The Boomerang to Uranus (in Libra on her IC) is perhaps the most arresting feature in Ferrick’s chart. Through this planet’s placement, she continually grounds herself (IC) as a musical (Libra) role model and symbol of freedom for queer youth (Uranus) who are tackling sexuality issues (Uranus ruling the Eighth House). For these confused folk, as she says, she’s “the resting block” (quoted in Steele). Her songs explore her own intense experiences of love and relationships with women (Uranus disposited by Venus in Scorpio in the Boomerang), delivered live--according to Karen Iris Tucker--through a “sexy stage persona” (exact and angular conjunction between Sun and Venus’ dispositor, Pluto) and “the trademark flirty between-song banter that utterly enchants her fans” (mutual reception between Chiron and Mars, both of which are in the Boomerang, too). Yes, with attention-grabbing Mars-Mercury squaring the Moon in verbal Gemini that rules her sensitive Cancerian Ascendant, Melissa Ferrick “can dangle a crowd on the lilt of a lyric and nail the nuance of a conflicted feeling with one well-sung word” (Tucker). With such talent and these stars, finding the balancing between maintaining her artistic independence and satisfying her queer fan base will keep Ferrick plenty busy. The Boomerang pattern to Uranus in Libra on the Base of her chart will make sure of that. It should also bring about some pleasant and groundbreaking surprises (for both us and her!).