Tali (left) & Ophira (right). Photo by Sven Wiederholt

What sign are you two?
We're Sagittarius, born December 2nd.

Are you really twins?
Yes. We're identical twins, born 4 minutes apart.

What's your background?
Our father is an Israeli landscaper and our mother is an American rabbi (she says there are many synagogues and Jewish texts with astrological references!). We grew up in Detroit, Michigan and studied fine art at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. After moving to New York City to work in publishing, we began writing our first astrology column at Teen People magazine.

How did you get into astrology?
In 1993, a friend gave Ophi a computer-generated chart as a present, and we were amazed by its accuracy. Ophi then found some free chart-making software online, and we began calculating all our friends' astrological charts. We were amazed how accurate they were, and have been practicing ever since.

Where can I find your horoscopes?
Our horoscopes now reach over 50 million people a month on MyLifetime.com, Elle.com, Latina.com, and elsewhere.

Does being twins influence your astrology ability?
Yes! As twins, we naturally tune into people's energy, because we're so used to tuning into each other.

Are you psychic?
Everyone is to a degree. A common myth about astrologers is that we're muumuu-wearing fortune tellers with magic powers, whose scary visions can seal your fate. Although there are people who prey on clients' fears, professional astrologers are more like guides or coaches. We help you see possibilties and opportunities ahead, avoid pitfalls and understand yourself better. It's like taking the shortest road to your dreams.

Do you do private readings?
Yes. You can find out more by clicking here.

What's a chart?
Your natal chart -- the snapshot of the universe at the moment of your birth -- is like a blueprint, or roap map, of your soul. When you're born, each planet is at a specific degree of a sign, and falls in one of the zodiac's 12 houses. All of these factors come together to foretell how you look, your natural strengths, your passions, and the obstacles you could face.

What about free will?
As Sagittarians, we prize free will above all! Once our clients understand their charts, they're free to make new choices. You are NEVER doomed to any particular fate. You just may have to work harder to overcome certain traits (like shyness, disorganization, etc.) that are strong in your chart.

How do you use astrology in your lives?
We use it to advise our clients and friends on how to navigate relationships and challenging situations. Astrology is a great tool for dealing with people with all kinds of personalities, especially the "difficult" ones. It can also be preventive medicine. If you know where somebody's "buttons" are, you can avoid pushing them.

Do you use astrology in dating?
Definitely! We're both married, but before that, Ophi is proud to say she's dated guys of all 12 signs (for "research purposes," she claims). Tali is a typical adventurous Sag and often dated fellow explorers, like Aquarius and Libra guys. Ophi is now married to a Taurus, and Tali to an Aries.

Are some love combinations better than others?
it depends. While dating someone of the same "element" (fire or water, for example) might mean you have more in common, it could also be so easy that you get a little lazy. Sometimes, dating a person whose sign is quite different from yours can challenge you to grow.

Do you really believe this stuff?
Yes. Although we started out skeptical, once we explored, we found an amazing, rich history. Astrology is an ancient science based in mathematical angles and the tracking of planetary motion. It's been around for centuries, and was practiced by the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, scientists Galileo and Copernicus, many medieval popes, psychiatrist Carl Jung, and former president Ronald Reagan. Medieval universities even had esteemed astrology chairs in their departments.