Tag Archives: astrology

Now, I Wasn’t Expecting This Connection:

Posted on January 10, 2022 by cdsmiller17

John Milton (December 9, 1608 – November 8, 1674) By now, I should know better. But, honestly, the highlights of history are sometimes too much to experience firsthand. So, intervening years and lives make the connections more real. John Milton … Continue reading →

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A Symbolic Rose: Gesture of Peace and Reconciliation

Posted on January 10, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Mrs. Green, Reading, May 6, 1987 Years ago, when I was still young enough to be foolish and naive, I went to a medium, Mrs. Green. I thought that the reading was meant for me, alone. But instead, two others … Continue reading →

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Yesterday in History I

Posted on January 9, 2022 by cdsmiller17

January 8, 1867 in Washington, D.C. My wife got me a new desk calendar, with daily entries from history. The entry for January 8th caught my attention. African American men got the right to vote in Washington, D.C. So, of … Continue reading →

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Guess Who Really Did Come to Dinner?

Posted on January 8, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Sidney Poitier and Joanna Shimkus Hollywood marriages are very tricky partnerships to navigate at the best of times. But what if your marriage was also interracial at a time in history when the viewing public was easily scandalized? “We Were … Continue reading →

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Let My People Go…

Posted on January 7, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Harriet Tubman (d. Mar. 10, 1913) Rosa Parks (Feb. 4, 1913 – Oct. 24, 2005) We watched “Harriet” on Netflix last night. I almost didn’t, due to the fact that I abhor slavery. But, I opted in, just about the … Continue reading →

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From Humble Beginnings, He has Stayed Humble

Posted on January 6, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Sir Anthony Hopkins (December 31, 1937) The reason for this post? I caught a short video posted by Sir Anthony Hopkins on Facebook, celebrating his latest birthday on December 31st. The timing of this birth chart is considered by most … Continue reading →

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A “Light Bulb” Moment is:

Posted on January 6, 2022 by cdsmiller17

(Literally) an Epiphany (Today @ 12:45 am) It’s a strange sensation when you have to get up in the night (to let the dog have a drink of water) and as you lay down again, a thought occurs: today is … Continue reading →

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Was Rommel “The Swan King” in a Past Life?

Posted on January 4, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Ludwig II of Bavaria (August 25, 1845 – June 13, 1886) A fellow astrologer-blogger has linked the life of this King to Erwin Rommel. Does his hypothesis hold up to astrological scrutiny? As you might expect the birth chart of … Continue reading →

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It was the Best Day of Her Life

Posted on January 4, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson (July 23, 1986) You might think that a royal wedding is the fairy tale ending for all young women. Well, judging by the photos of Charles and Diana, Andrew and Sarah, Harry … Continue reading →

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How the Other Royal Wife was Discarded

Posted on January 3, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Sarah, Duchess of York This could have been called a tale of two sisters-in-law. Sarah (Andrew’s wife) and Diana (Charles’ wife). They both were divorced, but only one lost her royal status. I wonder why (although it’s probably because Dodi … Continue reading →

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