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Disillusionment by Telly

Disillusionment is rising within me like the high tide of an ocean. The bubble has burst. My eyes are clearing. As it passes, I begin the process of acceptance. All is not what is seems. Buddhism speaks of disillusionment as … Continue reading

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The Libra Lunchbox

The Indian film The Lunchbox is a story of reflection as symbolized repeatedly throughout the movie and even noted in the dialogue at one point. Set in Mumbai, the storyline involves a woman making lunch for her husband and it … Continue reading

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What Sign is Brick Heck?

Brick Heck, character name for the youngest child on the show The Middle (played by actor Atticus Shaffer), is a character we’re seeing more often in television. Brick is a quirky intellectual who prefers interactions with books to interactions with people. … Continue reading

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Two Broke Girls – More Astrological Opposites

In the literary and cinematic tradition of pitting opposites against each other, Two Broke Girls, the new TV series, pits poor, working class Max against previously-rich and previously-pampered Caroline. Caroline’s father has been imprisoned for financial fraud and the family … Continue reading

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Astrological Elements in Sex and the City

If you’re familiar with astrology, you may notice astrological symbolism popping up in movies and books. Shakespeare and Chaucer are said to have included astrological reference in their works. Students of astrological symbolism claim the Bible is full of references … Continue reading

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Astrological Elements in the Wizard of Oz

Astrology is analytical. I like to think of astrologers as the Nerds of the New Age Movement. There are ten “planets” in 12 different signs in 12 different houses all making angles to each other. For the Obsessive Compulsive Astrologer, … Continue reading

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Saturn in Gemini Presented by Jim Parsons

Saturn is the planet associated with limitations, restrictions, self-denial and discipline. Fun stuff. While few seek the delights of self-denial, if Saturn isn’t prominent in your big life decisions such as marriage, career or buying a house, there is no … Continue reading

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Ashton Kutcher – One of Two and a Half Men

Like many others, I am trying to understand how Charlie Sheen as Charlie Harper will be removed from Two and a Half Men to be replaced by Ashton Kutcher. What will be the character Kutcher plays? If like Sheen Kutcher … Continue reading

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The Astrology of Neil Simon

Neil Simon is a playwright of such famous works as “Barefoot in the Park” and “The Odd Couple.” I’m a fan of both works because they have the simple premise of pitting opposites against each other. The results are entertaining … 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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