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Europe – no clear vision ahead
The EU has moved into paralysis zone with the not-unexpected Trump withdrawal from Ukraine support. The Solar Arc Pluto has now moved onto the exact degree in opposition to the EU 8th house Moon and square Uranus and will stay in effect throughout 2025. Blocked, stuck, in turmoil as it faces the cost of filling … Read more
Trump – a wrecking ball in the global order + China Cultural revolution + previous SA collisions + US Army Chief
As the Trump Administration sets about upsetting the global world order and undercutting internal securities, several thoughts to ponder. Common sense from William Hague: “If wars are settled in ways that reward lawless attacks, displace populations and leave a burning grievance for the future, then the result is usually more war.” “ A settlement with … Read more
Bo Burnham – an earthy social satirist
Bo Burnham is an American satirist, stand-up comedian, musician, actor and filmmaker who came to success early at 16 on YouTube. In 2016 he described Trump as ‘joke proof’ and says he prefers to avoid politics, taking aim instead at cultural attitudes in general. Though his ‘That Funny Feeling’ – a litany of anxiety and … Read more
Bridget Jones – nonsense to lighten the mood
The gales of laughter which met the first Bridget Jones movie in the midst of the deadening Saturn opposition Pluto of 2001 are being revived as No 4 Mad about the Boy hits the screens in the UK to appreciative audiences. Coincidentally Jupiter has returned to Gemini for where it was for the first BJ … Read more
Black Moon Lilith – elusive and ill defined
Black Moon Lilith represents the wild feminine that does not want to be tamed and in mythology was cast out of paradise. It ‘represents the untame-able, feral spirit of those who’ve been exiled from dominant social structures. The outsiders, the outcasts, and the marginalized who flourish in our culture’s figurative underground. The people who refuse … Read more
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Tradwives – blocked Mars, suppressed identity
‘Tradwives’ are a money-making bandwagon for social media influencers keen to promote ‘the feminine urge to take care of your husband’ – dressed in floral, baking cakes and slapping on the makeup before the ‘provider man’ comes home from his day’s labours. They have struck a chord amongst some fans of the ‘traditional’ marriage which … Read more
Brad Kochunas – embracing the darkness
Brad Kochunas’ reflections on astrology, soul, myth and imagination are gathered together in his latest book Dark Skies. Thought-provoking and mystical in approach, his insights and attitudes are informed by his work for three decades in prison mental health. He puts forward the idea of ‘therapeutic astrology’ rather than psychological astrology which latter he … Read more
Solar & Lunar Returns – past and changing future
Hindsight is a wonderful thing when mulling over the efficacy of predictive tools. But the past is not always a good indicator of a precise repeat when similar influences occur ahead. Trump survived an assassination attempt on 13 July last year near Butler, Pennsylvania. Relocating his chart there pulls his 12th house Mars in Leo … Read more
Kanye and Bianca – heading for a merciful closure
The tawdry spectacle of an unhinged Kanye West dragging his compliant maybe-spouse Bianca Censori on flesh-baring, publicity parades may be coming to a finish. Despite denials it does look like the end of the road. His close partner signifier Sun/Moon midpoint is around 2 degrees Taurus which is catching the tr Pluto square exactly … Read more