Astrology in the White House: Reagan and the Astrologers

Ronald Reagan's used astrology in the White House throughout his presidency, and his interactions with astrologers date back to the 1960s.

In 1988 Donald Regan's book revealed the Reagans reliance on astrology, causing a media sensation and forcing the White House to acknowledge its use for scheduling.

The astrologer Joan Quigley was identified as the Reagan's astrologer and later published her own account of the work she did for them.

Quigley worked with the Reagans intermittently from 1973 to 1988, with increased involvement after the assassination attempt in 1981.

Quigley advised on dates for numerous events, including speeches, trips, negotiations, and even Nancy Reagan's surgery.

Contrary to the common narrative, the Reagans consulted astrologers before the 1981 assassination attempt.

The Reagans were friends with the astrologer Carroll Righter in the 1960s, and in Reagan’s 1965 autobiography he says that he and Nancy read Righter’s horoscope column every day.

The Reagans may have used astrology for Ronald Reagan's inauguration as governor of California in 1967, which took place just after midnight on January 2, 1967.

The extent to which Ronald Reagan personally believed in astrology is still often downplayed in many sources, resulting from successful damage control efforts in the late 80s that sought to blame his wife Nancy for the role of astrology in the White House.

However, Reagan’s long standing interactions with astrologers and use of astrology even prior to his presidency demonstrate that he did in fact believe that it was a legitimate subject that was worth taking seriously.

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[patriciahahto]

I think you have hit upon something special with your "short video" idea. One purpose it seems to serve is to pique the interest of TAP patrons and viewers to watch/listen to previous TAP episodes which cover the topic more fully. I say "keep on keepin' on" with this idea. Thanks for all your fine and thoughtful work, Chris.

[Higherevolutions]

You are just spoiling us this week!! Thank 🤗

[AndriLindbergs]

I would love to learn about Quigley's criteria when selecting times for the presidential debates. Chris, this could be a good Podcast Video, going over all the debates and showing how it was bad for Carter and good for Reagan

[kimlogansilhouettes]

His policies have stuck for decades and shaped so much of what the several following generations have had to deal with. His astrological magick worked.

[PearlGirl]

Love this idea for an episode I’ve been interested in this topic forever

[toni]

I have known about this for many years! The inauguration during the wee hours was something that I remember very well.

[dumuiqq]

Most Putins public talks are during some Sun Pluto Mercury aspects, as far as I could notice

[clareisnttaken]

I was just talking about this today. I'm so fascinated by Quigley!

[VIncentSunflowers]

Old enough to remember here. The Reagans employing the service of an astrologer is no surprise. Throughout the 60s and 70s Jean Dixon, Sidney Omar and, my favorite, Linda Goodman were quite popular!
I once spotted Jean Dixon walking her little dog but I was too shy to speak to her. Now much older, l think she would have enjoyed the attention of a young fan.

[KairosKeep]

Great video ❤ Amazing production and you look great Chris!

[StellaMantra]

Wow, thanks for addressing this topic. Really great to see you keeping the work going strong, Chris!

[roberth]

A couple of weeks ago, they aired a 2 part series made for t.v. on Ronald & Nancy Reagan made a while back & showed how she used a astrologer early on.. I remember how the news reported on this at the times esp. in the tabloid press..They made fun of her using a astrologer dubbed the White House Astrologer.. Nancy Reagan was known to be strong willed & the power behind the throne, so to speak.; at the time I loved that she was consulting with a astrologer. Many in the arts & entertainment world, believed in astrology, so I did not see it as out of the ordinary for them using a astrologer, but what was out of the ordinary, that it was the president & 1st lady doing so. I felt that if Biden had consulted a astrologer he might have used a different day for his debate, with Trump..

[CeclyCorbett]

I ate dinner every Sunday for years; with my friend Ed Helin and 2 other astrologers who taught at the Carol Rider Institute In Hollywood. They often talk about the Regans using astrology. Mainly, at that time Jean Dixon, but it was common knowledge that she was not the first or only astrologer that they had used.

[reginabaldwin]

What a great astrology "nugget"! Can we have some more, please?

[pjs]

If someone asks “do you believe in astrology?” I ask “Do you believe in the weather?”

[flowerchild]

It’s so funny how people say they don’t believe or use astrology until it serves a personal agenda for them. Great historical facts!

[jadakowers]

De Gaul also used an astrologer. I read that it was President Regan that got his wife, Nancy involved with astrology not vice versa.

[justinesmith]

New subscriber, really enjoy your channel, thank you 😊

[Christine_Zafu]

The DNC desperately needs an astrologer....any takers?

[starlumpy]

I’m thinking of buying her book, it seems very interesting. also, the media trying to pin the interest in astrology is just plain misogynistic.