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Prince Philip Revisited<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI reckon I\u2019ve done my bit.\u00a0 It\u2019s better to get out before you reach your sell-by date.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

~ <\/em>The Duke of Edinburgh<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 So I thought it was time to review\/update his chart, his current transits, and recent events.\u00a0 I last wrote about him on his birthday in June 2012:<\/p>\n

Birth Chart<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

“There are a couple of breathtaking features in common between the Duke of Edinburgh\u2019s chart and his wife\u2019s binding them despite being opposites in many ways.\u00a0 He has the Sun in Gemini, and so all that he processes is through his intellect and the mental plane.\u00a0 He is known for his witty, acerbic comments, which sometimes hit the mark (Sagittarius Archer ascending) and sometimes emerge as gaffes (Sagittarius rising again).\u00a0 Sagittarius is very different from Elizabeth\u2019s Capricorn rising.\u00a0 But he knows his own mind (Moon closely sextile to the Sun), and he undoubtedly came into this world to play a specific role.\u00a0 One of his main roles is as a spiritual bodyguard to the Queen.\u00a0 He has a warrior\u2019s chart (Sun conjunct Mars trine his North Node) and karmic mission.\u00a0 Mars conjunct the Sun in Gemini indicate a more verbal than physical style of warriorship.\u00a0 The stunning similarities with the Queen\u2019s 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).”<\/p>\n

Retirement<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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).<\/p>\n

Hip Op<\/span> <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

He has had various health problems over the years, and in April 2018 he underwent a hip operation.\u00a0 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).<\/p>\n

The Accident<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The accident occurred as Prince Philip was moving out into a busy main road at Sandringham, at 3.30 pm on 17th January.\u00a0 At that moment, Pluto was exactly opposite the Ascendant, a moment of potential danger (which occurs once in every day).\u00a0 His range rover careered across the road and overturned, and a passerby helped him out.\u00a0 He was unhurt, and enquired about the passengers in the other car (which included a baby).<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0 The passenger in the other car contends that it was cloudy at the time.\u00a0 But our own reporter (chief commenter on this blog) Sarah, who takes her dog walking in Sandringham every day, confirms that it was sunny.\u00a0 That being so, if he was not sure, maybe he should not have moved out at that moment.<\/p>\n

His transits were:-<\/p>\n

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).<\/p>\n

The Apology<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

“I would like you to know how very sorry I am for my part in the accident.\u00a0 I have been across that crossing any number of times and I know very well the amount of traffic that uses that main road.\u00a0 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.”<\/em><\/p>\n

It will be interesting to see if there are any further consequences to this story.\u00a0 Already there are moves to reduce the driving speed along that main road.\u00a0 Will the police be able to establish what actually happened?\u00a0 The Duke of Edinburgh has not experienced any diminishing of his desire to drive as a result, but should he?\u00a0 There are many unresolved questions.\u00a0 Let me know what you think!<\/p>\n

Aspects<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Sun is conjunct Mercury on Wednesday (30th) in Aquarius, so it is a good day to apply your mind with clarity,\u00a0 concentrate and focus,\u00a0 make important statements and look to the future.<\/p>\n

The most heavyweight aspect of the week comes on Thursday (31st), in the shape of a sextile between Saturn and Neptune.\u00a0 This may bring possible advances in the use of chemicals and drugs, e.g. a more ethical use and awareness.\u00a0 Ecological enterprises may receive a boost, such as ventures which tackle the rising tide of plastic.\u00a0 It is a good day to think about and tackle such issues.\u00a0 There is an opportunity to bring together sensitivity and spirituality, with practicality and plans.\u00a0 So it is a major aspect, heavy but constructive.<\/p>\n

In contrast, Mars square Pluto on Saturday (2nd February) is a more common aspect but very destructive.\u00a0 If you are a peaceful type, stand back and try to stay out of the fray.\u00a0 If you are a warrior, you may be able to courageously intervene, but it is not always wise to “have a go!”\u00a0 If you are driving and uttering expletives about other drivers, don’t let an incident escalate into road rage, for example.\u00a0 There may be political stand-offs \u00a0in the U.K. and the U.S. which may induce anger.\u00a0 We all react differently to events according to our make up, but try to be restrained on Saturday.\u00a0 And, above all, don’t beat yourself up.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt takes a great deal of courage to live the plans you made before you were born.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 Within that recognition, you will find your soul\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2013 <\/em>Robert Schwartz, from \u201cYour Soul\u2019s Plan\u201d.<\/p>\n

Very late on Saturday (coming up to midnight in the U.K.) \u00a0there may be some mitigating influences, with a trine between Venus and Uranus.\u00a0 This will bring a lighter atmosphere to social occasions and functions, and interactions.\u00a0 The higher human instincts and the intuition may bring some resolving of issues, surprises and a welcome meeting of minds and hearts.\u00a0 These feelings can bring out ideas for assisting the problems in our society.<\/p>\n

The week in bullet points:<\/p>\n