Friday January 16th 2004 Time to Get Ready for a Happy Surprise by Bernard Fitzwalter How would you like a surprise present? You can't know what it is nor choose what you want. But when it arrives you'll like it. The sky is in generous mood. Venus and Uranus are conjunct. Venus, planet of both love and luck, suggests fun and laughter - or money. So whatever it is, it's nice. Uranus, is the planet of the unexpected. When the two are together, they mean quite simply 'nice surprise', 'unexpected fortune', or 'love at first sight'. Venus is bright and clear in the west between about 5pm and 7pm; Uranus is invisible without a good telescope. Somehow, I prefer not being able to see it. The invisible benefactor is all part of the mystery, isn't it? If you missed any Astronews articles, click here for Astronews Archives