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16 street roots Aug. 31, 2012 Children deserve an opportunity to succeed in school and life, which is tied to having a stable home. Original artwork from Homeless Go Home by Nili Yosha, courtesy of WRAP (Western Regional Advocacy Project) By Soup Can Sam, Staff Astrologist Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You will be surprised by the lengths people will go to make you happy in the coming weeks. You will also be surprised at how happy you will be with no effort at all. Count your blessings: These are two brilliant extremes to have to live with. This month, familiarize yourself with the female anatomy. It’s pretty interesting, and apparently it holds the secret to achieving peace, love and the pursuit of happiness. Women, as the stars will tell you, are not from Venus and men are not from Mars. Politicians, however, do come from wormholes. S a g itta riu s (N o v . 2 3 -D e c . 2 3 ) You can no longer trust the pigeons in your neighborhood. Stay alert. P is c e s (F e b . 1 9 -M a rc h 2 0 ) A r ie s (M a rc h 2 1 -A p ril 19) Travel loudly and abundantly this month. And the month after, and so on and so forth. Movement and adventure will take care of most of your problems. You will, however, have to return. Or not. Why burden four T a u ru s (A p ril 2 0 -M a y 2 0 ) Suns and moons are calling wheels when two are perfect for the job? Like □ b r a (S e p t. 2 3 -O c t. 22) Your back is against the wall, on you to take a stand — against sitting! This is the Freddie said, get on your bikes and ride! (Not that but cornered marmots don’t turn tail and run! No sir! They get all fuzzy and angry-cute, and it is adorable! there’s anything wrong with four, three or six wheels.) year for working upright, for getting off your bum and putting your life back in balance! It’s going to be fun! Nonetheless, marmots can pack a fierce bite. Flash A q u a riu s (J a n . 2 0 -F e b . 1 8 ) There’s a disturbance in your pearly whites a little more this coming month and your fifth house, likely caused by a moon G e m in i (M a y 2 1 -J u n e 2 0 ) Kale is waiting for you, you will find more people will be smiling back. concentration that’s crowding your stellar space, perky and funky fresh. S c o rp io (O c t. 2 3 -N o v . 2 1 ) Someone in your workplace (dude). It will take a few days for the celestials to C a n c e r (J u n e 2 1 -J u ly . 2 2 ) You’re instincts are better shake loose, but when they do, you will want to be has taken a shine to you, so be gentle with the than you give them credit. Trust them next time you’re emotional tension going around, and if you’re offered healthy and in shape for the freedom coming your tempted by a pair of wedge heels. cake, EAT THE CAKE! And you will enjoy this and it way. There will not be Kleenex where you’re headed will make someone happy. That’s all you have to do. next week. L e o (J u ly 2 3 -A u g . 2 2 ) Come down on your own and leave your body alone. C a p ric o rn (D e c . 2 4 -J a n . 1 9 ) Street Boots 211 N W D a v is St. P o rtla n d , O R 9 7 2 0 9 : R e tu rn s e rv ic e re q u e s te d . <• SUPPORT STREET ROOTS WITH fi CONTRIBUTION OF: $35 $50 $100 $250 $500 $_____ Send your check to: Street Roots, 211 NW Davis, Portland, OR, 97209 Street Roots is a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization. Your donation may be tax deductible. Or donate securely online at www.streetroots.org