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28 Degrees of Cancer – Ernest Hemingway and Hunter S. Thompson

Ernest Hemingway and Hunter S. Thompson were both Cancer sun writers who were heavy drinkers, loved to travel (and write about it) and committed suicide by self-inflicted gunshot wound while in his 60s. Hemingway had sun in 28 degrees of … Continue reading

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The Astrology of Ayn Rand

My observation is that people’s beliefs mirror accurately their personalities. Even those sharing the same belief system will have slight or major interpretative differences based on their personality or cultural differences. I believe angry beliefs come from angry people and … Continue reading

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Lars von Trier – Dark Isn’t the Only Reality

My friend refers to Lars von Trier films (such as “Dancer in the Dark”) as “slit your wrist” films. Slate film critic Dana Stevens wrote after seeing Antichrist that she wasn’t sure if she would watch another of his films … Continue reading

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Moon Conjunct Pluto: Caught in a Bad Romance

“I want your ugly, I want your disease . . . “ These are the first lines of Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance.” Who wants that when they meet someone? As I get older, I get suspicious of the young ‘uns blowing … Continue reading

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Venus in Virgo: Love Me Perfect

When blogging about New York Times critic Michikio Kakutani’s chart, I discovered that The Corrections author Jonathan Franzen called her, according to New York Magazine, “the stupidest person in New York.” Franzen, if you recall, is the man who snubbed … Continue reading

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Michiko Kakutani – the Emily Dickinson of Criticism

Michiko Kakutani, famous New York Times book critic, is a feared authority on literature. Because of that power, some very famous authors have said some very nasty things about her. I haven’t seen any rebuttal. Kakutani’s sun is in Capricorn, … Continue reading

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R – E – S – P – E – C – T

Aretha Franklin sang about respect. Gloria Steinem lobbied for respect. Both were born on the day March 25 with the sun in 4 degrees of Aries. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and symbolized by the ram. Aries … Continue reading

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Miranda July Wins “Honorary Pisces” Award

After seeing “Me, You and Everyone We Know,” I would have bet the farm that Miranda July, the writer, was a Pisces. I was wrong. It’s a good thing I don’t own a farm or know anyone that would make … Continue reading

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Breaking news! Christopher Hitchens Wants to Be Liked

An introductory psychology book could probably clue you in to the fact that Rebel Boy writer and social critic Christopher Hitchens truly wants to be liked. Like all famous people, he certainly has his adoring fans. Astrologically it goes like … Continue reading

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