Mary English Astrologer Blog

This week I am considering the differences between these two Astro charts You can see the charts located at https://astromary.libsyn.com/ This is the article that I am referrring to: https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2025/nov/22/free-birth-society-linked-to-babies-deaths-investigation The book mentioned : Spiritual Midwifery https://amzn.to/3M69SJl More info on Ina May Gaskin https://www.birthstorymovie.com/synopsis-copy   Ina May Gaskin Sun & Moon Pisces, Saturn in Aries conj Jupiter & Venus   This might not be a 100% accurate chart Ms Saldaya Sun Scorpio conjunct Pluto, Moon Cancer, Saturn in Sagittarius

This week is a big announcement of a new Astro Project. Details below. View the physical Astro Library here: https://www.astrologicalassociation.com/video-tours Watch the soft launch webinar here: https://youtu.be/tsKCxqEHocI?si=gpBhGuthM3uOHVvp     Super-exciting news! The library launch date is decided. Join us for a FREE webinar on Monday 1 December at 19:00 UK time (GMT) to help the official launch, and to learn all the details and meet the people working behind the scenes. The International Astrology Library Online now hosts an initial 423 out-of-print and difficult-to-find astrology books and volumes of astrological periodicals, published from the late sixteenth to the early twentieth centuries, all ready for you to read in the comfort of your own home. Additionally, we have obtained the necessary permissions to host exact scans of both first and second editions of the important late-twentieth-century book 'Mundane Astrology' by Michael Baigent, Nicholas Campion and Charles Harvey. Over the months a

This week we are covering Saturn in the 12th Does this indicate that the father might be absent while/during the child's early life? All Astro charts can be viewed https://astromary.libsyn.com/ Twelfth House: The Hidden Power in the Horoscope, by Karen Hamaker-Zondag  https://amzn.to/3LFmhUq Amazon link I may earn a commission if you use this link   Angelina Jolie Cancer Asc, Sun in Gemini in 11th, Moon in Aries in the 9th Saturn in Cancer in the 12th    Barack Obama Aquarius Asc, Sun in Leo in the 6th, Moon in Gemini in the 4th Saturn in Capricorn retro in the 12th Reference https://www.instagram.com/p/CHlXgUVAgbs/ Russell Grant Libra Asc, Sun & Moon in Aquarius in 5th house Saturn retrograde in Libra in the 12th house   Reference https://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/2006/jan/01/features.review27

Big thank you to PF for kindly sharing her chart this week. All charts can be viewed at https://astromary.libsyn.com/ PF Natal chart Capricorn Ascendant, Sun Leo conjunct Mars in 7th, Moon Libra conjunct Uranus in 9th, Venus in Virgo conjunct Pluto   PF transits   PF & hubbie Synastry 

This week I am covering the Astrology of the 5th November 1605 and the plot to blow-up Parliament along with King James I   PLEASE NOTE: Charts constructed using the Julian Calendar, which didn't change in the UK to Gregorian Calendar until 1752 Robert Catesby No time of birth Sun Pisces conjunct Pluto in Pisces, Moon Scorpio Catesbury dies   Gun Powder Plot Discovery date Guy Fawkes Possible date of birth, (he was definitely christened 3 days later) Sun Taurus, Moon Leo? all other planets would definitely be in these signs (definite) Date he was executed   Reference Links are below: https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/royal-history/gunpowder-plot-what-history-behind-bonfire-night https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/5-things-the-real-story-of-bonfire-night https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/real-story-of-bonfire-night https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/collections/london-stories/symbolism-of-guy-fawkes https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/articles/zfkrnrd https://www.nationalarchives

This week we are chatting with Lianne McCafferty. You can find her at https://liannemccafferty.com/ Lianne holds the Mayo Diploma (with Distinction) in both Natal & Mundane Astrology as well as being a member of the APAI. She is a longstanding tutor for the Mayo School of Astrology and is on the  board for both the Astrological Association and the Scottish AA. Her early professional life began with a scientific career in Research & Development at a  international company whilst simultaneously competing at a high level in equestrianism. The latter inevitably became a full-time vocation as both a professional rider & coach (holding a generic UKCC sports qualification) which provided a wealth of invaluable experience & skills for teaching & mentoring as well as managing the challenges of professional sport (& life!) The opportunity to combine a scientific, analytical mind along with natural instinct, intuition & empathy has made transferring these abilities to astrology both as a writ

There is always so much discussion about what is an astrologer v.s an astronomer. ONLY an Astrologer will draw-up horoscopes. They certainly will use astronomy to do that but the thing called a horoscope can ONLY be interpreted by an Astrologer. This week we are covering the chart of Sophia Brahe who learned astronomy AND Astrology and could draw-up horoscopes ...she also helped discover a new star. Philip Graves https://www.astrolearn.com/ The charts for today are located at https://astromary.libsyn.com/ Book mentioned Astrology from Ancient Babylon to the Present https://amzn.to/479vQly Sophia Brahe Virgo Asc, Sun Virgo first house, Moon Taurus 9th house   Transits for death of first husband   (Possible)  Transits for her own death, correct year but no record of day or month Only considering outer-planets

This week we are covering money worries. All charts located at https://astromary.libsyn.com/ YouTube Side-Hustle Webinar on this link https://youtu.be/I6cfNr4AsVY?si=646nNxe0wY1TwivI Books mentioned * The Trick to Money is Having Some https://amzn.to/3Wyq2gs Astrology for Dummies https://amzn.to/48X3P2X The Only Way to Learn Astrology Volume 3 https://amzn.to/48lOB7   Stuart Wilde Virgo Asc, Sun in Libra in 1st, Moon in Virgo in 12th, 3 planets in 2nd house, empty 8th house Boris Johnson Libra Asc, Sun Gemini in 9th, Moon Scorpio in 1st Neptune retro in 2nd in Scorpio Katy/Katie Aries Asc, Sun Capricorn in 10th, Moon Aries 1st Empty 2nd house, ruled by Venus in 11th house     Amazon links above may earn a small comission if you use these links          

This week we are covering outer planet transits to the M/C : Uranus, Neptune & Pluto Quotes from Astrology for Dummies by the wonderful Rae Orion https://amzn.to/3VMuwQn Amazon link I may earn a small comission if you click Example Chart Asc Virgo, Sun Virgo in first, MC 27 degrees Taurus

This week we are chatting with Capricorn Sun Mandi Lockley  Mandi has enjoyed a lifelong fascination with astrology, casting her first horoscope back in 1985. Latterly, she studied at The London School of Astrology for over three years & gained the school’s Certificate in 2005, going on to successfully gain the professional Diploma, the school's highest & internationally recognised qualification. Mandi has worked one-on-one with clients for nearly 20 years & her approach is primarily humanistic & psychological, but she also works spiritually. As well as offering her popular birth chart & year ahead readings, Mandi also specialises in helping clients find their life purpose via astrology & related modalities & has put together. You can find her at  https://onpurposeastrology.com/ & https://www.instagram.com/mndilockr/

The links to today's references are at the bottom of the page. This is the sad case of a child's death.  Constance Marten no birth time Sun Taurus, Unaspected Moon/Neptune Capricorn  Mark Gordon no birth time Sun Gemini, Moon Capricorn Baby Victoria possible date of birth  Possible date of death   Transits for Constance   Mother of Constance: Virginie Sun Virgo, Mercury conjunct, Venus conjunct Pluto in Virgo Moon in Aquarius opposition          References https://www.cps.gov.uk/london-north/news/updated-sentence-couple-convicted-manslaughter-after-death-newborn-baby https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-f59836ed-24c7-481c-bfee-f39549487c64 https://news.met.police.uk/news/couple-sentenced-after-the-death-of-their-newborn-baby-501043?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news  

This week we are covering the Astro chart of Barbara Ann Brennan an energy healer https://barbarabrennan.com/ All charts are located here at https://astromary.libsyn.com/   Barbara Ann Brennan Pisces Asc, Sun, Moon, Mercury in 12th   Bachelor of Science transits Gained Dr Theology (re) Publication of Hands of Light  Transits for date of death Dates of her qualifications Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy, 2001 Greenwich University / Norfolk, Australia D.Th. Doctor of Theology, 2001 Holos University / Springfield, Missouri Senior Helper, 1979 Phoenicia Pathwork Center / Phoenicia, New York (Graduate of 5-year training program in Spiritual Helpership) Core Energetics Therapist, 1978 Institute for Core Energetics / New York, New York (Graduate of 3-year training program) Massage Therapist, 1975 Luther Rice College / Alexandria, Virginia Therapeutic Counselor, 1975 Community of the Whole Person / Washington, D.C. (Graduate of 2-year training program) Master of Science, Atmospheric Physics, 1964 University of Wiscon

This week we are chatting with Margaret Gray who lives in and was born in Ireland You can find her here https://www.astrologypsychological.com/ Margaret is a consulting and teaching relational and psychological astrologer for 30+ years, as well as a practicing couple’s psychotherapist. She specialises in the Astrology of Relationships, and is the director of The Centre for Relationships and Astrology, which offers pioneering online certificate courses in the Astrology of Relationships. Margaret was on the ISAR board of directors and is the founder of Astrology Ireland.

Do you have Neptune in the 3rd? How has it manefested for you? This week I am covering the chart of a 13 year old boy who sadly died and continued to communicate with his parents after his death. Paul's Book : Vers le soleil de dieu https://amzn.to/45Vg512 * Arnaud Gourvennec Libra Asc, Sun Pisces in 6th, Moon Leo in 11th, Neptune in Sagittarius in 3rd Showing transits in green in outside circle on the day he sadly died   Paul Gourvennec Libra Asc, Sun in Gemini in the 9th, Moon in Aquarius in 4th Showing transits in green in outside circle on the day Arnaud died   Nicole Gourvennec Virgo Asc, Sun Capricorn in 5th, Moon Sagittarius in 4th Showing transits in green in outside circle on the day Arnaud died   References https://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Gourvennec,_Arnaud https://mouvement-esperance-arnaud-gourvennec.org/ https://mouvement-esperance-arnaud-gourvennec.org/nouvelles-de-nicole/ * I may earn a small commission if you click the link  

The Conjunction of Saturn and Neptune in Aries. If you're affected by this present transit, do get in touch. Ephemeries 2025 https://www.astro.com/swisseph/ae/2000/ae_2025.pdf Ephemeris 1703 https://www.astro.com/swisseph/ae/1700/ae_1703.pdf https://www.astro.com/swisseph/ae/1700/ae_1738.pdf   John Wesley Sun Cancer, Moon Sag (possibly), Mercury Leo, Saturn/Neptune in Aries The date of his conversion John dies    References https://wesley.nnu.edu/ https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-life-of-john-wesley-by-john-telford/ https://wesley.nnu.edu/?id=103  

This week we are covering a super important Astrological learning/teaching about planets that don't form any aspect in the birth chart. Find/contact me at https://www.maryenglish.com/ The House Connection, How to Read the Houses in an Astrological Chart, Karen Hamaker-Zondag https://amzn.to/41Ll8zD Astrological Voide, Exploring The Missing Components in the Birth Chart, Janis Huntley https://amzn.to/3JgBNVv Amazon affliate link I might earn a small comission Louis Pasteur Libra Asc, Sun in Capricorn in 3rd, Moon (totally) unaspected in 8th house Stellium in 3rd Example Unaspected Sun & Moon Person  Virgo Asc, Sun unaspected in Libra in 1st house, Moon unaspected in Scorpio in the 3rd

This week I am covering Derived Houses a method of counting forward with houses to find some extra information that might be useful for chart anaysis. Horary Astrology Plain & Simple by Anthony Louis https://amzn.to/40WTmzY As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. Keywords Cheat Sheet https://www.maryenglish.com/Keywords.txt   Andrée Putman

This week we are considering Uranus in the 10th. There are some Astrologers with this placement. However it's not a definite indicator of this. Astrodatabank lists 171 (famous) Astrologers with this and only 25 Heads of State. Here is the website of the Herschel Museum where Uranus was discovered in the house where William Herschel lived with his sister Caroline https://herschelmuseum.org.uk/   Donna Cunningham Leo Asc, Sun in Cancer in 12th, Moon in Aries in 9th, Uranus in Taurus in 10th   Emmanuel Macron Capricorn Asc, Sun in Sagittarius in 12th, Moon in Taurus in 4th, Uranus in Scorpio in 10th Donald Trump Leo Asc, Sun in Gemini in 10th, Moon in Sagittarius in 4th, Uranus in Gemini in 10th Chris Brennan Aquarius Asc, Sun in Scorpio in 9th, Moon in Aquaruis in 1st, Uranus in Sagittarius in 10th   

This week we are covering Florence Nightingale's chart and also what a carer is (or caregiver) and what we need to ensure we understand in the charts involved.   Florence Nightingale no birth time Sun/Moon Taurus, Venus in Cancer Also showing date/transits of first experience of 'God's calling' Date/transits of first official job Florence’s actual voice recording! https://wellcomecollection.org/works/tp9njewm ORGANISATIONS to help you if you're a carer yourself: USA https://www.caregiver.org https://www.caregiving.org https://www.caregiveraction.org   UK https://carers.org      

This week we are covering what is 'traditional' Astrology.  The wonderful AstroWiki where you can read lots of articles about Astrology https://www.astro.com/astrowiki/en/Main_Page Magazines mentioned: Stellar https://www.astrologicalassociation.com/stellar/ The Mountain Astrologer https://mountainastrologer.com/ England’s First Astrology Book by Chris Mitchell  https://amzn.to/4lEW5q5 Amazon link I may earn a small commission if you click the link