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Elias Ashmole: The Man vs. the Myth

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composite image of sun sign Gemini Elias Ashmole complete with astrological and freemasonic symbols

It's Gemini season (and a Gemini New Moon). And in the spirit of this and it's ruler, Mercury, a planet that is all about liminality and transition, I've decided to change things up a bit. So instead of focusing on yet another astrological transit, I’ve chosen to do an astrological profile on the life and legacy of a famous Gemini and larger-than-life figure in British astrological history - the 17th-century magus and alchemist, Elias Ashmole. Rather than repeat the details of his biography, I've decided to concentrate on the influence of the planet Mercury - and the trickster-like figure of the magician - on Ashmole's life and thinking for this particular blog post. For a fuller biography and some details of his astrological profile, listen to the latest episode of the Astro-Insights Podcast on Spotify or Apple podcasts. Highlights include: * Ashmole's Saturn Return and his initiation into freemasonry, * His friendship with the astrologer, William Lilly; and * His membership of the Royal Society. The YouTube video version, complete with supplementary historical and archival graphics, is available at: https://youtu.be/qqOXbI3hjbs. Or watch the embedded version in the full text of this blog post.

First Look at the Birthchart of ‘Lilibet’ Windsor

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I am currently hard at work on producing my six month eclipse horoscopes for subscribers, but just wanted to drop a line to congratulate Harry and Meghan on the birth of their daughter, Lilibet Diana, and put up a copy of her birthchart for astrology enthusiasts who might want to have a squiz at it.… Continue reading First Look at the Birthchart of ‘Lilibet’ Windsor

Blonde Ambition: An Astrological Profile of Boris Johnson

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As the stars foretold, Boris Johnson finally managed to fulfil his lifelong ambition of winning the keys to Number 10 Downing Street on 22 July 2019. Now, however, the question on everybody's lips is whether he will be able to hang onto them, or if, like David Cameron and Theresa May, he will become another… Continue reading Blonde Ambition: An Astrological Profile of Boris Johnson

A First Look at the Birth Chart of Prince Louis of Cambridge

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Today, a third child was born to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.  Catherine gave birth to a baby boy at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, just after 11am local time. It is not yet know what Prince George and Princess Charlotte's younger brother will be called. Once again, this child's birth defied my expectations and… Continue reading A First Look at the Birth Chart of Prince Louis of Cambridge

What can Astrology reveal about Cyril Ramaphosa?

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What can astrology tell us about the leadership style of the man tipped to be South Africa's next president? I thought this an apt moment to have a closer look at his natal chart to scan for clues...