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…
Author: Christina
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…
The Balkans Under Water
At least 50 people have died in the catastrophic flooding that began last week in the Balkans, including entire families swept away by the rising water. Around a million people have been displaced and millions more are without clean water.Last May it w…
Astrology of Now: Coming Unstuck
Rite of Spring by Nicholas Roerich. He designed the original set and costumes although this painting was done much later.We all know it’s been a right old spring so far, or should that be a rite of spring (a ballet which ends with a ritual sacrifice)?W…
Ceres Talk
I am giving a talk about the asteroid Ceres and its astrological influence on May 22 at the Aquarius Severn Astrological Society in Cheltenham.If you’re local do come. I hope I’ll have time to put some charts up from the audience so bring your details …
Venus in Aries: Icons
Audrey Hepburn. Taurus Sun, Aquarius Rising (allegedly, although it’s 2° from Pisces and I’d bet the Pisces is right — just look at those eyes.)The word icon is applied haphazardly to every passing celebrity these days, but there are some modern face…