Cosmic Culture 06/01
Rome is burning and the men have lost it in this week’s cosmic culture.
Oops…We’re Doing It Again
Last year’s horrific Titan submersible implosion was not enough to deter Ohio real estate billionaire mogul Larry Connor, who’s already planning his voyage in a two-person submersible (the Triton 4000/2 Abyssal Explorer). His intent? Safety research - demonstrating that one can build a revolutionary sub and dive it successfully to great depths. While other billionaires are desperately trying to send their egos to space, Larry has opted to make like the heart of the ocean and drop himself down to the abyss.
✨ Cosmic alert: The Titan submersible last year faced some challenging cosmic weather on its voyage. It departed on June 18, 2023 - a day when the Gemini Sun formed a tense aspect to Neptune, the lord of the sea. Neptune dissolves and confuses things - especially in Pisces, typically associated with the ocean. Meanwhile, Saturn, the planet of form and structure, turned retrograde (inward) in Pisces that day. Talk about an actual submersible imploding in the ocean after lost communication - yikes.
Jerry, Are You Okay?
Next in the lineup of men saying questionable things, we have comedian Jerry Seinfeld not joking about missing the “dominant masculinity” of 1960s America while doing press for his latest film, Frosted. Seinfeld says he’s always wanted to be a “real man” a la JFK, Muhammad Ali and 007 a.k.a. Sean Connery, whatever that means. I wonder if he and Harrison Butker drink from the same water fountain.
✨ Cosmic alert: Jerry is a Taurus Sun (core identity) with a Mars (behavior and motivation) in Capricorn. Taurus and Capricorn are earth signs - typically leaning toward more traditional values and proving self-worth. Capricorn is also the sign associated with machismo, underscoring Jerry’s fixation on being a “real man.”
A Storm’s a-Brewin’
And just like that, Donald Trump has been found guilty of all 34 felony charges in his hush money criminal trial. He is officially the first former US president in history to be convicted of a felony...yet he might still be able to run for president. Sounds about right in this climate. His sentencing has been set for July 11 with three other criminal cases on the docket. Consider this America's Roman Empire (and not in a funny viral meme way).
✨ Cosmic Alert: Donald Trump is a Gemini Sun, Leo Rising, and Sagittarius Moon. It's no coincidence that Jupiter (justice) recently moved into Gemini on May 25. Mutable signs (Gemini, Sagittarius, Pisces, and Virgo) take note! Jupiter tends to turn up the dial on anything (or anyone) it touches - it's giving when it rains it pours energy. All eyes on August when Jupiter meets up with Mars (decisiveness and aggression) in Gemini.
Tasha is a former Wall Street cog turned spiritual astrologer and pop culture aficionado. When she's not busy analyzing her clients' natal charts, you can find her decompressing to the soothing loop of Bravo Housewives fighting in the background. She's also the co-host of the Bravo weekly recap podcast, Popposites Attract. Follow her on Instagram for more of her astrologically-inclined pop culture hot takes and deep dives.