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A LOVE LETTER TO STATE PARKS
An ode to Pennsylvania’s unappreciated treasure: the state parks BY RYAN DETO // RYANDETO@PGHCITYPAPER.COM
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ARLIER THIS MONTH, I spent part of an afternoon walking among families listening to music on portable speakers, kids playing games in the grass, and parents prepping for outdoor barbecues. It was midweek, and it was as relaxed as I had seen people act since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Everyone was social distancing from strangers, and many people wore masks as they visited restrooms or other shared spaces. It was calming — even uplifting. This was at Keystone State Park, just south of New Alexandria in Westmoreland County. And in addition to being a welcome respite from life indoors, it was nice to see how unexpectedly diverse the visitors were. I say unexpected because Westmoreland County is one of the whitest and most native-born counties in America, and its population is declining and aging at a rapid pace. But you wouldn’t know it at this state park, where there were Black and Brown people and immigrant families having picnics and playing in the lake. If you visit any of Pennsylvania’s 117 state parks, there’s a good chance this scene will be replicated, even though the state is more than 80% white and has a large percentage of senior citizens. I personally have been to well over a dozen parks across the state and have seen similar scenes with a diverse set of happy-go-lucky patrons enjoying the outdoors. Many of these are in rural areas. CONTINUES ON PG. 6
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I believe this is because Pennsylvania’s state parks are among the most inclusive and accessible places in the commonwealth. They’re free of charge to visit and many are relatively easy to find. And with sports, festivals, concerts, and other events being largely on hold due to the pandemic, state parks will likely become even more important, as they are large enough to provide recreation while allowing for safe social distancing. Attendance at state parks is already up considerably compared to last year. This essay is an ode to the parks throughout the commonwealth. It’s not a balanced look at whether the state should keep them free or shrink funding to the parks. It’s a love letter meant to encourage people to patronize the parks they own. It’s a reminder that we are in the midst of one of the most stressful summers in recent history, and I believe that Pennsylvania’s state parks can help us stay calm, gain joy, and persevere through it all.
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IN THE LATE 1800S, Pennsylvanians started conserving land for state parks. The logging industry was decimating the commonwealth’s forests and according to the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR), the state was becoming the “Pennsylvania Desert,” eve n a s t h e n a m e P e n n s ylva n i a literally translates to Penn’s forest. The Pennsylvania Forestry Association,
a precursor to the state park system, was formed in 1886. In 1893, land was acquired to make Valley Forge, the commonwealth’s first state park and the site in Southeastern Pennsylvania where George Washington encamped his army during the American Revolution. Valley Forge was eventually turned into National Historical Park, but the idea set aside land for recreation and conservation stuck. By 1902, Mont Alto State Forest Park in Franklin County was created, and it had picnic facilities, a swimming pool, a refreshment stand, and hiking trails. Throughout the 20th century, any time Pennsylvania experienced times of prosperity, it added new parks. And this continued into the 21st century. Erie Bluffs State Park was created in 2004. It’s the newest park to the system, and it protects the largest undeveloped stretch of lakeshore in Pennsylvania. It’s a wonderful change of pace from the crowded beaches and bike trails of nearby Presque Isle State Park.
In March of this year, the state acquired 1,700 acres of land for preservation in southern Chester County, and expanded the White Clay Creek Preserve. Growing and adding parks is popular, even in a state that is well-known for supporting industries that extract natural resources like coal, oil, timber, and natural gas. DCNR secretary Cindy Adams Dunn says this is a great year to explore the state parks, and notes that people are already doing so in large numbers. May 2020 attendance across the state park system is up nearly 36% compared to May 2019. There were more than 5.7 million visitors to a Pennsylvania state park last month. Dunn reminds visitors to plan ahead, bring masks, and use hand sanitizer, but is also thrilled at the record-breaking attendance so far at the parks. She says “maintaining mental and civic health is more critical than ever” and that patronizing parks, hiking on trails, and paddling in the
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waterways is key part to that effort. Research shows that access to parks, natural spaces, and bodies of water can help reduce stress levels and decrease the transmission of infectious diseases. Some studies show people can benefit just by viewing parks or nature from windows. Dunn says it’s the mission of the parks department to be as accessible as possible. The goal of the department is to have every state resident live within 25 miles of a state park, and that’s true for a large number of Pennsylvanians. She acknowledges that many parks are only accessible by car, and that’s something the department is trying to improve. (Point State Park in Downtown Pittsburgh is a good example of a transit-accessible park for those without access to a vehicle.) State parks also serve as a big part of Pennsylvania’s growing tourism industry. Dunn says free state parks are like “bait” for attracting visitors, and that communities, rural and mostly suffering from industrial decline, have been wise to create businesses catering to visitors. Anyone who has been to Ohiopyle State Park and the small town of Ohiopyle can speak to this. The town is bursting with new restaurants, farm stands, hostels, and bike rental and bait
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THERE WERE MORE THAN 5.7 MILLION VISITORS TO A PENNSYLVANIA STATE PARK LAST MONTH. Dunn recommends visiting Oil Creek State Park just outside of Oil City in Venango County. The park shares the unique history of the area (the park is adjacent to the first successful commercial oil well in America), and features a shaded bike path that runs along the creek and a few remote waterfalls. Oil City has suffered population decline since the 1930s and has an above-average poverty rate. But maybe the state park can provide a boost, as May 2020 attendance is up 113% compared to last year. Research from economist Juha CONTINUES ON PG. 8
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Siikamäki taken from 2011 data indicates that state parks throughout the nation contribute to about onethird of all outdoor recreation in the U.S. His research also suggests that state parks, which contribute $14 billion to the U.S. economy annually, create value that is “considerably larger than the annual operation and management costs of state parks.” Basically, state parks pay for themselves and then some. Even so, it’s obvious that many Pennsylvanians don’t view state parks this way. I have personally been on many trails, even on weekends, and not seen a soul. While visitation and use of picnic areas are high, I rarely hear people talk about state parks in Pennsylvania the way that Californians, Coloradans, or New Englanders do. Dunn is proud of Pa. state parks but admits as much. “California and Colorado, they get all the attention,” says Dunn. “Pennsylvania is actually fifth in the nation in the outdoor industry, but we haven’t seen that coalition form between the businesses and the asset
managers and the public. We really understand that recreation is a big part of that value, but we don’t coalesce around that as much as we should.” I think that should change. Pennsylvania parks provide wonders that should make any other state jealous. Kinzua Bridge State Park offers stunning views of a deep Appalachian valley, and the history of a large train viaduct that was wrecked by a tornado. Dunn says that every Pennsylvanian should see the wild elk that roam near the Elk Country Viewing Area. “[People] are stunned when they see them,” says Dunn. And even without the natural or scenic wonders, Pennsylvania state parks just provide great opportunities for swimming, picnicking, canoeing, and hiking, and contain modern and well-maintained amenities. And they are free to the public. Camping and cabins (some with heating, beds, and fridges) are also available for a small fee. Linn Run State Park has cabins right along a literal babbling brook.
Dunn hopes that people take advantage of the camping and other recreation opportunities this summer. She says that visitors looking to swim or rent cabins on weekends might want to prepare for disappointment since she expects demand for campgrounds to be up, and parks are limiting beaches to about 50% occupancy as a way to maintain social distance. She says day trippers and campers should make back-up plans in case parks are too full. In the end, however, she hopes that visitors will spread the word about their experiences at state parks, in hopes this will create a positive feedback loop and give Pennsylvania’s state parks the recognition they deserve. “We are seeing more new people trying new things. And we are hoping they become permanent fans once they have a taste of the parks,” says Dunn. “People should use their social media and say how they enjoyed [the parks]. It will encourage more people to come and remind people how welcome they are at the parks.”
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HREE YEARS AGO, I bought an item totally on a
whim that has since completely changed my quality of life — a stand-up paddleboard, or SUP for short. Although I had kayaked and whitewater rafted numerous times, including the Ocoee River in Tennessee and nearby Ohiopyle, I had never even stood on a paddleboard. I probably should’ve known that just because I was decent on a skateboard as a kid didn’t mean that I’d automatically be good at another board sport. I learned that the hard way when I bought a snowboard in college (it’s collecting dust underneath my bed).
Being so close to the rivers and various lakes here in Pittsburgh, I wanted something that I could do on a nice day without needing to rely on other people for fun. And man, did the paddleboard ever come in handy during this quarantine! Up until March, I was playing soccer three times a week in leagues with my friends, but those leagues closed during the pandemic and they have yet to open up again. I’m also not sure I’d feel safe working out in a gym, both for my own safety, as well as everyone else’s, as I’m working in the public
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almost every day with my photography work. So, paddleboarding has been a really great social-distance friendly way for me to exercise physically and provide a good mental health break for me, as well. Even before the pandemic, though, being able to avoid traffic and paddling from Lawrenceville to PNC Park for a Pirates game or to Point State Park for the Three Rivers Arts Festival was so convenient and stress-free. Just last weekend, I took a multi-day camping trip down the Allegheny River from Franklin to Emlenton, which was 35 miles on my board, so the opportunities are endless. SUPing is an absolute blast. I now own two boards, one hardboard (purchased for cheap at an REI Garage Sale) and one inflatable, which is much easier for traveling as you can check it at an airport or throw it in your car without the need for a roof rack. There are so many ways of getting involved if you’re looking to try it out. The best introduction in the Pittsburgh-area is SurfSUP Adventures (currently open for business), run by Ian Smith. His company does various trips, including the Allegheny Islands Eco Tour near Oakmont, Moraine State Park afternoon paddling trips, a fun “Glow SUP” sunset paddle at Moraine, SUP yoga, and, my favorite, whitewater
SUP, typically done on the Connoquenessing Creek near Ellwood City. Smith also runs an incredible program called First Waves, which include experiences in conservation, river surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, and filmmaking for underserved youth. I’m certainly no expert, but my email is always open to chat with anyone looking to get into this growing sport that is so perfect for social distancing. As early as last year, I was lucky to find one or two stand-up paddleboarders at a place like Lake Arthur in Moraine State Park. But this weekend alone, SUPers probably accounted for close to half of those paddling on the water just 45 minutes north of the city. We’re all dealing with heavy issues right now, including not just a pandemic but a world-wide fight standing up to systemic and environmental racism, and we balance these issues with our own mental health in various ways. I wanted to at least let people know what I discovered works for me. It pushes and challenges me while also getting me out of the house and away from social media for a bit. I hope this at least helps one person find another outlet to enjoy life and smile, even in the hardest of times.
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summer we were expecting. I’ve been trying to find things to keep myself in the spirit of the season and discovered the answer a few weeks ago when I saw popsicle molds online. I immediately ordered them and have been brainstorming, concocting, and eating popsicles on a daily basis ever since. As my husband said, “Popsicle molds are one of those things you buy and then immediately realize you need two of.” The world of popsicles is expansive with plenty of possibilities, suddenly turning everything into a frozen treat experiment. Blueberry lemonade? Absolutely. That Thai iced tea you just got from Nicky’s? Would probably be delicious. Salsa pops? Sure, why not? I spoke with Sara Voelker, owner of Stickler’s, a local small-batch ice pop company, for tips on how to make popsicles in order to live your best summer life.
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When you’re ready to eat, run the mold under hot water and jiggle them out.
Get creative: The possibilities for flavors
Find your form: You can buy molds — there are tons of fun shapes to choose from. You can also DIY with whatever you have on hand: mini muffin tins, paper or plastic cups, shot glasses, ice cube trays, or mini pudding cups all work. Just cover your mold with tinfoil to prop up a popsicle stick in the middle after the mixture is partially frozen. You can pour everything into a loaf pan and then slice it up once it’s frozen.
are truly endless. Voelker recommends combining a fruit with an herb, such as pineapple and basil, or raspberry and mint. She also suggests taking inspiration from your favorite cocktail, though you should leave out the booze if you want it to actually freeze. Conduct lineup experiments by starting with a base that you know will work and then add an additional flavor to each consecutive popsicle to find your favorite combinations.
Be bold: “Flavor gets fairly diminished when freezing, so always add more flavors than you think you will need,”
says Voelker. “Use very ripe fruits and don’t skimp on whatever sweetener you are using because a lack of sweetness will mess with the balance of flavor from the fruit and they will taste bland.” Popsicles without sugar will be more icy and grainy so she suggests experimenting with sugar in the raw, coconut sugar, honey, or agave. Another tip: adding citrus boosts the sweetness.
Additional tips for success: Consistency is key: I made Earl Grey tea and honey popsicles which tasted great but was like sucking on a giant ice cube. My mistake? Popsicles with higher water content such as lemonade or tea freeze up harder but melt faster, explains Voelker. Milk, alternative milks, and yogurt add creaminess and result in a popsicle that is frozen but not
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rock solid. Voelker recommends using a high powered blender or immersion blender to get a smooth consistency, avoiding chunks of fruit which can get icy and result in an unappealing texture. If you’re slow like me, give the molds a little stir right before putting them in the freezer — that can help keep ingredients from separating and settling.
A little goes a long way: My popsicle molds are only 5 oz. each, so you don’t need a lot volume-wise to fill them up quickly. Be patient: Don’t pull the stick out before they are done or else you will be chipping it out with a spoon. Make room for your freezer for the molds to stand up: Frozen drips and spills are harder to clean than normal ones.
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temperatures have hit the mid-90s. On a hot day, nothing feels better than a cold dip in the neighborhood pool. But now, with public pools closed for the summer due to coronavirus, getting near a pool is only fantasy (unless you have a rich friend with a pool, the ultimate luxury). However, this has not stopped me from fantasizing about hanging out at the pool, packing a pool bag, getting a cold soda from the vending machine, and taking a post-pool nap after hanging out in the sun for hours. There are ways to replicate parts of the pool experience at home. None of them will be exactly as good as the pool, but they’re better than nothing!
Kiddie Pool If you’re lucky enough to have a backyard, then buying an inflatable pool meant for children is a pretty good deal. You can throw your kids in there for a while, or you, an adult, can hang out in a couple inches of cold water alone. It may not be as big or deep as a regular pool, but at least you can have a cold drink while you’re “swimming.”
a pool toy, like a noodle, some goggles, or one of those floaties that can hold a drink, and you might just feel like something maybe resembling being at the pool. Or you might just feel sad.
Sunbathing
Throwing Water There are many methods and vehicles to disperse water, including water guns, water balloons, and sprinklers. Water guns are probably the superior choice, as they are reusable and refillable, while balloons are disposable and also sting on impact. Ultimately, these activities are best reserved for children, because there’s something unsettling about the image of a group of adults having a water balloon fight.
Fill a Bathtub with Cold Water This one is admittedly pretty sad. A bathtub full of cold water sounds more like a punishment than a treat. But if it’s hot enough that you’re sweating indoors, it might just do the trick. Grab
Find a roof, lawn chair, or public park (if you’re that confident) and sunbathe as if you were at an actual pool. The pros are that you get tan (don’t forget to wear sunscreen!) and get some vitamin D, but the cons are that you might get sunburnt and too hot without the relief of cold water at the end. Get one of those spray bottles and periodically spritz yourself like a cat who’s misbehaving.
Shower Beer When all else fails, there’s always the shower beer. Or shower seltzer. Or, fuck it, a shower glass of wine with ice cubes in it. At the end of the day, none of these activities can ever replace a tasty dip in the pool, but we’re in the middle of a pandemic, so all your summer experiences are going to be replaced with a paltry version, but that’s OK. At least you’re alive!
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HAT WAS THE POINT at the start of the pandemic when you had that, “Oh snap, this is serious!” realization? For me, it was when South by Southwest was canceled, the first major festival in the U.S. to do so because of coronavirus concerns. It was the first time in SXSW’s 34 years of existence that the sprawling festival would not be happening and, in general, it was unheard of for such a huge event to be flat-out canceled. Other festivals, concerts, and tours followed SXSW’s lead soon after, seemingly paving the way for a summer without music festivals. But with a little creativity, elbow grease, and social distancing, that doesn’t have to be the case. Here, you will find a detailed list on how to create your own at-home music festival. Even though you may not be seeing your favorite artists live, it’s offset by being able to use your own bathroom (bye-bye porta-potties!) and not having some drunk stranger invade your personal space.
AT-HOME MUSIC FESTIVAL CHECKLIST: KEY ITEMS: LOCATION Find a location that you’ll be comfortable spending a few hours in with room to dance, lay out, and/or relax. A yard or park space would be preferable, but this can also be done in an inside space like a living room.
SPEAKER(S) The more sound the better! If you can feel the bass in your chest, you’re doing it right (but please be considerate of neighbors). If you don’t have a sound system you like, you can amplify by placing your phone speaker-down in a bowl or cup.
MUSIC Create a playlist in advance so you aren’t worrying about picking the right song every few minutes. Take it a step farther by planning your festival around a livestream performance or search YouTube for past festival sets.
FOOD/DRINK Prepare food in advance or treat yourself and order takeout. Water is important for hydration, but feel free to add alcohol to your list.
FRIENDS Because music just sounds better with others around.
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The makings for an at-home festival
OPTIONAL: A THEME Tropical, outer space, etc. You’re only limited by your imagination!
FUN OUTFITS Figuring out personal aesthetic is high on the list of “festival prepping” tasks.
DÉCOR Implement your theme! Items like blankets, fanny packs, and sunglasses really add that festival feel.
SCREEN The screen can be a computer, TV, phone, or even a projector on a sheet. Musicians usually have some sort of projection behind them, so put on a visualizer to get the effect at home.
FLOW TOYS Flow toys are used in flow arts, which is the blanket term used to describe “the intersection of a variety of movement-based disciplines including dance, juggling, fire-spinning, and object manipulation.” There are many flow art toys like poi, levi wands, whips, and hula hoops. Hula hooping is one of the biggest festival flow art activities, and it’s one I’ve practiced for years. Want to learn how to be a trick/dance hooper? See “Hula Hooping 101” at pghcitypaper.com where I’ve detailed everything from how to waist hoop to buying the right hoop and more. Put these all together and BAM: You’ve created your own personal music festival! • Follow staff writer Jordan Snowden on Twitter @snowden_jordan PITTSBURGH CITY PAPER JUNE 24 - JULY 1, 2020
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HIS YEAR, WITH FAIRS and festivals canceled around the city, bring the fairgrounds to your backyard by making your favorite overpriced, fried, and delicious treats at home. Most of these are easy to recreate outside of a fair, as long as you have lots of oil on hand and a container to fry in. And with a vat of hot oil in mind, I opted out of frying for my first fairfood-at-home experiment, turning to chicken-on-a-stick instead. This skewered, saucy chicken shows up at almost every festival and outdoor event in the summer, and for good reason. It’s a simple, delicious dish that walks well through crowds of people. The chicken was, quite possibly, one of the easiest recipes I’ve ever made. The ingredient list was short: chicken
cut into strips, skewers, teriyaki sauce, and honey mustard for dipping. Prep involved slicing the chicken thin and marinating it for about an hour, then stabbing the meat with a skewer and tossing it on a grill. (Now, I did take an d even easier route and bought pre-made teriyakii d sauce; if you really wanted e to get fancy, I encourage ce you to make the sauce from scratch.) After a few minutes on re the grill, the skewers were dy nicely charred and ready m to eat. It tasted as I remember: a great mix of sweet and savory, especially when dipped in the
tangy honey mustard. One benefit of eating them at home was that I didn’t have to dodge oblivious fair-goers and could pair them with a healthy mix of veggies. But it wouldn’t be a summer at the fair witho out something fried, so I b braved hot oil for funnel ccakes, a decadent fried do dough brought to us by the Pe Pennsylvania Dutch. Mixing th the batter — a combination of egg, flour, sugar, vanilla, an and milk — was simple eno enough, but as I started to fry, things got dicey. I do not own a funnel, and instead, used a ladle to try and imitate the squiggly pattern of
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a typical funnel cake. This did not work well, and the cakes turned out sad and flat, not puffy. Frying in hot oil is not something I like to do often, and these cakes only reinforced why. Drizzling the batter in my substitute for a fryer, a cast iron pan, led to an interesting game of dodging hot oil as it spat and splattered. But once I got past the initial drop, the cakes fried pretty well. The flatter part was too doughy, but the edges — the only part that actually got golden brown — were crispy and to my surprise, had the sweet, pancake-like taste of a typical funnel cake. After dusting the cakes with powdered sugar, I ate them sitting in the grass in the heat of the sun, attempting to recreate the feeling of sweaty, people-packed days at the Three Rivers Arts Festival.
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E’RE COUNTING THE days until all of the city’s museums and galleries reopen, but
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Mural and/or Statue of Deceased Local Celebrity Mural of a Living Local Celebrity Artwork with a Cause Toynbee Tile Homage (Bonus for the ever-elusive remaining Toynbee Tiles) Tasteful Nudity Tasty Nudity Warped Pop Art Mural a la Brian Gonnella Problematic Statue (that should probably be removed) DinoMite Days Dinosaur Statue (Bonus if it’s wearing a PPE mask) Homes as Art (Examples: Randyland, City of Asylum Houses)
Ghost Sign Art You Can Walk or Sit On Secret Alleyway or Side Street Mural Light Installation Relief or Frieze of Non-Historical Figure Non-Church Stained Glass Abstract Sculpture Public Step Mosaic Riverside Art What do you win when you check everything off the list? The satisfaction of appreciating a city full of great artists, of course. (Don’t forget to share your pics on social media and tag @pghcitypaper!) •
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CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Who would deduce the dragonfly from the larva, the iris from the bud, the lawyer from the infant?” Author Diane Ackerman asks her readers that question, and now I pose the same inquiry to you — just in time for your Season of Transformation. “We are all shape-shifters and magical reinventors,” Ackerman says. I will add that you Cancerians now have the potential to be exceptional shape-shifters and magical reinventors. What new amazements might you incorporate into your life? What dazzling twists and twinkles would you like to add to your character? What will the Future You be like?
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Qabalistic teacher Ann Davies asked, “If you stick your finger in the fire, do you then complain that it is unfair when your finger gets burned? Do you call the fire bad?” I offer you this caution, Leo, because I want to encourage you not to stick your fingers or toes or any other parts of you into the fire during the coming weeks. And I’m happy to inform you that there are better approaches to finding out what’s important to learn about the fire. The preferred way is to watch the fire keenly and patiently from a modest distance. If you do so long enough, you’ll get all you need.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In accordance with upcoming astrological portents, I urge you to engage in a vigorous redefinition of the term “miracle.” That will open you up to the full range of miraculous phenomena that are potentially available in the coming weeks. For inspiration, read this passage by Faith Baldwin: “Miracles are everyday things. Not only sudden great fortune wafting in on a new wind. They are almost routine, yet miracles just the same. Every time something hard becomes easier; every time you adjust to a situation which, last week, you didn’t know existed; every time a kindness falls as softly as the dew; or someone you love who was ill grows better; every time a blessing comes, not with trumpet and fanfare, but silently as night, you have witnessed a miracle.”
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): When Libras become authoritative enough to wield clout in their own sphere of influence, it’s often due to three factors: 1. the attractive force of their empathy; 2. their abilities to listen well and ask good questions, which help enable them to accurately read people’s emotional energy; 3. their knack for knowing specific tricks that promote harmony and a common sense of purpose. If you possess any of these talents, dear Libra, the next eight weeks will be a favorable time to employ them with maximum intensity and ingenuity and integrity. You’re primed to acquire and wield more leverage.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There is only one kind of erotic intimacy between consenting adults that can truly be called “unnatural”: an act that is physically impossible to perform. Everything else is potentially vitalizing and holy. No one knows this better than you Scorpios. You’re the champions of exotic pleasure; the connoisseurs of blissful marvels; the masters of curious delight and extraordinary exultation. And from an astrological perspective, the coming weeks will be a time when these aspects of your character could be especially vivid. But wait a minute. What about the pandemic? What about social distancing? What about being cautious in seeking intimate connection? If anyone can work around these constraints so as to have sexual fun, it’s your tribe. Use your imagination!
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): When he was 22 years old, Sagittarian-born Werner Heisenberg received his doctorate in physics and mathematics from a German university — even though he got a grade of C on his final exams. Nine years later, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics because of his pioneering work on quantum mechanics. What happened in between? One key development: He was mentored by physicists Niels Bohr and
Max Born, both of whom also garnered Nobel Prizes. Another factor in his success was his association with other brilliant colleagues working in his field. I hope this story inspires you Sagittarians to be on the lookout for catalytic teachers and colleagues who can expedite your evolution. The planetary omens are favorable for such an eventuality.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You Capricorns aren’t renowned for causing controversy. For the most part, you’re skillful at managing your reputation and keeping it orderly. But there may soon be a departure from this norm. A bit of a hubbub could arise in regard to the impressions you’re making and the effects you’re generating. I’m reminded of Capricorn author J. D. Salinger, whose book Catcher in the Rye was for a time widely taught in American schools but also widely banned because of its allegedly controversial elements. These days, the book is regarded as a beloved classic, and I suspect you will weather your commotion with similar panache.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Novelist Tom Robbins articulated a vision of what it means to be bold and brave. He said, “Real courage is risking something that might force you to rethink your thoughts and suffer change and stretch consciousness.” I’m hoping you will make that formula your keynote in the coming weeks. The time is right for you to summon extra amounts of fortitude, determination, and audacity. What new possibilities are you ready to flesh out in ways that might prod you to revise your beliefs and welcome transformation and expand your awareness?
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Joan of Arc performed her heroic and magical feats in 1430 and 1431. But she wasn’t canonized as a saint until 1920 — almost five centuries later. It took a while to garner the full appreciation she deserved. I’m sure you won’t have to wait as long to be acknowledged for your good deeds and fine creations, Pisces. In fact, from what I can tell, there’ll be a significant honor, enhancement, or reward coming your way sometime in the next four months. Start visualizing what you’d like it to be, and set your intention to claim it.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In addition to being a magnificent storyteller, Aries author Barbara Kingsolver raises chickens at her home. “There are days when I am envious of my hens,” she writes, “when I hunger for a purpose as perfect and sure as a single daily egg.” Do you ever experience that delightful rush of assurance, Aries? I suspect that you’re likely to do so on multiple occasions in the coming weeks. And if you are indeed visited by visions of a perfect and sure purpose, your next task will be to initiate practical action to manifest it in the real world.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Nobel Prize-winning Taurus physicist Richard Feynman got his undergraduate degree from prestigious MIT and his PhD from prestigious Princeton University. Later he taught at prestigious Caltech. But his approach to education had a maverick quality. “Study hard what interests you the most in the most undisciplined, irreverent, and original manner possible,” he advised his students. I think his strategy will work well for you in the coming weeks, which will be a favorable time to gather valuable information and polish your existing aptitudes.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’re entering a phase when you’ll have the potential to upgrade and fine-tune your relationship with money. In the hope of encouraging that prospect, I offer you the counsel of author Katharine Butler Hathaway. “To me, money is alive,” she wrote. “It is almost human. If you treat it with real sympathy and kindness and consideration, it will be a good servant and work hard for you, and stay with you and take care of you.” I hope you’ll consider cultivating that approach, dear Gemini: expressing benevolence and love toward money, and pledging to be benevolent and loving as you use the money you acquire.
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