Literacy is not simply the ability to read words and write them down.’ Not’ ‘today. Not here.

In today’s society there is such a thing as functional illiteracy.

Bank tellers learn to spot them: There's the man who always “forgets his glasses” or the woman who “has a

“Soré arm” or ‘“‘didn’t remember to fill—out the slip.” When they keep

coming back it’s obvious that the only probiem they have is that they aren't able to fill

SATURN, the planet of money, material concerns, life's disciplines and chastisements concludes its 2% years Virgo cycle and enters Libra, the week of Sept. 21-27. Those born under Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces and Gemini will sigh a relief while Saturn tightens its grip now on Ariens, Cancers, Libras and Capricorns. These should tighten their buckles and be ready for challenges Saturn throws in their lap to test their stamina and_ en-

durance.

Consolidate your finances, review, weed out partner- ship associations which might present risks to your future status.

TAURUS

April 21 to May 21

Prepare for changes on the job, in relation to your superiors, co-workers, business associates. Keep a keen eye on your health

GEMINI

May 22 to Jame 21

Your love relations will undergo a _— substantial change. a maturing pattern will emerge therefrom. Expenditures account children

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out the slip.

These people are func~- tional illiterates. Probably they can read and write simple things, but through lack of education or (more

often) an undiscovered

learning disability they've never learned the skills they need for ‘everyday living. Anything with a large or complex vocabulary, never mind technical or legal information, may as well be

‘written in Cantonese.

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illiterates around -—— even here in Vancouver. You'd never guess it because it’s virtually impossible for a person in this society to admit they can't read or write and it’s surprisingly easy to get away with doing neither. There are lots of tricks — putting leading questions and remarks in a conversation so the other person ends up telling you what they've read, recognizing signs, or waiting until everyone else at the dinner table has ordered

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Unforseen developments in the family circle and on the home front should be ac- cepted with grace and understanding to avoid showdowns.

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May feel a strong urge to finish/advance one’s education, spend much money on it and on travels; change one’s outlook on life.

VIRGO

August 24 September 23

Strives to create a new public image, advances in vocational status and suc- ceeds in business ventures.

LIBRA September 24 to October 23

Will have to exert them- selves more than usual to

cope with the restrictive, confining influence’ of Saturn physically,

emotionally and mentally.

SCORPIO

October 24

to November 22 Should choose a new career involving wider range. of public involvement, public relations; revive old creative, artistic talents.

SAGITTARIUS

November 23 to December 21

Busy yourself in expanding

your social circle, advan- tages and gains beckon therefrom, your public image will succeed. CAPRICORN December 22 to January 20

Brace yourself for ynex- pected changes, develop- ments on the job, in business; change your image in dealing with the public.

AQUARIUS

January 21 to February 19

Should capitalize on talents, education they attained, put them to better use and

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February 20 to March 20

A cycle of important trans- formations ahead, should strive to put personal/mate relation on better footing, finalize legal disputes’ im- prove on existing business arrangements and agreements.

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