Tag Archives: England

Does One Good Turn Deserve Another?

Posted on September 7, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Edward, The Black Prince (June 15, 1330 – June 8, 1376) Honestly, I don’t think I researched this era very well, especially the Plantagenet line after Henry II. The Black Prince came up on an MSN posting, and I was … Continue reading →

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Why Did He Do It? He “Married the Wrong Person”

Posted on August 14, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Benedict Arnold (January 3, 1741 [O.S.] – June 14, 1801) During the series 7, episode 8 (half season finale) of Outlander, we were introduced to Benedict Arnold, a man whose name is synonymous with treason (at least from the American … Continue reading →

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Hey Jude, Take a Sad Song and Make It Better

Posted on August 12, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Julian Lennon (April 8, 1963) If you’ve ever wondered how hard it would be to be the son of a famous person, Julian Lennon is an example. He is 60 years old now, and he’s been trying to escape the … Continue reading →

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And Speaking of the Winning Side Writing History…

Posted on August 6, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Richard III (October 2, 1452 – August 22, 1485) Richard III was the last of the Plantagenet dynasty (to die nasty) and his death ended the English Middle Ages (or so we are led to believe). I have a personal … Continue reading →

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Do You Think He Spent Some Time in “Wonderland”?

Posted on July 11, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Lewis Carroll (January 27, 1832 – January 14, 1898) We’ve all read (or seen) “Alice in Wonderland” (under its various titles). The story comes from the imagination of Lewis Carroll, a man little understood by the world. This time is … Continue reading →

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Once an Author, Always an Author?

Posted on July 7, 2023 by cdsmiller17

George Orwell (June 25, 1903 – January 21, 1950) I suppose it’s the fact that George Orwell died 19 days before I was born that made me finally want to look at this teller of truth. But is the timing … Continue reading →

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This Reincarnation Should Not Be a Surprise to Anyone

Posted on June 15, 2023 by cdsmiller17

J.K. Rowling (July 31, 1965) Before we get to whom J.K. Rowling is a reincarnation, let’s look at her birth chart. This chart has been rectified from an approximate time. There is a double inconjunct from Uranus and Pluto to … Continue reading →

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How England Lost Its MoJo in 1901 When Victoria Died

Posted on March 13, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Innovation: The History of England Volume VI This was a birthday gift from Susan’s daughter, Tracy, almost a month late. Nevertheless, Peter Ackroyd is my favourite English historian, so I didn’t mind the belated birthday present. (I also have Volume … Continue reading →

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The King who Invoked the Return of Arthur for His Son

Posted on March 9, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Henry VII of England (January 28, 1457 – April 21, 1509) I’ve written about my past life connection to the Tudors, previously. I concluded at the time that Henry VIII may have been a better fit, but now I’m not … Continue reading →

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The Battle that Changed the Course of British History

Posted on October 2, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Battle of Hastings (October 14, 1066) We tend to forget our history. That seems to be a modern failing. But, in spite of this, astrology works. The Battle (at Battle, as the field became known) started at dawn of the … Continue reading →

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