"Never Trust Anyone Over 30"

Born on the same day as the anniversary of the French Revolution, 60's militant, Jerry Rubin, was born today in 1938. His revolutionary and wilful spirit got him into plenty of hot water as an activist and leader of the yippies. However he did have the tenacious and argumentative 8 Mountain Birth Star which he shared with the likes of G Greer, C Dickens, Steinbeck, Mao Tse Tung and Arafat. The 8 Mountain Star is born out of the Mountain trigram in the I Ching and symbolises the spirit of adventure and persistence that comes with the Youngest Son.

Deep down he had the serious and confident 6 Heaven Inner Star. But on the surface he had the entertaining, persuasive and sometimes calculating 7 Lake Outer Star. He was killed in a car crash in 1994.

Mark Webber is the Rising Heaven Star

Australian Formula 1 driver won his first Grand Prix in Germany on a Sunday. His I Ching Astrology profile has all the qualities to make him a winner but success has alluded him so far. It is all down to timing - and of course his car.

Webber has the polished, driven and focused 6 Heaven Birth Star. Always the Star of a leader. He draws great strength and tenacity from his resilient 8 Mountain Inner Star. His speed,reactions and sheer determination can be seen in his youthful 3 Thunder Outer Star.

2009 and all of July this year are driven by the 9 Fire Star. This puts his 6 Heaven Star in the house of the 2 Earth Star and signifies preparation. He will start a roll of success from now into next season when he enters the 3 Thunder House of Spring and new beginnings.

Bill is all Fire!

Veteran American actor, producer, writer and comedian was born today in 1937. This gives Bill Cosby the flamboyant and bright 9 Fire Birth Star. In the entertainment world, having 9 Fire somewhere in your I Ching Astrology profile, really gives an actor a presence on the screen.

Bill takes it further than that. He also has the 9 Fire Inner Star which comes alive under pressure or when he is performing. This brings out his passion, brilliance and insight.

He can direct, produce, act or hold a whole room in stand up comedy. Having the controlling 5 T'ai Chi Outer Star gives him this capability. Either quietly or in a raucous way, he will always hold the situation together. Happy birthday, Bill.

Yul Brynner....... The Russian Mountain

Born today in 1920, Russian-born actor, Brynner had the tenacious and a solid 8 Mountain Birth Star. This tough Star is always synonymous with individuals who stand up for justice and revolution. They rarely suffer fools gladly and are frequently powerful foes. Brunner's screen character in many ways mirrored the energetic, adventurous and revolutionary 8 Mountain Star.
His real strength and dignity came from his 6 Heaven Inner Star which made him very reliable, proud and stylish.

To cap it off, his 7 Lake Outer Star produced a polished and passionate performance that would be ultimately entertaining and very expressive.
He shares the same I Ching Astrology profile as: Arlo Guthrie, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Camilla Parker Bowles.

Arlo Guthrie - making a stand

Born today in 1947, folk singer and composer Arlo Guthrie is a true representation of the 8 Mountain Birth Star. They always stand for change and revolution. They are there to defend the defenceless and will always speak out at social injustice. Avoid crossing them as they have the memory of an elephant and do not suffer fools gladly. Every family and communuity needs a no nonsense 8 Mountain to challenge the selfish and to motivate those around them.

The 8 Mountain Star is the independent Youngest Son in the I Ching. Interestingly, his father, Woody Guthrie was the 7 Lake Star - the equally independent and vociferous Youngest Daughter.

Australia v England The Ashes

For those not familiar with cricket I will not bore you with detail. Suffice it to say that rivalry in all sports is present but is never more passionate than England and Australia in the Ashes cricket series. The burning question..who is going to win!

I looked at the dates of birth of the key players and their skippers. The English team have I Ching Astrology Stars that are superb. Plenty of the controlling 5 T'ai Chi Stars- including their captain-and the leadership qualities of the 6 Heaven Star. But in 2009 and in particular July, their Stars are half asleep.

The Aussies have so many Stars that are wide awake in their team. The team, including their skipper Ponting, is riddled with 7 and 8 Stars that this year are on a roll in the Houses that represent youth and enthusiasm. Luckily, for England, their rising 3 Thunder Star, Phillip Hughes, shines next year! Based on the team's Stars I predict an Australian win.

Robert McNamara - The 3 Thunder Star

For decades the most influential man in US foreign policy made a huge impact. His death this week aged 93 will leave many with mixed feelings. On one hand he sought to save lives by insisting on the fitting of seat belts in cars but at the same time sent thousands to their death in Vietnam. What drove this man?

He had the progressive, insightful and at times rash 3 Thunder Birth Star. The spirit of youth and enthusiasm.

Under the surface he had the cool, independent, self-assertive 1 Water Inner Star.

But he was driven by his calculating, persuasive and polished 7 Lake Outer Star. This made him at times rigid and inflexible. He shared the same I Ching Astrology profile in history as Cecil Rhodes who opened up southern Africa to trade and colonial rule.

The Fire Month begins today with a full moon

July the 7th sees the new 9 Fire month begin in I Ching Astrology. This month actually mirrors the Fire Year of 2009 and all of our Stars are likely to feel it's presence.

The 4 Wind Star especially-it puts them in the Fire House of fame and passion!

The 9 Fire Star is in for changes and possible new directions.

The 6 Heaven Star is on the edge of a breakthrough this month!

The 5 T'ai Chi Star is dreaming and scheming..

The 3 Thunder Star needs to listen carefully and share their wisdom and experience.

The 1 Water Star is in charge this month-the boss!

The 7 Lake Star is creative and quick.

The 8 Mountain Star is on a roll this month.

The 2 Earth Star is in holiday mode..enjoy!