Two Row Times, April 10, 2024

Magical is one word to describe the phenomenal total solar eclipse that blanketed the reserve in darkness in the middle of the afternoon on Monday, in a spectacular celestial event not expected to happen again in North America until 2044.

For two brief minutes in time, millions of people in the so-called “path of totality” spanning from Mexico to Montreal saw the moon completely cover the sun as the two planetary objects orbited their way across the continent.

Six Nations community members gathered at the Community Hall to witness the once-ina-lifetime occurrence, ready with snacks, folding chairs, and of course, solar eclipse glasses, for safe, unobstructed views of the moon-covered sun.

The day started off cloudy and overcast, with people all over social media worried they wouldn’t be able to see the muchhyped event in its full glory.

As people began to gather on the grounds at the community hall around 2 p.m., there were comments like, “I hope it clears up” and “I can’t see anything!” as they tried peering through their glasses for glimpses of the moon starting to cast over the sun.

But there was a sudden

clearing of clouds just in time for the viewing of the moon starting to edge its way over the sun and they parted to reveal the sun blazing in all its glory.

Cries of “I see it!” could be heard on the grounds from those who gathered to watch.

From 2 p.m. onwards, people watched in awe though their safety glasses as the moon began to cover more and more of the sun.

The sun resembled a crescent moon for the last portion of coverage before totality occurred.

But through a regular camera lens, the sun appeared to shine bright and unobstructed right up until the moment of totality around 3:20 p.m. eastern time.

There was an eerie light filter in the atmosphere akin to an Instagram filter,

creating an odd ambience for about a half hour before the moment of totality hit.

When the moon finally took its position in front of the sun, a large beam of light glinted on the edge of the eclipse, akin to a diamond sparkling, before the grounds of the community hall plunged into nighttime.

People clapped and cheered and fireworks rang out around the community hall during that brief show of celestial magic. People were staring up at the sky in wonderment and awe. Glasses came off at that point, as the sun’s harmful rays were obstructed enough to safely view the total solar eclipse with the naked eye.

Birds went quiet for those two minutes. A chill permeated the air without

the warmth of the midday sun to heat the earth.

As quickly as the magic started, it seemed to end.

As the moon made its way across the sun and totality ended, another glint of diamond-like light pierced the night sky on the other side of the sun before light slowly returned to the grounds of the community hall, like a morning sunrise.

The air remained quite chilly as the moon continued to make its way across the sun for the next hour, before Grandmother Moon and Grandfather Sun resumed their normal, unobstructed journeys across the sky.

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Six Nations community members gathered at the Community Hall to witness the once-in-a-lifetime occurrence, ready with snacks, folding chairs, and of course, solar eclipse glasses, for safe, unobstructed views of the moon-covered sun. DAZLYNN ALEXANDER

There was an eerie light filter in the atmosphere akin to an Instagram filter, creating an odd ambience for about a half hour before the moment of totality hit. DURIC

Toronto man found guilty in Lynn VanEvery double homicide

black youth growing up in Toronto during the shooter’s sentencing later this month.

Toronto man Malik Mbuyi has been found guilty of two counts of second degree murder at a Brantford court last week in the 2019 death of Lynn VanEvery and Larry Reynolds.

A judge declared Mbuyi was the shooter in the 2019 deaths of VanEvery and Reynolds at their Brantford home.

Mbuyi’s lawyers are expected to bring up Mbuyi’s past as a disenfranchised

A woman who tried to embrace him after the verdict was held back by guards in the courtroom last week.

The verdict came after several weeks of deliberation in the murder that involved seven suspects.

Justice Andrew Goodman said surveillance video showed that even though Mbuyi was wearing a mask, he believed Mbuyi’s body shape matched that of the shooter. The shooting occurred

at the front door of the Park Road South home around 8 a.m. on July 19, 2019.

A number of men have already received guilty verdicts and sentences for various charges relating to the shooting.

Terrell Philbert, Dylan Alridge and Thomy Baez-Eusebio have all pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit an indictable offence with a firearm.

Baez-Eusebio and Alridge were sentenced to time served, at 29 and 30 months, respectively.

Philbert got seven and a

half years.

One man, Salloum Jassem, was acquitted of two counts of first-degree murder.

Kareem Zedan got 15 years for manslaughter.

Nathan Howes, the seventh man accused in the shooting, is still awaiting a verdict for two counts of first-degree murder.

Police said VanEvery, 62, and her husband, Reynolds, 64, were not the intended targets and were shot in a case of mistaken identity.

Six Nations farmers need money for $5.6 million agricultural centre

and it’s going to cost a lot of money to do this.”

Norfolk General Hospital (NGH) is seeking applications for new Board Members

(SIMCOE) - Have you ever thought about making a real difference in your community’s healthcare? Norfolk General Hospital (NGH) is seeking remarkable individuals ready to help shape the future of healthcare in our area and beyond. Right now, there’s one open spot on our Board of Directors for a dedicated, forward-thinking individual. This is your chance to play a key role in our healthcare journey.

“We are in pursuit of exceptional individuals eager to contribute their time, energy, and wisdom to drive significant improvements in our healthcare system. Our Board of Directors is actively seeking volunteers dedicated to ensuring our hospital excels in providing top-notch, patient- and family-centric care,” remarked Stephanie Pongracz-Clarysse, Chair of the Norfolk General Hospital Board of Directors.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those with experience in health or legal expertise, though it’s not mandatory. Our board values diverse perspectives and skills to guide our healthcare decisions effectively.

While maintaining a skills-based Board is our priority, NGH also strives for the composition of the Board to reflect the diversity of the communities served. Specifically, to address current needs, we are seeking representation from Indigenous and Mennonite Low German communities.

NGH is committed to diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applicants from every background and experience. We understand that diverse perspectives fuel innovation, challenge existing norms, and guide us toward a more equitable and inclusive future.

For details on how to apply for this position, please contact Charlene Charles, Executive Assistant to the President & CEO and Coordinator of Board Affairs at ccharles@ngh.on.ca Application

The Six Nations Farmer’s Association estimates it will cost at least $5.6 million for a new agricultural resource centre to help the community with food security and rejuvenate farming on Six Nations.

The idea has been in the works since 2017 but after a recent presentation to Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council (SNGR) it’s not clear where the farmers will get the funding.

Coun. Helen Miller said she’s not sure where council would get the money even though she supports the idea of the centre.

“We haven’t done budgeting. It’s a good idea and everything. I know council’s expected to fund the whole thing but that’s a lot of money. I don’t know where we’re expected to get the money. I hate it when I raise the hard questions and I get accused of not supporting the farmers. That’s not true. I do support the farmers. I’m also a councillor sitting here responsible for the money

Finding land for agriculture is also a problem, she said, saying the community is in a land crisis.

“People can’t find land to build a house. We don’t have that much land as you can see, we’re just little.”

A central component of the agricultural resource centre would be a grocery store, or farmer’s market, in addition to a being an information hub that would assist farmers on Six Nations.

The farmers have already established a food sustainability task force, board of directors and office space on Fourth Line behind J.C. Hill School.

The goals of the centre, said Six Nations farmer Jesse Porter, are to increase access to agricultural knowledge, support ancestral agricultural traditions, provide food security for the community and support for economic development as it relates to agriculture and food.

The grocery store would operate like a farmer’s market with specialty foods.

They would also provide technical information and business information

to farmers.

The farmer’s market would provide jobs for community members, including a manager, assistant manager and other staff.

The 13,000 sq. foot building would be open seven days a week with an additional 10 acres of land needed for the resource centre.

Porter said the estimated $5.6 million construction budget was from two years ago and would be more now due to inflation.

He estimates annual sales would hover around $3 million.

Admin and staff costs would be estimated at around $500,000 a year.

Porter said the previous grocery store attempts on Six Nations by private business people didn’t work because of personal issues.

“You know the old, ‘my truck’s bigger than your truck,’” he said. “What I’m saying is: lack of support.”

The farmer’s market would be community-owned and therefore, community supported, he said.

“We want this to be community owned so we can get as much support from our community,” said

Porter.

Coun. Miller said higher prices also played a role in the failure of those previous grocery stores.

She also expressed concern over the centre competing with another grocery store currently operating on Six Nations, Clover Leaf Farms.

“I don’t think our community can sustain two grocery stores,” said Miller.

Porter said, “We are definitely not naive to our people looking for bargains,” but he pointed out that, “just because something’s a good price does’t mean it’s a good product.”

The market would differentiate from Clover Leaf because of specialty products, said SNFA board member Ruby Jacobs, adding that the resource centre is critical to teaching people how to rejuvenate agriculture in the community at a time when food costs are at an all-time high.

Council agreed to accept the SNFA report as information.

With federal funding and federal leadership, the Government of Canada and several First Nations are changing how housing gets built in communities. With a greater focus on density and affordable housing, more homes will be built for Canadians at prices they can afford.

On April 5, the Government of Canada, Long Lake #58 First Nation, Red Rock Indian Band, Whitesand First Nation, Wapekeka First Nation, Webequie First Nation, Wunnumin First Nation, Aroland First Nation, Muskrat Dam Lake First Nation and Shoal Lake 40 First Nation announced they reached an agreement to fast track over 200 housing units over the next three years. This work will help spur the construction of more than 1,400 homes over the next decade.

“We are excited and proud to announce these agreements through the Housing Accelerator Fund today. Addressing the unique housing barriers that Indigenous communities face is essential to ensuring that people can remain in their communities, connected to their families and culture. We will keep working with Indigenous partners and all levels of government, to get more homes built for Canadians at prices they can afford,” said Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Sean Fraser.

These agreements under the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), will provide over $15.3 million to eliminate barriers to building the housing that is needed.

Long Lake #58 First Nation, Whitesand First Nation, Webequie First Nation, Aroland First Nation and Muskrat Dam First Nation's planned initiatives include community consultations

about different housing types and for the design and development of a new subdivision, which will create new serviced lots for housing development. The community will also establish relationships with non-profit housing partners in collaboration with its new Housing Supply Coordinator.

The Red Rock Indian Band's planned initiatives include the development of housing policies that cater to a growing community and an aging population, and the creation of a construction crew as well as the purchase of construction tools and machines that align with project needs, quality standards and sustainable practices, which will set the stage for streamlined and proficient construction processes. Red Rock Indian Band will also undertake staff training and update its infrastructure planning.

Wapekeka First Nation and Wunnumin First Nation's planned initia-

tives include the development of a new process for building and construction permitting, an aggregate supply study as well as a review of infrastructure needs in the community to support the growing population and to close the housing gap. They will also purchase tools and equipment needed for housing construction in the community and establish a Quonset warehouse to store building materials.

Shoal Lake 40 First Nation's planned initiatives include the design and construction of new subdivisions to address both immediate and longer-term needs, the development of a housing policy for the allocation of housing units within the community, establishing fire and flooding mitigation plans, creating a feasibility study for young adult housing, as well as a plan for accessible, purpose-built housing for elders.

HAF is helping cut red

tape and fast track at least 100,000 permitted new homes over the first three years, which cities and regions estimate will lead to the creation of over 750,000 permitted new homes for people in towns, cities, and Indigenous communities across Canada over the next decade. It asks for innovative action plans from local governments, and once approved, provides upfront funding to ensure the timely building of new homes, as well as additional funds upon delivering results. Local governments are encouraged to think big and be bold in their approaches, which could include accelerating project timelines, allowing increased housing density, and encouraging affordable housing units.

Funding provided for these projects is as follows:

$2.6 million for Long Lake #58 First Nation

$531,000 for Red Rock Indian Band

$1.4 million for White-

sand First Nation

$1.8 million for Wapekeka First Nation

$1.1 million for Webequie First Nation

$1.8 million for Wunnumin First Nation

$2.4 million for Aroland First Nation

$1.7 million for Muskrat Dam Lake First Nation

$2.1 million for Shoal Lake 40 First Nation

“Indigenous Peoples and every Canadian deserve a safe place to call home. This investment is helping make this a reality for Indigenous families in Northern Ontario and across the country. It will accelerate the construction of safe and affordable housing to meet the unique needs of communities. This is essential for Indigenous children to have the fair chance at success that they deserve,” said Minister of Indigenous Services and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay Patty Hadju.

Hamilton City Council rejects HDI payment request

Hamilton City Council has voted unanimously not to give the Haudenosaunee Development Institute an extra $95,000 it asked for in return for work monitoring the clean-up of the polluted Chedoke Creek last year.

The vote happened on April 3rd, coupled with another vote not to enter into any new agreements with the HDI for any additional clean-up work on the Chedoke Creek that might arise in the future.

The HDI sent an invoice for $95,357. The city had agreed to compensate the HDI at $50,000 for environmental monitoring the clean-up last year.

Ontario’s Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks ordered the City of Hamilton to clean up the creek after a massive sewage leak spilled into the creek, totalling about 24 billion litres of wastewater over a period of four years.

Known as Sewage Gate, the spill was originally kept from the public until the Hamilton Spectator broke the story.

The HDI had originally

sought $400,000. They had blocked clean up of the creek in 2022 after demanding to have its own environmental monitors on site.

The HDI is the administrative arm of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council (HCCC).

The polluted material was removed from the creek last year and sent to a landfill site near Sarnia.

The HDI did not return an email from the Two Row Times seeking comment by press time.

OPINION

Winnipeg MP pushes ‘Red Dress’ alert system for MMIW

A Manitoba MP is trying to create an alert system to notify the public when Indigenous women go missing — an endeavour she hopes will lead to fewer deaths and more safe reunions with loved ones.

“This is a critical initiative,” New Democrat MP Leah Gazan, who represents the riding of Winnipeg Centre, said last month as a House of Commons committee began studying her “Red Dress Alert” proposal.

“This is an initiative that will save lives.”

Gazan's fellow MPs unanimously backed her motion last year declaring the deaths and disappearances of Indigenous women and girls a Canada-wide emergency. The motion also called for funding for a new alert system similar to those that exist for missing children and seniors.

Now, MPs are discussing with experts and stakeholders about how to implement such a system across the country.

A 2019 report from a national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls found deliberate rights violations at the heart of violence against Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse people.

With the final report came 231 calls to justice directed toward governments, social service providers, industry and Canadians, but relatively

little progress has been made to date — particularly on the federal side.

Between 2009 and 2021, the homicide rate among Indigenous women and girls was six times higher than for their non-Indigenous counterparts, Statistics Canada concluded in a report released last year.

That report also found that homicides involving Indigenous women and girls are less likely to result in the most serious murder charges than cases in which victims were non-Indigenous.

Sheila North, former grand chief of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak and an ex-journalist, said she frequently encountered examples of police inaction when reporting on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

"There was always a dismissal, or even disrespect and disregard,

toward the families and friends that we're trying to get awareness out and get some movement on an investigation done,” North said in an interview.

“There was always this common theme of an officer saying, ‘Just wait a while, they're probably on a drunk bender, probably partying,’” she recounted.

"Or, ‘They have a right to leave, they can go on vacation,’ knowing full well that a lot of these families can't afford to go on a vacation.”

Gazan's Red Dress Alert proposal is being examined by the House of Commons Status of Women committee, which has already heard testimony from a number of experts calling for the initiative to be Indigenous-led.

Such a model, they say, would mitigate the problem of police inaction, as well as bureaucratic red tape, to better ensure members of the public

are notified of a disappearance promptly and efficiently.

Jennifer Jesty, who serves as the resiliency manager for the Union of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq, spoke to MPs about her own efforts to get an emergency alert system running for her communities and attempts to minimize police interference.

Since September 2020, Jesty told the committee she sent out 183 alerts and reunited 67 people with their families as a result — 96 per cent of whom were reunited with their families within an hour of the alert going out.

In one instance, Jesty said she sent out an alert after a man approached a young Indigenous woman and attempted to lure her into sex work. As a result, all 3,000 subscribers promptly learned of the potential threat.

Community members then shared the alert

online via their own social media pages, expanding its reach even further and helping to prevent further recruitment efforts in neighbouring areas, she testified.

“Because this system was designed by us, for us, we were able to create our own protocols around when, how and why an alert should or shouldn't be sent,” Jesty said.

“There has not been one single request for an alert that has been denied, and every single alert has been sent out within minutes of receiving the information.”

Jesty's alert system, delivered by Everbridge, allows messages to be sent via text, calls, emails, and can even alert people via landline — an especially important form of communication for older community members, or those with unreliable cell service in remote communities.

While Jesty said her alert system reduces red tape, she still makes sure loved ones contact the police to ensure there's a record, and to make sure they're not just “over at Auntie's place.”

Getting police buy-in took time, she said, “and some of the things they said to me were not the most pleasant.” But once police saw the value in using the alerts to assist in their own investigations, they began to call Jesty.

“In my perfect world, I would love to take this alert system to every single indigenous community in this entire country,” Jesty told MPs, who

questioned how a similar alert system could be implemented across the country.

“Would it save lives? I believe it already has.”

Other North American jurisdictions already have similar alert systems, including Washington state's “Missing Indigenous Person” system, which coexists with the existing Amber Alert and Silver Alert programs.

While experts say the alerts are needed to keep Indigenous women and girls safe, North dreams of a time when they're no longer needed.

But substantive changes need to happen first, she said, including the removal of barriers faced by Indigenous women and girls in employment, social services and law enforcement. Then Indigenous women, girls, transgender and two-spirit people could better protect themselves and their livelihoods.

“So that predators have less power over us,” she said.

Until that time comes, however, North said Red Dress alerts would be able to educate the public about how pervasive the problem is, showing the faces behind the statistics in a way that is difficult to avoid.

“I hope it's a reminder that this problem still exists,” she said. “It's a stark reminder of the reality of what's happening to Canada's first people.”

Manitoba MP Leah Gazan represents the riding of Winnipeg Centre and is trying to create an alert system to notify the public when Indigenous women go missing. SUBMITTED

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Chiefs of Ontario release report

The Canadian Press

The Chiefs of Ontario and Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare released a statement following the Assembly of First Nations’ (AFN) official release of the Closing the Infrastructure Gap by 2030 report, which estimates the national capital and operational investments needed from the Government of Canada to fulfill its mandate to Close the

Gap by 2030. To coincide with this launch, the Chiefs of Ontario are releasing Closing the Infrastructure Gap: Ontario Regional Analysis report, which provides an Ontario-specific analysis and lens to compliment the national numbers that are presented in the AFN report and outline the investments needed from government to close the gap for Ontario First Nations.

The Ontario Regional Analysis Report, authored by construction consulting firm BTY Group, is a collaborative effort between the Chiefs of Ontario and AFN to put pressure on all levels of government to finally fix the broken systems that have led to subpar infrastructure in First Nations across this country.

GRAND ERIE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Invites applications for the following positions:

Indigenous Temporary Culture Mentor Grad Coach

Six Nations Education Counsellor

Psycho-Educational Consultant

Casual Educational Assistants, Casual Caretakers

Casual Early Childhood Educators

Grand Erie District School Board represents more than 28,000 students in 58 elementary schools and 14 secondary schools within the City of Brantford and the counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk, as well as students from Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. With a dedicated staff of more than 2,900, Grand Erie Is committed to learning, leading and Inspiring. The Education Centre Is located In Brantford. Grand Erie District School Board is looking for people who want to join our organization. Please refer to our website at

Join us! - Careers - Grand Erie District School Board (knighthunter.com) for further details.

Call for Integrity Commission Members

The Six Nations Election Code Committee is seeking at least (10) qualified members of the community to serve as members for the Integrity Commission.

The Integrity Commission is established to ensure that confidence in the governance of the Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council is upheld in an ethical and respectful manner. It serves to restore, uphold and maintain a positive political reputati on to promote the general welfare of the Six Nations people.

The Integrity Commission is established to improve, enhance and maintain: pride, trust and confidence in the Six Nations Elected Chief and Councillors, by ensuring that all Six Nations codes, rules and regulations are strictly adhered to. All members of Co uncil must always be accountable and take full responsibility for their deeds and actions. The Integrity Commission, through a fair, unbiased and organized process, will accept, validate and investigate complaints of suspected violations. The Commission sh all also impose penalties for non -compliance and proven violations.

The Commission will therefore advise and educate members of Council, and include the community in this process, to seek, advance and maintain open, honest and accountable governance.

The term of service is to be four (4) years (renewable) with, ideally, no more than onehalf of the qualified Integrity Commission members being replaced on an annual basis, to ensure continuity.

Qualifications for members of the Integrity Commission

1. must be at least 18 years of age

2. must be a resident Band Member of the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory

3. proven community participant with knowledge of community dynamics

4. be honest, honourable, and of good character as demonstrated by providing two letters of reference and a clean CPIC report

5. possess the ability to be impartial and non-judgemental

6. have no employment with Band Administration, or personal financial gain/interest in work undertaken by the Band

7. have no involvement in political campaigning/endorsements

8. must uphold and honour the oath of a member of the Integrity Commission

9. must not hold an elected political position, nor be related to an elected official (Conflict of Interests – Code of Conduct)

“Family Member” – means:

a) Spouse, including but not limited to common -law spouse and same sex partner;

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10. will be removed for violation of the Integrity Commission Oath (Appendix B)

Those interested, are required to provide a cover letter indicating why you would like to become an Integrity Commissioner and a recent Resume with t wo (2) letters of reference by non family members (work related/volunteer/personal) to:

Six Nations Election Code Committee

“Integrity Commission”

Oneida Business Park, 50 Generations Drive

Box 24

Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0

Email: chair.snecc@gmail.com

Deadline

Date: Posted until ten (10) Commissioners are in place. Packages can be submitted by email.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted. Please ensure you have accurate contact information as you will be contacted immediately.

Please email for further information or if you have any questions.

Arrows host first ever charity Alumni game

Saturday night the Six Nations Junior A Arrows brought back some of their alumni players for a fun night of lacrosse at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena. The game played under “Masters Rules” featured some past Arrows from

Minto Cup winning teams also some ex-NLL players. Music played as the game went on with Delby Powless Sr. on the mic providing commentary throughout the game keeping the crowd chuckling. Admission to the game was a $5 donation or a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Six Nations Food Bank. The response from the players was all positive and the Arrows Alumni are hoping to make this an annual game. The next event up for the Arrows Alumni is their Golf Tournament hosted by MontHill Golf & Country Club Friday May 17th with the Junior A Arrows having their season opener at the ILA Monday May 20th.

Blackeye wins big again at Friday Night Fights in Toronto

The next event up for the Arrows Alumni is their Golf Tournament hosted by MontHill Golf & Country Club Friday May 17th with the Junior A Arrows having their season opener at the ILA Monday May 20th. SUBMITTED

Friday Night Fights in Toronto at the west end Boxing club. Blackeye boxer, Kelsie MacPhee (right) competing in her #34 boxing bout gets the win vs home town girl Shahista Laiani in the main Event.

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Answers for April 10th, 2024 Crossword Puzzle

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

There is more to any situation than the money factor, Aries. When a new opportunity comes your way, look beyond the payoff to see what the heart of the offer entails.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Look to your family members if you need inspiration on a new project, Taurus. Use loved ones as a sounding board for all of the ideas that are bouncing around.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

The willpower that you have been relying on lately is still going strong, Gemini. That is excellent and it’s having a profound effect on other areas of your life.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, gossip is not something you usually delve into, but you may get roped into a conversation this week. Try not to give any weight to the rumors swirling around.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, you shouldn’t be boastful about your abilities, but try not to be too modest. Accept the credit you are given. Graciously embrace all of your good press.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

An interesting invitation might come your way, Virgo. It could open the door to a very busy social calendar if you accept and do some key networking.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, an issue that you were worrying about is unlikely to surface. Stay in the present instead of looking ahead to all of the things that might go wrong.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

It may seem as if you are operating on autopilot, Scorpio. Days seem a carbon copy at this point. Do something to alter your routine.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

It’s best if you avoid crowds for the time being, Sagittarius. You will benefit from some quiet time that only comes with being alone or within small groups of close friends.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

You are not normally characterized as “impulsive,” Capricorn. However, this week you may surprise everyone. An opportunity to travel or another venture could drop in your lap.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, if you are not feeling challenged, you have to find activities that will get your brain moving again. Do whatever you can to spark some excitement.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

The choices coming your way are quite varied, Pisces. It can be overwhelming, so do not make any rash decisions until you work through all of your options.