Astrology, eclipses and the genius of Captain Beefheart

Today I read the sad news of the death of singer/musician/painter Captain Beefheart (Donald Glen Vliet). Even though he stopped making music long ago, his albums reflect the genius of a truly unique artist. The voice – what a voice.  A whole array of musicians have said they were influenced by it: Nick Cave, Tom Waits, Frans Ferdinand, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, The White Stripes, to name but a few. Looking for his horoscope details – Donald Glen Vliet – Jan 15th, 1941, 16.25, Glendale, CA (source Astrotheme) – it was clear that the solar eclipse of 15 January 2010 – fell exactly on his Sun, now as we move towards the second Capricorn solar eclipse – 4 January 2011, in 14 degrees Capricorn, sadly Captain Beefheart has died. Of course it does not apply that everyone whose birthday falls on the day of a solar eclipse runs the risk of dying in that year. What it does suggest however  is that this will be a hugely significant year – and death is a hugely significant event in the life of an individual. The horoscope of Captain Beefheart. May his music live on… Going dig out my Spotlight Kid cd..