
34. Astrology Forecast and Auspicious Dates for July 2015
35. Prediction vs Forecasting & Cultural Acceptance
36. Mundane Astrology with Benjamin Dykes
37. Robert Hand on Sect: Day vs. Night Charts
38. Astrology Forecast & Auspicious Dates for August 2015
39. Venus Retrograde: Challenging Consensus
40. Sun-Sign Astrology: Pros and Cons
41. Birth Times and Improving Data Collection Efforts
42. Mark Jones on the Therapeutic Potential of Astrology
43. Astrology Forecast and Elections for September 2015
44. Conferences, Detriment, Legality of Astrology, etc.
45. Saturn in Sagittarius
46. Responses to Common Scientific Criticisms of Astrology
47. Astrology Forecast and Elections for October 2015
48. Fate, Free Will, and Astrology
49. Responses to Religious Criticisms of Astrology
50. 10 Problems That Are Unique to Astrologers
51. Astrology Forecast and Elections for November 2015
52. Whole Sign Houses: The Best System of House Division
53. Geoffrey Cornelius on The Moment of Astrology
54. The Debate About Ancient Systems of House Division
55. Astrology Forecast and Elections for December 2015
56. Tips For Becoming a Better Astrologer
57. Astrology Forecast and Transits for 2016
58. The Star of Bethlehem
59. Misconceptions About Older Forms of Astrology
60. The Zodiac Debate: Tropical vs Sidereal
61. The Debate Over the Origins of Hellenistic Astrology
62. The Lives and Works of the Hellenistic Astrologers
63. Astrology Forecast and Elections for February 2016
64. The Significations of the Seven Traditional Planets
65. The Professional Astrologer Book Interview
66. Astrology Forecast and Elections for March 2016
67. The Outer Planets and Relationships
68. Joan Quigley and the Reagans’ Use of Astrology
69. Astrology Forecast and Elections for April 2016
70. The Astrology of Mars Retrograde Periods
71. Medical Astrology With Lee Lehman
72. Astrological Training, Certification, and Credentials
73. The Life and Work of Astrologer Demetra George
74. Astrology Forecast and Auspicious Dates for May 2016
75. The Life and Work of Astrologer Maggie Nalbandian
76.  Financial Astrology with Ray Merriman
77. The Nature and Value of Astrological Prediction
78. Astrology Forecast and Auspicious Dates for June 2016
79. Sexual Orientation and Astrology
80. Writing a Horoscope Column with Rick Levine
81. Astrology Forecast and Favorable Dates for July 2016
82. Q&A Episode: Arabic Parts, House Division, Mythology
83. The Queer Astrology Conference
84. Richard Tarnas on Cosmos and Psyche
85. Astrology Forecast and Favorable Dates for August 2016
86. Saturn as Feminine, and the Earliest Female Astrologer
87. Astrology Forecast Discussion for September 2016
88. NASA Changes Zodiac Signs? Astrologers Respond
89. Astrology Forecast Discussion for October 2016
90. 2016 US Presidential Election Birth Data Issues
91. Hillary Clinton’s Birth Time Revisited
92. Astrology Forecast Discussion for November 2016
93. Post-2016 Election Analysis and Reflections
94. Astrology Forecast for December 2016
95. The Astrology of 2017: Yearly Forecast Discussion
96. Astrology Forecast for February 2017
97. Hellenistic Astrology: The Study of Fate and Fortune
98. Astrology Forecast for March 2017
99. In Defense of Prediction, with Adam Elenbaas
100. 100th Episode Q&A and Round Table Discussion
101. The Age of Aquarius
102. Astrology Forecast for April 2017
103. April 2017 Q&A Session with Kelly Surtees
104. Lynn Bell on the Astrology of Family Dynamics
105. Light, Darkness, and Polarities in Astrology
106. Astrology Forecast for May of 2017
107. Dorotheus of Sidon: A New Translation by Ben Dykes
108. Bonatti’s 146 Considerations, with Nina Gryphon
109. Sam Reynolds on Talking Astrology with Bill Nye
110. Astrology Forecast for June of 2017
111. Planetary Yogas with Ernst Wilhelm
112. Dane Rudhyar and the Birth of Modern Astrology
113. The Modern Revival of Astrology, with Nick Campion
114. Astrology Forecast and Electional Chart for July of 2017
115. The Tropical Zodiac in Indian Astrology, with Vic DiCara
116. Horary Astrology Questions, with Lee Lehman
117. Western Sidereal Astrology, with Kenneth Bowser
118. Astrology Forecast and Election for August 2017
119. The Astrology of Eclipses, with Bernadette Brady
120. Theophilus of Edessa: Translating His Astrological Works
121. The Importance of Astronomy for Astrology
122. Astrology Forecast and Election for September 2017
123. Locational Astrology: The Astrology of Where You Live
124. Astrological Education: Options for Serious Study
125. How to Choose a Professional Astrologer
126. Astrology Forecast + Major Alignments for October 2017
127. Unexpected Lunar Nodes Discussion with Adam Sommer
128. Composite Charts, with Originator John Townley
129. A Newly Discovered 4th Century Horoscope
130. Astrology Forecast and Election for November 2017
131. Saturn Return in Sagittarius Retrospective
132. A Newbie’s Guide to Astrology Conferences
133. Q&A: From Student to Practitioner of Astrology
134. Astrology Forecast and Election for December 2017
135. Sade Sati: Saturn Transiting the Natal Moon
136. Q&A: Astrological Consultations, Using Elections + More
137. Elsbeth Ebertin and the Rise of Women in Astrology
138. The Astrology of 2018: An Overview of the Major Transits
139. Is Astrology Becoming More or Less Popular?
140. Saturn in Capricorn: Major Themes From 2017–2020
141. Carl Jung’s Views and Influence on Modern Astrology
142. Astrology Forecast for February 2018: Pileup in Pisces
143. Q&A: Seeing Clients, House Meanings & Newbie Books
144. Secondary Progressions: Every Day Symbolizes A Year
145. The Origins of Horary Astrology
146. Astrology Forecast for March of 2018
147. The Elephant in the Room
148. Jung on Synchronicity and the Mechanism for Astrology
149. Tem Tarriktar on the Mountain Astrologer Magazine
150. Astrology Forecast for April of 2018
151. Astrology Podcasters Q&A Trialogue
152. Discussing Jung’s Studies in Astrology by Liz Greene
153. Annual Profections: A Basic Time-Lord Technique
154. Astrology Forecast for May 2018: Uranus Enters Taurus
155. Answering Birth Chart Questions from Listeners
156. Essential Dignities and Debilities, with Charles Obert
157. What House Rules Sex in Western Astrology?
158. Astrology Forecast for June 2018: Mars Retrograde
159. Live Podcast Event at United Astrology Conference 2018
160. Reflections on United Astrology Conference 2018
161. Is Prediction Killing Astrology? ISAR Panel at UAC 2018
162. Astrology Forecast, July 2018: Lunar Eclipse ☌ Mars
163. Why Horoscopes Are Still Valid and Important
164. The Celestial Art: Essays on Astrological Magic
165. Synastry: The Astrology of Relationships
166. August 2018 Astrology Forecast: Final Solar Eclipse in Leo
167. The Problem of Twins in Natal Astrology
168. Dennis Harness on Astrological Counseling Styles
169. Rectification: Using Astrology to Find Your Birth Time
170. September 2018 Astrology Forecast: Moving Forward
171. Shakespeare and Astrology, with Priscilla Costello
172. Q&A: Celebrity Endorsements, Calculating Charts, and More
173. Michel and Francoise Gauquelin and the Mars Effect
174. October 2018 Astrology Forecast: Venus Retro in Scorpio
175. The Signs of the Zodiac: Qualities and Meanings – Part 1
176. Becoming a Professional Astrologer in the Modern Age
177. Zodiac Sign Cusps: What’s It Mean to Be Born on a Cusp?
178. November 2018 Astrology Forecast: Jupiter in Sagittarius
179. November 2018 Monthly Horoscopes for All 12 Rising Signs
180. The Signs of the Zodiac: Qualities and Meanings – Part 2
181. The Transmission of Horoscopic Astrology to China & Japan
182. December 2018 Horoscopes for Every Rising Sign
183. December 2018 Astrology Forecast: No More Retrogrades
184. Astrologers on Becoming Parents
185. Answering Astrology Questions from Twitter
186. January 2019 Horoscopes for All Twelve Zodiac Signs
187. 2019 Astrology Forecast: Overview of the Year Ahead
188. Demetra George on Ancient Astrology in Theory and Practice
189. Why Are More Women Interested in Astrology Than Men?
190. Electional Astrology: How to Find Auspicious Dates and Times
191. February 2019 Astrology Forecast
192. Zodiacal Releasing: An Ancient Timing Technique
193. The Vimshottari Dasha System in Vedic Astrology
194. Reincarnation and Astrology, with Steven Forrest
195. March 2019 Astrology Forecast: Mercury Retro in Pisces
196. Talking with Vedic Astrologer James Braha
197. Uranus Transits Through the Twelve Houses
198. Sahl ibn Bishr: A New Translation by Benjamin Dykes
199. April 2019 Astrology Forecast: Grand Trine in Fire Signs
200. The Astrology Podcast 200th Episode Retrospective
201. Astrologers Dating Astrologers: Advantages and Pitfalls
202. How Did Pluto and the Outer Planets Get Their Meanings?
203. Astrology Forecast for May 2019: Mercury Cazimi in Gemini
204. Teaching Western Astrology in Modern China
205. The Master of the Nativity: Finding the Ruler of the Chart
206. Evangeline Adams and the Advent of Astrology in America
207. Astrology Forecast for June 2019: Mars Opposes Saturn
208. Live Astrology Q&A Session at NORWAC 2019
209. Alan Leo and Early Modern Astrology, with Kim Farnell
210. On Psychological Astrology, with John Green
211. July 2019 Astrology Forecast: Mercury Retrograde ☌ Mars
212. Clive Kavan on Publishing the Regulus Edition of William Lilly
213. Interviews with Astrologers from Romania and England
214. The Increasing Frequency of Caesarean Section Births
215. Interpreting Solar and Lunar Eclipses in Your Birth Chart
216. August 2019 Astrology Forecast: Leo and Virgo Stelliums
217. Organizing Astrology Conferences, with Ray Merriman
218. Abu Ma’shar on Solar Returns, with Benjamin Dykes
219. The Recent Revival of Astrology in Romania
220. September 2019 Astrology Forecast
221. William Lilly and His Book Christian Astrology
222. Reading Birth Charts with Annual Profections
223. The Life and Work of Astrologer Alan Oken
224. October 2019 Astrology Forecast: Mercury Spookygrade
225. Helena Avelar and Luís Ribeiro on Traditional Astrology
226. Is Astrology Antithetical to Christianity?
227. Origins of the House Division Debate in Ancient Astrology
228. November 2019 Astrology Forecast: Last of Jupiter in Sag
229. Practicing Astrology Before Your Saturn Return
230. Relationship Astrology for Modern Times, with Jessica Lanyadoo
231. Significations of the Twelve Houses – Part 1: Houses 1–6
232. December 2019 Astrology Forecast: Jupiter in Capricorn
233. Significations of the Twelve Houses – Part 2: Houses 7–12
234. 2020 Astrology Forecast: Overview of the Year Ahead
235. The Relationship Between Astrology and Magic
236. Answering Astrology Questions with Kelly Surtees, Austin Coppock, and Chris Brennan
237. 2020 Year Ahead Horoscopes – Part 1: Aries – Virgo
238. 2020 Year Ahead Horoscopes – Part 2: Libra – Pisces
239. The Picatrix: A Grimoire of Astrological Magic
240. February 2020 Astrology Forecast
241. The Yavanajataka: Greek Astrology in Sanskrit?
242. The Asteroids in Astrology, with Demetra George
243. Relationship Placements in the Birth Chart
244. How Did Placidus Become the Most Popular House System?
245. March 2020 Astrology Forecast: Mars Conjunct Saturn in Aquarius
246. The Four Elements in Astrology, with Darby Costello
247. Mythic Astrology and Venus Retrogrades with Arielle Guttman
248. April 2020 Astrology Forecast + Coronavirus Discussion
249. Robert Zoller, Pioneer in Reviving Medieval Astrology
250. Alan White: Intro to Hellenistic Astrology
251. Becca Tarnas on Outer Planet Cycles and Jung’s Red Book
252. What is the Birth Chart of the United States?
253. May 2020 Astrology Forecast
254. Misconceptions About Mundane Astrology in the Media
255. The Origins of the Exaltations: A New Discovery
256. NORWAC 2020: Moving An In-Person Conference Online
257. June 2020 Astrology Forecast
258. Astrology As Radical Self-Care, with Diana Rose Harper
259. A Discussion on Astrology and Race in America
260. First Steps in Reading a Birth Chart
261. July 2020 Astrology Forecast
262. The Life and Work of Noel Tyl, Astrologer
263. Intersectionality and Astrology, with Bear Ryver
264. The Origins of the Concept of Detriment in Astrology
265. August 2020 Astrology Forecast
266. Aspect Patterns in Astrology, with Carole Taylor
267. Translating Ancient Greek Astrological Texts
268. Tajika: Medieval Arabic Astrology in Sanskrit
269. September 2020 Astrology Forecast
270. How to Read a Natal Chart With No Birth Time
271. The Astrology of Chiron, with Melanie Reinhart
272. October 2020 Astrology Forecast
273. Astrology Q&A: Sect During Twilight, and Reading Kids’ Charts
274. Sect in Astrology: Day and Night Charts
275. Astrological Generations: Saturn Signs of Millennials
276. Mercury Retrograde and What it Means in Astrology
277. November 2020 Astrology Forecast
278. Post-2020 US Presidential Election Astrology Analysis and Reflections
279. Transgender Experiences in Astrology
280. An Overview of the History of Western Astrology
281. December 2020 Astrology Forecast
282. The Astrology of Bitcoin
283. Saturn Return in Capricorn Retrospective
284. 2021 Year Ahead Astrology Forecast
285. 2021 Horoscopes: Year Ahead Rising Sign Forecast
286. Co-Star and the Making of a Popular Astrology App
287. Reception: A Mitigating Condition in Birth Charts
288. Explaining Astrology to Non-Astrologers
289. February 2021 Astrology Forecast: Saturn Square Uranus
290. The Early History and Meanings of the Nodes in Astrology
291. Tarot and Astrology as Forms of Divination
292. Defining the Void of Course Moon
293. March 2021 Astrology Forecast
294. The Moon in Astrology: Meanings and Uses
295. Queen Buran, Astrologer in 9th Century Baghdad
296. The Considerations Before Judgement with Sue Ward
297. April 2021 Astrology Forecast
298. Revisiting the Considerations Before Judgement in Horary Astrology
299. Postcolonial Astrology, with Alice Sparkly Kat
300. Highlights of Prescient Predictions From 2020 Astrology Forecasts
301. May 2021 Astrology Forecast: Jupiter into Pisces
302. The Sun in Astrology: Meanings and Techniques
303. Astrology Consultations: Tips for Getting the Most Out of a Reading
304. How to Read an Ephemeris
305. June 2021 Astrology Forecast: Saturn Square Uranus Again
306. Practicing Astrology Professionally: Making the Transition
307. Mercury in Astrology: Significations and Meanings
308. Herbalism and Astrology: Connecting Plants and Planets
309. July 2021 Astrology Forecast: Mars ☍ Saturn, Jupiter → Aquarius
310. Ancient Jewish Views on Astrology
311. Stelliums in Astrology: Interpreting Planetary Clusters
312. August 2021 Astrology Forecast: Jupiter Returns to Aquarius
313. House Division Calculations in Astrology Explained
314. Movies for Astrologers: Astrology Themes in Films
315. Venus in Astrology: Meaning and Significations
316. Ancient Philosophy and Astrology
317. September Astrology Forecast 2021
318. Mars in Astrology: Meaning and Significations
319. Jupiter in Astrology: Meaning and Significations
320. Uranus in Astrology: Meaning and Significations
321. October Astrology Forecast 2021
322. Saturn in Astrology: Meaning and Significations
323. Aspects in Astrology: The Five Major Configurations
324. The Life and Work of Astrologer Helena Avelar
325. November Astrology Forecast 2021: Mars Square Saturn + Taurus Eclipse
326. Neptune in Astrology: Meaning and Significations
327. Top 8 Best Astrology Books for Beginners
328. Minor Aspects in Astrology, with Rick Levine
329. December Astrology Forecast 2021: A Venus Retrograde-y Christmas
330. The Practice and Philosophy of Astrology, with Ray Grasse
331. Astrology, Technology, and the Future, with Adam Sommer
332. 2022 Astrology Forecast for the Year Ahead
333. Virtual Reality and Astrology, with Kent Bye
334. 2022 Yearly Horoscopes for All 12 Zodiac Signs
335. Artificial Intelligence and Astrology
336. Pluto in Astrology: Meaning and Significations
337. February 2022 Astrology Forecast
338. Changing of the Gods: An Astrology Documentary Series
339. Hermeticism and Ancient Astrology
340. Astrologer or Astrologist: What is the Preferred Designation?
341. March 2022 Astrology Forecast
342. Planetary Stations in Secondary Progressions
343. Agrippa’s Three Books of Occult Philosophy
344. The Future Trajectory of Astrology
345. April 2022 Astrology Forecast
346. Consultation Charts in Medical Astrology
347. Aries in Astrology: Meaning and Traits
348. Ancient Astrology Volume 2, with Demetra George
349. May 2022 Astrology Forecast
350. Sharing Astrology Transit Stories
351. Astrology Explained by an Astrologer
352. Astrology Conferences and Lecture Tips
353. Taurus in Astrology: Meaning and Traits
354. June 2022 Astrology Forecast
355. Transiting Eclipses in Astrology
356. Gemini in Astrology: Meaning and Traits
357. Astrology Chat with Patrick Watson
358. July 2022 Astrology Forecast
359. Cancer in Astrology: Meaning and Traits
360. Astrology Chat with Nick Dagan Best
361. Generational Astrology, with Nick Dagan Best
362. Astrology Forecast for August 2022
363. Leo in Astrology: Meaning and Traits
364. The Progressed Lunation Cycle
365. Transits in Astrology: An Introduction to Timing
366. Astrology Forecast for September 2022
367. Fertility in Astrology, with Nicola Smuts Allsop
368. Astrology and Tarot Chat, with Joy Vernon
369. Virgo in Astrology: Meaning and Traits
370. Astrology Forecast for October 2022
371. The Venus Star Point Cycle, with Arielle Guttman
372. The Anthology of Vettius Valens
373. Libra in Astrology: Meaning and Traits
374. Astrology Forecast for November 2022
375. Scorpio in Astrology: Meaning and Traits
376. The Uranus Return of the United States
377. Intergenerational Healing Through Astrology
378. Astrology Forecast for December 2022
379. Sagittarius in Astrology: Meaning and Traits
380. 2023 Year Ahead Horoscopes for Every Sign
381. 2023 Year Ahead Astrology Forecast
382. Capricorn in Astrology: Meaning and Traits
383. Explaining Astrology to a Skeptic
384. The Nature of Astrology, with Bruce Scofield
385. Astrology Forecast for February 2023
386. Deborah Houlding and Whole Sign House Denialism
387. Demetra George Responds to Whole Sign House Denialism
388. Celebrating the Birthday of Vettius Valens
389. Robert Hand Responds to Deborah Houlding
390. Aquarius in Astrology: Meaning and Traits
391. Astrology Forecast for March 2023
392. Fate and Astrology
393. Pisces in Astrology: Meaning and Traits
394. Hillary Clinton’s Birth Time
395. Astrology Forecast for April 2023
396. Calculating Astrology Charts By Hand
397. Astrology of Comedy and Comedians
398. Ancient Egyptian Astrology
399. Astrology Forecast for May 2023
400. Astrology and the Emergence of Artificial Intelligence
401. Firmicus Maternus’ Mathesis, with Benjamin Dykes
402. Heliodora and the Early History of Women Astrologers
403. Astrology Forecast for June 2023
404. Astrology Chat with Stella and Cameron
405. Venus Retrograde in Astrology Explained
406. Astrology and Health, with Kira Sutherland
407. Astrology Forecast for July 2023
408. The First Astrology Software Company, with Michael Erlewine
409. Astrology of the AIDS Pandemic
410. Sharing Venus Retrograde Stories
411. Astrology Forecast for August 2023
412. Inanna, Venus Retrograde, and Barbie
413. Astrology Chat with Kirah Tabourn
414. The Sun, Moon, and Rising Sign in Astrology
415. Astrology Forecast September 2023
416. Early Project Hindsight Interview with Hand, Schmidt, and Zoller
417. Project Hindsight Interview Commentary
418. Astrology in Psychotherapy
419. The Mayan Calendar and Mesoamerican Astrology
420. Astrology Forecast October 2023
421. United Astrology Conference 1986 Documentary
422. Astrocartography: The Astrology of Travel and Where to Live
423. Eclipses That Aligned with Pivotal Moments in History
424. Astrology Forecast November 2023
425. Eclipses That Shaped History: Part 2
426. Astrology Chat with Madeline DeCotes
427. Astrology and Death
428. Astrology Forecast December 2023
429. Saturn Returns and Music Eras
430. 2024 Year Ahead Forecast
431. 2024 Year Ahead Horoscopes for Each Zodiac Sign
432. Pluto in Aquarius in History
433. The Lot of Spirit and Fortune in Astrology
434. Astrology Forecast February 2024
435. Proclus and Astrology in Platonism
436. Origins of the Planetary Myths in Astrology
437. Astrology Forecast March 2024
438. Saturn Return in Aquarius Retrospective
439. Unshaming the Signs of the Zodiac
440. The Antikythera Mechanism and Astrology
441. Astrology Forecast April 2024
442. The Rulers of the Houses in Astrology
443. The Orphic Mysteries and Ancient Astrology
444. Jupiter-Uranus Conjunctions in History, with Richard Tarnas
445. Jupiter-Uranus Conjunctions in History, Part 2
446. Astrology Forecast May 2024
447. Prophecy and Power, with Patrick Curry and Nicholas Campion
448. How to Give an Astrological Consultation
449. Jean-Baptiste Morin’s Astrology
450. Astrology Forecast for June 2024
451. Quick Birth Chart Transit Readings
452. Jupiter Transits in Houses: Live Chart Reading Workshop
453. Astrology Forecast for July 2024
454. The First House in Astrology: Planets in the Rising Sign
455. 1st House Birth Chart Readings Livestream
456. Analysis of a Prediction: Trump and the Mars-Uranus Conjunction
457. Astrology Forecast for August 2024
458. Financial Astrology, with Grace Morris
459. The I Ching and Astrology, with Benebell Wen
460. Astrology Forecast for September 2024
461. The Second House in Astrology
462. 2nd and 3rd House Birth Chart Readings
463. Astrology as Divination, with Kirk Little
464. Astrology Forecast for October 2024
465. The Third House in Astrology
466. Astrology Forecast for November 2024
467. The Fourth House in Astrology
468. The Ruler of the 4th House in Astrology
469. Astrology Forecast for December 2024
470. Fourth House Birth Chart Readings