copyright Kramer Wetzel, Austin, Texas

Yule can be one of the most fun times of year, except for a curmudgeon Caprocorn. But lest you think that this is a hasty and pejorative reference to one twelfth of the population, lighten up and read on.

There is a massive planetary pileup right at the turn of the year in Cappy, the sign of the sea Goat. This sort of energy has been compounding itself, off and on, for the last few years, and most Caps will agree: January (s) have turned into pivotal month (s). But what about the rest of us?

ì Aries [3/23-4/20]: your momentum which I alluded to last month is still building, and operative words for this December would be ñFire inthe Hole!î Car Karma is making a swing through you, this month, so be on the lookout for a new, red sports cars. ItÍs what youÍve always wanted, and right now, fate is one your side.

£ Taurus [4/21-5/22]: take a breather, albeit brief, and regains some of your energy just before the heavy onslaught of the holiday season. Get the last minute details in order ahead of time, because you are set for some really interesting times this coming month. Your emotions are going to be all over the place so just settle down and enjoy the ride. That, and there is someting new on the romantic interest front, too, and this new twist in romance represents stability, maybe.

È Gemini [5/23-6/21]: the fire from last month is starting to subside, so the events from last month can be forgotten about, too. If you so choose.

Cancer [6/22-7/22]: the only problem you will face thi month has to do with your sense of aesthetics. Since weÍre short on words, you taste is less than wonderful this month. DonÍt bother shopping right now because you ability to judge what other poeple want, especially this holiday season, is severly hampered. The good news is that by January, the oggd order in your life will return. If you havenÍt gotten it yet, especially for that specially someone, then either wait or give a gift certificate. YouÍll thank me for this advice later.

å Leo [7/23-8/23]: what can a simple astrologer tell a leo? ItÍs not exactly your time of the year, except that you probably enjoy all the festive merryÜmaking going on. Relax and bsk in the warm afterglow that you are begining to experience right now. You might feel like there is something big just about to happen, right around the corner. Best preparation? You guessed it: party on!

¹ Virgo [8/24-9/23]: at the worst possible time, work rears its ugly head up: affairs in your workplace are going to demand far too much of your valuable time right now. Sorry about that, I just read the stars. But have some faith, this work related stress and upset is lmost over with.

ë Libra [9/24-10/23]: itÍs a bit of a tough call for the sign of the scales because the scales can tip in any direction right nw. Old debts from the past well up in your mind, as do future commitments. The good news is that sweeping changes have begun to occur, and the time is ripe for this to continue for a good length of time. Embrace the changes.

Scorpio [10/24-11/23]: Scoprio, dear Scorpio: after sch a lengthy time of unrest, just about everything should be getting better for you. If there are any lingering, nagging doubts left over, though, you might still want to clear the air. But the overall outlook for you is quite bright.

‡ Sagittarius [11/24-12/21]: after the palnetary pileÜup last month, you should be feeling just a little shellÜshocked right now. Not that it ould ever slow down, just frayed around the edges. But, on the good side, the secrets are starting to come out. Not that you were ever good at keeping a secrets, anyway.

­ Capricorn [12/22Ü1/20]: if you havenÍt figured it out by now, I donÍt know if you ever will, but itÍs always worth a try. The big astrological news, espcially for Capricorn for the last few years has been the Uranus/Neptune conjunction, pushing and pullling you apart. This is about the last ofit, right now, so itÍs time to start healing the old wounds and getting on with your life. Really, the difficult times are over.

– Aquarius [1/21-2/18]: Venus rolls into your sign, and this brings an added dimension of peace and beauty. Your ability to appreciate the finer things in life „ good friends, pretty pictures, fine art „ is all enhanced right now. In fact, with the upcoming year, and birthdays right around the corner, you have nothing but glory filled days to look forward to, just remember to try to keep one foot grounded.

‰ Pisces [2/19-3/22]: while Decembber may start out looking like a difficult month, by the end of the month and the Big New Year Party, you are going stroong. Vitality may droop a little in the first week or so, but after that, your energy puts you right back in the swing of things. Enjoy the Holidays!

© Kramer Wetzel ´ Austin, Texas ´ December 1995 ´ rodeo voice mail: 512/209-2200 ´ http://www.io.com/~fgs/ ´ fgs@io.com