By the late 1960s, the Age of Black Aquarius was in full swing. The occult revival had gone mainstream, and pop astrology was becoming a hot topic at cocktail parties. One of the best examples of this phenomenon was the zodiac advertising campaign for the Bigelow carpet company launched in 1969.According to various newspaper articles… Continue reading Bigelow’s Zodiac Carpet Campaign
Happy Leo Season! To celebrate I thought I'd share a horoscope for Leo Sun front man Mick Jagger that originally appeared in a July 1966 issue of the pop music magazine Fabulous 208. It doesn't credit the astrologer but I thought it would be fun to see how accurate they were in regards to Mick… Continue reading The Lion Roars – Mick Jagger’s 1966 Horoscope
Woman weekly, 1966 Fashion sense and body types based on zodiac signs according to a 1966 issue of Woman weekly magazine (astrologer & artist unknown).Using astrology to define someone's appearance and tastes became extremely popular in the 1960s and 70s. It's still popular today but our understanding of the subject has broadened so astrologers typically… Continue reading Astro Fashion: Birth Chart Chic in 1966
A collection of links to articles & videos I've come across recently that might interest AstroMagick Lounge readers.Recommended Reads: Hearken to the Witches Rune: Pagan Hippie Folk Shenanigans By Dave & Toni ArthurExcerpt: "The Arthur’s were much admired by fellow folkies for their dedication into researching and unearthing not just traditional song but also to… Continue reading Reading Recommendations
Zodiac posters designed by Harry Wysocki The popularity of astrology in the 1960s led many artists to create work based around the zodiac signs. Companies also commissioned artists to create various products with an astrological theme and posters were a particular favorite because they were inexpensive to produce and trendy among teens and young adults.… Continue reading Zodiac 1969 – Harry Wysocki
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