By Jeff Jawer
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Randy Jackson shows the warmth and fuzziness of his sensitive Cancer Sun. But inside him is an iron will forged by the discipline and ambition of his serious Moon in Capricorn.
Randy Jackson was not born in the Year of the Dawg, but everything else in his birth chart corresponds to his combination of folksiness and professionalism, along with a major dose of hipness. Born June 23, 1956 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Randy has the Sun in caring Cancer closely conjoined with the artistic planet Venus. His obvious warmth and appreciation for performers may not match Paula Abdul's cheerleading, but the former bassist for Journey has been known to rise from his 'American Idol' judge's chair to give a one-man standing ovation when a song matches his high critical standards. But unlike Simon Cowell -- the show's Lord High Executioner -- we get the impression that Randy is really enjoying himself. The close proximity of Venus, the pleasure planet, to his Cancer Sun is the mark of an individual for whom delight is the point of life. And Randy's waistline, shrunk by surgery and reinflated with refills of deliciousness, is the proof.
Randy is a highly respected bassist and producer who has played with musicians from a wide variety of genres, a perfect reflection of his Venus and Mercury -- which represents communication -- in Gemini, the sign of diversity. A partial list of his credits includes gigs with Carlos Santana, Jerry Garcia, Herbie Hancock, Richard Marx, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Mariah Carey, *NSYNC, Celine Dion, Bruce Springsteen and Madonna. He even graduated college with a double major in Music and Psychology, another expression of dualistic Gemini.
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Randy Jackson shows the warmth and fuzziness of his sensitive Cancer Sun. But inside him is an iron will forged by the discipline and ambition of his serious Moon in Capricorn.
Randy Jackson was not born in the Year of the Dawg, but everything else in his birth chart corresponds to his combination of folksiness and professionalism, along with a major dose of hipness. Born June 23, 1956 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Randy has the Sun in caring Cancer closely conjoined with the artistic planet Venus. His obvious warmth and appreciation for performers may not match Paula Abdul's cheerleading, but the former bassist for Journey has been known to rise from his 'American Idol' judge's chair to give a one-man standing ovation when a song matches his high critical standards. But unlike Simon Cowell -- the show's Lord High Executioner -- we get the impression that Randy is really enjoying himself. The close proximity of Venus, the pleasure planet, to his Cancer Sun is the mark of an individual for whom delight is the point of life. And Randy's waistline, shrunk by surgery and reinflated with refills of deliciousness, is the proof.
Randy is a highly respected bassist and producer who has played with musicians from a wide variety of genres, a perfect reflection of his Venus and Mercury -- which represents communication -- in Gemini, the sign of diversity. A partial list of his credits includes gigs with Carlos Santana, Jerry Garcia, Herbie Hancock, Richard Marx, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Mariah Carey, *NSYNC, Celine Dion, Bruce Springsteen and Madonna. He even graduated college with a double major in Music and Psychology, another expression of dualistic Gemini.
Randy's use of words like "dawg," "dude," and "dope" adds an insider feel to 'Idol,' reminding us of his rich background as a musician. It's typical for someone with communicative Mercury in Gemini to play with words, especially slang. But the casual language does not mean that he is a casual man. Randy was born with the Moon in Capricorn, the most responsible of signs, indicating his instinct for hard work and drive for accomplishment. The round man is a very sharp guy who has worked as an executive with both Columbia and MCA records. There's a no-nonsense side to his personality that contrasts his friendly exterior with an inner strength and commitment to excellence. He doesn't like to come across like a tough guy with his Mars -- the warrior planet -- in adaptable, intuitive Pisces. Randy's way is to avoid conflict, but it's clear that he's no lazy dawg looking for a handout. He's one serious dude who's earned every bit of the considerable success he's achieved.
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 Web sites 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 Web sites 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.
