Virgo 2020 Virgo – a time to sort out the wheat from the chaff. Virgo is a sign that represents separating out what is useful from what isn’t – this is why it is the sign associated with the small intestine. During digestion the small intestine absorbs nutrients into the bloodstream aided by other functions and passes any waste on …
Democracy strikes back
Virgo 2019 This month I am suffering from information overload – a typical Virgo problem. Yes, I know – we always have too much information. But this month I have so many charts I want to share with you on the extraordinary events taking place, particularly in the UK, that I am having trouble deciding how to sift wood from …
Rituals, plant wisdom and pain
Virgo 2018 This month I watched two very ‘Virgo’ series. One was the BBC’s Extraordinary Rituals and the other was an online series called Remedy: Ancient Medicine for Modern Illness, which was mainly about plants that can be used as medicine and in some cases food. It’s a fascinating and well produced series that you can still purchase if you happen …
I come from a land downunder…
Virgo 2017 … and so I thought it was time to give the south some attention. As I write, the coming weekend – 23rd September 2017 – New Zealand goes to the polls. And it’s getting exciting. The main rivals are the sitting Prime Minister, Bill English, of the National Party (centre-right – in power for 9 years), and the …
We are the other 700 million
Virgo 2016 As I write, the sign of Virgo is occupied by the Sun and also by Mercury, who is doing one of his back flips, a warning that communication can go awry for a couple of weeks. But these dwellers are relatively short-term inhabitants, whereas one occupant has been in our sign of the month for just over a year, and so …
Sadiq and Bernie – men of the moment
Taurus 2016 Taurus time again – it seems to come around quicker each year. Am I sounding like an elderly person? According to scientists, time is actually speeding up, so maybe it isn’t just me! Anyway, I have taken the time to enjoy the wonders of nature at this fertile time of year here in the north. My photos this month will be testament …