I don’t think about being an astrologer very often as I’ve been one for so long.  I was reminded how unusual it is (or was), in the course of writing the Shack Man story.  Astrology is pretty popular now.  There may be a million astrologers now, for all I know. But at the time of story, we had “the internet”, but no one was on it.  Mulling this, I realized I pretty much mad the market, on the internet…. as far as writing and selling consultation.  It was an unusual job.

Over the years, people have suggested, I have this job because I have Neptune on the midheaven.  It makes sense.  That position is supposed to equate to some guru thing, but I never really related or accepted it as an explanation.  I mean, I am not a spiritual person a mountain. I have a KNIFE!   Years later, meaning now, I realized I have always has unusual jobs.

Are there a lot of fifteen year old bartenders, tending bar on the main strip in the city?  Probably not.

There not many Frito Girls in my day, either.  Especially in rural areas, where you’re on your own.  No warehouse support, do your ordering, responsible for maintaining the truck, and so forth.   I was her.

When I was a kid, I knew of, George Plimpton. I liked this guy.  Continuing to confront myself (Saturn transit to 8th house sun), I think I must have added his character to my imprint.  The guy was always having a good time, even when he wasn’t.  I have a similar quality. I even told, Henry, I wanted to do what he did, when I grew up.  Specifically, he got different jobs and wrote about them!

Lights coming up under the eclipse. I see this root and I like it.  George Plimpton was a Pisces.  Sun, Mercury, Jupiter and Uranus in the sign.

What do you think might indicate a person has an unusual profession?