To: monthly listing
From: KramerW@aol.com
Subject: Oct. Fishing & Astrology

"The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose,
An evil soul, producing holy witness,
Is like a villain with a smiling cheek."
from Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, Act I, scene 3.

Monthly Overview of Astrological conditions: Venus is a morning star, which is kind of a strange thing to call a planet of love and peace, but that's the old terms for you. And Mars is visible most of the evenings, popping up long after sunset. Mars moves from Sagittarius to Capricorn this month, and a Retrograde Jupiter slides backwards into Aries this month. So we've got Fire, Air, Earth and Water, all up yonder.

Aries: This is part of that Lucky Streak I told you about a long time ago. I hoped you were paying attention then. It's like a little echo, though, it's not like it's a brilliant stroke of luck. It's not like it's the biggest streak that you're ever going to stumble into, but this month, Jupiter does slide back into your sign. And that's going to bring a few minor keys of luck. Not big wins, but something more like a haunting melody. There's this one singer who is classified as country by most, but his work is not really, strictly speaking, country or western. But it's not rock, either. Haunting melodies and lyric refrains mark his work. That's what this month is like, it's something that you can't quite give it a name, but it's refreshing and uplifting, for the most part. Of course, there are some blues overtones to it as well, but what's a good month without a few days when you feel blue? Besides, the rest of the month you'll be swaying in a positive way to those haunting strains that you can't quite place, but you do know that luck is back on your side.

Taurus: It's been laughed at by the popular press and the general media of the times, but there was period when a bomb shelter was considered an important addition to one's backyard. In fact, we still use a similar structure here in Texas. It's alternately called a root cellar or a storm shelter, and it's a place to hide when the turbulent Texas weather spins up to full force. Now, the weather isn't going to be that odd, and the hurricane season should be over. But there is still a personal hurricane blustering in on your own space, something being whipped up by the heavens right now. This storm front looks like it's work related, at least to me, and it looks like the best thing you can do for most of the month is to hide out in that storm cellar. A little underground refuge might be the easiest way to weather out this month. Too bad we can't all join you down there for the duration of the month. I'm pretty sure a Taurus cellar is well-stocked with plenty of gourmet items.

Gemini: Mars and Pluto are in Sagittarius for most of this month. Well, Pluto, he's there for a long time yet. But Mars does move on before too long. However, before anything is accomplished, you are going to find that the influence of these two planets is very similar. Both excite you. The problem with being a Gemini, though, is that you are already pretty excited. So these two planets are going to be pushing you to new heights of Gemini excitability. It's going to be interesting, one way or another. I'd start planning on some kind of wonderful Halloween celebration, complete with a good costume for yourself. Perhaps you should plan on frequent costume changes, as is befitting your mercurial nature, and try playing more than one role. I know you can do it this month. You've got that martial beat thumping in the back of your head, just like the beat coming from a passing low rider with the volume up a little too loud.

Cancer: The sound of a small outboard motor, tooling across the lake is a special noise. And early in the morning, it's particularly reassuring, the wet air of the lake blasting in your nostrils, the air soft and damp, your hair blowing in the wind... it's a beautiful picture. Just once this month, as a good Cancer person, the moon is going to make you feel wonderful. And even if you're not actually motoring across the lake, you're going to find that it feels like you're doing this. You get that easy, breezy feeling once this month. Now, take that wonderful feeling, bottle it up and seal in a jar, good and tight. You're going to want to be able to refer back to the good days when the bad days come. I'm not promising that the whole month is good, but there's more that's good than bad. And on the days when the month just seems like it will never work out right, open up that jar of good feelings, and suddenly, you're swept away again, floating across the lake, that little motor pushing your boat along.

Leo: Two words hit my mind right now, "good month." The words actually sort of rattle around in my brain, knock a spare cobweb loose, and then go dashing out my left ear. But you get the idea. Most of this month is looking pretty darn good for you. It doesn't really involve any one particular area of you life, there's lots of wide open places where things are going to be good. It's been suggested that my brain is like those wide open spaces. There's just one little caution coming up, and that's about this whole Samhain thing. In plainer terms, it's called Halloween. See, the goblins of the Fall Harvest Fest are going to be haunting you at the end of the month. So as long as things are good, the first couple of weeks of this month, put that goodness to work for you. Then, as the last week gets here, relax a little bit. It's just like getting ready for winter, and that's all that's required of you. While things are good, don't forget to get a little prepared because the harvest season and ensuing cold winter months (here in the Northern Hemisphere) don't tend to be the best time for you. Party and prepare, and then enjoy the festivities.

Virgo: One of my buddies was watching me while I beguiled a waitress at a coffee shop, early in the morning where we had stopped before hitting the lake. "How do you do it?" he asked, "you get away with asking them what their sign is." It's easy for me, after all, I am a professional astrologer. It has nothing to do with a prurient interest. Now, this month, at least most of this month, you've got the same little influence working for you. It's an added dose of charm. It's an added gift to beguile. It's an extra lift from the planets which gives you a chance to make an indecent proposition sound like good idea. Yes, it's an unusual influence, and what's it really going to do to you? Make things wonderful. Even if you don't find yourself professing your love to an unlikely candidate at 4:00 in the morning, you're still going to find that part of this month is full of similar happy occasions. Use it well. Sell that real estate which is of dubious value. Get that far flung scheme hatched and sold this month.

Libra: Thank the odd planets that life is always interesting in Libra land. It's going to be a strange month. There's a number of rather positive influences in your life this month. I'm looking at your chart, and thinking that it just gets better and better. There's one disturbing little influence, and I hope you sweet sensitive Libra self doesn't let this get to you. See, in old fashioned astrology, Venus is associated with your sign. And in Western Astrology, Venus is the planet voted most likely to rule your sign. Venus is still kicking around in the sign which precedes you sign, most near all month long. And with that happening, it sets a situation that poses bit of a problem. What are you going to do? Enjoy the birthdays, enjoy the sun being in your sign, and don't do anything too wild with your mate. Don't be planning any big surprises. Don't be over-extending your good will. That "rodeo of life" is beckoning to you right now, and all I can suggest is that you take it a little easier this time than ever before. Sit back, and let the party come to you this month. Don't stir up any extra trouble.

Scorpio: This month goes from "bad" to "great" on very short notice. The only warning you get is from me. See? I really do care about Scorpio's despite what the popular press says. It's a matter of subtle changes in the placement of the planets. And attitude. If you can let go of that "all is lost" idea, if only for a little while, then this month starts to look better and better. Besides, the end of this month brings about some welcome changes in your own, personal space. Of course, I tend to regard this as a fishing boat, but you might find it some place else. It could be the computer desktop. It could be at home, around the kitchen table. These changes might seem a bit unsettling in the early part of the month, but as the Sun slowly sneaks into Scorpio, you'll notice that things start looking brighter and brighter as each day goes by. Like I've suggested, it's a subtle shift, and most sublties are lost on lesser signs, but as a Good Scorpio, you will detect this gentle uplifting as the days of this month march by. It's looking better and better, every day. Save this as a reference, and get back to me -- at the end of the month.

Sagittarius: Mars marches forward through the remaining portion of your sign this month. Our sign. And once we get done with Mars, it's time to consider just what you are going to do for the holiday. I always get Valentine's Day mixed up with Halloween. Costumes, candy, reaping rewards, it's a harvest celebration, you know. You're going to find that your energy level is going to take an unexpected turn for the strange this month, and the whole idea of Halloween is going to concentrate your own ideas on getting your place ready for a big party of some kind. I know that the first of the month is too early to worry about such things, but as the forward motion of Mars kicks you into gear, you're going to be wondering just what to do with it all. I've always found that a string a Xmas lights is a useful decoration, and once the holiday spirit changes, you have your Yule time decorations in place. It's a going to be a kick off for a good season, so think about how you're going to "spruce the place up."

Capricorn: Mars is going to take you by storm, about halfway through the month. And that's also what it will feel like. This can be a pleasant storm, one of the those much needed gentle rains that leaves everyone feeling cleansed and refreshed, or it can be a terribly frightening thunderstorm, with giant bolts of lightening that seem to rip the very heavens themselves open. Trying to think about controlling the weather begs a comparison to one of my dates once, but it's best if we all don't go there. However, there is a good shot at something pretty good if you don't try to control the situation. It's like trying to control the weather, or one of my dates, neither one works. Since Mars kind of likes Capricorn, once he gets here, you're going to enjoy his ride. The trick with Mars is to exert a little bit of self restraint when picking your fights. No need to walk up the biggest brawler in the place, and deliberately engage him. Not this month, anyway.

Aquarius: You get a few little astrological "hits" in your chart in the first part of the month. Looks like it's even in the first week. I would suggest that it looks like Halloween arrives a little early. Now, work with me on the metaphor here, we've all had a date or two who resembles some Halloween contest winner. You're just going to be wondering what these people are doing showing up so early. In fact, a lot of the month has a Halloween type of coloring to it. Orange and Black might be the best way to describe this month for you. Either that, or pumpkin filled. Like Pumpkin pie, maybe? I guess that one has to wait. But from the Halloween coloring is going to burst a new you. Or the same you with a new attitude. And that will be nice. You just need to start taking it easy as the month draws to a close. The easier you take it, the better you feel. And like the time worn astrology theorem, don't worry about a Halloween costume -- be yourself.

Pisces: There is a strange back and forth effect this month, a bizarre kind of energy which is set in motion by the planets. The two love planets, to be more accurate. One would be Venus and the other would be Mars. This is going to drag you over the coals, as the expression goes, one more time. The advantage is that you're a water sign, and hot coals usually just seem to excite the steamy side of your life. So this month is warming up a certain "something" in your life. While this looks good for you, there's still a little warning that is associated with this general warming trend as winter approaches. The cold weather (up here in the northern hemisphere, it is supposed to be the start of winter), and you warm affections seem to go hand in hand. The only little problem is timing, and there will be days this month when you feel like your timing for the heat treated therapy won't work. Doesn't mean it's not a good idea, but like I've said, there will be days when it feels like the heater might be broken.

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1999

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