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������ 4, 2010 ���.D�����M��������.��� by Barbara Lee Aries: March 21 to April 19- “I AM”. Don’t believe everything you hear this August. Transiting neptune in Aquari- us makes an easy sextile to your Sun, affecting you in unusual ways. There may be thieves lurking close by but the protection by your angels make any theft impossible, you can never loose what’s yours. Taurus: April 20 to May 20- “I Have” Once again your head is nagging for your attention. Venus in Virgo is tell- ing you to avoid sweets and loose your belly fat. Any excess weight that you are carrying around will deplete your stamina and make you lazy. So get off the couch and get moving you little bull you. Gemini: May 21 to June 20- “I Think” All your issues this August will be cen- tered around your relationships; mar- riage, children, coworkers, siblings, you name it, the checker at the store, the mail man, your cat and dog, en- emies, employees. You have been put on notice to be kind to everyone. If you love yourself others will also love you. Work the magic. Cancer: June 21 to July 22- “I Feel” This month your focus takes you on a mysterious journey into the unknown realms of your inner self. Your will power is strong and you are deter- mined to transform your life the way you intend to have it. Regeneration of your health is the key to your success and happiness this Summer. Leo: July 23 to August 22- “I Will”. Happy Solar Return!! This marks the beginning of a new year for you with new lessons and new opportunities. You may be feeling a bit adventurous lately, be bold and go for the gold. Get your bucket list out and set your inten- tion for what you want to accomplish this year. You will be spending more time alone than usual, that is not a bad thing, sometimes it is easier to do the task yourself than to wait for others to even get started. Virgo: August 23 to Sept. 22- “I Analyze” This month you have many literary op- portunities to sore like an eagle. Learn- ing is your main focus and attention to detail is your game. Now is the time to edit your life and make amends where healing is needed. In your relationship Perceptions Astrological © 2010 Barbara Lee with your Mother first, she is waiting for you with open arms and an open heart!! Libra: Sept. 23 to Oct. 22/23- “I Balance” You are at your best this month as your ability to be determined, disci- plined, self-reliant, and very likely to manifest your hearts desire. Because of what you have been through lately you are especially motivated to make necessary changes in you life because of this anniversary month. Scorpio: Oct. 23 to Nov. 21/22- “I Transform” The hot nights of August will purge your mind in ways uncommon to your personality. Your tendency to keep se- crets will continue to drive you crazy. The mind is a wonderful thing when put to good use. Take a break and dive into a romance novel to wet your ap- petite and excite your imagination. Sagittarius: Nov. 22 to Dec. 21- “I Perceive” This month will be a flipping good time for you if you allow yourself to let go and relax. Generous to a fault you can be counted on as being hon- est, enthusiastic and benevolent. Like your Taurus friends, be careful of self indulgence and focus on your strong religious beliefs and stay away from loose women. Capricorn: Dec. 22 to Jan. 19- “I Use” You are laying a new and solid foun- dation for your future. During the new beginning you will have cause to reevaluate what is truly important to you. You will finely be at a place in your life where you will feel secure and at peace with what you have created. It has been a long time coming. Don’t worry it will continue to continue. Aquarius: Jan. 20 to Feb. 19- “I Know” Right now you are focused on earning a living and communicating. The two should come together and be manifest- ed as a book. If you have ever thought of writing before now is the time to get it done. A steamy Romance novel is what comes to mind. At least you couldn’t get in trouble for that. Your intuition is also getting scary strong, you may even want to start keeping a journal. Pisces:Feb. 19 to March 22- “I Believe” This August you have really taken a step back in time to review all the im- portant people in your life that have helped shape who you are today. The emotion that keeps coming up over and over again is gratitude. Your heart is open and you will continue to be very thankful for all that you are and all that you have. Barbara Lee has studied metaphysics since 1974, she is a Clairvoyant, Tarot Reader, a professional Astrologer, Yoga Instructor, Reiki Master Teacher, Reflexologist and a Licensed Massage Practitioner (WA state License and Nationally certified), and works with a local Chiropractor. Barbara has been writing Horoscope P��� 21 STRANGE BUT TRUE By Samantha Weaver rian and philosopher Bertrand Russell who made the following sage observa- tion: “If there were in the world today any large number of people who de- sired their own happiness more than they desired the unhappiness of oth- ers, we could have paradise in a few years.” columns since 1994 and does psychic phone consultations for people from all over the world, and can read your Akashic records. She has also appeared on National Television and has had her own Radio show. She is in Private practice and enjoys helping people with her body mind spirit therapies. She teaches Reiki all over the northwest with her husband Charles DeLorenzo. To contact Barbara for an appointment visit the website, www.intuitivereflections.com P.O.BOX 3427 Post Falls ID 83877, or call 208-773-7822. Email: barbaralee21@roadrunner.com www.wildwoodbotanicals.net. PAW’S CORNER By Sam Mazzotta Summer Reading The Dog Days are here. It’s hot, Inde- pendence Day is well past, and Labor Day is a long way off. Here are a few books that can alleviate the summer doldrums: “Head to Tail Wellness: Western Veterinary Medicine Meets Eastern Wisdom” by Stacy Fuchino, V.M.D. Alternative medicine has gotten side- wise looks in the past from vets and owners alike. It’s fine to go to an acu- puncturist yourself, but what good does it do for a dog or cat? Dr. Stacy Fuchino, who has augmented his de- gree in veterinary medicine with stud- ies in Eastern medicine and Feng Shui, argues that it does a world of good. He presents case studies from his own practice of pets with chronic illnesses that improved following treatment with a combination of Western medi- cal treatment and Eastern practices. “Cat-echisms: Fundamentals of Feline Faith” by Ellis Weiner & Barbara Davilman This is a fine example of the pet-per- sona genre, which many cat lovers probably will find endearing. “Cat- echisms,” as the title suggests, bases its style on the Catholic method of outlin- ing fundamental beliefs and principles through a question-and-answer series. This is a small book, short enough to read in one sitting or just to leave on your coffee table. “Stay” by Allie Larkin Finally, a bit of fiction to chew on. “Stay” takes a fur-laden twist when our heroine, Savannah, impulsively buys a puppy off the Internet. (I won’t go into all the reasons why Internet pet sales are wrong, but the author does take pains to point out many of them.) If you’ve ever owned a big dog, you’ll immediately identify with Joe and Savannah’s first day together. The slobbery wake-up call. The harrying first walk with an excited canine. The big pile of poo on the carpet. Yes, it’s not your typical romance novel. But it’s definitely worth a read. Send your pet questions and tips to ask@pawscorner.com, or write to Paw’s Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Or- lando, FL 32853-6475. Find more pet advice and resources at www.pawscorner.com. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc. Do you know why camels are artio- dactyls, while humans aren’t? It’s be- cause dromedaries have an even num- ber of toes (two) on each foot, while we have an odd number. According to a poll conducted in the United Kingdom, 80 percent of male college freshmen and sophomores in that country have never done a load of laundry in their lives. as a cucumber” came from? It’s actu- ally an established fact that the inte- rior of a cucumber can be up to 20 degrees cooler than the ambient air temperature surrounding it. It takes about 2.5 pounds of grapes to make a single bottle of wine. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc. Ever wonder where the phrase “cool It was British mathematician, histo-

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