Leonard Cohen and Astrology

Remembering the troubadour of angst, Leonard Cohen z"l, I never knew that he was interested in astrology!

 

Born:	September 21, 1934, 6:45 AM
in:	Montreal (Canada)
Sun:	27°45' Virgo	AS:	27°58' Virgo
Moon:	4°01' Pisces	MC:	27°32' Gemini

 

According to the Leonard Cohen Forum, Cohen studied astrology in the 1960s as part of his spiritual quest. But little is written until I came upon these sentences -

At the time, Mordechai Arnon was very interested in astrology, a subject that was close to Cohen's heart. Another subject he loved was the principles of Greek philosophy, and he and Arnon would discuss philosophy far into the night.

Horoscope for the Week of September 17, 2018

Start the festivities this week as the Jupiter and Neptune continue their happy trine dance. Luck mingles with our imaginations. Let’s try to pack a bit of (calculated) oomph to every action and take our dreams one notch higher.

(Vincent Van Gogh had Neptune in Pisces)

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ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 20)
Aries travel on a plane of higher consciousness. Your imagination runs wild and so should you. But as you trip the light fantastic, try to maintain some logical sense of reality. Careful assessments of current situations saves you from complications later on. Yet there is something tempting about taking that total leap of faith. Pack a parachute just in case.

TAURUS (APRIL 21 - MAY 21)
Take a stand and face the fact that you are no longer satisfied with just trotting along with the usual herd and subscribing to the same old groupthink. Changes are afoot in all your relationships - both platonic and passionate. Are they giving you what you want and need, Taurus? Do your own dance and see who dances along. Is it the waltz or the lambada?

GEMINI (MAY 22 - JUNE 21)
You now may feel forced to choose between a longer term career track or just a gig. Dreams of glory can catch fire if you decide to put in the effort. And yet, Geminis seem to be content to drift along the political tide, getting tossed, turned and jostled along the way. Do you feel like a piece of driftwood? Wait, you may spark and idea and heat up the scene.

CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 23)
Bring on travel madness and head towards adventure. Cancers are off on a tear! It’s time to embark on a world experience; any activity that takes you beyond familiar surroundings will be especially fun and frantic. Who knows what adventures are available beyond your front door? There are so many that they fuel your happy memories years from now.

LEO (JULY 24 - AUGUST 23)
Most of your time may be spent grappling with long term family issues. Not fun. So try to untangle that particular knot and hang loose. Or escape all of the drama, get off your couch and get into passionate mischief instead. Remember, sex can be an avenue of enlightenment or escape as much as a psychological assessment. Hey, assess this!

VIRGO (AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 23)
Virgos seek true connection now and yearn for a strong and stable partnership. Make the effort to strengthen current relationships or seek new ones. Talking about it and asking advise may produce results if you can keep your message focused and concise. Conjure your dream relationship and make it a reality... or at least an attainable goal.

LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 23)
Money is honey Libra and now you can more easily collect, bottle and bathe in it. Try to keep your eye on your money flow and be prepared to put out the effort to keep it coming. The payoff will be fast, substantial... and fleeting. That is because you spend as fast as you earn. Too, too soon, it could be the same old, same old. Ah but what extravagant memories!

SCORPIO (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22)
Can you have too much of a good thing this week? I hope not! Scorpios are ready to party hearty. Fun has no limits nor does your ability to grab and harness the limelight. Brilliance, charisma and popularity are yours for the taking. Did I say take? I meant grab. Even if you bump into a few things, they rub you the right way. Lucky you!

SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 22)
Even itchy Sagittarians won’t mind hanging around the house. Use this time to entertain your various fans or redecorate to create a new, cozy feel. Or maybe you want to avoid the crowds? Your box of secrets blasts opens and releases spirits and more than a few embarrassing tidbits for the public to chew on. Don’t hide. Serve them a blue plate special. Haha!

CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 20)
Capricorns may be tempted to speak before thinking of the consequences. But don’t. Every stray thought blasts into space and creates fireworks. And your mad theories gain traction. Friends encourage you to go to extremes because they find your raw rantings amusing. How rare do you like yourself? At least go for medium if not well done.

AQUARIUS (JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 19)
Can you be bought, Aquarius? It seems so as you are ready to do almost anything for money. The overwhelming lure of lucre may either encourage you to work harder than ever or tempt you to go for easy but personally compromising dough. If you can wait and bide your time, you will make your money through professional gains... eventually.

PISCES (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20)
You make an unusual and delightful first impression now, Pisces. How can you use all this desired and valuable attention to your personal advantage? Launch new projects and explore new directions immediately. You may find that, before you know it, your name will become a global brand. Are you new and improved or Brand X? Both!

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Lucky Numbers for the Week of September 14, 2018

Lottery ads tell us you only need a dollar and a dream. But it is also helpful to have a list of lucky numbers to help spur the good fortune ... or fortunes. So with that in mind, here are some lucky numbers that can be used in any helpful way. I gazed into a pool of water, Nostradamus-like, and contemplated the cosmos. Then I mixed the tarot cards and allowed the spirits to guide me to the cards that represent the lucky numbers for this week. Nothing is guaranteed but who knows ....?

I choose eight numbers because 8 is the number of wealth.

Here are the lucky numbers for the week of September 14-20, 2018:

1, 12, 16, 23, 35, 39, 53, 61

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A Shop in LA is Selling Art Objects Cast With Spells

As reported in Hyperallergic and about to close soon!

LOS ANGELES — While window shopping in Silver Lake one day I stopped by the House of Intuition, a hipster-friendly, one-stop spiritual shop for the New Age-inclined. There, I came upon a Money Magic Candle — a glob of hardened wax that had been “programmed with intentions, magic … to clear any blockages in your career or finance” for the neat price of $16, flat. For Astral Oracles, presented by gallerist Michael Thibault through the Newsstand Project, artist Lazaros follows a similar principle, offering the promise of a transformative experience through capitalist means.

Astral Oracles at the Newsstand Project, Los Angeles

At the street-centric exhibition space, fashioned from a now-defunct former newsstand by infamous art dealer Stefan Simchowitz, viewers can select from a variety of glass jars containing objects suspended in mineral oil. The objects correspond to a spell cast by the artist, who is himself a spiritual practitioner. Consumer-friendly and priced to sell, these spell sculptures will run you anywhere from $222 to $4,444, fairly reasonable compared to contemporary art market standards. Conveniently, the works are housed in standard-size jars, making them practical for a domestic environment.

Beyond the inherent delight of seeing everyday items transformed into serious magic, immersed in the jars (the surprisingly beautiful lightbulbs or the comically banal pencils comes to mind), the pieces, with titles like “Spell for love,” “Spell for security,” and “Spell for clarity in darkness” (all 2018), contain a twinge of sadness, filled not only with their respective quotidian objects, but with the latent weight of their prospective owner’s anxieties and unfulfilled desires, ready to be tapped into and profited from. As for the Money Magic Candle, I didn’t end up buying it. Ultimately, I felt that was the best way it could bring wealth into my life.

Astral Oracles at the Newsstand Project, Los Angeles

Astral Oracles at the Newsstand Project, Los Angeles

Astral Oracles at the Newsstand Project, Los Angeles

Astral Oracles continues at the Newsstand Project (8361 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, California) through September 16.

 

 

Horoscope for the Week of September 10, 2018

Retrograde Saturn in Capricorn redirects this week, righting our wrongs and leading us into a more disciplined and successful direction. Get ready, get set and go, go, go. Wait! The other direction!

(Taylor Swift has Saturn in Capricorn)

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ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 20)
Your great plans for world domination have been put on hold recently while the cosmos readjusts and you can refocus your efforts on areas that truly matter. Now is your time to bask in the sun, Aries. The road is clear, your energy is high and your ambition knows no bounds. Take your success to the highest heights ... but beware of low ceilings. Ouch!

TAURUS (APRIL 21 - MAY 21)
Travel will take on new meaning as your global outlook evolves and you now see things a little differently. Make your world move for you, Taurus and forge partnerships with those who can offer you unique perspectives and access to important information. You are wise, careful and effective. What will you do with all of this valuable access? Start an movement!

GEMINI (MAY 22 - JUNE 21)
Your sexiest moves may have missed the mark but now you not only move, you also groove. Whoo hoo, Gemini! Spread your sultry oil and see who slides by. You never know which liaison is going to result in a long term commitment. For those who are already spoken for, find the right words to make the relationship stronger. Or maybe don’t say anything at all!

CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 23)
Cancers need to connect with someone special. If your previous searches have left you empty handed, try, try again now as the fates place more potential partners in your path. You have learned what you like and don’t like in others. So be discerning, be careful and let your good common sense lead you to the right decision. Or forgo common sense and go with your heart!

LEO (JULY 24 - AUGUST 23)
Leos may have been feeling under the weather. But now you can find more ways to relax and chill out. Your health is too important to squander it on stress and overwork. Demand time alone. Find a happy retreat. Indulge yourself in activities that will lower your temperature. Or find a romantic opportunity and increase your temperature! Whatever works!

VIRGO (AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 23)
Fun may have had its decidely un-fun moments recently but now Virgos not only become full fledged party animals, they become central to the festivities. Gather your best buddies and stir up your social stewpot. Focus on expanding your creativity and letting your artistic side loose. Will you become too loose? That is entirely your decision!

LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 23)
If you have found that too many family members are bringing their problems to you, take a step back and see how much of their stuff you really want to handle. Libras are lovely, helpful and diplomatic. But there has to be a limit to how much of your psychic energy you need to expend on others. Give them a couple of wise words and save the rest for yourself.

SCORPIO (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22)
If you are finding that your immediate neighborhood is a bit too limiting, find ways to expand your corner of the world and make it more interesting and comfortable for you. Now is the time, Scorpio, to figure out what you really want and where you want it to be. The road opens before you. Will it lead you around the corner or across town? Let’s just see...

SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 22)
If you have been worried about money, recent events should put your mind to rest. Sagittarians now begin to feel more in control of their finances and the road to riches looks to be a bit more open and accessible. But that doesn’t mean that you should run out and splurge. It means that you need to consolidate, invest and carefully craft a long term fiscal plan. Rats!

CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 20)
Don’t avoid the spotlight now, Capricorn. This is your time to not only shine but also succeed. You find that you now intrinsically know who holds the power and how to charm them. You are the puppet master. So make your best moves now as your calming charisma can be poured on any restive and needy soul. They will then do your bidding. Heh, heh.

AQUARIUS (JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 19)
Aquarians might have inadvertently stepped into hidden psychic potholes. But you now have a guardian angel or an intuitive sense that guides you safely through the fog. You are able to navigate and avoid any big hard-to-see problems. Use what you have to clean out the cobwebs and dump your psychological baggage that weighs you down. Then dance the dance.

PISCES (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20)
Get into the social scene, Pisces, and see who you can meet and greet. There are those who can elevate your social status and there are those who are just fun to be with. Decide who you want to be and join that particular group. This is the time to make your personal mark on the world. Will it be in bold print or in invisible ink?

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Lichtenstein’s blog www.thestarryeye.typepad.com covers everything new age. Her astrology book HerScopes is the best in sun sign astrology.