Tag Archives: United Kingdom

Intimate Partner Violence in 1950’s Britain

Posted on February 17, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Ruth Ellis (October 9, 1926 – July 13, 1955) In the back of my mind, I’m sure that I’d heard of this woman’s tragic story. The following YouTube video explains what happened: I wondered what astrology could tell us about … Continue reading →

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DNA has Finally Unmasked the ‘True’ Ripper

Posted on February 3, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Aaron Kosminsky (September 11, 1865 – March 24, 1918) Well, I stand corrected. Yes, he was a mental patient when he died, but it took a shawl found at the scene of the crime of one of the murders to … Continue reading →

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The Miracle of Childbirth with the Help of IVF

Posted on January 26, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Joy (2024) We probably couldn’t have picked a better day to watch this Netflix film: a great grandson in our extended family tree was born earlier in the morning. And because we all take the propagation of the species to … Continue reading →

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I’d Recognize That Song Anywhere

Posted on January 21, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Outlander Closing Credits (Season 7, Episode 16) It’s part of a plot development going forward for the next season of Outlander. (Spoiler alert:) When Claire first had her baby, Faith, she sang “I Do Like To Be Beside the Seaside” … Continue reading →

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He’s Called the World’s Most Famous Double Agent

Posted on January 12, 2025 by cdsmiller17

“Kim” Philby (January 1, 1912 – May 11, 1988) Is it worthwhile even looking at this individual? From an astrological perspective, undoubtedly. The original collector of Philby’s birth details used a time (2:30 pm) which has an unknown source. That … Continue reading →

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Some Flames Burn Brightly Even After 11 Years

Posted on January 10, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Missing You (2025) I’ll admit it: I’m a pushover for Harlan Coben’s works. I’m not even sure how many of his shows I’ve seen on Netflix, but I’ve read three of his novels. Every one of them has had a … Continue reading →

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The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up

Posted on December 27, 2024 by cdsmiller17

J.M. Barrie (May 9, 1860 – June 19, 1937) I suppose it’s cheeky to associated the subtitle of his greatest play, “Peter Pan” with the playwright, himself, but somehow just looking at his portrait, above, the child is still in … Continue reading →

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If You Love London at Christmas, You’ll Love This Show

Posted on December 20, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Black Doves (2024) And, really, who wouldn’t love London at this time of year? Because spy movies tend to be filmed and shown in summer, this one makes a change. Also, the cross-pollination of world politics, London gangsters and undercover … Continue reading →

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With All This Talk About Canada as the 51st State:

Posted on December 10, 2024 by cdsmiller17

US Declaration of War (June 18, 1812) Is this a case of history trying to repeat itself in order to come to a different conclusion? I wonder. There are three inconjuncts, two of which form a Yod pointing at Saturn. … Continue reading →

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When a British Show Tried to Branch Out to Canada

Posted on September 30, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Heartbeat: Changing Places (1998) When Nick Berry decided to leave Heartbeat after 6 seasons, the producers gave him a storyline that allowed him (with his TV family) to move to Canada for Constable Rowan to start over as a Mountie. … Continue reading →

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