Sun in Gemini, May 21 - June 20

Gemini. My fellow Air sign. I once read that Gemini and Aquarius are the best match out of the entire Zodiac. My sister and best friend are both Geminis; I can vouch for the truth behind that statement. Excellent communicators with a penchant for jumping from one thing to the next, they're natural leaders and great friends.

Those with Sun in Gemini or strong Gemini placement in their chart may possess the following characteristics:

• Flexible
• Social
• Friendly
• Impatient
• Easily Bored
• Popular
• Charming
• Travelers
• Distracted
• Bipolar
• Talkative
• Logical
• Diplomatic
• Quick-Witted
• Intellectual
• Adventurous
• Curious
• Unfaithful
• Energetic
• Attention-Seeking
• Fun
• Humorous
• Easygoing
• Generous
• Confident
• Balanced
• Clever
• Pranksters
• Flirtatious
• Unemotional
• Moody
• Partying
• Restless
• Active
• Hard-Working
• Sarcastic
• Superficial
• Unstable
• Stressed
• Persuasive
• Youthful
• Nervous
• Intelligent
• Experimental
• Inventive
• Explorers
• Verbal
• Eloquent
• People Person
• Uncommitted
• Multitasker
• Politicians
• Never Satisfied
• Evolving
• Loves the Mysterious
• Dreamer
• Ambitious
• Thinkers
• Independent
• Individuals
• Mutable
• Disappears
• Two-Faced
• Procrastinators
• Ageless
• Elusive
• Pretty
• Imaginative
• Go-getters
• High Achievers
• Smooth-Talkers
• Honest
• Insomniacs
• Critical
• Dual-Natured/Split Personalities

Famous People with Sun in Gemini:

• Angelina Jolie
• Marilyn Monroe
• Johnny Depp
• Nicole Kidman
• Natalie Portman
• John F. Kennedy
• Paul McCartney
• Clint Eastwood
• Heidi Klum
• Kanye West
• Kylie Minogue
• Colin Ferrell
• Lana Del Rey
• Prince
• Tupac
• Notorious B.I.G.
• Bob Dylan
• Naomi Campbell
• Bar Refaeli
• Adriana Lima
• Elizabeth Hurley
• Donald Trump
• Russell Brand
• Alanis Morissette
• Liam Neeson
• Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
• Mark Wahlberg
• Jeffrey Dahmer
• Ted Kaczynski
• Courteney Cox
• Lenny Kravitz
• Shia LeBouf
• Brooke Shields
• Helena Bonham Carter
• Morgan Freeman
• Morrissey
• Stevie Nicks
• Michael J. Fox
• Noel Gallagher
• Anna Kournikova
• Judy Garland
• George H. W. Bush
• Priscilla Presley
• Helen Hunt
• Paula Abdul
• Anne Frank
• Anderson Cooper
• Juliette Lewis
• Zoe Saldana
• Joan Rivers
• Lauryn Hill
• Jewel
• Molly Sims
• Kate Upton
• Ice Cube
• Boy George
• Dean Martin
• Dave Navarro
• Kat Dennings
• Colbie Caillat
• Annette Bening
• Zachary Quinto
• Frank Lloyd Wright
• Joshua Jackson
• Lucy Hale
• Gina Gershon
• Lea Thompson
• John Edwards
• Eddie Cibrian
• Walt Whitman
• William Butler Yeats
• Ralph Waldo Emerson
• Leelee Sobieski
• Neil Patrick Harris
• Michael Cera
• Kathleen Turner
• Mr. T
• Maria Menounos
• Melissa Etheridge
• Carey Mulligan
• Cintia Dicker
• John Goodman
• Malcolm McDowell
• Allen Iverson
• Andre 3000
• Peter Dinklage
• David Rockefeller
• Hugh Dancy
• Iggy Azalea
• Tim Allen
• Kendrick Lamar

Now Playing: "Where Is My Mind" by Pixies
*Definitely a Gemini type of song.

Sun in Taurus, April 20 - May 21

Taurus. Oh, Taurus. In all honesty, this is one of the few signs of the Zodiac that I just don't really jive with. As a true Air sign (Aquarius Sun/Mercury/Venus/Jupiter) with a Water dominant chart (Cancer Rising, Moon/Mars in Scorpio...), there isn't much that I connect with when it comes to the Earthy Bull. My Mother (whom I very much love) is a Taurus cusp (April 21); we've always clashed. But there's a positive side to everything and I'm determined to learn more redeeming attributes about this sign.

Those with Sun in Taurus or strong Taurus placement in their chart may possess the following characteristics:

• Generous
• Stubborn
• Down-to-Earth
• Finances (Extremely Good/Bad)
• Dependable
• Materialistic
• Shopping Addicts
• Practical
• Conservative
• Traditional
• Stagnant
• Settled
• Frugal
• Comfortable
• Warmth
• Introspective
• Strong-Willed
• Patient
• Sensual
• Soft
• Self-Minded
• Flirtatious
• Pleasure
• Supportive
• Loving
• Put Together
• Stability
• Strong
• Determined
• Loyal
• Natural
• Possessive
• Welcoming
• Social
• Artistic
• Selective
• Gentle
• Cautious
• Charming
• Attractive
• Gorgeous
• Feminine
• Authentic
• Caring
• Well-liked
• Ambivalent
• Middle of the road

Famous Sun in Taurus':

• George Clooney
• Uma Thurman
• Adolf Hitler
• Leonardo da Vinci
• Al Pacino
• Robert Pattinson
• Che Guevara
• Megan Fox
• Jessica Alba
• Penelope Cruz
• Michelle Pfeiffer
• Audrey Hepburn
• Jack Nicholson
• Bono
• Sigmund Freud
• David Beckham
• Pierce Brosnan
• Carmen Electra
• Kelly Clarkson
• Elizabeth II
• Pope John Paul II
• William Shakespeare
• Mark Zuckerberg
• Adele
• Enrique Iglesias
• Cher
• Renee Zellweger
• Channing Tatum
• Cate Blanchett
• Janet Jackson
• Barbara Streisand
• Kirsten Dunst
• Daniel Day Lewis
• Amber Heard
• Tony Blair
• Henry Cavill
• Katharine Hepburn
• Lilly Allen
• Christina Hendricks
• David Icke
• Karl Marx
• Sid Vicious
• Michael Moore
• Malcolm X
• Shirley MacLaine
• James McAvoy
• Tina Fey
• John Cena
• Stevie Wonder
• George Carlin
• Iggy Pop
• Tony Parker
• Dennis Rodman
• Linda Evangelista
• Florence Nightingale
• Traci Lords
• Jerry Springfield
• George Lucas
• Enya
• Craig Ferguson
• Tori Spelling
• Ann Boleyn
• Orson Welles
• Bettie Paige
• David Boreanaz
• Jet Li
• Kimora Lee Simmons
• Sofia Coppola
• Jay Leno
• Andie Macdowell
• Shirley Temple
• Natasha Richardson
• Bernie Madoff
• Stephen Colbert
• Rosario Dawson
• Jean-Paul Gaultier
• Donatella Versace
• Rudolf Valentino
• Ryan O'Neal
• Ann-Margret
• Billy Joel
• James Brown
• Lars Von Trier
• David Charvet
• Cory Monteith
• Nigel Barker
• Willie Nelson
• Socrates
• Fred Astaire
• Pete Townshend
• Charlotte Bronte
• Vladimir Nabokov
• Ella Fitzgerald
• Harry Truman

Now Playing: "No Rest for the Wicked" by Lykke Li

Sun in Aries, March 21 - April 20

I've often viewed the stereotypical Aries as someone with an overwhelming amount of passion and fire within. One of my earliest crushes from childhood was an Aries- strong, warm, friendly and outgoing. He made my heart race faster than anyone had ever done before.

A good friend whom I lost at a young age was also an Aries male. Always the life of the party and so well loved by everyone he knew.

These days, I work alongside a number of Aries women and have witnessed that they share similarities that may be attributed to their natal chart placement. Independent, spirited and generally well-liked, this is a sign of the Zodiac that is very often in a leadership position.

If you look to someone for advice or at the top of their field, an Aries may likely be there. As I worked on this post, it occurred to me that I quite like the Rams. As an Aquarius, the Air-Fire pairing is rather unstoppable.

Those with Sun in Aries or strong Aries placement in their chart may possess the following characteristics:

• Courageous
• Generous
• Friendly
• Optimistic
• Strong
• Devoted
• Romantic
• Moody
• Short-tempered
• Complimentary
• Hard-working
• Popular
• Curious
• Impatient
• Talented
• Funny
• Self-involved
• Athletic
• Goal-Oriented
• Leaders
• Quick-Witted
• Sneaky
• Energetic
• Selfish
• Confident
• Adventurous
• Impulsive
• Abrupt
• Dynamic
• Pioneering
• Direct
• Hot
• Assertive
• Hurtful
• Protective
• Competitive
• Brave
• Restless
• Untruthful
• Arrogant
• Headstrong
• Lively
• Spontaneous
• Egotistical
• Aggressive
• Successful
• Bold
• Sexual
• Memorable
• Tempestuous
• Fiery
• Stubborn
• Confrontational
• Responsible
• Attractive
• Independent
• Sporty
• Domineering
• Passionate

Famous people with Sun in Aries':

• Lady Gaga
• Mariah Carey
• Fergie
• Celine Dion
• Vincent van Gogh
• Bach
• Kristen Stewart
• Kourtney Kardashian
• Shannen Doherty
• Jennie Garth
• Jenna Jameson
• Emma Watson
• Heath Ledger
• Russell Crowe
• Marlon Brando
• Robert Downey Jr.
• Victoria Beckham
• Keira Knightley
• Matthew Broderick
• Sarah Jessica Parker
• Sarah Michelle Gellar
• Melissa Joan Hart
• Jennifer Garner
• Reese Witherspoon
• Linda Goodman
• Charles Baudelaire
• Michael Fassbender
• Serge Gainsbourg
• Quentin Tarantino
• James Franco
• Elton John
• Steve McQueen
• Alessandra Ambrosio
• Miranda Kerr
• Maria Sharapova
• Kate Hudson
• Alec Badwin
• Eddie Murphy
• Jackie Chan
• Pharrell Williams
• Hugh Hefner
• Leona Lewis
• Diana Ross
• Norah Jones
• Steven Tyler
• Jesse McCartney
• Amanda Bynes
• Patricia Arquette
• Adrien Brody
• Vince Vaughn
• Conan O'Brien
• David Letterman
• Ashely Judd
• Elle MacPherson
• Eric Clapton
• Edie Sedgwick
• Claire Danes
• Cynthia Nixon
• Christopher Walken
• Bette Davis
• Jayne Mansfield
• Joan Crawford
• Emma Thompson
• Paris Jackson
• Mandy Moore
• Warren Beatty
• Thomas Jefferson
• J.P. Morgan
• Anton LaVey
• Maya Angelou
• Marcia Cross
• Robin Wright
• Dennis Quaid
• Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
• Keri Russell
• Princess Eugenie of York
• Jamie Lynn Spears
• Kevin Federline
• Peyton Manning
• Harry Houdini
• David Blaine
• Suri Cruise
• Julian Lennon
• Aretha Franklin
• Jessie J
• Leighton Meester
• Zach Braff
• Julia Stiles
• Gregory Peck
• Dodi Fayed
• Susan Boyle
• William Shatner
• Alyson Hannigan
• Paul Rudd
• Marvin Gaye
• Al Gore
• Akon
• Francis Ford Coppola
• Billie Holiday
• Joss Stone
• Rosie O'Donnell
• Doris Day
• Jennifer Grey
• Elizabeth Montgomery
• Vivienne Westwood
• Michael Pitt
• Vincent Gallo

Now Playing: "Set Fire to the Rain" by Adele
*Doesn't get more Aries-sounding than this!

Sun in Pisces, February 19 - March 20

I've always been a fan of female Pisces. Three of my best friends in the world were born in the early part of this sign. As I've mentioned before, despite having strong Aquarian (Air) placement in my chart, I'm Water dominant. Perhaps this is the reason that I've always gotten along swimmingly with the Fish people (pun intended). But it's not just me, Pisces have a reputation for being one of the friendliest and most well-liked signs in the Zodiac. Many of the Pisces in my life are among the funniest and most outgoing people I know.

Those with Sun in Pisces or strong Piscean placement in their chart may possess the following characteristics:

• Intuitive
• Friendly
• Familiar
• Outgoing
• Fluid
• Hot and Cold
• Social
• Entertaining
• Materialistic
• Vain
• Emotional
• Moody
• Popular
• Extremely Deep/Shallow
• Religious
• Spiritual
• Psychic
• Sympathetic
• Affectionate
• Peaceful
• Sacrificial
• Hilarious
• Energetic
• Bipolar
• Lucky
• Extravagant
• Dramatic
• Caring
• Loving
• Nature
• Wise
• Understanding
• Altruistic
• Cameleon
• Idealistic
• Dreamer
• Naive
• Fun
• Impressionable
• Sappy
• Intense
• Impractical
• Fearful
• Adaptable
• Quick
• Musical
• Indecisive
• Artistic
• Encouraging
• Changing
• Creative
• Warm
• Inviting
• Sensitive
• Compassionate
• Non-confrontational
• Self-destructive
• Wealthy
• Hopeless Romantic
• Memorable
• Attractive
• Talented
• Easygoing
• Empathic
• Sophisticated
• Sharp
• Genuine
• Sincere
• Nurturing

Famous Sun in Pisces':

• Chelsea Handler
• Elizabeth Taylor
• Sharon Stone
• Olivia Palermo
• Steve Jobs
• Albert Einstein
• Osama bin Laden
• Edgar Cayce
• Rihanna
• Cindy Crawford
• Eva Longoria
• Kurt Cobain
• George Harrison
• Justin Bieber
• John Wayne Gacy
• Mitt Romney
• Geogre Washington
• Kesha
• Javier Bardem
• Bruce Willis
• Tony Robbins
• Jessica Biel
• Eva Mendes
• Jennifer Love Hewitt
• Drew Barrymore
• Adam Levine
• Chris Martin
• Jon Bon Jovi
• Billy Corgan
• Frederic Chopin
• Antonio Vivaldi
• Pete Doherty
• Daniel Craig
• Bobby Fischer
• Victor Hugo
• Johnny Cash
• Chuck Norris
• Benicio Del Toro
• James Blunt
• Liza Minnelli
• Carrie Underwood
• Olivia Wilde
• Ellen Page
• Dakota Fanning
• Lou Reed
• Karen Carpenter
• Emily Blunt
• Vanessa Williams
• Queen Latifah
• Erykah Badu
• Ivana Trump
• Josh Groban
• Chelsea Clinton
• Taylor Hanson
• Chas Bono
• Desi Arnaz
• Jerry Lewis
• Shaquille O'Neal
• Charles Barkley
• Rupert Murdoch
• Glenn Close
• Tea Leoni
• Jack Kerouac
• Joanne Woodward
• Brittany & Cynthia Daniel
• Ali Larter
• Kyle MacLachlan
• Kristin Davis
• Pattie Boyd
• Holly Hunter
• Brittany Snow
• Patrick Duffy
• Lauren Graham
• Shannon Tweed
• Alexander McQueen
• Nina Simone
• Timbaland
• Alexander Graham Bell
• Sidney Poitier
• Freddie Prinze Jr.
• Emile Hirsch
• Jamie Bell
• Jon Hamm
• John Steinbeck
• Johnny Knoxville
• Aaron Eckhart
• Rob Lowe
• Robin Thicke
• Kat Von D
• Spike Lee
• Ted Kennedy
• Jean Harlow
• Billy Zane
• Billy Crystal
• Laura Prepon
• Thora Birch
• Ashley Greene
• Bryan Cranston

Now Playing: "Shark In The Water" by VV Brown
*A Pisces type of song for sure!

Sun in Aquarius, January 20 - February 18

Aquarius is the sign of the Zodiac that I'm most closely attached. My Sun (February 1), Mercury, Venus and Jupiter are all in Aquarius. Because of these strong placements, I've always felt like a true Aquarian. A common misconception with Aquarius, because it is the sign of the Water Bearer, is that it's a Water sign; in actuality, Aquarius is an Air sign (along with Gemini and Libra). 

Those with Sun in Aquarius or heavy 11th house placement in their chart may possess the following characteristics:

• Progressive
• Intellectual
• Unique
• Independent
• Tech Savvy
• Futuristic
• Unusual
• Quirky
• Free Spirited
• Creative
• Talented
• Strange
• Undefinable
• Inventive
• Original
• Detached
• Influential
• Deep
• Wise
• Rebellious
• Educated
• Odd
• Peculiar
• Reasonable
• Unconventional
• Leader
• Individual
• Unpredictable
• Social
• Humanitarian
• Gentle
• Kind
• Persuasive
• Philosophical
• Informative
• Loyal
• Intelligent
• Sensible
• Rational
• Peaceful
• Introverted
• Thoughtful
• Scientific
• Positive
• Eccentric
• Artistic
• Unrealistic
• Friendly
• Honest
• Dreamers
• Idealistic
• Compassionate
• Understanding
• Forgiving
• Pioneering
• Intense
• Benevolent
• Analytic
• Contemplative
• Avant-Garde
• Genius
• Curious
• Meditative
• Stubborn
• Profound
• Weird
• Serious
• Modern
• Truth-Seekers
• Candid
• Aware
• Popular
• Pleasing
• Investigative
• Genuine
• Imaginative
• Visionary
• Stylish
• Intuitive
• Loving
• Utopian

Famous Sun in Aquarius':

• Justin Timberlake
• Jennifer Aniston
• James Dean
• Clark Gable
• Oprah Winfrey
• Sharon Tate
• Shakira
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Cristiano Ronaldo
• Paris Hilton
• Bob Marley
• Ashton Kutcher
• Lauren Conrad
• Harry Styles
• Elijah Wood
• John Travolta
• Abraham Lincoln
• Michael Jordan
• Babe Ruth
• Ellen DeGeneres
• Portia de Rossi
• Sara Gilbert
• Christian Bale
• Christian Dior
• Paul Newman
• Bill Maher
• Yoko Ono
• Ed Sheeran
• Lisa Marie Presley
• Axl Rose
• Wayne Gretzky
• Farrah Fawcett
• Mischa Barton
• Christina Ricci
• Mia Farrow
• Jackson Pollock
• Norman Rockwell
• Chris Rock
• Nick Nolte
• Seth Green
• Garth Brooks
• John Belushi
• Ice T
• Buzz Aldrin
• Sheryl Crow
• Cat Power
• Vannesa Redgrave
• Molly Ringwald
• Linda Blair
• Elizabeth Banks
• Ayn Rand
• Thomas Edison
• Lewis Carroll
• Charles Darwin
• Charles Dickens
• James Joyce
• Virginia Woolf
• Mariska Hargitay
• Margaux Hemingway
• Doutzen Kroes
• Christie Brinkley
• Isla Fisher
• Janice Dickinson
• Denise Richards
• Ronald Reagan
• Franklin D. Roosevelt
• Zsa Zsa Gabor
• Tiffani-Amber Thiessen
• Emma Roberts
• Heather Graham
• Nick Carter
• Alice Cooper
• Jerry Springer

Now Playing: "Wake Up" by Arcade Fire

*Very much an Aquarius type of song!

Go Deep: Shia LaBeouf, the Nymphomaniac Interview

Perhaps it's because he shares the same exact birthday with one of my best friends so I know our Gemini-Aquarius compatibility is on point, or maybe it's because I grew up watching him on Even Stevens, but Shia LaBeouf just does it for me. 

“The first info we got — and I’ll never forget this because my entire team reacted with such fear — the first request from the production end, not Lars, was for pictures of my penis. Lars goes, ‘Send him the letter. The letter was, ‘Are you game?’ I guess the first test was, ‘Let’s time how long it takes this motherfucker to send his dick over the Internet.’ It was like 20 minutes; they were like, ‘All right, kid’s ready.’”

Now Playing: "Heartbreaker" by Led Zeppelin

Sun in Capricorn, December 22 - January 20

Other than having Neptune placed in Capricorn, I never related very much to this sign. To be quite honest, the stereotypical Capricorn is not someone who I'm naturally drawn to. I've always been a dreamer and Capricorns are rather pragmatic. It wasn't until the past year that I even had any close friends who were Capricorns. However, as I continued to study the houses in Astrology, I learned that I actually have Capricorn on the 7th House cusp. The 7th House rules partnerships, relationships and marriages. Many who share this placement find love later in life or are slow to settle down. I like to use this as one of the excuses as to why I haven't found Mr. Right.

Those who have Sun in Capricorn or strong Cap placement in their chart may possess the following personal attributes:

• Serious
• Responsible
• Conservative
• Dull
• Slow to action
• Cautious
• Thrifty
• Mature
• Down-to-Earth
• Unbiased
• Fair
• Clean
• Organized
• Neat
• Tidy
• Well-groomed
• Cold
• Detached
• Boring
• Unusual
• Quiet
• Rude
• Intelligent
• Scientific
• Patient
• Disciplined
• Managerial
• Diligent
• Late bloomers
• Amicable
• Straight
• Bipartisan
• Career-Oriented
• Workaholic
• Safe
• Orderly
• Early
• Hardworking
• Fit
• Sophisticated
• Educated
• Dedicated
• Followers
• Ambitious
• Determined
• Practical
• Realistic
• Goal-oriented
• Efficient
• Detailed
• Economical
• Cheap

Famous Sun in Capricorns:

• Kate Middleton
• Michelle Obama
• Carla Bruni
• Elvis Presley
• Martin Luther King
• Jude Law
• David Bowie
• David Lynch
• J.R.R. Tolkien
• Stephen Hawking
• Orlando Bloom
• Mel Gibson
• Marilyn Manson
• Jim Carrey
• Kate Moss
• Sienna Miller
• Jared Leto
• Syd Barrett
• Janis Joplin
• Bradley Cooper
• Liam Hemsworth
• Anthony Hopkins
• Denzel Washington
• Jeremy Renner
• Zooey Deschanel
• Tiger Woods
• Elin Nordegren
• Mary J. Blige
• Hayley Williams
• Edgar Allan Poe
• Dolly Parton
• Aristotle Onassis
• Carolyn Bessette Kennedy
• January Jones
• Kate Bosworth
• Nina Dobrev
• Diane Keaton
• Amanda Peet
• Ben Kingsley
• Jon Voight
• Dido
• LeBron James
• LL Cool J
• Rod Stewart
• Patrick Dempsey
• R. Kelly
• Howard Stern
• Heidi Fleiss
• Annie Lennox
• Richard Nixon
• Therese of Lisieux
• Betty White
• Sissy Spacek
• Norman Reedus
• Alex Turner
• Heather Mills
• Kid Rock
• Ryan Seacrest
• Julia Louis-Dreyfus
• Katie Couric
• John Denver
• J.D. Salinger

Now Playing: "Love Is" by Suhov

*Obsessed with the vibe of this mix.

Sun in Sagittarius, November 22 - December 21

I have Saturn and Uranus placed in Sag. While I don't generally pay too much attention to the outer planets, I'm an Aquarius Sun. Being that Aquarius is co-ruled by Saturn and Uranus, I do have a powerful Sagittarius connection in that regard. My Jupiter (which rules Sagittarius) is also in my Sun sign of Aquarius. A bit confusing but lots of ties back to Sagittarius.

My Dad is a Sagittarius as was as my beloved childhood dog and some of my best friends from college. Next to Libras, I've always found Sagittarius to be one of the most popular signs of the zodiac. You can always count on them to be fun-loving, full of energy and outgoing. They make some of the best friends you could hope to have.

Those who have Sun in Sagittarius or strong Sag placement in their chart may possess these personal attributes:

• Social
• Powerful
• Strong
• Outgoing
• Hot
• Fun
• Energetic
• Willful
• Longevity
• Athletic
• Upbeat
• Lucky
• Gregarious
• Optimistic
• Courageous
• Inventive
• Warm
• Restless
• Adventurous
• Impatient
• Flirty
• Partiers
• Popular
• Well-liked
• Friendly
• Truthful
• Honest
• Loyal
• Spirited
• Enthusiastic
• Arrogant
• Blunt
• Prideful
• Perfectionists
• Creative
• Headstrong
• Travelers
• Playful
• Intellectual
• Frank
• Free
• Reliable
• Hardworking
• Philosophical
• Tireless
• Successful
• Vain
• Artistic
• Superficial
• Sporty
• Generous
• Funny
• Fearless
• Independent
• Confident
• Scattered
• Nomadic
• Flaky
• Curious
• Inquisitive
• Real

Famous Sun in Sagittarius':

• Brad Pitt
• Jim Morrison
• Jimi Hendrix
• Taylor Swift
• Miley Cyrus
• Britney Spears
• Christina Aguilera
• Nicki Minaj
• Alyssa Milano
• Scarlett Johansson
• Bruce Lee
• Jay-Z
• Beethoven
• Steven Spielberg
• Woody Allen
• Frank Sinatra
• Daryl Hannah
• John F. Kennedy, Jr.
• Caroline Kennedy
• Jake Gyllenhaal
• Katie Holmes
• Tyra Banks
• Tina Turner
• Ted Bundy
• Samuel L. Jackson
• Keith Richards
• Jane Birkin
• Jane Fonda
• Vanessa Hudgens
• Pope Francis
• Walt Disney
• Julianne Moore
• Jane Austen
• Anna Nicole Smith
• John Malkovich
• Ben Stiller
• Katherine Heigl
• Amanda Seyfried
• Ozzy Osbourne
• Kaley Cuoco
• Kiefer Sutherland
• Jeff Bridges
• Frank Zappa
• Billy Idol
• Nikki Sixx
• Christina Applegate
• Julie Delpy
• Mark Twain
• Jon Stewart
• Sarah Silverman
• Ray Liotta
• Bette Midler
• Marisa Tomei
• Ann Coulter
• Andrew Carnegie
• John Kerry
• Ed Harris
• Joe Dimaggio
• Steve Buscemi
• Ashley Benson
• Little Richard
• Donny Osmond
• Larry Bird
• Mos Def
• Kathryn Bigelow
• Bill Hicks

Now Playing: "Everlasting Light" by The Black Keys

*Sagittarius type of song.

Sun in Scorpio, October 23 - November 22

My Moon, Mars and Pluto are placed in Scorpio. Despite being an Aquarius, I'm water dominant and I relate very well to this sign. Over the years, I've had a lot of friends and boyfriends who were Scorpios. My shih-tzu is also a Scorpio. I always use this sign as an example as to why it's important to examine your entire natal chart to determine compatibility. Traditionally, Aquarius and Scorpio don't get each other perfectly but I've always liked this sign.

Those who have Sun in Scorpio or strong Scorpio placement in their chart may possess these personal attributes:

• Passionate
• Creative
• Emotional
• Misunderstood
• Loyal
• Suspicious
• Independent
• Responsible
• Possessive
• Jealous
• Moody
• Complicated
• Strong
• Powerful
• Ambitious
• Persistent
• Romantic
• Sexual
• Determined
• Intense
• Attractive
• Intuitive
• Curious
• Detached
• Mysterious
• Controlling
• Seductive
• Flirtatious
• Energetic
• Protective
• Direct
• Forceful
• Sexy
• Fun
• Unique
• Intelligent
• Introspective
• Strong-Willed
• Tough
• Secretive
• Fearless
• Loving

Famous Sun in Scorpios:

• Leonardo DiCaprio
• Martin Scorcese
• Bill Gates
• Julia Roberts
• Katy Perry
• Demi Moore
• Hilary Clinton
• Grace Kelly
• Pablo Picasso
• Gerard Butler
• Ryan Gosling
• Rachel McAdams
• Matthew McConaughey
• Emma Stone
• Richard Burton
• Joaquin Phoenix
• Owen Wilson
• Ethan Hawke
• Winona Ryder
• Anne Hathaway
• Charles Manson
• Anthony Kiedis
• Jeff Buckley
• Meg Ryan
• Vivien Leigh
• Marie Antoinette
• Sylvia Plath
• Voltaire
• Prince Charles
• Drake
• Neil Young
• Jenny McCarthy
• Kelly Osbourne
• Jack Osbourne
• Danny DeVito
• Vanilla Ice
• Joni Mitchell
• Claude Monet
• Carl Sagan
• Chris Noth
• Kathy Griffin
• Bo Derek
• Lauren Hutton
• Bethenny Frankel
• Roseanne Barr
• Joe Biden
• Theodore Roosevelt
• Robert F. Kennedy
• Gavin Rosssdale
• Anna Wintour
• Seth MacFarlane
• Ted Turner
• Ben Harper
• Larry King
• Dermot Mulroney
• Dylan McDermott
• Kurt Vonnegut

Now Playing: "Hey" by Pixies
*Scorpio type of song, for sure!

Go Deep: Life Path #9 in Numerology

As a number 9 myself (02/01/1986), I found this video to be quite on point. If you're interested in finding out more information on the other life path numbers, Alyssa Sharpe's channel is one of my favorites. My Mother's maiden name was Sharpe so I happen to like her even more because of this connection! :)











Now Playing: "Anything Could Happen" by Ellie Goulding

Sun in Libra, September 23 - October 23

My Sun sign is in Aquarius, which naturally gets along very well with Libra, but to add to this dynamic, my Sun falls in the 7th house of Libra. I've always found Libras to be quite charming.

Those who have Sun in Libra or strong Libra placement in their chart may possess these personal attributes:

• Balanced
• Harmonious
• Popular
• Communicators
• Friendly
• Loving
• Caring
• Humorous
• Sweet
• Moderate
• Humble
• Mediocre
• Idealistic
• Correct
• Sexy
• Shy
• Gentle
• Peace Keepers
• Mediators
• Romantic
• Flirtatious
• Adaptable
• Likable
• Even Tempered
• Fair
• Well-proportioned
• Kind
• Easy Going
• Sophisticated
• Fun
• Down to Earth
• Social
• Charismatic
• Eloquent
• Artistic
• Attractive
• Silly
• Refined
• Wishy-washy
• Diplomatic
• Cooperative
• Artistic
• Elegant
• Old Souls
• Beauty

Famous Sun in Libras:

• Mahatma Gandhi
• Vladimir Putin
• John Lennon
• Marc Bolan
• Brigitte Bardot
• Kate Winslet
• Naomi Watts
• Stacy Keibler
• Gwyneth Paltrow
• Gwen Stefani
• Susan Sarandon
• Zac Efron
• Will Smith
• Matt Damon
• Charlton Heston
• Truman Capote
• Hugh Jackman
• Friedrich Nietzsche
• Michael Douglas
• Hilary Duff
• Alicia Silverstone
• Mario Lopez
• John Krasinski
• Neve Campbell
• Sting
• Bruno Mars
• Margaret Thatcher
• Sarah Ferguson
• F. Scott Fitzgerald
• Clive Owen
• Lil Wayne
• Snoop Dogg
• John Mayer
• Tommy Lee
• Flea
• Sharon Osbourne
• Kelly Ripa
• Barbara Walters
• Olivia Newton-John
• Julie Andrews
• Carrie Fisher
• Sigourney Weaver
• Heather Locklear
• Rita Hayworth
• Dita von Teese
• Oscar Wilde
• Aleister Crowley
• John Edward
• Sylvia Browne
• Thom Yorke
• Deepak Chopra
• Jimmy Carter

Now Playing: "Playground Love" by Air

*I was so happy to hear The xx use this as the outro music when their concert was over! Air is definitely a Libra type of band and this is also a Libra song! :)

Sun in Virgo, August 23 - September 22

Personal attributes that those with Sun in Virgo (or strong Virgo placement in their chart) may possess:

• Perfectionists
• Orderly
• Authoritative
• Safe
• Reliable
• Cold
• Observant
• Calm
• Outdoorsy
• Analytical
• Skeptical
• Detached
• Independent
• Critical
• Rough
• Adventurous
• Powerful
• Strong
• Silent
• Intelligent
• Meticulous
• Pessimistic
• Scientific
• Precise
• Vain
• Materialistic
• Practical
• Ruled
• Obsessive
• Judgmental
• Image
• Organized
• Attractive
• Quirky
• Thinkers
• Talented
• Planners
• Achievers
• Internal
• Worriers
• Gifted
• Reserved
• Conservative
• Cautious
• Disciplined
• Athletic
• Honest
• Hard Working
• Followers
• Arrogant
• Confident
• Focused

Famous Sun in Virgos:

• Michael Jackson
• Keanu Reeves
• Beyonce Knowles
• Cameron Diaz
• Rachel Zoe
• Sean Connery
• Prince Harry
• Pippa Middleton
• Amy Winehouse
• Fiona Apple
• Charlie Sheen
• Sofia Loren
• Stephen King
• Pink
• Niall Horan
• Nick Jonas
• River Phoenix
• Tom Hardy
• Faith Hill
• Michelle Williams
• Blake Lively
• Warren Buffett
• Lance Armstrong
• Tim Burton
• Oliver Stone
• Twiggy
• Moby
• Jason Priestley
• Alexander Skarsgard
• Evan Rachel Wood
• Mickey Rourke
• Leonard Cohen
• Kobe Bryant
• Andy Roddick
• Jennifer Hudson
• Adam Sandler
• Karl Lagerfeld
• John McCain
• Bill O'Reilly
• Paul Walker
• Ryan Phillippe
• LeAnn Rimes
• Gene Simmons
• Jeremy Irons
• Liam Gallagher
• Macaulay Culkin
• Leo Tolstoy
• Bill Murray
• Luke Wilson
• Jimmy Fallon
• Maria Montessori
• Roald Dahl
• Dr. Phil
• Wiz Khalifa
• Van Morrison

If you're interested in finding out your own personal natal chart (free!), have your date, time and place of birth ready and click here.
*Cusp dates are approximate by year.

Now Playing: "Maggie May" by Rod Stewart

*Nice little Virgo song.

Sun in Leo, July 22 - August 23

As my Sun sign is in Aquarius, Leo is therefore, my partner sign. I appreciate that Leos are natural leaders. The ones that I know are very likable. Leos are usually the first to be spotted in a crowd or looked to for guidance. In my experience, Leos are generally very popular, good-looking (great heads of hair) and successful. With the Sun as their ruler, those blessed with this placement are generally lucky in life. Many go on to be famous, talented, wealthy or quite powerful in whatever they choose to pursue.

Personal attributes that many with Sun in Leo (or strong Leo placement) may possess:

• Confident
• Ambitious
• Leader
• Successful
• Powerful
• Attractive
• Magnetic
• Warm
• Sexy
• Talented
• Energetic
• Mature
• Bright
• Unique
• Original
• Intelligent
• Wealthy
• Creative
• Presidential
• Vain
• Arrogant
• Proud
• Serious
• Stubborn
• Hot
• Temperamental
• Dependable
• Loyal
• Refined
• Worldly
• Athletic
• Charming
• Funny
• Materialistic
• Egotistical
• Self-centered
• Popular
• Well-liked
• Dominant
• Memorable
• Good hair
• Strong
• Positive
• Enthusiastic
• Kind
• Heartfelt
• Clear-minded
• Fatherly
• Driven

Just a few of the famous Sun in Leos (there are many!):

• President Barack Obama
• Madonna
• Stanley Kubrick
• Arnold Schwarzenegger
• Robert Redford
• Whitney Houston
• Mick Jagger
• Edward Norton
• Halle Berry
• Daniel Radcliffe
• Robert de Niro
• Bill Clinton
• Ben Affleck
• Sidney Crosby
• Roger Federer
• Charlize Theron
• Lynda Carter
• Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
• Carl Jung
• Coco Chanel
• Sean Penn
• Roman Polanski
• Mila Kunis
• Patrick Swayze
• J.K. Rowling
• Alfred Hitchcock
• Andy Warhol
• Robert Plant
• Jennifer Lawrence
• Chris Hemsworth
• Jonathan Rhys-Meyers
• Iman
• Kate Beckinsale
• Fidel Castro
• Hilary Swank
• Julian McMahon
• Neil Armstrong
• Hugo Chavez
• Lisa Kudrow
• Matt LeBlanc
• Matthew Perry
• Yves Saint Laurent
• Louis Vuitton
• Tom Brady
• Hulk Hogan
• Gerri Halliwell
• Anna Paquin
• JonBenet Ramsey
• Steve Carell
• Joe Jonas
• Louis Armstrong
• Amelia Earhart
• Lucille Ball
• Slash
• David Duchovny
• Gillian Anderson
• James Cameron
• Kevin Spacey
• Martha Stewart
• Helen Mirren
• Evangeline Lily
• Kim Cattrall
• Charles Bukowski
• Steve Martin

If you're interested in finding out your own personal natal chart (free!), have your date, time and place of birth ready and click here.
*Cusp dates are approximate by year.











Now Playing: "The Sun" by Portugal. The Man
*A quintessential song for Leos.

Sun in Cancer, June 21-July 22

My Ascendant is in Cancer and as the elements break down, I'm approximately 47% Water. I happen to relate strongly to this position in the Zodiac. If your Sun or Rising (Ascendant) is in Cancer or if you have strong placement in the 4th House, you may also relate to some of these traits and characteristics:

• Feminine
• Emotional
• Nurturing
• Motherly
• Homebody
• Moody
• Sentimental
• Compassionate
• Caring
• Relaxed
• Romantic
• Idealistic
• Protective
• Contradictory
• Kind
• Funny
• Clingy
• Sensitive
• Intelligent
• Intuitive
• Loyal
• Friendly
• Solitary
• Memory
• Parents
• Sweet
• Psychic
• Curveaceous
• Night Owl
• Devoted
• Sensual
• Passionate
• Insecure
• Manipulative
• Food
• Family
• Roundness
• Adaptable
• Listener
• Opinionated
• Shy
• Fragile
• Temperamental
• Distant
• Powerful
• Mysterious

Famous Sun in Cancers:

• Princess Diana
• Prince William
• Tom Cruise
• Pamela Anderson
• Lindsay Lohan
• George W. Bush
• Tom Hanks
• Tobey Maguire
• Courtney Love
• Liv Tyler
• Charlotte Gainsbourg
• 50 Cent
• Jessica Simpson
• Nikola Tesla
• Khloe Kardashian
• Michael Phelps
• Ringo Starr
• Richard Branson
• Henry VIII
• John Cusack
• Jack White
• O.J. Simpson
• Sofia Vergara
• Ernest Hemingway
• Antoine de Saint-Exupery
• Julian Assange
• Giorgio Armani
• Will Ferrell
• Helen Keller
• Kevin Bacon
• Chris Cornell
• Hunter S. Thompson
• Brian Austin Green
• Chris Isaak
• Pablo Neruda
• Bill Cosby
• Rembrandt
• Solange Knowles
• George Orwell
• Pierre Cardin
• Lizzie Borden
• Nancy Reagan
• Kathy Bates
• Henry David Thoreau
• Jerry Hall
• Derek Jeter
• Ashley Tisdale
• Shelley Duvall

Note: If you'd like to discover your natal placements for free, visit this site and enter your date, time and place of birth.

Now Playing: "House of Cards" by Radiohead

*Definitely a Cancerian tune.

Music Monday: Eric Burdon

"Everybody's in a hurry these days. Wouldn't it be great to write a song that says wait, hold on a second."

"27 Forever"


"What are we doing in our lives that makes the age of 27 so important? Is it that we realize that there is no more youth and we're now in the world of being responsible adults? Or it's just an astrological event that has to do with Saturn's return. Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Robert Johnson, Kurt Cobain and, recently, Amy Winehouse, to name a few. They all died at the age of 27. But every time I hear their voices, they are alive and well in my heart."

"River is Rising"


"Medicine Man"


"Wait"


Eric Burdon, 72-year-old vocal legend from The Animals and War, has released new solo material. Burdon's latest album, 'Til Your River Runs Dry, is one of the best of the year. It can be purchased here.

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Mercury Retrograde, I Hate You

There are few things in life that I find the word hate appropriate enough to describe; Mercury Retrograde is one of those things. For those who are unfamiliar with what it exactly means, in Astrology, the planet Mercury rules communication, travel, the mind, our thought processes... a lot of things. When it's in retrograde, life becomes quite prone to setbacks, delays, frustrations and other grievances. Many Astrologers advise people to not travel, sign contracts, start new projects or make any major purchases during this period. I can see why.

During this particular Mercury Retrograde I have personally experienced...

• My car losing fuel faster than usual
• Heavy traffic beyond normalcy, bad drivers everywhere
• Road closures due to Mother Nature (landslide)
• My Mom fractured her pelvis and was admitted into the hospital
• A phone interview for work was majorly miscommunicated
• Other work-related communication issues
• Bad hair days
• Slowness/Lethargy
• Losing two full days of sleep
• Not fully loving a song by my favorite band (never happened before but it's growing on me)
• Forgetting about daylight savings time
• Not finding anything special to gift a friend for her baby shower

& that's just the beginning. 

To the average person, this may sound completely frivolous but I stand by my beliefs. For anyone claiming that I could be suffering from some sort of self-fulfilling prophecy, I didn't even realize that Mercury Retrograde was happening until I realized Mercury Retrograde must be happening. There was no app alert or e-mail notification. I can always tell.

In my natal chart, I have Mercury placed in my eighth house which happens to be in my sun sign of Aquarius. I definitely feel its power. When Mercury is backwards, so am I. 

Now Playing: "Us and Them" by Pink Floyd

Get Lit: NEW TO THE BOOKSHELF!

Yesterday afternoon, I ran some of my usual errands. I went to the bank, bought some wine and then stopped at Borders. I'm really sad that Borders is closing. It's one of the last book stores in my area (and I live in a large city). As someone who spent a lot of her childhood in libraries, it pains me to see that there aren't many places left to buy books. I suppose that it's a sign of the times. The internet is changing the way brick and mortar stores are operating. I question how any stores are surviving these days. Between online retailers and the economy, I wonder how much longer traditional malls will survive. But back to the books...

I spent a couple hours inside the store. The sales weren't that great but I wanted to enjoy the experience of just browsing. Being inside a book store is one of my favorite things to do. It's very relaxing to let your mind wander. My favorite section is Metaphysical Studies. As a total weirdo, I love all things New Age. While in my little niche of the store, there was a guy whose phone rang with my favorite ringtone; Jack Horkheimer's Star Gazer theme song (Arabesque No. 1 by Isao Tomita)! It made me smile to be around like-minded individuals but also sad to think that these types of encounters would be far and few between when I'm stuck ordering from Amazon. When Jack Horkheimer passed away last year, I tried for days to try and find that ringtone! I contemplated asking the man where he found the tune but I was too immersed in Coast to Coast Ghosts by Leslie Rule.

There were so many things I wanted but I only picked up a few of the books & magazines that I knew I'd get around to reading right away.

1. Rider Tarot Deck
One of my best friends, Valerie, and I both love tarot. She gave me a check for my 25th birthday to go towards a new deck. I finally got around to getting it!

2. Sydney Omarr's Aquarius (Day-by-Day Astrological Guide for 2012)
For the past few years, I've bought this book. It's a nice little day-by-day guide to the stars. I highly recommend picking up a copy of your sign's forecast.

3. She Walks in Beauty (A Woman's Journey Through Poems) by Caroline Kennedy
The title jumped out at me because I thought it sounded poetic... turns out I was right. It's an interesting book that includes various poems that correspond to a woman's life. I think it's always good to read about other people's life experiences. With age comes wisdom. Caroline Kennedy surely has lived a life worth reading about.

4. Talking to Girls About Duran Duran: One Young Man's Quest for True Love and a Cooler Hair Cut by Rob Sheffield
I love memoirs. It's probably my favorite genre of literature. A book that talks about life and interweaves music into its core is something I will always give a shot. I haven't read Sheffield's first book yet (I probably should have) but I'm sure this will be good.

5. Harvard Review
This magazine/book is full of interesting thoughts from some of the most gifted people in the country. I enjoy reading into the minds of the highly intellectual. Call me an elitist.

6. Life by Keith Richards
I've heard great things about this book. As I mentioned before, I love a good memoir and who better to read about than someone who has seen it all? Fame is such an unnatural thing. Many people want it but if you step back and realize what it implies, I don't think it's something to aspire towards. A little recognition and notoriety are great but fame on such a grand level seems like a very daunting existence. To not know who is interested in you for "the right reasons" and to have no privacy at all sounds like a death sentence to me.

7. Christie's International Real Estate
If you read my blog regularly, you have probably noticed that I'm into architecture and homes. Maybe it's materialistic but I am intrigued by the lifestyles of the uber wealthy (and conversely people who have nothing). It's fascinating to see how people choose to decorate and how it relates back to their personalities and self-expression.

8. Wine Spectator
I love a good bottle of vino. As I get older, I'm trying to be a better cook. It's nice to know what to serve with what at dinner parties. A magazine is a lot easier (and cheaper) than enrolling in a random "extended learning" course.







Now Playing: "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" by Led Zeppelin

Neptune is in Pisces

Via Tarot.com

Astro news alert: Neptune is back in Pisces -- its home sign -- after 149 years moving through the zodiac. So breathe deeply, change is like a fresh breeze. Dreamy Neptune and Pisces each bring spirituality to the forefront and remind us of all that is greater than us in this world. It's time to find spiritual balance and change your Karma for the better. A special Karma Tarot reading reveals the unique karma of any situation you are experiencing right now, and how you can change it. Get the inspiration you need to face any issue -- romance, money, family career and more -- and make the changes to better your karma. Move forward with clarity and confidence as a new Neptune in Pisces era begins.

Via realastrologers.com

With his ego-denying qualities, Neptune could be considered the “anti-Mars.” Whereas Mars stands for war and lust, Neptune is about peace and love . . . well, maybe. It’s hard to know much of the time exactly what Neptune is about, but peace and love are in there somewhere.

Neptune is said to be a higher vibration of Venus, the planet of love, beauty, and harmony, so it’s better still that Venus in Pisces will feed into Neptune for the next three weeks.

The last time Neptune was in Pisces, from 1847 to 1862, the Transcendental Movement flourished in the United States, led by Emerson, Thoreau, Whitman, and others. Spiritualism became a trend, with séances to contact spirits of the dead. Edgar Allen Poe wrote his most famous poem, “The Raven.” The first oil well was drilled. The first surgical operation using general anesthesia was performed. The Opium Wars occurred during this time, and while the conflict wasn’t entirely over the drug, it’s still interesting to note that there was a major war named for a narcotic while Neptune was in Pisces.

This time around, I expect there will be a widespread spiritual awakening. I know I sound like a broken record – I’ve been writing this for more than five years – but I do believe we’re getting closer and closer to understanding what “spirit” is.

2011 Astrological Guide!

This afternoon, Sydney Omarr's 2011 Astrological Guide for Aquarius arrived in the mail! If you know me well, you know that I love astrology. I have always been drawn to it but over the past few years, I have studied it further. I had last year's edition and loved it so much that I had to get it again. It provides a daily horoscope along with a ton of valuable information on the planetary positions and moon phases. Fascinating!

I was excited to read that Jupiter is in Aries in 2011. This is great news for Aquarians. The book said that 2011 is the perfect time to write a book, blog or communicate with people in a tangible way. My goal for this year is to complete my book, blog regularly and start my YouTube channel. The stars are aligned!

Speaking of my book, I am really proud of my progress during this first week of writing! I have about 2,000 words completed and hope to finish my first chapter today or tomorrow! I have read what I have so far to my sister and cousin and both really responded to the material. This made me so happy! :)

I'm expecting a few more things in the mail this week. I'll be writing beauty blogs on those goodies, so be sure to keep a lookout for the new posts!

Love,
Krista

#Now Playing: "The Cave" by Mumford & Sons