Tag Archives: France

How Not to Get Away with Murder

Sophie: A Murder in West Cork (2021) This was probably the worst documentary series in three parts to watch on the night of a full moon. I can’t sleep, and different scenarios keep running through my head. I’m writing this … Continue reading

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The Greatest Female Spy of All Time?

Mata Hari (August 7, 1876 – October 15, 1917) If you were hoping for something more salacious, you needn’t have come to this post. There are plenty of photos of Mata Hari in various states of undress on the internet. … Continue reading

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Was This Grand Master a Reincarnation of Jesus?

Jacques de Molay (executed on March 11, 1314) It seems a strange theory, but one supported by the Masons. However, we don’t know Jacques de Molay‘s birth date, so I cannot prove his karmic lineage that way. Needless to say, … Continue reading

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Spy Film: It’s the Little Things that Matter

A Call To Spy (2019) I watched this film of Netflix last night. I wasn’t sure what I expected, since most spy films are way too glamourized to be believed. So, you can imagine my surprise to see how understated … Continue reading

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The Man who Built Iconic Structures in the 1880’s

Gustave Eiffel (December 15, 1832 – December 27, 1923) In terms of middle-of-the-night inspirations, this one was the strangest. As I was in the midst of a dream about something else, my mind was being told that Satan’s birth happened … Continue reading

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Joan of Arc’s Birth (and Death) Re-examined

Jeanne d’Arc’s Birthplace in Domremy la Piscelle It’s been a bit of a journey: working backwards, I came to a fork in the road that happened when Jeanne d’Arc was burned at the stake. Two lines of reincarnation came into … Continue reading

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In View of What I’ve Learned Lately…

Some Reincarnational Timelines (Part 1) In the older traditions, reincarnation is a progressive, linear development of an individual soul. And, until recently, I would have totally agreed with that premise. In truth, I’ve only had one life that I could … Continue reading

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A Case for Reincarnation or Something Else?

Indira Gandhi and Jeanne d’Arc In my experience, our childhood heroes have a definite effect on our lives. But is it a case for reincarnation or something else? Let’s look at these two women astrologically together. Wow! In truth, I … Continue reading

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The Grey Eminence: Friend and Confidant to Richelieu

François Leclerc du Tremblay (November 4, 1577 – December 17, 1638) Just after researching Cardinal Richelieu last week, I heard this term “Grey Eminence” on Jeopardy for the first time. I took it as a sign. Father Joseph started out … Continue reading

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They Called Him “The Red Eminence”

Cardinal Richelieu (September 9, 1585 – December 4, 1642) You’ve seen him in films about “The Three Musketeers”. He figures strongly in the creation of New France. But what else do we know about Cardinal Richelieu? Maybe astrology can help. … Continue reading

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