Interpreting a Horoscope---or is it Horrorscope?
Posted: Sunday, November 02, 2008
by Sandra E. Graham
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Not being a person who walks around a ladder rather than duck and go under, turn in my tracks and go back home when confronted by a black cat, or empty a bag of salt over my shoulder when I spill a thimble full, I hesitate to put much meaning into a daily Horoscope reading. But, all that said, I still can't keep myself from scrolling down my home page and see what that little square of insight has to offer me each day. I should also probably be ashamed to add, that I never fail to tear open the proffered fortune cookie and break it open to read the cunningly concealed prophecy hidden within. Lately, I have noticed that these nuggets of wisdom are always encouraging. Could there possibly be an ulterior motive for this? Fortune cookie sales would surely drop if they contained bad news, right? And how many Horoscope books or articles would be published should they preach doom and gloom?
How could this little explication know my heart so very well? I have always considered myself a bit of a private person-unless, of course, I am writing-then, I tend to bare my soul. But here is someone who has never heard of me, never seen me, never talked to me, and most assuredly has never read anything I have written. And yet, in this little, tiny square hidden far down and almost invisible on the left side of my Home Page, in my Horoscope someone is laying bare my most inner fears and doubts about the upcoming vote.
Reading on I find that I should "Expect to slide all the way in one direction…." Suddenly I realize that I have been holding my breath and gasping I begin to breathe. How prophetical is this????? Finally it is all beginning to make sense-hoping that I will be given a clue to solve the doubts of my own confusion, I click the ‘read more' button and I read on….
"…which may be fantastic or just bearable. It won't last long." And there it ends. Leaving me with a feeling of something I have missed, something that remained just out of reach but tantalizingly close to the fingertips. I am left feeling incomplete.
I had so hoped for a revelation, an admonishment, an eye opening disclosure that would present itself it all its glory in this last twenty-four hours before the switch is thrown. But it was not to be. I struggle to fathom the hidden meaning of my Horoscope as I re-read it for the umpteenth time. But there are no secret codes to ‘pick the fair-haired warrior from land of the golden-gate' or raise up the ebony-skinned savior who rides out of the East wearing the blue robe of Kings.
I put no faith in the ‘Victory in the Stars' who have had since April 1, 2008 the Leo (BO) defeating the Scorpio (HC) and continuing on to defeat the Virgo (JM). And I will go to the polls tomorrow knowing (because my Horoscope told me so) that I will find a balance between the two polls and expect to slide in one direction. And I definitely have no doubts that it will be ‘just bearable' and I thank my lucky stars that ‘it won't last long'! I'm anxious to see what tomorrow's Horoscope will reveal.
Oh, and by the way, I'm CANCER if anyone else out there is in the same dilemma.
HAPPY VOTING, EVERYONE!!!
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Sandra E. Graham, author, AMOS JAKEY and NICOLINA published by American Book Publishing. I also write book reviews for authors through Book Pleasures. Visit my website for more information on my books that are in print now and reviews I have written.
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Top-level comments on this article: (7 total)Hi Sandra, I think its marketing and timing, of course they knew the election was coming up :-)This time around more than ever, we just gotta take a deep breath and vote our conscience. I think a lot of people are torn and still undecided, it won't be until pen is in hand until they decide. Lord have mercy on us!God says stay away from those horoscopes dear friend. Thank you for always sharing your heart. Again. I just love reading your work. Your sweet spirit always comes through.Thanks, Teresa. I only read the horoscopes for the humour they sometimes make me feel. I have no compunction to think that my life will alter when the stars are in a certain row or formation. I only view the stars as one of God's wonderfully beautiful creations that light up my night. Have a good day-before-election-day and God Bless.Sandra
hi sandra,now, it all makes sense-i'm a cancer, too.tough sign to be, but it also has the best qualities i've found.unfortunately, we haven't been given the best options in candidates, but one must be picked, regardless. i have asked God to guide me and pick the best man for the job.i believe that's the best i can do.thanks for a good article,my best,sueHello, Cancer Buddy. Hope you got more out of our horoscope than I did. Ha.It was all in fun--I didn't really expect any great insight from it.Thanks for reading, Sue. Hope you have a great day tomorrow.Sandra
I think Horoscopes are to open for interpretation to beleave.Thanks so much, Herb, for reading and commenting.Sandra
This decision is very important. One side wants to take a lot more control of my life and the other side does not. I want control of my life and do NOT want some fanatic to run it.Jim Lowe-MichiganThanks so much for reading and commenting, James. And welcome to searchwarp.Sandra
I was wondering, Sandra -- so you're a Cancer? home body and a very caring person; that's why your writing is so heartfelt -- I'm a Gemini; 2 sided twins... that's all I'll say (smile) -- Now after this read you MUST let us all know what tomorrow's horoscope brings our favorite Cancer! Thanks for the read!Hello, Judi. Well, you're telling me something I didn't know, but OK. Thanks for reading and commenting.Sandra
I believe this article is relevant to the mood of voters everywhere today whatever horoscope sign they are.Hello, Donovan. That's right--no matter what your horoscope says, you can read anything you like into it. Thanks for reading and commenting and Welcome to Searchwarp.Sandra
I love the topic and I love your light-hearted writing style.
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