Farewell not only to my favorite but my only astrologer...
my "must-read" every week. Even if I forgot what it said by the next day, Rockie provided an old-school, metaphysical "hug" every week, and often the only thing I read in the LA WEEKLY when personal and world conditions were especially glum. Until today I didn't even know anything more personal about "Rockie" than what was in the horoscope for the day or week because the intelligent, rock n'roll energy in the words transcended the mundane for the bigger, always positive picture.
Rockie will be so missed in L.A.'s high energy center place in the universe, the only comfort being that her spirit is wafting "out there" in a peaceful place overlooking it all. My condolences to Jeremy.

I had the good fortune of seeing Rockie speak at an event at the Egyptian back in the '90's. During the intermission, I was honored that she chose to kick up her heels in a seat next to me. Though we simply had a casual conversation, her intelligence, wisdom, candor, and sociability charmed me to no end. Her horoscopes were always my favorite. She laid out the transits and aspects for us with such a smart sense of humor and a wonderful lack of the bullshit you get in most horoscopes.
She was indisputably a defining voice of Los Angeles.
Though I will terribly miss hearing that voice, I shall never forget it.
Thank you, Rockie, for the weeks and weeks and weeks of wisdom you gave to us.

By far, my most favorite thing about the Weekly was Rockie's column. She will be dearly missed by many. My condolences go out to all loves who she left behind.

I loved her work. Her advice helped me through many problems. She will be missed.

Long Live The Rockie!

I was sadly stunned to learn that Rockie Gardiner made her transition last Friday. Even though I have returned to my native Chicago, I became a huge fan of Rockie's during the ten years that I lived in Los Angeles, 1992-2002. Since then, I have ritually read her column on line every week. It's something that I always look forward to and her insight into the astrological world and witty writing style will truly be missed.

For twenty-five years I have been planning every big event in my life with Rockie, and she never let me down. What a gift she was to all who read her, and how much we will all miss her. I can feel her up in the either with a secpter in her hand. No more deadlines to keep, your words and vibe will never be replaced. Thank-You for all you gave. I wish you family well in this hard and sad tranisition from not having you close by to touch and talk to. But in our hearts you will forever be, I didn't know you but I loved you just the same. GODSPEED!!

My dear Rockie,
I'm so going to miss you. But I have 20+ years of lovely memories--hanging out at Du Vin with friends and drinking wine on long hot summer afternoons, lots of laughs and interesting discussions. Now you are with your love. Peace. MissR

Rockie, I will miss you! You were my astrological mentor though I never met you, and I will always think of you whenever I set my eyes on an ephemeris or my astrological calendar. God bless you and may you find the highest peace and love in your ultimate journey in the universe!

Good Bye for now Rockie. So selflishly, I will miss you. You brought more to me than words will ever describe. My love to you and your family. Blessings Always

Wow. As the son of an astrologer I've been reading Rockie's weekly ever since I moved to LA in March of 1984. It took me about 2 years just to figure out what the hell she was talking about! But the column itself somehow trained me in astrology.
Ultimately I preferred reading Rockie's "weekly general" over my own mother's specific version through the "mom filter". Rockie 'said it like it was' and I - like all of you readihng this - felt an incredible connection to her column.
What on earth are we going to do without it? We'll miss you Rockie. What a legend. As a Pisces with the Saturn/Uranus thing happening, this was the last 'significant other' I thought I would lose this week...
See you at Boardners.
Kindly,
Kelly Nelson

Rocky was a great astrologer. She wrote in a style that made it interesting for all. The professional astrologer got her " in" jokes and she raised the bar for those that weren't fluent in "astro- babble" as we professionals call it. She made astrology fun, factual and nailed accurate predictions!
I have read her everyday since I moved to Los Angeles in 1988.
As a matter of fact- the ENTIRE reason I would pick up a Weekly ( pre-online days) was to read her column. I torn out her New Year's Eve predictions and taped them to the freg.
She was / is a STAR that will always shine bright.
Forever loved- forever missed.

Rockie:
You're so missed already here in Oakland, CA.
I've been following your advice ever since you were in the East Bay Express, and then the LA Weekly.
I have always loved the fact that you gave a balanced perspective, and were kind to Capricorn's, as not every astrologer is, pawning us off as negative, ambitious, money lovers. Not so, but you knew that!
I just want to thank you, wherever you are, and hope you're reconnected with your soulmate!
XOXO
MK (a December Cap)

I was shocked when I looked for her column last Monday and read the news ... how very strange. A world without Rockie. I was so lucky to have met her once about 10 years ago when she actually did my chart ... but I've been her faithful fan since the beginning, way back in the early 80s. I feel a real loss. There is no one like Rockie: her wit, her insight. I will miss her ... isn't it just like her to pass over on Halloween! I love you, Rockie !!!

wow! WHAT A LOSS.I lived my life by her column. I read it daily at first to learn where the Moon was and what it was doing. Then she became my religion! I went on to learn astrology and will study it for the rest of my lives. She did a personal reading for me about 15years ago and was magnificent in person. SO COOL! WHO ON THIS PLANET can replace her? HELP! I'm losing my religion. Condolences to her huge family-her own and all of her devoted disciples.

oh i will miss u Rockie....
found you in hardcopy (The Weekly) when i lived in LA., and have been looking to your column everyday since. it's been for well over 10 years now, even when i was living in asia, it was like seeing a friend from home. you felt like a soul-sister as i was also a Sag from NY state and like/love sports. your horoscopes were so thoughtful and entertaining to boot. i heeded the moon void notices in your dailies. oh the world is a little more lonely without you here, but i will always remember you. my sympathies to your son/family/friends.

My condolences to Jeremy and family. Your mom was an inspirational, insightful wit, and an awesome writer. May you be comforted by friends and her fans worldwide at this difficult time.
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There is no one like her in the world of astrology. She was wise and funny and I will miss her.

My jaw hit the floor when I read about the passing of Rockie this week. She will be (and is already) missed by her friends and readers. I was so happy when I discovered her column online years ago, as I had found someone who wrote horoscopes that actually incorporated the planetary aspects. Things have changed since then and there are more astrologers out there doing it. But there will never be another "Rockie".

Go on Rockie onto your next adventure
Because of all your hard work and the deep words you shared with all of us we can go forward with confidence. I know that wherevere you are you know the changes that are taking place. Rest now and know that we will miss you here but will think of you and where you are now. I will miss your wisdom and fun. Monica

Rockie provided insights during some of the most troubling periods of my life. Often times it was difficult to understand her forecasts because of the true intensity they were written in which left me on my own to figure the week ahead out. This only made me read her column with greater devotion and over time I gained tremendous insight as to the purposes of the planets and how we were affected by them. In addition to reading my own forecast, I read and tried to make sense of all the others as well so that I could have a greater understanding how I figured into the whole crazy mix. By doing this it also helped me to understand who and what may need to be avoided/enjoyed during the coming week(s).I will truly miss her help. She left such a mark on my life and I am already at a loss. However, wherever she is she is still with me, guiding and helping those who were avid devotees.
Thank You Rockie.

Rest in Peace Rockie! I grew up with your column and will definitely grieve over the loss.

Direction is so much in demand this days
what a loss!
My deepest condolences to her Family.

Rockie:
I met you in 1981 when you gave me a 2 hour reading of insight into my life past, present and future. It was an afternoon I have never forgotten, since you were so "right on" about me, and my past at the time. Now, 27 years later, the majority of your insights and predictions have materialized and are still unfolding. I have been blessed my entire 62 years of life of being very intuitive and psychic for others, as you pointed out in the reading, but had trouble of seeing for myself at times. When I moved from LA over 10 years ago, I was still able to keep in touch with you every week through your column and you helped me to continually look back at myself from a vivid and to the point perspective.
You told me in the not too distant past that I would soon be "going it alone", now I truly know what you meant. You may not be in reality with us that are, but your presence is very much still here and will remain.
I along with your family and hundreds of thousands of friends, will shed a tear and greatly miss you physically, but we will not "go it alone", because we know you are still here with us.
Thank you for being in my life............

I have read my Rockie horoscope faithful since the 80's and am missing her greatly. I trust her completely and wish her a safe journey. Much love to her family and friends.

it was about 4 years ago when I discovered Rockie. It's just about when my studies in astrology began. It is the only reason I visited the site. What I have learned in a 5 minute read every week, truly has changed my life. I always wondered what she looked like and there she is...the picture of her. She's beautiful. I will miss you Rockie and now more than ever I know that astrology is my passion. You are a huge reason why. Keep seeking and expanding my Sag...Niko

Dear Rocky, you will be truly missed. I went on line Thursday to read my horoscope (which I've read for over twenty years), I couldn't believe what I was reading, I had to read it three times. Rocky you helped me make sense of these troubled times. May your soul rest in peace. Adena

Her work was appreciated. She will be missed.

Ye Gods, I am so upset to learn this! I looked forward to reading Rockie's upbeat 'scopes every week and this just shocks me. I will miss her great vibes and direct, to-the-point planatery direction. Rest in Peace, Rockie and stellar paths to ya!

ACK!! I am bereft. Who can I turn to after 20 years of my oh so too often accurate Rockie? My heart is broken, but it was wonderful to finally put a face to the column I have been reading and relying on for so long. Wherever I was in the world I would check on her for guidance, now she has transcended us again too soon.
Peace and thanks to her

dearest rockie,
farewell, honey~ i found you when i moved to LA in 92 and for the next ten years you provided such insight and humour to my student life, even on returning to australia and now living in england i have sought your wisdom weekly.
I will miss you so much, life will not be the same without you,
blessings and peace to you
much love, celine

I have faithfully read Rockie's Horoscopes in LA Weekly for many years now. Her horoscopes were something I always looked forward to every Thursday, and I was never disappointed with her predictions. She will be sorely missed. My sincere condolences and prayers go out to her son and family.

Rockie's column has been my homepage for the past 10 years after moving from the LA area where I was always anxious to pick up the latest paper edition. I was curious why there wasn't a new column for several days but just thought Rockie was out soaking up cosmic vibes a little longer than usual only to learn she had actually joined the stars & at 11:11 on Samhain - how apropos. A long time student of astrology, I was always amazed with her uncanny accuracy & her delightfully blunt Sadge humor was the best ! To say she'll be missed is a huge understatement. It's always painful when family & friends depart but as another aptly stated, it's a very strange feeling to lose a friend you never met. Hope there will be an article after the memorial for those of us who can't attend & how kind of the family to have a public one. Thanks too for posting her background info. Many blessings Rockie & to your family & friends. Farewell with much love from another avid stargazer who will never forget you.

I really,really,really connected with Ms. Rocky Gardiner.I first discovered her uncanny, cerebral connections and abilities at decifering the astrological interactions and her ability to apply this information to each and every human being, so appropriately, with relevance, so advisory with on the money caveats. I first discovered her column in our City Paper. Considering my self an astological buff, her columns rocked my world sufficiently. So much so, to miss one would leave me almost emotionally unstable. In addition to the intricate report she provided for me, she also gave a scrutiny into others, if you knew their, sun,moon and ascendant signs which would enable one to go forward that week armed with insights about co-workers, bosses,lovers, etc.and assist your discussions, plans and actions. She validated the use and value of astrology unlike any other astrolger other than Patrick who wrote for the New York Post and had passed on many years ago.Thank you for the insight into her life. I am devastated & lost but spiritual. I must face the future without her insights which enhanced my ability to communicate,plan,decide and interact with others.Learning of her passing made me weak in the knees. A feeling I experienced when my mother died. It is a loss that leaves me without guidance and insight on how to behave. Sally Brompton, an astrologer with New York Post is her closest comparison but limited in many ways. So, my journey is now stunted from day to day and I am filled with wonder and anxiety when I contemplate where do I go from here?

Wisdom and insight dispensed with wit and style - for years I’ve started the day with my morning coffee and Rockie. I’ve not seen any others who write a daily column that sorts out the major influences for all of us (not just by sun sign) - and I do believe her advice has kept me out of trouble more than once!
I'm just now beginning to realize how much I learned about astrology over the many years I read Rockie's columns. At first I didn't understand a lot of what she wrote, but I kept reading, and the concepts just sort of sank in gradually, thanks to her mix of traditional and original, modern, highly descriptive keywords. I spent most of yesterday reading/studying astrology. Now that Rockie is gone, I want to understand it better because I can’t lean on her anymore.
Down-to-earth writing about the heavens is in very short supply. I really miss Rockie already - my condolences to all of you who were close to her - such a loss. Thank you, Rockie, for all you have given us!

The one week I miss the column, I come back to Rockie's obituary.
I've been a fan of Rockie Horoscope since I first discovered LA Weekly in 1995, and ever since, I've never missed a week; either tracking the last paper down in my neighborhood or hunting it down online, waiting patiently in the Eastern time zone for the daily forecast to be posted. And now I'm feeling a distinct loss. "It's just a column!" I keep telling myself. But really, it was so much more.
Although I cherished her wit and writing style, it was her clear-cut, accurate astrology that kept me coming back. In a field full of quacks and vague euphemistic writing, Rockie's straightforward text stood out, giving information you could really use. Like street signs that point you out of an unfamiliar neighborhood, her column pointed me in the right direction on days I needed a little help. Not to mention all those SuperBowls she predicted so accurately! Now where will I go to find out when Mercury goes retro?
I was lucky enough to meet Ms. Gardiner once, in Malibu. I was pleased to see she was just the same in person as she was in print. I've often wished I could've afforded a longer, proper reading.
So, rest in peace, Rockie. I'll miss your memorial but you'll always be remembered.

My condolences to "Rockie's " family and friends. I thought of her as a friend and looked forward to reading her daily insights. She will be sorely missed.

I'm so saddened to learn of Rockies passing. I've followed her column and her insight for years and no one else has gotten it better. She was the best reason to pick up the "Weekly". I've had her personal horoscope projection several times and it was always right on. I'll miss her advice and insight. I look forward to seeing her the next time around. Peace and blessings Rockie.

I found Rockie's column during a challenging period in my life. I had just moved to Maryland, away from family and needed to find balance for life in the Washington, DC bubble.
I have followed Rockie's column since 1984 - and quite honestly, I feel her insights and interpretations were guiding light for me.
My sincere condolences and my admiration for her life well-lived.
Christine
(Cancer, the Crab)

Dear Rockie,
Thanks for all of your insight and humor. You've helped me to understand myself a lot better and our universe of relationships, too.
G-d bless you.

Dear Rockie,
Shoulda' known all along you were a New Yorker!!
Congratulations on your commencement. I hope your hubby and family met you when you arrived.
You held the flashlight for me for a long time, I guess I'll have to take it from here. You will be missed.
You done good,
Your pal, Furby

I feel as though I've lost a dear friend. The comfort is that she is back with her husband and soul mate. She will be greatly missed by many.

I followed a link from Rob Brezny's column, Freewill Astrology, to Rockie's column years ago, and have been hooked ever since. Every day, especially Thursday, I'd check Rockie's words of wisdom. Sincere condolences to her family, friends, Kitty. I have a (surprisingly) big void in my day without her insights.

I am shocked to learn Rockie has left the movie of life. Will miss her dearly. Have been reading her horoscopes since her arrival to the LA Weekly in the 80's. She was the MOST reliable astrological source that I can think of. I will particularly miss her head's up on Mercury Retrogrades. I know they can be found elsewhere, but Rockie always had a unique take on what any aspect might portend. Rest in peace, Rockie! The City of Angels will miss you.

Sad news. I have been reading her column every day for years, and will greatly miss her insightful writing.

She was the best ever! I'm shocked that she disappeared so suddenly from our lives.I 've depended on her for the last 6 years for her unique perspective.(I'm an astrologer and trained psychotherapist , but I still needed her input .!)
Rocki Gardiner's voice will be sorely missed by many. Thank you for carrying her column for so long.

I have slavishly read Rockie's column since the early 1980's, as a resident of Silverlake, Los Angeles, and later, Long Beach, and a reader of the LAWeekly. I always found something witty, something wise, and something fantastic there, satisfying all my needs... to predict the universe, to "guide" my petty little existence in coherent fashion with its movements...And when I moved out of loco Southern California, I was ecstatic to follow her DAILY on-line. She will be greatly missed, and hopefully some of the words of those of us not able to attend her memorial will be read there.
I would be honored if mine were included.

No! I want Rockie to come back. How will I know when to call in sick to work (moon voids!)? Her forecasts were something I checked devotedly for a long time. Is there anyone comparable?
...and she left when the veil was thinnest...

If she left weekly forecasts, where are they?!
Don't deny us the last bits of her knowledge.

It's interesting how emotionally affected we can be by the passing of someone we didn't really know. When the someone in question is capable of striking this type of chord, we know the power of her words and work have touched us and we will miss the wisdom contained therewithin.

Dear Jeremy and those who were fortunate to live close to Madam Rochelle,
The lady was so accurate in her forcasts that there was no way, we could miss them or even delay reading them past morning. Her guidance was very valuable for us. I offer my heartiest "Obeisance, thanks and love" to madam Rochelle. She was a great lady and will remain so in our hearts. I pray to Almighty to give her soul peace and keep her close to His holy feet.
Regards,
Mala Jha
Ranchi, Jharkhand
India

Rockie will be sadly missed but never forgotton. I am truly at a loss she was the best astrologist to me & many friends for the past 20yrs plus.My heart goes out to her family and friends at this very sad time.KK

rocky: thank you for your gift of insight with the world. For the past 15 years I have eagerly awaited your wonderful enchanted forcast every thursday with anticipation. Farwell dear Goddess, you will be missed.....enjoy your new home in the stars!

Thanks for decades of guidance. You will be missed and not forgotten!

Rockie, you are making the journey-thank you for sharing yourself. Go in peace and love...slan

IN MEMORIUM
I too am an ex-pat that revisited LA for a few moments online every day for the past 2 years when I plugged into Rockie's vibes on the laweekly website. Most of my 20 years In LA were informed by Ms. Rockie, and I always wondered about her, how she got her name, and about her life - especially that rumor that she knew Jim Morrison.
But mostly, I learned at her knee. Rockie didn't just give a horoscope, she discussed the movement of the planets in a way that made astrology both understandable and compelling. I too will always consider her a mentor, and though I still have much more to learn, I learned a lot under Rockie's watch.
Rockie seemed like a presence that would be eternal, something that is just "always there for you" - as inevitable as morning coffee. That is why so many of us were somewhat shocked to find out she was, indeed, mortal after all. 11:11 on Samhain - you've got to believe she chose her time, like a great astrologer would.
No one can fill your shoes Rockie, but I hope someone will continue your work at the laweekly. I won't be able to be at Boardners, as I'm in the Southern Hemisphere now, but I used to live 10 minutes away by cab, and so on Saturday I'll take the mental journey back there to say good by - someone knock back a drink for me, please, in Rockie's honor.
Rockie, after Saturday, we won't keep you any longer by wishing you were still here. Let your spirit lift high and swiftly through your beloved stars and beyond, propelled by our prayers and deeply profound good wishes, powered by all the love you generated in your magical season here on Gaia.

I remember one of my Rockie Horoscopes very clearly. It made a reference to one of my all time favorite tv shows and the horoscope rang eerily true for me that day. i clipped it out and carried it with me for years until I lost it somewhere along the way :( I always loved reading them and will miss Rockie!!

Wow! I was stunned to learn of Rockie's demise...I didn't even know she was sick...I was further stunned to read her eulogy here on LAWeekly, and to find out she was a fellow Sadge AND fellow Syracusan...no wonder I was always compelled to read her column every week! I will miss her insights and interpretations of current events in connection with the cosmos. She was truly one special star! By writing this, I hope it confirms what you should've already known...she touched more people than you can imagine!
Godspeed Rockie, and thank you!

Dear Rockie, Thank you so much for your words of wisdom, day in, day out, week in ,week out, year in , year out for many years. You are truly missed. I looked forward to each week’s new column online. It was a roadmap with signs for potholes and glad tidings. My condolences to your family, friends, and fellow LA Weekly staffers. BTW, LAW, I was glad to see the archives although they are misaligned. I’m glad I kept mine. Thanks again and good wishes to all.

Rockie you will be MISSED deeply!

Rockie was a daily inspiration for years !
I had the luck to meet her while doing a movie about the Doors.
She was the original LA Woman,
and some friends told me the song of the same name
had been written by Jim Morrison about her !
Rockie, we will miss you all over the world,
so sad you could not make it tpo 2012 !!!
LOVE & Respect
Philman