acquaintance of mine.

‘Here is. what he said

‘about the problem that
eneticists are faced

“I went to a meeting of

A Reel. geneticists where they gath-

‘ered-in a group of philoso-
iphers and theologians and
said;'“Now look here, we need
thelp. We are on the verge of
«figuring out how to breed any
ind of human characters we
might-want. We could give
‘ou saints, philosophers, sci-
ntists, great politicians, any-
thing you want. Just tell us.
What kind of human beings
ught we to breed?’ ” .
So I said, “How will those
us: who are. genetically
Inregenerate make up our
“minds what genetically gener-
te “people might be? Our
lection. of virtues may not
twork. It may be like this new
_kind of high-yield grain that is
I i ecologically

: “When we interfere with
‘the processes of ‘nature and
reed efficient plants and ani-
“mals, there is always some way
.in which we have to pay for it.
nd I. can well see that

irtuous people. | mean, any
nimal considered by itself is
irtuous, doing it’s own
‘thing, but in crowds they acc
awful. Like a crowd of ants or
locusts on the rampage, |
could imagine a perfecdly pes-
tiferous mass of a million
saints.
mm -°. .So I said to the geneticists,
mM : “Just be sure that a vast vari-
ety of human beings are main-
tained. Please do not breed us
down to a few excellent types
:— excellent for what?
? “We never know how cir-
m cumstances are going to
: change, or how our need for
a different kinds of people
might change.

“Ar one time we may need
very individualistic and
aggressive people, ar another
_.time we may need coopera-
tive, team-working people,
and at another time we may
need people who are full of

sinterest in the dexterous
manipulation of the external

world. Still, at another time
we may need peopie who can
explore their own psychology
and are introspective. There is
no knowing, but it is obvious
that the more varicties and the
more skills we have, the better
off we will be.”
From The Way Of
Liberation — Essays On the
Transformation Of The Self.

ALL SIGNS

Today, with any pain you
feel, ask yourself who you are
called to give to and how. It
may be as simple as sending
loving thoughts or blessings.
It could be a creative project
that would be a gift to some.
Your giving transforms your
pain to a new birth of creativ-
ity and love.

Dec. 6-12, 1996
ARIES (March 21-April
20)

Don’t demand too much
this weekend, Aries. Learn
from kindred spirits. Business
favoured, early week. An
interesting challenge. Mid-
week, you deal with powerful
people. Thursday, aspects
favour a mecting.

TAURUS (April 21-May
1)

Consider, Taurus; is it time
for a new job? An adventurous
weekend. Early week, the
explorer in you is stimulated.
Much work to do, mid-week.
More money available,
Thursday.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21)

Consider well, before
changing partners, Gemini.
Have a fun weekend, bat stay
home. Early week, long-range
planning favoured. Postpone
a financial deal, mid-week.
Much support, Thursday.
CANCER (June 22-July
23)

This weekend, Cancer,
some high spirits. Avoid tak-
ing risks. Be kind ro someone
in need, carly week. Mid-
week, mar...2. challenges for
some of you. Problems dimin-
ish, Thursday.

LEO (July 24-Aug. 23)

Watch your —_ finances,
Friday, Leo. Over the week
end, a domestic disagreement.
Romance, carly = week.
Workload increases, mid-
week. Some loose ends to tie
up. Sociable, Thursday.

VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 23)
Friday morning could be a
hassle, Virgo. Consider home
renovations over the week-
end. Early week, puts them in
motion. Mid-week, work load
increases. Greater understand-
ing with partner, Thursday.
LIBRA (Sept. 24-Oct. 23)

Over the weekend, Libra,
travel is favoured. A financial
coup, carly week. Greater
interest in communications,
mid-week. You are produc-
tive, Thursday.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.
22)

This weekend, Scorpio,
you are magnetic. The finan-
cial picture brightens, carly
week. Review investments.
You are called to help those
who are less fortunate,
Wednesday and Thursday.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-
Dee. 21)

Avoid aggressive people,
Friday and Saturday. Your
judgenient is good over the
weekend. Discretion needed,
Monday. A_ fresh © start,
Tuesday. Extra work,
Wednesday. Confront finan-
cial issues, Thursday.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-
Jan. 20)

Ask friends to help with
your home improvements,
over the weekend. New
moon, Tuesday. You'll want
more quiet time chan usual -
for the next 30 days. Creative,
Thursday.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb.
19)

Travel delays, Friday,
Aquarius. This weekend, find
your happiness at home. Early
week, improve some close
relationships. More work,
Wednesday. You feel closer to
sweetheart, Thursday.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20)

Be calm, Friday, Pisces. A

happier weekend. Popularity
soars, Monday. A career tran-
sition for some of you, carly
week. Mid-week, stress with
certain friends. Thursday,
bring people together.
— Robert Aiken is an interna-
tionally known astrologer and
therapeutic counsellor with 38
years’ experience. He offers
empowering counselling sessions
as well as thorough, in-depth,
tape-recorded astrological
readings. Phone Carole 926-
4961.

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