Over the past week or so, I’ve noticed a lot of awesome people having birthdays, and realized that I share my astrological sign with some kick-ass folks. Holla! Here’s a sample:
Diana Ross. Ah, the original diva turns 65 today! I’m truly happy to share both my sign and my hometown with this lady. Happy Birthday Diana! I think I’ll watch Mahogany tonight in celebration. ADORE that movie. That Billy Dee scene. “Success is nothing without someone you love to share it with.” And Tony Perkins is so awesomely creepy. Oh, and I still want that hat!
Aretha Franklin. Ree Ree turned 67 yesterday. I still think Di is the original diva, but Aretha sure has her beat now. And that is all right. She is the queen, and if Beyonce or Tina Turner or anyone says otherwise, she will eat them set them straight! Because she is the magnificent Ree Ree! Who else can show up to the inauguration of the first black president, and leave everyone talking about her hat?! Oh, and she will NOT perform with the air conditioner on, people! You betta R-E-S-P-E-C-T!
Leonard Nimoy. Today’s his 78th birthday! I’m a total Trekker, so this pleases me! Spock is second only to Data as my favorite Trek character, like, ever! (Capt. Jean Luc Pickard comes in a close third). Live long and prosper!
Sarah Jessica Parker. Carrie is an Aries! Her b-day was yesterday too. Of course – she is a writer who had great friends and loves shoes! Yay!
Elton John. Ok, it is confirmed – Aries is the diva sign! I need no further evidence. Happy belated b-day Sir 
Elton.
Chaka Khan. I know, right?!?! My new Zodiac theme song will be I’m Every Woman. Anything you want done, baby, I do it naaa-trallaaayyyy. (Whoa, whoa, whoooooa.)
ADDENDUM: Mariah Carey. Oh, good heavens! Mimi as born on March 27. I’m not even sure that there is enough room in universe to fit all these Aries divas under one sign. Maybe there are different levels: the VIP Aries get their own rooms and we mere mortal Aries are not allowed to look them in the eye or to speak to them directly.
My friends and family. I have a TON of Aries friends: Jason, Michael, Giovanna (Feliz cumpleaños today, lady!), and Angie, to name a few. Ethan gets a special shout-out because we share the same birthday. And my nieces Lauren and Connie are strong Aries girls too. (So sorry if I forgot anyone!)
Others who share my actual birthday:
Celine Dion. I do not like this chick. I only list her to make my ‘diva’ point.
Tracy Chapman. Awesome!
Warren Beatty. Cool!
Eric Clapton. AWESOME!
Richard Dysart. This I dig, because LA Law is one reason I decided to go to law school. For realz.
John Astin. I share a birthday with Gomez Addams, y’all! Holla! (*Snap, snap*)
Crazy Nelva is an Aries– April 1 (the joke is on me). But she qualifies as diva for SURE.
I wish I shared a birthday with Tracy Chapman. You rock! Are you gonna get a fast car?