out in the stars
Feb. 21 - March 7
by C. Lichtenstein
Special to Q-Notes
A wild solar eclipse in Pisces on the 26th stirs up
emotions and goads us into inappropriate or destruc
tive action — especially in relation to romance.
Count 10 days before and three days after the eclipse
before you react, cousins. If it’s still a match made in
heaven, then start a raging fire.
ARIES (March21-April20)
You can be too easily pushed into aaion by those
who do not have your best interests at heart during
this eclipse. Poor proud Ram; keep a beady eye out
for offers that are too good to be true — they usu
ally are. Any Rambo that fails to consider the para
noid repercussions of a particular act can wind up as
roadkill on this karmic highway. Avoid hamburgers.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21)
You have two ears and two advisors each goad
ing and cajoling you from their own selfish view
points. Lower the volume and the static during this
tiraultuous eclipse by finding the balance between
friends and lovers for yourself. If you are a closeted
Bull, you may be tempted to burst out in that china
shop. Beware of brealoge. Oh, what the heck; cause
a ruckus!
GEMINI (May22-June21)
Pluto’s impact on relationships is corroded by the
piscean eclipse. Gay Twins no sooner find the per
fect mate in their own backyard then they’re trans
ferred to the Borneo headquarters or, perhaps even
Worse, dragged into messy office politics that zap
their emotional payload. How soon before you cash
in your chips and retreat to SOBE? Can’t afibrd to!
' Count to three and try again.
CANCER (June22-July23)
Feel like a mangy lab rat with a bad hair day on a
never ending bumpy treadmill? Pink Crabs are be
twixt and between, but not top or bottom during
this eclipse hell. Before you cash in your chips and
flee to seemingly greener pastures count one, two,
three days after the eclipse and check for crabgrass.
You may find that that particular shade of green
clashes with lavender.
LEO (July24-Aug.23)
Talk about jumping from the frying pan into a
raging fire! Proud, regS Lions may find the social
scene too hot to trot during this feisty eclipse. Be
fore you gleefully nose dive into that bubbling gay
sexual cauldron and possibly singe your best assets.
Wait, wait, wait. Now, too much is, in ftict, too, too
niuch. After the eclipse, however, pack a snorkel and
dive right in.
VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept.23)
Queer Virgins may feel that they are building
castles in the air during this unsetding eclipse. Rela
tionships undergo the acid test as the demands of
partners seem to undercut your sense of well-being
and personal security. But don’t hop on that bull
dozer and plow it under just yet. There needn’t be a
compromise between your privacy and your com
mitment to a partner.
LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)
The difference between gainful employment and
an unplanned early retirement is a few well aimed
words at the powers that be. As the delusional Piscean
eclipse trolls through your bread and butter, gay Li
bras are well advised not to spread foul comments
about the job. Count one, two, three days after the
eclipse and then piss and moan all you want. You
still want to, don’t you?
SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
Proud Scorps are no slouches when it comes to
fan and games. However, you’ll find yourself exam
ining the bottom line during the piscean eclipse.
“What cost jollies?’’ one is tempted to ask. It all may
seem too expensive in terms of both money and per
sonal compromise. Well, that’s today. After the
eclipse, things look quite different; life becomes one
big jolly bargain again.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 22)
Proud Archers feel this particular eclipse more
than most folks because their natal Sun is squashed
by both Pluto in Sag and the hard eclipse in Pisces.
Any hope of developing a good self-image will have
to wait. In the meantime, avoid mirrors and first
time meetings to preserve your sanity. In reality, of
course, you have been and will always be your beau
tiful, proud self.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 23 - Jan. 20)
Prepare for a few unpleasant surprises during the
delusional piscean eclipse. Gay Goats can catch hoof
in mouth if they’re not vigilant. My advice: Avoid
dispensing your pearls of wisdom to any old swine
that happens to troll by; it will only be used against
you. Wait three days after the eclipse before you use
that tongue again...for speech that is.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb.l9)
You will be amazed how a litde cash will scuttle
friendships during the solar eclipse. Maybe it’s be
cause Aqueerians will now feel that a friend in need
is a drain on resources. That may, in fact, be true
now, but count one, two, three days after the eclipse
and you’ll soon feel like a rotten cheapo and a
crummy pal. Believe me, a fiver here and there won’t
break your bank.
PISCES (Feb.20-March20)
Gay Pisces feel the brunt of the eclipse more so
than most signs. It’s conjuncting your Sun at the
same time that Pluto is squaring your Sun. Poor pink
piscean Sun! Everything that you’re working toward
may suddenly seem meaningless and burdensome.
Your self-image and sense of self may be adversely
impacted. However, just like a kidney stone, this too
shall pass. Ouch. ▼
Q-Notes T February 21,1998 T PAGE 17
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