Many famous people have gone to astrologers over the centuries. Probably the biggest names in politics in the last twenty or so years have been Nancy Reagan, who routinely consulted with an astrologer as well as Hillary Clinton, when as First Lady she brought in an astrologer so she could communicate with Eleanore Roosevelt. But as far as I know, elected official haven’t spent much time consulting the dark arts. Well, that is until now.

(From Yesterday’s “The Hill“)

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Rep. Julia Carson consults the stars

Rep. Julia Carson (D-Ind.) relies on astrology to make important office decisions such as hiring choices — and often she is spot-on, says the congresswoman’s scheduler.

Carson follows in the footsteps of former first lady Nancy Reagan, who was famous for having an astrologer, and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.), who as first lady claimed to have channeled Eleanor Roosevelt.

Aarti Nayak, Carson’s scheduler, says her boss’s use of astrology keeps things in the office sort of mystical. Although she’s not burning incense just yet, Carson is a strong believer. In job interviews, she reportedly always asks for birthdays so she can check up on the astrological sign of the potential hire.

“She’s usually dead-on,” said Nayak.

No word on which signs might take you out of the running.
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Umm, I would ask if anyone is really surprised by this, but I feel that no one really would be. But what stuns me, is that her base in the Seventh Congressional is deeply religious. One might think that this would set off a torrent of bells and whistles in her district. Let’s just hope that the next time around, it does!