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ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Nourish beginnings, let us nourish beginnings,” says poet Muriel Rukeyser in her
poem “Elegy in Joy.” “Not all things are blest,” she continues, “but the seeds of all things are blest. The blessing
is in the seed.” I urge you to adopt this perspective in the coming weeks, Aries. Be extra sweet and tender and
reverent toward anything that is just sprouting, toward anything that is awakening, toward anything that invokes
the sacredness of right now. “This moment,” sings Rukeyser, “this seed, this wave of the sea, this look, this
instant of love.”
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): As you seek more insight on your current situation, consider the possibility that
the bad guys may not be as bad as they seem. They might simply be so deeply under the spell of their own pain
that they can’t see straight. And as for the good guys: I wonder if they are as purely good as they would like you
to imagine. It might be the case that they are at least partially serving their own self-interest, while pretending
to be utterly altruistic. If there’s any truth to these speculations, Taurus, you’d be wise to stay uncommitted and
undecided for now. Don’t get emotionally riled up, don’t get embroiled in confl ict, and don’t burn any bridges.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Here’s your mantra: “I get fresher under pressure.” Say it 10 times right now, and
then repeat it in 10-repetition bursts whenever you need a tune-up. What it means is that you stay cool when the
contradictions mount and the ambiguities multiply. And more than that: You actually thrive on the commotion.
You get smarter amidst the agitation. You become more perceptive and more creative as the shifts swirl faster
and harder. Tattoo these words of power on your imagination: “I get fresher under pressure.”
CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Stories happen to those who tell them,” said the ancient Greek historian
Thucydides. Modern radio journalist Ira Glass goes even further. “Great stories happen to those who can tell
them,” he has said. Let’s make this strategy a centerpiece of your life plan in the weeks ahead, Cancerian. I have
a suspicion that you will need fi rst-hand experience of novel, interesting stories. They will provide the precise
nourishment necessary to inspire the blooming of your most soulful ambitions. One way to help ensure that the
best stories will fl ow your way is to regale receptive people with transformative tales from your past.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Dear Rob: I’m spreading the word about Beer Week in your town, and I’d love to see you
and your beer-loving readers at some of the events. Any chance you can include some coverage of Beer Week
celebrations in your upcoming column? Cheers, Patricia. Dear Patricia: I don’t do product placement or other
forms of secret advertising in my horoscopes. To allow it would violate the sacred trust I have with my readers,
who rely on me to translate the meaning of the cosmic signs without injecting any hidden agendas. It is true that
Leos might be prone to imbibing great quantities of beer in the coming week, simply because they’d benefi t from
lowering their inhibitions, getting in touch with their buried feelings, and expanding their consciousness. But to
be frank, I’d rather see them do that without the aid of drugs and alcohol.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Hoping to stir up some fun trouble, I posted the following message on my Facebook
page: “Don’t judge someone just because they sin differently than you.” A torrent of readers left comments in
response. My favorite was from Sue Sims, who said, “Yeah, they might be better at your kind of sin and you might
learn something!” That advice is just the kind of healing mischief you need right now, Virgo. It’s a bit ironic, true,
but still: Take it and run with it. Study the people who have mad skills at pulling off the rousing adventures and
daring pleasures and interesting “sins” that you’d like to call your own.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The French verb renverser can be translated as “to turn upside-down” or “to reverse
the fl ow.” The adjectival form is renversant, which means “stunning” or “astonishing.” I think you may soon have
experiences that could be described by those words. There’s a good chance that a dry, impoverished part of your
life will get a juicy, fertile infusion. A defi ciency you have worried about might get at least half-fi lled. An inad-
equacy that makes you feel sad may be bolstered by reinforcements. Alas, there could also be a slight reversal
that’s not so gratifying. One of your assets may temporarily become irrelevant. But the trade-off is worth it, Libra.
Your gains will outstrip your loss.
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W I N K- K I N K . C O M
GENTLEMAN AT HEART
ACTIVE MATURE FEMALE
looking for friends first and then a long time
relationship maybe marriage. loves
g a m e s , d i f f e r e n t
movies,music,reading,helping people,beac
hes,camping,exploring,garage sales or flea
markets,window
shopping,some
crafts,learning new things,. bobobear, 52,
I am an active, opinionated, educated
woman looking for an active, opinionated,
educated man to do fun outdoor activities
with. Movies and food OK occasionally. No
romance required. Iris1952, 60, g
WOMEN SEEK ING MEN
REDHAIRED COUNTRY GIRL
Interested in traveling, art & music.
Dancing is a favorite pastime. Loves a good
sense of humor & lots of laughter. Simply_
Single, 62, g
g
POETIC PRAGMATIST
I am a mostly-retired health care profes-
sional, attractive, fit, healthy. I was wid-
owed about 3 years ago and am now inter-
ested in exploring the world of pal-ship and
relationship again. K_Walker, 65, g
POSITIVE, CURIOUS, SECURE
looking for a travel companion and friend
who is honest and trustworthy. i’m ready to
enjoy life with someone who is fun to be
with. healthy food and activities. razeber-
ry, 72, g
Looking for a, mutually, joyous adventure
with a healthy optimistic woman who is
financially, emotionally and otherwise
secure. Are you open to new ideas and like
to have fun? blueboy, 58
OLDER MALE ANIMAL
Tall handsome friendly funny fun loving
looking for a friend to do fun things with
walk and talk get to know each other.
HoundDog, 61, g
LET’S GO HIKING!
I’m happiest out of doors. Liking my life of
creativity and friends, but would sure like to
add a honey to the mix. Looking for intelli-
gence, humor, compassion and creativity.
magnolia, 64, g
I S AW Y O U
THERIOGENOLIGIST
LIKABLE ROMANTIC INTUITIVE
Sensitive w/ imagination yet realistic too.
Seeking LTR with dimensions & mutually
enlivening energy. I like dancing, yoga, art,
movies, photography,plays and driving. In
Friendly-ville since 1978. Chi4two, 63, g
AT THE BEACH
I run on the beach (weather permitting!)
and practice yoga. Singer, songwriter, per-
cussionist, dancer. Seals at sunset, travel
and hot springs. The natural world always
calls me to return. yaquinalady, 61, %, g
DANCIN AND BLUES
Looking for someone to “hang out with”.
Open minded, likes to dance and debate.
Books/movies that make you think.
Irreverent humor. “Semi-home body”.
Long talks, no sports, art, travel. Family.
dancinlady, 61, g
MEN SEEK ING MEN
MAPLE, BACON, BROWN
I’m not getting any prettier, nicer, or young-
er... I WANT MY MAPLE BACON BROWN BOY...
Must be able to cook, clean, and follow
specific instructions. mb3, 43, g
JUST FRIENDS
GENTLE 2A FAULT
MEN SEEK ING WOMEN
TIME TO SHARE
Artist. Thomas, 64, g
Looking for a dear friend/travel companion.
Love dogs, movies, music, reading, art,
camping. Too long a widower now looking to
explore the wide world alongside a confi-
dent and secure woman. terrier_fan, 62,
g
HARLEY SEEKING PASSENGER
Harley rider seeking good humored lady
passenger that likes to snuggle. I am
retired/live alone and life is to short alone.
Rody Run is coming soon, how about you?
Photomusicman, 69, g
MATURE EXPERIENCED HEALTHY
Looking for a Friend to smoke with and
pleasure once or twice a week to fill your
need and your schedule No relationship
required one will develope. SQdancing and
Gardenning. waiting4u2, 64
SEARCHING: OUTDOOR GIRL
I love outdoor activities, mountain hiking,
mountain biking, cross country skiing and
riding my road bike around Eugene, and the
bike paths, early in the morning and the late
afternoon. robark, 81, g
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Professor Martyn Poliakoff creates short Youtube videos to help teach the public
VACATION IS NEAR
19.981047,-155.827551 You would be such
a great travel partner. You are truly a
remarkable person. Your infectious smile
brightens every ones days, making me the
luckiest man in the world. When: Sunday,
March 17, 2013. Where: Google the coordi-
nates. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902768
DRUNK ON YOU
Girl you make my speakers go “BOOM
BOOM, Dancin’ on the tailgate in a full moon.
That kinda thing makes a man go Mhmm
Mhmm. Cant wait for summer!!! When:
Friday, August 2, 2013. Where: 44-02’46’N
123-109’’W (8-2/8-4 2013). You: Woman.
Me: Man. #902767
BLONDE AT GLITTERDICK
John Henry’s Saturday night. You :beautiful
blonde/black hair, black knee high Dr.
Martins, black bandana in your hair, black
zip-up roller derby girl hoodie. Me: admiring
your beauty, coffee? When: Saturday,
March 9, 2013. Where: John Henry’s. You:
Woman. Me: Man. #902764
RAVE FROM PAST
Went to same rave in forest near veneta 4-5
years back.You went w/ young woman,
long-dark hair-runner.You are tall, short
blondehair, blue-ish eyes I want to dance
with you! When: Thursday, March 7, 2013.
Where: Barmuda, Broadway and Olive. You:
Man. Me: Woman. #902763
KLR 650
Adobe builder on a bike. Adventure stories?
Coffee? Sometimes I’m super shy, but I
hope our paths cross again! When:
Saturday, March 2, 2013. Where: Gray’s
Garden Center. You: Man. Me: Woman.
#902760
INKED1563
Responding to Caught by surprise! My
friend just sent me your ad, very flattered...
Not sure how to find you . When: Friday,
February 22, 2013. Where: Jazz Station.
You: Man. Me: Woman. #902758
about chemistry. In one video, he explains why an explanation he gave in a previous video was completely
mistaken. “It’s always good for a scientist to be proved wrong,” he confesses cheerfully. Then he moves on to
speculate about what the right answer might be. I love humility like that! It’s admirable. It’s also the best way to
fi nd out the truth about reality. I hope you will summon a similar attitude in the coming weeks, Scorpio: a gener-
ous curiosity that makes you eager to learn something new about stuff you thought you had all fi gured out.
SA GITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): On the one hand, menopausal women are no longer able to bear children.
On the other hand, they often overfl ow with fresh possibilities and creative ideas. More time is available to them
because their children have moved out of the house or don’t require as much care. They can begin new careers,
focus on their own development, and devote more attention to their personal needs. So in one way their fertility
dries up; in another way it may awaken and expand. I suspect that whether or not you are menopausal, you are
on the cusp of a comparable shift in your fecundity: one door closing, another door swinging open.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The TV reality show Freaky Eaters profi led a woman named Kelly who had
eaten nothing but cheesy potatoes for 30 years. Her average intake: eight pounds of potatoes and four cups
of cheese per day. “I love cheesy potatoes,” she testifi ed. “They’re stewy, gooey and just yum-yum-yummy.
They’re like crack to me.” I’m a bit concerned that you’re fl irting with behavior comparable to hers. Not in regards
to cheesy potatoes, of course, but to some other fetish. I will ask you to make sure that you’re not starting to
over-specialize. It would be wise to avoid obsessing on a single type of anything.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the 17th century, polite people referred to mountains as “warts” and “boils on
the earth’s complexion.” So says Robert Macfarlane in his book Mountains of the Mind. Annie Dillard describes
the peculiar behavior of educated European tourists in the 18th century. When they visited the Alps, she writes
in Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, “they deliberately blindfolded their eyes to shield themselves from the evidence
of the earth’s horrid irregularity.” Don’t be anything like those dumb sophisticates, Aquarius. When you spy
irregularities in the coming weeks, consider the possibility that they are natural and healthy. This will allow you
to perceive their useful beauty.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are not for sale. Remember? Your scruples and ideals and talents cannot be
bought off for any amount of money. You will not be cheated out of your birthright and you will not allow your
dreams to be stolen. Although it’s true that you may have to temporarily rent your soul from time to time, you will
never auction it off for good. I’m sure you know these things, Pisces, but I suspect it’s time to renew your fi ery
commitment to them.
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