Paris, Feb. 14, 2005

It is Valentine's Day, the dumbest holiday of the lot. I mean, it's fine if you have someone who brings you candy or at least to send candy to, or whatever. If you don't, you have my empathy, my unconditional love and some honorary roses.

That being said, I'm going to post a special edition Planet Waves horoscope that looks at the 7th house -- relationship questions.

Full text of today's edition follows.

By  ERIC FRANCIS

NOTE: This was written as a Valentine's Day edition for a magazine in the States, and seemed to contain an idea or two, so I'm passing it along. It's written with those who don't currently have a partner / main squeeze in their lives in mind. I put the question to the 7th house of today's chart, and this is what I got back, in most instances fast as a photograph.

Aries (March 20-April 19)
What you need to do is turn promise into reality. There is plenty of the first; how you manifest that into tangible human form is a question of whether you are able to see and feel yourself as one who stands out from the crowd. Look for a special someone in public, that is to say, stop writing personal ads and walk out the front door. Group environments will be supportive. You're looking for someone both spiritual and intelligent -- a bit like yourself.

Taurus (April 19-May 20)
It's not like you to take a detached attitude toward relationships, but it's the one that will probably work the best. You may still be experiencing the effects of past hurts that are leaving you feeling less than yourself. The only cure will be the new experiences that are guaranteed to come your way. Relationships begin spontaneously, with people much unlike you would ever expect to know. Just remember these words: "The past is gone. It cannot touch me."

Gemini (May 20-June 21)
There are times when love is of the body, and times when it's a matter of the soul. In the coming weeks and indeed for the foreseeable future, love and passion are experiences that will take you to a new place spiritually, and you need to be on the lookout for people who share your cosmology. You have a strong desire to go 'beyond yourself' -- for that is where love awaits you. Remember, 'lover' and 'friend' are two ideas that are a lot closer than most people think; the soul does not care what title people have.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)
You may have a reputation for being low-key. But you're about to take a step much closer to the edge. Boring and mundane are not going to do it for you; the calling you're feeling is to radically change yourself in the process of relating to another person. This will take some guts, but you've got the courage that you need. Leave your expectations behind and your agenda clear, and the right person will enter your life.

Leo (July 22-Aug. 23)
The stars are emphasizing the diversity of relationships. There is not just one kind of love affair, despite what we were taught as kids. Each person loves in his or her own way. Some people love more than one person. Within an experience of romance or love, freedom is the emphasis, including the gift of speaking your mind. We often forget the beautiful feeling of freedom that comes with love, and the initial choice of a lover; your job is to remember, and to remind us all.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22)
There has been no end to the surprises of the past year or so; nobody turns out to be who you expect. You have to work with this rather than against it. Give people time to show their true colors, and go into situations expecting surprises. Most challenging of all, allow people to change you. What else are relationships really for? You could say it's all to have fun, which is true; but there's more fun to have when you dive into life letting go of who you were yesterday.

Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23)
Since luck is on your side, play it for all it's worth. You can afford to take somewhat larger than normal chances. You can afford to think in rather different than normal ways. In fact, nothing at all should be normal, and if it is, I suggest you wander as far away from familiar territory as possible. The people around you will support you; they are waiting for you to lead the way. And that is very attractive.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22)
Nobody would accuse you of being insecure -- except for you. And it's amazing what a toll that feeling can take. Your mission in love is to act as if you are perfectly confident. Give yourself any length of time, a day or a week or an hour, to feel what it would feel like to have no questions about whether you're a stable, solid and authentic person. Then take that into the world and see what happens.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22)
Your true lover is someone who sees you as the true friend that you are. I don't mean to bring tears to your eyes, but you know you are above all else an honest and true friend. It's strange that not everyone sees you that way. The people who doubt you are the ones you seem to need to prove something to. Forget that, please! Spend your time with the people who recognize your integrity and loyalty, whether you've known them for a year or a day.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)
You really have to keep an eye on your self-esteem. This word is rather overused; I prefer self-respect. If you don't look up to yourself, who can possibly look up to you, except for someone morally dicey? Exactly. For the foreseeable future, you will become increasingly aware of the doubts you have about yourself. One by one, you need to address them, and remember that all love starts with selflove -- and remember that this is an irresistible force.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)
You are likely to be glowing like hot metal these days, but people are drawn to the heat. Count on this; you don't have to go anywhere or do anything if you want more love in your life. Simply be yourself, with passion and commitment. People will notice. You represent an important symbol for the people around you; but the reality of who you are, and your dedication to life, will attract those who love you the most. Then, you get to choose.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You may not know what it is about you that people appreciate most. Call it the X factor. That, at least, will give it an identity, and as time goes on, you will learn what that factor is. In time, you'll learn how to use it more effectively to both attract the kind of people you need, and to relate to them directly. In relationships, directly is the word. You need a clear, assertive lover who, above all else, is not afraid of him or herself.

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