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I've been accused of being the wild twin by people who find it necessary to compare me to my sister Ophi. When things get too serious, I can't resist blurting out a wisecrack to break the ice. Meanwhile, Ophi sits stoically, pondering each word she hears before delivering a well-measured response. Strangely, we both own dachshunds who share the other twin's personality. Her pup Seymour is restless, outspoken and hard to pin down. Unless of course, he thinks you're leaving him behind. Then he suddenly lets you know how important you are to him. My Libra doxie Wendell is sweet, thoughtful and a bit of a dreamer. You never can predict where he's going, but at least he's easy to catch.
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN... ASTROLOGER?
In seventh grade, I scored a paper route, conveniently located on my own
street. Before making my daily deliveries, I'd always sneak a peek at a
few sections. First, I'd read the advice column by identical twin Dear
Abby, then I'd look up my daily horoscope. Who knew that was a prediction
of things to come? The truth is, I never would have predicted this career
in a zillion years. I'm a die-hard cynic who scored A's in A.P. Physics
and Calculus. I attended the prestigious University of Michigan. The last
thing I'd want to be confused with is one of those storefront psychics
who scares the heck out of you during a $5 palm reading, then lures you
into spending $150 on a candle-burning ceremony. (For the record, please
stay away from any intuitive person who uses fear to manipulate you like
this!)
So when my sister Ophi handed me a 20-page printout with my birth chart on it, I was like, "What?! How can anyone really know this about me?" It totally nailed me and I wanted to know why. So I started doing everyone's chart who would let me. In a sense, I set out to prove that my own astrological profile was a fluke. What I found was the complete opposite. I started seeing patterns among signs and planetary placements. I started noticing trends among celebs who shared signs. For example, why are so many of the chart-topping, soul singing divas Aries? Mariah Carey, Diana Ross, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin...
Over a decade later, I'm officially obsessed. I write columns for Oxygen.com, HelloKitty.com, TeenPeople.com.
My book AstroStyle has become a product line, a web site, a bona fide brand.
I've sat face-to-face with celebs like Stevie Wonder and Avril Lavigne and
talked about the stars with them. They say you've found your true career
path when you enjoy doing something so much that you'd do it for free. That's
how I feel about astrology. It's endlessly fascinating to me and I always
wind up talking about it with people. And though it's not a rock-hard science,
on some mystical, intuitive level, I've become a believer. Who woulda guessed?
ON BEING A TWIN
I've met twins before who don't get along with each other and that makes
me so sad. My twin Ophi and I have been partners-in-crime since we were
little girls. Our first publication was a potty-mouthed mag that prompted
our 3rd grade teacher to call our Mom in for an emergency meeting. Fortunately,
our mom was a "let it all hang out" Leo. She took our side and
a firm stand for freedom of the press! She's now a rabbi, which makes it
all the funnier. Rock on, mom!
OTHER THANGS I'M INTO
Karaoke Will Save The World:
I used to be shy, but no one believes me now. Probably because I became one
of the reigning karaoke queens of NYC in 2001. Back then, I had a soft voice
and tiny range, but now I can belt out "numbahs" by Donna Summer
and Janis Joplin. Honestly, I think I just needed to let out a massive primal
scream. Karaoke is a socially-sanctioned way to do that. Seriously, you should
try it if you haven't. Don't worry if you suck at first: lord knows, I did.
OTHER ASSORTED INTERESTS INCLUDE:
- DIY fashion and interior decorating
- Computer programming and web Design
- Helping my friends start their own businesses
- Taking cool and inspiring classes
Walking around NYC's up-and-coming neighborhoods and basking in the creativity
of this city's entrepreneurs
- Road trips (with dachshunds on lap)
