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Wingham Advance-Times, 1980-03-19, Page 2AfIv. 19, 1990 y od for persona TerrIPetIll0 felt twitcheS Of Curiosity and fear as I pulled *to Jfine Cere's driveway a 'kW Weelts ago. Visions of crystal balls, tea leaves and large loop ear- rings filled my head while I strolled up to her front door. Yet see, Jane is an astrologer, and like many, I had imagined the stereotyped, fortunetelling kook garbed in the latest of gypsy wear. In- stead I was greeted by a young, casually dressed mother of three, who net only didn't wear earrings, but served drip coffee. Scanning her country -style kitchen I didn't notice even one package of funny -colored -playing cards, much less posters of three -eyed goats. Obviously out of touch with astrology today, I listened intently as Jane dispelled many myths connected with its theories and described developments leading to its modernization. She explained that modern:. astrology began with The. Astrology- of Personality, written in 1936 by - Dane Rudhyar, wornsbecoftsi4ers ' to be the father of today's astrology. Apparently theories had • to be updated because interpretation and practice • apprOpriate for. medieval society is irrelevant to the present. . One major difference is that past astrologers resembled fortunetellers, using birth - charts to determine what would happen. They did this by assuming that cir- cumstances were predictable and unalterable. However today's belief is that since man is capable of reason, will, detachment and unlimited variable responses, he is therefore unpredictable. But she noted that the measure of predictability is directly related to concious awareness of the individual or self-knowledge. In other words, his ability to structure life for himself. As before. modern astrologers continue to believe that one is born with a certain birth -chart, or • emotional, mental and physical characteristics. But the future depends on how well positive tendencies have been modified and expressed. In Stephen Arroyo's Astrology, Psychology and The Four Elements he ex- plained, "You get back what you put out; everything return e to its source. If one expresses impatience and • self-righteousness, for example, he or she will automatically elicit such respontes from others. It is useless to blame one's birth - 'chart for one's self-created :misery.' Jane , continued, "An astrologer will get a handle on what a person's weak and strong points might be • and work with them." There are positive and negative shades 'between all aspects of a personality. One should zone in, on the positive instead .of getting entrenched by the' negative points. BIRTH -CHART -Jane Cere, an astrologer, studies an ephemeris to help her create a birth -chart. This chart is actually a guide to finding out possible traits and behavior patterns of an individual. She maintained its practise will help people look at themselves objectively and guide` them to inner produc- tive growth. "Brit the hardest thing is to counteract people's fatalism; only irresponsible astrologers may frighten their clients." • Jane, who first got in- terested in the theory in. 1970 while studying philosophy at -the University of Waterloo, is the only'person she is aware of offering astrological services in - this, area. Her practice, which is basically self.taught, began so she could acquire more data'. '*Stott can orifirAo V/""liviTh-f WHY • and' friends," she said adding, plan to make this my life 'career." • So far she has developed a small clientele by advertising in local community news- papers. Anyone interested in the service can count on confi- dential Sessons. "Everything is don in the strictest confi- dence, on the same level of a doctOr or lawyer," But how does it all begin? What can a prospective client expect? First, aaabirth-chart is constructed through in- formation from the client and the use of an ephemeris, which is a book of tables on positions of celestial bodies. The same book is also used by astronomers. - Using the tables and date and time of one's birth, the astrologer creates a circular map divided into 12 sections or houses. Six houses lie above the Earth and represent the visible and social aspects of a personality. The remaining six, below the Earth, deal with inner, less visible traits. On this map the astrologer plots positions of the sun, moon anij !tenets iat .the moment of the client's .birth. Roger Elliot, a British astrologer, explains in hhis Astrology for Everyone that there are three distinct stages. "Stage • one is concerned with'working out the ascen- dant anti midheaven. Stage two deals with the calculation of the planetary Positions:and stage three' involves assein-" Wingthis information and completing 'the birth -chart together Ott , the- '61-ciiiiithin of aspects and the inclusion of the houses." According to Jane the chrt takes only minutes to m- plete, however the final' and most important service for the client could take up to six months; that is 'the analysis. "The horoscope is pretty general, therefore you have to have ongoing consultation with the person to determine how the symbols.operate with them: Youhave to look at the whole chart and apply the symbolism; that's where the art comes in." . While analyzing the chart the astrologer also takes into account the presence of the four elements, one's zodiac sign, mental complexity and past experiences. Each „tif the elements represents an aspect of human nature. Earth is physical and practical; water, emotional; air, intellectual, and fire, vitality. These are the foun- dation of the- zodiac and therefore of all astrology. Unlike symbols or abstract concepts, they are forces that make up the entire creation one can perceive. Each zodiac sign, from Aries to Pisces, has, unique characteristics. Together the 12 form a unified picture of man. ...Jane' continued explaining that the quality of anything, born at any moment is directly related to the quality of the moment. "The position of planets iS a reflection of anything born: • animals, :persons; even corporations." Thereforeanything that has a beginning „can have -a horo- *ape. • What dodlawith a hbro- scope is -seemingly the most important thing. .'Jane said that the -Chart, or blueprint, points out • how a person's energies can best be applied. It a tool for un- derstanding people by .describing possible traits and behavior. One should regard sign placements and transits as opportunities that if cashed in on, will provide a direction toward growth.- Like an •in- strument ,panel .one can take readings on the course of a life', but the client is still the pilot. "Most astrologers have to be a bit psychic, good listeners and sensitive,'" said Jane. These traits help her study future up and down cycles, "but it is impossible toptedict actual events". • These astrological services have helped both the "clients and Jane. She noted that her tolerance and understanding of people has grown. ,"I've learned to appreciate the fact that everyone is different and therefore will. have different reactions to each situation." ARIES 21 Manch to 20 April Planet: Mars Keynote: Hope Watchword. Variety TAURUS 21 April to 20 May Planet: Venus Keynote: Peace Watdiviord: Stability GEMINI 21 May to 21 June Planet: Mercury Keynote: Joy Watchword: Variety LEO 23 July to 22 August Planet: Sun Keynote: Glory Watchword: Faith VIRGO 23 August to 22 September Planet: Mercury Keynote: Purity Watchword: Service LIBRA 23 September to 22 October Planet: Venus Keynote:"Beauty Watchword: Harmony SAGITTARIUS 23 November to 23 December Planet: Jupiter Keynote: Wisdom Watchword; Liberty CAPRICORN 23 December to • 20 January Planet: Saturn Keynote: Reverence Watchword: Ambition A21gJaUnuARTUary tOS 19 February Planet: Uranus „ Keynote:Treh Watchword: Research CANCER 221 -tine to 22 July Planet: Moon ICeynote: Patience Watchword: Sympathy SCORPIO 23 October to 22 November Planet: Pluto Keynote: Justice Watc_hword: Power PISCES " 20 February to 20 March Planet: Neptune Keynote: Love Watchword: Sensitivity ARTWORK BY JOANNE HODGINS • . • -,' ••••••. 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P • ".• Accommlatimino rtvimue (41101c1t. 0111* I/4044v ottit,rtge Foipendittizeiedfzensfeie Municipal eiiendluires Getterstgc3,yernment Pr,ateetion to persons ancl ai%Party''' Tinnepartation services Environmental services Health !igttle* *ichil and fainly services Recreation and cultural aervices' Planning and develop- ment Other Total aspendlivra Transfers Transfers to region or county Transfers to school boards Total transfers Total expenditures and transfers Revenue by purpose Municipal purposes Taxation • Payments in lieu of taxes Ontario grants Other grants Fees and service charges • Other Revenue to payfOr municipal purposes Reelon or county requisition Taxation Payments inglieu of taxes Ontario grants Other • Revototo *tithe region or county requisition 22,116 39,00 15,796 11)&350 ?,500 1,300 3,500 16.091 • • 410, 25007 99,617 152,499 22,116 . 10.067 45,752 34,906,• • 13,165 13,912 148,974 140,645 2,429 2,289 1,400 • 354 ' - 12,017 1.1,399 • 17,769, • 11,340 1,2787 1,323 '243,293 216,168 • 54,234 54,710 154,415 138,379 206,116 200,649 193.009 465,823 451,942 409,257 •••-: 75,416 : I 21' le; '• 11 • 9 99 7 11 149,614. • 10,921 , 400 • • - 19,486 17,900 23.211 237,055 229.981 42,638 - 43,253 • 11;555 2,045 121.459 866 15,235 14,132 229,153 42,951 11428 10,783 54,193 -•••••.-54,881 School beard requisition TaXittibn 151,459 154,677 PaYments inlieu of taxes - • Other Revenue to pay the school board requisition 152,459 Total revenue • 443,707 Accumulated net revenue (91kitrnt1111 tiltd.OI .41 the year Analyse i as follows: General revenue Region or county School I- n is Special .narge Species' areas Local board< Municipal ernerprises 53,734 138,419 .154,677 138,419 439,539 421,306 9,713 22,116 6,49) 71 302 4,191 (861) 519 19,414 (576) 40 3,191 (861) 908 9,713 \ 22,116 STATEMENT OF CAPITAL' OPERATIONS for the year midedDecimber 31, 1979 1979 197S Actual Actual Unfinanced capital outlay (Unex- pended capital financing) at the beginning of the year 37,304 60,617 Capital expenditure • General government Protection to persons and • property Transportation services 157,008 Environmental services Health services Social and family services Recreation and cultural services Planning and development Other Total expenditure Capital financing Contributions from the • revenue fund Contributions from reserve funds and reserves Long term liabilities incurred On ario grants Tete capital financing Unfinanced capital outlay (Unex- pended capital financing) at the end of the year ASSETS Current assert, 51,837 47,925 40,800 ' 26,000 • 197,80E1 • 125,762 20,358 64,708 56,032 50,858 ro 1. Iv Y11 tirr • 1. ac0..4940,00,1g! ratiods tn.revenues .iturisC 'thiitrevenue fund gni) th, fe110081019001120 _ 'East Wowanosb RiKreatiell, Parks and COM01000.0100.- ‚Board 41) ftt91111110141114114 • , b) Statement of Ca5fital fifiter0lens , 'This statement reflect* the capitol espenditares of the huallcipalltY to be jeer:voted 'from, general municipal revenue of the Municipality and iti • local board os • thiscribe4innotis1(0). • c) ifelitecaSheef , .• This stateMent reflecti..the assets and liabilities of the revenue fund, the capital. fund, reserve funds and local board midescribed In nOte 1(o).. d) Fized Asses. • • The historical costund oceisitiblabitdepreciatien of 'fixed assetits not reported for menreilialpurposei, Instead, the "Capital outlay to.be recovinrod.luirtiture years" which fi the aggregate of the princlOcil 'mirth:Oaf tinmotured long fibrin liabilities, capital. kinds .traniderred to other or- ganizations, and the cost of capital prolecte not yet permanently' financed is reported on thelalcmeSheet. so) Muntclpal Enterprises ' • There qr. ne Municipal enterprise activities carried on by the municipality. 1) Charges for Net tong Tenn Liabilities Debt retirement costs including principal'andiniods tereisnt are' charged against current revenues in the per whielythey are paid. Interest chars are not accrued for the. periods' frOM the dotes of the . latest interept pay- , mints to the end of the financicil year. g) Trust funds • •• • There are hint funds adnitnittered birth. inunliiPalit 2.. emu*. OUTIAit! TO el IECOVER*D IN FUTURE YEARS • Some capital outlay to 1011,,Olcatr atm' In futur. yoors does . not represent a' burden artgaittirtil municipal' revenues, as it IS to, be recOutgrod.1n future years 'from other sources: • • a) . 1929 .', • -Special charges�n bean: . ' • . fitting landowners • 90=80 • .9164.939 .• • • •- , .. • • b) Capital outlays. including fixed. ossets Oniihe ',transfer* •of capitation& inthe amount of 620.358.9diich have • been financed from general munIcipa1.revsinues of the current year, are reported on the Statement of Revenue and Expenditure. 3. NET LONG TERM LIABILITIES The balance for net • long term liabilities reported on the Balance Sheet is madeup of the fallowing: incurred by the. latiunlainality». ilidinc.thos,q, incurred on behalf of former school bOcirik, other-, municipalities and. municipal enterprises • and outstanding at the end of the year amount to 1979 1978 $308,832 . $274,001 Of the long term liabilities shown above, the responsi- bility for payment of principal and interest charges has been assumed by others fora principal amount of 142,600 158,000 Net Long Term Liabilities At The End Of The Year 9166,832 $116,001 42 ACCUMULATED NET REVENUE (DEFICIT) AT THE END -OF THE YEAR The balance in the revenue fund at the year end is avail- able to reduce (to be added to) the (*vies of the fallow- ing classes of ratepayers. , 1979 197$ General ratepayers $ 7,010 _ $ 20,332 Designated ratepayers 2.330 • 2,330 • School board ratetxriers 302 ' ' 40 County ratepayers 71 " "" (576) $ 9,713 $ 22,116 5. CHARGES FOR NET LONG TERM LIABILITIES Total charges for the year for long term liabilities were as follows: 1979 1978 Principal payments $ 13,876 • $ 10,089 Interest 7,284 5,258 $ 21,160 . $ 15,347 6,453 Of the total charges shown above $21,160 were paid from general municipal revenues of the municipality and are included in expenditure an the Statement of Revenue and Expenditure classified under the appropriate function- al headings. 43,400 60,811 38,411 191,956 149,075 43,156 37,304 BALANCE SHEET as at December 31, 1979 Cash Taxes receivable Accounts receivable Other current assets Capitel outlay to be recovered In future years Other long term assets UALUIS Current liabilities eraporaa; !cent Accounts payable and aCcrued liabilities Other cut -rent liabilities Net long term flhbIIIHes Reserves end reserve funds Accumulated net revenue (deficit) end um:mulled ersultel receipts .64 1979 19711 Actual Actual $ $ 78,663 22,559 35,527 41,606 39,633 38,487 153,823 ' 102,652 209.998 153,305 209,988 153,305 363,811 255,957 110394 48,376 14,474 15,912 3,327 124,868 67,615 166,832 • 116,001 62.398 50,225 9,713 22,116 238,943 1;-:,342 363,811 255,957 1 RESERVE _AND -RESERVE FUNDS -STATEMENT OF CONTINUITY AND ANALYSIS OF YEAR END POSITION for Om year ended December 31, 1979 Available at the beginning of the year for future municipal • purposes • Revenue Contributions from the revenue fund Contributions from developers Interest earned Expenditure `Transfers to the capital fund Transfers to the revenue fund Available at the year end for futures municipal purposes 1979 Actual $ 1978 Actual '9 50,225 • 45,225 12,173 5,000 12.l7 5, 0011 62,398 50,225 ANALYSIS OF YEAR-END POSITION cc at December 31, 1979 lmrves Working Capital Equipment Replacement Reserve funds Year end position al inessrves end reserve farads 47,398 42,398 15,003 7,827 62,398 ,50,225 62,399 r . 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