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       These monthly horoscopes are fun and surprisingly accurate, especially if you read your rising sign.                                                                             Puzzles

                 Aries March 21 - April 20: Don’t go too hard on the Xmas bevvies, lest   Libra Sept 24 - Oct 23: Do your visiting early and aim to spend the bulk
                 you end up asleep under the table and miss all the fun. Overindulging will   of the day either at home or with your family. Watch the Xmas tipple as
                 leave you feeling not just physically overloaded, but is likely to come with   it’s likely to go straight to your head and aggravate any health conditions.
                 an extra serving of guilt. Keep your body moving and you’ll enjoy the day   Home is the focus as you ring in the new year. Hosting a party would
                 much more.You’ll definitely be in the mood to do something out of the   be the perfect way to celebrate with your family and closest friends.
                 ordinary to celebrate the new year. If 2017 didn’t go the way you’d hoped,   Conversation will flow widely and freely. One-on-one relationships have                j   i   n   g    l    e    b   e    l  l  s    e   a
                 make your 2018 resolutions bold and ambitious/drastic. Push hard early in   a new year surprise up their sleeve. Family responsibilities, parents, and
                 the year and settle into new habits by May. Saturn’s move into your career   parenting require your commitment and hard work during Saturn’s stay in
                 sector means it’s time to work it. If you’ve been toying with a career goal,   Capricorn.  This is a time to sure up your inner resources and ensure you            m   e   s   l    e   d    r   s    r   i    s    s   t
                 now is the time to knuckle down and get serious about it. It’ll be hard   have a solid foundation / home base.
                 work, but Saturn offers real rewards in return.                                                                                                                     y   n   o    t   i   u    t   a    v   n    d    n   n
                 Taurus April 21 - May 21: You’re definitely feeling the festive vibe on Xmas   Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 22: You’re totally ready to get amongst the festivities
                 Day and will relish being surrounded by family, friends, and even a few ran-  and have an awesome day. You might receive a gift or two that isn’t quite             r   t   e   t    o    n    l   r    e   l    c    o   a
                 doms. Later in the day though, it’s probably all become too much and you’ll   right for you. Perhaps you can return or regift. That won’t get in the way
                 yearn for time alone. Give yourself the gift of some solo celebration time.   of you having a good time, especially time in the pool or by the water.               r   r   e   i    e   e   a    c   o    a    r    i   s
                 There’s a lot of psychic substance available to propel your new year’s reso-  A surprise comes in your health and/or work routines around new year’s
                 lutions from mere dreams into the physical reality. Friends and partners are   eve, but you’re feeling fit and motivated to handle whatever comes your              h   e   v   s    s   l    n   g    r   s    u    t   t
                 supportive of where you’d like to go and what you’d like to explore. Once   way. Even if the post-xmas credit card statement brings a few worries, you
                 you get going, you’ll be unstoppable. Saturn’s move into Capricorn is good   know what you need to do. Saturn turns his tests to your attitudes and
                 news for you and brings a focus on pragmatic learning. You might decide   thought processes and how they influence your engagement with your                        i   a   e   n    u    i    t   o  o   t   d    a   t
                 a formal qualification is required or find yourself in a situation where is it is   immediate environment. Your communication, in particular, will be honed
                 expected. Don’t take any shortcuts on your learning journey.  through challenging situations and hard work.                                                         s   r   i   a    k   s   l    s    r   a    o    r   f
                 Gemini May 22 - June 21: Have you Xmas to-do list on hand. There’s a   Sagittarius Nov 23 - Dec 21: It wouldn’t be Xmas without you dropping                        p   t   i   n    s   s   e    a   i   r   l    o   a
                 lot of things to remember and your planetary ruler, Mercury, isn’t exactly   a clanger, wouldn’t it? With Mercury stationing direct in your sign on the
                 helping as the retrograde period comes to an end. Any help offered might   23rd, this year’s truthbomb is likely to become a family legend. Stick close             t   y   a   f    u    n    s   j    i   m    p    c   m
                 actually make it trickier. Do your best, forget the rest, and you’ll have a   to home with those that know and love you. New Year’s Eve is a great time
                 fantastic day. There could be a spot of romance on new year’s eve or at   for you to get out and meet people. Surprise romance is a possibility for
                 the very least an interesting exchange of ideas. Don’t try to pin anything   some lucky archers. If you meet someone new who makes your heart skip                  i   r   r   e    i   n   d    e   e   r   h    e   i
                 (or anyone) down yet – least of all yourself. The sense of possibility is ripe   a beat, enjoy the magic of the moment without too much thought of the
                 and you’ll enjoy the change to apply all your Geminian flexibility. Saturn   future. Saturn tightens the belt in your income sector and reminds you                 f   h   o    l   i   d    a   y    s   i    o    d   l
                 comes bearing the gift of self-reliance, although at times you’ll certainly   that every penny counts. This isn’t meant to make you miserly, that would
                 wish you could get a refund on this present. Discrepancies in values will   be doing it wrong. Make a realistic assessment of value. Purchase with                  e   e   e   n    a   t   i    v   i   t   y    o    y
                 be exposed during this transit and bring up uncomfortable matters such   durability and function in mind.
                 as debt and inheritance.                                                                                                                                            Word List:
                 Cancer  June  22 -  July  23:  The  stability  of long  term  relationships  are   Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 20: Cast the net a little wider this Xmas and enjoy
                 highlighted on Xmas Day as Venus moves into your partnership sector. If   the company of not only your extended family, but also your neighbours                    santa          sled            reindeer       presents
                 you’re currently single, this could make you feel a lonely. Couples see their   and broader social networks. Venus moves into your sign on Xmas Day                 decorations    tinsel          fun            holidays
                 relationship exactly as it is – maybe not as romantic as it used to be, but   which boosts your popularity and helps you make valuable connections.                 rudolph        mistletoe       family         carols
                 secure and stable. The new year opens under romantic stars. While you   Keep your health in mind as you celebrate new year’s eve.  Enjoy the
                 may prefer to stick close to home, there are good times to be had socially,   benefits of attending to your best routine and you’ll fully enjoy the party           jinglebells    star            jesus          saviour
                 particularly if you pursue the hobbies and activities that make your soul   atmosphere and be in the best position to adapt to surprise developments                nativity       frankincense    myrrh          gold
                 sing. Relax and enjoy. Commitment and responsibility in your relationship   in your family. Saturn comes home to your sign and you feel back in your
                 are highlighted by Saturn. This is when ‘for better or worse’ gets tested in   element – pulled together and ready to take on the challenges coming
                 marriage. For singles, casual romantic opportunities wither, but there is   your way. If you’re not sure that you have what it takes, this a great time to
                 the potential for deeper commitment.                   rebuild from the inside out.
                 Leo July 24 - Aug 23: You know how to put on a show, Leo, and you also   Aquarius Jan 21 - Feb 19: You’re a little more quiet and introspective
                 know the magic of Xmas just doesn’t happen by itself. There’s a lot of   than usual this Xmas as you connect to the greater spiritual significance
                 work behind the scenes to pull of this day without a hitch. Relax a little   of the celebration. That may mean a religious significance for some, but all
                 and let go a little to fully enjoy the day. Starting early on those new year   Aquarians there’s the chance to ponder the human condition. New year’s
                 resolutions addresses niggling worries about your health or long-term   eve has you ready to kick up your heels and enjoy the good life with your
                 finances. Make note of your gut feeling and leads to follow up, then you   friends. There’s plenty of fun conversation to be had, so let yourself relax
                 can relax and enjoy the summer festivities and circle back later. Hard work   and play with the wild ideas you cook up as a group. Saturn is about to
                 and  daily  responsibilities  feel  weightier  thanks  to  Saturn.  Setting  good   do a thorough audit on all those skeletons in your closet. This is a time
                 boundaries  and healthy habits,  particularly  around work  and self-care   of honest review and assessment as cycles come to a close. Assessing
                 should be your top priority. Efficiency is everything.  the structures you’ve created and clearing away failures prepares you for
                                                                        future progress.
                 Virgo Aug 24 - Sept 23: Xmas is a great day to be a Virgo. Because you   Pisces Feb 20 - March 20:  Xmas brings  connection  to your family, of
                 pay attention to the details and have it all sorted early, you can just relax   blood and soul, both near and far. There may be more than the usual
                 and enjoy the day. This year children and the young at heart will bring you   communication congestion as Mercury’s station almost guarantees
                 extra fun. New year is a time to set your intent for how you want to go forth   technical difficulties contacting loved ones far away. Locals may arrive
                 at work and at home. Has there been some inner tension as you attempt to   to Xmas lunch late. You’re feeling peaceful and relaxed as the new year
                 find balance between these important areas of life? You’ll find the answer   rolls around. You intuitively understand what the people around you are
                 creeps in during the quiet moments when you are content and enjoying   feeling, which helps your new year’s gathering be enjoyed by all. In 2018,
                 yourself.  Creative  discipline  becomes  your  mantra  during Saturn’s stay   Saturn asks you to commit to your goals and focus your efforts on building
                 in Capricorn. Nothing is ‘just for fun’ while you are learning to express   long-term stable support to help get you there. Education and learning
                 yourself in a sophisticated and enduring way. Don’t bother gambling.  new skills help get your there, as will creating purposeful social networks.
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       4th Dec – Full moon in Gemini (exact at 1:46 am so best viewed at night on 3rd)  Do you want to learn more about yourself and meet like-minded people?
       4th Dec – Mercury stations retrograde                 Astrology is an excellent tool for self-discovery and metaphysical explora-
       18th Dec – New moon in Sagittarius (exact at 4:30pm)
       20th Dec – Saturn into Capricorn (new long term influence - until March 2020)  tion. Small group classes start in 2018. Please email kim@dreamorpheus.
       21st Dec – Sun into Capricorn                         com for more information.
       23rd Dec – Mercury stations direct
       2nd Jan –Full moon in Cancer (exact at 12:24pm)
       17th Jan – New moon in Capricorn (exact at 12:17pm)
       20th Jan – Sun into Aquarius
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