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your week in the stars / December 9-15, 2013
ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Your ability to motivate others is high, as Mars rushes through your partnership zone. You’re keen to say what’s on your mind but avoid being too blunt and bossy, especially mid-week. Friday is marvellous for making amends with a family member who you may have (unintentionally) offended. If you eat some humble pie, the relationship will head into positive new territory.
TAURUS (Apr 21 – May 20) Utilise your intuition and imagination to find creative solutions to pressing problems. Attached Bulls – Saturn’s aspects are perfect for cementing your commitment to your partner, while Jupiter helps you find spontaneous ways to show your affection. Singles – give superficial suitors a wide berth. Look for lasting love with a soulful Scorpio or a conscientious Capricorn.
GEMINI (May 21 – June 21) Are you troubled by a rickety relationship? A completely fresh approach will blow away the cobwebs and get things moving in a positive direction again. Clever communication is the key. When it comes to business matters, if you’ve done the hard work required then you’ll be able to capitalise on the lucky breaks that come your way. It’s all in the preparation and timing.
CANCER (June 22 – July 22) Jupiter gives you a welcome confidence boost, while Saturn provides the impetus to get things done. With energy and application, you can tackle the to-do list and still have time for leisure activities. For some smart Crabs, quick thinking saves the day at work. For others with pressing family problems, perhaps it’s time to speak up and say what’s really on your mind?
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1 Name the US evangelist, Billy ...? 8 Having sound judgment or good sense, is to appear what? 9 What was an early small square piano? 10 Who devised the strategy of the Wooden Horse of Troy? 11 Name the largest country in the world. 12 What is a musical composition for two voices? 13 What is a bunk, allotted to a traveller on a vessel? 16 Which hard, heavy, durable wood is highly prized when black? 19 Name the fifth book of the New Testament. 21 An annual yacht race terminates at which Australian city? 22 What is the art and training of a horse in obedience, deportment, etc? 23 Which term is descriptive of secular? 24 Name a north-eastern NSW town on the Macintyre River. 25 Which form of address is applicable to a registered nurse?
2 Which term expresses joyful ecstasy? 3 What is that part of a telephone combining both the receiver and the transmitter? 4 Name the irascible amphibian in ‘The Wind in the Willows’ (2,4). 5 To be hairy, is to be what? 6 What is another expression for a helllike region? 7 To be within reach or nearby, is to appear how? 13 Name the British politician who was Prime Minister on three occasions, Stanley ...? 14 Which bank is the central banking institution? 15 Name the official printed reports of parliamentary proceedings. 17 What is a colloquial term for British police officers? 18 To give an account of something, is to do what? 20 What are bombs also known as?
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LIBRA (Sept 23 – Oct 23) Jupiter and Saturn send professional opportunities your way, but you must have the confidence and work ethic to capitalise on them. Attached Librans, surprise your partner with an erotic email or a tantalising text. Singles, have you been looking for love in the usual places? Uranus encourages you to think outside the box, as you search for your soul mate in adventurous new places.
SCORPIO (Oct 24 – Nov 21)
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Strategic Planning
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Sudoku hard No. 117
Solution next week
AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18)
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Sudoku medium No.117
Crossword No. 434
Solutions from last edition C W A D P A V E B R L A N Z E M R S E
Where will we be in the future?
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CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
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James, the chairman of a not-for-profit association, explained to me that he had been advised to get a business plan, not a strategic plan as his association was not yet ready for one. He understood that I assisted organisations, including not-for-profits, to prepare such a plan. James was right; I do, indeed, assist organisations and businesses with preparing business and strategic plans using the Mindshop “now/where/how” model, which I wrote about in “CityNews” a few months ago.
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Don’t be too cautious Capricorn, this week, good luck comes to Goats who hustle! Jupiter forms a fantastic trine to Saturn (your ruling planet) on Friday, which makes you more ambitious and more proactive about turning average opportunities into good fortune. Your motto for the moment is from Emily Dickinson (born on December 10) “Fortune befriends the bold.”
The plan for taking care of business
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
Artistic inspiration is high but don’t waste the week with chaotic thinking and constant daydreaming. The Jupiter/Saturn trine encourages you to have the confidence and discipline to turn your creative thoughts into tangible form. But remember there’s a fine line between communicating your ideas with plenty of Piscean passion and being completely misunderstood.
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Jupiter forms a fabulous trine with Saturn on Friday. Opportunity meets preparation and you’ll find (if you’ve done the work required) lucky opportunities will come your way. But you must grab good fortune when it appears, or it will just pass you by. Be inspired by birthday great Emily Dickinson “Luck is not chance, it’s toil; fortune’s expensive smile is earned.”
PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
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Focus on pet projects that require plenty of short-term sweat for long-term gain, as Jupiter trines Saturn in Scorpio. Plus clarify and consolidate your aspirations and ambitions for the future. But are you being too stubborn or suspicious about a relationship issue? Compromise and trust are required, if you want to steer a romance or friendship into calmer waters.
You’re trying to persuade someone to do something but are they ready for your unconventional Aquarian approach? With charm and a convincing argument you can get them onside, as positive Mercury/Uranus aspects boost your communication skills. And is it time to contribute your innovative ideas to a group, club or organisation within your local community?
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VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sept 22) Avoid being cynical and over-critical. You’ve got a lot on your plate and family, friends and colleagues are happy to help – if you let them. When you pool your talents with like-minded souls, magical things happen! Uranus gives you a welcome jolt of electric energy so make the most of it. With Virgo vim and vigour (plus creative communication) you’ll have a productive week.
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LEO (July 23 – Aug 22) Wednesday is wonderful for lightning flashes of inspiration; while Thursday is terrific for fraternising with local and international friends. Putting off domestic chores might seem like a good idea now, but you’ll pay the price further down the track. This week’s Saturn/Jupiter trine helps you sort out your priorities and face your family responsibilities with a sunny smile.
Solution next week
Gail Freeman & Co Pty Ltd
I start with an analysis of where the association is now. Using Mindshop tools, I assist it with developing action plans and teach processes that can be used in the association when I am not there. I also teach the organisation to develop one-page plans using a special template. “The beauty of this process is that you can apply it to almost anything including personal issues,” I told James. “You can prepare a plan for your career, your daughter’s choice of subjects at uni or the future of the organisation. “This model does require that there are some elements towards the strategic plan because if you don’t know where you’re going, how can you know when you get there? Or even if you are going in the right direction? As a not-for-profit, there are certain items of the strategy which are “given” as you are funded for these. Once the organisation is “under control” then additional strategies can be brought into play.” James was growing curious and wanted to know what happens next. “To start the ball rolling,” I told him, “I need a meeting with the board and senior management. As yours is a small association, this should take about two hours. “Among the items I would suggest examining is waste. I frequently do a waste audit for organisations and businesses. Toyota identified that in any organisation there are seven main wastes. I go through these and see how they apply and how they can be minimised. This can assist you to manage more with less in these times of stringent government grant reduction.” James left my office hot to trot saying he was looking forward to getting started soon. If you need help with a business or strategic plan, waste, staffing or any other business or not for profit matter, please contact the friendly team at Gail Freeman & Co Pty Ltd on 6295 2844.
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