OWEN MARCHETTI

October brings opportunity and change. You may be asked to go on a trip related to work or business. This trip is unexpected but will bring very positive results. Another possibility is that you will be offered a transfer and promotion. Either way, there will be changes in your environment.

Now is the time to take some chances, to promote yourself unabashed, and to reach out to other possible sources of income. If you are in sales or business, this is one of the most promising times of your life.

If your work is service-oriented, you may receive a long-awaited promotion. Friends and family members are supportive. Romance is exciting. It is a dynamic month in all respects and will wipe away the frustrations of last month. However, a warning is in place: You may tend to make impulsive decisions, to be a little irresponsible, and to put your foot in your mouth.

This hectic and dynamic month brings with it some chaos, and restraint is needed to maintain some control over the events.

November offers the chance to strengthen your foundation in life. You pay close attention to the needs of your family and circle of friends. You are serious and responsible in all matters related to career and receive recognition and respect for that.

Financially, this could be a good month with an unexpected reward coming sometime during the last week. In many ways, this month brings blessings and can be very satisfying. Your workload is considerable but doesn't burden you as much as it did during other times of this year.

You have the energy and feel confident that you are now moving in the right direction. Feelings of insecurity and frustration that loomed so prominently during most of this year are disappearing. Your friends and family members display strong signs of loyalty and feelings are expressed more freely. One or more of your friends or relatives needs a boost and comes to you for help. You are happy with the opportunity to help out in a practical way as well as with moral support. You play the role of (m)patriarch.

The only troubling experience during this month will be the need to deal diplomatically and tactfully with a long-standing problem, perhaps with someone at work. A basic personality conflict has been the cause of friction between you and a co-worker and can no longer be ignored. Tension may come to a head, but there is an opportunity to turn a difficult relationship into one of tolerance and mutual respect.

December is a fitting end for this year. You now enter a period of introspection, contemplation, and meditation, similar to that experience in March. December focuses you on inner-growth and soul-searching. However, that is where the similarities end. December is a more comfortable time for such an inward journey and expansion of your consciousness. There will be plenty of opportunities to withdraw, to seek the quiet. Whether you enjoy this time depends on whether you value such an experience.

It's been a year of hard work and, at times, frustration, but the work will pay off. You are more aware of that now, and you are probably well aware that the year was well-spent.

Understanding the value of day-dreaming and contemplation is more difficult as a result of this society's emphasize on action and result. However, the quiet, "un-productive" times of this month will be at least as rewarding, spiritually as well as practically. It allows for deep inner contentment and a fuller awareness of the love and goodwill of others.

All during this month the focus is on your attitude towards friends, co-workers, and family members. You are in a position to improve relationships in all areas. You are warm, and more outgoing than usual. Others are attracted to your optimistic disposition, and several people close to you will come to you for advice and comfort. January may bring a turbulent new relationship into your life. The initial introduction may start off a little awkward, even cause some friction. You will need to be tolerant and understanding. Even if you feel sure that your point of view is correct, a hardheaded, stubborn approach is not beneficial. On the contrary, the true purpose of this conflict is an opportunity for you to reach out and earn the appreciation and respect of this person by freely demonstrating your own. Other, more practical changes are also in the picture. Many will make changes in their office, residence, or work routine.

You may get some strong signals that your career may receive a boost in the very near future, which only buoys your optimism.

If you are single, this is an excellent month to be social and meet new people.

February finds you more inwardly focused. Self-reflection and contemplation bring spiritual clarity and growth. At the same time, your career improves and you manage to impress important people. Doors that have been closed open and offer access to opportunities. Financially, this month may also show some progress but the emphasize is more on opportunities and your ability to take advantage of them.

Warnings are justified in two areas. Your dynamism and excitement may cause you to be somewhat insensitive at times. Also, you would rather plan and discuss future endeavors than to put forth the effort required to take full advantage of current opportunities. Key-words to make this month a success are caution and discipline.

If you are married or otherwise committed, you may feel a little distant from your partner. This is temporary and does not require any special attention. If you are single, romance is not a high priority. Minor health problems that have not been treated may come to the foreground. This is a good month to apply discipline to your eating habits and to step-up your exercise regimen.

Be careful in all financial matters this month. Issues involving money take center stage. More people go bankrupt or make a killing during this period than with almost any other number combination. Now, especially, you are required to balance the material and the spiritual. If you are considering a major purchase that involves long-range financing -- such as buying a house or a car -- but you question whether you can fulfill the obligation, you would do well to wait until the second half of May before acting.

The worlds of work and personal relationships require an opposite approach this month. A certain amount of aggression in career and business matters is favorable. Promote your ideas. Put out effort. Work harder and longer than is required. On the other hand, your personal life requires patience and understanding -- both of others and yourself. You may want to clear the air between you and a loved one, but you have difficulty overcoming your fear of being misunderstood. Or perhaps you are not clear about what you feel. Try putting your thoughts on paper first to achieve a higher degree of clarity.

April brings a certain amount of completion in both your personal life and career. It is time to let go and prepare for new adventures. It is necessary to keep a close eye on the details, particularly those related to your finances. Check your bank balance regularly and make sure you save the receipts for deposits and other transactions. There are indications of up-coming changes in your work environment; you are in the unique position to move to the spotlight. Self-promotion is favorable. You are a little more emotional and vulnerable and may tend to make mountains out of molehills, however.

Someone you care about is leaving, being transferred, or going on a long trip.

Social events make this a hectic month and a certain amount of moderation and discipline is needed.

May brings a sense of freshness or a new beginning in your personal life and career. You are more energetic and decisive than last month; this will help you cope with the hectic pace this month brings. This is a time of opportunity and the need to adapt quickly. You have been selected to play an important role in some new endeavor. This is an opportunity to move your career forward but it requires courage and the willingness to sacrifice some short-term goals. Financially, this is a dangerous time because of the tendency to splurge.

If you are single, you may well be introduced to someone very interesting and attractive. If married, romance is rekindled. Still, new romantic relationships started under this number combination tend to burn out quickly. The attraction is physical and immediate but may falter as soon as it is put to the test. Even if you are already committed you may well find yourself eye to eye with someone very attractive, in which case you may have to show considerable restraint in order to avoid a situation you may later regret.

The 2 and 5 combination enhance your insight into the motivations and emotions of others. You play the role of counselor several times this month. Your intuitive powers are also enhanced, but this does not extend to money matters. It's not a good time to take financial risks. There are changes taking place in many areas of your life this year, and the general instability is felt strongly this month.

Study and reading are more favorable, especially when related to your career. The focus is on relationships at work and at home. You need to trust others enough to open up your heart and reveal your deeper feelings. This is a good time to release some bottled-up feelings.

Romance also plays an important role this month, particularly if you are involved in a relationship that originated fairly recent. Your enhanced sensitivity and intuition helps you to see the deeper meanings and values, which make the relationship stronger or. . . . cause a permanent break. A critical issue here, is your ability to express your true feelings. Communicate!

An unexpected invitation to visit a friend or relative in some distant town may inspire you to pack your backs and go. This will turn out to be beneficial.

Money matters come to the foreground; debts are called in and close attention should be paid to your bank account.

Your ability to influence the ideas and opinions of others works in your favor and may create a new source of income. This is also a good time to promote yourself. If you have considered upgrading your resume or trying out for that new position you have been considering, now is the time to do it. A career change is also possible as a result of outside forces. You are more creative.

You feel somewhat restless and impulsive and are willing to take risks for the sole reason that you need a change. There is a tendency to be somewhat scattered and even a little irresponsible during this cycle.

Your domestic environment also becomes a source of restlessness and you may have to guard against irrational behavior from your side. At the same time, you reach out to old friends and relatives you have not been in touch with for some time.

Your emotional state is a little turbulent causing you to be moody. Try to maintain equilibrium. This is a month to be somewhat detached from the events and circumstances surrounding your life. Don't take yourself too seriously, and, if possible, take some time off for a vacation. It's a good time to recharge your batteries.

Your career may be demanding and a bit frustrating this month. You need to attend to routine matters, some of which may be boring. This is not a time to slack. Don't procrastinate. Commit to your responsibilities and see projects through to completion.

This August could bring a welcome opportunity on the job front, but your success will depend upon your willingness to stand up for yourself, to take charge of circumstances, and refuse to be victimized by outside events. You need the courage to stand up for your beliefs, to "do the right thing. "

Make important changes in your life. Such as start a diet and/or exercise regimen, quit smoking, dedicate yourself to a good cause, and reconnect to your higher spiritual values. This is the month to make fundamental and positive long-term changes in your life.

It's important to demonstrate to those around you that you are dependable and can be relied upon. This affects both your work and love life. You will impress all of those around you with your sense of duty and trustworthiness.

The hectic pace of last month continues. However, the nature of activities is quite different. You are challenged to keep up with events and influences that, at times, appear out of your control. If you can be flexible and adaptable, you will cruise through this month comfortably and successfully. Let old plans, expectations, and concepts go. Otherwise, stress may take a physical toll. If you are willing to take the changes in stride and "go with the flow", you will find yourself in a better position in career as well as personal life by the end of this month.

This is an adventurous, dynamic, and progressive time, with less focus on details and routine stuff. Social events and romantic adventures highlight the month. The word "adventure" is the operative word: few romances that begin during this time have the emotional depth and substance needed to survive the test of time. However, any relationship begun now still has much to teach you about life and love, so be open to all the possibilities.

Be warned, however. You may have a tendency for over-indulging your senses this month. Moderation is wisdom.

Your health may cause you some concern. In most cases, this is the body reacting to changes that have taken place during the course of this year and are only temporary. If problems persist, seek the advice of health counselor or physician.

October brings stability to the dynamic changes the year has presented. Expect increased responsibility, recognition, and perhaps a raise or promotion. This month shifts the focus to relationships with family and friends. You share greater closeness with loved ones and may find yourself giving and receiving comfort and advice. Loyalty and trust are fundamental to your wellbeing this month. If you are unwilling to trust or abuse the trust of someone else, you could experience the break-up of a relationship. Share your feelings.

If you are single, a new and lasting romance is possible. If you already have a relationship, this is the time to commit. All affairs of the heart are positively highlighted. Health problems will also take a turn for the better.