Oh, My Stars!
Horoscope for the week of January 21. 2000 By C. Lichtenstein
Feeling a bit farklempt this February? Ybu are not alone, cousin; A solar eclipse in Aqueerius on the
5th sets the tone for a dizzy and emotional Valentine’s month. Adding the retrograde Mercury to the mix
will almost guarantee a full comedy of errors. Thankfully, Jupiter guarantees a big rainbow heart on mid
nonth.
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ARIES (MARCH 21 — APRIL 20)
" If friends appear to be especially annoying or
hurtful this February, swallow your bile and chalk it up to a
fierce February planet-fest in arrogant Aqueerius. Rainbow
Rams risk misunderstandings and miscommunications if they
overreact to perceive slights. My advice: Maintain a sense of
humor, distribute many Valentines and avoid those slippery
banana peels. Whoops!
TAURUS (APRIL 21 — MAY 21)
As a fixed sign (with Leo, Scorpio and Aqueerius), queer Bulls
will feel greater impact of the eclipse on February 5th. Emotions
run especially high at work as long range plans quickly shift
direction. On the bright side, many unresolved career issues will
resolve now, more than likely for the better. Gather your gains,
cut your losses and share the love with a particular Valentine.
GEMINI (MAY 22 — JUNE 21)
February planetary action places more emphasis on global
enterprises and travel. Maybe love in faraway places? The solar
eclipse in Aqueerius on the 5th can close the case on any
hanging legal issue, if you are lucky. Pink Twins usually feel that
they have to get a consensus before they can take action. This
month you'll realize that you yourself have all the answers.
CANCER-(JUNE 22 — JULY 23) Y
Gay Crabs may riot kndw what hit 'em this February as the solar
eclipse in Aqueerius stirs up their volcanic passion into a hot
'and spicy seafood, bisque. Eat while you can, cousin, but don’t
get indigestion. Emotions cart run to the extreme and so can
you. Thankfully you will always have a few good bosom buddies
- to bolster you.upif-acertain-Valentine gets you down- .
'LEO (JULY 24 — AUGUST 23)
Queer Leos can act imperious, arrogant and demanding
around partners. Watch who you boss around this Valentine’s
month when the eclipse in Aqueerius cuts you and other fixed
signs (Scorpio, Taurus and Aquarius) down to pint size. Some
say size doesn’t matter but ha! Rocky relationships can be
scuttled and even strong ones shaken now. Is that what yOu
want lover? . x->. ^ '
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VIRGO (AUGUST 24 — SEPTEMBER 23) Z. • ■ "
February planetary activity rocks your, day to daywork. Are you
fed up? Bored? Ready for a change? Gay Virgins are tempted
to make an emotional final- decision- during the February 5th
eclipse. Don’t makte any rash moves, cousin; Jupiter insists that
you temporarily escape from your t/avaiis with a Valentine's"'.
vacation. Face the dragons with a clearer head after the 15th.
LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 24 — OCTOBER 23)
If fun gets out of hand this February, blame the frenzy on the
solar eclipse on the 5th. Even optimistic gay Libras are
temporarily shaken by festive rumbles gone amok. On the
bright side, creativity is unblocked and you become an artistic
genius. After Valentine’s Day you’ll focus on your soulmate. How
many bars do you have to visit before you find your tall drink?
SCORPIO (OCTOBER 24 — NOVEMBER 22)
Proud Scorps are drawn into family disputes this February as
the eclipse on the 5th flares emotions around relatives and at
home. Issues that raised their ugly heads last August resurface
so you can finally dispose of them once and for all. Comfortable
it ain’t, but once the field is leveled and reseeded, you will find
that life is far more pleasant and affirming. And that ain't bad!
SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 23 — DECEMBER 22)
February unleashes a lethal form of Sagittarian foot-in-mouth
disease thanks to the eclipse on the 5th. Gay Archers must be
extra careful of what they say and when they say it. Gripes that
surfaced last August, find their way to your door again this
Valentines month. At the same time you continue to undergo
great change as Pluto trolls through your sign. Oh goodie.
CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 23 — JANUARY 20)
As hard as you try to hold on to your valuables, the planets
seem to conspire to relieve you of your possessions. Chalk up
the leakage to the February 5th solar eclipse. Queer Caps feel
the emotional pull of a shift in values. Good thing too, pardner;
Rreview and reassess in time for Valentine's Day. Can money
buy happiness? Hmm. On second thought, don'tfanswer that.
AQUARIUS (JANUARY 21 —FEBRUARY IS);.1.
-February .is. a mqnthi cif chanqp.;:revatettSa..aOclvaurprise tor all
Aqueerians. Of all th4 |igns, yqu3ar^p©rt»^rfSSif9nosl.evicted
by the eclipse on the 5tn. Emotional reassessment'of your life's
directions that began last August are hitting you again this
month. Do what you have to do to resolve these issues once
and for all. A new broom sweeps clean; make it a vacuum, not
a whisk. ..... . ... . .
PISCES (FEBRUARY 20 — MARCH 20)
Gay Fish feel like they are being led down a primrose pathUhts
February as promises vanish and guarantees are no longer
guaranteed. Blame the confusion on the solar eclipse on the
5th when nothing is as it first appears. At the same time, this
Valentines month is an excellent time to toss out the old frights
and embrace a new lavender you. You look stunning, you
stunner, you.
Ms. B K
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honorary lesbian. I would even say that
emotionally I am transgendered — I identify
with women veiy strongly, both straight and
lesbian. I have not found any gay men who
seem to experience life this way. I feel as
estranged from gay men today as I did from
straight men in high school yet now two of my
best friends are straight men — go figure.
Truthfully, my problem is that I have very few
gay male friends. And, no, I just don’t go to
bars/clubs. I have joined various social groups
and yet practically every gay male I have met
has had a personality about as deep as the piece
of latex they cany in their pocket (ready for use
at a moment’s notice). I simply will not
compromise my integrity by getting involved
with someone who is attractive yet whose plans
for the future consist solely of who they’re
going to f*** next...even if it means feeling
“blue” for a while.
I have developed die ability to enjoy my time
to myself but it’s so hard sometimes (pun
intended). I empathize very deeply with those
in our community (and with straights) who, for
whatever reasons, have little hope of finding
love in this chaotic prejudiced world. Yet, my
pain still compels me to ask, “Am I condemned
to loneliness?” Thank you for your advice. !
~ —Weary of Heart
Dear Weary of Heart:
No, Grasshopper, you’re not condemned to
loneliness. You’re lucky that you don’t have to
go through years of empty encounters before
realfcingtfiat it’snot whatyou want.
Unfortunately^ the price for self-knowledge
is sotltetimes loneliness, in dje; short term. But
you don’t need advice. You-need a fairy
goclmcrther to come down, from the sky and tell
y^jintyotPredomgJP^^A^I^id dipt if
you have patience, your love? liff wpr turn' out
the way it’s supposed to. Some pfej^le dpn’t
believe in fairies^they’d prefer for Carlos
Castenada to erfierge from behind a cactus with
a similar message: Or for God to’xome out
from beneath a burning bush. Ms. Behavior has
been known to take all of these forms (with a
particular proclivity for the burning bush). So,
take comfort from her words: You’re doing the
right thing. Have patience. Your love life will
turn out the way it’s supposed to.
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