QUESTION: My work in- volves me in quite a bit of ‘*taking care’’ of people with special needs. Some of them are rather elderly and it is my duty to help them in any way I can. Because one of my people is “‘getting to me’’ a bit, my husband feels that my work is too hard on me. I don’t want to quit my work and so I should like to find a way to handle this old gentleman that would not take so much out of me. I think my main problem is impatience, mainly. You see, he might ask me what day it is and then, three minutes after I’ve told him, he’ll ask me again. I can be patient for quite a while, but when he. asks me what day it is for the fifteenth time in a half hour, I become a little short and snappy and that is the last thing he needs. Nothing he does is mean or threatening. The things that bother me are like the example I’ve just | | Mercury, the planet signi- fying the practical reasoning process of the mind journies in Aquarius February 9 - February 27. There is originality which comes from Aquarius, much creativeness, dynamic, electric action. and progress. Doubtiessly, we will face many changes and witness interesting happen- ings) on the international political scene, hear of new scientific discoveriés and ex- perience more excitement in our personal lives too. This will apply in particular to Aquarians, Geminis, Aries, Librans, Sagittarians but also in general, to all the re- maining signs of the zodiac. Outstanding obligations, neglected business from. the past press fot action, attend to them without grudge. Stimulate your originality, and creativeness in dealing with the public, in social rela- tions. Await the unexpected and the unusual. TAURUS April 21 to May 21 Play st cool on the job, tn business, in dealing with im- given you. I won’t give other examples becanse I know yeu must have brief letters, but perhaps you can give me some ideas even from the lit- tle bit of information I have given you. How can I handle my impatience? STEWART: Not knowing anything about WHY he per- forms in the manner you describe, and not knowing anything about your temperament and your motivation for being in the sort of work that calls for a lot of caring and patience, I am at somewhat of a dis- advantage. However, there is one . guideline you might think through to your advantage. Will you consider how well you do at accepting reality? If you go to care for him, hoping he will be different to- day and not ask you the same question 20 times, then, of course, you will inevitably you and your stars by Milo Kovar CANCER June 22 - - we 5 A good time to _ tackle delicate matters of partner- ship nature, personal or business. Let your intuition speak loud. Sit tight, retain your com- posure when dealing with ynexpected challenges thrown your way by mate, friends, public in general. Do not exaggerate, overdo your role on the job, in business, in dealing with those you closely work with. Attend to health. LIBRA September 24 to October 23 Unexpected surprises from the loved ones, unusual romantic involvements. Children will keep you busicr than usual. SCORPIO October 24 to November 22 Anxiety about change of become disappointed. The fact of the matter is that he DOES interminably repeat the same question. If I under- stand your letter, that ex- perience will be a part of your reality during the time you are caring for him. That’s the way it will be. Accepting that bit of reality will free you from hoping for or praying for or asking for a change in him. At least for now, that’s: what he’s like! Accept that as reality - YOUR reality as well as his. Then, you will be CAPRICORN December 22 2 Some concern about in- vestments, finances; postpone major decisions to later date. Expand your mind horizons. AQUARIUS Jamuary 21 to February 19 Mind greatly stimulated, many - projects, ideas zoom through your head. 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