Aspects for the week beginning 27 January 2019
Prince Philip Revisited
“I reckon I’ve done my bit. It’s better to get out before you reach your sell-by date.”
~ The Duke of Edinburgh
It has emerged this morning that Prince Philip has sent a written apology to the victims of the car crash he was involved in at Sandringham on 17th January. People differ in their views as to whether at the age of 97 he should still be driving, but he was breathalysed (negative result) and his eyes were tested and found to be acceptable. The passenger in the other car, who broke her wrist, was aggrieved that she had not had a personal apology from him (and that he got straight back in the saddle so to speak), and now she has received one. So I thought it was time to review/update his chart, his current transits, and recent events. I last wrote about him on his birthday in June 2012:
Birth Chart
“There are a couple of breathtaking features in common between the Duke of Edinburgh’s chart and his wife’s binding them despite being opposites in many ways. He has the Sun in Gemini, and so all that he processes is through his intellect and the mental plane. He is known for his witty, acerbic comments, which sometimes hit the mark (Sagittarius Archer ascending) and sometimes emerge as gaffes (Sagittarius rising again). Sagittarius is very different from Elizabeth’s Capricorn rising. But he knows his own mind (Moon closely sextile to the Sun), and he undoubtedly came into this world to play a specific role. One of his main roles is as a spiritual bodyguard to the Queen. He has a warrior’s chart (Sun conjunct Mars trine his North Node) and karmic mission. Mars conjunct the Sun in Gemini indicate a more verbal than physical style of warriorship. The stunning similarities with the Queen’s chart are his Moon in Leo (born to rule) and his Saturn exactly conjunct the Midheaven just as she has (defining his Career Path as one of duty and discipline, and showing just how close his path has been to hers).”
Retirement
Prince Philip retired in 2017, with Neptune trine his natal ruler Mercury (giving himself a mental rest) and Pluto trine his natal Saturn/Midheaven in Virgo in 10th House (a final ending to a dutiful career).
Hip Op
He has had various health problems over the years, and in April 2018 he underwent a hip operation. At the time, Mars (surgery) was sextile his natal Uranus, Saturn was sextile his natal Uranus, and the North Node (karmic factor) was on his Neptune (a planet connected with post-operative confinement).
The Accident
The accident occurred as Prince Philip was moving out into a busy main road at Sandringham, at 3.30 pm on 17th January. At that moment, Pluto was exactly opposite the Ascendant, a moment of potential danger (which occurs once in every day). His range rover careered across the road and overturned, and a passerby helped him out. He was unhurt, and enquired about the passengers in the other car (which included a baby).
The police have yet to publish a report on the incident, but Prince Philip says the sun was low and in his eyes at the time. The passenger in the other car contends that it was cloudy at the time. But our own reporter (chief commenter on this blog) Sarah, who takes her dog walking in Sandringham every day, confirms that it was sunny. That being so, if he was not sure, maybe he should not have moved out at that moment.
His transits were:-
Saturn opposite his natal Mercury in 8th House – the potential for poor judgment, Venus square his Jupiter in Virgo in 10th House (ensuing criticism of his behaviour), and Mars trine his Neptune (his lucky escape).
The Apology
“I would like you to know how very sorry I am for my part in the accident. I have been across that crossing any number of times and I know very well the amount of traffic that uses that main road. The sun was shining low over the main road. In normal conditions I would have no difficult in seeing traffic coming from the Dersingham direction, but I can only imagine that I failed to see the car coming, and I am very contrite about the consequences.”
It will be interesting to see if there are any further consequences to this story. Already there are moves to reduce the driving speed along that main road. Will the police be able to establish what actually happened? The Duke of Edinburgh has not experienced any diminishing of his desire to drive as a result, but should he? There are many unresolved questions. Let me know what you think!
Aspects
The Sun is conjunct Mercury on Wednesday (30th) in Aquarius, so it is a good day to apply your mind with clarity, concentrate and focus, make important statements and look to the future.
The most heavyweight aspect of the week comes on Thursday (31st), in the shape of a sextile between Saturn and Neptune. This may bring possible advances in the use of chemicals and drugs, e.g. a more ethical use and awareness. Ecological enterprises may receive a boost, such as ventures which tackle the rising tide of plastic. It is a good day to think about and tackle such issues. There is an opportunity to bring together sensitivity and spirituality, with practicality and plans. So it is a major aspect, heavy but constructive.
In contrast, Mars square Pluto on Saturday (2nd February) is a more common aspect but very destructive. If you are a peaceful type, stand back and try to stay out of the fray. If you are a warrior, you may be able to courageously intervene, but it is not always wise to “have a go!” If you are driving and uttering expletives about other drivers, don’t let an incident escalate into road rage, for example. There may be political stand-offs in the U.K. and the U.S. which may induce anger. We all react differently to events according to our make up, but try to be restrained on Saturday. And, above all, don’t beat yourself up.
“It takes a great deal of courage to live the plans you made before you were born. My desire, my most fervent wish, is that you recognize the tremendous courage you show in every moment of every day, when, with each breath, you reaffirm your decision to embrace and learn from your own challenges. Within that recognition, you will find your soul”
– Robert Schwartz, from “Your Soul’s Plan”.
Very late on Saturday (coming up to midnight in the U.K.) there may be some mitigating influences, with a trine between Venus and Uranus. This will bring a lighter atmosphere to social occasions and functions, and interactions. The higher human instincts and the intuition may bring some resolving of issues, surprises and a welcome meeting of minds and hearts. These feelings can bring out ideas for assisting the problems in our society.
The week in bullet points:
- Wednesday – bright mental focus
- Thursday – serious but meaningful progress
- Saturday – on the edge, but later some restored harmony
January 27th, 2019 at 12:54 pm
The accident has provoked several programmes on the radio interviewing families with relatives over 85 still driving, and experiences of course vary. Some say that for some time they have been terrified as their ageing father or mother continue to drive as their sight or other faculties deteriorate: others say elderly relatives have been humiliated by having to ‘take lifts’ from other people once convinced they should give up their car – because they have lost their independence. Prince Philip has always been like a caged eagle, and has always valued the little independence left to him – the Queen has always been generous in, for instance, letting him go to parties in night clubs (in the 1980s), giving him different Trusts to look after, or letting him do his carriage driving with horses with all sorts of glamorous female cousins alongside. I always think the public has been very mean to Prince Philip in the most unenviable job in the world – and as Lana says, his devotion in having to be the one walking behind the Queen and playing second fiddle when actually he is a dashing half-Greek/half-German handsome hero, has been stoic. As so often happens with the fickle public, he will only be praised after he has gone. And don’t watch THE CROWN – only the actual documentaries filmed at the time give the truth.
January 27th, 2019 at 4:09 pm
Hi Lana
Driving and safety is such a big and emotional subject. Trying to avoid accidents must be uppermost when in charge of a vehicle, but we all might make a mistake. It’s quite a few years now since I passed my Advanced Driving test but never forget the principles. I was thinking about road usage today as I overtook a professional looking cyclist, I thought him brave but at risk. Shortly after a blue light ambulance sped down the middle of the road, off to some emergency. We all have a right to be using the roads, unless proved otherwise, but it’s overload these days. I wonder what a solution might be. Thanks for enlarging the subject.
Thursday is the day my gas boiler is due to be serviced. I hope the pesky aspect for that day is constructive, and wishing us all a constructive week.
Love Sarah
January 28th, 2019 at 8:24 am
Dear Asia
Thanks very much for your appraisal of Prince Philip!
I like the description of him as a “caged eagle”. I suppose he has been very limited in how much of himself he could express.
I did look at the transits for the Queen, and they are quite important this year, but I am not sure whether they relate to the effects of this incident on her psyche.
Love
Lana
January 28th, 2019 at 8:27 am
Dear Sarah
You and Asia have done a good job of describing all the various dilemmas involved in this subject, thank you!
The aspect for your boiler day, Saturn sextile Neptune, is quite sound. It is heavyweight in terms of importance, but Saturn’s positive involvement is very suitable for servicing. You may find more is achieved than you expect, on that day.
Love
Lana
January 28th, 2019 at 3:38 pm
Hi Lana
Your cheerful response to my Thursday worry has added to my happy day feeling today. After strong wind through the night the calm and sunny, if chilly, day is wonderful.
I wanted to add that in anticipation of ‘gas man’ visit I’ve started some needed tidying in my kitchen. Finally some real clutter clearing. A long way to go but a definite start.
Love Sarah
January 29th, 2019 at 7:38 am
Dear Lana,
Thank you as always for your blog and the aspects for the week. Regarding Prince Phillip, I found it so helpful that the reporter on the scene almost, Sarah, could confirm the sunny weather. That corroboration is so useful and important to the story. I ve had that low Winter sun experience myself where you are in effect blinded for a time. As to the driving judgements made by the prince in light of the conditions, well my fantasy is that he d be an ” assertive” driver and possibly edge on the side of taking a risk. For me that s unconnected with age though research shows our reaction times can be slower as the decades pass. We all are different … I ve a friend of 80 plus who s out every night, playing in an orchestra or travelling the world. Others I know who are younger are more sedate ! It s all individual. The aspects so helpful as always..I have an interview on Wednesday for some work and Thursday the house fills with visitors so will be sure to be well rested and spacious inwardly,
Love from Yaz
January 29th, 2019 at 9:13 am
Dear Sarah
So glad you have turned things around and even decluttered!
I should not have given you such cause for anxiety in the first place.
Have a good week,
Love
Lana
January 29th, 2019 at 9:16 am
Dear Yaz
How lovely of you to comment!
It is very interesting, and adds to the richness, to have your perspective on the questions raised by Prince Philip’s accident.
I of course am coming from the perspective of someone who holds a driving licence, but keeps it clean by not driving…
Wishing you all the best for your ventures later this week, and socializing, both inward and outward. I am sure it will all be supported by those on the inner planes.
Love
Lana
February 3rd, 2019 at 11:42 am
Dear Lana
Oh no. Another “rogue” Gemini.
Having spent much of the week wrapped up indoors due to continuing ill health, I’ve remained relatively untouched by the aspects other than the “ecological enterprise” – we’ve been planning the redesign of my small garden, removing rotted raised bed timbers and ordering new sleepers. As per usual I really enjoyed my trip to the council tip. I dont know why but it makes a good “day out”. The men are all so friendly and funny and helpful and I’m always intrigued by the contents of the various skips! The York waste centre achieves a very high recycling percentage. This week the icy weather and snow meant the place was deserted – except for the band of cheerful staff. My next bit of ecological enterprise was buying yellow primulas and digging through the frozen ground to add to my guerilla gardening project in the green space in front of my house. Finally I dug out my collection of saved cardboard boxes to take to my friend who’s a glass artist and needs endless supplies of boxes to post out her orders. All small scale, I know, but perfectly fits your description of Neptune/Saturn .
Love Janet x
February 3rd, 2019 at 1:55 pm
Thanks very much, Janet!
You will be pleased to know that this week’s subject is a Taurean! But not a rogue, except in his film role.
I salute you for all your ecological work at the Saturn-Neptune sextile. We were taking my elderly mother for an eye injection at her local hospital that day, which didn’t leave much room for such work. But there was a fine outcome – she doesn’t have to have another one for 14 weeks.
Glad you are feeling better, and out and about. And all good wishes for you and your family in another nail-biting political week.
Thanks again for an inspiring comment,
Love
Lana