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Barbault – a basket of bounty approaches
A cheerful prediction from the renowned French astrologer the late Andre Barbault about a basket of good fortune approaching this July. The new-era Pluto in Aquarius trine Uranus in Gemini sextile Neptune in Aries, all at four degrees, will be embraced by Jupiter at 4 degrees Leo to form a lucky Half Grand Sextile around … Read more
Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez – devoted to a cause
Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, the New York congresswoman, is talked up as a presidential hopeful from the ranks of the struggling Democratic Party. She is described as ‘progressive, left-wing and left-wing populist’ and she certainly has the chart of an activist. Born 13 October 1989 11.50am New York, she has an assertive and ambitious 10th house Mars … Read more
Winnie Mandela – tainted but on the right track
The rainbow dream that died has left South African marked by inequality, with one of the world’s highest rates of murder and entrenched youth unemployment; cratered, litter-strewn roads; water and power more often than not switched off in townships like Soweto. Wealth and land have stayed largely in white hands or moved to a … Read more
Tess and Vernon – an Aries and Taurus split
Shock horror – vibrant, successful showbusiness couple, seemingly a model of togetherness, separate after 22 year marriage. My astonishment is that fans never seem to grasp that the outside of a marriage is never what the inside is like, even with ordinary folk. And exponentially so in most cases where entertainment duos are concerned. … Read more
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Henry Moore – a colossus in bronze ++ Mars Pluto Saturn ++ Paul Nash, Anselm Kiefer
Henry Moore’ sculptures are having a spectacular at Kew with Monumental Nature being the largest ever outdoor exhibition of his work. The greatest British sculptor of the 20th century, his works when they are on sale go for many millions. His story is a fascinating one. Born on 30 July 1898 in Castleford, England, … Read more
UK politics – stirring up the pot ++ Caroline West
Once the dust and hysterical predictions of political earthquakes dies down, it is worth noting that Reform’s projected vote in a General Election based on this result would be 26%, way short of a Commons majority. A win usually needs close to 40% (Keir Starmer got in with 33.7%). And local elections are often an … Read more
David Attenborough – one of a kind
The extraordinary life and talents of naturalist and global icon David Attenborough has reached the 100 mark. From an early age he was interested in wildlife and fossils, going on to do a degree in zoology and geology. A foray into the BBC saw him make programmes on his chosen obsession and although he reached … Read more
Ted Turner – changing the world
Ted Turner, the media mogul who changed the face of news broadcasting with 24-hour rolling news on his cable channel CNN has died. A flamboyant character he was variously described as “the Mouth from the South”; “a bulldog that won’t let go”; “a mixture of genius and jackass”; and “probably the most competitive guy you … Read more
Blake Lively – a legal car crash
The “epic-level stupid” lawsuit brought by Blake Lively against Justin Baldoni, as described by a Hollywood studio executive, has ended out of court without damages or even an apology. The co-stars reportedly spent $60 million combined to sue and countersue one another, according to Page Six after the filming of It Ends With Us. … Read more