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Peggy Allison is the author of The Fundamentals of Astrology: A Comprehensive Guide for the Beginner. She is a professional astrologer who lives on St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands and prepares personal astrological charts. Contact her at 340-774-2932, 340-513-3755, or through her email.
Snow covers a palm tree on Sahara Avenue near Fort Apache Road during the early morning of December 30, 2003.
ARIES (March 20-April 20)
The sun sends a wink to Pluto, Mr. Power and Big Business, today. It’s a good day to make an impression on people in authority. Sweet Venus visits your sign Friday. Venus rules love and money. Lucky you. A new moon occurs on Friday. Write down your wishes and your monthly goal. Secrets could be revealed when Mercury, the messenger, hooks up with Uranus, the planet of surprises. This weekend, others appear bullheaded while the moon visits Taurus. Play it cool on Sunday when Mars squares off with Pluto. Monday brings the gift of gab as the moon takes up residence in the communication department—Gemini. The twins love to chat. On Wednesday, the moon moves into Cancer, and you can enjoy the home front.
It is somewhat rare for flooding to occur in newer residential areas thanks to required flood planning and design. At the time of this August 13, 1979 photograph, with a population just over a half-million, few considered flooding a major economic threat.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
I know you are busy celebrating your birthday. The sun winks at Pluto. Excellent time to take up some sort of study. Ask yourself what needs to be done to make your life run more smoothly. Mars creates the opportunity to do this. Write down your wishes and your goals for the month during the new moon. It’s your birthday month, so you can also work on your goal for the next year. The moon takes up residence in your sign this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, hang out in the barnyard and play it cool. Monday brings the gift of gab. Venus brings sweet dreams.
Swamped motorists on Western Avenue attempt to push their stalled vehicle. Before the 400-mile flood control system was installed, the majority of storm drainage was carried along on major roads toward a natural wash. Arterials are still a major component of the system, collecting and moving flood water downstream.
GEMINI (May 20-June 20)
Share your dreams and secrets with people today. You love to chat. Sweet Venus moves to Aries. Nice week to share your dreams with others. Some of you little twins may decide to join a group or club. New moon in Taurus. Don’t get bullheaded. Write down your wishes, hopes and goals. The moon moves to your sign late Sunday. Now play it cool. Not the time to tick off anyone. Keep your words soft and tender. Mars squares off with Pluto, the planet of power and big business. On Monday, share your higher knowledge with others.
The rain began to come down harder Aug. 18, 1989, causing the streets to flood on Martin Luther King Boulevard. The water started to rise to the point that the sidewalks were unable to be seen.
CANCER (June 20-July 22)
You may feel antsy. That’s because of the new moon coming up Friday. Today the sun winks at Pluto. This transit brings the gift to make a good impression on someone. Build a sand castle this weekend. You may choose to spend time by yourself. Write down your wishes and set your monthly goal. The moon moves into your sign Tuesday evening. On Wednesday, the moon sends a wink to the sun. You are ruled by the moon. Hold on to your emotions while you chat with others in the neighborhood.
July 17, 1990. Search and Rescue officers prod into flood waters to determine whether or not a vehicle is trapped against the bridge at Swenson Stteet. A 25-year old woman had drowned the previous day when flood waters swept her car into the the Flamingo Wash. Storms throughout July of 1990 caused $8.7 million in damage to infrastructure.
LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)
Great day to chat with people in authority. Talk about your daily work. People will notice you. New moon in Taurus on Friday. Write down your wishes. Set your monthly goal. Give your wishes some thought. Keep your goals within reason. On Saturday, play it cool in the relationship department. People may seem bullheaded. Sunday is not the day to share your higher knowledge. People in authority may not be impressed. Don’t talk about daily work issues, either. Work behind the scenes this week. Don’t share your secrets.
The floodwater began raging July 8, 1999. The storm left a car stuck at Spencer Street and the Flamigo Wash and forced a man to wade through the rising waters.
VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)
Show your creativity. Talk about your education. Share your higher knowledge. Those in authority take notice. New moon in Taurus on Friday. Write down your wishes for the next month. Set a goal. Detail and analyze. A few of you little Virgos may decide it is time for more education. Some may decide to gain knowledge through travel. We learn through travel as well as books. On Sunday, hang out by yourself. Mars squares off with Pluto. Not a good day to gamble or a take a risk. Luck is not on your side. Tuesday brings smiles. Write your novel. Make your travel plans. Lady Luck sends hugs and kisses.
Sediments from flood waters flowed into Lake Las Vegas after a severe thunderstorm dumped more than 3 inches of rain on the Las Vegas Valley on July 8, 1999. Annual rainfall in the valley typically reaches 4 inches. (Aerial photo from KLAS-TV helicopter)
LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)
Talk with people about home issues today. Many of you may decide to buy a house or refurnish. Your banker is all smiles today. New moon Friday in Taurus, the stable sign. I find the best time to buy or sell real estate is between the new moon and the full moon. Write down your wishes and set a goal for the month during the new moon. Venus, your ruling planet, moves to Aries on Friday morning. Relationships take center stage for the next several weeks. No need to balance. The universe is on your side in both love and business relationships. Do not hang out on the sofa this week.
Lightning bolts strike over casinos on the south end of the Strip on July 17, 2006. Thunderstorms are fairly common during the summer months in Las Vegas.
SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)
So you feel a little apprehensive. That’s because of the new moon on Friday. Today, the sun winks at Pluto, the planet of power and big business. Go ahead and chat. Your relationship department glows by the light of the sun. Both personal and business relationships could take center stage today. Now if you sit on the sofa, not much will develop. On Friday, pull out the pen and pad. Write down your goals, hopes and wishes with others. On Sunday, play hush-hush. Not a good day to talk about your daily work. No need for any arguments or debates. Keep secrets to yourself.
A lightning bolt strikes behind Black Mountain and the District at Green Valley Ranch during a July 17, 2006 thunderstorm.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is an excellent time to ask for a raise. You also could receive an award of some sort. Remember, you are the writer and the publisher of the zodiac. Good luck. New moon in Taurus on Friday. Yes indeed, the daily work section of your chart. Write down your wishes for the month and set a goal. Do not toss your wish list aside. Tell someone about your hopes and wishes and goals. Lady Luck is on your side when Venus takes up residence in Aries. Fire sign Aries brings a glow to the fun, luck and love department of your chart. Venus is both love and money. Smile.
Scott Cadger of Southwest Gas takes a drink while working out in the heat in Southwest Las Vegas on Aug. 2, 2004. Cadger, who was installing a gas meter at a new home, keeps himself hydrated while working the majority of his shift outside in the heat.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)
The sun winks at Pluto today, and Lady Luck takes center stage. With the planet of power and big business in your sign, you could get something to smile about. The sun takes up residence in the fun, luck and love department of your chart. This is one huge aspect. On Friday, Venus moves into the home department, bringing love with your family members. Venus will remain in this section of your chart for several weeks. New moon in Taurus. Get creative. Taurus, Capricorn and Virgo are the earth signs. You are grounded and down-to-earth. On Sunday, play it cool on the home front. Avoid conflict. Mars squares off with Pluto. Don’t argue with people in authority.
Adrianna Sanchez, 9, left, uses an umbrella to shield herself and her brother Julian Sanchez, 8, from the afternoon sun as they walk along Bonanza Road near 20th Street Sunday, September 28, 2003. Their mother Marissela Martinez does the same as she walks behind them.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)
You may reach your dreams today. Pluto sends a wink to the sun. The home front takes center stage. New moon in Taurus on Friday. Write down your wishes and set your monthly goal. Venus takes up residence in Aries, in your house of communication, for the next several weeks. Being an air sign, you have the gift of gab. You are the genius of the zodiac. On Friday, expect the unexpected in the real-estate department. Could be your lucky weekend. On Sunday, keep your words soft and tender. Don’t share your secrets. Pluto squares off with Mars. Do not argue with the folks in charge. Luck is on your side Tuesday. Your daily work picks up while the moon visits Cancer.
HENDERSON -- Aug. 29, 2006 -- Pipes for a geothermal heat exchanger stick out of the ground at Burkholder Middle School in Henderson. Water from the heating and air conditioning system at the school will be circulated through pipes in 300 individual holes drilled to a depth of 285 feet to cool the water in the system. When the school building is completed it should realize significant energy savings over a comparably designed building.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
You may feel a little edgy. That’s because of the new moon on Friday. All you water signs—Pisces, Cancer and Scorpio—know when a new moon or a full moon are coming. You can feel the event four days before and four days after. The moon is ruled by a water sign, Cancer. Write down your wishes and set a goal for the month. Share them with other people. Expect to hear the unexpected Friday, when Uranus, the planet of surprises, teams up with Mercury, the messenger. Venus moves into your earned-income department. Venus is both love and money. Keep your ideas to yourself on Sunday. Avoid arguments. Swim in your own pond.
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