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Sorry about not making an issue last month, and being late on making this month’s issue. Things have been stressful for me in real life lately with spraining my ankle, my Pop-Pop getting cancer again, and having final exams in school. I made sure that I designed a newsletter and *contests* for the yuletide holidays, though! I hope that you enjoy! whee
Because I’m so late on this issue, I decided to count it for Dec and Jan, and to allow the contests to continue into Jan so everyone has time to enter. smile

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If you would like your birthday to be included in the Elfin Exposé when your birth month arrives, please list it in the Book Signings thread.

Right now, you can visit Blackfoot’s Birthday Party and Xion’s Birthday Party. NekoGirlYukiza’s b-day bash won’t be posted until next month.




Any elf that wants to enter buys a ticket by sending 100 gold to Elf on a Bookshelf. At the end of the month, a random drawing is done to determine which of the elves that entered win ALL of the participating elves’ money and the 300 gold that Elf on a Bookshelf always contributes to the pot. For example, if 5 elves send 100g to enter the lottery, then one of them wins 800g by the end of the month (500g from the elves that entered and 300g from Elf on a Bookshelf.) All elves that participate in the lottery earn points.

Last month’s winner was: ___
No one entered sad



The Jan ones aren’t released yet, so these are for Dec:

Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19

Your chart is brimming with chances to travel, the perfect antidote for a lifestyle that may have been filled with routine lately. This full moon will signal Jupiter in your house of friendship and fun, and when Jupiter is involved, luxury can't be far behind. It seems you will love your accommodations and your experiences, so if you can travel quickly to see a friend (or with a friend), do so.

Taurus Apr 20 - May 20

This month you will be focused on making money, raising money, saving money and overall, managing money. The new moon, December 2, will bring a money matter to culmination. You will either write a check or get one - or both. Fortunately, Saturn will be in a stabilizing angle to the full moon, so if you should need more cash and would like to find a part time or full time job, you should be able to get it.

Gemini May 21 - June 20

Once a year we get a full moon in our own sign. Something important to you is now reaching fruition. Matters will clarify, and you may need to make a decisive move about what you find. If any matter has puzzled you, this full moon's light should help you understand in a flash what you must do. Saturn will add its gifts of comforting stability - if you are making a decision, it won't be temporary, but one that keeps you feeling secure for a long time.

Cancer June 21 - July 22

In December, others will take the lead. You don't have to always be in charge, and in actuality, it may be a relief to hand over the reins to a trusted partner once in a while. If you feel a cold coming on, take life a little slower. If you do take good care of yourself, you’ll be on top of the world again.

Leo July 23 - Aug 22

The planets are acting like little gremlins. On one hand, you have Mars in Leo, making you courageous, energetic, and ready to conquer the world. You've been moving at the speed of light since mid-October, but now you must allow some of that power and light that you created to carry you forward into March on its own. Mars is about to settle down for a nap on December 20 until March 10. Any ventures started with Mars retrograde would lack power and punch, so have faith that by sitting back you won't lose anything. Just the opposite: By slowing your pace and allowing time for feedback, you'll actually perfect your plan.

Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22

The month starts out with excellent news about your career! The full moon, December 2, will fall in your tenth house of honors and achievement and could bring reward for months of hard work. When you get word of how enthusiastically your superiors and critics view your performance, you will be thrilled. Virgo is a modest sign, so you don't spend a lot of time tooting your own horn. This time others may do it for you. Watch for news to come to you within four days of December 2.

Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22

Just about every part of life is about light up this month, so it will be busy. Two planets, Mercury and Mars, will take a nap and go retrograde, so we will all have to make do without the gifts that these two planets usually provide us. As a result of all this, you will need to plan to go slowly in December. Fortunately, things usually do quiet down at holiday time, so if you decide to put off making a major life decision for the time being, others will understand.

Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21

Take it slow and easy in December, dear Scorpio. Let go, and let others call you if they need you. Nothing earth shattering will get done in December because Mars and Mercury will be out of phase. While this spells "less progress," it also spells more time for fun and rest, and that's not so bad, is it?

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

It's birthday month, and you're eager for the New Year. This hasn't been the easiest year, particularly if you were born at the end of your sign, from December 14 to 22. Saturn was bossing you around, and Uranus was playing havoc, but by December, both are behaving themselves and are ready to give you a break.

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19

At the very start of the month, you will be busy getting a project ready to ship out the door. The full moon December 2 will fall in your workaday sector, and team energy from co-workers and underlings will be high. You may not have to do all elements of the project yourself, and if you do have help, everyone will work together quite seamlessly.

Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18

November may prove to be special when it comes to love. A bright and tender full moon on December 2 in your fifth house could bring on an enchanting romantic episode. Something seems to be coming to a culmination when it comes to matters of the heart, and this could happen any time in the first week of December.

Pisces Feb 19 - March 20

December starts the month off on a wonderful note. Uranus in Pisces has been retrograde since July 1, but will suddenly bolt forward with enormous energy on December 1. You'll feel the difference and be suddenly filled with optimism, too. Watch projects and relationships jump to life. It will be like a strong gust of wind suddenly blew in your window and lit the inner you with a million magical points of light. Uranus is the planet of electricity and you'll feel very lit up, for sure.



These are some of the books that I am reading in the upcoming months, and at the end of each month I will make a thread in the main forum of the Elves on Bookshelves guild so that it can be discussed. I hope to see you participating in the discussion!