Some 1,500 astrologists from 30 countries contemplated the effects of planetary alignments on world events during a just-concluded Louisiana conference.
Who the hell cares?
Horoscopes, tarot cards, palm readings and in-depth studies of the solar system don't amount to diddly squat in rational circles.
They do matter, however, to lower denizens of the gene pool--the buyers of celebrity and scandal magazines displayed at supermarket checkout stands.
New Orleans was the perfect gathering place for stargazers. Many of its residents actually believe in voodoo and zombies.
A big part of astrology is predicting the future, with personalized guidance available--for a fee, of course.
The Editor, a Virgo, speaks from experience about such hokum. He wrote daily advice for the Zodiac signs while the horoscope editor was on vacation.
Advice: Politicians speak with forked tongues. (27 MAY 2012)
