The Heavenly Patterns of 2012
by Bernadette Brady and Darrelyn GunzburgJanuary 2012 One of the ways a visual astrologer becomes aware of the potential of […]
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The King Stands alone… again
By Bernadette BradyFebruary 2011 Following on with the theme of Jupiter and Saturn we can also look at this combination […]
Explaining the Arab Revolts According to the Ancient Astrology of the Islamic World
By Dr Nicholas Campion The current revolts in the Arab world appear to many to be unpredictable. However, the Persian […]
An Egg and Three Kisses: A Case Study of Fabergé
A case study of Fabergé and the Russian Easter Eggs.
Born under an eclipse: The Man Who Would be King
Looking at a natal chart of Prince William
A Shuffling of Crowns – A Blood Moon over Europe
The lunar eclipse visible over Europe.
Facies, the pain of arrows
Darrelyn GunzburgFebruary 2007 In previous issues of the Visual Astrology Newsletter I have been looking at charts which have planets […]
When beggars die, there are no comets seen, the Heavens themselves blaze forth the death of Princes.
Unpacking comets in astrology.
Algol – The bright star in the head of the Gorgon
A case study of Algol in a person’s chart.
Algol – Where is it?
A few brief notes on Algol’s narrative.
The Founder of the Contemporary Environmental Movement named, a look at Jupiter
A look at Jupiter in the chart of Rachel Carson.
Sulpa’e, the return of the crown prince, one of the many faces of Jupiter
One of the many faces of Jupiter in visual astrology.
The King stands alone…
Saturn standing alone in the night sky and its link to 1946 and the theme of trials concerning crimes against humanity.
Zosma – the Broken Back of the Lion, a lever for change
A focus Leo and the point where the great lion’s will is broken – Zosma a star associated with difficulties or dealing with change.
Eclipses – Babylonian sky religion captured in our culture
A look at the origin of the meanings of eclipses based on the power of the Moon god, Sin, and how this has influenced the astrological thinking around the nature of eclipses.
As Above so Below, Cities in the Sky
A consideration of the sky imagery reflected in the reflection of the earth below and the sky above in the imagery of the earth at night as well as in the flags of many nations.
Star Phases, The Helical Setting Star and Curtailed passage – The Ascent and Descent of the Soul.
A feature full newsletter article about the meaning of your Heliacal Setting star and any stars that you have in the phase of Curtailed Passage.
When Saturn Dances with the Stars. Predictive work with fixed stars and a client’s Saturn transits.
Darrelyn GunzburgJune 2006 In this issue of the Visual Astrology Newsletter I want to explore how predictive work for a […]
The Seven Years’ War, the World Cup and a Looming Nergal …
A comparison with the next 6 months with the astrology of the Seven Years War of 1756.
Later note: This newsletter talks of a conflict similar to the Seven Years War breaking out in mid July 2006. The newsletter hoped that the World Cup a battle between nations would be enough to “soak up the energy” however it has come to pass that the Middle East of 2006 is the Europe of 1756. This newsletter indicates that the hostilities between Israel and Lebanon will escalate later in the year
The Royal Stars of Persia – A focus on Aldebaran
The third of four articles exploring the royal stars of Persia through their mythology and activity in the charts of famous people.
Under the Beams or not …. a reconsideration of a traditional teaching
A reconsideration of the traditional techniques of combust and under the beams from the position of visual astrology.
Nergal’s Story – A Mesopotamian look at Mars
An insight into another approach to the delineation of Mars in a natal chart.
Isadora Duncan – Born with a Witches’ Moon.
A case study of Isadora Duncan’s chart as an example of the possible meanings of a natal “drawn down” moon.
To Draw Down the Moon: When the moon reaches out…
A look at the ancient concept of drawing down the Moon and linking this to the cycle of lunar stand stills.
The Royal Stars of Persia – A focus on Regulus
The second of four articles exploring the royal stars of Persia through their mythology and activity in the charts of famous people.
Venus changes places and a Little Girl seeks the Chrysanthemum Throne
An examination of the role of Venus in Mesopotamian astrological thought and its implications for Princess Aiko of Japan.
The Royal Stars of Persia – A focus on Antares, the Heart of the Scorpion
The Royal Stars of Persia – A focus on Antares. The first of four articles exploring the royal stars of Persia through their mythology and activity in the charts of famous people.
The Prince takes the Crown: The 1000 year cycle of Saturn, Jupiter and the Full Moon
The Prince takes the Crown – An examination of a sky story that implies a shift of power from “king” to “prince”.
Later note: This newsletter talked of the non-violent shift of power which occurred later in January with Ariel Sharon suffering a massive stroke and his deputy, Ehud Olmert, taking on the role of Israel’s Prime Minister. This newsletter also correctly predicted Ehud Olmert winning Israel’s elections.
A Chorus from Christmas Past
Two men claim authorship of the poem, “Twas the Night Before Christmas”. This case study looks at the fixed star myths linked with each man’s natal Mercury.
The Star of Bethlehem, shepherds, a manger and those kings… A sky myth in our culture
Bernadette BradyDecember 2005 There are not too many sky narratives left in our culture. We have children’s songs and rhymes […]
Rosa Parks – The woman who sat down to be counted
This article considers some of the stars connected with the chart of the first black woman to lie in honour in the vast circular room under the Capitol dome, USA.
The Rhythm of a City; using a parapegma in the 21st century.
The use of the annual pattern of heliacal rising stars that are unique for a given latitude to gain insights into the pulse of a city or place.
Simon Wiesenthal – Beyond The Final Solution
Simon Wiesenthal – Beyond The Final Solution. A tribute to a remarkable man who had Facies as his heliacal rising star and Algol as his heliacal setting star.
The Moon Sets with Unwashed Feet
The visual astrology of the lunar eclipse of the 17 October, 2005, and its mundane implications.
New Orleans: the other side of brilliance
The role of Sirius, the brightest star in the sky, in the founding of the city of New Orleans in March, 1718, and its cultural and historical implications following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina
Two storms, two wars and two Georges – storms in Visual Astrology
Looks at hurricane Katrina through the eyes of a Mesopotamian priest.
A Woman wears a Crown- the Crown of Thorns as the Heliacal Rising Star
A Woman wears a Crown. Considers Alphecca, the Crown of Thorns, as the heliacal rising star in the case study of a woman in grief.
The Stars, the Horizon and the Sun – the unique relationship that stars have to place
Exploring the unique relationship that the stars have to place and how this leads to Star Phases. The heliacal rising star is defined with suggestions as to its role in post-modern astrology.
“For there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so”
“For there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so” (Hamlet, Act 2 Sc.II) – A case study of a two year old’s Mercury giving insight into her great love of learning and the frustrations of her current lack of articulated language, as well as her future intellectual pursuits and interest.
Nergal claims the empty sky: a return to the summer of 1800
This newsletter warned of the potential of the re-emergence of terrorism in Europe in July and August, 2005
Sky Maps and Medieval Astrology The periods of one’s life
A case study on looking at the thirds of life and working with the parans.
The King, the Prize, the Rumour and the Merchant – untangling a Sky Story
This article correctly predicts London being awarded the 2012 Olympic Games by reading the Sky Map of the time of the decision. It also pin points the role of a rumour that undermines the Paris bid.
Using Visual Astrology in the consulting room – “To Relate or Not To Relate…” Sky Maps and Predictive Work
Case study using a person natal sky map to help understand their natal Venus.
The Old Man, Marduk and the Moon god, Sin -a bright Jupiter is curtailed
This newsletter was written as Pope Benedict XVI was elected, but it correctly foresees that his reign as pope is curtailed in some way.
Natal Sky Stories – A Picture worth a thousand words…
Darrelyn GunzburgApril 2005 We have seen the importance of sky stories through the Gathering of Kings (February, 2005 issue) but […]
To Dance with the Devil in the Pale Moon Light – the Moon and the red star Antares
A focus on the Occultation of the Moon with Antares.
Alignments instead of conjunctions
One of the methods for working with fixed stars is to project the star onto the ecliptic via the lines […]
A Tale of Two Suns – A case study
A consideration to two natal Suns and their fixed star parans – Katherine Hepburn and Cate Blanchett.
Who rides in the Fiery Boat of the Sun?
The debates and visual astrology of the Age of Aquarius.
Mars rising on the back of Capricorn- Case Study
Darrelyn GunzburgFebruary 2005 On 16th November, 2004, President Bush named his national security adviser, Dr Condoleezza Rice, as successor to […]
The Moon and the Gathering of Kings
An article about the
Moon rising higher than Saturn while both are in Cancer and its links to 1914 and 1945.
The newsletter showed the future the death of John Paul II correctly predicted from the sky map.
The Sun stands still and the Earth moves
The visual astrology of the earthquakes of January 2005
Mercury with Acumen and Betelgeuse – client case study
This case study examines a man’s powerful rising Mercury in rulership in paran to Acumen and Betelgeuse.
Fixed Stars, why bother?
By Bernadette Brady Co author of Starlight Software.. Returning the Stars to Astrology (First Published Astrological Association of UK, Journey, […]