The Ox and The Scorpion: Opposites Attract
Hey Baby, what's your sign? Sad to say, I still get asked that question on occasion. And while I'm not much for the zodiac stuff, its framework may explain a lot. I am a Scorpio and a Water Ox. Those of you who know about these things may already see what's coming. Scorpios are passionate and intuitive. Water Oxen are governed by reason. Scorpios are deviant. Water Oxen are law and order. Scorpios are sexy and water oxen.... Well, have you seen a water ox? Both signs are stubborn.
Every year my mother's side of the family takes a trip. All of us -- grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Last summer's destination was China, and our national guide taught all the cousins how to play mahjong. After a long day of touring, we would stay up nights to play, exchange stories, and ask each other about our respective countries. Midway through the trip, our guide looks at me and says, "You are a bad girl. And you look so traditional! I do not understand how you can do these things. You are not French."
I had to laugh. I am by no means a "bad girl." I am bookish and slightly geeky. I am quiet and, as one friend put it, "half-heartedly social." And yet I often find myself in strange circumstances. I have been known to date a professor (not my professor -- that's the ox thinking) and then turn around and date his student (the scorpio just goes for it, without thinking). Looking back, I guess you can say I have a thing for pairings.
I find myself single once more, and the ox and the scorpio are on the loose. Who knows where I’ll end up this time. But I will try to keep the guide’s words in mind. I am not French, and I should act accordingly.
Every year my mother's side of the family takes a trip. All of us -- grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Last summer's destination was China, and our national guide taught all the cousins how to play mahjong. After a long day of touring, we would stay up nights to play, exchange stories, and ask each other about our respective countries. Midway through the trip, our guide looks at me and says, "You are a bad girl. And you look so traditional! I do not understand how you can do these things. You are not French."
I had to laugh. I am by no means a "bad girl." I am bookish and slightly geeky. I am quiet and, as one friend put it, "half-heartedly social." And yet I often find myself in strange circumstances. I have been known to date a professor (not my professor -- that's the ox thinking) and then turn around and date his student (the scorpio just goes for it, without thinking). Looking back, I guess you can say I have a thing for pairings.
I find myself single once more, and the ox and the scorpio are on the loose. Who knows where I’ll end up this time. But I will try to keep the guide’s words in mind. I am not French, and I should act accordingly.
posted by the grocer's daughter at 12:01 AM
3 Comments:
You think that's a contradiction? Try Scorpio and Water Rabbit. Water Rabbit. Sheesh. Water Ox sounds pretty sexy now, huh?
I think my Water Rabbit sort of splooped down on my Scorpion and drowned it. No other explanation
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there are contradictions inherent in almost everyone. and most i think take pride in being so unpredictable. we exclaim, "oh, i can be sexy AND grungy," or "i am funny AND serious." it's a reflection of how flexible and versatile we are, or think we are. but often, when it comes down to it, we are one type and pretty much stick to that type.
and you are decidedly NOT french...
Sometimes I wake up in the morning and think, "How on earth did I get here?" Predictable maybe but surprising none the less.
And yes, definitely not French...
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