Star signs.Leo Leo, in astronomy Leo [Lat.,=the lion], northern constellation lying S of Ursa Major and on the ecliptic (apparent path of the sun through the heavens) between Cancer and Virgo; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. 7/23-8/22 AUGUST Hey, birthday girl, you're making out like a bandit bandit: see brigandage. ! Looks like you're being showered with lots of sweet presents and greeting cards See e-card. packed with cash. SEPTEMBER Ugh, getting up at the crack of dawn to the annoying sounds of your alarm clock has you missing summer already. But it's cool to be back with the whole crew. SCHOOL SCOPE You might have to work extra hard at your studies and may even have a hard time conjuring up that kind of energy. Put your mind to it, and you can tackle the tough stuff. Libra 9/23-10/23 AUGUST You're having a swell summer, and you're spreading the joy. Your sunny disposition has a way of rubbing off on those around you. SEPTEMBER You could find it challenging to pull off a balancing act this month. Back-to-school is tipping the scale as far as the demands of your studies. Don't stress--you'll be down with it soon enough. SCHOOL SCOPE You're making major investments in your GPA GPA abbr. grade point average Noun 1. GPA - a measure of a student's academic achievement at a college or university; calculated by dividing the total number of grade points received by the total number attempted this time around. It's never too soon to start thinking about your higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. . Scorpio 10/24-11/22 AUGUST Lots of end-of-summer soirees, Scorp. You'll be surrounded by friends--and maybe even a crush or two. Just remember this: A little bit o' hard-to-get ca go a long way. SEPTEMBER There's only one person responsible for your happiness, and that's you. Spend time doing things that put a skip in your step, a grin on your face, some glory in your life story. SCHOOL SCOPE Your folks should be mighty pleased. All those papers that require their signature should be graced with plenty of A's and B's. Sagittarius 11/23-12/21 AUGUST Somewhere around mid-month, expect a crush to develop or an existing relationship with a boy to truly flourish. Aaahh, isn't it romantic? SEPTEMBER The parents may lay mega privileges on you. It's up to you, sister, not to blow it big-time. Stay on track, and keep a-chuggin' along on the freedom train. SCHOOL SCOPE You might have to bow out on a few weekend bashes or after-school athletic matches, like when a big report is due. But you must, must, must keep those grades up if you wanna wan·na Informal 1. Contraction of want to: You wanna go now? 2. Contraction of want a: You wanna slice of pie? hang on to those newfound wider boundaries the folks have doled out Adj. 1. doled out - given out in portions apportioned, dealt out, meted out, parceled out distributed - spread out or scattered about or divided up to lucky you. Virgo 8/23-9/22 AUGUST Tap into your senses to relish the last lazy days of summer. Listen to birds chirping chirp n. A short, high-pitched sound, such as that made by a small bird or an insect. intr.v. chirped, chirp·ing, chirps To make a short, high-pitched sound. , smell some flowers, stick your toes in the sand, tick an ice cream cone An ice cream cone or cornet is a cone-shaped pastry, usually made of a wafer similar in texture to a waffle, in which ice cream is served, allowing it to be eaten without a bowl or spoon. , see a matinee. SEPTEMBER Family is in focus. You and Mom bond on a back-to-school shopping trip. Dad delights in helping with homework woes. And you and sis are so hooked on Beautiful People. SCHOOL SCOPE Lola hates the P word, but your beaming self-confidence is screaming, Popularity! Just don't let it all go to your head--stay a grounded Virgo gal. Capricorn 12/22-1/20 AUGUST You're see-sawing between friend fests and me-time. Some days, you're palling with the pool posse; others, you're about being alone before the head-spin of back-to-school sets in. SEPTEMBER Lola predicts a first-day-of-school crush for you, but don't expect it to turn into anything too serious or steady. There's a lot to be said for fun, commitment-free, casual dating A form of dating in which both parties are free to date other individuals. Casual dating involves no commitment from either party to remain monogamous, nor is there any expectation in terms of frequency. . SCHOOL SCOPE You'll be study-focused as the school year starts but might lose steam as the months wear on. No daydreaming allowed! Aquarius 1/21-2/18 AUGUST Perhaps you've been on the run, so spend the last of summer just doing ... nothing. Relax in a hammock hammock, suspended bed, usually of netting, canvas, or leather. The hammock and its name were introduced to Europeans by Christopher Columbus, who learned of them from Native Americans. , crack a book under a tree, drink iced tea on the front porch. SEPTEMBER You might be clamoring for a way to get extra cash. Maybe it's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a to look into a part-time babysitting gig--as long as tending to the tots doesn't distract you from your studies. SCHOOL SCOPE School seems to be more important to you this year. You're taking your academics a little more seriously, and that's so stellar! Pisces 2/19-3/20 AUGUST Family is in the forefront, so maybe you and the clan are hitting the road for one final vacation stint before summer ends. Make sure your brother eats your dust on the go-cart track! SEPTEMBER A boy has his eye on you, but you're probably ambivalent about it. He's cute and all, but are you really ready for an official boyfriend? Maybe, maybe not. SCHOOL SCOPE You're likely to make new friends at school this year, and they'll probably be part of the smart set. Group study sessions and trying to keep up with the smarties Smarties may refer to:
Aries 3/21-4/19 AUGUST Expect your last precious weeks of the sweet, sticky summer season to be one big ball of happy and sunshine. Bask in the beauty of it before the back-to-school crazies hit. SEPTEMBER Even if you're not looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a Crush, he already has his eyes set on you. Heck, how could he miss you? You have a way of standing out in a crowd lately. Seems you're on just about everybody's radar screen. SCHOOL SCOPE School might actually spell f-u-n for you this year. Keep that in mind when signing up for your extracurriculars. Future Teachers of America isn't nearly as much fun as, say, Photography Club. Taurus 4/20-5/20 AUGUST You want your way, and you want it now. OK, Veruca Salt, take it easy. Calm and compromise are key, chica. SEPTEMBER Shine up Verb 1. shine up - ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior; "She is playing up to the chairman" cotton up, cozy up, sidle up, suck up, play up ingratiate - gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts your dancing shoes because your social life is kickin' this month. And you're the life of the party. You're putting off major confidence, and you're not afraid to ask him to shake it with you. SCHOOL COPE Don't expect the same-ol', same ol' this time around. The back-to-school scene is gonna pull some major surprises on you. So instead of grinding your heels into the ground, plan to step right up to the challenge. You can do it! Gemini 5/21-6/21 AUGUST You're tending to be quite the hermit hermit [Gr.,=desert], one who lives in solitude, especially from ascetic motives. Hermits are known in many cultures. Permanent solitude was common in ancient Christian asceticism; St. Anthony of Egypt and St. Simeon Stylites were noted hermits. These days. It's good to have such tight ties to your home base, but don't miss out on the tail end of the summer season. Squeeze every last drop of sunshine out of it, OK? SEPTEMBER The first few days of school might have your brain feel like it's bouncing, but things will fall into a routine in no time. And, hey, you're actually glad to be back. SCHOOL SCOPE The quality of your schoolwork will largely depend on your overall state of mind. Stay on the happy-to-be-you track, and you're likely to rake in rake in Verb Informal to acquire (money) in large amounts Verb 1. rake in - earn large sums of money; "Since she accepted the new position, she has been raking it in" shovel in rows of A's. Cancer 6/22-7/22 AUGUST You might find yourself attending tons Of family cookouts. Four words: Fun, Frisbee, fireflies And ... mmmmm ... s'mores. SEPTEMBER Stop trying to fix problems all by yourself. Let go, and reach out. You're lucky to have lots of peeps to lean on, and they're more than happy and willing to help you through the rough stuff. SCHOOL SCOPE Friendships are your major focus this fiscal year--you'll pad your posse with lots of new pals, probably by signing up for a pretty packed after-school schedule. Group study sessions, too, seem to be in the cards for you. |
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