FREEWILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 19): In the course of her world travels, writer Jane Brunette has seen many wonderful things—as well as a lot of trash. The most beautiful litter, she says, is in Bali. She loves the "woven palm leaf offerings, colorful cloth left from a ceremony, and flowers that dry into exquisite wrinkles of colour." Even the shiny candy wrappers strewn by the side of the road are fun to behold. Your assignment, Aries, is to adopt a perceptual filter akin to Brunette's. Is there any stuff other people regard as worthless or outworn that you might find useful, interesting or even charming? I'm speaking metaphorically as well as literally. TAURUS (Apr 20 – May 20): The Old Testament tells the story of a man named Methuselah, who supposedly didn't die until he was 969 years old. Some Kabbalistic commentators suggest that he didn't literally walk the Earth for almost 10 centuries. Rather, he was extra skilled at the art of living. His experiences were profoundly rich. He packed 969 years' worth of meaningful adventures into a normal life span. I prefer that interpretation, and I'd like to invoke it as I assess your future. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, Taurus, you will have Methuselah's talent in the coming weeks. GEMINI (May 21 – Jun 20): In the coming weeks, I'm expecting your life to verge on being epic and majestic. There's a better-than-ever chance that you will do something heroic. You might finally activate a sleeping potential or tune in to your future power spot, or learn what you've never been able to grasp before. And if you capitalize gracefully on the kaleidoscopic kismet that's flowing your way, I bet you will make a discovery that will fuel you for the rest of your long life. In mythical terms, you will create a new Grail or tame a troublesome dragon—or both. CANCER (Jun 21 – Jul 22): Jackalopes resemble jackrabbits, except that they have antlers like deer and tails like pheasants. They love whisky, only have sex during storms and can mimic most sounds—even the human voice. The milk of the female has curative properties. Strictly speaking, however, the jackalope doesn't actually exist. It's a legendary beast, like the mermaid and unicorn. And yet Wyoming lawmakers have decided to honour it. Early this year they began the process of making it the state's official mythical creature. I bring this to your attention, Cancerian, because now would be an excellent time to select your own official mythical creature. The evocative presence of this fantastic fantasy would inspire your imagination to work more freely and playfully, which is just what you need.
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What'll it be? Dragon? Sphinx? Phoenix? Here's a list: tinyurl.com/ MythicCritters LEO (Jul 23 – Aug 22): The temptation to hide what you're feeling could be strong right now. You may wonder if you should protect yourself and others from the unruly truth. But according to my analysis, you will be most brilliant and effective if you're cheerfully honest. That's the strategy most likely to provide genuine healing, too, even if its initial effects are unsettling. Please remember that it won't be enough merely to communicate the easy secrets with polite courage. You will have to tap into the deepest sources you know and unveil the whole story with buoyantly bold elegance. VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sep 22): The word "chain" may refer to something that confines or restricts. But it can also mean a series of people who are linked together because of their common interests and their desire to create strength through unity. I believe that one of those two definitions will play an important role in your life during the coming weeks, Virgo. If you proceed with the intention to emphasize the second meaning, you will minimize and maybe even eliminate the first. LIBRA (Sep 23 – Oct 22): People in Sweden used to drive their cars on the left-hand side of the road. But a growing body of research revealed it would be better if everyone drove on the right-hand side. So on September 3, 1967, the law changed. Everyone switched over. All non-essential traffic was halted for hours to accommodate the necessary adjustments. What were the results? Lots of motorists grumbled about having to alter their routine behaviour, but the transition was smooth. In fact, the accident rate went down. I think you'd benefit from doing a comparable ritual sometime soon, Libra. Which of your traditions or habits could use a fundamental revision? SCORPIO (Oct 23 – Nov 21): When a woman is pregnant, her womb stretches dramatically, getting bigger to accommodate the growing fetus. I suspect you'll undergo a metaphorically similar process in the coming weeks. A new creation will be gestating and you'll have to expand as it ripens. How? Here's one way: you'll have to get smarter and more sensitive in order to give it the care it needs. Here's another way: you'll have to increase your capacity for love. Don't worry, you won't have to do it all at once. "Little by little" is your watchword. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21): Do you floss your teeth while you're meditating? Do you text and shave or put on makeup as you drive? Do
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you simultaneously eat a meal, pay your bills, watch TV and exercise? If so, you are probably trying to move too fast and do too much. Even in normal times, that's no good. But in the coming week, it should be taboo. You need to slowwww wayyyy dowwwn, Sagittarius. You've got ... to compel yourself ... to do ... one thing ... at a time. I say this not just because your mental and physical and spiritual health depend on it. Certain crucial realizations about your future are on the verge of popping into your awareness—but they will only pop if you are immersed in a calm and unhurried state. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19): To make your part of the world a better place, stress-loving workaholics may need to collaborate with slow-moving underachievers. Serious business might be best negotiated in places like bowling alleys or parking lots. You should definitely consider seeking out curious synergies and unexpected alliances. It's an odd grace period, Capricorn. Don't assume you already know how to captivate the imaginations of people whose influence you want in your life. Be willing to think thoughts and feel feelings you have rarely, if ever, entertained. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18): Gawker.com came up with colourful ways to describe actress Zooey Deschanel. In a weird coincidence, their pithy phrases for her seem to fit the moods and experiences you will soon be having. I guess you could say you're scheduled to have a Deschanel-according-to-Gawker. com kind of week. Here are some of the themes: 1) Novelty ukulele tune, 2) Overemphatic stage wink, 3) Sentient glitter cloud, 4) Overiced Funfetti cupcake, 5) Meltedbead craft project, 6) Living Pinterest board, 7) Animated Hipstamatic photograph, 8) Bambi's rabbit friend, 9) Satchel of fairy dust, 10) Hipster labradoodle. PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20): You may have heard the thundering exhortation, "Know thyself!" Its origin is ancient. More than 2400 years ago, it was inscribed at the front of the Temple of Apollo in Delphi, Greece. As important as it is to obey this command, there is an equally crucial corollary: "Be thyself!" Don't you agree? Is there any experience more painful than not being who you really are? Could there be any behaviour more damaging to your long-term happiness than trying to be someone other than who you really are? If there is even the slightest gap, Pisces, now is an excellent time to start closing it. Cosmic forces will be aligned in your favour if you push hard to further identify the nature of your authentic self and then take aggressive steps to foster its full bloom.
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Art Gallery of St. Albert (AGSA), a contemporary public art gallery, seeks proposals from artists working in all styles and mediums for exhibition in the 2014 calendar year. Submissions must include an artist statement, CV and up to ten images of work. For full details head to: artgalleryofstalbert.ca/exhibitionsevents/call-for-submissions
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Call for Featured Artists - 2014 The Allied Arts Council of Spruce Grove welcomes all Alberta Artists to submit a proposal as a Feature Artist for a solo or group show to be held at the Spruce Grove Art Gallery located in the Melcor Cultural Centre at 35 – 5th Avenue, Spruce Grove. The portion of our gallery dedicated to our Feature Artists is about 32 feet of wall space. Application dealine is June 30, 2013. For details on application criteria please visit www.alliedartscouncil.com
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The Banff World Media Festival (BANFF) is the world's foremost television and digital media content creation event, bringing together over a thousand television professionals from dozens of countries. In a conference setting at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. As a beneficial catalyst for growth and prosperity in Canada's television industry, BANFF could not happen without our invaluable team of volunteers! The event will be taking place from June 9 – 12, 2013. Please have a look at our website for more information. www.banffmediafestival.com
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Akokiniskway Gallery of Rosebud, AB is currently accepting submissions and is sending out a call to artists from around the province and at all stages in their art careers. For more information on this call please contact the curator, Valerie Speer at vals@rosebudmerc.com
Calling all Artists! movement, music, visual, theatre, comedy, performing arts! The Good Women Dance Society is calling for submissions for our 4th annual “What’s Cooking?”. “What’s Cooking?” is an informal work-in-progress event in which artists get the chance to present their work and engage in valuable feedback discussions with the audience about their work. Audience members will be given written surveys about each piece of work, to both comment and critique the work shown, and there will be a short question and answer period following each piece. The performance occurs on Sunday April 28th 2013, location TBA. The submission deadline is Friday March 15th 2013 at midnight and we will notify applicants of our decision by April 1st 2013. Evanescence Gallery and Art Studio, 61 - 8 Avenue SE, High River, AB is offering Gallery Space to artists to display and sell their work for a nominal monthly fee. They are currently looking to add three more artist colleagues beginning February 1, 2013. Contact them at evanescencegallery@gmail.com or call 403-796-4873 for more information. Send your submission with Blues in the subject heading line of your email. Please direct all submissions and inquiries to arlene@evanescencegallery.com. McMullen Gallery - Call for Submissions We will be selecting 4 or 5 shows for the 2014 – 2015 exhibiting season. Submissions may be emailed or mailed and the deadline is Tuesday April 2nd @ 4pm. The McMullen Gallery is open to a wide variety of styles; both traditional and contemporary approaches that:Present highquality original artwork that is colourful, joyful, uplifting, soothing and / or inspiring. Appeals to visitors of various ages, social, and cultural backgrounds, and engage our visitors who include hospital patients, staff and visitors. For further information please email: diana.youngkennedy@albertahealth services.ca
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