mental invalid Posted April 19, 2002 Share Posted April 19, 2002 blah.......atleast its friday.... ARIES (March 21-April 19) If you've ever been to a poetry slam, you know that sensitive lyrics in praise of beauty and love are rare. Far more common are vehement diatribes cursing injustice and hypocrisy. I'm not putting that stuff down; I've been known to unload some dark rants myself. But that's not the kind of self-expression I encourage in you Rams this week. Pragmatic idealism is your keynote, and so I'd love to see you spout streams of visionary consciousness. . . fountains of gorgeous truth. . . tidal waves of feisty hope. Therefore, I propose that instead of a poetry slam, you stage an "I Have a Dream" Slam. Get a copy of Martin Luther King Jr.'s original speech, and make it your inspiration as you whip up your own description of paradise. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TAURUS (April 20-May 20) "I am an invisible man," says the African-American hero of Ralph Ellison's 50-year-old book Invisible Man. "When [people] approach me they see only my surroundings, themselves, or figments of their imagination -- indeed, everything and anything except me." Sound familiar, Taurus? My reading of the astrological omens suggests you've lived through a similar experience lately. Your feeling of not being seen hasn't been as intense as that of a black man in America before the civil rights movement, but still: You can't and shouldn't put up with it any longer. Do whatever it takes to make yourself more visible. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GEMINI (May 21-June 20) "Us" magazine reported that Gemini funnyman Drew Carey recently had a showdown with small-minded censors. ABC, the TV network that carries "The Drew Carey Show," demanded that he alter an upcoming script in which airport security guards were portrayed as fools. The needs of homeland security, it seems, require certain targets to be off-limit to humorists. Carey bitched and complained, but in the end he buckled. He's got a great gig, after all, and didn't want to blow it. This is the exact blend I advise you to adopt in the coming weeks, Gemini. Trumpet your true values, but not so loud that you become deaf to compromises that'll preserve your long-term happiness. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CANCER (June 21-July 22) Your assignment this week is to concentrate on solving problems that have simple, definitive solutions. You need a break from fuzzy truths and ambiguous experiences. To get the hang of what this feels like, I suggest you buy a fourth grade math workbook in the kids' section of the bookstore and do some of the exercises every day. Accustom yourself to the joy of knowing that sometimes there really is just one right answer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEO (July 23-Aug 22) In Kevin Smith's movie, "Dogma," pop singer Alanis Morissette played God. Anthony Quinn was Zeus in the TV show "Hercules," and comedian George Burns performed the role of God in three movies, always "without makeup," as he bragged. Your assignment, Leo, is to choose the person you'd like to portray God or Goddess in the movie of your life. According to the astrological omens, you see, it's a favorable time to humanize the Supreme Deity; to imagine the Divine Intelligence not so much in the Judeo-Christian tradition -- as the remote, aloof CEO of heaven -- but rather as imagined by the mystic poet Rumi: the tender Friend who is always as close as your own breath. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22) In the comic strip "Baby Blues," the toddler Zoe tells her mother, "My favorite childhood memory is the time you gave me a pony, and I spent the summer galloping through meadows of wildflowers." The mom pauses a moment, then reminds Zoe, "We didn't give you a pony, and you haven't ever galloped through wildflowers in your life." The wise child replies, "Well, it's never too late to make memories happen." Let this inspire you, Virgo. It's a perfect astrological moment to make up for lost time and atone for your unlived life. I suggest you fabricate memories of events that would have been really fun and interesting. Then actually go and experience them. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22) What's your relationship with immortality, Libra? You won't die for many years, but this is prime time to think about whether there is any sense in which you might live forever. Let's start by taking an inventory. If you're a typical Westerner, reincarnation is a hopeful but cartoony theory that you can't really have faith in. You're more likely to imagine that your unique individuality will survive through your children or a noteworthy personal accomplishment. But now I'm going to ask you to set aside all your beliefs and approach the subject with what the Zen Buddhists call "beginner's mind." More next week. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21) One rainy night last January I went to bed at 8. My house was messy, I was coming down with a cold, and three credit card bills from holiday shopping sprees had arrived earlier that day. For a while I slept soundly. When I awoke from a bad dream, it was pitch black. The power had gone out: The dial of my bedside clock was dark. Outside, the storm's drizzle had grown to a downpour. Strong winds slammed tree branches against the house. Then, amazingly, a bird began singing a cheerful tune. Unfazed by the pummeling gale and deluge, it took its time as it calmly unleashed a sinuous, buoyant stream of riffs. I predict that this week, Scorpio, you will experience an equivalent miracle. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21) Some years ago, urban shaman Donna Henes conjured up a three-week ceremony called "Dressing Our Wounds in Warm Clothes." Equal parts performance art and healing ritual, it was staged at the Manhattan Psychiatric Center on Ward's Island, a scrap of land that also hosts a sewage disposal plant. In its ambition, the event rivaled Mother Teresa's well-publicized toilet cleaning at a leper colony. I bring Henes' noble act of creativity to your attention, Sagittarius, because you'd be smart to draw inspiration from it. The astrological omens suggest it's a perfect time to salve your worst booboos with artful ingenuity. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19) One of the most poignant heroes of children's literature is the Hungry Tiger from Oz. In a sequel to the famous Wizard of Oz, the beast explains his dilemma to Dorothy. On the one hand, he is always longing to devour little creatures. On the other hand, he has made a moral decision not to. Alas, there is never a time when he finally quashes the urge. Whenever he comes upon a plump chicken or baby, he must steel his will to act in accordance with his conscience. Though he gets plenty of other food -- potatoes and ice cream are his favorites -- he eternally feels deprived. Sound familiar, Capricorn? This is a perfect description of what many of you have been experiencing. Now here's the good news: An extra-delicious feast of potatoes and ice cream is on the way. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18) I work hard at my job. Creating a single sign's horoscope can require many hours, including the time I devote to astrological research, meditation on the current state of your soul, and composing the precise text that will convey, in a brief space, the complex meaning. I also take my responsibility to you very seriously. Having been misled by fortune-tellers myself, I'm scrupulous about nurturing, not undermining, your free will and imagination. It's amazing, then, when I get mail like the following from James in L.A.: "I really believe you lie awake at night full of too much coffee, thinking up meandering, Neanderthal musings while in a state of abstract brain burps." Luckily, I'm not hurt by such comments, which offer no constructive criticism. I may not be perfectly wise or entertaining, but I know how much heart and soul I consistently offer. Please cultivate a similar attitude, Aquarius. People may not fully appreciate you in the coming days, and your faith in your own integrity may have to sustain you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PISCES (Feb 19-March 20) In Asian myth, snakes and birds are often portrayed as adversaries. My dictionary of symbolism says their eternal war represents humanity's difficulty in coordinating the concerns of heaven and earth. Morality is often at odds with desire; good intentions in opposition to unconscious motivations; bright rationality set against dark poetry. What are we to think, then, Pisces, about the dreams and visions you'll be having in the coming weeks: wherein snakes and birds enjoy great adventures together, cooperating harmoniously? I'd say you're on schedule for some sweet unifications. 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Guest platapie Posted April 19, 2002 Share Posted April 19, 2002 i always look forward to the 12oz horoscope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mental invalid Posted April 19, 2002 Author Share Posted April 19, 2002 still at fucking work....:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest --zeSto-- Posted April 19, 2002 Share Posted April 19, 2002 you're so late... I actually read it in the paper. Thanks anyways! People may not fully appreciate you in the coming days, and your faith in your own integrity may have to sustain you. no, take it back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BROWNer Posted April 19, 2002 Share Posted April 19, 2002 i fucking hope that miracle comes through rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mental invalid Posted April 19, 2002 Author Share Posted April 19, 2002 'you're so late... ' actually thats a subjective observation....in the grand scheme of things i believe we are always on "time".... however if your refering to the fact that it comes out on wed....then yes, i am late....actually im later then normal but im fucking busy...then again please refer to the above idea on the universe why do i post it on fri or late thurs? ...simple....people have the weekend to ponder it over....its their time to relax and think about their own shit.... ta-da....didnt think there was a plan to my tardiness did ya zester? im going home....to swordfish and newcastles, and thunderstorms and a joint....weeeeee!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fr8oholic Posted April 20, 2002 Share Posted April 20, 2002 man, dogma was aight but i don't know about picking out god this weekend. i'm gonna be way too drunk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
23578 Posted April 20, 2002 Share Posted April 20, 2002 iogh my god, that happened to me too, last night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.T Boy Posted April 20, 2002 Share Posted April 20, 2002 thanks metal invalid, rob sure made me laugh today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Fire Inside Posted April 21, 2002 Share Posted April 21, 2002 I think Rob is telling me to go bombing... or piece more... I think I'll do both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wilt Posted April 21, 2002 Share Posted April 21, 2002 these hororscopes are the shit...great advice last week...we will see how this week goes...shout out to all the fellow scorpios out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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