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What’s love
got to do with it? Everything, if you are one of the devoted fans of the
legendary Tina Turner. Thus, you can imagine how sad it is to hear that
she’s officially retiring from the music world in November, 2000. How
can this be? Didn’t Tina long ago sign some sort of cosmic contract stating
that she agreed to sing for the world, and show off those famous legs
of hers in action, like—forever? And will her final show in San Francisco
threaten to create a thunderous earthquake of pure entertainment all on
its own?
Her
Pluto Transit: Hanging Up Them Dancing Shoes
 This
seemingly inexhaustible Sagittarian has been exploding onstage, to our
delight, for nearly 44 years. But her current "Twenty Four Seven" tour
promises to be her last, with her retirement close to her 61st birthday! Being true to her fire-sign nature, Tina wants
to go out with a bang while she’s still as vibrant and electrifying as
ever (and while her legs still look hot in short dresses and high heels!).
But astrologically,
why is she closing such an important chapter of her life now? After all,
retirement from a business to which you’ve given your heart and soul is
a major lifestyle change, and something not to be taken lightly.
Indeed, Tina
has been undergoing the two-year transit of transformative Pluto to both
her Mercury and her Moon ever since the beginning of 1998. Mercury deals
with Tina’s decision-making abilities. With Pluto involved, her mind becomes
highly focused in its thinking. This transit tells us that Tina has been
pondering her decision to leave the demanding music business for a long
time. With Pluto as a trigger, internal pressures begin to surface that
insist on a firm resolution—a total commitment to whatever regenerates
the soul.
Tina’s Moon
(her emotional/security needs) has also been feeling the effects of Pluto.
This transit is a classic symbol of breaking away from one’s past. Her
emotions may now need to be fed by something that she’s had to bury or
neglect for quite a while; or perhaps she’s simply outgrown many facets
of the music industry. Something deeper is urging Tina to look within
for her future security, something compelling and potentially revitalizing.
A turning point affecting her decision may have occurred as early as August
1999, when her Pluto transit to both her Mercury and Moon was exact.
Her
Jupiter Transit: The Road to Inner Wisdom Lies Ahead
While Jupiter
transits our Tenth House of career—once every twelve years—we are normally
on a roll regarding our professional matters, plus we eagerly seek more
exposure and recognition than we have in quite some time. Self-promotional
urges are strong, especially if they help us to rise in status and acclaim.
Well, in Tina’s case, she’s already at the top of her game, so obviously,
heightened career involvement is not a future goal for her, but you can
bet she'll use this energy to go out with a bang.
Meanwhile,
Jupiter will exactly cross over her Moon in mid-November (perfect timing—hey
Tina, who’s your astrologer?). This Jupiter-Moon transit is wonderful
for evoking the high praise and adoration of the press and the public.
It means Tina Turner ends her music career on quite a high note. In fact,
the whole month of November should feel quite celebratory to her, like
one extended birthday party with the whole world invited. Expect to see
a radiant, jubilant Tina giving her loyal fans 110 percent of herself
for one last time. And I’d be mighty disappointed if fireworks don’t go
off in the background during each of these last final concerts, since
Jupiter really knows how to put on a dazzling show to remember!
With Jupiter
(the planet of our quest for greater meaning) making such an impact on her
chart, Tina—who practices Buddhism—may
go on deeper inner travels that help further illuminate her soul’s
purpose once she retires.
This may sound lofty, but that’s how Jupiter is (plus this planet is already
heavily associated with Sagittarian energy). I wouldn’t be surprised if
we find Tina Turner doing a PBS documentary on spirituality or
on something involving the soul’s journey someday.
Wherever
she chooses to turn her attention after her retirement, she's sure to
bring her boundless Sagittarian excitement and spirit. Bravo, Tina Turner,
and happy birthday!
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