Author Archives: Beth Turnage

February Activities at the Astrological Society of Connecticut

Lecture: Thursday, February 16, 2012 7:00 PM Faith McInerney Practical Astrology-Relationships and Sex This lecture will focus on techniques to answer questions like “When will I meet someone”, and “What will he/she be like?” or “What is in the future … Continue reading

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The Astrology of Politics: The Susan G. Komen Public Relations Disaster

(Astrology Explored) Pro-lifers defend it, Pro-Choicers bash it, but it is clear that the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s decision to end funding to Planned Parenthood has produced a backlash has colored the public’s perceptions of a once lauded … Continue reading

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Celtic Astrology: Imbolc and the Symbolism of the Cross-Quarter Days

(Astrology Explored) Halfway between the Winter Equinox and the Spring Equinox is the cross-quarter day which the Celts called Imbolc (eem’ ul). We call it Groundhog’s Day, February 2. Though the names are different they come from the same Celtic … Continue reading

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Mundane Astrology & Politics: Why is Florida Such a Troublemaker in Elections?

(Astrology Explored) Remember this? Bush v. Gore, 531 U.S. 98 (2000), is the landmark United States Supreme Court decision that effectively resolved the 2000 presidential election in favor of George W. Bush. Only eight days earlier, the United States Supreme … Continue reading

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The Astrology of Parenting: The Challenge of Generation Y

(Astrology Explored) Today’s parents get a bad rap for being too overprotective. Called Helicopter Parents by authors Neil Howe and William Strauss, they are blamed for ruining their children by sticking their nose into every aspect of their children’s lives, … Continue reading

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The Astrology of the State of the Union Address: President Speaks to US Chart Hotspots

His first volley in his re-election bid, President Obama, in his 2012 State of the Union speech, spoke directly to issues that concern the American public at large. The speech at around 9:00 PM EST on January 24, 2012, the … Continue reading

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Mars Retrograde: Just What Are You Doing Down There?

(Astrology Explored) Newscaster: Mars stations in Virgo on the day of the Aquarian New Moon. Many astrologers have posted their take on this combo, but Astrology Media Press thought to ask the planets themselves, “What does it all mean?” I … Continue reading

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The Astrology of Business: Priceline Negotiator “Fired”

(Astrology Explored) Priceline.com changed its business model so William Shatner must die. OK, not the actual William Shatner, but his Priceline persona, the Priceline Negotiator. In a commercial to be air this coming Monday, the Priceline Negotiator’s last words as … Continue reading

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Thrifty Brains and Predictive Astrology

(Astrology Explored) What does the art of prediction and solving a daughter’s wardrobe crisis share in common? My college age daughter came into my room with a belt. “Can you fix this, mom?” “What’s wrong?” “I can’t get the buckle … Continue reading

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The Astrology of Christmas Myths: Holiday Sales Will Save Us

Every year we hear the same thing. Holiday sales are up 3.5 or 3.8 or 4.1 percent. Good for the economy yes? Not so fast. For someone like me who spent a good deal of her day job career crunching … Continue reading

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