The Astrology Podcast
The Astrology Podcast
Chris Brennan
The First Astrology Software Company, with Michael Erlewine
2 hour 16 minutes Posted Jul 11, 2023 at 8:40 pm.
Intro
History of Matrix Software
Michael's background and natal chart
Hitchhiking with Bob Dylan
Berkeley years in 1960s
When Michael became an astrologer
Band with Iggy Pop
Calculating charts by hand for bookstore
First programmable calculator
Heliocentric astrology
Local space relocational astrology
Disadvantages of astrologers not knowing astronomy
Heliocentric vs. geocentric chart
Michael's interest in Buddhism
Commodore PET Michael's first computer
The first astrological software and reports
Early fears about computerized charts
When Matrix became successful
The Heart Center in Michigan
Friendship with Robert Schmidt
Early astrology conferences
Music and film business
Astrological archives
Where is astrology going?
Michael's legacy
Michael's Facebook and website
Patrons and sponsors
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Show notes
In episode 408 astrologer Michael Erlewine joins the podcast to talk about the history of founding the first company that produced astrology software for the personal computer, called Matrix Software.
Michael founded Matrix and began producing astrology software in 1977, and it helped to usher in the era of computerized astrology.
During the course of the episode we talk about Michael's life and the early days of creating astrology software programs, and we also touch on his work in heliocentric and locational astrology.
Michael has written a history of Matrix Software, which you can read here:
History of Matrix Software
You can find out more about Michael on his website:
SpiritGroves.net
This episode is available in audio and video versions below.
Timestamps
Watch the Video Version of This Episode
You can watch the video version of my interview with Michael Erlewine on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_WXC-cpZjA
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Transcript
A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 408 transcript
Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode
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