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Sotomayor and the Supremes
Sonia Sotomayor (6/25/1954) has been nominated for the Supreme Court. She would be just the 3rd woman in history to serve on the highest court, and the first Hispanic. Let's have a look at her astrology -- both her natal... Keep Reading >>
Manny Being Manny
It was announced today that Manny Ramirez (5/30/1972), one of sprots biggest stars, has been suspended by Major League Baseball for using a performing enhancing substance. Why would such a high profile athlete put himself in this situation? There are 2 signatures in... Keep Reading >>
Who's the "Craiglist Killer?"
OK, enough of Susan Boyle and the merry-go-round of birthdays! So now we've got the quinitisential American story...a medical student who allegedly enjoys the services of those gainfully employed in erotic businesses, who gambles his money and is accussed of committing murder! Right now... Keep Reading >>
Susan Boyle: Let's do that again...
It happens. We get faulty birth information from media sources sometimes. Wikipedia initially posted the October birthday for Susan Boyle, and now they (and others) are reporting 6/15/1961 as the correct day. Astute readers will know that Venus was retrograde... Keep Reading >>
Susan Boyle: Overnight Sensation
The media describes her as frumpy or homely, but Susan Boyle (10/22/1961) is getting the last laugh. Due to her performance on Britain's Got Talent, she is now an overnight sensation. For someone who claims to have never been kissed,... Keep Reading >>
The King of Sex is 83!
Yesterday was Hugh Hefner's 83rd birthday -- that's right, the King of Sex is that old! So, grab your Viagra cause we're going to take an astrological peek at the Playboy founder and cultural icon. Hefner (4/9/1926, 4:20pm, Chicago, IL)... Keep Reading >>
Lactose Tolerance: Harvey Milk & Gay Acceptance
I finally saw MILK, the movie about Harvey Milk (5/22/30, 1:30am, Woodmere, NY), the first openly gay man elected to public office. Though less famous than other assasinated figures who have stood for equal rights (Abe Lincoln, Martin Luther King,... Keep Reading >>
Making sense of the "Dungeon Dad"
Have you heard this story yet?! In Austria, Josef Fritzl (4/9/1935) kept his daughter in his basement dungeon as a sex slave for 24 years and had 7 children with her!!! (Yeah, but other than that, I hear he's a... Keep Reading >>
Venus Retrograde: Here we go again
So, Venus just turned retrograde (on March 6) and will backtrack through Aries and late Pisces until April 17th. Venus is associated with the arts, relationships, style and trends, while retrograde often manifests as a return. Sure enough, several acts just announced... Keep Reading >>
Slumdog Millionaire and Pluto
I was expecting to write a blog on Jupiter in Aquarius here! Slumdog Millionaire is this little-engine-that-could of a movie coming out of nowhere to be the front-runner for best picture; it is cross-cultural and about hope. Does that sound like... Keep Reading >>
Joaquin Phoenix: Trickster in Action?
What's going on with Joaquin Phoenix? Here's a very successful movie star who wants to retire, grow a hobo's beard, and be a hip-hop artist? If you saw his performance on Letterman the other night, you could conclude he's lost his... Keep Reading >>
14 in the bed, and the little one said...
...roll over, roll over. How do ya fit 14 in a bed? Well, Nadya Suleman (7/11/1975) is going to try. She recently gave birth to octuplets, and she already had 6 young kids, so that makes 14 little ones! Yowza. This... Keep Reading >>
Benjamin Button: Saturn/Mercury and Reverse Aging
I recently saw "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" -- a marvelous, touching movie. As a front-runner for Best Picture, and Best Actor (Brad Pitt), let's take a peek at the astrology involved. The movie was officially released on 12/25/08. How would... Keep Reading >>
An Astrological Portrait of an Artist
Shepard Fairey created the iconic image "HOPE" of Barack Obama used in the Presidential campaign. This image was featured on TIME magazine for their 2008 Person of the Year issue, and has been acquired by the U.S. National Portrait Gallery... Keep Reading >>
The Inauguration Chart
Well, Obama is in! Let's take a look at the Inauguration chart (1/20/09, 12pm, Washington, D.C.) to get some clues to what could be ahead... This chart features four planets (Mercury, Sun, Jupiter and Neptune), the North Node and Chiron... Keep Reading >>
Satriani vs. Coldplay
Guitarist Joe Satriani is suing mega rock band Colplay for plagairism. He contends that sections of his instrumental "If I Could Fly" are used in the hit "Vida la Vida." You can surf over to You Tube and watch several videos on... Keep Reading >>
Happy New Year!
Ready or not, 2009 is just about here! Let's look at some of the astrology for the coming year. This will be a good overview for the events I'll be commenting on as we go. The dominant configuration will continue to... Keep Reading >>
Bettie Page: Liberator of the Body
It's difficult to conceive of the 1950s from the perspective of 2008. Yes, life has changed that much! Imagine a world where the "taboo," such as homosexuality and masturbation, are squarely in the closet, there is no pornography, and sex is reserved for marriage. Men have short hair, women wear... Keep Reading >>
28 years ago today...
...John Lennon was murdered by the mentally unstable Mark David Chapman. This tragedy was felt througout the world and symbolized the end of a dream for many. I write this blog in memory of Lennon, to contribute in keeping the flame alive. Astrology though is... Keep Reading >>
The Juice in Jail
Do not pass GO, and do not collect $200...and you can't collect any sports memorabilia through armed robbery either. O.J. Simpson (7/9/47, 8:08am, San Francisco, CA) is on his way to jail, and it looks like he'll be there for... Keep Reading >>

















