I write a monthly post based on planetary or zodiacal principles. These are the ones tagged ‘The monthly planet’. Using my astrological eyes and ears, I try to make sense of the world. This blog also contains my thoughts and rants on random topics and these are tagged ‘Not the monthly planet’. They are usually my comments on news items. …
2023 – Another of those years!
Capricorn 2023 In case you missed my video: Happy 2023! Welcome to the start of another year when the world looks set on self-destruction. The way we are heading is not looking good. However, if you have followed my blog for a while, you’ll know I am an eternal optimist and put my faith in the fact that we can …
Jupiter – my unfavourite planet
Sagittarius 2022 I didn’t think unfavourite was a word but apparently it is! And yes I know โ I shouldn’t have favourites. In my defence, I think we invoke a planetary energy when we focus on a specific planet, and I usually spend time each month focussing on the sign and planet of the month. I have invoked Jupiter โ …
Scorpio – a good time for conspiracies
Scorpio 2022 There are so many things referred to as conspiracy theories these days, it’s hard to keep up. Scorpio is a sign that likes to get to the bottom of things. To delve deeply to uncover the truth. Yet it is getting more and more difficult to trust any sources on anything. And perhaps that’s the point, because one …
Crisis? What crisis?
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 …
UK Tories go head-to-head โ next please!
Leo 2022 The man who would be ‘world king’ will no longer be the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. After many scandals, Boris Johnson will move out of Number 10 when the Tory party elects a new leader, who then automatically becomes Prime Minister. So the UK is in summer limbo as the contest is narrowed down to two …