It’s all a blur of activity here at Chateau Astrology. I’ve been seeing a lot of people in the past few weeks. Here’s how Dharmaruci over at Astrotabletalk describes a consultation: “a dialogue, a sort of wandering conversation that eventually cov…
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The Fabulous Chart of Alice in Wonderland
You’re nothing but a pack of cards.One of the cleverest and most enchanting heroines in all literature was born on a sultry afternoon 160 years ago on the banks of the River Isis right here in Oxford.It was the 4th of July, 1862. Charles Dodg…
Astrology of Now: When Pluto Struts His Stuff
When Pluto walks into town, it could be time to retire to the back room with the shutters down and a loaded shotgun. Or maybe just get under the covers and hum a cheerful little tune.The problem is he’ll flush you out of your hiding place. This is…
"Dress Classy, Dance Cheesy"
Everyone’s talking about Psy, the South Korean rapper. Watch the video and see why.And naturally take a look at the transits to his chart – no birth time available. Mercury’s on his north node, Pluto’s rocketing him to worldwide attention, by putting…
Doctor Who: Loneliness and Wonder
SmithI vowed a long time ago not to watch Doctor Who until he regenerated as a woman. So far, the Doctor has had 11 incarnations, each with his own take on the character but none with a different gender. However, my children, as usual, c…
Those Pretty, Pretty Virgo Boys
Keanu Reeves (Sep. 2, Virgo Rising) and River Phoenix (Aug 23, Scorpio Rising)They’re all a bit older now (except perhaps for M. Phillippe). But here they are in their pomp.Ryan Phillippe (Sep 10)Jeremy Irons (Sep 19, Leo Rising)Hugh Grant (Sep 9…
Boris: Toff With The Common Touch
Could this be the next Prime Minister?Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, has had a fantastic summer, using the Olympics to upstage the Prime Minister David Cameron, repeatedly. His season of triumph climaxed with a rabble-rousing speech on Monday…
Hillsborough: Corruption and Shame
On that day, 41 Liverpool fans might have survived had those in charge acted more swiftly.It’s taken 23 years to expose the police cock-up that caused the Hillsborough Disaster – and the cover-up that followed.On that day in April 1989, 96 people wer…
8 Things to Do While Venus is in Leo
The Bather, Ingres.He was born with Venus in Leo and Sun in Virgo. This picture combines Virgo mastery of technique & perfectionism with Leo luxury.The planet of beauty is in the golden sign of Leo, what could be more luxurious. Here are some …
For All You Trekkies Out There: Part Three
My colleague Jackie Taylor has allowed me to publish her clever piece about Star Trek, which originally appeared in The Astrological Journal. This is the third tranche. To read the first part about Star Trek’s (rather inauspicious) beginnings, cli…