The Saturn and Neptune Conjunction in February 2026

Posted on by — No Comments ↓
2026.02.Feb.20.

Back in April 2025, I wrote at length about the Saturn and Neptune Conjunction. You can read the full article here.
For those who still do not have access to my paid members-only posts, here is a small excerpt.
The previous Conjunction occurred at 11°55’ Capricorn and the Second House on March 3, 1989.
Several major events marked 1989: the Tiananmen Square protests in China, the collapse of communist regimes across Eastern Europe, the Fall of the Berlin Wall, which symbolically signalled the end of the Cold War, and the birth of the World Wide Web.
1989 was a turning point Read more The Saturn and Neptune Conjunction in February 2026 ›

Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights

Posted on by — No Comments ↓
hanukkah

Hanukkah, also known as the “Festival of Lights,” is a Jewish festival celebrated over eight days. It commemorates events that occurred more than two thousand years ago, in the second century BCE. During this time, a group of Jewish fighters called the Maccabees rebelled against the Seleucid Greek rulers, who Read more Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights ›

Advent, Oriens and the Twelve Days of Christmas

Posted on by — No Comments ↓
Advent wreath advent

The exact origins of the preparation period for Christmas, known as Advent, are unclear, but it was certainly established by around 480 AD. The Council of Tours in 567 mandated that monks fast every day in December leading up to Christmas.
According to Saint Gregory of Tours, the celebration of Advent began Read more Advent, Oriens and the Twelve Days of Christmas ›

Something is rotten in the European Union and the UK

Posted on by — No Comments ↓
BibleGateway.com

I’m a non-believer and unreligious person. Sceptical if I may say. I have to know, and I dig out every possible piece of evidence regarding any specific topic I’m interested in.
Especially in the realm of religion, but believing in something in general is an emotional matter — an unconditional and asks-no-questions type of relationship. I question everything and ask numerous questions.
Roger Waters’ words from “Mother” stuck with me: “Mother, should I trust the government?”
Growing up Read more Something is rotten in the European Union and the UK ›

Happy Birthday on September 2

Posted on by — No Comments ↓

1953 John Zorn, American jazz and avant garde musician and composer, born in New York City.
1964 Keanu Reeve, Actor, producer, musician, born in Beirut.
1966 Dino Cazares, American heavy metal guitarist (FearFactory), born in El Centro, California. Read more Happy Birthday on September 2 ›

Miles ’55

Posted on by — No Comments ↓
Miles Davis - Miles ’55

Miles ’55 offers a deeper look at 1955, the year in which jazz icon Miles Davis formed his First Great Quintet (John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones) and established his influential sound. This 2-CD set collects 16 tracks remastered from the original analog tapes by GRAMMY-winning engineer Paul Blakemore. Included are new liner notes by GRAMMY-winning music historian Ashley Kahn and session notes by Dan Morgenstern. Limited Edition. Read more Miles ’55 ›

Small pleasures

Posted on by — No Comments ↓
small pleasures

I rarely share personal stuff, but this is one of those occasions.
Yesterday, my girlfriend and I went to the grocery store. We usually make a list and only purchase the things on it. It’s both a way to save money and an effective sanitary method to prevent being tempted to buy things you don’t necessarily need.
However, yesterday we let ourselves be tempted.
We bought a small Read more Small pleasures ›