Monthly News of the World

copyright Kramer Wetzel, Austin, Texas

5/97
And Cupid grant all tongueÜtied maidens here

Bed, chamber, Pandar to provide this gear!

Pandar in ShakespeareÍs

Troilus and Cressida (III.ii.208-9)

Mercurial wobbles gets it right pretty quick, and that leads to spring time, and that leads to young menÍs thoughts, and that leads to our old friend, Pandar. So work with the Pandars at this time because this character is about to set a nice tone which will follow through by the end of the month. June is a wedding month, and Juno is a wedding deity. Mercury spins back in line around the beginning of the month.

Aries [3/23-4/20]: I would be sorely tempted to rerun last FebruaryÍ column, about romance for you, but I realize that would receive ill-favor. Look for some rather lovely developments in your romantic intrigues in life, and especially this month. You will find yourself inexplicably drawn to some strange characters this time.

Taurus [4/21-5/22]: Even before Mercury rights itself, you will be feeling good. YouÍve heard this before, but gentle Venus is in your sign for a lot of this month and she brings a calming, endearing influence. Make use of this time wisely, i.e., cement up old deals.

Gemini [5/23-6/21]: Once Mercury rights itself from its errant course, you feel ever so much better. In fact, this feeling of well-being just gets better and better as the month rolls along. Now, for some time, IÍve warned you about being ready for big changes, and this month will conclude with a blast from the past which is opening up the future.

Cancer [6/22-7/22]: The only thing in your life that looks remotely like itÍs going to be any fun this month is travel. Work is just there, and thereÍs is nothing nice I can say about it. Relationships continue on the same path as before. ItÍs just you enjoy a lot of activity these days. Nothing like buying some news fishing gear, now is there?

Leo [7/23-8/23]: Pandar is an interesting character, for a sleazy, slimy type. Watch out for just this type right now. No used cars, or that sort of deal, and I donÍt care how good it looks like right now, you might just regret it next month. The good news is that you can make some big changes this month, but, at least, try to act like itÍs your own doing.

Virgo [8/24-9/23]: The Mars and cars thing is thoroughly turned around, and so is Mercury, but the beginning of the month, so things are on the up and up for Virgo-land. More or less. There are few scattered planets which leave a little bit of dust in the air, and this liable to affect your allergies, but it isnÍt going to last too long.

Libra [9/24-10/23]: This is a month that you begin to feel like youÍve been hooked up to a supercharger Ü something that forces intake mixture down your throat (to make you work harder). Look for an increase in work load.

Scorpio [10/24-11/23]: Nothing much to report to the Scorpio this month, other than: be careful while handling BBQ grill type stuff. You might try being a little less nefarious and clandestine; subterfuge wonÍt payoff.

Sagittarius [11/24-12/21]: Times, they are a changing... ainÍt that the story of the way this year is going? Look at the bright side, you get chance this month for a little well-earned rest and relaxation. Of course, your schedule for this R&R is going to include mowing the lawn, cleaning out the garage, and otherwise getting ready for something big about to happen.

Capricorn [12/22-1/20]: Start making plans for a good summer fling right now. A good summer fling might mean a lot of things, and two areas of your life have lots of highlights: long distance travel (for some of us, thatÍs getting up to go to the icebox), and making money. Have you ever considered a career as a travel broker? It could work. I wouldnÍt get too serious about it right now. Just stick to doing what you do best.

Aquarius [1/21-2/18]: Last month, I used a metaphor about caffeine rich solutions. This month, we are moving to slightly different beverage, one laden with tangy citrus and loaded with pure, refined White Sugar. ItÍs lemonade time. The approaching summer season means itÍs time to think about setting up a lemonade stand, either figuratively, or maybe, in your particular case, literally. When itÍs a smashing success, can I get a complimentary glass of lemonade?

Pisces [2/19-3/22]: ItÍs about time that your personal relationship arena, that melee you call your significant other, getÍs turned around and back on some solid ground. Or significant others as the case may be. ItÍs good, and itÍs better this month. ThatÍs the good news. Bad news? None.