“'The'United States was founded in 1776-1777. The first movement of ~ Phato through 90 degrees lasted until 1850, a period during which the new country struggled to establish itself. (Please refer to the previous four com- mentaries). During the next period, : or second stage, the United a ss prospered and became ‘In 182- 1983, the Reagan-Yuppie years elevated jevement to its ports and entertainment malities have replaced rt heroes. Morality has declined and internal bicker- is. . symptoms of the last stage. . 25: Plato, will entering its third, it is possi- ble that the Land of the Rising Sun will avenge its defeat in the Pacific War of 1934-1945. ALL SIGNS ’ As I wrote’in late June, I am unhappy with superficial, general sun-sign guides. I always have been. I recom- mend that they not be read at all if you are inclined to take them seriously (to base your life upon them). They are, or can be, misleading and are certainly no substi- tute for a thorough, substan- tive astrological reading by a serious, experienced astrolo- gian. Beware of those who - are not! iacal oon en but - yur “Ascendant, Moon pasi- iter, Uranus,. -Robert. ~ © “Cancer.” 2C¢) When knowing what is vight for your life, Aries, you are not burdened with false concern over the life of oth- ers. Consider having an in- depth astrological reading. Read “Cancer.” TAURUS (April 21- May 21) A foremost cause of conflict and confusion is the attempt to behave the way society insists you shouid behave, Taurus. Read “Aries” and “Cancer.” GEMINI (May 22-June 21) When s/he proudly tells you the kind of person s/he is, S/he is telling you the kind of person s/he is not. No-one is what s/he appears to be. Read “Aries,” Gemini. CANCER (June. 22-July 23) You can end most of your troubles immediately, Cancer, by no longer permit- ting people to tell you what you want. Feeling helpless is a false feeling, never your real condition. LEO (July 24-Aug. 23). If If people are unable to ave properly in your com- pany, Leo, do not give them your roy royal company. Read | VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept: ” 23) The guaranteed way to Read “Cancer.” SCORPIO (Oct. 24- Nov. 22) There is no way to break the chain of various troubles without taking per- sonal responsibility for them, Scorpio. Read “Cancer.” SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) When under- standing another person’s roblem you can help him or rer correctly, even though there is little or nothing you can do about it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- Friday, August 29, 1997 — North Shore News — 15 Ime for the Land of the Rising Sun to shine Jan. 20) How interesting that a person will carefully attend to his or her home or finances, yet will completcl y neglect the development o' his/her own mind. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21- Feb. 19) Cosmic compre- hension and intellectual clev- erness are as far apart as head and heel, Aquarius. Read y your real self, not adopted cas PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) You can be sure you are in dreamland when you’. ©. resent anything that tries to wake you up, Pisces. “Awaken the part of you that suspects it is dreaming instead of liv- ig. . Robert Aiken is an inter- nationally known astrologer and therapeutic counsellor. with 38 years’ experience. He offers empowering personal | counselling sessions as well as thorough, in-depth, tape- recorded astrological readings. Phone Carole : 926-4961. Coho Festival gala beckons, Ta Lat orl Cobo Squamish Nation Recreation Centre. Highlights of the kick-off reception include wine tasing, salmon sampling and a silent auction. Bill Millard hosts the evening as master of cer- emonies. Salmon House on the Hill will be preparing the food for the evening. The Pacific Salmon Foundation supplies the fish. Coho’ Festival co-chair Rick Amantea said there is a growing awareness of the need to mene. that $1.2 million & finding. will. be | porting groups involved in public awareness and the protection or enhancement of: salmon and their habi : \ Tickets to the event are $is and’ are available’ at Park Royal Shopping jerge - (925-9576, 925-9547), the. West. Vancouver Chamber of Commerce (926-6614) - _ feet aimon beating stan and repair the do much better tomorrow is -- to do everything today con: sciously, Virgo. Read - LIBRA (Sept. 24-Oct. 23) No-one can be helped’ until s/he listens to some- April” * secing the need to listen. . of. Summer Stock . ‘Stop by and see our fabulous @ Fall Collection soon! , =| INONeSUC ‘thing higher than him/her-* Self, phere listens until North Vancouver Chamber, of Commerce, (98: “our doors will be-open 7:30am to 7: rae : closed sunday and tag N "you can reach.us 24 hours a day at. 985.2131 - 986. 6222. or on our website at www.nsnews.com