Isaac Hayes and South Park

Isaac Hayes, who voices the character Chef on Comedy Central's South Park, quit the show last week, saying he could no longer stomach the cartoon's "intolerance and bigotry" toward religion. South Park creator Matt Stone fired back, saying Hayes, an outspoken Scientologist, "has no problem — and he's cashed plenty of checks — with our show making fun of Christians." (USA Today)

Hayes (born August 20, 1942 at 4:00 AM in Covington, KY) currently has transiting Uranus at 11 Pisces opposing his natal Mars-Mercury conjunction, and squaring his natal Saturn. Mars is the ruler of his Aries Midheaven, which relates to his career and status.

The Saturn-Mercury-Mars combo points to someone who is easily frustrated, feels held back, and has a sense of inferiority related to one's intellect. As one develops, this combo can signify somebody who works hard against resistance, and who communicates carefully and studies hard. Uranus, the planet of sudden and unexpected change, is activating this complex for Hayes right now.

In particular, when Uranus transits natal Saturn, one feels compelled to break out from structures that hold one back. Saturn may symbolize "judgment" for Hayes -- in this case South Park's creators' judgment of his religion -- and Hayes needs to assert his individuality, disassociating himself from South Park.

Update: Nick Dagan Best has written a much more extensive analysis of Hayes' departure on his MySpace blog. He was really nice and explained to me what profections are. In all my years of studying astrology, I've never heard this word. Gosh golly, you learn somethin' every day.