Category Archives: Fictional Characters and Cultural Icons

Astrology and the Calculation of the Horoscope of the ‘Man From Mars’

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Beth Turnage

(Astrology Explored) Casually, in a Facebook conversation, a friend mentioned that in Robert Heinlein’s “Stranger in a Strange Land,” about the Earth adventures of a human born on Mars, there were instructions on how to calculate a natal chart for … Continue reading →

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The Astrology of Burn Notice: Michael Westen’s “Real” Birthday

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Beth Turnage

(Astrology Explored) Burn Notice, Season 6 premiered on Thursday, June 14, 2012, continuing the story arc Michael in his quest to get reinstated into the good graces of “The Company.” What is in store for the burned spy and his … Continue reading →

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Mars Retrograde: Just What Are You Doing Down There?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Beth Turnage

(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”

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Beth Turnage

(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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The Astrology of Real Life & TV Spies: Burn Notice’s Michael Westen

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Beth Turnage

(Astrology Explored) Michael Westen is a spy. Or at least he was a spy, until his organization dumped him. In season two we are told that Michael’s burn notice was engineered by a shadow government organization in order to recruit … Continue reading →

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The Astrology of Success: The Ever Popular Mr. Potato Head

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Beth Turnage

The striking cardinal nature of the chart of the United States, centered on a core of planets in the zodiac sign of Cancer, underscores the entrepreneurial nature of its citizens. Certainly an impressive array of American personalities can be named … Continue reading →

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