May 2009

The most famous Gemini in the world?If your celebrating your birthday today, you share it with one of the best known and highly regarded former U.S Presidents, John F. Kennedy, born today in 1917. Despite only being in office for two years before his assassination, his administration saw some important events in American and World history including the Bay of Pigs Invasion, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Space Race.   Kennedy is the epitome of why Geminis make great public figures.  They are bright, engaging, entertaining and effective public speakers.

The Gemini twin symbol is often mirrored in their personalities,  which is perhaps why so many Geminis love to take on the pseudo personas of the acting world. Melanie Brown, born today in 1975, enjoyed playing out an exaggerated role in her early career as "Scary Spice" in the Spice Girls. The Spice Girls are the most successful female group of all time. Read more

Christopher LeeThe symbol for Gemini is the twins and it is true that many Gemini's have a twin-like personality, often changing their minds and flitting between interests.

This could be said of Henry Kissinger, born today in 1923. Kissinger was criticised by the anti-war political left for his part in the Nixon administration Congressional unauthorised American bombing of Cambodia.  He flip-flopped on his views of America's role in Asia during his role as the Security of State under the Ford administration and he received the Noble Peace Prize in 1979 for helping to establish a ceasefire and American withdrawal from Vietnam. Read more

Happy Birthday ShrekGeminis are both intelligent and intellectual people and Max Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook, born today in 1879 in Canada to a Scottish father, used both to build his business empire. He had interests in both the "London Evening Standard" and the "Daily Express" and has been nicknamed as the first baron of Fleet Street. He built the Express into a witty journal (Geminis are also known for being quick witted) with dramatic photo layouts, and by 1934 it's daily circulation had reached over 1.7 million. Read more

Astrology for BridesYour zodiac sign can affect every part of your life, so it makes sense that you would want a bit of insight into how it might affect one of the most important events in your life, namely your wedding.  This is exactly what Stacey Wolf does in her book 'Never Throw Rice at Pisces .'  The first (and only) wedding book to guide a bride through the ups and downs of planning her big day,  it offers advice and tips designed for the specific personality traits of each zodiac sign.

Are you an indecisive Pisces torn between which dress to wear?  A loyal Leo trying to please everyone but yourself?  A Taurean bride hopelessly overspending the budget on extravagant items?   This book can help you hone in on the aspects of the wedding that should be most important to you, as well as guide you through your own star signs particular foibles. Read more