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6A FEATURES TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE Deciding whether to have kids Dear Annie: How does one one know whether she wants to be a know whether she wants children? mom? — Undecided in Ohio For my whole life, I haven’t been Dear Undecided: You are a sure, but I figured I’d know eventu- very wise and thoughtful woman. ally. Now I’m in my late 20s and not Children are a huge responsibility. any closer to making up my mind. They rely on you for their very exis- I’m afraid I’d regret it if I didn’t tence. So putting your career ahead have kids, but I’ve never of them is not an option. DEAR particularly wanted them, If you are truly undecided either. Don’t get me wrong; about having children right ANNIE I am sure that if I did have now, I would say wait and them, I would love them see. When that serious more than anything — but relationship comes along, that also scares me, because you’ll see what your part- ner wants out of life. If you it would mean focusing less find a partner who is very on my career. And honestly, nurturing and really wants when I try to imagine the Lane kids, then he might take on future, my career is the first Annie Creators Syndicate Inc. the majority of responsibil- thing that comes to mind. I ity so that you can continue have plans to start my own business within the next five years. to focus on your career. If you find My work excites me and fulfills me. a partner who feels the way you do, I also love my current lifestyle — then the two of you might find a very taking spontaneous trips and trying fulfilling life in other ways, with extended family, friends, career, new hobbies. I’m not even in a serious rela- travel or volunteering. tionship right now, so it’s not as There is no right or wrong though I’d be settling down and hav- answer. What is not right for you ing children soon. But if it’s some- now may be right for you in five thing I want to do, I feel that I at least years. And if it’s not right in five need to start moving my life toward years, then you will find other enjoy- that direction. I’m realizing how ments. The point is that you don’t quickly time passes once you’re in have to have it all mapped out per- the working world, and my 30s will fectly. Some of the most interesting be here before I know it. How does people took their time in figuring out exactly what they wanted from life. Regardless of whether you have children, it sounds as if you will have a very fulfilling life because of your thoughtfulness in the pursuit of happiness. Dear Annie: I was mistreated at my husband’s funeral. People walked by as if I didn’t exist. I was mistreated by his son, my stepson. I loved my husband very much, and I won’t get married again. I had a good man, and nobody could take his place. How does one deal with life when she has lost her husband? — Angel in Illinois Dear Angel: I am so sorry for your loss. And I am sorry you’re feeling so alone in your time of grief. There’s no easy answer, but reaching out to others — as you have done in writing to me — can help, even if you don’t quite feel like it. Look to friends, grief counselors and spiritual advisers for support, as well as organizations such as Soar- ing Spirits International. Its web- site says, “Widowed people created Soaring Spirits because we discov- ered that connecting with other wid- owed people made the challenges of surviving a spouse or partner a lit- tle easier to manage.” Visit https:// www.soaringspirits.org or call 877- 671-4071 for more information. THE DAILY ASTORIAN • MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018 By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). In order to celebrate what is, you’ll have to let go of what you thought it would be. This shouldn’t be too hard, since there’s much about the way things are right now that suits you better than you’d ever dreamed. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Sometimes inspiration strikes. Other times, including now, it’s more of an itch, a slow tug or a nudge that gets you on the path. Once there, life starts to feel like a custom design made just for you. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Yes, there were deals that didn’t quite pan out, arrangements that never found their groove and actions that didn’t land as you might have preferred. But if it made you smile, there’s nothing to regret about it. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Unfamiliar people will be especially hard to read, and it may be best not to try. Assume nothing. Ask questions instead. It would be easy to overdra- matize the significance of social interactions today, but try not to. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The most important thing in life is this. Literally this. Because “this” is what you’re doing now — or, more precisely, 12 words ago. The present moment is your domain. Seize it over and over. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The first hint was when they said, “Repeat after me: I am free.” Well then, why don’t you feel like it? All of this “acting normal” might have something to do with it. What was that idea you had that came from you and only you? LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Anyone who’s loved a television character or been devastated by the plot line of a book knows that something doesn’t actually need to happen to feel real. FRANK AND ERNEST BLONDIE THATABABY SALLY FORTH PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN B.C. LOLA DILBERT SIX CHIX BIZARRO MUTTS NON SEQUITUR BABY BLUES WIZARD OF ID ZITS ROSE IS ROSE You can use this principle to your advantage. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The young who set out to learn who they are tend to miss the point. Those who have become who they are tend to be so completely unselfconscious, they no longer think about such things, if they ever did. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today’s road isn’t exactly smooth, but this only makes you more appreciative of the paved paths of your past and future. Keep a sure footing and move ever forward. You can’t stumble over something if it’s behind you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your attention is a precious commodity that’s all yours to distribute how you see fit. Sometimes you give unconditionally, but today you let people earn your attention. You’re both better for the effort. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The beauty is all around you today, mostly because you have the eye to pick it out. You’re also excellent at bringing together the elements that will feature beauty in its best frame and light. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ve been in the equivalent of a chorus line — where blending in, kicking the same height as the others and generally working as one were the necessary qualities for success. Today it’s time to step out with your solo work. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (June 19). There will be three months of closing karmic circles. Past kindnesses will catch up to you, and you’ll also enjoy the delayed benefits of work you did long ago. You’ll be generally embraced and ap- plauded in 2019 to the extent that you might of- ten choose a low profile just to take a break from the spotlight. Leo and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 20, 13, 35 and 28.
