UPBEAT TIMES, INC. • January 2016 • 23 Horoscopes by Yerevan readingsbyyerevan@gmail.com Aries (3/21 - 4/20)


In the new year you might sense a grow- ing desire to do something more about your skills and talents, especially those you have been sitting on for far too long. You could be coming into prominence in some way or invited to take the lead in a business setting. Romance is heating up but be careful not to commit to things you are unlikely to fulfill in the long run. It’s best to go with the flow, doing the best you can each moment, being clear with others of your intentions.


Taurus (4/21 - 5/20)


Deep within your heart you may sometimes long for the beauty you have known in an- other time and place. This nostalgia can either bring you down or lift you up, and if you are adventurous enough this month it can carry you into a new terrain to create new memories of splendor, beauty, and joy. You don’t have to leave behind your crea- ture comforts, you only have to let go of any trapped emotions that don’t allow the full- ness of your expression in the now.


Gemini (5/21 - 6/20)


The larger the transformative process that is taking place in life, the trickier it can be to understand what’s going on until coming out of it. This process has been underway your for several months and not over. Although at times chaotic on the surface it is aimed at bringing strength to and from your core, building more reliable foundations in your relationships and career. Try to hold off on any major purchases, investments, or com- mitments until the end of January.


Cancer (6/21 - 7/22)


This month close relationships take on a tone of seriousness, commitment, or work- ing together toward a mutual goal. Don’t be afraid to take the reins or even get your hands dirty if necessary. Misunderstand- ings could take place easily if you’re not careful, so being methodical and slow in your speech and actions may yield the best results. Your creative problem solving skills are likely be enhanced in the weeks to come, healing and improving many areas of your life.


Leo (7/23 - 8/22)


Your work environment is changing in some way this month, which could affect prior arrangements with bosses, employees, coworkers or clientele. It would be wise to address any nagging health complaints if they exist, rather than to delay them in favor of outer pressures. It is basically a month to catch up on things that you normally wouldn’t give yourself the time for, so you don’t have to drag them out over the spring. Find humor in mi- nor glitches and stop to smell the roses.


Virgo (8/23 - 9/22)


Love and romance are a highlight for you early this year, but whether or not you feel you can freely express yourself in these areas may be another subject altogether. Sometimes these things pop up in unusual or challenging ways so it is important to address any hang-ups or feelings of distrust before they begin to fester. You may wish to take inventory of what you have accomplished recently and review the projects you have set into motion since the fall of 2015.


Consider the


Garden


downtown, buds swelling with promise.


... continued from page 12 Slivers of soft lilac,


lavender and pink clouds rest on the horizon in the quiet calm of early evening chill.


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ing forward to a grand new year ahead and don’t forget to feed the birds!


Libra (9/23 - 10/22)


Home life is a strong focus as the year be- gins, bringing you somewhat inward after a time of much outward activity. Toward the later month dynamics with friends and groups undergo a major shift as new av- enues for collaboration and creative expres- sion expand. Try to remain optimistic with your projects, love relationships and chil- dren in your life that might be testing your patience. Much is not what it seems to be on the surface now but all will be revealed and clarified.


Scorpio (10/23 - 11/22)


Learning something new takes up a good portion of your time and energy during the new year, and it could even involve you tak- ing on a teaching role. Be aware that with Mars in your sign this month you may be fired up in many respects, which can serve to either help or hinder your causes. You have an opportunity to make some huge progress in work and career, but try to be patient if others around you can’t seem to think as clearly or keep up with your ener- gized pace.


Sagittarius (11/23 - 12/21)


Love is a highlight for you this month and this year but the love must begin with yourself. It’s easier to love ourselves when things seem to be going relatively well, and challenging when challenged. Proj- ects you have begun and investments you have made previously could become your saving grace in the near future, giving you security where you didn’t expect to need it. On another note you might be attracted to someone who is older or more experienced than yourself.


If You Can Talk, Y ou Can Sing!


Sonoma, CA. ~ If You Can talk, You Can Sing! This Janu- ary, 2016 the Vintage House Singers will continue their cho- ral singing. They will have a concert in the Spring. The gen- eral public is invited to join this fun and friendly group. If you are a tenor or bass,


you are given a free latte and doughnut at each meeting! We meet each Wednesday from 10-11:30 at the Vintage House on 264 First Street East in Sonoma. Call 996-0311 for more information.


January 2016


Capricorn (12/22 - 1/19)


Happy birthday, oh great horned one of the zodiac! The year begins with a cluster in you sign renewing your connection to nature, the elements and your own inner world. Communication might seem frustrating but don’t jump to conclusions. Overall there are many positive upgrades taking place. If you find that you’ve wandered off the trail of the mountain and gotten stuck somehow you can get back on course with your goals and reach higher ground by the month’s end.


Aquarius (1/20 - 2/18)


You may drawn inward early January, then coming out and expressing more and more of yourself as the month and year progresses. There are subtle but powerful undercurrents in your relationships, with possibly an increase of erotic of energy in your exchanges. There many tools at your disposal to achieve success but it will not come without tests and delays. This is not a time to put all your eggs in one basket or to push yourself too hard in any area. Let it come to you.


Pisces (2/19 - 3/20)


Many things have been very hazy lately, but perhaps also artistically inspiring and spiritually elevating. Someone from your past, particularly a lover or someone you have loved dearly is likely to reappear in your life, bringing an opportunity to resolve something that was left unsaid or undone. You may be attracted to and have much to offer group endeavors but don’t overextend you resources. If you find yourself in need of a health boost of some kind, make rest a priority.


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The amount of sunlight reaching the earth’s surface is 6,000 times the amount of energy used by all human beings worldwide. The total amount of fossil fuel used by humans since the start of civilization is equivalent to less than 30 days of sunshine.


Tree crickets are called the poor man’s thermometer because temperature directly affects their rate of activity. Count the number of chirps a cricket makes in 15 seconds, then add 37. The sum will be very close to the outside temperature!


Hair lightens in a heatwave. It is made up of blue, yellow and red pigments, and blue is the weak- est. The heat from the sun causes the scales on the hair shaft to lift


and these weaker blue molecules become damaged. The hair is left with a lighter, bleached color from the yellow and red


molecules that are left behind.


If you think you are alone in finding the hot weather a little too hot for comfort , then take on board these sage words from author Jane Austen (1775-1817) - “What dreadful hot weather we have! It keeps me in a continual state of inelegance.”


Iced tea was invented by Rich- ard Blechynden, an English tea merchant who couldn’t sell his hot beverage at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair because of the hot weather. Quick thinking meant he added ice to the tea and it is now a favorite American beverage.


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