Suzanne Valadon (23 Sept 1865)Theoretically, there’s nothing more revealing of character than a self-portrait, yet this month’s artists don’t do that straightforwardly. Their own faces blend into the backgrounds of the pictures, becoming simply part of…
Author: Christina
Mark Rothko: Painting God
UnspecifiedMark Rothko (September 25,1903) Sun, Mercury and North Node in Libra. Is one expression of Libra the erasure of ego? A reflection of the viewerMoon in Scorpio Profound emotionJupiter in Pisces Encountering endless compass…
Astrology of Now: Shake That Gloom Off
John Singer Sargent: sketch for AtlasIf you have felt especially oppressed, depressed or lonely over that last week or so – rest assured, we’ve just had an especially gloom-inducing Full Moon. It took place a week ago, but I, for one, am still r…
Astrology of Now: Sugar-coated Bitter Truth
The planet of chit-chat, Mercury, and the planet of syrup,Venus, are currently strolling hand-in-hand through the sign of the scorpion. What does that mean?Personally, I think Mercury is rather good in Scorpio. OK, so Mercury in Scorp has a habit of te…
Venus Waves her Magic Wand Around My Home
Just What Is It That Makes The Modern Home So Different, So Appealing.*This week I came home with a painting that I’d (accidentally) bought at an auction that I just happened to be passing – oops. Honestly, the money sort of swooshed out of my purse….
Call Me Venus
BBSome people are emblems of their Sun sign. These three women all have Libra Sun, but more than that they have Libra at a critical angle of the chart.Venus, the goddess of beauty, rules Libra.Catherine Zeta JonesBrigitte Bardot – Sun Libra, Libra MCCa…
Does David Cameron Feel Up to the Job?
King George IIDavid Cameron. Plus ça changeMy children like to slide down the bannisters singing a song which they find utterly hilarious. The chorus goes like this:”Born to rule over you, King George 1, 3, 4 and 2 You had to do what we told you …
Burma’s Full Moon
The Burmese Festival of Lights takes place over the three days of this October Full MoonPhotograph by Chien-Chi Chang, National GeographicTwo hundred political prisoners were released this week in Burma. So I guess it’s not all bad news in the world.Ha…
Mrs Libra Says No No No
Happy Birthday Mrs. T.Enjoy the Iron Lady in her element. When Mrs Thatcher said no she meant no, displaying all the qualities of a truly hard-core Libra.Of course, it helped having Saturn smack on her Scorpio ascendant.Boy, she can really kick ass. Ca…
Libra: The Iron Fist in the Velvet Glove
Vladimir Putin – Russian president and LibraYou know, when I read about Librans in most astrology books I only half recognise them. I mean that fairly precisely. I recognise the need for beauty, the ability to accessorise, the instinct for grace, …