Tag Archives: history

World History Contained in One Lightfoot Song

Posted on July 14, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Protocol (1976) The first time I heard this song was at Massey Hall, Toronto, sometime in 1976. As I was living in Vancouver during that time period, it would have been when I returned for a visit with my son. … Continue reading →

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Before Psychology, There Was Astrology

Posted on October 27, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Carl Gustav Jung (July 26, 1875 – June 6, 1961) Our mother was a great admirer of Carl Jung. His understanding of archetypes made sense to her. And the idea that astrology was psychology’s precursor makes sense to me The … Continue reading →

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Around the World in 1,122 Days

Posted on September 6, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Today, in history, Victoria (the ship) returns from circumnavigating the world in 1522. Since the times of embarking and returning are my own invention, I wouldn’t have expected to see any significant. But. come to think about it: this is … Continue reading →

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Here’s What We’ll Be Binge-Watching…

Posted on May 21, 2020 by cdsmiller17

  The Crown We just got Netflix again for the first time in years. We have some catching up to do. We saw episode one of the first season last night. It was lovely to be able to recognize and … Continue reading →

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THAT Letter (full text)

Posted on May 19, 2020 by cdsmiller17

18 October 74 Hi darling, It was so good hearing you on the phone today; and I am glad we had a good talk, too. When I was talking to Helen last night, she really spoke with pride and affection … Continue reading →

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Coral Polge: Aspects of Character

Posted on November 30, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Personality of Past Lives or Astrological Aspects? Coral Polge was famous in the U.K. for her psychic portraits. By the time she died in 2001, she must have done tens of thousands of them. I got to sit in front … Continue reading →

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Just a Love-Sick Roman Soldier

Posted on November 11, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Mark Antony (January 14, 83 BCE – August 10, 30 BCE) In my opinion, this individual‘s reputation has not been served very well by history. As always the victor’s version of events is what gets written down for succeeding generations. … Continue reading →

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Who is the Count of Saint Germain?

Posted on August 17, 2019 by cdsmiller17

International Man of Mystery While researching alchemy and alchemists, I came across the man who was a legend in his own lifetime (1710-1784). He also has a counterpart in Theosophical circles: St. Germain. But who is he, really? My go-to … Continue reading →

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At This Point in Time: a guest review

Posted on June 11, 2019 by cdsmiller17

An Engaging Read and a Great Concept to Explore… As a natal chart astrologer, I really enjoyed the different approach of this book: to look at specific events in our history through the astrological chart of its time of occurrence, … Continue reading →

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The Star of Bethlehem: a review

Posted on June 9, 2019 by cdsmiller17

It’s been 23 years since I first wrote about Jesus of Nazareth’s birth chart. I serialized it here on WordPress over three years ago. But no one has written a review, until now. First of all, it is not an … Continue reading →

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