Feature: WRITTEN IN THE STARS

WRITTEN IN THE STARS

Its finally Spring in my Northern neck of the woods!

I am so glad; I hate the winter and I am always, always cold. As soon as it drops below 50, I have to wear a coat and sweater. Its not right being bundled up in April. And forget about going out. How can you look good if you have on nine layers and a scarf? Nothing stinks more than going to a show and having to check your coat and then when the show is over and you are all pumped and happy, waiting for an hour in the coat check line. I know this is why boyfriends exist, to act as coat hangers, but mine just won't carry my stuff around.

Anyway, I am here to welcome back the sun and the fruits of the earth. And what better sign with whom to celebrate the return of blooming nature than that embodiment of Mother Earth herself:

Taurus (April 20 to May 20)

Looking to get a gift for a Taurean bud? Or are you a Taurus who just can't resist treating yourself (none of you can)? Try the following books matched up to the many faces of the Taurean nature. Bull people are:

Self Reliant

DEALING WITH DRAGONS
by Patricia C. Wrede
Point
ISBN: 0590457225

Down to Earth

STAY STRONG: Simple Life Lessons for Teens
by Terrie Williams
Scholastic Trade
ISBN: 0439129710

Beauty Loving

A YEAR OF STYLE
by Frederic Fekkai
Clarkson Potter
ISBN: 0609605038

Financially Astute

HOW TO GO TO COLLEGE FOR ALMOST FREE
by Benjamin R. Kaplan
Waggle Dancer Books
ISBN: 0933094302

Gentle

TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE: An Old Man, A Young Man and Life's Greatest Lesson
by Mitch Albom
Doubleday
ISBN: 0385484518

Tauruses are great pals, but they can be a bit stubborn. They might get all offended and not read any book suggested by you or me. They love presents, though, and the whole act of unwrapping pretty packages. The Bull is the sign most connected to the earth, but Taurus is also ruled by Venus, so they are into beautiful things and special relationships. As long as you give them mad love and appreciation, Taurus friends will be yours forever.

--- by Serena Burns