Neeti Ray over at ASTROLOGY EXPRESSED is undergoing A Labor of Love in the third degree in order to determine what it is in the horoscope that incidates aptitude for astrology. I opened my yap about the possible influence of fixed stars so I have to back it up now.

"Born in August 1792, Shelley was the eldest son of a Member of Parliament and grew up in a family with strong political ties. He was educated at Eton and then at University College, Oxford. During his late teens he developed a tendency to stand against authority and, though frail and sensitive of disposition, aired his controversial views with the utmost of confidence. His interests were wide and varied, including philosophy, astronomy, alchemy and the occult, while his independence of thought led to an intense dislike for the rigours of Christianity.