Author Archives: cdsmiller17

About cdsmiller17

I am an Astrologer who also writes about world events. My first eBook "At This Point in Time" is available through most on-line book stores. I have now serialized my second book "The Star of Bethlehem" here.

Full Moon Rising, Last Weekend

Posted on March 1, 2021 by cdsmiller17

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Image of the Interfaith Beliefs of an Afterlife

Posted on March 1, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Lost Finale: “The End” – Stained Glass Window It was an inspired bit of theatre: having a stained glass window displaying six symbols of the world’s main religions. No doubt the producers wanted to be inclusive of all faiths when … Continue reading →

Posted in showbusiness, spirituality | Tagged faith, life after death, life between lives, lost, reincarnation, religions, television | 2 Comments

A Family of House Finches, Waiting for Breakfast

Posted on February 28, 2021 by cdsmiller17

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He Blurred the Line Between Church and State

Posted on February 28, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Thomas Wolsey (March 7, 1471 – November 29, 1530) I cannot say for sure who really was the villain of the piece, but Cardinal Wolsey comes close to the top of my list of the usual suspects. Thomas Wolsey (c. … Continue reading →

Posted in history, spirituality | Tagged astrology, Henry VIII, Roman Catholic Church, Tudors, United Kingdom | Leave a comment

The First Level of Existence After Death

Posted on February 27, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Summerland (2020) We watched this film last night on Netflix. I knew the title had some spiritual significance. Alice is a reclusive writer, resigned to a solitary life on the seaside cliffs of Southern England while World War II rages … Continue reading →

Posted in showbusiness, spirituality | Tagged belief systems, films, life after death, Pagan, the Summerland, Theosophy, Vikings | 1 Comment

How a Jingle had to Adapt to Change

Posted on February 26, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Cellino and Barnes I knew that these two lawyers were not getting along for years, but I never grasped how far it had gone wrong until last year. Until then, the Buffalo TV channels were still running their joint advertisements. … Continue reading →

Posted in showbusiness | Tagged 888-8888, advertising, Buffalo, death, divorce, jingles, lawyers, television | 1 Comment

In Ancient Times, “Woe Is Me!” was a Spiritual Warning

Posted on February 25, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Burning of Jerusalem by Titus This image was attached to a post that said something along the idea that Jesus could predict the future. Somehow the burning of Jerusalem ‘proves’ what he had been warning them all along, if … Continue reading →

Posted in history | Tagged Bible, Jerusalem, New Testament, Old Testament, propaganda, prophecy, Rome, scripture | 12 Comments

Family Trees: Where We’re From; How We’re Growing

Posted on February 24, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Who Do You Think You Are? I’m not sure how long this program ran, because there are earlier versions. But it was a pleasure to watch because the double whammy of a celebrity guest and any historical period was enticing: … Continue reading →

Posted in reviews, showbusiness | Tagged ancestors, ancestry, descendants, family, genealogy, past, past sins, television | 1 Comment

I Dreamed I Saw St. Augustine

Posted on February 23, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Augustine of Hippo (November 13, 354 AD – August 28, 430 AD) It’s a long road that brings me to this important Roman Catholic Church Doctor. It was triggered by the title of Bob Dylan’s song, which came to me … Continue reading →

Posted in history, spirituality | Tagged abortion, astrology, City of God, conversion, creeds, heresy, Roman Catholic Church, saints, sinners, trinity | Leave a comment

Finding Hope and Meaning at Life’s End