Category Archives: spirituality

The Raising of Lazarus in the 20th Century

Posted on December 20, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Colin Bloy and the Second Coming of Christ In my imaginings, I made a connection that Rudolf Steiner only hinted at in his writings. If I may be so bold, here’s what the link suggests: St. John the Divine was … Continue reading →

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Is It Possible to Know Exactly When an Event Happened?

Posted on December 20, 2020 by cdsmiller17

The Raising of Lazarus (June 30, 29 AD) The detective in me loves a challenge. This morning I read the following passage: The New Moon (Sun/Moon conjunction) and Full Moon (Sun/Moon opposition) are the most common recurring aspects, and, as … Continue reading →

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Are John the Baptist and Raphael Connected?

Posted on December 20, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Raphael (March 28, 1483 – April 6, 1520) This is another link-up as suggested by Rudolf Steiner. Because he was a contemporary of Michelangelo (whose paintings I admire), I would never have thought about looking at Raphael’s birth chart. As … Continue reading →

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Round: Like a Circle in a Spiral; Like a Wheel Within a Wheel

Posted on December 19, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Karmic Astrology and Reincarnation We seem to be stuck in the here and now. And yet, we yearn for an idyllic past, and hope for a perfect future. I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: there is only NOW. … Continue reading →

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The Presidential Bodyguard, Missing in Action

Posted on December 18, 2020 by cdsmiller17

John Frederick Parker (May 19, 1830 – June 28, 1890) This man, a minor player in history, made a major mistake on April 14, 1865. He was AWOL from his post the night Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes … Continue reading →

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We All Have So Much To Be Thankful For…

Posted on December 17, 2020 by cdsmiller17

The First Thanksgiving (September 29, 1621) I’m a bit late for this one, but next year’s American Thanksgiving celebration will be the 400th anniversary of the original three day Harvest Festival in Plymouth. The time is randomized, but the message … Continue reading →

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New Insights into Jesus’ Birth

Posted on December 15, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Our Nativity Scene Do you ever wonder why it takes such a long time for the ‘other shoe to drop’? Of course, I am talking about The Star of Bethlehem manuscript that I posted on this blog site over four … Continue reading →

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Was This Man the Inspiration for David Cornwall’s Pseudonym?

Posted on December 14, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Erwin Carlé (June 7, 1876 – February 21, 1923) No one knows why David Cornwall chose John le Carré as his pseudonym. So, I did a little digging, asking for the names of German authors who died between 1900 and … Continue reading →

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The Secrets Behind the Master Spy Writer

Posted on December 14, 2020 by cdsmiller17

David Cornwall (October 19, 1931 – December 12, 2020) I’ve read at least 20 of John le Carré‘s 25 novels, and the memoir “The Pigeon Tunnel: Stories From My Life” written in 2016. I feel I know the author from … Continue reading →

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The Day That the Holy Spirit Descended on the Apostles

Posted on December 13, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Pentecost (May 15, 30 AD) I was reading in a Steiner book that Pentecost took place in 33 AD, 49 days after Easter Sunday. Why is everyone stuck on 33 AD? By my own calculation Jesus’ resurrection took place on … Continue reading →

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