Littic :

MARS is the place

where most sci-fi visi-

tors used to come
from.

 » Originally they were little

green men (presumably so

you could sec them against - 3%
the ruddy: Martian dand-.-f

scape).

Why they were little, and ©

only men, who knows?
They always came here

armed. and ready to fight, - §

which you would expect.

from a planet named. after
the God of war.

‘Presumably, we're the

* only humans, since the word

human means from. the -

humus or the soil, which we
also call earth.

The ‘name of the first
Judaeo- .—

human. in: ° the
. Christian account of creation
is, Adam, meaning

* groundling.

~f we find anyone on
Mars we're going to have to
expand: our vocabulary as
well as our consciousness.

We can’t speak of geogra-
phy, geology or even geome-

. try of Mars, since gco refers
to Earth...

“Nor can we talk about the
‘Martian terrain or territory,
since terra refers to Earth.

~The

- comes close.to the Latin
-- word terror, which means
the same in: English.
_ The Greek word for ter-
ror. is phobos and the origin
~_. of our word “phobia.”
-» 2 Phobos is one of the two
.: Martian -moons named for

Panic, yas or flight.
se The: Latin equivalent of
“the Greek word deimos is
_ timor,’ where we ‘get our
- Word timid:and timorous.
“In the:-1600s, according
to“ colleague “R:. Moeschl,
: ” Kepler predicted Mars would
* have two: moons since Earth
“had one and Jupiter four.

In Gulliver’s Travels, writ-
“ tén:in.1726, Jonathan’ Swift
" described two moons orbit-
ing Mars.2*.

“ So'di Voltaire i in 1752 in
_ his Micromegas.

“Today, the two main
craters of Deimos are named
Swift and Voltaire.

These carly. mentions of
Martian moons are notewor-
thy, . .-since American
astronomer Asaph Hall <°
‘n’t discover them ....

* cally until 1877.

(To be. continued next

week), |: ~
ALL SIGNS

It is not our arrogance,
but our humility chat teaches
us that who we are is good
enough and what we have ro
say is valid.

“It is our own self-con-

demnation that makes it dif- -

ficult for us to consistently
support. and nurture other
people, because supporting
others amounts to suppert-
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May 16-22, 1997
ARIES (March 21-April
20)

Today, and over the
weekend, Aries, your partn

-Latin word terra’

ership is emphasized.
The less you say, the better,
early week. You are able to
resolve problems,
Wednesday Travel and
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Thursday.

TAURUS (April 21-May
21)

Be particularly honest,
today, Taurus. Friends are
co-operative, over the week-
end. Wise use of others
resources can increase your
own, all week. Thursday
could be very positive and
constructive,

Pay (May 22-June

Today and over the week-
end, Gemini, consider a
romantic ‘getaway. Improve
your fundamental. work
abits, carly weck. Secrets to

‘share, Wednesday. Changes
_ to do with some relation-

ships, Thursday.
CANCER (June 22-July
23)

A more constructive
carcer cycle begins, Friday,
Cancer. This weekend is for
socializing. Domestic issues
keep you ‘occupied, early
week. Health and service
emphasized, Wednesday and
Thursday.

LEO (July 24-Aug. 23)
Great aspects for marriage
and family life today, and
over the weekend, Leo. A
we neighbor-
ve athing
vi os a win-
free “4 vicGnesday and

Thursday.

VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept.
23)

Review your financial sit-
uation, Friday, Virgo.
Unexpected opportunities
over the weekend.
Possibilities for more
income, early week. Your
domestic life is enhanced,
Wednesday and Thursday.
Come from love, not criti-
cism.

LIBRA (Sept. 24-Oct. 23)

Time to enhance the
beauty of your home, this
weekend, Libra. Pay little
attention to negative gossip,
early week. Travel ani fur-
ther education are attractive,

Wednesday. Thursday, some
health challenges clear up.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.
22

Today is for fun, Scorpio.
Some good ideas, Saturday.
Sunday, romantic. Early
week, you are a creative
money maker. Vitality high,
Wednesday. Thursday, some
concern about long-term
financial security.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-
Dec. 21)

Career progress, Friday,
Sagittarius. Connect with
neighbors this weekend.
Take it easy, Monday. A con-
flict with your mate,
Tuesday. Wednesday and
Thursday you are conspicu-
ous socially.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-
Jan. 20) .
Today, and over the
weekend, partnership
arrangements are fortunate

for you. Early week, matters |

relating to health and service
are . emphasized. Take a
break, Wednesday. Emerge
from your cocoon, Thursday.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb.
19)

Today, and over this
weekend, Aquarius, take
stock of various business
opportunities. Learn some-
thing new, carly week.
Wednesday, avoid a friend
who could be civious of
you. Focus on those you
most care about, Thursday

PISCES (Feb. 20-March
20)

)

Take the lead today,
Pisces. Over the weekend,
have fun. Refresh yourself.
Early week is positive and
constructive. Co-workers are
co-operative. Home and
family are emphasized,
Wednesday. You value per-
sona) freedom, Thursday.

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