Life — March 6, 1924 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Life's Horoscope for 1924 This is a satirical horoscope illustrated with Art Deco-style figures floating in a starry cosmos. The central text, credited to George Capella and illustrated by Hazeltine, provides "predictions" for various astrological signs and events throughout 1924. The horoscope references specific 1924 concerns: the Third Month (Mars), Easter observances, fasting seasons, and spring planting. It contains whimsical advice about winds, storms, and seasonal activities mixed with tongue-in-cheek social commentary typical of *Life* magazine's satirical style. The decorative border features stylized human figures in playful poses—acrobats, dancers, and cherubs—rendered in the geometric, modernist aesthetic popular in 1920s illustration. Rather than mocking specific political figures, this piece gently satirizes popular belief in astrology through elaborate pseudo-astrological predictions.