THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2020
THE CHRONICLE — 7
Linda LaZar is an expert in Chinese
astrology and answers YOUR letters
each week in The Chronicle.
Email her at Linda@chronicle1909.com
Love match for a Leo-Pig and Lucille Ball
M
any years ago, I
hosted a call-in
radio talk show
in Los Angeles answering
questions about Chinese
astrology. Listeners would
tune in for three hours on
Friday evenings, and we
never seemed to have enough
time to answer all the calls
queued up. We had a lot of
fun, and the most frequently
asked questions were related
to career and love.
In this week’s column,
I’ll continue the “perfect
love match” series, and I’ll
answer a question from a
young woman born under
the sign Leo during the Year
of the Pig.
There are a few good
matches for a Pig-born
person. Many people are
drawn to Pigs, but Pigs are
very choosy in their love
life. Pigs become friends
with everyone, anyone, any
culture, and any socioeco-
nomic class. Pigs love friends
and people, but romantic love
for a Pig is serious.
Pigs believe in loyalty and
commitment, so it is diffi cult
for a Pig to consider breaking
someone’s heart, even if they
should leave the relationship.
This is why Pig-born individ-
uals often endure unhappy
marriages and relationships
early in life, unwisely willing
to sacrifi ce their own happi-
ness for the sake of others.
Lucille Ball was born
under the sign Leo-Pig.
She married Desi Arnaz,
a Pieces-Snake. A Snake
and Pig match is one of the
worst romantic partnerships
possible. These two signs
are diametrically opposite.
They have similar views on
life and values, but personal-
ity clashes will wreak havoc
on the romantic relation-
ship. Lucille Ball’s second
husband, Gary Morton, was
a Sagittarius-Rat. This was
a perfect match. Compatible
personalities, temperaments,
and loyal friendship, as well
as romance. The Sagittarius-
Rat did not offer the fi ery
passion of the Snake, but
the love, partnership, and
commitment were peaceful
and lasting.
Pigs are also compati-
ble and drawn to those born
during the Years of the Ox,
Dog, Sheep, Rabbit, and
Tiger. Lasting respect and
contentment often fade
between a Pig matched
with a Dog. Hilary Clinton
(Pig) married her husband
Bill (Dog), and Sonny Bono
(Pig) married his wife Cher
(Dog). These are great part-
nerships and friendships, but
Pigs often are disappointed
in the long-term result. Pigs
are drawn to Ox-born indi-
viduals, and vice versa. This
combination fi nds a chemis-
try each cannot resist. A Pig
will devote themselves to the
goals of their Dog and Ox
spouses; and lose themselves.
Tigers are a fun and strong
match for a Pig. Life won’t
be serene and peaceful with
a Tiger, but the Pig will love
the Tiger’s passion, ambition,
love for family, and energy.
A Sheep would be a good
match for a Pig. However,
the Sheep will pull the Pig
into directions that may veer
away from the Pig’s own
dreams and goals. Rabbits
are compatible with Pigs,
but unless the Pig is willing
to share their Rabbit with the
Rabbit’s career, infi delity, or
hobbies, this Leo-Pig may
feel she takes second place
to the Rabbit’s priorities.
If this Leo-Pig can fi nd a
compatible Rat early in life,
the two of them could live
a happy and devoted life
together built on friendship
and mutual respect.
PUZZLES & TRIVIA
STRANGE BUT TRUE
BY LUCIE WINBORNE
ANSWERS
MOMENT IN TIME
On May 21, 1901
* Connecticut becomes the fi rst state to limit the
speed of motor vehicles to 12 mph in cities and 15
mph on country roads. As late as 1930, 12 states had
no speed limit, and 28 states did not require a driv-
er’s license.
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* Chickens can see and dream in full color. They also
can taste saltiness, but not sweetness.
* Albino lobsters are the only variety that doesn’t
turn red when cooked. The odds of catching one in the
wild are estimated at one in 100 million!
* In 1834, American physician John Cooke Bennet
added tomatoes to ketchup, which previously consisted
of fi sh or mushrooms. As tomatoes contain vitamins
and antioxidants, Bennet then branded his sauce as a
cure for diarrhea, indigestion, jaundice and rheumatism.
* Japanese high schools often enforce strict confor-
mance when it comes to hair. Half of Tokyo’s schools
require students whose locks aren’t naturally black to
prove it with baby pictures, while in 2017, a Japanese
student sued her school after being forced to darken
her hair with dye.
* Contrary to what you’d likely expect, this juicy
citrus fruit wasn’t named for its bright hue. Instead, the
word “orange” came to us from a transliteration of the
Sanskrit “naranga,” which was in turn derived from
the Tamil “naru,” meaning “fragrant,” which describes
its blossoms.
* The fi rst vending machine was invented by Greek
mathematician Hero of Alexandria and dispensed holy
water after a coin was inserted. Hero also came up
with the fi rst steam engine and the fi rst wind-powered
machine – 2,000 years before the Industrial Revolution.
* Russian author Vladimir Nabokov composed most
of his major novels on index cards, storing blank ones
under his pillow in readiness for a visit from the muse.
Thought for the Week: “The most wasted of days is
one without laughter.” – e.e. cummings
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