What does it take to be a judge? Not the "Judge Judy" kind who frequently lets loose with a horridly chilling glance, accompanied by "I'm speaking!" We're talking here about the kind of judge who isn't bound by the laws of the courtroom. These judges (well, except for Simon, of course) try to be fair when deciding who, among several hundred people, has what it takes to win the title of America's Next Vocal Super-Star.
First of all, it takes several lifetimes of practice -- not just one. Let's look at what it is about their astrological past lives that qualifies Simon, Randy and Paula to sit in those powerful seats, and what past-life experiences make for a good host.
Ryan Seacrest
Ryan has the difficult task of interacting with both contestants and judges. All that makes for a history of negotiating, mediating and making unbiased decisions between the higher-ups and the common folk. Basically, Seacrest's birth chart reveals the qualities of his Sun sign, Capricorn -- famous for being put in the position of leader. Also in this sign are both cerebral Mercury and balance-loving Venus, two valuable allies that enable leaders to speak the truth and to speak it poetically.
When it comes to reincarnation, the Sun sign we're "wearing" is the one we've chosen over the course of many, many lifetimes. The other planets in our charts are allies, there to help us with our quest. With three planets in Capricorn, one of the undisputed signs of royalty, Ryan is quite familiar with wielding power, and with doing it in an unbiased manner. He's also used to being in charge, hence his role as the host on 'American Idol.'
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Randy Jackson
In every team, there's a bad cop (Cowell, of course) and a good cop (Abdul). Fortunately for the viewers and the contestants, there's also a tie-breaker on 'American Idol,' a third player who somehow manages to mediate between the two. Jackson is the middle road, the voice of reason -- likely due to the substantial work he's done in all areas of music, including his work with Madonna.
Of course, being able to find a fair medium between the harsh bluntness of Simon Cowell and the nurturing, almost motherly attitude of Paula Abdul isn't easy. This was something that must have taken Randy several lifetimes of practice to perfect. Astrologically speaking, Jackson's knack for mediation reflects lifetimes of learning that skill. He was born with Neptune (who shares jurisdiction over music itself with Venus) in fair-minded Libra. His Neptune also works in close contact with Jupiter, the king of the gods, and Pluto, the master of control. Furthermore, both of them are in Leo, the ultimate sign of the performer. In short, he's been making objective, even-handed decisions for centuries. In fact, picture him as not just a court jester, but the head of the king's entertainment committee.
About the Author Kim Rogers-Gallagher fell in love with Astrology 20 years ago. Ever since, she's written hundreds of columns (magazines and online) and two books, "Astrology for the Light Side of the Brain" and "Astrology for the Light Side of the Future." She also authored "The Cosmic Café" column on StarIQ.com. Kim shares her home with her pets and her computer.
