Berowne in ShakespeareÍs

LoveÍs Labors Lost

(IV.iii.11-13)

Nothing like an obscure quote from an little performed play to tantalize our thoughts because February is Valentine Month. Yeppers, itÍs here.

But wait, thereÍs more! This is a truly exciting month. There are many things happening right now, heavenly speaking.

Uranus, Jupiter and the Sun are doing a big time monster mash in Aquarius. Air signs are affected. Fixed signs are affected. In fact, everyone will feel this sort of celestial event, one way or another.

ì Aries [3/21-4/19]: Think positive. In fact, think positive about everything but romance. Look, I said there was lots of good news coming your way, just put the old romance ideas onto the back burner. ThereÍs a strange and terrible saga which has to do with romance, and this isnÍt the time for it. But as far as making money? I wish I could get a cut of what youÍre going to get.

£ Taurus [4/20-5/20]: I warned you about some sudden changes, but it looks like you tried to rock the boat anyway. I also told you it wasnÍt a good idea. Lake temperatures in Texas, in February, arenÍt too conducive to swimming. However, if you want to try something a little different, this is a good time to head on down to the gulf coast. Consider shrimping as a past time this month.

È Gemini [5/21-6/20]: One word for this month, okay, youÍre Gemini, two words: Good Changes. (You look just like a spectacular Xmas tree„all lit up„thank your lucky stars!)

Ù Cancer [6/21-7/22]: While every other sign is enjoying the benefits of the Jupiter/Uranus thing, you need to be careful about driving the boat. Yessir, this is a the time when Mars is doing a backward boogie, and that upsets your equilibrium. Easiest thing to do is get a boat which requires a paddle instead of a motor.

å Leo [7/23-8/22]: This big old doings over in Aquarius will hit you hard because itÍs all opposite you. So much for the bad news. Get used to it. Now, in less than traditional astrology, straight from FGS World Headquarters and Astrology Research Center, I can safely predict that you will have some luck, finally, with lottery tickets. As always, cut me in, and party on!

¹ Virgo [8/23-9/22]: Not all VirgoÍs are compulsive cleaners. However, even if you are one of the neat freaks, with Mars creating disorder in your house, and doing the ñretroî thing, maybe this isnÍt a good month to be a tidy person. Surprise some people and act irrational for a change. Work will keep you really, really busy this month. Sorry!

ë Libra [9/23-10/22]: Okay, the deal is this, or okay the deal is that, or, ah, never mind.... You are stuck this month with a simple split: part of you is ready to push ahead with all sorts of new ideas, and part of you is ready to slow down for a change. CanÍt seem to make up your mind? Not a problem. You are either very energetic or rather phlegmatic. And this varies each day. Get used to it.

Š Scorpio [10/23-11/21]: There is something about a ñScorpio Stare,î that steady and uncompromising look you get in your eyes, which other signs find so unsettling. Going to be a lot of that this month. ItÍs like trying to rope the wind, to steal an expression from a tired Country song. Get ready for big changes!

‡ Sagittarius [11/22-12/21]: Imagine yourself with a cowboy hat on, and picture yourself in a high wind, like in West Texas, trying to keep your hat on your head. ThatÍs what this month is like. ItÍs a bit of a struggle, but there are other metaphors, like Bull Riding or Bronc Busting, which are less savory. YouÍre going to feel it in a big way, so just hang on tight. This is going to be one wild ride, no matter how you look at it.

­ Capricorn [12/22-1/19]: Strange things are afoot these days. You might find yourself turning over a few rocks, trying to find some good bait. Instead of worms, though, IÍd bet you would come up with little nuggets of gold. Of course, when you want to fish, these nuggets of Pyrite arenÍt much use. But you might trade them in for the equivalent of a new stealth bass boat. Think about it.

– Aquarius [1/20-2/18]: Are you ever in for a wild ride these days! Jupiter and Uranus shake you up a bit, and Venus/Mercury both make hasty tracks across your backside, too. And the Sun, donÍt forget itÍs your birthday time, part of this month. This planetary activity means that all bets are off as to what you will do. I do know, however, that it will be spectacular. In a good way, and I mean that. You will do something good this month. Write me about it.

‰ Pisces [2/19-3/20]: ItÍs also birthday time for all of yaÍll. Or most of yaÍll, anyway. And Mercury as well as Venus bring a lot of new age style love and light into your sign. So far, so good. The really big doings, though, are still in Aquarius which means your subconscious is going to be telling you a lot right now. My advice is to listen up and listen well to what that little voice in your head keep telling you. But be careful, too many little voices in your head, and you may want some extra medication....