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Weapons Of Mass Distraction

I wrote an article for The Mountain Astrologer which went to publication in 2023.

“The marriage of creative media and communication technology was the great gift of the late 20th century. But what astrologically led to this integrative lifestyle, and how did it become ubiquitous with modern living?

In this article, I shall explore how the Uranus–Neptune conjunction of the early 1990s occurred under very special circumstances, how it influenced the media we consume today, and how it was tested under extreme conditions in 2020. I’ll also look at the birth and influence of Netflix and how its horoscope connects to all of the above.”

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The marriage of creative media and communication technology was the great gift of the late 20th century. But what astrologically led to this integrative lifestyle, and how did it become ubiquitous with modern living?

In this article, I shall explore how the Uranus–Neptune conjunction of the early 1990s occurred under very special circumstances, how it influenced the media we consume today, and how it was tested under extreme conditions in 2020. I’ll also look at the birth and influence of Netflix and how its horoscope connects to all of the above.

Hotter than Hell: Hades’s Holiday in the Sun

The pivotal Uranus–Neptune conjunction of 1993 happened during a rare window in time when Pluto was at perihelion (i.e., closest to the Sun). Pluto’s perihelion happens approximately once every 247 years for about 20 years, most recently from 1979 to 1999 (exact three times during 1988–89 at 14° Scorpio) — a period during which the millennials were born.

During the perihelion, the transpersonal planets are reshuffled into a new hierarchy, with Pluto (usually the bad boy at the back of the class) sandwiched between the orbits of Uranus and Neptune and inside the Kuiper Belt. It is as though Pluto takes a holiday from the icy recesses of the solar system to bask in the glory of the Sun — a 20-year break of unbridled UV radiation and a healthy dose of vitamin D for the God of the Underworld!

From a geocentric perspective, our close encounter with Pluto intensifies his influence on an entire generation. Graduates of the Pluto School of Tough Transits can attest to the transformative impact he can have, and often the personal growth brought on by his influence, which is not usually integrated until some time after the storm has passed.

The power of Pluto can be seen as a deep, inner realisation that a set of circumstances that was previously perceived to be impossible is suddenly now possible. Pluto opens our eyes to potentials that once seemed hidden behind a veil.

When Pluto is at perihelion, this collective realisation and evolution can influence the future of humanity. It holds a potential quantum leap for humankind, though its effects may not be immediately obvious. There’s a period of ten years building to its exact perihelion degree (14° Scorpio), followed by another ten-year period of shifting, adaptation, and mutation while exploring a variety of potentials.

Two Become One: The Seeding Moment of Uranus–Neptune

The officially recognised “birth” of the internet is January 1, 1983, when computers on different networks were able to connect and communicate with each other. It occurred under two powerful conjunctions (Saturn–Pluto in early Scorpio and late Libra, respectively, and Jupiter–Uranus in Sagittarius) and with Neptune in alignment with the Galactic Centre (at the tip of the Archer’s Arrow), which I feel hooked humanity up to the cosmic switchboard — a direct connection to the light source at the centre of our galaxy.

A decade on from its birth, 1993 was the year that the World Wide Web was offered royalty-free as a selfless gift to humanity. Unintentionally positioning himself as a modern-day Prometheus, Tim Berners-Lee released the source code for the first web browser and editor, making it easier to sort through the emerging information. This advancement in the internet’s early development was more meaningful and revolutionary than Berners-Lee could ever have imagined.

That year, there were three conjunctions around 18–19° Capricorn between Uranus and Neptune, occurring on February 2, August 19, and October 24, 1993. These conjunctions brought together the unique, abstract innovation of Uranus and the spellbinding, imaginative artistry of Neptune and fused them into a structured channel of technological creativity, earthed through the practical and entrepreneurial sign of Capricorn. Like a cosmic defibrillator, this unconventional and creative planetary pairing woke us from a dream-state. And perhaps animation is the key word, because Pluto’s perihelion offers to this rare but potent planetary configuration the gift of instilling concepts and dreams with a profound vitality.

I consider these rare planetary meetings of Uranus and Neptune (every 171 years) as the jewels in the crown of Pluto’s perihelion. And what beautiful jewels these technologically innovative and expansive combinations were and continue to be — symbolising a new age in entertainment and communication technology, bringing dreams to life, and transforming reality.

The internet wasn’t the only major technological advancement at this time that would alter the course of the future. Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) was first used in cinema in 1991 on Terminator 2 and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast; and Jurassic Park (1993) pioneered the use of CGI and animatronics, bringing dinosaurs back to life (fitting for Uranus in Capricorn). Commenting on CGI, astutely observant filmmaker George Lucas said,

A major gap has been crossed and things were never going to be the same. (1)

This is brilliant imagery for the conjunction — as though a bridge were formed uniting old and new methods of film production. Anything could be possible from this point onward.

As the technology shifted, so did the format of film and entertainment. Consumers’ viewing habits were mutating, and the regular Friday night visit to Blockbuster Video for new releases was becoming tiresome. What was there to watch when you’d already borrowed everything in the store? Surely there must be a way to supply an extensive catalogue of TV series and films to customers without carrying major business overheads of retail spaces and their staff?

Necessity, the Mother of Invention, and Netflix

Giving the keynote speech at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2013, Kevin Spacey (the then–executive producer and actor of House of Cards) predicted the evolution of consumer viewing habits, stating that the future of film and TV would be online and that TV companies needed to relinquish control to the viewers so they could consume content whenever the mood took them:

If they want to binge then we should let them binge.

He also urged the industry to nurture talent and give audiences “what they want, when they want it.” (2)

Netflix was one of the first to recognise the demand for this style of content consumption and utilised the internet to directly serve their customers through online streaming. Originally, it sold and rented DVDs by mail in the late 1990s. Ten years on, it introduced streaming media and video on demand. In 2011, it began to acquire and produce original content.

The business was originally named “Kibble.” Though there are some untimed charts for the founding date (August 29, 1997, Scotts Valley, California), I prefer to use a timed chart I obtained for the moment the name of the company was changed to Netflix: December 24, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. EST in Dover, Delaware. (3)

Unsurprisingly, the name change came about during Mercury retrograde (just two days before turning direct). The Sun at 3° Capricorn (in the 6th house of small animals and pets) sits at the exact degree that Mercury had turned retrograde three weeks before. Mercury is in the 5th house of enjoyment and pleasure. You might say perfect timing to change the name from “Kibble” (yes, dog food!) to the instantly recognisable brand name of Netflix, which describes exactly what it does: bringing the “flicks” to the viewer through the internet.

Though founded some four years after the Uranus–Neptune conjunction, Netflix is a product of this potent period and is the pioneer of online streaming (Uranus–Neptune), which capitalised on the desire for consumers to watch what they wanted, when they wanted. Whether intentional or not, Netflix challenged the illegal downloads market, offering a safe and legal way for people to satisfy their impulses and watch on demand.

In Netflix’s chart, the Midheaven (MC) is in trailblazing Aries and its ruler Mars is conjunct Uranus. Both describe the ingenuity and pioneering nature that earned Netflix its place as the leading contender in the entertainment industry. Over time, it raised its status to become the world’s foremost online streaming platform in more than 190 countries (venerable Saturn is the nearest planet to the MC).

Saturn rules the 7th house of the consumer. It is elevated and trine to a retrograde Mercury in Sagittarius in the 5th house — an intelligent and inspired placement for playful Mercury to wax lyrical, and for screenwriters to work day and night on creative projects for the company.

The Moon resides at 6° Scorpio in the 4th house and squares Uranus in Aquarius. Netflix’s own term “bingeable” describes an excessive consumption of content (Scorpio) as they encourage customers to enjoy staying at home for some “Netflix ’n’ Chill” (Uranus). The latter phrase is now used in everyday parlance and, over time, has become a double entendre for romantic nights indoors, echoing the Scorpio Moon, Pluto in the 5th, and Jupiter in the 8th. Coupling gets cozy with Netflix.

The 7th-house Aquarius stellium reminds me of the saying: Your vibe attracts your tribe. The role of Netflix in society has grown from being just another DVD rental service to a well-loved pastime that brings people together virtually (regardless of the distance between them). It’s not uncommon for households across the world to have binge-watched a new series over the same weekend or month. For instance, Netflix reported that 1.65 billion hours of Squid Game were watched worldwide in the first 28 days of its release.

The 7th-house stellium in Aquarius also reflects the fact that Netflix has built an exceptional analytical model of likes and dislikes (Venus–Mars) to study the global community it serves. It is built around the anticipation of demand and supply (rather than the usual reversal of this principle). Jupiter in Aquarius in the 8th could also be seen in the company’s detailed datasets to analyse consumer psychology — a “Big Brother” placement.

The Moon’s squares to Venus, Mars, and Uranus in Aquarius describe the evolution of Netflix content from a distribution platform to embracing its own creativity, developing and producing its own films, shows, and docuseries — showing a particular flair for esoteric, alternative, and psychological shows like Dahmer, Stranger Things, and Sex Education, which all reflect the company’s Scorpio Moon, Pluto in the 5th, and the 8th-house Jupiter in Aquarius placement.

Past Creations Become Future Solutions

The Saturn–Pluto conjunction of January 2020 took place at 22° Capricorn — very close to the degrees of the Uranus–Neptune conjunctions of 1993. It crystallised the unique qualities of Uranus–Neptune and forced these to the foreground. Saturn–Pluto scaled back every aspect of life to the bare essentials, and the fruits of the Uranus–Neptune conjunction became a key survival tool in 2020 for life to continue in its adapted state. Like a scratch on a vinyl record heard every time the needle passes the same spot, the sensitivity of these points and the resonance contained within them made it possible for us to see a way through the global pandemic with a “new normal.”

Since the Uranus–Neptune conjunctions of 1993, entertainment media and communication technology had become increasingly intertwined, but suddenly these two technological giants were integrated and used as a force for great productivity during the pandemic.

Much of everyday life continued online, but one casualty was the filmmaking industry. As we were forced to stay at home, pre-made entertainment content was consumed at record levels. People craved mental stimulation, and Netflix’s vast content provided a dopamine fix. Binge-watching became an obsession. It’s no surprise to see that the Netflix horoscope is uncannily in step with the degrees of both the 1993 and 2020 conjunctions — its Ascendant–Descendant axis is at 20° Cancer–Capricorn.

On a collective level, the events of 2020 revealed Netflix to be more than just an entertainment streaming platform — it became a worldwide coping mechanism. With Cancer rising and an airy Aquarius stellium in the 7th house, Netflix played the role of collective caretaker. With its ability to spot niches and track viewing habits (thanks to some clever algorithms), it became a comfort zone for those needing nourishment and escapism.

One of the most interesting placements is Chiron in the 4th house at 14° Scorpio — Pluto’s perihelion degree — suggestive of the role Netflix played during a period of collective trauma. During heartache, grief, rejection, a need to escape, or just wanting to hide away, audiences put on Netflix and disappeared into its vast catalogue of shows.

At the start of the pandemic, transiting Chiron was crossing over Netflix’s Midheaven in Aries and squaring its Capricorn Sun, pointing to the pivotal role it would play during lockdown. In fact, its links to Aries and Capricorn describe what many had to endure: the sense of individual and collective vitality under threat; the curtailment of independence while being forced to follow orders; feeling stuck in the midst of a situation with no clear ending in sight; being overruled by governing bodies and directives that insisted on no physical contact; a limit of an hour of outside time for exercise each day; and the need to put the welfare of society before our personal desires.

If we consider the transits at the time of the Saturn–Pluto conjunction, as well, we find transiting Mars on Netflix’s Pluto in Sagittarius in the 5th house (both planets disposit the Scorpio Moon): 2020 would trigger the biggest binge by “sofa soldiers” known to humanity.

By solar arc, Saturn opposed the natal Moon in the 4th and was square to Uranus — perfect imagery for the sense of immovable “stuckness” we felt at home. These degrees also “plug into” the first Saturn square Uranus in the sky of 2021 — the signature aspect of the battle between hanging on to the familiar and adapting to the “new normal.”

 

In addition, Netflix’s solar arc Moon stood at 29° Scorpio (considered the crisis degree) in the 5th, reflecting the heightened emotional instability that led to extreme comfort-bingeing during the crisis.

 

A drawback of Netflix’s streaming model (and possibly connected to Jupiter in Aquarius in the 8th house) became most apparent during this time: people would share their passwords with friends and family so that one account would serve many households, reducing the potential revenue for the company. Netflix responded in January 2022 by reducing the image quality to sub-cinematic definition for lower tariffs, something that would impact viewing on home cinemas. Over one million customers left in anger. Solar arc Mars had moved to 29° Aquarius in the 8th.

 

Virtual Freedom, or Caught in the Web?

 

The technology shared at the Uranus–Neptune conjunction and developed since then has become ubiquitous in our lives. Amazon Prime, Disney+, Apple TV, and television companies like the BBC have followed Netflix’s lead and adopted their own online-streaming membership models. And many other services (from grocery shopping to printer ink) have switched to subscription as a convenient way of supply and demand for modern consumers. Facebook is now part of the Meta group, developing Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence.

 

We’ve become prisoners of these creations and our addiction to technology. We’re in perpetual need of screen stimulation, and we seek out ever more complex and intelligent storylines — and we’ll be looking to VR and AI to satisfy these cravings further.

 

The potential of a digitally constructed dimension allowing full-bodied interaction is currently in its infancy, but escapism could soon be the new reality, enabling us to be the stars in a storyline of our own creation. I have often wondered whether Pluto’s journey through Aquarius will reveal to the masses that we are already living in some kind of simulation — the planets being the code of our programming.

 

Paradoxically, our creativity has given us freedom from a world we don’t want to participate in anymore. As we take steps to create the kind of reality we want the world to be, we can escape through the ever-growing channels designed to cater to our specific preferences, embellished through algorithms and detailed analytics of our life’s engagement with these technologies.

 

Netflix had the foresight to provide accessible content to a global community, inspiring many others to follow in its footsteps. It seemed to uncannily connect with its purpose at the point humanity was experiencing its greatest modern-day crisis. The horoscope for its serendipitous moment of rebranding speaks of this, and it set the stage for Netflix’s future in entertainment media and the film industry.

 

Rushing to the rescue and providing some much needed entertainment relief while the world around us was in tatters, Netflix was a comfort blanket when we most needed to be soothed. But who — or what — will be here to provide us with some sanctuary at the next major crisis? And by then, will we even be here in “real time,” or experiencing life in virtual reality?

 

References:
 1. https://phys.org/news/2018-06-jurassic-dinosaur-sized-computer-generated-animation-screen.html
 2. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-23802572
 3. The author has a timed document on file from the State of Delaware Office obtained from Companies House.
 (URLs accessed in May 2023.)
 Charts use Equal houses and the True Node.

 

Published in: The Mountain Astrologer, Sep-Nov 2023

Stefanie James joined the London School of Astrology at her Saturn return and has since travelled around the UK and abroad talking, teaching, and writing about astrology. She has been published in The Book of Music Horoscopes (Flare, 2018) and was resident astrologer at Elle magazine (UK). Stefanie hosts the Stellium Astrology Podcast and works as a consultant astrologer, helping her clients optimise their transits to live the life they want. Sign up to her mailing list for regular astro-tips and musings at http://www.stelliumastrology.com.

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A few weeks back cerebral Mercury entered his shadow period in preparation of his retrograde motion on Wednesday 23rd August 2023 (or Thursday 24th if you’re in Australia) in his home sign of Virgo.

Triggered into action by secretive Moon in Scorpio opposite unstable Uranus in Taurus, a magical Grand Earth Trine takes form in the skies.

Comprising of sharp-tongued Mercury–Mars in Virgo, super-aloof Jupiter–Uranus in Taurus and powerful Pluto in Capricorn.

But that’s not all:

A temperamental T-Square apexing at righteous Lilith in Leo and the fastidious Sun in Virgo prompts a rectification period like no other.

Then there’s the crossover between the Venus and Mercury retrograde periods to consider; both highlighting areas where we need to identify what is truly valuable to us, with the potential to prompt a a complete change of direction.

Under these powerful planetary conditions, manifesting ability mimics that of King Midas – be careful what you wish for!

Where is Mercury retrograde in your chart and has this resonated with you at all?

Mercury Retrograde 2023 Dates

Pre-shadow 08°00’ Virgo on 3/4 August
Retrograde 21°51’ Virgo on 23/24 August at 19.59 (UTC)
Cazimi 13°36 06 September at 11.09 (UTC)
Direct 08°00’ 15 September 20.21 (UTC)
Leaves shadow 21°51’ Virgo 29/30 September

Time Stamps

00:00:14 About Mercury Rx in Virgo + Dates
00:01:33 Mercury Rx visual explanation
00:02:52 Why it’s different this time
00:08:09 Shadow period
00:08:32 Aries Sun and Rising
00:14:28 Taurus Sun and Rising
00:20:35 Gemini Sun and Rising
00:25:54 Cancer Sun and Rising
00:30:35 Leo Sun and Rising
00:34:13 Virgo Sun and Rising
00:40:47 Libra Sun and Rising
00:45:48 Scorpio Sun and Rising
00:51:29 Sagittarius Sun and Rising
00:57:57 Capricorn Sun and Rising
01:03:32 Aquarius Sun and Rising
01:09:05 Pisces Sun and Rising
01:15:07 Patreon/Prize Draw
01:16:59 End

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Check for your time-zone here https://savvytime.com/converter/utc-to-gmt-bst-me-portland-pt-aest-ca-san-francisco-acdt/
Wikipedia Retro article https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apparent_retrograde_motion
Johari Window https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johari_window
Great Video on the Johari Window https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7FhcvoVK8s&t=2s
Millie Bobby Brown and Flat Earth https://youtu.be/KFXdl3ZgeMc?t=413
What is Shadow period: https://youtu.be/jlT0F-WivW8

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During this period Venus meets with Lilith, Mercury, squares Uranus, and is instigated by a triggering grand-cross configuration with the Sun opposite Pluto both square to the North and South Nodes, all at the 29th “crisis” degree of the cardinal signs.

Not so subtle.

You will likely hear about romantic revelations, drastic changes, defiant behaviour, unexpected financial outgoings, cancelled plans, old-flames revisited and a complete 180° on long held values (though not necessarily all at once, or to one person).

There’s a checklist as long as my arm detailing things we *shouldn’t* do during this time, but it’s all very dependant on you and the circumstances around that decision (hence a deeper dive into your own natal chart with an astrologer is advisable if you’re concerned).

So don’t freak out if you have a wedding booked have planned a big purchase. Some of these things are beyond our control and happen when they’re meant to.

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Where is Venus retrograde in your chart and has this resonated with you at all?

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Time Stamps

00:00:11 About Venus Rx
00:01:46 Shadow Period
00:03:32 Aries
00:09:41 Taurus
00:16:21 Gemini
00:21:45 Cancer
00:27:45 Leo
00:32:38 Virgo
00:38:21 Libra
00:44:27 Scorpio
00:51:08 Sagittarius
00:58:37 Capricorn
01:05:12 Aquarius
01:12:17 Pisces
01:19:49 My Patreon Courses
01:20:41 Prize Draw
01:22:13 New Reading!

Venus Retrograde 2023 Dates

Pre-shadow 12°12′ Leo on June 19
Retrograde 22/23 July at 01:32 (UTC)
Kazimi 13 August at 11:15am (UTC)
Direct 3/4 September 01:20am (UTC)
Leaves shadow 28°36′ Leo on October 7

Links

Watch now https://youtu.be/9zf2LvjNUm0
Savvy Time Zone calculator https://savvytime.com/converter/utc-to-gmt-bst-me-portland-pt-aest-ca-san-francisco-acdt/oct-7-2023/7-11am#google_vignette
EP136 Lilith’s leading role: Venus Retrograde in Leo 2023 https://youtu.be/NTjrwMdDmPA
What is Shadow period: https://youtu.be/jlT0F-WivW8

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As the longest reigning Monarch in history, her son Charles, successor to the throne, must have felt conflicted about his time in the spotlight, knowing it would follow the death of his mother.

His time has come, and King Charles III will be crowned at his coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6 2023, on a Lunar Eclipse, during Mercury Retrograde, just over a month after Pluto entered Aquarius for the first time since 1798.

In this episode I take a look at King Charles III Coronation and peer into the events surrounding his transition in hierarchy, mindset, and family dynamics, while speculating how long this impending shift has been occurring through an astrological lens.

What do you think about the new order in the British Monarchy, and do you think the future is bright with this reshuffling of the ruling elite?

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00:05:02 The Crown
00:09:53 King Charles’ Chart
00:22:06 Scorpio Eclipse – The Coronation Chart
00:40:24 Prize Draw

Links

EP129 Saturn in Pisces https://youtu.be/hQxlcKb5TQA

EP130 Pluto in Aquarius https://youtu.be/ClmcqX74OAM

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When I was very little I remember my neighbours visiting the Canary Islands and bringing me back a cool miniature backpack-style purse.

Obviously my wild imagination was triggered into seeing loads of canaries living on these islands – well, I actually imagined a giant neon-yellow and green budgie living there.

So when I booked a holiday in the Canaries, I googled where the name of the Micronesian Islands originated from to finally satisfy this life long assumption of mine.

What’s In A Name?

According to Ambassador Cruise Line:

“The name comes from the Latin word for dog, canaria, and was given by the first Europeans to arrive here. The story goes that when they landed ashore, they were met with large dogs on the island of Gran Canaria.”

Something about this story just doesn’t sit right with me. The Canary Islands are formed above tectonic plates. They’re volcanic and the land is desolate with not much fertility to the soil – it would be hard for life to thrive there without some kind of creative adaptation, like the volcanic vinyards which exist in Lanzarote.

It was like visiting Mars, the landscape didn’t look too dissimilar to that at the foot of Olympus Mons.

Lost In Translation

How could wild dogs could survive there? Perhaps they could catch birds and maybe fish – but what else would there be for them to eat?

I think sometimes stories – which have over time got lost in translation – evolve into literal accounts of something far more symbolic.

On my first night in Lanzarote, the night sky took my breath away, I was truly in awe of the heavens above me. In particular I saw Orion moving over, and nearby, Sirius just below and in alignment with Orion’s belt.

It really amazed me to see the Dog Star (Sirius) so high in the sky so early in the year (I visited in late March) as he usually dips below the horizon (from the UK’s perspective) in the Winter months, along with Orion, moving up in the Summer time.

Obviously I was still in the Northern hemisphere, but much closer to the equator.

A Sirius Marvel To Behold

Being farther South than usual I was aware Sirius – in the constellation of Canis Major – was far higher in the night sky. In fact, he took on a whole new role in the stage of stars while I was in Lanzarote.

It got me thinking: what if the Spanish who conquered and claimed the Micronesian islands were actually referring to an astronomical sighting of the Big celestial dog?

What if they were referring to Canis Majoris? The constellation which is home to not only some of the largest stars in our night sky, but also the brightest: Sirius?

Flooding Of The Nile

It is well documented that the Ancient Egyptians used to observe Sirius and watch his rise as the marker for the flooding of the Nile and thus the fertilising of land around the river – a blessing for desert dwellers.

According to Wikipedia:

“Owing to the flood’s own irregularity, the extreme precision of the star’s return made it important to the ancient Egyptians, who worshipped it as the goddess Sopdet, guarantor of the fertility of their land.”

If you’re familiar with Graham Hancock‘s work or have seen his Ancient Apocalypse series on Netflix, you’ll recognise his reference to Sirius as the focal point for many temples built around the globe, the purpose of which is unknown to mainstream archeology, and which predate our historical records.

If ancient civilisations recognise and reference the night sky—particularly Sirius—why wouldn’t they name Gran Canaria and her subsidiary islands in honour of this annual celestial spectacular? For those living across North-Africa, this was something you could set your watch to (though I’m not sure the ancient Egyptians actually wore timepieces on their wrists back then).

Wouldn’t flooding be of great importance to island dwellers and those in baron landscapes hoping for life to flourish?

Budgies, Canaries, Or Dogs, For Real?

Perhaps yet again, my imagination is running away with me, and it’s just an island that once was full of big wild dogs (or seals).

Perhaps there was a giant neon-yellow and green budgie masquerading as a canary.

Anything is possible in this world of cancel culture, patched-up history and fake news.

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My Jupiter–Uranus conjunction in Sagittarius revelled in the opportunity to explore some of the bigger questions of life and beyond, starting with the most fundamental: Why?

Believe me when I say this conversation did not disappoint – I thoroughly enjoyed every moment with Steven, during which I realised a lot of my thought processes and personal connection to our beloved craft was spookily in-sync with evolutionary astrology perspectives, and Steven’s own personal journey.

I hope you enjoy this special episode of The Stellium Astrology Podcast.

➡️ What are your thoughts on Evolutionary Astrology? Do you believe in reincarnation?

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Steven Forrest

Born in Mount Vernon, New York, on January 6, 1949, Steven attended public schools until August 1967, when he moved to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, to attend the University of North Carolina. He graduated in 1971 with a degree in Religion. He is the author of several astrological bestsellers including, The Inner Sky, Yesterday’s Sky, and his acclaimed four-volume “Elements” series, The Book(s) of Fire, Earth, Air, and Water. 

His work has been translated into many languages and he has traveled world-wide teaching his brand of choice-centered evolutionary astrology—an astrology which integrates free will, grounded humanistic psychology and ancient metaphysics. In 2020, he opened his online school, The Forrest Center for Evolutionary Astrology. 

Of his work, Robert Downey, Jr. says, “I marvel at the accuracy of Steven’s readings. He insists that nothing is so grave as to be beyond repair, and correspondingly that there is no rainbow that won’t be evaporated by poor judgment in the now.” Sting says that he “. . . manages to disarm the sceptic, as well as debunk the charlatanism that surrounds popular astrology, with language that is as intelligent and cogent as it is poetic.” DELL HOROSCOPE describes him as “not only a premier astrologer, but also a wise man.”

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Anne has written for Dell Horoscope and also the Astrological Journal, and was kind enough to send me a copy of her brilliant book: Postcards to the Future: Mercurial Musings 1995-2021.

Nothing could prepare me for how binge-worthy this book would be, I highly recommend buying this for your collection – it’s not the typical ‘cook book’ but a compilation of interesting stories, personal experiences and astrological wonderings from an exceptionally talented and enquiring mind. I love it!

But of course, I’m a fan girl – I’ve recommended Anne’s work before so you can imagine how excited I was when she agreed to be a guest on The Stellium Astrology Podcast!

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LINKS

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Previous episode mentioning Anne

Writing from the Twelfth House

Astrology Questions and Answers

Steven Forrest Astrology

The Endless Sky by Steven Forrest

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Anne Whitaker

Anne Whitaker has been an astrologer since the 1983 Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Sagittarius and holds the Diploma from the Centre for Psychological Astrology in London (1998) as well as several academic qualifications. She no longer does astrology readings, but writes for a number of magazines and journals, and mentors international students studying with reputable courses, most notably MISPA – the Mercury Internet School of Psychological Astrology. 

“Postcards to the Future: Mercurial Musings 1995–2021” is an acclaimed collection of 60 essays, articles and columns from the many publications to which Anne has contributed over the years, including the UK’s Astrological Journal, USA’s The Mountain Astrologer and Dell Horoscope magazine, and astro.com. “Postcards…” is available everywhere on Amazon, in London at The Astrology Shop and Watkins Books and at https://www.wessexastrologer.com/

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This extends to my podcast listeners! Ever since The Stellium Astrology Podcast’s YouTube re-launch in 2021, I decided to have a prize draw for my YouTube subscribers.

Prize Giveaway

This year I’ll be pulling names out of a hat around November time for one lucky YouTube subscriber to win a gorgeous Magic of I. Astrological Planner!

How To Enter

All you have to do to be in with a chance is Subscribe to my YouTube channel http://www.YouTube.com/c/StelliumAstrology, hit the notifications bell, and send me a screenshot* and e-mail it to stefanie [at] stelliumastrology.com (written like this to discourage bots spamming me).

*This is so I can find you in the case your channel is private – it won’t show up in my list of subscribers if so.

Sound simple? It really is!

Sound too good to be true? It really isn’t!

If you’re already subscribed to the YouTube channel you’ll be automatically entered into the prize draw every year!

Let’s Break it Down One Last Time

1. Go to my YouTube Channel
2. Subscribe
3. Hit the bell to receive notification of new videos when they’re uploaded
4. E-mail me your screenshot (stefanie [at] stelliumastrology.com)

That’s literally it!

Winners will be announced in November

Good Luck!

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