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September’s featured denizen of the Dark is none other than Andrew Holguin a.k.a. MP3J Sark! He’s the mastermind behind Ground Control Karaoke and the very picture of Virgonian virtuosity.
“I’m too LAZY to be a perfectionist,” says Andrew about his not-so-typical Virgo nature. “I *do* have a thing for details, I don’t have a big ego about anything. I can be critical without being judgmental. I have a sense of duty that overrides my emotional condition when it’s time to deal with issues.”
And true to form, he is careful to make the clear distinction between his role and that of others who spin music in our beloved Goth/Industrial scene. “I’m not a DJ, I’m an MP3J. Seems like it’s splitting hairs, and it is to an extent. But *real* DJs can do things with vinyl that I just don’t have the skill for. Everything I do is based on digital media, specifically MP3s and other audio and video types. I just decided one day that I was a big enough computer geek that I could start doing this sort of thing with laptops. I’d done everything else it takes to run a nightclub but DJ, so that was my final frontier.”
It’s not just any night club. It’s the happiest place on Earth.
“I love our club scene, but the last thing we needed was yet another dance club. One night a buddy took me to my first karaoke club, and I realized I wanted to do THAT for our scene. And here we are, seven years in and going stronger than ever. Ground Control has an amazing core crowd, the best host L.A. could have to offer in Eric Schreeck. We have superheroes, psychics, a shaman, musicians, and so much more. We do fundraisers whenever we can. I’m blessed and honored to be a part of what Schreeck refers to as “keeping the engines of joy running”. We bring love and light to each other, and I can’t think of a better way to spend seven years of Monday nights than that.”
Happy birthday to the man who successfully turned “a case of the Mondays“ into a good thing. To see for yourself, visit Ground Control Karaoke at the Catch One any Monday night in Los Angeles. You won’t be disappointed.
And now, your ‘Scopes.
Aries
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Resist the temptation to side with the Bad Guys this month. Force is not the only means to success but, at times like these, I really can’t blame you for wanting to throw out the rule book and fight dirty. Instead, exercise some diplomacy and patience. Don’t play your cards until the 18th when Mars, your ruling planet, escapes the confines of Cancer to step boldly into Leo. Then, after the past month and a half of feeling caged and powerless, you are finally back in an authoritative position. At the very end of September you have room to negotiate, provided you are still seen as a benevolent king and not a bloodthirsty tyrant.
Taurus
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With Jupiter retrograde in your sign from now until Christmas, you have plenty of time to take a thorough inventory of your material resources and how they do (or do not) support you. Much of your attention will be on creating new strategies for a self-sustaining existence. It’s not just about going green or anything trendy like that. It’s a matter of re-designing your life to better fit who you’ve become. This is a month of tough choices seeking to test your maturity and discipline. The rewards in December could be very generous indeed, if you postpone the eating, drinking and being merry, for now.
Gemini
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Play the lottery. No, seriously. Do it. Things are lined up so perfectly for you this month, it’s rather uncanny. The best way to cash in on September’s abundant opportunities is to disregard any residual gloom from the last year and venture unabashedly forth with shameless optimism. It doesn’t have to make sense; it just is. Mercury, your ruling planet is involved in a turbo-charged prosperity configuration called a Grand Earth Trine, from the 10th all the way through the 16th. Job interviews, business proposals and any other wealth-creating activities should be schedule during that week. You’re welcome.
Cancer
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The first half of September continues to dish out various forms of interpersonal strife and passive aggression. Mars is still hanging out in your sun sign, grumping and stomping around until he escapes into Leo on the 18th. This should make the closest people in your life much more pleasant to be with. But, as more and more facts come to light, practical matters are brought to resolution and what ultimately emerges is a much bigger picture. If you maintain sufficient emotional distance, you really can keep things in perspective. Yes, even someone as sensitive as you, Crabcakes.
Leo
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This month finds you counting beans, lining up ducks and generally compelled to impose order – your order – on the world. Since your way is so obviously the right way, why is it that circumstances seem so resistant to your wise and benevolent leadership? Not to worry. You have powerful and influential allies to back your play, especially on September 2nd and again on the 29th. In the meantime, you may have to accept certain unfortunate realities about supply and demand. You can demand with great force and persistence but, if there is simply no supply, you are wasting your breath.
Virgo
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Happy birthday to the prim and picky perfectionists of the zodiac. After clearing away some momentary confusion from the Mercury/Neptune opposition on the 8th, September is a month of epic win for you. Make a point of scheduling any important business meetings between the 10th and the 16th of the month, as the planetary weather will be most supportive of your success. Having spent so much extra effort to get anything done throughout the summer, you will delight in the comparative efficiency with which practical tasks are accomplished.
Libra
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Mid-month you will delight in social affairs and elegant gatherings with politely distant, smiling strangers. Venus, the Leading Lady of the Zodiac and your planetary ruler, will grace the gilded halls of your sun sign on September 14th. This transit lends an air of pleasant diplomacy to the second half of September but, with tensions building just outside the walls, you’ll need some good friends in high places. Around the 29th, an unavoidable interaction with an authority figure can go well, as long as you prepare your alliances in advance. Remember, an attorney who represents himself has a fool for a client.
Scorpio
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Yours is one of those weirdo signs that has two planetary rulers: Mars and Pluto. This month, each of them will make a significant move, giving you unprecedented access to power. First, Pluto stations direct in the early degrees of Capricorn on September 16th, bringing previously hidden opportunities for career development straight to the surface. Mars will finish grumping and grouching his way through Cancer on September 18th and take center stage in expressive Leo. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself getting kind of mouthy with some folks who desperately need to get told.
Sagittarius
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Jupiter, your ruling planet, is retrograde from now until Christmas. There’s less rapid growth but, there is greater opportunity to appreciate what’s already here. Go ahead and count some chickens while the numbers are stable and consistent. Your best bet, this month is to cultivate a sense of enthusiasm for what is and resist the temptation to focus on what may (or may not) be. Another factor that is likely to slow you down in September is the need to clean up and resolve a few leftover maintenance details from the past month. After the 13th, the pace is just about perfect for a party.
Capricorn
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Opportunity knocks this month, but it sounds to you like the detonation of a fucking landmine. The infrastructure of your life is about to undergo a seismic shift and if you‘re receptive to change of that magnitude, well congratulations. If, instead, you insist on clinging to the old, outdated paradigm, tough shit. September 29th hands you a very pleasant-looking graduation present, provided you pass this karmic course. Let your mantra be “practicality, precision and practice.” It will carry you through to the potentially successful conclusion of issues you’ve been working on since April.
Aquarius
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Lucky you! Mercury gets one last shot at crossing the wires of communication for you on September 8th. It’s a short and not-so-sweet glitch in power of perception, so just keep in mind that your eyes can deceive you and take your time in choosing actions. Later in the month, you’ll want to grab a helmet. There’s a chance to prove your mettle when Mars brings you face to face with your fear of success after the 18th. When you think you’re feeling scared, get quiet and do a gut check. You might actually just be excited.
Pisces
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The full moon in your sign on September 12th will amplify your sensitivity: both intuitive and emotional. You’re also seeing the practical side of your life condition with greater-than-usual clarity. You can afford to make snap decisions right now and trust that you are more likely to be right, if you don’t spend too much time weighing out each and every one of the pros and cons. Going with your gut will result in what appears to be a run of uncannily good luck throughout the month. Maybe you and the Geminis should take an impromptu trip to Vegas and bet it all on … well, black. Of course.
About Forest
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Forest is a generational witch living in Los Angeles. She is available by appointment for personal astrology and tarot readings by visiting her website: NuiCobalt.com