Film & TV

The Lives of Others: Disillusionment of the Proletariat

Last time we explored some films that express the archetypes of Saturn in Pisces with stories about the blurring of dreams and reality, karma and death, spirituality and faith, and creativity. Saturn Pisces/Neptune also manifests as political idealism, the desire for utopia and its eventual disillusionment. It’s associated with socialism and communism and the denial… Continue reading The Lives of Others: Disillusionment of the Proletariat

Addled

Photo Album: Ouseburn Farm (Pluto in Aquarius)

Last time we explored the seats in the Ouseburn valley which inspired one of the locations in my first novel, Addled: Adventures of a Reluctant Mystic. The novel is set where I live and it’s a great place, full of nature, animals, art and artist’s studios, and lots of pubs. Plus a community farm in… Continue reading Photo Album: Ouseburn Farm (Pluto in Aquarius)

Addled

Dream With Open Eyes (Saturn in Pisces)

Last time we explored my Astro Diary notes on the previous Saturn transit in Pisces in the early 90s. Back then, I was slowly rebuilding my life after a breakdown and learning how to believe in myself. It was a time of spiritual and psychological re-education that took my life in a totally new direction… Continue reading Dream With Open Eyes (Saturn in Pisces)

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Astro Diary: Notes on Saturn in Pisces opposite Virgo Sun

As we approach Saturn entering Pisces in March 2023, I thought it might be interesting to explore what happened last time we had this transit on a personal level. Last time, Saturn was in Pisces from 20th May to 30th June 1993, and then from 28th January 1994 to 6th April 1996. For me, this… Continue reading Astro Diary: Notes on Saturn in Pisces opposite Virgo Sun

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Saturn in Pisces: Disillusionment and Spiritual Discipline

Back in May we explored the archetypes and history of Saturn in Pisces, plus some of the recent history during the last three transits. Saturn will next be in Pisces from 2023 to 2026 with a few dips in and out when he reaches Aries in 2025. In fact, we’re about to enter a liminal… Continue reading Saturn in Pisces: Disillusionment and Spiritual Discipline

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Mars retrograde in Gemini – some historical context

Last week we explored the Mars in Gemini transit. Here are a few more rambling thoughts that didn’t quite fit in that post… To get a feel for what to expect with the coming Mars retrograde in Gemini, you can start by looking back at what happened last time. The last time Mars was retrograde… Continue reading Mars retrograde in Gemini – some historical context