In this episode of Rhythms and Retrogrades, Schyler time-travels to the MySpace era to decode the cosmic fingerprints behind the early 2000s internet boom. From Saturn in Gemini’s obsession with screen names to Saturn in Leo’s digital spotlight, this episode maps out how astrology shaped the dawn of online identity.
We dive into:
- The rise of MySpace, YouTube, and digital music sharing
- Saturn’s transits through Gemini, Cancer, and Leo (2000–2007)
- Uranus and Neptune in Aquarius reshaping the collective experience
- Emo culture, crytyping, and the raw vulnerability of the Saturn in Cancer era
- September 11th, 2001’s chilling musical context and Jupiter in Cancer’s impact
- Why your MySpace top 8 might’ve ended a friendship (thanks Saturn in Leo)
- How Uranus in Pisces glitched the music industry into MP3 dreams
Packed with nostalgia, cultural analysis, and astrology, this episode is your cosmic guide to broadband breakthroughs, heartbreak lyrics, and DIY rebellion. Get your eyeliner and LimeWire ready.
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