Literacy is not simply the ability to read words and write them down.’ Not’ ‘today. Not here. In today’s society there is such a thing as functional illiteracy. Bank tellers learn to spot them: There's the man who always “forgets his glasses” or the woman who “has a “Soré arm” or ‘“‘didn’t remember to fill—out the slip.” When they keep coming back it’s obvious that the only probiem they have is that they aren't able to fill SATURN, the planet of money, material concerns, life's disciplines and chastisements concludes its 2% years Virgo cycle and enters Libra, the week of Sept. 21-27. Those born under Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces and Gemini will sigh a relief while Saturn tightens its grip now on Ariens, Cancers, Libras and Capricorns. These should tighten their buckles and be ready for challenges Saturn throws in their lap to test their stamina and_ en- durance. Consolidate your finances, review, weed out partner- ship associations which might present risks to your future status. TAURUS April 21 to May 21 Prepare for changes on the job, in relation to your superiors, co-workers, business associates. Keep a keen eye on your health GEMINI May 22 to Jame 21 Your love relations will undergo a _— substantial change. a maturing pattern will emerge therefrom. Expenditures account children CANCER June 22 - July 23 ESTHETIC CARE _ *Deep Pore Cleansing *Rejuvenating Treatments *Personalized Mako up lessons & applications *t ye Lash & Brow Tints *Manicures. Pedicures * Waning ¢Gift Certificates availabie Phone: 085-6616 146 West 15th, N.Van. out the slip. These people are func~- tional illiterates. Probably they can read and write simple things, but through lack of education or (more often) an undiscovered learning disability they've never learned the skills they need for ‘everyday living. Anything with a large or complex vocabulary, never mind technical or legal information, may as well be ‘written in Cantonese. There are a great number you and ‘of functional your stars illiterates around -—— even here in Vancouver. You'd never guess it because it’s virtually impossible for a person in this society to admit they can't read or write and it’s surprisingly easy to get away with doing neither. There are lots of tricks — putting leading questions and remarks in a conversation so the other person ends up telling you what they've read, recognizing signs, or waiting until everyone else at the dinner table has ordered by Milo Kovar Unforseen developments in the family circle and on the home front should be ac- cepted with grace and understanding to avoid showdowns. QW 2905 , ae ya Oe 4 May feel a strong urge to finish/advance one’s education, spend much money on it and on travels; change one’s outlook on life. VIRGO August 24 September 23 Strives to create a new public image, advances in vocational status and suc- ceeds in business ventures. LIBRA September 24 to October 23 Will have to exert them- selves more than usual to cope with the restrictive, confining influence’ of Saturn physically, emotionally and mentally. SCORPIO October 24 to November 22 Should choose a new career involving wider range. of public involvement, public relations; revive old creative, artistic talents. SAGITTARIUS November 23 to December 21 Busy yourself in expanding your social circle, advan- tages and gains beckon therefrom, your public image will succeed. CAPRICORN December 22 to January 20 Brace yourself for ynex- pected changes, develop- ments on the job, in business; change your image in dealing with the public. AQUARIUS January 21 to February 19 Should capitalize on talents, education they attained, put them to better use and Westlynn Coiffures Ltd. my i : fh i wou? 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