Over the past few weeks, André Barbault’s name has been appearing everywhere in the astrological community. Much of the discussion has focused on the current planetary configurations, but I think it’s also worth remembering the man whose work inspired so much of the conversation.
I was fortunate to know André over many years. I always appreciated his generosity, his curiosity, and the extraordinary dedication he brought to his research.
One of the stories I share in this conversation is how it all began. As a teenager, André became curious about a Saturn-Neptune opposition. His older brother suggested that instead of trying to interpret it, he should look back through history. What happened during the previous cycle? That simple question shaped the course of André’s life and eventually led to more than fifty books exploring planetary cycles and historical patterns.
Today it’s easy to forget that he did much of this work without computers or searchable databases. It required years of patient research and an extraordinary knowledge of history.
In my conversation with S.J. Anderson we talk about why André’s work remains so relevant today, why it’s important to think in terms of cycles rather than isolated events, and why the current excitement around the so-called “Barbault Basket” is only one small part of a much bigger picture.
We also explore some of André’s ideas about the years ahead, including his optimism about the extraordinary planetary cycles unfolding between 2025 and 2030, his famous phrase “technological magic,” and how he might have viewed the remarkable changes we’re witnessing today.
Andre was born with a Uranus Pluto trine, one of the aspects reforming in the sky right now. His particular genius brings a spark, so that we can dialogue about this extraordinary confluence of planetary cycles. Whether you’re already familiar with André Barbault or you’re discovering his work for the first time, I think his way of looking at astrology has much to teach us.
Watch the full conversation below.
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