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s the weather “cools” down, it’s time for our annual Fall Sports preview. My problem is, while I love sports, I was never good at them. And that is an understatement. But I tried most of them because of my love for jocks. This month celebrates both people: athletes and the ones that watch them.

It started with swimming at 5-years-old. I was always in the lowest swimming group yet I loved swimmers. Next was baseball. My dad coached our little league team and he threw me in left field since mentally I was in left field.

I couldn’t even throw a ball (my nickname was rubber arm) and definitely couldn’t hit a baseball. I prayed I would get hit by the pitch or walked so I can get to 1st base (now it’s a lot easier). But I loved my fellow baseball players.

Then I said, “Let’s try bowling.” My ball loved the gutter so that’s out. OK, let’s try basketball. I tried out for the school team and didn’t sink a shot, yet the players were sexy. Let’s do track. So much work but I liked the shorts. Failed again. Last was volleyball. Love the game but once again I sucked at that too.

The moral of my story is I thank God for talented, hard working, competitive and great players in our community. I am always amazed at how big sports leagues are in Phoenix. Were these players good when they were younger but closeted and now they can play free and in a welcoming league. Either way, there is no better time to join a team. There is something for everyone (except me). I promise to continue being a spectator and athletic supporter.

Enjoy this issue, enjoy your community and join a team found in this issue.

Check out the ION Arizona App for quick links. Go to JOIN A TEAM button.

You will have fun and meet new people. I’ll be on the sidelines. Typical.

Jack Tesorero Athletic Supporter

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HH 4-8pm $2.50 Rolling Rock $4.50 Pinnacle Flavors 8pm-Cl

Happy Hour Drink Specials -6pmRock $4.50 HH 4-8pm10:30am $2.50 Rolling Firball 8pm-Cl

Happy Hour Drink Specials 10am-6pm $2 Rolling Rock & Well open -7pm 7-10pm $2.50 Wells & Rolling Rock

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Oz Bar Rewined Let it Roll Bowling Wok’N’Roll

Elements After Dark 10:30p

DJ Dance Party 10p $8 U-Call-It 8p-Mid

KARAOKE 9p $6 Deep Eddy Vodka

Dallas’ Dancers 5p-9p $2.75 Miller Products 8p-Cl

2-4-1 8a-2p Well & Dom HH 2p-8pm $2.75 Bud Products 8p-Cl

Dart Tournament 12p JAZZ 7:30p $1 Bud Light HH ALL DAY

$1 HH 6p-8p Piper M’Shay 8:30p Sinful Studs 9:30p

$1 HH 6p-8p Line Dancing 6p Saturday Stars 9:30p

Sinful Studs 5:30p Pussy LeHoot & Friends 8:30p

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$3 Well/Dom 8a-8p $4 Well/Dom 8p-2a KARAOKE 9p $3.50 Fire 8a

$3 Well/Dom 6a-7p $6 Call ALL DAY KARAOKE 9p-Cl $4 Absolut 7p

$3 Well/Dom 6a-7p $6 Call ALL DAY $4 Bloody/ Mimosa 8a-1p BINGO 1p

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DRAG BINGO 9p HH $3 off U-Call-It 4p-8p

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Fuego Latin Night 10:30p

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$3 Dom Pitchers $4 Limeade Cocktails KARAOKE 8p

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$3 Corona Bottles $4 Pitchers Claudia & Co. 8:30p

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PHX ATTRACTIONS

Pitbull with Iggy Azalea “I Feel Good Tour” busts out! The global superstar will take over the stage and fans can expect him to pull out all of the stops with surprises as he performs all his biggest hits. Australian rapper Iggy Azalea does her thang, too. Friday, September 17. Ak Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd. Ave. in Phoenix Get your tix at LiveNation.com (See ad on p. 17)

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It’s Saturday Night Fever! Mr. Pink spins disco while Pyrrha Sutra’s burlesque troupe performs, plus balloon drops with prizes, and more. Not to mention drink specials, and a special guest! The only thing missing is Liza, Halston, Bianca, and Andy … except no blow allowed. Wok ’n’ Roll, 2801 N. Central Ave. at Thomas Rd.Saturday, August 21, 10-12 midnight. For tickets search EventBrite.com (See ad on p. 15)

Labor Day at Charlie’s You’ve got a three-day weekend with no work! Don’t miss out on the fun!

Saturday: AGRA Beach Party • Sunday: Rocky Point Shrimp Boil • Monday: Waterslide & Pussy’s Labor Day Show at 1 p.m. Only at Charlie’s, 737 W. Camelback Rd. in Phoenix. (See ads on pp. 32-33)

Aunt Rita’s Red Is The Night Rub elbows with nabobs, VIPs, and big shots as this annual event returns. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails are on hand while disco legend Thelma Houston performs. Saturday, September 25 at the Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave. at McDowell Rd. Tickets at RedIsTheNight.org (See ad on p. 23)

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Bats, mitts, nets, gloves, pins, targets, and balls … lots and lots of balls. Whatever your “racquet” is, there’s a sport for you. ION gives you the rundown on LGBTQ inclusive sports leagues in the Valley and how you can join. Remember, it’s not about whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game. Although winning is definitely better. Trust us on that.

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Arizona Gay Volleyball Ass’n.

Games and tournaments already underway for this popular league. They play every Monday night from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Steele Indian School Park. Show up to cheer on your favorite team and find out how you can get involved with sets and spines.

Visit AZGV.org for more information.

Cactus Cities Softball League

The Southwest’s Premier Softball League.

Home of the Saguaro Cup. So far no fall registration events or games have been announced. For updates follow them on Facebook.com/ CactusCities or keep checking their website at CactusCities.com for updates.

Cactus Dodgeball

Cactus Dodgeball is a recreational dodgeball league played all over Arizona. They just started up again, so you can find them playing: Phoenix - TUES/THURS NIGHTS: Foam Dodgeball, Papago School, 2013 N 36th St..

Mesa — THURS NIGHTS: No-Sting Dodgeball at First United Methodist Church of Mesa, 15 E. 1st Ave. Cactus Dodgeball hosts social leagues, open gyms, elite competitive practices and tournaments providing players an opportunity to play almost every week. There’s lots more at CactusDodgeball.com

Cactus Tennis Alliance

Break out your tennis whites and grab your racquet and plan on meeting at the Phoenix Tennis Center 6330 N 21st Ave. Drop-in Tennis Fridays and Sundays. Check them out at Facebook.com/ CactusTennis to or email them at cactustennis@outlook.com for more information.

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Get your mind out of the gutter … and your bowling ball, too. Anyone can join in on because experience is not required. The leagues have of bowlers of all ages and levels of expertise from novice to lane shark. This league plays at Let It Roll, 8925 N. 12th St. at Dunlap in Phoenix. Leagues start bowling September 12.

And did we mention fun? For details and how to sign visit GayBowlingPhoenix.com

Phoenix Gay Flag Football League

That’s “FLAG.” Don’t forget the “L.” Registration for fall starts August 12. The season is always an open draft so all you need to do is register and you’ll be guaranteed a spot on a team. The league is limited to 112 players. The season kickoff is on September 10 at their home field at Coronado Park, 1717 N. 12th St. in Phoenix, w, including “Friday Night Lights.”

PGFFL will be hosting Gay Bowl for the third time from October 1-3. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook page at PGFFL. Register at PGFFL.com

Gay & Lesbian Association of Darts (G.L.A.D.)

Bull’s eye! Sharpen up those darts! The summer season is still going strong while they play at different bars around Phoenix, but if you’d like to find out more about joining the league for the upcoming season check out their page on Facebook, visit GLADPhxAZ.org or email them at GLADPhxAZ@gmail.com

Phoenix Frontrunners

Move your feet! Join them for weekly run, walks and trail runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. There’s no cost to join. They meet on: • Saturdays 8 a.m. at Murphy Bridle Path on North Central Ave through October • Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. at Margaret T. Hance Park • Thursdays 6 p.m. at Tempe Town Lake Get to know them on Saturday, August 14 at Kobalt from 5 p.m.— 8 p.m.

Find out more at PhxFrontrunners.org

Phoenix Storm Rugby

Looking for a challenge? This is rough and tumble, so if you want to get rowdy, this is it! They’re inclusive and looking for new membership. All fitness levels are welcome!

If you’re ready to learn some basic skills and conditioning, come to Rugby Boot Camp on Saturday, September 11 at Colter Park, 902 W. Colter in Phoenix.

Check it out at PhoenixStorm.org

VGL: Varsity Gay League

Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience or identity, you’ll find a home with VGL. Sundays: Kickball at Encanto Park starting starts Sunday, September 19 at 10 a.m. with recreational and competitive plus open play.

Mondays - Tennis on Mondays at Phoenix Tennis Center 6330 N 21st Ave. for Beginners and Intermediate with Master coming soon. Look for Outdoor Dodgeball beginning soon.

Rah! Rah! Rah! For more details go to VarsityGayLeague.com and follow them on Instagram and their Facebook page.

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American Horror Stories Don’t miss this spooky spin-off featuring 16 selfcontained episodes from Hollywood Queenpin Ryan Murphy’s fright factory of terrifying tales directed by out lesbian Sarah Paulson starring gay boys from Murphy’s stable o’ stars including Matt Bomer, Assassination of Gianni Versace’s Cody Fern, Glee’s Kevin McHale, and honorary gays, Finn Wittrock plus Chad James Buchanan.

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Pray Away Exodus International, founded in the 1970s by five members of an evangelical church, claimed gays could become straight if they would “pray the gay away.” The documentary follows the former leaders as they contend with the aftermath of their actions, along with a survivor, as they seek healing and acceptance after more than a decade of conversion therapy. Again, Tinseltown’s Power Gay, Ryan Murphy, is the executive producer.

Rūranji After skipping town a decade ago after his mother’s death, transgender activist Caz Davis returns to the remote, politically divided dairy community of Rūrangi, New Zealand, hoping to reconnect with his estranged father, and friends who haven’t heard from Caz since before he transitioned. The low budget doesn’t spoil the valuable story or production.

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t looks like Stormy weather this fall. The Phoenix Storm Rugby Football Club has the advantage line.

Mathew Navarez, has been part of the team for four years, and is the league’s president. “We’re very teamwork oriented. That’s the Storm, we’re a brotherhood,” said Navarez. “We’re all inclusive and welcoming. I never played sports before—it wasn’t part of my background—and here I am! I’m proud to be part of this.”

Phoenix Storm is part to the International Gay Rugby Association with 20 teams worldwide numbering about 1,200 players. In October they be play in tournament in Colorado. They’ll also play in the International Gay Rugby Association’s Bingham Cup, in Ottawa in August of 2022.

Navarez said, “Everyone plays an important role. One of the phrases we use while playing is, ‘With you.’ We might be covering someone in the field, or backing up someone and say, ‘With you.’ We’re always there for each other.”

Player Erick Tanchez expanded on his experience with Phoenix Storm. “I like the community and the camaraderie. Being gay and sports sometimes don’t go together. This helps people come out of their shell.”

You don’t have to be a Sherman tank to play. The small but mighty Diego Tolentino has been playing with the team for two years. “I play Rugby because it brings me challenges where my size as a little guy can do anything rugby related,” he said.

As the only gay rugby team in town, the Phoenix Storm plays games with approximately eight other straight teams in town. “They’ve all been very welcoming. No matter what happens on the field, we celebrate together afterwards with some drinks, along with some cheers and chants we all do.”

Navarez said, “We’re registering new members who never played rugby before.” The Phoenix Storm is gearing up 21 team members. They’re looking for 30 members in the league. If you can’t play, you can still be part of the league as a “Storm Chaser,” and help with fundraisers, attend socials, and travel to games with the players.

If you’re looking for a challenge, rugby is it! Phoenix Storm wants you! Touch practice is every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and on Saturdays at 8 a.m. at Colter Park, 702 W. Colter St. in Phoenix. Storm Rugby Boot Camp is Saturday, September 11 from 7 a.m.-11 a.m.

ION Arizona is a proud sponsor of Phoenix Storm.

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The Phoenix Storm Rugby Football Club gets rough and rowdy.

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Immersive Van Gogh Exhibition Lose yourself in 500,000 cubic feet of monumental projections animating Vincent Van Gogh’s masterpieces. Wander through moving images highlighting brushstrokes, detail, and color that illuminate the mind of the genius. Astonishing in scale and breathtakingly imaginative, you’ll experience Van Gogh’s Post Impressionist art in a new and unforgettable way. Coming to the Lighthouse Art Space, 4301 N. Scottsdale Rd. at Fifth Ave. August 26 - November 28 For tix go to VanGoghPHX.com

Animaniacs in Concert

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Re-live your “younger years” and see your favorite Animaniacs characters sing live on stage in the most zany, animany and totally insany musical revue starring original cast members accompanied by Emmy winning composer Randy Rogel, who wrote many of those songs you still can’t get outta your brain! 5601 N. 16th St. at Bethany Home Rd. August 28 at 7 p.m. TheMadison.org or call 602-664-7777

Mean Girls Grab your Burn Book! It’s not October 3rd but get ready for this Broadway musical about Cady Herron and life in suburban Illinois. If you go on Wednesday, be sure you wear pink, otherwise, “You can’t sit with us.” August 31-September 5. We’ll let you in on a little secret because we’re such good friends: get your tickets at ASUgammage.com or call 480-965-3434

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Friendly bars, clubs & restaurants:

PHOENIX METRO

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1. Anvil

anvilbaraz.com

2424 E. Thomas Rd.

(602) 334-1462

2. Bar 1

bar1bar.com

3702 N. 16th St.

(602) 266-9001

3. Bliss/ReBar

blissrebar.com

901 N. 4th St.

(602) 795-1792

4. Boycott Bar

boycottbarphx.com

4301 N 7th Ave.

(602) 515-3667

5. BS West

bswest.com

7125 E. 5th Ave., Scottsdale (480) 945-9028

6. Bunkhouse

bunkhousesaloonphx 4428 N 7th Ave.

(602) 200-9154

7. The Cash

cashnightclub.com

1730 E McDowell Rd.

(602) 253-0689

8. Charlie’s

charliesphoenix.com

727 W. Camelback Rd.

(602) 265-0224

9. Cruisn’ 7th

cruisin7th.com

3702 N. 7th St.

(602) 212-9888

10. Dick’s Cabaret

dickscabaret.com

3432 E. Illini Rd.

(602) 274-DICK

11. FEZ

dickscabaret.com

105 W. Portland St

(602) 287-8700

12. Flex Spas

flexspas.com

1517 S. Black Canyon Hwy. (602) 271-9011

13. Hula’s

hulasmoderntiki.com

5114 N 7th St

(602) 265-8454

14. Industry Bar

industryphx.com

607 W Osborn Rd.

(602) 274-1456

15. Karamba

karambanightclub.com 1724 E. McDowell Rd.

(602) 254-0231

16. King Pin Bar/Rest

kingpingrill.com

(602) 795-6007

17 Kobalt

kobaltbarphoenix.com Park Central Mall

(602) 264-5307

18. Mi Patio

mipatioaz.com

3347 N 7th Ave.

(602) 277-4831

19. NuTowne Saloon

nutownebar.com

5002 E Van Buren St.

(602) 267-9959

20. OZ Bar

ozbarphx.com

1804 W. Bethany Home Rd. (602) 242-5114

21. Plazma

8925 N 12th St.

1560 E Osborn Rd.

(602) 266-0477

22. Rewined Bar

rewinedphx.square

3308 N 24th St.

(602) 429-9660

23. The Rock

therockdmphoenix

4129 N 7th Ave

(602) 248-8559

24. Stacy’s @ Melrose

stacysatmelrose.com

CLOSED TEMPORARILY - Stay tuned for info

25. Thunderbird Lnge

thunderbirdloungephx 710 W Montecito Ave.

(602) 283-4621

26. Wok n Roll - Phx

woknrollaz.com

2801 N Central Ave.

(602) 230-2960

27. Wok n Roll - Scott

woknrollaz.com

4412 N Miller Rd.

(480) 427-2526

Wok n Roll - Roosevelt

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GAY BARS & CLUBS (All)

Centrico (Modern Mexican) Hula’s Modern Tiki Oven & Vine Mary Coyle’s Ice Cream Screaming Banshee

Anvil Bar 1 Bliss/ReBar

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Flex Spas 63 Industry Bar Karamba Kobalt NuTowne Saloon OZ Bar

Plazma The Rock 37 Stacy’s @ Melrose (Temp Closed)

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GAY-FRIENDLY BARS

Stacy’s @ Dunlap Thunderbird Lounge Rewined Beer & Wine Bar Sazerak McKenzies Midtown Tavern

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Phoenix Gay Men’s Chorus Canyon Echos Omaggio Youth Chorus Phoenix Women’s Chorus Film Bar (downtown PHX)

Desperado Film Festival Arizona Broadway Theatre Valley Youth Theatre Arizona Opera Theatre Arizona Theatre Company Herberger Theatre Orpheum Theatre Phoenix Theatre AK Chin Pavilion Arizona Federal Theatre Marque Theatre Talking Stick Arena CB Live (Desert Ridge) Rick Branson’s House Comedy Exposed Gallery Let it Roll Bowling 51 Big Surf Waterpark

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DINING OUT

The Melting Pot (Fondue) Mi Patio (Mexican) 50 NEW! Wok ‘N Roll (Phoenix) 15 Bliss/ReBar

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King Pin Bar & Lounge 51 Breakfast Bitch (Cambria Hotel) Pizza People Pub Tru Burger (Phoenix location)

Bill Luke Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep 51 U Park We Sell (Mesa) Scottsdale Bike Company Community Tire (6 locations) Compu-Tech Automotive Jackson Car Wash Daryl’s Detail on Wheels Fenders and Friends Car Club Cactus 4 Wheelers Lambda Car Club All State Ins. - Edward Vasquez State Farm Ins. Mary Contreras

LIVING

Mattress 360 NEW! Key Home Interiors Arizona Matress Overstock Allegiance Water Services Mustang Air Mechanical Studio Art Framing A/C Experts Design Labs Custom Kitchens Oasis Valley Group (Chris Tong) Lance Rampy Realtor Dominick Mangano Realtor AZ Real Estate - John & Jared S & T Plaza The Curve Apts. (Melrose) Pavilions on Central Apts Skyline Lofts Apt. (Downtown) ZaZu Apartment Homes Byrant Commercial Properties Old Republic Title

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Macy’s Biltmore Fashion Park NEW! The Fit Alterations 40 NEW! Ace of Fades (Adrian Byrd) 41 Cornelis Hollander Jewelers Diamond Jim’s (2 locations) 39 AZ Fun Services Gifts/Costumes Whozitz and Whatzitz Gifts Now or Never R Salon 47 Salon 24 Fast Signs on Central Dance Starz

MEDICAL

Open Wide Dental On Pointe Dental Braces for all Faces

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CANNABIS / CBD / VAPE

TRAVEL & LEISURE

The Wellness Spot (CBD/Rec) 3 Herbal Wellness Ctr. (medicinal) 3 Butt Out Vape Shop

From the Rooftop (Down. Phx) 21 Palomar Hotel (Downtown) Embassy Suites - Airport Wyndham Garden (Midtown Phx) The Tuxon Hotel (Tucson) Hotel Congress (Dntwn Tucson) Royal Villas - Adult Hotel Let it Roll Bowlling 51 Big Surf Waterpark Luxor Hotel (Las Vegas)

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

RESOURCES

All State Insurance - E. Vasquez Health Markets - Amy Powell State Farm Ins. - Mary Contreras Alliance Wealth Management Law offices of John Phebus MDK Law Group Phillips Law Group Dave Connell Bookkeeping

ADULT

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Equality Arizona (EQAZ) ANDES - Nude social club 50 FIERCE Friends - Social club BLAEQ - Black LGBTQ Social club

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Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS RipplePHX - HIV Testing/events Aunt Rita’s - HIV Fundraising 23 Terros Health 55 Maricopa County Public Health Pima County Public Health SAAF - HIV/AIDS Tucson Phoenix Pride 56-57 Tucson Pride 51 Flagstaff Pride Bisbee Pride Latino Pride Alliance Equality Chamber of Commerce One Community 850zip.com Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

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hose wacky stars! Uranus turns retrograde on August 19 for about five months. Examine how you depend on others and create new methods to change this in ways that benefit you and others. ¶ The Full Moon on August 22 is fabulous, because generous Jupiter will be in tight conjunction with it, bringing abundance and happiness. Mercury is in a strong orbit and won’t be retrograde until September 26.

Get rid of clutter and reorganize everything. Like, your entire life. It’ll be fun! The stars promise!

ION HOMOSCOPES

ARIES Mar. 21 - Apr. 20 So, Mercury and Mars are hanging out in a bar on August 22. Pretty soon the Sun drops in. Guess what a happens? A huge shift in energy.

Expect radical change. No kidding.

TAURUS April. 21 - May 20 Shake ups help you break out of a rut because of Mercury and Uranus.

This is a good time to update your wardrobe. Seriously. That’s Venus talking. And everybody else.

GEMINI May 21 - June 21 Venus enters the sign of Libra on August 16. Expect electricity when the stars sprinkle fairy dust. You can be a real heartbreaker, so watch out. Other people have feelings, too.

Even Capricorns, poor things.

CANCER June 22 - July 22 No thanks to Saturn you’re feeling financially pinched. You’ll have to figure out how to cover expenses until big, fat Jupiter comes to your rescue—again—on August 22.

LEO July 23 - Aug. 22 The New Moon in Leo affects you more than any other sign. This means conquering! Everything! If it’s your birthday, harness this lunar energy and you’ll be shocked at how capable you really are. Shocked!

We’re all shocked!

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IONARIZONA

AUG/SEPT 2021

VIRGO Aug. 23 - Sep. 22 You get lots of information that’s intriguing and curious. Follow your intuition. Is it your Solar Return? Mars connects with Uranus, and you’ll be feeling experimental and free. Exactly how experimental are you feeling?

LIBRA Sep. 23 - Oct. 22 Expect progress through friendships, networking, and sharing ideas with others. Since they think just like you, that helps. The Full Moon sparks your creativity, maybe a romance. Or not.

It’s up to you.

SCORPIO Oct. 23 - Nov.23 Mercury brings lots of energy to the table. It also makes you irritable and grumpy. Mars opposite Jupiter makes you overconfident, and that’s problematic. Try a little humility and gain points with those around you.

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 23 - Dec. 23 You feel a surge of ambition on August 18 when Mercury and Mars give your career a boost. But you’ve got to help, too. The planets can’t do everything.

The Full Moon means you’ll get some information that’ll blow your mind.

CAPRICORN Dec. 23 - Jan. 20 You love beginnings. You love that fresh Downy feeling. What happens when the circus leaves? After the New Moon on August 8 you need to ask yourself, “What the heck is going on?”

You’ll get answers.

AQUARIUS Jan. 21 - Feb. 19 You’re brash and independent. Well, sure, sometimes you’re a jerk, too. But you can’t be all things to all people.

The Mercury-Venus transit means set some boundaries by August 11. Your attention turns to the bigger picture.

PISCES Feb. 20 - Mar. 20 Venus brings out all of your wiles and charms. Well, until August 15. After that we’re not sure what happens. Should we be scared? The Full Moon and Jupiter bring you treats galore.

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