It’s the Longest Unprotected Border in the World

Posted on January 8, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The 49th Parallel between Canada and the United States of America

I’m bemused by the fact that Donald Trump wants to make Canada the 51st state. Does he not realize what a hornets’ nest he’d be taking on? Canadians have regional identities which are not easily united politically. Now that Justin Trudeau has tendered his resignation as Liberal leader, the dominoes may fall quicker than initially anticipated, and we could be looking at a government run by Pierre Poilievre.

But it’s not just the 49th parallel that divides our two nations. Even a small town like Derby Line, Vermont is partially in Canada. Okay, maybe the artificial barriers need to be removed, but the Great White North will be a greater thorn in the American flesh than they could even imagine.

President (elect) Trump: you have been warned.

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Mrs. Northern Cardinal, Today

Posted on January 7, 2025 by cdsmiller17
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The Final Skirmish of the Revolutionary War

Posted on January 7, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Battle of Monmouth (June 28, 1778)

To be honest, I don’t have an encyclopedic knowledge of American history. By watching the latest episode of “Outlander” I learned a few new things. Last night’s episode (Season 7, Episode 15) focused on a battle that is significant for being the last skirmish of the Revolutionary War of the Americans trying to gain independence from Britain. Neither side could claim victory in the end.

That Yod pointing at Pluto seems significant. We are so used to thinking that the USA began with the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Words are one thing, deeds are another. In my humble opinion, the end of this battle represents the true beginning of the United States of America. Why? Because the British retreated back to Sandy Hook in order to return to New York.

History lesson learned.

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Irony? This Singer Liked to Perform in Blackface

Posted on January 6, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Al Jolson (May 26, 1886 – October 23, 1950)

I was casting about for the person Luther Vandross might be the reincarnation of, yesterday. I scanned a listing of singers who died before 1951. Al Jolson stood out in that list. Could it be true? Or am I mistaken?

The timing of this birth chart is randomized. It had a similarity to Vandross’ that made me think, “Wow!”

The North/South Node axis seems in the same sign as Vandross’. This could be karmic, for sure.

I’m not going to make a meal of this, but the coincidence is startling, and ironic. Does the Universe have a sense of humour, or what?

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This Man is What Musical Genius Looks Like:

Posted on January 5, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Luther Vandross (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005)

Susan said it best while we were watching this documentary last night on CNN: “We heard his name, we heard his songs, but we never really knew who he was.”

Guess what: no one knows what time he was born, so his birth chart is going to be a bit iffy. In order to recognize his first #1 hit at age 30, I have set the clock at 3 pm, so that Jupiter is highlighted for that age.

There are no inconjuncts! What you see is what you get. The North/South Nodes on the Ascendant/Descendant axis tells me that he did this before in a previous lifetime. I wonder which one.

The Moon/Neptune conjunction in the 2nd House (of Prosperity) shows us that he kept his private life secret so as not to upset his lady fans. That Libra conjunction is trine to the Gemini Midheaven. There are elements of mystery here, but the Saturn opposition to Jupiter explains so much:

If you’re interested, his music has been re-released to coincide with this documentary.

Worth a look, folks.

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“Neither Snow nor Rain nor Heat nor Gloom of Night…”*

Posted on January 5, 2025 by cdsmiller17

“The Six Triple Eight” (2024)

The full quote is:

“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds“

Wikipedia

We could add, “nor World War II.” This Netflix film seems to reflect the US Postal Service’s motto,

Tyler Perry is using his studio as a way of rewriting the wrongs of the black American experience during WWII. It reminds me of “Hidden Figures” with regards to the Apollo Moon landings. This time a battalion of WACs are posted overseas to sort out a backlog of 17,000,000 pieces of mail that had overwhelmed the US Army in Europe. “No mail equals low morale” (paraphrased by me).

It’s a feel-good story (if one can call any WWII story that) which will have even the most hardened cynic in tears. The double whammy of racial and sexual inequality is tackled here. And, to top it all off, this battalion actually existed and this is based on the true story as remembered by the women themselves. I suspect Kerry Washington will be up for an Oscar this spring.

The 6888 successfully straightened out the backlog of two years or 17 million pieces of mail in just 90 days, despite the challenges.

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Two Events on New Year’s Day with Differences

Posted on January 4, 2025 by cdsmiller17

New Orleans Attack (@ 3:15 am CST)

Normally, I don’t like to focus on “terrorist” attacks, because it tends to help glamourize them. But I was curious about this one in New Orleans, thinking that it might be triggered by the Moon transiting Pluto.

And of course, both being in opposition to Mars. Most astrologers have noted this. However, there are three inconjuncts, two of which form a Yod pointing at the Midheaven. That Yod comes from the Moon and Neptune. The other one connects the Sun and Jupiter. Uranus is in opposition to Scorpio Rising.

Las Vegas Explosion (@ 8:37 am PST)

Rather than causing mass casualties, this event seemed to be a suicide, concluding with a bang.

What a difference a few hours make. The Moon, which has now passed Pluto, is almost on the Aquarius Rising horizon. There are now only two inconjuncts: the Sun and Jupiter, still; and Mercury and Uranus, which provides the ‘bang’.

I’m sure that both these events will bring out the Conspiracy Theorists best attempts to link them.

The trigger for both these events is Pluto being bookended by the Moon. Hence the differences, too.

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Did This Event Really Happen?

Posted on January 3, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Philadelphia Experiment (October 28, 1943)

Most people consider this story to be science fiction. And the film, in 1984, made it into a nightmare.

Using the nominal date of October 28, 1943, at noon, I have raised a chart.

Instantly, the two conjunctions of the Sun and the Moon in the 10th House (of Career) and Mars and Saturn in the 6th House (of Service) definitely alludes to an Armed Forces’ experiment in the middle of WWII. But there are no inconjuncts, which means that there are no hidden agendas. So, the simple answer to the question in the title of this post is “No.”

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A PSY*Card Reading for 2025

Posted on January 2, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Well, that’s a mixed bag of answers. The question was: what will 2025 bring to me personally?

20 The Sun

The Sun stands for power, energy and creative forces behind the universe. A male sign, it symbolizes confidence and success and a benign influence on all around it. It represents the conscious power of the intellect.

33 The Beast

The characteristics of the Dragon represent the challenge of facing up to evil. It stands for confrontation with the powerful dark forces of our unconscious mind; also for the bad temper and spiteful side of our natures; or that of others.

16 Death

Death is the natural end of life, and the card symbolizes finality. The tomb brings reminders of resting places of the great heroes of mythology and carries with it an implication of the possibility of re-birth.

3 No

Hold back, a red light, a stand-still and negative card.

15 Birth

The card stands for the natural coming to birth of new ideas, a new hope, a new person entering the closed world of your life. It is a card of spring and psychological growth with the promise of new beginnings.

19 Peace

This card stands for peace, reconciliation and the religious element in our hearts. It shows a healing mandala of Jungian psychology that brings together the opposing elements of our personalities.

24 The Scales

The symbol stands for justice, moderation, prudence and a sense of balance in our affairs. It represents commonsense and a harmony with the world of nature.

What do you think this reading means for me?

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Happy New Year, 2025

Posted on January 1, 2025 by cdsmiller17

From yours truly and my wife, Susan.

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