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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2015
Girl’s boyfriend worries mom Tomorrow’s horoscope
By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc.
Dear Annie: My daughter,
“Chloe,” who is not quite 18, dated
“Ted” for two years. Things started
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unwilling to admit it.
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Chloe that these are the signs of
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she refused.
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this man out of our house? — Beside
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stands that this relationship is not
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understand why “No One To Share
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out our roles until we are exhausted
from great sex. Our hobby is a lot of
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by with her husband. — Anonymous
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WIZARD OF ID
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ROSE IS ROSE
ARIES (March 21-April 19). An African
proverb suggests that until the lion has a
historian, the hunter will always be a hero.
As you present the story in your own point
of view (because it’s the only one you
have), you try to be fair.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The mis-
sion of the weekend includes heavy work
that doesn’t feel all that difficult given the
nobility of the goal. (If the hard work feels
arduous and pointless, you’re on the wrong
mission.)
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Life gets
better when you’re a witness, not a judge.
When you rid yourself of prejudice and re-
lease yourself of the need to have an opin-
ion, you’ll see the truth clearly.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). You can’t
radiate a beautiful aura while feeling dark
inside. That’s why the time you spend feel-
ing good is well worth the effort. If you were
to be 10 percent more selfish, what would
you do next?
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Most parents
would prefer their children to be courteous,
obedient and respectful, but also sensible
enough to fight ferociously for themselves
when necessary. The weekend will high-
light both your mild and feisty qualities.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You fought for
your principles, and that took guts, but not
as much as it will take to live up to them.
You’re in that process now. Feel good about
yourself.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Some say you
should follow your impulses as long as they
don’t lead you to intentionally hurt another
person. Unfortunately, the pain is the same
whether or not the infliction is intentional.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll put
yourself out there and be seen by some-
one whose opinion really matters to you.
You may not realize at first that you are on
this person’s radar, especially if your pre-
sentation is digital.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Rela-
tionships that start with attraction can end
in repulsion, but it rarely goes the other way.
Obey your aversions. Tonight, you’ll pick up
on the details that others miss.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You
may find yourself pulling away from some-
one without consciously knowing why.
Figure it out, because the knowledge will
help your other relationships. Hint: Maybe
this person somehow always causes more
work for you.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You are
attractive, in demand and, like most people
in that position, slow to add new people to
your world. You appreciate casual interest
from others, but intensity will scare you off.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). What good
are blessings in disguise if they never re-
veal themselves and no one makes the ef-
fort to recognize them? Ask your blessings
to unmask themselves.
SATURDAY’S BIRTHDAY (June 6).
Love takes time, and you’ll give it the best
of your attention this year even when you’re
crazy busy. You’ll find a new work niche in
July. Younger people will credit you for their
success. Start socking away money so
you’ll be ready for an exciting November
investment. Your true riches will multiply in
2016. Pisces and Taurus people adore you.
Your lucky numbers are: 42, 35, 1, 38 and
47.