48 - Sunday, October 24, 1993 - Morth Shore News

ALPHONSO JOHNSON Quinn, 36, was arrested. near Bowie, Maryland, in September. and . ac- cused by police: of being the **crossbow. rapist’? who had .ier- rorized several women in_ their homes. According to police chief David Mitchell, Quinn coramitted the crimes to‘improve his business; -he sold-“home security systems, and: sales’ literature referred to the . need”: for’ protection from the “crossbow rapist.

A ‘udge in Riverside, California ruled’, in” September: ‘that. David

_ Reese, 39, -must.: pay. his ex-wife ‘$982.2: “month.i in child’ ‘support for. thei two. children, aged nine and | five,“even: though he» learned * ecently during’ the heated “divorce | Proceedings. that the: children were.

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A jury in San Diego recommended in August that Cleophus ‘‘Little Pie’? Prince Jr., 26, be put to death for the murder of six women, One of the prosecutor’s tactics .was to play for the jury a ‘videotape showing one of the vic- tims,:an aspiring actress, at work and play. There was much crying in the courtroom during the play- ing of the tape, and among those sobbing was Prince’s own lawyer, which provoked the judge to order a hasty recess.

Estimated number of women ar- rested-in Iran this year. for inap- propriate public dress: 800.

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EDGAR CAYCE, when asked if astrological ‘‘influ- ences’? indicate urges, was quick to point out: ‘They are merely signs! Do not dwell upon signsand become a sign reader and believe in signs and not the truch!’’ :

He also advised: ‘‘It is well that omens and signs be considered, but much that is attained through the mental concept may be. mis- leading.

“It must be rather the : awareness of the oneness of the universal consciousness that may- bring the spirit of truth and peace.*’

Although astrology may work

for us, we best ultimately set-aside | ~ °

“belief? in it.

One characteristic of any belief _ system is that it coerces us into adhering to its rules.

Consequently, if we say we. believe it, the assumption is that _ hard evidence will verify that our. belief is correct.

So, we act accarding to preconceived ideas because such actions make that belief more believable!

If we believe our birth charts indicate that we pussess certain attractive persenality traits, we

will tend to actualize these traits, in :

oar self-expression.” ” This is true whether the inter- -

‘ pretation is accurate or not.

As we-do this, people notice that we are exemplifying these qualities and may comment about, it. ; . This positive reinforcement con- vinces us that astrology must:work © because ‘“‘others’’ have verified

that-we actually dc-possess these ne

attractive qualities.

This is fine if we can contral our belief system to embrace only our best traits. eye

However, this is seldom the case..

If we “‘believe in’’ astrology,

o either believe it all, or completely ®

reject it. . IF we choose to.believe it all, we

also have to accept, ina sense;

‘“*belief’’ in our negative traits, anda contradictory situation is set up.

Cn the one hand, we dislike having to believe in our own ‘‘im- perfections’’ but, on the other, we

cannot bring ourselves to abandon -'

the entire astrology package; after all, it seems to work.» ~ Since we must choose, we may

: choose astrology.

« But if we do,.we're reconciled to the “belief” in our negative

_ traits just as surely 23 we believe « - astrology works,

It’s a trade-off that may sacri- fice psychological well-being for belief in a systent.

Luckily, the dilemma can be. -. resoived by what Cayce described as “‘the spirit of truth.”’

Since, by definition, ‘truth’ goes beyond any belief system, it promises to lead us out of the astrological tabyrinth.

Oct. 24-30, 4993

ARIES (March 2{-April 20)

Fortune-vookie Sun-sign guides wie luy superficial and. generat. This week, something more meaniagtul. Great potential, for progress, Aries, The balance of ‘power could shift quite abruptly in your fove life. Over the next three weeks, make certain your message gets across clearly.

, ts: “TAURUS (April 21-May 21) Fortune-cookie Sun-sign. gui: are too superficial and general, This week, something miore meaningful. You will suc- ceed in a variety of pursuits, from the toughest business deal to a sizzling romance

(potentially). It is entirely up to you. You |

are able 10 complete projects, Saturday. Tl GEMINI (May 22-June 21) : Fortune-cookie : Sun- Sign guides is

are loo superficial and general. week; something more meaningful. The Uranus-

‘Neptune conjunction ‘points to significant

breakthroughs in your career, Gemini. From

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Fortune-cookic Sunt-siga “guiddes’ 7 are ‘too ‘superficial and general. This week, - something more meaningful. Uranus and” Neptune conjoin to give Monday . special | -. magic, Cancer.,You may receive an ‘invita: tion for a once-in-a-lifetime journey: Home: ang family take priority, Feiday and Satur. ‘

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LEO (uly Aug: 23): ’ Fortune-cookie, .Sun- a se auides his “week,” ‘something more meanin, ful’ Take: time: to get in tune with the spiritual aspect. of life, Leo, The only thing that: maintains a wall betwesn you. and siches-is your belief in a Be loved. Blockages, will ‘then fade array. :

Portunecoaie Siiae are too superficial and. general... wee something more meaningful. When ‘saeiual facts are-not accompanied by the erasing of egotism, we fall into imaginary spirituality.

". See what you can do to be your mate's best

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,moon,”. Saturday, Retreat.

ne “LIBRA (Gept. 24-01; 23} —T Fortune-cookie: one this aces is We

communications | ‘lering’ “the: next: "thee “weeks, Hit doesn’t feel right, wait,”

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

ortune-cookie = Sun-sign , gv are tuo ‘superficial and general. This! something more ‘meaningful, -Plans put into” action -last- February. now ‘bear sweet’ fruit, ° Scorpio. Expect cooperation and swift tion ‘onthe job.- Help : insights fs mentor or. spiritual”. adviser,” Frida

Postpone decisions about money RF SAGITTARIUS (Now. : 23-Dee. 21 ~_ Fortune-cookie.. Sun-sign - are loo superficial and general.

“something: more meaningful.::With - Uranus.

and .Neptune conjoiiting,’ wonderful things

“ oceur. Plans made early this-year bear: frui “Dreams couic

vome Irue..Real, cosmic: i telligence ‘quietly knows itself, having 1

: compulsion tO promote or protect itse!

CAPRICORN (Dee. 22-Jan. 20).

Fortune: cookie. Sun-si guides 7 are-loo superficial anc general. Fis week,» something more, meaningful... The |Uranus- Neptune conjunction’ corresponds to’: in-- crease ‘of income,’ Capricorn,. without... sacrificing ethics «or. creative aspirations. Some controntations are likely as some peo- ple oppose your pianos, .

RASS AQUARIUS (Jan, 21-Feb. 19} ASS Vorvune-cookie Sun-sign : guides are too superficial and general. This week, something more meaningful. You experience breakthroughs in creative. projects, ' Aquarius. You will reap financial: rewards - for your hard work and great ideas. Full ~ moon in Taurus, Saturday. Travel, plans

could come to completion. DE 2ISCES (eb, 20-March 20) Fortune-cookic Sun-sign eee are too superficial and general. This week, something more meaningful. The deeper you |: descend ‘within yourself’ the higher: you .as- cend within yourself, Pisces. Right: rebellion is to cease to obey the deceittul dictator within yourself, Be ironest. Be clear.

ROBERT AIKEN is an interna--. tionally known astrologer/ metaphysiciau, therapeutic counsellor and workshop leader with 35 years’ experience. He of: fers thorough, , in-depth, substan- tive astrological readings, as well — as empowering psychologically © and metaphysicaliy . oriented counselling | sessions. Contact. Carole: 929-4049