Mayor Bowser works to close DC student achievement gaps
By Ashleigh Fields
Five days before Christmas, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced her $7 million investment in high-impact tutoring (HIT) for DC students. Approximately 6,000 students in the District’s public and charter schools will have access to extra instructional time from local organizations supported by the city’s grants and contract awards.
“We exceeded our goal to reach 10,000 students in the last three years, and now we’re continuing our investment in this proven strategy to support and engage our students,” Bowser wrote in a press release.
Tutoring classes will consist of small groups geared towards closing academic achievement gaps.
“We know that effective tutoring plays a critical role in helping students make meaningful academic progress. This funding allows us to continue these impactful partnerships with LEAs and tutoring providers, ensuring students have access to the support they need,” Antoinette S. Mitchell, Interim State Superintendent said.
Over the past three years, the city poured $33 million into HIT programs which largely comprised students of color.
A Stanford University research study on HIT’s impact in the District reported that students participating in the HIT Initiative are less likely to miss school on a day when a tutoring session is scheduled. The relationship is stronger for K-8 students and for students with a higher rate of absenteeism in the prior year.
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By Shelley Rice
How the Nation will Honor Former President Jimmy Carter
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter passed away December 29, 2024. The longest-lived American president died on Sunday, roughly 22 months after entering hospice care, at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died at 96 in November 2023, spent most of their lives, The Carter Center said. It added in a statement that he died peacefully, surrounded by his family.
As reaction poured in from around the world, President Joe Biden mourned Carter’s death, saying the world lost an “extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian” and he lost a dear friend. Biden cited Carter’s work to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil and human rights, promote free and fair elections and house the homeless as an example for others.
“To all of the young people in this nation and for anyone in search of what it means to live a life of purpose and meaning – the good life – study Jimmy Carter, a man of principle, faith, and humility,” Biden said in a statement.
Biden spoke later Sunday evening about Carter, calling it a “sad day” but one that “brings back an incredible amount of good memories.”
“I’ve been hanging out with Jimmy Carter for over 50 years,” Biden said in his remarks.
He recalled the former president being a comfort to him and his wife Jill when their son Beau died in 2015 of cancer. The president remarked how cancer was a common bond between their families, with Carter himself having cancer later in his life.
“Jimmy knew the ravages of the disease too well,” said Biden, who scheduled a state funeral in Washington, D.C., for Carter on Jan. 9.
Biden also declared Jan. 9 as a National Day of Mourning across the nation and ordered U.S. flags to fly at half-staff for 30 days from Sunday.
“My faith demands — this is not optional — my faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can, with whatever I have to try to make a difference,” Carter once said.
Funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter have been released, spanning six days, three cities and multiple stops at places that held significance during his life.
In a release from the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region, the group tasked with coordinating state funerals, the celebration of Carter’s life begins Saturday, Jan. 4, when his remains depart the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Ga.
The motorcade will travel through Carter’s hometown of Plains to his childhood home and family farm before heading to Atlanta.
Georgia Govenor, Atlanta Mayor and other dignitaries will observe a moment of silence with the motorcade at the state Capitol, honoring Carter’s time as a state senator and gov-
ernor. From there, Carter’s remains will lie in repose at the Carter Presidential Center, where members of the public can pay their respects from 7 p.m. ET Saturday through 6 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7.
Tuesday, Jan. 7, Carter and his family will travel to Washington, D.C., where the former Navy lieutenant will be transferred from a hearse to a horse-drawn caisson from the U.S. Navy Memorial to the U.S. Capitol.
There will be a 3 p.m. service allowing members of Congress to pay their respects in the Capitol Rotunda, and then the public while Carter lies in state from 7 p.m. to midnight Tuesday and 7 a.m. Wednesday through 7 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9. After a final ceremony at the Capitol, Carter’s motorcade will travel to the Washington National Cathedral for a National Funeral Service before a final flight back to Georgia on Thursday.
Carter will be celebrated with a private funeral at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, where he taught Sunday School well into the final years of his life. Following the service, Carter will be interred at the family home in a private ceremony, buried beneath a willow tree next to his late wife Rosalyn.
By Ashleigh Fields
Council members vote to expel Trayon White
Trayon White, the council member for Ward 8, is battling federal bribery charges and an expulsion from his term as investigators accuse him of using his political influence to thwart government contracts.
On Dec. 16, his colleagues reviewed an internal probe of his office staff, tax records and meetings to uncover any hints of wrongdoing. The gesture cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to be undertaken by the global law firm, Latham & Watkins LLP.
They produced a 48 page text on White according to the Washington Informer.
There’s been no clear evidence of anyone saying I tried to bribe them. I’m confident in that,” White told the public. Still, council members said it jeopardized confidence in his ethics and leadership and therefore voted to expel him from the legislative body.
“I am profoundly disappointed in the conduct of Trayon White, but the evidence is clear that, whether or not his actions rise to the level of a criminal conviction, they constitute a violation of the council’s code of conduct and, more importantly, the public’s trust,” Council member Kenyan McDuffie said at the hearing.
Council member Brianne Nadeau echoed the same sentiments.
“These were not small or technical violations, not honest mistakes,” Nadeau stated, declaring White did not uphold professional standards.
White will have an opportunity to defend himself in 45 days at a hearing before the council. It’s unclear whether or not he will present new evidence regarding accusations that he favored the Life Deed non-profit for the District’s grant funding of violence interruption efforts.
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Congress votes three times to avert a government shutdown
By Ashleigh Fields
The second to last week of December was filled with hectic chatter on Capitol Hill as lawmakers raced against the clock to vote on a government funding bill.
House Speaker Mike Johnson railed against the ticking timeline with a persistent spirit amid rumors of controversy on the hill. He presented the first bill for elected officials to consider late Tuesday evening. It included disaster relief aid for communities devastated by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, in addition to funding for farmers and other measures.
However, Republicans shot the bill down by claiming that Democrats had too many wins. But Johnson and others noted that Republicans would need the left to help them pass any legislation due to their slim majority.
The Louisiana representative returned to the drawing board for a second failed time
before emerging victorious on Friday. The House and Senate swiftly voted to pass the stop gap which still supports disaster relief funding and a one year farm bill.
The government will remain funded until March 14 amid a new presidential administration and legislative class.
“While it does not include everything we sought, it includes disaster relief that the President requested for the communities recovering from the storm, eliminates the accelerated pathway to a tax cut for billionaires, and would ensure that the government can continue to operate at full capacity,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a Friday statement.
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By Ashleigh Fields
Biden commutes 37 out of 40 death sentences
President Joe Biden announced that he would commute 37 of the 40 people federally sentenced to death on December 23. In the weeks leading up to the decision, members of Congress spoke out openly on the measure encouraging the president to allow prisoners to live.
“Make no mistake: I condemn these murderers, grieve for the victims of their despicable acts, and ache for all the families who have suffered unimaginable and irreparable loss,” Biden wrote in a statement to the public.
“But guided by my conscience and my experience as a public defender, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Vice President, and now President, I am more convinced than ever that we must stop the use of the death penalty at the federal level,” he added.
“In good conscience, I cannot stand back and let a new administration resume executions that I halted.”
“In good conscience, I cannot stand back and let a new administration resume executions that I halted.”
His executive action makes him the president with the most federal death row commutations. However, Biden explicitly chose not to commute the sentences of three inmates convicted of targeted attacks on innocent people.
Robert Bowers who murdered 11 congregants at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh; Dylan Roof, the man who shot and killed nine at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev a man convicted of bombing the Boston Marathon are still required to serve out their death sentences.
Others pardoned Monday by Biden will be sentenced to life behind bars.
(Photo courtesy of The White House)
(Pictured left to right Dylan Roof, Robert Bowers and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev cotinuing death sentence.
By Shelley Rice
Annie Costia A Dramatic close out of 2024
You’ve likely heard of the broadway play and movie Annie and you’ve heard of Ward 8 Anacostia DC, when you put them together with a twist you get Annie Costia.
D.C Black Broadway presented the stage play musical Annie Costia Beat Your Feet, at The Lincoln Theatre, to close out the 2024 season.
Dr. Lovail M. Long, Sr., a prolific storyteller, producer, and founder of DC Black Broadway, said in an interview, “Annie Costia Beat Ya Feet” is a twist on the classic “Annie” that amplifies go-go music and the voice of the Don’t Mute DC movement, Dr. Long, the playwright and CEO of DC Black Broadway, said. “It’s about Go-Go, the culture and the youth.”
He continued, “Just wanna show love to my city and show the world we have something to say when it comes to these classics,”
The audience filled the theatre and quickly learned how fitting for Annie Costia Annie to be from Anacostia, SE, DC. The show starred 16-year-old Nyah Glover from Gaithersburg.
“Singing, just honestly, I’ve been doing it since I… came out of the womb,” Glover said. But more recently, she’s grown a love for acting, too.
Annie Costia Beat Your Feet is the story of a lovable and spunky foster kid who’s been living in a Southeast DC orphanage with 5 of her friends. Despite being abandoned, Annie Costia remains hopeful that her parents will return to her. As Annie Costia searches relentlessly for her parents, she accidentally runs into a rich prince, helps save his political career and introduces the prince to the Don’t Mute DC Movement. In return, the prince teaches Annie Costia about his own African Culture.
PAST PLAYS
CHOCOLATE CITY RECORDS, THE MUSICAL
May 10-11, 2024 -The Lincoln Theatre
Washington DC
THE GIZ, GO-GO MUSICAL
April 28-30, 2023 - The Lincoln Theatre Washington DC
GREASE WITH A SIDE OF MUMBO SAUCE
August 2022- Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club
Bethesda, MD
Find out what’s coming up next and get ticket information at www.blackbroadway. com
Together, they embark on a fun-filled adventure of music, dance, and cultural exchange. This heartwarming musical celebrates similarities in culture, family, and friendship, set to the infectious beats of Go-Go and Afrobeat music. With its uplifting message, colorful characters, and high-energy performances, “Annie Costia Beat Ya Feet”delivered as promised and left attendees smiling and dancing in the aisles.
Long says his company, DC Black Broadway, aims to expose youth to the theater and production.
Saudia Jenkins the play choreographer, helped to present dramatics with amazinh movement. Pastor Rick Pringle played the nigerian prince who is the Oliver Warbucks of the production.
(Photo courtesy of D.C. Black Broadway)
D.C. Police alert to ‘heightened security’ after New Orleans attack
By Shelley Rice
DC is bracing for several major events in January. There are reports that the attack in New Orleans is adding a new dimension to the security plans.
D.C. Police and Metro Transit Police have released statements alerting to heightened security around the District out of an abundance of caution following the New Year’s Day rampage in New Orleans.
In the morning on Wednesday, 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar, a U.S. citizen and Army veteran from Texas, drove a pickup truck through a crowd of pedestrians gathered in New Orleans’ bustling French Quarter district, killing at least 15 people and injuring about 30 others.
Addressing the nation, President Joe Biden said the suspect was inspired by the Islamic State group and expressed a desire to kill.
“I want you to know I grieve with you. Our nation grieves with you. We’re going to stand with you as you mourn and as you heal in the weeks to come,” Biden said from Camp David in Maryland on Wednesday evening.
D.C. officials made it clear that while there is no known threat in the District, they will post more officers around the city.
“As part of our standard procedure, we collaborate with local, state, and federal partners on all major security incidents, and we will continue those communications as the investigation develops,” Metro Transit Police Chief Michael Anzallo said in a statement posted on X. In the next three weeks, multiple major events will take place, in which D.C. officials have already promised heightened security measures and police presence.
Also on X, D.C. police acknowledged the
upcoming public events, saying the agency would “continue working with our local and federal partners to assess potential threats and make any necessary adjustments to safeguard the community.”
D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith told NBC 4 that her department is ready to handle the large crowds coming to the city during the January events.
“Anytime there is an incident such as what happened in New Orleans, we always heighten our security,” Smith said. “Here in the District, we will continue to do the same today and throughout the rest of the week.”
With the four-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection less than a week away, U.S. Capitol Police have added new equipment, more staff, resources and training to their arsenal in preparation.
Chief Tom Manger told reporters that security around the Capitol would be “night and day,” compared to what it was four years ago.
The state funeral on Jan. 7 for former President Jimmy Carter, who died at 100 on Sunday, will also have city officials and law enforcement in
a bit of a frenzy.
Carter’s remains and his family are scheduled to arrive at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Tuesday and then travel by motorcade to the U.S. Navy Memorial. His remains will then be transferred to the Capitol, followed by a service in the Rotunda.
Preparation for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 20 started months ago in October, with large black riot fences and concrete barriers placed around parts of Lafayette Park, as well as the sidewalks near the White House.
An estimated 500,000 people attended Trump’s first inauguration in 2016, and likely more are to attend this year’s event.
Thousands of members of the U.S. military are involved in the inauguration ceremonies, handling everything from security and transport to marching and other ceremonial aspects throughout the day.
New Year - New laws go into effect across DC, Maryland and Virginia
By Shelley Rice
Here’s what you can expect to take effect in D.C., Maryland and Virginia starting on Jan. 1, 2025.
DC LAWS
Right Turns At Selected Intersections
The D.C. Council passed a law that now prohibits turning right on a red light starting on Jan. 1. However, D.C. Council transportation committee chair Charles Allen said that the D.C. Department of Transportation will not enforce a universal ban. Instead, DDOT will continue to apply the law only at certain intersections throughout the District, which the agency has already been doing.
This comes as a provision of the Safer Streets Amendment Act of 2022. DDOT will have to post on its website which intersections will allow right turns at red lights. The rationale behind choosing said intersection and the date the sign will be posted.
Cash Payments
D.C. retailers must accept cash payments. The law prohibits businesses from refusing cash payments, putting signs up denying cash payments and from charging a customer more for using cash. Exceptions include if the customer is shopping online, if the business sells liquor, or if it’s open late at night.
Health Care Coverage For Home Visiting Programs
Home visiting services will be required to be covered or reimbursed through health care coverage like Medicaid, the DC HealthCare Alliance and the Immigrant Children’s Program, as long as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services approves it. The services must be through an eligible home visiting program.
For access to all of D.C.’s new laws in effect on Jan. 1, 2025, click here.
MARYLAND LAWS
Maryland Work Zone Fines
Speed cameras will be placed and fines will increase in work zones through an expansion of the Maryland Road Worker Protection Act. Fines for speeding in work zones range from $60 to $500, depending on how fast the driver is going. Those fines will double if there are workers present.
The bill is a result of recommendations made by the Governor’s Work Zone Safety Work Group, a group created after a speeding incident in March 2023. On I-695 near Woodlawn, six construction workers were struck and killed in a work zone by a driver going over 100 mph.
Housing Expansion And Affordability
This new law requires jurisdictions to permit the placement of “a new manufactured home or modular dwelling” in areas that are meant for single-family homes, given said area meets multiple requirements. It also requires jurisdictions to increase uses in certain zoning areas for “qualified projects.”
The goal of the law, signed by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore in 2024, is to make housing more affordable by making construction more accessible.
Opioid Overdose And Opioid-Related Hospital Treatment
Every Maryland hospital must have the capability of treating a person who shows opioid-related symptoms or overdose in the emergency room, have the proper treatments for opioid-use disorder and must have appropriate intervention policies before releasing a person who was admitted for opioid-related illness.
Hearing Aids For Adults
Health insurers, nonprofit health service plans and health maintenance organizations must provide coverage for adult hearing aids. There may be a limit of $1,400 per hearing aid for every 36 months. The hearing-impaired adult may choose a more expensive hearing aid and pay the difference.
For access to all of Maryland’s new laws in effect on Jan. 1, 2025, click here.
VIRGINIA LAWS Minimum Wage Increase
Virginia’s minimum wage will increase from $12.00 per hour to $12.41 per hour. The law requires all employers under the Virginia Minimum Wage Act to adjust their pay accordingly.
Data Controllers Transparency
Data controllers are required to restrict the collection of data to only what is necessary as it pertains to the context of the data collected. It requires that controllers do not use personal data outside of the scope of what is “reasonably necessary,” as it is disclosed to the consumer, unless direct consent is given otherwise.
It also requires that controllers do not process certain data of a known child for targeted ads, selling personal data or gathering information about a precise geolocation, unless it is considered “reasonably necessary” or parental consent is given.
For access to all of Virginia’s new laws in effect on Jan. 1, 2025, click here.
By Shelley Rice
New group in charge of DC’s animal services
A new group is overseeing the animal shelter program in D.C, for the first time in decades.
Brandywine Valley SPCA is now in charge of animal care and control services in the District, assuming the same roles and responsibilities it handles in several other states around the region, too.
Brandywine Valley SPCA takes over the D.C. contract from the Humane Rescue Alliance, which had been on an all-out push to get dozens of animals adopted in recent weeks.
Brandywine Valley SPCA’s CEO, Adam Lamb, said around 30 animals that weren’t adopted by New Year’s Eve have been turned over to his group and will be available for adoption from the animal shelter on the 1200 block of New York Avenue NE starting Thursday.
“We will be investing a lot into keeping the individual animals with their pet parents,” Lamb said. “We believe heavily that we need to keep an animal in a home, if at all possible, and we’ll be building tons of programs to be able to do that.”
He said about 93% of the animals taken in to their facilities have what he described as a “live outcome,” which means Brandywine Valley can be considered a no-kill shelter. They put a heavy emphasis on spaying and neutering, as well as what he called “mega-adoption events” that see upward of a 1,000 animals adopted in a two-day period.
His group aims to shorten the amount of time animals spend inside the shelters, too.
“We’re looking at each individual animal and the best possible way to move them through the sheltering system. That can be increasing our relationships with rescues within the District, outside of the District, as well
— we have over eight different locations within Brandywine. So we oftentimes will look at animals that may not be doing well in a shelter environment, maybe in the District, and moving it to one of our locations in Westchester.”
His group is also adding more veterinarians to provide spay and neutering services, as well as other vet needs.
Lamb said it’s important for D.C. residents to offer up as much support as possible to make this new relationship work.
“It is vital that the community supports the work that we’re doing, because we will be taking in thousands of animals through this contract and partnership with D.C. Health,” Lamb said. “So we really do need people to step up and be a part of the lifesaving mission that we have. That could be everything from adoptions to fostering to volunteering.”
Dr. Ayanna Bennett, Director of DC Health said, “Brandywine Valley SPCA has been a great partner in shaping a vision for the future of animal services in DC. I’m excited to work with them to revitalize our animal services program and bring Mayor Bowser’s vision of a new, expanded DC Animal Shelter to life. Our mission is to ensure safe, high-quality care for all animals while establishing sustainable solutions for years to come.”
To support this initiative, DC Health has procured a 30,000 sq. ft. space located at 4 DC
Village Lane SW, which is currently being renovated to the specifications of the BVSPCAs needs to temporarily accommodate overflow from the New York Ave facility and provide more resources to the community and pets in need. As the Districts animal care and control contractor, BVSPCA is responsible for the following:
• Animal field services, complaint investigations, and shelter operations
• Animal transportation and adoption programs
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• Working to reunite pets with their owners by providing lost and found resources
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• Dangerous dog investigations, veterinary care, spay/neuter services
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Anyone interested in adopting an animal, or needing help with animal control services, has a new number to call now. Locally, the number for Brandywine Valley is 202-888-PETS (7387).
By Ashleigh Fields
Jamie Foxx uplifts sister’s legacy on Capitol Hill
Actor, singer, songwriter Jamie Foxx spent December 4th on Capitol Hill advocating for Down syndrome research in honor of his late sister, DeOndra Dixon.
“When we lost DeOndra, we lost a part of our soul. We all felt it. It was gut wrenching. She had so much life,” Foxx said during a press briefing.
Her impact on his life has fueled his desire to enact change for others. Foxx worked with Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Sen. John Hickenlooper to introduce the DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act.
The measure which has already passed in the House of Representatives, allocates $250 million over the course of five years to the National Institute of Health (NIH) for Down Syndrome research, one of the most underfunded study areas at the agency.
Foxx alongside the Global Down Syndrome Foundation are aiming to change that.
Together, they established the DeOndra Dixon Fund over four years ago which specifically supports African Americans with Down Syndrome.
CAPRICORN
(December 22 to January 19)
You are under pressure from your partner to come across and pay attention. A broader scope puts you above the immediate moment and an exotic philosophy gives you perspective. There’s always a strategy, and a mixture of calculation and charm to get your way. You question your life’s calling and find a role that really satisfies you. The end of the month finds a fresh start and you’re rewarded for lasting the course with a difficult customer.
AQUARIUS
(January 20 to February 18)
Even the tough energies work in your favor, as you make steady work progress. Travel and education expand your outlook and you ponder life’s deeper meaning. You are laying the foundations of your new home. Watch your budget, especially around 17th. Gaining initials after your name doesn’t hurt, and the social side of study comes into its own. People put pressure on you to give them focus, it’s imperative to be active with your partner. Combining love with adventure has never been so much fun.
PISCES
(February 19 to March 20)
The onus is on your relationship in January 2025. You are sociably inclined and every experience goes better when you have someone by your side. You put double-time in, even when the job isn’t your number one priority. Investigate business plans and boundaries.. Get good advice, making peace with you and an estranged party.
ARIES
(March 21 to April 19)
In January 2025, it’s time to confront partnership issues that won’t go away. You are deeply restless but deep-seated emotional commitments keep you in post. Balance is key. Taking a holiday is a smart counter-intuitive move, as a lighter atmosphere comes in mid-month. Tension arises at work from a changing model –people are unsure of the future but don’t be drawn into a power struggle.
TAURUS
(April 20 to May 20)
A second chance comes for a big buy and this time you’re in the mood. You are easygoing when fixing a deal, and your naive approach works strangely in your favor. You get full value for your efforts, but reinvest a financial windfall immediately and see your money expand. Remove domestic obstacles, and an innovative approach to décor works well.
January Horoscopes
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GEMINI
(May 21 to June 20)
It’s now-or-never for a creative plan as you flex artistic muscles. Scriptwriting, your debut album, none of these things come together without taking the first step. You know it’s worth it with career stability to concentrate on expressing yourself. Shyness means only your very best attempts will do. Write a strong letter to those in charge. A fun relationship takes on a life of its own, but your partner has more serious intentions. A younger person shares unexpectedly wise words.
CANCER
(June 21 to July 22)
Business at home has stayed the same for so long that change is a real release. Long-standing issues are resolved. Taking charge of your domestic life is a liberating, even if it causes a stir. People see a different side of you. Inspiration for a stunning interior, and entertaining is a breeze. Take care with an impulsive purchase. Tearing yourself away from entangling alliances clears your path, and new options crowd around you now your social life is less complex.
LEO
(July 23 to August 22)
Leo has waited for a moment and in January 2025, he is free to make a splash. Resist the temptation for gung-ho instant change, when working to a strict code gets the best use of your juices. A public project gets off the ground when you look again at its foundations. Communication is everything and romantic intrigue closer to home comes in an unexpected place..next door, perhaps? Get your lines clear, however. A complex person from the past resurfaces and you wonder if the problem lies with you or them.
VIRGO
(August 23 to September 22)
A sense of ease and a wider outlook on the world gives confidence. Instead of ‘why?’, you think ‘why not?’. Your international outlook, the desire to study and image looks good. You have an aura of attractiveness and attention comes without any effort. Be careful of arousing jealousy. your attention goes to money and realizing your long-term investments. Your eye for luxury nets you money and peace-offering smooth things over in love. An agent or broker steps in to negotiate and you get quality advice.
LIBRA
(September 23 to October 22)
A casual flirtation turning more serious, and someone is ready to commit after a lengthy spell of wooing. Planets grouping in your sign gives you contrasting talents and challenges. A little like living in a straightjacket, perhaps, but your limitations soon become a source of strength. Tasks that you have deferred now face you fullon. For all that a social invitation cuts across your business strategy, take every opportunity for a break. Go somewhere different.
SCORPIO
(October 23 to November 21)
Your social side is on parade, make full use of a handy introduction. Broaden your scope, and a partner from a different background adds color to your love life. Good advisors surround you and a Taurus-type character points to hidden treasures. You want recognition for your efforts. Step up, be yourself and don’t shy away from an avant-garde approach to business. Private liaisons are favored later in the month and sees a behind-closed-doors deal successfully closed.
SAGITTARIUS
(November 22 to December 21)
You deal astutely with career contacts and a romantic quality colors your quest. Retrace your steps and a second-string job gives brings much-needed extra gold. The 4th gives you a relaxed day and you bounce back from a heavy social agenda. You don’t need a second invitation to travel and a snap trip away is a thrill. A mixture of discipline andtact sees like-minded people coming aboard. Friends form a kind of surrogate family at the end of the month and your social direction is all set.
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