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  • The Paris Review

    Two Poems by Charles Bernstein

    Sep 15, 2019 4 minutes

    TWELVE-YEAR UNIVERSAL HOROSCOPE

    Key: A Aires, T Taurus, G Gemini, C Cancer, L Leo, V Virgo, Li Libra, S Scorpio, Sa Sagittarius, Ca Capricorn, Aq Aquarius, P Pisces. Each section covers one year, then rotates.

    A2019, T2020, G2021, C2022, L2023, V2024, Li2025, S2026, Sa2027, Ca2028, Aq2029, P2030

    Anticipated reversals occur in unanticipated locations: avoid planar surfaces. As Saturn and Pluto come into alignment, prepare for irrepressible nostalgia. Casual attachments provide a medley of diversions from long-term fantasies. Mix of sulfur and magnesium is at its height on the twelfth and twenty-ninth: stay clear of disarticulating headwinds while remaining open to miscalibrated address. Seek pine-and-coconut-flavored dishes. Preferred alcohol: Anisette (neat).

    T19, G20, C21, L22, V23, Li24, S25, Sa26, Ca27, Aq28, P29, A30

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