Dear Friend and Listener: When I was studying 20th-century women poets at Rutgers University, I was introduced to the idea that there is no private life that's not in some way deeply influenced by the wider public life. At the time, that seemed like a radical idea. Today, where all politics is designed as some form of personal affront, personal crisis or reflection of someone's personal views, it seems like common sense.
By reader request, I take a close look at the chart for Saturday's Women's March on Washington, which is similar to the inaugural chart but has Pisces rising instead of Taurus rising [see both charts here]. Before I go there, though, I analyze an article from The New York Times last week, about why women voted for Donald Trump, called "You Focus on the Good." I return to the question of the objectification of women and how we might get out of this pattern after basing our entire civilization on it. My musical guest is Radiohead. I sample my favorite work spanning from 1995 through 2007, from My Iron Lung [Amazon | iTunes], The Bends [Amazon | iTunes], Amnesiac [Amazon | iTunes], OK Computer [Amazon | iTunes] and Hail to the Thief [Amazon | iTunes]. If you're already a Radiohead fan, you will love this program, which honors the band as bringers of late-breaking news, and if you're not yet a fan, I've designed my song choices so that there's no turning back. Planet Waves FM is part of the nonprofit Pacifica Radio Network, presented without commercial interruption. Our program is published by Chiron Return, and distributed by Planet Waves. We are sponsored by your memberships, subscriptions and reading purchases. Tune in every day for Democracy Now with Amy Goodman. With love, 
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 Astrology and the Inner Search for Meaning I Have a Story To Tell You: The Book of Your Life Dear Friend and Reader: With the world in its state of seeming madness, you may be feeling stressed to the point of being pulled apart. So much in the world seems scattered, fragmented and like it makes no sense at all. Everything is changing so fast, it's actually impossible to keep up. There seems to be little rest for the weary. The events of the current world would make the head of even the most balanced, even-keeled person spin.
Its seemingly wild complexity transforms into an elegance that can weave together the many threads of life into a cohesive narrative. It's the perfect tool for seeing the order in the chaos. Properly used, astrology can reveal the connections between seemingly unrelated events. It can weave together personal assets that seem to have no connection into a personal gift: a talent, a way to heal your relationships, an idea and action plan to make an important change in your life. Astrology reveals the "cosmic order" yet in the most distinctly personal way. You might say that astrology is the book of your life. It tells the story of your purpose, your days and your years, if only you'll look and see. Read more... Ongoing Inspiration for an Unpredictable Year "Planet Waves readings have always been exceptional, illuminating my interior landscape. They provide ongoing inspiration for those times throughout the year when I feel curious about circumstances of the moment. Bless you, Eric."Dear Friend and Reader: On Thursday the Sun enters your sign, beginning a new solar year for you. As Eric explains in one of your upcoming readings, your true calling is leadership. But if you don't currently feel like a leader, what do you do and where can you find sound, inspirational guidance?
"I never gave Sun sign astrology much credence until I opened myself to your readings. Thank you!" -- Mary, on a previous Aquarius reading If you have an Aquarius Sun, Moon or rising sign, you have some significant options now and going forward. But you'll need to activate them consciously. This might mean focusing on your self-esteem, your sexuality and relationships, your career, your spiritual health and healing, or another facet of life. Your Aquarius reading will touch all the most important bases. You can lock in the lowest discount price Planet Waves offers (only $19.97) by pre-ordering your 2017 Aquarius Birthday Reading here, and step into your new year. Yours & truly,  Amanda Painter Planet Waves Astrology Editor P.S. Your audio Birthday Reading makes a perfect compliment to the written readings of the 2017 annual edition -- in fact, Eric approaches the two types of readings very differently -- and it makes an amazing gift.  This Week on Planet Waves    
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