The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Monday, December 10, 2012
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Daily Horoscope
Nancy Black and Stephanie Clement
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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (12/10/12). Ever consider writing a book? This could be the year. You enjoy quiet time at home, and your words attract magnetically. Partnerships, family, finances and wellness are key themes. Work energizes the second half of 2013, and your love life shines earlier. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) ––6–– Friends help you make an international connection. Build something with it, and do it right. It’s easier to go forward than back. Work together for a team breakthrough. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ––8–– State the rules clearly before beginning. Don’t mention publicly what you’re acquiring. Your partner makes a persuasive argument. Build upon the past, and reinforce structure. The excitement is growing. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ––7–– Double-check the data. It’s a good time for a transformation. Keep digging to find the clue, pushing past old barriers. It’s the start of a profitable new effort. CANCER (June 21-July 22) ––9–– It’s a good time to fix things. You can do creative work, and well. Devise secret signals only the two of you understand. Reset your study goals. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ––9–– Make sure you’re playing by updated rules. Measuring potential obstacles is smart. Only follow the truth, and stick to the basics. Maintain your position, and you’re unstoppable. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ––8–– Concentrate on household matters ... polish to a sheen. Take care of a dental or plumbing issue. Good quality is cheaper over time. Inspire your team for a power boost. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ––7–– Provide support, and your team advances to the next level. Consider your decisions. You’re very persuasive now. Do it gently. Meditation puts it all in perspective. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ––9–– Nothing beats hands-on experience. Discover something valuable. Accept responsibility, and keep your eyes on the prize. Re-think priorities, considering the costs. Hold your temper. Grab a good deal quickly. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ––6–– Work with your audience. You’re good at this. Apply your personal magic to a whole new world. Discipline is required. Develop an effective routine. You’re especially charming now. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ––8–– Play by the rules. There’s a lot going on behind the scenes. Listen to the voice of experience. The judgment favors the powers that be. Revise your plans. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ––8–– Routine gives you strength. A friend offers another perspective. Hold on to what you’ve got. Others follow your lead. Fine-tune and edit your work. Celebrate what you’re grateful for. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ––8–– Act responsibly, and imagine perfection. Organization helps complete things faster. Chores take precedence. Stick to the schedule, for a positive outcome. Listen to group members. Old love ripens.
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