THE UNIVERSITY DADY KANSA entertainment HOROSCOPES Because the stars know things we don't. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7 Clarify your direction with friends. An idealist needs to be held to facts. That path is a dead end. Your words inspire others to take action. Get a flash of scientific inspiration. Phone home. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7 Conversing with friends clears up a misunderstanding. Do the homework. Provide motivation. A book reveals brilliant insight. Play, but remember your budget. Glamour disguises a few hours. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Today is an 8 Career matters most now. Study recent developments. Get farther together than any of you would have alone. Edit later. Make a spiritual connection. Set lofty goals, it takes patience. Keep a secret and gain respect Today is a 7 Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today is a 7 Your friends encourage you to try something interesting. Set long range goals, including fun and travel. Your savings are growing. Take only carefully calculated risks. Accept encouragement. You could D ard are Trevor Webber, oringes Leo (July 23-Aug.22) Today is an 8 LCC 109-2 Today is an 8 Get into the competition. Count coins and pay bills. Figure the costs. Discuss shared finances. Listen carefully, even if you don't fully understand. Write down what a wealthy elder told you. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 9 It's easier to delegate. Spend on supplies. Clear up confusion before proceeding. It's a good time to get your message across. Ask probing questions. Try a new tactic. Divine intervention isn't cheating. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 7 Focus on your work. Keep track of your earnings. You're determined to succeed. Realize a sweet dream. Steady action provides the results. Collect fringe benefits for later. Cultivate love. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 6 Encourage creative thinking. You're entering a cuddy phase. All isn't yet revealed. Details still need to be worked out. It's getting easier to advance now. Fulfill a fantasy. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 7 Add structure to your home. Dreams and visions make sense. Is it time to buy the tickets? Pay back a debt. Play with long-range plans. Dispel any illusions. Investigate the improbable. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Todav is a 9 Hold on to what you have for a while. You're sharp as a tack. Count your blessings. Imagine a new venture. Negotiate a partnership deal. Elicit a promise. Discuss, don't argue. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 9 These days can be potentially quite prosperous. Keep the goal in mind. Also fix something at home to increase efficiency. Handle a household emergency. The more you learn, the farther you'll go. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 6 CROSSWORD A startling revelation provokes. You're getting more sensitive; this phase feels exceptionally powerful and confident. Wax poet. Be the brains behind the operation. Consider consequences. Record your dreams today. dreams today. ACROSS 1 Float gently 5 Go up and down 8 En-grossed 12 Beige 13 Ostrich's cousin 14 "In the Valley of —" 15 Sheepish remarks? 16 New York City nickname 18 VIP 20 Too talkative 21 Once around the track 22 Luau bowful 23 Sub-ordinate Clauses? 26 "Who cares?" 30 Spell-down 31 Space 32 Lamb's mama 33 Universe starter, some say 36 1,000 38 Little devil 39 Varnish ingredient 40 Muscat dweller 43 New Orleans nick-name 47 Dartmouth team 49 Verifiable 50 Reverberate 51 Tibetan critter 52 Count counter-part 53 Affirmative votes 54 Type measures 55 First victim DOWN 1 "Dragnet" star Jack 2 Super-berry 3 Assault with a grenade 4 Skirmish 5 Jazz style 6 Leave out 7 Annoy 8 Settled a debt 9 European range 10 Cronies 11 Other people 17 Enthusiastic, plus 19 Owns 22 Spot on a domino 23 Recede 24 Island neckwear 25 What couch potatoes do 26 Satchel 27 Conger, for one 28 Piercing tool 29 Grant opponent 31 Econ. statistic 34 Five-in-a-row wins 35 Eastern potentate (Var.) 36 Periodical, for short 37 Summer-time quencher 39 Chain components 40 Do as you're told 41 Cinderella's horses 42 Turkish title 43 Lentil, e.g. 44 Speedy steed 45 Foolproof 46 Holler 48 CBS long CHECK OUT THE ANSWERS http://bit.ly/197vBRF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 | | | | | 13 | | | 14 | | | | 15 | | | | 16 | | | 17 | | | | 18 | | | | 19 | | | 20 | | | |
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