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Sunday, December 22, 1991 - North Shore News - 31

HOROSCOPES

May your heart
sprout wings!

THE BERRIES of the mistletoe, widely known in folkiore
as an “allheal,”’ have no medicinal properties, though
greedily eaten by wood pigeons and other non-migratory

birds in winter.

The leaves are equally
“valueless”? and the timber,
though tough, can be put to few
uses. Why then was the mistletoe
singled out as the most sacred and
curative of plants? .

The only answer can be that the
Druids used it as an emblem of
their own peculiar way of
thought. Here is a tree that is no
tree, but fastens itself alive on

’ oak, apple, poplar, beech, thorn,

even pine, grows green, nourishiag
itself on the topmost branches
when the rest of the forest seems
asleep, and the fruit of which is
credited with curing all spiritual
disorders. -

Lopped sprigs of it are tied to
the fintel of a door and invite
sudden and surprisirg kisses.

The symbolism is exact, if we
can equate Druidism .with Sufic
thought, which is not planted like
a tree, as religions are planted,
but self-engrafted on a tree al-
ready in existence; it keeps green
though the tree itself is asleep, in
the sense that religions go dead by
formalism;- and the main motive
power of its growth is love, not
ordinary animal passion or
domestic affection, but a sudden,
surprising recognition of love so
rare and high that the heart seems
to sprout wings.

Strangely enough, the burning
bush from which God appeared to
Moses in the desert is now
thought by Biblical scholars to
have been an acacia glorified: by
the red leaves of a ‘‘locanthus’’,
the eastern equivalent of mistle-.
toe! ,

Healing, especially of
psychosomatic disorders, is every
day practised by Sufis today as a
natural love duty, though not un-
til they have’ studied for at least 12
years. .

The Sufi physician does not ac-
cept payment more valuable than
a handful of barley, nor. impose
his own will on the patient, as

many modern psychiatrists do; but.
having put him into deep hypnosis -

he encourages him to diagnose his
own disorder and prescribe the
cure.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 20)

Travelling far for the holidays?
Why not get moving now? Monday, shopp-
ing on your mind. Tuesday, surrender to the
spirit, Aries. Christmas day may not be en-
tirely comfortable. Grin and bear. Emotions
rua high, Thursday. Watch valuables, Fri-
day. Less tension, Saturday. Have fun.

te} TAURUS (APRIL 21-MAY 21)
Your love fife has you under a
spell now, Taurus. Much last minute activi-
ty, Tuesday. Wednesday, a feast. Gifis as
well. Confused, Thursday. Friday, intense.
Impulsive forces.at work. Take a balanced
took at your relationships, Saturday. Some
rough spots to smooth out.
TI GEMINI (MAY 22-JUNE 21)
Much to handle at home, Sunday,
Gemini. Monday. a fost item is found.
Tuesday is for togetherness. Christmas day
begins well. Could be an eruption before the
night is over, however, A friendship at risk,
Thursday. Communicate. Someone is
creating misunderstandings. Friday, a
belated present. You need ‘alone time,”
Saturday.

GN CANCER GUNE 22,JULY 2)

XQ Take time for yourself, Sunday,
Cancer. Monday, you spend, spend, spend.
Tuesday, peaceful. Final preparation phase.
Qveriook one particular person’s behavior,
Wednesday, and it will be a fine Christmas
day. Some reunion misgivings, Thursday.
Trust peace-making instinct, Friday. Satur-
day, you back down from former position.

You choose peace.
2? LEO (JULY 24-AUG. 23)

Holiday preparations, Sunday,
Leo. Delegate, Monday. Slow down or get
ill, You feel better, Tuesday. You give a lot,
Wednesday. You desire a Merry Christmas.

For the week of Dec. 22-28, 1991 ..

Robert
Aiken

HEAVENS ABOVE

Thursday, you get to the heart of some-
thing. Work-related duties, Friday. Satur-
day, get advice on the future. Yhat lies
ahead?

VIRGO (AUG. 24-SEPT. 23)

Could come face to face with a
former love, Sunday, Virgo. Monday,
you've got the spirit. Help a friend. You
won't let critical family member spoil
Christmas eve. Put everyday worries behind
you, Wednesday. Go for an anxiety-free
Thursday, too. Friday’s insurmountable
problem evercome. Saturday, focus on what
you want next year.

_ ff | LIBRA (SEPT, 24-OCT. 23)

Sunday, tion’ time for a
busy week ahead, Libra. Monday could br-
ing unexpected visit frora past acquaintance.
*Tuesday,’ the spirit moves: you. Intuiticn
feads. :Wednesday. You love your gifts.
Thursday's comment about a family
member could upset. Hurt feclings healed,
Friday. Allow yourself some © serenity,
Saturday. 7 >

SCORPIO (OCT. 24-NOV. 22).

Sunday, you are somewhat orga-
nized.’ Travelling? Get. started, Monday.
Tuesday, pressure. Let it_be. Yous heart fills
with love, Wednesday. Thursday, romance.
Free evening for love. Friday, you play it
cool. The round of New Year parties has
begun, -but you may get to skip some.
Saturday, enjoy a quiet evening.

Fl saGirrarws (ov. 23-DEC.

r 24 :
Sunday, check your list again. Monday is

OX for travel. Tuesday, you need to relax. -
Wednesday, a favorite day. Open up and

give and receive. Emotional;
You'll find something creative to do.
Friends invite you pway for the weekend,
Energies low, Saturday. You need peace and

quiet. You have earned the right.
4 CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 20) -
You are energetic Sunday and
Monday, although energy diminishes Mon- .
day afternoon, Capricorn. Tuesday, some
“bah humbug!’’ Let go. Wednesday, the
smifes are worth it. Romantic possibilities,
Thursday. Good | travel as; » Friday.
Wear that new outfit, Saturday. Enjoy the
complimentary remarks.

aN AQUARIUS (3AN 21-FEB. 19)

. Dear friends may arrive, Sunday.
Join new neighbor, Moaday, for some holi-
day cheer. A rare party, You would enjoy a
traditional Christmas eve, Wednesday. The
fun for you is just being with friends.
Thursday, an anticlimax. Plenty to do. Get
away for a few days, Friday.

PISCES (FEB. 26-MAR. 20)

A family member may be ill, Sun-
day, Pisces. New friends want you to join
them for celebration, Monday. Energies
could be low, Tuesday. Get things done car-
ly. Your consideration and thoughtfulness
are returned in many ways, Wednesday. Buy
@ lotiery ticket, Thursday. Friday, could be
conflict over weekend plan3. You want to
stay home. Pamper yourself, Saturday.
Choose to be healthy.

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: 929-4049,

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