Life, 1924-02-07 · page 7 of 40
Life — February 7, 1924 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a satirical horoscope page cast by "Georgius Capella" for February 1924. The ornate border features zodiac imagery with celestial figures and astronomical symbols. The text provides mock astrological predictions for various events and groups in 1924, including: - **Comet Februarius** in Pisces - **Planet Jupiter** bringing good fortune to philosophers - **The Twelfth Day** (Epiphany) and Abraham Lincoln's birthday celebrations - **Leap Year** warnings about unwed women pursuing men - **The Twenty-second Day** (Washington's birthday) predictions - **Sports** forecasts dividing worship between Sun and Snow - **End of Month** predictions about coal angels The satire mocks the pseudo-scientific nature of astrology by applying it to contemporary American holidays, social customs, and seasonal events, presenting absurd predictions as serious celestial prophecies.
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a Life’s Horoscope for 1924 Cast by Georgius Capella Charted by Hogarthus the Younger » Cometh Februarius, tn The Twenty-second Day Thus tbe AMontb Sight a Man can see. comicbooks.com