Tuesday 31 October 2023

Michael Kitchen

Actor and television producer Michael Kitchen was born on Sunday, 31st October 1948, in Leicester, England, UK. No birth time available.

As a Sun sign Scorpio, Michael will feel intense emotions, even if he doesn't show them. He may find it hard to trust others as he fears betrayal. Should that happen, it will be difficult for him to forgive or forget. However, his sense of devotion means that he cares deeply for those who have proved their loyalty.

With plenty of willpower, as Scorpio is one of the fixed signs of the zodiac (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius) he will be extremely stubborn. He will always have known what he wants from life and then set out to get it when the moment is just right. If something is worth having, it's worth waiting for.

With his natal Sun in a sextile aspect to Saturn, Michael is reliable, patient and dedicated. Not afraid of hard work and responsibility, his success is in no small way down to his own talent, ambition and effort. He is someone that others feel they can rely upon and he is definitely a trusted person to confide in. 

In Michael's natal chart, Mercury is situated in the sign of Libra. This indicates that he is good at making decisions by weighing up all options and reaching a balanced viewpoint. He is very sociable and enjoys the company of his close circle of friends. With a sparkling love of words, he communicates easily and is a very sympathetic listener. Sensitive and kind, he has an elusive magnetism which makes others feel special in his presence. 

Natal Mercury in a sextile aspect to Jupiter and Pluto gives Michael a fertile mind and a wonderful sense of humour. He has an eagerness for information and is never short of constructive ideas. It's likely he has an interest in subjects such as psychology or mysticism. His intuition and perception are razor-sharp and he will want to learn what makes people tick, why they behave the way they do and how they are likely to react in any given situation. This would be of great benefit to him as an actor. 

Michael's natal Venus is not only conjunct a World Point, it it also the apex planet of a T-square configuration. This involves an opposition aspect between Jupiter and Uranus, both squared by Venus. In any chart, the apex planet becomes the dominant influence, therefore, Michael's suave and sophisticated image, his beautiful voice, as well as his acting and musical talent are all from within the realms of Venus. 

With his natal Mars in the sign of Sagittarius, Michael is probably quite competitive and has a love of contests whether they be professional, intellectual or physical. He is honest and direct, he will say exactly what he thinks and probably relishes a good debate. This planetary combination also symbolises a love of adventure, discovery and exploration.

Mars is in a square aspect to Saturn in Michael's natal chart and this shows that he has probably faced more obstacles than most during his life. It's possible that he was - and to some extent still is - quite shy. At times, he may even have considered giving up on reaching his goals but with patience,and perseverance,as his strong points, significant achievements ultimately paved the way for much deserved recognition. 


Mars sextile Neptune in Michael's natal chart shows that he has a rich imagination and powerful emotions. He is intriguing to others and they will want to know more about him as he leaves a lasting impression on everyone he meets. He sees every side of a situation and won’t jump to conclusions or take anything at face value. In fact, his instincts and intuition are second to none and with his heightened sense of perception, he won't be fooled by anyone.

In Michael's natal chart, Mars is in a very positive trine aspect to Pluto making him passionate, determined and focused. With a natural tendency to investigate anything mysterious, hidden, buried, or controversial, the darker side of life will fascinate him. 

Michael's natal Uranus is on a World Point at 0° Cancer. This influence symbolises someone who has broken away from the expectations and traditions of their background. There is definitely a rebellious streak in him. He will be very private about personal matters and his home life will be a sanctuary of peace and freedom although possibly a little unorthodox. 

Michael has a natural magnetism that will make him impossible to ignore. According to his fans, he is "hypnotic"; "alluring" and "mesmerising". The perfect description.

Sunday 8 October 2023

Holly Willoughby

When I did a forecast for Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield almost exactly a year ago on 28th October 2022, they were in a very precarious position due to their mysterious queue jumping incident past The Queen's coffin. An incident for which there has yet to be a credible explanation. The seeds of doubt and suspicion were sown and the golden couple of daytime TV had their images permanently tarnished. Although they smiled their way through the controversy, things didn't quite return to normal and in May 2023, with more drama surrounding him, Phillip Schofield resigned.

Since then, despite calls for her to leave, Holly Willoughby has remained in her position as presenter of This Morning. However, this week, on 4th October, her situation took a sinister twist when it was announced that a 36-year old man had been arrested for planning to kidnap and murder her. The circumstances surrounding this have yet to be revealed but at the moment Holly and her family are under police guard at their home. 

So, what's going on her chart right now? Firstly, I must point out that I have no birth time for Holly, so therefore, her entire chart is not available. That means no Moon degree, no Ascendant, Midheaven, Vertex or house cusps. Despite that, there is rather a lot going on.

TRANSITS

In my previous article, I wrote:

"In March 2023, Saturn will enter Pisces and will conjunct Holly's natal Mercury and Mars, giving her a serious, possibly gloomy outlook and a lack of confidence which will test her ability to endure setbacks." This planetary influence has been affecting her more strongly during the last two months. It will ease off slightly until mid-December 2023 when it picks up again for one final hit throughout January 2024. Not pleasant at all.

On 4th October, transiting Mars was in an exact conjunction to Holly's natal Pluto. This influence brings the threat of violence and situations in which negative reactions such as anger, fanaticism or ruthless behaviour have to be dealt with. Fortunately, it won't last long.

Transiting Uranus is currently in a square aspect to Holly's natal Sun. It is a very stressful planetary combination and represents sudden separations and reversals of circumstance. Ideas definitely don't go according to plan under the effects of this influence as it brings unrest, inner tension, and unexpected setbacks which result in a restriction of freedom. This aspect began in May 2023 around the time Phillip Schofield resigned and it won't end until June 2024 with a slight relapse from mid-December 2024 continuing until mid-March 2025. 

At the same time, and lasting until May 2025, transiting Uranus is forming a configuration called a Yod with her natal Neptune and Pluto - the planets of shocks, scandals and secrets. Under this influence, Holly will find herself in a haze of confusion while simultaneously facing the challenges of the real world head-on. Extreme confrontations and abuse of power. are common with this configuration  Gradually, Holly will experience an awareness of the need to make profound changes in her life.