Catastrophe

I find myself filled with outrage, pain and confusion with the latest distressing news streaming across the airwaves perpetuated by irresponsible journalists.  I don’t normally take such an interest in current events but this one affected me to my core.  It goes against everything I believe in and has rocked my confidence in our so-called civilized society.  I find it reprehensible, and I don’t think I’m the only one.  When I opened the newspaper that fateful morning and saw the story…well, I’m only now able to speak about it at all.  And no wonder!  To wake up confident of one’s standing as a diplomatic, urbane, easy-going Libra only to be casually informed you are in fact a…a…Virgo!  Why not inform me via e-mail that I was adopted, that my child was switched in the hospital, that my husband is a Russian counter-spy specializing in forensic accounting (actually…).

After a stiff cup of English Breakfast Tea to calm my nerves I settle into my office to try and get to the bottom of this Zodiac catastrophe.  My first call is to Micki who seems confused and has no idea what I’m talking about.  Barb is next, but she isn’t answering.  As a last-ditch effort I try Beloved who hangs up on me as soon as he hears the word “Zodiac.” 

Since I have a long 4 ½ days left until my next therapist appointment I try to apply some of the techniques learned over the past 15 some odd years I have logged in a psychotherapist’s office.

First of all, what is really going on here?  Am I distressed over the fact that the earth’s rotation has changed, which sounds scary, or did I attach myself too blindly to my Libran character traits?

For example, if Beloved is irritated at my “mad wanton spending”, I am able to shrug it off due to the fact that Librans love luxury.  It is not my fault.  It is written in the stars.

If Beloved thinks I am a little too loud or shrill at a dinner party and he “can’t get a word in edgewise”, it’s not my fault I’m vivacious and good-looking  (I didn’t say it!).

If Barb and Micki have had it with me showing up a teensy bit late occasionally, I just shrug in a charming manner and say prettily, “you know us Librans…” (and try to change the subject quickly before they really get annoyed).

Suddenly I’m supposed to be a Virgo?!  When I looked up their traits I almost fainted!  They “plan” and “work toward goals.”  They “analyze, solve and assess.”  Any of those words taken alone would make me want to vomit, but all at once!  It’s just too much!  Yesterday I was a Libra that was over-achieving in self-indulgence, today I’m a Virgo that’s messy. 

I think the only way to deal with this is denial, and maybe a nice long soapy bath followed by a nap…with a hot cup of tea and a good book…and a tiny snack whilst I converse with friends regarding this travesty. Thank goodness Middle is home sick today.  He can help out until Rosee arrives at 2:00.

Comments

[Kelly Hoffman]

Umm... Excuse me, I happened to be a virgo up until this travesty! Virgos are what make the world go round in an orderly fashion. If it weren't for Virgos, Some other ridiculous sign like A Taurus (which apparently i am now) would probably have tried to pull this stunt a long time ago! Good God! Look at us fighting like a couple of...... oooh... Some OTHER sign. We NEVER did this when you were a Libra and I a Virgo!

[serena at the urban farmhouse]

I was laughing until I clicked over and saw that I am no longer a Scorpio (altho some would think this a blessing) and am now a Libra! Hope you're feeling better!

[angelica]

I can't comment yet, I need to find out what's happened to the Aquarians first! As if approaching 50 isn't bad enough. I can't get used to it. Now I have to contend with the change (dare I say "decline") of my zodiac sign!!!! I fear the worst. If I don't write back soon, send someone over to check on me.

[Old Friend from Aspen]

Trust me my old friend we are still Libra's no matter what as you might remember my sister is a Virgo thru and thru and we are definitely not that (Not to say anything bad about Virgo's since many of my friends are the V sign) but it is much less streeful to be a Libra and then what would we be without Frankie Z our other Libra friend

[Hudson]

Hey I am a Libra too! I've always been proud of my libra traits, found on line it says Libras are:

Diplomatic and urbane
Romantic and charming
Easygoing and sociable
Idealistic and peaceable

What am I supposed to do with these new Virgo characteristics:

Modest and shy - no, not me!
Meticulous and reliable - not really meticulous!
Practical and diligent - maybe ...
Intelligent and analytical - hmmmmm

Reading your post I realized I let kids sleep in and we were late for school! This virgo thing isn't really working for me!

[Delores]

I thought you were over reacting when I read your post, until I checked out the STORY! OMG, I'm not an Aquarius anymore? But a Capricorn instead? I have always been an Aquarius. Water is the bane of my existence! Every house I ever lived in has either leaked or flooded the basement. I always thought it was the Aquarius in me. Now I'm really confused.....

[Veronica]

Shouldn't we factor in the year we were born, somewhere? If one was born, (let's use my birthday of October 9th) 3,00 years ago, they were a Libra? And if one was born October 9th, last year, they are a Virgo? What about all those years in between?
Signed,
A Former Libra and disgruntled Virgo

[Ednos]

I guess some of us really special people didn't experience the "shift". I'm still Sagittarius - but then I knew that without looking!

[Lindsay]

Thanks for giving me a chuckle!

(P.S. You are still a Libra, the rotation of the earth relative to bla bla just changes the "Age" we're in. Like, we're moving into the Age of Aquarius. Astrologers have known this for, like, ever. I don't know why this scientist think he discovered something new and tries to make it sound like it changes the Zodiac. What a smarmy smart-ass!)

[Dovecote Decor]

Good news!! Unless you were born after 2,000, you are still a Libra. That was what I gleaned from the horrible news. It is all a tempest in a tea pot. No one can convince me that I am not pure Taurus.
Best,
Liz

[belle on heels]

supposedly i am no longer a leo. i responded to this by going on a shopping spree of anything lion-related. that'll teach those rotating planets. harumph.