Libra 2022 The world seems to be lurching from one crisis to another. Everywhere you look, something almost incomprehensible is happening. Ukraine, Russia and the US. The UK – let’s not go there! Iran. Energy prices through the roof, causing stress and hunger. War, famine, rebellion and repression. And in the meantime, leaders and politicians are carrying on in the …
A good day for a queen to die
Virgo 2022 What an extraordinary life Queen Elizabeth II had. Her state funeral and everything that happened after her death, is a testament to how many people appreciated her service. I know that, in this day and age, having a monarchy seems ridiculous to some. However, I have always admired the queen’s steadiness in fulfilling, what you could say from …
What would Ceres do? Motherhood and abortion
Cancer 2022 The sign of Cancer is the symbol of motherhood, associated with nurturing, breasts and wombs. Ruled by the Moon, it is a sensitive, watery, reflective sign. It is perhaps not surprising then that Roe v. Wade, the judicial ruling that allowed abortions in the US, was overturned at this time of year, on June 24th. This brings the …
Giving the Texas shootings a voice
Gemini 2022 Gemini is about communication – about telling a story and about listening. So what do we need to hear from the Uvalde, Texas shootings? We are used to Gemini working through the spoken or written word. We can also receive messages in different ways. Sometimes these are the more intuitive, ‘gut-feel’ ways – which in astrology would be …
Food, peace, war, daughters and sons
Taurus 2022 Taurus time – one that should be associated with peace and quiet. Lots of green – here in the north anyway – and enjoying a lie down under a tree. A time for many crops to develop and for the planting of others. For the flowers of spring to give way to early summer blooms. And, for some …
Bravery and courage
Aries 2022 The war in Ukraine has brought the words bravery and courage to the fore. We mostly think of these concepts in terms of coping with physical danger. Bungee jumping, protesting when it is dangerous to do so, rescuing people or animals from a burning building, or, as is the case with our ‘man of the moment’, Zelensky, staying …