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People all over the world are trying to find meaning in the symmetry of Friday's date, November 11, 2011. The numbers 11.11.11 seem to speak of some marvelous, mysterious meaning. Hollywood will be giving us another nightmare of a movie, 11-11-11, which insists, "The end is now", whereas new agers are viewing this day as an energy gateway to spiritual dimensions and global unity.

So on the continuum of cultural meaning, how can the rest of us look at this imagined marker for change?

You can rest assured that 11.11.11 will not be the end of anything -- neither time nor the world. The date is based on the western Gregorian calendar, introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582. Other cultures used other calendars, so we are not seeing a cosmic marker here, but rather a cultural one.

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Let's look at number symbolism. Many people have noticed at one time or another the clock reading 11:11, attaching

Do you love do-it-yourself home projects? Or are you better off hiring a decorator? Are you more beach house chic or country charm? See what your Sun sign has to say about how you approach decorating your home!

Aries

Rams love a challenge. After all, you could probably buy a fixer-upper and flip it into a profit. However, don't expect things to go smoothly, for Aries people have a knack for attracting all kinds of obstacles. Your best bet is to tackle as many projects as you can handle on your own; only hire contractors you can rely on. Otherwise, sparks might fly!

Taurus

You love beautiful things and appreciate the finer things in life. Bulls also have a strong connection to nature, so don't hesitate to bring natural elements into your home -- hardwood floors, cherry furniture and leaf prints are just a few ideas. While you're at it, go ahead and splurge on some key pieces that could double as investments.

Gemini

Gemini folks don't have a specific style -- rather, these eclectic

Here's a Halloween tip: Fake plastic turds are not sexy. But scientists will surely agree that adrenaline is. If you can jolt your big, brave man out of his skin and get a surge of crazy adrenaline pumping through him, it'll definitely put some candy in his bowl (so to speak)! Here are a few tricks you can try that'll treat him.

Scary Writing on the Wall
Write a freaky message on the mirror, or in the shower, with your wet finger. The natural oils of your fingertip will be invisible until he steams up the room. Check your work by steaming up the surface with your breath. A few ideas:
- "I'm watching you -- every inch of you."

- "You look delicious."

- "Wash up good -- you're about to be eaten."
Which Sun signs should try it: Cancer, Scorpio and Virgo -- because they'll likely be in the mood to follow through.

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Pull a Mystery Spook
This one takes some solid acting on

"The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom."

 - William Blake

"Dying is an art, like everything else. I do it exceptionally well. I do it so it feels like hell. I do it so it feels real. I guess you could say I've a call."
- Sylvia Plath



"If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold on to. If you are not afraid of dying, there is nothing you cannot achieve."

 - Anonymous

When the Sun shifts gears on October 23 from the sign of equilibrium, Libra, into Scorpio's dark and dramatic waters, we must all heed the call to excess. Forget about mediocrity or middle ground -- such tame temperance has no place in the realm of Scorpio!

Get ready, as we are all about to go off the deep end. How else can we truly know what it means to hit bottom? We've got to be willing to plummet into our own psychic underworlds to find our core, our real and true selves. Those who try to remain in the shallow waters during the reign of Scorpio will miss out on the

"Think slow -- act fast."

-- Buster Keaton (Libra born near a full Moon in Aries)



Gear up, grab your helmet and put your ego in check -- the firebrand full Moon in Aries is about to butt heads with us all! This is our annual reminder to face life and love with an attitude that says, "Bring it!"

There's no beating around the bush while the Moon rages full in Aries. Putting off action for a later date is courting disaster at a time when love relationships become super-heated and intensity erupts like a volcano. If you feel like you're being treated in second-class fashion, it's time to pull out the big guns!


This is a time for action when you'll feel a sense of urgency all around. Patience is in short supply right now, so don't push buttons or promise things you aren't ready to act upon immediately.

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Are you a lover or a fighter? Whichever way you lean, having it out

When love planet Venus enters the dark, sultry waters of Scorpio on Saturday, October 8 -- a transit that lasts until November 1 -- seduction becomes the prominent theme in the world of dating, mating and relating. It's time to encounter the femme fatale within us all!

Of course, the game of dark seduction comes with the potential for fatal attractions, so be sure to tread carefully. Mystery and intrigue are the signatures of this Venus placement. Passion becomes a mandate, and tepid interest could be the kiss of death to couplings in question. Secret affairs and covert coupling will run rampant, while the more forbidden something -- or someone -- is, the more alluring.

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All things dark, decadent and dangerous fall under Scorpio's domain, so expect to indulge in a bit of excess over the next few weeks. In terms of beauty and fashion, you'll notice a back-in-black

It's no secret that love is often a balancing act of emotions. But did you know that learning about the needs of your opposite Sun sign can help you better understand what you can do to enhance your romantic relationship? Find your sign below to learn more!

Aries (opposite sign: Libra)
Adopting a compromising, let's-decide-together approach demonstrates to your partner that you value them enough to include them in key decisions. Learning to work as a team is key to improving your love experience.

Taurus (opposite sign: Scorpio)
Being prepared to let love transform you is a must. Exploring what's intense about life helps deepen your relationship, while becoming comfortable with your sensuality makes it easier for you to be more honest with your loved one.

Gemini (opposite sign: Sagittarius)
Developing a sense of adventure and a willingness to explore more of what life has to offer helps energize your love life. Partners from different social or cultural backgrounds hold great appeal

Don't panic! Contrary to things you may have heard in the astrological rumor mill, not all retrogrades have adverse consequences in our lives. In fact, with such a benevolent planet as Jupiter involved, blessings are bound to occur!

Jupiter typically retrogrades for close to half the year -- this time from August 30 through December 25 -- giving you an opportunity to hone your wisdom, repair your relationships and integrate the teachings of our greatest guru: life.

Whenever jovial Jupiter is under the influence of grounded Taurus, we are taught that expansion happens safely only when we are rooted. Being the first fixed Earth sign, Taurus rules the material things in life; naturally, our physical senses and sensual pleasures become the priority under the influence of this Venus-ruled sign. The retrograde phase of Jupiter in Taurus is an excellent time to incorporate recent life lessons and reflect upon all that has happened since Jupiter entered Taurus last summer.

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