Your Running Stars

Special Guest: Todd Francis

The artist Todd Francis is perhaps best known for his graphic work with Antihero Skateboards. But what many people don’t know is Todd happens to be a well-respected figure in the arcane world of soothsaying. He is the seventh son of a seventh son, and he’s got more than his fair share of psychic ability. That’s why he’s our special guest for this issue’s running stars. 


The cynical readers among you will assume that Todd is just a friend of POSSESSED, and he made this shit up as he went along for a favor. To that, we say shame on you. Todd has long been recognized in supernatural circles (and circles made up of lonely people with more than two cats) for his mystical talents, which include (but are not limited to) astral projection, aura reading, clairvoyance, crystal gazing, conjuration, exorcisms, paper mâché, extrasensory perception, ghost stuff, stuff with orbs, the Ouija, paranormal friction, intestinal precognition, reincarnation stuff, remote viewing, spirit photography, SodaStream repair, telekinesis, telepathy, table tennis, and sex.

But I guess that don’t impress you much, do it, Shania? Pfff.


Aries 

(March 21 - April 19)

Aries, Aries... While you’re out there running, avoid railroad tracks, broken mirrors, and walking under ladders. But black cats, they’re fine. They always tell it like it is.

Taurus 

(April 20 - May 20)

Taurus! This is a great month to be loud, confident, and aggressive. The stars say it to be true! Sing loudly, run hard, talk to strangers, maybe go buy a boat or a jet ski. Now everyone around you will realize once and for all—this Taurus is an asshole. 

Gemini

(May 21 - June 20)

Let’s see... Gemini. Soon, you will have vivid dreams of running and running until you need to cool off and dive into a deep, blue body of water. You will swim in the cooling water and achieve a beautiful state of stasis. Then you will wake refreshed and ready to tackle the month with incredible clarity. Also, your sheets will be soaked in your urine.

Cancer

(June 21 - July 22)

Your life is a balance between two moons. One is telling you to really go for it, to run long and hard for that finish line, and be reckless and forward-moving. The other moon is telling you to slow down, to learn from your mistakes, to be careful and avoid injury, and to be wise. Ignore both of those moons this month and go suck down three fully loaded hot dogs.

Leo 

(July 23 - August 22)

If I have to hear another Leo talking about ‘My Leo energy’ one more fucking time... It’s like those people who have to proclaim, ‘I’m Italian!’ every five minutes. We know already, dipshit. I’m sick of Leos, and now I’m sick of Italians, too. Good job.

Virgo

(August 23 - September 22)

Virgo... Okay. Listen here, running man, I’m not going to sugarcoat it—your haircut is more tragic than Trump’s diaper. What have they done to you? Did that cut come with giant shoes and a seltzer bottle? It’s time to reclaim your dignity, you lop. 

Libra

(September 23 - October 22)

Umm... Okay. While you’re running this month, really engage the world with all your senses: taste, smell, sight, touch, sound. Take time to slow down and use all these senses to truly appreciate the world around you while you run because, come November, you’ll begin to lose one of these senses for good. 

Scorpio

(October 23 - November 21)

Scorpio, it’s time to take a long look at yourself in the mirror and trim away all the emotional douche-baggage that the rest of the world sees in you. It won’t be easy, not with a face like that, but talk to it. There’s a reason nobody answers your calls. 

Sagittarius

(November 22 - December 21)

Live dangerously this month. Run as fast as you can, as far as you can. Roll the dice! Eat all the delicious street food! Demand your boss give you that raise! Go ahead and ask that special someone out! Also, this month you’ll get pinworm.

Capricorn 

(December 22 - January 19)

Let’s see, Capricorn... Okay, here we go. Capricorn. This month, take a break from all that running and definitely go on a hike. Not for the exercise, fresh air, or the chance to connect with nature, but so you can spend three weeks telling everyone about your stupid hike. 

Aquarius

(January 20 - February 18)

Aquarius. This month, when you’re not busy running, you should spend as much time as possible diving deep into the music of The Doors and Jim Morrison’s lyrics so that by next month you’ll know to never willingly listen to The fucking Doors ever again. And Rush, too.

Pisces 

(February 19 - March 20)

Woah! Based on what the stars are telling me, this is actually going to be a great month for you, filled with amazing runs and passion and clarity and significant financial gain [muffled sniggers turn into endless uproarious laughter]. 

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