Rhythms and Retrogrades

Robert Johnson is more than just a blues legend—he’s a myth, a mystery, and the man whose music shaped generations. In this episode of Rhythms & Retrogrades, host Schyler takes you to the crossroads of music, astrology, and folklore to uncover the cosmic truth behind Johnson’s haunting legacy. Born May 8, 1911 in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, Robert Johnson lived a short but unforgettable life. Known as the King of the Delta Blues, his guitar style and lyrics inspired rock’s greatest legends...

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 sharingSaturn’s transits through Gemini, Cancer, and Leo (2000–2007)Uranus and Neptune in Aquarius reshaping the coll...

In this electrifying episode of Rhythms & Retrogrades, Schyler cracks open the cosmic vault of Pluto in Sagittarius and the early internet era. From dial-up connections and Napster’s disruption of the music industry to the rise of megachurches and viral fame, this episode unpacks the planetary transits that reprogrammed our collective beliefs, identities, and cultural landscapes. We explore: Saturn in Aries: The “DIY or Die” years (1996–1998)—when rebellion, zines, garage bands, and bedro...

In this raw and nostalgia-packed episode of Rhythms & Retrogrades, host Schyler takes you on a time-traveling deep dive into the chaotic mid-1990s—a five-year window of planetary upheaval and cultural disillusionment. We explore the cosmic shifts between 1993 and 1998, a period where Pluto pendulum-swung between Scorpio and Sagittarius, Saturn wrapped up its time in Aquarius, Uranus moved into Aquarius, and Neptune entered Aquarius in 1998, marking the beginning of a whole new digital dre...

Welcome to the very first episode of Rhythms and Retrogrades, where astrology meets pop culture, music history, and the unforgettable soundtracks of our lives. Hosted by Schyler, a lifelong lover of the stars and sound, this intro episode lays the cosmic groundwork for what’s to come. In this debut, Schyler shares the inspiration behind the podcast: a fascination with time, patterns, and the eerie alignment of planetary transits with major musical and cultural shifts. From flipping through an...