Your horoscope today may say “You are, metaphorically speaking, about to be launched as a human cannonball.” But what does that really mean? Is it possible that perhaps it’s not as metaphorical as they are suggesting? Ask Hunter Thompson.
Every day, each and every one of us has signs from the heavens about what may or may not be in store for us. The trick is to read those signs and read between the lines. After all, any day could be our last.
Were the stars trying to send a warning to heed? Or were they simply sending a farewell message for a farewell that could not be avoided?
If John F. Kennedy had read his horoscope that fateful day on Nov. 22, 1963 and carefully considered the readings, would he have gotten into an open convertible in Dallas? Perhaps not.
If someone makes it into their nineties, what else might the stars say, other than, “Bye bye and have a nice trip.”?
As much as astrologers try to help us along the way, they also see the darker side of the day’s potential. If only we knew how to read between the lines. By all means, look up. But by all means, look out.
September 16th, 2011 at 11:15 am
Hi! I’m schmoozing away here. Trying to add everyone to my blog roll. See you in class.
September 16th, 2011 at 5:25 pm
Am a Gemini. Was this what I was supposed to do today? Or was I supposed to do the opposite?
September 16th, 2011 at 9:06 pm
Hi! I’m a Schmoozer too
Florence Price
Romance Me
September 16th, 2011 at 10:44 pm
I love reading horoscopes. I always like to read them the day later and see what I can think of to make them true! Crazy, yes, but what can I say! I never did want to see into a crystal ball!
Wendy
W.S. Gager on Writing
September 19th, 2011 at 2:14 pm
What a fun site! I might actually subscribe, although your Facebook page is a pretty good reminder to visit. Where is your FB link, btw? ~ Dani
September 22nd, 2011 at 12:04 pm
II didn’t realize that horoscopes are speaking of potentials rather than predictions. Interesting. I’m a gemini, too (like Mia who commented earlier). But I think there is more to it than that, right? Moons and all that?
September 23rd, 2011 at 12:18 am
Reading between the lines… true of everything in life, I think. I can look back and see that if I’d just paid a little more attention, moved a little faster, dodged that bullet or grabbed that brass ring.
Ah well. As one of my writerly friends says, “Shoulda, woulda, coulda… it’ll drive you crazy!”