Futures, May 270
by Madame Bianca
The Spider (April 11 - May 10)
The other day I saw a butterfly landing on a rosemary shrub, and something about the colours and the scent made me think of you and how you really need to work hard at being a less picky eater. Grow some windowsill herbs and do a little experimental cooking, sunshine. You'll reap the foliage of your labour and all that.
The Wave (May 11 - June 10)
You know how sometimes you can look at a picture and think it looks like one thing, and then your eyes refocus or something and you realise that what you're seeing is, in fact, something entirely different? Yeah, it's like that.
The Archer (June 11 - July 10)
Just when you were relishing a return to humdrum normality, interesting events rear their shiny head again and make you question where it is you're going with your life. Take it easy, doll. It's OK not to rock the boat when you're afraid you'll drown.
The Half-filled Jug (July 11 - August 10)
Love is in the air, darling, but not for you. You may feel a little out of place with all of the cosy pairing up going on around you, but try to stay gracious about it. We both know the time just isn't right for you.
The Dragon (August 11 - September 10)
You are the golden child of fortune this month, but luck can only point you in the right direction. No amount of luck will save you if you aren't willing to do the legwork, muffin.
The Three Balls (September 11 - October 10)
Mazes are lucky for you this month. And, come to think of it, lucky for everyone around you, too. Maybe it's time to trek to Mimasan this year and reap what good comes your way from it. At the very least it's a fun time, right?
The Dice (October 11 - November 10)
There are times when you just need to put your head down and plow straight through the job you have to do. Now is one of those times. Don't think about it too hard, duckling, just get on with it. If you overthink you'll underdo.
The Maze (November 11 - December 10)
It behooves you to do favours for your friends, even if you can't quite see where it's all going. It never hurt anyone to do their part in making the world a nicer place to live in, now did it, sweet pea? And no talking back to Madame, you know perfectly well what I mean.
The Apple-Thief (December 11 - January 10)
All the stars are melted together in the crucible of time, then cooled in the sea and turned into a many-faceted stone-block. A dying lapidist, the Night, setting to work with all her heart and all her grief to see her mills crumbling, crumbling, like ashes in the wind, cuts with what living care the prism.
The Hand (January 11 - February 10)
Live music is the order of the day. It's almost certain you're feeling a little blue, so get your concert on and try to lift yourself out of that dark mood, pumpkin. Do a little hunting around for a big show, I'm sure you'll find just the right thing.
The Baby (February 11 - March 10)
It would do you a world of good to get out and try some new things. Playing a new instrument, say, or trying a new sport. Breaks some boundaries, get out of your rut, blaze your own trail; call it whatever you will, just make sure it's different from the so-not-working things you're doing lately.
The Eagle (March 11 - April 10)
Sometimes you just need to step back and look at the big questions - you know, the whys and hows. I'm not saying you're going to find the answers to them, but isn't it fascinating how much you can learn when you figure out the shape of what it isn't you don't know?
And remember, everything in the world is connected if you look hard enough.