Paris, Weds. Dec. 22, 2004

Well, things, as in life and the cosmos, does seem to have settled down a little since Mercury stationed direct and the Sun changed signs to Capricorn. It has been a totally insane year, speaking astrologically and many other ways. The pace has been picking up steadily since the Venus retrograde in May. That's a long time; since then it's been one factor after another creating a situation of relentless movement, change, chaos and hopefully progress. It's unlikely everyone agrees on that last point, but the chances are you'll find it if you look.

These days, I'm working to wind down for as much of a year-end break as I can get doing weekly projects -- but I do have a scheme I'm cooking up and will be putting my work into low-energy mode the last week of the year. The one project I do have to wrap up is the last rewrite of the 2005 annual horoscope.

I'm likely to post the short version to the web page and post the extended version to subscribers, who will in any event see it first. While subscriptions are $54.95 a year, we don't turn anyone away for lack of funds -- all you have to do is ask, and we comp you for three months. This is our long-standing business policy. So whether you'd like us to swipe your credit card or not, you're welcome to get on the Planet Waves Weekly mailing list.

What else? I dunno. I need to get my wet laundry over to the laundromat, give the Q & A column one last going over, and with any luck have a mellow night.

Tomorrow, I'll be doing the Planet Waves essay on finding the ideal career, part two. This will be a detailed essay on the 6th and 10th houses, which will explore the two major modes of work-related activity and offer suggestions for how to get both of those houses going, clear and running well.

I'll catch you soon, and if there's anyone who's requested a copy of the "Book of Jobs" essay and has not received it, please drop me another note, at francis@planetwaves.net

Blessings,

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