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An insight into Sydney’s “Jewel in the Recycler’s Crown”
Waste has become one of the most pressing ecological problems facing us in the 21st century
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An insight into Sydney’s “Jewel in the Recycler’s Crown”
Waste has become one of the most pressing ecological problems facing us in the 21st century
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An insight into Sydney’s “Jewel in the Recycler’s Crown”
Waste has become one of the most pressing ecological problems facing us in the 21st century
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Sunday February 17, 2019
Aries
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20 Apr - 20 May
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21 May - 21 Jun
Cancer
22 Jun - 22 Jul
Leo
23 Jul - 22 Aug
Virgo
23 Aug - 22 Sep
Libra
23 Sep - 22 Oct
Scorpio
23 Oct - 21 Nov
Sagittarius
21 Nov - 21 Dec
Capricorn
22 Dec - 19 Jan
Aquarius
20 Jan - 18 Feb
Pisces
19 Feb - 20 Mar
It's time to adjourn the meeting and start doing the things you've only discussed until now; otherwise, people may lose faith in you if they think you are all talk and no action. As the day progresses, you find that practical knowledge is worth more than armchair theories and textbook cases. Gathering information from an older colleague or friend could prove invaluable to your case. Effort and inspiration feed happily on one another. Tonight, there are fine examples of success everywhere you turn.
No one likes to be reminded of their failures, so your best to keep the mood light while you're out with friends, waiting for the next big thing to happen. It's best not to start anything new. Someone hasn't forgotten a promise you made, but the time may not be right. At work, sincerity, or the appearance thereof, can only help your prospects for advancement. Trying to pull the wool over someone's eyes only results in temporary blindness.
What used to be is no longer, and the sooner you admit that to yourself, the better. As much as you would like to, you can no longer rely on your old assumptions about a relationship. A major change is on the horizon, and it's in your best interest to get your partner's opinion on the matter before making your final decision. An entirely new set of responses is necessary in a familiar situation. Step carefully. If you slip, you may not be able to catch yourself.
Living in the past is not only unhealthy, but it could actually slow your progress today. A less than happy memory surfaces to remind you of your current situation. This is the time to make a break for it. Although your normally brisk pace slows down to a trot, any forward movement is favored over standing still. Change will come slowly enough that you may not be aware of it at first, but in time your progress will be evident.
Don't sit back and wait for something to happen to you. Take charge of the situation. Push your way to the head of the line and demand some action. You will probably find that everyone else wants the same thing as you, but they are simply too shy to ask for it. Your inner lawyer, jester and philosopher all make appearances today, which makes you seem like an incredibly well-rounded person. Let your confidence speak for itself -- you will have your way at any price.
You seem to be at your maximum carrying capacity. Try as you may, there is no more room for anything extra. Now there's nothing left to do but stagger ahead under the weight of your load. It might seem like there's no one around to help, but the truth is, you're the only one who can deal with this situation at this moment. If you're smart, you'll learn enough from this experience to avoid ever having to repeat it.
You don't have to spend your life savings in order to have a good time today. Entertainment should be cheap, if not free. Your appetite for diversity makes you intensely charming and easily amused. Everywhere you look there seems to be something new and exciting to look at. An engaging conversation leaves you wanting more. Ask someone to repeat a miraculous statement just to be sure that you heard it right.
Looking the other way and turning the other cheek are both virtuous acts (especially for a Scorpio), but enough is enough. There are some people who have no interest in replacing what they take. If you're being used, either end the situation right now, or detach your ego and learn from it. Remember that as a strong Scorpio, you still have control over what happens. Don't waste too much time thinking about what you could have done differently. Put this experience behind you and move on to better things.
Your scope can be as broad or narrow as you want it to be. If you concentrate on doing just one thing, it will be like nothing that has come before. If you throw a party, you may as well invite the entire planet. Whatever you decide to do with the day, be sure to live life to the fullest. Beauty can be found in even the tiniest flower and the smallest kind act. Share your positive outlook with friends and family.
It might be necessary to get your hands dirty in order to fully understand what's going on today. You can't be a bystander in your own life any longer. Learn more about a situation by investigating the motives of the people who created it. You may be surprised once you peel back all of the layers and expose the whole onion. Tonight, don't be shy about showing that you know who your friends are. Laughter makes a noticeable improvement in the picture.
Talk is cheap. You'll play if they show you the money. No one can sweep you off your feet when you still have questions about where you'll land. But once you see enough bona fides to believe the promises, you're as loyal and determined as a pit bull. You can tell the difference between a liar and someone operating with a different set of rules. There's room for everyone if all can reach a basic understanding. Even as you make this happen, you notice how completely you've made the switch from free agent to team player. You're never too old to change.
You're in an experimental mood. You might put a new spin on the rules, if you decide to follow them at all. Break with tradition just to see what happens. Look under rocks for undiscovered insect life and into closets for skeletons. Your partner may be confused by your sudden thirst for knowledge, especially when it involves facts that he or she considers little more than trivia. This is all fun for you, but if you care for others, you'll defer to their feelings. Respect a secret even if you don't agree with the need for secrecy.