Guess who! 1

You’ll never guess the person you will meet today and the series of events that happens consequentially.

Mario Andretti?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!


If you spend the evening catching up with friends and loved ones at a distance, you'll hear some surprising news. Your tarot card, the Wheel of Fortune, means anything can and will happen this week when karma takes the reins.

OK, first a mysterious stranger and now the promise of excitement from loved ones; granted ones that live far away. Make up your mind, Horoscope. Who's bringing the fun?

Faster faster 8

Pick up the pace. You're capable of more. As your sign mate champion race car driver Mario Andretti said, "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough."

Ok, Horoscope and Mario, I like to be a little lazy on Sundays. Perhaps I'll pick up the pace tomorrow. Fine, I promise to pick up the pace tomorrow.

I've actually met Mario but had no idea we shared a sign.

Utilizing the powerful energy to keep from freaking out 3

You should utilize the powerful energy of today's New Moon to focus on your finances, for this Sun-Moon conjunction is also aligned with resourceful Venus in your 2nd House of Money. Hopefully, you already have a plan; now it's time for implementation. But remember that you don't have to take a wild risk to increase your income; just show up with a positive attitude and do what makes the most sense to create success.

What if I don't have a plan? I mean, I'd LOVE to have a plan, but who the heck has a plan in this economy? Basically my plan is to find ANY kind of job. My OTHER plan is to sell my book and get a huge advance. Who exactly do I call for that? 1-800-big-checks?

If I come up with a plan before midnight and make some calls will the Sun-Moon conjunction still be aligned with resourceful Venus? Just how much time have I got?

Who's watching? 9

You have pulled off many endeavors without having a clue. Someone who studies your moves might be able to illuminate things about the way you operate that even you didn't know.

OK, I will totally admit to being to pull off stuff without a clue. Sometimes it IS quite amazing, the stuff I have gotten away with.

But is there really a Mystery Person who has been studying my moves? Or is this like some big tease? Obviously someone who has been studying my moves should be able to illuminate me about the way that I operate, but how would I find This Person? I don't even know where to begin and, honestly, my first reaction to This Person would probably be suspicion. I just don't think I'm that interesting. Certainly not interesting enough for someone to be making a study of my "moves." And someone who's been studying my moves sounds vaguely Stalkerish.

This is quite the conundrum. I'd love to meet this mysterious person who can explain me to myself, yet he or she would probably creep me out.

If today is your birthday

You possess all the ingredients for romantic success in the year ahead because you are inspired by even the most mundane events and ideas. You are more playful and fun, so loved ones will respond favorably to your ideas. On the business or career front, you might want to buckle down and be an example of sterling precision from September through December. Others may be more critical of your work -- but at the same time will reward your honest efforts. Don't make promises, sign contracts or make important changes during those months.


You are wonderfully flexible in your attitudes this year. You are driven, but you also go with the flow. You'll be serious about your goals while creating a happier world with your laughter. You get clear about what you really want in April. May brings greater freedom and excitement. June features family bonding. Taurus and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are 24, 44, 8, 30 and 40.


I love that Taurus and Virgo adore me; especially since I don't think I really know any. I'll have to check that out. And why aren't my lucky numbers in chronological order? Are they only lucky in that particular order? And what are the odds that 44 is my lucky number now that I've turned 45? Maybe it's like on Lost and those numbers will just keep appearing everywhere I go this year but I'll never know exactly what they mean even when I have to keep punching them into my computer or alarm lock at 45 minute intervals to stop them from beeping.

And how am I supposed to go four months without making any promises? I have children, for Pete's sake. My 8-year old is constantly asking "Do you promise?" "Sorry, honey, mommy's horoscope says she can't. Check back in January."

No success or money predictions. Hmmmm. I hope that doesn't mean that there won't be any success or money.

Should be an interesting year. At least I didn't get my cutlery taken away again.

Trivial promises 2

You'll be asked to make a commitment. It may seem like a small matter, but once you give your word, a certain course is set. So consider carefully even the most trivial of promises.

Oh no! Think, Stacey, think! What the hell did I commit to today? I didn't really talk to anyone so no one asked me to commit to anything. Did I inadvertently commit by action? I talked to someone on the Figure Skating Club Board, but I was already committed to that.

What did I promise? What???

This is going to drive me crazy. Especially since it probably has escaped my attention and will come back to bite me in the ass when I least expect it. Like, God Forbid, in 6 months there's a knock on my door and it's a lawyer and he's got a couple kids and piece of paper that says on March 17th I agreed to become the guardian of the children of one of my Facebook friends should anything happen to them. Nah, that's not trivial. OK, I'm relaxing.

Kindle and The Help

Hang out with friends and family or take time out to catch a movie or read a book that has been patiently waiting for your attention.

This book was anything but patient, and I had painting to do but I finished it anyway. Husband and Kids took me out to an early birthday dinner on Friday night and gave me my present - a Kindle. Husband is often great at figuring out what I want before I do and I think he's done it again. My favorite feature -- downloading a sample of a book to see if I really want to read it. Read a few samples then ordered The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Couldn't. Put. It. Down.

I was worried about reading on the Kindle, but the book was so good I think I would have been just as absorbed if I'd been reading it on toilet paper. It's been over a year since a book has drawn me in like that and I'd almost forgotten what it felt like. There is no better feeling. It's like going on a fabulous vacation and meeting interesting new people.

I want to write characters like that. I was so inspired....but had promised I would paint the trim in the family room. The room is looking pretty great. And I have to admit that I doubt my ability to write that well anyway (Camille - don't yell at me).

New moth project 6

Autonomy becomes you. The more you act independently, the more likely a new idea or project will take wing and fly. Because you attract admirers like moths to a flame, you may have to pick and choose.

My horoscopes have been all about popularity lately; or perhaps just the ones I'm choosing to acknowledge. That's the beauty of having so many options. Apparently I'll have all kinds of moth options too and get to pick and choose among the admiring moths I want to hang out with.

Do I really want to hang out with moths?

Feel the woo 2

You will encounter those who can woo you with words and charm. You are enamored of people with that talent, largely because you possess it too.

Oh, Horoscope, how you flatter. Though I hate to inform you that I don't feel very charming today. I still feel exhausted and weepy after a weekend of synchro stomach flu. I wasn't really wooed today, either. I could have used some wooing. Though it most likely would have made me cry. Everything else did.

Capturing the interest of chipmunks 9

Social conveniences abound. You will capture the interest of people whom you will also find interesting and it all happens without a commute. (Detroit Free Press)

I love social conveniences! Made a new friend via Facebook today; yes, she IS interesting and yes, I did capture her interest as well. And on Wednesday I have reunion aided and abetted by FB with a sorority sister who lives near Boston. And I barely left my bedroom today.... mostly because I heard another chipmunk above the ceiling tiles in the basement this morning and I am incredibly phobic about creatures that scurry. For more about that see this blog post.