Tag Archives: astrology

Are You Willing to Bet Your Life on It?

Posted on August 13, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Blaise Pascal (June 19, 1623 – August 19, 1662) Now, here’s an interesting bit of wisdom from the 17th century, as discussed in “The Truth Behind the Bible Code”: “Pascal’s wager” is his application of statistical mathematics — not quite … Continue reading →

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Why Does This Happen in One Place and Not Another?

Posted on August 9, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Beirut Blast (August 4th, 2020 @ 6:07 pm local time) All through this year, we are being subjected to a combination of planets that would be best illustrated by this blast in Beirut, last Tuesday evening. But I cannot see … Continue reading →

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Was “Old Blood and Guts” Hannibal Reborn?

Posted on August 5, 2020 by cdsmiller17

General George Patton (1885 – 1945) This thought has been circling the internet for a few years now, so I cannot take any credit for its truth. When I posted the article about Hannibal Barca, I had in the back … Continue reading →

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Who Exactly was Hannibal Barca?

Posted on August 2, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Commander-in-Chief of the Carthaginian Forces I’m always on the lookout for exceptional people to identify and analyze astrologically. Hannibal was a legend in his own time. But what made him the way he was? The birth time is randomized, but … Continue reading →

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Hannibal at the Gate

Posted on August 2, 2020 by cdsmiller17

He Took the Long Route to Rout the Roman Army History, eh? We may find it boring, but there are always moments in time when the impossible happens, and the whole concept of military warfare gets turned on its head. … Continue reading →

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Celebrity is so Ephemeral

Posted on August 1, 2020 by cdsmiller17

We Prefer our Stars to be Dead It’s coming around to that time of the year when my inner 12-year-old boy mourns for the beautiful movie star who was murdered all those years ago in Hollywood. Last year, I set … Continue reading →

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When Keith Married Nicole, Two Halves Became Whole

Posted on July 31, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Synastry at its Best I touched briefly on Nicole Kidman’s chart, yesterday. And I had anticipated writing about her marriage to Tom Cruise, but then thought better of it. This post will explore the relationship that she has with Keith … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Have to be Smart to Gain Wisdom

Posted on July 30, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Astrology For Dummies (2nd Edition) Thank you, Ian, for sharing this one with me. When you first brought it to my attention as an extended summary of the Sun sign personalities, I wondered who the author was. Now I know: … Continue reading →

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Twelve: Its Spiritual Importance

Posted on July 27, 2020 by cdsmiller17

According to Tom Harpur’s The Pagan Christ (Pages 86-88) In Luke’s Gospel, we read how Jesus’ parents took him to the temple for what today is called his bar mitzvah — his entry into adult responsibility to the Torah. But … Continue reading →

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The Last “Peaceful” Roman Emperor

Posted on July 25, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Marcus Aurelius (April 26, 121 AD – March 17, 180 AD) By any ordinary standards, Marcus Aurelius lived a ‘good life’. The fact that he was a Roman emperor from 161 to 180 and a Stoic philosopher doesn’t do him … Continue reading →

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