At the risk of lowering the tone here, the word 'trump' is a slightly more acceptable way to say 'fart' in my part of the world which somehow feels appropriate in his case! 🤣
That aside, what a sobering thought to think we may have got what we deserved. Faschism is on the rise in so many countries, so clearly we have not been vigilant. I never thought we'd allow that to happen again, yet here we are.
UPDATE: While we're on the subject of farts, it occurs to me that "poot" is another word for fart, and now that I've shared that trivial bit, perhaps its puts Vladimir Putin in a different light. If there is an invisible sky god writing our collective stories, he/she/they certainly have a way with words...and a wicked sense of humor.
Hi, Ali. That's funny. He certainly stinks. I thought of you this weekend, as I have been listening to a BBC podcast on witches and there is an entire episode dedicated to the Hag that I thought you would love. Also, there is a bit of discussion about the Cailleach.
And, yes, fascism is on the rise, and -- as noted in OTC in prior episodes -- no serious mundane astrologer is surprised. We've been writing about this potential for YEARS. And, as for Trump, he is a symptom -- not the cause -- of what's ailing in America. Thanks so much for listening and commenting!!
Be careful of that how to pronounce! It can get things wrong. Also, there are sometimes more than one way to say a name. Take "Hephaistion/Hephaestion." The first is he-PHAIS-ti-on, the second he-PHAES-ti-on...one is Greek transliteration, the second Latinized. But if you went back in time and walked up to him to call him either, he's stare at you in confusion. Actual ancient Greek pronunciation would be he-pais-TEE-on. Totally different accent. On "how to pronounce" they've got a bunch of them, many totally wrong. So yeah, especially with historic, non-English names, be careful. Always check with your friendly, local academic for how to pronounce. (And just to make it worse, there's sometimes US English and UK/other English differences. Is it King DARE-ee-us of Persia (Darius), or King da-RAI-us? Depends on which side of the pond you're occupying.)
At the risk of lowering the tone here, the word 'trump' is a slightly more acceptable way to say 'fart' in my part of the world which somehow feels appropriate in his case! 🤣
That aside, what a sobering thought to think we may have got what we deserved. Faschism is on the rise in so many countries, so clearly we have not been vigilant. I never thought we'd allow that to happen again, yet here we are.
UPDATE: While we're on the subject of farts, it occurs to me that "poot" is another word for fart, and now that I've shared that trivial bit, perhaps its puts Vladimir Putin in a different light. If there is an invisible sky god writing our collective stories, he/she/they certainly have a way with words...and a wicked sense of humor.
Hi, Ali. That's funny. He certainly stinks. I thought of you this weekend, as I have been listening to a BBC podcast on witches and there is an entire episode dedicated to the Hag that I thought you would love. Also, there is a bit of discussion about the Cailleach.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001mc4p
OMG...thank you, Ali, for reminding me of this fun fact, which is further documented in this entertaining article. https://allanishac.medium.com/in-england-trump-means-fart-and-other-amusing-translations-of-the-presidents-surname-d8ae74f64797
And, yes, fascism is on the rise, and -- as noted in OTC in prior episodes -- no serious mundane astrologer is surprised. We've been writing about this potential for YEARS. And, as for Trump, he is a symptom -- not the cause -- of what's ailing in America. Thanks so much for listening and commenting!!
Really really good information. I just love the look at the individual and collective energies happening. So helpful.
Thanks, Jane.
Be careful of that how to pronounce! It can get things wrong. Also, there are sometimes more than one way to say a name. Take "Hephaistion/Hephaestion." The first is he-PHAIS-ti-on, the second he-PHAES-ti-on...one is Greek transliteration, the second Latinized. But if you went back in time and walked up to him to call him either, he's stare at you in confusion. Actual ancient Greek pronunciation would be he-pais-TEE-on. Totally different accent. On "how to pronounce" they've got a bunch of them, many totally wrong. So yeah, especially with historic, non-English names, be careful. Always check with your friendly, local academic for how to pronounce. (And just to make it worse, there's sometimes US English and UK/other English differences. Is it King DARE-ee-us of Persia (Darius), or King da-RAI-us? Depends on which side of the pond you're occupying.)
Thanks, Jeanne. Similarly, Google translate is so often so wrong it's better to just use pantomime to communicate.🤷♀️