The astrology of espionage
This week saw the release of the big budget spy movie, Tinker, Taylor, Soldier, Spy based on the novel by John Le Carre. As John Le Carre was himself a spy he was really able to capture that whole murky, paranoid world extremely well. If you were to describe the world of espionage astrologically you would have to say that it must be governed by the sign Scorpio and the planets Mercury, Neptune and Pluto. However, having done a little research on the charts of well known British spies (when I should have been getting on with more important work) I noticed that Venus and Libra were often very prominent. The reason for this is that Venus and Libra are generally very easy to get on with, diplomatic and disarming. Unlike Aries, who are assertive and make natural soldiers, Librans seek peace and therefore do not appear to pose a threat. It is precisely this quality that makes them successful spies.
Of course, not all spies are Libran nor do all Librans make good spies. For many spies the Sun, Mercury or Venus are aspecting Neptune or Pluto or there are a number of planets in Scorpio as well as Libra. In John Le Carre’s own birth chart he has Sun conjunct Mercury in Libra opposite Uranus and square Pluto with Venus in Scorpio. A very similar planetary configuration will be taking place just after the Autumnal Equinox when the new moon in Libra on 27 September will be opposing Uranus and squaring Pluto, while Venus conjuncts Saturn also in Libra. Perfect timing for the film to be great success.
So how is any of this relevant to those of us who are not currently employed by MI5 or MI6? Well Libra is the sign of relationship and is an expert in handling the dynamics and interchanges between human beings with tact and diplomacy. However, this diplomacy has a shadow side especially when Pluto is involved. There can be backroom deals with plenty of reassuring handshakes while at the same time trying to stab the other in the back. This is likely to be going on in most political arenas both national and international but it also can play out in everyday work and social relationships. While maintaining harmony with colleagues, romantic partners and family is obviously a good thing, it is important to make sure that peace has not come at too high a price and that truth has not been sacrificed for the sake of good relations. It is often better to bring out an issue of contention than sweep it under a carpet of smiles. Having said that, one should be wary of emulating George Smiley, the protagonist of John Le Carre’s story, and descend into paranoia, believing that everyone close to you has a hidden agenda and a secret to hide.
It just so happens that my train arrives into London Paddington at the exact time of the Libra new Moon on the 27th September but I won’t read too much into that.
Astrology Consultations
I’ll be offering consultations in London from 27th to 30th September. If you are interested then just get in touch.
Astrology Meditation Evening
The next one will be held on Wednesday 28 September at 7pm
Venue: Bermondsey Fayre, 212 Bermondsey Street.
Cost: £8
Astrology Foundation Course
The course starts on 1 & 2 October and is held in Highbury N5.
There are still spaces available if anyone wants to learn the wonderful art and science of astrology.
The course is run over ten weekends a year and costs £850.
Astrology consultations and meditation evenings in BRISTOL
For anyone who lives in or around Bristol I will doing astrology meditation evenings on
Friday 7 October
Friday 11 November
I will also be available for consultations in Bristol earlier in the day.
