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SUPER HOROSCOPE

PISCES

2009 FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

b BERKLEY BOOKS, NEW YORK

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CONTENTS

THE CUSP-BORN PISCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

The Cusps of Pisces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

THE ASCENDANT: PISCES RISING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Rising Signs for Pisces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

THE PLACE OF ASTROLOGY IN TODAY’S WORLD . . . . .10

Astrology and Relationships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

The Challenge of Love . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Astrology and Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Know Thyself—Why? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

WHAT IS A HOROSCOPE? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

The Zodiac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

The Sun Sign and the Cusp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

The Rising Sign and the Zodiacal Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

The Planets in the Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

How To Use These Predictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

HISTORY OF ASTROLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

ASTROLOGICAL BRIDGE TO THE 21st CENTURY . . . . . .28

THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Dominant Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Sun Sign Personalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Key Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

The Elements and Qualities of the Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

THE PLANETS OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

The Planets and the Signs They Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Characteristics of the Planets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

THE MOON IN EACH SIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

MOON TABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Time Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Moon Sign Dates for 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Moon Phases for 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Fishing Guide for 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Planting Guide for 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Moon’s Inﬂuence Over Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Moon’s Inﬂuence Over Health and Daily Affairs . . . . . . . . . . .92

PISCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Character Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Love and Marriage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

PISCES LUCKY NUMBERS FOR 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

PISCES YEARLY FORECAST FOR 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

PISCES DAILY FORECAST FOR 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

November and December Daily Forecasts for 2008 . . . . . . . .231

THE CUSP-BORN PISCES

Are you really a Pisces? If your birthday falls during the third week of February, at the beginning of Pisces, will you still retain the traits of Aquarius, the sign of the Zodiac before Pisces? And what if you were born late in March—are you more Aries than Pisces? Many people born at the edge, or cusp, of a sign have difﬁculty determin ing exactly what sign they are. If you are one of these people, here’s how you can ﬁgure it out, once and for all. Consult the cusp table on the facing page, then locate the year of your birth. The table will tell you the precise days on which the Sun entered and left your sign for the year of your birth. In that way you can determine if you are a true Pisces—or whether you are an Aquarius or Aries—according to the variations in cusp dates from year to year (see also page 17). If you were born either at the beginning or the end of Pisces, yours is a lifetime reﬂecting a process of subtle transformation. Your life on Earth will symbolize a signiﬁcant change in conscious ness, for you are either about to enter a whole new way of living or are leaving one behind. If you were born at the end of February you are newly hatched into the sign of the Fishes. You may want to read the horoscope book for Aquarius as well as Pisces, for Aquarius holds the key to your secret wishes, your private uncertainties and guilts—some of them—and the mystical means to your cosmic unfoldment. Though you don’t often know quite where to begin, you would like to ﬁnd a place in life where you can be simply happy, sur rounded by friends you love and who love you—for your true iden tity puzzles you and you long for simplicity. When you are undisciplined and guilt-ridden, you can pursue pleasure or vice in an effort at self-destruction. When you accept your role in the world and the people around you, the freedom you are always seeking suddenly comes to you, and then you wake up to know what it means to be free. If you were born the third week of March, you are a symbol of winter’s end and faith must be your key word. You may want to read the horoscope book for Aries as well as Pisces, for through Aries you begin to make all your dreams happen. Your urges come alive, and you wake up to the world around you as your material ism is sparked. You may get depressed and discouraged, defeated and saddened, by the tribulations of this life on Earth, but of all the Zodiac signs you symbolize the time when faith is the ultimate savior of all peo ple. Forgiveness and compassion characterize your spirit, and you 4

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blend a gentle poetry with verve and dynamism. You can waver between self-doubt and selﬁshness, but at best you are the symbol of the turning of the tide and spiritual regeneration.

THE CUSPS OF PISCES DATES SUN ENTERS PISCES (LEAVES AQUARIUS) February 19 every year from 1900 to 2010, except for the following: February 18 1900 21 25 29 33 37 41 45 49 53

1954 57 58 61 62 65 66 69 70

1973 74 77 78 81 82 85 86 87

February 20 1989 90 91 93 94 95 97 98 99

2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2009 2010

1917

DATES SUN LEAVES PISCES (ENTERS ARIES) March 20 every year from 1900 to 2010, except for the fol lowing: March 21 1901 02 03 05 06 07 09 10

1911 13 14 15 18 19 22

1923 26 27 30 31 34 35

1938 39 42 43 46 47 51

1955 59 63 67 71 75 79

THE ASCENDANT:

PISCES RISING

Could you be a “double” Pisces? That is, could you have Pisces as your Rising sign as well as your Sun sign? The tables on pages 8–9 will tell you Pisces what your Rising sign happens to be. Just ﬁnd the hour of your birth, then ﬁnd the day of your birth, and you will see which sign of the Zodiac is your Ascendant, as the Rising sign is called. The Ascendant is called that because it is the sign rising on the eastern horizon at the time of your birth. For a more detailed discussion of the Rising sign and the twelve houses of the Zodiac, see pages 17–20. The Ascendant, or Rising sign, is placed on the 1st house in a horoscope, of which there are twelve houses. The 1st house repre sents your response to the environment—your unique response. Call it identity, personality, ego, self-image, facade, come-on, bodymind-spirit—whatever term best conveys to you the meaning of the you that acts and reacts in the world. It is a you that is always changing, discovering a new you. Your identity started with birth and early environment, over which you had little conscious control, and continues to experience, to adjust, to express itself. The 1st house also represents how others see you. Has anyone ever guessed your sign to be your Rising sign? People may respond to that personality, that facade, that body type governed by your Ris ing sign. Your Ascendant, or Rising sign, modiﬁes your basic Sun sign per sonality, and it affects the way you act out the daily predictions for your Sun sign. If your Rising sign indeed is Pisces, what follows is a description of its effect on your horoscope. If your Rising sign is not Pisces, but some other sign of the Zodiac, you may wish to read the horoscope book for that sign as well. With Pisces Rising, you have the planets Jupiter and Neptune, which are the co-rulers of Pisces, rising in the 1st house. Acting together here, Jupiter and Neptune give you a tremendous capacity for compassion and a highly developed visionary mind. Your chances of success in risky undertakings and in remote places are increased by the joint inﬂuences of these planets. Jupiter confers a measure of good fortune in health and disposition. Neptune bestows an inner strength and resourcefulness. But Neptune also gives you a restless, wandering mind and, at the same time, a fear of action, a dread of dangers, real or imagined, that block the nobility and freedom with which Jupiter impels you to act. You may then 6

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waver in making choices, or, preferring secrecy, you could attract intrigue and enemies. You have a strong need for, and love of, change. You seek change for change itself—not necessarily for the material comforts you could gain through it or for the escape from dangers it could allow. The search for challenging new environments suits your wander lust. You are always looking for fresh experiences to stimulate your imagination. Travel and adventure, even if these pursuits are only intellectual or emotional voyages, are basic to your nature. From such excursions your dreams are born. And from your dreams you create visionary, utopian schemes of a bright, free world, for you have a deﬁnite social consciousness. You are a creative symbol of that new world. Justice, fairness, equality are bywords for those of you with Pisces Rising. You are dedicated to sisterhood, brotherhood, peoplehood. You envision a free space without distinctions of age, race, sex, class. You tend to live your own life in these ideals, too, which could startle and antag onize many people around you. Defying convention, however, you may at times suffer by it. As a result, it is all too easy for you to cul tivate secrecy or procrastination. Impression and expression are twinned in your nature. If this sensory input and output are balanced, you can achieve artistic freedom and greatness. You will be generous with your gifts and talents; you can give yourself over to caring for others. But if impressions are denied you, you could turn in on yourself, wasting resources of thought and feeling, indulging your senses in limiting, even dangerous, experiences. And if your expressions are inhibited, you could become withdrawn and introverted, deeply pessimistic about human nature, preferring a hermit’s existence. There is always a touch of theatricality about you, even when you are in seclusion. Neptune, planet of mystery, shrouds you in tantalizing auras. Glamour may be a real part of your makeup, as all the arts have a great appeal for you, and sometime in your life you express yourself through an artistic medium. Emotion, rather than logic, lies at the core of your being. It allows you to master the craft of illusion, to create whatever persona or ambience suits an occasion. At the zenith of its development, emotion may make you a visionary. At its nadir, however, confusion reigns. Compassion and expansiveness are the key words for those of you with Pisces Rising. Actualizing them, you can live a lifetime of creativity, fullness, service to others, as opposed to living in fear and discontent.

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YOUR RISING SIGN

RISING SIGNS FOR PISCES Day of Birth

Hour of Birth*

February 18–21

February 22–29

March 1–5

Midnight 1 am 2 am 3 am

Scorpio Scorpio Sagittarius Sagittarius

Scorpio Sagittarius Sagittarius Sagittarius; Capricorn 2/25 Capricorn Aquarius Aquarius

Scorpio Sagittarius Sagittarius Capricorn

4 am 5 am 6 am

Capricorn Capricorn Aquarius

7 am 8 am 9 am 10 am

Pisces Pisces; Aries 2/20 Aries Taurus

Taurus Taurus

11 am Noon

Gemini Gemini

Gemini Gemini

Cancer Cancer Cancer Leo Leo

Cancer Cancer Leo Leo Leo; Virgo 2/29 Virgo Virgo Libra

1 2 3 4 5

pm pm pm pm pm

6 pm 7 pm 8 pm 9 pm 10 pm

Virgo Virgo Virgo; Libra 2/20 Libra Libra

11 pm

Scorpio

Pisces Aries

Libra Libra; Scorpio 2/28 Scorpio

Capricorn Aquarius Aquarius; Pisces 3/3 Pisces Aries Taurus Taurus; Gemini 3/2 Gemini Gemini; Cancer 3/2 Cancer Cancer Leo Leo Virgo Virgo Virgo Libra Libra Scorpio Scorpio

*Hour of birth given here is for Standard Time in any time zone. If your hour of birth was recorded in Daylight Saving Time, subtract on hour from it and consult that hour in the table above. For example, if you were born at 7 AM D.S.T., see 6 AM above.

YOUR RISING SIGN

Hour of Birth* Midnight 1 2 3 4

am am am am

5 am 6 am 7 am

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Day of Birth

March 6–9

March 10–15

March 16–21

Scorpio; Sagittarius 3/7 Sagittarius Sagittarius Capricorn Capricorn

Sagittarius

Sagittarius

Sagittarius Capricorn Capricorn Capricorn; Aquarius 3/11 Aquarius Pisces Aries

Sagittarius Capricorn Capricorn Aquarius

8 am

Aquarius Pisces Pisces; Aries 3/7 Aries

9 am

Taurus

Aries; Taurus 3/14 Taurus

10 am 11 am

Gemini Gemini

Gemini Gemini

Noon 1 pm 2 pm

Cancer Cancer Leo Leo Leo Virgo Virgo Libra

Leo Virgo Virgo Virgo Libra

8 pm 9 pm

Cancer Cancer Cancer; Leo 3/8 Leo Leo Virgo Virgo Virgo; Libra 3/7 Libra Libra

Taurus; Gemini 3/19 Gemini Gemini; Cancer 3/18 Cancer Cancer Leo

Libra Scorpio

10 pm 11 pm

Scorpio Scorpio

Libra Libra; Scorpio 3/15 Scorpio Scorpio

3 4 5 6 7

pm pm pm pm pm

*See note on facing page.

Aquarius Pisces Aries Taurus

Scorpio Scorpio

THE PLACE OF ASTROLOGY

IN TODAY’S WORLD

Does astrology have a place in the fast-moving, ultra-scientiﬁc world we live in today? Can it be justiﬁed in a sophisticated so ciety whose outriders are already preparing to step off the moon into the deep space of the planets themselves? Or is it just a hang over of ancient superstition, a psychological dummy for neurotics and dreamers of every historical age? These are the kind of questions that any inquiring person can be expected to ask when they approach a subject like astrology which goes beyond, but never excludes, the materialistic side of life. The simple, single answer is that astrology works. It works for many millions of people in the western world alone. In the United States there are 10 million followers and in Europe, an estimated 25 million. America has more than 4000 practicing astrologers, Europe nearly three times as many. Even down-under Australia has its hundreds of thousands of adherents. In the eastern coun tries, astrology has enormous followings, again, because it has been proved to work. In India, for example, brides and grooms for centuries have been chosen on the basis of their astrological compatibility. Astrology today is more vital than ever before, more practicable because all over the world the media devotes much space and time to it, more valid because science itself is conﬁrming the precepts of astrological knowledge with every new exciting step. The or dinary person who daily applies astrology intelligently does not have to wonder whether it is true nor believe in it blindly. He can see it working for himself. And, if he can use it—and this book is designed to help the reader to do just that—he can make living a far richer experience, and become a more developed personality and a better person.

Astrology and Relationships Astrology is the science of relationships. It is not just a study of planetary inﬂuences on man and his environment. It is the study of man himself. We are at the center of our personal universe, of all our rela tionships. And our happiness or sadness depends on how we act, how we relate to the people and things that surround us. The 10

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emotions that we generate have a distinct effect—for better or worse—on the world around us. Our friends and our enemies will conﬁrm this. Just look in the mirror the next time you are angry. In other words, each of us is a kind of sun or planet or star ra diating our feelings on the environment around us. Our inﬂuence on our personal universe, whether loving, helpful, or destructive, varies with our changing moods, expressed through our individual character. Our personal “radiations” are potent in the way they affect our moods and our ability to control them. But we usually are able to throw off our emotion in some sort of action—we have a good cry, walk it off, or tell someone our troubles—before it can build up too far and make us physically ill. Astrology helps us to un derstand the universal forces working on us, and through this under standing, we can become more properly adjusted to our surroundings so that we ﬁnd ourselves coping where others may ﬂounder.

The Challenge of Love The challenge of love lies in recognizing the difference between infatuation, emotion, sex, and, sometimes, the intentional deceit of the other person. Mankind, with its record of broken marriages, despair, and disillusionment, is obviously not very good at making these distinctions. Can astrology help? Yes. In the same way that advance knowledge can usually help in any human situation. And there is probably no situation as human, as poignant, as pathetic and universal, as the failure of man’s love. Love, of course, is not just between man and woman. It involves love of children, parents, home, and friends. But the big problems usually involve the choice of partner. Astrology has established degrees of compatibility that exist be tween people born under the various signs of the Zodiac. Because people are individuals, there are numerous variations and modi ﬁcations. So the astrologer, when approached on mate and mar riage matters, makes allowances for them. But the fact remains that some groups of people are suited for each other and some are not, and astrology has expressed this in terms of characteristics we all can study and use as a personal guide. No matter how much enjoyment and pleasure we ﬁnd in the different aspects of each other’s character, if it is not an overall compatibility, the chances of our ﬁnding fulﬁllment or enduring happiness in each other are pretty hopeless. And astrology can help us to ﬁnd someone compatible.

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Astrology and Science Closely related to our emotions is the “other side” of our personal universe, our physical welfare. Our body, of course, is largely inﬂu enced by things around us over which we have very little control. The phone rings, we hear it. The train runs late. We snag our stock ing or cut our face shaving. Our body is under a constant bom bardment of events that inﬂuence our daily lives to varying degrees. The question that arises from all this is, what makes each of us act so that we have to involve other people and keep the ball of activity and evolution rolling? This is the question that both science and astrology are involved with. The scientists have attacked it from different angles: anthropology, the study of human evolution as body, mind and response to environment; anatomy, the study of bodily structure; psychology, the science of the human mind; and so on. These studies have produced very impressive classiﬁcations and valuable information, but because the approach to the problem is fragmented, so is the result. They remain “branches” of science. Sci ence generally studies effects. It keeps turning up wonderful answers but no lasting solutions. Astrology, on the other hand, approaches the question from the broader viewpoint. Astrology began its inquiry with the totality of human experience and saw it as an effect. It then looked to ﬁnd the cause, or at least the prime movers, and during thousands of years of observation of man and his universal environment came up with the extraordinary princi ple of planetary inﬂuence—or astrology, which, from the Greek, means the science of the stars. Modern science, as we shall see, has conﬁrmed much of astrol ogy’s foundations—most of it unintentionally, some of it reluc tantly, but still, indisputably. It is not difﬁcult to imagine that there must be a connection between outer space and Earth. Even today, scientists are not too sure how our Earth was created, but it is generally agreed that it is only a tiny part of the universe. And as a part of the universe, peo ple on Earth see and feel the inﬂuence of heavenly bodies in almost every aspect of our existence. There is no doubt that the Sun has the greatest inﬂuence on life on this planet. Without it there would be no life, for without it there would be no warmth, no division into day and night, no cycles of time or season at all. This is clear and easy to see. The inﬂuence of the Moon, on the other hand, is more subtle, though no less deﬁnite. There are many ways in which the inﬂuence of the Moon mani fests itself here on Earth, both on human and animal life. It is a

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well-known fact, for instance, that the large movements of water on our planet—that is the ebb and ﬂow of the tides—are caused by the Moon’s gravitational pull. Since this is so, it follows that these water movements do not occur only in the oceans, but that all bodies of water are affected, even down to the tiniest puddle. The human body, too, which consists of about 70 percent water, falls within the scope of this lunar inﬂuence. For example the men strual cycle of most women corresponds to the 28-day lunar month; the period of pregnancy in humans is 273 days, or equal to nine lunar months. Similarly, many illnesses reach a crisis at the change of the Moon, and statistics in many countries have shown that the crime rate is highest at the time of the Full Moon. Even human sex ual desire has been associated with the phases of the Moon. But it is in the movement of the tides that we get the clearest demonstra tion of planetary inﬂuence, which leads to the irresistible corre spondence between the so-called metaphysical and the physical. Tide tables are prepared years in advance by calculating the future positions of the Moon. Science has known for a long time that the Moon is the main cause of tidal action. But only in the last few years has it begun to realize the possible extent of this inﬂu ence on mankind. To begin with, the ocean tides do not rise and fall as we might imagine from our personal observations of them. The Moon as it orbits around Earth sets up a circular wave of attraction which pulls the oceans of the world after it, broadly in an east to west direction. This inﬂuence is like a phantom wave crest, a loop of power stretching from pole to pole which passes over and around the Earth like an invisible shadow. It travels with equal effect across the land masses and, as scientists were recently amazed to observe, caused oysters placed in the dark in the middle of the United States where there is no sea to open their shells to receive the nonexistent tide. If the land-locked oysters react to this invisi ble signal, what effect does it have on us who not so long ago in evolutionary time came out of the sea and still have its salt in our blood and sweat? Less well known is the fact that the Moon is also the primary force behind the circulation of blood in human beings and animals, and the movement of sap in trees and plants. Agriculturists have established that the Moon has a distinct inﬂuence on crops, which explains why for centuries people have planted according to Moon cycles. The habits of many animals, too, are directed by the move ment of the Moon. Migratory birds, for instance, depart only at or near the time of the Full Moon. And certain sea creatures, eels in particular, move only in accordance with certain phases of the Moon.

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Know Thyself—Why? In today’s fast-changing world, everyone still longs to know what the future holds. It is the one thing that everyone has in common: rich and poor, famous and infamous, all are deeply concerned about tomorrow. But the key to the future, as every historian knows, lies in the past. This is as true of individual people as it is of nations. You can not understand your future without ﬁrst understanding your past, which is simply another way of saying that you must ﬁrst of all know yourself. The motto “know thyself” seems obvious enough nowadays, but it was originally put forward as the foundation of wisdom by the ancient Greek philosophers. It was then adopted by the “mystery religions” of the ancient Middle East, Greece, Rome, and is still used in all genuine schools of mind training or mystical discipline, both in those of the East, based on yoga, and those of the West. So it is universally accepted now, and has been through the ages. But how do you go about discovering what sort of person you are? The ﬁrst step is usually classiﬁcation into some sort of system of types. Astrology did this long before the birth of Christ. Psychol ogy has also done it. So has modern medicine, in its way. One system classiﬁes people according to the source of the impulses they respond to most readily: the muscles, leading to direct bodily action; the digestive organs, resulting in emotion; or the brain and nerves, giving rise to thinking. Another such system says that character is determined by the endocrine glands, and gives us such labels as “pituitary,” “thyroid,” and “hyperthyroid” types. These different systems are neither contradictory nor mutu ally exclusive. In fact, they are very often different ways of saying the same thing. Very popular, useful classiﬁcations were devised by Carl Jung, the eminent disciple of Freud. Jung observed among the different faculties of the mind, four which have a predominant inﬂuence on character. These four faculties exist in all of us without exception, but not in perfect balance. So when we say, for instance, that some one is a “thinking type,” it means that in any situation he or she tries to be rational. Emotion, which may be the opposite of think ing, will be his or her weakest function. This thinking type can be sensible and reasonable, or calculating and unsympathetic. The emotional type, on the other hand, can often be recognized by exaggerated language—everything is either marvelous or terri ble—and in extreme cases they even invent dramas and quarrels out of nothing just to make life more interesting. The other two faculties are intuition and physical sensation. The

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sensation type does not only care for food and drink, nice clothes and furniture; he or she is also interested in all forms of physical experience. Many scientists are sensation types as are athletes and nature-lovers. Like sensation, intuition is a form of perception and we all possess it. But it works through that part of the mind which is not under conscious control—consequently it sees meanings and connections which are not obvious to thought or emotion. Inven tors and original thinkers are always intuitive, but so, too, are superstitious people who see meanings where none exist. Thus, sensation tells us what is going on in the world, feeling (that is, emotion) tells us how important it is to ourselves, thinking enables us to interpret it and work out what we should do about it, and intuition tells us what it means to ourselves and others. All four faculties are essential, and all are present in every one of us. But some people are guided chieﬂy by one, others by another. In addi tion, Jung also observed a division of the human personality into the extrovert and the introvert, which cuts across these four types. A disadvantage of all these systems of classiﬁcation is that one cannot tell very easily where to place oneself. Some people are reluctant to admit that they act to please their emotions. So they deceive themselves for years by trying to belong to whichever type they think is the “best.” Of course, there is no best; each has its faults and each has its good points. The advantage of the signs of the Zodiac is that they simplify classiﬁcation. Not only that, but your date of birth is personal— it is unarguably yours. What better way to know yourself than by going back as far as possible to the very moment of your birth? And this is precisely what your horoscope is all about, as we shall see in the next section.

WHAT IS A HOROSCOPE?

If you had been able to take a picture of the skies at the moment of your birth, that photograph would be your horoscope. Lacking such a snapshot, it is still possible to recreate the picture—and this is at the basis of the astrologer’s art. In other words, your horo scope is a representation of the skies with the planets in the exact positions they occupied at the time you were born. The year of birth tells an astrologer the positions of the distant, slow-moving planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. The month of birth indicates the Sun sign, or birth sign as it is com monly called, as well as indicating the positions of the rapidly mov ing planets Venus, Mercury, and Mars. The day and time of birth will locate the position of our Moon. And the moment—the exact hour and minute—of birth determines the houses through what is called the Ascendant, or Rising sign. With this information the astrologer consults various tables to calculate the speciﬁc positions of the Sun, Moon, and other planets relative to your birthplace at the moment you were born. Then he or she locates them by means of the Zodiac.

The Zodiac The Zodiac is a band of stars (constellations) in the skies, centered on the Sun’s apparent path around the Earth, and is divided into twelve equal segments, or signs. What we are actually dividing up is the Earth’s path around the Sun. But from our point of view here on Earth, it seems as if the Sun is making a great circle around our planet in the sky, so we say it is the Sun’s apparent path. This twelvefold division, the Zodiac, is a reference system for the astrologer. At any given moment the planets—and in astrology both the Sun and Moon are considered to be planets—can all be located at a speciﬁc point along this path. Now where in all this are you, the subject of the horoscope? Your character is largely determined by the sign the Sun is in. So that is where the astrologer looks ﬁrst in your horoscope, at your Sun sign. 16

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The Sun Sign and the Cusp There are twelve signs in the Zodiac, and the Sun spends approxi mately one month in each sign. But because of the motion of the Earth around the Sun—the Sun’s apparent motion—the dates when the Sun enters and leaves each sign may change from year to year. Some people born near the cusp, or edge, of a sign have difﬁ culty determining which is their Sun sign. But in this book a Table of Cusps is provided for the years 1900 to 2010 (page 5) so you can ﬁnd out what your true Sun sign is. Here are the twelve signs of the Zodiac, their ancient zodiacal symbol, and the dates when the Sun enters and leaves each sign for the year 2009. Remember, these dates may change from year to year. ARIES TAURUS GEMINI CANCER LEO VIRGO LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES

Ram Bull Twins Crab Lion Virgin Scales Scorpion Archer Sea Goat Water Bearer Fish

March 20–April 19 April 19–May 20 May 20–June 21 June 21–July 22 July 22–August 22 August 22–September 22 September 22–October 23 October 23–November 22 November 22–December 21 December 21–January 19 January 19–February 18 February 18–March 20

It is possible to draw signiﬁcant conclusions and make meaning ful predictions based simply on the Sun sign of a person. There are many people who have been amazed at the accuracy of the descrip tion of their own character based only on the Sun sign. But an astrologer needs more information than just your Sun sign to inter pret the photograph that is your horoscope.

The Rising Sign and the Zodiacal Houses An astrologer needs the exact time and place of your birth in order to construct and interpret your horoscope. The illustration on the next page shows the ﬂat chart, or natural wheel, an astrologer uses. Note the inner circle of the wheel labeled 1 through 12. These 12 divisions are known as the houses of the Zodiac.

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The 1st house always starts from the position marked E, which corresponds to the eastern horizon. The rest of the houses 2 through 12 follow around in a “counterclockwise” direction. The point where each house starts is known as a cusp, or edge. The cusp, or edge, of the 1st house (point E) is where an astrologer would place your Rising sign, the Ascendant. And, as already noted, the exact time of your birth determines your Rising sign. Let’s see how this works. As the Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours, each one of the twelve signs of the Zodiac appears to be “rising” on the hori zon, with a new one appearing about every 2 hours. Actually it is the turning of the Earth that exposes each sign to view, but in our astrological work we are discussing apparent motion. This Rising sign marks the Ascendant, and it colors the whole orientation of a horoscope. It indicates the sign governing the 1st house of the chart, and will thus determine which signs will govern all the other houses. To visualize this idea, imagine two color wheels with twelve divi sions superimposed upon each other. For just as the Zodiac is divided into twelve constellations that we identify as the signs,

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another twelvefold division is used to denote the houses. Now imagine one wheel (the signs) moving slowly while the other wheel (the houses) remains still. This analogy may help you see how the signs keep shifting the “color” of the houses as the Rising sign continues to change every two hours. To simplify things, a Table of Rising Signs has been provided (pages 8–9) for your speciﬁc Sun sign. Once your Rising sign has been placed on the cusp of the 1st house, the signs that govern the rest of the 11 houses can be placed on the chart. In any individual’s horoscope the signs do not neces sarily correspond with the houses. For example, it could be that a sign covers part of two adjacent houses. It is the interpretation of such variations in an individual’s horoscope that marks the profes sional astrologer. But to gain a workable understanding of astrology, it is not nec essary to go into great detail. In fact, we just need a description of the houses and their meanings, as is shown in the illustration above and in the table below.

THE 12 HOUSES OF THE ZODIAC 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th

Individuality, body appearance, general outlook on life Finance, possessions, ethical principles, gain or loss Relatives, communication, short journeys, writing, education Family and home, parental ties, land and property, security Pleasure, children, creativity, entertainment, risk Health, harvest, hygiene, work and service, employees Marriage and divorce, the law, partnerships and alliances Inheritance, secret deals, sex, death, regeneration Travel, sports, study, philosophy Ω house Career, social standing, success and honor Friendship, social life, hopes and wishes Troubles, illness, secret enemies, hidden agendas

Personality house Money house Relatives house Home house Pleasure house Health house Marriage house Inheritance house Travel house Business house Friends house Trouble house

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The Planets in the Houses An astrologer, knowing the exact time and place of your birth, will use tables of planetary motion in order to locate the planets in your horoscope chart. He or she will determine which planet or planets are in which sign and in which house. It is not uncommon, in an individual’s horoscope, for there to be two or more planets in the same sign and in the same house. The characteristics of the planets modify the inﬂuence of the Sun according to their natures and strengths. Sun: Source of life. Basic temperament according to the Sun sign. The conscious will. Human potential. Moon: Emotions. Moods. Customs. Habits. Changeable. Adaptive. Nurturing. Mercury: Communication. Intellect. Reasoning power. Curiosity. Short travels. Venus: Love. Delight. Charm. Harmony. Balance. Art. Beautiful possessions. Mars: Energy. Initiative. War. Anger. Adventure. Courage. Daring. Impulse. Jupiter: Luck. Optimism. Generous. Expansive. Opportunities. Pro tection. Saturn: Pessimism. Privation. Obstacles. Delay. Hard work. Research. Lasting rewards after long struggle. Uranus: Fashion. Electricity. Revolution. Independence. Freedom. Sudden changes. Modern science. Neptune: Sensationalism. Theater. Dreams. Inspiration. Illusion. Deception. Pluto: Creation and destruction. Total transformation. Lust for power. Strong obsessions. Superimpose the characteristics of the planets on the functions of the house in which they appear. Express the result through the character of the Sun sign, and you will get the basic idea. Of course, many other considerations have been taken into account in producing the carefully worked out predictions in this book: the aspects of the planets to each other; their strength according to position and sign; whether they are in a house of exal tation or decline; whether they are natural enemies or not; whether a planet occupies its own sign; the position of a planet in relation to its own house or sign; whether the sign is male or female; whether the sign is a ﬁre, earth, water, or air sign. These are only a few of the colors on the astrologer’s pallet which he or she

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must mix with the inspiration of the artist and the accuracy of the mathematician.

How To Use These Predictions A person reading the predictions in this book should understand that they are produced from the daily position of the planets for a group of people and are not, of course, individually specialized. To get the full beneﬁt of them our readers should relate the predic tions to their own character and circumstances, coordinate them, and draw their own conclusions from them. If you are a serious observer of your own life, you should ﬁnd a deﬁnite pattern emerging that will be a helpful and reliable guide. The point is that we always retain our free will. The stars indicate certain directional tendencies but we are not compelled to follow. We can do or not do, and wisdom must make the choice. We all have our good and bad days. Sometimes they extend into cycles of weeks. It is therefore advisable to study daily predictions in a span ranging from the day before to several days ahead. Daily predictions should be taken very generally. The word “dif ﬁcult” does not necessarily indicate a whole day of obstruction or inconvenience. It is a warning to you to be cautious. Your caution will often see you around the difﬁculty before you are involved. This is the correct use of astrology. In another section (pages 78–84), detailed information is given about the inﬂuence of the Moon as it passes through each of the twelve signs of the Zodiac. There are instructions on how to use the Moon Tables (pages 85–92), which provide Moon Sign Dates throughout the year as well as the Moon’s role in health and daily affairs. This information should be used in conjunction with the daily forecasts to give a fuller picture of the astrological trends.

HISTORY OF ASTROLOGY

The origins of astrology have been lost far back in history, but we do know that reference is made to it as far back as the ﬁrst written records of the human race. It is not hard to see why. Even in primi tive times, people must have looked for an explanation for the var ious happenings in their lives. They must have wanted to know why people were different from one another. And in their search they turned to the regular movements of the Sun, Moon, and stars to see if they could provide an answer. It is interesting to note that as soon as man learned to use his tools in any type of design, or his mind in any kind of calculation, he turned his attention to the heavens. Ancient cave dwellings reveal dim crescents and circles representative of the Sun and Moon, rulers of day and night. Mesopotamia and the civilization of Chaldea, in itself the foundation of those of Babylonia and Assyria, show a complete picture of astronomical observation and welldeveloped astrological interpretation. Humanity has a natural instinct for order. The study of anthro pology reveals that primitive people—even as far back as prehis toric times—were striving to achieve a certain order in their lives. They tried to organize the apparent chaos of the universe. They had the desire to attach meaning to things. This demand for order has persisted throughout the history of man. So that observing the reg ularity of the heavenly bodies made it logical that primitive peoples should turn heavenward in their search for an understanding of the world in which they found themselves so random and alone. And they did ﬁnd a signiﬁcance in the movements of the stars. Shepherds tending their ﬂocks, for instance, observed that when the cluster of stars now known as the constellation Aries was in sight, it was the time of fertility and they associated it with the Ram. And they noticed that the growth of plants and plant life cor responded with different phases of the Moon, so that certain times were favorable for the planting of crops, and other times were not. In this way, there grew up a tradition of seasons and causes con nected with the passage of the Sun through the twelve signs of the Zodiac. Astrology was valued so highly that the king was kept informed of the daily and monthly changes in the heavenly bodies, and the results of astrological studies regarding events of the future. Head astrologers were clearly men of great rank and position, and the ofﬁce was said to be a hereditary one. Omens were taken, not only from eclipses and conjunctions of 22

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the Moon or Sun with one of the planets, but also from storms and earthquakes. In the eastern civilizations, particularly, the reverence inspired by astrology appears to have remained unbroken since the very earliest days. In ancient China, astrology, astronomy, and reli gion went hand in hand. The astrologer, who was also an astronomer, was part of the ofﬁcial government service and had his own corner in the Imperial Palace. The duties of the Imperial astrologer, whose ofﬁce was one of the most important in the land, were clearly deﬁned, as this extract from early records shows: This exalted gentleman must concern himself with the stars in the heavens, keeping a record of the changes and movements of the Planets, the Sun and the Moon, in order to examine the movements of the terrestrial world with the object of prognosti cating good and bad fortune. He divides the territories of the nine regions of the empire in accordance with their dependence on particular celestial bodies. All the ﬁefs and principalities are connected with the stars and from this their prosperity or misfor tune should be ascertained. He makes prognostications accord ing to the twelve years of the Jupiter cycle of good and evil of the terrestrial world. From the colors of the ﬁve kinds of clouds, he determines the coming of ﬂoods or droughts, abundance or famine. From the twelve winds, he draws conclusions about the state of harmony of heaven and earth, and takes note of good and bad signs that result from their accord or disaccord. In gen eral, he concerns himself with ﬁve kinds of phenomena so as to warn the Emperor to come to the aid of the government and to allow for variations in the ceremonies according to their circum stances. The Chinese were also keen observers of the ﬁxed stars, giving them such unusual names as Ghost Vehicle, Sun of Imperial Con cubine, Imperial Prince, Pivot of Heaven, Twinkling Brilliance, Weaving Girl. But, great astrologers though they may have been, the Chinese lacked one aspect of mathematics that the Greeks applied to astrology—deductive geometry. Deductive geometry was the basis of much classical astrology in and after the time of the Greeks, and this explains the different methods of prognostication used in the East and West. Down through the ages the astrologer’s art has depended, not so much on the uncovering of new facts, though this is important, as on the interpretation of the facts already known. This is the essence of the astrologer’s skill. But why should the signs of the Zodiac have any effect at all on the formation of human character? It is easy to see why people

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thought they did, and even now we constantly use astrological expressions in our everyday speech. The thoughts of “lucky star,” “ill-fated,” “star-crossed,” “mooning around,” are interwoven into the very structure of our language. Wherever the concept of the Zodiac is understood and used, it could well appear to have an inﬂuence on the human character. Does this mean, then, that the human race, in whose civilization the idea of the twelve signs of the Zodiac has long been embedded, is divided into only twelve types? Can we honestly believe that it is really as simple as that? If so, there must be pretty wide ranges of variation within each type. And if, to explain the variation, we call in heredity and environment, experiences in early childhood, the thyroid and other glands, and also the four functions of the mind together with extroversion and introversion, then one begins to wonder if the original classiﬁcation was worth making at all. No sensible person believes that his favorite system explains every thing. But even so, he will not ﬁnd the system much use at all if it does not even save him the trouble of bothering with the others. In the same way, if we were to put every person under only one sign of the Zodiac, the system becomes too rigid and unlike life. Besides, it was never intended to be used like that. It may be conve nient to have only twelve types, but we know that in practice there is every possible gradation between aggressiveness and timidity, or between conscientiousness and laziness. How, then, do we account for this? A person born under any given Sun sign can be mainly inﬂu enced by one or two of the other signs that appear in their individ ual horoscope. For instance, famous persons born under the sign of Gemini include Henry VIII, whom nothing and no one could have induced to abdicate, and Edward VIII, who did just that. Obviously, then, the sign Gemini does not fully explain the complete character of either of them. Again, under the opposite sign, Sagittarius, were both Stalin, who was totally consumed with the notion of power, and Charles V, who freely gave up an empire because he preferred to go into a monastery. And we ﬁnd under Scorpio many uncompromising characters such as Luther, de Gaulle, Indira Gandhi, and Mont gomery, but also Petain, a successful commander whose name later became synonymous with collaboration. A single sign is therefore obviously inadequate to explain the differences between people; it can only explain resemblances, such as the combativeness of the Scorpio group, or the far-reaching devotion of Charles V and Stalin to their respective ideals—the Christian heaven and the Communist utopia. But very few people have only one sign in their horoscope chart.

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In addition to the month of birth, the day and, even more, the hour to the nearest minute if possible, ought to be considered. Without this, it is impossible to have an actual horoscope, for the word horo scope literally means “a consideration of the hour.” The month of birth tells you only which sign of the Zodiac was occupied by the Sun. The day and hour tell you what sign was occu pied by the Moon. And the minute tells you which sign was rising on the eastern horizon. This is called the Ascendant, and, as some astrologers believe, it is supposed to be the most important thing in the whole horoscope. The Sun is said to signify one’s heart, that is to say, one’s deepest desires and inmost nature. This is quite different from the Moon, which signiﬁes one’s superﬁcial way of behaving. When the ancient Romans referred to the Emperor Augustus as a Capricorn, they meant that he had the Moon in Capricorn. Or, to take another example, a modern astrologer would call Disraeli a Scorpion because he had Scorpio Rising, but most people would call him Sagittarius because he had the Sun there. The Romans would have called him Leo because his Moon was in Leo. So if one does not seem to ﬁt one’s birth month, it is always worthwhile reading the other signs, for one may have been born at a time when any of them were rising or occupied by the Moon. It also seems to be the case that the inﬂuence of the Sun develops as life goes on, so that the month of birth is easier to guess in people over the age of forty. The young are supposed to be inﬂuenced mainly by their Ascendant, the Rising sign, which characterizes the body and physical personality as a whole. It is nonsense to assume that all people born at a certain time will exhibit the same characteristics, or that they will even behave in the same manner. It is quite obvious that, from the very moment of its birth, a child is subject to the effects of its environment, and that this in turn will inﬂuence its character and heritage to a deci sive extent. Also to be taken into account are education and eco nomic conditions, which play a very important part in the formation of one’s character as well. People have, in general, certain character traits and qualities which, according to their environment, develop in either a positive or a negative manner. Therefore, selﬁshness (inherent selﬁshness, that is) might emerge as unselﬁshness; kindness and consideration as cruelty and lack of consideration toward others. In the same way, a naturally constructive person may, through frustration, become destructive, and so on. The latent characteristics with which people are born can, therefore, through environment and good or bad training, become something that would appear to be its opposite, and so give the lie to the astrologer’s description of their character.

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But this is not the case. The true character is still there, but it is buried deep beneath these external superﬁcialities. Careful study of the character traits of various signs of the Zodiac are of immeasurable help, and can render beneﬁcial service to the intelligent person. Undoubtedly, the reader will already have discovered that, while he is able to get on very well with some peo ple, he just “cannot stand” others. The causes sometimes seem inex plicable. At times there is intense dislike, at other times immediate sympathy. And there is, too, the phenomenon of love at ﬁrst sight, which is also apparently inexplicable. People appear to be either sympathetic or unsympathetic toward each other for no apparent reason. Now if we look at this in the light of the Zodiac, we ﬁnd that peo ple born under different signs are either compatible or incompati ble with each other. In other words, there are good and bad interrelating factors among the various signs. This does not, of course, mean that humanity can be divided into groups of hostile camps. It would be quite wrong to be hostile or indifferent toward people who happen to be born under an incompatible sign. There is no reason why everybody should not, or cannot, learn to control and adjust their feelings and actions, especially after they are aware of the positive qualities of other people by studying their character analyses, among other things. Every person born under a certain sign has both positive and negative qualities, which are developed more or less according to our free will. Nobody is entirely good or entirely bad, and it is up to each of us to learn to control ourselves on the one hand and at the same time to endeavor to learn about ourselves and others. It cannot be emphasized often enough that it is free will that determines whether we will make really good use of our talents and abilities. Using our free will, we can either overcome our fail ings or allow them to rule us. Our free will enables us to exert sufﬁ cient willpower to control our failings so that they do not harm ourselves or others. Astrology can reveal our inclinations and tendencies. Astrology can tell us about ourselves so that we are able to use our free will to overcome our shortcomings. In this way astrology helps us do our best to become needed and valuable members of society as well as helpmates to our family and our friends. Astrology also can save us a great deal of unhappiness and remorse. Yet it may seem absurd that an ancient philosophy could be a prop to modern men and women. But below the materialistic sur face of modern life, there are hidden streams of feeling and thought. Symbology is reappearing as a study worthy of the scholar; the psychosomatic factor in illness has passed from the

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writings of the crank to those of the specialist; spiritual healing in all its forms is no longer a pious hope but an accepted phenome non. And it is into this context that we consider astrology, in the sense that it is an analysis of human types. Astrology and medicine had a long journey together, and only parted company a couple of centuries ago. There still remain in medical language such astrological terms as “saturnine,” “choleric,” and “mercurial,” used in the diagnosis of physical tendencies. The herbalist, for long the handyman of the medical profession, has been dominated by astrology since the days of the Greeks. Certain herbs traditionally respond to certain planetary inﬂuences, and dis eases must therefore be treated to ensure harmony between the medicine and the disease. But the stars are expected to foretell and not only to diagnose. Astrological forecasting has been remarkably accurate, but often it is wide of the mark. The brave person who cares to predict world events takes dangerous chances. Individual forecasting is less clear cut; it can be a help or a disillusionment. Then we come to the nag ging question: if it is possible to foreknow, is it right to foretell? This is a point of ethics on which it is hard to pronounce judgment. The doctor faces the same dilemma if he ﬁnds that symptoms of a mor tal disease are present in his patient and that he can only prognos ticate a steady decline. How much to tell an individual in a crisis is a problem that has perplexed many distinguished scholars. Honest and conscientious astrologers in this modern world, where so many people are seeking guidance, face the same problem. Five hundred years ago it was customary to call in a learned man who was an astrologer who was probably also a doctor and a philosopher. By his knowledge of astrology, his study of planetary inﬂuences, he felt himself qualiﬁed to guide those in distress. The world has moved forward at a fantastic rate since then, and yet people are still uncertain of themselves. At ﬁrst sight it seems fan tastic in the light of modern thinking that they turn to the most ancient of all studies, and get someone to calculate a horoscope for them. But is it really so fantastic if you take a second look? For astrology is concerned with tomorrow, with survival. And in a world such as ours, tomorrow and survival are the keywords for the twenty-ﬁrst century.

ASTROLOGICAL BRIDGE TO

THE 21st CENTURY

Themes connecting past, present, and future are in play as the ﬁrst decade reveals hidden paths and personal hints for achieving your potential. Make the most of the messages from the planets. With the dawning of the twenty-ﬁrst century look ﬁrst to Jupiter, the planet of good fortune. Each new yearly Jupiter cycle follows the natural progression of the Zodiac. First is Jupiter in Aries and in Tau rus through spring 2000, next Jupiter is in Gemini to summer 2001, then in Cancer to midsummer 2002, in Leo to late summer 2003, in Virgo to early autumn 2004, in Libra to midautumn 2005, and so on through Jupiter in Pisces through June 2010. The beneﬁcent planet Jupiter promotes your professional and educational goals while urg ing informed choice and deliberation, providing a rich medium for creativity. Planet Jupiter’s inﬂuence is protective, the generous helper that comes to the rescue just in the nick of time.And while safeguard ing good luck, Jupiter can turn unusual risks into achievable aims. In order to take advantage of luck and opportunity, to gain wis dom from experience, to persevere against adversity, look to beauti ful planet Saturn. Saturn, planet of reason and responsibility, began a new cycle in earthy Taurus at the turn of the century. Saturn in Tau rus until spring 2001 inspires industry and affection, blends practical ity and imagination, all the while inviting caution and care. Saturn in Taurus lends beauty, order, and structure to your life. Then Saturn is in Gemini, the sign of mind and communication, until June 2003. Sat urn in Gemini gives a lively intellectual capacity, so the limits of cre ativity can be stretched and boundaries broken. Saturn in Gemini holds the promise of fruitful endeavor through sustained study, learning, and application. Saturn in Cancer from early June 2003 to mid-July 2005 poses issues of long-term security versus immediate gratiﬁcation. Rely on deliberation and choice to make sense out of diversity and change. Saturn in Cancer can be a revealing cycle, lead ing to the desired outcomes of growth and maturity. Saturn in Leo from mid-July 2005 to early September 2007 can be a test of boldness versus caution. Here every challenge must be met with benevolent authority, matched by a caring and generous outlook. Saturn in Virgo early September 2007 into October 2009 sharpens and deepens the mind. Saturn in Virgo presents chances to excel, to gain promi nence through good words and good works. Saturn in Libra end of October 2009 into November 2012 promotes artistry, balance, goodwill, and peace. 28

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Uranus, planet of innovation and surprise, started an important new cycle in January of 1996. At that time Uranus entered its natu ral home in airy Aquarius. Uranus in Aquarius into the year 2003 has a profound effect on your personality and the lens through which you see the world. A basic change in the way you project yourself is just one impact of Uranus in Aquarius. More signiﬁ cantly, a whole new consciousness is evolving. Winds of change blowing your way emphasize movement and freedom. Uranus in Aquarius poses involvement in the larger community beyond self, family, friends, lovers, associates. Radical ideas and progressive thought signal a journey of liberation. As the new century begins, follow Uranus on the path of humanitarianism. A new Uranus cycle begins March 2003 when Uranus visits Pisces, brieﬂy revisits Aquarius, then returns late in 2003 to Pisces where it will stay into May 2010. Uranus in Pisces, a strongly intuitive force, urges work and service for the good of humankind to make the world a better place for all people. Neptune, planet of vision and mystery, is enjoying a long cycle that excites creativity and imaginative thinking. Neptune is in airy Aquarius from November 1998 to February of 2012. Neptune in Aquarius, the sign of the Water Bearer, represents two sides of the coin of wisdom: inspiration and reason. Here Neptune stirs power ful currents bearing a rich and varied harvest, the fertile breeding ground for idealistic aims and practical considerations. Neptune’s ﬁne intuition tunes in to your dreams, your imagination, your spiri tuality. You can never turn your back on the mysteries of life. Uranus and Neptune, the planets of enlightenment and idealism, give you glimpses into the future, letting you peek through secret doorways into the twenty-ﬁrst century. Pluto, dwarf planet of beginnings and endings, started a new cycle of transformative power in the year 2008. Pluto entered the earthy sign of Capricorn and journeys there for sixteen years until 2024. Pluto in Capricorn over the course of this extensive journey has the capacity to change the landscape as well as the humanscape. The transforming energy of Pluto combines with the perse vering power of Capricorn to give depth and character to potential change. Pluto in Capricorn can bring focus and cohesion to dis parate, diverse creativities. As new forms arise and take root, Pluto in Capricorn organizes the rebuilding process. Freedom versus lim itation, freedom versus authority is part of the picture. Reasonable ness struggles with recklessness to solve divisive issues. Pluto in Capricorn can teach important lessons about adversity, and the les sons will be learned.

THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC

Dominant Characteristics

Aries: March 21–April 20 The Positive Side of Aries The Aries has many positive points to his character. People born under this ﬁrst sign of the Zodiac are often quite strong and enthu siastic. On the whole, they are forward-looking people who are not easily discouraged by temporary setbacks. They know what they want out of life and they go out after it. Their personalities are strong. Others are usually quite impressed by the Ram’s way of doing things. Quite often they are sources of inspiration for others traveling the same route. Aries men and women have a special zest for life that can be contagious; for others, they are a ﬁne example of how life should be lived. The Aries person usually has a quick and active mind. He is imaginative and inventive. He enjoys keeping busy and active. He generally gets along well with all kinds of people. He is interested in mankind, as a whole. He likes to be challenged. Some would say he thrives on opposition, for it is when he is set against that he often does his best. Getting over or around obstacles is a challenge he generally enjoys. All in all, Aries is quite positive and youngthinking. He likes to keep abreast of new things that are happening in the world. Aries are often fond of speed. They like things to be done quickly, and this sometimes aggravates their slower col leagues and associates. The Aries man or woman always seems to remain young. Their whole approach to life is youthful and optimistic. They never say die, no matter what the odds. They may have an occasional setback, but it is not long before they are back on their feet again. 31

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The Negative Side of Aries Everybody has his less positive qualities—and Aries is no excep tion. Sometimes the Aries man or woman is not very tactful in com municating with others; in his hurry to get things done he is apt to be a little callous or inconsiderate. Sensitive people are likely to ﬁnd him somewhat sharp-tongued in some situations. Often in his eagerness to get the show on the road, he misses the mark alto gether and cannot achieve his aims. At times Aries can be too impulsive. He can occasionally be stubborn and refuse to listen to reason. If things do not move quickly enough to suit the Aries man or woman, he or she is apt to become rather nervous or irritable. The uncultivated Aries is not unfamiliar with moments of doubt and fear. He is capable of being destructive if he does not get his way. He can overcome some of his emotional problems by steadily trying to express himself as he really is, but this requires effort.

Taurus: April 21–May 20 The Positive Side of Taurus The Taurus person is known for his ability to concentrate and for his tenacity. These are perhaps his strongest qualities. The Taurus man or woman generally has very little trouble in getting along with others; it’s his nature to be helpful toward people in need. He can always be depended on by his friends, especially those in trouble. Taurus generally achieves what he wants through his ability to persevere. He never leaves anything unﬁnished but works on something until it has been completed. People can usually take him at his word; he is honest and forthright in most of his deal ings. The Taurus person has a good chance to make a success of his life because of his many positive qualities. The Taurus who aims high seldom falls short of his mark. He learns well by experi ence. He is thorough and does not believe in shortcuts of any kind. The Bull’s thoroughness pays off in the end, for through his deliberateness he learns how to rely on himself and what he has learned. The Taurus person tries to get along with others, as a rule. He is not overly critical and likes people to be themselves. He is a tolerant person and enjoys peace and harmony—especially in his home life. Taurus is usually cautious in all that he does. He is not a person

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who believes in taking unnecessary risks. Before adopting any one line of action, he will weigh all of the pros and cons. The Taurus per son is steadfast. Once his mind is made up it seldom changes. The person born under this sign usually is a good family person— reliable and loving.

The Negative Side of Taurus Sometimes the Taurus man or woman is a bit too stubborn. He won’t listen to other points of view if his mind is set on something. To others, this can be quite annoying. Taurus also does not like to be told what to do. He becomes rather angry if others think him not too bright. He does not like to be told he is wrong, even when he is. He dislikes being contradicted. Some people who are born under this sign are very suspicious of others—even of those persons close to them. They ﬁnd it difﬁcult to trust people fully. They are often afraid of being deceived or taken advantage of. The Bull often ﬁnds it difﬁcult to forget or forgive. His love of material things sometimes makes him rather avaricious and petty.

Gemini: May 21–June 20 The Positive Side of Gemini The person born under this sign of the Heavenly Twins is usually quite bright and quick-witted. Some of them are capable of doing many different things. The Gemini person very often has many dif ferent interests. He keeps an open mind and is always anxious to learn new things. Gemini is often an analytical person. He is a person who enjoys making use of his intellect. He is governed more by his mind than by his emotions. He is a person who is not conﬁned to one view; he can often understand both sides to a problem or question. He knows how to reason, how to make rapid decisions if need be. He is an adaptable person and can make himself at home almost anywhere. There are all kinds of situations he can adapt to. He is a person who seldom doubts himself; he is sure of his talents and his ability to think and reason. Gemini is generally most satisﬁed when he is in a situation where he can make use of his intellect. Never

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short of imagination, he often has strong talents for invention. He is rather a modern person when it comes to life; Gemini almost always moves along with the times—perhaps that is why he remains so youthful throughout most of his life. Literature and art appeal to the person born under this sign. Cre ativity in almost any form will interest and intrigue the Gemini man or woman. The Gemini is often quite charming. A good talker, he often is the center of attraction at any gathering. People ﬁnd it easy to like a person born under this sign because he can appear easygoing and usually has a good sense of humor.

The Negative Side of Gemini Sometimes the Gemini person tries to do too many things at one time—and as a result, winds up ﬁnishing nothing. Some Twins are easily distracted and ﬁnd it rather difﬁcult to concentrate on one thing for too long a time. Sometimes they give in to triﬂing fancies and ﬁnd it rather boring to become too serious about any one thing. Some of them are never dependable, no matter what they promise. Although the Gemini man or woman often appears to be wellversed on many subjects, this is sometimes just a veneer. His knowl edge may be only superﬁcial, but because he speaks so well he gives people the impression of erudition. Some Geminis are sharptongued and inconsiderate; they think only of themselves and their own pleasure.

Cancer: June 21–July 20 The Positive Side of Cancer The Moon Child’s most positive point is his understanding nature. On the whole, he is a loving and sympathetic person. He would never go out of his way to hurt anyone. The Cancer man or woman is often very kind and tender; they give what they can to others. They hate to see others suffering and will do what they can to help someone in less fortunate circumstances than themselves. They are often very concerned about the world. Their interest in people gen

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erally goes beyond that of just their own families and close friends; they have a deep sense of community and respect humanitarian values. The Moon Child means what he says, as a rule; he is honest about his feelings. The Cancer man or woman is a person who knows the art of patience. When something seems difﬁcult, he is willing to wait until the situation becomes manageable again. He is a person who knows how to bide his time. Cancer knows how to concentrate on one thing at a time. When he has made his mind up he generally sticks with what he does, seeing it through to the end. Cancer is a person who loves his home. He enjoys being sur rounded by familiar things and the people he loves. Of all the signs, Cancer is the most maternal. Even the men born under this sign often have a motherly or protective quality about them. They like to take care of people in their family—to see that they are well loved and well provided for. They are usually loyal and faithful. Family ties mean a lot to the Cancer man or woman. Parents and in-laws are respected and loved. Young Cancer responds very well to adults who show faith in him. The Moon Child has a strong sense of tradition. He is very sensitive to the moods of others.

The Negative Side of Cancer Sometimes Cancer ﬁnds it rather hard to face life. It becomes too much for him. He can be a little timid and retiring, when things don’t go too well. When unfortunate things happen, he is apt to just shrug and say, “Whatever will be will be.” He can be fatalistic to a fault. The uncultivated Cancer is a bit lazy. He doesn’t have very much ambition. Anything that seems a bit difﬁcult he’ll gladly leave to others. He may be lacking in initiative. Too sensitive, when he feels he’s been injured, he’ll crawl back into his shell and nurse his imaginary wounds. The immature Moon Child often is given to cry ing when the smallest thing goes wrong. Some Cancers ﬁnd it difﬁcult to enjoy themselves in environ ments outside their homes. They make heavy demands on others, and need to be constantly reassured that they are loved. Lacking such reassurance, they may resort to sulking in silence.

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Leo: July 21–August 21 The Positive Side of Leo Often Leos make good leaders. They seem to be good organizers and administrators. Usually they are quite popular with others. Whatever group it is that they belong to, the Leo man or woman is almost sure to be or become the leader. Loyalty, one of the Lion’s noblest traits, enables him or her to maintain this leadership posi tion. Leo is generous most of the time. It is his best characteristic. He or she likes to give gifts and presents. In making others happy, the Leo person becomes happy himself. He likes to splurge when spending money on others. In some instances it may seem that the Lion’s generosity knows no boundaries. A hospitable person, the Leo man or woman is very fond of welcoming people to his house and entertaining them. He is never short of company. Leo has plenty of energy and drive. He enjoys working toward some speciﬁc goal. When he applies himself correctly, he gets what he wants most often. The Leo person is almost never unsure of himself. He has plenty of conﬁdence and aplomb. He is a person who is direct in almost everything he does. He has a quick mind and can make a decision in a very short time. He usually sets a good example for others because of his ambi tious manner and positive ways. He knows how to stick to some thing once he’s started. Although Leo may be good at making a joke, he is not superﬁcial or glib. He is a loving person, kind and thoughtful. There is generally nothing small or petty about the Leo man or woman. He does what he can for those who are deserving. He is a person others can rely upon at all times. He means what he says. An honest person, generally speaking, he is a friend who is valued and sought out.

The Negative Side of Leo Leo, however, does have his faults. At times, he can be just a bit too arrogant. He thinks that no one deserves a leadership posi tion except him. Only he is capable of doing things well. His opin ion of himself is often much too high. Because of his conceit, he is

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sometimes rather unpopular with a good many people. Some Leos are too materialistic; they can only think in terms of money and proﬁt. Some Leos enjoy lording it over others—at home or at their place of business. What is more, they feel they have the right to. Egocentric to an impossible degree, this sort of Leo cares little about how others think or feel. He can be rude and cutting.

Virgo: August 22–September 22 The Positive Side of Virgo The person born under the sign of Virgo is generally a busy person. He knows how to arrange and organize things. He is a good plan ner. Above all, he is practical and is not afraid of hard work. Often called the sign of the Harvester, Virgo knows how to attain what he desires. He sticks with something until it is ﬁnished. He never shirks his duties, and can always be depended upon. The Virgo person can be thoroughly trusted at all times. The man or woman born under this sign tries to do everything to perfection. He doesn’t believe in doing anything halfway. He always aims for the top. He is the sort of a person who is always learning and constantly striving to better himself—not because he wants more money or glory, but because it gives him a feeling of accomplishment. The Virgo man or woman is a very observant person. He is sensi tive to how others feel, and can see things below the surface of a sit uation. He usually puts this talent to constructive use. It is not difﬁcult for the Virgo to be open and earnest. He believes in putting his cards on the table. He is never secretive or underhanded. He’s as good as his word. The Virgo person is gener ally plainspoken and down to earth. He has no trouble in express ing himself. The Virgo person likes to keep up to date on new developments in his particular ﬁeld. Well-informed, generally, he sometimes has a keen interest in the arts or literature. What he knows, he knows well. His ability to use his critical faculties is well-developed and sometimes startles others because of its accuracy. Virgos adhere to a moderate way of life; they avoid excesses. Virgo is a responsible person and enjoys being of service.

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The Negative Side of Virgo Sometimes a Virgo person is too critical. He thinks that only he can do something the way it should be done. Whatever anyone else does is inferior. He can be rather annoying in the way he quibbles over insigniﬁcant details. In telling others how things should be done, he can be rather tactless and mean. Some Virgos seem rather emotionless and cool. They feel emo tional involvement is beneath them. They are sometimes too tidy, too neat. With money they can be rather miserly. Some Virgos try to force their opinions and ideas on others.

Libra: September 23–October 22 The Positive Side of Libra Libras love harmony. It is one of their most outstanding character traits. They are interested in achieving balance; they admire beauty and grace in things as well as in people. Generally speaking, they are kind and considerate people. Libras are usually very sympa thetic. They go out of their way not to hurt another person’s feel ings. They are outgoing and do what they can to help those in need. People born under the sign of Libra almost always make good friends. They are loyal and amiable. They enjoy the company of others. Many of them are rather moderate in their views; they believe in keeping an open mind, however, and weighing both sides of an issue fairly before making a decision. Alert and intelligent, Libra, often known as the Lawgiver, is always fair-minded and tries to put himself in the position of the other person. They are against injustice; quite often they take up for the underdog. In most of their social dealings, they try to be tactful and kind. They dislike discord and bickering, and most Libras strive for peace and harmony in all their relationships. The Libra man or woman has a keen sense of beauty. They appreciate handsome furnishings and clothes. Many of them are artistically inclined. Their taste is usually impeccable. They know how to use color. Their homes are almost always attractively arranged and inviting. They enjoy entertaining people and see to it that their guests always feel at home and welcome. Libra gets along with almost everyone. He is well-liked and socially much in demand.

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The Negative Side of Libra Some people born under this sign tend to be rather insincere. So eager are they to achieve harmony in all relationships that they will even go so far as to lie. Many of them are escapists. They ﬁnd facing the truth an ordeal and prefer living in a world of make-believe. In a serious argument, some Libras give in rather easily even when they know they are right. Arguing, even about something they believe in, is too unsettling for some of them. Libras sometimes care too much for material things. They enjoy possessions and luxuries. Some are vain and tend to be jealous.

Scorpio: October 23–November 22 The Positive Side of Scorpio The Scorpio man or woman generally knows what he or she wants out of life. He is a determined person. He sees something through to the end. Scorpio is quite sincere, and seldom says anything he doesn’t mean. When he sets a goal for himself he tries to go about achieving it in a very direct way. The Scorpion is brave and courageous. They are not afraid of hard work. Obstacles do not frighten them. They forge ahead until they achieve what they set out for. The Scorpio man or woman has a strong will. Although Scorpio may seem rather ﬁxed and determined, inside he is often quite tender and loving. He can care very much for oth ers. He believes in sincerity in all relationships. His feelings about someone tend to last; they are profound and not superﬁcial. The Scorpio person is someone who adheres to his principles no matter what happens. He will not be deterred from a path he believes to be right. Because of his many positive strengths, the Scorpion can often achieve happiness for himself and for those that he loves. He is a constructive person by nature. He often has a deep understanding of people and of life, in general. He is perceptive and unafraid. Obstacles often seem to spur him on. He is a positive person who enjoys winning. He has many strengths and resources; challenge of any sort often brings out the best in him.

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The Negative Side of Scorpio The Scorpio person is sometimes hypersensitive. Often he imag ines injury when there is none. He feels that others do not bother to recognize him for his true worth. Sometimes he is given to excessive boasting in order to compensate for what he feels is neglect. Scorpio can be proud, arrogant, and competitive. They can be sly when they put their minds to it and they enjoy outwitting persons or institutions noted for their cleverness. Their tactics for getting what they want are sometimes devious and ruthless. They don’t care too much about what others may think. If they feel others have done them an injustice, they will do their best to seek revenge. The Scorpion often has a sudden, violent temper; and this person’s interest in sex is sometimes quite unbal anced or excessive.

Sagittarius: November 23–December 20 The Positive Side of Sagittarius People born under this sign are honest and forthright. Their approach to life is earnest and open. Sagittarius is often quite adult in his way of seeing things. They are broad-minded and tolerant people. When dealing with others the person born under the sign of the Archer is almost always open and forthright. He doesn’t believe in deceit or pretension. His standards are high. People who associate with Sagittarius generally admire and respect his tolerant viewpoint. The Archer trusts others easily and expects them to trust him. He is never suspicious or envious and almost always thinks well of oth ers. People always enjoy his company because he is so friendly and easygoing. The Sagittarius man or woman is often good-humored. He can always be depended upon by his friends, family, and co workers. The person born under this sign of the Zodiac likes a good joke every now and then. Sagittarius is eager for fun and laughs, which makes him very popular with others. A lively person, he enjoys sports and outdoor life. The Archer is fond of animals. Intelligent and interesting, he can begin an ani

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mated conversation with ease. He likes exchanging ideas and dis cussing various views. He is not selﬁsh or proud. If someone proposes an idea or plan that is better than his, he will immediately adopt it. Imaginative yet practical, he knows how to put ideas into practice. The Archer enjoys sport and games, and it doesn’t matter if he wins or loses. He is a forgiving person, and never sulks over some thing that has not worked out in his favor. He is seldom critical, and is almost always generous.

The Negative Side of Sagittarius Some Sagittarius are restless. They take foolish risks and seldom learn from the mistakes they make. They don’t have heads for money and are often mismanaging their ﬁnances. Some of them devote much of their time to gambling. Some are too outspoken and tactless, always putting their feet in their mouths. They hurt others carelessly by being honest at the wrong time. Sometimes they make promises which they don’t keep. They don’t stick close enough to their plans and go from one fail ure to another. They are undisciplined and waste a lot of energy.

Capricorn: December 21–January 19 The Positive Side of Capricorn The person born under the sign of Capricorn, known variously as the Mountain Goat or Sea Goat, is usually very stable and patient. He sticks to whatever tasks he has and sees them through. He can always be relied upon and he is not averse to work. An honest person, Capricorn is generally serious about whatever he does. He does not take his duties lightly. He is a practical person and believes in keeping his feet on the ground. Quite often the person born under this sign is ambitious and knows how to get what he wants out of life. The Goat forges ahead and never gives up his goal. When he is determined about some thing, he almost always wins. He is a good worker—a hard worker. Although things may not come easy to him, he will not complain, but continue working until his chores are ﬁnished.

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He is usually good at business matters and knows the value of money. He is not a spendthrift and knows how to put something away for a rainy day; he dislikes waste and unnecessary loss. Capricorn knows how to make use of his self-control. He can apply himself to almost anything once he puts his mind to it. His ability to concentrate sometimes astounds others. He is diligent and does well when involved in detail work. The Capricorn man or woman is charitable, generally speaking, and will do what is possible to help others less fortunate. As a friend, he is loyal and trustworthy. He never shirks his duties or responsibilities. He is self-reliant and never expects too much of the other fellow. He does what he can on his own. If someone does him a good turn, then he will do his best to return the favor.

The Negative Side of Capricorn Like everyone, Capricorn, too, has faults. At times, the Goat can be overcritical of others. He expects others to live up to his own high standards. He thinks highly of himself and tends to look down on others. His interest in material things may be exaggerated. The Capri corn man or woman thinks too much about getting on in the world and having something to show for it. He may even be a little greedy. He sometimes thinks he knows what’s best for everyone. He is too bossy. He is always trying to organize and correct others. He may be a little narrow in his thinking.

Aquarius: January 20–February 18 The Positive Side of Aquarius The Aquarius man or woman is usually very honest and forthright. These are his two greatest qualities. His standards for himself are generally very high. He can always be relied upon by others. His word is his bond. Aquarius is perhaps the most tolerant of all the Zodiac personal ities. He respects other people’s beliefs and feels that everyone is entitled to his own approach to life. He would never do anything to injure another’s feelings. He is never unkind or cruel. Always considerate of others, the Water

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Bearer is always willing to help a person in need. He feels a very strong tie between himself and all the other members of mankind. The person born under this sign, called the Water Bearer, is almost always an individualist. He does not believe in teaming up with the masses, but prefers going his own way. His ideas about life and mankind are often quite advanced. There is a saying to the effect that the average Aquarius is ﬁfty years ahead of his time. Aquarius is community-minded. The problems of the world con cern him greatly. He is interested in helping others no matter what part of the globe they live in. He is truly a humanitarian sort. He likes to be of service to others. Giving, considerate, and without prejudice, Aquarius have no trouble getting along with others.

The Negative Side of Aquarius Aquarius may be too much of a dreamer. He makes plans but sel dom carries them out. He is rather unrealistic. His imagination has a tendency to run away with him. Because many of his plans are impractical, he is always in some sort of a dither. Others may not approve of him at all times because of his uncon ventional behavior. He may be a bit eccentric. Sometimes he is so busy with his own thoughts that he loses touch with the realities of existence. Some Aquarius feel they are more clever and intelligent than others. They seldom admit to their own faults, even when they are quite apparent. Some become rather fanatic in their views. Their criticism of others is sometimes destructive and negative.

Pisces: February 19–March 20 The Positive Side of Pisces Known as the sign of the Fishes, Pisces has a sympathetic nature. Kindly, he is often dedicated in the way he goes about helping oth ers. The sick and the troubled often turn to him for advice and assistance. Possessing keen intuition, Pisces can easily understand people’s deepest problems.

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He is very broad-minded and does not criticize others for their faults. He knows how to accept people for what they are. On the whole, he is a trustworthy and earnest person. He is loyal to his friends and will do what he can to help them in time of need. Gen erous and good-natured, he is a lover of peace; he is often willing to help others solve their differences. People who have taken a wrong turn in life often interest him and he will do what he can to per suade them to rehabilitate themselves. He has a strong intuitive sense and most of the time he knows how to make it work for him. Pisces is unusually perceptive and often knows what is bothering someone before that person, him self, is aware of it. The Pisces man or woman is an idealistic person, basically, and is interested in making the world a better place in which to live. Pisces believes that everyone should help each other. He is willing to do more than his share in order to achieve cooper ation with others. The person born under this sign often is talented in music or art. He is a receptive person; he is able to take the ups and downs of life with philosophic calm.

The Negative Side of Pisces Some Pisces are often depressed; their outlook on life is rather glum. They may feel that they have been given a bad deal in life and that others are always taking unfair advantage of them. Pisces sometimes feel that the world is a cold and cruel place. The Fishes can be easily discouraged. The Pisces man or woman may even withdraw from the harshness of reality into a secret shell of his own where he dreams and idles away a good deal of his time. Pisces can be lazy. He lets things happen without giving the least bit of resistance. He drifts along, whether on the high road or on the low. He can be lacking in willpower. Some Pisces people seek escape through drugs or alcohol. When temptation comes along they ﬁnd it hard to resist. In matters of sex, they can be rather permissive.

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Sun Sign Personalities

ARIES: Hans Christian Andersen, Pearl Bailey, Marlon Brando, Wernher Von Braun, Charlie Chaplin, Joan Crawford, Da Vinci, Bette Davis, Doris Day, W. C. Fields, Alec Guinness, Adolf Hitler, William Holden, Thomas Jefferson, Nikita Khrushchev, Elton John, Arturo Toscanini, J. P. Morgan, Paul Robeson, Gloria Steinem, Sarah Vaughn, Vincent van Gogh, Tennessee Williams TAURUS: Fred Astaire, Charlotte Brontë, Carol Burnett, Irving Berlin, Bing Crosby, Salvador Dali, Tchaikovsky, Queen Elizabeth II, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Henry Fonda, Sigmund Freud, Orson Welles, Joe Louis, Lenin, Karl Marx, Golda Meir, Eva Peron, Bertrand Russell, Shakespeare, Kate Smith, Benjamin Spock, Bar bra Streisand, Shirley Temple, Harry Truman GEMINI: Ruth Benedict, Josephine Baker, Rachel Carson, Carlos Chavez, Walt Whitman, Bob Dylan, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Judy Garland, Paul Gauguin, Allen Ginsberg, Benny Goodman, Bob Hope, Burl Ives, John F. Kennedy, Peggy Lee, Marilyn Monroe, Joe Namath, Cole Porter, Laurence Olivier, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Queen Victoria, John Wayne, Frank Lloyd Wright CANCER: “Dear Abby,” Lizzie Borden, David Brinkley, Yul Bryn ner, Pearl Buck, Marc Chagall, Princess Diana, Babe Didrikson, Mary Baker Eddy, Henry VIII, John Glenn, Ernest Hemingway, Lena Horne, Oscar Hammerstein, Helen Keller, Ann Landers, George Orwell, Nancy Reagan, Rembrandt, Richard Rodgers, Gin ger Rogers, Rubens, Jean-Paul Sartre, O. J. Simpson LEO: Neil Armstrong, James Baldwin, Lucille Ball, Emily Brontë, Wilt Chamberlain, Julia Child, William J. Clinton, Cecil B. De Mille, Ogden Nash, Amelia Earhart, Edna Ferber, Arthur Goldberg, Alfred Hitchcock, Mick Jagger, George Meany, Annie Oakley, George Bernard Shaw, Napoleon, Jacqueline Onassis, Henry Ford, Francis Scott Key, Andy Warhol, Mae West, Orville Wright VIRGO: Ingrid Bergman, Warren Burger, Maurice Chevalier, Agatha Christie, Sean Connery, Lafayette, Peter Falk, Greta Garbo, Althea Gibson, Arthur Godfrey, Goethe, Buddy Hackett, Michael Jackson, Lyndon Johnson, D. H. Lawrence, Sophia Loren, Grandma Moses, Arnold Palmer, Queen Elizabeth I, Walter Reuther, Peter Sellers, Lily Tomlin, George Wallace

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LIBRA: Brigitte Bardot, Art Buchwald, Truman Capote, Dwight D. Eisenhower, William Faulkner, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Gandhi, George Gershwin, Micky Mantle, Helen Hayes, Vladimir Horowitz, Doris Lessing, Martina Navratalova, Eugene O’Neill, Luciano Pavarotti, Emily Post, Eleanor Roosevelt, Bruce Spring steen, Margaret Thatcher, Gore Vidal, Barbara Walters, Oscar Wilde SCORPIO: Vivien Leigh, Richard Burton, Art Carney, Johnny Carson, Billy Graham, Grace Kelly, Walter Cronkite, Marie Curie, Charles de Gaulle, Linda Evans, Indira Gandhi, Theodore Roose velt, Rock Hudson, Katherine Hepburn, Robert F. Kennedy, Billie Jean King, Martin Luther, Georgia O’Keeffe, Pablo Picasso, Jonas Salk, Alan Shepard, Robert Louis Stevenson SAGITTARIUS: Jane Austen, Louisa May Alcott, Woody Allen, Beethoven, Willy Brandt, Mary Martin, William F. Buckley, Maria Callas, Winston Churchill, Noel Coward, Emily Dickinson, Walt Disney, Benjamin Disraeli, James Doolittle, Kirk Douglas, Chet Huntley, Jane Fonda, Chris Evert Lloyd, Margaret Mead, Charles Schulz, John Milton, Frank Sinatra, Steven Spielberg CAPRICORN: Muhammad Ali, Isaac Asimov, Pablo Casals, Dizzy Dean, Marlene Dietrich, James Farmer, Ava Gardner, Barry Goldwater, Cary Grant, J. Edgar Hoover, Howard Hughes, Joan of Arc, Gypsy Rose Lee, Martin Luther King, Jr., Rudyard Kipling, Mao Tse-tung, Richard Nixon, Gamal Nasser, Louis Pasteur, Albert Schweitzer, Stalin, Benjamin Franklin, Elvis Presley AQUARIUS: Marian Anderson, Susan B. Anthony, Jack Benny, John Barrymore, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Charles Darwin, Charles Dickens, Thomas Edison, Clark Gable, Jascha Heifetz, Abraham Lincoln, Yehudi Menuhin, Mozart, Jack Nicklaus, Ronald Reagan, Jackie Robinson, Norman Rockwell, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Gertrude Stein, Charles Lindbergh, Margaret Truman PISCES: Edward Albee, Harry Belafonte, Alexander Graham Bell, Chopin, Adelle Davis, Albert Einstein, Golda Meir, Jackie Gleason, Winslow Homer, Edward M. Kennedy, Victor Hugo, Mike Mansﬁeld, Michelangelo, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Liza Minelli, John Steinbeck, Linus Pauling, Ravel, Renoir, Diana Ross, William Shirer, Elizabeth Taylor, George Washington

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The Signs and Their Key Words

POSITIVE

NEGATIVE

ARIES

self

courage, initiative, pioneer instinct

brash rudeness, selﬁsh impetuosity

TAURUS

money

endurance, loyalty, wealth

obstinacy, gluttony

GEMINI

mind

versatility

capriciousness, unreliability

CANCER

family

sympathy, homing instinct

clannishness, childishness

LEO

children

love, authority, integrity

egotism, force

VIRGO

work

purity, industry, analysis

faultﬁnding, cynicism

LIBRA

marriage harmony, justice

vacillation, superﬁciality

SCORPIO

sex

survival, regeneration

vengeance, discord

SAGITTARIUS

travel

optimism, higher learning

lawlessness

CAPRICORN

career

depth

narrowness, gloom

AQUARIUS

friends

human fellowship, genius

perverse unpredictability

PISCES

conﬁnement

spiritual love, universality

diffusion, escapism

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The Elements and

Qualities of The Signs

Every sign has both an element and a quality associated with it. The element indicates the basic makeup of the sign, and the quality describes the kind of activity associated with each. Element

Sign

FIRE . . . . .ARIES LEO SAGITTARIUS EARTH . . .TAURUS VIRGO CAPRICORN AIR . . . . . .GEMINI LIBRA AQUARIUS WATER . . .CANCER SCORPIO PISCES

Quality

Sign

CARDINAL . . .ARIES LIBRA CANCER CAPRICORN

FIXED . . . . . . . .TAURUS LEO SCORPIO AQUARIUS MUTABLE . . . .GEMINI VIRGO SAGITTARIUS PISCES

Signs can be grouped together according to their element and quality. Signs of the same element share many basic traits in com mon. They tend to form stable conﬁgurations and ultimately har monious relationships. Signs of the same quality are often less harmonious, but they share many dynamic potentials for growth as well as profound fulﬁllment. Further discussion of each of these sign groupings is provided on the following pages.

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The Fire Signs

This is the ﬁre group. On the whole these are emotional, volatile types, quick to anger, quick to forgive. They are adventurous, pow erful people and act as a source of inspiration for everyone. They spark into action with immediate exuberant impulses. They are intelligent, self-involved, creative, and idealistic. They all share a certain vibrancy and glow that outwardly reﬂects an inner ﬂame and passion for living.

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The Earth Signs

This is the earth group. They are in constant touch with the material world and tend to be conservative. Although they are all capable of spartan self-discipline, they are earthy, sensual people who are stimulated by the tangible, elegant, and luxurious. The thread of their lives is always practical, but they do fantasize and are often attracted to dark, mysterious, emotional people. They are like great cliffs overhanging the sea, forever married to the ocean but always resisting erosion from the dark, emotional forces that thunder at their feet.

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The Air Signs

This is the air group. They are light, mental creatures desirous of contact, communication, and relationship. They are involved with people and the forming of ties on many levels. Original thinkers, they are the bearers of human news. Their language is their sense of word, color, style, and beauty. They provide an atmosphere suitable and pleasant for living. They add change and versatility to the scene, and it is through them that we can explore new territory of human intelligence and experience.

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The Water Signs

This is the water group. Through the water people, we are all joined together on emotional, nonverbal levels. They are silent, mysteri ous types whose magic hypnotizes even the most determined real ist. They have uncanny perceptions about people and are as rich as the oceans when it comes to feeling, emotion, or imagination. They are sensitive, mystical creatures with memories that go back beyond time. Through water, life is sustained. These people have the potential for the depths of darkness or the heights of mysticism and art.

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The Cardinal Signs

Put together, this is a clear-cut picture of dynamism, activity, tremendous stress, and remarkable achievement. These people know the meaning of great change since their lives are often char acterized by signiﬁcant crises and major successes. This combina tion is like a simultaneous storm of summer, fall, winter, and spring. The danger is chaotic diffusion of energy; the potential is irrepress ible growth and victory.

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The Fixed Signs

Fixed signs are always establishing themselves in a given place or area of experience. Like explorers who arrive and plant a ﬂag, these people claim a position from which they do not enjoy being deposed. They are staunch, stalwart, upright, trusty, honorable peo ple, although their obstinacy is well-known. Their contribution is ﬁxity, and they are the angels who support our visible world.

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The Mutable Signs

Mutable people are versatile, sensitive, intelligent, nervous, and deeply curious about life. They are the translators of all energy. They often carry out or complete tasks initiated by others. Combi nations of these signs have highly developed minds; they are imag inative and jumpy and think and talk a lot. At worst their lives are a Tower of Babel. At best they are adaptable and ready creatures who can assimilate one kind of experience and enjoy it while antic ipating coming changes.

THE PLANETS

OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM

This section describes the planets of the solar system. In astrology, both the Sun and the Moon are considered to be planets. Because of the Moon’s inﬂuence in our day-to-day lives, the Moon is described in a separate section following this one.

The Planets and the Signs

They Rule

The signs of the Zodiac are linked to the planets in the following way. Each sign is governed or ruled by one or more planets. No matter where the planets are located in the sky at any given moment, they still rule their respective signs, and when they travel through the signs they rule, they have special dignity and their effects are stronger. Following is a list of the planets and the signs they rule. After looking at the list, read the deﬁnitions of the planets and see if you can determine how the planet ruling your Sun sign has affected your life. SIGNS

RULING PLANETS

Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces

Mars, Pluto Venus Mercury Moon Sun Mercury Venus Mars, Pluto Jupiter Saturn Saturn, Uranus Jupiter, Neptune

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Characteristics of the Planets

The following pages give the meaning and characteristics of the planets of the solar system. They all travel around the Sun at differ ent speeds and different distances. Taken with the Sun, they all dis tribute individual intelligence and ability throughout the entire chart. The planets modify the inﬂuence of the Sun in a chart according to their own particular natures, strengths, and positions. Their posi tions must be calculated for each year and day, and their function and expression in a horoscope will change as they move from one area of the Zodiac to another. We start with a description of the sun.

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SUN

This is the center of existence. Around this ﬂaming sphere all the planets revolve in endless orbits. Our star is constantly sending out its beams of light and energy without which no life on Earth would be possible. In astrology it symbolizes everything we are trying to become, the center around which all of our activity in life will always revolve. It is the symbol of our basic nature and describes the natural and constant thread that runs through everything that we do from birth to death on this planet. To early astrologers, the Sun seemed to be another planet because it crossed the heavens every day, just like the rest of the bodies in the sky. It is the only star near enough to be seen well—it is, in fact, a dwarf star. Approximately 860,000 miles in diameter, it is about ten times as wide as the giant planet Jupiter. The next nearest star is nearly 300,000 times as far away, and if the Sun were located as far away as most of the bright stars, it would be too faint to be seen without a telescope. Everything in the horoscope ultimately revolves around this sin gular body. Although other forces may be prominent in the charts of some individuals, still the Sun is the total nucleus of being and symbolizes the complete potential of every human being alive. It is vitality and the life force. Your whole essence comes from the posi tion of the Sun. You are always trying to express the Sun according to its position by house and sign. Possibility for all development is found in the Sun, and it marks the fundamental character of your personal radi ations all around you. It is the symbol of strength, vigor, wisdom, dignity, ardor, and generosity, and the ability for a person to function as a mature indi vidual. It is also a creative force in society. It is consciousness of the gift of life. The underdeveloped solar nature is arrogant, pushy, undepend able, and proud, and is constantly using force.

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MERCURY Mercury is the planet closest to the Sun. It races around our star, gathering information and translating it to the rest of the system. Mercury represents your capacity to understand the desires of your own will and to translate those desires into action. In other words it is the planet of mind and the power of commu nication. Through Mercury we develop an ability to think, write, speak, and observe—to become aware of the world around us. It colors our attitudes and vision of the world, as well as our capacity to communicate our inner responses to the outside world. Some people who have serious disabilities in their power of verbal com munication have often wrongly been described as people lacking intelligence. Although this planet (and its position in the horoscope) indi cates your power to communicate your thoughts and perceptions to the world, intelligence is something deeper. Intelligence is dis tributed throughout all the planets. It is the relationship of the planets to each other that truly describes what we call intelligence. Mercury rules speaking, language, mathematics, draft and design, students, messengers, young people, ofﬁces, teachers, and any pur suits where the mind of man has wings.

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VENUS Venus is beauty. It symbolizes the harmony and radiance of a rare and elusive quality: beauty itself. It is reﬁnement and delicacy, soft ness and charm. In astrology it indicates grace, balance, and the aes thetic sense. Where Venus is we see beauty, a gentle drawing in of energy and the need for satisfaction and completion. It is a special touch that ﬁnishes off rough edges. It is sensitivity, and affection, and it is always the place for that other elusive phenomenon: love. Venus describes our sense of what is beautiful and loving. Poorly developed, it is vulgar, tasteless, and self-indulgent. But its ideal is the ﬂame of spiritual love—Aphrodite, goddess of love, and the sweetness and power of personal beauty.

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MARS Mars is raw, crude energy. The planet next to Earth but outward from the Sun is a ﬁery red sphere that charges through the horo scope with force and fury. It represents the way you reach out for new adventure and new experience. It is energy and drive, initia tive, courage, and daring. It is the power to start something and see it through. It can be thoughtless, cruel and wild, angry and hostile, causing cuts, burns, scalds, and wounds. It can stab its way through a chart, or it can be the symbol of healthy spirited adventure, wellchanneled constructive power to begin and keep up the drive. If you have trouble starting things, if you lack the get-up-and-go to start the ball rolling, if you lack aggressiveness and self-conﬁdence, chances are there’s another planet inﬂuencing your Mars. Mars rules soldiers, butchers, surgeons, salesmen—any ﬁeld that requires daring, bold skill, operational technique, or self-promotion.

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JUPITER This is the largest planet of the solar system. Scientists have recently learned that Jupiter reﬂects more light than it receives from the Sun. In a sense it is like a star itself. In astrology it rules good luck and good cheer, health, wealth, optimism, happiness, suc cess, and joy. It is the symbol of opportunity and always opens the way for new possibilities in your life. It rules exuberance, enthusi asm, wisdom, knowledge, generosity, and all forms of expansion in general. It rules actors, statesmen, clerics, professional people, reli gion, publishing, and the distribution of many people over large areas. Sometimes Jupiter makes you think you deserve everything, and you become sloppy, wasteful, careless and rude, prodigal and law less, in the illusion that nothing can ever go wrong. Then there is the danger of overconﬁdence, exaggeration, undependability, and overindulgence. Jupiter is the minimization of limitation and the emphasis on spirituality and potential. It is the thirst for knowledge and higher learning.

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SATURN Saturn circles our system in dark splendor with its mysterious rings, forcing us to be awakened to whatever we have neglected in the past. It will present real puzzles and problems to be solved, causing delays, obstacles, and hindrances. By doing so, Saturn stirs our own sensitivity to those areas where we are laziest. Here we must patiently develop method, and only through painstaking effort can our ends be achieved. It brings order to a horoscope and imposes reason just where we are feeling least rea sonable. By creating limitations and boundary, Saturn shows the consequences of being human and demands that we accept the changing cycles inevitable in human life. Saturn rules time, old age, and sobriety. It can bring depression, gloom, jealousy, and greed, or serious acceptance of responsibilities out of which success will develop. With Saturn there is nothing to do but face facts. It rules laborers, stones, granite, rocks, and crystals of all kinds.

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THE OUTER PLANETS:

URANUS, NEPTUNE, PLUTO

Uranus, Neptune, Pluto are the outer planets. They liberate human beings from cultural conditioning, and in that sense are the law breakers. In early times it was thought that Saturn was the last planet of the system—the outer limit beyond which we could never go. The discovery of the next three planets ushered in new phases of human history, revolution, and technology.

URANUS Uranus rules unexpected change, upheaval, revolution. It is the symbol of total independence and asserts the freedom of an indi vidual from all restriction and restraint. It is a breakthrough planet and indicates talent, originality, and genius in a horoscope. It usu ally causes last-minute reversals and changes of plan, unwanted separations, accidents, catastrophes, and eccentric behavior. It can add irrational rebelliousness and perverse bohemianism to a per sonality or a streak of unaffected brilliance in science and art. It rules technology, aviation, and all forms of electrical and electronic advancement. It governs great leaps forward and topsy-turvy situa tions, and always turns things around at the last minute. Its effects are difﬁcult to predict, since it rules sudden last-minute decisions and events that come like lightning out of the blue.

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NEPTUNE Neptune dissolves existing reality the way the sea erodes the cliffs beside it. Its effects are subtle like the ringing of a buoy’s bell in the fog. It suggests a reality higher than deﬁnition can usually describe. It awakens a sense of higher responsibility often causing guilt, worry, anxieties, or delusions. Neptune is associated with all forms of escape and can make things seem a certain way so convincingly that you are absolutely sure of something that eventually turns out to be quite different. It is the planet of illusion and therefore governs the invisible realms that lie beyond our ordinary minds, beyond our simple fac tual ability to prove what is “real.” Treachery, deceit, disillusion ment, and disappointment are linked to Neptune. It describes a vague reality that promises eternity and the divine, yet in a manner so complex that we cannot really fathom it at all. At its worst Nep tune is a cheap intoxicant; at its best it is the poetry, music, and inspiration of the higher planes of spiritual love. It has dominion over movies, photographs, and much of the arts.

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PLUTO Pluto lies at the outpost of our system and therefore rules ﬁnality in a horoscope—the ﬁnal closing of chapters in your life, the passing of major milestones and points of development from which there is no return. It is a ﬁnal wipeout, a closeout, an evacuation. It is a dis tant, subtle but powerful catalyst in all transformations that occur. It creates, destroys, then recreates. Sometimes Pluto starts its inﬂu ence with a minor event or insigniﬁcant incident that might even go unnoticed. Slowly but surely, little by little, everything changes, until at last there has been a total transformation in the area of your life where Pluto has been operating. It rules mass thinking and the trends that society ﬁrst rejects, then adopts, and ﬁnally out grows. Pluto rules the dead and the underworld—all the powerful forces of creation and destruction that go on all the time beneath, around, and above us. It can bring a lust for power with strong obsessions. It is the planet that rules the metamorphosis of the caterpillar into a butterﬂy, for it symbolizes the capacity to change totally and forever a person’s lifestyle, way of thought, and behavior.

THE MOON IN EACH SIGN

The Moon is the nearest planet to the Earth. It exerts more observ able inﬂuence on us from day to day than any other planet. The effect is very personal, very intimate, and if we are not aware of how it works it can make us quite unstable in our ideas. And the annoying thing is that at these times we often see our own instabil ity but can do nothing about it. A knowledge of what can be expected may help considerably. We can then be prepared to stand strong against the Moon’s negative inﬂuences and use its positive ones to help us to get ahead. Who has not heard of going with the tide? The Moon reﬂects, has no light of its own. It reﬂects the Sun—the life giver—in the form of vital movement. The Moon controls the tides, the blood rhythm, the movement of sap in trees and plants. Its nature is inconstancy and change so it signiﬁes our moods, our superﬁcial behavior—walking, talking, and especially thinking. Being a true reﬂector of other forces, the Moon is cold, watery like the surface of a still lake, brilliant and scintillating at times, but eas ily rufﬂed and disturbed by the winds of change. The Moon takes about 271⁄3 days to make a complete transit of the Zodiac. It spends just over 21⁄4 days in each sign. During that time it reﬂects the qualities, energies, and characteristics of the sign and, to a degree, the planet which rules the sign. When the Moon in its transit occupies a sign incompatible with our own birth sign, we can expect to feel a vague uneasiness, perhaps a touch of irritable ness. We should not be discouraged nor let the feeling get us down, or, worse still, allow ourselves to take the discomfort out on others. Try to remember that the Moon has to change signs within 55 hours and, provided you are not physically ill, your mood will probably change with it. It is amazing how frequently depression lifts with the shift in the Moon’s position. And, of course, when the Moon is transiting a sign compatible or sympathetic to yours, you will prob ably feel some sort of stimulation or just be plain happy to be alive. 78

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In the horoscope, the Moon is such a powerful indicator that competent astrologers often use the sign it occupied at birth as the birth sign of the person. This is done particularly when the Sun is on the cusp, or edge, of two signs. Most experienced astrologers, however, coordinate both Sun and Moon signs by reading and con ﬁrming from one to the other and secure a far more accurate and personalized analysis. For these reasons, the Moon tables which follow this section (see pages 86–92) are of great importance to the individual. They show the days and the exact times the Moon will enter each sign of the Zodiac for the year. Remember, you have to adjust the indicated times to local time. The corrections, already calculated for most of the main cities, are at the beginning of the tables. What follows now is a guide to the inﬂuences that will be reﬂected to the Earth by the Moon while it transits each of the twelve signs. The inﬂuence is at its peak about 26 hours after the Moon enters a sign. As you read the daily forecast, check the Moon sign for any given day and glance back at this guide. MOON IN ARIES This is a time for action, for reaching out beyond the usual selfimposed limitations and faint-hearted cautions. If you have plans in your head or on your desk, put them into practice. New ventures, applications, new jobs, new starts of any kind—all have a good chance of success. This is the period when original and dynamic impulses are being reﬂected onto Earth. Such energies are extremely vital and favor the pursuit of pleasure and adventure in practically every form. Sick people should feel an improvement. Those who are well will probably ﬁnd themselves exuding conﬁ dence and optimism. People fond of physical exercise should ﬁnd their bodies growing with tone and well-being. Boldness, strength, determination should characterize most of your activities with a readiness to face up to old challenges. Yesterday’s problems may seem petty and exaggerated—so deal with them. Strike out alone. Self-reliance will attract others to you. This is a good time for mak ing friends. Business and marriage partners are more likely to be impressed with the man and woman of action. Opposition will be overcome or thrown aside with much less effort than usual. CAU TION: Be dominant but not domineering. MOON IN TAURUS The spontaneous, action-packed person of yesterday gives way to the cautious, diligent, hardworking “thinker.” In this period ideas will probably be concentrated on ways of improving ﬁnances. A great deal of time may be spent ﬁguring out and going over

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schemes and plans. It is the right time to be careful with detail. Peo ple will ﬁnd themselves working longer than usual at their desks. Or devoting more time to serious thought about the future. A strong desire to put order into business and ﬁnancial arrangements may cause extra work. Loved ones may complain of being neg lected and may fail to appreciate that your efforts are for their ulti mate beneﬁt. Your desire for system may extend to criticism of arrangements in the home and lead to minor upsets. Health may be affected through overwork. Try to secure a reasonable amount of rest and relaxation, although the tendency will be to “keep going” despite good advice. Work done conscientiously in this period should result in a solid contribution to your future security. CAU TION: Try not to be as serious with people as the work you are engaged in. MOON IN GEMINI The humdrum of routine and too much work should suddenly end. You are likely to ﬁnd yourself in an expansive, quicksilver world of change and self-expression. Urges to write, to paint, to experience the freedom of some sort of artistic outpouring, may be very strong. Take full advantage of them. You may ﬁnd yourself ﬁnishing some thing you began and put aside long ago. Or embarking on some thing new which could easily be prompted by a chance meeting, a new acquaintance, or even an advertisement. There may be a yearn ing for a change of scenery, the feeling to visit another country (not too far away), or at least to get away for a few days. This may result in short, quick journeys. Or, if you are planning a single visit, there may be some unexpected changes or detours on the way. Familiar activities will seem to give little satisfaction unless they contain a fresh element of excitement or expectation. The inclination will be toward untried pursuits, particularly those that allow you to express your inner nature. The accent is on new faces, new places. CAU TION: Do not be too quick to commit yourself emotionally. MOON IN CANCER Feelings of uncertainty and vague insecurity are likely to cause problems while the Moon is in Cancer. Thoughts may turn fre quently to the warmth of the home and the comfort of loved ones. Nostalgic impulses could cause you to bring out old photographs and letters and reﬂect on the days when your life seemed to be much more rewarding and less demanding. The love and under standing of parents and family may be important, and, if it is not forthcoming, you may have to ﬁght against bouts of self-pity. The cordiality of friends and the thought of good times with them that are sure to be repeated will help to restore you to a happier frame

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of mind. The desire to be alone may follow minor setbacks or rebuffs at this time, but solitude is unlikely to help. Better to get on the telephone or visit someone. This period often causes peculiar dreams and upsurges of imaginative thinking which can be helpful to authors of occult and mystical works. Preoccupation with the personal world of simple human needs can overshadow any mate rial strivings. CAUTION: Do not spend too much time thinking— seek the company of loved ones or close friends. MOON IN LEO New horizons of exciting and rather extravagant activity open up. This is the time for exhilarating entertainment, glamorous and lav ish parties, and expensive shopping sprees. Any merrymaking that relies upon your generosity as a host has every chance of being a spectacular success. You should ﬁnd yourself right in the center of the fun, either as the life of the party or simply as a person whom happy people like to be with. Romance thrives in this heady atmos phere and friendships are likely to explode unexpectedly into seri ous attachments. Children and younger people should be attracted to you and you may ﬁnd yourself organizing a picnic or a visit to a fun-fair, the movies, or the beach. The sunny company and vitality of youthful companions should help you to ﬁnd some unsuspected energy. In career, you could ﬁnd an opening for promotion or advancement. This should be the time to make a direct approach. The period favors those engaged in original research. CAUTION: Bask in popularity, not in ﬂattery. MOON IN VIRGO Off comes the party cap and out steps the busy, practical worker. He wants to get his personal affairs straight, to rearrange them, if necessary, for more efﬁciency, so he will have more time for more work. He clears up his correspondence, pays outstanding bills, makes numerous phone calls. He is likely to make inquiries, or sign up for some new insurance and put money into gilt-edged invest ment. Thoughts probably revolve around the need for future secu rity—to tie up loose ends and clear the decks. There may be a tendency to be “ﬁnicky,” to interfere in the routine of others, par ticularly friends and family members. The motive may be a genuine desire to help with suggestions for updating or streamlining their affairs, but these will probably not be welcomed. Sympathy may be felt for less fortunate sections of the community and a ﬂurry of some sort of voluntary service is likely. This may be accompanied by strong feelings of responsibility on several fronts and health may suffer from extra efforts made. CAUTION: Everyone may not want your help or advice.

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MOON IN LIBRA These are days of harmony and agreement and you should ﬁnd yourself at peace with most others. Relationships tend to be smooth and sweet-ﬂowing. Friends may become closer and bonds deepen in mutual understanding. Hopes will be shared. Progress by cooperation could be the secret of success in every sphere. In busi ness, established partnerships may ﬂourish and new ones get off to a good start. Acquaintances could discover similar interests that lead to congenial discussions and rewarding exchanges of some sort. Love, as a unifying force, reaches its optimum. Marriage part ners should ﬁnd accord. Those who wed at this time face the prospect of a happy union. Cooperation and tolerance are felt to be stronger than dissension and impatience. The argumentative are not quite so loud in their bellowings, nor as inﬂexible in their atti tudes. In the home, there should be a greater recognition of the other point of view and a readiness to put the wishes of the group before selﬁsh insistence. This is a favorable time to join an art group. CAUTION: Do not be too independent—let others help you if they want to. MOON IN SCORPIO Driving impulses to make money and to economize are likely to cause upsets all around. No area of expenditure is likely to be spared the ax, including the household budget. This is a time when the desire to cut down on extravagance can become near fanatical. Care must be exercised to try to keep the aim in reasonable per spective. Others may not feel the same urgent need to save and may retaliate. There is a danger that possessions of sentimental value will be sold to realize cash for investment. Buying and selling of stock for quick proﬁt is also likely. The attention turns to orga nizing, reorganizing, tidying up at home and at work. Neglected jobs could suddenly be done with great bursts of energy. The desire for solitude may intervene. Self-searching thoughts could disturb. The sense of invisible and mysterious energies in play could cause some excitability. The reassurance of loves ones may help. CAU TION: Be kind to the people you love. MOON IN SAGITTARIUS These are days when you are likely to be stirred and elevated by discussions and reﬂections of a religious and philosophical nature. Ideas of faraway places may cause unusual response and excite ment. A decision may be made to visit someone overseas, perhaps a person whose inﬂuence was important to your earlier character development. There could be a strong resolution to get away from

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present intellectual patterns, to learn new subjects, and to meet more interesting people. The superﬁcial may be rejected in all its forms. An impatience with old ideas and unimaginative contacts could lead to a change of companions and interests. There may be an upsurge of religious feeling and metaphysical inquiry. Even a new insight into the signiﬁcance of astrology and other occult stud ies is likely under the curious stimulus of the Moon in Sagittarius. Physically, you may express this need for fundamental change by spending more time outdoors: sports, gardening, long walks appeal. CAUTION: Try to channel any restlessness into worthwhile study. MOON IN CAPRICORN Life in these hours may seem to pivot around the importance of gaining prestige and honor in the career, as well as maintaining a spotless reputation. Ambitious urges may be excessive and could be accompanied by quite acquisitive drives for money. Effort should be directed along strictly ethical lines where there is no pos sibility of reproach or scandal. All endeavors are likely to be char acterized by great earnestness, and an air of authority and purpose which should impress those who are looking for leadership or reli ability. The desire to conform to accepted standards may extend to sharp criticism of family members. Frivolity and unconventional actions are unlikely to amuse while the Moon is in Capricorn. Mod eration and seriousness are the orders of the day. Achievement and recognition in this period could come through community work or organizing for the beneﬁt of some amateur group. CAUTION: Dig nity and esteem are not always self-awarded. MOON IN AQUARIUS Moon in Aquarius is in the second last sign of the Zodiac where ideas can become disturbingly ﬁne and subtle. The result is often a mental “no-man’s land” where imagination cannot be trusted with the same certitude as other times. The dangers for the individual are the extremes of optimism and pessimism. Unless the imagina tion is held in check, situations are likely to be misread, and rosy conclusions drawn where they do not exist. Consequences for the unwary can be costly in career and business. Best to think twice and not speak or act until you think again. Pessimism can be a cruel self-inﬂicted penalty for delusion at this time. Between the two extremes are strange areas of self-deception which, for example, can make the selﬁsh person think he is actually being generous. Eerie dreams which resemble the reality and even seem to con tinue into the waking state are also possible. CAUTION: Look for the fact and not just for the image in your mind.

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MOON IN PISCES Everything seems to come to the surface now. Memory may be crystal clear, throwing up long-forgotten information which could be valuable in the career or business. Flashes of clairvoyance and intuition are possible along with sudden realizations of one’s own nature, which may be used for self-improvement. A talent, never before suspected, may be discovered. Qualities not evident before in friends and marriage partners are likely to be noticed. As this is a period in which the truth seems to emerge, the discovery of false characteristics is likely to lead to disenchantment or a shift in attachments. However, when qualities are accepted, it should lead to happiness and deeper feeling. Surprise solutions could bob up for old problems. There may be a public announcement of the solv ing of a crime or mystery. People with secrets may ﬁnd someone has “guessed” correctly. The secrets of the soul or the inner self also tend to reveal themselves. Religious and philosophical groups may make some interesting discoveries. CAUTION: Not a time for activities that depend on secrecy. NOTE: When you read your daily forecasts, use the Moon Sign Dates that are provided in the following section of Moon Tables. Then you may want to glance back here for the Moon’s inﬂuence in a given sign.

MOON TABLES

CORRECTION FOR NEW YORK TIME, FIVE HOURS

WEST OF GREENWICH

Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Miami, Washington, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec, Bogota,Havana, Lima, Santiago . . . Same time Chicago, New Orleans, Houston, Winnipeg, Churchill, Mexico City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deduct 1 hour Albuquerque, Denver, Phoenix, El Paso, Edmonton, Helena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deduct 2 hours Los Angeles, San Francisco, Reno, Portland, Seattle, Vancouver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deduct 3 hours Honolulu, Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kodiak . . . . . . . . Deduct 5 hours Nome, Samoa, Tonga, Midway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deduct 6 hours Halifax, Bermuda, San Juan, Caracas, La Paz, Barbados . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Add 1 hour St. John’s, Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires, Montevideo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Add 2 hours Azores, Cape Verde Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Add 3 hours Canary Islands, Madeira, Reykjavik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Add 4 hours London, Paris, Amsterdam, Madrid, Lisbon, Gibraltar, Belfast, Raba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Add 5 hours Frankfurt, Rome, Oslo, Stockholm, Prague, Belgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Add 6 hours Bucharest, Beirut, Tel Aviv, Athens, Istanbul, Cairo, Alexandria, Cape Town, Johannesburg . . . . . . . . . . . Add 7 hours Moscow, Leningrad, Baghdad, Dhahran, Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Teheran, Zanzibar . . . . . . . . Add 8 hours Bombay, Calcutta, Sri Lanka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Add 101/2 Hong Kong, Shanghai, Manila, Peking, Perth . . . . . . Add 13 hours Tokyo, Okinawa, Darwin, Pusan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Add 14 hours Sydney, Melbourne, Port Moresby, Guam . . . . . . . . . Add 15 hours Auckland, Wellington, Suva, Wake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Add 17 hours 85

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2009 MOON SIGN DATES— NEW YORK TIME JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

Day Moon Enters 1. Pisces 2. Pisces 3. Aries 4:51 am 4. Aries 5. Taurus 10:47 am 6. Taurus 7. Gemini 1:13 pm 8. Gemini 9. Cancer 1:15 pm 10. Cancer 11. Leo 12:42 pm 12. Leo 13. Virgo 1:34 pm 14. Virgo 15. Libra 5:31 pm 16. Libra 17. Libra 18. Scorp. 1:21 am 19. Scorp. 20. Sagitt. 12:31 pm 21. Sagitt. 22. Sagitt. 23. Capric. 1:19 am 24. Capric. 25. Aquar. 1:58 pm 26. Aquar. 27. Aquar. 28. Pisces 1:13 am 29. Pisces 30. Aries 10:26 am 31. Aries

Day Moon Enters 1. Taurus 5:10 pm 2. Taurus 3. Gemini 9:16 pm 4. Gemini 5. Cancer 11:07 pm 6. Cancer 7. Leo 11:44 pm 8. Leo 9. Leo 10. Virgo 12:39 am 11. Virgo 12. Libra 3:34 am 13. Libra 14. Scorp. 9:52 am 15. Scorp. 16. Sagitt. 7:54 pm 17. Sagitt. 18. Sagitt. 19. Capric. 8:26 am 20. Capric. 21. Aquar. 9:07 pm 22. Aquar. 23. Aquar. 24. Pisces 8:01 am 25. Pisces 26. Aries 4:25 pm 27. Aries 28. Taurus 10:34 pm

Day Moon Enters 1. Taurus 2. Taurus 3. Gemini 3:00 pm 4. Gemini 5. Cancer 6:08 am 6. Cancer 7. Leo 8:25 am 8. Leo 9. Virgo 10:35 am 10. Virgo 11. Libra 1:47 pm 12. Libra 13. Scorp. 7:24 pm 14. Scorp. 15. Scorp. 16. Sagitt. 4:23 am 17. Sagitt. 18. Capric. 4:20 pm 19. Capric. 20. Capric. 21. Aquar. 5:08 am 22. Aquar. 23. Pisces 4:09 pm 24. Pisces 25. Pisces 26. Aries 12:04 am 27. Aries 28. Taurus 10:10 am 29. Taurus 30. Gemini 8:37 am 31. Gemini

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2009 MOON SIGN DATES— NEW YORK TIME APRIL

MAY

JUNE

Day Moon Enters 1. Cancer 11:31 am 2. Cancer 3. Leo 2:34 pm 4. Leo 5. Virgo 6:02 pm 6. Virgo 7. Libra 10:23 pm 8. Libra 9. Libra 10. Scorp. 4:24 am 11. Scorp. 12. Sagitt. 1:02 pm 13. Sagitt. 14. Sagitt. 15. Capric. 12:28 am 16. Capric. 17. Aquar. 1:20 pm 18. Aquar. 19. Aquar. 20. Pisces 12:56 am 21. Pisces 22. Aries 9:10 am 23. Aries 24. Taurus 1:47 pm 25. Taurus 26. Gemini 4:03 pm 27. Gemini 28. Cancer 5:39 pm 29. Cancer 30. Leo 7:57 pm

Day Moon Enters 1. Leo 2. Virgo 11:38 pm 3. Virgo 4. Virgo 5. Libra 4:52 am 6. Libra 7. Scorp. 11:49 am 8. Scorp. 9. Sagitt. 8:50 pm 10. Sagitt. 11. Sagitt. 12. Capric. 8:10 am 13. Capric. 14. Aquar. 9:02 pm 15. Aquar. 16. Aquar. 17. Pisces 9:18 am 18. Pisces 19. Aries 6:31 pm 20. Aries 21. Taurus 11:41 pm 22. Taurus 23. Taurus 24. Gemini 1:35 am 25. Gemini 26. Cancer 1:59 am 27. Cancer 28. Leo 2:45 am 29. Leo 30. Virgo 5:19 am 31. Virgo

Day Moon Enters 1. Libra 10:18 am 2. Libra 3. Scorp. 5:45 pm 4. Scorp. 5. Scorp. 6. Sagitt. 3:25 am 7. Sagitt. 8. Capric. 3:01 pm 9. Capric. 10. Capric. 11. Aquar. 3:54 am 12. Aquar. 13. Pisces 4:33 pm 14. Pisces 15. Pisces 16. Aries 2:53 am 17. Aries 18. Taurus 9:21 am 19. Taurus 20. Gemini 12:01 pm 21. Gemini 22. Cancer 12:13 pm 23. Cancer 24. Leo 11:51 pm 25. Leo 26. Virgo 12:48 pm 27. Virgo 28. Libra 4:26 pm 29. Libra 30. Scorp. 11:20 pm

Daylight saving time to be considered where applicable.

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JULY Day Moon Enters 1. Scorp. 2. Scorp. 3. Sagitt. 9:12 am 4. Sagitt. 5. Capric. 9:09 pm 6. Capric. 7. Capric. 8. Aquar. 10:04 am 9. Aquar. 10. Pisces 10:45 pm 11. Pisces 12. Pisces 13. Aries 9:41 am 14. Aries 15. Taurus 5:31 pm 16. Taurus 17. Gemini 9:42 pm 18. Gemini 19. Cancer 10:52 pm 20. Cancer 21. Leo 10:29 pm 22. Leo 23. Virgo 10:24 pm 24. Virgo 25. Virgo 26. Libra 12:27 am 27. Libra 28. Scorp. 5:57 am 29. Scorp. 30. Sagitt. 3:11 pm 31. Sagitt.

AUGUST Day Moon Enters 1. Sagitt. 2. Capric. 3:09 am 3. Capric. 4. Aquar. 5:09 pm 5. Aquar. 6. Aquar. 7. Pisces 4:35 pm 8. Pisces 9. Aries 3:24 pm 10. Aries 11. Taurus 11:51 pm 12. Taurus 13. Taurus 14. Gemini 5:27 am 15. Gemini 16. Cancer 8:14 am 17. Cancer 18. Leo 8:58 am 19. Leo 20. Virgo 9:02 am 21. Virgo 22. Libra 10:13 am 23. Libra 24. Scorp. 2:17 pm 25. Scorp. 26. Sagitt. 10:17 pm 27. Sagitt. 28. Sagitt. 29. Capric. 9:45 am 30. Capric. 31. Aquar. 10:44 pm

SEPTEMBER Day Moon Enters 1. Aquar. 2. Aquar. 3. Pisces 10:59 am 4. Pisces 5. Aries 9:15 pm 6. Aries 7. Aries 8. Taurus 5:19 am 9. Taurus 10. Gemini 11:18 am 11. Gemini 12. Cancer 3:21 pm 13. Cancer 14. Leo 5:40 pm 15. Leo 16. Virgo 6:57 pm 17. Virgo 18. Libra 8:27 pm 19. Libra 20. Scorp. 11:53 pm 21. Scorp. 22. Scorp. 23. Sagitt. 6:44 am 24. Sagitt. 25. Capric. 5:20 pm 26. Capric. 27. Capric. 28. Aquar. 6:08 am 29. Aquar. 30. Pisces 6:27 pm

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OCTOBER Day Moon Enters 1. Pisces 2. Pisces 3. Aries 4:22 am 4. Aries 5. Taurus 11:34 am 6. Taurus 7. Gemini 4:48 pm 8. Gemini 9. Cancer 8:49 pm 10. Cancer 11. Cancer 12. Leo 12:04 am 13. Leo 14. Virgo 2:46 am 15. Virgo 16. Libra 5:31 am 17. Libra 18. Scorp. 9:24 am 19. Scorp. 20. Sagitt. 3:50 pm 21. Sagitt. 22. Sagitt. 23. Capric. 1:40 am 24. Capric. 25. Aquar. 2:09 pm 26. Aquar. 27. Aquar. 28. Pisces 2:46 am 29. Pisces 30. Aries 12:58 pm 31. Aries

NOVEMBER Day Moon Enters 1. Taurus 7:46 pm 2. Taurus 3. Gemini 11:54 pm 4. Gemini 5. Gemini 6. Cancer 2:44 am 7. Cancer 8. Leo 5:24 am 9. Leo 10. Virgo 8:31 am 11. Virgo 12. Libra 12:23 pm 13. Libra 14. Scorp. 5:25 pm 15. Scorp. 16. Scorp. 17. Sagitt. 12:23 am 18. Sagitt. 19. Capric. 10:02 am 20. Capric. 21. Aquar. 10:12 pm 22. Aquar. 23. Aquar. 24. Pisces 11:09 am 25. Pisces 26. Aries 10:12 pm 27. Aries 28. Aries 29. Taurus 5:35 am 30. Taurus

DECEMBER Day Moon Enters 1. Gemini 9:25 am 2. Gemini 3. Cancer 11:02 am 4. Cancer 5. Leo 12:06 pm 6. Leo 7. Virgo 2:07 pm 8. Virgo 9. Libra 5:48 pm 10. Libra 11. Scorp. 11:33 pm 12. Scorp. 13. Scorp. 14. Sagitt. 7:26 am 15. Sagitt. 16. Capric. 5:33 pm 17. Capric. 18. Capric. 19. Aquar. 5:40 am 20. Aquar. 21. Pisces 6:43 pm 22. Pisces 23. Pisces 24. Aries 6:41 am 25. Aries 26. Taurus 3:27 pm 27. Taurus 28. Gemini 8:14 pm 29. Gemini 30. Cancer 9:46 pm 31. Cancer

Daylight saving time to be considered where applicable.

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2009 PHASES OF THE MOON—

NEW YORK TIME

New Moon Dec. 27 (’08) Jan. 26 Feb. 24 March 26 April 24 May 24 June 22 July 21 August 20 Sept. 18 Oct. 18 Nov. 16 Dec. 15

First Quarter Jan. 4 Feb. 2 March 4 April 2 May 1 May 30 June 29 July 28 August 27 Sept. 26 Oct. 25 Nov. 24 Dec. 24

Full Moon Jan. 10 Feb. 9 March 10 April 9 May 9 June 7 July 7 August 5 Sept. 4 Oct. 4 Nov. 2 Dec. 2 Dec. 31

Last Quarter Jan. 17 Feb. 16 March 18 April 17 May 17 June 15 July 15 August 13 Sept. 11 Oct. 11 Nov. 9 Dec. 8 Jan. 7 (’10)

Each phase of the Moon lasts approximately seven to eight days, during which the Moon’s shape gradually changes as it comes out of one phase and goes into the next. There will be a solar eclipse during the New Moon phase on January 26 and July 21. There will be a lunar eclipse during the Full Moon phase on February 9, July 7, August 5, and December 31.

2009 FISHING GUIDE January February March April May June July August September October November December

Good 4-8-9-11-12-13-14-26 8-9-10-11-17 4-9-10-11-19-26 7-8-13-17-18 1-10-11-17-24-31 6-7-8-16-22 4-5-8-9-10-15-21 4-5-6-20-27 2-3-6-7-8-11 1-3-4-5-7-26-31 1-4-5-9-16-29 1-2-3-5-9-16-25-29-30

Best 10-18 2-6-7-25 12-13-14-15 2-8-9-10-11-25 5-6-7-8-9 4-5-9-10-29 6-7-28 2-3-7-8-13 4-5-19-26 2-6-11-18-29 2-3-25-30 4-27-31

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2009 PLANTING GUIDE January February March April May June July August September October November December

Aboveground Crops 1-2-6-10-29 2-3-6-7-24-25 1-2-5-6-29 2-8-9-25-29-30 5-6-7-8-26-27 2-3-4-5-23-29-30 1-2-6-27-28-29 2-3-23-24-25-26-30 4-19-20-21-22-26-27 2-18-19-23-24-28-29 2-19-20-25-30 17-18-22-23-27-28

Root Crops 16-17-18-19-23-24 12-13-14-15-20-21 13-14-15-16-19-20-24-25 10-11-15-16-21 13-14-18-19-22-23 9-10-14-15-19 7-11-16-17-20-21 7-8-12-13-17 5-9-13 6-10-11-17 3-6-7-13-14-15-16 4-10-11-12-13

January February March April May June July August September October November December

Pruning 18-10 14-15 14-15-24-25 10-11-21 17-18 14-15 12-20-21 8-9-17 4-13 10-11 6-7-15-16 4-12-13

Weeds and Pests 12-13-14-15-21-22 1-11-17-18-22 16-17-21-22 13-14-18-23 10-11-15-16-20-21 11-12-17-21 9-10-13-14-18-19 10-11-14-15-19 6-7-11-15-16-17 8-12-13-14-15 4-5-8-9-10-11 1-5-6-7-8-14-15

MOON’S INFLUENCE OVER PLANTS Centuries ago it was established that seeds planted when the Moon is in signs and phases called Fruitful will produce more growth than seeds planted when the Moon is in a Barren sign. Fruitful Signs: Taurus, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces Barren Signs: Aries, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius, Aquarius Dry Signs: Aries, Gemini, Sagittarius, Aquarius Activity Mow lawn, trim plants Plant ﬂowers Prune Destroy pests; spray Harvest potatoes, root crops

Moon In Fruitful sign: 1st & 2nd quarter Fruitful sign: 2nd quarter; best in Cancer and Libra Fruitful sign: 3rd & 4th quarter Barren sign: 4th quarter Dry sign: 3rd & 4th quarter; Taurus, Leo, and Aquarius

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MOON’S INFLUENCE OVER YOUR HEALTH ARIES TAURUS GEMINI CANCER LEO VIRGO LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES

Head, brain, face, upper jaw Throat, neck, lower jaw Hands, arms, lungs, shoulders, nervous system Esophagus, stomach, breasts, womb, liver Heart, spine Intestines, liver Kidneys, lower back Sex and eliminative organs Hips, thighs, liver Skin, bones, teeth, knees Circulatory system, lower legs Feet, tone of being

Try to avoid work being done on that part of the body when the Moon is in the sign governing that part.

MOON’S INFLUENCE OVER DAILY AFFAIRS The Moon makes a complete transit of the Zodiac every 27 days 7 hours and 43 minutes. In making this transit the Moon forms differ ent aspects with the planets and consequently has favorable or unfavorable bearings on affairs and events for persons according to the sign of the Zodiac under which they were born. When the Moon is in conjunction with the Sun it is called a New Moon; when the Moon and Sun are in opposition it is called a Full Moon. From New Moon to Full Moon, ﬁrst and second quarter— which takes about two weeks—the Moon is increasing or waxing. From Full Moon to New Moon, third and fourth quarter, the Moon is decreasing or waning. Activity Business: buying and selling new, requiring public support meant to be kept quiet Investigation Signing documents Advertising Journeys and trips Renting ofﬁces, etc. Painting of house/apartment Decorating Buying clothes and accessories Beauty salon or barber shop visit Weddings

Moon In Sagittarius, Aries, Gemini, Virgo 1st and 2nd quarter 3rd and 4th quarter 3rd and 4th quarter 1st & 2nd quarter, Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces 2nd quarter, Sagittarius 1st & 2nd quarter, Gemini, Virgo Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius 3rd & 4th quarter, Taurus, Scorpio, Aquarius Gemini, Libra, Aquarius Taurus, Virgo 1st & 2nd quarter, Taurus, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Aquarius 1st & 2nd quarter

Pisces

PISCES

Character Analysis

People born under the sign of Pisces are dreamy, romantic, and ide alistic. Emotional and changeable, Pisces are responsive and impressionable. Theirs is a sensitive nature. They approach life in a serious yet somewhat unrealistic way. The sign of Pisces is symbolized by the two Fishes, one swimming one way and the other the opposite way, and indicates a double nature. Indeed, there often seems to be more to someone born under this twelfth sign of the Zodiac than meets the eye. Their behavior is often a riddle to other people. Pisces may seem secretive about the smallest, most unimportant thing yet open in important matters when perhaps secrecy would be warranted. Chances are Pisces are kind and gentle people who never would do anything to injure someone’s feelings. Although the Fishes can be purposeful when necessary, they sometimes seem unable to grapple with life’s routine problems. They can appear to be a bit helpless and lacking in self-conﬁdence. Uncertain, Pisces may take an extraordinarily long time to make up his or her mind about the smallest thing. Pisces individuals are generally well liked. They can be trusted. They are conscientious in all that they undertake. People can depend on the Fishes no matter what situation arises. Their word is their bond. Likable and pleasant, the Pisces man or woman makes other people feel comfortable and understood. Because Pisces seek peace and quiet in any environment, their personality usually proj ects a calm, even-tempered quality that allows companions to relax and let their hair down. Because Pisces men and women are so easygoing, an opportunist might try to take advantage of their inherent goodness. Pisces are not ﬁghters by nature. If someone abuses their generosity and openness, they are not likely to put up a ﬁght or cause a scene. They may not always speak up or speak out when they should. Pisces are very sensitive, and their feelings are easily hurt. Sometimes they take offense when none is intended. Pisces individuals are usually methodical, although they may seem a bit lazy or passive to the casual observer. But they will live up to their responsibilities at home or at work if they see that it is necessary for keeping peace and order. They can take life as it comes. Moreover, they can easily adapt to whatever situation arises. They will not complain idly about the situation. They will try to do something about it. 94

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Pisces men and women are not afraid of change. In fact, they wel come change, especially if other people can beneﬁt from it. Any thing that Pisces individuals feel will make the world a better place in which to live is something they will support. Pisces men and women readily sympathize with anyone who is in dire straits. They are always prepared to help someone in need or in trouble if they can. In a rather uncanny way, Pisces seems to know how other people are feeling before such people even say anything. Blessed with great perceptive and intuitive powers, the Fishes are familiar with the problems of the world. Their dreams and schemes often center around bettering the world situation, either on a grand scale or closer to home and neighborhood. But some times the Pisces man or woman is too much of a dreamer to put their plans and hopes into action. They may lack that driving force to turn plans into reality. When they do go about revising their habits, ﬁnishing their work, and completing their plans, Pisces usually can make a very impor tant contribution to the world. They are generous, sometimes to a fault. They think more of the other person, at times, than they do of themselves. They can be quite self-sacriﬁcing, denying themselves many material comforts in order to serve the good of humanity. Imagination and creativity are basic to the Pisces nature. These men and women are usually interested in the arts. In the ﬁelds of music, painting, and poetry Pisces can plunge to their heart’s con tent and forget about the hard realities of life. Mysterious and mys tical things attract the Fishes. Unknown realms seem to lure them on. At the same time this kind of interest clashes with their basic personality, making it difﬁcult to adjust to the hard, stubborn facts of life. When Pisces men and women take up an interest, they go all the way. They are very susceptible. Subjects that appeal to them have a complete hold until they know the subject inside out. Theories, reli gious doctrines, and spiritual beliefs captivate Pisces. Although they may learn a great deal about such a subject, they may become somewhat saddened, for they feel that their knowledge cuts them off from other people. Some Pisces feel superior in their intellec tual isolation. The Pisces man or woman can be moody. They can go from feel ing high to low, and back again, in a remarkably short time. This emotional turbulence is reﬂected in the zodiacal symbol of the Fishes swimming both ways. At times Pisces individuals feel sorry for themselves, a self-pity born from believing that their talents are not really appreciated. The strong Pisces, however, knows how to put such thoughts out of mind and to forge ahead. Inspiration and faith are also basic to the Pisces nature. While

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remaining in the background of things, the Pisces man or woman can inspire other people to great heights. Sometimes the Pisces hes itation to step into the fray comes from fear and frustration. They can be somewhat afraid of conﬂict and so will do their best to avoid it. They will take themselves out of the action while encouraging other people to go on. When forced to face harsh reality, Pisces can be at loose ends. It is too much to bear. They would rather hear a pleasant lie than the cold, hard truth. If things become too difﬁcult to manage, Pisces may try to escape from everyday responsibilities. Pisces men and women do best when in the company of a strong, purposeful individual. Alone, they may give in to their fears. But when encouraged by loved ones, friends, and associates, Pisces will try harder to realize goals, hopes, and plans.

Health The average Pisces man or woman may not look very strong or healthy. However, their constitution is usually quite good and they can recover from an illness fairly quickly. In general, their health is good. The great outdoors is likely to be good for Pisces. They need plenty of sunshine and fresh air in order to feel ﬁt. They should also get plenty of exercise. On the other hand, they should not do any thing that might cause stress or strain. Quite often a Pisces man or woman looks younger than he or she really is. Their build or physique is deceptive. Pisces may appear slim and delicate, but they contain a wiry strength. Many of the world’s best dancers are born under this sign. The eyes and the feet are usually the weak points of the Pisces anatomy. These men and women also must guard against chills and cold, which affect the extremities. Pisces individuals should be moderate in their behavior. Overindulgence is apt to be bad for their constitution. A wellbalanced diet, with plenty of green vegetables and fresh fruit, will help to maintain good physique and ﬁtness. Pisces men and women may have a weakness for substances that are known to be physical stimulants. Good health can be abused by the use of alcohol or drugs, so it is important to avoid these sub stances. Pisces who know what is needed to protect their health will generally live to a ripe old age. Some Pisces individuals are stubborn, however, and do the things that please them most without giving much thought to the conse quences. If they do become addicted to drugs or to alcohol, they may have a difﬁcult time trying to break the habit. Their emotional, psychological dependency can be stronger than their willpower.

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Sometimes Pisces want pity, so they put on their best act to appear sorrowful, martyred, or victimized.

Occupation Pisces men and women do well in any kind of work that involves helping and healing. This is their main interest in life. They like doing what they can for people. The sick and needy can always depend on Pisces for compassion, advice, and actual aid. Pisces individuals make good doctors, psychiatrists, teachers, and ministers. Social work in all areas is another profession that attracts the Fishes. Sympathetic and intuitive, Pisces men and women often know what is wrong with someone before the person is aware of it. Anyone in trouble or in need will turn to Pisces because they can easily put themselves in the person’s place and offer genuine help. Pisces men and women contain a magical charm, and so do well in any profession that relies on persuasion and convincing. Diplo matic work, public relations, and selling ﬁelds appeal. The Pisces strong point is insight, the ability to understand peo ple and their problems. When choosing a job or career, these men and women should try to make use of their innate gifts. Generally well liked by associates and colleagues, Pisces are easy to get along with and always ready to listen to someone’s troubles. Pisces men and women are ﬂexible. They can take on many dif ferent roles if need be. The two sides of Pisces mean they usually have many interests. Like their zodiacal symbol of the Fishes, they can move in any direction with equal skill. Their ﬂexible personality coupled with their imaginative powers ﬁt Pisces ideally for a career in the world of theater and ﬁlm. They usually have remarkable dramatic talents both as actors and writ ers. They understand human nature, they are expressive, and they know how best to portray a character on stage or screen. Whatever they do, Pisces individuals are happiest when given a chance to exercise their many interests. They like and need variety in their work. In the right position, they are not afraid of encoun tering frustration or opposition, for they are well equipped to deal with it. Work that requires a great deal of concentration and attention to small details seldom interests Pisces. But they can apply themselves to anything that completely absorbs their imagination and creative spirit. As workers they can always be depended on to do their best in a methodical, industrious way. Often they cleverly think up ways of cutting the work time in half, much to the delight of their co workers and teammates. Some Pisces do not have much faith in themselves or what they

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can achieve. Sometimes they do not really know what they want in life and ﬁnd it hard to direct themselves toward a particular goal. If they meet with the slightest upset, they are ready to call it quits. Confusion is a danger. When confronted with frustration, they can become disorganized and have difﬁculty putting their thoughts in order, as well as putting things in order. The Pisces man or woman can be a sensualist. They like to pam per themselves with comforts and material things that ease their pain or frustration. Money does not interest Pisces for what it is but for what it can do. They need the security money can bring. Many Pisces are afraid of growing old, and they want a nest egg they can draw on when they become senior citizens. If they do not have as much money as they think they need, they may worry about it constantly. They may worry so much that it prevents them from making the headway they desperately desire. Chances are the average Pisces will never become a millionaire. These men and woman want only enough money to adequately provide for themselves and those they care for. Pisces, always try ing to help people, may become too generous with money. They sometimes spend money, or give it away, to help someone when they should be helping themselves. If Pisces individuals come into a lot of money unexpectedly, there probably will be opportunists around trying to take it away. Pisces will never say no to a hand out, especially if someone is in dire need. Once Pisces men and women ﬁnd their niche in life, they can go far on sheer will and determination. The strong Pisces has a good sense of direction and will work hard to attain goals and to make dreams come true. Some Pisces individuals are lucky and attain ﬁnancial success without having to work hard. The well-heeled Pisces would be wise to invest money in something secure, perhaps real estate or gilt-edge stocks and bonds. A lucky streak notwith standing, Pisces should avoid risks as much as possible. Pisces men and women are good in business even though they may not have a very competitive nature. In fact, their spirit of coop eration is the quality that enables them sometimes to extend their business base by networking, merger, and other linkup. In a part nership, they can do well as long as the partner possesses business qualities they lack or that complement theirs.

Home and Family Pisces men and women are very susceptible to their environment. If they are to succeed, they have to be in an environment that encourages success. They like a home where they can relax in comfort—a place where their imagination can roam. Home and

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family are important to the Pisces who wants to go far in life. It pro vides the stability and haven they need. Pisces is a home lover by nature. The warm and peaceful atmos phere of a comfortable home is a great motivator. Pisces tastes are eclectic, blending the old-fashioned with the modern. The home may contain some beautiful and meaningful art objects. Art plays an important part in the lives of Pisces men and woman. At times, art means more to them than so-called practical things. A home in the country would please Pisces individuals. They like wide open spaces where they can wander around freely without having to be disturbed by trafﬁc or crowds. The countryside, espe cially a place near the shore, gives Pisces a chance to relax and let their imagination run free. People enjoy visiting the Pisces man or woman because he or she knows how to make guests feel at home. Pisces is a good conversa tionalist. When someone is seriously talking or conﬁding some thing, Pisces is never bored but listens carefully, interrupting every now and again to make a helpful suggestion. Pisces is a true romantic. Marriage appeals to these men and women because it gives them a chance to explore both the idealis tic and sensual sides of their nature. A happy home is where Pisces can be most imaginative and creative.

Social Relationships Pisces individuals are perhaps the most sensitive people in exis tence. They are gentle, considerate, and kind. They are earnest in expressing their affections and look for affection to be recipro cated. Pisces men and women never want to hurt anyone, and they also try to protect themselves from injury, especially emotional insult. They do not like anyone who is mean or petty. Pisces standards for friendship and companionship are quite high. They choose someone who is enlightened and humane, some one who is well-groomed and intelligent, someone who probably has as great an interest in the arts as they do. But Pisces men and women are realistic when it comes to looking for a friend or a com panion. The happy Pisces is one who can take a person for what he or she is and not long for perfection. At times, Pisces may shuttle from one mood to another without warning, which is apt to puzzle their friends and loved ones. Pisces can be passionate one moment and cool the next, for no apparent reason. The people who love Pisces must learn to accept this. It is sometimes difﬁcult for even the most intimate friend to really know how a Pisces feels. A lover may ﬁnd reason to doubt Pisces’ love even when they profess it profusely. It can be hard to

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know whether or not Pisces men and women really mean what they say in times of stress or struggle. Sincere Pisces individuals take stock of themselves and try to do something about their weak points. They try to correct personality quirks and extreme emotional sensitivity. Pisces may even try to appear tougher than they really are as a protection against anyone who would take advantage of their kind nature. Pisces may fool many with this facade, but not anyone who really knows these men and women. While exhibiting a hard-bitten exte rior, Pisces is likely to be as soft as cotton candy inside. Friends and loved ones will accept Pisces for all their qualities—both the good and the bad. True friends will not be put off by the mask of tough ness. Alone, Pisces can become disheartened and disillusioned. Whims and fancies are not a suitable substitute for fulﬁlling social relation ships. Although the private side of the Pisces nature can be tapped in an artistic way, these men and women need people and do best in a strong relationship. Pisces men and women are adaptable and can easily take on the character of anyone with whom they associate. So it is very impor tant to mix with the right people. People who know their own mind, who are positive thinkers with a ﬁrm grip on reality are right for Pisces. In association with such people, these qualities rub off on Pisces and serve to build their conﬁdence and strengthen their pur pose.

Love and Marriage

Pisces men and women feel deeply. When they give their love, it usually is for keeps. They don’t play with anyone’s affections. Love is too important for that. They must be on guard against an aggres sive pursuer. If someone makes consistent and obvious advances, Pisces may be too weak to resist. Then they become trapped in a love affair they neither wished nor willed. Weak Pisces individuals do not really know what they want in romance. They may ﬂee from one affair to another not knowing how to make up their mind. Pisces can be a dreamy lover, fantasiz ing more about the kind of romance they want but doing little to make it a reality. When they do ﬁnd the person of their dreams, they may become possessive and jealous. They may suspect a loved one of inﬁdelity when there really are no grounds for such a belief. Intense jealousy can ruin Pisces emotionally, as well as destroy the relationship. The romantic Pisces man or woman often has very high ideals. If

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the right person is behind them, they are bound to go far. They need someone who understands their emotional turbulence and moodiness as well as their great capacity to endure life’s ceaseless struggles. Pisces individuals need love, and without it life may seem useless and empty. Naturally affectionate, Pisces wants a lover who is equally free in expressing affection. These men and women need to be reassured that a loved one really loves them. They need to be complimented, too, to be praised as a lover or as a provider. Flattery is music to Pisces ears. Oversensitivity and overemotionalism may cause Pisces to end an affair. They may imagine that they have been slighted when that is not the case at all. Strong Pisces guard against becoming a victim of this illusion. They do what they can to keep the romance alive and healthy. Romance after marriage means a lot to Pisces. Lovemaking should maintain the glow and glamour of the early days. Pisces men and women are very considerate mates and do all they can to see that a partner is comfortable and provided for. Home also means a lot to Pisces. It is a place where they can relax in comfort and be themselves without fear of being taken advantage of.

Romance and the Pisces Woman Of all the women of the Zodiac, Pisces is the most sensitive and the most loving. She is very giving by nature and does what she can to make those she loves happy and content. Marriage means a lot to her. She is sincere and affectionate. The man who wins her is a lucky fellow. She is usually interested in a sensitive man, someone who is intelligent and has an understanding and appreciation of the arts. She cannot abide a man who is mean or petty. She likes someone who is expansive and strong, someone she can depend on at all times. She may ﬁnd it difﬁcult to make up her own mind at times. So it is important for her to have someone who knows what he wants in life, someone she can lean on and ask for advice when she needs it. Some Pisces women really don’t know what they want in a man and may drift from one romance to another. She is a true romantic and may spend her waking hours daydreaming about the kind of love life she would like. But then she may just keep it a dream, afraid to go out and do something about it. She likes her loved one to make a fuss over her, to tell her how lovely and desirable she is. She has to be assured that her man really loves her. Small gifts and compliments keep her spirits up.

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The Pisces woman is sensitive and may imagine that someone has insulted her when she has no real reason for thinking so. She can become very jealous at times. If she suspects her lover of being unfaithful, it could mean the end of the relationship. Although her lover may be innocent of the accusation, he may ﬁnd it impossible to convince his Pisces partner that this is so. The strong Pisces woman acknowledges this weakness and does her best to brush imagined jealousy out of her mind. She is a good wife and likes taking care of things at home. She may not have much patience for ﬁnancial accounting, so she can be disdainful of the ﬁgures and spend money carelessly or unreason ably. She loves children and makes a tender and permissive mother. Her tendency is to spoil children. She may give them too much love and attention when a ﬁrmer hand is needed. There is always a strong tie between a Pisces mother and her child.

Romance and the Pisces Man The Pisces man is a romantic. He is sincere in his affections and does not tend to move from one romance to another. He believes in being true to just one woman. He likes an artistic and intelligent woman, someone with whom he can discuss his interests as an equal. He likes a woman who will fuss over him. He likes being ﬂat tered even if there is not a grain of truth in what is said. He has to be constantly reassured. He has to have a woman who is kind and considerate, someone who is able to put up with his changing moods. A woman who has a strong character is well-suited to the Pisces man. He must not have someone who is weaker than himself. He is the kind of a man who has to be in love. Without love, he feels lonely and unwanted. He may try to make up for this by drinking heavily or abusing his health in other ways. However, too strong or forceful a woman may be too much for him. He may ﬁnd it impos sible to avoid her advances and then will cheat with someone he does not really love. He likes to know where his loved one is every moment of the day. He can be possessive even before marriage. His loved one may ﬁnd some of his demands excessive at times. Jealousy could easily destroy him and his romance. The wise Pisces man knows how to put foolish thoughts out of his head and to trust the woman he loves when he has no reason to do otherwise. His love is deep. When he marries and settles down, it’s usually for good. He makes a faithful husband. He does what he can to

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provide for his family. A happy, well-run home is important to him. He does what he can to make his wife and children feel loved and needed. Security is also important to him, and he will always do what he can to keep his home together. Children love him. He may be too easygoing as a father, letting his children do as they please. It is ﬁne if his wife is a bit ﬁrmer in handling the youngsters, for then they have a chance of developing their potential.

Woman—Man PISCES WOMAN ARIES MAN Although it’s possible that a Pisces woman could ﬁnd happiness with a man born under the sign of the Ram, it’s uncertain as to how long that happiness would last. An Aries who has made his mark in the world and is somewhat steadfast in his outlook and attitude could be quite a catch for you. On the other hand, Rams are impulsive and in a hurry. Their indus trious mannerisms may fail to impress you, especially if you feel that much of their get-up-and-go often leads nowhere. When it comes to a ﬁne romance, you want someone with a nice, broad shoulder to lean on. A relationship with someone who doesn’t like to stay put for too long can be somewhat upsetting. Aries may have a little trouble in understanding you, too, at least in the beginning of the relationship. He may ﬁnd you a bit too shy and moody. Aries men speak their minds frankly. He will not soften his criticism or be diplomatic. You may ﬁnd the Aries man too demanding. He may give you the impression that he expects you to be at his constant beck and call. You have a lot of patience at your disposal, and he may try every last bit of it. He is not as thorough as you in everything he does. In order to achieve success or a goal quickly, he will overlook small but important details—then regret it when it is far too late. Being married to an Aries does not mean that you’ll have a secure and safe life as far as ﬁnances are concerned. Not all Aries are rash with cash, but they lack the sound head you perhaps have for putting away something for that inevitable rainy day. He’ll do his best, however, to see that you’re adequately provided for—even though his efforts may leave something to be desired as far as you’re concerned. With an Aries man for a mate, you’ll ﬁnd yourself constantly among people. Aries generally have many friends, and you may not heartily approve of them all. Aries are often more interested in

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interesting people than they are in inﬂuential ones. Although there may be a family squabble from time to time, you are forgiving enough to be able to take it in your stride. The Aries father is young at heart and will spoil children every chance he gets. His ability to jump fron thing one to another will delight the kids and keep them active. His quick mind and ener getic behavior appeal to the young, who will follow his every foot step. Make sure they are not going in too many directions at once. PISCES WOMAN TAURUS MAN Some Taurus men are strong and silent. They do all they can to pro tect and provide for the women they love. The Taurus man will never let you down. He’s steady, sturdy, and reliable. He’s pretty honest and practical, too. He says what he means and means what he says. He never indulges in deceit and will always put his cards on the table. Taurus is a very affectionate man. Being loved, appreciated, and understood is very important for his well-being. Like you, he is also looking for peace and security in life. If you both work toward these goals together, they can be easily attained. If you should marry a Taurus man, you can be sure that the wolf will never darken your door. They are notoriously good providers, and do everything they can to make their families comfortable and happy. He’ll appreciate the way you have of making a home warm and inviting. Good food, good music, good art are essential ingredients in making your Taurus husband happy at the end of the workday. Although he may be a big lug of a guy, he’s fond of gentleness and soft things. If you puff up his pillow and tuck him in at night, he won’t complain. He’ll eat it up and ask for more. You probably won’t complain about his friends. Taurus tends to seek out friends who are successful or prominent. You admire peo ple, too, who work hard and achieve what they set out for. It helps to reassure your way of life and the way you look at things. The Taurus man doesn’t care too much for change. He’s a stayat-home of the ﬁrst order. Chances are that the house you move into after you’re married will be the house you’ll live in for the rest of your life. Taurus is easy to get along with. It’s unlikely that you’ll have many quarrels or arguments. Although he’ll be gentle and tender with you, your Taurus man is far from being a sensitive type. He’s a man’s man. Chances are he loves sports from ﬁshing to football. He can be earthy as well as down to earth. The Taurus father has much affection for the children and has no

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trouble demonstrating his love and warmth. He does everything he can not to spoil the children. But he can be a disciplinarian when he wants the kids to behave properly. The youngsters will be polite and poised, with a healthy respect for tradition. PISCES WOMAN GEMINI MAN The Gemini man is quite a catch. Many a woman has set her cap for him and failed to bag him. Generally, Gemini men are intelligent, witty, and outgoing. Many of them are versatile with many inter ests. On the other hand, some Geminis seem to lack the common sense you set so much store in. Their tendencies to start a halfdozen projects, then toss them up in the air out of boredom, may exasperate you. One thing that causes a Twin’s mind and affection to wander is a bore. But Pisces has as many interests and talents as Gemini. Both of you are double signs, with lots going for you. The Gemini man who has caught your heart will admire you for your ideas and intel lect and talents perhaps even more than for your good looks. A strong-willed woman could easily ﬁll the role of rudder for her Gemini’s ship-without-a-sail. The intelligent Gemini is often aware of his shortcomings and doesn’t mind if someone with better bear ings gives him a shove in the right direction, when it’s needed. The average Gemini doesn’t have serious ego hang-ups and will even accept a well-deserved chewing out from his mate or lover. A successful and serious-minded Gemini could make you a very happy woman if you gave him half the chance. Although he may give you the impression that he has a hole in his head, the Gemini man generally has a good head on his shoulders and can make efﬁ cient use of it when he wants. Some of them, who have learned the art of being steadfast, have risen to great heights in their profes sions. Once you convince yourself that not all people born under the sign of the Twins are witless grasshoppers, you won’t mind dating a few—to test your newborn conviction. If you do wind up walking down the aisle with one, accept the fact that married life with him will mean your taking the bitter with the sweet. Life with a Gemini man can be more fun than a barrel of clowns. You’ll never experience a dull moment. Don’t leave money matters to him, or you’ll both wind up behind the eight ball. Gemini men are always attractive to the opposite sex. You’ll per haps have to allow him an occasional harmless ﬂirtation. It will sel dom amount to more than that. The Gemini father loves the children so much he usually lets

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them do what they want. He believes that youngsters should explore the variety of life because experience is the best teacher. He will help to develop the children’s logical and verbal skills at an early age. If he overemphasizes the role of reason, you are there to encourage the full emotional development of the youngsters. PISCES WOMAN CANCER MAN The Cancer man may very well be the one after your own heart. You are both water signs who understand the ebb and ﬂow of emo tions. Cancer nevertheless is steady and practical, interested in security and a stable relationship. Despite their seemingly grouchy exterior, men born under the sign of the Crab are sensitive and kind. They are almost always hard workers and are very interested in making successes of them selves in business as well as socially. His conservative outlook on many things often agrees with yours. He’ll be a man on whom you can depend come rain or come shine. He’ll never shirk his respon sibilities as a provider, and he’ll always see to it that his wife and family never want. Your patience will come in handy if you decide it is a Cancer you want for a mate. He isn’t the type that rushes headlong into romance. He wants to be as sure about love as you do. If after the ﬁrst couple of months of dating, he suggests that you take a walk with him down lovers’ lane, don’t jump to the conclusion that he’s about to make his “great play.” Chances are he’ll only hold your hand and seriously observe the stars. Don’t let his coolness fool you, though. Beneath his starched reserve lies a very warm heart. He’s just not interested in showing off as far as affection is con cerned. Don’t think his interest is wandering if he doesn’t kiss you goodnight at the front door; that just isn’t his style. For him, affec tion should only be displayed for two sets of eyes—yours and his. He’s passionate only in private. He will never step out of line. He’s too much of a gentleman for that. When you’re all alone with him and there’s no chance of you being disturbed or spied upon, he’ll pull out an engagement ring (that used to belong to his grandmother) and slip it on your trem bling ﬁnger. Speaking of relatives, you’ll have to get pretty much used to the fact that Cancer men are overly fond of their mothers. When he says his mother’s the most wonderful woman in the world, you’d better agree with him—that is, if you want to become his wife. He’ll always be a faithful husband. Cancers never pussyfoot around after they’ve taken that marriage vow. They don’t take mar riage responsibilities lightly. He’ll see to it that everything in the

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house runs smoothly and that bills are paid promptly—never put aside. He’s likely to take all kinds of insurance policies out on his family and property. He’ll arrange it so that when retirement time rolls around, you’ll both be very well off. The Cancer father is proud, patient, and protective. But he can be a little too protective. His sheltering instincts can interfere with a youngster’s desire to test the waters outside the home. Still, the Cancer father doesn’t want to see the kids learning about life from the streets. Your faith in the youngsters’ good sense will help allay his fears and allow the children the necessary leeway to explore and learn. PISCES WOMAN LEO MAN To know a man born under the sign of the Lion is not necessarily to love him, even though the temptation may be great. When he ﬁxes most women with his leonine double-whammy, it causes their hearts to pitter-pat and their minds to soar. You are impressionable enough to be bowled over by a regal strut and a roar. There’s no denying that Leo has a way with women. Still, you are no pushover for romantic charm—especially if you feel it’s all show, which you quickly see through. He’ll wine you and dine you in the fanciest places. He’ll croon to you under the moon and shower you with diamonds if he can get a hold of them. Still, it would be wise to ﬁnd out just how long that shower is going to last before consenting to be his wife. Lions in love are hard to ignore, let alone brush off. Your resis tance will have a way of nudging him on until he feels he has you completely under his spell. Once mesmerized by this romantic powerhouse, you will most likely ﬁnd yourself doing things you never dreamed of. Leos can be vain pussycats, needing constant pampering and petting. This may not be your cup of tea exactly. But if you cater to Leo’s creativity and sense of theatricality, you’ll make him purr. Although he may be big and magnanimous while trying to win you, he’ll caterwaul if he thinks he’s not getting the tender love and care he feels is his due. If you keep him well supplied with affec tion, you can be sure his eyes will never look for someone else and his heart will never wander. Leo men often tend to be authoritarian. They are bound to lord it over others in one way or another it seems. If he is the top banana at his ﬁrm, he’ll most likely do everything he can to stay on top. If he’s not number one, he’s most likely working on it and will be sit ting on the throne before long. You’ll have more security than you can use if he is in a position

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to support you in the manner to which he feels you should be accustomed. He is apt to be too lavish, though, at least by your stan dards. You’ll always have plenty of friends when you have a Leo for a mate. He’s a natural-born wheeler-dealer and entertainer. He just loves to let his hair down at parties. The Leo father has a tendency to spoil the children, but only up to a point. If the children pay little attention to the rules Leo has set up, he feels neglected and dismissed as a parent. Then he will become the drillmaster and insist that everything go his way. A lit tle of the Pisces compassion will go a long way in keeping the youngsters happy. PISCES WOMAN VIRGO MAN In the astrological scheme of things, Pisces and Virgo are true zodi acal partners—as well as zodiacal opposites. One of you is ruled by emotion, the other by logic. Although the Virgo man may be a fussbudget at times, his seri ousness and common sense will enable you to overlook his ten dency to be overly critical and ﬁnd fault with minor things. Virgo men are often quiet, respectable types who set great store in conservative behavior and levelheadedness. He’ll admire you for your depth and intuition, perhaps even more than for your good looks. He’s seldom bowled over by a glamour-puss. When he gets his courage up, he turns to a serious woman for romance. He’ll be far from a Valentino while dating. In fact, you may wind up making all the passes. Once he does get his motor run ning, however, he can be a warm and wonderful fellow to the right partner. He’s gradual about love. Chances are your romance with him will start out like an ordinary friendship. Once he’s sure you’re no ﬂy-by-night ﬂirt and have no intention of taking him for a ride, he’ll open up and spread sunshine in your heart. Virgo men tend to marry late in life. He believes in holding out until he’s met the right lover. He may not have many names in his little black book; in fact, he may not even have a black book. He’s not interested in playing the ﬁeld, leaving that to men of the more ﬂamboyant signs. The Virgo man is so particular that he may remain romantically inactive for a long period. His lover has to be perfect or it’s no go. If you feel weak-kneed for a Virgo, do your best to convince him that perfection is not so important when it comes to love. Help him to realize that he’s missing out on a great deal by not considering the near-perfect or whatever it is you consider yourself to be. With your

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magical touch, you will enchant him and he’ll reciprocate your romantic interest. The Virgo man is no block of ice. He’ll respond to what he feels to be the right feminine ﬂame. Once your love life with a Virgo man starts to bubble, don’t give it a chance to fall ﬂat. You may never have a second chance at winning his heart. If you should ever split with him, forget about patching it up. He’d prefer to let the pieces lie scattered. Once married, though, he’ll stay that way—even if it hurts. He’s too conscientious to try to back out of a legal deal of any sort. The Virgo man is as neat as a pin. He’s thumbs down on sloppy housekeeping. Keep everything bright, neat, and shiny, and that goes for the children, too. The Virgo father appreciates good manners and courtesy. He will instill a sense of order in the household and teach the children all about the facts of life. He is usually worried about the kids’ health and safety, so he may be strict on occasion. If he sometimes ignores the youngsters’ emotional needs, they will turn to you for deep understanding and the healing touch. PISCES WOMAN LIBRA MAN You may ﬁnd many a Libra man too wrapped up in his own private dreams to be really interesting as far as love and romance are con cerned. Quite often, it is difﬁcult to bring him down to earth. It is hard for him to face reality at times. Although he may be very cautious about weighing both sides of an argument, he may never really come to a reasonable decision about anything. Decision making often makes the Libra man uncomfortable. He’d rather leave that job to someone else. Don’t ask him why, for he probably doesn’t know himself. Qualities such as permanence and constancy are important to you in a love relationship. The Libra man may be quite a puzzle ment. One moment he comes on hard and strong with declarations of his love; the next moment he’s left you like yesterday’s mashed potatoes. It does no good to wonder what went wrong. Chances are nothing, really. It’s just one of Libra’s strange ways. He is not exactly what you would call an ambitious person. You are perhaps looking for a mate or friend with more drive and ﬁdelity. You are interested in making some headway in the areas that interest you. Libra is often content just to drift along. He does have drive, however, but it’s not the long-range, practical kind. He’s interested in material things. He appreciates luxuries and the like, but he may not be willing to work hard enough to obtain them. Beauty and harmony interest him. He’ll dedicate a lot of

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time to arranging things so that they are aesthetically pleasing. It would be difﬁcult to accuse the Libra man of being practical; nine times out of ten, he isn’t. If you do begin a relationship with a Libra man, you will have to coax him now and again to face various situations in a realistic manner. You’ll have your hands full, that’s for sure. But if you love him, you’ll undoubtedly do your best to understand him—no mat ter how difﬁcult this may be. If you take up with a Libra man, either temporarily or perma nently, you’d better take over the task of managing his money. Often he has little understanding of ﬁnancial matters. He tends to spend without thinking, following his whims. The Libra father is patient, gentle, and fair. He can be ﬁrm with out exercising undue strictness or discipline. Although he can be a harsh judge at times, with the kids he will radiate harmony and tact. Sometimes he is so tactful he may hide a few unpleasant facts of life from them. With your faith in their basic goodness, the children will grow up knowing right from wrong. PISCES WOMAN SCORPIO MAN Some people have a hard time understanding the man born under the sign of Scorpio. Few, however, are able to resist his ﬁery charm. When angered, he can act like an overturned wasps’ nest. His sting can leave an almost permanent mark. If you ﬁnd yourself inter ested in the Scorpio man, you’d better learn how to keep on his good side. Scorpio is straight to the point. He can be as sharp as a razor blade and just as cutting to anyone who crosses him. The Scorpio man can be quite blunt when he chooses. At times, he may seem rather hard-hearted. He can be touchy every now and then, and this is apt to get on your nerves after a while. When you feel like you can’t take it anymore, you’d better tiptoe away from the scene rather than chance an explosive confrontation. If he ﬁnds fault with you, he’ll let you know. He might misinter pret your patience and think it a sign of indifference. Still you can adapt to almost any sort of relationship or circumstance if you put your heart and mind to it. Scorpio men are all quite perceptive and intelligent. In some respects, they know how to use their brains more effectively than most. They believe in winning, in whatever they do; second place holds no interest for them. In business, they usually achieve the position they want through drive and use of intellect. Your interest in home life is not likely to be shared by him. No

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matter how comfortable you’ve managed to make the house, it will have very little inﬂuence on him with regard to making him aware of his family responsibilities. He does not like to be tied down, gen erally, and would rather be out on the battleﬁeld of life, belting away at what he feels to be a just and worthy cause. Don’t try to keep the homeﬁres burning too brightly while you wait for him to come home from work. The Scorpio man is passionate in all things, including love. Most women are easily attracted to him, and you are perhaps no excep tion. Those who allow themselves to be swept off their feet by a Scorpio man soon ﬁnd that they’re dealing with a carton of roman tic ﬁreworks. The Scorpio man is intensely sexual and intent on sex. The Scorpio father likes large families, perhaps because he enjoys the challenge of tapping different talents and abilities in each child. Sometimes, though, he fails to live up to his responsibil ities as a parent. When he takes his fatherly duties seriously, he is a powerful teacher. He prepares his youngsters for life’s adversities and complexities. PISCES WOMAN SAGITTARIUS MAN The woman who has set her cap for a man born under the sign of Sagittarius may have to apply a lot of strategy before she can get him to drop down on bended knee. Although some Sagittarius may be marriage-shy, they’re not ones to skitter away from romance. A high-spirited woman may ﬁnd a relationship with a Sagittarius— whether a ﬂing or the real thing—a very enjoyable experience. As a rule, Sagittarius are bright, happy, and healthy. They have a strong sense of fair play. Often they’re a source of inspiration to others. They’re full of ideas and drive. You’ll be taken by the Archer’s infectious grin and his light hearted, friendly nature. If you do wind up being the woman in his life, he’s apt to treat you more like a buddy than the love of his life. It’s just his way. Sagittarius are often chummy instead of romantic. You’ll admire his broad-mindedness in most matters, including those of the heart. If, while dating you, he claims that he still wants to play the ﬁeld, he’ll expect you to enjoy the same liberty. Once he’s promised to love, honor, and obey, however, he does just that. Marriage for him, once he’s taken that big step, is very serious busi ness. A woman who has a keen imagination and a great love of free dom will not be disappointed if she does tie up with a Sagittarius. The Sagittarius man has a genuine interest in equality. He hates prejudice and injustice.

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If he does insist on a night out with the boys, he won’t scowl if you decide to let him shift for himself in the kitchen while you pur sue your own interests. He believes in fairness. He’s not much of a homebody. Quite often he’s occupied with faraway places either in his dreams or in reality. He enjoys, just as you do, being on the go or on the move. He refuses to sit still for long stretches at a time. Humdrum routine—especially at home— bores him. At the drop of a hat, he may ask you to jet off to an exotic location. He likes surprising people. He’ll take great pride in showing you off to his friends. He’ll always be a considerate mate. He will never embarrass or disap point you intentionally. He’s very tolerant when it comes to friends, and you’ll most likely spend a lot of time entertaining people. The Sagittarius father will dote on any newborn son or daughter, though he might feel clumsy handling the infant. He usually becomes comfortable with children once they have passed through the baby stage. As soon as the youngsters are old enough to walk and talk, the Sagittarius father encourages each and every sign of talent and skill. PISCES WOMAN CAPRICORN MAN A with-it, hip woman is likely to ﬁnd the average Capricorn man a bit of a drag. The man born under the sign of the Goat is often a closed person and difﬁcult to get to know. Even if you do get to know him, you may not ﬁnd him very interesting. In romance, Capricorn men are reserved and cautious. You’ll probably have to make all the passes. You may ﬁnd his plodding manner irritating and his conserva tive, traditional ways maddening. He’s not one to take chances on anything. If it was good enough for his father, it’s good enough for him. He follows a way that is tried and true. Whenever adventure rears its tantalizing head, the Goat will turn the other way; he’s interested in safety. The Capricorn man is very ambitious, but his ways of accom plishing his aims are subterranean or at least seem so. He operates from the background a good deal of the time. At a gathering you may never even notice him, but he’s there, taking in everything, siz ing everyone up, planning his next careful move. Although Capricorns may be intellectual and well-educated, it is not the kind of intuitive intelligence you appreciate. He may not be as quick or as deep as you. His understanding from an emotional level may be inhibited. If you do decide to take up with a man born under this sign, you should be pretty good in the cheering up department. The Capri

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corn man often acts as though he’s constantly being followed by a cloud of gloom. The Capricorn man is most at ease when in the comfort and pri vacy of his own home. The security possible within four walls can make him a happy man. He’ll spend as much time as he can at home. If he is loaded down with extra work, he’ll bring it home instead of working overtime at the ofﬁce. You’ll most likely be frequently confronted by his relatives. Fam ily is very important to the Capricorn—his family, that is. They bet ter have an important place in your life, too, if you want to keep your home a happy one. Although his caution in most matters may drive you up the wall, his concerned way with money is justiﬁed most of the time. He’ll plan everything right down to the last penny. The Capricorn father is loving and dutiful, although he may not understand the children’s carefree ways. He believes there are goals to be achieved, and there is the right way to achieve them. The Capricorn father can be quite a scold when it comes to disci plining the youngsters. Your faith in them and your compassionate manner will ease their growing pains. PISCES WOMAN AQUARIUS MAN You will ﬁnd the Aquarius man the most broad-minded man you have ever met. On the other hand, you will ﬁnd him the most impractical. Often he’s more of a dreamer than a doer. But you can understand a man whose heart and mind are in the stars and whose head is almost always up in the clouds. Your Aquarius date will surely capture your fancy. He’s no dumbbell; make no mistake about that. He can be busy making some very complicated and idealistic plans when he’s got that out-to-lunch look in his eyes. But more than likely, he’ll never execute them. He will share all of his progressive ideas with you, and even you may think he’s too way-out. But don’t go jumping to conclusions. There’s a saying that Aquarius are a half-century ahead of everybody else in the thinking department. If you decide to marry him, you’ll ﬁnd out how right his zany whims are on or about your 50th anniversary. Maybe the waiting will be worth it. Could be that you have an Einstein on your hands—and heart. Life with an Aquarius won’t be one of total despair if you can learn to temper his airiness with your understanding of real life. He won’t gripe if you do. Aquarius always maintains an open mind. He’ll entertain the ideas and opinions of everybody, though he may not agree with all of them. Don’t go tearing your hair out when you

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ﬁnd that it’s almost impossible to hold a normal conversation with your Aquarius friend at times. Always try to keep in mind that he means well. His broad-mindedness doesn’t stop when it comes to you and your personal freedom. You won’t have to give up any of your hob bies or projects after you’re married. He’ll encourage you to con tinue in your interests. He’ll be a kind and generous husband. He’ll never quibble over petty things. Keep track of the money you both spend. He can’t. Money burns a hole in his pocket. At times, you may feel like calling it quits. Chances are, though, that you’ll always give him another chance. The Aquarius father is a good family man. He can be a ﬁne role model for the children because he sees them as individuals in their own right, not as extensions of himself. Kids love him and vice versa. He’ll be as tolerant with them as he is with adults. He under stands that youngsters need the freedom to experiment and experi ence many facets of life. PISCES WOMAN PISCES MAN The Pisces man is a dreamer, a romantic like you. Together you ﬂow through a sea of emotion and idealism. With mutual under standing and quiet acceptance, you can love each other from near or far. You are both believers. The Pisces man is easygoing and seems to take things in stride. He’ll entertain all kinds of views and opinions from anyone, and give the impression that he’s with them one hundred percent while that may not be the case at all. His attitude may be why bother when he’s confronted with someone who stubbornly holds on to a wrong idea. The Pisces man will seldom speak his mind if he thinks he’ll be rigidly opposed. The Pisces man is oversensitive at times. He’s afraid his feelings will be hurt. He’ll sometimes imagine a personal affront when none’s been made. You know better than most how a sense of inad equacy, an inferiority complex can wreck true love. You can share the escapism for a while. Then you will bring him back to face real ity. One thing you’ll admire is his concern for people who are sickly or troubled. He’ll make his shoulder available to anyone in the mood for a good cry. He can listen to one hard-luck story after another without seeming to tire. When his advice is asked, he is capable of coming across with some words of wisdom. He often knows what is bothering someone before that person is aware of it. It’s almost intuitive with Pisces.

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Still, at the end of the day, this man will want some peace and quiet. If you’ve got a problem when he comes home, don’t unload it in his lap. If you do, you will ﬁnd him short-tempered. He’s a good listener but he can only take so much. Pisces are not aimless although they may seem so at times. The positive Pisces man is quite often successful in his profession and is likely to wind up rich and inﬂuential. Material gain, however, is never a direct goal for Pisces. The weaker Pisces are usually content to stay on the level where they ﬁnd themselves. They won’t com plain too much if the roof leaks or if the fence is in need of repair. The Pisces father truly believes in live and let live, so he is im mensely popular with children of all ages. For youngsters Pisces plays the double role of conﬁdant and playmate. It will never enter his mind to discipline a child, no matter how spoiled or incorrigible that child becomes.

Man—Woman PISCES MAN ARIES WOMAN The Aries woman may be a little too bossy and busy for you. Aries are ambitious creatures. They can become impatient with people who are more thorough and deliberate than they are, especially if they feel they’re taking too much time. The Aries woman is a fast worker. Sometimes she’s so fast she forgets to look where she’s going. When she stumbles or falls, it would be nice if you were there to catch her. Aries are proud women. They don’t like to be criticized when they err. Tongue lash ings can turn them into blocks of ice. Don’t think that the Aries woman frequently gets tripped up in her plans. She is capable of taking aim and hitting the bull’s-eye. You’ll be ﬂabbergasted at times by her accuracy as well as by her ambition. On the other hand, you’re apt to spot a ﬂaw in your Aries plans before she does. You are perhaps somewhat slower than Aries in attaining your goals. Still, you are not apt to make mistakes along the way. You’re almost always well-prepared. The Aries woman can be sensitive at times. She likes gentleness and respect. Let her know that you love her for her brains as well as for her good looks. Never give her cause to become jealous. When your Aries date sees green, you’d better forget about sharing a rosy future together. Treat her with tender loving care, and she’s yours. The Aries woman can be giving if she feels her partner is deserv ing. She is no iceberg; she responds to the proper masculine ﬂame. She needs a man she can look up to and feel proud of. If the shoe ﬁts, put it on. If not, quietly tiptoe out of her sight. She can cause

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you plenty of heartache if you’ve made up your mind about her but she hasn’t made up hers about you. Aries women are very demanding at times. Some of them tend to be high-strung. They can be difﬁcult if they feel their independence is being hampered. The cultivated Aries woman makes a wonderful homemaker and hostess. You’ll ﬁnd she’s very clever in decorating and using color. Your house will be tastefully furnished and will radiate harmony. The Aries wife knows how to make guests feel at home. Although the Aries mother may not be keen on burdensome responsibilities, she is fond of children and the joy they bring. She is skilled at juggling both career and motherhood, so her kids will never feel that she is an absentee parent. In fact, as the youngsters grow older, they might want a little more of the freedom that is so important to her. PISCES MAN TAURUS WOMAN A Taurus woman could perhaps understand you better than most women. She is very considerate and loving. She is thorough and methodical in whatever she does. She knows how to take her time in doing things because she is anxious to avoid mistakes. She is a careful person. She never skips over things even if they seem unim portant. She goes over everything with a ﬁne-tooth comb. Home is very important to the Taurus woman. She is an excellent homemaker. Although your home may not be a palace, it will become, under her care, a comfortable and happy abode. She’ll love it when friends drop by for the evening. She is a good cook and enjoys feeding people well. No one will ever go away from your house with an empty stomach. The Taurus woman is serious about love and affection. When she has taken a tumble for someone, she’ll stay by him—for good, if possible. She will try to be practical in romance, to some extent. When she sets her cap for a man, she keeps after him. The Taurus woman is a passionate and sensuous lover, though she may appear otherwise at ﬁrst glance. She is on the lookout for someone who can return her affection fully. Taurus are sometimes given to ﬁts of jealousy and possessiveness. They expect fair play in the area of marriage. When it doesn’t come about, they can be bit ingly sarcastic and mean. The Taurus woman is generally easygoing. She’s fond of keeping peace. She won’t argue unless she has to. She’ll do her best to keep your love relationship on an even keel. Marriage is generally a one-time thing for Taurus. Once they’ve

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made the serious step, they seldom try to back out of it. Marriage is for keeps. They are fond of love and warmth. With the right man, they turn out to be ideal wives. The Taurus mother seldom puts up with nonsense from her chil dren. She is not so much strict as concerned. She wants her children to be well-behaved and dutiful. Nothing pleases a Taurus mother more than a compliment from a neighbor or teacher about her child’s behavior. Although some children may inwardly resent the iron hand of a Taurus mother, in later life they are often thankful that they were brought up in such an orderly and conscientious way. PISCES MAN GEMINI WOMAN You may ﬁnd a romance with a woman born under the sign of the Twins a many-splendored thing. In her you can ﬁnd the intellectual companionship you often look for in a friend or mate. A Gemini woman can appreciate your aims and desires because she travels pretty much the same road as you do intellectually. She may share your interests but she will lack your emotional understanding. She suffers from itchy feet. She can be here, there, all over the place and at the same time, or so it would seem. Her eagerness to be on the move may make you dizzy. Still, you’ll enjoy and appreci ate her liveliness and mental agility. Geminis often have sparkling personalities. You’ll be attracted by her warmth and grace. While she’s on your arm, you’ll probably notice that many male eyes are drawn to her. She may even return a gaze or two, but don’t let that worry you. All Geminis have noth ing against a harmless ﬂirt once in a while. They enjoy this sort of attention. If she feels she is already spoken for, however, she will never let it get out of hand. Although she may not be as handy as you’d like in the kitchen, you’ll never go hungry for a ﬁlling and tasty meal. Gemini is always in a rush. She won’t feel like she’s cheating by breaking out the instant mashed potatoes or the frozen peas. She may not spend much time cooking, but she is clever. With a dash of this and a sug gestion of that, she can make an impromptu dinner taste like a gourmet meal. Maybe you’ve struck it rich and have a Gemini lover who ﬁnds complicated recipes a challenge to her intellect. If so, you’ll ﬁnd every meal a tantalizing and mouth-watering surprise. When you’re beating your brains out over a tough crossword puzzle and ﬁnd yourself stuck, just ask your Gemini. She’ll give you all the right answers without batting an eyelash. Like you, she loves all kinds of people. You may even ﬁnd that

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you’re a bit more particular than she. Often all that a Gemini requires is that her friends be interesting—and stay interesting. One thing she’s not able to abide is a dullard. Leave the party organizing to your Gemini sweetheart or mate, and you’ll never have a chance to know what a dull moment is. She’ll bring out the swinger in you if you give her half the chance. A Gemini mother enjoys her children, and her love is communi cated to them in a variety of ways. Like the kids, she is often rest less, adventurous, and easily bored. She will never complain about their ﬂeeting interests because she understands the changes they will go through as they mature. PISCES MAN CANCER WOMAN The Cancer woman needs to be protected from the cold, cruel world. She’ll love you for your masculine, yet gentle manner; you make her feel safe and secure. You don’t have to pull any he-man or heroic stunts to win her heart; that’s not what interests her. She’s more likely to be impressed by your romantic idealism, the way you make her feel that she’s the only girl in the world. When she’s feeling glum, you have the knack of saying just the right thing. You know how to calm her fears, no matter how silly some of them may seem. The Cancer woman has her ups and downs. You have a talent for smoothing out the rufﬂes in her sea of life. She’ll most likely wor ship the ground you walk on or put you on a terribly high pedestal. Don’t disappoint her if you can help it. She’ll never disappoint you. She will take great pleasure in devoting the rest of her natural life to you. She’ll darn your socks, mend your overalls, scrub ﬂoors, wash windows, shop, cook, and do just about anything short of mur der in order to please you and to let you know that she loves you. Sounds like that legendary good old-fashioned girl, doesn’t it? Contrary to popular belief, there are still a good number of them around—and many of them are Cancers. There’s one thing you should be warned about: never be unkind to your mother-in-law. It will be the only golden rule your Cancer wife will probably expect you to live up to. No mother-in-law jokes please; they’ll go over like a lead balloon. Mother is special to Can cer, so treat your mother-in-law like she’s one of the landed gentry. Sometimes this may be difﬁcult to swallow, but if you want to keep your home together and your wife happy, you’d better learn to grin and bear it. Treat your Cancer wife like a queen, and she’ll treat you like a king. Of all the signs of the Zodiac, Cancer women are the most

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maternal. In caring for and bringing up children, they know just how to combine the right amount of tenderness with the proper dash of discipline. A child couldn’t ask for a better mother. The Cancer mother is sympathetic, affectionate, and patient with her children. PISCES MAN LEO WOMAN The Leo woman can make most men roar like lions. If any woman in the Zodiac has that indeﬁnable something that can make men lose their heads and ﬁnd their hearts, it’s the Leo woman. She’s got more than a fair share of charm and glamour. She knows how to make the most of her assets, especially when she’s in the company of the opposite sex. Jealous men are apt to lose their cool or their sanity when trying to woo a woman born under the sign of the Lion. She likes to kick up her heels and doesn’t care who knows it. She often makes heads turn and tongues wag. You don’t have to believe any of what you hear. It’s most likely jealous gossip or wishful thinking. Needless to say, other women in her vicinity turn green with envy and will try anything in order to put her out of the run ning. Although this vamp makes the blood rush to your head and makes you momentarily forget all the things you thought were important and necessary in your life, you may feel differently when you come back down to earth and the stars are out of your eyes. You may feel that she isn’t the kind of girl you planned to marry. Although the Leo woman may do her best to be a good wife for you, chances are she’ll fall short of your idea of what a good wife should be like. If the Leo woman has you ﬂipping your lid, you’d better be ﬁnan cially equipped for some very expensive dating. Be prepared to shower her with expensive gifts and to take her dining and dancing to the smartest spots in town. Promise her the moon if you’re in a position to go that far. Luxury and glamour are two things that are bound to lower a Leo’s resistance. She’s got expensive tastes, and you’d better cater to them if you expect to get to ﬁrst base. If you’ve got an important business deal to clinch and you have doubts as to whether you can swing it or not, bring your Leo lover along to the business luncheon. Chances are that with her on your arm, you’ll be able to win any business battle with both hands tied. She won’t have to say or do anything—just being there at your side is enough. The grouchiest oil magnate can be transformed into a gushing, obedient schoolboy if there’s a charming Leo woman in the room.

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The Leo mother is sometimes blind to the faults of her children. She can spoil them no end. But when she wants them to learn something or follow her rules, she can be a strict yet patient teacher. Easygoing and friendly, the Leo mother loves to pal around with the kids while proudly showing them off. PISCES MAN VIRGO WOMAN Although Virgo is your zodiacal partner as well as your zodiacal opposite, you may at ﬁrst be more aware of the differences between you—the opposites that sharply contrast. The Virgo woman may be difﬁcult for you to understand. She is mysterious. Even when you think you know her, don’t bet on it. She is capable of keeping things hidden in the recesses of her soul—things she’ll only release when she’s sure you’re the man she’s been looking for. It may take her some time to come to this decision. Virgos are ﬁnicky about almost everything. Everything has to be letter-perfect before they’re satisﬁed. Many of them believe that the only people who can do things right are Virgos. Nothing offends a Virgo woman more than slovenly dress, sloppy character, or a careless display of affection. Make sure your tie is not crooked and your shoes sport a bright shine before you go call ing on this lady. Take her arm when crossing the street. Don’t rush the romance. Trying to corner her in the back of a cab may be one way of striking out. Never criticize the way she looks. In fact, the best policy would be to agree with her as much as possible. Still, there’s just so much a man can take; all those dos and don’ts you’ll have to observe if you want to get to ﬁrst base with a Virgo may be just a little too much to ask of you. After a few dates, you may come to the conclusion that she just isn’t worth all that trou ble. However, the Virgo woman is mysterious enough to keep her men running back for more. Chances are you’ll be intrigued by her airs and graces. If lovemaking means a lot to you, you’ll be disappointed at ﬁrst in the cool ways of your Virgo lover. However, under her glacial facade there lies a hot cauldron of seething excitement. If you’re patient and artful in your romantic approach, you’ll ﬁnd that all that caution was well worth the trouble. When Virgos love, they don’t stint. It’s all or nothing as far as they’re concerned. Once they’re convinced that they love you, they go all the way, tossing all cares to the wind. One thing a Virgo woman can’t stand in love is hypocrisy. She doesn’t give a hoot what the neighbors say. If her heart tells her to go ahead, she listens. Virgo is very concerned with human truths. So if her heart stumbles on another fancy, she will be true to the new

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heartthrob and leave you standing in the rain. She’s honest to her heart and will be as true to you as you are with her. Do her wrong once, however, and it’s farewell. The Virgo mother has high expectations for her children, and she will strive to bring out the very best in them. She is more tender than strict, so she might nag rather than discipline. But Pisces-Virgo parents maintain unconditional love for the youngsters, who will develop outstanding traits in an environment of faith and encour agement. PISCES MAN LIBRA WOMAN Libra invented the notion that it’s a woman’s prerogative to change her mind. Libra’s changeability, in spite of its undeniable charm, could actually drive even a man of your patience up the wall. She’s capable of smothering you with love and kisses one day, and the next avoid you like the plague. If you have unlimited faith and endurance, then perhaps you can tolerate her sometime-ness without suffering too much. However, if you own up to the fact that you’re a mere mortal who can only take so much, then you’d better fasten your attention on a woman who’s somewhat more constant. But don’t get the wrong idea. A love affair with a Libra is not bad at all. In fact, it can have a lot of pluses to it. Libra women are soft, very feminine, and warm. She doesn’t have to vamp all over the place in order to gain a man’s attention. Her delicate presence is enough to warm any man’s heart. One smile and you’re putty in her hand. She can be ﬂuffy and affectionate and gracious. On the other hand, her indecision about which dress to wear, what to cook for dinner, or whether to redecorate could make you tear your hair out. What will perhaps be more exasperating is her ﬂat denial of the accusation that she cannot make even the simplest decision. The trouble is that she wants to be fair or just in all matters. She’ll spend hours weighing pros and cons. Don’t make her rush into a decision; that will only irritate her. The Libra woman likes to be surrounded by beautiful things. Money is no object when beauty is concerned. There will always be plenty of ﬂowers in the house. She’ll know how to arrange them tastefully, too. Libra women are fond of stylish clothes and ﬁne fur nishings, especially antiques. They will run up bills without batting an eye if given the chance. Once she’s cottoned to you, the Libra woman will do everything in her power to make you happy. She’ll wait on you hand and foot when you’re sick and bring you breakfast in bed on Sundays. She’ll

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be very thoughtful and devoted. If anyone dares suggest you’re not the grandest man in the world, your Libra wife will give that person a good sounding-out. The Libra mother works wonders with children. She is sensitive and intuitive, understanding what a child needs. Gentle persuasion and affection are qualities that work in bringing up the children. Her youngsters will never lack for anything that could make their lives easier and richer. PISCES MAN SCORPIO WOMAN When the Scorpio woman chooses to be sweet, all’s right with the world. When her temper ﬂies, so will everything else that isn’t bolted down. She can be as hot as a tamale or as cool as a cucumber when she wants. Whatever mood she’s in, you can be sure it’s for real. She doesn’t believe in poses or hypocrisy. The Scorpio woman is often seductive and sultry. Her femme fatale charm can pierce through the hardest of hearts like a laser ray. She doesn’t have to look like Mata Hari (many of them resem ble the tomboy next door), but once you’ve looked into those tan talizing eyes, you’re a goner. The Scorpio woman can be a whirlwind of passion. Life with her will not be all smiles and smooth sailing. If you think you can han dle a spitﬁre, then try your luck. Your deeply compassionate nature will most likely have a calming effect on her. You’re the kind of man she can trust and rely on. But never cross her, even on the smallest thing. If you do, you’d better tell Fido to make room for you in the doghouse; you’ll be his guest for the next couple of days. Generally, the Scorpio woman will keep family battles within the walls of your home. When company visits, she’s apt to give the impression that married life with you is one big joyride. It’s just her way of expressing her loyalty to you, at least in front of others. She believes that family matters are and should stay private. She’ll cer tainly see to it that others have a high opinion of you both. She’ll be right behind you whatever it is you want to do. Although she’s an individualist, after she has married, she’ll put her own interests aside for those of the man she loves. With a woman like this behind you, you can’t help but go far. She’ll never try to take over your role as boss of the family. She’ll give you all the support you need in order to fulﬁll that role. She won’t com plain if the going gets rough. She is a courageous woman. She’s as anxious as you to ﬁnd that place in the sun for you both. The Scorpio mother will not spoil the children or put them on a pedestal. Protective and encouraging, she is eager to see them

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develop their various talents. What she lacks in overt affection she makes up for in devotion. Under her skillful guidance the young sters will learn how to cope with life’s extremes. She’ll teach the children to be courageous and steadfast. PISCES MAN SAGITTARIUS WOMAN You’ll most likely never come across a more good-natured woman than the one born under the sign of Sagittarius. She is full of bounce and good cheer. Her sunny disposition seems almost per manent and can be relied upon even on the rainiest of days. Sagittarius women are almost never malicious. If ever they seem to be, it is unintentional. Archers are often a little short on tact and say literally anything that comes into their heads, no matter what the occasion. Sometimes the words that tumble out of their mouths seem downright cutting and cruel. Still, no matter what she says, she means well. The Sagittarius woman is quite capable of losing some of her friends—and perhaps even some of yours—through a careless slip of the lip. On the other hand, you will appreciate her honesty and good intentions. To you, qualities of this sort play an important part in life. With a little patience and practice, you can probably help cure your Sagittarius of her loose tongue and blunt speech. She’ll give in to your better judgment and try to follow your advice. Chances are, she’ll be the outdoor-type of partner. Long hikes, ﬁshing trips, and white-water canoeing will most likely appeal to her. She’s a busy person; no one could ever call her a slouch. She sets great store in mobility. She won’t sit still for one minute if she doesn’t have to. She is great company most of the time and, generally, lots of fun. Even if your buddies drop by for poker and beer, she won’t have any trouble ﬁtting in. On the whole, she is a very kind and sympathetic woman. If she feels she’s made a mistake, she’ll be the ﬁrst to call your attention to it. She’s not afraid to own up to her own faults and shortcomings. After she’s seen how upset her shortsightedness has made you, she’ll do her best to straighten up. The Sagittarius woman is not the kind who will pry into your business affairs. But she’ll always be there, ready to offer advice if you need it. The Sagittarius woman is seldom suspicious. Your word will almost always be good enough for her. The Sagittarius mother is a wonderful and loving friend to her children. She will consistently encourage them in their studies and

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sports. With her enthusiasm for knowledge, and your faith in the future, the children will grow up to be eager, adventurous young adults. PISCES MAN CAPRICORN WOMAN The Capricorn woman may not be the most romantic of the Zodiac, but she’s far from frigid when she meets the right man. She believes in true love. She doesn’t appreciate getting involved in ﬂings. To her, they’re just a waste of time. She’s looking for a man who means business—in life as well as in love. Although she can be very affectionate with her boyfriend or mate, she tends to let her head govern her heart. That is not to say she is a cool, calculating cucumber. On the contrary, she just feels she can be more honest about love if she consults her brain ﬁrst. She wants to size up the situation before throwing her heart in the ring. She wants to make sure it won’t get stepped on. The Capricorn woman is faithful, dependable, and systematic in just about everything she undertakes. She is quite concerned with security and sees to it that every penny she spends is spent wisely. She is very economical about using her time, too. She does not believe in whittling away her energy on a scheme that is bound not to pay off. Ambitious themselves, Capricorns are quite often attracted to ambitious men, men who are interested in getting somewhere in life. If a man of this sort wins her heart, she’ll stick by him and do all she can to help him get to the top. The Capricorn woman is almost always diplomatic. She makes an excellent hostess. She can be very inﬂuential when your business acquaintances come to dinner. The Capricorn woman is likely to be very concerned, if not downright proud, about her family tree. Relatives are important to her, particularly if they’re socially prominent. Never say a cross word about her family members. That can really go against her grain, and she’ll punish you by not talking to you for days. She’s generally thorough in whatever she does: handling a career, homemaking, and generally being successful in both. Capri corn women are well-mannered and gracious, no matter what their backgrounds. They excel at entertaining whether as a guest or a hostess. They have it in their natures always to behave properly. They have a built-in sense of what is right. If you should marry a Capricorn woman, you need never worry about her going on a wild shopping spree. She understands the value of money better than most women. If you turn over your pay

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check to her at the end of the week, you can be sure that a good hunk of it will wind up in the bank. The Capricorn mother is very ambitious for her children. She wants them to have every advantage and to beneﬁt from things she perhaps lacked as a child. She is loving and correct. She will teach her youngsters to respect the family and to build honorable codes of conduct. She will prepare children to take their place in society. PISCES MAN AQUARIUS WOMAN If you fall head over heels for a woman born under the sign of the Water Bearer, you’d better fasten your safety belt. It may take you quite a while to actually discover what she is like. Even then, you may have nothing to go on but a string of vague hunches. The Aquarius female is like a rainbow, full of bright and shining hues. There is something elusive about her, something difﬁcult to put your ﬁnger on. The Aquarius woman can be odd and eccentric at times. Some say this is the source of her mysterious charm. You will appreciate her idealism and you will share many of her dreams. But you may be bewildered by her unpredictability. Aquarius women by nature are unpredictable and often uncon ventional. They have their own ideas about how the world should be run. Chances are they’re a bit too progressive. It is said that the way Aquarius thinks, so will the world in 50 years. If you ﬁnd that she’s too much mystery and charm for you to handle, just talk it out with her and say that you think it would be better to call it quits. She’ll most likely want to remain friends. Aquarius women are like that. Perhaps you’ll both ﬁnd it easier to get along in a friendship than in a romance. It is not difﬁcult for her to remain buddy-buddy with an ex-lover. For Aquarius people, the line between friendship and romance is a fuzzy one. She is not a jealous person. While you’re romancing her, she won’t expect you to be, either. You’ll ﬁnd her a free spirit most of the time. Just when you think you know her inside out, you’ll dis cover that you don’t really know her at all. She’s a very sympathetic and warm person. She is often helpful to those in need of assistance and advice. She’ll most likely be the most tolerant and open-minded woman you’ve ever encountered. She’ll seldom be suspicious, even when she has every right to be. If the man she loves makes a little slip, she’s likely to forgive it and forget it. The Aquarius mother is generous and seldom refuses her chil

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dren anything. Her open-minded attitude is easily transmitted to the youngsters. They have every chance of growing up to be toler ant, kind individuals who can cope with life’s complexities. PISCES MAN PISCES WOMAN Many a man dreams of an alluring Pisces woman. As a Pisces your self, you delight in joining your emotions with another whose feel ings run as deep as yours. If one of you is strong and decisive enough to cope with the everyday realities, you can be happy together for a long time. The Pisces woman will let you be the brains of the family. She will, though, play a behind-the-scenes role in order to help you achieve your goals. The illusion that you are the master of the household is the kind of magic the Pisces woman is adept at creat ing. She can be very ladylike and proper. Your business associates and friends will be dazzled by her warmth and femininity. Although she’s a charmer, there is a lot more to her than just a pretty exte rior. There is a brain ticking away behind that soft, womanly facade. You may never become aware of it—until you’re married to her. It’s no cause for alarm. She’ll never use it against you, only to help you and possibly set you on a more successful path. If she feels you’re botching up your married life through careless behavior or if she feels you could be earning more money than you do, she’ll tell you about it. But any wife would, really. She will never try to usurp your position as head and breadwinner of the family. No one had better dare say one uncomplimentary word about you in her presence. It’s likely to cause her to break into tears. Pisces women are usually very sensitive beings. Their reaction to adversity, frustration, or anger is just a plain, good, old-fashioned cry. They can weep buckets when inclined. She can do wonders with a house. She is very fond of dramatic and beautiful things. There will always be plenty of fresh-cut ﬂow ers around the house. She will choose charming artwork and antiques, if they are affordable. She’ll see to it that the house is dec orated in a dazzling yet welcoming style. She’ll have an extra special dinner prepared for you when you come home from an important business meeting. Don’t dwell on the boring details of the meeting, though. But if you need that grand vision, the big idea, to seal a contract or make a conquest, your Pisces woman is sure to conﬁde a secret that will guarantee your success. She is canny and shrewd with money, and once you are on her wavelength you can manage the intricacies on your own. Treat her with tenderness and generosity and your relationship

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will be an enjoyable one. She’s most likely fond of chocolates. A bunch of beautiful ﬂowers will never fail to make her eyes light up. See to it that you never forget her birthday or your anniversary. These things are very important to her. If you are patient and kind, you can keep a Pisces woman happy for a lifetime. She, however, is not without her faults. Her sensitivity may get on your nerves after a while. You may ﬁnd her lacking in practicality and good old-fashioned stoicism. You may even feel that she uses her tears as a method of getting her own way. The Pisces mother totally believes in her children, and her faith never wavers. Her unconditional love for them makes her a strong, self-sacriﬁcing mother who can deny herself in order to fulﬁll their needs. She will teach youngsters the value of service to the commu nity while not letting them lose their individuality.

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LUCKY NUMBERS 2009

Lucky numbers and astrology can be linked through the move ments of the Moon. Each phase of the thirteen Moon cycles vibrates with a sequence of numbers for your Sign of the Zodiac over the course of the year. Using your lucky numbers is a fun sys tem that connects you with tradition. New Moon

First Quarter

Full Moon

Last Quarter

Dec. 27 (’08) 0 5 0 1

Jan. 4 8 9 3 9

Jan. 10 8 2 2 4

Jan. 17 6 1 5 1

Jan. 26 9 2 6 0

Feb. 2 1 4 5 3

Feb. 9 3 1 8 5

Feb. 16 1 4 7 9

Feb. 24 5 9 4 7

March 4 0 6 8 6

March 10 4 2 8 7

March 18 9 1 3 5

March 26 7 2 6 9

April 2 1 0 8 4

April 9 4 1 9 3

April 17 3 5 7 2

April 24 6 6 7 5

May 1 5 3 1 0

May 9 7 6 9 2

May 17 5 4 8 3

May 24 0 6 4 2

May 30 2 9 6 5

June 7 5 8 1 3

June 15 7 7 2 5

June 22 6 3 1 8

June 29 6 3 2 5

July 7 5 7 9 4

July 15 2 8 2 3

July 21 1 8 7 5

July 28 2 1 0 4

August 5 6 8 3 7

August 13 6 1 2 1

August 20 7 5 2 6

August 27 5 8 1 3

Sept. 4 7 2 5 0

Sept. 11 6 4 2 2

Sept. 18 9 6 5 6

Sept. 26 9 2 4 8

Oct. 4 3 6 7 1

Oct. 11 1 5 3 1

Oct. 18 1 7 6 9

Oct. 25 2 5 7 2

Nov. 2 6 9 1 8

Nov. 9 8 6 4 0

Nov. 16 1 9 3 5

Nov. 24 5 1 5 9

Dec. 2 0 4 2 9

Dec. 8 6 7 4 3

Dec. 15 3 6 8 1

Dec. 24 1 0 5 0

Dec. 31 1 8 9 3

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Forecast for 2009 Concerning Business and Financial Affairs, Job Prospects, Travel, Health, Romance and Marriage for Persons Born with the Sun in the Zodiacal Sign of Pisces. February 19–March 20 For those born under the inﬂuence of the Sun in the zodiacal sign of Pisces, ruled by Jupiter, planet of expansion and enthusiasm, and also by Neptune, planet of mystery and inspiration, 2009 can bring ﬁnan cial beneﬁts through friends, contacts, and community activities. As the year begins Jupiter is in Capricorn, your house of hopes, wishes, goals, and friendship network, while Neptune is in Aquarius, your twelfth house of inspiration. Exciting prospects could arrive unex pectedly. Pisces individuals need to be alert all year so that you can take advantage of these wonderful windows of opportunity. On January 5 your coruler Jupiter enters the sign of Aquarius. So with both of your rulers visiting Aquarius for the rest of the year, Pisces of all ages should be utilizing innate talents to produce what ever sparks your fancy. Your natural ability to create can be used in a number of ﬁelds. Painting, writing, playing a musical instrument, and all forms of dance should be placed high on your list of mustdo activities in 2009. This is a year when you are being looked after by the universe. So plan strategies and goals early in the year, then progress can be swift. There may be more involvement with hospi tals, assisted living facilities, halfway houses, and retreats. Some Pisces might be working in religious or spiritual organizations, pris ons, and missions. And, as always, stage and screen will claim many of you on professional and amateur levels. Turning inward is more likely as you seek a quieter life. You may be more inclined to keep to yourself. Delving deeply into the recesses of the subconscious mind can be insightful. Your home life should be fairly smooth and afford you needed personal space. Pisces intuition should be at a peak this year. You might have pre monitions that can be very helpful. But at times your judgment may be slightly off, so avoid impulsive actions and give serious con sideration to decisions before coming to conclusions. Charity work and humanitarian concerns will interest many born 129

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under the sign of the Fish. Fund-raising and volunteer work in var ious areas are activities where you could make your mark. If you don’t have a lot of cash to donate to charitable organizations, giving your time and energy will provide emotional satisfaction. Learning about mystical studies such as astrology can be revealing. Partici pating in solitary pursuits such as meditation and visualization will relax you and help to keep stress at a reasonable level. Although there should be a large measure of luck providing assistance, avoid gambling and be careful of chasing that elusive get-rich scheme. As far as health is concerned, you can expect energy levels to ﬂuctuate throughout this year. Pisces folks are prone to picking up on whatever is going on in the atmosphere. For this reason gentle nurturing and good nutrition are essential to reduce the effects of pressure and strain. Pisces eager to go on a diet or lose weight could have many ﬁts and starts at the beginning of the year. From July onward your willpower builds and progress can be made. An excellent period is mid-October to the end of the year when Mars travels through Leo, your house of health. Then a diet or exercise program can take off. This is also a great period to change longstanding bad habits. Reducing your alcohol intake will work won ders for many Pisces individuals who have problems with ﬂuid retention. The feet come under the sign of Pisces, so remember to add regular foot massages and reﬂexology to your ﬁtness schedule. Wash away worries that threaten to overwhelm you by swimming and taking long hot baths. Massage, meditation, dancing, and yoga are also wonderful stress busters. Uranus, planet of the unexpected, continues moving through your sign of Pisces and your ﬁrst house of self, personality, and physical body. Uranus here gives you a chance to evolve and to par ticipate in programs that aid self-empowerment. For some Pisces self-empowerment may include having a child you can raise according to your own values and standards. The chances of con ception are increased this year, with a very fruitful period occurring from the end of August through mid-October. Taking up a new hobby is another tool of self-empowerment, which can lead to a successful career or a second source of income. Uranus in your sign increases the amount of activity in your life and can deliver quite a few surprises. Serious Saturn remains in Virgo, your house of partnerships, until October 29 this year. Personal and professional partnerships continue to bring limitations and restrictions. Some relationships are unlikely to face the test of time. Greater clarity and honesty in relationships may be needed. Separation and divorce may occur for those of you who are unable to meet the many challenges con fronted. If a balanced level of equality can be reached in your inti

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mate partnership, then there is a chance that some unions that have been experiencing a rocky road will strengthen rather than break. Mid-September through October can be an auspicious period to work on a relationship that is going through a rough patch. Pisces in a loving union could at any time this year become engaged, walk down the aisle, or take up residence together. There should be many chances throughout 2009 for Pisces singles to ﬁnd someone who makes your heart sing. Love and romance will spring up in a friendship group, a hobby group, and a tour group while you are traveling. Long-distance travel could be part of the plan for 2009, notably from the end of October through mid-November. Proﬁtable busi ness trips and adventure-ﬁlled vacations are foreseen. Pisces keen to expand knowledge as well as career opportunity and income will take many useful trips. Once you establish a connection with peo ple far from your usual base of operations, you can count on their loyalty and support. Teamwork will take a bit of cultivating, but it will endure and be a key to your success and happiness. Saturn leaves Virgo on October 29 and enters Libra, your house of shared assets, money, and debt. Saturn transits Libra for the next couple of years into 2012, impacting your activities in tandem with a partner or other people. Pisces in a business partnership might be required to increase your workload due to the ill health of a part ner. Prepare to do a lot more work behind the scenes or in private. The urge to splurge may threaten joint ﬁnancial security. For the ﬁrst ten months of the year you have the opportunity to make sure your debt level is low and your nest egg high. Put funds aside to cover unexpected expenditure that might arrive when Saturn enters Libra. Business Pisces could ﬁnd that a professional partnership is a test of trust. Some of you could end up in an uncomfortable situation that will take some effort to put right. Legal issues could be trou blesome, with a court case lasting longer than envisioned. With Sat urn in Libra from the end of October onward, serious focus is applied to your house of debt and joint ﬁnances. Learning to man age your money more efﬁciently will be the lesson that Saturn teaches Pisces folk for the next two plus years. During this long period you will need to be more wary of debt. However, there is a difference between good and bad debt. Purchasing real estate that has the potential to increase in value is good debt. But blowing out the credit card comes under the heading of bad debt. From May 30 to June 21 is an excellent period for Pisces to purchase a new home, to advertise for roommates, and to lease an apartment. Mixing with powerful and successful people is a dominant theme this year and can help you achieve your aims and cherished goals.

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Pisces entrepreneurs can increase proﬁt and expertise by attending industry trade shows and seminars. Learning new management and ﬁnancial strategies will keep you on the cutting edge and will intro duce you to others in the same ﬁeld as you. New goals are sure to increase your excitement. Moves that are well-thought-out should generate ﬁnancial gains. Pisces employees have an excellent chance of moving up the career ladder this year. You can expect a promo tion, salary increase, or a healthy bonus. You could be elected to take on a leadership role. And some Fish will be promoted to head up a large organization. Pisces folk who are no longer receiving emotional gratiﬁcation from your employment duties might con sider self-employment or moving to another company. To the uninitiated, a retrograde planet seems to stop before appar ently moving backward in the zodiac. All planets except the Sun and Moon appear to go through this optical illusion of retreating, which in astrology is called retrograde motion. It is planet Mercury that causes the most chaos when retrograde. Misunderstandings, delays, and confusion are possible. Breakdowns in electronic equipment, communication, and transportation are also possible. Making deci sions, signing important paperwork, and purchasing expensive items are not recommended. However, you don’t need to hibernate during a Mercury retrograde. Instead, review, rethink, and reconsider situa tions, choices, and current goals to ensure that you are working toward your main aim. Mercury usually goes retrograde three times a year, but in 2009 Mercury is retrograde four times: January 11–Feb ruary 1, May 7–30, September 7–29, December 26–January 15, 2010. The phases of the Moon can be a guide to decision making and appropriate action. Beginning a venture during the New Moon phase can increase the chances of obtaining a fruitful conclusion. Completing a venture during the Full Moon phase can bring the desired end results. People, including yourself, are likely to be cranky and agitated during Full Moon phase. This is the time to steer clear of risky behavior. Increased conﬁdence and optimism are the gifts that Pisces folk can call on throughout the year 2009. Insight and information, which you will gain in abundance, are the keys to making good decisions at auspicious times.

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DAILY FORECAST

January–December 2009

JANUARY

1. THURSDAY. Happy New Year! This holiday coincides with a lu nar high for Pisces folk as the Moon is sliding through your sign, which will place many of you ﬁrmly in the spotlight. Begin 2009 on a positive note. Shine in whatever endeavors assume importance. You may have an inclination to take it easy and to rest after enjoy ing all the fun but energy-sapping celebrations that were on your social calendar late last year. Mercury, the planet linked to the thought processes and communication, now visits the sign of Aquarius and your twelfth house of solitary action and isolation. Take this chance to reﬂect on the past in order to assure a better fu ture for yourself. Relax while you ponder. 2. FRIDAY. Turbulent. A push-pull atmosphere is in play for Fish today. Your body could be signaling that now is more about recu peration than going out to party just for the sake of it.Yet your mind is urging you to socialize and mingle with friends. Pisces with an in terest in yoga, meditation, or spiritual practices should enroll in a class to further your expertise. Browsing the bookstores or local li brary to gain more knowledge, insight, and understanding would also be useful for those of you interested in delving deeply into a subject. Romance could develop with someone you meet in a hospi tal, a large institution, a theater, or any behind-the-scenes situation. 133

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3. SATURDAY. Constructive. Don’t be too quick to dismiss the en tertainment suggestions of a family member or a friend for today. You still might be in a restful mood, inclined to slouch around. But the planets are beginning to send signals that it is time to get out and mingle. Remember, powerful Pluto remains for many years in your Capricorn zone of friends and money from business and vocational matters. So socializing with successful people can be an excellent way to move up the career ladder and to accomplish cherished aims and desires. Beautiful planet Venus now settling into your sign of Pisces should also encourage you to mix business with pleasure and to move into the social sphere. 4. SUNDAY. Alluring. Pisces charisma and magnetism receive a major boost. Other people are bound to ﬁnd your company more attractive and appealing. Compassion and intuition about the feel ings of others are innate qualities of your sign. Today these attrib utes are heightened. Good results are likely to come from past decisions and moves that now help increase your conﬁdence and well-being. Love is in the air. So book that hideaway cottage for a secret rendezvous. Or spend the day making your lover feel that he or she is the only important person in the universe. Romance could come for the single Fish through a blind date. Don’t say no if wellmeaning friends try to connect you up. 5. MONDAY. Noteworthy. The cosmic skies are very busy today. If you need a small loan to complete a special project or to carry you over until the next salary check, good news as well as the money will arrive. Jupiter, the planet of abundance and your traditional ruler, changes signs once a year. And today is the day Jupiter moves into your Aquarius house of behind-the-scenes pursuits and of tasks car ried out in private. Pisces understanding, insight, and empathy for others are all enhanced while Jupiter transits your sector of conﬁ dential interests. The whole year is an excellent period to volunteer your services to a hospital or charitable institution. 6. TUESDAY. Positive. The general thrust of the day should be positive, and you have the focus to attend to a number of different tasks simultaneously. Long-term and short-term plans can advance considerably if you put effort in the right direction. Exchange of ideas and thoughts should be inspiring because your creativity is en hanced. Pisces are known for a caring side, so improving the lot of those less privileged may be a strong motivation now. Projects in the local community, perhaps a neighborhood watch, could pleasantly

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occupy your time and energy. You will know that you are making a difference albeit in a small way. 7. WEDNESDAY. Satisfactory. A busy morning should be followed by a more restful and less hectic afternoon. Then home and domes tic matters become more important. Your feelings and thoughts can be adequately expressed. If there is something that needs to be ad dressed with a sibling, seize the opportunity. It is an excellent period to consider your membership in clubs, groups, and afﬁliations. If you wish to join an organization, send in your application now. Those of you already involved might increase your participation if time is not a problem. But if you have too many things on the go, determine what continues to bring joy and what can be dropped. 8. THURSDAY. Vexing. Gingerly navigate around problems at home base today. Finding quick resolutions would avert the possi bility of becoming overwhelmed or caught up in anger and blame. If issues with a personal or business partner are the cause of angst, try to forge a more cooperative alliance. Doing so will reduce ten sion. Consider new technological features that would enhance home comforts and commercial productivity. These would elimi nate any stress arising from products no longer capable of doing a satisfactory job. A massage or hot soak before bed would do won ders for body, mind, and spirit. 9. FRIDAY. Diverse. This is another day when you might need to tackle several jobs at once in order to reduce boredom. Your en ergy should be in plentiful supply. You will enjoy keeping busy and engaging in a variety of tasks. Support from friends is at hand if you need it. You could also rely on members of a group to provide spe cial assistance. Pisces ﬁnancial instincts and moneymaking abilities are enhanced. A number of brilliant ideas should arrive unexpect edly, and will be well worth following through. The evening favors spending time with loved ones. Those of you attending a gathering of family and friends should be treated royally. 10. SATURDAY. Nurturing. An up-and-down day can be expected. Socializing will generate excitement but also cause some problems depending on what time of day you are out and about. Friends might be unreliable, especially later this evening, so make sure you have alternative plans to get home if you depend on others for trans port. Being generous and helping people in need will accelerate your

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personal growth and also help you to obtain emotional satisfaction and well-being. If a situation occurs where you can extend compas sion, do so. Consider volunteering your services to a local charity that could use your special talent and touch. 11. SUNDAY. Fair. If you are new to your area or don’t have enough hobbies and interests, consider joining a social club or a professional organization. That way you will be open to interesting opportunities and situations. Pisces already entrenched in a com munity group could ﬁnd that now you are in line for a leadership role. Accept the challenge. It should be a rewarding interlude, and you will gain experience that can be transferred into other areas of your life. Mercury, the informant, now goes into reverse motion in Aquarius. Mercury retrograde over the next three weeks can create communication delays, errors in conﬁdential agreements, and prob lems in behind-the-scenes negotiations. 12. MONDAY. Promising. Even though some areas of your life are likely to stall or go haywire, the effect of Mercury retrograde can be a positive improvement in a health condition. Your mood may be unsettled if a contract you were relying on doesn’t come through as planned. It would be wise to attend to routine tasks and play the waiting game. Important decisions should be put on hold for the time being. Losing any extra pounds you gained over the festive period should be easier now. Just try to stick to a diet and exercise regime. However, don’t be too rigid in your approach. Otherwise, your motivation might disappear quickly. 13. TUESDAY. Low-key. It will require tenacity to be bright and pleasant today. Current planetary conditions could incline you to ward a doom-and-gloom attitude. So determine to take a strong stand and to be happy and positive. It might be very easy to become entangled in arguments and disputes over a myriad of issues and sit uations. But before you go too far in the blame game, ask yourself whether anything will be changed or if this expenditure of thought and energy and talk is an exercise in futility. Just let things take a natural course. Keep plans realistic and modest, and you shouldn’t have any problems zipping through all tasks on your to-do list. 14. WEDNESDAY. Problematic. When the Moon slides through your opposite sign of Virgo, be prepared for difﬁculties to arise. Don’t expect harmonious relationships or peaceful exchanges to oc

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cur without great effort. Conﬂict may bubble beneath the surface, and getting on with others in a spirit of cooperation will be challeng ing. You may experience strong feelings in a public forum this morn ing, with team members or clients complaining louder than usual. Compromise can often reduce anxiety and angst if it is redirected to defuse aggression and argument. Best results will come from stand ing still and letting the world wash around you for another day or so. 15. THURSDAY. Stable. Partnership concerns continue to occupy time and energy. Today should be better than yesterday, although making ambitious plans is not advised. Pottering around the house, completing mundane ofﬁce tasks, cleaning the attic, and perform ing tasks that require organization but not much creative input can be easily dealt with now. An old friend might be back on the scene. It would be thoughtful to invite him or her over to share old times and happy companionship. Pisces singles playing the dating game could ﬁnd someone who brings a sparkle to your eyes. Happy rap port is foreseen for those of you in a loving union. 16. FRIDAY. Good. Today the Moon is gliding through Libra, your solar sector that signiﬁes your use of other people’s money and shared resources. Moon in Libra also urges you to concentrate on personal problems that require deep analysis and insight before answers can be found. Seek various opinions from close others if you want good advice. Loved ones, best friends, and business partners may be quite willing to listen to a number of your views, which bodes well for constructive and forward movement. An early night reduces the possibility of conﬂict and arguments with your mate or steady date. 17. SATURDAY. Edgy. A sense of restlessness pervades the air to day. Reduce the risk of wandering aimlessly around by ﬁnding ac tivities that provide mental stimulation or physical movement. If your signiﬁcant other is not interested in the same pursuits as you are, don’t hang around waiting. Get away and do something ap pealing. Writing in a journal, recording dreams, doing crosswords, and participating in New Age practices are all ways that you can exercise your mind and keep boredom at bay. Over the next few days informative Mercury and your coruler Jupiter merge together, increasing the chance of good news and blessings coming to you. 18. SUNDAY. Encouraging. It is a day when your choice of activity will matter. Now the Moon is touring your Scorpio zone of religion

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and philosophy. Gaining knowledge and wisdom is more likely to be of interest than lounging around, although some of you will decide to combine the two. Sitting comfortably with your feet up, reading favorite topics, will lessen any guilt feelings you may have of skip ping routine chores. Pisces folk are known to be lazy at times, which can reduce your chance of obtaining success and happiness. Singles should forget fantasizing about a sexy romantic encounter appear ing out of the blue. Get out there and begin meeting and greeting. 19. MONDAY. Refreshing. Don’t be too humble and hide your light. If you have something to express, speak up and let others know where you stand. Sometimes it can be emotionally rewarding to take center stage and be seen. Dealing with the complex celestial energies prevailing today will be tricky because you might experi ence the urge to circulate and mix but lack the energy to do so. The Sun now visits your twelfth house of Aquarius, joining Mercury, Chiron, Jupiter, and Neptune also in that sign. Over the next four weeks you need to rest, recuperate, and steer clear of stressful situ ations. Daydreaming will unlock your creativity, and you can put diverse thoughts into organized form. 20. TUESDAY. Renewing. Pisces folk are generally tender and kind. Today your caring side will be on display for all to see. Partic ipation in a charitable group could ﬁnd your exploits recorded by the media. Your intuition and sensitivity are enhanced. The creative Fish will ﬁnd productivity moving up a gear or two, especially if you are into any form of writing or communication work. Dreams can come true. Those of you prone to daydreaming and visualization can use these powerful tools to good advantage. With the Moon now in outgoing Sagittarius, your solar sector of profession, a pro motion or pay raise would make this a red-letter day. 21. WEDNESDAY. Empowering. If you have been considering making an appointment with an astrologer to have your chart read or with a tarot reader, don’t delay any longer. Although your own intuition can help you discover many answers to your questions, a little outside insight will supply extra reinforcement. Something that has been kept hidden or some action taking place behind the scenes could now come out into the open. This revelation should be a good thing for all concerned. It can put to rest any unsettled feel ings that you might have been experiencing. A night watching ﬁlms or reading a novel will quiet any anxiety you feel.

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22. THURSDAY. Erratic. Celestial energy today is likely to be dy namic, exciting, and unpredictable. You might be shaken out of your comfort zone. Add unusual activities to your daily agenda to enhance the pleasure of the day. Focusing on personal and profes sional ambitions can bring positive results, although you might have to go it alone rather than wait for others to keep up with you. Children or a lover may act erratically, making life a little more dif ﬁcult than usual. Romance may be risky but fun as long as you re main in control. Rein in the spending. An inclination to splurge could ﬁnd you racking up large amounts on the credit cards. 23. FRIDAY. Soothing. Creative urges are strong now, giving the talented Pisces a strong pathway to the future. Those of you whose artistic juices are ﬂowing will discover an outlet or a new skill that provides emotional fulﬁllment and passion. A group project may become bigger or grander than originally anticipated. So move cau tiously, especially if money belonging to others is involved. Friends could have plenty of interesting suggestions, making it difﬁcult to refuse an offer. Social outings should fare well if the activities are new or varied from your usual Friday night amusement. Romance is not guaranteed for singles, but you will have fun. 24. SATURDAY. Mixed. Many and diverse cosmic inﬂuences mark this day. As far as love and desire go, you could experience either a cold shoulder or smoldering embers from a mate while Venus shuns stern Saturn and lures energetic Mars. Creative juices also follow the same pattern, as inspiration ﬂows one minute and quickly subsides the next. Channel your imagination and energy into music. Singing is a positive way to release tension. Instead of creating inner frustration for yourself, go see a movie, attend a concert, or relax at home with a romantic novel or fantasy ﬁlm. Lady Luck is smiling, so take a ticket in a lottery or rafﬂe. You could be a winner. 25. SUNDAY. Slow. Don’t worry if you feel under the weather on awakening. Your stamina might be at a low level, and physical health might be under par. This shouldn’t be serious. But take pre cautions to prevent overload with too many tasks, as completing them to everyone’s satisfaction will be fraught with problems. Peo ple appear to be on edge as well, so trying to juggle too many chores will increase frustration. Go off alone, even for a short pe riod, to give yourself a chance to recharge run-down batteries. Per forming charity work can make good use of your managerial skills

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and creative talents. Don’t be shy about showing off your expertise to those who count. 26. MONDAY. Motivating. A very sensitive day arrives as a New Moon culminates in your twelfth house of Aquarius. Dreams are relevant now, so remember to keep a journal and record whatever you can remember. Keeping feelings to yourself is important, so you might seek more private and secluded time alone. This is a great day to meditate. And why not pop into your local beauty therapist for a relaxing facial or massage? Beginning a new project of a conﬁdential nature should proceed smoothly. Handle chores and duties that have been neglected or put off because now your energy and your motivation to complete tasks are enhanced. 27. TUESDAY. Subdued. A tendency to daydream could continue if you are not involved in work requiring mental concentration. Even though today’s Aquarius Moon is impacting your twelfth house, your mind should be sharp so that increased productivity is a likely outcome. Visiting a friend or relative in a nursing home or other place of convalescence will open your eyes to their experi ence. Try to brighten the day for those who have your undivided at tention. Prepare for a minor surprise and the need to make an adjustment to preset plans. Some Pisces still are in an introspective mood, not interested in going out to socialize. 28. WEDNESDAY. Great. A two-day lunar high begins now as the Moon visits your sign of Pisces, bringing personal aims to the fore. This is the period when you can shine. Even those of you who are inclined to remain in the background will stand out from the crowd. Your energy rises and you see opportunities opening up. On the health front be kind to yourself. Engage in gentle exercise, eat nutritional meals, and drink plenty of water. Examine personal habits that would beneﬁt from alterations, then start to implement such changes. A detox program for cleansing purposes may be helpful to some of you. 29. THURSDAY. Fine. Good stars prevail for much of the working day, and you can afford to push yourself a little bit harder to achieve desired aims. A kindness shown to you will be a pleasant surprise, providing a boost to your morale and self-conﬁdence. Pisces who are working a late shift might discover that the opinions of teammates unduly inﬂuence the way a project is structured.

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Compromise will be the key to successfully making gains and forg ing ahead. A group event may be a memorable occasion. Plans this evening should proceed smoothly enough. Those of you eager to socialize can expect to meet lively companions. 30. FRIDAY. Spirited. Personal aims are to fore during the morning. Maybe you are considering updating your image, purchasing a few new outﬁts with appropriate shoes and accessories, or contemplating the value of cosmetic surgery. If so, examine the pros and cons now, but wait until next week when Mercury goes direct before making a ﬁnd decision. Pisces shoppers should keep purchases within a rea sonable limit if you have to account to your signiﬁcant other for money spent. This astrological period warns against hiding things from your mate, as you are bound to be caught. Prepare for the pos sibility of sticky business dealings being revealed by day’s end. 31. SATURDAY. Chancy. With the Moon now rising in the sign of impulsive Aries, take things slow and easy. Don’t ﬂy off the handle when it comes to issues affecting a money matter. A calm demeanor should bring the best results. Behind-the-scenes activities are likely to generate positive gains. For some Pisces today could be the day you receive notice of a pay raise or a lucrative contract. Keep peo ple’s conﬁdences. Beware revealing trade secrets to a competitor or a client. Guard these secrets with your life if you want to reap the beneﬁt. A positive outcome is foreseen in a highly personal matter.

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1. SUNDAY. Encouraging. You should begin the new month in a relatively happy frame of mind. Displaying a friendly demeanor and a generous approach ensures that others ﬁnd you pleasant company and fun to be around. Mercury, the communication gath erer, turns in direct motion now. So you will feel that things are be ginning to move forward again. Issues around signing a commercial agreement that may have delayed extra income should be resolved. Problems concerning a member of your friendship circle could magically disappear. A long-term goal that may have been derailed is likely to get quickly back on track.

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2. MONDAY. Exciting. Pisces with time to spare will enjoy a walk around the neighborhood. If you run into a number of folk you know, catch up on all of the latest gossip and local news. Some of you will ﬁnd window-shopping pleasurable, and it might quickly turn into a real shopping expedition when you see something that catches your eye. Tonight Venus, goddess of love and money, moves into your Aries house of money, personal values, and self-worth. Be on guard now. You could easily spend more than the bank balance can comfortably afford. Or you might fall in love with someone who is full of excitement and adventure but perhaps little stability. 3. TUESDAY. Diverse. You will have a lot to say for yourself today. The Moon in Taurus increases your urge to express yourself vocif erously. Driving around from place to place, running errands, and answering e-mail or phone messages could also keep you hopping. If you have been wondering about joining a society or organized group that caters to a favored pastime, consider no more. Join up, begin having fun, and be prepared to meet a number of diverse and fascinating folk. The motivation to boost your bank balance over the next few weeks gathers momentum. Positive trends enable you to reach that goal. 4. WEDNESDAY. Reassuring. A change of cosmic scenery is afoot today as energetic Mars moves into your Aquarius twelfth house of solitude and self-undoing.With Sun, Jupiter, and Neptune already in Aquarius, these cosmic inﬂuences are reinforcing your desire to be alone more than usual. Pisces folk are likely to actively seek more seclusion. If it is at all possible, working alone away from the hustle and bustle of ofﬁce, shop, or factory would be the best choice now. Some Fish could be attracted to work in a large organization or hos pital on a voluntary basis. Other Fish might consider ﬁelds where you can work to improve the life of people in another country. 5. THURSDAY. Irritating. Throughout the next week you might experience situations when issues of power and control become more prevalent. Even gentle Pisces folks can at times become un characteristically aggressive toward loved ones and friends. This may be a period when you need to take a step back and realize that your tolerance level is a little lower than usual. Some of you might feel worn out. Perhaps it is time to take more vitamins and more frequent rest breaks. It is not generally recommended to repress feelings and thoughts. So right now it would be wise to avoid argu mentative people who arouse your ire.

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6. FRIDAY. Intense. Your threshold of patience may be nonexis tent again, particularly with children or your lover. Jealousy and possessiveness can arise when seductive Venus challenging power ful Pluto intensiﬁes passion, desire, and lust. Better stop and think things through before initiating arguments that might continue over the next few days. Pisces in a committed union should opt for the moonlight-and-roses scenario and put irritating issues aside for the moment. Singles could attract a number of romantic partners. But be on guard. This is not a time to engage in ﬂirtatious behavior if you are not prepared to follow through. 7. SATURDAY. Fair. Today’s vibes favor diplomacy. If you have anything you want to bring out into the open, do it now. With per sistence and concentration you can lay mutual foundations for long-term goals. Friends who are known to be responsible and practical could supply a number of hints to get things moving for you. Refuse to loan money to people who don’t have a good track record for making speedy repayments. You cannot afford to wait a long time before seeing your money again. You might have to take care of a sick relative or injured child, which will interfere with a planned social outing. 8. SUNDAY. Burdensome. You could feel that this is a weighty sort of day with not a lot of lightheartedness around. Endeavor to use the cosmic energy constructively. Otherwise, you may end up lack ing any motivation. Issues involving the education of a child could create discord within the family unit. Give top priority to the com monplace details of daily life. Working mothers who are struggling to keep on top of home and professional demands should consider hiring outside help to manage certain chores around the house. If the budget cannot stretch this far, it might be time to introduce a strict duty roster that everyone will follow. 9. MONDAY. Sensitive. Highly charged inﬂuences are at work to day as an eclipsed Full Moon culminates in the sign of regal Leo. Watch your health now. Pisces energy could be drained, with vim and vitality at an all-time low. Those of you on a deadline might need to exert extra effort to complete a task or to get an order ready to be shipped. Some of you might experience an urge to jump on the exercise bike and start getting in shape for a competi tion or a seasonal sport. But this isn’t the best time to begin a new health, ﬁtness, or diet program because your motivation is likely to wane.

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10. TUESDAY. Complicated. On this tricky day you will probably have to think on your feet and make adjustments as you go along. A client or coworker might seek advice on a personal matter, which would put you in a compromising position. Lend an ear and share your views, but refrain from becoming too entangled in the affairs of another. With the Moon now in your opposite sign of Virgo, mat ters concerning intimate and professional partnerships will claim attention. If there are issues that need to be addressed, this is the time to put problems on the table in the hope of ﬁnding satisfactory resolution. 11. WEDNESDAY. Varied. Be prepared for another day when you are unlikely to be in top form. There may even be a touch of rest lessness, particularly through the morning hours. Try to introduce a large dollop of variety into your normal regimen to keep tedium away. If your workload is ever increasing, it might be necessary to spend a few more hours on the job to stay on top of current duties. Once you reduce the in basket, you will feel less stressed. Refrain from becoming drawn into idle gossip and speculation that could damage anyone’s reputation. Arrange a spa massage or facial as an extra treat and relaxation. Retire early tonight. 12. THURSDAY. Pensive. A dreamy type of day emerges, softening ambitious and competitive trends. You might have to apply your self a little harder on the job to remain consistent. Work is unlikely to be a main priority unless your ﬁeld of expertise involves one-of a-kind creative products. Regardless of where you are in your per sonal life, you can expect love to be deeper and more meaningful now. Many Pisces have already gained more understanding and in sight into your intimate relationship, which will strengthen the bonds even further. Keep your eyes open to detect possible deceit. Be alert for dishonest dealings. 13. FRIDAY. Promising. The date could confound the superstitions of many Pisces folk, but there is no need to be concerned. Although this might not be the best day on your calendar, it is no way bad. An extravagant mood should be contained if your credit cards have reached their limit and the bank balance is looking grim. Inﬂuences around midafternoon are supportive if you are seeking a personal loan or collecting overdue business accounts. Later in the day be wary of taking shortcuts, which would be risky. Enhanced creativity is a strong feature now, so you will ﬁnd much pleasure expressing yourself in an artistic manner.

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14. SATURDAY. Pleasant. The planetary aspects forming today promise pleasure in companionship. Pisces who are celebrating Valentine’s Day should make reservations early to avoid missing out on the restaurant or movie of choice. Mercury, the planet of information, visits your Aquarius twelfth house, signaling a pe riod when you can cause yourself some angst if care is not taken. Keep your own secrets. If someone reveals something of a conﬁden tial nature, make sure it stays hidden unless there is good reason for disclosure. Things appear ﬁne on the romance front, ensuring that Pisces lovers will spend quality time with your honey. 15. SUNDAY. Dreamy. Over the next three weeks there may be phases when you are reluctant to stand up for yourself and say what is on your mind. This might not be a wise approach in every situation. So trust your intuition about when would be the best time to speak up and when it is best to keep quiet. It might be a lit tle harder today to get the same loving feelings you experienced yesterday. But sharing quiet companionship will be pleasant. Defer major decisions that could impact on love or money. Clear thinking about such areas may not be your strong suit right now. Head for a theater or concert, and lose yourself in delightful fantasy. 16. MONDAY. Fruitful. Harmonious Venus makes positive aspects to dynamic Mars and to fortunate Jupiter, your life ruler, over the next few days. Be ready for some luck and love to come your way. Don’t dwell on the past now. Instead, look forward to the future and be ready to grasp the opportunities that arise. Pisces verbal skills are enhanced. If creative writing appeals, the author in you can produce an inspiring poem or song. Those of you keen to write a novel could make good headway even on your ﬁrst attempt. This is also an excellent time to send off a manuscript to an editor or agent. You may soon see your name in print. 17. TUESDAY. Optimistic. This should be a great day for Pisces. Your ruler Jupiter provides a big boost. Be sure to prioritize urgent tasks. Buoyant overconﬁdence could make it hard for you to keep promises to all and sundry. The key to success is a well-thought-out strategy plus the necessary tools and clever tactics to carry out that strategy. Luck is with you. So make the most of opportunities and try to create a few of your own, especially in the professional arena. Enter competitions presented by television, radio, or magazines. Buy a lottery ticket or even two. And ask for the special favor that would make your life more meaningful and comfortable.

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18. WEDNESDAY. Happy Birthday, Pisces! The sky is the limit for Pisces folk. Your motivation and energy are on the rise, generating conﬁdence and a happy mood. The Sun now visiting your own zo diac sign provides the chance to set yourself free of limitations in any area of your life where you are being held back. Results can ex ceed expectations. Some of you could surprise yourself and others by your elevated abilities. Take the initiative where necessary, and success should follow. With inspiration and imagination enhanced, this is the time to let your creative juices ﬂow. Your love life should move along quite nicely as well. 19. THURSDAY. Supportive. Although Pisces are not known to throw caution to the wind, sometimes it is okay to take a few calcu lated risks. When opportunity does come knocking, taking the time to analyze facts and ﬁgures will be well worth the effort. A strong desire to get away could be plaguing you, but home obligations might prevent you from doing so. Still, you will ﬁnd that the plan ning can be as exciting as the going. If you are bored and crave mental stimulation, consider researching a vacation package that will suit your requirements and those of family members. New projects started now should be successful. 20. FRIDAY. Tricky. Pisces folk are generally peace loving and gen tle. However, there are periods when you can appear arrogant and pushy. You can keep out of trouble by not forcing your point of view on others. Instead, concentrate on things and activities that bring pleasure and joy. Issues concerning income could develop ﬁrst thing this morning. Pay attention in order to reduce any fallout that would affect your money and assets. This evening participate in favorite pastimes. If you belong to a hobby or crafts group, you will be happy sharing a common interest. A sporting event will be pleasurable for those of you into the physical. 21. SATURDAY. Empowering. A power-packed day is likely for many Fish. The Sun and intense Pluto meet up, which bolsters your conﬁdence and displays your charismatic personality. The key to success is follow-through. If you have a myriad of ventures hanging around waiting for action, it is time to quit seeking adventure or wasting time in fantasyland. Get set to complete tasks at hand. Pisces hoping to be elected to head up a special group should have success because your leadership abilities are currently enhanced. Problems that have been bothersome of late could now be resolved if you stick to your guns.

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22. SUNDAY. Cloistered. If you are typical of your Pisces Sun sign, you may long to disappear into your own space every now and then. Today you will be strongly impelled in this direction. Ideally, if you can manage to be left to your own devices even for a while, you will be happier. Avoid rushing through tasks. More haste means waste and also may result in errors. Then you might end up spend ing far more time than necessary to make things right again. If you are seeking amusement, opt for a restful activity that does not tax your mind or your body. A romantic ﬁlm is the answer to a peaceful night. 23. MONDAY. Subdued. This is another day when facing up to re ality can be slightly difﬁcult. Try to curb excessive daydreaming and fantasy while on the job. Procrastinating is not always a negative characteristic, especially if a major decision is looming. Today it would be wise to put off making choices because your judgment may be cloudy Too many people could seek favors all at once. As a generous Pisces you are likely to agree to their demands. Usually, you can multitask, but now you would only be biting off more than you can chew. Playing an instrument, singing, or going out to a con cert would be both stimulating and soothing. 24. TUESDAY. Lively. Now you have what it takes to move along on all cylinders. This should be an excellent day for those of you born under the sign of the Fish. Self-conﬁdence and self-esteem re ceive a celestial boost as tonight’s New Moon culminates in Pisces, your ﬁrst house of self. Expect an inﬂux of social invitations as well as diverse opportunities to realize personal aims and ambitions. Sit uations and circumstances that others may ﬁnd difﬁcult to navigate should not be a problem at all for you. This is also a great time to begin something new. Your heightened enthusiasm and charisma can put you in the right frame of mind to achieve your goals. 25. WEDNESDAY. Happy. There are no excuses for a lazy atti tude now. Spring into action quickly, and you will be surprised at how much you can achieve by day’s end. If your wardrobe needs a dramatic overhaul, set aside time to discard clothes that no longer ﬁt or are looking a little worse for wear. Head for your favorite boutique to purchase a few trendy or classy outﬁts that make you feel good. You should ﬁnd it easier to explain yourself. Even better still, others are probably more prepared to listen to your point of view. If you have something important to convey to a lover, this is an excellent day to initiate harmonious discussions.

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26. THURSDAY. Favorable. Pisces self-conﬁdence remains high most of the day. Sufﬁcient energy to copy with many and varied chores should be at your disposal. This is a time when you can achieve a number of your cherished desires. People are attracted to your display of friendly warmth. If you have special favors to seek, this is the best day of the month to make your approach. Toward evening your focus will turn to ﬁnances and the generation of in come. You may see signs that family members are being more difﬁ cult than usual. If you are socializing with friends, make sure you pay your own way to avoid arguments over money. 27. FRIDAY. Slow. Situations may arise that remind you dreams can come true if only you would expend the effort. Although it is wonderful to be fantasizing and dreaming, you may be made aware that at times you do need to come out of the clouds and face up to everyday reality. Remember, deliberation is not pro crastination. Take a slow and steady approach to everything that crosses your path now. The Moon gliding through Aries can incline you toward impulsive and risky behavior, so proceed care fully. Set realistic deadlines for completing chores. Trying to rush through things may result in errors, forcing you to redo essential work. 28. SATURDAY. Bumpy. It isn’t often that members of your sign dig your heels in and decide you won’t do something others might want you to. Today, however, it will be hard to budge you from your own personal activities. You might choose to go on a special re treat. If you are not tied down by outside inﬂuences, it would be a wonderful way to spend the weekend. A partner could be hiding something from you now, so be aware that there are deceptive in ﬂuences swirling around. Pisces folk who provide goods to clients on credit should take care to check references thoroughly.

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1. SUNDAY. Fair. Pisces folk with green thumbs should get out doors alone to dig and plant in order to have a happy and carefree day. Around people, though, be careful what you say and how you say it. If you have been a little snappy lately, it is time to start apol ogizing. Then do some self-nurturing. You may just need a break or a change of scenery to restore your good humor. An opportunity to show what you are capable of could arise. Presenting a seminar, participating in a spiritual workshop, or volunteering your services to a charitable group will raise your proﬁle and provide emotional gratiﬁcation. 2. MONDAY. Active. You are likely to be busy and on the move. Make a few changes to your daily routine if boredom is threatening to derail aims and reduce motivation. Choose a different route to go to work, take a bus instead of the train, buy an alternative news paper instead of your usual reading material. Purchase a lottery ticket because Lady Luck is shining her light your way over the coming days. Pisces verbal expertise is heightened, beneﬁting those of you who are engaged in conﬁdential negotiations and behindthe-scenes activities. Information you receive now might be sur prising but certainly welcome news. It could be an invitation to visit someone you haven’t seen for some time. 3. TUESDAY. Easygoing. Get ready to reap a few rewards as good celestial trends continue today. Trust in your intuition and be your own guiding light. Rather than imitate, initiate and innovate. Focus on your own goals. If you want to be the center of attention, you will have no problem accomplishing this aim. You may desire greater autonomy so that you can express and execute your indi vidual ideas, themes, and plans. If changing the home abode is on your wish list, begin the process now. Draw up blueprints and choose sparkling color schemes that will create the perfect ambi ence for comfort. 4. WEDNESDAY. Relaxing. If you refuse to fret about minor problems, it should be a relatively easy day. Challenges that arise at home or with relatives can be quickly resolved if you remain calm and organized. There is a slight risk that some Pisces could be a lit tle impulsive now. But don’t give in to restlessness. Think things through so that you make wise and sensible choices. Staying within

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your own four walls will probably be your preference tonight. You don’t need to be alone. Extend your hospitality and invite a few friends over to share a casual meal, catch up on your pals’ gossip, and display your excellent culinary skills. 5. THURSDAY. Hazy. A potentially foggy yet creative day awaits you. Talented Mercury combines with artistic Neptune, enabling your mind to respond more to right-brain activities than to the left. Logical thinking is unlikely to be at strength, suggesting it would be wise to engage in pursuits that are relaxing and reﬂexive. Don’t take certain comments at face value. Refuse to enter into major decision making because your judgment may be impaired. Pisces writers, painters, and designers should have a very productive day, pleasing yourself and your patrons. Purchasing a piece of artwork or jewel ery to add to your collection would be a prudent move now. 6. FRIDAY. Fine. Venus, planet of love and money, now turns ret rograde in your Aries house of personal ﬁnances and possessions. This could slow down the inﬂux of income coming to you. From now until April 17 expect some delays in money matters. There also might be some trouble brewing in your love life unless you take no tice of the warning signals. If your gourmet taste buds are tingling, perhaps it is time to treat your lover to a candlelight dinner with all the trimmings. Pisces not into cooking up a storm at home should book a table for two in a cozy corner at a favored restaurant. Re new those loving bonds. 7. SATURDAY. Sensitive. Pisces folk should aim to get enough sleep on a regular basis. Otherwise, your body could become more sensitive to toxins. You also need a strong dose of pampering and tender loving care. Implement measures to help you relax at the end of the day so you can shake off stress. Soaking in a hot tub, lis tening to soft music, or reading about magic and myths will help to combat insomnia. Scattered thinking will limit your ability to con duct tasks that require focus and concentration. Those of you selfemployed should defer taking care of paperwork and ﬁguring out equations that depend on complex math. 8. SUNDAY. Inspired. Mars symbolizes energy and action and today is in ﬁne aspect to your coruler inspirational Neptune. Any activity that has a creative or spiritual ﬂavor should proceed extremely well, leading to positive results. However, today the Sun opposes limiting

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Saturn. So it would be wise to defer pursuits that are too laborintensive because you are likely to run out of steam fairly quickly. The desires of a partner could conﬂict with how you wish to handle a particular problem. Your signiﬁcant other may lean toward carefully analyzing all the details while you are prone to forging ahead on the grand design. 9. MONDAY. Fruitful. The good times are about to roll for Pisces because you are entering a positive astrological period. Over the next few days grasp opportunities that come your way to maximize luck and good fortune. Searching and digging deep can be the method by which you ﬁnd answers to questions that might be nig gling away at you. Saying good-bye to old habits that need chang ing should be easier now. Make plans and preparations to improve your lifestyle and to enhance your well-being. Discard whatever negative patterns of behavior are holding you back from obtaining overall happiness and success. 10. TUESDAY. Positive. Honesty and directness are the main themes of the day. If something in your personal or professional partnership is troubling you, open up and bring underlying issues to the surface. If you felt that lately you were lacking support, you can relax now. Backup is readily available. Use your sharp critical eye to good advantage. You also have the added bonus of a strong ability to concentrate at length on intricate tasks. Your mode of expression should be more powerful. If you are selected to speak on a panel, to address a forum, or to present a motivating talk to coworkers, you should receive rousing applause and heartfelt appreciation. 11. WEDNESDAY. Favorable. It should be a lucky day. Take ad vantage and expect good fortune to come your way. Lovely Venus happily links to your coruler jolly Jupiter, which makes for a pleas ant ambience. Moderation is often hard to achieve under this plan etary aspect unless you exert strong willpower to deter excessive tendencies. This is a tricky time for Pisces who love to shop till you drop. So take control and leave the credit cards at home. Dieters could also overindulge in the goodies of life. Make an effort to steer clear of the cafés and wine bars. There is good possibility that a legal settlement or a court appeal will be settled in your favor. 12. THURSDAY. Restless. If you are free to do as you please today, enjoy going off to experience some type of adventure. Any Fish

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who has to work will probably become cranky at not being able to escape and do your own thing. The Pisces Sun greeting erratic Uranus in Pisces conveys a quest for exciting activity and irrespon sible action. Introduce variety into your daily regime so that you can get through your workload without too much boredom. It is not a favorable day to revamp your wardrobe. Your usual good taste may be a little off, and you might end up purchasing some al luring outﬁts that look great in the store but not on you later. 13. FRIDAY. Promising. The date could have you delving into the intriguing secrets of other people or off in search of a good mystery to investigate. Pisces who are fascinated by the possibility of having famous, or infamous, ancestors might start researching the family tree. Who knows what you will discover? Tempt fate and buy a lot tery ticket. Although it generally is a lucky day, be careful when handling precious possessions because breakages would cause emotional upset all around. Those of you unattached seeking fun or a possible romantic connection should head off to where other sin gles mingle. 14. SATURDAY. Flexible. Better not plan too far ahead today. Nothing is likely to go exactly as hoped, but that shouldn’t stop you from making the best of any situation and still having fun. To night dynamic Mars slips into your sign of Pisces, impacting your ﬁrst house of the physical body and self-awareness. While Mars transits Pisces until April 22, you will not be procrastinating. Now you will have courage, determination, and a strong sense of pur pose to see projects and enterprises through. Completing one chore before beginning the next can be a challenge, but you will not falter. Minor health issues or silly accidents can occur due to carelessness, so take extra precautions and avoid doing anything rash or risky. 15. SUNDAY. Enjoyable. Domestic bliss should be the gift sent by the cosmos today. You will enjoy daydreaming and fantasizing about whatever takes your fancy. Travel plans can be made or un dertaken now. If there are special places you have a burning desire to visit, start researching such exotic destinations. Do your explor ing on the Internet, and you could come up with a vacation pack age that will suit your yearnings. The urge to be more daring can be advantageous for the solo Pisces. Take the initiative and go after someone who appeals to your romantic nature. At the end of the day a bubble bath or a relaxing foot massage will hit the right spot.

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16. MONDAY. Auspicious. Early trends could be a little touchy.This morning action-oriented Mars in an unfriendly contact with the Moon could arouse impatience, impulsive behavior, or a temper tantrum. Once good humor returns, you are likely to experience the urge to pack your bags and sail off into the sunset under the adven turous inﬂuences of today’s Sagittarius Moon. It would be wiser to put your energy into career and business affairs. This is the time of month when you can be noticed and appreciated by higher-ups. Pisces professional development might receive a boost from some one inﬂuential or a friend who has powerful connections. 17. TUESDAY. Guarded. The Moon transiting your Sagittarius house of business and career puts Pisces professional accomplish ments in the spotlight. Take advantage of the possibilities that could arise from being in the media or in the public eye. However, your image may be tarnished if your behavior is not up to the stan dards set by others. You could land in an embarrassing situation, or a superior might not view you in a favorable light. Be on guard. Put your best foot forward at all times today. Early to bed will appeal to the weary Fish. 18. WEDNESDAY. Opportune. Although disparate stars form to day, opportunity may still come knocking. An idea or plan you dreamed up might begin to take ﬂight, with strong potential to be come a moneymaking venture. It is essential to remain positive and not let gloomy thoughts arise to dampen your enthusiasm and en ergy. Self-employed Pisces need to be alert if entering into business negotiations. Right now try to stall signing a contract or submitting a tender offer. Competitors may attempt to beat down your price. Recognition or an honor relating to your work is foreseen, which will lead to deserved advancement. 19. THURSDAY. Agreeable. If your friendship circle requires a revamp, now is a good period to explore new social avenues. These can open up opportunities to meet interesting folk with whom you can share a common bond or point of view. A desire for ex citement and fresh experiences will be the catalyst for you to move out of your comfort zone. Pisces physical energy should be on the rise, conveying the vitality you need to further your goals. You can even complete allocated chores in half the allotted time. If you ask for a special employment perk, vacation leave, or updated equipment, there is a very good chance that your request will be granted.

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20. FRIDAY. Expansive. Your social and friendship circle should continue to increase. Old friends who may have wandered off to do their own thing could begin to weave their way back into your life, renewing the excitement of times past. Joining a new club or hobby group is a good way to make lots of fresh acquaintances who will add a sparkle to recreational pursuits. This morning the Sun drifts out of your sign, and takes up residence in Aries, your house of personal ﬁ nances and possessions.Any lingering lack of self-worth should mag ically disappear. Pisces who think it is time for a pay raise have the next four weeks to convince the boss that you are deserving. 21. SATURDAY. Reﬂective. It is an inward-thinking day when you might dwell on the creative and spiritual aspects of your life. You could be asking yourself many questions. Look deep within for the answers. It is also the time to make use of original ideas that come to mind almost unbidden. Whenever the Moon is gliding through the sign of Aquarius, an opportunity to think outside the square arises. Be prepared to drop some of your own personal tasks. You may be called in to work or asked to complete a job that was started by someone else. If tension threatens to derail your efforts, play sweet and soft music to calm and soothe the soul. 22. SUNDAY. Slow. If you have been rushing around from one chore to another, slow down. Try to conserve your ﬂagging energy. Relax in bed longer than usual this morning. Catch up on your reading, beauty sleep, or quality time with a signiﬁcant other. Avoid stressful situations. Ask for help if there are a myriad mundane tasks that must be completed today. Burn lavender oil, breathe deeply, and chant or sing while you perform essential chores. Mys tical pursuits and things beneath the surface could fascinate you. It is a a great time to explore such. Visit a New Age fair. Make an ap pointment with a palmist or tarot reader. 23. MONDAY. Uncertain. Contradictory inﬂuences are at work to day. The Sun is challenging Pluto, placing an emphasis on ﬁnancial matters and long-term goals. Move slowly with associates. Take care while negotiating any form of monetary settlement or deal. If money is owed to a friend, they may be on the verge of exploding when you put them off. It would be better to tell the truth and say you haven’t got the ready cash right now to pay back. Conversely, it will be very easy to antagonize people who owe you money. Steady as she goes now. Otherwise, collecting a debt could take longer than you imagine.

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24. TUESDAY. Vigorous. A boost of vitality is surely welcome to day. Soak it up. Tackle personal tasks before too many people begin making demands on your time and energy. The Moon is in your own sign of Pisces, which will heighten your insight and under standing. Start imagining what you want to come into your life now. This is the time to act on your instincts, set the wheels in motion, and forge ahead toward personal aims. The shopping malls could be calling loudly. If it has been a while since you indulged in a new hairstyle or a relaxing facial, a personal treat is in order. When you look good, you feel good, which in turn raises your conﬁdence and self-assurance. 25. WEDNESDAY. Lively. Messenger Mercury enters Aries, join ing the Sun and Venus there, to further accentuate your house of money and personal assets. From now until April 9 you will ﬁnd that your thinking is focused more on your income and ﬁnancial status. Your romantic life shifts up a gear also. Those of you in a committed union should set aside private time to spend with your mate, even if you have young children to care for. Ask your parents or hire a babysitter so you can go on a date to relive old times and strengthen loving ties. Pisces singles will beneﬁt by going out to various venues and mixing with other folk who are without partners. 26. THURSDAY. Renewing. Once the unpleasant early morning trends disappear, you can expect a lucky day. The Aries New Moon gives you a chance to soak up some magic as the spotlight shines in your money house. Positive thinking along with realistic planning and sensible money management could see a wish coming to fruition over the next two weeks. Enter competitions, play trivia games at the local club, and make small wagers at the casino. You never know. A windfall might materialize. But play it safe with credit cards. Continue to sock away money for a rainy day or a spe cial purchase that would enhance your comfort and lifestyle. 27. FRIDAY. Motivating. Flowing, positive energies in force over the next few days will provide a clear road ahead for forward plan ning. Opportunities to take on a leadership role could be pre sented. Here is your chance to showcase relevant skills and talents. Pisces speech and verbal expression will be enhanced, and your words will have a motivating effect on people in close proximity. Just be aware of a preachy tendency. You might be too quick to speak your mind without ﬁrst thinking about how it will affect oth ers. Impart wisdom gently, or risk offending friends and associates.

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28. SATURDAY. Happy. The universe continues to smile on Fish of all ages. Relatives and neighbors are willing to lend a hand if you need some type of assistance now. So don’t be shy about asking for a favor. Your local area could be buzzing with street fairs and green markets. A brother or sister could drop by for an unexpected visit. You may be cash-rich at present, making this a great time to re place a worn-out computer, sound system, or digital player. Ro mantic inﬂuences are strong. The talented Pisces will pen a love song or poem to surprise your honey. Let him or her know how much you appreciate the love and support. 29. SUNDAY. Spirited. Pisces inspiration and imagination remain enhanced. If the decorating bug is biting, ﬁnd a creative pursuit or a recreational activity that utilizes your artistic urges. If the weather is ﬁne, planting in the garden would be a productive way to while away a few hours. Use canvas and paint to represent a sce nic vista in your own inimitable style. A meeting that possesses a romantic tinge might not live up to expectations later but still could be pleasant while it lasts. Beware of accidentally blurting out a friend’s conﬁdences when another friend is intent on prying se crets from you. 30. MONDAY. Advantageous. Another pleasant day dawns. Put your sharply alert mind to good use today while the Sun and Mer cury meet in your Aries house of ﬁnances. Pisces seeking to refur bish a home ofﬁce or a living room should ﬁnd plenty of excellent bargains that are too good to pass up. Before the bartering begins, make sure you inspect the merchandise. Slippery characters are al ways around to sell ﬂawed products at inﬂated prices. Backstreet deals are unlikely to realize good proﬁts. But ﬁnancial negotiations carried out in the open should proceed smoothly. If you wish to sell your wares, look for start-up creative outlets. 31. TUESDAY. Constructive. If your personal space or home abode is looking a little stale, this is a perfect time to jazz it up. Harmonizing your living area will increase the positive ﬂow of chi. Removing clut ter should be at the top of your to-do list. Recycle the books, papers, magazines you don’t need. Donate clothes you will never wear again. Remove the old to make way for the new. Career-minded Pisces should seriously consider hiring outside help if you are unable to cope with a full-time career and daily household chores. The beneﬁts of having more leisure time to spend with family or a lover will out weigh the extra ﬁnancial outlay.

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1. WEDNESDAY. Diverse. Mixed conditions mark the beginning of this new month. A canny shrewdness will aid the Fish in ﬁnancial negotiations and business dealings. Shoppers should ﬁnd a few bar gains while out looking for speciﬁc items. Those of you musing about renovating and refurbishing the home should start now to put innovative ideas into action. Lover planet Venus is still moving retrograde in Aries. So there is a chance that an old ﬂame will turn up on your doorstep, stirring ardent feelings all over again. For some Pisces singles a new attraction could arrive on the scene, promising excitement and contentment. 2. THURSDAY. Stimulating. With the Moon in Cancer, your urge for lighthearted fun is likely to creep into whatever activities you undertake. Sporting events may be of interest. Pisces who play friendly competitive games could settle a few scores in a happy way, which will boost your conﬁdence and ﬁtness levels. Attending a social gathering should appeal to the solo Fish. You may make several interesting connections that will expand your network of friends and associates. Your money zone is not looking very bright today, so it would be best to avoid boutiques and department stores. Shop only for food and other essentials. 3. FRIDAY. Positive. The Moon moving into Leo encourages Pisces to get health and ﬁtness levels into better shape. Embracing an improved diet or exercise program would be the best way to re turn to good health. Beneﬁts should be felt quickly. New technol ogy for employment may seem confusing or daunting now, but you are up on the learning curve. Relax, record, and practice. It won’t take long before you master unfamiliar systems and processes. Working in the backyard will appeal to those of you with a green thumb. Plant herbs and vegetables, even in a window box, so you can experience the joy of eating home-grown produce. 4. SATURDAY. Rebalancing. Mixed conditions apply today. You or your partner could feel overwhelmed and drained of physical vim and vigor. Chances are high that you have a lot to say about a number of things, and here celestial inﬂuences are on your side. In tellectual discussions on a vast array of topics can help lift depress ing trends and make you realize that life is good. Pluto, the planet linked to transformational energies, begins a retrograde in your

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Capricorn house of friends, hopes, and long-range goals. From now until September 11, this retrograde period gives you an opportu nity to review aims and cherished desires and to make necessary adjustments. 5. SUNDAY. Subdued. The ordinary comings and goings of every day life should appeal now. A trip to the open markets or a stroll around neighborhood stores might be enough of an adventure to keep you happy and contented. With the Moon entering your op posite sign of Virgo today, some Pisces folk might not be in top form. This placement of the Moon is known as your lunar low point. Let others handle essential household chores. At least ask for help so you are not performing all the duties on your own. Burning scented candles and fragrant bath oils will soothe your senses and provide a relaxing end to weekend activities. 6. MONDAY. Variable. Having some recent rest and recuperation, you start a new working week full of purpose. But an erratic mood swing could bring a change of mind over a ﬁnancial matter. Watch out for an impulsive streak. You might end up spending more money than the budget can afford. Or you could act in a reckless manner, getting a crazy hair color or style that shocks your com panions. Think carefully before sending out invitations for a special event. You could overlook someone and cause hurt feelings. Ask the tough questions to establish long-term mutual goals with your signiﬁcant other. Do not dismiss problem areas. 7. TUESDAY. Spirited. An inspirational quality surrounds Pisces today as thoughtful Mercury happily connects to your coruler Nep tune. Steer clear of detailed work and tasks that require dedicated focus and attention. Expect to confront challenges if you are work ing in a team. Compromise is not likely to be in anyone’s mind-set for much of the day. The talented Fish should go it alone with any creative projects on the agenda. Your artistic touch is very strong now. You could be immersed in a decorating or designing project that tests your abilities and skills. It will give great emotional grati ﬁcation when everything comes together as planned. 8. WEDNESDAY. Uneasy. Tension is never far from boiling over today, making it difﬁcult to maintain your equilibrium. You might think that people are deliberately putting obstacles in your path,

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even though this is not really the case. Stay cool and calm, and things should fall into place. Your inner detective is primed for action, but don’t let curiosity get the better of you. Being concerned for the wel fare of others is laudable, but sticking your nose into their business will not be welcomed. Beware counting on people you don’t know very well to provide promised assistance because you may be let down. Make alternate plans as a precaution. 9. THURSDAY. Bumpy. Thinking planet Mercury now enters Tau rus, your house of commerce and communication. If a signiﬁcant other has come to a bump in the career or business pathway, it may be time to do more than display moral support. Researching trade and study options might uncover a number of choices that could steer your mate in the right direction. A Full Moon in Libra sets the scene for highly charged energies to emerge, even more so if ﬁnances are not in a stable state. Arguments with a business or professional partner over shared resources could erupt, so make every effort to keep the peace. Carving up marital or family prop erty may be fraught with difﬁculties for those of you recently sep arated. 10. FRIDAY. Fortunate. A much better day is promised, although the Full Moon inﬂuences may still affect your mood. You might be itching to spend your hard-earned cash, and there is a possibility that you should have plenty to splash around. With the Sun and your coruler Jupiter in a positive connection, a spot of good fortune should arrive sometime over the next couple of days. Information gatherer Mercury is visiting Taurus until April 30, making the next three weeks a good period to scout for a new car, computer, or elec tronic equipment. Begin the research now to discover how you can get the best value for your money. 11. SATURDAY. Lively. A compulsive and competitive energy marks this day. In professional settings as well as casual meetings Pisces communication skills may be too overpowering for others. There won’t be too many people who can match your skills when it comes to verbal expression and logical thinking. Those of you in a debating team, presenting a lecture, or taking exams can expect a successful outcome. Retaining information, particularly of a com plex nature, should be easier, so set aside a chunk of time to study and to gain new knowledge. A class reunion could be a highlight as long as your expectations are kept to a reasonable level.

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12. SUNDAY. Expansive. A resourceful and purposeful approach remains in force for much of the day. The self-employed Fish can use high energy to plow through all the paperwork piling up on your desk and to complete tasks that you keep putting off. A trip overseas is something that is always of interest to Pisces folk due to the corulership of expansive Jupiter over your zodiac sign. Now you can afford to make a reservation for a summer vacation to some exotic destination. Good package deals that suit family de sires as well as your own are likely to be on offer. Wait until around midday to clinch the deal because lunar inﬂuences that were creat ing confusion will disappear then. 13. MONDAY. Fidgety. Minor restlessness and rebellious inﬂu ences could be the ﬂavor of the day. Impulsive decisions and hasty judgments made now are likely to create future problems. This doesn’t mean that spontaneous actions shouldn’t be considered. Just make sure that the risks are minimized. Those of you who are in charge of household appliances, ofﬁce equipment, or vehicles should be a little more careful today. You could act without think ing, causing a minor mishap or injury to yourself or others. Beware spur-of-the-moment purchases. When you arrive home, your im pulse buy might end up being a dud rather than a good deal. 14. TUESDAY. Edgy. Although this may be an unsettling day in some regards, professional advancement is foreseen. Grab oppor tunities as they arise in the business and vocational arenas. The feeling of being conﬁned could still be causing you angst. Your urge to achieve autonomy and independence is very strong. The middle of the day could ﬁnd you in an irritable mood, making it easy to rub people the wrong way. Take a walk in nature at lunchtime to blow away the cobwebs. Deep breathing or sitting still for several min utes will also help to release stress and strain. Lovers will share happy rapport this evening. 15. WEDNESDAY. Buoyant. High energy and excitement mark the day. Participating in a physical activity would be one of the best ways to use your increased vigor. Even so, you might be tempted to act in an impulsive or rash manner. Avoid dangerous pursuits, ex treme sports, and potentially explosive situations. Don’t try to ﬁx faulty electrical appliances on your own. Call a tradesperson or the service provider. Attend a party, go night clubbing, or enroll in a hands-on workshop rather than staying home. Impromptu gather

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ings will be stimulating and give you a chance to catch up with folk you may have been neglecting. 16. THURSDAY. Varied. Don’t let minor obstructions get in the way of having a good time. Practical and sensible inﬂuences prevail when the Moon transits stable Capricorn. But matters involving love and communication are receiving irritating cosmic inﬂuences. As a Pisces it is not always easy for you to engage in a heart-to heart with another. You are afraid you might wound the feelings of loved ones. It is time for you to speak to a counselor or trusted friend if you need guidance or moral support. Consider getting to gether tonight with friends from work. Laugh and forget about the cares of the workplace. 17. FRIDAY. Focused. Work requiring concentration and attention to detail can be nicely accomplished today. Love planet Venus steps out from a retrograde phase and begins moving forward in your sign and ﬁrst house of personality and the physical body. Your per sonal aims and values should now be clariﬁed, enabling you to be come more assertive and to go ahead with renewed conﬁdence and self-assurance. Those of you considering cosmetic surgery can make an appointment, being reassured that things should have a positive outcome. Pisces entrepreneurs should boldly advertise your goods or services. An encouraging response from the public is foreseen. 18. SATURDAY. Helpful. Don’t dwell too much in the past now. Remain in the present. Attend to whatever needs to be performed, then look forward to the future. Whether you want to or not, there may be a need to slow down over the weekend. Take a time out. Caution is advised if you are considering making a large purchase. Your expectations might be too high, and disappointment will fol low if the item doesn’t live up to the hype. Before going ahead, ask around, check with friends, and obtain more than one price quote so you are satisﬁed that all bases are covered. A social event to night promises much pleasure. 19. SUNDAY. Pleasant. Stay in bed a little longer and rest this morning, especially if you painted the town red last night. Pisces folks are not known to hold a grudge, and you are quick to forgive and forget. Today you may be harboring a grudge, not prepared to

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let go of the past bad behavior of a friend or relative. Bring resent ment out into the open. Once the grievance is aired, let it go and move on. The Sun enters your Taurus zone of talk, thought, and travel, so expect to be communicating to all and sundry over the next four weeks. Mental alertness rises, generating lots of bright ideas and moneymaking schemes. 20. MONDAY. Interesting. Diverse inﬂuences prevail today. With the Moon gliding through your sign, you normally would be happy, contented, and enthusiastic. But today the Sun creates friction with serious Saturn, which can limit your motivation and sap your energy. Pace activities to give yourself a chance to make it through the day without feeling washed out and powerless. You might imagine that your partner is invisible at present, more intent on pursuing a hobby than concentrating on you. It could be that you are just a little needy now, and these thoughts are likely to disappear fairly quickly. An un expected surprise could arrive for Pisces who stay up late tonight. 21. TUESDAY. Passionate. If you are single and looking for a ro mantic interlude, your prayers could be answered. Lover Venus meets up with sexy Mars, increasing the chance of an adventurous encounter that will set your heart racing. Pisces singles on vacation could experience the thrill of a holiday ﬂing, while couples should ﬁnd that your love life is revitalized now. A getaway for two is just what you need to put the zing and zest back into your lovemaking. Creativity is also at a peak now. Those of you involved in the arts will ﬁnd that your talents are beginning to pay dividends. 22. WEDNESDAY. Motivating. On this energetic day you are in fused with the desire to generate more income and to improve your living standards. Dynamic Mars now enters Aries, a sign that Mars rules. Mars in Aries impacts your money and your values. This is a promising planetary placement for Pisces. Your ability to apply more energy and to assert yourself can help you gain stability and security. The challenge for you now, especially those of you who are self-employed, is to highly value the services you render and to charge appropriately. You do have a tendency to undervalue your worth to others. 23. THURSDAY. Satisfying. Although you should be heading in the right direction now, dilemmas about spending or saving money might confront you. In all other areas a go-getting atmosphere can

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take you where you want to go. You may be impatient and deter mined to accomplish things very quickly. Be careful. This eagerness could encourage you to cut corners when there is no need to. For ward planning should proceed smoothly, especially if you are trying to organize a large social function. Satisfying progress comes from cooperative and helpful colleagues. But the main challenge will be to keep costs within a set budget. 24. FRIDAY. Renewing. The cosmos is busy today, and so are you. Keeping on the move is the way to curb restless tendencies. Re main on the go by tackling chores that require physical exertion. Sitting down most of the day will make you bored. A short trip would be a welcome relief. Pisces who sell for a living should enjoy bumper sales and proﬁt. Good news may arrive about a brother or a sister who lives out of town. Tonight’s New Moon culminates in Taurus, your house of communication and short-distance travel. Launching a book, enrolling in a language course, or purchasing a new car will be highlights of the next two weeks. 25. SATURDAY. Good. The Moon is rising in the sign of moneyoriented Taurus. For many Pisces, increasing your disposable in come will be at the forefront of your mind. A yard sale could bring in good money and also distribute interesting items to neighbors and visitors. You could price the items beforehand, or you could ac cept the best offer. Let buyers bid up. Emotional instability, possi bly without any rational cause but certainly an astrological cause, comes from the conﬂict between thinking Mercury and imaginative Neptune. Defer important decisions. You may overreact or per ceive things through a fog. 26. SUNDAY. Cautious. Take frequent breaks today to recharge your energies. You can expect to confront a few contradictions. Confusion and forgetfulness can give rise to anxiety. So record im portant messages and dates in order to alleviate stress and tension. An accident-prone period exists, warning all Pisces folk to guard personal safety with a vengeance. Lock doors and windows. Update insurance policies. Friends and money are a bad mix right now, so refrain from participating in any business dealings or risky ven tures. Say no if someone asks to borrow money or precious posses sions. Love should blossom nicely this evening. 27. MONDAY. Active. Home and family concerns take top priority today, but things are unlikely to be easy and straightforward. Older

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members of the family can be cranky, complaining, and hard to please. An elderly relative could create extra work for you. The Gemini Moon poses scattered thoughts, which may hinder your progress. You might have a tendency to daydream or start a num ber of jobs without completing any of them. Clear your head, go for a walk around the neighborhood, then come back refreshed and ready for action. When loved ones are out of your hair, head for the couch and relax. An early night is in order. 28. TUESDAY. Eventful. The stars are promising a busy day. Things should be a little more comfortable than yesterday as long as you are organized and focused. If you are not prepared or methodical, you could be caught up in a whirl of activity again. Unless you clev erly juggle all balls at once, things might become almost unmanage able. Changes on the home front may catch you off guard. Pisces who sublet part of your abode may learn that one of your room mates is about to move out. Rather than worry about the possibil ity of lost income, advertise immediately to replace your current lodger. 29. WEDNESDAY. Fruitful. Fun and pleasure are the watchwords for the day. You should have plenty of patience and energy to keep up with and enjoy your children now. If you don’t have youngsters of your own, a niece or a nephew could visit and help you get in touch with your inner child. For Pisces wanting to start a family, this is a fer tile time for conception. Those of you single and fantasizing should take heart. Your love life is about to become more interesting. Be willing to circulate even if you have to venture out alone. But go to environments that are safe where you can discover a true soul mate. 30. THURSDAY. Supportive. Home and family plans, especially new endeavors, are likely to zoom to the top of your priority list. The Moon is in family-oriented Cancer for much of the day. Thought-provoking Mercury now moves into Gemini, your sector of home and property concerns. So you are heavily focused on the domestic sphere. If you haven’t initiated any spring-cleaning, do it now. Clear out and clean up in order to revitalize your mind, body, and personal living space. The time is right to consider purchasing items that will increase family comforts and living conditions. En tertaining at home will be a pleasant interlude this evening.

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1. FRIDAY. Calm. Pisces pet owners going on a long vacation away from home should make plans in advance to take care of your cat or dog. Book early to ensure the best accommodations at the vet or boarding kennel. Discussions regarding a family busi ness transaction might take more time than you imagined. Impor tant issues keep being raised, so don’t try to rush decisions for a quick settlement. Maintain a nutritional diet and a healthy exer cise program so that you can keep on top of your current work load and household duties. Prepare for your love life to heat up over the coming days. 2. SATURDAY. Uneasy. Loved ones cannot agree on important is sues. Going with the ﬂow will not move anything forward. There may be a few obstacles in your path. Taking action and trying to re solve disagreements would be the best option. Jealous and posses sive tendencies could be the cause of much angst if they get out of control. Partnered Pisces prone to ﬂirting should cool this type of behavior while out with your mate, or the tables could be turned. Check that your membership dues in a crafts, social, or hobby group have been paid to avoid possible embarrassment. 3. SUNDAY. Fair. Minor friction could be experienced occasionally throughout the day. Be adaptable and make a few adjustments to preset plans as you go along. Then there should not be too many problems to delay progress or hinder your enjoyment. A business or social event that your partner is eager to attend will be a pleas ant respite from ordinary weekend activities. Dress to impress, and you are bound to receive glowing praise from your signiﬁcant other. Pisces singles attending a special function may discover someone who stands out from the crowd. Train your eye on this special person and expect a positive response in return. 4. MONDAY. Touchy. On this ﬁrst day of a new workweek you could ﬁnd it increasingly difﬁcult to get any peace and quiet. Lock yourself away in a private ofﬁce or secret retreat. Whatever plans you made, it might be wise to set some aside. At least prepare for disruptions and interruptions. A clash of egos will be par for the course. Anger toward a friend over money may be justiﬁed. And you might decide it is time to cut ties with those who have a ten dency to take your generous nature for granted. If your partner is

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frustrated by the lack of excitement in the relationship, think up ways to add a dash of spontaneity to your love life. 5. TUESDAY. Positive. Discussions with a business partner or sig niﬁcant other might focus on joint money and planning. Make cer tain that strategies are mutual and not one-sided. Get new software to deal quickly with accounts and overdue bills. Find a private place that offers peace and tranquillity to sort through ﬁg ure work. Implementing a number of cost-cutting methods would help your business projections and your household budget, and get both of them under control. Pisces at home should discard clothes, books, and children’s toy that are no longer used. A local charitable group will be happy to distribute such treasures to peo ple in need. 6. WEDNESDAY. Practical. Stretched ﬁnances and a current lack of ready cash may claim your attention most of the day. The temp tation to overextend the credit cards should be resisted. Muster up a huge dose of willpower. Some Pisces may use personal savings or take out a loan to help a relative or friend. This generous act is ﬁne if you can afford to be kindhearted. However, don’t let a compas sionate nature put more strain on your ﬁnancial plans. Back up es sential computer data, sign important documentation, and take the car in for service before Mercury begins retrograding tomorrow. 7. THURSDAY. Tricky. Impulsive decisions can lead to regrets. If you are seriously considering moving from your current location, take the time to review your situation. Gather all the pros and cons ﬁrst before you come to a deﬁnite conclusion. Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, moves into retreat and remains ret rograde until May 31. Your solar sectors of home and family and of local environment and short trips will likely be more affected dur ing this retrograde period. Prepare for delays and mix-ups. How ever, this is an excellent time to review, revisit, and revise decisions and choices you previously made. 8. FRIDAY. Stormy. If possible, avoid legal contests today. Resent ment will linger long after a power struggle is acted out. However, it might be impossible to steer clear of this type of energy. Just don’t let anyone bully you into doing something you would rather not do. A colleague who has authority over you might not like the way you carry out tasks, and criticism will create tension and extra

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pressure. A Scorpio Full Moon reduces the chances of cooperation and compromise. Everyone may be stubborn and ﬁxed in their point of view. Romance energies are highly charged, but it will not take much for a disagreement to erupt. 9. SATURDAY. Buoyant. You may yearn to pull up stakes and set off abroad. You want to explore exotic destinations, to sample the cultures and customs of people who live in faraway lands. For some Pisces this is only a ﬂeeting phase of fanciful notions that can help pass the time of day. However, furthering your education so you can one day afford to travel overseas and experience the ad venture of a lifetime could be a practical idea. Start pursuing it. Gaining knowledge and expertise will also improve your worth to an employer. So seriously consider enrolling in a study or training course. Social events promise stimulation, pleasure, and happiness. 10. SUNDAY. Refreshing. Pisces who are on the job couldn’t ask for a better day. The stars are working in your favor. With harmony prevailing, a team effort should see all tasks completed easily. You may wonder why things do not proceed this smoothly every day. There are few limits to what can be achieved, so set practical goals and move forward. Schedule outdoor activities for leisure hours. If the weather is kind, a bike ride, a walk in the park, or a swim at the local pool will appeal. A family outing might be geared for the pleasure of children. Look for free or reasonably priced entertain ment that promises a repeat performance. 11. MONDAY. Bumpy. There may be some dissatisfaction in a cou ple of areas of your life that have increased your level of anxiety. But you are not sure what is the best way to make improvements. Focus on one niggling thing at a time, then you should ﬁnd the an swers. Those of you who are ﬁghting bureaucracy will probably end up in a cranky mood. Everything seems to proceed at a snail’s pace. It would be wise to revise some of your attitudes that are not in line with those of other people. Pisces entrepreneurs may experience disagreeable moments when clients claim that a competitor is of fering cheaper prices or superior services. 12. TUESDAY. Uncertain. Your words may be a little sharper than usual, which could make you speak out when it would be wiser to remain silent. Do your best to avoid useless debate and disagreement. Stand back and detach if others feel the need to start

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arguments or mudslinging. Pisces folk are not comfortable with this type of behavior. Fast-paced changes and snap judgments are not your forte right now. This scenario could make you very uncom fortable, particularly if external pressure is being applied. Don’t be pushed into hasty decisions. If you are not ready to commit to any thing, it would be in your best interests to wait. 13. WEDNESDAY. Demanding. Today’s trends suggest that you might bend over backward to assist and cater to the needs of loved ones or your partner. Just make sure that others don’t take your good nature for granted, or you will feel undervalued. Keep smiling and displaying your delightful sense of humor regardless of the number of rough patches you encounter as you make your way through the day. You might need to take stringent measures to pro tect current earnings. Income from business may ﬂuctuate, and any delay or cancellation of a deal will add extra strain. The selfemployed Pisces should consider legal action to collect a debt that has been owing for a long time. 14. THURSDAY. Improving. Financial restraint is needed today be cause it will be very easy to fall into the trap of overdoing, overindulging, and overspending. Keep clear of Internet sites adver tising super deals; otherwise, your credit cards could get a real work out. If it has been too long since you gave yourself a special treat, do something on a small scale rather than being extravagant. Enjoy an exciting social activity with a spouse or steady date. The unattached Pisces might meet a potential romantic partner who promises to change your single status. Visit a local club and have fun. 15. FRIDAY. Low-key. You will know that it is time for a break when you ﬁnd yourself hoping that the phone doesn’t ring and friends do not drop by. Time alone will give you the opportunity to organize and complete something that’s been nagging at you for a while. You should feel good once outstanding chores are com pleted. If it is possible, say no to active leisure pursuits. Nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Pisces folk do have the reputation of being a little spaced out every now and then. This mood may be ev ident today, especially when it comes to your love life. Take off the rose-colored glasses and get real with your mate or date. 16. SATURDAY. Agitating. You might want a short period of iso lation today, though you probably won’t get it. The Sun makes an

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unfriendly aspect to your coruler Jupiter but smiles at erratic Uranus. So for Pisces folks this means that your day will be less peaceful than you would like. Expect the unexpected. Friends and neighbors may bring startling news, surprises, or complaints about your pets, kids, or loud music. You will deal fairly with whatever eventuates because you realize that these things happen for a rea son. An egotistical display by someone you admire could shock you. Use a large dose of moderation, tact, and diplomacy to soften the effects. 17. SUNDAY. Good. Serious planet Saturn has just moved for ward in your opposite sign of Virgo. Daily routines should regain their momentum. From now on you will see things proceeding more smoothly and will welcome the change. Use your renewed motivation and energy in the area of personal and professional re lationships. You can infect warmth and understanding to partner ships that may have suffered from a lack of appreciation and affection. A dreamy atmosphere prevails as the Sun and your coruler Neptune conﬂict. Guard against wishful thinking and un realistic ideas. It will be easy to misunderstand the intentions of a romantic partner. 18. MONDAY. Bright. Although it is back to work for many Pisces, you will greet the day in a happy frame of mind.Your conﬁdence and self-assurance should be high, which will have the added boost of making you motivated and determined. Put that special glow to good use now. If you are eager to impress, you will. The Moon in your sign heightens your charm and charisma. Go for a massage, a manicure, or a new hairstyle. Your enhanced sense of beauty and ﬂair will encour age a new look at home. Display bright prints and colorful plants to accent sensuality and ambience in your living quarters. 19. TUESDAY. Empowering. Adding new gear to your wardrobe is always a pleasure, even more so when the Moon glides through your zodiac sign of Pisces. An upbeat hairdo and fresh beauty products will give a healthy boost to self-conﬁdence. While you are in a mood to spend and upstyle your image, buy smart shoes to put the ﬁnishing touch on trendy new outﬁts. Act the part as you look the part. A pleasant surprise could come your way. Let your signiﬁcant others and family members know how much you care. A spontaneous treat, a loving gesture, a home-cooked meal with all the trimmings will express your affection more than words can say.

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20. WEDNESDAY. Encouraging. When it comes to major deci sions, it would be wise to bide your time awhile. Your judgment might be askew. However, you cannot procrastinate forever. Once you have thought things through clearly and you are sure of the ac tion required, you should make your move. The Sun now enters your solar sector of Gemini, putting the focus on family and home concerns. Real estate transactions, repairs and maintenances, and other matters relating to property may require more attention over the next four weeks. Be more aware of the needs of individual fam ily members. Play down tiffs in your love life, but let your partner vent until things regain equilibrium. 21. THURSDAY. Deceptive. Prepare for chaotic, erratic behavior. This is deﬁnitely the time to go with the ﬂow and chill out a little. Be wary of promises made by others. Also watch that you don’t un dertake more than you can comfortably deliver. Someone may be plotting behind the scenes, and will not necessarily have your best interests at heart. Any reassurance that money laid out now will generate big gains should be viewed skeptically. Do due diligence. There is only a slight chance of hefty proﬁts. If you are in on the ground ﬂoor, you might decide to invest. But if a loss would desta bilize your nest egg, forget about risking your funds. 22. FRIDAY. Pleasant. Spend spare time on the phone or on the In ternet and catch up with friends who share your common interests. Even on the job your mind might be ﬁxed on other things, but a regular work pattern can be reassuring. You may be conﬁdent that money matters are well in hand, but this might not be the case. Start checking to see if all accounts are in order. Concentrate on correcting errors and making things right. For the sake of harmony at home base, hold back sarcastic comments. Conﬁrm arrange ments before going out to party because mix-ups and cancellations are possible. 23. SATURDAY. Manageable. A calm and cool demeanor will stand you in good stead today. Disagreements and discord at home base will create tension and strain. Steer clear of family gossip, or you will become entangled in endless speculation. Verify facts, as someone is prone to exaggeration. Pisces home owners could be in dispute with contractors over renovations, and no one is prepared to back down. Equipment failures or power blackouts will cause inconvenience. Your imagination may be limitless now. Those of

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you who enjoy writing should try your hand at a work of ﬁction. It could lead to a vibrant new career or hobby. 24. SUNDAY. Reassuring. Despite minor ups and downs, you should roll through the day without too many problems. Home and property affairs can gain from increased attention. Improving your surroundings may hold your interest, but make sure ideas and plans are discussed with all the family before you go ahead. Re member, not everyone is open to change. Before midnight the New Moon culminates in Gemini, illuminating your sector of home and family. Security issues are to the fore. Family traditions will attract Pisces keen to research your roots. Consider a fresh start on a do mestic matter that was going nowhere because now there is a good chance of success with it. 25. MONDAY. Happy. The workweek begins with a positive ﬂow. Around the home there may be a few issues to address. Relationships with parents and older relatives can be put on a better footing by ac knowledging their special concern. Initiate discussions to air griev ances, resolve problems, and put an end to conﬂict. Good stars are prevailing this evening for companionship. You have a choice where to socialize. Entertaining friends at home will appeal if you are eager to show off recent improvements. Partnered Pisces can surprise your lover with tickets to a ﬁlm festival. 26. TUESDAY. Stimulating. The Moon is now moving through Cancer, your house of fun and games. Making quality time to so cialize with family and close companions should be at the top of your priority list. For some Pisces, anything seems possible now. If you have a special project to complete, draw on past experiences to make a worthwhile contribution. A pleasurable pastime may be gathering information on family genealogy and history, then pre senting it in a special format. Pisces writers will be inspired. Restor ing family heirlooms and collecting items from past generations may appeal. Love can be found close to home. 27. WEDNESDAY. Creative. Superb creative inﬂuences prevail for Pisces now. Your corulers Jupiter and Neptune are merging, which will enhance your inspiration and imagination. Cultivating ties with younger folk should be easier, bringing joy for you and your chil dren. Participate in their pastimes. Reading to the kids and helping

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them do homework or special tasks will build trust and loyalty. Artists can make good progress. Your ability to visualize a ﬁnished product helps the creative juices ﬂow freely. Spiritual pursuits will call many of you. Join a faith group, volunteer at a local charity, or get involved in a community fund-raiser. 28. THURSDAY. Spirited. Those of you single may experience lov ing feelings on the job today. An ofﬁce romance might blossom during a meeting or a coffee break or a lunch. Don’t be shy about responding to the advances of someone who makes your heart beat faster. The sign of Pisces is coruled by bountiful Jupiter and in spired Neptune. At midnight Neptune begins retreating through Aquarius, your twelfth house of all that is hidden from view. With Neptune retrograde from now until November 4, solitary action on personal pursuits can be productive. Meditation, creative visualiza tion, and other spiritual practices will give any lagging energy on your part a boost during this retrograde. 29. FRIDAY. Moderate. Life should be proceeding reasonably on track even though there could be a few hills to climb. To do this you should ensure that you are up to it both physically and emotionally. Food might be an issue if you are having trouble avoiding all kinds of snacks at odd times. Stick to a healthy eating plan. If you are run ning out of steam halfway through the day, consider taking an af ternoon nap to restore vim and vitality. Have a practitioner check your blood pressure and circulation to ensure heart health. Writers of romance have something of a loving nature to express, so reach for the tools of your trade. 30. SATURDAY. Promising. A coworker or customer you have admired for some time could reciprocate that interest. Check out your company’s policy regarding dating a fellow worker before you respond or even let anyone know that feelings are shared. Special assistance you give to a teammate will be acknowledged, putting you in the spotlight for a while. As a Pisces you believe that helping others is a duty and also its own reward. You sense now that things recently held back are on the move again. Mer cury, the planet of communication, begins going in forward mo tion. Now you can sign the contract, purchase a new car, or book an overseas vacation. 31. SUNDAY. Variable. The question whether or not you want to enter a permanent relationship could arise for many Pisces. Making

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a decision in this regard could be tricky for some of you. Don’t rush into setting up house with a lover. Instead, give serious thought to what this will mean in terms of career, personal aims, and emo tional needs. Mighty Mars produces a rush of energy moving now into Taurus, your solar sector of communication and transporta tion. Mars transiting Taurus increases your drive and determination to be heard, but can also produce an aggressive manner of speak ing. Be assertive without antagonizing anyone.

JUNE

1. MONDAY. Bright. It should be all go for Pisces folks to start the ﬁrst day of the ﬁrst workweek in this new month. You are at the top of your game both mentally and physically. Things should buzz over the next few days. Despite a lot to do, you will keep your im patience under control and move slowly. If it has been some time since you took an inventory of personal possessions for insurance purposes, consider doing it now. Smart investment strategies will generate gains for the savvy Fish. Use tact and old-fashioned com mon sense during sensitive business negotiations. Romance looks hot for lovers tonight. 2. TUESDAY. Enthused. Make a vow to get your credit cards un der control if retail therapy has been playing havoc with your nest egg. Lover Venus harmonizes happily with your corulers generous Jupiter and creative Neptune. This astrological energy can increase your active Pisces imagination, and creative possibilities seem end less. You may need to keep some of your plans quiet so that others don’t steal your good ideas and pass them off as their own. Dreams could be bright and vivid, but don’t let fantasy and daydreaming get the better of you. Romance should be delightful; you are wear ing your heart on your sleeve. 3. WEDNESDAY. Active. Vim and vitality move up a level now, and you believe that you can move mountains. Work through all the ﬁnancial aspects of basic shelter such as mortgage or rent, tax, and maintenance on your house or apartment. Expenses are going up, more than budgeted for, and it might be time to apply for a loan so you can make professional repairs. Or consider getting a room

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mate to share household costs. That way you save some of your own money. Trust your instincts in matters of the heart. Get ready for some excitement. An overseas connection could spice things up in your love life. Let a current romantic situation unfold so that you know where it is likely to head. 4. THURSDAY. Expansive. Although you might feel that it is all systems go, you may not have total control today. Narrow your fo cus. Otherwise, energy will be scattered and nothing of any note will be accomplished. Many Pisces are ready to branch out, learn new things, and expand your horizons. You will read, research, and study topics that offer a chance to further your career. Unexpect edly good results in an exam encourage you. If you are fascinated by a particular topic, consider enrolling in an extended course. An overseas vacation would be the perfect way to discover more about what life has to offer. 5. FRIDAY. Manageable. Make life easier on yourself and reorga nize some of your responsibilities. If you are feeling drained and overburdened by chores around the home, ask for assistance. It won’t happen on its own. If family members are as busy as you are, perhaps it is time to advertise for professional help. Ask a friend in the know to refer someone who will suit your needs. With the Sun challenging limiting Saturn, children are likely to rebel against rules laid down by you or your partner. Before you can dispel the tension and deal with the matter at hand, you and your mate should consider if current regulations are too restrictive on growing youngsters. 6. SATURDAY. Exciting. Someone close could reach a milestone. Join family and friends to celebrate and praise this loved one’s ef fort. Choose words carefully to avoid the possibility of discord de veloping between you and a partner. Sociable Venus slips into the sign of Taurus this morning. From now until July 5 you will enjoy chatting with others and making them laugh whenever you get the chance. Expect more social invitations to arrive as your popularity increases. Today love and romance could be a little awkward, with relations cooler than usual. Go with the ﬂow and don’t worry about this passing phase. Pisces shoppers should buy only the essentials now. Resist the lure of luxury goods. 7. SUNDAY. Useful. It could be hard to make progress because the cosmic inﬂuences are stacked against you. Cooperation from others

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is unlikely to come willingly. A storehouse of emotional energy gathers under today’s Sagittarius Full Moon, conveying possible conﬂict between career and home duties over the next two weeks. Juggling these two important areas of your life will take organiza tion, especially for Pisces who work for yourself or from home. An employment contract or a special business project could come to fruition now, and this is a great time to bring a venture to a close. If your car maintenance hasn’t been kept up, problems could occur while driving any distance today. 8. MONDAY. Encouraging. The heavens are much more support ive of your efforts now. Determination to get your point across is evident. And you will be able to accomplish this in a charming and sweet way. You understand that the nicer you are, the more you will receive. It is a great day for business and career, so enjoy your in creased luck and possible public success. Some Pisces will be of fered a wonderful opportunity for advancement. You can inspire a diverse group of folks to work together toward a shared aim. Use this basic trait of yours to good advantage. Love and romance ﬁg ure high as passionate vibes are fueled. 9. TUESDAY. Tricky. The stars are sending mixed signals today. Confusion and deception could be rife, though love and romance remain heated. Seeking excitement is the alternative to routine ac tivities that bore you. Outgoing Pisces will enjoy chatting at length on a variety of subjects with a variety of folk. Make sure you let people express their opinions and points of view. Although you could have a lot to say and are willing to speak up about any topic, articulating your emotions might be difﬁcult. If something is trou bling you, bring your worries out into the open. You can communi cate your grievances without blaming anyone. 10. WEDNESDAY. Fair. Minimize challenges to your authority by refusing to make sweeping sweeping. There is room for debate and differences within a group or network of people in which you are a leading member. Let things take their natural course, and troubling matters should work out well in the end. Thought-provoking Mer cury is in conﬂict with your coruler Jupiter for most of the day. It would be best to refrain from making important decisions. An overly optimistic approach will cloud your judgment. Be careful also of making promises that might be difﬁcult to keep. Gather with loved ones and friends tonight. Your good-natured wit will raise everyone’s tolerance level.

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11. THURSDAY. Dreamy. With the Moon now in Aquarius, Pisces folk may be inclined to disappear into a sea of escapism. A quiet space where you can work at your own pace, even watch the ebb and ﬂow of the tides, will be a consideration for those of you who have the ﬂexibility to do your own thing. Take time out whenever you can to indulge in a little daydreaming. It can tap your fertile mind and creativity. As far as issues around your love life are con cerned, you might be hearing only what you want to hear and not what is actually being said. A romantic comedy would be the per fect entertainment this evening. 12. FRIDAY. Distracting. Try to get things done without too much effort. Putter around. Ask teammates to lend a hand or just do chores at your own pace. Being distracted is easy for a Pisces, and you need to guard against this possibility today. Your imagination and intuition are at a peak and should be your guide now. Take short breaks in order to recharge run-down batteries. Work con ducted behind the scenes can proceed smoothly. If employment du ties entail conﬁdential activities where the input of colleagues is not required, steady progress should be achieved. If mistakes you made are uncovered, take responsibility and own up immediately. 13. SATURDAY. Variable. In the daylight hours you may prefer solitary action. You can work alone if you are at home but probably not if you are on the job with other people. Steer clear from those who have a cold or other contagious ailment. You can be helpful without getting involved. Lend a hand or a compassionate ear to folk outside your immediate circle. At the same time make sure that your own needs are met and that your health is a priority re gardless of your age. By nightfall, when the Moon is rising in your sign of Pisces, you should be ready for some fun. Head for your fa vorite gathering place. 14. SUNDAY. Great. Current cosmic energy is set to deliver a great day for Pisces folks. If you need to muster up some courage and conﬁdence to do something you wouldn’t normally attempt, these abilities should arrive in droves today. With the Moon in your own sign, self-assurance and optimism are high and will help you achieve whatever personal goals are on your agenda. Mercury, the messenger, has now zoomed into Gemini, your house of real estate and family matters. So you should have enhanced concentration to deal with issues arising in these areas. This would be a perfect time

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to sit down with an elderly relative and record the history of past generations. 15. MONDAY. Challenging. Steer clear of friends and associates who are prone to obsessive or compulsive thoughts. Surround yourself with folk who are positive, happy, and not likely to erupt in a ﬁt of bad temper without good reason. Your coruler Jupiter, planet of good fortune, is now moving retrograde in Aquarius until October 12. Whenever this retrograde phase occurs in your twelfth house, very often your faith and optimism also go into hiding. Don’t let it happen. Otherwise, you might experience helplessness and dread, then begin wondering what life is all about. Travel and education plans could stall, but you may not ﬁnd out exactly why for some time. 16. TUESDAY. Uncertain. Pisces planning to travel overseas should prepare for delays and potential problems if you are only just now applying for a passport or visa. Try not to make any rash or hasty decisions. Regrets are bound to come from impetuous acts performed now. Slow down if the thrill of speeding in a motor vehi cle excites you. The long arm of the law is likely to catch you and is sue a hefty ﬁne. Sporting activities or other pursuits that have an element of risk should also be avoided. Be extremely conscious of personal safety. A family member and one of your friends who are always at odds may be squabbling again. 17. WEDNESDAY. Lively. The Pisces sense of humor is a wonder ful asset and should be in evidence today. With the Sun and both of your rulers happily connected, getting through the day without any glitches should be easy. If things become a little edgy, laughter can make others smile and restore the atmosphere to pleasant vibes. Restlessness may be a problem. Being free from usual responsibili ties will challenge any Fish who is eager to break from routine obli gations. It is a perfect day to do your own thing. Take off into the countryside, go for a swim, immerse yourself in a creative art, or pursue a gentle and relaxing sport. 18. THURSDAY. Motivating. The happy atmosphere on the job and around the domestic environment should continue today. Those of you who have been working on improving your abode should review your bills and bank balance. Figure out how much

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more money is required to complete the job. Whatever else is on your calendar, spend time contacting or interacting with friends and relatives. Pleasure can come from talking to the people you love and cherish the most. They will be happy that you made the ef fort to keep in touch. Lady Luck is smiling, encouraging Pisces to stretch your wings and seek whatever conveys happiness. 19. FRIDAY. Ideal. Pisces folk appear to leave the planet every once in a while when imagination and fantasy take over. Today you can successfully combine technical skills and ﬂights of fancy to pro duce something worthwhile. Short trips could be on the agenda. If you sell for a living or travel to represent a company, you will get positive feedback from the various contacts you make. For best re sults schedule important meetings for the afternoon rather than in the morning. At that time your leadership qualities are enhanced. Those of you who manage a team can expect the staff to agree readily with your ideas and plans. 20. SATURDAY. Busy. On a leisure day like this you are reminded that your main job in life is to taxi children, partner, or parents from place to place. Running errands may keep you on the go. By lunchtime things should begin to settle down. If you are frustrated by a situation in your community, and you have the time, form a com mittee devoted to solving the problem. You may ﬁnd that neighbors think as you do and are ready to rally behind your effort. Listening sympathetically is an innate Pisces characteristic. A loved one might rely on you to straighten out a worrying issue. Give advice and moral support without taking the burden totally on your shoulders. 21. SUNDAY. Sentimental. Pisces folk busily trying to ﬁnd a new home or removing furniture for relocation should ﬁnd that today is productive and satisfying. Times gone by may be on your mind more than usual, providing the impetus to pull out the family pho tos and organize them by year. Get in touch with elderly relatives who delight in sharing special memories. If you have a young fam ily of your own, you will enjoy an unusual outing that lets you cre ate new memories. The next four weeks will contain much pleasure for Pisces. Today marks the summer solstice and the Sun’s entrance into Cancer, your solar sector of fun and frivolity. 22. MONDAY. Heartening. The universe is busy with a number of cosmic inﬂuences creating pleasant and practical trends. If there

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have been tensions around the home, these should begin to fade and be replaced by a more amicable atmosphere of sharing and co operation. Refuse to let past negativity linger on. Today’s New Moon in Cancer illuminates the party sector of your solar chart, providing plenty of opportunities to surround yourself with care free and happy folk. Creative success will be yours if you tap and utilize your talents and skills. Chances of conception improve in the next two weeks for Pisces wishing to have a child. 23. TUESDAY. Powerful. It would not be safe for anyone to take you on today. Whatever the challenge, you should have the upper hand. However, administer verbal confrontation gently. An ongoing power struggle could come to a head now. At last this situation be comes resolved, which is a good thing. If you can spare the time, you will beneﬁt from immersing yourself in a favorite hobby. It will hone your talent and also make you forget minor problems and worries for a while. Prepare for temper tantrums from children. A youngster has to express bottled up feelings in the only way a youngster knows how. 24. WEDNESDAY. Smooth. If you get an early start, progress should be swift this morning. There will be fewer obstacles standing in your path to achievement. If you need assistance, don’t play the martyr. When teammates slack off, insist that everyone must pull their weight or take a turn doing heavy tasks. It is important to let people know that you appreciate their cooperation and support. Pisces creative expression remains strong and should be explored. You could discover hidden skills and talents that can be utilized in many areas, notably to increase ﬁnancial stability. Take a break from kitchen duty this evening and eat out with friends. 25. THURSDAY. Slow. The manner in which necessities and obli gations are dealt with, particularly employment duties, will proba bly come under scrutiny now. If your to-do list is long and includes many arduous chores, you might need to question how these can be completed more efﬁciently. Perhaps it is time for you to learn and practice the art of delegation. Let willing others take a share of the responsibility, especially if they have proved in the past that they are capable. Keeping an open mind and trying to retain motivation will be a challenge. Your thinking may be too narrow, even gloomy, as you ponder life’s mysteries. 26. FRIDAY. Lackluster. A somber mood prevails. It is another day when trying to retain a naturally lighthearted demeanor could

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test your willpower. Health concerns or minor ailments that bother you now may be due to the recent pressure and stress in your life. Do your best to reduce these negative elements so that you can keep your overall well-being in top shape. Drink plenty of water. If you are outdoors, remember the sunglasses, sunbonnet or cap, and liberal amounts of sunscreen. Find quiet time alone to meditate, engage in creative visualization, or just relax in your own thoughts. These techniques will help you remain centered and grounded. 27. SATURDAY. Rebalancing. If you are feeling dull and down, perhaps you have lost sight of personal or partnership goals. If that is the case, sit down with an intimate or business partner and revisit mutual aims to ensure that you both remain committed to previous plans. Someone close could lean on you, which will prove upsetting and suffocating unless a workable compromise can be reached. You do have the ability to understand the needs of others. Realize that there are occasions when you should cater to their demands but also know that you require time to go into your own personal space. Social outings are set to bring pleasure this evening. 28. SUNDAY. Uneasy. Some of you may experience the sense that the whole world seems to be against you right now. This is more likely due to a late night or lack of sleep than being close to the truth. There may be tension that needs to be addressed in your committed union this morning. Relating to others in general could also be more difﬁcult, especially early in the day while the Moon is still in your opposite sign of Virgo. Later on, things should pick up and your energy can be revitalized through activity. Go for a swim and soak up the healing sunshine. Remember to take precautions in sunlight and hot weather. 29. MONDAY. Chancy. Money and assets that you share with other people will move to the top of your priority list today. Pisces hold ing an investment portfolio might need to carry out an investiga tion to ensure that you are still receiving dividends as promised. If you are interested in handling your own investments, consider at tending a class that specializes in teaching market practices and money management. Wild speculation and dubious schemes should be avoided because the stars warn against risky ventures. If some one is playing a mind game with you, back off or pull an ace out of your sleeve. You don’t need situations that drain your time, energy, or money.

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30. TUESDAY. Constructive. You can make your own good luck now. Expect a pleasant day with happy events and a surprise to bring a smile to your face. Something that has been hidden from view could appear. The revelation will be delightful. Checking your bank and credit card statements will be worthwhile, particularly if mistakes are uncovered that add rather than deduct funds from your account. Pisces on the job are likely to receive assistance from a colleague, so be sure to show appreciation. Even a simple thankyou should do the trick. Whether single or partnered, put love and romance high on the night’s agenda.

JULY

1. WEDNESDAY. Auspicious. The month begins with signiﬁcant ce lestial inﬂuences. Uranus, the awakener, Venus, the lover, and Mer cury, the communicator, are the three planets creating great interest. Uranus now goes retrograde in your sign of Pisces, accent ing your ﬁrst house of self and personal aims. Your imagination is soaring. Choose activities that provide a degree of autonomy and diversity, or you could soon be climing the wall. Don’t let wistful daydreams make you cast caution to the winds in your love life. Your tendency to make unrealistic romantic choices is on the rise now. Love can be delightful for those of you in a loving union. Sin gles, be on guard. 2. THURSDAY. Surprising. Uranus, planet of the unexpected, be ing retrograde in your sign of Pisces now can help you assess recent events. If you have been going through a number of changes, Uranus gives you a chance to settle down and review what has hap pened in your life so far. Be alert for some disruption today. The possibility that one of your youngsters is telling white lies or trying to deceive you is high. Romantic love is vibrant. Surprise your mate with a delightful gift. Those of you single may fall in love at ﬁrst sight of that someone who makes your heart ﬂutter. Enjoy a grand affair, just don’t expect a long-enduring relationship. 3. FRIDAY. Eventful. Today’s cosmic inﬂuences promise activity, variety, and interest. Go with the ﬂow in everything you do, and things should work out ﬁne. Mercury, the messenger planet, now

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visits the sign of Cancer, your house of fun and games, until July 17. Love, children, creativity, and leisure pursuits are accentuated. You can expect a lot of discussions about one or all of these areas of your life over the next three weeks. If adult children are living some distance away, arrange a surprise visit to catch up, especially if you haven’t seen them or the grandchildren for some time. The nesting instinct increases for Pisces eager to start a family of your own. 4. SATURDAY. Tricky. Although you have experienced a few good days since the beginning of the month, the weekend trends could prove to be a disappointment. It might be a tricky day with patience and tolerance thin on the ground. Children, siblings, or neighbors may be in the center of a tense scene. Mercury, the planet of talk, is in con ﬂict with intense Pluto. So guard what you say to reduce the possibil ity of nasty disputes. Keep sarcastic comments to a minimum. Loved ones are not in the mood to take personal remarks lightly. If you and your mate are socializing with other couples, refrain from making critical comments. 5. SUNDAY. Artistic. Lovely Venus is about to take up residence in Gemini, your sector of home and family concerns. Thoughts of beautifying your living quarters and of establishing a quiet garden retreat are likely to move up a gear. Those of you already in the midst of renovating and redecorating should have lots of great cre ative ideas. You can turn your abode into a showcase. Venus in Gemini from now until July 31 is a great time to invite the boss over for dinner, to hold a special party at home, or to conduct meet ings in your house. Entertaining will be pleasurable and advanta geous. Pisces cooks will introduce culinary delights to friends and family. 6. MONDAY. Deceptive. Not is all as it appears today. Aggressive Mars is challenging your two corulers, excessive Jupiter and dreamy Neptune, warning Pisces to take extra precautions with personal safety. Your romantic relationship could experience more intensity and passion, although this might not be of a positive na ture. Your timing is likely to be off, so people may think you are be ing deliberately evasive or vague. Deception is rife. This is a day when the gullible Fish should avoid shopping, signing contracts, or taking people at face value. If something seems too good to be true, trust your instincts that it will be.

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7. TUESDAY. Expressive. Pisces may be bursting with a strong de sire to express yourself today. Utilize this energy in a positive man ner through writing, selling, or lecturing. You will be more than happy with the results you achieve. Be careful while driving, play ing a sport, and exercising. You may be more impulsive and attempt to do something you wouldn’t normally do. If your actions backﬁre, you may have to deal with some embarrassing consequences. A Capricorn Full Moon puts the spotlight on your friendship circle, groups and professional associations, and your hopes and wishes. A role you have held for some time in an organization could come to an end. Some of you might break off a friendship. 8. WEDNESDAY. Disconcerting. If things have been a little iffy between you and a friend, a showdown is foreseen now. This could be for the best. Airing grievances and expectations can have a pos itive impact, allowing your friendship to resume amicable ties once more. Communicative Mercury is in dispute with your corulers Jupiter and Neptune, causing possible problems and delays with a creative project. Misunderstandings and mix-ups are likely. Be careful whom you trust today. Not everyone has your interests at heart. Don’t reveal any secrets. Someone who is entrusted with your conﬁdences may accidentally or on purpose spill the beans. 9. THURSDAY. Accomplished. A go-getting and ambitious frame of mind should be evident today. You will not want to mess around, preferring instead to wade right in and tackle whatever needs to be done. Some Pisces may have a strong desire to work alone, al though you are unlikely to let people know that this is your favored option. If you have time to spare, offer your services to a worth while charity or community group. The experience will be reward ing for you and helpful to others. This is a favorable day for Pisces parents to set educational goals for your children. You and your mate are on the same wavelength, so this cooperative attitude aids quick and sensible decisions. 10. FRIDAY. Perceptive. This is a wonderful day to enjoy a favored pursuit with your signiﬁcant other in quiet companionship. Cre ative juices should be ﬂowing freely as your corulers Jupiter and Neptune meet together in the heavens. But this isn’t the day to make life-changing decisions because the rose-colored glasses might be difﬁcult to remove. Getting in touch with the deeper is sues in life may require some seclusion and privacy. Meditation and

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pondering metaphysical topics can be revealing and yield insights. Visiting a special place of worship or a religious site can be an eyeopener for Pisces travelers away from home. 11. SATURDAY. Structured. This is a great day for organizing something that you can look forward to. Start planning a special so cial function or a year-end vacation. Couples preparing to walk down the aisle will make good progress deciding the guest list, the venue, and the catering arrangements. Those of you who have re cently become self-employed should be building an extensive cus tomer network. Design business cards, brochures, and ﬂyers to send to prospective clients. Mars, the planet of action, now visits Gemini, your sector of home and family, until August 25. Pisces energy can be positively applied to renovations and refurbishing under this Mars transit. 12. SUNDAY. Varied. Physical vim and vitality could be in short supply when you wake up this morning. This is only a passing phase, and by midmorning your energy should return with a vengeance. Domestic duties can be quickly dispatched because your enthusiasm to have a sparkling home is heightened. You can expect a bit of conﬂict and dispute among family members, but at least no one’s feelings will be hurt. Accept an invitation to a party or club event. Attending will give you the variety and stimulation you crave. The solo Pisces should make an effort to meet, greet, and interact with folk who are also unattached. 13. MONDAY. Bright. Today’s cosmic inﬂuences can bring out the best in Pisces individuals. Your leadership skills are enhanced, as is your ability to put thoughts into words. You should have great ideas to put forward, and you will convince people to follow you. It is an excellent day to get things done. Organizing and planning are your forte now, enabling you to successfully complete various projects. There may be a lot going on around home base, possibly a new ad dition to the family. In a sociable mood you will seek companion ship this evening. Get together with friends and relatives to make the most of the summer night. 14. TUESDAY. Edgy. News about personal ﬁnances colors the day. Confusion and misconceptions are likely, so try to be clear and con cise wherever and whenever you communicate your ideas. You might feel you are being attacked when a boss or other authority

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ﬁgure demands that you prove your worth in some way. Defer ap plying for a pay raise, even if you are deserving, because the stars are not supportive of this request. Financial meetings with an older or professional person could lead to disappointment. Negotiations on a pending money or property deal may be protracted. Opt for a relaxing night at home and skip outside amusement. 15. WEDNESDAY. Difﬁcult. Your ability to articulate may be dimmed due to the disagreeing aspects communicator Mercury is making to your corulers Jupiter and Neptune. Defer making longterm plans and major decisions over the next few days. Your judg ment may be under a cloud. Guard against amplifying a situation. At times Pisces folk are known to exaggerate, and right now your tendency to embellish a story is stronger than usual. Confusion and forgetfulness could also cause a few issues. Be honest with yourself. If you cannot complete a project on time or if you know it will be a stretch to deliver on a promise, speak up and say so. Then alterna tive arrangements can be made. 16. THURSDAY. Good. A much better day arrives in terms of your mental and verbal abilities. You will feel much more alive and alert. New ideas and schemes arrive rapidly to be processed or discarded or developed further. Seek people who will surely stimulate your mind. Choose activities that reduce boredom, especially if you are engaged in routine chores part of the day. Social engagements this evening should be thought provoking as long as your choice of amusement offers diversity and excitement. Solo Pisces could ex perience a sudden romantic encounter that holds the promise of ar dor and adventure. 17. FRIDAY. Mixed. The Sun and your coruler Jupiter are not in a positive link today, indicating that there may be something happen ing behind the scenes in a romantic relationship. It would be wise to wait and see what develops before you jump in and demand to know what is going on. Mercury, the information gatherer, is now on tour in Leo, your house of work and health, until August 2. Sign up for short courses that can help you understand new technologi cal processes. Being savvy about cutting-edge methods will enable you to move up the career ladder sooner rather than later. Being adaptable and ﬂexible is one key to success. 18. SATURDAY. Erratic. Scattered thoughts could lead you into unproductive action today. Going around in circles may be a common

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occurrence for the Fish now. Drink plenty of fresh juice or water while you are running around. This is another day when variety is needed to keep your motivation up and your energy sustained. Someone is not telling the truth, and it might be a lover or a child. Your suspicions have been raised over the recent behavior of loved ones. Perhaps it is time to ask searching questions. The currently unattached Pisces will have fun if you circulate within an extended social group. Keep your eyes open. An adminer is trying to engage your interest. 19. SUNDAY. Vexing. Despite the grumpy souls in the household, there are opportunities to socialize happily as long as a solemn mood is kept hidden. A child or a partner could be intent on spoil ing your day by nagging you or another family member. Go out as early as you can and ﬁnd activities that will distract you and loved ones from trivial arguments. Having fun will put an end to dis agreements. If you do get into a spat, don’t try to read between the lines because you may get it all wrong. Consider investing more money into improving your property. Doing so will add to its value and raise your standard of living. 20. MONDAY. Improving. A social atmosphere is in force. You will be even more chirpy and friendly than usual. If you haven’t taken the time for a physical checkup, schedule a visit to your medical ad viser. Make an appointment with your dentist as well. Don’t ignore caring for your health and well-being because of time restraints or apathy. Pisces who are currently unemployed or unhappy in your job should utilize celestial inﬂuences to rewrite and update your re sume. Begin seeking a new job that can offer better beneﬁts and other forms of gratiﬁcation. A night out with coworkers will strengthen the bonds of friendship. 21. TUESDAY. Revitalizing. A buzz of communication at work perks you up. An important speech or writing project will beneﬁt from current celestial trends. If on-the-job training is offered, even unpaid and after hours, take the opportunity. Furthering your skills will prove to an employer that you are serious about advancing up the ladder. Tonight’s New Moon in Cancer, your party house, sig nals a time to have more fun and an expanded social life. If you have been working all day and half the night, resolve to take a va cation soon. The New Moon also ushers in a two-week period that is auspicious for Pisces who want to start a family.

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22. WEDNESDAY. Constructive. Pisces entrepreneurs and execu tives will ﬁnd it easier now to restructure the working environment in order to increase productivity and output from employees and freelancers. Job interviews and evaluations conducted today should prove successful, leading to new hires and positive feedback that will forward your progress. The Sun enters the sign of royal Leo, shining the spotlight on your sector of work, health, and service. Over the next four weeks you should enjoy a boost in health, with vigorous physical resources available for routine chores and daily activities. The ﬁeld of alternative therapies could become quite fascinating. 23. THURSDAY. Fair. A slow-paced day arrives, so you probably will be very pleased to retire when it is over. Do your best to keep peace and harmony on the job and at home. Confrontations are more than likely to turn nasty without your intervention. A ﬂexible approach is also needed to get through various incidents unscathed. Machines and equipment might break down, and getting a service person to answer the call will test your patience and resolve. This is a good time to learn more about alternative medicines, herbal reme dies, yoga, and meditation. Explore these areas in depth. Music and dance are also wonderful forms of escape and expression. 24. FRIDAY. Uncertain. Partnerships of all kinds are to the fore to day. If cooperation is required from a partner or VIP client, morn ing is the best time to make an approach. From midday onward there may be incidents in which differences and disagreements stop any hope of retaining harmony and warmth. Pisces in the midst of renovating the home could run into problems with a sig niﬁcant other. Neither of you is likely to agree on anything about the decor or the furnishings. While resentment festers, there is little chance of assessing an idea with an open mind. 25. SATURDAY. Bumpy. Be tolerant and open-minded, or the whole day could pose one conﬂict after another. There is the likeli hood of stress arising when a friend asks for a favor. It would be prudent to consider the request for a few days before making a snap decision either way. If you do have well-founded concerns, say no. If the friendship is strong, it can survive a few bumps. Someone with inﬂuence could make it possible for you to receive extra onthe-job training. You may need to change around a few routines in order to take advantage of this excellent opportunity. It is too good to pass up.

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26. SUNDAY. Favorable. Sleep late this morning to restore your vim and vitality. Your physical energy may be below par, but your enthusiasm and optimism should be high. Affectionate Venus is be witching your coruler jolly Jupiter, so you can expect the good times to ﬂow. Luck, love, and opportunity should come your way, generating much happiness and fulﬁllment. Guard against being overly generous. You may be too quick to pay the way of compan ions. A balanced approach is wise. Being fair doesn’t mean that you are stingy. Pisces singles should dress to impress. Put on your most alluring smile because an admirer may be close by. 27. MONDAY. Nurturing. Remaining healthy and enjoying a nutri tional lifestyle will be high on your list of priorities. You know that it is time to implement changes to gain a better quality of life. Pro found insights and powerful ideas are brewing in your mind now. Pisces who have a desire for more efﬁciency around home base can begin putting plans into practice. You will be happy with the end re sults. Being punctual will always serve you, but running late can cause problems. Make an effort to be on time. Doing so will im prove your social reputation and your professional standing. 28. TUESDAY. Inspiring. Get set for a wonderful and imaginative day. Love is in the air, creativity is enhanced. Harmonious Venus connects with your coruler Neptune, increasing your well of loving feelings. For Pisces selﬂess love is an ideal. Just keep your expecta tions realistic, remain grounded, and don’t go over the top. The tal ented among you will experience an upsurge of artistic expression, urging you to take the tools of your trade in hand and begin your masterpiece. Although lucky trends exist, steer clear of unwise risks. Protect your money from gambles and speculation. But tak ing a lottery ticket could net you a small windfall. 29. WEDNESDAY. Opportune. Planning a trip and devising an itinerary might be better than actually setting off on a journey to day. Although celestial energy points to travel, the evening will be the best time to leave for a vacation or business trip. Pisces imagi nation remains inspired, giving you a chance to expand a creative project. Settling down to study after dinner would be productive. Then your ability to assimilate and retain information reaches a peak. Research on the Internet can be a rich source of ideas and data that will enable you to complete a homework assignment, the sis, or special report. You and your mate will take a step that ad vances a mutual goal.

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30. THURSDAY. Demanding. This could be a tough day, so look before you leap anywhere. Big plans and grandiose schemes should be put on hold under current cosmic inﬂuences. Mercury opposing your coruler Jupiter could lead to unrealistic ideas. Be careful of overestimating your capabilities, especially on the job. You could be way off the mark and end up promising more than you can de liver. Read the ﬁne print before signing any ofﬁcial document. At least have someone check it over thoroughly. If possible, defer any form of legal action. This is a good time to combine the mental with the inspirational to bring a writing project to fruition. 31. FRIDAY. Stimulating. Messenger Mercury continues to put bumps in your path. Confusion, misconceptions, delays, and forget fulness are likely. Write down important messages and take notes. Relying on memory would not be wise now. You could become lost in a world of fantasy and illusion. Although this state is wonderful for developing a creative project, it is not helpful for putting facts and ﬁgures into an organized whole. Attractive Venus now moves into Cancer, your house of pleasure and leisure pursuits. Single Pisces have a great chance of ﬁnding love and romance while Venus visits Cancer until August 26.

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1. SATURDAY. Challenging. As the new month begins, the stars are sending a warning to take care in all matters relating to love and money. Seductive Venus is cozying up to powerful Pluto, trig gering ardor and lust for those of you in love. If you want to in crease the passion in a romantic relationship, take advantage of the intense vibes. Envy and possessiveness could make an appearance, affecting what you value in personal as well as material terms. A friend or a child could make trouble for you now, so tread warily. Finances need to be protected. Curb the urge to splurge if you are forced to maintain a strict budget. 2. SUNDAY. Intense. If there were jealous spats yesterday, you should expect more of the same this morning. Try to calm the wa ters so you can enjoy a day out with family or friends. Make the

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most of your leisure time. A group gathering would be a wonderful way to unwind. Pisces who are attending a conference or taking a seminar will be motivated by what you learn now. Mercury, the in former, begins traveling through Virgo, your house of partnerships and relations with the other people in your life. Signiﬁcant discus sions with a personal or professional partner held over the next three weeks promise a positive outcome. 3. MONDAY. Variable. Difﬁculties at work may confront you to day. However, try to utilize the positive inﬂuences currently occur ring in your solar chart. That way you will be guided forward and can navigate sticky situations. Rely on your ability to speak with authority and self-assurance, even if deep down you are not feeling too conﬁdent. Pisces individuals should have little difﬁculty ad dressing a professional group or academic team, so show no hesi tancy or difﬁdence. Taking a leadership role will come naturally. Just consider that collegues might not match your drive, determina tion, and agility. 4. TUESDAY. Subdued. A refective mood may take over, and you are less enthusiastic about routine tasks. A more reclusive frame of mind may be displayed as the Moon weaves her way through Aquar ius, your twelfth house.This is the time of the month when your body sends signals to slow down, rest, recuperate, and relax. If you are on the job, duties performed away from noise and activity will suit you. Work will proceed more smoothly if you are by yourself.Avoid start ing anything new now. Current celestial energies favor completing outstanding chores rather than beginning a fresh project. 5. WEDNESDAY. Sensitive. You can expect a highly charged day with sensitive feelings very close to the surface. Watch your health. Tread carefully around coworkers, who may be a little touchy. To night’s Full Moon in the sign of Aquarius illuminates your twelfth house of solitary action and all things that are kept hidden in your life. If there is a need to carry out a deep self-analysis for a current problem that is causing concern, this is an opportune time to begin the process. Defer beginning a new project or venture under this Moon phase because most enterprises are unlikely to move for ward to a successful conclusion. 6. THURSDAY. Beneﬁcial. Be sensitive to the feelings of people around you and avoid those prone to crankiness or temper tantrums.

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This is easy for most Pisces folks because compassion and sensitiv ity are basic to your nature. You are usually aware of underlying emotions no matter where you are. Defer scheduling a heavy day of hard labor. Running out of energy fairly quickly is more than likely. Lunar inﬂuences demand rest and relaxation for your body. Bringing something to a conclusion and making necessary changes in your life can be successful under the Full Moon. If physical re sources are lacking, an early night would go a long way to restoring vim and vitality. 7. FRIDAY. Imaginative. By the time you bounce out of bed this morning, the Moon will be sailing through your own zodiac sign. Energy and enthusiasm should return. Your drive and motivation to accomplish tasks that have been set aside will again be in plenti ful supply. A great day for lovers dawns. If you have vacation leave, take off from the job and spend the whole day with a lover or best friend. Express deep feelings to your signiﬁcant other. Creative juices are ﬂowing freely. Expect success in organizing a special so cial event, presenting an advertising proposal, or writing an inspira tional article aimed at the general public. 8. SATURDAY. Volatile. Erratic energies are likely to be felt today. It would be wise to remain under the radar as much as possible un less you hold a position of power. This isn’t the best day to mix coworkers and friends in a social context. Arguing a point with your boss would be foolish if you value your job. Pisces entrepre neurs should take a diplomatic stance with troublesome employ ees. Equipment that is used frequently could break down, ranging from an inexpensive toaster to a state-of-the-art server. Be pre pared to take the initiative. Don’t blame other people for any mis fortune. 9. SUNDAY. Social. You can be the star, taking center stage, in most events today. The Moon zipping through Pisces until later in the afternoon gives you a head start in the activities that feature on your agenda. Those of you in a new love affair may have a few issues if you are prone to placing a lover on a pedestal. He or she could fall off, leaving you slightly disillusioned. Take off the rosecolored glasses and just have fun without expectations. Energy channeled into music, writing, or sculpting should be a productive use of your talents. Entertainment that provides a chance to escape into the fantasy realm can inspire you to start inspiring way a new creative project.

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10. MONDAY. Uneasy. Your ability to concentrate and focus should be high, although an unsettling atmosphere could reign as the new working week begins. Assertive Mars is overshadowed by taskmaster Saturn, so hard work may be the order of the day. Defer plans to deal with authority ﬁgures or folks who are older than you. Irritability could rise to the surface very quickly. Similarly, ap proaching the boss for a raise or a special favor should be put on hold. Rejection is foreseen, possibly because you cannot put for ward a powerful argument that you are deserving. A shortage of money cautions you to steer clear of your favorite boutiques. 11. TUESDAY. Enriching. Good vibes arrive today, especially in money matters. This is a welcome change to what has been occur ring lately. Take steps to keep your ﬁnances in good order. Planning ahead and aiming in the right direction will be useful and can bring the desired rewards, especially if you are prone to stretching an al ready tight budget to the limit. Your generous Pisces spirit often has a way of leading you astray. So you would be wiser and richer if you put more thought into the best way to utilize your ﬁnancial as sets and resources. A short escape looks good for those of you who have vacation time coming. Invite a favored companion to chill out with you for a few days. 12. WEDNESDAY. Interesting. Good cosmic patterns are forming today, setting the stage for a wealth of interesting events and situ ations. Fortunately, a sensible mood prevails and will curb your in clination to take off on a wild or risky adventure. Self-assurance peaks, along with your enthusiasm. Although this can be positive, overconﬁdence might lead you to do something you would nor mally think twice about. Good luck is on your side, though. So op portunities seized now should ultimately work out favorably. Pisces staying power and stamina are robust now, making this an excellent period to begin a new exercise regime or ﬁtness program. 13. THURSDAY. Favorable. Good trends continue. Over the next few days schedule tasks that require physical effort because your vim and vigor will be emphasized. You might be asked to take a su pervisory or other leading role. If you are not accustomed to being in charge, here is a wonderful opportunity to learn a few of the dos and don’ts of managing people. Pisces new to a position of power might unwittingly let others usurp your authority. This could have an unintended beneﬁcial effect. You would not go overboard or use

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ego in a negative fashion. If moderation is heeded, you will make a good impression and succeed. 14. FRIDAY. Restrained. Moderation is again a must for Pisces wishing to avoid any unhelpful tendencies sent by the universe to day. A domineering approach will not be successful and might alien ate you from potential supporters. Be careful if you are working behind the scenes. An innocent remark or a slip of the tongue may get you into trouble. Share conﬁdences only with people you truly trust. Someone could spill the beans without really meaning to. Drink plenty of water and monitor your consumption of food, particularly anything that would cause an allergic or sensitive reaction. Curb a tendency to promise more than you can deliver. 15. SATURDAY. Lively. When the Moon is in Gemini, it is time for Pisces to make home and family the priority. Loved ones are likely to let you know if you have been neglectful lately. On this leisure day put aside a few of your external commitments to focus on your nearest and dearest. Investing in property, implementing major renovations, or changing a few household rules and regulations should provide interesting challenges. Strive to improve home comforts. Entertaining at home gives you a chance to display your culinary expertise and gracious hospitality. Record family events to comprise an historical document for future generations. 16. SUNDAY. Disruptive. It might be wise to have alternative plans up your sleeve for today. Middle ground could be difﬁcult to ﬁnd. Emotional tension and arguments with children or a lover could spoil the atmosphere around midmorning. Hidden agendas are also possible, and a special friendship could be at risk of breaking up. A social function planned for the day may have to be changed in some way when money comes into the frame. Lending money now is not recommended because trouble is foreseen when repayment time comes due. Intense feelings are close to the surface, warning Pisces to tread gently with an intimate. 17. MONDAY. Varied. With several celestial inﬂuences doing a planetary dance, unpredictable situations are bound to arise.You can make progress by working through duties and responsibilities in a systematic manner. But confusing planetary energies might play havoc with your concentration, making it difﬁcult to focus for any length of time. Avoid partaking of unfamiliar food and drink today

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because your digestive system may be more sensitive than usual. Broken promises or lame excuses will offend, and you might need to reassess your friendship with certain people. A romantic encounter for the unattached Pisces could be the start of something big. 18. TUESDAY. Unstable. It is another day when the cosmos sends disconcerting and erratic inﬂuences. The Sun and Mars are in con ﬂict with unpredictable Uranus, so explosive tendencies may erupt without much external pressure being applied. Redirect this en ergy into positive activities. Tackle home improvements. Go out for exercise. Complete unﬁnished chores. Just avoid butting heads with coworkers and family members. Another’s setback or misfor tune could prove to be an opportunity for you to make progress in a speciﬁc area. Don’t feel guilty about this turn of fate. If you are not the one to take advantage, someone else will jump at the chance. 19. WEDNESDAY. Helpful. It is a good day for those born under the sign of the Fish. The Moon is visiting Leo now. So conditions suggest that you could be recognized by your peers for previous good works or for service to people who are more in need than you are. Perhaps you are holding on to something that you should have let go. Release it now and with it release bottled-up emotions that otherwise would cause health problems. A friend can intro duce you to a new club where you will meet potential romantic partners. The stars are looking favorably on Pisces love life. You may be announcing an engagement or a sudden decision to move in with a lover. 20. THURSDAY. Fulﬁlling. A New Moon forms in the sign of Leo, accentuating your sector of health, work, and service. This is the sig nal to make all those important medical, dental, or specialist ap pointments. Arrange for a skin check, especially if you are often out in the sunshine. Exciting work opportunities could arise during the next two weeks. During this time update your resume and look for new employment if you consider that you are ready for a change. Pisces job seekers should experience an emotionally fulﬁlling pe riod. Many of you will now take the ﬁrst step up the career ladder in what can be a sparkling working life. 21. FRIDAY. Confusing. Mercury, the winged messenger, may have been causing some problems with communications over the past

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few days and will probably continue to challenge Pisces mental and verbal abilities today. Clarity of thought may be hard to come by. Pay attention to the wording of messages and instructions. Concen trate when you pass on messages in order to avert mix-ups andmisunderstandings. If you have something to say and are worried that you might express it in a muddled fashion, write it down ﬁrst so you can review and revise if necessary. Pisces pet owners may be adding a baby animal to the fold. 22. SATURDAY. Spirited. Venus and the Moon are busy in the cosmos today, increasing the tempo of life and hopefully also the pleasure principle. Your ability to attract people and things into your life, possibly unexpectedly, is on the rise. So seek special fa vors and be conﬁdent that these will be granted. Love and ro mance could suddenly arrive for single Pisces, ushering in an exciting period of desire and fulﬁllment. Such wonderment does come with a cautionary note, though. Your coruler Neptune is skilled at clouding vision and logic. Be on guard because some times not everything is as it appears. Enjoy a happy time without high expectations. 23. SUNDAY. Successful. Last night the Sun joined Mercury and Saturn in Virgo, your house of partnerships, the public, and com petitors. Now the Virgo Sun is conjoined to powerful Pluto, so this can be a time when your energy and ambitions increase. Pisces who have to confront a legal challenge or meet a rival head to head can be conﬁdent going into battle. Know that you have a winning edge and the charisma to put up a good ﬁght whatever the cause. In most areas of your life you should have the upper hand over the next few days. With stronger than usual leadership qualities on display, it should be easier for you to unify a team and organize people into a cohesive group. 24. MONDAY. Forceful. Aggressive Mars will be clashing with in tense Pluto, warning Pisces folk to take it easy over the ensuing days. A positive and patient approach is essential to get through this period unscathed because accidents could occur. Be extra care ful while socializing in order to avert explosions of temper. Be safety conscious if you are participating in risky recreational pur suits or strenuous physical labor. Sportsgoing Fish should wear proper gear and warm up before taking the ﬁeld or entering into play. Channel physical energy in a positive manner so that you are using your extra vim and vitality to good advantage.

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25. TUESDAY. Major. Communicative Mercury and active Mars are on the move again. Mercury begins touring Libra, your house of shared values, joint income, and mutual resources. Mercury here urges you to put more thought into managing money shared with other people so that you can build ﬁnancial stability and security. This Mercury transit favors applying for business loans and home mortgages, also regnegotiating loans for a better deal. But do this before Mercury begins a retrograde phase on September 7. Mars slips into Cancer, your house of pleasure, favored pastimes, children, and romance. Mars here increases your interest in these areas. 26. WEDNESDAY. Vigilant. The cosmos confers a sharp and alert mind for Pisces individuals today. The negative of this planetary in ﬂuence can be that you sound off without due condieration for people’s feelings. Curb the tendency toward criticism and sarcasm. Cutting words spoken to children and other sensitive souls will just cause a wound that may take some time to heal. Venus, planet of love and grace, moves into Leo, your house of service and health. Venus in Leo promotes cooperation with teammates, including the boss, and also conveys a sense of peace and harmony in current em ployment. 27. THURSDAY. Fine. In general you can expect harmony with coworkers, clients, and customers today. There may be some minor ﬂak from a competitor, but you will prevail in the end. It is a favor able period to prepare for a business trip, especially if you are go ing to be promoting and selling goods and services on your own. Group work will not be as pleasurable. Someone’s ego could inter fere with the team spirit and create difﬁculties. But your ability to motivate and get everyone back on track will restore any lost busi ness. An ofﬁce romance will brighten the life of the currently single Pisces. Just don’t let it distract you from your duties and company allegiance. 28. FRIDAY. Productive. The technically minded Fish will enjoy updating various communication devices. Search for the latest available on the market. A creative phase begins for Pisces now. Express yourself artistically in whatever manner and medium pleases you. Gardening, painting, writing, and speaking, to name a few pastimes, can be pleasurable and possibly remunerative enough to be a second source of income. The point is to stretch your skills and talents. A night out with youngsters will be a joy for parents. Approval from a ﬁnancial institution for a business loan,

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home mortgage, or education grant gives you a thrill as you antici pate the future. 29. SATURDAY. Useful. This is an excellent period to conduct an inventory of ﬁnancial resources, including medical and household insurance, a pension scheme, and a portfolio of stocks and bonds. Pisces earning a reasonable salary should consider a retirement plan. Research the best and safest way to begin building a nest egg either through your employer or on your own. A study couse to learn the art of money management and investment would be help ful, so enroll now. Group-related projects might run into a few problems if joint decisions are required. Those of you in demanding volunteer roles may want to resign. But wait until things have calmed down before you decide. 30. SUNDAY. Calm. The heavens are quiet today, so that could be your cue to enjoy a slow and less hectic day. The main thing will be to deal with obstacles as they arise, although these should be few and far between. Begin the day relaxing over breakfast or brunch, then check the local news. Browse the papers, tune in to a special weekend program on radio or television, catch up on your studies. Low-key entertainment should provide adequate stimulation. A worship service will be enlightening. Friends can be a good source of romantic advice. Keep discussions on a superﬁcial level rather than getting into heavy stuff. An early night may be in order. 31. MONDAY. Good. A relatively easygoing day starts the new working week and ends the month. Long-term plans and goals may come up for review. These should be discussed with a business or personal partner in the morning because cooperation is foreseen at that time. Dealing with authority ﬁgures and company chiefs should also proceed smoothly. The outcome will meet your expectations. If conﬂict with children or loved ones has been more proliﬁc lately, you can expect some relief now. Both professional and amateur sports Pisces will beneﬁt from increased stamina and skill. Strong perfor mance could take you all the way to the top.

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SEPTEMBER

1. TUESDAY. Reﬂective. Quiet time alone may be the order of the day for Pisces. Whenever the Moon slips through your Aquarius house of solitary action comes the period to rest and to escape into your own personal space. Attend to unﬁnished business. Some of you could lend your services to help people who are less fortunate than you. Volunteer work is a wonderful and emotionally gratifying experience whether it is a lifetime avocation or just an occasional activity. Irritation may arise over a money matter, possibly some thing that has been hidden or conducted behind close doors, that is revealed only now. 2. WEDNESDAY. Agitating. If you who feel like staying in bed a little longer this morning, do just that. Take a few extra minutes for your beauty sleep. Or cuddle up with a signiﬁcant other. A chronic health issue may be annoying but not serious. Still, have the ailment checked out, which should provide peace of mind. There is a chance that bad decisions may be made today. Your inclination to jump into things without due deliberation could be dominant. Think any proposition through carefully, or you may have to re think it tomorrow. Heated exchanges will sour get-togethers. Get control of your temper. 3. THURSDAY. Erratic. Restlessness and impulsiveness mark the day. A slip of the tongue could create hostility, creating tension and possible tears in people close to you.Arguments with a lover or chil dren will set your nerves on edge. Pisces self-esteem and selfconﬁdence may take a battering. But don’t let negative vibes bring your spirits down. Demanding more respect and attention from coworkers won’t make it happen right now. Go about your daily tasks and let things ﬂow. Soon they will ﬂow your way. A romantic encounter could be exciting but probably not long lasting. Enjoy the moment without looking for a deep and meaningful relationship. 4. FRIDAY. Sensitive. You should be experiencing a more positive at titude today, although domestic unrest may continue. However, pre pare for increased sensitivity and emotions when at midday the Moon comes to the full in your own sign of Pisces. Expect something important to come to an end, and it may be of a personal nature.Take care with issues in a personal or professional relationship. Problems could quickly erupt and will take some time to ﬁnd a satisfactory

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solution. Changes that need to be made can be identiﬁed over the next two days, then be ready to be implemented on the New Moon two weeks hence. 5. SATURDAY. Active. High energy enables you to propel your self into a number of different adventures or activities today. This is a good time to revisit your goals and desires. See if you are on the same pathway that was set at the beginning of the year. Make sure loved ones are also included in your plans. Remember also to set short-term aims that are realistic. Pampering yourself is favored while the Moon is still visiting your sign of Pisces. Go for a relaxing massage or swim. Show off a new outﬁt at a social outing. Tonight’s entertainment could be more expensive than you imagined. 6. SUNDAY. Tricky. You may feel pressured to pay off a debt, espe cially if your cash ﬂow is a little shaky right now. Share any burdens in this regard with loved ones. They may have realistic solutions that can help put your personal ﬁnances back on track. Tonight messenger Mercury goes into retrograde motion in the sign of Li bra, advising Pisces to be careful with savings, cash, and assets. This is a time to put the brakes on spending too much money. Don’t in vade your nest egg or retirement account. Do not invest in risky schemes. Defer purchasing property and applying for a loan unless a legal adviser goes over the contract or agreement and guarantees its solidity. 7. MONDAY. Improving. Pisces who have been experiencing trou ble balancing the books should see an improvement in ﬁnancial matters today. Some good fortune is likely to come to you. Make sure your bank account is well in the black before you go on a spending spree. Approaching the boss for a pay raise could meet with success as long as you frame your request in a thoughtful way. If you owe money to a parent or family friend, explain your situa tion rather than keep this kind debtor in the dark. Perhaps ask for an extension so it will be easier to repay the loan. 8. TUESDAY. Mixed. Feathers are likely to be rufﬂed today. Power plays with friends, coworkers, and lovers are foreseen. Pas sions are intensiﬁed, with jealousy and envy to the fore. Use your good diplomatic skills and a large dose of tact in order to reduce the possibility of arguments and disputes taking place. If you ﬁnd it too difﬁcult to give service with a smile, at least make an attempt

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to be good-humored. If you have been waiting to talk to a child or a lover about something important, this isn’t the best day. But per haps you feel it cannot wait any longer. If that is the case, a win dow of opportunity arises later in the evening for a fairly smooth discussion. 9. WEDNESDAY. Confusing. An inability to concentrate could ﬁnd you wasting time and energy. Take care while traveling on ma jor highways. Carry a road map with you because the chance of get ting lost while driving is high. Muddled thoughts could skew your focus and make clarity hard to obtain. Carelessness could be more prevalent. Those of you who handle sharp instruments need to be more cautious. The temptation to gloss over issues that require indepth analysis is elevated. A superﬁcial approach will upset people who are looking to you for compassion and understanding. 10. THURSDAY. Promising. Things settle a bit today. Accomplish ments on the job will motivate you further. Those of you who regu larly deal with clients and customers should ﬁnd that negotiations and deals fare well. Hard work and responsibility will lead to inter esting new challenges. Hang in there, Pisces. You will surely receive rewards for outstanding effort. If you haven’t been looking after your health, consider implementing some form of gentle exercise to increase your ﬁtness level. Learning to cook up healthful meals will be a delightful way of improving overall lifestyle. 11. FRIDAY. Unsettling. Excess and more excess can be cured only by temperance. Be on guard today as Venus, planet of the good things in life, opposes your coruler Jupiter. Moderation is a require ment in anything undertaken now if you want things to work out for the best. You may ﬁnd that taking a more restrictive approach to any tough situation that arises could actually help you resolve it. Overinﬂated egos may prove to be troublesome. There is also an underlying restlessness, which will add to unsettled feelings. You may not know what it is you want to do and which way to go to achieve the best results. 12. SATURDAY. Uneasy. Unsettled feelings arrive on the scene again, which can be troublesome and disconcerting for the intuitive Pisces. Don’t allow yourself to become too upset. If you ﬁnd that this is happening, go for a walk in a garden or nearby park and commune with nature. Swimming in a heated pool will also relax

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your body, mind, and spirit. An uneasy connection with serious Sat urn and your coruler Neptune could test your commitment to a business partnership or to your intimate relationship. You may sus pect that something is being hidden from you, but be wary of jump ing to conclusions. 13. SUNDAY. Revealing. There are periods in life when changes occur whether you want them or not. Over the next week or so you could ﬁnd that imposed alterations become more frequent. Al though these changes might be upsetting at ﬁrst, long-term beneﬁts are likely. Go with the ﬂow as much as you can. This is a passing phase, and the bumpiness will not be around for too long. If you are a parent, young children might claim most of your attention now. Put on your thinking cap and plan special activities. Go cycling or on a nature watch. Supervise kids at the playground while they let off steam with their buddies. 14. MONDAY. Varied. Due to the corulership of your sign by grandiose Jupiter and imaginative Neptune, many Pisces folk are prone to exaggeration. You certainly can embellish a story or situa tion. This innate characteristic could be more to the fore today, so take care. Otherwise, you might get a reputation for making a mountain out of a molehill. Information overload is likely now. You should keep a diary close by to record messages and notes. That way you reduce the chance of forgetting them. The realization that health is a priority may dawn on you, prompting you to regulate your consumption of sweets and alcohol at an acceptable level. 15. TUESDAY. Bumpy. Major planetary links continue to create limitations and obstacles for easygoing Pisces folk. Most areas of your life will be affected now, so be gentle on yourself and on oth ers in close proximity. Problems with love and money are looming large. You need to be ready for a number of unexpected situations that may give you and others a shake-up. A business or personal partnership that has been experiencing a rocky patch could reach breaking point, with nowhere left to go. This can be for the good or not. At least something will have to change. When you look back down the track, you will realize that change was inevitable. 16. WEDNESDAY. Tough. Unhelpful conditions still prevail. Al though individuals in your sign of Pisces are generally trusting and gullible, both of these attributes may be creating problems for you

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now. Face the real situation by demanding honesty if things have be come unbearable in a close relationship. This attachment could be with a lover, spouse, coworker, or roommate. Don’t play the martyr. Don’t hide out. It is time to act and face facts.Your intuitive antenna might not be working at full strength right now with Mercury still moving retrograde. But try to be alert for people’s deceitful actions. 17. THURSDAY. Diverse. This could be a strange day for many of you. The urge to do something productive should be strong. On the other hand you might be experiencing restlessness and boredom with your daily routine at work and at home. The feeling that you are leaving something undone could stay with you the entire day. A group activity or a team involvement of some type may be your sav ior. It can provide stimulation and the sense that something is being accomplished. Reading between the lines is not a strong Pisces suit now. You are more likely to misread intentions and situations. 18. FRIDAY. Renewing. Although there is a social vibe to the day, you could ﬁnd that you will be spending most of the hours at work rather than at play. Use disciplined energy to get in front of deadlines and to ﬁnish important projects. A New Moon forms in Virgo, your house of partnerships and marriage. This lunation marks the begin ning of fresh energy that will spill into any rocky partnerships. These could be either a professional alliance or a personal relationship. Sharing commercial philosophy with others and organizing a team effort should be easier over the next two weeks. The New Moon sig nals a great time to begin projects that you hope will be enduring. 19. SATURDAY. Fair. A mixed day lies ahead. Lunar trends are not very helpful, but other planetary connections are sending support and assistance.You will be more spontaneous with a lover, which will maximize the joy and harmony in the relationship. Agreement when it comes to spending shared ﬁnances could be a different story. Don’t venture to the shops without your partner if you intend to make a special acquisition. Your temptation to spend more than the budget or your mate allows is high. Refrain from applying for store credit because there is a chance that an application submitted now could be rejected. 20. SUNDAY. Passionate. Planetary trends in September may have proved more challenging and disruptive than at any other time this year. Things should begin to improve now. You can expect love and

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romance to ﬂourish in a committed and loving union. Pisces singles can also look forward to better chances of ﬁnding a partner. Love planet Venus connects in a passionate embrace with intense Pluto. This is a great time to make a special effort to get even closer to your mate and to experience the joy that comes from intimacy, sex ual fulﬁllment, and emotional satisfaction. Attending a gala event will bring a thrill of excitement. 21. MONDAY. Fine. Harmony, hope, and happiness continue to be a priority for Pisces people of all ages. Venus, the seductive goddess of love and money, has entered your Virgo sector of marriage and relationships. Venus here helps the Fish to connect on a deep level with an intimate partner. Collaboration and compromise are key now, lending support to those of you involved with the public, com petitors, and allies. Many Fish who are coming out of a relationship that left wounded emotions may begin to feel it is time to move on and ﬁnd love again. There is also a chance that you may reconcile with a past love. If you do, proceed with your eyes wide open. 22. TUESDAY. Happy. Harmonious vibes continue and are spread throughout the professional environment. Dealing with clients, an agent, or a business partner should be successful. You will ﬁnd that the potential to procure a lucrative contract is greater now. The Sun zooms into Libra, the sign of partnerships, impacting your house of shared money and shared values.This is a wonderful time to use your creative talent in business and also to develop a special craft or skill. Pisces who have been walking a tightrope of emotions in a marital or professional relationship can begin the process of positive change. 23. WEDNESDAY. Troublesome. A bumpy day with several obsta cles will hinder progress in the professional arena. If today is all about business, that would be ﬁne as long as the other departments in your life are in top shape. Try to defer deep and meaningful dis cussions. You might become tangled up, leading to misunderstand ings as the end result. Dealing with shared property in a divorce or legal settlement is not recommended. Pisces involved in an insur ance case are unlikely to be treated in a fair manner. Defer any at tempt to redesign an investment strategy or to add to your portfolio. Wait out the market volatility. 24. THURSDAY. Complex. Connecting on an intimate level may give rise to intense and powerful emotions. Someone from the past

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could appear on the scene, which might tip you over the edge. You need not repeat a pattern that only led to trouble and regret.The new you is ready to embrace the future. Stand up for yourself, especially on the job, but do so in a tactful and respectful manner. Romantic ac tivity should continue to make life more exciting. Socializing with workmates can be a wonderful way to bond. Beware becoming too close to a colleague if alcohol plays any part in a sudden attraction. 25. FRIDAY. Disruptive. You can expect general discord today. Rely on your inner calm and resourcefulness. There may be a tendency to scatter energy and waste valuable time. An egotistical approach also will create issues and alienate people. Overestimating your capabili ties is something that will put Pisces on the hot seat. Curb this ten dency, or it could lead to future trouble. Promising more than you can deliver is also something that you should avoid at all costs. The social scene should be vibrant tonight. Friends will be a great source of comfort and support, helping you forget the day’s woes. 26. SATURDAY. Quiet. The universe sends more tranquil vibes now, although there is some productive activity. Start important tasks early in the day when your thoughts are clear and your ability to focus is high. As the day moves on, there is a chance that you will become confused about a certain situation. Forgetfulness will hin der progress, so keep an electronic diary close at hand to record im portant dates and appointments. Doing so will lessen the chance that you miss an outing, and thus save you embarrassment. A func tion might not be the most exciting event you have ever attended but will satisfy your curiosity. 27. SUNDAY. Relaxing. Stay in bed longer on this leisure day. Read the papers, indulge in extra beauty sleep, or cuddle up to your signiﬁcant other. Just keep communication to a minimum to avoid the possibility of conﬂict and arguments occurring. Maintain a low proﬁle throughout the morning. Those of you who like to be active can perform regular weekend chores in half the time it usually takes. By midday happier vibes arrive, and you will enjoy socializ ing with family members or close friends. The pursuit of a special goal could be reaching a happy conclusion, particularly a goal that has ﬁnancial overtones. 28. MONDAY. Useful. Keep a tight control on ﬁnances. Otherwise, you might experience a blowout of the household budget. A num

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ber of bills arriving now will mean that you have to dip into your secret stash of cash. Your Pisces compassion for others knows no bounds. Always empathic to those in need, you may spend many hours helping them with a special project or activity. Being alone will be welcomed under today’s Aquarius Moon in your twelfth house. You get a chance to escape into your own world for a while. With Mercury still retrograde for another day, things are slowed enough for you to complete outstanding tasks. 29. TUESDAY. Steady. Continue to conserve your energy, although this isn’t the cue to slow down or refrain from worthwhile action. Just keep a steady pace. If you need to take a break, don’t feel guilty. Your work ethic is strong enough to withstand a time out. Mercury now begins moving forward in Virgo. Public relations, ad vertising, promotions, and legal challenges get a boost. You experi ence a sense of relief knowing that a weight has been lifted from your shoulders. Pisces dealing with secret or conﬁdential matters are in the mood to lock yourself away under the Aquarius Moon. 30. WEDNESDAY. Lively. Life should roll along without too many hassles or disruptions today. Finish any neglected correspondence. The Moon is still in the sign of Aquarius until late afternoon. So it is a time of completion when your energy is best suited to closing a project rather than beginning any new ventures. When the Moon enters your sign of Pisces before evening, you can start new enter prises. Then your energy is fresh with the new lunar cycle. Dreams and visions are signiﬁcant now. The intuitive Fish will discover ways to put unique ideas into creative form.

OCTOBER

1. THURSDAY. Productive. As the year whizzes by and the new month begins, the possibility of facing a day of extremes appears likely. Emotionally, socially, and ﬁnancially there could be small ﬁres to put out and issues to resolve. A personal situation may be tense, requiring a gentle hand and an honest approach before real ization comes to the fore and resolution can be found. Your sharp mind is matched by a sharper tongue. As long as you minimize the

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sarcasm, progress can be swift. Success is foreseen for Pisces who sell products or ideas to the general public. Express appreciation to the people you hold in high esteem; it can be an emotionally satis fying experience for you and others. 2. FRIDAY. Surprising. A spirited atmosphere prevails. Rest on your laurels for a while, reviewing recent accomplishments. Defer important decision making until later in the day. Don’t come to any conclusions if you are feeling pressured and stressed. Time is on your side, and results should be better if you wait until your vision is clearer. Tension with an intimate or business associate may be due to cloudy boundaries. If something doesn’t seem to be working or is not quite right, do your homework ﬁrst before bringing issues to the attention of others. A misunderstanding will further muddy the waters. A surprise will be uplifting later in the day. 3. SATURDAY. Uplifting. Sometimes you are reticent and hesitate to put yourself forward. If you haven’t yet stamped your personal ity on a special project, do it now. Pisces who are working behind the scenes may come across a few problems today. But with thoughtful focus you should put these to bed fairly quickly. Some one could seek out your advice even though counseling is not your profession. Still, you can help this person ﬁnd the way. Perhaps all that is needed is a friendly ear and an encouraging word. You never expect anything in return for your empathy and understanding. Re member to keep what you hear conﬁdential. 4. SUNDAY. Constructive. An action-packed day in the cosmos ad vises Pisces to proceed with care. An Aries Full Moon illuminates your ﬁnancial houses, putting the focus on self-worth, talents, and possessions. If you have made recent alterations to your budget, the improvement is evident now. Emotions and sensitivity may be close to the surface. For some Fish a turning point in a problem or a commitment could be reached. If you or others are a little snappy, give everyone a day off. Take a break from kitchen duty and head for a favored restaurant close by. Enjoy sharing a relaxing time with family and friends. A change will refresh you. 5. MONDAY. Revealing. A secret that has been kept hidden may be revealed now. Don’t worry about the consequences. Perhaps it is time to let go of the past and move into the future. Finding a bar gain while out shopping will delight you, especially if you are a col

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lector of special items. Around midday, when the Moon enters Tau rus, you could ﬁnd that your mind is wandering. Escaping into fan tasyland can be inviting and sometimes beneﬁcial for the Pisces who needs to surrender to the prevailing atmosphere for a short period of time. Creating something of value will bring pleasure this evening, and may lead to a new hobby. 6. TUESDAY. Hectic. Today you are in the classic role of attempt ing too much or promising more than can be delivered. Go easy on yourself. Say no if you are unable to meet the demands of siblings, neighbors, or friends. Advise these folk that your superhuman per sona is on a short vacation and that you are not able to do every thing expected of you right now. Pisces who have to drive some distance to work or to attend a social function should check that the car is mechanically sound, full of gas, and equipped with a spare tire. If you have been constantly on the go, swimming or water aer obics would be the ideal soothing pursuit. 7. WEDNESDAY. Upbeat. If cooperation and compromise are re quired from others, you shouldn’t experience any problems today. Your ability to charm and sweet-talk people into granting special favors is enhanced. You will know exactly how to frame your re quest for best results. Communicating in a positive manner reduces the risk of mixed messages. Be assertive, not aggressive or arrogant. A special friend could invite you to go away on a short trip. It promises to be a joyful adventure. Welcome news via post, phone, or Internet reaches you, prompting your quick and afﬁrmative re sponse. It’s a good day to purchase a computer or a car. 8. THURSDAY. Opportune. With thinking Mercury ably sup ported by serious Saturn, a sensible and practical mood prevails all day. On the job or around home base, you can resolve problems and also take charge of an important undertaking that requires special handling. Being there for a family member might pose extra responsibilities, but these will not faze the astute and compassion ate Pisces. You realize that in the longer scheme of things, you will receive your rightful reward for the selﬂess service you administer to others. This is an excellent period to set and begin to implement mutual partnership goals. 9. FRIDAY. Thrilling. A vast array of celestial inﬂuences lights up today’s sky. Be prepared for a number of sudden situations to

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occur. Some of them generate excitement, and all of them add to ongoing chaos and drama. A rebellious approach, possibly surpris ing a close associate or a partner, is unlikely to work in your favor over the long term. It would be wise to calm down and try to nego tiate a reasonable solution. Love and desire mount. Pisces singles will ﬁnd your heart skipping a beat or two with the appearance of a likely romantic candidate. Enjoy the moment. An affair begun under current comic energies may not stand up to the rigors of time. 10. SATURDAY. Encouraging. Powerful cosmic forces are swirling today. This is a period when you should not let insecurities halt your progress. Remember an important truism: In the circle of life, when one door closes another one opens up. A lover or spouse could become irritated by your seeming lack of attention. Being preoccupied elsewhere could provoke jealous and possessive be havior. Try to cater to your loved one’s increased hypersensitivity without giving yourself away or completely surrendering personal power. Take time out for fun and games this evening without let ting a burst of enthusiasm create a fresh ﬁnancial burden. 11. SUNDAY. Good. Pisces folk can get a handle on events today by respecting certain boundaries. Guard against sticking your nose into other people’s business. Emotions intensify when tricky issues with loved ones cause conﬂict. But you have the courage to con front and control problems so that a resolution is foreseen. Ex panding your horizons through education and travel is favored. Wonderful learning experiences are opening up for those born un der the sign of the Fish. Imagination is enhanced, encouraging you to frolic in party mode and have fun. Catch up with friends to share harmless gossip and jokes. 12. MONDAY. Inspirational. Although the management style of Pisces individuals may be different from the way other people han dle staff, you can be a leader among your peers now. You stand out from the crowd because of your unique ideas and heightened intu ition. Your ability to instinctively know when something is falling into place is an asset that folk in other zodiac signs cannot surpass. Use this innate skill to your advantage. Around midnight your coruler Jupiter goes into direct motion in Aquarius, your twelfth house of inspiration. Jupiter impels your imagination into top gear. Spiritual activities assume importance once more.

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13. TUESDAY. Favorable. Positive stars shine on Pisces individuals today. Those of you who are part of a group or are required to work in unison with others should experience the special camaraderie and solidarity that can turn a project from good to great. Proﬁtable results are more than likely. A leadership role could become per manent. Romance is in the air. An announcement of a marriage or an engagement, either from you or from someone close to you, brings delight. Couples will share a very happy rapport. Special chemistry may ignite a love affair for the currently unattached Fish. So put yourself in the right place to connect with an eligible ro mantic partner. 14. WEDNESDAY. Bright. Attractive Venus now visits Libra, shin ing the spotlight on your love life and resources shared with other people. This can be an opportune period to lavish attention on a lover and nurture the warmth in your intimate relationship. Keep the ﬂames of passion burning brightly. If your partner seems to be lagging behind in terms of earnings and income, try to convince him or her to make a stand and seek a pay raise. A lucrative business contract could be up for bid. Pisces entrepreneurs should move out of your comfort zone and test the marketplace. Seek work that pro vides both a challenge and a proﬁtable return. 15. THURSDAY. Powerful. Romantic passion is the dominant theme of the day. Wedding bells could ring for some Pisces. But if your love life has been lacking in luster, you will be happily sur prised and contented with the activity and action in that arena now. Most things should go according to plan, even though there may be a few challenges to overcome. Being in touch with your emotional side can make you a bit hypersensitive. Jealous and possessive feel ings are also strong and could disrupt the harmony in your intimate relationship if these tendencies run rampant. Solo Pisces looking to hook up with a romantic partner should play it safe. 16. FRIDAY. Fair. A moderate approach is essential if you are in clined to go overboard in any area of your life right now. If your sweet tooth continues to get the better of you, perhaps it is time to seek advice from a naturopath or dietician to provide the motiva tion you need to stay on track. Aggressive Mars now visits Leo, your house of health and employment conditions. Mars here urges Pisces individuals to pay more attention to this area of your life. Those of you with a chronic illness could ﬁnd helpful hints by

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researching various sources for relevant information. Read stories about other people who are experiencing the same symptoms as you are. 17. SATURDAY. Fortunate. A day of hope and harmony unfolds, and these positive energies can be helpful to Pisces looking to reach an important goal. Luck appears to be surrounding you. Re ceiving beneﬁcial news about an investment or business acquisition will increase your joy as well as your wealth. Draw on past experi ences if you have a special contribution to make. A successful out come is promised. If it is has been some time since you took stock of personal assets for insurance purposes, attend to this responsibil ity as soon as possible. Donate possessions that you no longer value or use. 18. SUNDAY. Diverse. A day of mixed trends appears on the hori zon. A domestic issue that was placed under the heading of re solved could rear up again and will need to be reviewed and resolved, perhaps for the last time. Pisces who share living quarters with roommates could run into such problems as loud music, pos sessions strewn around, or an unequal distribution of chores and costs. It may be time to seek alternative living arrangements that would suit your desire for personal space. A New Moon in the sign of Libra is promising for those of you waiting to hear news about a home mortgage or a business loan. 19. MONDAY. Promising. The residual energies of the Libra New Moon can propel Pisces individuals toward success. Don’t let minor obstacles sidetrack you from moving ahead to achieve special aims and goals. Dealings with brokers and real estate agents should yield positive results. This is an excellent time to look for property that would add value to your investment portfolio. Some of you may be in the process of buying a ﬁrst home. Put your best foot forward to showcase your special skills and talents, and they will be noticed. Sexual desires are heightened, but the cosmos cautions single Fish to be discerning. 20. TUESDAY. Lucky. Fortunate trends are in force, helping to make life a little easier now. If you need to prove your worth to a business partner, boss, or important client, this is a day when you can zoom through any type of test and display that you have what it takes to look after the interests of all. Your ability to keep your

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own counsel is also evident, impressing both your peers and higherups. Purchase a lottery ticket, enter competitions, and put yourself in a position where you have a chance to receive a small or large windfall. Pisces writers could land a lucrative deal. First-time au thors will be excited by the prospect of ﬁnally seeing your name in print. 21. WEDNESDAY. Mixed. This is a day when care is needed with emotional and ﬁnancial resources. Misunderstandings could easily spoil an amicable atmosphere, turning it into one fraught with ten sion and disharmony. Keep your wits about you. Let the imagina tive spirit inside break free and create whatever masterpieces suit your fancy now. Even if a painting or tapestry doesn’t quite mea sure up to your usual style, the thought behind it is formed and grounded. Enjoy fun and pleasure with children or a lover. The solo Pisces will ﬁnd joy listening to music, attending a yoga class, or go ing to the movies. 22. THURSDAY. Misleading. Charisma and personal warmth are keys to obtaining what you need now. Your ability to pay attention to detail is on the rise. You could learn something useful by watch ing closely what goes on around you. Be alert and mindful when people try to throw you a curve. Someone may seek your opinions and input, so be ready to give a lucid and concise evaluation of a situation or problem. Take the middle road when it comes to ex tending credit to customers. Their shortage of cash may be genuine. But be wary of keeping delinquents on the books to the detriment of your company. 23. FRIDAY. Focused. This is an ideal day to work toward cher ished goals and aims. Set your sights on your to-do list that contains both urgent tasks and long-range desires, then structure it and strategize. Today the Sun visits Scorpio, your sector of higher learn ing, long-distance travel, and spiritual beliefs. If furthering your ed ucation is a priority in order to advance career aspirations, take time out to research suitable academic or training courses. Pisces thoughts and emotions can be more easily expressed now. Those of you who lecture, present, or sing for a living or as a hobby should enchant your audience. The input of friends could be invaluable. 24. SATURDAY. Lively. Physical energy is ignited, helping you ﬁnd effective solutions to difﬁcult problems and situations. Nothing

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should hold Pisces back today. You are on a roll, ready to take your place in the spotlight. Leadership qualities are to the fore.You should have the ability to come up with quick and valuable suggestions that can make everything slot together nicely.Visiting a cultural center, at tending an educational lecture, and researching exotic destinations for your next vacation are all activities that will be pleasurable and productive. Those of you organizing a conference should be thrilled by full attendance. 25. SUNDAY. Supportive. Friends and family are happy to provide emotional support for any of your pet pursuits now. Make sure you are ready to do the same when it is a loved one’s turn to take the podium or center stage. Volunteering your services to help distrib ute food and clothes to the needy is a wonderful show of compas sion. The process is a worthwhile learning experience that you can build on. If someone close is sick, take time out to visit. Find out ﬁrst what treats would be safe to offer your convalescing friend. Wash the cares of the day away in a relaxing bath ﬁlled with fragrant oils. 26. MONDAY. Beneﬁcial. If you are moved to make a major deci sion, put it aside for now. With the Moon in Aquarius, your house of solitude, a dreamy quality takes over that can create confusion as well as inertia. Spending time alone will give you an opportunity to complete a project that has been sitting on the back burner waiting for your special touch. You will feel good once the job is ﬁnished. This isn’t the time to begin anything new because you could run out of steam or ideas halfway through. Tonight is perfect for personal pursuits that don’t require heavy duty or input from others. Con sider the couch your friend tonight and rest. 27. TUESDAY. Stable. It is another day when your preference is to be left alone to your own devices. An interest in meditation could be fueled. Pisces practiced in this art could use spare time to go deep within. You probably will feel more comfortable in your own abode than out socializing. If possible, try to work away from the chatter of machines and people on the job. If you can ﬁnd peace and quiet, en joy it.The effort you apply now will be noticed, and rewards will ﬂow. Even if a perk is to be kept secret, it will still give you the satisfaction that you have reached a pinnacle and obtained one of your goals. 28. WEDNESDAY. Propitious. Excitement arrives in droves in your personal life as the Moon ﬂits through your own sign of

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Pisces. Just about anything attempted now should work out in your favor as long as you continue to believe in yourself. Today Mercury enters Scorpio, your house of education and travel. You could expe rience feelings that a weight has been removed from your shoulders as a special project ﬁnally begins. Gaining knowledge and imple menting the ﬂow of ideas will be a highlight. Plans to sell or purchase real estate should proceed smoothly. Most ﬁnancial transactions should have a positive outcome. 29. THURSDAY. Noteworthy. A big day dawns for Pisces. Stable Saturn is about to exit Virgo and take up residence in Libra, your house of transformation and of shared resources. Something could come to an end, and you will ﬁnd the closure liberating. A different pathway could appear, and it would be worthwhile to give serious consideration to this alternative. An opportunity linked to your partner could make life easier for you. With Mercury in Scorpio, your house of education, you will be at your sharpest studying, tak ing exams, and presenting papers. 30. FRIDAY. Advantageous. While the Moon is still in your sign of Pisces until midday, the vibes provide a perfect opportunity to im plement changes that will make you exude self-assurance. Dress to impress. Go forth with conﬁdence and feel extra special. Get a manicure, a facial, a new hairstyle. If you can afford a full-body massage, go for it. Take advantage of any activities that will expand your awareness and broaden your horizons. When the Moon enters Aries this afternoon, take care that a minor ﬁnancial problem doesn’t escalate into intense discussion or argument. And steer clear of the shopping mall. 31. SATURDAY. Disconcerting. Beware of skipping along rather than walking steadily. A restless mood will make it difﬁcult to settle down and focus. Unless you can concentrate on one thing at a time, progress will be slow. Surprise news could upset you, especially if it involves someone who lives at a distance. Pisces travelers are in for a rocky road fraught with delays, dramas, and lost items. Check that you have your passport, visas, and luggage secured before heading to the airport, train, or bus station. You may need to change your attitude toward a developing situation. Fresh insight will give you the right answer.

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1. SUNDAY. Vexing. Expect to be slightly more agitated and volatile over the ensuing day. Don’t try to process why you feel this way, just go with the ﬂow as the phase will soon pass. Care is re quired in conversation. You could accidentally put your foot into something that upsets other people. The habits of those with whom you share accommodations are likely to annoy you. So it would be wise to ﬁnish chores early and go out somewhere pleasant. A ﬁnan cial matter could catch you off guard. But it shouldn’t pose too much trouble if you attend to the problem immediately. Before spending money, avoid possible embarrassment by checking out available funds on credit cards and in the bank. 2. MONDAY. Mixed. Annoyance and irritability follow you around again today in the form of complaining loved ones and close com panions. But it isn’t all bad. Loving Venus positively connects to your coruler Neptune, which can bring romance to the fore al though harmony may be in short supply. Ignore the crankiness of others, and you should escape their negative vibes. The Full Moon in Taurus places the spotlight on Pisces communication, and that is an area where you want to be articulate. This Full Moon phase is an excellent period to write the last chapter of a book and to conclude a thesis or other important report. 3. TUESDAY. Expressive. It is a busy day when you have people to see, places to go, and things that must be performed. The Moon in Taurus or in Gemini signals a period when your ability to commu nicate is on a higher level than usual. The Moon visits Taurus all day and then enters Gemini at midnight. If you haven’t said hello to your neighbors recently, make an effort to be sociable. Drop in for a chat if you are on a friendly basis. You never know when as sistance will be required from people who live close by. Pisces cre ative urges remain juiced. Now is the time to produce something of value or design something that is out of the ordinary. 4. WEDNESDAY. Fair. Home and family life is highlighted now. If money is tight, that could be a concern for Pisces commuters or one of your loved ones. Buying a new car may deplete funds in savings. Today your coruler Neptune, the planet linked to inspiration and delusion, begins moving forward in Aquarius after a period of re treat. A behind-the-scenes situation should become clear as Nep

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tune goes direct. Activity could occur around an illness, either one you are suffering or one of someone close. If you have been waiting to admit an elderly relative to a care facility, delays around this move should now disappear. 5. THURSDAY. Pleasing. Home, family, and real estate matters are again to the fore. Some Pisces may be in the throes of making your home ready for the upcoming festive season. Those of you who are expecting overseas visitors or a large family gathering over the holi days will begin making arrangements to accommodate guests in your abode. Home entertaining can be enhanced by the addition of beautiful items that convey comfort, ease, pleasure, and aesthetic delight. If studying overseas is one of your dreams, send in a com pleted application now while your motivation and enthusiasm are enhanced. Trading with people from abroad should be proﬁtable. 6. FRIDAY. Tricky. Soft-pedal any agitation around the home front and in the employment arena. Confusing inﬂuences make a mark on the day. Pisces folk could have a tendency to make things up as you go along, especially if you don’t know the answers to questions. Endeavor to remain composed and to calm the rufﬂed feathers of irritable others. That way you should ﬁnd it easier to cope with stress and pressure. Acting with love can be rewarding. This could be as simple as spending more time around the dinner table or preparing a favorite meal for loved ones. Those of you single are in for a happy night of attraction and ﬂirtation at a social gathering. 7. SATURDAY. Exciting. News from a family member living afar could spawn fresh plans for a visit. There may be some obstacles to overcome, but with a little Pisces ingenuity it shouldn’t be long be fore you have all the i’ dotted and the t’s crossed. Take care in dis cussions with friends. A penchant to tell things as you see them might be offensive if your pals are seeking a version that ﬁts what they want and not how things actually are. Venus, goddess of the beautiful times in life, swings into Scorpio, your house of travel and education. Head to the relevant research source and book your next overseas journey or cross-country trip. 8. SUNDAY. Fine. Too many distractions could hinder Pisces stu dents unless you hide away in a private space and stick to the books. For most of you today the world of nature and of cultural experiences will assume importance. Whenever possible, take a trip

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out of the city. Relax amid the greenery, walk in the gardens and parks, admire the scenery, breathe fresh air. Your vim and vitality could be slightly down, so choose gentle pursuits rather than amusement that requires great effort. Nostalgia could overwhelm you. This is a ﬁne time to display photos or put on a slide show for family and friends. 9. MONDAY. Fortunate. Good things can happen now. Sexy Venus combines with intense Pluto, maximizing the loving vibes both for Pisces singles and those in a committed union. Luck is on your side, and anything is possible. A holiday romance will brighten the love life of the Fish on vacation. Meeting your soul mate is a distinct possibility. Good food, ﬁne wine, and excellent conversation will be enjoyed by the social butterﬂies among you. Money from a busi ness transaction could be more than envisioned. Mixing business with pleasure is bound to meet with success. The time is right to ap proach an employer for a salary increase or a promotion. 10. TUESDAY. Diverse. A lively day is ahead, but there are also a variety of pitfalls that could trip you up unless you are careful and wary. The main problem is the conﬂict occurring between the Sun and your coruler Jupiter. Pisces generosity is enhanced, but this can also equate to going overboard with grandiose ideas and promises that cannot be honored in the time allocated. Those of you setting off on a trip may experience a few dramas, which would be exacer bated if you complain about delays, service, or other petty issues. Students should stick to a word limit when writing an original pa per or a factual report. 11. WEDNESDAY. Bumpy. Complex inﬂuences are on display. Mercury is happy with excitable Uranus but cranky with your coruler nebulous Neptune. Be prepared for news that could give you a jolt. But be sure to write the message correctly because mem ory cannot be relied on. Getting others to believe what you have to say may be difﬁcult if a tendency to wafﬂe or prattle on takes over. This isn’t the day to carry out detailed work or tasks that require intricacy and precision. Your concentration may be in short supply. Personal business may have to be delayed until later in the week. Then you will have more time to attend to the nitty-gritty. 12. THURSDAY. Powerful. There is a possibility that some of you could become the voice for a team effort today. Stop doubting your

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ability. Grasp the chance to shine in the spotlight when the oppor tunity arises. As a Pisces your ability to mobilize everyone for a common purpose is a natural instinct. So most of you are perfect for a leadership role. Original ideas and innovative procedures are likely to come to mind. These will elevate your proﬁle with peers and superiors. Recognizing what is truly important in your life is a gift. You might now see that a signiﬁcant other provides support in every way possible. Show appreciation. Let your mate know that you are grateful. 13. FRIDAY. Productive. If you are tired of the same old same old at work or around the house, then it is time to remove the clutter. Get out the bags and boxes and start ﬁlling them with out-of-date ﬁles and papers. Pack clothes and items that are out of style or no longer comfortable. Donate these usable secondhand goods to a lo cal charity. Don’t forget to throw away old foodstuffs and medi cines. Do your bit for the environment. If the right questions are asked, you will receive the right answers. Dress to impress. You could be featured in the media, an event that will be to your advan tage now or in the future. 14. SATURDAY. Surprising. Expect the unexpected in today’s sit uations and scenarios. Pisces enjoying a holiday romance could be in for a shock when your lover wants to expand the affair into a long-range relationship. Any social activity that has an overseas ﬂa vor will provide excitement and stimulation. Those of you taking an exam should do well as long as you have prepared well in advance. A college reunion or graduation should be a pleasure to attend. The Fish in charge of an educational conference or seminar pro gram can expect accolades for a job well done. This is a great time to research interesting vacation locations for a deserving change of scene. 15. SUNDAY. Uneasy. If you had an enjoyable day yesterday, you could come down to earth with a thud today. Cosmic energies are likely to create unsettled feelings and angst. Confusion and rest lessness could have you thinking that all you ever do is cater to oth ers with little appreciation coming from anyone. Although there are some hiccups and obstacles to plow through now, an overly sen sitive mood could be your undoing. Be wary of entering a business partnership or ﬁnancial agreement with a friend or an acquaintance or of risking shared assets in a group project. Deceptive trends abound, promoting schemes that appear too good to be true.

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16. MONDAY. Renewing. Pisces folk presenting an argument, writ ing an article, or proposing an advertising campaign can have sweet success today. Talkative Mercury has just entered Sagittarius, your house of career and business. Keep your eyes and ears open, as you could come across the perfect plan or idea that provides a boost to your professional aspirations. Your ability to navigate business ne gotiations will also hasten your progress up the ladder of success. A Scorpio New Moon heralds the opportunity to plan a long-distance journey, to apply for overseas study, or to join a religious group. During the next two weeks make plans to expand your horizons and broaden your outlook on life. 17. TUESDAY. Strategic. Pisces concentration and focus are en hanced today. Big plans can be born, so don’t be afraid to put pen to paper and be inspired. Approaching the boss for a salary in crease or extra responsibilities should meet with a positive re sponse. Your professional standing is rising, and with it more money will come. Some of you will be applying for a loan to con solidate all debts into one. Reducing overall monthly payments would be worthwhile. However, be careful when it comes to taking on more debt. It is never wise to put your assets on the line. An in vitation to an occasion of special signiﬁcance will give you a lovely thrill of anticipation. 18. WEDNESDAY. Lucky. Positive energy continues to fuel your career and business life. This is a great time for Pisces folks to begin thinking about future life direction, especially if you haven’t yet made up your mind as to what pathway to take. Those of you who are just ﬁlling in time on a job should be making plans to follow your dream. Research positions that can provide the emotional sat isfaction you are seeking. Upgrade your resume, check all the want ads, register with agents, and ask family and friends to help in your search for suitable employment. An honor or an award could pro pel some of you into the public arena. 19. THURSDAY. Prickly. Romance could be touchy today, and you might face a number of shocks that will be uncomfortable. An awk ward emotional situation will require a cool and calm approach to avoid upset and tears. Insight and understanding about this situation will come, just wait awhile. There is a caution to protect your hardearned savings. Splashing the cash around on trivial items you really do not need could deplete your budget. A legal ruling may be the court of last resort, but this isn’t the time to start proceedings against

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debtors or others with whom you are in dispute. Any contentious ﬁ nancial matter requires further input to avoid possible loss. 20. FRIDAY. Tough. Pisces who work within a team environment could ﬁnd the going difﬁcult. The Moon is not very supportive and may create a few hurdles for you to overcome as the hours pass. Participants in a group meeting might agree to implement fresh ideas, but these may come to nothing later on. If you hold a posi tion of power in a club or association, you should show respect to everyone to avert discord and tension. And if you are organizing a festive function, be sure you plan for all age groups. When out so cializing this evening, don’t be surprised if you feel alienated from the rest of your friendship circle. 21. SATURDAY. Soothing. A restless spirit could hinder progress. Include plenty of variety and stimulation in the day’s proceedings, or not much will be accomplished. If relaxation is your preferred activity, catch up on your reading and movie watching from the comfort of home. A yoga class could also be of interest to Pisces wanting to calm the mind. At midnight the Sun will be on the move and will visit Sagittarius, your house of fame, recognition, and pro fessional advancement. During the next four weeks, the effort you put into a business or a vocation should be rewarded with achieve ment and success. 22. SUNDAY. Revealing. Be open to new experiences and possibil ities, even if these appear to be a little overwhelming. A social func tion that includes professionals in your ﬁeld would be a good choice for the career-minded Pisces to attend. Someone close may reveal an unexpected conﬁdence. Be very careful before agreeing to keep quiet about everything told to you. Being party to this se cret may draw you into some unsavory entanglement. Protect your good health by avoiding heavy-duty tasks that create pressure and strain. If you are looking for someone to share your life, keep your eyes open now and you could be pleasantly surprised. 23. MONDAY. Unpredictable. With the Moon in Aquarius and Mars in Leo, it is a day of contrasts. And when Venus and Jupiter meet in the heavens, moderation is a must. Today Venus and Jupiter are in dispute. Avoid any dealings that could lead to legal action. Steer clear of any situation where you might be sued or held responsible in some way. Pack a healthy lunch if you are on a

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self-imposed or forced diet because the temptation to overindulge is greater now. Pisces career and business matters are promising. You can put forward a powerful argument that will convince peo ple to back you. Prepare to spend more than you bargained for while sightseeing or traveling abroad. 24. TUESDAY. Opportune. Pisces professional life is under auspi cious stars right now. Opportunities arise that include new con tracts and connections that will help you expand your business. Remain alert. You might notice a niche in the market that others haven’t yet discovered. If you have been too close to a personal is sue, your ability to see clearly arrives now. Finding shortcuts for time-consuming tasks may be a priority, and you will make head way here. Interviews and meetings conducted from midday on have a great chance of proceeding in your favor. A new agreement will provide fresh motivation for a group enterprise. 25. WEDNESDAY. Encouraging. The positive trends continue. People are recognizing your talents and charisma, and let you know. Appreciation will be shown by an employer or a colleague. The Fish in a relatively new union will ﬁnd that a deeper love blos soms unexpectedly. Partnered Pisces might be on the receiving end of a delightful surprise. Single Pisces could meet an exciting lover. But be wary of reading too much into the affair because passion and desire may depart as quickly as these emotions arrive. Those of you experiencing a personal problem should leave your troubles at home. Don’t involve coworkers in your private business. 26. THURSDAY. Varied. Mixed trends exist. With the Moon still in your sign of Pisces, effort expended on the job should pay divi dends, possibly boosting a depleted bank account. However, sultry Venus and your coruler idealist Neptune are at loggerheads. This could cloud your judgment about ﬁnancial proposals and love af fairs. Don’t even entertain the idea of becoming involved in getrich schemes. Today’s stars warn that a fool and his or her money will soon be parted. The glamorous Pisces has the power to turn heads your way now. But refrain from placing a lover on a pedestal. Doing so might set both of you up for disappointment. Inevitably, the one idolized will fall. 27. FRIDAY. Happy. Your sensitive side remains on show, greatly beneﬁting those you love the most. Tell them how you feel. Hon

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esty and openness will further enhance and cement loving ties. Take time out to cruise the shopping mall with friends. Book a table for two at lunchtime and treat your signiﬁcant other. Pisces parents need an occasional time out from the kids. That way you and your mate can focus on each other and your mutual goals and aims. Refrain from making large purchases after midday. Receiv ing value for your money appears less likely then. Guard your wal let and personal possessions while shopping in a crowded store. 28. SATURDAY. Uplifting. The celestial inﬂuences are favorable for Pisces folk. Make a commitment to be of service to others. Be come a member of a group specializing in humanitarian causes. Such experiences will be emotionally fulﬁlling, and you will relish the challenge. Your innate ability to empathize with people in need guarantees that you would be valuable in any venture that provides care and service to others. Today is a much better day to head for the shops. The discerning Fish will discover quality goods priced just right to save you money. Don’t waste today’s sociable stars. Go out, circulate, meet, and greet. 29. SUNDAY. Variable. A mix of cosmic energies is at work now. A good sense of humor and the ability to remain ﬂexible can carry you through most situations that arise today. The anxious feelings of others can be eased if you remain lighthearted, and this should restore their equilibrium. Steer clear of situations that could be come volatile. Don’t visit areas that are known to harbor a criminal element. Ask someone to accompany you rather than walking alone. There is an element of good luck prevailing. A small wager on a game of chance at a casino or racetrack may net a pleasant windfall. Touring spiritual sites will delight the Pisces traveler. 30. MONDAY. Challenging. A demanding day is more than likely as informative Mercury challenges erratic Uranus. Some Pisces may receive unexpected news regarding a business or employment deal that you thought was in the bag. Negotiations might not go your way. So if possible, it would be wise to avoid them altogether today. Wait until the stars are more supportive if your enterprise depends on getting this contract. Turning off your mind could be difﬁcult, making it hard to concentrate on one thing at a time. Add plenty of diversity to your schedule in order to stimulate your mind. Record inspirational and original ideas for future reference.

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1. TUESDAY. Stirring. The mood is about to change as the last month of the year begins. Uranus, the awakener, has woken up and is now moving forward in your sign of Pisces and your solar ﬁrst house of personality and ambitions. Uranus here will shake things up, reactivate personal aims, and provide motivation and encour agement for you to begin going after the things you hold dear to your heart. You might be tempted to change your appearance as the seasonal celebrations approach. Reconsider expensive cos metic surgery if you still have doubts about it. A makeover far less radical can include hairstyle, hair color, and zany costuming. 2. WEDNESDAY. Successful. The boom in Pisces career advance ment continues to amaze and satisfy. Venus, goddess of love and money, has just settled into Sagittarius, joining the Sun and Mer cury there to maximize your solar house of fame and fortune. This should be a wonderful time of the year for your professional inter ests, and one you will not forget. A bonus, promotion, or pay raise seems very likely now for those of you who have put in consider able effort. Business negotiations and ﬁnancial transactions should proceed smoothly. You can expect viable contracts and lucrative deals that increase your earnings. 3. THURSDAY. Charismatic. Charm is deﬁnitely an asset for Pisces folk now. It is one of the attributes that can help you progress quickly in your ﬁeld of expertise. An offer or an award will convey due recognition for your contributions, delighting you and your extended family. This is a favorable time to ﬁnalize details for an ofﬁce party or community celebration. You know what is needed for everyone to have an enjoyable time. Catch up with friends and neighbors this evening by phone or short visit. The un attached Fish has a very good chance of meeting someone who makes your heart beat faster and who will become a constant com panion. 4. FRIDAY. Fruitful. Plans to move forward with a business expan sion should meet with success. Employed Pisces will be lucky in terms of career advancement. An authority ﬁgure could notice your input and compliment your effort and expertise. Now your professional reputation and standing will get a nice boost. Love is in the air. An older or more mature lover may appeal to you. Some

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Fish may announce an engagement. Others of you are ready to move into a permanent relationship with a lover. The decision is imminent. Current planetary patterns indicate that it is a great weekend to walk down the aisle. 5. SATURDAY. Bright. Mercury, the communication planet, moves into the sign of Capricorn today, putting into prominence your hopes, desires, and friends. Long-range goals and group projects will beneﬁt now. Mercury clariﬁes your strategy for achieving your desired direction in life. Issues of personal freedom, independence, and autonomy could rise to the surface and will need to be ad dressed. You can expect increased activity in your social life and more interaction with people in your friendship network. An honor could be bestowed on you by members of a professional afﬁliation. Some Pisces will be chosen to head up a group. 6. SUNDAY. Constructive. Direct equal time and attention to health and home life now. In any exercise program make sure you warm up ﬁrst. Overenthusiasm could lead to muscle strain, then in turn lead to expensive chiropractic work and therapeutic messages. If a new pet is on your wish list, it is a great time to make a choice. Those of you who are purchasing a pup, kitten, or goldﬁsh for a child should determine which kind of animal would best suit the home environment and age of family members. On this leisure day you will ﬁnd joy in baking, cooking, and preserving. 7. MONDAY. Perceptive. Thinking planet Mercury connects posi tively to intense Pluto but is in conﬂict with sober Saturn. These contrasting planetary inﬂuences may make life a bit difﬁcult. Your thoughts could be powerful but possibly gloomy. Nevertheless, logic and analytical ability are your allies today. Being articulate, you can present a compelling argument. But you may be reticent about speaking out for fear of hurting someone’s feelings. If you are called to duties that are beyond your skills level, ask for assis tance. Don’t be too proud to recruit people who have more expert ise. Teamwork will lead to a favorable outcome for everyone. 8. TUESDAY. Thorny. If it has slipped your mind that the festive season is fast approaching, it is time to act. On top of an already hectic lifestyle, you now have more details to straighten out so that you are not left rushing around at the last minute. Prepare and send greeting cards and invitations. Arrange a menu for parties. Shop for

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special gifts. Avoid giving opinions to people close to you, particu larly friends and coworkers who ask your advice. Your comments could be more critical and cutting than usual. Issues with room mates arise again. If you have been suffering in silence about their sloppy habits, speak up now or forever hold your piece. 9. WEDNESDAY. Uncomfortable. Pisces diplomatic skills may be missing for the moment.Avoid confronting people over petty issues. If you did not speak up when the time was right, your spiel can wait awhile. Cooperation and compromise are unlikely outcomes any way. If you persist, you will become further upset and frustrated. Minimize complications by refusing to make judgments even when someone challenges and tests your patience and resolve. Keep building on your personal and professional relationships. These will provide the emotional comfort and support you need to move into more demanding areas. 10. THURSDAY. Fine. A better day than yesterday arrives. The happy combination of the Sun and dynamo Mars raises your en ergy and drive and throws opportunities your way. Career kudos can be expected. A tantalizing opportunity to do something you have always wanted to do may be presented. Grab the opportunity. Go after whatever realistic goal or dream is in your sights. Your worth to a company is valuable. A senior partner or boss could shed positive feedback on your achievements and provide guid ance that will enable you to keep moving up the ladder of success. Be wary of sharing conﬁdences with a friend. 11. FRIDAY. Fair. Changes to prearranged plans will frustrate you if it is too late to make other arrangements. Write everything down that is important and you need to remember. Preoccupation with all the things on your agenda could cause forgetfulness, which in turn can create future hassles. A ﬁnancial mix-up or misunder standing may catch you unawares. A regular source of money might show signs of drying up. Keep your eyes open for develop ments that could raise your proﬁle either as an entrepreneur or as an employee. If you have a plan that can generate higher proﬁts or better income, approach a ﬁnancial backer. Your local banker might respond positively. 12. SATURDAY. Lucky. Unexpected good luck is on your horizon today. The luck may be minor or major. But whatever it is, make the

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most of it. Jump at any opportunities that can expand your aware ness and assist you to learn new skills. If opportunity comes knock ing, don’t be impulsive. But certainly take a long and serious look at what is on offer. A meeting of the minds is a stimulating experi ence for Pisces eager to combine socializing with education. Sur prise someone you love. If money is in short supply, do something that is inexpensive but still demonstrates that you want to please. A family reunion is a wonderful way to reconnect with people who have been off the scene for a while. 13. SUNDAY. Active. Family members living at a distance might be on your mind today. If you haven’t yet bought gifts to send afar, or mailed greeting cards, or composed festive e-mails, put these tasks on your to-do list now. Preparations to host visitors for the holiday season should begin now while you have leisure time. Organizing the guest rooms could take the whole day. Some Pisces will be hap pily occupied packing bags and getting ready to drive or ﬂy away on a long journey. If you are studying for ﬁnal exams, don’t cram. Take a rest every now and then, and hope you have done enough to pass with ﬂying colors. 14. MONDAY. Mixed. Restless inﬂuences mix with potentially aus picious stars to present a complex day. Career developments may be unsettling. But be patient. Whatever happens should turn out to be beneﬁcial, even if you cannot imagine this outcome now. Your in basket could be ﬁlling up very fast, and you may decide you have reached your limit. Don’t do anything impulsive. Instead, ask for assistance. Or advise a superior that the workload needs to be shared. Rebelling or raising your voice will get you nowhere. Good news arrives, although you may not be in a position to tell others of your happiness just yet. You may be asked to remain silent for a while. 15. TUESDAY. Uplifting. A lucky day dawns for the Fish. There may be a very special spiritual and dreamy quality that encourages you with any form of creative venture. People are sure to seek your wise advice. Those of you in various counseling ﬁelds should be pleased with the guidance you dispense to anyone who requests your services. Schedule a consultation with an astrologer. Visit a New Age fair. Any revelations you gain will unlock your subcon scious. You should use such knowledge to your advantage. Pisces singles may connect with someone new. Let your hair down and en joy the happy spirit surrounding you.

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16. WEDNESDAY. Enthusing. The tempo of social life rises as the countdown to the holiday period moves closer. A New Moon in Sagittarius puts the focus on your career path and life di rection. If your current employment duties or conditions are no longer providing challenge or fulﬁllment, then now is the time to take action. Throughout the next two weeks there should be more career opportunities up for grabs. So remain alert and be ready to move. A past achievement could be honored. Some Pisces may receive a measure of fame. Any involvement with the media, even a brief appearance, might be the vehicle that opens new doors for you. 17. THURSDAY. Heartening. Pisces are again in luck as the uni verse continues to send positive and constructive trends to assist your progress. Love and romance are in the frame now. If you have the time to remove yourself from the hustle and bustle of life, this is a wonderful period to be exclusively with your lover. Take a trip to a cozy retreat. Go about town and treat yourselves. Catch up on all the little things you haven’t been free to talk about recently. A larger than expected bonus will make it easier to entertain gener ously and graciously over the holidays. The single Fish attending a work party may ﬁnd romance blossoming with a colleague. 18. FRIDAY. Hectic. A whirlwind day is likely ahead for the Fish. Even those of you who prefer to move slowly may be on the go and under pressure. However, the lunar trends are friendly for much of the time, indicating that you will ﬁnd the experiences enjoyable rather than strained. Pisces shoppers should locate a number of bargains to gladden your heart. Socializing is a must if you like to interact with diverse individuals. Your brain requires mental stimu lation and your body responds well to physical movement. Dinner and dancing with family, friends, or colleagues could be just what you need to unwind after a busy week. 19. SATURDAY. Dreamy. Fantasizing and wishful thinking may mark much of this day. You may be inclined to take it easy. The Moon is in Aquarius, your twelfth house, from this morning to Monday evening. So this weekend is the time to rest and recharge run-down batteries. Get yourself in top shape for the social activi ties and workload of the coming week. Your creative juices are ﬂowing, so it is an excellent time to decorate the tree, ofﬁce, or apartment. Someone may be delving into your background. If you are not willing to share your life story, just drop enough casual in

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formation to keep this busybody off your back. Better still, tell them to mind their own business. 20. SUNDAY. Tranquil. The energy for the day may prompt you to meditate and reﬂect on what has happened in your life recently. It is a perfect day to linger in bed and dream about whatever takes your fancy. If you have someone to share your dream and bed, all the better. Romantic vibes are high through the happy link be tween saucy Venus and generous Jupiter. Defer decision making and practical chores now. Enjoy lazing around, quiet socializing, in formative chat. Mars, planet of action and initiative, turns retro grade in Leo today, and may slow down anything that involves a health or employment condition. 21. MONDAY. Excellent. Inspiration and creativity continue to ﬂow, providing a lovely atmosphere for most of you to work in. With an abundance of planetary patterns forming now, you can ex pect life to be busy and interesting. Energy can be productively used to retrace your steps and put things right that may have gone off track. Today the Sun joins Mercury and Pluto in Capricorn, your house of hopes, wishes, and goals. Over the next four weeks the Capricorn Sun encourages Pisces to dream big and forge new longrange goals. A boost in career income is foreseen. Build up savings from extra earnings and windfall proﬁts. 22. TUESDAY. Quiet. A fairly peaceful day seems assured. The Moon is ﬂitting through your own sign of Pisces. So you are placed in a position to shine and to let your presence be felt in a positive man ner. Surprises are heading your way. Your social calendar should be bursting at the seams, announcing a variety of professional events and social functions. Frazzled nerves could play a part in creating mi nor disharmony at home, especially if you have frittered away joint funds. Clear your agenda and aim for a peaceful evening. Listen to relaxing music, play with youngsters, read, and chill out. 23. WEDNESDAY. Happy. The tempo continues to rise as the crowds spill into the shopping centers and the holiday fever swells. Spending money could begin in earnest, but you should know by now exactly what to buy and how much to pay. You usually select gifts that are beautiful and arty rather than practical. As a Pisces you have superb taste when it comes to things of a creative nature. Don’t forget to nurture yourself today. Take time out for a beauty make

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over. Add some delightful accessories and jewelry to your wardrobe. Do what makes you feel good. The best treat would be enrolling in a crafts course that would hone your skills. 24. THURSDAY. Festive. Take the weight of your feet now. If you have been something of a workaholic of late, return to party mode. Gentle Pisces folk will surprise yourselves and others as the Capri corn Sun connects with powerful Pluto in Capricorn, your house of friends and cherished desires.You might need to quell any aggressive tendencies, although assertive behavior can be utilized positively. This is a wonderful period to think about and write down your goals for 2010. Make time for this task. If you are celebrating Christmas Eve with newcomers and strangers, your social graces are bound to turn a stiff gathering into a spirited and stimulating party. 25. FRIDAY. Merry Christmas! Regardless of your religious or spiritual afﬁliations, this is a day when you can gather with family and friends and enjoy one another’s company while sharing hospi tality and banter. At home devise a roster of chores for loved ones in order to give you a break and to conserve your energy. Some Pisces will be entertaining on a grand scale. You should relish being in the spotlight and playing the adored host or hostess to apprecia tive guests. Venus visits your Capricorn house of friends and social interactions, maximizing the magical spirit of this holiday and granting you some special favors. 26. SATURDAY. Social. If the party mood continues, go with the ﬂow but be careful driving and even walking in crowded places. Sales at your favorite stores may attract you. You have an eagle eye for bargains today, and you should be pleased with your purchases. Pisces returning presents for credit will experience goodwill from the store owners. Information gatherer Mercury is now retreating in Capricorn, your house of friends and of income generated from business. Mercury will be retrograde in Capricorn until January 15, 2010. Defer expensive acquisitions, be extra careful before signing contracts, and don’t go into business with a friend. 27. SUNDAY. Easy. A local event could turn out to be a memo rable occasion, so take a camera and recorder along. If your vim and vitality are running low right now, rest up. If you don’t have to be anywhere special, enjoy some downtime. Focusing on your hopes for the future can bring inspirational ideas and thoughts to

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mind. As this year’s end approaches, think about your resolutions for next year. Discard goals and aims that no longer ﬁt in with your current desires. Replace the old with fresh hopes that are realistic and will keep you motivated. Avoid wishful thinking. 28. MONDAY. Inspiring. Meetings and social events will tap your inspiration and motivation. Those of you who are organizing an end-of-year party or gathering should do a fantastic job with just the right amount of entertainment and information to thrill every one. Your ability to educate and to communicate is enhanced. You can convince team members and close companions to go along with you. Conﬁdently speak out in public. Love and romance are there for the taking, so soak up the passion and embrace your sig niﬁcant other. The solo Pisces can look forward to some heady in terludes when the right partner comes along. 29. TUESDAY. Uneasy. A strange day for intimate relationships unfolds. Lovely Venus is still cuddling up to intense Pluto but is not happy with disciplined Saturn. These planetary patterns could cool off some of the heat in a love affair and pose a serious and more re sponsible overtone. Today’s energies may also pose limitations when it comes to creative thinking. If possible, postpone putting the ﬁnishing artistic touches to an upcoming celebration. Concentrate more on the practical and ﬁnancial aspects. A night at home may be in order for Pisces hoping to replenish energy lost during the past hectic week. 30. WEDNESDAY. Sensitive. Pisces defenses are down and emo tions may be close to the surface today. Remain under the radar. Go about your daily concerns as quickly and efﬁciently as you can manage. Casual acquaintances could be insensitive. However, it would be wise to keep quiet and refrain from retaliating. Perhaps you are reading something into their words that is not there. If you crave companionship, invite a close friend to visit at your home this evening. Keep conversation light. A long soak in a hot tub followed by an early night will get you rested and ready for the hectic cele brations that start tomorrow but may not end until 2010. 31. THURSDAY. Unpredictable. This could be a weird day and night for many Pisces. Although the Moon is racing through Can cer, your solar house of pleasure and fun, there is a Full Moon cul minating in Cancer. Emotions are highly charged under a Cancer

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Moon. So you need to take extra care when interacting with cranky folk prone to a quick temper. A sharp tongue could also cause up sets. Be tactful in discussions with coworkers, companions, and es pecially children. Tiffs could easily develop, creating tension and strife. An evening home with family members and close friends might be the best choice. Happy New Year!

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1. SATURDAY. Soothing. As a Pisces you tend to be resilient to emotional issues and can see the overall picture of all that is hap pening. If you have plans to change your job focus, or if your cur rent position does not offer enough challenges, start looking for a prospective employer. Update your resume and schedule a number of interviews so you have choices. This is a good day to get out into the great outdoors and breathe in the fresh air. Go for a long walk locally, or head out into the country if the weather is good. Social plans should live up to your expectations. If you are half of a cou ple, take the time and make the effort to rekindle your love. 2. SUNDAY. Helpful. If you are out and about, you could bump into an old friend you haven’t seen for some time. Take a coffee break to catch up on the past, enjoying reminiscing about the old days. Studying could be difﬁcult for Pisces students, but if you dwell on long-term goals your concentration should return. If your social life is in the doldrums, it may be worth making the effort to join a social club or organization where you can interact with a variety of interesting people. Your coruler Neptune is now moving forward in your Aquarius twelfth house, reducing possible confusion sur rounding a number of your private aims. 3. MONDAY. Uncertain. Emotions are unsettled and love could be subject to disruptions and disputes. Issues are likely to erupt regard ing business or career ﬁnances.This is certainly not a good day to talk to your boss about a salary increase. Self-employed Pisces should consider outsourcing ﬁnancial paperwork to someone trustworthy, or hire a bookkeeper if it is becoming too time consuming or difﬁcult to keep up. For Pisces singles a fascinating romantic interest could ap pear suddenly. This person may set your heart aﬂutter, but don’t get too excited because desire might not last very long. Those of you in an unstable relationship could ﬁnd the cracks becoming much larger. 4. TUESDAY. Confusing. A bevy of celestial inﬂuences sent from the universe is making this a very interesting day. Assertive Mars is 231

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challenging your foggy coruler Neptune, warning that this is not the time to heed the advice of anyone other than those you trust im plicitly. Clarity is lacking, advising against making any concrete de cisions. You will need to spend money to make money. Although you may be reluctant to purchase new equipment or technology, doing so should pay for itself over and over again. You could decide to end a long-term relationship that is no longer providing emo tional fulﬁllment or support. 5. WEDNESDAY. Promising. Information gatherer Mercury has now settled in your Scorpio ninth zone, indicating that over the next three weeks you might embark on an overseas trip or actively work at learning new skills. Researching philosophical ideals and beliefs could be of major interest, or a natural passion for teaching may increase. Current stars also give a helping hand to the unat tached Pisces, who can look forward to a magical experience when it comes to love and romance. Creativity should be explored, which may involve entertaining in style. Loving couples can strengthen the union by spending more time together. 6. THURSDAY. Volatile. The planets are not aligned in favor of the Fishes right now, so this is unlikely to be a great day. Even Pisces who are usually the life of the party may be inclined to withdraw from the hustle and bustle of life, at least for a little while. Minor power plays are in force and could erupt in the working arena. Al though you might not want to be part of these, it is very likely that you will be dragged into issues. Differences of opinion will be de bated, arousing passionate emotions. You will relish the thought of spending time alone or with one special companion tonight. 7. FRIDAY. Useful. Lunar trends are fairly tame, which will give you a chance to concentrate on what is most important to you. Organize your schedule early so you know where you are going and what needs to be ﬁnished before the weekend begins. Persistence is the key to success. However, sometimes when the Moon is in your own sign of Pisces there is a tendency to take a lackadaisical approach. A self-empowerment course or a new wardrobe could be the conﬁ dence boost required for you to move off the couch and begin work ing to achieve personal goals. Students taking exams should excel. 8. SATURDAY. Invigorating. Happy, positive vibes take over the day. So even if your plans are not earth-shattering, your enthusiasm should be high. Investigating a new topic of interest could open

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your eyes to a new world that you never knew existed. Contact with people who hold strong philosophical beliefs could produce a number of stimulating conversations. However, take care not to be come too heavily involved in topics of a controversial nature. An ticipation of a ﬁrst date could put a spring in your step. Make sure you have arranged a ride home if socializing; don’t depend on pub lic transportation. 9. SUNDAY. Upsetting. Lunar trends are obstructive, and nothing may seem to ﬂow the way you envisioned. If you are working today, you are likely to encounter a number of issues that make the morn ing hours quite unpleasant. No matter how much you try to play down an issue, confrontation could erupt with a boss, other author ity ﬁgure, or business associate. Don’t be disheartened. This is a passing phase, and things should improve by tomorrow. If you are driving, obey the law to avoid a large ﬁne. Have a relaxing bath be fore going to bed so that falling asleep is less difﬁcult. 10. MONDAY. Exciting. Be prepared for some excitement. On this favorable and fortunate day the planetary trends convey good luck and optimism. Break away from routine activities and everyday stress and enjoy participating in activities that give you pleasure. There should be plenty of opportunity to put your best foot for ward. Don’t be surprised if a family-generated windfall or an unex pected cash bonus comes your way. Share a lottery ticket with a relative, and you could both be on a winning streak. If a court ap pearance is scheduled for a legal matter or a misdemeanor, you can expect a better result than anticipated. 11. TUESDAY. Fruitful. Expect to make solid progress and ad vancement. Don’t hesitate when it comes to pursuing cherished aims and desires. It should be easier to become more organized and struc tured as the Sun and disciplined Saturn harmoniously combine. This is a good time to take the ﬁrst steps toward self-employment and es tablish your own business. If you need cash backing, spend time drawing up a ﬁnancial proposal, which should be favorably received. Be on the alert for a competitor to pull out all the stops in an attempt to beat you in some type of moneymaking endeavor. 12. WEDNESDAY. Fair. In a bid to be helpful Pisces folk often make promises that cannot eventually be kept. If you want other people to view you as reliable and trustworthy, make sure you don’t overcommit your time, energy, or services. Restlessness

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could arise, inspiring you to visualize a more prosperous future. But take care. Your success on the job could cause a jealous reac tion from a certain colleague. Artful Venus blends with powerful Pluto before moving into your Capricorn house of friends and so cial contacts. From now until December 7 your social life should be rewarding, with a number of special invitations that cause your star to rise. 13. THURSDAY. Sensitive. Be wary of creating an upheaval sim ply for the sake of stirring up emotional excitement. A Full Moon in the obstinate sign of Taurus can bring unexpected communica tions that change the pattern of your life in some way. A disagree ment with a relative could end, much to your relief. Over the next two weeks Pisces folk should endeavor to confront real or per ceived fears so that you can then move forward from a position of strength. If a love affair is languishing due to distance, you may need to take direct action to renew the loving bonds or else be will ing to sever ties. Refrain from signing any important paperwork. 14. FRIDAY. Unsteady. Trends similar to yesterday are likely. So much is happening that you may not know where to begin the day. Trying to balance home and family activities with personal tasks could require more juggling skills than you have right now. Con sider delegating a number of chores to help remove some pressure and stress. Take extra care with electrical items when working around the house, and watch out for a minor accident or injury. If you are hosting a gathering at home this evening, don’t become ag itated. When you take it easy and let things ﬂow, your guests will have a happy time. 15. SATURDAY. Variable. Pisces are usually the sensitive ones when it comes to matters of the heart. Today, however, you could be the one who is insensitive to the needs of your lover, and you might easily inﬂict a wound, even if unintentional. Creativity comes to the fore. For those born under the sign of the Fishes, water can be the stimulant that inspires and encourages the ﬂow of talent. Sibling rivalry could erupt between children, creating issues for Pisces parents. If disputes have been festering for some time, heartto-heart discussions might help to clear the air. Someone you are attracted to may suddenly begin taking more interest in you. 16. SUNDAY. Thrilling. You will not be able to complain that life is boring or unexciting today. Talkative Mercury is friendly toward

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changeable Uranus, and you can expect to be constantly busy and on the go. The ability to laugh at yourself and your current circum stances in life can help ease any tension or chaotic situations that develop. If organized social plans are canceled, and there is a good chance that may happen, consider attending a sports match to let off pent-up energy and frustration while cheering for your team. Youngsters could shine with a special talent or notable behavior that has parents beaming with delight. 17. MONDAY. Challenging. A breakthrough is possible, but only if you guard against taking an unrealistic approach. Pisces curiosity is aroused. If you are planning a journey, make sure you will have pleasant traveling companions. There is confusion and deception in the air, so be particularly careful with anything that is conﬁdential, of legal concern, or involving a romantic relationship. Write notes to yourself if you need to remember important information; you will tend to be more forgetful than usual. Lack of concentration can hinder work that requires a meticulous approach. 18. TUESDAY. Encouraging. There are few impediments to halt progress today, so this is a good time to get better organized. Start with your health. A proper diet, keeping ﬁt, and having a regular medical checkup can add years to your life and personal happiness. Negotiating a good health and dental plan with your company can also provide a sense of security and well-being. Clean out your drawers, ﬁling cabinet, and desk to generate fresh energy and, if possible, add fresh ﬂowers to enhance overall ambience. You might be asked to help someone out a minor crisis they have gotten into. 19. WEDNESDAY. Interesting. Be aware of various annoyances and aggravations that could hinder productivity. It may be difﬁcult to keep your mind focused due to being easily confused or dis tracted. Combine patience and tolerance with efﬁciency and orga nization, and you will make headway. As a Pisces you are known to be naturally adaptable, which is what can get you through the day. Whatever situation you ﬁnd yourself in when it comes to your daily routine or working life, you will beneﬁt from taking some time to do other things. If you are traveling a long distance for employment purposes, there may be a few delays or disruptions to your journey. 20. THURSDAY. Good. This should be a steady day. Duty calls. Even though you might not be entirely enthusiastic, you will rise to the occasion. Energy may not be high, so pace yourself throughout

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the day. Don’t promise to meet an order, delivery, or deadline un less you are totally certain that you can honor your word. Other wise, you may have to push yourself or other people too hard. Even if people are vying for your attention, set some time aside to focus on personal issues. Once daily activities are completed, plan a spe cial meal for your partner or family, relax, and unwind. 21. FRIDAY. Constructive. Tasks will be completed a lot quicker if you view your to-do list as challenges that can stretch your talents and skills rather than as tasks in which you must outwit or outdo other people. This stance will also increase personal growth. This afternoon the Sun arrives in Sagittarius, your sector of career and vocation, and remains there until December 21. The whole period is starred for taking important actions that will affect your future. Your expertise can attract public attention and recognition. Enjoy the evening discussing daily events or other topics of mutual inter est with your mate or partner. Pisces singles could ﬁnd a gathering of friends a pleasant diversion. 22. SATURDAY. Favorable. Pisces on the job are apt to be in the spotlight, and those with a day off might also ﬁnd the focus is on your specialized skills. A business partnership could occupy your mind. You may need to sit down with associates and discuss the current state of joint ﬁnancial affairs. Try to arrange a planning meeting for the morning hours rather than later in the day, when is sues could become muddled and less clear-cut. A secret attraction could emerge. A person who has been admiring you from a dis tance might decide to express a desire to get to know you better. You won’t go wrong following your own good instincts. 23. SUNDAY. Purposeful. Focusing on the basics is a good tactic to follow. The Libra Moon often brings on an indecisive and compla cent attitude, creating difﬁculties in making decisions. If this is the case today, it would be wise to avoid making important life choices. Although you may be zooming ahead in one area of life, make sure that all of the other areas are not suffering from neglect. Mercury, planet of the thought processes, has zipped into your Sagittarius house of vocation and status, joining the Sun, Mars, and Pluto there. Planetary energy is now concentrated on Pisces business and career. 24. MONDAY. Fulﬁlling. This morning’s trends favor Pisces who are intent on getting shared ﬁnances and property holdings in bet ter order. Review your ﬁnances. Pay or collect a loan, make sure in

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surance coverage is adequate, and cut back on household or busi ness expenses if this is required. Students should do well on an exam as long as you read all questions thoroughly. A male relative, boss, or associate could receive an award or recognition thanks to your effort to bring their talents or good deeds to the notice of other people. Spend quality time with your signiﬁcant other to en sure that you both stay emotionally in touch with each other. 25. TUESDAY. Auspicious. Another excellent day dawns for Pisces in terms of progress on the job and with business matters. Your ver bal ability is very strong. What you have to say will be noted and acted upon. Amicable interactions with colleagues and business contacts can raise your proﬁle and also lead to future ﬁnancial re wards. Your effort to promote or sell your business products or ser vices should bear fruit. Don’t jeopardize a possible lucrative contract by arriving late or failing to pick up a company represen tative at the airport. Although the trend is one of extra effort to in crease professional chances, don’t forget to also include some love and fun into your day. 26. WEDNESDAY. Prosperous. Early risers will experience a great beginning to the day. However, by the time the majority of Pisces folks get up, confusion is likely to dominate. Don’t try to sort out academic, legal, or travel matters at least until the afternoon, when things should be a little more settled. Transformational Pluto re turns to your Capricorn house of friends and social contacts. This major planetary move conveys more power, energy, and initiative for you to follow your dreams and to chase cherished desires. Con nected friends, colleagues, and business associates should be more supportive, assisting you to move up the ladder of success. 27. THURSDAY. Beneﬁcial. With all of the movement in today’s skies, be prepared for a number of challenges and situations that will stretch your ability and patience. A project that has been lan guishing on the back burner because it seemed uninteresting might be worth looking at again to see if you can push it along. A Sagit tarius New Moon in the vocation and prestige area of your solar chart may soon thrust you into a high position in your company or with the public. The universe is providing an excellent chance for career Pisces to take a giant leap ahead on new opportunities. 28. FRIDAY. Rejuvenating. Today there are very helpful inﬂuences beaming down on Pisces. This is the time to establish professional

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and career goals so you can work toward your ambitions, pursue your worldly aims, and take steps to enhance your reputation. In your quest for personal or business glory make sure that you don’t neglect your loved ones. If you have a special social function to at tend that relates to your job or business, try to include your mate or partner, especially in fun activities. An unexpected romantic en counter or pleasant surprise will add excitement to the day. 29. SATURDAY. Opportune. Opportunity knocks for the Fishes. This is another day when progress will only be limited by the effort you exert. Pisces already in the public eye could ﬁnd your star is about to rise even higher in prestige and esteem. Mixing business and pleasure is deﬁnitely a plus. Socializing with business associates or community leaders can lead to additional income and added recognition. Love and romance are in the air. Some Pisces will be cementing the union in a religious or civil service. Positive vibes ex ist for those of you seeking a lasting relationship, which is apt to be with someone older or more mature. 30. SUNDAY. Enjoyable. This sociable Sunday encourages spend ing time relaxing with family members and friends. Your imagina tion continues to thrive, helping you to come up with a number of unusual ideas that will increase your prestige as well as prosperity. Deeply exploring your creative expertise and artistic talents can identify a possible area where you might generate extra income, even if this is only on a part-time basis. Romance still pervades the air. An unexpected ﬂirtation with a friend could surprise and de light currently unattached Pisces. Lovers will be content with com fortable togetherness.

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1. MONDAY. Lucky. With the Sun in fun-loving Sagittarius and with Venus and your ruler Jupiter harmonizing sweetly, this is a very positive and fortunate beginning to the new month. Enhanced inspiration and imagination are innate characteristics of Pisces, and today you receive an extra boost. As long as you remain moderate and realistic in your approach, you can now make a giant leap for ward. An end-of-year bonus that you are relying on could be larger than anticipated, or the promise of an overseas assignment might materialize. Love and romance abound, so enjoy whatever experi ences come your way. Let the good times roll. 2. TUESDAY. Revealing. The emotional ambience remains both positive and fortunate. As a Pisces you are naturally sensitive, with this talent sometimes bordering on very strong intuitive or even psychic abilities. Right now you need to pay close attention be cause these feelings can help to steer you onto the right path and can also alert you to possible problems ahead. Looking inward may reveal an entirely different perspective. Be alert because someone may not be telling the truth, and you will be able to recognize what’s going on. Work behind the scenes is favored. You won’t want to be distracted and will probably prefer to work alone. 3. WEDNESDAY. Rebalancing. Slow down and take time out to catch your breath. More than any other sign of the zodiac, Pisces folk need to rest and inhabit personal space. Review your routine to ensure that work, sleep, and relaxation are balanced as evenly as possible. Dreams and thoughts are active, but this is not a good time to make decisions, implement new plans, or begin projects. A sick or lonely friend would beneﬁt from your generosity in paying them a visit, and this can also provide you with unexpected re wards. Imagination and artistic abilities are enhanced, which may compel you to create something beautiful and original. 4. THURSDAY. Optimistic. Look forward to a pleasant day. With three planets currently moving through your Sagittarius sector, the outlook is particularly positive for matters relating to career and business goals. Becoming better organized and structured can at times be hard for Pisces folk but shouldn’t be a problem now. Devis ing and implementing improved methods can make your job easier and more interesting, boosting efﬁciency and ultimately increasing

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proﬁts. With the receptive Moon now in your own sign of Pisces, your mind should be active, with ideas ﬂowing freely. Losing your heart to someone from another country is a possibility. 5. FRIDAY. Energizing. A ﬂexible approach will deﬁnitely help you get through the day. With the Sun and dynamic Mars blending nicely, your energy and vitality are at a peak. You can put maxi mum effort into employment duties as long as feedback is good and satisfaction is high. On the other hand, thinking Mercury is cur rently dueling with erratic Uranus, which can arouse restless and impatient tendencies. Limitations or restrictions will be the last things that you want to deal with. Try to break away from routine if possible and put energy into constructive activities such as sports, a physical pursuit, or a project that requires original thought. 6. SATURDAY. Complex. Contradictory inﬂuences are being sent by the universe, particularly when it comes to anything involving communications, thinking, or expression. Partnered Pisces would be wise to explain in advance that today will include mood swings. At times you could experience feelings of isolation or loneliness but then become upbeat and happy, making it very difﬁcult for peo ple to get close to you. It would be wise to just lose yourself in what you like best, which may be artistic or creative pursuits, listening to music, or reading. Attending an art exhibit, the ballet, or a recital may be the perfect way to calm an overactive mind and relax. 7. SUNDAY. Cloistered. Peace, quiet, and solitude, which appeal to Pisces more than to any other sign of the zodiac, could be coveted from now until the end of the year. Beautiful Venus now enters your Aquarius twelfth house of solitary activities and personal lim itations. Singles could begin a secret love affair with someone who is not free. A sudden extra burst of inspiration is likely to increase your creative juices. Be discerning when it comes to selecting which social activities to attend so that you last the distance and gain maximum enjoyment during this festive season. A mysterious or secret romantic attraction could appeal to young Pisces. 8. MONDAY. Uplifting. This promises to be a wonderful day. A positive atmosphere prevails, and your love life should be happily buzzing. Your upbeat mood is likely to inﬂuence everyone around you. You are entering the season of shopping for gifts, increased so cializing, and hosting at home, all of which can put a strain on you and on your wallet. Pisces on a limited budget should plan your

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spending so you are not left short of cash at the end of the month. If you can afford it, make a donation to a charitable group that helps needy children at this time of year. Spend time this evening with someone who is totally tuned to your wavelength. 9. TUESDAY. Hectic. Today there are very different celestial inﬂu ences from yesterday’s. On this busy day you need to watch how you interact with other people. Irritable feelings are likely even be fore you start your round of routine duties, indicating that it won’t take much for you to lose your cool. Trust your instincts during dis cussions with other people, especially males. There could be topics or situations that you would be wise not to mention. Behind-the scenes negotiations regarding a business or professional matter might not work out the way you envision. Refrain from taking a woman into your conﬁdence, or your secret might not be safe. 10. WEDNESDAY. Tricky. Challenges that test your patience and resolve are foreseen today. Situations that occur may cause you to stop and rethink where you are now and where you are heading. The Sun and disruptive Uranus are in dispute, which could produce contentious issues including the possibility of a clash with a friend. Expect plans to be changed or canceled. Important decisions should be left until the atmosphere is calmer. Impulsive behavior could lead to regret at a later date. Be sure to look busy on the job, and tread very carefully around your boss or other supervisor. Get ting on their wrong side could be detrimental to your career. 11. THURSDAY. Disconcerting. Boredom will be the enemy of your bank balance. Try to keep busy with activities on the job or around the house. Otherwise, you may head for the shopping mall and spend big on things you might not need and probably can’t af ford. If you must go out, consider window-shopping or just pricing what you will need for the upcoming festive season. If you have some money to spend, begin searching for gifts for the special peo ple in your life. Someone from the past might reenter your life and bring joy. Or you could be welcoming home an adult child who usu ally resides at a distance. 12. FRIDAY. Bothersome. There’s plenty of pressure and tension in the air as the Moon becomes full in the sign of Gemini. Be pre pared for a busy day of clashes, conﬂicts, sensitive emotions, and powerful communications. Several planetary aspects are in force, including irritable Mars and inconsistent Uranus in dispute. This

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signals the possibility of disturbances around the working environ ment as well as issues with the men in your life. Home obligations are likely to interfere with employment routine but can be sorted out with amicable discussion. Remain calm even if panic or anxiety threatens to become overwhelming. Breathe deeply and meditate. 13. SATURDAY. Uneasy. Your energy is apt to drop as this new day begins. After yesterday’s busy schedule you will be ready to prepare for weekend social activities and relax. You may feel a lit tle gloomy at times, even lonely, regardless of how many people are around. However, these emotions should be ﬂeeting if you try to remain positive and upbeat. Coupled Pisces may be experiencing ﬁnancial stress due to the upcoming holiday season, which may cause discord at home. If you have a choice of social and leisure ac tivities to pick from, making a deﬁnite decision about which to at tend may be very difﬁcult. 14. SUNDAY. Eventful. An early start is advised this morning, and you will need to keep moving if you want to make headway. There should be numerous social events that appeal. Socializing with fam ily members and friends could be high on your agenda. Pisces par ents may be heading out with youngsters to ﬁnd suitable gifts and perhaps talk with Santa. If your stomach is sensitive, take care with food and drink you consume. If you suffer from any type of allergy, check the menu thoroughly if dining out. Dress warmly to protect yourself from cold or wet weather. 15. MONDAY. Volatile. With the Moon in the fun-loving sign of Leo you might still be in a party mood. Although today’s bundle of lunar aspects brings possible agitation, this happy-go-lucky de meanor can help reduce some of the angst that could develop. Con ditions on the job may be confusing due to changes in your duties or the introduction of new methods. Try to roll with the punches, because in the long run these changes are likely to be beneﬁcial. If you sense that you are heading toward a dispute with the boss or another authority ﬁgure, it would be advisable to back down and negotiate rather than argue a point. 16. TUESDAY. Guarded. If you are in a committed union, pay ex tra attention to your mate or partner. Your loved one might be feel ing neglected, especially if a rush of orders or increased job duties have been keeping you away from home. Friends can be helpful with a number of your goals, but avoid any pie-in-the-sky money

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making scheme. Pisces who are socializing with colleagues at an of ﬁce party or other after-work function should avoid consuming too much alcohol, which is likely to cloud your judgment and could result in an embarrassing situation. If you don’t have any evening plans, you may just relax among home comforts. 17. WEDNESDAY. Beneﬁcial. Pleasant and positive vibes are cir culating, which should bring minor relief from the stresses you have experienced over the last few days. This is a very good day to set family, business, or mutual plans in motion. Attention to detail is enhanced. Pisces who will be hosting a festive celebration should ﬁnd that things fall nicely into place if catering preparations are started now. Decorating your home, yard, or workplace can be fun for you and the people in your life. Couples might feel inclined to celebrate their union, relishing quiet time spent together at home. 18. THURSDAY. Lively. The Moon in your opposite sign of Virgo encourages analytical thinking and organization, as well as high lighting any imbalance that needs to be resolved. If you have taken on too many tasks and a deadline is looming, the strain is likely to show today. Begin to delegate, especially if obligations are shared and aren’t just your responsibility. This is also an invaluable lesson for the future, a reminder that you should only take on what you know you can do at a comfortable pace. With Christmas just a week away, you may decide that now is the time to ﬁnish gift shopping, trim the tree, and plan the menu. 19. FRIDAY. Fair. Going with the ﬂow comes naturally to those born under the sign of the Fishes, and that is the best approach to take today. Although you are usually easygoing, someone who has the tendency to get on your nerves could push you too much. There is bound to be a lot of hot air around. So if negotiation isn’t one of your strong points, it might be wiser to keep a low proﬁle this morning when disputes could quickly erupt. A friend who owes you money might not be able to make the promised repayment, which could strain your relationship. Pisces hosting a festive celebration should consider starting some new activities to inject a fun theme as well as keeping up with tried-and-true traditions. 20. SATURDAY. Good. Postpone shopping until this afternoon if you want to pick up bargains in electronic or sound equipment. You might also manage to avoid some mall crowds if you go out later. Try out-of-the-way or little-known shops if you are looking

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for a very special gift. A lover could be keeping a secret from you, but this is bound to be a happy surprise. If you happen to uncover what it is, at least appear amazed to avoid spoiling their enjoyment. Research conducted now could unearth mistakes in an important project, which may put you behind. A mystery movie might appeal if you are without social plans tonight. 21. SUNDAY. Colorful. With both formal and informal activities on your agenda, gear up for action. The day could ﬁnd you happily in teracting with diverse individuals at various functions. Last-minute shopping might be a necessity. Some Pisces will be awaiting the ar rival of houseguests. This morning the Sun makes an entrance into the practical sign of Capricorn, emphasizing your solar sector of friends and of foremost hopes and wishes for the future. Expect over the next four weeks an escalation of social contacts with people in your immediate circle and also with members of clubs and teams. 22. MONDAY. Motivating. Even though it is close to the holiday period, this is an excellent day to pursue your desires and longterm hopes for the future. Your natural ability to read between the lines and to sense what is happening will be of great assistance whether you are negotiating with business contacts or attending a committee meeting. Pisces who are not feeling up to par will ﬁnd self-healing powers strong. These combined with positive thinking should soon have you perking up. This is a great time to arrange a meeting with friends you haven’t seen for a while. 23. TUESDAY. Spirited. Pisces jetting off to spend the holidays with loved ones can expect a trouble-free journey this morning. Later on in the afternoon, however, you might need a good book to ﬁll in time due to a delayed ﬂight. A minor spending spree is likely. If you are having difﬁculty choosing suitable gifts for in-laws or rel atives who seem to have everything, this is an excellent day to try out-of-the-way shops or specialized outlets. You shouldn’t have any difﬁculty ﬁnding just what will be appreciated. Social plans for this evening are bound to supply lots of fun and good cheer. A surprise request deserves a surprise response. 24. WEDNESDAY. Stirring. On this Christmas Eve you could ﬁnd yourself in the happy position of being totally organized and ready for the big day tomorrow. This clears your conscience and allows you to attend a Christmas caroling service with family members or to stay home and prepare a few additional festive treats. Do a ﬁnal

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check to ensure that all presents have been wrapped, then sit back and relax. A child could be making a surprise gift. Even though you intuitively may know what it is, remember to act delighted by their cleverness. A gathering with friends may appeal to younger Pisces. 25. THURSDAY. Merry Christmas! Enjoy this festive and joyous day. If you overindulged or got to bed late last night, you may feel a little lethargic, but this should soon pass. You are apt to be the cen ter of attention. Go out of your way to make sure that all of the people you are with have an enjoyable time. With the Moon in gen erous Sagittarius, Pisces people who are hosting a gathering can ask for assistance; guests should be more than willing to get into the spirit of the day and help out. Even those who are not celebrating can expect some excitement as well as some disruptions. Take extra care if out on the roads. 26. FRIDAY. Smooth. A practical, commonsense approach will help you clear away the remnants of yesterday’s festivities. This is a favor able day for those of you who are babysitting, spending time with rel atives, or hosting a festive gathering. This day could be spent packing to go on vacation or driving some distance to visit old friends. Pisces optimism is high, and conﬁdence strong. If you have some time to spare, reﬂect on the year nearly gone and the New Year about to be gin. Plan strategies and write down aims for 2009. Reading, relaxing, or shopping at sales can help you unwind. 27. SATURDAY. Varied. Contrary inﬂuences prevail. In some re spects this will be a fast-paced day when you need to keep up with all that is happening around you. However, a dreamy and loving at mosphere also prevails. Socially, you should be in high spirits. Sur rounding yourself with family members and friends can increase your enjoyment of this special time. Red-hot Mars enters your Capricorn sector of group ties, social opportunities, and income from professional efforts. Mars here will give you added energy and enthusiasm to pursue cherished hopes and goals. Pisces inspi ration and imagination are high, igniting a creative streak. Explore your passion artistically or with your signiﬁcant other. 28. SUNDAY. Fortunate. There might not be much time for practical and routine activities today. With six planets zipping through your sector of hopes, dreams, and social opportunities, expect anything but a peaceful time. Assertive Mars mingles with intense Pluto, in creasing your vitality and passionate energy. Self-conﬁdence in your

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own abilities receives a boost. Any situation or activity to which you apply thought and effort can make progress. An extra measure of luck could also arrive for Pisces. Take advantage of opportunities that can enhance your personal growth. A chance to lead a large group of people could raise your proﬁle. 29. MONDAY. Pensive. Although your energy should still be high, excess social activities and pursuits could be catching up with you. If you are beginning to feel drained, spend a day in quiet contem plation or enjoy a less strenuous activity. Once you become overly tired your defenses go down and you may begin worrying about minor matters. This is a good day to visit an elderly relative who is conﬁned at home or those you are unable to be with on a regular basis. Try to escape from social activities and save your physical stamina for New Year celebrating. A warm relaxing bath with scented oil, candles, and your favorite music should appeal tonight. 30. TUESDAY. Slow. Vibrations slow today, urging Pisces to rest, re lax, and reenergize. Friends may seem too noisy and boisterous right now, your preference being to concentrate on your own priorities. Turn off the phone, lock the front door, and ﬁnd any excuse to stay home and avoid disruptions or the social scene. A fund-raising event or a membership drive could surpass all of your expectations. Pisces can display writing or editing skills by working on a club newsletter. To increase membership of a hobby group, consider writing a news paper article about a current project. An early night can prepare you for extended celebrations tomorrow. 31. WEDNESDAY. Cheerful. This last day of the year should be happy and enjoyable, with a high probability of good news. Antici pation of an upcoming vacation could have you eagerly waiting to board the ﬂight or pack the car and drive to exciting destinations and experiences. Serious Saturn begins moving forward in Virgo, your solar seventh zone, bringing partnership arrangements to the fore. This could indicate more or less responsibility, either of which should be to your liking. Delays or obstacles relating to a legal issue should begin to clear up. Pisces vitality moves into high gear as the evening advances. Seeing in 2009 with family or friends can be a moving experience.