The Return of Merlin: Star Lore and the Patterns of HistoryThe figure of Merlin has seen a revival in recent years, especially in the form of cultural icons such as Obi wan Kenobi, Gandalf and Dumbledore.This fascinating new book looks at the two main Merlin traditions: the cosmic Merlin of the stars, part of the Arthurian legends; and the earthly Merlin of nature, grounded in human history. Gordon Strachan, author of Jesus the Master Builder, takes us on a compelling journey through Merlin's stories.He discovers a remarkable pattern: Merlin figures, and events relating to Merlin, reappear throughout British history in roughly 700-year cycles. He considers where else in history we can see this pattern emerging, and challenges readers to find their own links to history based on their birth dates. |
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... Neptune conjunction of 1821 , the discovery of Neptune in 1846 , the increased Uranian energies born of the discovery of Uranus in 1781 , and its influence on the whole period as a result of its newly appointed rulership of the epoch of ...
... Neptune conjunction of 1821 , the discovery of Neptune in 1846 , the increased Uranian energies born of the discovery of Uranus in 1781 , and its influence on the whole period as a result of its newly appointed rulership of the epoch of ...
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... Neptune 1846 Theosophical Society 1875 Neptune / Pluto Conjunction ; Ariosophy 1891 Discovery of Pluto 1930 Wewelsberg " Grail " Castle 1935 Dunkirk 1939 Fig.30 The rise of the counterfeit Grail 1800 Aquarius 1980 M Uranus - Neptune ...
... Neptune 1846 Theosophical Society 1875 Neptune / Pluto Conjunction ; Ariosophy 1891 Discovery of Pluto 1930 Wewelsberg " Grail " Castle 1935 Dunkirk 1939 Fig.30 The rise of the counterfeit Grail 1800 Aquarius 1980 M Uranus - Neptune ...
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... Neptune and Uranus on the one hand , and the two new rulers of the epochs , namely Uranus and Neptune on the other , we can deduce that their combination is pro- ducing a Uranus - Neptune , Neptune - Uranus ' double whammy . ' Their ...
... Neptune and Uranus on the one hand , and the two new rulers of the epochs , namely Uranus and Neptune on the other , we can deduce that their combination is pro- ducing a Uranus - Neptune , Neptune - Uranus ' double whammy . ' Their ...
Contents
Acknowledgments | 9 |
Charles Carters Theory of Piscean Epochs | 25 |
Merlin and Arthur in Star Lore | 43 |
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