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( Horoscopes for Southerners )


It has become pretty obvious to us Southerners that our present
astrological signs have served their purpose and that we should
get rid of them. When I'm out driving around I'll see bulls, and once
in a great while I suppose I'll even see a ram. Up the street from me
there's some twins, but I don't see them much. The rest of these things
are just too obscure. You only see crabs on vacation. There are no lions
or scorpions, not many archers and no damn water bearers. Virgins ?
The neighborhood's not crawling with them either. SO, what we need here
is some relevance. We need things we can recognize up there in the night sky.

Okra
Dec 22 - Jan 20

Although you appear crude, you are actually very slick on
the inside. Okra have tremendous influence. An older Okra
can look back over his life and see the seeds of his influence
everywhere. Stay away from MoonPies.

Chitlin
Jan 21 - Feb 19

Chitlins often come from humble backgrounds. Many times
they're uncomfortable talking about just where they came from.
A chitlin, however, can make something of himself if he's motivated
and has plenty of seasoning. When it comes to dealing with Chitlins,
be very careful. Chitlins can burn and then erupt like Vesuvius,
and this can make for a really terrible mess. Chitlins are best
with Catfish and Okra. Remember that when marriage time rolls around.

Boll Weevil
Feb 20 - Mar 20

You have an overwhelming curiosity. You're unsatisfied with
the surface of things, and you feel the need to bore deep into
the interior of everything. Needless to say, you are very
intense and driven as if you had some inner hunger. Nobody in
their right mind is going to marry you, so don't worry about it.

Moon Pie
Mar 21 - Apr 20

You're the type that spends a lot of time on the front porch.
It's a cinch to recognize the physical appearance of Moon Pies.
"Big" and "round" are the key words here. You should marry
anybody who you can get remotely interested in the idea. It's not going
to be easy. This might be the year to think about aerobics. Maybe not.

Possum
Apr 21 - May 21

When confronted with life's difficulties, possums have a marked
tendency to withdraw and develop a "don't-bother-me-about-it"
attitude. Sometimes you become so withdrawn, people actually think
you're dead. This strategy is probably not psychologically healthy,
but seems to work for you. One day, however, it won't work, and
you may find your problems actually running you over.

Crawfish
May 22 - Jun 21

Crawfish is a water sign. If you work in an office, you're
always hanging around the water cooler. Crawfish prefer
the beach to the mountains, the pool to the golf course,
the bathtub to the living room. You tend not to be particularly
attractive physically, but you have very, very good heads.


Collards
Jun 22- Jul 23

Collards have a genius for communication. They love to get in the
"melting pot" of life and share their essence with the essences
of those around them. Collards make good social workers,
psychologists, and baseball managers. As far as your personal
life goes, if you are Collards, stay away from Moon Pies.
It just won't work. Save yourself a lot of heartache.


Catfish
Jul 24 - Aug 23

Catfish are traditionalists in matters of the heart, with
one exception: Whiskers may cause problems for loved ones.
You catfish are never easy people to understand.
You prefer the muddy bottoms to the clear surface of
life. Above all else, Catfish should stay away from Moon Pies.

Grits
Aug 24 - Sep 23

Your highest aim is to be with others like yourself. You like
to huddle together with a big crowd of other Grits. You love to
travel, though, so maybe you should think about joining a club.
Where do you like to go ? Anywhere they have cheese or gravy or
bacon or butter or eggs. If you can go omewhere where they
have all these things, that serves you well.

Boiled Peanuts
Sep 24 - Oct 23

You have a passionate desire to help your fellow man.
Unfortunately, those who know you best - your friends and
loved ones - may find that your personality is much too salty,
and their criticism will probably affect you deeply because
you are really much softer than you appear. You should go right
ahead and marry anybody you want to because in a certain way,
yours is a charmed life. On the road of life, you can be sure that
people will always pull over and stop for you.

Butter Beans
Oct 24 - Nov 22

Always invite a Butter Bean because Butter Beans get along
well with everybody. You, as a Butter Bean, should be proud.
You've grown on the vine of life and you feel at home no matter
what the setting. You can sit next to anybody. However, you, too,
shouldn't have anything to do with Moon Pies.

Armadillo
Nov 23 - Dec 21

You have a tendency to develop a tough exterior, but you
are actually quite gentle. A good evening for you ? Old friends,
a fire, some roots, fruit, worms and insects. You are a throwback.
You're not concerned with today's fashions and trends. You're not
concerned with anything about today. You're really almost
prehistoric in your interests and behavior patterns.
You probably want to marry another Armadillo, but Possum
is another, somewhat kinky, mating possibility.

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