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The Chiron-Eris Connection
Eris, the planet of social chaos and tribal identity, is met by the self-aware presence of Chiron. It will be a rude awakening for some. It's a transcendent moment for others.
Eric Francis Coppolino
Sep 25

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Dear Friend and Reader:

Most people want astrology to tell them when they’re going to get rich, when they’re going to get laid, and when they’re going to die. I’m sorry but I cannot help with any of those questions today; for an extra fee, catch me next week.

But today I can tell you something about the current conjunction of Chiron and Eris that it would seem has not broken the surface of mainstream or even alt astrology. I’m not surprised; this is not an easy event to read. It involves two slow-moving planets, small but meaningful, that are setting the tone of our time in history.

The conjunction takes place on Oct. 8, the second in a cluster of three (this is true of most outer-planet conjunctions). In this cluster, the first happened May 27 and the last one will be March 19, 2026. If you want to understand the crisis the planet is in, which is mostly a crisis of consciousness, this is the aspect to study.


Under the Chiron-Eris conjunction: Pres. Richard Nixon and Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai toast, Feb. 25, 1972, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
An Era-Defining, Generational Event
An event like this defines an era; historically, I see evidence of this influence being in effect back at least five years and potentially back to 2018. With slow-moving outer planet events, we are talking about generational astrology that defines an era, and moreover, a time frame with events that define an era.

Something like this last happened in 1971-72 (in Aries, like today), when Chiron and Eris formed their most recent conjunction. This was really the astrology of what we think of as the late 1960s and early 1970s (the early ‘60s were described by the Uranus-Pluto-Chiron pattern from Virgo to Pisces).

Before that we have to go back to 1917-1918 (Chiron conjunct Eris in Pisces), and then to 1863-1864 (also in Pisces). If you know history, you know that these are the dates of all-consuming wars: the peak of Vietnam, U.S. involvement in World War I, and the U.S. War Between the States (or Civil War).

What’s different about now is that for the first time, the conjunction is happening consciously — that is, we know about it. All the previous ones were before either planet was discovered. Astrologers had no way to know about their existence, and with extremely rare exceptions more than a century ago, do not attempt to infer the presence of unknown planets.


The digital environment before it melted down. Photo of #Occupy Wall Street takeover of Times Square, autumn 2011. Photo by Eric Francis.
The World Information War, or WW III
We are now in another war — the World Information War, which is WW III. In this unusual uproar, there’s no distinction between civilian and military combatants; between adults and children; between corporate and individual actors; or between nationalities. This is an all-in kind of war, involving everyone, described by the turmoil of Eris in Aries.

Yet this war is about more than external conflict. It is the result of personhood falling through the floor of the digital environment. The real crisis is within consciousness, and for those who can feel it, the current moment is calling for awareness about how to get out of that conflict. Many other people will be dragged in deeper; some will stay in a state of perpetual confusion; and others will get their bearings and commit to a healing process, both personal and social. ...

Air Fryer

Sep. 26th, 2025 02:36 pm
i have tried making chips in air fryer but found them too dry

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I get it—air fryer chips can sometimes come out more like sad, dehydrated sticks than the crispy delights they promise. The good news is this is a super common issue, often fixed by prepping the potatoes to retain moisture inside while crisping the outside, plus tweaking your cook method. Here's a step-by-step guide based on tried-and-true fixes:Prep the Potatoes (Key to Avoiding Dryness)Soak and dry thoroughly: Cut your potatoes into even fries (about 1cm thick for chunky chips), soak in cold water for 30–60 minutes to remove excess starch (which causes sogginess or uneven cooking), then pat them completely bone-dry with a clean towel. This step is crucial—any lingering moisture leads to steaming instead of frying, but over-drying without oil makes them tough.

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Par-cook first: To lock in moisture, parboil the fries for 3–5 minutes until just fork-tender, drain, and dry again. Or steam them in a foil parcel in the air fryer at 180°C for 10 minutes before crisping.

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Season and Oil Lightly with chilli, salt, pepper

Toss the dried fries with 1–2 tsp of high-smoke-point oil (like vegetable or canola) per 500g of potatoes, plus your seasonings (salt, paprika, etc.). This creates a barrier to keep the inside fluffy without sogginess—just enough to coat, not drown them.

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Air Fry in Stages

Preheat your air fryer to 180–200°C (350–400°F) for 3–5 minutes—preheating helps with even crisping.

Cook low and slow first: Air fry at 160–180°C for 10–15 minutes to cook through and soften the insides (shake the basket halfway to prevent sticking).

Crank it up: Increase to 200°C for another 8–12 minutes until golden and crisp. Shake again at the midpoint. Total time: 20–30 minutes, depending on thickness—don't overcrowd the basket, or they'll steam and dry out unevenly.

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Pro tip: For extra fluff, toss in a splash of vinegar during parboiling to break down the starches.

Start with russet or Maris Piper potatoes for the best texture—they hold up well. If they're still not hitting the spot, experiment with frozen shop-bought fries (they're pre-prepped for air frying). Let me know how it goes or if you want a full recipe tweak!




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Here’s prep for good homemade air fried fries:

cut and rinse thoroughly

brine in sugar and salt (optional)

parboil

dry thoroughly

freeze to dry further (optional)

spray with aerosolised oil or coat in a thin layer of oil in a bowl while tossing

cook at highest temp and shake the air fryer basket every couple of minutes to get even distribution

Certain types of fries are harder to perfect in an air fryer. Shoestring fries tend to burn at the ends while the middle can stay soggy. The best shape for crunch and consistency are crinkle cut fries.

The best brand I’ve had are from Costco and I think they’re coated in a thin layer of oil before freezing which helps cook more consistently in an air fryer.


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1y ago
Its not how you cook them its the prep, after cutting, do two 15 min soaks in water rinse, completely dry i mean completely, spray with oil season do a double cook after first let cool completely , fry again. You also get the best french fries this way


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HawaiiNintendo815

1y ago
Nothing can beat properly fried chips, so there’s no getting round that.

I sympathise as I too got rid of the fryer, then the chip pan.

Now when I feel the urge I just get chips from the chippy.


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AvianWonders

1y ago
There is a YouTube by Chris Young on World’s Best Fries. They are Heston Blumenthal’s recipe for great(est) fries, amended for an air fryer.

The biggest issue is serving 5. Air fryers are smallish batch machines. Food cannot be stacked, single layer only for crispiness.

I compromise and get great chips: I use crinkle cut for better crunch without cooking to dried out. 400 degrees, preheated 5 minutes.

Best quality frozen fries only - many of those potatoes are have a specific moisture content for good crunch. You can’t get those potatoes - like the ones used for potato CHIPs. Impossible to duplicate the perfect fried bagged chip. The color, crunch, air bubbles and thinness are kitchen science.

The on s I buy are par-fried prior to freezing, so they are coated with a very light amount of fat, so I do not spray after.

Shake often and well during cooking. There is a perfect moment of nice color, crunch and a puffy interior. Overcooking leads to a hardened hollowed interior and more snap than great crunch. Six minutes in my smallish Ninja. Experiment.



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lodav22
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1y ago
A couple of people have suggested crinkle cut are the best for air frying, I will pick some up I think, thank you!


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arcticfox

1y ago
I have been searching for precisely this, and this morning I was able to do it! This is what I did.

While preheating the airfryer I cut up three potatoes (type for baking) using a slicer. The fries were about the size of McDonald's fries. I put them in water to wash the starch off of them. I then dried them with a tea towel.

Once dry, I put them in a bowl and added some canola oil and mixed them around to ensure that they were all covered. I didn't use too much oil.

I then air fried them at 180 C for 15 minutes shaking them around once when the fryer told me to shake them. Once that finished, I think airfryed them at 200 C for 10 minutes, again shaking when the fryer told me to do so.

The results were spectacular. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle.


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AJohnnyTruant

1y ago
There’s a YT video by Chris Young (from Combustion Inc) on a method where you take frozen fries, soak them in warm water, drain it, shake it, microwave it, and then air fry them in batches. I’ve done it. It works REALLY well. I’ve even done it with waffle fries and had success.

https://youtu.be/yw—NLjZBNk?si=xVCxWEnBxFZUWjD3


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boytoy421

1y ago
I've had surprisingly good luck with the frozen ones but yeah you have to single layer so for a large family I think fries you might have to deep fry



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Sillycomic

1y ago
I second this. I know it’s healthier, but just buy a store bag of frozen fries, tots, hash browns, or wedges.


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undulating-beans

1y ago
I keep opening my air fryer and shaking it. There are only 2?of us though, I don’t know how it would work with bigger portions.



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lodav22
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1y ago
I do shake them but still end up with soggy chips. Maybe I need to start working in batches?


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pinkgreenandbetween

1y ago
I read recently that the oil you use is a major factor. Olive oil will give yiu that roasted potato taste, some kind of neutral oil I think that you'd normally deep fry in can give that more fries tasting potato


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AdelmarGames

1y ago
An air fryer with a rotating arm does a good job


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hoser1

1y ago
Cut up the potatoes into fry shape

Boil for around 10-15minutes or until you can poke a fork through

Drain and dry

Spray with high temp cooking oil (avocado, canola, etc)

Season with salt

Fry and shake every few minutes for about 10 minutes until golden brown



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lodav22
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1y ago
What temp do you cook them at?


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Tribblehappy

1y ago
This is the reason I keep my tfal actifry. The basket air fryers just don't do chips properly for me. The actifry stairs them the whole time so they are evenly done. I use from frozen, though; there's a bit more prep involved in fresh.


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Aardvark1044

1y ago
Boil them for 5-10 minutes (depending on how you've cut them) in some water with a bit of either vinegar OR baking soda added to it. Each will give you different results. Drain, put into a bowl and if you used baking soda, toss to rough up the edges. Add a glug of high smoke point cooking oil and toss in the bowl with seasoning of choice to cover the par cooked potato in oil and seasoning. Air fry at max temp until crispy.

You really do need some air space to keep them crispy though. If you insist of over crowding your basket, try tossing more often so that more of the surface area is directly exposed to the hot air, but you'll get better results cooking in smaller batches. I'm a single person and still bought a 5.8L airfryer for a larger capacity with this specifically in mind.


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a modern take on the uranus/kronos midpoint

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In Uranian astrology, the Uranus/Kronos midpoint—calculated as the exact halfway point between Uranus (sudden disruptions, innovation, rebellion) and Kronos (authority, leadership, government, mastery)—traditionally symbolizes a tension between chaotic change and rigid power structures. Mythologically, Kronos (Saturn) castrates his father Uranus to seize control, so this midpoint often evokes themes of overthrowing or abruptly challenging hierarchical dominance, sudden elevations to power, or innovative yet unstable leadership.A Modern TakeIn today's hyper-connected, tech-saturated world, the Uranus/Kronos midpoint takes on a sharper edge as a marker of disruptive power plays in the digital age—where "rulers" (governments, CEOs, or influencers) wield sudden, often destructive innovations to maintain or grab control. It's less about ancient coups and more about hybrid threats: cyber intrusions toppling regimes, AI algorithms enforcing authoritarian surveillance, or viral misinformation campaigns eroding trust in institutions. This midpoint highlights how technology amplifies authority's dark side, turning "progress" into tools for manipulation or chaos.Core Modern Meaning: "Destructive acts by rulers" or the forceful, unexpected imposition of state/corporate power.

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Think intentional escalations disguised as accidents—politicians or elites using tech for harm, like data breaches that "accidentally" expose rivals or algorithmic biases that suppress dissent. It's the midpoint of "innovative tyranny," where Uranus's lightning strikes dismantle Kronos's throne, but often at a societal cost.
Contemporary Examples:Cyber-Hybrid Attacks: As seen in the September 2025 drone incursions over Danish airports (labeled a "hybrid attack" by officials), this midpoint could underscore rulers testing digital-physical boundaries to probe weaknesses in infrastructure—disruptive probes by state actors that feel like "innovations" in warfare but sow real chaos.

AI and Governance: With Uranus in Taurus (2025–2026) emphasizing tech-finance ties, Uranus/Kronos activations might manifest as sudden regulatory crackdowns on crypto or AI ethics scandals where Big Tech leaders (modern "Kronos" figures) abruptly pivot to self-serving policies, like the 2024 EU AI Act's rushed implementations that stifled startups while protecting incumbents.
Social Revolutions: In charts of figures like Elon Musk (heavy Uranus/Kronos emphasis), it reflects innovative authority gone rogue—Twitter/X's algorithm tweaks as "free speech" tools that actually centralize power, sparking global unrest.

Activated (e.g., by transit Pluto in 2025), this midpoint warns of evolutionary upheavals: liberation through disruption, but beware the backlash from ousted elites. For personal charts, check if planets occupy it for clues to your role in shaking up bosses or systems. If you're plotting this in PlanetDance, use the Witte's Uranian script for the full 90° dial view!

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what astro house would rule ID Cards

starmer brings in ID to distract from corruption

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3rd HouseIn astrology, the 3rd house (the House of Communication and Intellect) traditionally rules documents, paperwork, contracts, and forms of identification, including ID cards, as these involve written records and short-range "messaging" with authorities.

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It also ties to siblings, neighbors, and local matters, but for personal bureaucracy like passports or licenses, the 3rd is key—often with a nod to the 10th house (government authority) for official issuance.

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In your natal chart, planets here or aspecting the 3rd cusp might influence ease (or hassle) with such admin.

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Examples of 3rd house transits for ID issues

Astrology of government bureaucracy

reddut

Sep. 26th, 2025 05:01 pm
EXCLUSIVEThere's a sinister Establishment 'plot' to undermine Prince William and Kate and bring back Harry and Meghan. I refuse to be part of it... and today I'm exposing what's going on: RICHARD EDEN - DAILY MAIL
https://archive.ph/Vnrqp#selection-554.0-561.191

Ever since Meghan accused unnamed senior members of the Royal Family of racism in her interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021 and Prince Harry traduced his brother and sister-in-law two years later in his tawdry memoir Spare, the Prince and Princess of Wales have bitten their tongues.

The only hint of a public reaction was when a reporter shouted a question to Prince William a few days later, referring to that Oprah sofa chat. ‘We’re very much not a racist family,’ the future king responded with clear anger in his voice.

William and Catherine have kept their counsel since then, while also having to cope with the trauma of the princess’s major abdominal surgery followed by her cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Over recent months, they have also faced a relentless public relations campaign waged by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex aimed at restoring the California-based couple to the affections of the British public. Worryingly, King Charles has been drawn into this, aided by some key figures of the Establishment behind the scenes.

The Mail on Sunday exposed this plot when it published photographs in July of a secret ‘peace summit’ between aides of the King and the Sussexes, marking the first significant move towards resolving their rancorous family feud.

Harry and Meghan were represented at the meeting, held at a London private members’ club that champions international friendship, by Meredith Maines, their newly appointed chief communications officer and head of their household in Montecito, California, who flew in from Los Angeles. She met Tobyn Andreae, the King’s communications secretary. Also present was Liam Maguire, who runs the Sussexes’ PR team in the UK.

Ms Maines had organised Harry’s BBC interview in May in which he said he ‘would love a reconciliation’ with the Royal Family, but that the King ‘won’t speak to me because of this security stuff’.

He was referring to the removal of his automatic police security detail in Britain, which he called an ‘old-fashioned Establishment stitch-up’ and suggested that his father could have resolved the situation.

Since the July meeting, there has been a seemingly endless stream of stories about how the Sussexes want to mend fences with the Royal Family that they have done so much to hurt and damage.

The couple achieved their aim earlier this month when the King agreed to meet Harry during his visit to Britain, their first get-together in 19 months. After taking tea with his father at Clarence House, the duke could barely contain his glee as he was pictured smiling broadly. In an interview with anti-monarchist newspaper The Guardian two days later, Harry made clear that he hoped to return to Britain with Meghan, and their children, Prince Archie, aged six, and Princess Lilibet, four. ‘This week has definitely brought that closer,’ Harry declared.

During his visit, he told friends that he wanted his children to be educated in Britain, as I reported last week. Harry hopes that by the time his children are of an age to attend school here, he and Meghan will be spending more time in Britain, possibly living in a royal residence if relations with the King continue to improve.

Buckingham Palace sources were keen to make clear at the weekend that the King would not allow the Sussexes to combine royal duties with making money, something Queen Elizabeth banned them from doing when they quit Britain in 2020.

‘Harry and Meghan know this, but what they want is friendly relations with the King and to be in a position to move between Britain and the States regularly with no fears for their security,’ a source tells me.

The King is, however, in danger of forcing the heir to the throne into a very uncomfortable corner. If he allows this plot to succeed, Harry and Meghan will be back in Britain, undermining Prince William and Catherine without ever having apologised for their appalling behaviour.

In his interview with the Left-wing Guardian, Harry claimed that he had nothing for which to apologise, declaring: ‘My conscience is clear.’

The King needs to put his foot down and make clear to his younger son that there will be no more appeasement unless he apologises to William and Catherine. Only then, could a genuine reconciliation be possible.


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Altruistic_Role_9329

1d ago
‘We’re very much not a racist family,’

The royal family is a step worse than racist. It’s the Supremacy of one white family in comparison to the supremacy of the white race. There’s no way for William to deny this. It’s baked into the whole system.

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Psychological_Roof85

1d ago
He could argue servant leadership I suppose


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polarbearflavourcat

1d ago
What a load of nonsense!


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transat_prof

1d ago
Again, a story about what the media has or hasn’t published is being twisted as a story of true events. This is just a restatement of media plots—as in “stories,” not “secret conspiracies.” Boring.



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1d ago
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Exactly. The same edition of the DM also printed a story about William visiting Charles

https://mol.im/a/15133121


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Emergency-Shoelace

1d ago
“The Prince and Princess of Wales have bitten their tongues”

Have they fuck.



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Jumpy_Reply_2011

1d ago
But the bigger question is if Richard 'Dog Food' Eden is in favour of William and Kate cosplaying as the former Duke and Duchess of Windsor who also consorted with fascists, like Kate and William did just last week?

Because I'm sure this is just distraction as usual. Why would Harry and Meghan Sussex waste their time transitioning back to any role, part-time or not, in the UK, when Charles could die tomorrow or next year or next decade? And then they and their child

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