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ARIES

You have ideas for making money. It is a good time for business correspondence. You may travel for business. Personal financial matters may be delayed through lack of communication. A variety of people tend to give you their approval and trust. This evening can be a relaxed time of imaginative meditation, healing and spiritual inspiration. You feel optimistic and hospitable, able to help those less fortunate. It's a favorable time for vacation, religious pilgrimages, artistic pursuits and cultural or educational improvement. You may find a profound exhaustion as you eliminate nonessentials and toxic influences in health matters. Careful--indulgence in rich or sweet foods can kick back.

TAURUS

Your workload can be heavy just now and it may be a benefit to stay as organized as possible with your correspondence and paperwork. Don't delay any legal contracts, decisions and business initiatives--competition can be tough. Excellent meetings today show off your talents in very special ways. Nothing gets by your sharp mind and you are able to handle all the scenarios with an appropriate amount of humor to make a presentation slightly less stuffy. You will be pleased to know that you will make steady progress toward your career and social goals. You can develop the confidence, honesty, maturity and self-respect that will help you be better able to handle authority and responsibility. This evening is a favorable time for love.

GEMINI

This can be a progressive period of unexpected and favorable change, bringing you a greater choice of independent activities--favorable for a job change or a move. If you find you experience too many communication failures, misunderstandings may be easy to find. Your imagination is working overtime today--try to avoid excess stress. Put off making any kind of agreement until this influence has past. Benefits will come from helping others. Charity work or work within a religious or spiritual group is satisfying. Find some time to be alone with your thoughts. Insights gained now may alter the course you have set. Later today, you will enjoy friends and colleagues who tend to give you their support and approval.

CANCER

Your career may be a bit challenging and you are careful not to scatter yourself in too many directions. Concentrate and focus on one task at a time. Outmoded patterns give way to new possibilities. Put your creative and innovative ambitions to practical use and gain greater control and independence. You may feel increased responsibility toward a friend or co-worker who needs your encouragement. Consider joining a professional group or business organization. Network opportunities will give you ideas for growth and improvement in the financial realm. Events around you can be exciting--stay focused. Keep to your moral ideals and give your help and healing care to those who are in need of your inspiration.

LEO

Today is favorable for the study of life's mysteries and deeper meanings. You tend to feel happy and confident. You are sensitive to the feelings of others and can feel comfortable with your family and at ease in dealing with the public. The gentle beauty and harmony around you now can arouse your romantic feelings. You may make strange friends and alliances that could prove to be unreliable, impractical or unethical. In your effort to grow, learn and gain greater independence, you may undertake unrealistic tasks or find yourself at the wrong end of a bargain. Changes can be sudden and unexpected. Avoid get-rich-quick schemes and promising more than you can deliver. There are positive and successful results for your efforts today.

VIRGO

You may feel frustrated as you see the time approaching for some event. There are still several things to do before you can reach your goals or destination. Take your time and remember that the turtle won the race. Be sensitive to others' needs. You are on the right path for your own progress to be positive and you are doing all the things you are supposed to do to make everything come out correctly. You have lots of talent and soon there will be an opportunity to find a job that you love, instead of one that is convenient. The library has a great resource for hunting down new jobs and for discovering ways to enhance your skills. Public relations, marketing and sales are a positive. Spend time outside later this afternoon.

LIBRA

SCORPIO

An unexpected professional assignment is probable and profitable. You will be able to earn extra money by working overtime today--the choice, however, is yours. A partner will be supportive of your decisions. Conversations about family and the study of genetics and how and where to go to learn about heredity is fascinating and you may do a little research on your own family. Your intuitive and imaginative powers are stimulated and you can focus on worthwhile goals and productive enterprise. This time is excellent for psychological, psychic or spiritual studies. Vacations and artistic pursuits can be inspiring. Friends are supportive and stimulating. Be open to unusual suggestions for good stress relief activity.

SAGITTARIUS

Friday, October 5 2012 This time stirs your ambition and gives you the desire to accomplish much. However, you are likely to run into opposition from others. How you handle these tests determines whether you will use this time to your benefit. Make sure other projects are completed before going ahead with new ones. Take great pains to respect others. This time brings a combination of beauty, affection and stimulation of the mind. This is a good day to discuss any snags you may have with significant others--you will be able to express both your love and your concerns clearly. In addition, if you have been planning a long vacation, today is the perfect day to begin. In any case, you will probably experience great feelings of pleasure with your surroundings.

CAPRICORN

AQUARIOUS

Friday, October 5 2012 Before this week is over, a wise activity would be to read and understand or review the employee benefits of your company. Any improvements or changes you see that would be helpful to many may be things you want to address and help to change. This can be significant to your eventual retirement. It's a good time to reevaluate your financial plans. Eliminate financially unproductive areas and put more effort into meaningful pursuits. These meaningful pursuits can be fun when you stretch beyond the normal day that you know. Look around and think about how you could help others. It may be a charity, listening to a friend or planting a few vegetables for the winter. Enjoy your time in this exercise and consider it a new habit.

PIECES

Friday, October 5 2012 Your personal charm increases now. You tend to take more initiative in teamwork situations. The work that you have done to improve your finances and personal worth over the past year is showing some positive results. With the extra courage that you have now, you can ask for a raise in pay. You can earn more or spend to improve your security and comfort. You will be happy to pay off some of the recently accumulated bills. You give more attention to improving your personal appearance this afternoon as you may try out a new hair cut or list your needs for winter clothes to purchase, mend or clean. You may seek self-expression through music or other artistic means. Organizing and decorating and preparing ahead are a theme this day.

AMERICAN RASPBERRY PANCAKES

American Raspberry Pancakes Serves Makes approximately 20INTERMEDIATEPrep 10 minsCook 25 mins 1 Rating (Sign In to Rate) Save to My Folder A delicious combination of raspberries and Vanilla seeds make these pancakes extra special. Great for breakfast or pudding! Ingredients javascript:void(0) 1/2 Schwartz Vanilla Pod 225g (8oz) self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 egg 300ml (1/2 pint) milk 75g (3oz) sugar 25g (1oz) butter, melted 150g (6oz) raspberries Double cream and golden or maple syrup to serve Method STEP 1 Split the Vanilla Pod and scrape the seeds from the inside. The seeds will be used in this recipe but the pod can be stored back in the jar for future use. STEP 2 In a large bowl mix together the Vanilla seeds, flour, baking powder, egg, milk and sugar. Beat well until smooth. Gently stir in the butter and raspberries. STEP 3 Heat a large non-stick frying pan and grease lightly with oil. Drop large tablespoons of mixture into the pan. (3 or 4 at a time). Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until risen and golden. STEP 4 Continue with the remaining batter. Serve warm with cream, syrup and extra fruit. This recipe uses Vanilla Pod..Goodluck guys..

Cajun Chicken

Cajun Chicken Serves 4EASYPrep 5 minsCook 25 mins Blended to perfection, with chopped herbs and slowly roasted spices for a fuller flavour, this authentic recipe mix will take your taste buds on an exciting and flavourful journey. This lively and vibrant blend includes the warm spicy flavour of allspice, combined with the fresh robust flavour of celery seed and the sweetness of smoked paprika. Ingredients 1 tbs olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 packet Schwartz Flavourful Cajun Chicken Recipe Mix 1 green pepper, diced 450g (1lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced 400g tin chopped tomatoes 1 tbs tomato purée 150ml (1/4 pint) water Method STEP 1 Heat the olive oil and fry the onions for 3-4 minutes until soft. STEP 2 Sprinkle in the packet contents and fry for 30 seconds. STEP 3 Toss in the pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes. STEP 4 Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Serve with rice.