Star Signs of the Laureates

Is Nobel stardust bestowed by the planets? We consulted “Sun & Moon Signs: an Astrological Guide to Love, Career & Destiny,” by Marisa St. Clair (Smithmark Publishers, 1999).

U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Aries [Peace Prize]--Impatient with anything requiring diplomacy or long, drawn-out committee work.

The Dalai Lama, Cancer [Peace Prize]--Cancers, the archetypal couch potatoes, are happiest slouching in front of the television.

Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres, Leo [Peace Prize]--Leos have a natural bent for the theater and the performing arts. Other flamboyant Leos find fulfillment in the glamour industries of fashion, modeling and design.

Writer V.S. Naipaul, Sagittarius [Literature Prize]--Sagittarians love books. However, typical Sun Sign Sagittarians can be far too restless and disorganized to spend months, even years, actually writing a book.

Palestinian Authority President Yasser Arafat, Virgo [Peace Prize]--Virgos are happy planning and cooking meals, and they are often found in the catering trade.

Mother Teresa, Virgo [Peace Prize]--Virgos make excellent nurses. Some love providing nourishing food for the less fortunate members of society.

Writer Toni Morrison, Aquarius [Literature Prize]--Many (Aquarians) choose esoteric careers--astrology being one--and can often be found at New Age festivals, extolling a gadget they have invented [to] ease all aches and pains.