Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (December 29 2012) Brandy & Ryan Press

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (December 29, 2012)
Brandy & Ryan Press

This couple recently announced their official engagement, although they've been said to have been dating for a couple of years.

RnB singer and actress Brandy Rayana Norwood celebrates her birthday on February 11 (same as me!) as an Aquarius. I don't know the exact birthdate for Ryan Press, her Philadelphia music executive fiance, but he claims online to be a Sagittarius.

The Water Bearer and the Archer make a good match on the face of it. They're both brainy and share a wild sense of humour as well as an unconventional approach to life. They're both positive, upbeat signs who will have a lot of fun together and be good friends along with romantic partners. They'll be able to talk for hours and hours on just about any subject and enjoy a spontaneous lifestyle - including an adventurous take on bedroom sports.

The fly in the ointment may come in the emotional sphere. Aquarius can be several degrees cooler than the Archer, who's very sentimental at heart. Aquarians often don't need much in the way of outside encouragement - ultimately loners, they've learned to rely on their own counsel. The problem comes when they don't recognize that others aren't so flinty and self sufficient and may actually need and value their encouragement and support once in a while. An Aquarian's spouse has to have a certain amount of patience and be certain of their love even during those times all their other interests and friends and ventures take them away for a while.

On the other hand, the Water Bearer will also have to be patient with Sag's tendency to forget the details (something an Aquarian will never do), lateness, sloppy living habits and other assorted behaviours.

With the right perspective, though, all that can be minor compared to what they will share. Provided the Water Bearer can curb her cooler impulses and remember that some people need to have their feelings taken into account, it can be a great match. She'll help to ground his more reckless, even careless edge and he will add fire to her solid thinking.

A note here to all my other February 11 sisters - there's Jen, Brandy and me - are you guys getting engaged too???

Image of Brandy performing at "Two Eleven" album release party - 2 November 2012, 00:15:06 by MusicUnity

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (December 18 2012) Ice-T and Coco

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (December 18 2012)
Ice-T and Coco

This long time celebrity couple - they've been married since New Year's Eve 2001 when they tied the knot in Las Vegas - is in the news not only for their hit reality TV show Ice Loves Coco but also because of a recent spat that hit the social media fan just the other day.

Turns out Mrs. Marrow was partying it up in Las Vegas and posted pics of her 'canoodling' with rapper AP.9 on the internet. Ice-T felt disrespected and took to his Twitter account to say so, although the two have apparently made up and all pics and comments have been taken down.

Nicole Natalie Austin - aka Coco - was born on March 17, a Pisces and Tracy Marrow, also known as Ice-T, Ice, The Iceberg, Ice Ice Baby, Cold as Ice, Ice to See You, and Mr. AdvICE was born February 16 - an Aquarius. 

It's a popular combination of signs for good reason. These two signs respect each other and will find a lot of common ground for a solid friendship at the root of their romantic relationship. I'm not a fan of reality TV in general but I'm told that the show reveals that they seem to have a good and stable relationship overall, which would be entirely in keeping with that aspect.

Actress, dancer, glamour model and web personality, Coco has that typical Piscean lady's ultra-girly appeal down pat. The Water Bearer in the male version doesn't typically need to be ultra macho or come on strong to assert his masculinity, but they're not immune to that perennial male need either. A soft, sexy Pisces lady fits that bill to a T - she makes him feel like a man. In turn, he makes her laugh and supports anything she does without the kind of ego issues or power struggles you might find where there's higher octane testosterone, such as with a Leo or Taurus, let's say.

While it's generally a good match in most respects, the friction may come when super cool Aquarius doesn't give baby-girl Pisces the kind of emotional maintenance she needs. All Aquarians are independent and never have a problem with going it solo - they don't need anyone else's affirmations of who they are, so why do you? goes the logic. It has to be said that the male Water Bearer has a tendency to take his women for granted in that respect.

No matter what happened with them exactly, it is definitely nice to see a situation where I can use the phrases 'long term' and 'celebrity couple' in the same sentence.

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (December 11 2012) Taylor Swift and Harry Styles

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (December 11, 2012)
Taylor Swift and Harry Stylesfor now that is...

Miss Taylor Alison Swift is famous for her singing talent - and a song catalogue filled with odes to her exes. It's inevitable that I'd have to write about her sometime.

Taylor was born on December 13, a fiery Sagittarius. I've read that she says she doesn't know why her relationships haven't lasted... but it's very Archer of her to pick up right where she left off with the next cute guy who takes her fancy.

Harry Styles was born February 1, an Aquarius. The Water Bearer and the Archer are natural friends, both of them brainy and talented and always up for spontaneous fun. There is usually an immediate attraction, and a relationship will be an adventure for these two daredevil signs. They'll be friends as well as romantic partners and that can help to make things last maybe a little longer.

Despite the compatibility, there are potential trouble spots. Aquarius is cooler emotionally, especially the male variety. It's not uncommon for Aquarians to stay single - and wild - until they're in their 40's, which can make any long term relationships a long shot.

Still, it'll be fun while it lasts.

Images:
- YouTube Presents Taylor Swift in September 2011; 1 September 2011, 14:05; Author Marcin Wichary from San Francisco, U.S.
- Harry, One Direction, Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, Saturday 14 January 2012; 14 January 2012, 21:11:06; Source Flickr: one direction 073; Author Fiona McKinlay

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (December 3 2012) Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (December 3, 2012)
Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris

This age-diverse couple (and that's about as neutral a term as you can come up with, isn't it?) made headlines last year when Ms Harris cancelled the wedding a mere fives days before the date in June 2011. However, they are said to have reconciled earlier this year and are supposedly preparing for a New Year's Eve wedding.

Born in the United States on April 29 - a Taurus - Crystal Harris has made her career in the U.K. as glamour model, singer, and television personality. She was the Playboy Playmate of the Month in December 2009. Taurus is a very physical, earthy sign, a good match for Aries' youthful sexual energy. A Bull also respects elders and likes material comforts.

Hugh Marston Hefner was born April 9, an Aries. To be perfectly unironic, Aries is a youthful sign even without the Viagra. If there is a boy inside every man, in an Aries it's a wild boy, like one of the Lost Boys from Peter Pan. However they do slow down somewhat as they get older, putting that breakneck Aries pace more in tune with solid Taurus' more measured approach to life in general.

The tabloids say she wasn't crazy about all the other women hanging around all the time on a permanent basis; there will always be a straight-laced edge to Taurus no matter how hedonistic their lifestyle may appear. Conservativism can be relative. Aries isn't terribly emotional as a rule and that can be a downer for romantic to the bone Taurus.

She not only broke off their wedding on short notice but sold her $90K engagement ring at an auction at a big loss. But Hugh is apparently a forgiving man and is set to take the plunge again. Being quick to forgive is actually typical Aries behaviour. They blow hot and cold within seconds of each other; they fully understand that what is felt and said now doesn't necessarily apply in a second or two - at least, not where they are concerned. They're more than willing to extend that same consideration to others.

Best of luck to the said to be engaged couple!

Images:

Hugh Hefner
Date     13 December 2007
Source     http://www.lukeford.net/Images/photos4/071214/88.htm
Author     Luke Ford

(L to R) Brigitte Berman, Crystal Harris, Hugh Hefner, Karissa Shannon and Kristina Shannon at the presentation of "Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel" at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival
Date     12 September 2009, 16:51
Source     Hugh Hefner and Playboy Bunnies - TIFF 09
Author     Mark Dunne from Toronto, Canada

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (November 27 2012) Barack and Michelle Obama

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (November 27, 2012)
Barack and Michelle Obama

Now that he's safely been re-elected as the 44th President of the United States, I thought it might be a good time to look at this power couple.

'Power couple' is just the right term for this pairing, almost a textbook example of the kind of union that should make it to the Oval Office or any other seat of political or corporate power.

Barack Hussein Obama II was born on August 4, a Leo - the Sun God, the classic charismatic leader. Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama celebrates her birthday on January 17 as a Capricorn, known for their sartorial elegance and as someone who knows how to play the long game when it comes to getting ahead.

Public persona is very important to both of these signs of the zodiac and public life is a no-brainer fit. If Leo is a natural leader and in general a spotlight magnet, Capricorn actually prefers to work behind the scenes, making them complementary rather than competitive.

Both signs are strong willed - it's the Lion vs the Ram after all - so the sparks may fly on occasion but it's also a pairing of people who respect each other. Both signs demand quality of their personal relationships and find it in each other.

Leo and Capricorn will be well matched in rooms other than the head office, too, including the bedroom where Leo really shines and Capricorn can finally let down their hair and become the passionate animal they are inside that conservative veneer.

Pics - the fine print:
President Obama reflects during an economic meeting with advisors in the Roosevelt Room. He is seated between Senior Advisor David Axelrod, left, and Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel on March 15, 2009.
Source     Official White House photostream on Flickr, P031509PS-0286
Author     Pete Souza
This image is a work of an employee of the Executive Office of the President of the United States, taken or made during the course of the person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, the image is in the public domain.

Michelle Obama, official White House portrait.
Español: Michelle Obama, retrato oficial de la Casa Blanca.
Date     18 February 2009
Source     http://www.whitehouse.gov/assets/hi_res/P021809JB-0046_MrsObamaPortrait.jpg
This image is a work of an employee of the Executive Office of the President of the United States, taken or made during the course of the person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, the image is in the public domain.

Springfield, Illinois, USA. Barack Obama, his wife Michelle, and daughters. "The Future First Family Waves. Senator Obama's family was on hand for the announcement, and he invited them on stage to wave to the crowd before he began his speech."
Date     10 February 2007, 11:15  Author     Ben Stanfield 
Camera location 39° 48′ 3.38″ N, 89° 38′ 56.38″ W

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (November 19 2012) Britney Spears and Jason Trawick

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (November 19, 2012)
Britney Spears and Jason Trawick

If the rumours are to be believed, pop princess Britney and her beau Jason are said to have a rocky relationship with wedding dates supposedly set and then broken off a few times now.

They announced their engagement on Jason's birthday - December 15 - last year when he turned 40, a decade older than his bride to be. That makes him a Sagittarius and that's probably the crux of all those ups and downs because Ms Britney Jean Spears, who celebrates her birthday on December 2, is an Archer too.

Signs dating their own sign can be a hit or miss proposition. Some, like Cancer and Cancer or Taurus and Taurus for example, can generally work well (if a little on the dull side as a couple) but others, like the fire meets fire match of two Sagittarians, can simply exacerbate the downside of the sign.

Quite simply, two Sags can equal too much anarchy! Archers are fun, spontaneous people who don't do well with rules, deadlines, budgets and other tiresome limitations. Together, they'll be great friends who have fun and wild times together - they'll also be the couple who shows up perennially late for everything, arriving separately and at different times.

They have a mutual lack of concern about money - and hey, even the super rich have to worry about tomorrow. Their lives will  both be full of outside interests and the coupling may falter from lack of attention to the actual relationship on either side unless they have some deep, shared common ground that brings them back together on a regular basis.

Some signs bring out the best in each other - this is a pairing that tends to bring out the worst. An Archer generally needs a stabilizing influence, not someone who's egging them on. Jason's being older may be stabilizing to some degree - Sagittarians do tend to get more reasonable as they age - but will it be enough to keep this couple on the ground? I guess time (as always) will tell.

Images:
Britney Spears Concert in Europe (August 2011); Date 13 August 2011; Source Britney Spears; Author Nathan; Uploaded by MyCanon
Jason's Twitter pic!

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (November 12 2012) Carmen Electra and Simon Cowell

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (November 12 2012)
Carmen Electra and Simon Cowell

This couple is still only a rumour but let's take a look at the romantic astrological aspects of Carmen Electra and Simon Cowell.

Stories have been flying about the two of them since Simon hired her to serve as a guest judge on Britain's Got Talent earlier this year and have been spotted on intimate dates even if there's no "official" confirmation of the relationship.

Carmen Electra was born Tara Leigh Patrick on April 20, which means that she was born on the cusp of Aries and Taurus. Depending on the exact time and location of her birth, she'll be one or the other but will still retain some characteristics of the other.

Playboy model and perhaps best knowns as the Baywatch beauty who replaced the iconic Pamela Anderson, Carmen has a history of self-confessed impulsive relationships, including her brief marriage to basketball player Dennis Rodman and another marriage to Dave Navarro (also her reality TV costar). That points to Aries - a force of nature, a hot, energetic wind - rather than slower moving, home loving Taurus (although ironically the marriage bug - as opposed to being entirely committment shy like a typical Aries - might be the Taurus showing through).

Simon Phillip Cowell celebrates his birthday October 7, 1959 as a Libra. Libra isn't always known for their love of hard work (to put it mildly) but this one worked his way up from the mailroom at EMI Music Publishing to his current status as music industry/reality TV impresario.

Libra loves the ladies, that's for sure, and often earns a bit (or more!) of a reputation as a skirt chaser. He loves her feminine appeal, especially once he understands the strength that lies beneath her girly facade.

Together they'll share a love of adventure and new experiences. They'll have fun together and that's the start of a great relationship - or a nice hot fling.

In the longer term, Libra may have a hard time keeping up with the Ram's relentless energy level, but Simon's resume already shows that he falls into the more energetic side of the sign often dubbed "lazy Libra". The Ram charges through life full on while Libra wants to stop and smell the roses, although a union of opposites often makes the most durable couples - two people who don't get bored of each other.

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (November 3 2012) Evan Rachel Wood & Jamie Bell

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (November 3 2012)
Evan Rachel Wood & Jamie Bell

This cute couple recently got hitched and thus landed in the celebrity story of the week.

Andrew James Matfin "Jamie" Bell was born on March 14 - a Pisces - while his wedded wife Evan Rachel Wood celebrates her birthday on September 7 as a Virgo. He's best known for his role in Billy Elliot and Tintin and Evan's had a varied career in both television and film and during the years apart, she was actually engaged to goth rocker Marilyn Manson (who I'm sure she loved for his fine mind - no irony intended.)

The two apparently met in 2005 while shooting a Green Day video and dated for a while before drifting apart. They got back together last year. That kind of romantic patience is actually characteristic of both signs. Pisces and Virgo are both usually low key in demeanour even if they're taking centre stage and they both recognize quality in a person when they see it. It's not that they don't have a fire, but it's a warm, slow burn rather than a dangerous blaze.

Pisces lives inside his elaborate and vivid imagination and the passage of several years would have done nothing to diminish his memories and impressions of her. Virgo is a hard headed, pragmatic sign with a good memory who is always prepared to play the long game and wait for quality over quantity.

They make an attractive couple, both signs blessed with natural good looks. Pisces and Virgo will share a gentler approach to life in this pushy, aggressive era - and that extends to the bedroom, where they'll be well matched. Not to say everything will necessarily be bland or vanilla - far from it. Pisces boy has a definitely kinky side but in a way that's likely to be pleasurable for all concerned.

Where they might have issues is in Virgo's very down to earth and practical orientation vs Pisces notoriously dreamy and fantasy-based existence, but in the absence of extreme behaviour (such as Pisces sometimes penchant for extreme neglect of money matters) they'll complement each other as many other opposites-attract couples do.

Best of luck to the newlyweds!

Images:
Evan Rachel Wood at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival premiere of Woody Allen's Whatever Works./ Date  22 April 2009 / Source David Shankbone / Author David Shankbone
English: Jamie Bell at the Paris premiere of "The Adventures of Tintin : the secret of the unicorn" / Français : Jamie Bell à l'avant-première parisienne du film "Les Aventures de Tintin : le secret de la Licorne" / Date 22 October 2011 / Author Georges Biard

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (October 29 2012) Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (October 29 2012)
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez

Cute teens Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez make a  photogenic pair but they've been plagued by rumours throughout their romance, most recently of a break up - or that their relationship is a "sham".

Astrology would say, however, that these two are more than compatible.

Justin Bieber was born March 1 as a Pisces and Selena Marie Gomez celebrates her birthday July 22 - a Cancer. Both of them are Water signs which gives them a natural meeting ground, like people who speak the same language and use the same terms of reference.

Water signs are artistic and emotional, although they may react to their emotionality by presenting a facade that's just the opposite - one of superficial feelings and an aversion to anything that smells like strong feelings. If both partners share that tendency, it can either drive them apart or bring them together in understanding.

Possible stumbling blocks: Cancer has up and down moods and is prone to be cantankerous now and then, mood swings that Pisces won't share and quite possibly won't understand or sympathize with. Petty arguments may arise.

Youth is its own wild card but what Cancer and Pisces will feel is safe with each other and that can go a long way towards keeping them together.

Images:
• Justin Bieber at the Sentul International Convention Center in West Java, Indonesia, Date 11 June 2011, Source http://www.flickr.com/photos/cukuskumir/5690062650/in/photostream, Author Adam Sundana at http://www.flickr.com/photos/cukuskumir/• Selena Gomez durante el We Own the Night Tour (2011), Date 14 March 2012, Source This file was derived from:  We_Own_the_Night_Tour,_2011_2.jpg, Author We_Own_the_Night_Tour,_2011_2.jpg: NoRegretsGoForItnjn, derivative work: Robot8A
• Español: Bieber & Gomez Paseando en Los Angeles; Date 25 October 2012, 15:51:33, Source Own work, Author Jelenator

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (October 23 2012) - Adele & Simon Konecki

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (October 23, 2012) -
Adele & Simon Konecki

British superstar Adele and her boyfriend Simon Konecki recently welcomed the birth of a son in mid-October. Simon is an Aries, born April 17 and Adele is a Taurus born May 5.

In some cases, Aries the perpetual motion machine might be too much for a home loving Taurus, but in this case there seem to be signs of a much more compatible pairing.

Simon is founder of Life Water, an eco-friendly business supplying Britain with locally sourced water  and using a bottling process that's carbon neutral by Kyoto Standards. He's also the founder of Drop4Drop, an organization dedicated to solving the global water crisis. It's not uncommon for Aries to take up a torch of some kind and in fact he's happiest when he's putting his abundant energies to use fighting the good fight rather than, say, driving his partners crazy. ;)

Adele Laurie Blue Adkins is a Taurus. Taurus' natural bent is very earth oriented and she'll have a lot of respect for what he does and respect itself is important to your typical Taurus of either sex. They like the object of their affection to have some character, some substance.

She's said to be turning down social invitations to stay home with the baby and that's pure Taurus too - they make the most devoted of Moms.

It sounds like a good basis for the long term. Best of luck to the new parents!

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (October 17 2012) - Beyoncé & Jay-Z

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (October 17, 2012)
Beyoncé & Jay-Z

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is set to make a splash at Super Bowl halftime this January, shortly after her daughter's first birthday. It seems like a good time to check out the astrological side of her relationship with hubby Jay-Z.

Born September 4, Beyoncé is a Virgo and Shawn Corey Carter, better known as Jay-Z, was born December 4 as a Sagittarius.

Virgo and Sagittarius are hardly a natural pairing - far from it! Virgo can be hypercritical and is typically down to earth, almost the opposite of the impulsive, messy, anything goes Archer. But... the fact that they've obviously made a great match of it shows the beauty and the diversity of the zodiac, where people are always a combination of their sun sign and other influences.

To begin with, Ms Knowles-Carter - up on stage shaking her booty - is no typical Virgo.  I've heard her say in interviews that she puts on a kind of persona in order to perform and that makes sense. She's tapping into a more flamboyant side, although I'd point out that the way she's sexy but never vulgar or cheap looking is pure Virgo.

With some common ground between them, Virgo would find a warm heart and solid companionship in the fiery Archer and she'll love the way he can make her laugh. That will come in handy when his outspokenness makes her wince - and I doubt that Mrs. Carter is the one picking up the dirty clothes he leaves lying all over the place anyway. He's also older than her and a Virgo does respect age and experience.

Opposites attract when they don't drive each other crazy and that's obviously what's going on in this successful marriage.

Images:
Beyoncé - Concert in Barcelona in 2007; Date     27 May 2007, 23:11; Source     File:Beyonce 2.jpg; Author     Cornel Pex from La Senia, Spain
Jay-Z at a concert in 2006.; Date     21 October 2006; Source     JAY-Z, original resolution; Author     i am guilty

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (Oct 8 2012) - Mila Kunis & Ashton Kutcher

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (October 8, 2012) -
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher

With the Ukrainian-American actress just crowned the "Sexiest Woman Alive" by Esquire Magazine, this hot celebrity couple is back in the spotlight.

Milena Markovna "Mila" Kunis born August 14 as a Leo and current beau Christopher Ashton Kutcher, born February 7 is an Aquarius.

Ashton is of course most famous for his nasty split with Demi Moore and replacing Charlie Sheen on 'Two and a Half Men', the latest in a string of dude characters that he's played in the movies and most recently on TV. The two met as co-stars on the 90's hit 'That 70's Show' and made a reality of their one time onscreen romance.

Leo and Aquarius are a hit or miss pairing. They'll either find each other irresistibly fascinating or have a severe case of mutual apathy. The fact that we're even talking about them as a couple obviously means it's not the latter.

They're opposite signs in the zodiac. Aquarius can be cool and impersonal and he may have a bit of a love/hate relationship with strong women. He likes them, but he also likes to see himself in a heroic kind of a role when it comes to relationships so he can be susceptible to the appeal an unequal union with someone who depends on him more than he does on them.

That won't be the case with a Leo. The regal Lioness is assured of her own fabulousness and even without the recent crowning, Mila has probably never had to look far for male companionship when she wanted it. Leos of both sexes can also have a big ego that can get out of control if it's not fed properly. That's where there may be issues, since Aquarius is definitely not the man to cater to anybody's inflated sense of self or need to constantly be the centre of attention.

Where do they meet? It might surprise you to hear that it will (also) be on the level of shared intelligence and intellectual conversation - and she'll absolutely adore that he loves her mind as much as her body.

But - he will also love the body a lot. The Aquarian (heterosexual) male is a great lover of all women, really, and that's another area to watch out for. Both of these signs, in fact, are known for their wandering eye, Leo because they love the attention so much and Aquarius just because he has emotional ADD.

Will it last? Maybe not, but these two know how to have fun together both in and out of bed. It's one of those pairings where, if it works at all, it's worth giving it a go.

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (October 1 2012) - Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (October 1, 2012)
Arnnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver

The break up of this powerhouse/celebrity/political couple is old news but Arnie brought it back to the forefront this past week with the release of his memoir, Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story
in which (among other things) he describes a 'hot' affair with statuesque Brigitte Nielson while he was dating now-ex-wife Maria Shriver.

Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger was born July 30 as a Leo and former spouse Maria Shriver celebrates her birthday on November 6 - a Scorpio. In many ways, the two signs make a really sexy match. It's the Sun King hooking up with the dark and dangerous Pluto maiden, with lots of opposites attract sparks flying in the bedroom.

Leo is attracted to strong women and if he's the King, he certainly looks for a regal Queen as his spouse. As his spouse.... that's where the game can begin to fall apart with Leo, as it did in this case.

Arnold, ironically, is displaying the classic Leonine conundrum - Jackie or Marilyn? Just like Jack Kennedy, another Leo in the classic mold, he wants a royal consort, a woman of quality for his public persona, but his libido drives him to seek out women who appeal to his baser instincts.

The Leo male has a big ego that's more fragile that it seems - he spends a lot of time and effort bolstering it so you won't guess at that, but with so many Lions, his Achilles heel is the attention he gets from women. It's like a drug he can't do without. The kicker is often his sense of bravado - big enough that he thinks he can get away with it, juggle two lives, run a country or a state and get a lot on the side too. That part of his ego is always more than adequate.

Maria is a Scorpio, a passionate, deep soul who's also very private, unlike the ultra-gregarious Lion. The fact that their marital scandals were so public likely played a large role in how it affected her. She's a strong, dynamic survivor who prefers the sidelines to the spotlight and while the book is no doubt yet another unwelcome intrusion into her private life, she's moving on as we speak.

Images:
- Arnold Schwarzenegger - public domain
- First Lady Maria Shriver at the Women's Conference book signing.
Date     26 October 2010
Source    http://www.flickr.com/photos/35560790@N03/5118650925/
Author     lifescript

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (September 24 2012) - Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (September 24, 2012) - Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney

Lady Gaga is an Aries born March 28. Aries is often described as a force of nature and I think we can agree she fits that bill. Her current beau, actor Taylor Kinney, was born July 15 as a Cancer. The couple actually 'wed' - on camera in a video for her single You and I.

Cancer is the sexiest guy in the room because he doesn't have to strut around or declare it in an obvious way. He's typically gifted physically in every way (like, every!) and quietly confident. He'll be low key and dress well but fairly conservatively. Women flock to Cancerian men for one good reason; we know a real man when we see one and we especially love one who doesn't need to feed his ego with a lot of macho posturing.

He's more settled and domestically oriented than restless Aries and the female Aries' whirlwind approach to life may prove to be the kicker in this relationship when it comes to deciding how long it might last. Cancer is often primarily a homebody or at least centred around a home base no matter what their lifestyle or career might demand, and that may not fly with the Ram's highly kinetic energy.

Certainly, he loves the Aries' appeal of girly on the outside and steely on the inside. She has a bright flame of life that he'll find warming but while the Ram is brash, the Crab's preferred exit is a subtle sideways step. Aries is a fighter but Cancer is more likely an avoider when it comes to conflict.

There's a lot more to an astrological chart than a sun sign, however, and in human behaviour, there's always a wild card. Anything can happen.

At the very least, the one place where their energies may just be pefectly matched is in bed - both of them tireless to say the least - and that can keep things simmering along for a long time in any relationship.


Lady Gaga - Yoü And I (Starring: Taylor Kinney)... by wonderful-life1989

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (September 16 2012) - Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (September 16, 2012)
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively

Ryan Rodney Reynolds met his brand new wife Blake Lively on the set of the Green Lantern where she reportedly brought homemade cupcakes to worm her way into his heart. It was obviously a good move that scored high with Ryan, a Scorpio born October 23.

You may be surprised to hear that Scorpio is really a domesticated man at heart, despite his rogue reputation. He loves homecooked meals and a well-kept house, and will perform those functions himself if there's no one around to help.

Blake Lively who recently celebrated her birthday on August 25 is a Virgo. She's a decade younger than he is; it's common for the Scorpio man, who's rarely tame enough for a real relationship before his mid-thirties (although he inevitably tries!) to choose a younger mate. Blake was born near the cusp of Leo, which may explain the lovely long tresses that are her trademark.

Scorpio can be a hellraiser - a little or a whole lot. The more productive of the sign tame that constant impulse for pushing the envelope into their work and often adopt a (reasonably) conventional lifestyle, at least on the outside...

He's attracted to Virgo's classic good looks and fine, intelligent mind. Virgo, on the other hand, who can tend to be too dispassionate and even cynical, will find in passionate Scorpio just the right chemistry to heat up her life both in and out of bed.

Virgo tends to live on the Spartan side, if anything, while Scorpio is all about excess. That may sound like a recipe for disaster but they may just be what the other needs. For Virgo, Scorpio can be the key to opening her own Pandora's box of passion - the one she keeps hidden under wraps and layers of self discipline and control. All of it admirable, but not so much fun.

Virgo's natural class and elegance, on the other hand, can serve to temper Scorpio's wilder instincts and give him yet another good reason to curb that envelope pushing behaviour.

Best wishes to the newlyweds!

Images:
1. Ryan Reynolds at the 82nd Academy Awards (public domain)
2. Green Lantern panel at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con International with Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard and Mark Strong.
Date 2010-12-07 21:07 (UTC)
Author: Green_Lantern_Comic-Con_Panel.jpg: rwoan / derivative work: Mazel
3.  English: Blake Lively at the 2011 Time 100 gala.
Date 27 April 2011
Source  Own work David Shankbone

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (September 9 2012) - Katy Perry and John Mayer

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (September 9, 2012) - Katy Perry and John Mayer

The pop music pairing of Katy Perry and John Mayer has been hot and heavy all summer but the tabloids have it that they've split - or nearly - and they were said to have a huge argument leaving the MTV VMA Awards just the other night.

Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson aka Katy Perry was born on October 25 which makes her a Scorpio. She has the classic dark colouring and magnetic good looks of a Scorpio lady. John Clayton Mayer will celebrate his birthday October 16 - only 9 days later but in many ways worlds (or planets!) apart. He's a Libra, the balancing act of the zodiac.

Balancing is what these two signs would have to do a lot of in a relationship. It probably helps that each was born in proximity to the other sign - i.e. he's a late Libra and she's an early Scorpio. It doesn't change the basic make up of the sign's character, but it can, for instance soften some of Scorpio's laser-like intensity and emotionality with a little of that Libra laissez-faire vibe. Or it can add a little more substance to Libra's often too-breezy approach to life. It may make for some common ground to meet in the middle.

That may be what brought them together. As signs of the zodiac, though, these two are anything but a natural match. The Scorpio woman is fully cognizant of her own fabulousness and expects her mate to be the same - preferably besotted. Libra, on the other hand, has a definitely wandering eye and lacks the kind of emotional intensity that Scorpio craves. It's not that Libra is really unemotional, it's just that he'll run away from it like a house on fire.

Scorpio is attracted to his sophistication and wit and Libra will love Scorpio's magnetic and passionate persona, but he turns his attention to many other things while she demands to be centre stage in his world. She may find his casual approach to absolutely everything downright insulting at times. They'll respect each other's talent and smarts but they're opposites at heart.

Images:
Katy Perry performing live in Seattle, WA in July 2011
Date     21 July 2011, 11:17
Source     Katy Perry - Seattle, WA 7/20/2011
Author     nikotransmission from Sammamish, WA, USA

English: John Mayer at the Mile High Music Festival
Date     20 July 2008, 05:43
Source     Picture 222
Author     Julio Enriquez from Denver,CO, USA

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (September 3 2012) - Wills, Kate and Dirty Harry Too

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (September 3 2012) - Wills, Kate and Dirty Harry Too

What with the Olympics in London and shenanigans in Las Vegas, the young royals have been in the spotlight all summer long.

The Duchess of Cambridge, the former Kate Middleton was born on January 9, making her a Capricorn. Her classy, stylish image that eschews miniskirts and aims for a timeless elegance is both entirely appropriate for her public role and the epitome of the female version of this sign.

The lady Capricorn is solid, dependable and great with money - but there's also a secret side to Capricorn only her husband will know about. Carefully controlled and conservative in her public life, her most intimate relationships will see the spice and fire that's hiding inside.

Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge was born on June 21, which makes him a cusp baby - born between Gemini and Cancer. As it happens, he was born in the evening, giving him the Cancerian bent for being responsible and family oriented rather than the TWin's penchant for flightiness. He is still likely to show the odd Gemini qualities- like enjoying the adventure of being an RAF pilot.

The Crab is a private person. He's emotional but will only show those to people he really trusts - that's where Kate comes in. She's just the right sort of person a Cancerian can depend on. Family is important to both. The Capricorn style of conservative outside, passionate in private meshes perfectly with the Cancerian approach to life. Both of them are duty oriented, so a life of public service comes naturally too.

Prince Harry of Wales - aka Dirty Prince Harry - who was born on September 15 - is a Virgo who certainly belies the stereotype of the finicky, fussy person who lacks self confidence. Anyone who's known a Virgo intimately, however, knows that doesn't tell the whole story. Virgo can certainly have a wild streak - remember, Charlie Sheen is a Virgo too - but no matter his partying, he'll always get his duties done.

Images:
English: Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge supporting Team GB (British Olympics Team) at a dinner in countdown to the London 2012 Olympics. Kate Middleton (the Duchess of Cambridge) is wearing a gorgeous teal gown by Jenny Packham.
Date     14 May 2012
Source     http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennifersu/7201738736/
Author     Jennifer Su

English: The Duke and Dutchess of Cambridge in the Royal box on the second Monday of the 2011 Wimbledon Championships. Also visable behind the Duchess is Billie Jean King
Date     27 June 2011
Source     http://www.flickr.com/photos/anonlinegreenworld/5882591710/in/set-72157626947133567
Author     anonlinegreenworl

English: Prince Harry at a 2009 charity match at Ham Polo Club, London.
Date     2009
Source     Photo: Billpolo
Author     extracted by Eduardo Mendes

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (August 25 2012) - Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (August 25, 2012) - Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger
It's not that often that I get to write about an all-Canadian celebrity couple. This past week, these two lovebirds have made their engagement public.

Avril Lavigne, with her birthday coming up on September 27, is a Libra, born close to the cusp of Virgo. Chad Kroeger (lead singer of Nickelback of course), born November 15, is a Scorpio. It's an interesting combination.

Certainly, these two signs have the makings of a great dirty weekend. Libra will love his attentions and sexual prowess (it's true) and her flirtatious, airy and not quite there Libra qualities will drive him insane with lust. Scorpio exudes machismo and he loves nothing better than chasing after a pretty lady who seems to be hovering just out of his reach. There's a great sexual potential, to say the least.

For a long term gig, it will help if there's an element to ground Libra's flirtatious nature - something a jealous Scorpio will never put up with in the long term, as much as he is attracted to it himself. In turn, Scorpio can open up Libra's Pandora's box of sexual fantasies with his uninhibited nature, a Scorpio perk she'll respond to just as enthusiastically as he hopes for.

The risk will be if Libra is too impersonal, a common fault of Air Signs. Libras are friendly and sociable and typically make a great first impression. In the romantic sphere, that can lead to a way of leaving a messy trail of personal relationships behind them because they forget to end one before they begin the next. Libra often likes to keep their relationships at a fairly shallow stage while Scorpio wants to dive deeper and deeper; that's probably the major point of incompatibility in this pairing. However, Avril is said to have both the Moon and Venus in Scorpio, which could well be what makes her more inclined to be simpatico with this Scorpio native.

And with human beings there is always a wild card. Best case scenario: it could just be the kind of passionate rollercoaster Libra and Scorpio can thrive on. She'll warm to his sexual heat and he'll love her stylish version of femininity in an opposites attract kind of way that could keep this passion burning for a long time.

Images:
- Avril Lavigne singing while sitting on a piano, during the Italy leg of her Black Star Tour on September 10, 2011. Photographed on a Canon EOS 1000D.
Date 2011-11-21 18:38 (UTC)
Author  Photographed by Rosa Casapullo *derivative work: – Kerαunoςcopia◁galaxies
- Nickelback leading member Chad Kroeger.
Date: May 28, 2009 - Source     http://www.flickr.com/photos/sezzles/3611506361/

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (August 19 2012) - Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (August 19, 2012) - Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux

I don't think there's any escaping it - all celebrity stories eventually lead to Jennifer Aniston. As it happens, I have a soft spot for Jen since I share the same birthday with my Aquarius sister, being February 11.

It makes her a late Aquarian, which may be playing a role in this match up. Late Aquarians are often a little softer and more sentimental than the classic cool headed January Aquarian. Little things can swing either way in this union of opposites in the zodiac.

Justin, who just celebrated his birthday August 10, is a Leo; in fact he is said to have proposed at his own birthday party - which is just the sort of grand gesture you might expect from a Lion.

Independent, intellectual Aquarius - the ultimate loner out of the twelve signs of the zodiac - isn't really a natural match for the super sociable Sun King. A meeting of these two signs is usually a hit or miss situation. Aquarius will either find Leo insufferably full of himself and way too high maintenance - or fall hook, line and sinker for his sunny, warm personality. I think we know which way this partnership has gone (so far!)

At the extreme end of either Aquarius (too unemotional, too freedom-loving, too skeptical of people in general) or Leo (attention seeking, a big ego that's too easily bruised, chronic womanizing to feed that big ego) it's a pairing of oil and water. But let them meet somewhere in the middle and Leo brightens up Aquarius' often solitary world while the Water Bearer adds a grounded note to the Lion King's high flying fantasies. Both have a sense of humour and fun and they can both spend money like water.

They'll respect each other's intelligence, which bodes well, and while Leo loves the spotlight, Aquarius prefers to pull their own moves from somewhere behind the scenes, which makes them compatible. No competition for centre stage there; not that this Aquarius ever needs to worry about being out of the ring, but you don't want to get into a battle of look-at-me with a Leo, for sure.

The one thing an Aquarius/Leo relationship is always likely to have is a sexual chemistry that's off the charts. They'll find it easy to make each other happy, even deliriously so, and that warm energy will be the glue to keeping a relationship alive. In fact, if these two signs begin as a one-night stand, it can be quite some time before either of them stops to wonder about whether they're really compatible out of bed.

Best of luck February 11 sister! The planets would say it's no coincidence that I'm sizing rings too as we speak...

First image: From the film Wanderlust
Second image:
Justin Theroux and Jennifer Aniston sighting outside Nellos Restaurant on November 8, 2011 in New York City.
Date: 8 November 2011
Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/accidentalpaparazzi/7288798576/
Author: Accidental Paparazzi

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (August 12 2012) - Rihanna & Chris Brown

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (August 12, 2012)
Rihanna and Chris Brown

Rihanna made headlines this week by talking about an "old" story about her turbulent romance with Chris Brown on Oprah's show. It's probably not a coincidence that Pisces and Taurus keep grabbing the celebrity headlines this summer and coming up in the weekly celebrity astrology story. This time, they show up together in this former and - if any of the rumours are true - still occasional coupling.

Robyn Rihanna Fenty was born February 20 as a Pisces and she seems to be one of the slippery variety of Fish sisters. Pisces is an emotional sign and will either be overtly sentimental or shy away from emotions in general and real commitments in particular. It seems easier to enjoy the company of the many men who are attracted to these beautiful women. The fact they exude the kind of girly appeal that we associate with traditional versions of femininity doesn't hurt. Still, swimming away from your emotions seldom works 100%, and her tears during the Oprah interview are evidence of that.

Chris Brown was born May 5 -  a Taurus. Taurus is also an emotional sign, but in him any idea of superficiality or shying away from those emotions is just about impossible. He's a true romantic, but the truth of it is that he's also a bit of a caveman at heart - and sometimes more than a bit! While he's popular with the ladies, he's also what previous generations called a 'man's man'. Every sign has both positive and negative possibilities and juggling the hand that's been given to you is your's life's work in a nutshell. For the male Taurus, the big question is, what does he do with that ultra-male part of him - and for our purposes, how does he handle his relationships with women?

In its most positive expression, that macho, semi-caveman Taurus becomes the chivalrous lover, his masculine instincts channeled into behaviour that's protective and solicitous - the kind of guy who will always open doors and carry heavy bags for his lady love even as he deeply respects her. With negative influences, be they in his chart or in his environment, Taurus can be outright domineering and something of a bully.

Rihanna is the epitome of that sexy Piscean ultra-woman; Taurus is all boy and has few defenses against her kind of appeal. It's a very natural sexual pairing of ultra-feminine and ultra-masculine vibes so it's not hard to see why the rumours continue to linger on about this once upon a time couple, or why she'd consider working with him even after his assault. She knows his temper, but she also knows there's more to him than that. Hopefully, he's learning how to direct that male aggression of his to productive and positive uses.

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (August 4 2012): Jessica Biel & Justin Timberlake

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week:
Jessica Biel & Justin Timberlake

This week's celebrity couple astrology story is about Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, with reports that they'll be tying the knot later this month.

Jessica's a Pisces (March 3) and Justin is an Aquarius (January 31), which can be a great combination that's based on true friendship along with mutual attraction of a fleshier kind.

Pisces ladies are often among the zodiac's most beautiful (no surprise there!) with a lovely and ultra-feminine appeal. They're also quite emotional, although Pisces will often hide that with a surface persona that can seem like the opposite - emotionally distant. They're quite aware of the depths of their feelings and will seek a little distance to protect themselves from hurt.

This puts them in a vulnerable position with an Aquarius - the zodiac's ultimate lone wolf, especially in the male version. I think the course of their romance, including break ups and reunions, points to the truth of that. Freedom loving Aquarius men won't hesitate to go their own way if a relationship proves too binding; the surest way to get rid of one (if you should find yourself in that position) is by getting clingy and making emotional demands.

You really need to have patience with these guys and a relationship with them will often have those hot again/cold again ups and downs. If you can play it cool and you're prepared to leave it on the backburner if need be, then he may just show up again when he's decided he's had enough of being alone.

What to watch out for? The celebrity gossip mills have always been full of stories about Justin's partying with the ladies when Jessica's not around, and that's very typical Aquarian behaviour too. He'll be the perfect boyfriend when you're together - but just watch what he does when you're not.

The good news is that once this elusive Air sign has made a real committment, he does it wholeheartedly and long and faithfully monogamous relationships can be the result.

Will he be the good Aquarius - like Paul Newman and his legendary love affair with wife Joanne Woodward - or the flighty and untrustworthy guy who'll break Jessica's heart? Only time - and other influences in their charts - will tell that tale.

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week (July 28 2012): Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson

The first of what I'm going to make a weekly feature:

Celebrity Astrology Story of the Week
July 28, 2012: Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson

Surely the saddest celebrity story of the week is that of Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. Caught canoodling very publicly with her Snow White and the Hunstman director, 41-year old married father of two Rupert Sanders, just last week in photographs seen around the world, Kristen has since made an equally public apology.

She seems to be paying a heavy price for the indiscretion and Robert has moved out of the home they shared.The pair have been an item since falling in love on the set of the very first Twilight movie.

A source told People: "I'm not sure they'll be able to recover from this. Robert is heartbroken and angry.”

What prognosis can we find in astrology?

Robert, who turned 26 on May 13, is a Taurus. They're probably the most genuinely romantic men in the zodiac - when they fall in love, they fall hard and they fall deeply. He'll be steady in his affections; maybe too steady. Sometimes, their partners can tend to take that rock of Gibraltar quality for granted.

That's a mistake, though, because he'll believe in his love interest until she lets him down... then, all bets are off. If a Taurus is deeply wounded, as he can't help but be in this kind of situation, the break is usually final. And it wounds him not only in a romantic sense but also attacks his sense of male pride; the Bull's emotions are very strong and tied very closely to his whole sense of self. Add to that he's got a volcanic temper once he's been roused. He may, in the end, decide to stay around for a while just because of the memory of what was once so perfect, but he'll never truly forgive and forget. If they got back together, the next news would likely be him straying in public.

Kristen is an Aries (April 9) - lady-like on the outside, a strong, free-spirited and sometimes restless soul on the inside. Aries has a propensity to stray just because they're spontaneous and always open to adventure; Kristen's forthright way of handling it with a public apology is also something you'd expect from a Ram. They may make mistakes, but they'll own up to them.

As to the future - Taurus and Aries is one of those genuinely sexy matches (it's Venus and Mars after all!) that probably doesn't work out in the long term. Time will tell if there are any other aspects to their astrological charts that make a difference one way or the other.

P.S. Rupert Sanders (March 16) is a Pisces, an attractive and charming sign who lives in his imagination and is very susceptible to the appeal of beauty.

I'll leave you with this fine song by Fiona Apple...