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with Lauri Quinn Loewenberg Outside, wolves were everywhere, knocking over trash cans and raising hell. The largest wolf came toward me. I started to run as he snapped at my heels. I turned and faced him, narrowly dodging a bite to the ribs. I caught him by the neck, forced him onto his back and choked him. He went limp and I thought he was dead. I released his neck and he sprang up again, attacking! I forced him down again, knowing the only way to stop him was to break his neck. SNAP! I let go of his head, and he lay motionless.
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ARIES
(March 21-April 20)
Mercury's in Sagittarius, a fellow fire sign, and all's right in your world ... that is, unless you count the fact that Moon's in Virgo today (Thursday), which gives you several hours to drive yourself crazy wondering who you've left off your holiday list and how you're going to mail gifts to another state by tomorrow. Since Christmas starts under a Moon in Libra (your opposite sign), may I suggest that you accept the no-win situation, pour yourself a large glass of egg-nog, and make caring phone calls instead? Love: charmed; Career: lucky, soon; Health: dandy.
TAURUS
(April 21-May 21)
Today (Thursday) and tomorrow, you're both perky and mellow (yes, such a state exists!) as the week rushes into the most powerful days of the year under a Virgo Moon. You've shopped successfully, and you're a model of Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza cheer. Enjoy the moment, because the rest of the weekend is under a Libra Moon (you square it) and Monday to Wednesday a Scorpio Moon (you oppose it). Just keep moving (Mars is in Taurus, so that shouldn't be hard). And try to remember: Nobody likes a Grinch. Love: glows; Career: still challenging? Health: doze when stressed.
GEMINI
(May 22-June 21)
The weekend begins under a Libra Moon. If you celebrate Christmas, that means you'll find something useful under the tree, since Moon sextiles Saturn and Mercury and trines Neptune. If you celebrate Hanukkah or Kwanza, it gets trickier. Venus in Aquarius goes retrograde on Saturday, and Moon's in Scorpio to Wednesday, so when your honey watches you unwrap that fax machine (you know you need one) don't flinch. Remember—Love: is all that counts; Career: you can make the necessary changes; Health: don't drink so much grog it makes you groggy.
CANCER
(June 22-July 22)
The winter solstice began yesterday (Wednesday, December 21) and I assume you're bundled up inside a cheerful red sweater (Cancers love red), scuttling here and there scoop-ing up holiday gifts and goodies for the celebrations. Christmas under a Libra Moon is a light and airy affair, then turns deep as the week starts with Hanukkah and Kwanza under a Scorpio Moon. You'll thoroughly enjoy yourself Saturday, but may experience melancholy moments, remembering people who can't be there. Love: it's OK to miss them; Career: humming along; Health: baby it this week.
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 23)
The week should be a quiet affair for you, though being the "royalty" of the zodiac, you'll still get the lion's share of holiday stash. You're probably reviewing some of the strange things that have happened recently: technical, electronic and bureaucratic snafus, to name a few. You're wondering why the heck you've drawn unwarranted attention from the Universe for such tedious affairs. It could be Saturn in Leo opposing Venus in Aquarius. You're tired of putting out fires. Love: start one of your own; Career: you're learning; Health: light a candle (carefully).
VIRGO
(Aug. 24-Sept. 22)
Today (Thursday) there could be a power struggle (with a clerk at Toys R Us?) but Friday things brighten as Moon in Libra, sign of relationships, trines Venus in Aquarius, and the whole world seems to be wearing rose-colored glasses. It's a nice way to segue into the holidays, as Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanza commence with good cheer and dysfunctional family shenanigans you understand all too well. Love: be objective, and let the usual flapdoodles crack you up (without cracking up); Career: holding; Health: say "no" to spiked eggnog if you're driving.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 23)
You love the holidays, and this year's no exception. You always have gorgeous decorations because Librans excel at design and color, and generally have exquisite taste. The whole weekend is yours to create as you wish, with Moon in Libra trining Aquarius. Saturday, Venus in that sign goes retrograde, however, so as sweet as it is, there may be one crank who doesn't "get" why you had to go to so much trouble making a holiday miracle. Just ignore the Scrooge (or get him/her under the mistletoe). Love: shows up; Career: be there for it; Health: let go and let Santa.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
Jupiter, planet of luck and expansion, is in Scorpio this year, trining Uranus, planet of the sudden and unexpected in Pisces, so you should be in for some surprising and juicy treats in the holiday week ahead. Monday, as Hanukkah and Kwanza begin, you may receive gifts from people you didn't know knew you existed, much less thought you were utterly adorable and have been wanting to tell you so for a while now. Here's their chance. Try not to look puzzled. Love: comin' atcha; Career: dazzling—just take the opportunities; Health: sip slowly.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 23-Dec. 20)
You guys give good booty (maybe because you were born under the planet of jovial and fortunate Jupiter). Some of my most memorable holiday gifts were from Sagittarians. One Sag gave me a pair of leather gloves with a hundred-dollar bill rolled up in each of the fingers. There was a gift certificate to Tiffany's, and a big, blond fashion doll with black-rubber Mary Janes. I named her Lisa. (It's surprising how you can sleep for years with something so hard.) Did I say thank you enough? Love: dreamy; Career: play, don't work; Health: you've earned a rest this week.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 21-Jan. 20)
Here's what I hope you get for the holidays this year, Capricorn: all the good things you've given to others. Saturn, your ruling planet, is in Leo, so you've been sharing a lot; not only your possessions, but your attention, love, compassion, understanding and time. It's part of a passage you're undertaking, burning off obsolete behavior and thinking. Though it hasn't always been comfortable, you know it's for the best. Love: stay accessible; Career: you have the mental and spiritual "ammo" to make it; Health: your sense of responsibility is admirable.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 21-Feb. 18)
Moon in compatible Libra Friday trines Venus for friendly fraternizing with associates and friends, and sextiles Saturn and Mercury on Saturday, so you can strategize last-minute holiday errands hassle-free. Christmas Day, Moon sextiles Pluto but squares Venus, so the road to hell could be paved with hilarious stocking- stuffers. (You guys have a reputation to uphold for being funny, but a lump of coal isn't really a good practical joke unless backed up with diamonds). Love: gracious; Career: going "Up"; Health: burn off calories by ripping open your gifts with gusto.
PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20)
Christmas morning should ring your chimes, as Moon in Libra segues into water sign Scorpio, sextiling Pluto and conjuncting Chiron, and making you popular with the recipients of your well-planned gifts. On Monday, as Hanukkah and Kwanza begin, Moon trines Uranus in your sign and conjuncts Jupiter, planet of good fortune. This could lead to an unexpected treasure in your mailbox, or a phone call from a benevolent admirer. Whatever you do, don't say I told you so (act surprised). Love: loves to give; Career: you'll get the check; Health: play this week.
Martha Woodworth is a Las Vegas psychic and astrologer. For inquiries about private readings, e-mail her at [email protected] or call 866-6682.