Tag Archives: fairytales

Did You Ever Wonder?

Posted on November 25, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Who Were The Brothers Grimm? (2015) I wonder the same thing when I decided to look at their astrological energies, together. The Brothers Grimm (German: die Brüder Grimm or die Gebrüder Grimm), Jacob (1785–1863) and Wilhelm (1786–1859), were German academics who together collected and published folklore. The brothers are among the best-known … Continue reading →

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She’s Not Just in Distress, She’s in Peril

Posted on April 27, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Damsel (2024) This Netflix film turns the ‘happily-ever-after’ fairytale on its head. It’s a cross between the harshest Disney films with Lord of the Rings, especially where it directs our attention to a fire-breathing dragon. It is also a feminist … Continue reading →

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From Ugly Duckling to Literary Swan

Posted on April 2, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Hans Christian Andersen (April 2, 1805 – August 4, 1875) Today is his 217th birthday. And I never thought to do his birth and death charts before. Silly me. This time is based on his birth certificate, so it is … Continue reading →

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I was Joking about the LSD…

Posted on October 24, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Stan Lee (December 28, 1922 – November 12, 2018) My daughter, Rosanna, reminded me that Stan Lee died in 2018. One must never speak ill of the dead. I’d originally randomized his chart to the time of 1:18 pm. Then … Continue reading →

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A Bachelorette Show from the Last Century

Posted on November 2, 2020 by cdsmiller17

The Phantom of the Opera (2004) Due to the snowfall last evening, our cable TV feed was intermittent, so we decided to watch a DVD from our extensive video library. It was Susan’s suggestion to watch this one. I’d seen … Continue reading →

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Star Wars as Spiritual Truth

Posted on January 27, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Harpur’s Heaven and Hell This book from 1983 is a series of essays written by Tom Harpur and published in The Toronto Star newspaper. I’ve had a copy of it since about 2007. It’s still one of my great reference … Continue reading →

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It’s Pantomime Season, Again

Posted on December 22, 2019 by cdsmiller17

And the Men with Big Hair are Dressing Up as Dames. Nothing further needs to be said.

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Happily Ever After?

Posted on May 24, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Once Upon A Time – Season 7 Finale All fairy tales start with the words “Once upon a time” and end with “They lived happily ever after”. After seven years, Once Upon A Time came to its series conclusion. Being … Continue reading →

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