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Salute to the Sockeye Sockeye Salmon undertake an incredible journey every year to continue the cycle of life and maintain balance in the eco system.

The spectacular Adams River Sockeye Salmon Run takes place every October. Every fourth year there is a huge run and the sight is something to see. 2014 is a dominant year and the sheer number of spawning fish in the river during this high season run is mindblowing. Bring your camera as it’s a spectacular sight witnessing this magnificent natural wonder. Every year the salmon swim back to their birthplace to spawn and then die. The salmon swim up the Fraser River, turn into the Thompson River, split into the South Thompson at Kamloops and then head into Little Shuswap Lake, Little River, Shuswap Lake and finally struggle to spawn in the gravel beds near the mouth of the Adams River. This amazing nature adventure is not to be missed. You will not be disappointed as this spectacle of seeing the salmon in their natural habitant is never less than uplifting and inspiring. The Adams Run Salmon Society host a celebration known as the “Salute to the Sockeye” until Sunday, October 26.

Refreshments and food vendors are available at the site along with unique souvenir items.

You can see the salmon swimming upstream jumping over falls. In some areas the river and creek bottoms are not visible as the fish cover them completely. By the time they arrive they have lost their silver sheen and turned almost scarlet so the river is sometimes red its full depth and breadth. The salmon are so thick that you could al-

most walk across them.

Easy walking trails and educational displays explaining the run make it a great family experience, regardless of your age. Various artisan’s work is available to purchase in the gift store including former Westsyde resident Clarence Mills, member of the Haida Eagle Clan

tional Haida style. Shaun McArdle, owner of the Fan Cave, located at 1012 Victoria Street, recently hosted an event for Clarence to personally sign his prints for local collectors. The Fan Cave is Kamloops’ exclusive agent for Clarence’s work and offers a vast selection of creative framing options to beautifully compliment the work.

Equally inspired by the incredible display by Mother Nature, local resident Dianne Noble wrote a poem entitled “The Journey A Sockeye’s Story” and paired it with photos. Copies of her work will also be available at the gift shop for visitors. Dianne explained the poem came about after a trip to Adam’s River with her daughter’s elementary class during the last peak run. She describes, “The water is a means of life for the fish and having traveled full circle is also a means of struggle, death and new existence.”

Westsyde resident of yesteryear, Clarence When the river runs red one does quiMills, member of the Eagle Clan in Skidigate, etly ponder existence while reflecting BC, returned to Kamloops to celebrate the on a species that is born an orphan and spawning wild Sockeye Salmon. He brought his dies before its own spawn is born. limited edition Haida prints that will be offered Head out on your own salmon run for sale at the Adams River Salmon Run gift journey and connect with the mounshop and the Fan Cave, 1012 Victoria Street. tains, rivers and trees. Thanksgiving weekend is the peak. It is easy to get in Skidigate, BC. The there off the Trans Canada just past Chase, about a way to a Haida’s heart is 40 minute drive northeast of Kamloops. The crimthrough salmon and Clar- son salmon are easily seen in the river at the Rodence recently returned home to erick Haig-Brown Provincial Park where viewing Kamloops to celebrate the spawn- platforms and walking paths have been established ing wild Sockeye Salmon bringing his for the thousands of visitors to enjoy this natural limited edition Haida prints to share as part attraction. For fees and more information go to of his experience. Clarence also works in gold and salmonsociety.com silver and creates monumental totems in the tradiJody Tippett

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Studying the possible opportunities at Stuart Wood The City of Kamloops and Thompson Rivers University have signed a Memorandum of Exploration regarding possible future uses of Stuart Wood Elementary School by TRU. Announced on the steps of City Hall, the two organizations will look at the possibility of a partnership that would involve the former elementary school. While there are no expectations as to the outcome of the study, both partners recognize the historical significance of the building and its impact on the downtown core.

“The former school is an excellent facility and of great value to not only the downtown, but the city as a whole. This exploration presents an opportunity for our strong partnership to continue to build our community,” commented Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar.

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staff and look at the possible academic uses of this facility. This will give us a chance to see if

there is a fit for us in this Kamloops landmark,” said TRU President, Alan Shaver.

Ribbon cutting marks grand opening of Lorne Street The City of Kamloops celebrated the ribbon-cutting for the official grand opening of the multi-phase Lorne Street Enhancement Project.

Phase 1 of the project included widened sidewalks and lighting improvements, landscaping, ornamental fencing and amenity areas, as well as a grand park entrance. In partnership with the United Way, an edible landscape with a harvest table was installed in Riverside Park. The roundabout at 3rd Avenue was also a part of this project, and funded by Development Cost Charges, as well as the water feature outside Cunliffe House.

Two new art pieces, including the installation at the roundabout at 3rd Ave, as well as the mural under the train bridge, add to the cultural landscape.

The Province of BC contributed $250,000 to Phase 1 of the project through the Community Recreation Program Grant. BC Hydro put $175,000 into the project, and the United Way contributed $15,000 towards the edible landscape. The Sandman Hotel was also instrumental in the beautification, taking responsibility for any works abutting its property.

Phase 2 of the project involved the realignment of Lorne Street and 1st Avenue and the addition of green space to connect Riverside

Park to the downtown. This project improved pedestrian and vehicle access to and from Riverside Park and Interior Savings Centre.

Overall, the Lorne Street Enhancement project encourages increased social interaction and pedestrian activity, enhances feelings of safety and promotes future economic development initiatives along the corridor.

Additionally, street trees and widened sidewalks have created a safe buffer between the pedestrian and motor vehicles and traffic calming measures such as the new roundabout at 3rd Avenue help to create a safer pedestrian environment. New highlyvisible crosswalks have been installed as well as enhanced

lighting, which have improved pedestrian access to Lorne Street in the evening hours.

Terry Lake, Minister of Health and MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson commented, “The process of revitalizing downtown Kamloops has come a long way, and the Lorne Street Enhancement project is key to this process. Not only will these upgrades beautify the Lorne Street corridor, safety upgrades for pedestrian access will encourage residents to make a healthy choice to walk or cycle to Riverside Park, downtown or to the Interior Savings Centre.”

“The safety upgrades for pedestrians and motorists along Lorne Street will certainly en-

courage more visitors to Riverside Park and downtown Kamloops. In addition, these improvements are the first step to further developments along this corridor, encouraging economic development and growth right in the heart of our community,” said Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and MLA for KamloopsSouth Thompson “This project was a great example of utilizing partnerships to the benefit of the community.

The contributions from the Province, BC Hydro and the United Way were essential in enhancing and beautifying this corridor,” commented Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar.

Delicious Indian fundraising dinner and silent auction Indulge in the “It Takes A Community” Fundraising Dinner with delicious dishes by Flavours of India, 550 Columbia Street West, for the 2nd annual Week Without Violence happening October 13 to 19.

Week Without Violence is a YWCA World Initiative to end violence against women – forever.

Each year during the third week of October, Canadians bond with people in over 90 countries around the world to mark YWCA’s Week Without Violence, a week-long series of community events promoting diverse approaches to creating a violence-free world. More than 9,500 people in schools, workplaces and neighbourhood organizations throughout Canada recognize this annual violence prevention initiative aimed at making violence a thing of the past.

In Kamloops the YWCA’s Violence Against Women Intervention and Support Services celebrates the week by hosting a series of events, workshops, seminars, conferences, and exhibitions, culminating on the last night with a Fundraising Dinner.

Diners can choose a 5:00 or 7:00pm seating on Sunday, October 19. In addition to hosting a dinner and entertainment, the evening will also offer a silent auction for the attendees. Items include a brand new HP Probook 6470b laptop. All proceeds go towards the Y Women’s Emergency Shelter’s Outreach and Children Who Witness Abuse Programs.

Tickets are available at the Downtown YMCAYWCA, North Shore YMCA-YWCA, or Flavours of India. Visit kamloopsy.org to find out about many other events planned for a Week Without Violence.

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Symphony and Blackdog Blue play the harvest beat Kamloops Symphony is hosting a harvest dinner at the Plaza Hotel on October 17 as their annual wine/dinner/auction fundraising event.

Join them at 405 Victoria Street and begin the night with an informative wine tasting, then tantalize your taste buds with a gourmet dinner prepared by executive chef Mike Swann of the Plaza Hotel. Be entertained by The Black Dog String Quartet and bid on some amazing silent auction items donated by the generous local organizations of Kamloops.

Blackdog Blue is a high energy, high quality fivepiece band that masterfully mixes upbeat blues and classic rock with infectious originals.

Tickets are available for the dinner and wine tasting or dinner only. At 6:00pm the tasting be-

gins, followed by cocktails at 7:00pm and then dinner at 7:30pm.

The Black Dog String Quartet will be joined by Marea Chernoff for the Kamloops Symphony’s first Chamber Series on

Saturday, October 18 at 7:3pm in the TRU Alumni Theatre. The series is comprised of Mozart to Modern and will be an exploration of classic and modern works written for strings and oboe, from W.A. Mo-

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Get tickets at brownpapertickets.com or get further details by calling the Kamloops Symphony office at 250-372-5000 or emailing kaitlin@ kamloopssymphony.com.

Meet the artists and curators in the gallery A Terrible Beauty: Edward Burtynsky in Dialogue with Emily Carr begins Saturday, October 18 at the Kamloops Art Gallery. A Curator’s Talk is scheduled for 5:30pm and the opening reception takes place from 6:30 to 8:00pm.

Check out work by Options and Opportunities participants on the BMO Open Gallery and Zev Tiefenbach’s The Memory Box in The Cube. This is an opportunity to meet the artists and curators, visit with other art supporters, enjoy live music and spend some time making art at the Kids’ Table. All are welcome and memberships are 25 percent off for this evening.

A Terrible Beauty offers a selection of photographs by Toronto-based photographer Edward Burtynsky, who is internationally renowned for his captivating images of natural and built

environments that reflect both the impressive reach of human enterprise and the extraordinary impact of our hubris.

Produced between 1983 and 2013, the photographs in A Terrible Beauty together represent all of his major bodies of work, from his early series of homestead photographs shot in British Columbia in the 1980s to his new, groundbreaking project on the subject of water and its fundamental place in the world ecology.

Burtynsky’s work is presented in dialogue with a smaller selection of paintings and drawings by Emily Carr, an artist who likewise observed

the impact of human industry on the natural world in some of her bestknown works. Carr was painting in the early 20th century at a time when industrialized agriculture, resource extraction and practices such as large-scale logging in British Columbia were on the rise. Many of Carr’s sweeping vistas of sky were views only made possible by the clear-cutting of the forest. Though working in different media and over fifty years apart, both artists sought to record the changing, industrialized landscape and our place within it. The exhibit runs until December 31.

Kamloops Arts Council grant deadline approaching The Kamloops Arts Council may award financial grants to artists and/or art organizations that are members in good standing. Local artists and art organizations wanting to promote their art or fund education can apply for assistance before November 1. For more information visit kamloopsarts.ca.

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The Kamloops area has many exciting underwater recreational sites and OPW will see that you can successfully and safely take the plunge and experience some exciting scuba opportunities. With a variety of dives planned almost every weekend, Dale provides guided tours to explore local fresh water lakes, shipwrecks and reefs.

There also opportunities for enthusiasts to venture further and travel to experience the rich life of the

depths of the pacific northwest coast and even overseas. “We plan one overseas tour a year,” says Dale. “This year we have a group of 10 headed to Myanmar and Thailand.”

A little closer to home, around this time of year, near the mouth of the Adams River, you may find recreational scuba divers diving into the water to swim with the salmon. Recently Dale outfitted Haida artist Clarence Mills, who traveled to the mouth of the Adams Rivers to explore the visually impressive underwater view of the fiery red salmon swimming upstream. Dale acknowledged, “Having never been in the water Clarence was understandably nervous but once he got under he wanted to see everything.”

As an instructor of instructors, Dale has assisted many people from beginners just opening their eyes to the fun and excitement of diving to those moving toward commercial certification.

He informed us that the shop has classes starting every month for Open Water Certification and there are also advanced classes including instructor courses. All of the classes take place at the Tournament Capital Centre. Upcoming scuba classes will start November 6 with December 5,6,7 slated for an open water weekend in Egmont.

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This two-piece acoustic duo from Kamloops is comprised of Dale Kallhood and his musical partner Donna Hill. Dale plays acoustic guitar, provides backup vocals, and sings lead on some songs. Donna provides vocals and harmony backup. They have been performing together since 2012. They play a wide variety of music, including blues, pop, country, folk and Americana, as well as a number of original songs. Some of their musical influences are The Civil Wars, Eva Cassidy, Simon and Garfunkel, John Prine, Fleetwood Mac, Coldplay and Neil Young.

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Pathways to Sport Excellence PacificSport Interior BC’s annual free conference, “Pathways to Sport Excellence” will host an outstanding line-up of guest speakers on Saturday, October 25 at the Tournament Capital Centre.

This is a free one-day conference for athletes, coaches and parents designed to provide an introduction into Sport Performance Programming through workshops in strength and conditioning, nutrition and mental training, delivered by expert presenters in all areas. Lunch will be provided by Taco Del Mar. The day will wrap with the ViaSport Olympian Panel Discussion on the topic of ‘What makes a good coach?’ in which attendees can tweet their questions for the panelists in advance and during the discussion to @CoachesViaSport.

This event also fits well into the Coaching Association of Canada’s (CAC) maintenance of certification policy that promotes lifelong learning and sharing amongst the coaching community. They will submit this event to CAC for approval to award three NCCP Professional Development points to coaches who attend.

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A change in plans this Thanksgiving Martha Stewart will not be dining with us this Thanksgiving.

I’m telling you in advance, so don’t act surprised. Since Ms. Stewart won’t be coming, I’ve made a few small changes: Our sidewalk will not be lined with homemade, paper bag luminaries. After a trial run, it was decided that no matter how cleverly done, rows of flaming lunch sacks do not have the desired welcoming effect.

The dining table will not be covered with expensive linens, fancy China or crystal goblets. If possible, we will use dishes that match and everyone will get a fork. Since this IS Thanksgiving, we will refrain from using the plastic Peter Rabbit plate and the Santa napkins from last Christmas.

Our centerpiece will not be the tower of fresh fruit and flowers that I promised. Instead we will be displaying a hedgehog-like decoration hand-crafted from the finest construction paper. The artist assures me it is a turkey.

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late. The children will entertain you while you wait. I’m sure they will be happy to share every choice comment I have made regarding Thanksgiving, pilgrims and the turkey hotline. Please remember that most of these comments were made at 5:00 AM upon discovering that the turkey was still hard enough to cut diamonds. As accompaniment to the children’s recital, I will play a recording of tribal drumming. If the children should mention that I don’t own a recording of tribal drumming, or that tribal drumming sounds suspiciously like a frozen turkey in a clothes dryer, ignore them. They are lying.

We toyed with the idea of ringing a dainty silver bell to announce the start of our feast. In the end, we chose to keep our traditional method. We’ve also decided against a formal seating arrangement. When the smoke alarm sounds, please gather around the table and sit where you like. In the spirit of harmony, we will ask the children to sit at a separate table. In a separate room. Next door.

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He got the stuffing knocked out of him.

Writing a will A man hears from a doctor that his end is near so he heads over to a lawyer to write a will. The secretary watches as the man walks into the lawyer’s office and as three minutes later the man walks off in a huff.

“Can I help you?” asks the secretary, dashing after the obviously upset man. “HELP ME? THIS GUY IS CRAZY! I asked him to help me write a will and he says to me: ‘sure, let me just ask you a few questions and then leave it all to me.’

“I’ve heard before how lawyers are dishonest but this just takes the cake!”

What do you get when you divide the circumference of your jack-olantern by its diameter? Pumpkin Pi.

Pink Floyd in heaven The three remaining members of Pink Floyd get in a car wreck and all three die. They are standing in front of the Pearly Gates when St. Peter comes up and says, ‘’Oh, Hi guys! We’ve been expecting you. You’re really going to love it here, this is a great place and did you know that we even have our own band? We have Elvis Presley singing, Hendrix is playing guitar, Sinatra is on piano and Roger Waters, your old band-mate, is writing lyrics for us!’’

David Gilmour replies, ‘’Roger is here? When did he die?’’

St. Peter leans over and whispers in his ear. ‘’It’s really God, but he thinks he’s Roger Waters!’’

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Kamloops Symphony fundraisers Kamloops Symphony season has begun! Barb’s Used Book and Music Sale is back at Sahali Mall November 15 to 29. Bring your donations to the mall starting November 12 and start your shopping list right now.

The Just Cruisin’ Raffle is your opportunity to win a Holland America cruise for two and other very nice prizes. Tickets are on sale for the draw that happens December 17, just in time for Christmas and for cruising.

For information about all of their performances and events, visit kamloopssymphony.com or find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

New Music Channel launches Chalk up another win for Kamloops, now home to a new television channel that will feature music videos of up-and-coming artists and launch to 60 million viewers in the U.S. market this month.

Dedicated to the music of emerging artists, New Music Channel is an integrated media channel that will allow musicians to connect with their fans, distribute their music and make money while they’re at it.

New Music Channel’s international head office on Oriole Road has been a hub of activity over the past few months with hiring staff, purchasing equipment and laying the framework for NMC’s October 20 launch. “We have hired 24 employees over the past three months, with a long-range plan of up to 200 employees,” said Mike O’Reilly, New Music Channel’s VP of operations.

O’Reilly said the decision to locate NMC’s head office in Kamloops is a huge win for the city.

“New Music Channel is helping to diversify the Kamloops economy and putting us on the entertainment industry map,” O’Reilly said.

“After our launch into the U.S., we will be looking toward expanding into the Canadian market in 2015 and other countries after that.”

Prior to the TV channel’s launch, New Music Channel’s full web-

site (www.nmc.tv) goes public on October 6. Musicians who want to be featured on our channel are currently able to apply via the artist registration page on the site.

“We will be bridging the gap between musicians and the American audience, featuring artists that America may not have heard of, but won’t soon forget,” said O’Reilly.

At New Music Channel, musicians can encourage fans to support their careers through crowdfunding. Supporters receive a CD or download of their chosen artist’s music, along with an album cover personally signed by the musician.

All this comes at no cost to the artist; New Music Channel takes care of sourcing merchandise, producing and distributing the albums, and assists artists’ social media promotions through “New Music Channel University.”

“The channel will solely feature music videos of emerging artists of all genres,” said O’Reilly. “We will work with musicians that America loves, indicated through their significant social media following.”

This expanded presence via TV, mobile, online and social media is designed to grow musicians’ careers and wallets beyond anything previously imagined. ”We aim to revolutionize TV programming and promotions in the music industry,” said O’Reilly.

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Turn to local activities with an autumn twist ■■ Kamloops Curling Club has a new Corporate / Community League starting in Oct. Thursdays at 5pm for 16 weeks. FMI contact Paula at 250-318-8418 or Garry 250-372-2520.

■■ “Post Apocalypse” Burlesque on Oct. 9 at The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St. Doors at 8pm for this 19+ show. VIP tickets available at Instinct Adornment. FMI or interested in performing, visit: facebook.com/KamloopsBurlesque ■■ “Patience” presented by TRU Actors Workshop Theatre runs Oct. 9 to 11 and Oct. 17 to 19.

Doors open at 7:30pm at TRU’s Blackbox Theatre, 900 McGill Road. Call 250-377-6100 for tickets or more information.

■■ Open Mic Night at Barnhartvale Coffee House on Oct. 11 at 7pm. Key of D at 7:30pm. FMI call 250-573-0025.

■■ Alan Corbishly In Concert with Vaughn Williams and Stephen Sondheim on Oct. 17 at 8pm at TRU Alumni Theatre. Tickets available at Kamloops Live Box Office, 250-3745483 or www.kamloopslive.ca.

■■ Can-Ital Ladies Fall Fashion Show on Oct. 22 at the Colombo Lodge, 814 Lorne St. Traditional Italian dinner. Doors at 6pm. Tickets available at Danielle’s Silver and Gold, Tina at 250-372-3753 or Diana at 778-471-3362.

■■ TRU Fall Open House on Oct. 24 from 8:30am to 4pm on campus at TRU. Registration will be outside of Old Main. Welcome high school students in any grade, family, friends and the general public. FMI contact: www.tru.ca/ openhouse recruitment@tru.ca.

■■ Women2Women on Oct. 24 to 26 at South Thompson Inn. Fun, relaxing weekend for women. FMI or to register visit: www. whckamloops.ca/w2w or call 250374-1735.

■■ Spooktacular Fall Fair on Oct. 25 from 11am to 2pm at Desert Gardens Community Centre, 540 Seymour St. Costume contest, live entertainment, bake sale, kids activities and more! FMI call 250372-5110.

■■ TVASC Let’s Dinner and Dance on Oct. 25 at Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St. Cocktails at 5:30, Dinner at 6:30 and Dance at 8pm. Music by the Evergreen Drifters. FMI call 250571-5111. For tickets call: Zonia at 250-372-0091 or Francoise at 250372-3782.

■■ The Contenders Tour on Nov. 7 at 7:30pm at the Sagebrush Theatre. Tickets available at Kamloops Live Box Office 250-3745483. FMI visit www.valdy.com or www.fjellgaard.ca.

■■ Chronic Pain Self-Management on Thursdays, Nov. 6 to Dec. 11 from 2 to 4:30pm at YMCAYWCA North Shore, 435 Gowan Ave. To register: Toll Free 1-866902-3767 or selfmanagementbc.ca ■■ Pagan Coffee Meet-Up on the third Thurs. of each month from 7 to 9pm at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. FMI visit: Kamloops Pagan Community on facebook.

■■ Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thurs. of each month (except Dec.) from 7 to 9pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. All are welcome. FMI call 250-372-5679.

■■ Kamloops Floor Curlers invite you to join them Mon, Tues,

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Home Route to music - Everyone is welcome to see Brent Parkin perform at 1059 Nicola Street for a Home Routes Concert on Saturday, October 25. Arrive early to be a part of sharing a potluck dinner at 6:30pm with the music set to begin at 7:30pm. Entry by donation.

Brent Parkin is a guitar player, singer, song writer and veteran of the Winnipeg music scene. Brent’s music is a mix of Chicago style Blues, Swing, Jump Blues and Roots. He is a Juno award winning artist. Support Canadian musicians! For more information about these intimate concerts contact Jenny 377-6875.

Thurs and Fri. from 9am to 12pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. No special equipment needed, two games and coffee break each day.

FMI call 250-376-0917.

■■ Soup and Sandwiches served on the first Wed. of each month for a nominal fee. Food served from 11:30am to 1pm at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul.

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Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) You’ve been tired and reflective lately, wondering if you’ve made the right choices for your future but the truth is... you made those choices in the moment to simply survive the day. Some mistakes can be recovered from and others are meant to last.

This week gives you a fresh opportunity to either start something new or to try again.

Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Don’t expect others to know what you’re thinking or to navigate your erratic moods. You are aggressively in pursuit of a dream and you can finally see it. This week however begins a cycle of down time and introspective visions.

Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Now’s the time to get out, be seen, and meet someone who can make your dreams come true! Be on the lookout for a teammate who compliments your expansive vision with a need to take care of the bills.

Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) You’re swimming in exotic ideas and people are beginning to wonder how our most business minded sign has suddenly become a new age guru. New ideas lead you to a new job.

Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) A boost of spirituality fast tracks you towards a goal. Just keep everyone in the loop when your visions take you to another place. Logic paced by intuition will lead the way.

Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) There’s a slow but powerful change happening with your social network. New faces have the ability to make you follow their dreams. For clarity, trust your intuition.

Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) You look the part, you can feel it, and you’re thinking about it.. but you’re not quite there yet. Make sure you stay true to your goals and don’t be tempted by strangers. Shortly, a new person is going to walk into your life and make you forget all of the rest.

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Others may think you’re just getting ready for Halloween a little early but the planets are suggesting you’ve found a new adventure.

Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Things got out of control recently and you had to react. The problem is you were reacting to a situation in the moment and for a short term solution instead of the long term good of your dreams and aspirations. Figure out your true path and get a move on.

Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) Home and family take centre stage but it might not all be smooth sailing. A move or major upgrade in your living arrangements are in the works. Believe it or not, money is following you. Reach out and grab it.

Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Things pick up with short trips, and business opportunities. Now’s the time to start a new project or launch your own business.

Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Love is flowing freely and you’re attracting admiring glances but it’s time to focus on those bills. New business opportunities lead to new sources of income. Find the good in your team for a better chance at success.

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