Nah. Mars never did get as big as the Moon... back in August 2003 when it came within 35 million miles of Earth, its closest approach in 60,000 years. But now, every August, sure as the blackberries start ripening, the "Spectacular Mars" emails start circulating, and I hear from excited clients wondering how this whole Mars thing will affect them. The truth is that Mars … [Read more...]
No More “War on Terror”
I'm happy to hear the war on terror is over. At least, the Obama administration will no longer be using that phrase, favoring the cool and abstract "Overseas Contingency Operation" instead. The signature phrase of the Bush administration, "War on Terror" translates in astro-speak to a Mars Pluto opposition. Any astrologer will tell you that Mars/Pluto oppositions are awful. … [Read more...]
