Problematic Hanoverian Monarchs, Part II

Posted on June 21, 2024 by cdsmiller17

George IV (August 12, 1762 – June 26, 1830)

This individual was a bit of a heavyweight, at least in health terms.

George IV was the eldest child of King George III and Queen Charlotte. He led an extravagant lifestyle that contributed to the fashions of the Regency era. He was a patron of new forms of leisure, style and taste. He commissioned John Nash to build the Royal Pavilion in Brighton and remodel Buckingham Palace, and commissioned Jeffry Wyatville to rebuild Windsor Castle. George’s charm and culture earned him the title “the first gentleman of England”, but his dissolute way of life and poor relationships with his parents and his wife, Caroline of Brunswick, earned him the contempt of the people and dimmed the prestige of the monarchy. He excluded Caroline from his coronation and asked the government to introduce the unpopular Pains and Penalties Bill in an unsuccessful attempt to divorce her.

George’s rule was tarnished by scandal and financial extravagance. His ministers found his behaviour selfish, unreliable and irresponsible and he was strongly influenced by favourites. During most of George’s regency and reign, Lord Liverpool controlled the government as prime minister of the United Kingdom. Liverpool’s government presided over Britain’s ultimate victory over Napoleon and negotiated a peace settlement with the French. After Liverpool’s retirement, George was forced to accept Catholic emancipation despite opposing it. His only legitimate child, Princess Charlotte, predeceased him in 1817, as did his childless younger brother Prince Frederick in 1827, so he was succeeded by another younger brother, William IV.

Wikipedia

Here is a portrait from his later years…

I suspect the Georgy Porgy (Pudding and Pie) song relates to him. At any rate, he lived large for his whole life.

There are three inconjuncts.

Mercury Inconjunct Pluto

This aspect can mean that at certain times in your life you will go through tremendous psychological changes. All your thoughts and opinions will change completely. These stages may seem difficult, but you will be much better off if you let go of the past and welcome the new ideas.

Planets in Youth (page 172) by Robert Hand (1977)

Venus Inconjunct Saturn

This aspect means that your family may make you feel that you are unworthy of love. Unless you are given a great deal of love while you are young, you will be attracted to cold and unfeeling people when you are an adult. Such people are an outward expression of your inner feeling of unworthiness.

Ibid (page 198)

Mars Inconjunct Uranus

Sometimes you may make sudden moves that startle people. You may make a decision very quickly and start to act on it immediately, but that is not such a good idea. Make up your mind more slowly, or at least wait for a while until you start to act. If your idea still looks good a couple of days later, it is probably all right to go ahead with it.

Ibid (page 234)

That last description does put me in mind of this next individual.

David Cameron (October 9, 1966)

13/11/2023. London, United Kingdom. Foreign Secretary David Cameron poses for an official portrait at 10 Downing Street. Picture by Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street

Is there a physical resemblance? Perhaps. He hasn’t grown fat, though. He still looks the same as his Prime Minister days.

In this case, there are no inconjuncts, so no hidden agendas. However, his Uranus/Pluto/Ascendant conjunction in opposition to his Saturn does take into account those concerns we had about George IV.

But is he the reincarnation of George IV? Let’s take a look, shall we?

Luke Aaron has struck again! George’s natal Moon is conjunct his ‘fatal’ Venus and Cameron’s North Node. Cameron’s South Node is conjunct George’s natal Mars. George’s natal South Node is conjunct Cameron’s Mercury. George’s natal Mercury is conjunct Cameron’s Jupiter. Is that proof enough? Normally I would say, “yes,” but I have a niggling doubt. I cannot put my finger on it, yet, but time will tell, I suppose. Anyway, that’s enough for now.

Hmm.

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The House of Hanover Monarchs were Problematic

Posted on June 20, 2024 by cdsmiller17

William IV (August 21, 1765 – June 20, 1837)

Luke Aaron has suggested another couple of Napoleonic-era individuals who have reincarnated as Euro-skeptic politicians in the present age. I’m going to look at one of those individuals today, the other tomorrow.

Royalty born at Buckingham Palace have exact birth times. So, we should be able to rely upon this time.

Mercury Inconjunct Uranus

This aspect might mean that you have nervous problems, such as a tendency to get exhausted or a sensitive disposition that requires a very calm environment in order to prevent further problems, In any case, your parents should keep you away from situations that will make you overexcited.

Planets in Youth (page 167) by Robert Hand (1977)

There is a Yod pointing at Pluto, formed by inconjuncts to Jupiter and Saturn

Jupiter Inconjunct Pluto

Even at best you will get a certain amount of resistance from others, because they will feel your energy and be afraid of your motives. Unless you show them that your motives are good and that you can be reasoned with, you will run into opponents who are more powerful than you, who will stop you and make your efforts futile.

Ibid (page 272)

Saturn Inconjunct Pluto

This aspect usually does mean that you are tough and can contend with a great deal of adversity, but don’t develop an attitude that makes adversity inevitable.

You may find it difficult to get along with others, because you are unnecessarily afraid of what they want from you. Learn to associate only with people whom you can trust.

Ibid (page 300)

Does this remind you of anybody?

Boris Johnson (June 19, 1964)

I know that this may seem a bit of a stretch, but Johnson’s unruly hair is reminiscent of William IV’s. (And according to my prediction in 2019, Boris should have died yesterday on his 60th birthday. Oh, well, you can’t win them all.)

So, is there any merit to the assertion by Luke Aaron that Boris is the return of William IV? Well, yes.

William’s North Node and ‘fatal’ Uranus is conjunct Johnson’s Saturn, and William’s South Node and ‘fatal’ Mars is conjunct Johnson’s Uranus/Pluto conjunction. That ties in with all three of William’s inconjuncts, at least partly. Johnson’s South Node is conjunct William’s natal Pluto, and Johnson’s North Node is conjunct William’s ‘fatal’ Venus. Meanwhile, William’s ‘fatal’ South Node is conjunct Johnson’s Moon. Yes, they are astrologically connected.

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He Served Two Kings with IV Designations, and Victoria

Posted on June 19, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (May 1, 1769 – Sep 14, 1852)

I had an unspoken question when I wrote about Nigel Farage. Luke Aaron provided me with the answer. How Luke comes up with these connections is beyond my understanding. Maybe he’ll explain it to me, some fine day.

There are a lot of conflicting stories about where and when Arthur Wellesley was born. This chart is based on a ‘best guess’ scenario, and totally randomized for the timing. Essentially, his heroism in battle, against Napoleon, is now legendary, but he was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for a very short while, too. This is where his relationship to Nigel Farage comes into focus.

The astrological links are unmistakable. The two men even look similar, so I think the proof of reincarnation is there for all the world to see. Farage doesn’t think he’ll be Prime Minister, but he definitely wants to be the Leader of His Majesty’s Opposition. You never can tell how things will work out.

I think it’s ironic that Wellington’s present life could be another thorn in the flesh of Napoleon’s present life, Putin. Stranger things have happened.

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Two Spiritual Ways, Combined, Light Our Life’s Paths

Posted on June 18, 2024 by cdsmiller17

As you may already know, I am a fan of astrology. But I also have great respect for Tarot. In fact, I once had an Egyptian Tarot deck which combined astrological planets, signs and aspects with the complete 78 cards of the Tarot.

If you watched this video, I need say ‘no thing’ else.

Amen.

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If You Understand What the End Goal Is, You’ll Know:

Posted on June 17, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Putin’s Plan

Let’s face facts, it’s difficult at best to launch an invasion of another country, especially one that wants to join NATO. Russia is facing an awkward truth: if they don’t win and keep this strip of land, they won’t be able to keep Crimea secure from ‘other’ influences. But is that all it is?

Crimea (/kraɪˈmiːə/ kry-MEE-ə) is a peninsula in Eastern Europe, on the northern coast of the Black Sea, almost entirely surrounded by the Black Sea and the smaller Sea of Azov. The Isthmus of Perekop connects the peninsula to Kherson Oblast in mainland Ukraine. To the east, the Crimean Bridge, constructed in 2018, spans the Strait of Kerch, linking the peninsula with Krasnodar Krai in Russia. The Arabat Spit, located to the northeast, is a narrow strip of land that separates the Syvash lagoons from the Sea of Azov. Across the Black Sea to the west lies Romania and to the south is Turkey. The population is 2.4 million, and the largest city is Sevastopol. The region has been under Russian occupation since 2014.

Wikipedia

Ultimately, Putin wants an easier way to undertake an army/navy invasion of Israel, using Crimea as his launching pad. Without the Ukraine eastern provinces under his direct control, this would be almost impossible. Why Israel? Well, it is in response to a long-held prophecy, as revealed in the Bible.

Why Do Russian Politics Tend Toward Notions of the End Of The World?

There you have it. But how can this ‘problem’ be solved on the world’s stage? Carefully…

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His was the Voice Behind Supertramp’s Success

Posted on June 17, 2024 by cdsmiller17
Roger Hodgson during Night of the Proms at SAP Arena, Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany on 2017-12-22, Photo: Sven Mandel

Roger Hodgson (March 31, 1950)

This man was born six weeks after me. Artistically, he’s leaps and bounds ahead of me. I’ve been a fan ever since the 1979 release of the album “Breakfast in America”.

As this song implies, he’s been on a spiritual quest for knowledge and understanding his whole life.

To me, it’s amazing how different a birth chart can look with the passage of six weeks. His life’s lessons are demonstrated by the two very important inconjuncts in his chart.

Moon Inconjunct Mars

Until you learn to handle your feelings, you are likely to get angry easily, have temper tantrums and be touchy about what is yours and what is not. You may feel you have to defend yourself against imagined threats. The problem here is that you are likely to become too emotionally involved with ideas, opinions and even objects without knowing it until someone threatens them. Then you react as if you were being personally threatened or attacked. You have to realize that it is possible to change your opinions and attitudes without damaging your worth as a person.

Planets in Youth (page 122) by Robert Hand (1977)

Venus Inconjunct Saturn

You need and want love, but you may not be able to get it easily. You may feel that your parents, teachers or other persons in authority make demands of you that you must fulfill before they will give you any love and support. If that is true, it is unfortunate, because you deserve respect and love as much as anyone. Although everyone must fulfill certain social demands, this should not be the condition for being loved. If this demand is carried to an extreme in your case, you will become cold-hearted and unable to love others even when you want to. You may also feel that you cannot indulge yourself in any pleasure or even love.

Planets in Youth (page 198) by Robert Hand (1977)

In 1984, Roger Hodgson released a solo album called “In the Eye of the Storm”. That was the moment when I realized he was the genius behind Supertramp. Here is the opening track: the video is a little grainy, but you’ll get the point, I’m sure.

He’s a man after my own heart.

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Agents of Chaos: to Divide and Conquer

Posted on June 16, 2024 by cdsmiller17
Agents of Chaos (2020)

Sometimes you have to look back to see a clear path forward. And, sometimes, you have to admit to being duped. “No collusion, no collusion…” Sure, pull the other one.

(Even Canadian politics has had its ‘outside’ influences, and we’re only just finding out about them.)

Based on the past, especially the Roman Empire’s decay and demise, it is obvious that the only way to defeat a nation, or a political way of life, is to sow seeds of doubt and distrust in the fertile grounds of rebellion and revolution. We are watching a similar process happening in American politics.

“Chaos isn’t something to fear: it’s just how you play the game.” And Americans continue being played.

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I Was Right About the Mirror Being Important

Posted on June 15, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Bridgerton (Season 3, Part 2)

I won’t give the game away, but, needless to say, ALL will be revealed, and I do mean ALL!

(We stayed up past midnight to watch the final four episodes. Susan’s still resting now, as I write this.)

It would be so tempting to tell you all about it, but I suspect you’d rather find out on your own. Bless.

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She Wants to Continue Singing: Will the Show Go On?

Posted on June 14, 2024 by cdsmiller17
2012

Celine Dion (March 30, 1968)

Last night, on The National on the CBC, Adrienne Arsenault interviewed Celine about her stiff person syndrome diagnosis and her hopes for the future. The power went out before the whole interview aired, so we didn’t see it to the end. Adrienne asked if Celine was going to be able to perform again, and Celine said that she is intending to sing again. The ‘deer-in-the-headlights’ look on Celine’s face was concerning.

Is this syndrome obvious on her birth chart?

So, what could be the astrological cause of her health issues? The close conjunction of Mercury and Venus @ 18° Pisces could be the culprit. Mercury is not just the planet of thinking, it is also the planet of communication, connected to the throat chakra. Her Venus represents those she loves. When Rene, her husband, started getting sick, her vocal problems may have been exacerbated by the fear of losing him. But, to be fair, she may not have wanted to express those fears because she didn’t want to upset her family, and she may have been wanting to hold out hope for their future. Those two planets are in opposition to the Uranus/Pluto conjunction in Virgo. Therefore, she couldn’t fool her body into believing that everything was going to be alright. The spasms are sudden and debilitating. Holding yourself rigid to stop them probably made them worse.

January 25, 2019

This picture, taken some three years after Rene’s death, shows Celine to be almost skeletal. Last night’s interview, she looked healthier than she has in years, but that look on her face is haunting me.

Long may she run.

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Hero or Villain; Patriot or Traitor?

Posted on June 13, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Edward Snowden (June 21, 1983)

No matter which way you look at this individual, it took a lot of guts to be a whistleblower, even though his methods were questionable. In fact, almost 11 years later, he is still on everyone’s minds and lips.

As far as actually answering the questions in the post header, I am completely on the fence, neither for nor against. I guess it was a matter of conscience on his part. I wonder if he has any regrets, now.

This chart’s timing is considered “excellent”. That makes it very clear that Mercury in Gemini in the 12th (of the Unconscious) is the overriding principle of ‘should I/shouldn’t I’ prominent in his chart.

There is but one inconjunct:

Moon Inconjunct Ascendant

Work very hard to develop an objective awareness of what you are doing and where you are going. You will need this understanding to guide your emotions, which might otherwise lead you astray and make it difficult for you to focus on your goals. Learn to see others’ points of view, even if you cannot accept them. Learn to make logical decisions, and do not let passing moods color your attitudes about yourself and your life too much.

Planets in Youth (page 142) by Robert Hand (1977)

What do you think: is he a hero or a villain, a patriot or a traitor?

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