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Gay San Francisco-based astrologer Barry Perlman (aka Astrobarry) has been a personal favorite of the editor for years now. His weekly horoscopes are tops and his astrology articles taught us things we never even thought we would want to know. He took a few minutes to sit down with us and talk about everything from what the gays really want to his own personal astrological magnetism.
1. Which did you realize first: that you are gay or that you wanted to be an astrologer?
I realized the gay thing first. Being an astrologer sort of snuck up on me. I'm still surprised it's what I do. I didn't grow up with exposure to such belief. I just stumbled there on my own, and liked what I found. It's funny the directions life takes, if you’re open to crazy plot twists.
2. What is the number one reason that gay men should have a birth chart reading?
To learn more about yourself, and to gain more perspective on what’s going on in your life now. Your chart maps where the planets were at the time and place of your birth. This gives a good overview of potentials in the personality. Then, by tracking the planets as they continue to move, we can see the luckier opportunities and trickier challenges as they arise in different areas of your life. That way, you’re better informed—and can make
more conscious, well-timed choices.
3. Is life in San Francisco good for a gay astrologer?
Life in San Francisco is good for a gay anything. I love SF to pieces. It's so quirky, gorgeous to look at, great food and culture, and people tend to be pretty laid-back. We SFers are quite content inside our liberal, fog-filled bubble.
4. You recently went to Tokyo for a couple weeks. Is astrology a big thing there?
Yes, definitely. I saw lots of cute cartoon zodiac characters in Japanese magazines and on the public video-screens. But it drove me crazy that I couldn’t understand any of what they were saying.
After the jump, hear what Barry has to say about cosmic love matches, and also a few words for you skeptics.
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