A guide to
Whatcom County, Washington 2016
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INFO, HISTORY, & DEMOGRAPHICS WHATCOM INFO & HISTORY
Whatcom County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2010 census, the population was 201,140. It is bordered by Canada on the north, Okanogan County on the east, Skagit County on the south, and the Strait of Georgia on the west. The county seat and largest city is Bellingham. Whatcom County comprises the Bellingham, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county was created from Island County by the Washington Territorial Legislature on March 9, 1854. It originally included the territory of present-day San Juan and Skagit counties, which were later organized after additional settlement. Its name derives from the Lummi word Xwotʼqom, meaning “noisy water.” Whatcom County’s northern border is the Canada –US border with the Canadian province of British Columbia. Adjoining the county on the north are five of metropolitan Vancouver’s suburbs, Delta, White Rock, Surrey, Langley, and, in the central Fraser Valley, Abbotsford. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,503 square miles (6,480 km2), of which 2,107 square miles (5,460 km2) is land and 397 square miles (1,030 km2) (16%) is water. The county includes Lake Whatcom, which empties into Bellingham Bay by way of Whatcom Creek. Physiographically, Whatcom County is an extension of the Fraser Valley or “Lower Mainland” area of British Columbia. This is essentially the lowland delta plain of the Fraser River. At some periods in the past one of the Fraser River’s lower arms entered Bellingham Bay near Bellingham via what is now the mouth of the Nooksack River. A very small part of the county, Point Roberts, about 5 square miles (13 km2), is an extension of the Tsawwassen Peninsula, which is bisected by the Canada–US border along the 49th Parallel. The highest point in the county is the peak of the active volcano Mount Baker at 10,778 feet (3,285 m) above sea level. The lowest points are at sea level along the Pacific Ocean.
Whatcom County is the top producer of raspberries in the state. According to the Seattle Times, in 2004 Whatcom County growers produced 46 million pounds of raspberries, 85% of the state’s crop. Given that the state is the #1 producer of raspberries in the country, with over 87.8% of the crop in 2002, Whatcom County is responsible for almost 75% of the nation’s raspberry production. Whatcom County residents are served by a number of public and private schools. Public schools are operated by eight school districts. Each school district is an independent local government managed by an elected school board. Seven districts serve the western portion of Whatcom County. One district serves the southeast corner of Whatcom County. The remaining portion of the county is national forest or national park land, which has no permanent residents.
WHATCOM DEMOGRAPHICS
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 201,140 people, 80,370 households, and 48,862 families residing in the county. The population density was 95.5 inhabitants per square mile (36.9/km2). There were 90,665 housing units at an average density of 43.0 per square mile (16.6/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 85.4% white, 3.5% Asian, 2.8% American Indian, 1.0% black or African American, 0.2% Pacific islander, 3.3% from other races, and 3.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 7.8% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 20.8% were German, 12.8% were Irish, 12.6% were English, 8.0% were Dutch, 6.9% were Norwegian, and 4.4% were American. Of the 80,370 households, 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 39.2% were non-families, and 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.97. The median age was 36.6 years.The median income for a household in the county was $49,031 and the median income for a family was $64,586. Males had a median income of $47,109 versus $34,690 for females. The per capita income for the county was $25,407. About 7.8% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.
WHATCOM COUNTY SCHOOLS Acme Elementary School 5200 Turkington Rd Acme, WA 98220 Phone: (360 )383-2045
Blaine Middle School 975 H St Blaine, WA 98230 Phone: (360) 332-8226
Custer Elementary School 7660 Custer School Rd Custer, WA 98240 Phone: (360) 383-9500
Alderwood Elementary School 3400 Hollywood Ave Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (360) 676-6404
Blaine Primary School 820 Boblett St Blaine, WA 98230 Phone: (360) 332-1300
Eagleridge Elementary School 2651 Thorton Rd Ferndale, WA 98248 Phone: (360) 383-9700
Beach Elementary School 3786 Centerview Rd Lummi Island, WA 98262 Phone: (360) 383-9440
Carl Cozier Elementary School 1330 Licoln St Bellingham, WA 98229 Phone: (360) 676-6410
Educational Resource Center 4888 Deming Rd Deming, WA 98244 Phone: (360) 383-2012
Bellingham High School 2020 Cornwall Ave Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (360) 676-6575
Cascadia Elementary School 6175 Church Rd Ferndale, WA 98248 Phone: (360) 383-2300
Everson Elementary School 216 Everson Goshen Rd Everson, WA 98247 Phone: (360) 966-2030
Blaine Elementary School 836 Mitchell Ave Blaine, WA 98230 Phone: (360) 332-5213
Central Elementary School 5610 Second Ave Ferndale, WA 98248 Phone: (360) 383-9600
Fairhaven Middle School 110 Park Ridge Rd Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (360) 676-6450
Blaine High School 1055 H St Blaine, WA 98230 Phone: (360) 332-6045
Columbia Elementary School 2508 Utter St Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (360) 676-6413
For more information about Whatcom County schools visit
Blaine Home Connections 580 C St Blaine, WA 98230 Phone: (360) 332-5881
Cordata Elementary School 4420 Aldrich Rd Bellingham, WA 98226 Phone: (360) 676-6466
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LOCAL HEALTHCARE
W H AT C O M C O U N T Y, W A PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center 2901 Squalicum Pkwy Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (360) 734-5400
Bellevue Healthcare Whatcom County 1025 N State St Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (360) 527-0475
Visiting Angels Living Assistance 4213 Rural Ave Bellingham, WA 98226 Phone: (360) 671-8388
Whatcom Counseling & Psychiatric 3645 McLeod Rd Bellingham, WA 98226 Phone: (360) 676-2220
Planned Parenthood-Bellingham 1530 Ellis St Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (360) 734-9095
Brookdale Fairhaven 2600 Old Fairhaven Pkwy Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (360) 467-5136
PeaceHealth Cancer Center 3301 Squalicum Parkway Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (360) 715-4144
Bellingham OB/GYN 3200 Squalicum Pkwy Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (360) 671-4944
Mt Baker Care Center 2905 Connelly Ave Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (360) 734-4181
St. Luke’s Comm. Health Education Ctr 3333 Squalicum Pkwy Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (360) 738-6739
Bellingham Physical Therapy 306 36th St Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (360) 647-0444
Whatcom Eye Surgeons 2075 Barkley Blvd # 205 Bellingham, WA 98226 Phone: (360) 676-6233
Unity Care NW-Bellingham 220 Unity St Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (360) 676-6177
Performance Physical Therapy 1616 Cornwall Ave Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (360) 714-0870
Lummi Tribal Health Center 2592 Kwina Rd Bellingham, WA 98226 Phone: (360) 384-0464
Care Medical Group 4280 Meridian St Bellingham, WA 98226 Phone: (360) 734-4300
Excel Physical Therapy & Sport 4029 Northwest Ave #302 Bellingham, WA 98226 Phone: (360) 734-2277
Piper Pediatric Dentistry 3120 Howe Pl Bellingham, WA 98226 Phone: (360) 671-0062
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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Whatcom Falls Park There is something for everyone at Whatcom Falls Park. Explore the hidden trails, sit by the creek, or take a hike! Whatcom Falls Park offers so many hidden treasures. Amenities Include: • Barbecue Grills • Dog Off Leash Area • Fish Hatchery • Fishing Derby Pond • Multipurpose Fields • Outdoor Basketball Court • Picnic Tables & Shelters • Playgrounds • Restrooms • Tennis Courts • Trails Whatcom Falls Park 1401 Electric Ave Bellingham, WA 98229 Phone: (360) 778-7000 For more information visit: www.cob.org/services/recreation/parks-trails/
Spark Museum of Electrical Invention The Spark Museum of Electrical Invention offers an exciting and educational experience for audiences of all ages. Compelling, interactive exhibits spanning four centuries of scientific achievement and cultural heritage are featured in a world-class collection of unique objects including the giant “MegaZapper� Tesla Coil which produces nine-foot lightning bolts! The Spark Museum displays the inventions and innovations that changed the course of human history. Spark Museum of Electrical Invention 1312 Bay St Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (360) 788-3886
For more information visit: www.sparkmuseum
San Juan Cruises San Juan Cruises offers a variety of tours from Bellingham, WA. Our deluxe Whale Watching Adventure cruise in the scenic San Juan Islands includes a free Northwest salmon lunch, and a 2 hour stop in Friday Harbor. On Fridays & Saturdays we have our Chuckanut Bay Cracked Crab dinner cruises. Beer and wine tasting cruises take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer. La Conner / Deception Pass go out on Saturdays. Private charters are also available. San Juan Cruises 355 Harris Ave Ste 104, Suite #10 Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (800) 443-4552
For more information visit: www.whales.com
2016
STAYING
SAFE in
Always Lock Your Doors
One of the easiest everyday safety precautions to take is locking your doors. Even if you live in a safe neighborhood and you trust your neighbors, criminals could still target your home. Lock your doors when you are home, as well as when you leave the house. And get in the habit of locking your car doors as well! When I am driving alone, I lock my doors, especially in bigger cities.
Use Your Peephole
When someone knocks on your door, before you answer you should take a look through the peephole. If you don’t recognize the person, and it’s not someone like the mailman or a maintenance man, then it might not be a good idea to open your door. Lots of robberies these days happen by homeowners simply opening their door, only to be forced inside and taken advantage of.
Don’t Pick up Hitchhikers
This goes without saying, but women driving alone are bright red targets for hitchhikers. There’s always the chance that it’s just a misfortunate soul who needs a ride, but why risk it? There will be others who come along, and you need to keep your safety in mind. When you are alone in a car with a stranger, you won’t have anywhere to go or any way to get help should the situation go wrong.
Never Stop to “Help” Children
I know, this tip sounds cruel. But recently, criminals have been employing a new and dirty trick. In secluded areas of the highway or back country roads, they are leaving covered car seats alongside the road. When someone, usually a woman, stops to help the baby, the woman is either abducted or her car stolen. If you notice a small child or a car seat along the roadside, call 911 and do not stop!
Wear Your Seat Belt
You would be surprised at how many lives this simple mechanism in a car could save, yet how many people refuse to wear theirs. Start forming the habit of buckling up no matter how short of a drive you may have. If nothing else, wearing your seat belt will prevent you from getting a ticket in most states!
Have Emergency Supplies on Hand
It’s always a good idea to have an emergency kit on hand. Leave one in your car and one in your house. Ideally, these kits should contain items suited to personal needs and local weather tendencies. A few good basics are water, non-perishable food items, a first aid kit, cell phone charger, a blanket, an extra jacket and pair of shoes, candles, matches, flashlight and batteries, money, and copies of documents you might need in the event that your personal belongings were all lost. Consider diapers and formula if you have a baby, and personal hygiene products as well.
Avoid Dark Parking Lots
This might be hard tip to avoid, depending on where you live or work, but lots of women are attacked or abducted from dark parking lots. If you can’t get around walking through a dark parking lot, carry your car keys in your hand. In the event of an emergency, you can press the panic button on your car remote. This is usually enough to scare a potential attacker away!
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office 311 Grand Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone:(360) 676-6650 Bellingham Police Department 505 Grand Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (360) 778-8800 Ferndale Police Department 2220 Main St, Ferndale, WA 98248 Phone: (360) 384-3390 Everson Police Department 111 W Main St, Everson, WA 98247 Phone: (360) 966-4212 Blaine Police Department 322 H St, Blaine, WA 98230 Phone: (360) 332-6769
Take a Self Defense Course
Learning a few basic moves in self-defense could possibly save your life! Most cities should have a place or two that offer self-defense classes, and they shouldn’t be too costly. In the event you should need to use what you learned, the class will have paid for itself!
Learn How to Handle Natural Disasters
Try to gather basic information on what to do when presented with natural disasters, a medical crisis, or even bomb threats. If nothing else, at least learn which natural disasters are likely to occur in your area, and what you should do in the event of one happening. Find out where to go, whom to contact, which items to grab, and how to stay safe until help arrives.
Don’t Panic
Whatever you do, when faced with any kind of danger, emergency, or scary situation, don’t panic. Stay calm and try to use common sense. The situation will more than likely get worse if you freak out. If you must freak out, freak out on the inside, but remain calm on the outside and do what needs to be done.
Bellingham Fire Department 1800 Broadway, Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (360) 778-8400 Whatcom County Fire District 1507 E Badger Rd, Lynden, WA 98264 Phone: (360) 354-1030 Whitehorn Fire Station 4047 Brown Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248 Phone: (360) 366-3115 North Whatcom Fire Rescue 9001 Semiahmoo Pkwy, Blaine, WA 98230 Phone: (360) 371-9001 Lynden Fire Department 215 4th St, Lynden, WA 98264 Phone: (360) 354-4400
2016 HOROSCOPES
ARIES March 21 - April 19 Your ruler, the rambunctious Mars with a takes-no-prisoners manner, zig zags through the houses of your chart in 2016. He pays special attention to personal growth, love and marriage, and the expansion of philosophy and just regular wandering around. Mars begins the year making direct hits to the house of both one-on-one intimacy, and funds received from other people. He stays on a wild ride through that house for the first eight months of the year with an occasional peek into the house of philosophical thinking. Neptune is his silent partner, bringing a spiritual element to life... a kind of acceptance or “it is what it is” attitude. Jupiter is in the house of the workplace and in this position gives you a sense of purpose, better working conditions, or possibly a new job with increased salary. Since this house is also connected to your health, Jupiter brings you more vitality and physical strength. In September this lucky star moves into the house of marriage and improves on an already blooming love affair or your marriage. If you’re single he has been known to bring that special person to the scene. TAURUS April 20 - May 20 The Fifth House, that place of daring but light-hearted love, creativity, sports, and -- yes -- children, is your key to happiness this upcoming year. The always sultry Taurus has an inner bad boy/bad girl and he or she swims to the surface in 2016, bringing you any number of new and lusty adventures. You’ll be redefining your image, too, with Jupiter in this house, expanding your capacity for love... and that thirst is real. The eternal teacher Saturn is in the Eighth House of intimacy, and it’s cooling off those one-on-one sexy encounters. Now it’s not about sex, it’s about love. Love is in the air all year, Bull, but you will be also dealing with deeper issues. It’s true that our belief system rules our lives, and for you with Uranus in the Twelfth House you are in for an upheaval or reversal in what you believe, as both philosophical and religious ideologies are up for change. With Pluto in the Ninth, some of you may be returning to school, or taking extra academic classes. When these two heavy-hitters, agents of change are in the mix. You are not only ready for change, but celebrating it. GEMINI May 21 - June 20 Mercury, your ruler, runs rampant this year and so do you, Gemini. As the year begins he stops in his tracks and reviews his status, and sets a pattern for your behavior for the upcoming twelve months.This year this occasionally superficial but darling rascal makes his list and checks it twice (that is, moves into retrograde motion) four times instead of the usual three. He is a tad more impulsive than usual but the big news is he is taking on Saturn and actually opposing that stern taskmaster all year. During those times when testing is inevitable, there is no end to the targets: romantic unions, friendship, or career. You’ll get in there and dig deep and this could be one of the most transformative years in decades. You want your way this year and will use any means to achieve that end. With Neptune holding tight to your Tenth House you have decided that your career must have more personal meaning, and look for more authenticity in all areas of your life. The largest star in the heavens, Jupiter, is helping you achieve inner peace in the Fourth House, the place of home and family of origin, and in the Eleventh House, too -- bringing new pals your way, and a possible special love interest. CANCER June 21 - July 22 Cancer, you already know that home, career, and love can present the most crucial of life’s continuing challenges, and this year the cosmos decided you need to review or polish each and every one of these categories. You are bonded to the home more than any of the other signs and there could be that first signal in March when a Lunar Eclipse shines its heavy and bright light on your sanctuary. Although this wild card drops a hint about change on the premises as early as March, it isn’t until September that Jupiter moves into the Fourth House and this actually spells out new happenings are eminent.
With your home life it could range from some minor renovation, to someone moving in, to an actual move. But, wait! Change can only take place in accordance with how much insecurity you can tolerate, which, for you, water baby, is minimal. Cancer does love to be safe and this may just be the year you question the caution you’ve been living with. A big change that feels scary at first can turn out great! Then there’s Uranus in the Tenth House of career, promising more rocking and rolling in the area of your work or your image. The last area to be stirred is Pluto still in the Seventh House of total commitment, hammering away at your love life and asking you to be even more true or faithful. It could be that this year, when Jupiter, Uranus, and Pluto are up at bat and all will whack that ball out of the park, it’s not personal, it’s business, Cancer. Leo July 23 - August 22 Dramatic, generous, and romantic, Leo, you are everyone’s dream date... and 2016 isn’t any different, except that you could be even more giving. Jupiter, the gift giver, could outdo himself this year with the beautifully wrapped baubles given for no particular reason. He’s in the Second House of you-belong-to-me and there is an abundance of intimacy and good feelings. If you have one -- or if you want one -- a love affair emits the glow that films and novels are born from. The majority of the stars hover around the place that signifies your partner zone, and they are flashing a green light with almost any new idea you conjure up. You could be tempted to totally overlook restrictive Saturn in the place of letting the good times roll. He does keep nudging you in the direction of making a commitment to that long-time love, improving your performance on the job, and keeping a watch on finances. It will become harder and harder to ignore his nudges this year, especially with the wildcard eclipses doing their job. They are shining their light on the financial houses and reminding you to keep it all real and not take unnecessary risks. Overall, you couldn’t ask for a better year to expand on both your emotional happiness and your financial future. Virgo August 23 - September 22 The year begins with the largest star in the heavens, Jupiter, in your own sign and in the house of who you are. What could possibly be the result of this position? Expansion of your personality, emphasis on your own personal growth and happiness, and a general “me, me, me” attitude. You are certainly in for one of the best years of your life, Virgo, and in September this gift-giving star moves into the house of finances and you can also look for expansion in the flow of funds. In direct opposition to all this is Neptune in the house of whom it is we love, possibly ready to blind you to reality... and your ruler Mercury is adding to the confusion. This year is more about an inner journey and possibly remembering or wanting to relive a time when love was wild and wicked and you want more of the same. The eclipses in Pisces and Virgo this year shake up the status quo if you let them as they rattle the houses of Me and You. Libra September 23 - October 22 Your ruler Venus is pushing you this year, as she scoots through all of the twelve signs and then some, waking up old dreams, forgotten talents, and stirring new ambition. By mid-October she’s right back where she started in the house of communication along with sometimes prissy Saturn, who behind the scenes is quietly refining your everyday chatter. Venus ends the year in the house of love and December could be that important month that sees you making an important change. Jupiter lends a helping hand and takes the form of an angel whispering in your ear, and you’ll seem to intuitively know all the right words and moves. In September he moves into your own sign of Libra and you enjoy the limelight fully. Jupiter in Libra opens the door to the good life, and lightens up your personal life as well as your relationships -- both personal and professional. This cosmic gift giver is increasing your self-confidence, your sex appeal, and your charm... and it shows, Libra. You’re magnetic this year. Scorpio October 23 - November 21 Always a force to be reckoned with, Scorpio, you aren’t in the mood to settle in any of the areas of your life this upcoming year. Whether it’s your lover’s intentions, career issues, or that shoved under the carpet family secret everyone’s been whispering about for years, with your ruler Pluto in the Third House, you are aiming for clarity. Never really chatty, you do definitely this year adopt a “take no prisoners” attitude surrounding communication. The wily but wise Pluto literally pushes you to shed light on matters that have been buried. Neptune brings a touch of mystery as well as spice to the Fifth House of the light love affair, or the one-night stand. Here, you bring passion and intensity and could turn a short love story into a 500-page novel. Mars, co-ruler of
your chart, plays a big part in your intimate and unsolved mysteries as he begins the year flexing his muscle. He spends the year traversing the most personal sector of your life, shaking it up and one of the many answers you are seeking suddenly is within vision. With Saturn’s influence, whether you are prosperous or not, you feel there is a lack of funds. You want to know what actually belongs to you, whether its hard cash, a trust fund, or that antique trunk that’s been in the family for generations. Sagittarius November 22 - December 21 Wow, Sagittarius, in 2016 you could not be more into your own interests and developments if you wanted to. It looks like the stars are giving you a free pass to indulge in your own pleasures and pursuits. Nice! As the year begins, eight of the moving stars are in the eastern hemisphere of your chart, the hemisphere that is all about you and what you want. Saturn, the wisdom figure, is in your sign, and as you indulge yourself totally, you are taking those indulgences seriously. There is nothing trivial about your personal interests this year. It’s the personal stars, though, that add zing to everyday life and they revolve around your love interests. Mercury, Venus, and Mars will be moving quickly through the relationship houses, so that your partner gets some well-deserved attention. The mischievous star Mercury rules the house of love and committed relationships and he stops and starts four times this year, which is out of the ordinary, bringing more of those torrid interludes that you do love. This is the kind of year you may have dreamed about in the past... and here it is in living color, Sag. Capricorn December 22 - January 19 Your ruler Saturn’s two year stay in the lofty Sagittarius is now underway, Cap, and you may have noticed ever so slightly in the past year or two how elements of your life are seemingly fading away. It’s subtle, as if you catch the action out of the corner of your eye, but you are in a finishing up phase, especially in career matters. What is actually happening is you are clearing the decks for a new bigger and better beginning. Those wild-card eclipses in 2015 and into 2016 drop a hint or two about career elevation or change as early as March, but it isn’t until September that Jupiter moves into the Tenth House and actually spells out new happenings that could be eminent. As the year begins you have Pluto in the First House of your chart and there is a new intensity to you personally as well as in both love and career relationships. This is basically a getting-in-touch-with-yourself transit and you could be surprised at your own control issues and how deep they really go. Despite this new awareness you just can’t help yourself, especially in those hot and sexy matters of the heart. You might actually stake a claim this year. Aquarius January 20 - February 18 The always on the move Aquarian plays it true to form in 2016. Uranus, your ruler, still occupying the Third house nurtures your need for constant learning, offbeat conversations, and short journeys off the beaten track. More curious and ambitious than ever, the craving for sexy affairs of the heart is quite strong. Jupiter, the largest star in the heavens, is in the house of intimacy, and in September he enters the house of faraway places and that yearning becomes too strong to ignore. For that single Aquarian who truly follows his heart it could be you find love on foreign soil. To satisfy these desires, even if they are brought down a notch, you may be working harder to attain the necessary funds. With Neptune, the star of illusion, disillusion, and dissolving conditions, in the house of income, you’ll be fine-tuning that area of your life and the last four months of the year could see you not only improving your financial situation but exceeding your expectations. Pices February 19 - March 20 Here you are in 2016, Pisces, deep into the magic of the once-in-a-lifetime transit of your ruler, Neptune, to your Sun. More than likely you are redefining your romantic world, reshaping your body image, and even contemplating finishing that novel. Although you do have a list of priorities for the year, love is your first concern and your romantic life is on fire! Good times are very much on the agenda with two eclipses in your own sign, and it’s all about you -- what it is you want, whom you love, and what you look like. Behind the scenes and prodding you firmly is the very wily and wise Pluto, taking up residence in one of the health houses. This is the year you begin a stricter and healthier daily regime as the need to take better care of yourself continually grows and you just could become your own project. From January through September it’s all about love, personal pleasure, and your body image. In September these are still priorities but your romantic life becomes lustier and more sex driven, while your mind turns toward finances and career. (astrology.com)
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