Over the Edge ¢ February 6th 2013

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CLEO STARSKY

ASTROLOGER
Aries: Your secret admirer might make
him/herself less secret at this time. While
the attention might be nice, remember that
bestiality is still illegal (in Canada) — instead
take out your best friend for an awkward
dinner and a movie if you’re feeling lonely.
Your song: “You give me fever, when you
kiss me, fever when you hold me tight, fever
in the momin’, a fever all through the night”
(Fever — Peggy Lee)

Taurus: Remember that love can be found
in the least expected places — nooks and
crannies included. Prepare for the unexpected
by carrying an engagement ring with you at
all times... if he/she runs away screaming, it
just wasn’t meant to be.

Your song: “Don’t tell me it’s not worth tryin’
for, you can’t tell me it’s not worth dyin’ for,
you know it’s true, everything I do, I do it for
you” (Everything I do — Bryan Adams)

Gemini: No occasion is too insignificant for
all of your romantic efforts. If you’re looking
for the big bang, you’re going to have to be
patient waiting for the phase of exponential
expansion to pass, but trust me the payoff
will certainly be worth it.

Your song: “I’ll make love to you, like you
want me to, and I’ll hold you tight, baby all
through the night” (I’ll make love to you —
Boyz 2 Men)

Cancer: Now is the time to flaunt your

romantic side — tis the season after all.
Whomever it is that you admire will have
little choice to accept this “new” side of you
and how they respond will be very telling of
the possibility of any future. Reach for the
stars, as they say.

Your song: “Caught up in the touch, the slow
and steady rush, baby, isn’t that the way that
love’s supposed to be, I can feel you breathe”
(Breathe — Faith Hill)

Leo: You might find yourself surrounded
by many potential love interests — remember
to look beyond the pretty faces and choose
someone who will ultimately make you the
happiest (your reflection is included). Don’t
shy away from what you want — the rewards
will be plenty).

Your song: “I don’t wanna close my eyes, I
don’t wanna fall asleep, ‘cause I’d miss you
baby, and I don’t wanna miss a thing” (I don’t
want to miss a thing — Aerosmith)

Virgo: Ultimately the person whose
approval and affection you should seek out is
your own. That being said a hot date is a hard
thing to turn down so be open to unexpected
proposals — you never know where you might
find your next sugar daddy/momma.

Your song: “Sleight of hand and twist of fate,
on a bed of nails (s)he makes me wait, and I
wait without you, with or without you” (With
or Without you — U2)

Libra: Flirtation is cute, obsession is not —
keep your declarations of love to a minimum

if the furthest you’ve reached is date number
three. Your commitment is admirable, but it’s
a good idea for both parties involved to move
slowly and surely. Appreciate the new and
unfamiliar.

Your song: “And sometimes when we touch,
the honesty’s too much, and I have to close
my eyes and hide, I wanna hold you till I die”
(Sometimes when we touch — Dan Hill)

Scorpio: Don’t overlook the seemingly
unlikely romantic candidate you’ve been in
recent contact with. Love comes in all sorts
of strange packages. Allow yourself to open
up to this person, if only in increments — if
you don’t give them any signs how are they
supposed to know how you feel?

Your song: “Because maybe, you’re gonna
be the one that saves me, and after all, you’re
my wonderwall” (Wonderwall - Oasis)”

Sagittarius: Share the love and positivity
you are so famous for with those closest
to you — be it your pet fish, confidant, or
significant other. Take this time to shower
yourself in treats and praise — there’s never a
bad time for such things.

Your song: “And baby, you’re all that I want,
when you’re lyin’ here in my arms, I’m
findin’ it hard to believe, we’re in heaven”
(Heaven — Bryan Adams)

Capricorn: Whether single or coupled up
self-reflection is always a smart assessment
to make. If you find yourself wishing for
something/someone other than who you have

consider the other aspects of your lives that
might be having a negative impact on the
relationship. Try out new things to keep life
spontaneous.

Your song: “Have I told you lately that I
love you, have I told you there’s no one else
above you, fill my heart with gladness, take
away all my sadness, ease my troubles that’s
what you do” (Have I told you lately — Rod
Stewart)

Aquarius: Don’t be scared to give someone
who you’d normally overlook a chance — you
might be surprised at the connection you
develop. Indulge in your emotional impulses
(and don’t act like you don’t have them like
the rest of us). Focus on quality rather than
quantity.

Your song: “Never gonna give you up, never
gonna let you down, never gonna run around
and desert you, never gonna make you cry,
never gonna say goodbye, never gonna tell
a lie and hurt you” (Never Gonna Give You
Up — Rick Astley)

Pisces: Chocolate is the currency of love
for a reason... don’t skip out on the plethora
of sweet treats available at this time of year
(or you’ll regret it). Focus on self-love and
positive changes to your life — if someone
special appears in your path be sure to assess
them for sincerity.

Your song: “I’ll be your hope, I’ll be your
love be everything that you need, I love you
more with every breath truly madly deeply
do” (Truly Madly Deeply - Savage Garden)

HEART -SHA

GALA MUNOZ

FEATURES EDITOR
As the holiday of (consumerist) love approaches,

all things red and heart-shaped can be found at a
grocer near you. Whether you love it, hate it or
couldn’t care less here are some handmade gift
ideas to suit that special someone (be it boyfriend,
girlfriend or catfriend).

For the self-love proclaimers: customize
your very own bath bombs for a aromatically
decadent soak in the tub (directions can be found
at http:/www.marthastewart.com/269069/bath-
fizzies)

For those who have found their lifelong
kindred spirits (bffs): bake a batch of sugar
cookies, use food colouring to create pastel icing
colours and replicate the mini conversation hearts
that are so quintessentially valentine

For those looking to impress their newly
developed love interest: let your food do the
communicating — customize a pizza with heart-
shaped pepperoni pieces, or make eggs with
heart-shaped toast

For the old and (happily) married: make
a photo montage of the silliest, memorable
and otherwise prominent moments in your
relationship — add to the valentine’s theme by
arranging in a heart shape (displaying as wall art
is optional)

For the kitty lovers: knit a catnip-stuffed heart
as the sweetest toy to say thanks to your furry

feline friend who’s stuck by you through it all
Now, with Valentine’s Day being on a weekday
(Thursday) one of the best ways to celebrate it in
all its love-filled glory is to show your devotion
to learning by still showing up to class... unless
your professor specifically cites a permission
to skip class in lieu of romantic endeavours
(St. Valentine’s himself?) it’s a good idea to sit
through the lecture regardless of the date on the
calendar. That being said, come evening time the
ways one can celebrate the holiday of love are
plenty — the following are a few ideas for how to
spend the anticipated holiday (be it alone, with
friends or with a significant other).

For a night in with friends: host a potluck for
friends (with or without the red-and-pink theme)
and vote for the TV show or movies on which to
host a marathon

For a long-distance date: have simultaneous
candlelight dinners over Skype or FaceTime
(bonus — no need to compromise on the cuisine
of choice!)

For the romantic at heart: design a scavenger
hunt creating clues that lead to special places
you’ve been together and major moments in the
relationship or bring the clichéd picnic inside and
cozy up on the couch for a sweet night in

For the happily single: treat yourself to doing
whatever it is that makes you happy (suggestions:
at-home spa night, ordering takeout or watching

ED IDEAS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY

every movie your celeb crush has been in)

So with those gift and date ideas in mind, there are
other things to take into consideration (especially
if you don’t subscribe to the holiday at all). A
lesson to take away from the commercialization
of the feel-good emotion of love and/or happiness
that happens every February 14th is to strive
towards incorporating declarations of love into
more than just this solitary day.

*Leave little notes of love for your roommates,
dearest, or self to discover

«Treat yourself/others whenever accomplishments

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are made (regardless of how small)

Give yourself credit where credit is due
*Random acts of kindness go a long way to
making stranger’s days (not to mention your own)
*Seek out more opportunities for humour and
laughter in your life

*Do something completely unexpected and
spontaneous

*Remind people in your life how much they mean
to you in your own special way