Aries babies born 21 March to 20 April 2012

Do you know a little baby being born in the next four weeks? What’s your little Aries going to be like?

Babies born in the first two weeks of Aries (21 March-4 April) will have Mercury retrograde, a placement which tends to interrupt and impact their schooling and learning ability in some way. They may find it hard to concentrate, have poor recall for things that don’t interest them (ie grammar, maths etc) but amazing focus on things that others miss. They’re reflective and sensitive with those born 23 March-17 April with Mercury in kindly Pisces highly attuned to people’s thoughts and feelings.

Babies born 21-28 March are highly intelligent and enthusiastic types who charge in where angels fear to tread with a Sun-Mercury-Uranus pattern. Anything that’s new or untried is a magnet for them. They’re rebel against authority and established patterns of doing things so their teen years could be interesting. They’re actually rather lucky though, protected by guardian angels and travelling overseas will be good for their spiritual development in ways you cannot imagine.

Those born 29 March-5 April could have a love life with twists and turns to rival Liz Taylor’s! They blend social ease and popularity thanks to Mercury-Venus, and a certain ability to attract friends with money, and yet they have a surprising possessiveness about their companions with Venus squaring Pluto. These guys will fall hard – and deeply – in romantic liaisons. In some ways, they are ready to settle down far earlier than the objects of their affections are and there could be some tears. Love is certainly a major feature of those born at the end of this week with the third major aspect being Venus squaring Neptune on 5 April. Expect your little one to have a massive case of rose-coloured glasses. You will need to teach them about style vs substance because they will be all too inclined to fall for a beautiful face and/or glamorous packaging.

Aries born 6-13 April will find school and learning easier than those born in the two weeks prior as Mercury in Pisces goes direct on 6 April. If they have a “feeling” about someone, pay attention: they’ll be spot on. Those born on 6 April have the Full Moon signature, making them unwilling to be on their own, they must always have a companion. With Venus square Mars on 7 April, they could have some on-off relationships, being especially likely, once they’re older, to have romances with work colleagues and suppliers. A sparkling Venus sextile Uranus on 9 April though, makes them popular and at the top of everyone’s invitation list.

Those born in the last week (14-20 April) will seem older than their years with a Sun opposite Saturn aspect, making them take on responsibilities and adult-sized burdens at a very young age. They can struggle with feeling dull and rigid; help them lighten up and not take everything so seriously. They could be either commitment-phobes or find their life partner in their 20s – or both! They will need a lot of convincing to put all their trust in one person. Like first-week Aries, they too will have amazing offers and opportunities come to them via foreign-born people and overseas travel. Introduce them early to reading about the wider world, in fact, they may have a real talent for writing.

For all Aries born in 2012 with Mars in Virgo, the best way for them to burn off frustration is with a run around the park or the gym. Fussy eaters as children, they’re inclined to take good care of their health once they hit puberty.

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Pisces babies born 19 February to 20 March 2012

What’s your little Pisces baby like? Find out?

Babies born 19-26 February are highly sensitive creatures with Neptune, their ruler, newly arrived in Pisces for the first time in living history. As this mystical planet conjuncts the Sun on 19 February and the New Moon on 21 February (northern hemisphere) or 22 February (southern hemisphere), their highly attuned psychic antenna is switched on, all the time. They will really need time out to relax as they soak up so much energy from others. Speaking of energy, a Mercury opposite Mars aspect on 23 February doesn’t make them shy, but it might make them passive-aggressive. They swing between being gently-spoken to being surprisingly harshly critical and even as a baby, they may occasionally have a Nanna-style tantrum. At the end of this week is a lovely Sun sextile Jupiter aspect which gives them plenty of opportunities to make money, especially if it helps others.

Those born 27 February to 4 March are keen to transform the world for the better, thanks to Sun sextile Pluto on 28 February, and if they’re born earlier in the week, they’ll receive some of the Midas touch of the week prior’s Sun-Jupiter aspect. This group includes the rare Leap Year kids with birthdays on 29 February where, officially, they turn one in four years’ time! Magically, they can nominate whichever date nearby suits them for their “other” birthdays. This week’s Sun opposite Mars babies have real leadership ability, once they have harnessed their impatience and direction as well as an occasionally crippling sense of inferiority, thanks to the Venus opposite Saturn aspect on 4 March. They see the end game but will need your help to understand how to help others. They may well be attracted to older partners; most of them will take love very seriously, which makes them unlikely to have casual relationships, preferring one long-term companion.

You’ll think your baby born 5-11 March could read from birth! They’re likely to be this month’s earliest talkers with an intellectually bold and brilliant Mercury conjunct Uranus in Aries on 5 March, making them think – and speak – at a million miles an hour. They may show an early interest in aviation, astrology, astronomy, physics, science or technology. While all of them are sweethearts, with a lovely Venus sextile Neptune on 6 March which blesses them romantically and makes them incredibly kind and gentle with others, those born at the start of this week will have the Venus-Saturn aspect deepening their sensitivity to rejection. Teach them to “let go” when the time comes. There are no other major aspects this week other than the Full Moon on 8 March which will give those born on this day some challenges with clarifying their goals in life.

Some of the most charismatic children ever could be born 12-20 March this year. The week starts with a big-scale Jupiter trine Pluto trine on 12 March which is the type of aspect made for benevolent powerbrokers. Then 13 March features an incredibly moving Venus trine Pluto aspect which is the stuff of romantic novels. Your kids will know when they have met The One – and it could be at a surprisingly young age. The action-packed 14 March has Venus conjunct Jupiter, Venus trine Mars, Mars trine Jupiter and Mars trine Pluto which is just an extraordinary planetary line-up. They are blessed with incredible luck, charm, sex appeal, drive, tenacity, money-making ability and ambition. Since others will have to struggle hard to enjoy what they take for granted, as a result, they could be upset by others’ envy. You might want to read them the fairy tales where the heroes and heroines who are the most blessed by good fortune must also be the most humble.

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Aquarius babies born 21 January to 19 February 2012

Are you having an Aquarian in 2012? Curious to know what your little one will be like? Read on!

Aquarian babies born 21-30 January 2012 are highly intelligent. You will notice their immense mental energy from a very early age, thanks to a brainiac line-up of aspects within an eight-day span. It begins with a trine from Mercury in Capricorn to Mars in Virgo on 23 January and a square to Saturn in Libra on 27 January, and then later that day, when Mercury enters Aquarius, a sextile to Uranus in Aries on 28 January and a square to Jupiter in Taurus on 29 January.

These are the kids who will need two or three bedtime stories, their own laptop at three and a super-intelligent set of teachers to keep them inspired at school. Capable of much mentally hard work – maths should be a cinch – they are fascinating conversationalists and could work in anything requiring mental gymnastics whether that’s sales, aeronautics or politics! They will be crushed if they come home with anything less than an A. Those born around 21 January will be passionate creatures, friendly and free-spirited but also inclined to over-estimate themselves while those born towards the end of January could have partners very early on thanks to their enormous interest in the opposite sex!

Babies born 1-7 February will be beloved by all with social invitations coming thick and fast as soon as they can string a few words together. Blessed by the North Node, they will make friends wherever they go – and one day, that will be on a backpacking holiday. Those born around 1 February will be impacted by the highly passionate Venus in Pisces opposite Mars in Virgo aspect. They crave a boyfriend or girlfriend but there could be more a few lovers’ spats! Those born from 3 February will be among the first in living history to feature Neptune in Pisces, a highly sensitive generational placement which gives musical and intuitive ability, but also the risk of disillusion and betrayal. They will love dancing, the movies and anything that seems to be on a different plane altogether.  Those born within a day of 7 February will be more cautious than usual with Saturn going retrograde in Libra that, while also witty and dramatic, thanks to a Full Moon in Leo.

If your baby is born 8-14 February they have charisma and popularity to spare! An enormously attractive Venus conjunct Uranus in Aries on 10 February gives them flair, sparkle and a maddening inability to settle down romantically (maddening to their crazy-in-love partner, that is). They are also inordinately kind, sensitive to other’s feelings and gently spoken with a lovely Mercury conjunct Neptune on 14 February although you will have to demand the need for clarity and truthfulness as their fantasy life is pretty strong. Luckily the Mercury in Aquarius trine Saturn in Libra the day before will give some much-needed grounding. They’ll think things out, plan and organise with charm and grace – they could well be on a few social organising committees!

Baby Water Bearers born 15-19 February take love – and social rejection – seriously thanks to Venus in Aries squaring Pluto on 15 February. They want the love of a lifetime and they could be very upset by another breaking up with them. However, if you explain that not every relationship or friendship is meant to last, they’ll get through it, aided by the optimistic, generous and big-hearted Mercury in Pisces sextile Jupiter in Taurus on 16 February and the take-the-long-view approach of Mercury in Pisces sextile Pluto in Capricorn on 18 February. On 19 February Sun conjunct Neptune in Pisces will amplify your child’s innate sensitivity. He or she will absorb everything so you’ll need to ensure his or her pals are “good” for your child to be around. If your little one tells you they don’t trust someone, listen as they’re tuned in to others’ souls. And yes, your child has spirituality and soulfulness in spades.

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Christmas gift guide by the 12 Sun signs

Not sure what to give them? This handy guide to the 12 Sun signs’ interests, hobbies and personality types could give you a clue or two.

Aries
They love being number one so personalized gifts are ideal. Favourite colour: red. Impatient types, they’ll rip off the wrapping in microseconds. For that reason, they’re happy with a gift sent via email they can use straightaway. They fancy themselves as James Bond – or a Bond girl – so give something cool, even gadgety. Do not – under any circumstances – give them anything that’s been regifted. They’ll know, and they’ll hate it. It’s one of the reasons personalised gifts do so well – unless you’ve recycled it from another Michael, Christine or John, that is.

Taurus
They adore anything that feels, smells, tastes, looks and sounds good. You could give them a topiary tree, a herb garden, indulgently expensive cooking equipment, music, cashmere throws, Egyptian cotton sheets or scented candles. They like stuff that doesn’t date. They are sweetly sentimental about their friends. No money to buy them something luxe? Make them something you’ve crafted with your bare hands.

Gemini
Multi-faceted Geminis are insatiable about reading and disseminating what’s going on. So they really would love a gift certificate to Amazon, a Kindle or a magazine subscription. Why not create a book for them via the internet. Geminis bore easily and, unlike say, Leo, prefer a range of cheap-ish items so they have many little presents to open, rather than one big-ticket item. Look for something fun and inexpensive that’s also wildly trendy. Accessories – both electronic and clothing – are great choices.

Cancer
Write a lovely Christmas card: they’ll keep it along with the wrapping paper to re-use next year. Give them cash, a gift card or gift certificate so they can buy themselves something when it’s on sale, saving some of it for later. Incredibly house-proud, anything hardware, DIY, homewares or decor-related is fine. Famously keen on family, what about children’s furniture, tickets to a show, museum, or theme park to create some memories, a heraldic name plaque, a guestbook, a leather photo album or a cool collage of family photos. Antiques are great. Help them work from home – a phone/fax/answering machine, laptop, scanner or home printer might be possible gift ideas.

Leo
Team up on a group gift for that one amazing thing. These guys need to boast what amazing, wonderful, generous goodies they received to feel better about themselves. Spoil them with a spa gift certificate or a weekend away at an impressive resort. Mirrors are a weakness: give one of those small mirrored jewellery/cufflink boxes. Leos LOVE personalised gifts. Give them a Warholesque photo, a customised blanket, something that features them etc. Amuse them with concert tickets, movie vouchers, a theatre, art gallery opening night or sporting season tickets. Think of them as rock chicks/gods. Glamour wins. Please do not donate a pet goat on their behalf to a Third World country.

Virgo
When Virgos are overwhelmed they clean, polish, sweep, vacuum, scrub, and wash etc to get some order. Spoil them with a gift certificate for cleaner, a closet organiser, or storage accessories. Let a professional stylist suggest more flattering clothes, a haircut or better make-up choices. They just lurrve makeovers! Books are good, especially how-to tomes and self-help/inspirational books. Treat these workaholics to a new desk, chair or attractive office accessories, or, with their interest in health, spring for a personal trainer, gym gear, a new wok, or herb seedlings from the nursery?

Libra
Hmmm. Imagine a charming and well-mannered beauty queen and you’re getting close! Think about the type of upkeep it takes to be a beauty queen. Facial? Mani/pedi? Perma-tan? And that’s just the men. Since Libra rules relationships and marriage, you can’t go wrong with something couple-y, whether that’s tickets for two to something stylish, or something lovely featuring them. Symmetry is vital so please give decor in matching pairs – candlesticks, lamps, vases, garden accessories, for example. They lurrrve clothes, jewellery, shoes and accessories – but it’s gotta be in InStyle at least.

Scorpio
Scorpios are fascinated by knowing how people tick, via astrology, numerology, psychology, even witchcraft in some cases but while they give nothing away about themselves, they will analyse what the gift you gave them really means! Both sexes have an interest they’re completely passionate about… They like  things that are contraband or hard to get. Think books/DVDs with raunchy sex, unauthorised biographies on powerful VIPs, billionaires, criminals, politicians and rock stars, items which highlight their sex appeal eg a sultry new perfume, candelabras, expensive sheets, killer heels or some shocking underwear. Anything adults-only is just about right…

Sagittarius
Travel junkies, surprise them with a flight, accommodation, hot air ballooning, scuba dives, whitewater rafting, jet ski hire, golf days etc. No homey stuff, though! Outdoorsy, they may love a deluxe camping chair, bed, outdoor shower unit or gas-powered refrigerator, or maybe roofracks for their surfboard, skis or bike. They delight in other cultures and philosophy so what about a coffee table book on Africa, an amazing Asian souvenir, The God Delusion, a book on the Dalai Lama, Amelia Earheart, Jacques Costeau, Joy Adamson, or Ernest Hemingway? And you can give them gag gifts, too.

Capricorn
These ambitious, classy, elegant types want just the very best, but no bling, thanks. They prefer classics to fads and natural fibres to sweaty polyester. Help them feel like an old-fashioned millionaire: smoking jackets, velvet slippers, cashmere coats, real ivory jewellery, vintage accessories, green glass reading lamps and Monopoly! They just adore craftsmanship and beauty. Antique objet d’art, jewellery, homewares or industrial items could appeal. These workaholics need a break but will go if they have a good chance of a meeting a VIP businessperson!

Aquarius
Most Aquarians have a strange, rare or alternative hobby. Go cutting-edge technology: they already have an iPhone, iPod, iPad etc. They love nonconformity, unpredictability and scorn convention. Friends are family: help them entertain all their acquaintances. This is a no-chintz zone. Kitsch things like egg chairs, lava lamps or those fibre optic lamps (like Dr Evil in Austen Powers) are a hit. Let these humanitarians make the world a better place. Regifting is fine with these guys! Many adore astronomy, astrology, science and metaphysics. A telescope, a star or an acre of the moon could appeal.

Pisces
Pisces are sweet when you give them anything, really. Shoe fetishes may apply here, think cool trainers, shapers, Perspex shoe boxes or a gift certificate for customised heels for your favourite Cinderella. Give them magic! They love tinkly windchimes, terrariums, crystal ornaments that create rainbows and crushed velvet throws. Treat them to a clairvoyant, psychic, numerologist, astrologer, tarot card reader or feng shui consultation. Some goldfish in a bowl, plus a castle, treasure chest, diver and plants could work.  They adore glamour. Transport them to an otherworldly, special place. It could even be a silk palm tree even if they’re snowbound. Music is an escape, as is the movies.

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4th of July celebrations ideal for engagements, weddings

This 4th of July, the fireworks won’t just be limited to those in the sky!

There is a glorious pair of astrological aspects making Independence Day a banner day for proposing, or even to get married!

The Goddess of Love, Venus is in Cancer (home, family), trining Neptune, the planet of mystery and glamour in Pisces (soulfulness, compassion) which suggests you will see with soft eyes the karmic link that connects you to the man or woman you love.

It is a beautiful aspect which offers forgiveness if they have hurt you in any way, and a real sweetness to your togetherness.

On the same day, Mercury (which rules communication – and let’s face it, every couple needs to be good at that!) is in Leo (love, romance, children) which is trining Uranus, the master of surprises and revolution in Aries (bravery, new starts).

You can be entirely honest and state what you need – romance, kids, A Mega-Sized Ring or whatever – and be confident that your courage in stating your needs will be heard. One or both of you may decide to propel a budding romance along with surprising speed, while those of you marrying on this day can be assured that you’ll never be bored together. But you may move a lot.

Good luck!

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Give your tween even more Justin Beiber-fever

So your young niece or daughter has a serious case of the Bieber Fever, huh?  With the latest Justin Bieber product, thinking of a birthday present or Christmas gift won’t be as nerve-wracking.

Forget the Official Justin Bieber Singing Toothbrushes and Justin Bieber Nail Polish among other Bieber merchandise. What she’ll surely love is this new female fragrance: Someday by Justin Bieber.

Even better, baby-faced Bieber designed it himself. In interviews, he disclosed that he took great part in creating the fragrance. From designing the bottle, with a heart-shaped stopper of course, to developing the fragrance he would love to smell on the ladies, Bieber has his creative input all over it.

Tweens are at that stage where they’re exploring ways to feel confident and beautiful. Someday is specifically targeted for young girls in their pre-teens, and uh, specifically targeted to please parents’ wallets. And while the fragrance is pricier than Bieber’s unisex cologne, it’s worth it.

The charity org Give Back Brands is marketing this brand new scent and all proceeds will go to several charities.

Your little Pisces girl will swoon!

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The best wedding date for Prince William & Kate Middleton

As most of the world knows now, Wills has finally proposed to his loooooong-time girl-friend, Kate Middleton.

Now that THAT guessing game has been won, we move onto the best date for them to marry, most likely in Westminster Abbey where Prince William’s poor mother, Lady Diana Spencer married Prince Charles, who really wanted to marry Camilla Parker-Bowles, and a couple of decades later, did so.

The talk is of a spring or summer wedding but when I look quickly at the dates, I think the most positive wedding date has to be Saturday 21 May 2011.

The Sun (one’s basic drive), Mercury (communication), Venus (love), Mars (energy) and Jupiter (abundance) are all in Taurus, which is a grounded, sensual, sensible and yet very loving sign. There is no better line-up for marital stability based on that alone.

Just a few days beforehand on 16 May is a lovely Venus in Taurus sextile Neptune in Pisces which suggests a beautiful, soft, heartfelt connection where they would do anything to make each other happy. Nice. On the day itself is a potent Mercury in Taurus trine Pluto in Capricorn which creates a marriage where their honesty and bravery with each other will transform them for the better. As well there is a Mercury conjunct Mars in Taurus which means they will never run out of things to say. Compare that to the frequent images of Diana and Charles sitting stonily next to each other.

The following day on 22 May is a sexy and profound Venus in Taurus trine Pluto in Capricorn which just screams soulmates, a deep sexual attraction to each other and the there-is-no-other-one-for-me type feeling. On 23 May is the enormously sexy Venus conjunct Mars in Taurus. These two will never stop fancying each other. And the final aspect polishing off the wedding weekend is on 25 May, being a Sun in Gemini sextile Uranus in Aries. They will delight in keeping each other on their toes, a wonderful balance to all the earthy Taurean groundedness which can sometimes get a little routine.

Please marry Kate on 21 May 2011, Prince William! You’ll be so happy you did!

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7 reasons NOT to shop for Christmas gifts at a local market

Shopping for Christmas gifts at a local market can be great – but it’s not for everyone…Here’s my reasons why it can suck big-time*.

1. No ATMs – Omigoodness, I forgot to bring my bodyguard! Do YOU walk around with more than $100 in your wallet at any one time? Local markets (especially when they’re in a schoolyard) rarely seem to have a bank or ATM nearby. So if you don’t have the cash = bad luck. I’m unlikely to see something I like soooo much that I’ll drive to the nearest ATM to restock my wallet and head back. Which leads me to:

2. Cash only - These rotten hippies usually don’t have an EFTPOS machine so you have to pay cash. And get no receipt. Which proabably means they’re not declaring it to the tax office…

3. No guarantees – Stallholders don’t tend to have retail outlets because if they did you’d be seeing them in a shop. If they’re not there every weekend, it’s also unlikely they’ll give you a money-back guarantee. So if you never see them again, you won’t see your money back either if need be. (This won’t please a Taurus.)

4. Might have a website – but probably won’t. Again, bad luck if you’d like to buy it later.

5. Impossible to find them again. I am constantly amazed at the people who don’t even have a business card to hand out – let alone any way of hunting them down again if you liked their wares. (Unless you’re a determined Scorpio and then you’d better hope they’re looking for you for a good reason.)

6. Nothing matches. If it’s handmade, it won’t match. The colour, shape, texture, pattern or size won’t be the same – and some people hate things that don’t match (hello, Libra).

7. You have to deal with the stall-holder in person. Who wants that? Much easier buying online when you can shout, “Yuck, I hate that!” at the top of your voice without offending anyone. Or side-stepping those clever salespeople who know how to separate you from your money (I’m talking to you, Pisces). Online, you can just click elsewhere with no hard sell.

* I am joking, naturally.

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Give them the gift of learning, somewhere wonderful

Not that I’m a travel agent, but if I was, there are some holidays I know certain Sun signs would love to take – or better yet, receive as an anniversary, birthday, Christmas or wedding gift!

So when I saw that Fairmont Hotels and Resorts had recently launched their Apprentice Trips program, which combines their globally famous luxury brand with a range of accommodation-based activities that relate directly to the culture or landscape of the locale, and, with hotels in 16 different countries, well, that’s a lot of “experiential” packages to choose from.

Talkative Geminis keen to parlez avec vous might enjoy booking the seven-night French Immersion Package at the historic Chateau in Quebec City while environmentally-aware Aquarians could rush for the Eco-Learning Package at the Faimont Kea Lani in Maui. They can choose from one of five eco-learning activities at the resort, which include organic farming in a rainforest, and helping to preserve Hawaii’s archaeological sites by planting native species, among others.

Cancerians may either thrill to Shop With Chef at local markets in Toronto while enjoying a two-night stay at the Fairmont Royal York, or harvesting and hands-on cooking of ingredients from the Secret Garden package in the Fairmont Singapore.

No need for Taureans to book in overnight for the four-hour-plus Sweet Designs package at the Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver – they can have their chocolate (or cake) – and eat it too.

Virgo golfing nuts might enjoy a Tees to Greens stay at the Fairmont Scottsdale where they receive helpful golfing techniques and a behind-the-scenes look at how golf courses are kept so pristine!

In the United Arab Emirates, the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr offers a four-night package for guests to master the regal skill of falconry (the falcon is the UAE’s national bird). I can see this appealing to Leos who think they’re a bit sheik.

In Monte Carlo, guests interested in perfume and exotic oils can broaden their knowledge with the Magic of Aromachology Package, which also includes a 60-minute aromachology massage for two. Wonderful for Pisces.

Librans can choose from taking their favourite best friend with them to Fairmont Turnberry Isle in Miami for the Gal Pal Experience, learning how to do proper back rubs, facials and foot massages, or to learn The Art of Buying Art at the Fairmont Dallas. Since they have a keen eye for art, this one might appeal.

Novice hikers and mountaineers can head to the Fairmont Yangcheng Lake resort in Kunshan, China for the Adventure Awaits package. Gotta-be-first Aries and explorer-mad Sagittarians would love to try this out!

Even politics gets a look-in, with the How to Pass a Bill in Washington Package at the Fairmont, Washington D.C., where a Federally registered lobbyist will advise participants on the crafting and promoting of an agenda. Constitutionally, a bill only requires three steps to become law in the US. Who would have thought that first step could take place while you were on holidays? This is just perfect for power-broking Scorpios and Capricorns.

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Ke$ha is a #$%&* or um, really bad gift-giver

Hmmm, I really debated about including this info…

Anyway, you know how some people are well, “shit” gift-givers – well it seems that singer Ke$ha is, as well, literally.

Anyone who she considers to have wronged her in some way can expect a nicely gift-wrapped piece of dog poo in the mail for Christmas. These charming little stink bombs are courtesy of the singer’s dogs, although whether the gifts are sent with the dogs’ permission is not known.

Ke$ha had no qualms spilling the beans about this, so to speak, and she admitted that she sometimes uses her music as retaliation towards other wrongdoers. It’s hard to decide which would be worse – to receive a box of doggie doo in the privacy of your own letterbox or to have your transgression recorded for public posterity in a song.

Ke$ha is a Pisces, with Mercury (communication) and Jupiter (optimism, generosity) in Pisces. Normally this would make you rather forgiving, sweet and compassionate and highly aware of karma - especially against wrong-doers.

Unfortunately she has Mars (anger, energy) in Taurus (nature) opposite Pluto (power, taboos) in Scorpio (sex, death, destruction). When someone gets on her bad side she goes well, ape-shit, taking the particularly revengeful route of sending dog poo which would be an upsetting and disgusting gift for anyone.

Of course, there’s always a positive spin for everything, and perhaps we should be congratulating Ke$ha for switching to gifts that are environmentally-friendly, sustainable and green.

Or in this case, brown.

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Lindsay Lohan’s Mother’s Day gift sorts out one mess

Lindsay Lohan reportedly gave her mother Dina the Mother’s Day gift of a closet makeover to sort out her parent’s enormous volcano of clothes waiting to erupt on some unfortunate visitor to her bedroom.

Apparently the celebrity organiser, Linda Koopersmith spent seven DAYS – not hours! – organising Dina’s clothes into some sort of structure, with labelled drawers (bet you could do it much cheaper with a Dymolabel).

Anyway, Dina is a Virgo, who are usually known for being neat and organised. Her birthday on 15 September 1962 reveals that on her 47th birthday in 2009, transiting Saturn (responsibility) in Virgo (precision) opposed Uranus (freedom) in Pisces (escapism). This is a tough aspect which will dog her until September 2010. She has already come under fire for being irresponsible, most notably for letting 16-year-old daughter Ali into clubs, and not insisting Lindsay complete rehab therapy, let alone stop drinking yada yada.

Like mother, like daugher, Lindsay is a famous hoarder herself and she’s pretty used to people pawing through her dirty laundry as well.

Lindsay is a Cancer and they’re well-known for being hugely sentimental, unable to throw anything away, attaching emotional significance to their possessions. Owning things in Cancer Land = security therefore decluttering can mean = insecurity! On top of this she has Moon (needs) in Taurus (money, possessions) which increases her tenacious, hoarding style plus a glamourous, look-at-moi Venus (beauty) in Leo (entertainment) which pressures her to look on-trend for the paparazzi.

One of the strongest aspects in Lindsay’s chart is Sun opposite Neptune. The Sun rules your self and your identity while Neptune rules, among other things, glamour, cinema and photography, but also delusions, illusions, escapism and addictions of all kinds.

Lindsay has has a highly publicised battle with alcohol and drugs and it would also seem, with the mall. Shopping is really an escape for her.

If only someone could help her sort her her own mess…

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Plan an Aries birthday party for 14 or 18 April 2010

Aries will be celebrating their birthdays between 20 March and 20 April this year but the best date for them to host their own Festival of Me is Wednesday 14 April or Sunday 18 April.

The 14th is the New Moon in Aries which is traditionally considered the time to make a fresh start. If you want to get your haircut, have your nails done, make up and buy some beautiful new clothes, there’s no better day! Then you can enjoy having everyone fuss over you afterwards.

The other best day this month for a party is Sunday 18 April. Today has a gorgeous Sun in Aries sextile Neptune in Aquarius aspect. It’s perfect for wining, dining and dancing with friends. The previous day (the 17th) has a wonderful Venus in Taurus sextile Jupiter in Pisces when everyone feels bountiful, luxurious and ready to splurge AND it’s the last day before Mercury turns retrograde for the next three weeks, requiring you to return to the store for a refund or exchange. So hopefully they buy your present then…

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It was in the stars: Why Kathryn Bigelow won

Kathryn Bigelow is the first woman to win an Oscar for film directing which is amazing considering the show’s been going for over 80 years (or at least it seems like it, during those song and dance routines).

Her award for The Hurt Locker must feel very sweet as she was going up against her ex-husband James Cameron for his monster hit Avatar.

Kathryn is a Sagittarius which rules foreign travel and culture, philosophy, politics, law and religion – themes of which keep featuring in her films (eg Blue Steel, Point Break, K19: The Widowmaker).

She has the planet of action, energy and violence (Mars) in the peaceful, romance-oriented sign of Libra, which rules fairness. She really fights for what is right, whether it is politically correct or not. Kathryn also has Jupiter (generosity, abundance, optimism) in Aries (masculinity, ego, action, war) so yes, she really does enjoy making action flicks!

As the Oscar nominations were announced, transiting Saturn in Libra (relationships, marriage, business partnerships) moved towards a conjunction with her Mars. Saturn rules longevity, endurance, patience and hard work and will make you famous once you’ve earned it – and she became famous for what she put all her energy into. Interestingly, Saturn in Libra insists on fairness and equality so even though most people expected her ex-husband’s behemoth of a movie to scoop the pool of awards, it was her low-budget movie instead.

She also has the Moon’s North Node (a fated position) in Pisces, a sign renowned for film and photography. As the Oscar nominations were revealed, transiting Jupiter (which provides lucky breaks and goodwill, among other things) in Pisces, conjuncted her natal Moon’s North Node.

Her win was meant to happen!

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Birthday gift ideas for Pisces 20 February to 20 March

If you can add a little magic to their birthday, you make your favourite Pisces so much happier.

Pisces are the agony aunts of the zodiac who people come to with their problems, wanting a sympathetic ear, a hug and a little wallow of self-pity. Unlike say, Capricorns or Scorpios who’ll gruffly tell you to snap out of it, Pisces really want to help.

When they’re at their best, they’re selfless, kind, compassionate, sensitive and supportive. To BE at their best, they need support in return, which means remembering their birthday.

You can make their birthday a wonderful one by making an effort. Since Pisces rules the feet, they are especially fond of shoes. Teenage and twenty-something Pisces boys will always appreciate another pair of cool runners. Pisces women usually have an enormous shoe collection so a shoe bag would make a thoughtful modest gift. Splashing out? Give them a gift certificate for beautiful shoes - and you get extra brownie points if they’re for handmade and/or customised shoes.

You can also give them magic! They love tinkly windchimes, terrariums, crystal ornaments that refract the light into a thousand little rainbows and velvet throws which are vaguely Stevie Nicks. Most New Age shops have a “Oh, wow!” item that’s sure to intrigue them.

If they’ve got the right lifestyle, you could melt a Pisces heart by giving them a little puppy or kitten – bonus points if you go out to the local animal shelter to go and save one. If they live in an apartment, you could give them a pair of goldfish and decorate the bowl with a castle, treasure chest, diver and plants. Very calming (that’s why dentists have aquariums in their waiting rooms).

Neptune, which rules Pisces, rules glamour and they can’t have enough of it. Take them away from their ordinary humdrum existence with items which suggest an otherworldly, special glittering place. It could be as fun as a silk palm tree for them to pretend they’re in the tropics or a beautiful artwork which takes their breath away. If they were in a movie, what character would they play? Ask them. If they haven’t had it done yet, treat to them to a feng shui consultation.

Music simply transports them. A guitar could thrill a male Pisces while the girls might be happy to spend hours browsing through CDs thanks to a gift card. Again, you can’t go wrong with an iTunes card.

Most of them just lurrrve getting their fortunes done, too. You could delight them no end by paying for them to enjoy a reading with a clairvoyant, psychic, numerologist, astrologer or tarot card reader. Many Pisces might like a gift voucher to their favourite esoteric bookshop.

Some of them have weak constitutions and like their polar opposites, Virgo, can be inclined to get a little too ill a little too often. Give them a boost with a consultation with a homeopath. If you don’t want to go that far, a massage will do. Flush with cash? Treat them to a swanky health retreat for their birthday.

Those Pisces who are not of a materialistic bent will appreciate you giving money to their favourite charity on their behalf. Make sure you include the receipt in their card.

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Get engaged, show the love on 17, 28 February

If you a) think it’s too corny to get engaged on Valentine’s Day, b) too “expected, or c) you just like teasing your partner and making them wait(!), ask them to marry you on Wednesday 17 or Sunday 28 February.

The 17th February features the absolutely gorgeous Venus conjunct Jupiter in Pisces aspect. This once-in-12-months planetary line-up offers love, sweetness, generosity, joy and abundance. You couldn’t plan a proposal on a nicer day!

If you’re the type who likes to have the ring organised first and payday came after Valentine’s Day, you could also ask on the equally sweet, lovely and optimistic 28th February when the Sun conjuncts Jupiter in Pisces. It’s also the same day as the Full Moon which is the culmination or fruition of a project and plus, it’s super-romantic being proposed to under a a full moon.

Pisces also rules karmic links and soulmates so if you’re meant to be together, it’ll just feel “right”.

Good luck!

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Women want weekends away, personalised gifts, not flowers on Valentines Day

A new Valentines Day gifts survey has found that while many women receive flowers, what they really want is a romantic weekend away or a personalised gift from their partner.

The online survey by It’s In The Stars found that what women wanted to receive for Valentine’s Day was a weekend away (30.4%), a romantic personalised gift (22.9%) or jewellery (17.6%).

What they’re actually getting are flowers (41.9%), chocolate (14.7%) and personalised gifts (11.0%). While 3.6% had received lingerie, not one woman wanted it as a Valentine’s Day gift.

Of the three age groups, Generation X (31-43 years) was the most likely to receive flowers (55.8%), while Gen Y women (18-30 years) got the personalised romantic gifts (19.0%) and Baby Boomer women recieved chocolate (17.9%).

I’d say that men might get the raw end of the bargain on 14 February as 82.4% of all women spent less than $100 on their last Valentine’s Day gift!

Gen X women are the most likely to spend under $50 (43.1%) but also over $200 (12.1%). Gen Ys stump up for gifts $101-$200 (13.3%) while Baby Boomer women prefer to spend $51-$100 (46.3%).

The top five locations where women bought their Valentine’s Day gifts were department stores (27.0%), specialty/personalised gift websites (16.8%), big box retailer eg Target (13.9%), boutique/specialty stores (10.9%), and supermarket/grocery stores (7.3%).

Women living in rural/regional areas were twice as likely as city girls to buy Valentine’s Day gifts online from a specialty/personalised gift website (25.6% vs 12.1%).

Just over half (52.3%) of all respondents would give their partner a gift certificate for Valentine’s Day.

And finally, the Sun sign voted as the best Valentine’s Day gift-giver was an equal tie between Cancer and Pisces (12.2% each), with Gemini and Aquarius in second place (10.0% each) and followed by Taurus (9.3%).

Aries men are the least likely to have have given a great Valentine’s Day gift (5.0%).

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How the different Sun signs approach Valentines Day

Some Sun signs luvrrve Valentines Day and all its romantic trappings (guess who?!) while others loathe it. How does your partner react to Valentines Day?

If they’re a typical:

Aries – they could be all hot and heavy, keen and ardent (especially if you have other suitors after you) or frankly selfish and ignore the whole day if you’ve been together for years. They tend to do things in a rush so they might pick up a bunch of flowers and a box of Cadbury Roses from the service station at the last minute.

Taurus – they tend to like doing the same things, over and over and over. If you received roses last year, it’s a pretty good bet you’ll get ‘em this year too. Got a favourite restaurant?  You could well be there too on the day. Most Taureans like floral fragrances, on the sweet side, such as magnolia. Anything that affects their five senses is off to a good start.

Gemini – they love surprises and novelty. They may start the day off with a cute text message or love note on your pillow. They can write fantastic love letters when they’re in the mood. These are the ones who may surprise you with one of those personalised novels with both of you starring in it. Then again these are the guys who will make light of your 50-year marriage with a joke card.

Cancer – male Cancers feel put-upon and obligated to “do” Valentines Day, grumbling it’s all a commercial exercise. Female Cancers are devastated if their mate forgets or organises nothing and will hold a grudge for the following week. No money? Cook ‘em a wonderful meal at home.

Leo – I hope you have some money if you’re with a Leo! Only the best will do, thanks. Valentines Day is your chance (along with their birthday, anniversary, Christmas.. you get the idea) to prove how much you worship (sorry, LOVE) them. While Valentines Day falls on a Sunday this year, they are especially happy if their colleagues go green with envy as a courier delivers a glorious package/hamper etc to them at work.

Virgo – you can probably save your money if you’re with a Virgo as they’re most likely to see it as corny, demeaning and a waste of money. That said though, if you do a load of washing, the dishes, some vacuuming and the bathroom that will put them in the mood for a bit of loving’ and squeezin’ faster than any box of candy will.

Libra – pull out all the stops, guys. I know Valentines Days falls during Sun in Aquarius, but really, this is Libra’s day! Whether you’re giving them chocolates, flowers, jewellery, lingerie, perfume, personalised romantic gifts, a restaurant dinner, weekend away or all of the above, don’t stint – and don’t ignore them.

Scorpio – the types of gifts Scorpios like to receive aren’t the ones I can publish here… Do nothing however and watch out!

Sagittarius – they love chocolate, laugh at lingerie and tend to lose jewellery, so if you can wing it, give them a weekend away where you can explore something. Both sexes see themselves as adventurers so try something new.

Capricorns – female Capricorns are curiously sensitive to time passing and often put arbitrary deadlines on things ie Christmas – met the parents. New Year’s – decided to move in. Valentines Day – proposal??? This is a good time to let them know where they stand. Married Capricorns like to discuss plans for the future too. Oh, and a little bauble from Tiffany’s doesn’t hurt.

Aquarius – again, this is another bunch who find the concept icky. They’re most likely to arrange a casual BBQ with friends, taking particular care to invite those who are single so no-one feels left out. If you arrange anything, make it novel and unique.

Pisces – these guys are romantics on par with Librans. If you make no effort only to discover they’ve arranged some magical day for you, they will be crushed. Their ability to express their deepest feelings for you is touching – and memorable. While I wouldn’t normally recommend giving pets as gifts, these are the ones who would go ga-ga over a new puppy, kitten, hamster or school of goldfish. They keep all their cards and gifts from exes so ask them casually what their favourite gift was as it will give you a clue.

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Personalised gifts customised in real-time online

People love receiving personalised gifts as it makes them feel special and cherished.

But unless you have a rough idea of what the item’s going to look like, you can worry that you’ve got the spelling right, ticked the right colour or even the correct size.

There are quite a few websites now which provide real-time personalisation so that you can see a mock-up of what your completed gift would look like. Here’s some of my favourites:

American Medical ID – great for family members who may have a serious condition, you can “engrave” in real-time a necklace or bracelet from 14kt, 10kt, sterling silver or stainless steel, and it has engraving samples and tips so you know what to add. If your mum or grandmother is a Cancer, this might stop them worrying.

Just for fun, create a magazine cover with their photo, the theme (ie wedding, anniversary, new baby) and magazine-style headlines ie “6 Things You Never Knew About Samantha and John” or whatever. Perfect for Aries and Leos.

If you really know their favourite colours for their lips, eyes, nails and blush, you can custom-blend cosmetics for them, even including the colour intensity and exras like shimmering glitter for nail polish. Even better, you can send in your old, discontinued favourite lipstick or nail polish etc and get them to colour-match it for you! A lovely gift idea for Taureans and Librans.

One of the most imaginative customised gift websites I’ve ever seen is Shapeways which lets you create 3D printing of your designs. You could have the words of a favourite poem, for example, laser-cut into a candle-holder or into cool napkin rings which would have to be one of the most amazing Valentines Day, anniversary or wedding gifts ever!

Hardcover photo books are not really that new now but Pixable lets you select your photos from Facebook, Flickr or your computer, upload AND receive them within 3 days! Great for Geminis.

For the aviation buff who has nearly everything, you can order a customised airline cart (yes, the trolleys that the hosties roll down the aircraft aisle) from Alcarts in one of 10 colours. Ideal for those with their own plane(!), this storage item is also an original conversation piece as you serve food and beverages in your office, garage, patio, shop or kitchen. I can see this appealing to Aquarians and Sagittarians!

Everyone loves their own name! A cute gift for a new baby or perhaps a housewarming gift is letter art photography by Alphabet Photography. Each “letter” is a photo of an everyday object (such as a door handle) that resembles the letter of the alphabet. A sweet gift for a Pisces as is this one from GrowShow which lets you upload photos in chronological order so you can see the development of your child over time. It also has interlocking photo frames so you can add to them as your child gets older.

Love to theme a party all the way through? Now you can personalise your disposable party plates with photos, text and colour for anniversaries, birthdays, Halloween, with a fun service from Hallmark. I see this being particularly popular for children’s parties!

Candles are always popular with women and now you can customise them with Lumnique, packaged in a nice rectangular glass jar. Select the intention ie peace, love etc, the colour and from 72 fragrances, ranging from the traditional, such as rose, to the frankly unusual, such as Hansel and Gretel (which I’m guessing must smell like gingerbread)!

If you’re looking for a gift with a difference for your favourite health freak, look no further. Now you can customise your own energy bars (chewy, oaty, cripsy), add fruits, nuts and sweets (ranging from chocolate chips to maple syrup), and even fibre or other nutrients, all the while seeing the nutritional panel adjust in real time for sugar, fat, carbohydrate etc. And to cap it off, you can even have your name on the packaging – how cool is that?! I’m going to order some from Element Bars for my Virgo sister!

Most people are familiar with the Successories framed prints in gift shops full of inspirational photos and sayings. Now you can customise your own, using their gallery of images but adding your own message. I think a subversive-style message (ie a straight picture and a sarcastic message) could really amuse a Scorpio, and maybe some Capricorns…

I love the mobile phone covers by GelaSkins – they’re amazing! From manga cartoons to Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, you’re sure to find something amazing here. Most importantly, you can upload your own photos, message and designs to cover covers for your mobile, iPod, laptop, gaming device or Kindle which would impress even the hardest-to-please teen.

If you find clothes hard to fit and you’re forever getting items altered, you might like to check out the customised outfits at April Marin. They make a small range of pretty, tailor-made dresses, allowing you to customise the lengths and widths of everything important!

Does your favourite friend or family member post particularly witty bon mots on Twitter? Did you know that Tweetbookz now lets you create high-quality books containing Tweets from any Twitter account? It might be a lovely gift for a small business owner!

And last, but certainly not least, I was entranced by Princess Chic which enables you to build your own pair of shoes! From classic stilettos and platform pumps to ballet flats and high-heeled sandals, you can select your material from leather, satin, suede, snake, croc or fish skins, from 17 colours and sizes from 5-11.

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Gift ideas within top 10 bridal trends for 2010

According to the wedding gurus at GetMarried, the US holiday season between Thanksgiving (the last Thursday in November) through to Valentines Day is the most popular season for engagements with approximately 35-40% (or 550,00-650,000 couples) getting married in the 12-18 months afterwards.

Here are their top 10 bridal trend predictions for 2010. Some of them are frankly, a little weird, but there are a few others which could be added to a novel gift registry, especially if you need help with wedding expenses.

1. Non-linear wedding aisle.
Well marriage is hardly linear, more of a game of Twister and Monopoly with a Get Out Of Jail Free card so maybe that’s the idea? Or is it to be photographed on your best angle? I truly doubt this one will take off… If it does, a Gemini, Scorpio or Aquarius would be the most likely candiate.

2. Comfort foods
When the economy tanks, everyone wants to go back to basics which is great news for your wallet (although maybe not your waistline). Why not consider adding your catering bill to your gift registry, ask Uncle Tim to share some of his dusty bottles in the cellar or have your aunt make the cupcakes. And everyone really does love chicken. Comfort foods are nirvana to Taureans and Cancerians.

3.  Gifting techie gadgetry
Technology is a tricky one because it becomes obsolete so quickly, making your friends and family waste their money on something you can’t keep. Whatever PDA, iPhone or other techie gadget you get in 2010 is unlikely to be any use in say 2015.  However, for the retro girl/guy marrying that iPod addict, why not consider buying software that convert records to a digital file? One for the Aquarians.

4. Texture-inspired invitations
Embossed, die-cut and engraved invitations are the go for 2010 as they’re supposed to mimic your wedding decor. Unfortunately the bride will be the only one who notices the seamless theming. Yes, you could ask for someone to pay for your invites as their gift to you but um, don’t. This trend could suit the Virgos.

5. Cobalt blue
This colour is set to be the hottest colour for brides in 2010. And in about oh, 10 years or so when everyone looks at your bridesmaids in this electrically charged 80s colour (I was very fond of it myself then), they will laugh. What about keeping it to gifts like vases, table linen, candlesticks, picnicware, or cushion covers? I see this one suiting fun-loving Sagittarius.

6. Wear-again bridesmaid dresses
I like this trend. Whether you or your bridesmaids are paying for their dresses, it’s nice to think the frocks will get some wear again, like regifting…Pisces are super-sentimental and will appreciate this one.

7. Three-dimensional save-the-dates
Here’s they’re talking about items like paper umbrellas to signify a destination wedding. This is where you might want to add honeymoon excursions and attractions to your gift registry. Or even a B&B gift certificate for when you get home and feel a bit anti-climactic. Sagittarius again.

8. Old Hollywood glam for men
Think Cary Grant – even George Clooney. If your man doesn’t have a good pair of shoes, why not put that in your wedding gift registry. He will have them for years! This will thrill the Librans and Leos.

9. Blogger brides
Blogging about your wedding planning is becoming surprisingly common. If you’re a techie yourself, maybe you could give her free hosting, cool apps or a hand at programming as your wedding gift? If they can make their blog into a money-making exercise, this trend might suit Capricorn while Gemini might try it just for fun.

10. Personalised everything
Last, but definitely not least, brides want a wedding which is completely customised for them, from personalised invitations, monogrammed guest books, and made-to-order favours to gifts which are all about the couple.  Some of these things are fun but just add to the cost of your wedding. In addition to the array of personalised homewares and books you could ask for, I think a personalised set of cards and envelopes embossed with your names and address would be a nice addition to your gift registry. And you just know your aunt would buy it as that would give you the stationery on which to write your thank you cards! This trend will suit Aries, Leo and Libra (who likes everything matching).

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Cyber Monday could be a shocker for online retailers

Cyber Monday is the five-year-old phenomenon attributed to online retailers who feature amazing sales on the Monday following Thanksgiving. The day after Thanksgiving (always on a Thursday) is the curiously-named Black Friday which is the Day From Hell at bricks-and-mortar stores and malls when shoppers beat each other to death over a pair of shoes on sale (I’m joking…just).

Cyber Monday (this year on 30 November) avoids the hysterics, allowing you to shop online at home (or at work when your boss’s back is turned). There is even an official Cyber Monday website for shoppers where you can make enormous savings on their Christmas gift purchases.

However, on 30 November, Mercury in Sagittarius is squaring Uranus in Pisces. Mercury rules communication, Uranus (electronics), Sagittarius (travel and publishing) and Pisces (glamour and escapism). Mercury is a trickster at the best of times and Uranus is renowned for shocking and upsetting people.

People shopping online for electronics (ranging from mobile phones , iPhones and printers through to massive plasma TVs) could purchase a too-good-to-be-true deal on Cyber Monday. The product may have to be returned for repairs, it may fail to do what it’s supposed to do or it just doesn’t work with your existing electronic items (ie they’re now obsolete).

Others may receive an email promotion which has – disappointingly – already ended by the time they get to checkout or that the products are already out of stock. Yet more may be alarmed to find that their computer goes down which prevents them from shopping. And other people may be shocked to discover a bill they weren’t expecting has emptied their bank and/or credit card accounts, thus making it impossible for them to shop online.

If you shop on Cyber Monday, make sure the store has secure-socket layer (SSL) technology, a phone number you can actually call to speak to someone (not those websites with only email fields in the Contact Us section), and a money-back guarantee.

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