<h1>Regional Spotlight: British Isles</h1><h2>General Assessment</h2>England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales at first blush might seem poor candidates if assessed for the future at 1399Neptune-0-Pluto1892. Its communities, while hardy, did not seem prepared to rule the world as would eventually be the case in the XIXth century. How this became reality represents a major thread of the history on the years on either side of 1648. At all four cardinal points 1398, 1572, 1649 and 1822, England, soon to be Britain moved through these critical junctures in ways consistent with astrological assumptions. The way the Isles changed near these outer planet turning points reveals much about both astrology and the British Isles.<br />Much of British history extends from the root of the Hundred Years War. Because of the conflict the area went from an island with ties to France to a region that needed that had to look inward to its power. One advantage that it continued to cultivate was Ireland that England used as colonial proving ground and source of reliable income. But from the beginning of the 1399Neptune-Pluto1892, England, which served as a model for many, had too strong institutions that proved critical to success down the line: Parliament and Monarchy. ...page...<h2>1399-1571, Conjunction to Lower Square</h2>England went from remote entity at the edge of Europe to major player during the first quarter of 1399Neptune-Pluto1892. Its move from strength to strength proves the value of strong foundation when it comes to becoming a nation. England would go onto unite the Isles that she dominated at the beginning at the XIVth century. How this happened has much to do with the strong position from which it started. Despite its ongoing involvement in a protracted war it would go on to lose, an unpopular king and a questioning religious population, England would emerge as strong force around 1572. By no means should it be considered the strongest economy or political force at the time, but it put itself in position to excel despite going on to execute a king and lose a valuable overseas colony.  <h3>Hundred Years War</h3><h3>War of the Roses</h3>...page...<h3>The Tudors</h3>...page...<h3>Divorce from the Church</h3>Secular versus clerical control of government and primogeniture came to the forefront with the birth of the Anglican Church. Its occurrence near 1455Uranus-180-Pluto1598 proves significant. 1455, at the Uranus-Pluto conjunction, represents the end of the Hundred Years War and the beginning of the War of the Roses, two events that shaped the English crown and the shape of the British Isles. The next Uranus-Pluto alignment around 1600 points to end of Elizabeth's reign and the onset of Stuart dynasty. The role of religion stood out as a theme throughout all of 1455Uranus-180-Pluto1598. <br />That control of the Church can be seen through two observations. Those that managed to bring religion under state control. Britain, France and the Netherlands ended up as top European competitors through much of 1399Neptune-Pluto1892. ...page...<h2>1572-1648</h2>...page...<h2>1649-1821</h2>English events shape the views of modern humans down to our time. Hobbes' <em>((Levithan))</em> and ((Locke))'s work shaped the philosophical discussion for much of the modern period. Their efforts can be seen as a response to the English Civil War. So too could that be said much of British/nee English politics and, by extension, European politics through our time. The conflict made clear that a collective body, the Parliament could unite under law to act as political force. Over the long run it also established the need for an executive force. Yes, the Parliament proved its mettle, but it knew to establish its power in complement with the monarchy. Seeing as Britain served as one of the first and most visible models of modern government, its influence had to be noticed around the world.<h4>Uranus, Pluto and the British Isles</h4>Trace the Uranus-Pluto wave back to the 1340s and the story of the British Isles repeats as a theme. 1455Uranus-1598Pluto featured the triumph of the English monarchy, 1599Uranus-Pluto1710 saw the transition to the British Commonwealth. 1711Uranus-Pluto1850 saw Britain become the preeminent power across the globe, with varying consequences for all. 1851Uranus-Pluto1966 saw British influence grow but do so in the shadow of its American offspring. Either way, Uranus and Pluto show up as prominent feature of the region's outer planet history.</br >This is confirmed in other ways. The 1390s 1346Uranus-180-Pluto1455 period featured a fundamental piece of English history. Here we see that the monarch's hold on power could prove tenuous. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_II_of_England#Second_crisis_of_1397.E2.80.9399_and_Richard.27s_deposition">Richard II</a> lost power in part through the influence of the Parliament, which accused him of certain crimes and committed him to the tower of London. At 1455Uranus-180-Pluto1598, Henry VIIIs seizure of Church power stood in full process; 1599Uranus-180-Pluto1711, the British Isles had turned into a sometimes bloody experiment on establishing modern government during the 1640s. 1711Uranus-180-Pluto1850 around 1792 saw Britain become the anchor to which the rest of Europe often looked in light of French conquest. This episode helped Britain gain a firm grasp on the sea power that lay out the foundation of its incredible hold on power. At 1851Uranus-180-Pluto1902 the limit to Britain's power began to show as other nations began to eclipse its industrial dominance.<br /> I have yet to complete this line of research but these initial observations point to a strong case of Uranus-Pluto showing up as constant theme in Britain's outer planet history. Uranus-Pluto associations for Britain going back to the early Middle Ages  will be an interesting experience. What happens to Britain around 2050, the next Uranus-Pluto will also be interesting to follow.<h3> A King Beheaded</h3><h3>Glorious Revolution</h3><h3>A Kingdom Unites</h3><h3>Glorious Revolution</h3><h3>A Kingdom Unites</h3><h3>Revolutions</h3><h4>Agriculture</h4><h4>America</h4><h4>France</h4><h4>Industry</h4><h3>An End to War</h3>...page...<h2>1822-1892</h2><h3>Industrial Might</h3><h3>No Sunset</h3>...page...<h2>Conclusions</h2>...page...