From: FGSKramer@aol.com

Subject: October FGS News

"He thinks too much: such men are dangerous."

Caesar in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar (I.ii.192)

Looks like "compulsive over thinking" is the buzzword for this month. Remember what Caesar said, I mean, where did HIS thinking get him? Of course, Caesar never listened to his soothsayer's words of wisdom, either.

Aries: This starts out as "one of those months" but, as time goes by, and as the weather in Texas slowly cools off, the Aries weather gently heats up. If you're in school great. Even if you're not, you'll still feel like you are getting ill-timed pop quizzes at the beginning of the month, and failing--HOWEVER--how'll find yourself passing the same quiz later in the month.

Taurus: There's a subtle difference between love and lust. Likewise, there's a fine line between romance and romantic entanglements. Now, this month can go either way, but it's up to you to tell the difference between the two categories. Don't confuse your selection process with your decision process.

Gemini: This month starts a big bang. I sure hope that it's a figurative bang rather than one which is caused by too much lighter fluid on the BBQ grill. That "bang" theme seems to be prevalent all this month, although the worst of it is over by the time the Sun slides into Scorpio. Still, conventional wisdom dictates close attention to details, like the drivers in front of you.

Cancer: As long as you don't pick any fights, especially food fights, you're very safe. And this combative feeling can be easily sublimated into a sport like fly fishing because you get to feel like you are whipping your source of dismay into a quivering huddled mass that is but a shadow of its former self. So much for fantasies. Be careful about picking on opponents who are way bigger than you. It's not a good month to gamble on long shots. Or, it's not a good month to engage in sports that involve long sticks and skates.

Leo: This month, I'm going to ask the impossible of the mighty Lion, however, being symbolized by the biggest cat in the jungle, I'm sure you can rise to the challenge: Think BEFORE you act. Just try it, only for the next 30 days or so--the wonderful sign of Leo is not usually given to impulsive and rash actions, but you might feel motivated towards seemingly rash deeds. As always, though, party on!

Virgo: Visions of new cars and old flames dance in your head this month. I just hope I got that order correct, and it's not old cars and new flames, which, if one were to mix metaphors, might turn into a hot subject all its own. Just because sparks are flying around all month, doesn't mean any of these embers become roaring fires. I'd look at new cars instead. A practical yet sporty new vehicle is a good idea. Let me know what you decide.

Libra: the very beginning of the month is a good, maybe even spectacular, time for you born under sign of the Scales. As usual, though, this tedious concept of balance seems to evade your grasp. Not to worry! It's still Libra party time all month long. No matter how you care to rotate this month's chart around, it shows nothing but good times ahead.

Scorpio: Early this month, you will receive a cryptic set of directions. Follow them to the letter. This is sort of like postcards from the edge of the world. Some astrology readers would suggest that this is your subconscience trying to get in touch with you. What ever the message is, it will become more apparent as the month draws to a close.

Sagittarius: In old fashioned astrology Mars rules Scorpio, of course, being a forward thinking Archer, you might not subscribe to the letter of the ancient texts. Of course, that doesn't stop Mars from spending all of this month in your sign. Enjoy the shift Mr. Mars brings. The month starts like a rocket ship blast off, and it finishes with you in orbit, silently cruising so far overhead that you feel like you've left the gravity well.

Capricorn: Elvis is a Capricorn, but you knew that already. In any case, this is your month to bring Elvis, or a similar spiritual icon, into your life. But channelling Elvis seems like your best bet this month because you are actually an open conduit to the heavens, if you so choose, and you will find that there will be a single piece of of a sandwich left behind as proof of a heavenly visitation. Too far-fetched? How about you try to get in tune with the reality of your spiritual side this month?

Aquarius: Good news again this month. Well, mostly good news. Still, if the head hasn't popped off yet, then I don't think it will. Of course, I would remember just which character it was who warned us about "thinking too much" because he did wind up in a world of hurt. So don't be bothered, like the other signs will be, about thinking too much. In fact, under this Jupiter influence, maybe you SHOULD think some things through, first. You know what I mean?

Pisces: I keep assuring you that things are getting better, and you keep writing back telling me that things are not getting any better at all. And then I write another column that says, "yes, dear Pisces, things are getting better, you just refuse to look up" (or maybe that's you refuse to look me up). But your toils and troubles are going to pay off. Remember, I'm not greedy, I just want 1% of the gross.

Copyright 1997 by Kramer Wetzel Please feel free too forward or repost, but please include everything done to the end of signature.

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