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Ruth Madoc (1943 – 2022)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

“Funny, kind, salty, shrewd and beautifully uncynical”<\/em><\/p>\n

~ Russell T. Davies<\/p>\n

Two comedy actresses left us this week.\u00a0 One was Kirstie Alley, but it turned out there were three different birth dates in different years for her, so there was no basis for an analysis of her chart, interesting though it would\u00a0 have been to look at the actress who played Rebecca in the comedy “Cheers”.<\/p>\n

But Ruth Madoc made us laugh too, with her character from “Hi-de-Hi!”and she died this week at the age of 79…<\/p>\n

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

Born in Norwich, but raised in Swansea, Ruth had her Sun in Aries, a refreshingly uncomplicated sign. Her Sun was in an assertive sextile to Mars, reflecting her character Gladys Pugh in the comedy series “Hi-de-Hi!” (1980 to 1988).\u00a0 Her Sun trined the North Node, implying a position of leadership, again an aspect of the role she played in the comedy as chief yellowcoat and sports organiser at Maplins holiday camp.\u00a0 And with her Chiron conjunct the North Node and also trine her Sun, she will have aimed to heal through her comedy.\u00a0 The exact North Node\/Chiron conjunction, which expressed her karmic mission, was placed in performing Leo.\u00a0 She loved to entertain.\u00a0 Her Moon in contrast was in Virgo, so there was an element of emotional fastidiousness in Ruth’s own character.<\/p>\n

Her relationship with holiday camp manager “Jeffrey” in the comedy was a memorable feature of the role she played.\u00a0 The relationship between the two characters had chemistry, and elements of Ruth’s character were reflected in her iconic role.\u00a0 Simon Cadell, who played Jeffrey, died in 1996.\u00a0 Their synastry showed Suns exactly square to each other (some tension).\u00a0 Her Pluto was conjunct his Mercury (she would weigh on his mind).\u00a0 His Venus was sextile her Sun (genuine affection) and\u00a0 his Mars square her Jupiter (over the top emotions).\u00a0 Of course I am not implying that he was Jeffrey Fairbrother, any more than she was Gladys Pugh!\u00a0 But there are often resonances between actors and their roles.<\/p>\n

What you see is often what you get, with Aries.\u00a0 She had Venus square her ruling planet Mars, and so found it easy to play the passion with which she pursued the often hapless Jeffrey.\u00a0 Venus conjunct Uranus gave her social magnetism, which sadly Jeffrey was able to resist (his character left for Wisconsin).<\/p>\n

Gyles Brandreth has written: “I was lucky enough to get to know her through my best friend from school, Simon Cadell. In Hi-De-Hi they were irresistible.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Venus trine Neptune meant that Ruth was an idealist in love, and certainly Gladys pursued an ideal love, but Ruth herself married twice and her second marriage lasted until the death of her husband in September last year (at 39 years of marriage, you can say that’s lasting love).\u00a0 She had two children.\u00a0 Her chart without a birth time had an unaspected Jupiter, which may have left her free to take a range of comedy roles, such as a role in the second series of Little Britain comedy series with David Walliams and Matt Lucas, who have paid tribute to her.<\/p>\n

“So sad to hear my lovely friend Ruth Madoc has passed. She was not only funny and highly intelligent, she was smart, kindly, a loyal trade unionist, and wore her heart on the left. She’ll be much missed.”<\/em><\/p>\n

~ Tony Robinson<\/p>\n

The catchphrase “Hi-de-Hi!”, as broadcast over the tannoy by Gladys Pugh, was voted 35th most popular comedy catchphrase in 2008.\u00a0 So if you catch yourself using it this week, you’ll be remembering Ruth.<\/p>\n

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

We have three aspects this week, at the beginning, the middle and the end.\u00a0 So the first, which occurs tomorrow (Monday 12th) can last you the first few days, and it’s the Sun sextile Saturn.\u00a0 This aspect can take creative expression and ground it into reality.\u00a0 Practical initiatives are supported by this aspect.\u00a0 It is a good aspect for setting up solid foundations, for instance.<\/p>\n

The focus for the middle of the week is quite different, and there may be a point between Monday and Wednesday, when you need to take stock and monitor progress.\u00a0 For on Wednesday (14th), Neptune squares the Sun, which is as impractical as Monday’s aspect is practical.\u00a0 You may hit a snag in the implementation of your plans, or see through the illusion of a project.\u00a0 Once you are through that looking glass, you may see how you can remedy things.\u00a0 It may require some refining of details or technique, for instance.<\/p>\n

The very end of the week is again a different kettle of fish, and you may sense, between Wednesday and Saturday, that things are turning around in your favour.\u00a0 On Saturday evening (17th) Mercury trines Uranus which spells playfulness and creativity; good ideas can come out of nowhere, always a benefit of Mercury and Uranus.\u00a0 Some of the best inventions come out of this space.\u00a0 The mind is uplifted, and computers and I.T. devices given or received, will be on good form and working satisfyingly well.\u00a0 Mental brilliance, technological upgrades, lightbulb moments, and futuristic inspiration can be yours.\u00a0 So the day could surprise you.<\/p>\n

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