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Caroline Flack (1979 – 2020)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We started the week with a mental health issue (Meghan Markle) and at the end of the week we were reminded of the death by suicide a year ago of Caroline Flack, who was also hounded by the press.\u00a0 On Wednesday evening there will be a screening of a television programme about her, a film made by her mother and sister, featuring friends and family and their recollections of her, among them Olly Murs and Dermot O’Leary.\u00a0 I did not write an obituary for Caroline last year, so here is my tribute.<\/p>\n

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

Caroline was an intensely feeling Scorpio, with the Sun\/Uranus, Venus\/Mercury\u00a0 and the I.C. in the 3rd House of Broadcasting and Presenting.\u00a0 She was undoubtedly multi-talented in her field.\u00a0 In her chart, her Sun was exactly trine her Moon, the conscious and subconscious mind in sync, so she knew what she wanted in life. \u00a0The Sun\/Uranus conjunction indicated a real individual, but in opposing Chiron there was a wound to address, perhaps in how she saw herself.\u00a0 The Moon in Cancer, another Water sign, would make her very emotional, and in addition the Moon was square Pluto, adding increased depth to that emotion, and re-emphasizing her Scorpio traits.<\/p>\n

Mercury in Sagittarius gave a wide-ranging mind and restlessness, which was re-emphasized by a close square with Jupiter.\u00a0 No wonder she found success on a geographically far-flung location, Love Island.\u00a0 Mars square Uranus gave her energy an electric quality, but could make her impatient and explosive at times.\u00a0 This was tempered by Mars trine Neptune, a gentler side to her energy.<\/p>\n

There was also quite a strongly Virgoan side to her, with the North Node conjunct Jupiter in Virgo in the 12th House, Ascendant in Virgo, and Saturn in the 1st House in Virgo, so in some ways she was a perfectionist, and possibly also self-critical.<\/p>\n

She was adept at counselling the lovelorn on Love Island, and there was a marked healing quality in her chart:\u00a0 the healing asteroid Chiron was trine her North Node\/Jupiter and Ascendant.\u00a0 The Greek mythological centaur Chiron was able to heal others, but could not heal his own wound.<\/p>\n

Life and Career<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Caroline Flack was born in November 1979, and had two sisters (one a twin) and a brother.\u00a0 The packed 3rd House, mentioned above, also represents siblings.\u00a0 Caroline first starred in Bo’ Selecta in 2002, and went on to present many different television shows, such as the X-Factor and I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! NOW!\u00a0 When presenting Big Brother’s Big Mouth, journalist Rob Leigh commented: “her sharp delivery makes her the best presenter they\u2019ve had on this series”.<\/p>\n

She won Strictly Come Dancing in 2014 (partnered with Pasha Kovalev), and her chart shows a clear talent for dance: Neptune (the planet of dance) trine Mars, sextile Pluto and conjunct the I.C.\u00a0 While at school in Norfolk, she developed an interest in dance.\u00a0 Later, she studied dance and musical theatre at the Bodywork company in Cambridge.<\/p>\n

She began presenting Love Island in June 2015. \u00a0She had favourable Pluto transits when it was announced, and when the series started Uranus was trine her natal Neptune (an intriguing new venture) and Neptune was sextile her natal Chiron in Taurus in 8th House (a sensitive vehicle for her healing skills).\u00a0 She commented: “I know what it’s like to be that victim online.\u00a0 And that’s why I hate seeing it happen to them.”<\/p>\n

In the same year, she published her autobiography Storm in a C Cup, with Jupiter (publishing) on her Ascendant.\u00a0 In her natal chart, Mercury exactly conjoins Venus in the 3rd House represents writing talent.<\/p>\n

Olly Murs<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Caroline had a special friendship with the singer Olly Murs, and they presented The X Factor together.\u00a0 They had a dynamic, sparky relationship, with her Mars square his Sun, and her I.C. conjunct his Uranus.\u00a0 When she died, Pluto was transiting his Midheaven, showing that it was a huge shock to him.<\/p>\n

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

Caroline was arrested in December 2019 for an alleged assault against her boyfriend Lewis Burton.\u00a0 There was quite a lot going on in terms of transits at the time, including 3 triggers from Mars (one of which was an exact transit to her Sun), indicating a possible flare up of anger.\u00a0 In addition, Saturn was square her Pluto (which may have given rise to depression) and Neptune exactly opposite her Ascendant<\/span> <\/span>(confusion).\u00a0 She felt obliged to stand down as host for the next series of Love Island on 17th December, which compounded her sadness.\u00a0 A judge ruled that she and her boyfriend were unable to see each other (even though he withdrew the complaint), which meant the loss of a relationship as well.<\/p>\n

Her synastry with Lewis shows a deep connection: They had opposing Marses by 1 degree (some conflict), his Saturn was square her Sun (some disappointment), her Saturn on his Neptune (they could bring each other down) and their Plutos were sextile (a deep level of engagement). \u00a0Plus their Jupiters conjunct in Virgo suggested a shared sense of humour.\u00a0 Uranus squared his Chiron at the time of her death, again showing a deep sense of shock.<\/p>\n

She subsequently a great deal of trolling on social media, and her family and friends advised her not to look at it.\u00a0 But it preyed on her mind, and the last straw was the announcement that the domestic assault case would be going ahead.\u00a0 She died on 15th February 2020.<\/p>\n

In looking at the other “mental health” red flag of the week, Meghan Markle reported that although she had Harry beside her at the time of her dark night of the soul, she needed more expert help at the time she felt suicidal.\u00a0 Reportedly, when she reached out for some, it was not forthcoming.\u00a0 Meghan’s friend reported this week that her circle of friends had been worried about her, but they were unable to do anything to help.\u00a0 Caroline Flack had a loving mother and sister and many friends, but they were unable to help her.\u00a0 It does seem that there needs to be more help more easily available, somehow, to reach souls in crisis in this way.\u00a0 What this week may have highlighted is that people need to be more seriously alert to warning signs.<\/p>\n

“Be Kind” <\/strong>was the motto adopted by the public to remember her, a year ago.<\/p>\n

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

A congenial set of aspects this week, not a square or opposition among them!<\/p>\n

Happy Mother’s Day!\u00a0 Early this morning Venus was conjunct Neptune at 20 degrees Pisces.\u00a0 You may have had sweet dreams in the night…During the day inspired artistic and musical expression is assisted.\u00a0 Idealized and spiritual love may also be on the menu.\u00a0 You may find inspired ways to show love.\u00a0 This conjunction also depicts the sensitivity at this time towards men’s treatment of women, as highlighted by the murder of Sarah Everard, and the poignant vigils which have taken place on her behalf, and on behalf of change on this issue.<\/p>\n

Tomorrow (Monday 15th) Mercury enters Pisces, so there is likely to be more mental focus and communication around compassionate issues, such as the vulnerable, those with mental health issues, and the state of institutions, such as prisons and the NHS.\u00a0 In the period of its sojourn in this sign (up till 4th April) compassion will be more easily shown and charity given, and it will be easier to receive ideas of creativity and inspiration.<\/p>\n

Some powerful help could arrive on Tuesday (16th) with a sextile between the Sun and Pluto.\u00a0 If you dig deep, you can find the treasure you need.\u00a0 It is a profound aspect which may help to show us the direction we need to solve our collective problems, and understanding the meaning behind our dilemmas.\u00a0 This sextile can bring a profound air of quiet contemplation.<\/p>\n

The mood is enriched and enhanced on Thursday (18th) by a sextile between Venus and Pluto.\u00a0 If you began a creative venture on Tuesday, you can add extra artistry and harmony to it.\u00a0 You can also experience profound connections between people, and it’s a good time for evaluating what people mean to you.\u00a0 As with Sun sextile Pluto, you may have to dig deep for the treasure, but it is worth the quest.<\/p>\n

The Sun enters Aries at the Spring Equinox on Saturday 20th, the first day of Spring.\u00a0 It is something we have all been waiting for, representing a step closer perhaps to the easing of lockdown and being able to see loved ones.\u00a0 It is the start of the Astrological New Year, the beginning of a generally more active, conscious, dynamic way of relating to the world (from the Sun’s more introspective time of its recent passage through Pisces).\u00a0 For the population generally, if your energy has been a little low lately, you may feel revived.<\/p>\n

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