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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2017 Mercury’s Hangover Cure

full moon The day can feel after like the a hangover, exciting though revitalizing a Mercury cosmic change tonic. will Initially, be a Mercury Sagittarius boinging may feel through like a pogo energetic stick for the emotions. What goes up must come down -- but it’s accompanied by sound and movement so silly it can only be considered play. ARIES (March 21-April 19).

If you fear that you’re bothering someone by reaching out, it’s a sign that this person hasn’t made you feel comfortable and accepted enough to relax. Not your fault. Also, probably not a good match for you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

Thinking ahead will help you play your moments better. A lot of moments won’t even happen unless you make a plan. Just don’t get stuck there. You don’t live inside the plan; you live inside the moment. GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

You’re a very responsible person. You’ll take charge of the situation as far as it should be taken charge of, all the while keeping in mind that some things are better left alone. CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Inspiration will come in the form of people you may feel competitive with. It’s something you’ll likely keep hidden, and wisely so. Let it burble up in you to be examined and turned into improvement-fuel later. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll look back and laugh at some of the rules you used to give yourself. It’s a good time to ask: “Am I doing the same thing now? Is there a rule I’m imposing on myself that is unnecessarily holding me back?” VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

That tough person you admire (but wouldn’t exactly want to be exactly) will help you find the courage to cut out a piece of nonsense and get down to what’s important to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your fantasies are the celluloid that will project onto the real world like film to the silver screen. Shift what you think about toward a topic that makes you feel giddy, warm and inspired. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

Friends are blessings. You wouldn’t take that for granted. And yet, you really should be able to feel free, even a little bit careless around them. Shake off the uptight energy and, hopefully, they will, too. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Even though you can tell when someone is lying, it’s not always wise to call the person out right away. Going along may give you a strategic advantage. You can watch and understand what’s really going on today. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

You may feel a little bit irritable. Do you need more excitement or less excitement to get back into the zone? Let intuition speak to you and then take action (or inaction as the case may be). AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re ready to admit, if only to yourself, what makes you feel secretly superior. Then you can release the belief and let compassion take its place. The more equal and connected you feel to others, the easier life will be. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

Synchronicity happens so often in your life that it’s almost de rigueur by now. Nonetheless, it will be a delight to learn the one you think of is also thinking of you. You could even show up randomly at the same place. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 4).

You’ll give your all to projects, so choose them carefully. A brilliant solo mission will end in satisfaction, money and a prize. Once you know what you can handle alone, join a team. In 2018, first safety and security will invigorate you; then travel will ignite a new passion. Capricorn and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 2, 22, 17 and 9. ASTROLOGICAL QUESTION:

“I just switched jobs, and the new culture at work is very different from what I was used to. Before I worked with a group of women and we made decisions more or less assuming that everyone on the team was an equal. Our projects usually turned out great. Now I work with a group of mostly men who do whatever the boss says, even if it’s not fair. I’m regularly given tasks that are not my expertise and that seem less integral to the thrust of the project. I’m afraid that by continuing to accept these assignments, I’ll lose rank. Should I look for other work? I’m a Scorpio.”

For independent Scorpio, it’s important to recognize that a team effort requires a different mindset than solo work, and that there are different styles of teamwork, some of which require that you do what the leader wants, even if it’s not in your job description. Focus on proving that you can bring value to your team, even if the task at hand seems beneath you. Chances are, no one is trying to insult you. You don’t have to like the plan to be loyal to it. Instead of wasting energy in second-guessing, try to make it work for at least two more months. If the condition hasn’t changed by then, start looking elsewhere. CELEBRITY PROFILES:

Matthew McConaughey will go from holding the universe together in “The Dark Tower” to striving to do nothing much in “Beach Bum” which films this fall. The versatile Scorpio is a master of transformation whether losing lots of pounds, as he did for “The Dallas Buyers Club” or losing layers of darkness to light up a romantic comedy. McConaughey was born when the moon and Pluto were in disciplined Virgo.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2017 Mercury Gets Restless

While Mercury was in Scorpio, what mattered got handled, even if it was something that wasn’t readily apparent, as it was easier to see the underlying meanings and motivations involved in daily life. Restlessness sets in with Mercury’s crossing into Sagittarius. The dangerous question that will drive the action: What else is 21-April out there? ARIES (March 19).

You wished for something long ago that has yet to come to fruition. If it’s to see the light of day, it will be granted through your own sweat and passion. Are you ready to give it another try? TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The concept isn’t so tough, but there are people in your life who still don’t get it. The reason is that it’s not in their best interest to get it. That’s the part to work on if you want progress. GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

Happiness is loving what you have. If you can get there, you won’t need to go anywhere, buy anything or long for anyone. You may have to admit that this kind of contentment scares you a little. CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Since a very young age, you’ve been aware of the fact that it’s not always your turn. Like your ruling luminary the moon, you shine at the time and in the proportion that’s right for the moment. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A backup plan is something to make, not something to be. You’ll appreciate the people who choose you first, make you feel special and let you know that you’re important. This is how you strive to treat others, too. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

More stuff will only make you feel heavier. You don’t need to wait for an opportunity to lighten up. Lightening your load isn’t an opportunity; it’s a decision. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You win or you learn. You’ll get either the prize or the experience and the prize. Actually, the experience is the prize. Seeing as this is the case, even if you have a lot to lose, you absolutely can’t lose. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

You’ll go on the adventure but forget to take a souvenir from the experience. That’s really fine, because you’d rather have stories to tell than stuff to show for it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

It’s not always the case, but today

the right path will also happen to be the easiest one. Seeing as making a good choice won’t require much brainpower at all, there’s no need to overthink it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

You’ll approach today with a lot of hustle and heart. Your ambitious nature keeps you going long after the others have stopped. A special person will observe and admire your approach. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

You’re not afraid to take on the big issues -- the ones that affect many more people than just you. Also, because you think of the problem differently than the others do, you will be an important part of the solution. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

A new friend enters your scene, bringing romantic potential in tow. This may not involve you directly, but you could link people together and change lives with your social influence. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 5).

Victory will be yours, though you should know that it won’t be easy. It will take more than determination to get to the difficult goal you’ve set. Plan it out. Plot milestones to stay accountable and motivated along the way. The main obstacle may seem larger than life, but the answer will be about as small as life can get. Leo and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 31, 3, 16 and 28. FORECAST FOR THE WEEK

AHEAD: With social media such a regular part of many people’s lives, envy has become an even greater driving force than it was before. Facebook posts of smiling people checking in at exciting events with photo-worthy food, beautiful friends and adorable family or bragging of achievement or finding other ways to capture the attention of followers -- well, they often have the exact intended effect of making others jealous. As Mercury moves out of intense, soulful Scorpio and into the realm of restless exploration and the quest for greener pastures, these feelings will come on even stronger than before. So here are a few things to remember in your dealings with the green-eyed monster.

--People generally post the best versions of themselves. They may even post a false version, or at least one that’s souped up with the best lighting and verbiage to make what they’re doing seem excellent. Therefore, comparison is the real danger. Avoid comparison if you’re one of the rare people who actually can. But if you find yourself comparing anyway, at least don’t compare your normal moments with their photoshopped moments. And certainly don’t compare your worst with their best!

--Jealousy is a teacher. It teaches us what we want, especially desires that we haven’t yet admitted to ourselves. Let jealousy help you understand specifically what it is that others have that you would like to add to your life. Let it help you set a new goal.

--Jealousy is an opportunity to grow spiritually. It takes an exceptionally mature and spiritually evolved person to find a way to be happy for people who have what you want. Try it. CELEBRITY PROFILES: Bryan Adams was one of the first artists to become an MTV star in the early ‘80s. His musical talent and knack for catchy and memorable melodies displayed in such monstrous hits as “Cuts Like a Knife.” Incidentally, Scorpio is the sign of knives, cutting and surgery; many surgeons are born under this sign. Adams is also a philanthropist and an awardwinning photographer.