Q-Notes T September 20,1997 T PAGE 19
out in the stars
by C. Lichtenstein
Special to Q-Notes
October 1997
ARIES (March21-April20)
The planets provide all queer Rams with outer-
directed energy this Oaober. The secret to your suc
cess lies in stern old Saturn which seems to diminish
your self-confidence but, in fact, provides you with
incredible strength and fortitude. As they say in Noo
Yawk, “Don’t me nuttin’ from nobody.” Show the
world what pride is all about. Try showing it in black
leather chaps.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21)
There is a tiger in your tank this October when
both aggressive Mars and volcanic Pluto stoke the
flames of passion in your chart. Some proud Bulls
may charge through ^ina shops in their lusty quest
for affirmation and the need to make up for lost dme.
Good thing too, cousin, sometimes you have tabreak
a few plates to get yourself served.
GEMINI (May22-June21)
Geminis yearn for connection and are one of the
most sociable signs of the zodiac. In October, queer
Twins seek soulmates with a vengeance and strive
for transforming conneaions. Venus provides the
extra spark after the 9th if you’ve found the right
match. Platonic relationships go only so fiir; Saturn
demands more than a warm handshake, but use a
glove.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23)
October allows a breath of fresh air to waft
through your relationship with your fiunily and it’s
about time! Use this planetary transit to your great
est advantage friend; proudly say what needs to be
said and do what needs to be done. Saturn throws a
few curveballs in your career, but it’s just the way
the planets remind you that even your career needs
some attention now and then.
LEO (July24-Aug.23)
Happy surprises are in store for all proud Lions
who recognize the value of a strong and committed
partnership. That means, of course, that you cannot
always have your way or be the center of attention
all the time, try though you will. Travel plans do not
go as smoothly as expected, but Saturn provides a
litde lesson in every squalid corner of the world, even
in East St. Louis.
VIRGO (Aug.24-Sept.23)
Any restrictions placed on your ability to come
out to family shatters with a vengeance in open and
out Oaober. Both Pluto and Mars demand a revo
lution in no uncenain terms. Good. I hate oppres-
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LIBRA (Sept.24-Oct.23)
Are you sharing your toys with partners? Saturn
continues to provide a few lessons in the importance
of give and take. (Give more, take less!) Make a fiiirly
compelling case for whatever you want this month
when Mars and Pluto crown you the great gay ora
tor. Why not make the case for all of us? Take it to
the streets and storm the barricades!
SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22)
Scorps will be tickled pink this Oaober. Not only
do Jupiter and Uranus turn up the volume on any
jolly gay time, but a cluster of planets happily shine
on any fiscal endeavor. Use your Scorpion ingenuity
to plot and plan your financial success. Spice it all
up with relaxing pastimes. Fun and money, too?
Sometimes life just ain’t fair!
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 22)
While it’s hard to drum up any enthusiasm for
an old fevorite sideline, gay Archers can implement
new plans and dreams this all-out Oaober. Maybe
you’re too fixated on what’s old and stale. Maybe it’s
time to break out and try something new. Use that
fabulously big mouth of yours to talk to all and sun
dry and gather fresh ideas. Speaking of ftesh, change
the sheets.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 23 - Jan. 20)
Gay Goats get back to the basics this October
when the major planets demand that you give back
to our community in both time and money. We’re
not asking that you give up all your earthly delights
and talk to pigeons, but we do require a certain level
of charitable commitment and good gay citizenship.
Hey, I’m talking karma hae, buddy.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)
You may not mean what you say, but you’re
charming as heck anyway. Aqueerians must capital
ize on their personality this Oaober when chance
meetings with strangers provide happy, expansive and
surprising results. And don’t forget your pals. Pluto
and Mars transform and affirm platonic social out
lets. Everyone into the maddening swirl!
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While you have not been known to be an empire
builder, the planets give you a chance to become
Donald Trump for the month, (or Ivana?) Saturn
gives you a worn but wise attitude about money and
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