Linda Goodman: my favorite astrologer

If you've ever delved into the world of astrology, it's highly likely that you've come across the name Linda GoodmanThis woman not only brought astrology into the mainstream, but also dressed it in a poetic coat and made it something that even the biggest skeptic can understand.

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She was a rebel in her field, a pioneer, and a woman who walked her own path – because that's exactly what Aries have in their job description. 😏🔥

She was born as Mary Alice Kemery in Morgantown in 1925, but it was clear even then that she would not be content with an ordinary life. She adopted the name "Linda" during World War II, when she worked as a radio host for a program Love Letters from Linda – which in itself sounds like a story from a movie. In it, she read letters from soldiers and their loved ones, interspersed with music, and gave people hope. Even then, she could do magic with words in a way that made people feel like she was reading their minds.

But she soon fell in love with astrology, which helped her understand not only others, but especially herself. And because Aries are never satisfied with mediocrity, she decided to make astrology something that even someone who thinks the Ascendant is some kind of spaceship can understand.

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If you open any horoscope in a magazine today, you might not realize that Linda was one of those who helped bring horoscopes to the forefront of public interest. Her book "Sun Signs" (1968) became the first ever astrology book to make the list New York Times bestsellersYes, astrology in the mainstream – and that's thanks to her.

She was so convincing and accessible that people who had previously considered astrology to be "old wives' tales" began to secretly leaf through her books. And not only that - the success of the first book was followed by her second bombshell, "Love Signs", which broke records and sold for a then-incredible $2.3 million.

And what was so special about Linda's books? They were readable, human, funny and honestShe did not like astrology as a strict science full of complex terms, but she wrote it understandable, like when your best friend explains to you why your Gemini boyfriend is so unbearably indecisive, while you, as a Scorpio, have irresistible magnetism.

But Linda Goodman wasn't just "the one with the horoscopes." She had a passion for mysticism, numerology, karma, and even the theory of immortality of the body. (Yes, you read that right. Aries are never satisfied with an ordinary life, let alone an ordinary death.) She addressed the topic of reincarnation, and in the book "Gooberz" she described her perspective on love, destiny, and the connection of souls.

Her personal life was full of drama, as if taken from her own books. The mysterious death of her daughter Sally, which she never accepted, haunted her her whole life. She spent years searching for answers, financing private investigators and never giving up hope that Sally was alive somewhere.

Despite everything, Linda never stopped believing in the power of love, fate, and cosmic orderAnd it was this belief that she projected into all her books.

Linda Goodman wasn't just an astrologer. She was a pioneer, a poet, a fighter, and a woman who changed how the world perceives astrology. It made it no longer just some weird diagrams in the back of the newspaper—it became an art, a science, and a way to better understand ourselves and others.

Her legacy remains with us today. Just look at any modern astrology book or article and you'll immediately see that the authors have been inspired by her style. And if you ever feel lost, you can always open one of her books and get advice from one of the greatest stars in astrology.

📜 “People say I’m crazy because I believe in love for a lifetime. But I say: what else makes sense?” – Linda Goodman

📜 “Astrology is not about predicting the future. It is about understanding yourself.” – Linda Goodman

📜 "Fate is just about how we choose to play the game of life."

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