Is it a planet, a planetoid, or a comet? No one can figure out Sedna, the latest discovery lurking in our solar system. Note that Sedna, christened by astronomers, NOT astrologers, takes its name from the Inuit Goddess of the Sea. The legend is fascinating, particularly in light of the fact that this heavenly body…
Big Daddy Saturn has some potentially good news for women in their thirties that want to be mommies. With Saturn in Cancer, it’s all about the womb. So expect more breaking news about reproductive rights and breakthrough reproductive technology in the coming year. The world is pregnant with possibility, it seems . . .
Martha Stewart is the posterwoman for a generation of evil corporate despots, even though her indiscretion was minor compared to the Ken Lays and Jeffrey Skillings of the world. Some might call it backlash, but we call it Saturn. Saturn goes direct on March 6th, making its forward march to the top of Martha’s chart…
Women of the world donned their Manolos and raised their Cosmos high last Sunday night in honor of the fabulousness that was SATC. Devastated, I am, to see it go, but like the ladies, I understand that all good things must come to an end. Sarah Jessica Parker is one smart cookie — she understands…
Why now, Ralph, when everything is at stake? As always, Nader makes some excellent points about the current state of affairs in the US, but even old-school progressives question his motivations. Nader was born with a scrappy, revolutionary Aquarius rising and Saturn in Aquarius in his first house of ego, making him pugilistic and in-your-face….
As predicted on January 14th in this space, the demise of the Deanster has come to pass. The romance ended swiftly and firmly, but alas, a second wind might just loft devastated Deaniacs from their period of mourning. Dean’s difficult Saturn transit ends early in May, and its last pass may be a triumphant one….
Janet Jackson’s publicity stunt is right on Saturn’s time. Cancer, the sign in which the Cosmic Taskmaster now resides, rules the breasts. So flashing her assets, even with those hideous starfish pasties, was nothing if not timely. Watch out for more bosom-baring antics between now and the summer of 2005.
Saturn in Cancer inevitably brings motherhood to the fore. Two new books deconstruct long-held stereotypes about mommyhood and womanhood. Deborah Siegel says that “American popular culture has long cast women — and in particular, mothers — according to rigid scripts.” Well, now that Saturn’s settled into for his once-every-thirty-years visit to the sign of the…
Watch how Saturn is patiently hanging out behind the scenes in Georgie’s 12th house along with his sun. Who is this puppet? The 12th house rules illusions, delusions and hidden enemies . . . When Saturn pulls back the magic curtain and exposes more and more of the real story it will go a little…
Finally, sociological edification! Some smart people have gone and done a study about why turning thirty sucks. Apparently, “Becoming an adult takes longer today than in previous decades, with many not achieving all the traditional markers — starting a career, forming a new household, starting a family — until after age 30, according to a…