Rhythms and Retrogrades
We'll be diving into music, pop culture, and trends through the lens of Astrology. Diving deep into legendary artists, cultural movements, & the astrological cycles behind the artists and music that influenced the collective through pop culture. So, if you're into pop culture, maybe use to check your horoscope in magazines back in the day. This may be the podcast for you!
Rhythms and Retrogrades
Robert Johnson’s Cosmic Deal: Blues, Myth & Astrology
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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