The third season of the hit TV talent show 'American Idol' began with over 70,000 contenders to the throne and ends next week with two teen divas left to sing for the title and a million dollar recording contract. Yet -- even though only one will get the crown -- we can expect that both will have long, successful careers ahead of them.
Fantasia Barrino and Diana DeGarmo stood out from the pack with personalities and voices that inspired millions of viewers to call in and vote for them each week. Fantasia, born June 30, 1984, and Diana, born June 16, 1987, each have unique qualities in their birth charts that have propelled them to the top.
Fantasia was born with the Sun in Cancer, a water sign filled with emotion, much like the tears that seem to stream from her eyes on every show. Cancer's a sign of caring and nurturing, the sign of the mother, so it's not surprising that we've seen Fantasia's young daughter on stage with her. Venus, the planet of charm is also in Cancer, very close to Fantasia's Sun, a combination that often brings a winning smile and a sweet voice. But her voice is more than sweet, it's penetrating and powerful, cutting to the core with passion and intensity. It's Mars in Scorpio, closely joined with serious Saturn, that gives Fantasia an unforgettable vocal tone that could take her all the way to the title.
Diana is a Gemini with the bright, open friendliness associated with this sign. She also has Venus in Gemini, which makes her adaptable to a wide variety of styles with the ability to please a wide range of listeners. Yet, she balances Gemini's youthful qualities with a sense of purpose and maturity beyond her years. That's Saturn's influence in opposition to her Sun. But what really sets Diana apart is an even closer opposition of Uranus to her Sun. When the planet of uniqueness is dead-on with the star of identity, a person is bound to stand out from the crowd. Saturn's endurance and Uranus' freshness means that Diana will be able to reinvent herself many times over the course of her career.
Fantasia Barrino and Diana DeGarmo stood out from the pack with personalities and voices that inspired millions of viewers to call in and vote for them each week. Fantasia, born June 30, 1984, and Diana, born June 16, 1987, each have unique qualities in their birth charts that have propelled them to the top.
Fantasia was born with the Sun in Cancer, a water sign filled with emotion, much like the tears that seem to stream from her eyes on every show. Cancer's a sign of caring and nurturing, the sign of the mother, so it's not surprising that we've seen Fantasia's young daughter on stage with her. Venus, the planet of charm is also in Cancer, very close to Fantasia's Sun, a combination that often brings a winning smile and a sweet voice. But her voice is more than sweet, it's penetrating and powerful, cutting to the core with passion and intensity. It's Mars in Scorpio, closely joined with serious Saturn, that gives Fantasia an unforgettable vocal tone that could take her all the way to the title.
Diana is a Gemini with the bright, open friendliness associated with this sign. She also has Venus in Gemini, which makes her adaptable to a wide variety of styles with the ability to please a wide range of listeners. Yet, she balances Gemini's youthful qualities with a sense of purpose and maturity beyond her years. That's Saturn's influence in opposition to her Sun. But what really sets Diana apart is an even closer opposition of Uranus to her Sun. When the planet of uniqueness is dead-on with the star of identity, a person is bound to stand out from the crowd. Saturn's endurance and Uranus' freshness means that Diana will be able to reinvent herself many times over the course of her career.
Fantasia's passion and Diana's bounce should make for a great contrast of styles in the final showdown. When the new American Idol is announced, we can be sure that we'll see plenty of tears and smiles, but whether it's Diana or Fantasia, there will be two winners on the stage.
About the Author
Jeff Jawer is the co-author of Barnes & Noble's "Your Astrology Guide 2006." A professional astrologer since 1973, his articles have appeared in astrology journals and magazines and websites around the world. He holds a B.A. in The History and Science of Astrology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and teaches and lectures both in the U.S. and abroad.
About the Author
Jeff Jawer is the co-author of Barnes & Noble's "Your Astrology Guide 2006." A professional astrologer since 1973, his articles have appeared in astrology journals and magazines and websites around the world. He holds a B.A. in The History and Science of Astrology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and teaches and lectures both in the U.S. and abroad.
