Author: Christina

June Horoscopes

Henri Lebasque, La LectureWith Mercury, the planet of mind, in retrograde motion from June 7, and in the sign of memories and nostalgia until June 17, it’s hardly surprising if you feel the need to wallow in sweet reminiscence. All of us will feel more…

On Walt Whitman’s Birthday

… and on the subject of great American poets, it’s Walt Whitman’s birthday today. What a great expression of the joyful Gemini soul. This is from the beginning of Leaves of Grass. Come, said my soul, Such verses for my Body let us write, (for…

Maya Angelou: Phenomenal Woman

Poet, dancer, dreamer, darer, storyteller, Maya Angelou, died yesterday. Her life was a hero’s journey from mocked child to lauded grand dame. Her own life story became a mirror for America to reflect on. And then there are her pithy observations on ev…

Politics: A Tidal Wave of Emotion

Right-wing nationalists have won the elections for the European parliament here in the UK. This is the first time a fourth party has won a nation-wide election for more than 100 years. For anyone living in England, this victory has been quite…

Moving The Site

The rebirth of OsirisWe are in the midst of moving The Oxford Astrologer over to WordPress. This should make the archive more accessible and commenting easier. It’s been in the offing for a few months, but it’s almost crunch time now. I’m hoping the mo…

Mary’s Month of May

May MagnificatParadise garden, c 1410. Master from the Upper  RhineMay is Mary’s month, and I Muse at that and wonder why: Her feasts follow reason, Dated due to season—Candlemas, Lady Day; But the Lady Month, May, Why fasten that upon her, With…