Author Archives: Beth Turnage

The Astrological Society of Connecticut New Age Fair

Just after the spectacular full moon in Leo, the Astrological Society of Connecticut is holding its second New Age Fair of the 2010-2011 season at the Keeney Memorial Center, 200 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. … Continue reading

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Astrological Society of CT Lecture: Darkness & Light–Influence of Eclipses

Professional astrologer and lecturer Gloria Star will explore the nature of the eclipses at her lecture Darkness and Light: The Influence of Eclipses February 17, 2011, 7:00 PM at the Astrological Society of Connecticut. Eclipses command the attention of astrologers … Continue reading

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The Astrology of Superbowl Sunday: Green Bay Hot– Steelers Not?

The favorite is the Greenbay Packers. The underdog, if you ever dare call them that, is the Pittsburgh Steelers. The point spread is 2.5. Does anyone really think this game isn’t going to be gut gripping? I don’t know if … Continue reading

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Astrology and the Skeptics: An Open Letter to Dr. Rebekah Higgitt

(Astrology Explored) Dr. Rebekah Higgitt, Curator of History of Science and Technology National Maritime Museum and Royal Observatory Greenwich, UK Dear Dr. Higgitt, Recently in an BBC television show, two scientists proclaimed that “astrology was rubbish” prompting an article by … Continue reading

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The Astrology of Transits: The Problem with Mars In Aquarius

(Astrology Explored) Oh, it’s you. Didn’t I make it clear last year that I wanted nothing to do with you? Now here you are crossing over the doorway of my tenth house opposing my Uranus, getting ready to conjunct my … Continue reading

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Astrology and Celebrity: A Pluto Moment for Keith Olbermann

(Astrology Explored) Keith Olbermann was MSNBC’s most popular personality and single-handedly led its transformation to an outspoken, left-leaning cable news network in prime time. Despite that, he often seemed to be walking on a tightrope with his job. Friday night, … Continue reading

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Astrology 101: Why Astrologers Aren’t Concerned About a 13th Sign

(Astrology Explored) Astrologers watched in bemusement and surprise that the internet literally blew up over a astronomer and community college professor Parke Kunkle’s pronouncement that “the earth had shifted” resulting in the magical creation of 13th zodiac sign, Ophiuchus, otherwise … Continue reading

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Astrology and Astronomy: The Starry Reasons Ophiuchus Raises His Head

(Astrology Explored) Of all the things that seem strange in this world, one of the strangest is this. Why would a statement about commonly known astronomical phenomena, by a Community College professor, no less, cause a worldwide stir? Astronomer Parke Kunkle’s … Continue reading

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Astrology and Astronomy: The Ophiuchus Debate

(Astrology Explored) Why you don’t add every Tom, Dick and Ophiuchus to your Zodiac Wheel Astronomer Parke Kunkle has discovered there are other constellations in the sky besides the twelve we are familiar with. He is so impressed with his … Continue reading

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Astrology and Violence: The Arizona Shooting

(Astrology Explored) Six are dead, including a Federal court judge and a nine year old girl with some half dozen more wounded. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is in critical condition following surgery for a gunshot wound to the head. The dust … Continue reading

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