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Contents 8 A Note from the Editor 10 3 Shots 14 Peach Party Atlanta 18 DJ Isaac Escalante 24 DJ Mike Pope 28 Augusta Pride 30 Real Modern Dads 32 BoccaLupo 42 Seen@: CHRIS Kids’

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A Note from the

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Questioning Allies

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s part of her recent press tour for her new book, Hard Choices, Hillary Clinton was recently interviewed by NPR’s Terry Gross. During one part of the interview, Gross pressed Clinton on the subject of same-sex marriage, which Clinton only endorsed last year. While she attempted to talk around the subject, Clinton eventually became defensive on her behind-the-curve endorsement of same-sex marriage.

I know there’s a certain amount of cynicism associated with the whole idea of politicians “evolving” on same-sex marriage, and it’s not completely unwarranted. But do we need to question those who support same-sex marriage about why they support it? Should their support be enough, or should we question if the move is genuine or not? I’m not sure. As a gay man, I’m fine with the support. As a journalist, I always want to know more. This conflict has made my reaction to the story mixed at best, and I have to assume I’m not the only person Now, I don’t think anyone will deny that in other areas of with such a reaction. importance to the LGBT community, Clinton has been a notable ally. As Secretary of State, she fought homophobia in other countries regularly. But as a potential candidate for the presidency in 2016 (because really, who doesn’t think she’s running at this point?), this particular issue does carry some weight. More Americans support same-sex marriage than ever, and the growth of states that allow same-sex marriage make this a potential hot-button issue in the 2016 campaign.

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leaning houses by day and working five out of seven days by night, the incredibly funny Neal Stringer, a.k.a. Chenille, has been behind the bar at Heretic for nine years. With the busy schedule he keeps, Neal doesn’t have time for much of anything more than catching up on TV shows with a nice glass of wine, and spending time with his boyfriend in his free time.

What’s your favorite drink to make? What is your signature drink?

I love to make Bloody Mary’s. No I don’t – I hate Bloody Mary’s.

I tell everyone we don’t have the mix. And they go, “Oh, okay.”

I say, “I’m sorry, we’re out. Would you like a Frosty?!” What’s a Frosty? It’s a White Russian. “Okay, I’ll try one of those.”

I swear to God, I hate making Bloody Mary’s. I won’t do it.

And when I do do it, I make ‘em shitty. So they never, ever ask me again. Oh, I make them horrible. It’s stupid… And I don’t like it.

What sets Heretic apart from all other ATL bars?

The Heretic is a unique bar that has changed over the years in a good way. We have so many different events that appeal to all types of people. We have country nights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and some Saturdays. Each offer free line it two step lessons. We have bear events and a drag show by The Armorettes every third Saturday of the month.

What do you like about the ATL nightlife scene?

Atlanta has a very diverse community. I enjoy meeting new people every day and learning where they’re from and what they do for a living. I’m a talker and a listener…but you have to be that way in this industry.

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By Dylan S. Goldman Peach Party lights up the Atlanta circuit for a third year

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has worked with international DJs including Joe Gauthreaux, Johnny Vicious, Roland Belmares, Tracy Young and Tony Moran, who he will be opening for this evening.

Circuit veteran DJ Tony Moran started his career 33 years ago, and is a two-time Grammy nominated remixer, producer, singer/songwriter and DJ who is internationally known for his 2007 number-one Billboard hits “Walk Away” featuring Kristine W., and “Keep Your Body Working” featuring the original Weather Girl, Martha Wash. The hit single, “If I Was Taking a look at the lineup this year, GA Boy Productions Your Boyfriend,” performed with Anastacia Career, is Moran’s have once again outdone themselves with the entertainment, most recent release as a solo artist. which is sure to bring in some fresh meat – should we say, out-of-towners – to the Atlanta club scene.

Twisted Dee XION • 3 a.m. – 7 a.m.

Peach Party welcomes back the huge, world-renowned talents of Twisted Dee, Paulo, Corey David and Tony Moran, and “Twisted” Dee Martello flawlessly mixes progressive house welcomes some new big names to the bill, including Mike and tribal music, bringing crowds the sexy, primeval beats Pope, Joe Gauthreaux and Isaac Escalante. This year also with soul-pounding basslines and dramatic drops and peaks welcomes back Phoenix of RuPaul’s Drag Race for a special she is so well known for. As part of her personal mission, performance at Jungle on Saturday night!

Twisted Dee incorporates the newest dance music produced worldwide to bring audiences an enhanced experience. Open Here is the breakdown: your ears and your mind as Twisted Dee’s unique sound takes you around the world in only a few hours.

Friday, June 20 Peach Party 2014 Kickoff Saturday, June 21 Tony Moran w/ Mike Pope (opening set) Joe Gauthreaux with a *special performance* by Heretic • 9 p.m. – 3 a.m.

Phoenix from RuPaul’s Drag Race Jungle • 10 p.m. – 3 a.m.

Get the evening started with Heretic resident DJ Mike Pope, who has been spinning in the Atlanta area since 2006. Since falling in love with the club scene when he was 16, Influenced by circuit, tribal and progressive house sounds as acclaimed house music DJ and producer Joe Gauthreaux well as top 40 commercial dance, DJ Mike Pope has been started his career at a very young age. Gauthreaux spent the Georgia’s only Billboard DJ for the past three years. Pope first half of his career in his hometown of New Orleans as a ith two stellar years under its belt, Peach Party is back this year for a third, promising yet another weekend packed full of chart-topping DJs spinning you right round into the early morning!

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resident player at Oz, a NOLA club that was unfortunately affected by Hurricane Katrina. He currently resides in New York City. Gauthreaux is known for spinning vocal house music infused with trance beats and tribal rhythms, and is recognized as one of the 140 famed DJs on Billboard’s weekly Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.

Isaac Escalante XION • 3 a.m. – 7 a.m.

Renowned Mexican DJ Isaac Escalante took the Latin American scene by storm with his first gig at the young age of 16, where he was mixing primarily at private parties and fashion shows, later graduating to some of the hottest clubs in Mexico and beyond. Escalante brings to the table sick House, Tribal and Electro House mixes, and has produced such hits as “Cheater,” “Latin Army,” “Took My Heart” and many more.

Sunday, June 22 Kevin DuRard Tea Dance (FREE EVENT) BJ Roosters • 2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.

GA Boy Productions has done it once again, bringing you a rarity among circuit parties- a free event! Rise and shine after Saturday’s shenanigans to several strong drinks and sexy GoGo dancers with DJ Kevin DuRard at BJ Roosters.

Kevin DuRard has performed as a vocalist and pianist for most of his life, but decided to expand his career to include becoming a DJ, which encompassed his passion for the club scene and the energy only the dance floor can bring. DuRard’s style is extra-special and ever-changing, as he spins for the crowd and the venue.

DJ Paulo w/ Corey David (opening set) Opera • 7 p.m. – 12 a.m.

American based DJ Corey David hails from Miami, Florida and holds the coveted spot as resident DJ at Atlanta’s own after-hours spot, XION. David has shared the stage with many big names in the industry, including Mickey Friedman, Isaac Escalante, Twisted Dee, Alyson Calagna and Tony Moran. For this event, he opens up for internationally renowned player, DJ Paulo.

Originally from Portugal, DJ Paulo has recently become one of the top headlining DJs internationally. He has performed at some of the world’s most prestigious parties, including Black and Blue Montreal, Alegria, Orlando’s Gay Days, Sydney’s Mardi Gras and Taiwan’s Minestry of Sound – and that’s the short list. After holding residencies at many revered clubs including Score in Miami and XL in NYC, Paulo currently holds a residency at VIVA in NYC.

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A Peachy Welcome for

DJ Isaac Escalante

By Eugene Salas

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he Peach Party is coming up, and DJ Isaac Escalante is one of the big names who will bring life to the weekend. He has been all over, and he’s coming back to Atlanta to show us how to have a good time. Originally from Mexico, Escalante went from playing the piano as a child to touring around the world to give parties an extra kick.

Specializing in house and tribal music, he has been responsible for the products of tracks such as “Cheater” (2005), “Took My Heart” (2006), “Monaco” (2007) and “Zambomba” (2008). He also remixes track for artists such as Ronen Mizrahi, Bruno Renno, Edson Pride, Fc Nond and Altar. On top of all that, he has been in countless cities around the world, which include Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Madrid, Honolulu, Tel Aviv and Songkran.

He has not only made a name for himself, but has clearly left his mark as an international DJ that the world can’t get enough of.

We were able to grab a moment out of Escalante’s schedule to ask him a few questions before he comes to spin for us at the Peach Party.

David Atlanta: You’ve become an massive DJ that plays all around, traveling to different countries even.

How did it all start? What was the spark that pushed you to be a DJ? How young were you when you started?

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Bowie, First Choice, TSOP Bee Gees and New York Dolls.

DA: Do you have anything special you want to tease for the Peach Party?

IE: It is the first time I’m doing an Afterhours in Atlanta so get ready because its one of my specialities. I want to see all of you at Xion after party during Peach Party weekend in Atlanta!

A busy month indeed. Before Escalante makes it to the Peach Party he will be at the Papa Don’t Preach Party for Tel Aviv Pride in Israel, the WE Party and Pride Festival in Madrid and then Wonderland for LA Pride. After Peach Party, he’ll be in Toronto on June 29th for the TreeHouse Party at Greenspace, making it his 6th consecutive year there. He even produced the anthem for the party, “TreeHouse” in 2005.

Among events that he deems as memorable moments in his career, Escalante played at the Roseland Ballroom in New York at the 2013 Pride festival. His mentor and friend, Peter Rauhofer, passed shortly prior to the event and the event was turned into a tribute. Rauhofer has remixed for big name pop artist, including but not limited to Whitney Houston, Isaac Escalante: The right moment with the right people with Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga good music! The music, basically: when I was nine years old I and Enrique Iglesias. studied piano, at 12 my father bought two turntables and one mixer as my birthday present. I started practicing at home at Infusing his Latino roots with a house beat, and his influences 16 and I started working in fashion shows and small bars in who are known for pushing the envelope, you can expect to hear amazing things come out of the speakers graced by Mexico City.

Escalante. You’ll be up all night to Escalante’s beats and if DA: What are some defining moments in your ca- you don’t know who he is already, you’ll remember after Xion. reer? Not only success wise, but moments that With it being one of his specialties, 7 a.m. might not seem you’ll always remember or those “wow” moments. like enough time for soak in Escalante’s afterparty goodness.

IE: The first time I played at the Week Sao Paulo the energy of The Peach Party after party, which will be at Xion, runs from that place its unreal, Main Event at Circuit Barcelona last year. 3 a.m. to 7 a.m on Saturday, June 21. You will find Escalante waiting there for you, so show him the Atlanta charm that he DA: With the upcoming Peach Party, what do you loves so much! Combining the southern charm of Atlanta boys like about Atlanta? About the people and the city and the Latino flair of Escalante, there’s nothing but fun times ahead. Tickets are available at PeachPartyATL.com, along with itself. information regarding party schedule and entertainers.

IE: Atlanta is one of my favorite places in the US to play. The hospitality its unbelievable, good food, good energy, good Want to keep track of where Escalante looking guys and of course they party hard! is and what he’s doing? You can keep up with him on Twitter at @IsaacEscalante, DA: What are your primary influences?

Facebook.com/DJIsaacEscalante or his personal website IsaacEscalante.com.

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Mike Pope:

Atlanta’s Dance Chart Representative

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here are plenty of DJs who have their own followings in cities across the world, but how many of them can say they have an influence on what’s popular nationwide? Atlanta’s own DJ Mike Pope can. He’s a reporter for Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Songs chart, one of Billboard’s many weekly charts that has a unique twist. Each week’s chart is compiled exclusively from playlists submitted by a select group of nightclub Djs.

By Elijah Sarkesian Tony a few times in my career and he’s always so supportive and genuine. I’ll never forget one time I played at XION for an after hours and he danced to my whole set that night. I’m so excited to be working with him again and kicking off Peach Party.

DA: You’re currently the resident DJ at Heretic.

How did you land the position, and how long have you held the position?

Pope, who also serves as the resident DJ for Heretic, will be playing at the club’s evening as host for Peach Party on Friday, June 20, where he’ll open for DJ Tony Moran. We caught up with Pope to talk about his start as a DJ, his gig with Billboard, and more.

MP: The General Manager, Alan Collins, had heard me spin at several charity events around town and asked if I would be a guest DJ at the club. That night led to more nights that then turned into a residency at the Heretic that I have held for over four years. Saturday nights I spin my Late Night Dance party David Atlanta: How did you get your start as a DJ? and spin at least once at month on Friday nights at the club.

Mike Pope: I’ve been a music lover my whole life which is why it’s no surprise that I went to college for Video and Film Production using my education to make music videos for local artists. When I first moved to Atlanta, it was the nightlife scene that introduced me to so much great dance music. After experiencing some amazing DJ sets at clubs like Backstreet and Blu, it wasn’t long until I found myself hanging out in the DJ booths watching and learning from the pros like Tony Moran, Chris Cox and Tracy Young. It wasn’t until 2006 that I finally decided to try my hand at DJing so I bought some equipment and started spinning some parties for friends. I was hooked and I knew that I needed to take things to the next level. That level was a shot spinning at WETbar in 2007 and was a dream come true.

DA: You’re currently a reporter for Billboard. What does that entail?

MP: Working with Billboard for the last three years has been an amazing honor and experience. I’m among a diverse group of professional DJs that have been selected to report what songs are working best on our dance floors every week in our clubs. I was fortunate enough to be invited to join the Billboard Dance/Club Play panel during a gig I had in Miami during Winter Music Conference and came on board to represent the Atlanta and Georgia dance music market. That entails listening to lots of dance tracks every week and providing feedback to the record labels and promoters. Having that channel of access to new music is definitely a benefit as a working DJ.

DA: You’re opening for Tony Moran at Peach Party. DA: When you’re not DJing, what do you do?

What do you think of Tony?

MP: When I’m not DJing, I spend my time sorting and reMP: Tony is actually the DJ that inspired me most and encour- viewing dance music for Billboard, planning my sets, doing aged me to follow my passion of becoming a DJ. I really look mashups and edits of tracks I play out and recording podcasts up to him for his producing talents and how he can mesmerize that I post on iTunes, Podomatic and Soundcloud. I also enjoy his crowds with his sets. I’ve had the privilege of opening for hanging out with friends and going to the movies.

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Augusta Pride: Five Years of Love

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re you looking for a Pride event to attend this month? You may want to check out Augusta Pride, being held June 27–29 in – where else? – Augusta. Since starting five years ago, Augusta Pride has made itself a strong choice for people in the southeast looking for a Pride event in June.

With some top-notch entertainment choices, dance and pool parties, a parade and a festival, Augusta Pride’s 2014 event is poised to be its strongest yet.

Beats on Broad Friday, June 27 • 6 p.m.

Kick off Augusta Pride with Beats on Broad, a dance party held at Augusta Common with special headliners Chad Michaels and Latrice Royale! There’s a $5 cover for the event.

Pride Parade Saturday, June 28 • 10 a.m.

The parade lines up on Jones Street and start promptly at 10:00 a.m. The parade goes from Jones Street; south on 11th Street to Broad Street; east on Broad Street to 6th Street; then North on Broad Street to the Festival Grounds at the Augusta Common. The parade disbands at the Augusta Common.

Marchers will proceed into the Common while floats and vehicles move to a parking area.

Ain’t Misbehavin’ Pool Party Sunday, June 29 • Noon

Pride Festival Saturday, June 28 • 11 a.m.

The Augusta Pride Parade leads right into the Augusta Pride Festival, All VIP guests at Augusta Pride get preferred shaded seating in the VIP viewing platform, plus meet and greets with Taylor Dayne, Chad Michaels, Latrice Royale and Synergy after their performances.

Taylor Dayne Legendary 80s and 90s diva Taylor Dayne is Augusta Pride’s premiere headliner this year. Known for a slew of top 10 hits, including “Tell It to My Heart,” “Prove Your Love” and “I’ll Always Love You.” Chad Michaels After her crowd-pleasing time at last year’s event, Chad Michaels returns to Augusta Pride for a second year! The winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race: All-Stars and doppelganger for Cher will perform at both the Augusta Pride Festival and Beats on Broad.

Latrice Royale She’s large and in charge! Headlining at both the Augusta Pride Festival and Beats on Broad comes RuPaul’s Drag Race: All-Stars’ Miss Congeniality, Latrice Royale.

Augusta Pride wraps up its fifth year with a pool party at Parliament House, the official sponsor hotel of this year’s Pride weekend.

Synergy Stephen and Jeff Neil bring their electronic strings together for a unique brand of music, and their looks certainly don’t hurt.

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eet Doug and Brent. They’re soon-to-be fathers who are documenting their adoption process and pending life as fathers in Atlanta. Brent is from New Orleans and loves to cook, bringing the craft of gumbo to family and friend gatherings. Doug is from New York, and loves exploring new place, finding new things to do and hosting themed events.

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the birth mother, with the amount of contact being mutually agreed upon. Doug and Brent both have family members who are adopted, and there was no doubt in their minds that they wanted to make sure their child had the chance to know their birth mother.

When asked about why they chose Atlanta as the city in which to raise their child, Doug and Brent had plenty of reasons.

They loved the diversity, of which there is so much in Atlanta.

Six years have past since Doug and Brent first met, and now From the different sights, art, food, and cultures, there are so they are embarking on the road of becoming fathers. They be- many opportunities for a child to grow up learning and receivgan in September 2013, doing their rounds of paperwork and ing exposure to so many wonderful things. having their personal lives closely looked at to be approved as suitable parents for a child. Much like waiting many months First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes Doug for a child to be born, the adoption process is a waiting game and Brent with a baby carriage. But what about marriage? in its own. The paperwork involved can take months, and In Georgia, as we know, same-sex couples can not be legally the inspection of ones personal lifestyle can feel invasive. wed. Instead of moving to another state to get married and Besides inspection of financial and mental stability of both then move back, Doug and Brent are waiting until Georgia lemen, the couple recounted having to explain details such as galizes same-sex marriage. They might not have to wait long; how they were raised and how their parents disciplined them. three same-sex couples and a widow filed a federal lawsuit in April that challenges Georgia’s ban on same sex marriage.

Once all the paperwork settled, Doug and Brent’s adoption With five states having already overturned their same sex profile went live in February. Their adoption profile shows marriage bans in 2014, there is high hope that Georgia will Doug and Brent, their interests, their story and what makes follow suit. them good parents. Their profile has been live for about three months, and now it is just a matter of time until a birth mother Many agencies for adoption are Christian based, which seem picks them. daunting for LGBT couples looking to adopt. However, the Independent Adoption Center is an adoption agency that does The waiting game that the adoption process is known for can not exclude people based off of racial/ethnic, age, religion, be nerve wracking to some, but Doug and Brent don’t let that marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity. If you are bother them. They live every day as its own; they know that personally interested in adoption, you can visit their website at any moment they can get a phone call that will officially at adoptionhelp.org. change their lives, but until then they live their lives and continue on as normal.

We wish Doug and Brent the best of luck in their wait and their journey into fatherhood! You can keep track of Doug and Brent Doug and Brent have decided to do an open adoption. An through their Facebook at facebook.com/realmoderndads or open adoption allows communication between the family and through their blog at realmoderndads.blogspot.com.

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BoccaLupo: A Tale of Two Tastings

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By Jameson Parker

ust barely one year old, this Inman Park staple is still a baby. Yet despite its infancy, several of BoccaLupo’s dishes are already being recognized as among “The Best…” of Atlanta dining. In honor of these rock star dishes, BoccaLupo proudly offers all of its greatest hits in an exciting new “Favorites” menu where Chef Bruce Logue, aka the Prince of pasta, shrinks six of his signature items into a four course tour de force.

By far, my favorite of the three was the grilled octopus, alternated on a skewer with pieces of mortadella.

Lightly charred but never the least bit chewy, the octoOne tasting menu isn’t enough for a Prince, though. Logue also pus is served over a humble stew of shell beans and collards. offers a purely seasonal pasta tasting. This prix fixe is known It is one of Atlanta’s best appetizers, and is arguably the best to combine unique pastas with the most high-end of foods like octopus dish in the city. musty white truffles from Alba, wild Georgia ramps, and delicately poached duck eggs. Accented by inexpensive wine flights Course Two and cocktail pairings, there remains only one decision. Which one The city’s most notorious pasta dish has to be BoccaLupo’s black do we order? I say get both! spaghetti, dyed with squid ink and tossed with hot calabrese sausage. It is bold and spicy whereas the bacon wrapped red In fact, every couple should add this to their proverbial bucket list shrimp from the other menu were buttery and juicy. They were of places to dine. BoccaLupo’s two tasting options seamlessly rested atop two large gnocchi romani and were dotted with a combine into a convivial work of art that showcases timeless black, squid ink butter sauce. The two different uses of squid ink classics contrasted by seasonal masterpieces. If sharing is car- tied these dishes together as if made for one another. Both went ing, then sharing this dynamic combination of food is, simply put, well with a dry, chalky rosé. true love. My friend and avid photographer, Patricia Villafañe, and I decided to take these two tastings head on.

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Thursday, June 19 • 6–8:30 p.m. • Jungle (2115 Faulkner Rd NE) • maapatl.org Think of speed dating, but in a more professional context. Atlanta Cotillion’s ‘Cirque de Nuit You’ll sit down with individuals, talk for a short time, then en Rouge’ move and meet someone else.

Saturday, June 21 • 7–11 p.m. • Delta Flight Museum (1060 Delta Blvd) • atlantapride.org America’s Got Talent finalist Prince Poppycock and So You Deconstructing Binaries Thursday, June 19 • 7 p.m. • Poem 88 (1100 Howell Mill Think You Can Dance performance dance crew Dragon House perform at this year’s Cotillion event. For tickets and more, Rd, Suite A04) • atlantapride.org Georgia Equality, WonderRoot, Charis Books & More, TILTT visit atlantacotillion.com. and JustUsATL come together for this community-based public art project that explores and challenges binary representa- Atlanta Freedom Bands’ ‘Set Sail!’ tions of gender identity on public restroom signage.

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ARIES (Mar. 20 – Apr. 19): Take some time to chill out and find some balance. It’s great to have goals, and working toward them can give one’s life a sense of purpose. But one-track minds often don’t see all the lovely roses along the way. Smell that? Thought so.

LEO (Jul. 23 – Aug. 22): Your search for Mr. Right may be hampered by your inability to see past the surface. He may look good on the outside, but that’s all there is. Get to know someone before jumping head over heels. He may not be there waiting for you with a net.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 – Dec. 20): It’s good to use your dreams as an insight to what’s going on in your subconscious. In your case, you may want to call a therapist.

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TAURUS (Apr. 20 – May 20): You have a tendency to cling to boyfriends with the strangling intensity of an anaconda.

Strange, though, that no matter how tightly you coil, they still manage to get away. Perhaps a looser grip will keep them from running away in the first place.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22): Your emotions will determine whether you’re prancing through fields of flowers today, or shaking your fist at the storm clouds. It could go either way and the truth is you won’t be able to control it. You’ll have people around you walking on eggshells, not knowing with which ‘you’ they’re dealing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21 – Jan. 19): Today’s a good one for decision making. Your confidence and research usually produce a sure-fire winner, and you rarely make the wrong choices. Word of this gift may filter to friends, who will ask you to make their decisions for them. Kindly decline, because your superpowers only work on yourself.

GEMINI (May 21- Jun. 20): You may not like taking the risk, but you may have to probe into unknowable depths today.

It’ll be strange and new and you may stumble along the way. But you’ll suddenly have a feeling that you’ve been there before, and the rest will be sheer pleasure. Ah, aren’t those first dates the best?

LIBRA (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22): It’s okay to feel selfish today. You do and you do and you do for those people for what? Do unto yourself today, because no one else is going to. Make a list of your five favorite things to do, and rank them in terms of how recently you’ve made time to do them.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18): A fight with a friend or lover may have you feeling emotionally exposed today. There’s nothing worse than a knock down drag-out brawl with another to make you feel like crap. Offer an olive branch today, and maybe you can talk without coming to blows.

CANCER (Jun. 21- Jul. 22): Your emotions will rage like a storm at sea today. The churning and upheavals will be enough to make a normal man nauseous, but you’ve navigated these waters many times. This tempest will run it’s course, too, and it’ll be smooth waters until the next one blows in.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21): People will be drawn to you like paparazzi to Brangelina today and, for once, you won’t mind the attention. You’ll make the social rounds and enjoy the company of those you meet. They’ll like you, too, until you inevitably start stinging them with that pointed tail. Then they won’t be so enthusiastic.

PISCES (Feb. 19 – Mar. 19): Prepare for a coming onslaught as your emotions begin to rage. You’ll question every aspect of your life shortly before bursting into tears. You’ll scream at people who ask what’s wrong with you, then fall into a pitiful display of self-loathing and despair. You know, just an average day.

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