Astrology

DeLarla · June 3, 2005

Another fun thread! I'm a Libra. Actually, a double-Libra. Many years ago I read the best ever astrology book, it was Linda Goodman's Bedside Astrologer, I think. Anyway, there was the greatest story in there that gave a really cool description of each of the zodiac signs. Does anyone have the book that could copy that story for me? It's a story I tell people all the time.

Basically, there's a group of 12 women sitting in a circle, one from each sign of the zodiac. The hostess asks each person to talk about how they feel about old-fashioned calling cards. I guess way before phones were invented, well-to-do folks would have custom calling cards printed, and when they wanted a visit, they'd send their butler or runner to deliver these calling cards as an invitation to "come calling."

So the hostess asked each person their opinion on calling cards. I only remember a few of the responses, and it's amazing how they are so much like the friends in my life who share the signs. Here's the responses I remember:

Gemini says, "Calling cards? How much do they cost?"

In my experience, Geminis are the penny pinchers of the zodiac, so I thought that was an accurate response.

Aquarian's response, "Is that thunder I hear?"

This one cracks me up because I'm married to an Aquarian, who are famous for being perpetually "out to lunch" and in a world of their very own.

Sagitarrius, "Who the hell has time for calling cards?"

Virgo (the critical perfectionist) Well, naturally, as long as they are gilded in gold.

Libra goes on for pages & pages & analyzes till everyone falls asleep. Did I mention I'm a Libra?

Has anyone seen this? I'd love a copy.

Virgo

Mita · June 3, 2005

I'm Gemini and far from being a penny pincher just ask My hubby. That is funny

But in another way I'm always worrying what is in the bank account and it has to stay put.

the best me · June 3, 2005

Taurus here. Wonder what that means? I have no clue about astrology, but my dad is a pretty involved amateur astronomer, so if anyone has any star questions, I could ask. BTW, he's coming over for dinner tonight and I don't know his sign. He was born Jan 14, 1939.

Stir the pot, Lisa!!! You always have good ideas for new fun threads!

DeLarla · June 3, 2005

Okay, maybe "penny pincher" was the wrong term, but Gemini's are very aware of money, just like you always checking the account.

January 14 is Aquarius... Kathy, do you sometimes wonder where dad is upstairs? This isn't to say that Aquarians are air heads, they just tend to wander away mentally to their own little world.

Iluvharleys · June 3, 2005

Libra here too, although sometimes in the books I fall into Virgo also! Best of both worlds, I just usually read both of them!

vinesqueen · June 3, 2005

I'm a pices by 4 hours. I did NOT want to be an aquarian, which is funny because so many of my houses are in aquarius.... My mom and dad were both aquarian, as is my spudboy. Both my older sibs are Aries, both younger sibs are cancer. DH is a Virgo. My dog Astro is a Scorpio.

the best me · June 3, 2005

January 14 is Aquarius... Kathy, do you sometimes wonder where dad is upstairs? This isn't to say that Aquarians are air heads, they just tend to wander away mentally to their own little world.

Oh my gosh, that is SOOOOOO my Dad! Ask my mom, she divorced him after 33 or so years of marriage. She was tired of being married and lonely! She always said he'd love to live on a mountaintop all alone. He's very intelligent, just in his own little world. Definately!

DeLarla · June 3, 2005

Haha, I'm married to that same guy! Hence the Aquarian's response to, "what do you think about calling cards?" is "Is that Thunder I hear?" Thunder? Who the hell said anything about thunder?

I gave up talking to my husband years ago. Everything has to be superficial. If I go any deeper than the surface he'll mention pepperoni pizza or something so off topic that I want to scream!

Alexandra · June 4, 2005

One of these days I have to have my chart really analyzed. I'm a Scorpio/Sagittarius cusp and don't recognize the traits of either in myself. My mom and older daughter show(ed) obvious signs of their Virgo-ness, and my younger daughter the Taurus is still coming into her own. And my brother fits the Aries profile to a T (though I can't just now remember how it goes--I just remember thinking that he was it).

We cusps are very, ahem, complicated. Right, Betty?

Zoe · June 4, 2005

And my brother fits the Aries profile to a T (though I can't just now remember how it goes--I just remember thinking that he was it).

Headstrong and obnoxious! Or, if you want to put a more positive spin on it, independent and pioneering.

So says this April 5 baby.

BTW, I think Jan. 14 is Capricorn. Aquarius starts around Jan. 21.

Iluvharleys · June 4, 2005

We cusps are very, ahem, complicated. Right, Betty?

Right on Alex! And Zoe, my DH is an Aries and you are right about that one too!

porclndoll · June 4, 2005

I AM SUCH THE SCORPION ITS NOT FUNNY!!! We are secretive, private, cunning, sexual, interested in the occult, vengful (from what I hear anyway) when we love, we love with our whole being. Driven by water...the emotion element....Pluto is our ruling planet...we are faithful. We make awesome friends, till we get stabbed in the back. My saying is..Mess with the Scorpion and get the Tail in the end!!! And I will REMEMBER the day, time, place and what type of weather we were having when you stabbed me in the back too! We dont tend to forget anything. Even when all is forgiven, we will always remember...

Okay, thats my Two cents...sorry Delarla Don't have the book but it does sound intersting!

TTYL