A Brief Word from Cosmic Zink: As Halloween approaches we can really only think of the special people close to our hearts. It's such a special time of the year with so much heart-felt significance that I am often moved to tears. Families, friends, and a commitment to faith are all things that spring to mind. Please try to respect and enjoy this festive and sacred Halloween season sensibly.

ARIES(March 21st-April 19th): Surprise! There will be no Phish tour for an unspecified length of time. Your month is full of surprises, but most will be good surprises. You seem to have latched on to some really good vibes and, consequently, life's path is unwinding easily before you. You're pretty much stoked, brah. Your month winds on like a pleasing upbeat jam that has every one gettin' their groove on.

TAURUS(April 20th-May 20th): There have been many great rock anthems concerning the passage of time. Unfortunately, you seem to be getting the muzak versions of Pink Floyd's "Time" all month long. You're in a rut of boredom, most likely because you've been burning your braincells watching too much TV. Maybe the brief run of reunion shows by Steve Kimock and Zero in San Francisco will have you buckin' up and gettin' down. Have fun on Halloween, too. No one likes a Halloweeny.

GEMINI(May 21st-June 20th): Your month is filled with good grooves and bad jams. A mixed bag keeps it interesting, however, and keeps you coming back for more. Wayne Horvitz and Zony Mash would be the perfect musical compliment to your month. His jazzy jams can be as mellow as a slowly trickling stream or as funky and energetic as any groove bands on the scene. Dress up as something weird for Halloween for a change this year, too. Loosen up, man.

CANCER(June 21st-July 22nd): This month should be a big 'ol ball of fun! You are super psyched that the Ominous Seapods are making a long overdue run of the West Coast. Check out their mutant jam sounds and freak out while you party down. You may have some romance in your life, too, so be on the lookout for that groovin' cutie of the opposite sex. If you're already taken, then stop looking ya horndog!

LEO(July 23rd-August23rd): Did you ever see Clint Eastwood in the spaghetti western "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly?" No? You're missing out! Anyway, I think that you will be most righteously satisfied by taking in a show performed by none other than the amazing Oteil and his Peacemakers. Oteil's jazzy tunes and innovative bass playing will shake off any possibility of bad feelings this month. Some great news is around the corner, too. Maybe somebody's burning you a couple free moe. discs just because they like you.

VIRGO(August 24th-September 23rd): Your charm and personality have earned you some extra cashish. You are very happy about this money because you plan on running right out and purchasing The Big Wu's second studio album "Folktales" as soon as it becomes available this month. Be aware that the end of the month could have some dark places to avoid. If the jam is taking you to strange places in your head, try to remain calm and embrace the life experience. Don't get spooked so close to Halloween.

LIBRA(September 24th-October 23rd): Happy Birthday to you, Libra! Perhaps you'll cook up a special birthday cake and then go see The Recipe. The ingredients of their musical cake add up to a very delicious musical treat! Celebrate the year's achievement by patting yourself on the back. You managed to develop friendships with and appreciation for many new jambands this year. You're such a music junky it's...spooooky.

SCORPIO(October 24th-November 21st): You are quite the performer this month. You're up on stage enjoying the spotlight! In fact, you're fun is infectious and soon you have many people drumming and playing and singing along! It's almost as if you were morphing into the band Mecca Bodega as they were blasting through a rhythmic, rollicking, tribal set of music. You're quick wit may help you out with the bartender while begging for one more drink even though last call was 4 minutes ago.

SAGITTARIUS(November 22nd-December 21st): You are happy this month. Then you quickly turn sad. Then you turn happy again. Then you're sad again. Make up your mind! The one thing you can decide on for sure is the Halloween Hootenanny with The Steve Kimock Band on Mt Hood in Oregon. By the time the Halloween weekend of fun rolls around you have decided to be happy for good. Steal some of your little brother's trick-or-treat candy and have a snack!

CAPRICORN(December 22nd-January 20th): You have so much charisma this month that it seems to drip off your body. You also have the ability to keep people's attention. Col. Bruce Hampton and the Code Talkers have a similar power of grabbing your attention with the eccentric personality of the Colonel and the great musical power of his band. If Zambiland is the land of peace and happiness, then you are already there, Capricorn!

AQUARIUS(January 21st-February 18th): You're groove keeps rolling for now, but the fun will end relatively soon. Don't help trouble by inviting it, though. As Frank Zappa once said, "There's a difference between kneeling down and bending over." People may take you as being as bizarre as Zappa around mid-month, so job interviews or public speaking may not be such a good idea. If you find yourself feeling anti-social by Halloween, just stay home and watch The Dead Movie.

PISCES(February 19th-March 20th): You're feeling better this month for a change! Maybe it's the fact that you expanded your musical boundaries by seeing G. Love and Special Sauce play at your local club. You really dug his bluesy roots sound that doesn't emphasize instrumental prowess as much as many of the other bands you like to see. Be prepared for other changes that may help you redefine your persona. You may discover that your true musical calling is Anne Murray, for instance...but probably not.