…Jennifer Lamont from Australia. Congratulations to Jennifer, the winner of my free astrology reading competition. It was a very traditional “names in a hat” competition decider with my daughter (a fair and just Libran) pulling out the winning ticket. Now all Jennifer and I have to do is work out the best way to consult… Read more
Archives for September 2012
Inspired By Astrology Part 5: Great Literature
Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell was first published as a novel in 1936. The film version starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh as the star-crossed lovers was released in 1939 and is regarded as one of the best films of all time. It was only in 1978 that a US astrologer by… Read more
Inspired by Astrology Part 4: Gustav Holst
This five part series wouldn’t be complete without mentioning one of the most famous pieces of music to be inspired by astrology, ‘The Planets’ by Gustav Holst. Holst was well-acquainted with astrology and mythology and the Greek idea of the ‘Music of the Spheres’. First performed in 1918, each of the seven movements of the… Read more
Inspired By Astrology Part 3: Language
If you’ve received an astrology consultation, you’ll know there’s more to astrology than just your Sun sign and most modern astrologers refer to 10 key planets to interpret your birth chart. In this article, I’m focusing on the 7 traditional planetary bodies, the Sun and Moon (referred to as ‘the lights’), Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter… Read more
Inspired By Astrology Part 2: Pop Stars
The musical Hair was a product of the 60’s and it’s astrology anthem, ‘The Age of Aquarius’ epitomised the hippy era. There are also plenty of songs and albums with planets/stars in the title: David Bowie ‘Life on Mars’, Pink Floyd ‘Dark Side of the Moon’, Jimi Hendrix ‘The Valleys of Neptune’ and Train ‘Drops… Read more
Inspired By Astrology Part 1: Ted Hughes
Sylvia Plath wrote of her husband, the poet Ted Hughes (17 August 1930-28 October 1998), “he wears always the same black jacket with pockets full of poems, fresh trout and horoscopes“. Ted Hughes was an expert in astrology who regarded it as an art rather than a science and his letters showed he urged his… Read more
New Moon In Virgo: Astrology Blogging Challenge
I do love a good challenge and the latest to grace my inbox comes via Entrepreneur Soul and The Blog Partnership. The challenge is to write five blogs a week (I’m aiming for Monday-Friday) and keep them brief. The suggestion was 150 words – yikes! I enjoy blogging and if anything I always seem to… Read more
The Very Inspiring Blogger Awards
Last month, Jo Tracey Astrologer nominated me for the very inspiring blogger award and I have to say I was delighted. Wanting to share the love, I am continuing to pass the gratitude on. Here are the rules for the very inspiring blogger award and my own best blogger nominations.
Twilight Lovers Revisited
On 20th May 2011 I posted a blog entitled Twilight Lovers talking about the amazing astrological connection between Robert Pattinson (born May 13th 1986) and Kristen Stewart (born April 9th 1990) of Twilight fame. The astrology is quite spooky as they were both born when Cancer was on the horizon which means they are both… Read more
Win An Astrology Reading
The competition is now closed. I will announce the winner on my blog on Sunday 23rd September 2012. Thank you to all those who entered. Today is a big day in our household. My daughter starts her new secondary school and I’m back to work after a laidback schedule in August, which is exciting for… Read more
Virgo Monthly Stars September 2012
As the month begins, you may still be feeling the effects of the powerful Full Moon in Pisces which took place on 31st August. This was a magical Blue Moon that cut across the Virgo/Pisces axis, heightening emotions and spotlighting your close intimate relationships. For some, it will have been a defining moment for a… Read more
Libra Monthly Stars September 2012
September drags at the start of the month but as the month progresses, life becomes easier and lighter. The reason why it may seem heavy-going at first is because Venus, your ruling planet, is squared by task-master Saturn on the 3rd. Venus starts the month up at the top of your chart, ruling your career… Read more
