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'''Futures from March 21 edition:'''
==General==
*'''Website:''' http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/futures/
*Futures are a section in the [[Perplex City Sentinel]], much like Horoscopes on Earth.
*As on Earth, each sign has an association with a certain portion of the [[Calendar]]
*Also as on Earth, The signs appear to have mythological significance.
*Many people believe the futures are all stuff and nonesense.




''The Eagle (March 11 - April 10)''<br>
==The Signs==
Heel, boy! You've been coming down pretty hard on your group. Step back, breathe, and remember - it's only a game.
===The Hand===
*January 11 - February 10
*[[Gyvann]] referred to hands often, and it has been speculated that he may have been using a play on phrase referring to literal and skyward hands at once.


''The Spider (April 11 - May 10)''<br>
===The Baby===
Miss Priss, when last we spoke you were plotting vengeance on he who done you wrong. Giving the man a little space may be just the unexpected trick to lure him back to your lair.
*February 11 - March 10


''The Wave (May 11 - June 10)''<br>
===The Eagle===
I love how hard you're working, but I do not love the toll this work is taking on your body. I prescribe green vegetables and a spa day.
*March 11 - April 10


''The Archer (June 11 - July 10)''<br>
===The Spider===
Is it possible to have it all if you're not having much fun? Take some time out of your hectic schedule to plan some spontaneity!
*April 11 - May 10


''The Half-filled Jug (July 11 - August 10)''<br>
===The Wave===
If you ask her, she will come.
*May 11 - June 10


''The Dragon (August 11 - September 10)''<br>
===The Archer===
So there's this rumor going around that you just suffered a rather devastating blow to your ego. You've kind of had it coming. But don't fret, you'll bounce straight back.
*June 11 - July 10
*Famous Archers:
**[[Scarlett Kiteway]]
*May be in reference, maybe, to an ancient cult in Perplex City known as [[The Archers of Dawn]]


''The Three Balls (September 11 - October 10)''<br>
===The Half-filled Jug===
Your team is spinning its wheels, and you're leaving them hanging. You're the ideas person, so get cracking!
*July 11 - August 10
*Refers to one of [[Five Tasks of Madna]]
**Madna was to fill the [[Mazy River]] using a jug.


''The Dice (October 11 - November 10)''<br>
===The Dragon===
Take a shot on that newcomer who wants a piece of the action. Bide your time; it will pay off big at the end of the week.
*August 11 - September 10
*Famous Dragons:
**[[Violet Kiteway]]


''The Maze (November 11 - December 10)''<br>
===The Three Balls===
I know just what will get you out of those doldrums. Shake up your little world: take a class, join a new games league, take a day trip. Anything's better than where you are now, right?
*September 11 - October 10


''The Apple-Thief (December 11 - January 10)''<br>
===The Dice===
Roses are red, violets are blue. Somebody close has a huge crush on you.
*October 11 - November 10


''The Hand (January 11 - February 10)''<br>
===The Maze===
You're too gosh darned nice. Stop being everyone's carpet. Next time someone asks a favor of you, politely refuse. You know what guy does not look hot to the ladies? That would be the one they can push around.
*November 11 - December 10
*Refers to one of [[Five Tasks of Madna]]
**Madna was to navigate the [[Maze of Stars]]
*Famous Mazes:
**[[Alejo Jackson]]


''The Baby (February 11 - March 10)''<br>
===The Apple-Thief===
You have been taking such positive steps lately. Keep it up! The end result will be completely worth it. You may even land a treat tomorrow for all your hard work.
*December 11 - January 10
*Refers to one of [[Five Tasks of Madna]]
**Madna was to steal the apple from the jaws of a giant crocodile.
*This sign is always delivered in prose of some sort.
*in a mythical sense, according to [[Gyvann]], The Apple-Thief is the bringer of justice. He makes right all that is askew, though the righting may often be painful.
*Famous Apple Thieves:
**[[Cyrus Quinton]]




'''Futures from March 28 edition: '''
===And Remember, ...===
The futures, as presented by [[Madame Bianca]], always includes a more general statement.  This advice always begins with '''And Remember,'''.  It is unknown if this is a traditional means of telling futures, or simply one of Madame Bianca's hallmarks.


''The Eagle (March 11 - April 10)''<br>
Floundering? Out of options? Do what I do when trouble hits: Sushi! Have an eel and cucumber roll; it brings you luck.


''The Spider (April 11 - May 10)''<br>
==References==
The Archer has you in her sights. Should your subdolous ways slip, she'll snarl. Scarper.
*The [[Reconstructionists]] have a security system which uses a knowledge and awareness of the futures.
**blog, 02-JUN-05 "A plan" {{WaybackS1|www.quirkyacuity.com/archives/2005/06/a_plan.html}}
**blog, 03-JUN-05 "Success" {{WaybackS1|www.quirkyacuity.com/archives/2005/06/success.html}}


''The Wave (May 11 - June 10)''<br>
*[[Cyrus Quinton]] left a very subtle puzzle, which required us to find his sign.
Shuffle your way to heaven at your weekly card game. Bet big. Triangles are go.
**'''The Perplex City Sentinel'''
***article, 26-JAN-06 "[[Iona Rodie|Iona]] Interviews... [[Alejo Jackson]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/iona_interviews_14.html}}
**'''Quirky Acuity, [[Violet]]'s blog'''
***blog, 31-JAN-06 "Seven reasons I hate [[Pyramid]]" {{WaybackS1|www.quirkyacuity.com/archives/2006/01/seven_reasons_i.html}}
***blog, 08-JAN-06 "Saving [[Kurt]]" {{WaybackS1|www.quirkyacuity.com/archives/2006/02/saving_kurt.html}}
**'''The Path of Least Time, [[Kurt]]'s blog'''
***blog, 01-FEB-06 "[[Cyrus Quinton]]" {{WaybackS1|www.thepathofleasttime.com/archives/2006/02/cyrus_quinton.html}}
***blog, 07-FEB-06 "Stars" {{WaybackS1|www.thepathofleasttime.com/archives/2006/02/star_signs.html}}
***blog, 13-FEB-06 "Last words of [[Monica Grand|Monica]]" {{WaybackS1|www.thepathofleasttime.com/archives/2006/02/last_words_of_m_1.html}}


''The Archer (June 11 - July 10)''<br>
*[[Alejo Jackson Chat Log]]
The fruits of your labor are sour. Taking up arms is never suggested, though it is often appropriate. Just don't forget to take backup.
 
''The Half-filled Jug (July 11 - August 10)''<br>
Great minds think alike, so get together with a like mind this week. Let two halves make a sphere.
 
''The Dragon (August 11 - September 10)''<br>
Your fiery nature ignites a skirmish against a rival team. Funnel your energies into something positive, and stop it. You know, before someone loses an eye.
 
''The Three Balls (September 11 - October 10)''<br>
You seem to be in a bit of a bawdy phase. Doesn't seem like a lasting turn. The slightest overstepping of your boundaries will turn you prim again.
 
''The Dice (October 11 - November 10)''<br>
Missing a piece of your interpersonal jigsaw is even worse than misplacing your key. This is a good week to take out a personal ad. Go on, it's only your pride.
 
''The Maze (November 11 - December 10)''<br>
Unexpected ventures haven't turned out well for you. It's time to get back to basics. Traditional values are on the rise.
 
''The Apple-Thief (December 11 - January 10)''<br>
I think that you shall never be as smart as those who know base three.
 
''The Hand (January 11 - February 10)''<br>
Your newfound spirit of independence has opened many portals. Pay no heed to those who would direct your course; use your own internal compass.
 
''The Baby (February 11 - March 10)''<br>
You are as beautiful as a flower. Why do you let this ugly-minded person make you dinner? (Eel and cucumber rolls can be lucky for all signs, really. Yum.)
 
And remember, it's not how you play the game, it's how the game plays you, kiddo.

Latest revision as of 16:44, 29 June 2007

General


The Signs

The Hand

  • January 11 - February 10
  • Gyvann referred to hands often, and it has been speculated that he may have been using a play on phrase referring to literal and skyward hands at once.

The Baby

  • February 11 - March 10

The Eagle

  • March 11 - April 10

The Spider

  • April 11 - May 10

The Wave

  • May 11 - June 10

The Archer

The Half-filled Jug

The Dragon

The Three Balls

  • September 11 - October 10

The Dice

  • October 11 - November 10

The Maze

The Apple-Thief

  • December 11 - January 10
  • Refers to one of Five Tasks of Madna
    • Madna was to steal the apple from the jaws of a giant crocodile.
  • This sign is always delivered in prose of some sort.
  • in a mythical sense, according to Gyvann, The Apple-Thief is the bringer of justice. He makes right all that is askew, though the righting may often be painful.
  • Famous Apple Thieves:


And Remember, ...

The futures, as presented by Madame Bianca, always includes a more general statement. This advice always begins with And Remember,. It is unknown if this is a traditional means of telling futures, or simply one of Madame Bianca's hallmarks.


References

  • The Reconstructionists have a security system which uses a knowledge and awareness of the futures.
    • blog, 02-JUN-05 "A plan" link
    • blog, 03-JUN-05 "Success" link
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