Tag Archives: magic

When the Protagonist is Also the Villain

Posted on November 20, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Wicked – Part 1 (2024) I was surprised to see this film on terrestrial TV so soon, but I guess it’s because the second part, “Wicked For Good” is being released in theatres this American Thanksgiving weekend and they want … Continue reading →

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Have Astrologers Gone Too Far?

Posted on August 9, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Aquarius Full Moon (August 9, 2025) I woke up at 3:55 am this morning, to relieve my bladder. I didn’t look to see if the Moon was full, but in retrospect, perhaps I should have. This is the ‘trigger’ that … Continue reading →

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Have I Been Trying to Make Up for Past Mistakes?

Posted on October 22, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Edward Kelley, Aleister Crowley and Me When Luke Aaron suggested in a comment that Aleister Crowley thought he was the reincarnation of Edward Kelley, I was surprised (mainly because I’d never read that before) and vindicated (because I’d linked my … Continue reading →

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Once an Investigator, Always an Investigator?

Posted on September 1, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Harry Houdini (March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926) We watched the last episode of Houdini, last night. It was interesting that I knew (or remembered) so many of the details of his life and death. Harry Houdini was a … Continue reading →

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This Man Took an Individual Pathway to Enlightenment

Posted on July 21, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Éliphas Lévi (February 8, 1810 – May 31, 1875) Okay. I don’t know why I was given this man‘s name this morning as I was waking up, but I suspect it was because I was running through scenarios in my … 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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And Just to Prove the Theory, John the Baptist is:

Posted on March 10, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Merlin He’s the ‘wild man’ who inaugurates the legendary hero’s journey, and acts as his guide and mentor.

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There’s a New Advertising “Trick” at the Moment:

Posted on July 23, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Magic! Hey, Presto! All your problems instantly disappear, including boredom… Just keep an eye open for any examples that may appear on your television screen in the next few days.

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Context: Is There a Magic Number for Groups?

Posted on March 23, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Rule of One Hundred and Fifty From “The Tipping Point”: Humans socialize in the largest groups of all primates because we are the only animals with brains large enough to handle the complexities of that social arrangement. [Robin] Dunbar … Continue reading →

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Jesus: How to Turn a Legend on Its Head

Posted on October 23, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Golden Bough (1963 version) I got given this book yesterday. It’s one I have quoted from in “The Star of Bethlehem” manuscript, but have never read. Now I have something to keep me busy through the long winter days … Continue reading →

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