copyright Kramer Wetzel, Austin, Texas

3/95 The original Alamo Bell, cast in 1722, is one of many historical relics at the Nita Stewart Haley Memorial Library, in fashionable Midland. Did you know Midland was named for its location„halfway from Ft. Worth to El Paso„and March 21, a little bit after noon, the Ô Sun goes into Aries, indicating the official beginning of the Astrological Spring time! Or, the Ô Sun is midway between the longest day of the year and the shortest day. That, combined with Ê Mars going direct, foretells of a good month ahead!

Aries: look for lots of love and light as a series of events conspire to bring you good energy. In plainer English, fame and fortune are hot on your trail, even as you read this. The one area where you can expect something unexpected has to do with the romance department. Either your present lover will surprise you, or maybe you have a new relationship coming with the spring! Or maybe neither, but you romantic side certainly heats up, however that may manifest itself in your life.

Taurus: this spring time is kind of n exciting time for you Taurus types because thereÍs not a lot of pejorative energy pushing and pulling on you for a while. All that seems to be left over is wrapping up some loose ends left behind by past relationship issues. Old partners might show up unexpectedly and make their usual outrageous demands. As long as you donÍt give in, everything is okay.

Gemini: it feels like itÍs been a slow å LeoÜflavored Ê Martian Retrograde, now doesnÍt it? Activity has been stymied at every turn? By the Ides of March, though, you bounce back to your old self. Or young self, as the case is, since Gemini is a youthful sign. Entropy will seem to play a heavy roll in the next month, though, and you will find certain events winding down and resolving.

Cancer: what youÍll feel in the next month is something like a large sigh of relief, like some pressure has been lifted from your chest. That one, central problem in your life, that relationship issue which just wonÍt quit nagging at your subconscious will finally depart. Of course, nothing is ever that final.

Leo: midÜstream, like Midland, everything tuns around in the middle of March. Your slow days are over, and you should no longer be feeling ñdazed and confused.î Really. The Royal Sign is headed back on top again, where he/she rightfully belongs. Be careful, but please, as always, party on!

Virgo: you can almost feel the tension, so thick you can cut it with knife, to use a hackneyed expression „ a palpable mounting up of pressure which has to find a vent somewhere „ there are any number of problems which all stem from the same area: romance. While it would be nice to have the spring bring thoughts of idyllic love and tenderness, you have this problem accepting any of that right now. Get over it, next month is better.

Libra: well itÍs about time for your life to get back on track. YouÍve been patiently waiting, minding your own business, tending to your garden, just waiting for the right moment to strike. If nothing else, please exercise caution this month as it would very easy for you to strain yourself, that is, over exert yourself on the physical plain. On the other hand, since you are a Libra, ñno plain, no gain.î (Sorry!)

Scorpio: just watch out for other fixed signs having tantrums, but, of course, not you! Your normal, magnetic personality is taking a short hiatus, but wait, it will return. Until then, just hang in there „ your secret is safe with us.

Sagittarius: itÍs supposed to be a lucky time for you. In fact, your life is supposed to be so grand right now that other people can hardly stand to be around you. If this is the case, though, why are you having such a hard time with close relations? Is your overbearing attitude that life is supposed to be wonderful? ArenÍt you tired of the suppositions this month? Please, get a grip on some thin shards of reality.

Capricorn: speaking of thin shards of reality, you can loosen your deathÜgrip on your thin shards of reality. The events which have been shaking you up for the last couple of months are finally easing up on you. In other words, the spring brings a new spring to your step. You should be feeling much, much better about yourself by now. € Venus left an ineffable impression on you, now didnÍt she? YouÍve been sleeping better, as well.

Aquarius: € Venus, that vision of loveliness and charm begins a quick trip through the sign of the WaterÜBearer this month. Your normally eccentric tastes in art and clothing style is greatly enhanced, as is your ability to enjoy some of the darker forms of art, like, perhaps, Wagner opera. Check it out as you get prepared to ride like the Valkryies soon: your time is right around the corner. If you missed that, it merely means that now is a good time to fasten your metaphysical seatbelts.

Pisces: yuck! Just the one word for the month. Just sort of cool off and chill out, or whatever terms you find appropriate because it isnÍt a good time right now. While it started out well this month, everything just sort of fell through the proverbial cracks. ItÍs going to get better, but not too soon. Just hang on a little longer, I promise. ItÍs another month that you probably wonÍt win the lottery, but who knows? (If you do win, you can always laugh at me.)