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"Sunday, Nov. 8, 1992 - North Shore News - 43”

Mercury
retrograde

MERCURY, ASTROLOGICALLY, corresponds to short
journeys, travel, transportation, communications such as

writing and speaking, and ‘‘rules’’ Gemini and Virgo.

There are many relaicd words
in our vocabulary: merchant,
mercantile, merchandise, mer-
curial, mercurcchrome, mercenary
and mercer.

Whenever Mercury is
retrograde, which is from Nov. 12
to Dec. 1, there is an increase in
foul-ups, tie-ups, break Gowns,
late payments, changes in plans,
lost letters and misspellings. Clear
and concise communication
becomes the exception rather than
the rule.

This phenomenon occurs for
three weeks at a tire, three times
a year. In 1993 (mark my words),
from March 2 to 22, July 2 to 25
and Oct. 25 to Nov. 15.

A few days prior to the cycle,
clear and logical thinking and
communication begin to
disintegrate.

Stay with your original plan of
action as otherwise ~ second
thoughts and inappropriate alter-
natives appear. .

During the retrograde period,
do not sign contractual agree-
ments and cther important docu-
ments. Make no travel arrange-
ments or plans to move
“overseas.”? (However, if you

planned a journey beforehand it

will probably turn out well.)

After Mercury turns direct,
communication problems begin to
clear up. Difficulties which arose
during the retrograde period can
now be ironed out. What you
don’t resolve wili return to
‘haunt’? you when Mercury is
next retrograde. .

What does “‘retrograde’’ mean?
Imagine two trains travelling in
the same direction. The faster
train catches up with the slower
one and overtakes it. If you're
aboard the faster train, it looks
like the slower train first comes to
a standstill, then begins to move
backwards. An optical illusion.

Nevertheless (or more), as
Walter Cronkite would say,
“that’s the way it is.’

ALL SIGNS

Those of you who embody
strong Gemini or Virgo attributes
will ‘be particularly ‘‘retrograde’’

during the cycle. Mercury is your '

“Sruler.’?

Each of the 12 zodiacal signs
manifests transiting retrograde
Mercury differently, of course.
One can only generalize, at best,
in a column.

For specifics, consider having a
conscientiously thorough delinea-
tion of your personal horoscope.

Nov. 8-14, 1992

ARIES (March 21-April 20)

Relax, Sunday, and handle impor-
fant. money matters, Monday, Aries.
Astonishing dreams, Tuesday. Full moon.
Wednesday, unstable. You don’t have all
the necessary information. A surprise,
Thursday. Probably over lunch. Friday, you
are more serious. Saturday, see friends.

Go TAURUS (Aprit 21-May 2)

Tuesday's full moon is favorable
for your partuership or marriage, Taurus.
Give something special. Handle finances
with care, mid-week. Look into your heart,
Thursday. What's happening? Friday,
someone attracts you. Be realistic, Saturday.
TIE GEMINI (May 22-Jane 21)

You may worry about money, ear- .
ly week, even though it is unnecessary.
Mercury retrograde as of early Wednesday.
This means sepntused comm: unications and
apparent ‘‘delays,’’ e no new agree-
menis until after Dec. 1. Lighten up, Friday
and Saturday,

Roper
Aiken |

HEAVENS ABOVE

G CANCER (fase 22-July 23)
AS You may atiract some hostility at
work, early week. What are you
withholding? Psssion aroused, Tuesday. A
temperamental full moon, Stsrt nothing new
until December. Time to “finish up.** Don’t
worry about Friday the 13th. You may alter
your “image” Saturday. .

LEO (Jaly 24-Aug. 23)

You seem to need a few new
friends, Leo. Take the lead, Wednesday.
Observe, Thursday, how you feel upon
walking. Write it down. You could be
astonished. Share your feelings, Fridey. Ex-
ercise tact and diplomacy, Saturday.

VIRGC { Sug. 24-Sept. 23)

Even Virgo, make

Thursday, no need xo be “‘ri:
Friday, listen to a friend. Saturday, intense.
Take a hike.

fe * LIBRA (Sept. 24-Oct. 23)

Sunday, Libra, ntake peace. Mon-
day, do more with less. Tuesday, you may
be tom between two conflicting people.
Slow down now. Start nothing new until
December. What are your needs? No need
to compromise so much.

SCORPIG (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) .

unday, Sgorpio, is especially pro-

piticus for love. Early week, prepare for

relationship changes. Be resourceful, Wed-

nesday. Thursday, take your time and just

flow confidently. Widen your perspective,
Friday. Saturday, sexy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov, 23-Dec. 21)

§ Finances improve, early week.
Tuesday’s Scorpio Sutl moon stimulates sen-
suality. There's a good reason why. your
mate is upset, Wednesday. Thursday's job
offer is not solid. Friday, “lucky” for you.
Saturday, consider the consequenves of your

life philosophy. Why not?

B CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan,. 20)
Sunday, Capricorn, a wish come

true. Early week, discuss matters pertaining

to romance with your beloved. Exercise,

Wednesday. Thursday, you are suspicious

again. A new love, Friday. Caseful. Some-

one needs your full attention, Saturday.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19)

YY No need to rush anything, Sunday,
Aquarius. Intuition, Monday. Listen. Some
“piffie’’ to pierce in order to get at the
truth, Tuesday. Mid-week, communications
awry. Low energy, Thursday. Friday, be
silent and listen carefully. Saturday, an en-
joyable evening.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20)

The Scorpio full moon enhances
your love life, Pisces. Are you ready for
that? Surprising news Wednesday. Thors-
day, relate to the “‘ideal’’ in what actually
“is.” Reconsider that trip, Friday. Satur-
day, a friend may be more romantically in-
clined than expected.

Robert Aiken is an interna- .

tionally known astrologer/
metaphysician, therapeutic
counsellor and workshop leader of
30 years’ experience. He offers
in-depth, substantive astrological
readings as well as empowering
therapeutic counselling sessions.
Contact Carole: $29-4049,

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