Saturn Neptune conjunctions come round roughly three times a century – in 1989 in Capricorn, in 1953 in Libra and in 1917/18 in Leo. The next one nearly comes together in Aries in June 2025 and comes exact briefly in February 2026. Historically they have been associated with the fight for womens’ and workers’ … Read more
Uranus, the catalyst for change, marked Yoko Ono’s life and career and especially her role in the Beatles breakup. Surviving the war in Tokyo she said gave her an understanding of ‘outsider’ status and she went on to become an avant-garde artist and peace activist. Born 18 February 1933 8.30 pm Tokyo, Japan, her Uranus … Read more
Faye Dunaway, superstar of yesteryear, notorious for being difficult, has a documentary out. Made with her approval it is a ‘misty-eyed homage’ according to one reviewer, though it does admit to her alcoholism and bi-polar disorder. According to Bette Davis she was one of the worst people in Hollywood. Jack Nicholson referred to her … Read more
Prince William is coping with a great deal, stepping up to be heir, with Catherine still undergoing cancer treatment as is his father, and minus his ‘wingman’ brother. Born 21 June 1982 9.03pm London, he has a New Moon in Cancer in his 7th house of relationships which is an odd mix of needing a … Read more
Family aggravations are dogging King Charles as he fends off ill-health all in the midst of finding his footing as monarch barely two years into his reign. The 8th September sees the anniversary of his accession, a moment both sad and celebratory. His Accession chart for 3.10 pm has the 3rd house of siblings inhabited … Read more
A Uranian summer has not been a balmy affair with the USA election jolted onto a different trajectory plus an assassination attempt, the UK in turmoil, the Middle East poised on a knife edge and Russia startled by a surprise turn of events with Ukraine’s fight back. This coming Monday sees an Aquarius Full Moon … Read more
The beheading of King Charles 1 in 1649 was arguably the most momentous event in English history in the midst of political and social turmoil which lasted for almost five decades. It was preceded by the English Civil War (1642 -1651) between Royalists and Parliamentarians, and followed by five years of Cromwell’s Protectorate after which … Read more
Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Peace prize winner, has been handed the momentous task of restoring peace in Bangladesh after the autocratic Sheikh Hasina was ousted by a student revolution. An insider commented: “This will be a superstrong combination: young people leading the way, and his old age and wisdom coming together.” He now has the fate … Read more
Jitters in the financial world have sent the ‘fear gauge’ surging to highest level since early stages of pandemic. A global stock sell-off gathered pace with concern of a recession in the USA, the world’s biggest economy. Japanese, Asian and European markets suffered sharp declines in response. This is a quick skip through the … Read more
Exuberant US sprint star Noah Lyles won the Olympic 100m title by five-thousandths of a second and gives every appearance of becoming the new Usain Bolt in the eyes of the media. He is a professional track and field sprinter who competes in the 60, 100 and 200 metres; a two-time Olympic medalist and six-time … Read more