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—Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Muddy Waters, B.B. King, and countless others. Without Robert Johnson, modern music would not sound the same.

But Johnson’s story has always carried a shadow. Tales of selling his soul to the devil at the crossroads made him larger than life, and his mysterious death at age 27 marked him as the first true member of the 27 Club. In this episode, Schyler explores not just the myth, but the astrology written in his birth chart, revealing how Pluto in Gemini and Venus shaped Johnson’s fate.

We’ll look at:

• Robert Johnson’s astrology chart (Sun in Taurus, Pluto in Gemini)
• The Pluto in Cancer generation and the birth of Delta Blues
• The mystery behind his death and theories of poisoning, illness, or fate
• The role of Papa Legba in African and diasporic traditions versus the “devil at the crossroads” myth
• How Robert Johnson’s posthumous fame exploded in the 1960s during Pluto in Virgo, shaping the counterculture and British Invasion
• His lasting influence on blues, rock, folk, and even hip-hop

From the recording sessions in San Antonio and Dallas to the cosmic timing of Pluto’s transits, this episode connects music history with astrology, showing how Johnson’s legacy was fated to outlive him. His haunting songs like Crossroad Blues, Sweet Home Chicago, and Love in Vain became scripture for generations of musicians—and his astrological story explains why his ghost still lingers in every riff, lyric, and legend.

Whether you’re a music lover, astrology nerd, or history buff, this episode takes you deep into the myth and magic of Robert Johnson. The crossroads weren’t just about the devil—they were about destiny, transformation, and a cosmic deal written in the stars.

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Sources: www.Louisianavoodoo.com

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Johnson

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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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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 bedroom startups lit the fire.
• Saturn in Taurus: Monetizing the rebellion (1998–2000)—Napster, file sharing, artist royalties, and the value of music.
• Saturn in Gemini: Speak or vanish (2000–2003)—The double life era of blogs, LiveJournal, TRL, and early meme culture.
• The role of Uranus and Neptune in fueling the internet revolution.
• Cultural breakdowns, digital awakenings, and how astrology was already narrating it all.

Cosmic Theme: From monoculture to micro-cultures — how the late ‘90s and early 2000 birthed the digital collective unconscious and redefined fame, identity, and artistic value.

Astrological Focus:

• Part of Pluto in Sagittarius (1995–2001)
• Saturn in Aries, Taurus, and Gemini
• Chiron in Scorpio
• Uranus & Neptune’s role in the dot-com boom

We also tease future chart readings for Napster, Y2K, and even Google, diving into how these digital titans were born under powerful skies.

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