Contents
The Astrological Journal March/April 2016 Volume 58 No.2
Celebrations
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The Astrological Lodge’s 17th century Astrologers’
Feast in costume – picture special.
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Sharon Knight and Robert Currey receive awards at
the KIA Conference in Kolkata, India.
pg. 40
Shakespeare and the stars
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Priscilla Costello presents original research on
the astrology of the Bard’s plays as the world
marks the 400th anniversary of his death.
pg. 26
Features
08
Angela Merkel’s reality check?
Marjorie Orr assesses the prospects of the
embattled German Chancellor.
09
Paris attacks and 21° Aquarius
Smiljana Gavrančić on a ‘hot’ degree in France’s
horoscope.
11
Night and Day by Brian Clark
Has astrological practice abandoned intuition and
dreams for literal interpretation?
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Whistleblowers at the Galactic Centre
Mandi Lockley on the black hole chart signature
of truth-spillers.
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Enlightening the Enlightenment
Roy Gillett wonders whether we are passing into a
new geological Anthropogenic Epoch.
30
Revealing the true Pluto
Does the Dwarf Planet need to be redefined after
the New Horizons flyby? By Sue Kientz.
35
David Bowie turns to face the strange
Christina Rodenbeck on the Uranian superstar’s
passing.
37
The French sceptics’ cover-up
Science’s ‘debunking’ of Gauguelin’s ‘Mars Effect’ is
debunked by Nicholas Kollerstrom.
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On Rejection (Part 2)
Marcos Patchett tells more of Reception and its
variants Generosity and Hostility.
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Solarscope by Madame Zolonga
Failing with astrology - Jupiter in Virgo by sign:
smart new approaches to media astrology.
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Under the Scope: Dr. Martin Cohen
The British philosopher goes against the grain
and says something positive about astrology.
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Sign Language: new column
Pam Crane explains the indispensable Dwad.
In remembrance
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Jo Logan: veteran Prediction editor.
Prof. Mike Startup; Dr. Dave Stevens; and
Vernon Wells.
pg. 35
Regulars
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Editor’s letter: Planet Nine, Bowie and
Shakespeare.
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In the astro news
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Advertising rates in Journal.
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Astrological calendar events diary.
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The Sky – Day & Night. Transits by Sarah Cochrane
Data News by Frank C. Clifford: long []