copyright Kramer Wetzel, Austin, Texas

ñO mischief thou art swift/To enter the thoughts of desperate men!î Romeo in ShakespeareÍs
The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet (V.i.35-6)

RomeoÍs lament might seem like bad way to start a month, but there is and uplifting message in here. If you can figure out, then youÍve done your homework. Love figures strongly as the Sun is in Scorpio and then moves into Sagittarius towards the end of the month. Better get ready for the upcoming holidays because itÍs going to be a good month for birthday parties.

Aries [3/21-4/19]: There is a strong wind of change blowing in your sector of the sky, and this breeze is whispering the possibilities of a change in your employment. ItÍs something youÍve been thinking about for a long time, and this is the best time to start looking at some new schooling for this job change. Seminar, workshop, or even an astrology reading: anything is suggested.

Taurus [4/20-5/20]: ItÍs a Thanksgiving month, and while some of the other signs might be in a bit of an uproar, I would suggest that you spend as much time as possible in the kitchen getting ready for the big event: the afternoon nap while watching the Thanksgiving Day games. This year, you want to make sure youÍre in good shape for this hectic family event.

Gemini [5/21-6/20]: Buckle your proverbial seat belt this month as the holidays heat up because your emotions are going to go on a wild ride. In fact, with the upcoming holidays, mood swings are going to look like a swing set at the play ground. Have some fun!

Cancer [6/21-7/22]: This is a good time to consider getting away from it all. I would suggest that you spend some time out in the back yard, sitting in the old bass boat, and imagining what it would be like to be reeling in a stringer full of fish. Some call it daydreaming, but in proper new age circles, this is called ñcreative visualizationî and they say it works. Daydream me a new boat, while youÍre at it.

Leo [7/23-8/22]: This is a good time to consider a diet. I donÍt mean to suggest that you have any problems; in fact, none of us can actually see that you think youÍve put on weight, but you do think that. And with the impending holidays looming darkly over your head, you need to consider getting in shape for whatÍs coming up. And, as always, party on!

Virgo [8/23-9/22]: From fast tracks to fast mouth to fast talking and loose cars (or is that loose talk and fast cars?), you will find that this is a most excellent month. ItÍs also a time to declare, even if itÍs only to yourself, some goal about what you want. Imagine yourself sitting on SantaÍs lap, what would you ask for? World Peace? A new motorcycle? A Stealth Bass Boat?

Libra [9/23-10/22]: Any good Libra loves a party, and this time of the year is going to be extra special for all the LibraÍs because, well, it just is. Family and friends will seem more attentive this month. YouÍll relax around the vacation more, and you will enjoy yourself more. IsnÍt that nice?

Scorpio [10/23-11/21]: I warned you about the motorÜfootÜinÜmouth syndrome which you were prone to last month, and that can carry over into this month, if youÍre not careful. IÍm just warning, not advising, because thatÍs all a Scorpio really needs.

Sagittarius [11/22-12/21]: As long as you were a good little Sagittarius last month, then this month bodes well for you, and, to boot, itÍs the beginning of your birthday month. So much for the good news. If I were you, I would be real careful with thermonuclear devices, chain saws, and even old trucks. You could be a mite bit clumsy this month.

Capricorn [12/22-1/19]: Did you get the new fishing gear and did it help you land a trophy trout last month? I sure hope so. This is the last month of troublesome dreams and ñnightmares from your pastî when old lovers return to haunt you. I donÍt mean a ghost or wraith like haunting, I mean some one who used to sleep in your bed wants to sleep on your couch. Think about it. You donÍt owe them a thing.

Aquarius [1/20-2/18]: Aquarius is going into a period of time, more or less for the whole month of November, wherein nothing but good things happen. And, thereÍs some unusual stuff stirring up in the skies, itÍs one of those ñonce in lifetime dealsî coming up, but youÍve heard so much about this ñonce in a lifetime dealî that, by now, youÍre convinced that this happens every day. Or every month. I would still be on the lookout for a big break at work, starting as early as this month. And I would look forward to the holidays being good, too, as family and friends draw near to party on. Sounds just like that old nemesis the Leo, now doesnÍt it? Pisces [2/19-3/20]: IÍll keep telling you that youÍve got some money coming in, but so far, you Pisces have proved yourselves to be pretty worthless. Even the ones who won lottery, did I get so much as a thank you call? Nope. Which really makes me wonder about Pisces....