Monthly Archives: May 2010

“Fela!” * Loved It!

This might be a totally “African Diaspora” type of thing, but you know how your shoulders start to go up and down whenever you hear drums? Well, imagine an entire audience bouncing their shoulders in time with the music/drums of” … Continue reading

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Astrology: Sagittarius Full Moon 5/27

During a Full Moon, the luminaries are exactly opposite each other. The Moon is fully lit by the Sun. Dramatic, but nothing to fear (however, there is a new “Wolfman” film with Benicio Del Toro as the blood thirsty werewolf- … Continue reading

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Astrology: Moving Planets – Uranus into Aries, May 2010

Uranus is moving into the fire sign of Aries on May 27th 2010, (9:48pm EDT/ 6:48pm PDT) after a 7 year stay in the imaginative, sensitive water sign of Pisces.  Unpredictable Uranus in the sign of high energy, combustible Aries … Continue reading

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Astrology: The Moon – Virgo Friday / Libra Saturday

Most people love a 4 day week, so, I like to begin my Moon sign information on Fridays as a start to the weekend. On Friday 5/21, the Moon will be finishing up its stay in the industrious work and … Continue reading

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Astrology: Sun into Gemini – Land of Multi-Tasking!

On Thursday May 20, the Sun enters the 3rd sign of the Zodiac – Gemini.  This Air sign is ruled by the communications planet Mercury. Geminis are known for their cleverness, flexibility, adaptability and love of change.  Light hearted, “younger … Continue reading

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Spike’s “Do The Right Thing”

Last year, the 20 year anniversary of Spike Lee’s terrific film, “Do The Right Thing”, was celebrated with a special 2 disc DVD package containing extra footage, interviews, and new commentary by the director.  Director Lee has made so many … Continue reading

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Moving Planets – Saturn Retrograde in Virgo ‘til July 2010

Reminder: Saturn began its Retrograde journey in the sign of Libra on January 13, 2010. It has now backed its way into Virgo. Those born with their Sun or Rising signs in Virgo or have experienced a recent 30/60 year … Continue reading

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Astrology: Gemini Moon 5/14 – Good Times!

We are up for another Gemini Moon this Friday and Saturday. A set of twins is the usual symbol for Gemini and the duality of the sign makes this the best time to do 2 things at once- scrabble and … Continue reading

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Without Papers: “Dirty, Pretty Things”

“Dirty Pretty Things” (2004 DVD) is a movie that explores how “invisibles” get over/get by in a hostile environment. Illegal immigrants often perform work that nobody else wants to do, but are not really seen. Jobs are done without creating … Continue reading

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Astrology: New Moon in Taurus May 13

The Moon moves into Taurus on Tuesday 5/12 and then becomes “new” on Thursday 5/13. The New Moon heralds beginnings and is a great time to initiate new projects, make changes. A New Moon in Taurus, while the Sun is … Continue reading

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