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ATLANTA BALLET’S MAYHEM WITH JACOB BUSH
Now in his sixth season with Atlanta Ballet, dancer Jacob Bush is getting ready to take the stage for the final performances of the season. The show is entitled MAYhem and offers up an explosive Atlanta Ballet performance.
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BETTE MIDLER The Divine Miss M is back on the road after more than a decade. She is bringing back music from the girl groups of the 50s and 60s like The Ronnettes and The Supremes. Bette will also be performing numbers from her very impressive back catalogue of music (hell, she’s on her 25th album!). Thursday, May 14 • 8 p.m. • Philips Arena (1 Philips Dr.) • philipsarena.com
MAYHEM The Atlanta Ballet is presenting their final performances of the 85th season with an explosive program that presents their talents and artistic vision for the future. MAYhem presents three very different short ballets. Audiences will witness first-hand the high caliber athletic performance that is the hallmark of the Atlanta Ballet. Friday, May 15 – Sunday, May 17 • 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. • Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre (2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy.) • atlantaballet.com
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fans, and be exposed to the world. I wouldn’t change anything in Drag Race because of everything that has worked out so well in my favor. Everywhere I go is sold out with amazing turnouts. Everything is great. DA: Backstage, during Untucked, you seemed very confident. You weren’t rehearsing like some of the other girls… TM: Yeah! Violet and I had the best critiques. So we were sitting there relaxing because we thought we were sitting pretty. We both thought that the winner was going to be chosen from us…I wasn’t happy at all. DA: Yeah, when you left the stage, you seemed pretty confused by the decision. TM: I’m glad they showed me very positively. I said some lesspositive things to say on the way home. How I truly feel is overall, so grateful and happy with the experience. DA: Some people have said that they have lost their faith in show. They can’t really get behind the decision-making processes that are going on.
Trixie Mattel It’s Just an Honor to be Nominated This week on RPDR the challenge was to create a mash-up of not only two completely different types of dance, but also to create a mash-up of a male and female persona. Though Trixie scored very high marks with the judges, she was still up for elimination against her teammate, Ginger Minj. Once again Trixie was sent packing. She opened up with us about her real feelings on a second elimination, gratefulness to the show, and all the sex with her boyfriend.
TM: That is definitely how some people feel. It’s just an honor to be nominated. Can I go on record for saying that? (laughs) The audience wants to believe it’s a competition, but they’ve said this season, they feel like they’re seeing something scripted. Not necessarily a competition. Does that make sense? DA: It makes total sense. When you were eliminated the first time, did they really send you home? TM: They did [send me home]. I got to go home for a total of six days and have all the sex with my boyfriend. Then I could go get a cheeseburger and decompress.
David Atlanta: So here we again, how do you feel about DA: I bet that’s why the other girls were jealous. that last challenge? You got to have all that sex. Trixie Mattel: I feel pretty good. I put on an amazing run- They’re stuck there not able way and did well in the challenge. I don’t think I could have to have sex. done anything differently. TM: Girl! I went straight to DA: I was the weirdest thing. It’s almost like they wanted my house when I got off the flight, took a shower with to screw you over again. my boyfriend, and had all TM: Oh, those are your words not mine. (laughs) I will just say the sex. All the sex…for like that it felt like that if I did really well, I could have stayed. Then four days! when they said that they were judging as teams, I was like, ‘what was I thinking?’ Last week, I was partnered with Ginger, Watch every week as David and they criticized me for being outshined by her. So this week, Atlanta interviews each we’re partnered up again, and I do really well at the challenges, queen hours after the sashay and she was one of the weaker this week…and I still had to lip- away. We’ll release it online sync. So it just kind of felt like, ‘ok, I get it. You don’t want me and then in print the followto win Drag Race.’ ing issue. It’s the best way to know your queens this I’m okay though. I mean, you do Drag Race for the $100,000, but season. For the full interview you do it more so for the connections. You do it to go find your check out davidatlanta.com. 22 | 5.13.15
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My #1 fan went on to tell me that only “negroes have Fros”. Yikes! Let me tell you, you’re not only wrong... but you’re also discriminating against all hair types, and that’s just mean. If those words to me weren’t proof enough that you are not playing nice, the fact that your ‘remembered days’ of not running into “monkey faced gang members” on the streets of Atlanta should definitely seal the deal. I’m not even sure how that fit into my terrible column stylings? To say that I was without words, after reading that letter, is a hard thing to admit. But, I was unable to speak for at least 3 minutes. I couldn’t stop laughing, truth be told. But still, I was just bewildered at how passionately strange it all was. All kidding aside, I have no sympathy for hateful people, and I truly hope that the readers of David Atlanta are enlightened and entertained by what we try to have in-between these covers. That’s really my only rat in this race. I’ve never claimed to be an amazing journalist, with an arm length’s worth of degrees verifying my rights to call bullshit. But I will always tell my stories, as they are a blend of truths and satire rolled up into 500 words or less. I only claim to land 2 out of 5 jokes, but honey...you can’t even write jokes this good.
You’ve Got Hate Mail! This has been the best week ever! Not only does the sneak peek of summer come creeping in, but I have a very vocal fan. A fan that has spoken to David Atlanta, and even sent me a personal email expressing his unhappiness with my column content. I was in Heaven, because some of his problems with my previous columns had all referenced older writings that had otherwise been forgotten by me. Now, that’s a true fan OBSESSED readers. And for that, I’m extremely thankful. Honest!
Keep ‘em coming, OBSESSED fans, but keep your icky racism to yourself. I just can’t respond in a human way to inhuman (<- Like what I did there, Marvel fans?) behaviors. If you need me, I’ll be over here trying to figure out how to style this damn hair of mine.
Many of you don’t know me, but I have to let you in on a notso-humble secret. My dad was Jewish, and although I may have the lovely gentile nose, I most definitely have the obnoxious ‘Jew-Fro’. So, like many phrases foreign to people not in the know, it’s completely ok to use terms like ‘JewFro’ to describe the kinky curly hair that plagues our people. It’s only tamed if cut short, or flat-ironed within an inch of it’s life...and I’m absolutely not interested in that. If you’ve met me, you’ve seen the curly waves of doom threatening to snatch your child as I walk by. It’s a part of my life. My only revenge, is when old ladies ask what kind of perm I use; and I answer with “Ogilvie Home Perms. The secret is to leave it in an extra 10 minutes! Your hair will look just like mine!” I had mentioned in an earlier column that when the amazing actor, Michael Keaton, was first named as cast in Batman; that there were harsh critics exclaiming over what a terrible idea that would be. Because Batman can’t have a ‘Jew-Fro.’ Those weren’t even my words, and I was given a hateful tirade over it. That wasn’t the worst of it, because honestly what’s a few bitches and moans between us? 24 | 5.13.15
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Atlanta Ballet’s
MAYhem
Jacob Bush, and His Life Ballet by Jonathan Bugg
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ow in his sixth season with Atlanta Ballet, dancer Jacob Bush is getting ready to take the stage for the final performances of the season. The show is entitled MAYhem and offers up an explosive performance that each year shows the future direction of the Atlanta Ballet. Jacob has lived all over the world dancing and studying for his career eventually landing back in our fair city. He took a few minutes between rehearsals to show us some of his ballet training and be photographed with Annie and Coco for our pet issue.
Now with only a week to get fully prepared for opening night, the company is getting ready to end rehearsals in their studios and move them to the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center stage. “We are just running each piece throughout the day and fine tuning problem areas to make it stage ready.”
Atlanta Ballet might not be considered your traditional ballet company. “In traditional, bigger companies there is the hierarchy…soloist, corps, principal dancers,” explains Jacob. “We don’t have that here. Everyone is an ensemble performer, so Originally from Minneapolis, MN, Jacob moved down here with there’s no ranking.” his parents at 13. He joined the officially accredited Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education and moved up through the ranks; first Jacob is an openly gay performer. He doesn’t see that as making at their conservatory, then as a trainee working with the com- much of a difference in his career. “It’s very accepted in the art/ pany. Each season there are only 23 contracts available to the ballet world. I think if you just are who you are, and make workapplicants. “It can get pretty limited,” 27 year-old Jacob shares. friendships you’ll be fine.”
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MAYhem presents three very different short ballets. The first is entitled Cacti and involves the use of various sized wooden pedestals to create structures to dance upon. The piece serves up a large dose of “humor and whimsy.” Choreographer, Alexander Ekman drew inspiration from a type of yoga by Tibetan monks as he playfully makes fun of the art world. “Cacti is more of an ensemble piece so we all heavily participate,” states Jacob. The second piece is Classical Symphony, and as its name suggests is a celebration of classical ballet. Acclaimed Russian choreographer Yuri Possokhov premiered the piece in 2010 with the San Francisco Ballet. This ballet is for those that are exhilarated by the tutus and pure athleticism of classical ballet. Jacob can be found as part of one of the soloist pairs in this dance. Lastly, Angels’ Share is a more modern ballet original created for last year’s Wabi Sabi summer season. Award winning choreographer, John Heginbotham has created a dance that is ethereal and uplifting using live music from a string trio. Though Jacob has a seven-year-old boxer/terrier mix named Penny, she was unable to join in the photo shoot (maybe she’s a prima ballerina?). “She’s a total sweetheart, I’m totally in love,” Jacob gushes. “I got her from the Atlanta Humane Society when she was three-months old.” The Atlanta Ballet invites all of us to join them at the forefront of ballet with MAYhem. May 15 – 17 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Get your tickets and learn more about their performances and company at: atlantaballet.com Even with a sometimes brutal ballet schedule, Jacob loves to read, relax and spend time outside in his free time.
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AARFstravaganza Armorettes Show Pet Love by Jason Mietelski
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aving grown up in Stone Mountain, I know very well the bucolic beauty and graceful curves of the State Park. Every year numerous festivals, concerts, and of course the all important “Laser Show” keeps people coming back for more. This year from 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, there is going to be an event that the tourists and residents of Stone donations, grants, and fundraising Mountain Village may have never seen; events such as these to help our feline and canine homeless population. AARFstravaganza! AARFstravaganza is a great way to The “Infamous Camp Drag Queens of show you care about homeless pets. the South”, known to us for…well forever as the Armorettes, are creating a Enjoy bottomless wine and beer, and little bit of Midtown comedy drag in nibble on some light appetizers as you the shadow of the mountain. What’s bid on some amazing silent auction the reason you ask? Well it’s all a items that are being offered up by AARF benefit to help our furry friends that supporters. Only 120 tickets will be sold are saved by Atlanta Animal Rescue for this very special Armorettes perforFriends (AARF). With your ticket price, mance. Get your tickets early at aarfatyou are helping to save numerous ani- lanta.org/aarfstravaganza ! mals from a dire fate. The location for AARFstravaganza is at AARF has been supporting homeless ART Station, a non-profit group of artpets since 2011 and relies solely on ists that formed in 1996 from a group
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Different shelters have different ways they present their furry friends. Some allow you to walk amongst the animals to see which one/ones attract you best. Other shelters present a “look book” for you to peruse. You select the animals you wish to visit with and they are brought to you. Be prepared to visit several shelters to find your perfect pal. One thing to consider is your life. If no one is home for more than four to five hours adopting a puppy is likely not a good idea. In this case an older puppy or adult may be a better match. Another factor in your life is your activity. Someone who is less active should not adopt an Australian Cattle Dog, but perhaps a Bulldog may be a good match as they do not need as much exercise. On the other hand, a Bulldog probably wouldn’t be a good match for a runner. It’s all about making the right match.
Finding Your Pet Match by Iona Traylor
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have been tasked with writing an article for this magazine regarding the subject of dogs. As most of you can guess, this is quite a broad subject. I have decided to present two points of view. I have been breeding, raising, and showing dogs for the past 45 years. I have only dealt with purebred dogs. All my dogs have been registered with the American Kennel Club, AKC. I am a purist and am interested purebred registered dogs. That being said, I have some advice for those who find it in their hearts to adopt from a pet shelter.
bred for a specific purpose and have been categorized into these groups. In general, that can mean that a little research online can open your eyes to the temperaments of certain dogs. It’s good to have a general idea of what you are looking for, but recognize that it is very rare to find pure breeds up for adoption. You’re going to have to visit with the animal to know.
First of all, know that going to an animal shelter on a weekend afternoon means all of the “good” animals will be gone by the time you get there. You will still see plenty There are over 200 recognized breeds of pups you will want to take home, but of dogs. These dogs are categorized in apparently the best stock flies out of the 7 different groups. All dogs have been kennels first thing in the morning. 32 | 5.13.15
It’s important to keep in mind that the personality of some dogs at the shelter may not shine through right away. They may need time and patience to come out of their shell. Also, a dog or puppy may act very differently once taken out of their run or crate. If you’re interested in a dog, let someone know you’d like to spend time with him or her in a meet and greet area. As I previously stated, I am a purist when it comes to dogs. I was even labeled by my mother as an “Animal snob” because I was only interested in pedigreed animals. I admit that is true, but I also admit this is my “point of view “. With the problem of overpopulation and dealing with animal welfare, I want to address the merits of non pedigreed animals. The theory of hybrid vigor has long been a part of the husbandry of animal breeding. It has been proven that these animals can be a healthy mix of the different characteristics of individual breeds. These dogs had no control in their breeding or birth and deserve the chance to enrich someone’s life. There are an infinite number of dogs at each humane shelter locally. So whether it is a Best in Show quality puppy or a charming, loving dog from the humane society, there is a dog just waiting to find a new home.
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LIFE, LESBIANS AND THE
PURSUIT OF HOTNESS Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara talk making out, gay cred and a ‘liberating’ summer of lady-led films by Chris Azzopardi DA: Sofia, you’re on a gay-loved TV show. Reese, you famously taught us the “bend-and-snap.” Looking back, To the delight of their queer-lady fans, Reese Witherspoon and when were you both first aware that you had a gay and Sofia Vergara may kiss up on each other, but it’s all just part of lesbian following? their Hot Pursuit. In the film, Witherspoon portrays Officer Cooper, a by-the-books cop assigned to protect the ultra-fashionable Reese: For me, probably Legally Blonde, or Cruel Intentions. widow of a drug dealer (Vergara of Modern Family) – at one point Sofia: I’ve never really thought about it. I’ve always had a lot faking lesbian to escape a potentially sketchy situation. of gay friends as very close friends. I don’t know! My (Modern This isn’t Witherspoon’s first on-screen kiss with another woman, Family) character, Gloria – they like her! of course. And even though the Oscar-winning actress couldn’t recall her pre-fame woman-on-woman debut during our interview Reese: Her attitude. And the way she dresses – yeah! – 1996’s Freeway, when she and Brittany Murphy made out – how could we forget? “I don’t think I’ve kissed another girl on screen,” DA: Reese, what did the bend-and-snap do for your Reese says, as we’re asked to move onto the next question. gay cred? Legally… lesbian? Well, not exactly.
Here’s what else the budding BFFs had to say about lesbi- Reese: Um, well, hopefully legitimized my dance moves! I have a ans, Legally Blonde and female liberation during this gay strong dance game. press exclusive. Sofia: She does, she does! David Atlanta: Dealing with homosexuality in comedy can be delicate, and some people take offense to pseudo Reese: And now I’m working on a Latino audience with my lesbianism. As actors, how do you know when not to go dance game. too far? Is there a “too far”? Sofia: Oh, the Latino audience adores her! Reese: I think gay people are able to play straight roles; straight people are able to play gay roles. The whole point of being an Reese: (Laughs) Sofia’s taught me how to Latin dance. actor is to transform. If people don’t understand that we need to be malleable in our sexuality, then I think they need to lighten up. Sofia: You didn’t need me to teach you anything – you knew already. 40 | 5.13.15
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DA: Sure! Let’s talk some more about Reese’s lesbian followers. Sofia: (Laughs) No, like I said, I didn’t really notice. I think the thing with movies is to entertain everybody. You don’t have to be anything special to enjoy the entertainment of what we’re doing. We’re doing it for everybody. DA: How do female-led films like Hot Pursuit – directed by a woman, Anne Fletcher, and featuring strong female leads – contribute to the feminist movement? Reese: I had a beat in my heart.
Reese: Anything where two women are relating to each other – and we’re the leads of the movie, and it’s directed by a woman – DA: How much of the “nuzzle Reese’s face in Sofia’s bo- it’s kind of a new thing. So, we’re excited. But it’s actually a really som” scene was improvised? exciting summer for women’s films with Pitch Perfect 2, directed by a woman (Elizabeth Banks), and Spy with Melissa McCarthy, Sofia: Oh, it was half and half. and Trainwreck with Amy Schumer. Last summer was not good for women’s films. I mean, I kept going, “What am I gonna see this Reese: Yeah, it was in the script, and then Sofia decided she’d summer?” And there weren’t any good movies last summer for yank my ponytail. women. I think this is the summer for women. Sofia: Yeah, she smelled very good!
DA: Hillary Clinton would be happy to hear that. I bet she’d dig all this Hot Pursuit girl power.
DA: I don’t have to tell you that your makeout scene in Hot Pursuit is already getting a lot of lesbian buzz. How Reese: We hope everybody likes it! accustomed are you to attention from lesbians at this point DA: So, Reese, you get to dabble in drag. You make a cute in your career? boy, by the way. Reese: I have a ton of lesbian friends, and I think any kind of women who relates to us or enjoys the movie – that’s awesome! Reese: Thaaaanks! Sofia: Half of the time I don’t know if they’re lesbian. It’s just nor- DA: How was it determined what kind of boy you’d be for your drag debut? mal. It’s not like they’re like, “Hi, I am a lesbian and I am a fan!” Reese: (Laughs) The whole movie is: It doesn’t matter where you’re from, what your sexual orientation is, what you do for a living, what your ethnicity is – women are women, and we all have a lot in common.
Reese: It was really interesting! Like, obviously I was José Bieber, the Latin Bieber, in this movie. As soon as I put on the clothes, my whole personality changed. You know, I was talkin’ to the honeys!
DA: I’ve loved watching the evolution of female actors in Sofia: Actually, I have to say, it was one of my favorite scenes, the action genre. How does it feel being a part of “the because to see her like that was so odd. I wasn’t prepared. She girls can be just as bad as boys” movement in Hollywood? suddenly showed up like that to the set and it was so hilarious. I mean, if you see the movie, at the end there are some bloopers of Reese: I think it’s great. It’s liberating because it’s not all about me not being able to control myself. our characters’ romantic lives or that we’re chasing men – it’s that we’re running for our lives and we have to figure out a way to get Reese: Because she thought I was hot. along so that we survive. Sofia: No. I thought you looked ridiculous! DA: How do you feel about it, Sofia? 42 | 5.13.15
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To a novice, the wide world of cigars can be overwhelming. From aroma to wrapper, there’s a whole new language to learn and techniques to master. It appears so mysterious and sophisticated. Yet, in reality, a cigar is a very simple thing: nothing more than chopped leaves wrapped in a leaf. Your best classroom is quality cigar shop. A caring local tobacconist will happily guide you through their well-stocked, walk-in humidor and reveal the secrets to enjoying a fine smoke. Visit J’s Cigars & Coffeehouse located in the heart of midtown Atlanta at 2072 Defoors Ferry Road NW. They’ll agree an excellent first cigar is the Baccarat from Honduras. At $5.95, it has a pleasant puff and a honey-dipped tip. And who doesn’t love a sweet tip now and again? Dear Dom,
“Spank me!” That’s what I want to scream everytime I have sex. But, all the guys I get are too tame to blister my butt. How can I encourage them to go This guy at work just said that he’s fallen in love from PG to S&M? with me. He got dumped by his longtime boyfriend a few months ago. So, I understand that he’s lonely. Requires Experienced Dom Unfortunately, I just don’t feel the same way. How do I Needy butts like yours, RED, beg for a return to the gay hantell him the truth without ruining our friendship? kie code. Popularized during the 1970s, those dark ages before Manhunt, Recon, and Grindr, bandanas were tucked into jeans Worker Is Seeking Husband back pockets to indicate sexual interests. Various colors symbolYou’re screwed. His dream is your nightmare, WISH. Getting ized sex acts; placement in a left pocket indicated a dominant dumped is bad. Falling in love with your best friend is awful. player, right pocket for a submissive. Falling for a coworker is downright tragic. For S&M action, use a black bandana. For a spankee like you, While it’s true that the best husbands start as friends, the timing tuck a fuschia hankie in your right pocket. But choose your color in your case is not good. Your pal is lonely & heartbroken. He’s with care. Mauve means you’re into belly buttons, and magenta been looking to you as a source of care and consolation. Now says you’re into licking armpits all night long. he’s projecting romantic feelings upon you. Dear Dom,
You need to have an honest talk. Some of the best talks are in the car. Take him for a drive in the country. Explain that you cannot be his rebound boyfriend. Say that expressing feelings is not romantic love and your friendship is far more important than a fleeting affair. If he doesn’t understand what you’ve said, pull over, tell him to get out of the car, and leave his sorry ass in the woods. Trust me, his attitude will change. 64 | 5.13.15
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ARIES (Mar. 20 – Apr. 19): Career changes may be on the horizon. Although positive in the long run, the events leading up to the change may seem catastrophic. Your employer could go out of business or move too far away for you to commute. The secret here is not to panic.
LIBRA (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22): You might find that some of your more ambitious plans finally seem to be paying off. You should be happy about this, but you might panic a bit, fearing that everything could crash at the last minute. Keep striving! You’ve gotten this far.
TAURUS (Apr. 20 – May 20): Premonitions this week might be rather disturbing, and you might actually feel some fear because of them. Don’t panic! Your intuitive abilities aren’t quite as sharp as usual. What you feel could be distorted or untrue.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21): If you’ve been doing some creative or job-related writing, you might be tired, blocked, and unable to muster the energy to turn on the computer. You need to ask yourself how important it is to get it done this week. It could be counterproductive.
GEMINI (May 21- Jun. 20): Changes within a group you’re affiliated with might profoundly affect you this week. Perhaps the group is veering in a new direction that doesn’t particularly interest you. You might need to reevaluate your involvement. Only you can decide what to do.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 – Dec. 20): A project of some kind you’ve been working on could be going well, but this week you might experience a sudden rush of inspiration that makes it a lot better than you originally envisioned. Summon all your energy and determination and get to it.
CANCER (Jun. 21- Jul. 22): A scandal concerning a celebrity you admire could be in the news. This might throw you for a loop. You might even suffer some disillusionment. Withhold judgment for the time being. Much of what you hear may be traced to gossip or misinformation.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 21 – Jan. 19): A family member could be experiencing business difficulties. Your sensitivity could cause you to feel their anxieties, too. You might want to make it clear to this person that you’re there for him or her, but you also need to be objective about the situation.
LEO (Jul. 23 – Aug. 22): Are you an artist, writer, or musician? If so, your work may take on a more symbolic or impressionistic tone. This week you’re probably more interested in conveying feelings and impressions than details.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18): A friend or relative could be ill, out of work, or otherwise beset by problems. You may want to do whatever you can to help out. This could be frustrating, but you will feel better for having done what you can. This person needs to face and deal with it.
VIRGO (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22): A dip in the stock market might cause you to worry about your own financial future. You may have some investments that could be temporarily negatively affected. Bear in mind that such events don’t necessarily reflect future trends.
PISCES (Feb. 19 – Mar. 19): An unexpected expense, perhaps requiring repairs to the house or car, might take a chunk out of your bank account. This may be disheartening. You’ve worked hard for your money and now you might have to put some of your plans on hold.
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