NEWS ptioto Paul McGrath Veronika | N ' The Convict Lever‘ Fig ' i en er nite ent ee tae ae Pek gee = SSPE STERN ITCH PrN ; ae ea homie fre ra é Yoon eu vith “4 ‘ 7 ae . the upris Ch Owe te! cent aletatadienenes aneteiiinaitae osetia estale nee aie eee ‘ a Britisiy historian, Sir John Glubb, noted that many civilizations last about 250 years, Ancient ¢ for 247 year for 208, Ale Was an enipire for 231 years. Glubb noted that the life span did not depend upon the speed of travel er the nature of we The Assyrians foupha with spears and arrows while the British sailed around the world in ships. An empire expands in four stages: outburst, conquest, commerce and affluence, We astrologians relate the 200- to 250-year period to the sidereal passage of Pluto around the sun, about 248 years, Pluto spends longer amounts of time in one sector of space or one sign than it does in another, ‘These varia- dons in Pluto's orbit explain why certain stages last longer than others in different empires, The first stage, the out- ., burst, begins when a small ‘and-insignificant country overruns its neighbors and controls a large area. This period is marked by ng of a poor but aggressive group, The moti- vation of this group may be the wealth of the older and decaying empires around them, In any event, the new empire tends to spread the :: benefits of its characteristics throughout the world, only to be followed by another -group that does the same. The first attacks are brave, but primitive. The aggressors learn the more sophisticated ria endured methods of the defenders and eventually rout them. This, period overlaps the ADU A SELUND | _.. PHONE FOR ONLY Go for it! ‘ ‘ ' { om oveeye ‘ ‘ YTH APE UR) RHE ‘ / second, that of conquest, (To be continued next week.) August 1-7, 1997 ARIES (March 21 -April 20) Put offimportant de oS now and over the wee: Ari week, focus work projects and phone calls (communications), Spend time at home Wednesday, Thursday you are more charming than usual, brate it, TAURUS (April 21-May 21) There‘are dues to be paid, but success can be yours now and sonver “the weekend, Taurus. Finish up, early week, Don't | begin anew, Wednesday, your aspects are not conducive to pleasant travel, Watch your temper Thursday. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) ° Relationships tense, Friday, Gemini. Over the weekend, consider well before you: speak. Early week, avoid argu- ° family | ~ stress, This; coo, shall pass. ments. Mid-week, Funds are available Thursday. A " 7 Dec. 21) nee bee CANCER (June 22-July 23) Mainsain a low profile Friday, Cancer, Over the weekend, attend to that paris or give one, Early week, be aware of your behavior Be considerate toward your part- ner, Wednesday, Thirsday, the money you require is: avail- able, LEO (July 24-Aug, 23) You have an idea which could bring further success Leo, Act on it. Over the wi end, chill out, Early week, take the lead. Wednesday, a business trip? Begin a new diet and/or ¢ gime, VIRGO (Aug, 24-Sept. 23) Create a family get-togeth- er now or over the weekend, Virgo. Go within, Sunday, Karly week, don’t buy more than you need. An offer, Wednesday. Weigh the pres and cons. Thursday, same of you could marry or get engaged, LIBRA (Sept. 24-Oct. 23) You and your parmer are less than harmonious now and over the weekend, Libra, Listen well to one another, Be kind. Early week, speak up at. work, Wednesday, resolve dif ferences, Aspects favor. mar-~ ried couples on Thursday. SCORPIO (Gct. 22) Communications are very interesting and lively now and, over the weekend, Scorpio.’ Take, a2 geod look at your health, early week. Some co- ’ workers could cause you trou- ble © Wednesday. Thursday, business partnerships favored. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23- So-called “higher-ups” 24-Nov. appreeiate your ideas ne Over the weekend, chog your words carefully, By week, a@ romantic journey favored, Wednesday a! Thursday, you are tng stead with basses and" workers, Y CAPRICORN $ (Dee. Jan. 20) - . Family-related | stress n Capricorn, Over the weeke you tend to demand tg much, People run for cov Drop some “bad” habits ni Early and mid-week, cho to be more tactful, Thursdd you can call. the sho Negotiate, ; AQUARIUS (Jan. 23-Fe 9), Appreciate your frien now and aver the weeke Aquarius. Have a heart-t heart, Monday, Goals will: supported. Communicati with partners, very goo Wednesday, Thursday, som one you meer will impact y strongly, ae PISCES: (Feb. 20-Mard 20). ig Hoes, your partner have health problem? It could clefill Up: over othe ken Expensive, though! Co- -ers hard to please, carly wee Please yourself. Discuss fami matters, Wednesda Thursday, move toward (nq away from) your partner.” Robert Atken ts an inteta tionally known: astrologer a therapewtic counsellor with: years’ experience. He offe empowering personal: cow! “selling sessions’ as well as the ough, in-depth, tape-recorded - astrological readin, Carole at 926-4961. , )’ double header ann \ re : ; & | Ineludes: Labor & Installation of Tune-up . \ ‘ Ker Voi 3 ye i. ; | Parts, inspect alr & fuel filter, Inspect. ae a : rebel H 4 : ! distributor rotor & cap, adjust timing, ' | change oil & filter, inspect rear and fron ! brakes, Inspect steering and suspension. Lt Lubricate locks & hinges. Check and adjust . .. ! tire pressures. Top up all fluid levels. 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