Meagan S. Allen’s book Roger Bacon and the Incorruptible Human, 1220-1292: Alchemy, Pharmacology and the Desire to Prolong Life shows how alchemy, astrology and medicine were interconnected in the medieval world. Roger Bacon was a 13th century philosopher and Franciscan friar, who, like many others of the time, was influenced by both the Bible and medical works, and believed that the extension of life was a valid pursuit. | Karen Christino
I always feel that Evangeline Adams introduced me to genealogy. Her Pluto conjoined my Moon, and as I researched her life, I uncovered many government and church records that provided key information about her. After that, I more easily researched other families as well as my own. Pluto unearths things and can be relentless in its action. It kept me focused on genealogy research for a long time.| Karen Christino
Who were the Magi that traveled to see the baby Jesus, and what was the star they followed? The Edgar Cayce readings support and add to the scientific and historical record and also give us personal insight into some of the people involved. | Karen Christino
In June, 1991, Al H. Morrison’s article, “Two Centuries of Pluto in Signs” appeared in The Mountain Astrologer magazine. He began with a backward look at Pluto in Gemini through Scorpio, then added a forecast of what he considered likely with Pluto in Sagittarius through Aries (ending in 2097). Here’s his take, over 30 years before the fact: | Karen Christino
Linda Goodman was a true believer in the Age of Aquarius, perhaps because it was so obviously connected with the astrological signs. As Pluto is still near the 0 degree Aquarius point of the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction of December 2020, Goodman’s observations on the New Age may have some resonance today. | Karen Christino