2023 Zodiac Year Long Challenge

[Bernadette]

My Bonus book for this month was This Was a Man by Jeffrey Archer and two of the MC, Emma & Harry are joined together by marriage💞👰‍♀️🤵‍♂️💍

[Upton]

Hey Ashley :) I am jumping into the challenge, and I am an Aries. Watch out everyone!

[Upton]

" 2023 Zodiac Challenge
Tracking Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Duration: January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023
Challenge Main Tasks Completed: 11/185
Bonus Tasks Completed: 0/12
Books Read: 10
Points: 47

♑ Capricorn
December 22 - January 19

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A ~ Green River, Running Red: The Real Story of the Green River Killer--America's Deadliest Serial Murderer by Ann Rule ~ 04.15.2023
P ~ Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer ~ 05.03.2023
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NExtinction Horizon by Nicholas Sandsbury Smith ~ 04.08.2023
Power Color: Grey ➖ Read a book with a grey cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Goat ➖ Read a book with a character that climbs something
Famous Artist: Paul Cezanne ➖ Read a book with fruit on cover
Archetype: The Leader ➖ Read a book with ""leader"" in text (pg/%) ~ Zombie Fallout 19: Unearthed by Mark Tufo ~ 04.30.2023
Ruler: Saturn ➖ Read a book with ""ring"" in text (pg/%)
House: 10th ➖ Read a book with the number 10/ten in the title
Strength: Driven ➖ Read a book with a character that is persistent
Weakness: Pessimistic ➖ Read a book with ""sad"" in text (pg/%)
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Capricorn
🔒BONUS TASK (will be announced 1/1/2023, must complete by 1/19/2023)

♒ Aquarius
January 20 - February 18

A The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood ~ 04.20.2023
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Power Color: Blue ➖ Read a book with a blue cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Water Bearer ➖ Read a book with water on the cover
Famous Artist: Thomas Cole ➖ Read a book with a landscape on the cover
Archetype: The Humanitarian ➖ Read a book with ""human"" in text (pg/%)
Ruler: Uranus ➖ Read a book with the MPG Sci-Fi
House: 11th ➖ Read a book with 11 in the publication date
Strength: Intelligent ➖ Read a book with a character that is smart
Weakness: Scatterbrained ➖ Read a book with ""disorganized"" in text (pg/%)
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is an Aquarius
🔒BONUS TASK (will be announced 1/20/2023, must complete by 2/18/2023)

♓ Pisces
February 19 - March 20

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Power Color: Light Green ➖ Read a book with a light green cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Fishes ➖ Read a book with an aquatic creature on the cover
Famous Artist: Michelangelo ➖ Read a book with a man's bare torso on the cover
Archetype: The Dreamer ➖ Read a book with ""dream"" in text (pg/%)
Ruler: Neptune ➖ Read a book with the MPG Fantasy
House: 12th ➖ Read a book with more than 12 editions on Goodreads
Strength: Intuitive ➖ Read a book with ""intuition"" in text (pg/%)
Weakness: Escapist ➖ Read a book where a character escapes from something
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Pisces
🔒 BONUS TASK Read a book that features two characters that are tied together by something.
(your interpretation, please explain)
Book must be read between February 19 - March 20 to receive bonus page points.

♈ Aries
March 21 - April 19

A Green River, Running Red: The Real Story of the Green River Killer--America's Deadliest Serial Murderer by Anne Rule 04.15.2023
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Power Color: Red ➖ Read a book with a red cover (>50%) The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood ~ 04.20.2023
Symbol: The Ram ➖ Read a book with a character that seeks out challenge
Famous Artist: Leonardo da Vinci ➖ Read a book with a setting in Italy
Archetype: The Warrior ➖ Read a book with a character that is/was in the military ~ Extinction Horizon by Nicholas Sandsbury Smith ~ 04.08.2023
Ruler: Mars ➖ Read a book with the MPG War
House: 1st ➖ Read a book that is 1st in a series ~ Zombie Fallout by Mark Tufo ~ 04.11.2023
Strength: Brave ➖ Read a book with ""brave"" in text (pg/%)
Weakness: Aggressive ➖ Read a book with a character that is aggressive
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is an Aries ~ Zombie Fallout 19: Unearthed by Mark Tufo ~ 04.30.2023
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 3/21/2023, must complete by 4/19/2023)

♉ Taurus
April 20 - May 20

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Power Color: Dark Green ➖ Read a book with a dark green cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Bull ➖ Read a book with ""bull"" in text (pg/%)
Famous Artist: Salvador Dali ➖ Read a book from the Surreal Books list
Archetype: The Sensualist ➖ Read a book with ""sensual"" in text (pg/%)
Ruler: Venus ➖ Read a book with the MPG Romance
House: 2nd ➖ Read a book with ""two"" in text (pg/%)
Strength: Loyal ➖ Read a book with a character that is considered reliable
Weakness: Stubborn ➖ Read a book with ""alpha"" in text (pg/%)
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Taurus
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 4/20/2023, must complete by 5/20/2023)


♊ Gemini
May 21 - June 20

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Power Color: Yellow ➖ Read a book with a yellow cover (>50%) ~ The 22 Murders of Madison May by Max Barry 02.20.2023
Symbol: Twins ➖ Read a book with twins or siblings
Famous Artist: Paul Gauguin ➖ Read a book set between 1848-1903
Archetype: The Communicator ➖ Read a book with ""talk"" in text (pg/%)
Ruler: Mercury ➖ Read a book with wings on cover
House: 3rd ➖ Read a book that has 3 main characters
Strength: Adaptable ➖ Read a book/movie adaptation
Weakness: Inconsistent ➖ Read a book with an erratic character
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Gemini
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 5/21/2023, must complete by 6/20/2023)


♋ Cancer
June 21 - July 22

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Power Color: Silver (light grey) ➖ Read a book with a light grey/silver cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Crab ➖ Read a book with a character who is crabby
Famous Artist: Frida Kahlo ➖ Read a book with a setting in Mexico
Archetype: The Nurturer ➖ Read a book with a character that is a parent
Ruler: The Moon ➖ Read a book with a moon on cover
House: 4th ➖ Read a book with four colors on cover
Strength: Healing ➖ Read a book with a character in the medical field
Weakness: Dependent ➖ Read a book with ""depend"" in text (pg/%)
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Cancer
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 6/21/2023, must complete by 7/22/2023)

♌ Leo
July 23 - August 22

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Power Color: Orange ➖ Read a book with an orange cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Lion ➖ Read a book with a lion on cover
Famous Artist: Andy Warhol ➖ Read a book with the MPG Contemporary
Archetype: The Creative ➖ Read a book with ""create"" in text (pg/%)
Ruler: The Sun ➖ Read a book with a sun on the cover
House: 5th ➖ Read a book with ""five"" in text (pg/%)
Strength: Protective ➖ Read a book with a character in law enforcement
Weakness: Egotistical ➖ Read a book with ""ego"" in text (pg/%)
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Leo
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 7/23/2023, must complete by 8/22/2023)

♍ Virgo
August 23 - September 22

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Power Color: Brown ➖ Read a book with an orange cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Virgin ➖ Read a book with a character who has never done something
Famous Artist: Dale Chihuly ➖ Read a book with glass on cover
Archetype: The Healer/Analyst ➖ Read a book with ""heal"" in text (pg/%)
Ruler: Mercury ➖ Read a book where someone is poisoned
House: 6th ➖ Read a book with a publication date that includes a 6
Strength: Humble ➖ Read a book with ""humble"" in text (pg/%)
Weakness: Obsessive ➖ Read a book with a character that is a stalker
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Virgo
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 8/23/2023, must complete by 9/22/2023)

♎ Libra
September 23 - October 22

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Power Color: Pink ➖ Read a book with a pink cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Scales ➖ Read a book with ""justice"" in text (pg/%)
Famous Artist: Caravaggio ➖ Read a book with 3 A's in the title
Archetype: The Diplomat/Lover ➖ Read a book with a character that is a lawyer
Ruler: Venus ➖ Read a book that is tagged love
House: 7th ➖ Read a book with a character whose first name has exactly 7 letters
Strength: Charming ➖ Read a book with ""charm"" in text (pg/%)
Weakness: Gullible ➖ Read a book where a character is taken advantage of
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Libra
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 9/23/2023, must complete by 10/22/2023)

♏ Scorpio
October 23 - November 21

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Power Color: Black ➖ Read a book with a black cover (>50%)
Symbol: Scorpion ➖ Read a book with something venomous on the cover
Famous Artist: Georgia O'Keeffe ➖ Read a book with an apostrophe in the authors name
Archetype: The Alchemist ➖ Read a book with a gold item on cover
Ruler: Pluto ➖ Read a book that deals with the afterlife
House: 8th ➖ Read a book with a character whose age includes an 8
Strength: Passionate ➖ Read a book with ""passion"" in text (pg/%)
Weakness: Vindictive ➖ Read a book with ""revenge"" in text (pg/%)
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Scorpio
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 10/23/2023, must complete by 11/21/2023)

♐ Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21

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Power Color: Purple ➖ Read a book with a purple cover (>50%) ~ Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer ~ 05.03.2023
Symbol: The Archer ➖ Read a book with ""arrow"" in text (pg/%)
Famous Artist: Georges Seurat ➖ Read a book with a setting in France
Archetype: The Philosopher ➖ Read a book with ""philosphy"" in text (pg/%)
Ruler: Jupiter ➖ Read a book with a rich character
House: 9th ➖ Read a book with a title that has exactly 9 words
Strength: Ambitious ➖ Read a book with an ambitious character
Weakness: Irresponsible ➖ Read a book with ""careless"" in text (pg/%)
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Sagittarius
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 11/22/2023, must complete by 12/21/2023)"

[Sammy]

Ashley wrote: "Has anyone chosen their Bonus Zodiac Month task book yet?
I think I'm going to read Night Pleasures because I read something about the MCs being handcuffed together, and that feels v..."

Just finished A Year at Castle Court, in which two people are separated, but they have a child together, which I thought fit the theme nicely, if in a less literal way :)

[Michelle's Empty Nest, The Challenge Whisperer]

Ashley wrote: "Has anyone chosen their Bonus Zodiac Month task book yet?
I think I'm going to read Night Pleasures because I read something about the MCs being handcuffed together, and that feels v..."

I'm planning to read Baby, I'm Yours where the MC is handcuffed to a bounty hunter.

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Christine wrote: "Hey Ashley :) I am jumping into the challenge, and I am an Aries. Watch out everyone!"

Glad to have you Christine! I got you added to the Challenger list and the Score Spreadsheet. You can update your points manually there. :)

📌Make sure that you have notifications turned on, so that you don't miss updates, bonus task notices, etc.

Also, here is the quick link to the currently running Bonus Tasks: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Such great picks from everyone for the Bonus!

[Bernadette]

Ashley - for spell-out I've been assuming we can use character names but I just looked at message #1 again and see we can only use

🔹Use the FIRST letter in ANY word in the title.
🔹Use the FIRST letter in ANY word in the series title.
🔹Use the FIRST letter in the author's first or last name.

So no character names - correct? But the firs letter of ANY word in the title is OK? I may need to move some of my books around🤣🤣🤣

[Carrie]

I ended up reading Kingdom of the Wicked for the bonus task. Emilia and Wrath are "tied" together by the tattoo that appears on each of them!

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Bernadette wrote: "Ashley - for spell-out I've been assuming we can use character names but I just looked at message #1 again and see we can only use

🔹Use the FIRST letter in ANY word in the title.
🔹Use the FIRST l..."

Nope! No character names! I'm devious!

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Carrie wrote: "I ended up reading Kingdom of the Wicked for the bonus task. Emilia and Wrath are "tied" together by the tattoo that appears on each of them!"

Lovely Carrie! I have this book on my TBR. My daughter bought it for me last year for my birthday and I keep forgetting to start it! I need to get on it!

[Bernadette]

Ashley wrote: "Bernadette wrote: "Ashley - for spell-out I've been assuming we can use character names but I just looked at message #1 again and see we can only use

🔹Use the FIRST letter in ANY word in the titl..."

Indeed you are devious🤣

[❡MaRisa]

Hey 🫡
So I am way behind updating my books here, but does it still count as a completed bonus task if I did read it during the appointed timeframe but haven't updated it here yet?
I am planning on updating things here soon, I just haven't found the time to look up the sources in the books yet... The dates on my bookshelves itself is right though since I do keep up with statuses still.
Sorry for my lack of updating things 😵‍💫
I am planning to read Kingdom of the Wicked too next week, I'll be buddy-reading it with my best friend <3
Have a nice weekend everyone 🫶🏼

[Carrie]

Ashley wrote: "Carrie wrote: "I ended up reading Kingdom of the Wicked for the bonus task. Emilia and Wrath are "tied" together by the tattoo that appear..."

I ended up liking it quite a bit but be warned - it ends on a massive cliff hanger!

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Risa! Yes! There is no rule against late updating or backdated books. Sometimes we just get busy or forget to update! If you read it during the challenge/bonus dates, it works! You can shuffle things around too.

[❡MaRisa]

Ashley wrote: "Risa! Yes! There is no rule against late updating or backdated books. Sometimes we just get busy or forget to update! If you read it during the challenge/bonus dates, it works! You can shuffle thin..."

Okay, thank you! At least it's not that many books to go through 🤣

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Carrie wrote: "I ended up liking it quite a bit but be warned - it ends on a massive cliff hanger!"

Why am I not surprised? At this point if there is a "next" book, I just assume there is a ridiculous cliff hanger that will scar me for life. Unless I hated the book, at which point I scoff and say "I don't care one bit about this", while grumbling that I don't even WANT to read the next book... which is LIES.

[Jackie]

♋ Cancer
June 21 - July 22

C Cooking for Ghosts by Patricia V. Davis - 2/11/23
A The A.B.C. Murders by Agatha Christie - 2/22/23
N The Name of This Book Is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch - 2/4/23
C Caught by Harlan Coben - 2/20/23
E Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano - 3/8/23
R Lock Every Door by Riley Sager - 2/19/23

Power Color: Silver (light grey) ➖ Read a book with a light grey/silver cover (>50%)
by Agatha Christie - 4/12/23

Symbol: The Crab ➖ Read a book with a character who is crabby
Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells - 3/1/23
Murderbot is crabby

Famous Artist: Frida Kahlo ➖ Read a book with a setting in Mexico

Archetype: The Nurturer ➖ Read a book with a character that is a parent
Greenglass House by Kate Milford - 2/25/23
Nora and Ben Pine are Milo's parents

Ruler: The Moon ➖ Read a book with a moon on cover
by Kenneth Oppel - 5/26/23

House: 4th ➖ Read a book with four colors on cover
by James Lovegrove - 4/3/23
Black, white, yellow, and brown

Strength: Healing ➖ Read a book with a character in the medical field
Dark Places by Gillian Flynn - 2/22/23
Hugh is a doctor.

Weakness: Dependent ➖ Read a book with "depend" in text (pg/%)
Kitty Hawk by Roland Smith - 3/1/23
Page 191 - Your lives will depend on it.

Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Cancer
The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan by Nancy Springer - 3/19/23
Author born July 5, 1948

🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 6/21/2023, must complete by 7/22/2023)

♌ Leo
July 23 - August 22

L The Patchwork Girl of Oz by L. Frank Baum - 3/30/23
E The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone by Jaclyn Moriarty - 3/16/23
O Of Beast and Beauty by Chanda Hahn - 2/26/23

Power Color: Orange ➖ Read a book with an orange cover (>50%)
by Emily Henry - 3/3/23

Symbol: The Lion ➖ Read a book with a lion on cover

Famous Artist: Andy Warhol ➖ Read a book with the MPG Contemporary
Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz - 3/19/23

Archetype: The Creative ➖ Read a book with "create" in text (pg/%)
Sleepers by Darcy Pattison - 2/26/23
Page 79 - ...that would create extremely frigid temperatures.

Ruler: The Sun ➖ Read a book with a sun on the cover
by Deborah Harkness - 4/28/23

House: 5th ➖ Read a book with "five" in text (pg/%)
Side Jobs by Jim Butcher - 3/6/23
Page 318 - "...all we need to do is get inside for five minutes."

Strength: Protective ➖ Read a book with a character in law enforcement
The Dark Wind by Tony Hillerman - 3/5/23
MC Jim Chee is in law enforcement.

Weakness: Egotistical ➖ Read a book with "ego" in text (pg/%)
Ghost Story by Jim Butcher - 3/10/23
Page 385 - "Give his ego a few crumbs..."

Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Leo
Vanishing Act by Thomas Perry - 3/6/23
Author born Aug. 7, 1947

🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 7/23/2023, must complete by 8/22/2023)

♍ Virgo
August 23 - September 22

V The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice - 3/2/23
I The Invisible Intruder by Carolyn Keene - 3/27/23
R Trial by Sorcery by Richard Fierce - 3/11/23
G Mrs. Pollifax and the Whirling Dervish by Dorothy Gilman - 3/17/23
O Master & Commander by Patrick O'Brian - 5/5/23

Power Color: Brown ➖ Read a book with an brown cover (>50%)
by Jim Butcher - 3/22/23
94.8% brown cover

Symbol: The Virgin ➖ Read a book with a character who has never done something
A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying by Kelley Armstrong - 3/23/23

Famous Artist: Dale Chihuly ➖ Read a book with glass on cover
by Darynda Jones - 3/14/23

Archetype: The Healer/Analyst ➖ Read a book with "heal" in text (pg/%)
Academ's Fury by Jim Butcher - 3/22/23
Page 185 - Broken hearts heal in time.

Ruler: Mercury ➖ Read a book where someone is poisoned
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn - 4/15/23
MCs kill a man who was trying to kill them.

House: 6th ➖ Read a book with a publication date that includes a 6
Fyre by Angie Sage - 3/28/23
Published Apr. 16, 2013

Strength: Humble ➖ Read a book with "humble" in text (pg/%)
Song of Susannah by Stephen King - 3/14/23
Page 4 - ...speaking in a voice, humble and lost,...

Weakness: Obsessive ➖ Read a book with a character that is a stalker
Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich - 6/30/23
Stephanie has a stalker throughout the book.

Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Virgo

🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 8/23/2023, must complete by 9/22/2023)

[Jackie]

♎ Libra
September 23 - October 22

L Elven Doom by Lindsay Buroker - 4/2/23
I Into the West by Mercedes Lackey - 5/18/23
B Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz - 3/19/23
R Red Harvest by Dashiell Hammett - 3/17/23
A Downtime by Tamara Allen - 3/20/23

Power Color: Pink ➖ Read a book with a pink cover (>50%)

Symbol: The Scales ➖ Read a book with "justice" in text (pg/%)
False Security by Lindsay Buroker - 4/14/23
Page 33 - ...returning them to the Dragon Justice Court...

Famous Artist: Caravaggio ➖ Read a book with 3 A's in the title
Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb - 4/20/23
royAl AssAssin

Archetype: The Diplomat/Lover ➖ Read a book with a character that is a lawyer
The Witch Tree Symbol by Carolyn Keene - 3/24/23
MC's father is a lawyer.

Ruler: Venus ➖ Read a book that is tagged love
A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams - 3/21/23
Tagged love 6 times

House: 7th ➖ Read a book with a character whose first name has exactly 7 letters
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë - 3/29/23
Hareton

Strength: Charming ➖ Read a book with "charm" in text (pg/%)
Nobody's Sweetheart Now by Maggie Robinson - 3/31/23
Page 13 - Charm personified.

Weakness: Gullible ➖ Read a book where a character is taken advantage of
The Book of the Dead by Douglas Preston - 4/1/23
MC's ward is taken advantage of by his evil brother.

Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Libra
Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson - 3/27/23
Author birthday Oct. 7, 1959

🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 9/23/2023, must complete by 10/22/2023)

♏ Scorpio
October 23 - November 21

S Fyre by Angie Sage - 3/28/23
C Chosen by Benedict Jacka - 4/8/23
O The First Sir Percy: an Adventure of the Laughing Cavalier by Emmuska Orczy - 6/21/23
R The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum - 4/6/23
P Red Alert by James Patterson - 4/11/23
I In Fury Born by David Weber - 5/25/23
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Power Color: Black ➖ Read a book with a black cover (>50%)
by Mark Walden - 3/29/23
87.3% black cover

Symbol: Scorpion ➖ Read a book with something venomous on the cover
by Alisa Craig - 7/2/23
Cobra on cover

Famous Artist: Georgia O'Keeffe ➖ Read a book with an apostrophe in the authors name

Archetype: The Alchemist ➖ Read a book with a gold item on cover
by David Baldacci - 5/4/23
Gold seal on cover

Ruler: Pluto ➖ Read a book that deals with the afterlife

House: 8th ➖ Read a book with a character whose age includes an 8
Armada by Ernest Cline - 6/11/23
MC is 18 years old.

Strength: Passionate ➖ Read a book with "passion" in text (pg/%)
The Garden Intrigue by Lauren Willig - 4/8/23
Page 95 - ...her husband's besetting passion.

Weakness: Vindictive ➖ Read a book with "revenge" in text (pg/%)
The Wrecker by Clive Cussler - 4/10/23
Page 357 - "Revenge." Dodd nodded.

Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Scorpio
Cold Days by Jim Butcher - 4/30/23
Author birthday Oct. 26, 1971

🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 10/23/2023, must complete by 11/21/2023)

♐ Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21

S The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern - 4/5/23
A Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares - 4/12/23
G Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson - 3/27/23
I The Innocent by David Baldacci - 8/27/23
T The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens -5/11/23
T The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan - 5/29/23
A Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb - 8/9/23
R Record of a Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers - 4/14/23
I Inheritance by Christopher Paolini - 9/10/23
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S The Shining by Stephen King - 4/18/23

Power Color: Purple ➖ Read a book with a purple cover (>50%)
by Ellery Queen - 8/2/23

Symbol: The Archer ➖ Read a book with "arrow" in text (pg/%)
Dragons of a Vanished Moon by Margaret Weis - 4/14/23
Page 58 - Attached to each arrow was cord...

Famous Artist: Georges Seurat ➖ Read a book with a setting in France
Blood Royal: A Sequel to the Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas - 6/19/23
Set primarily in France

Archetype: The Philosopher ➖ Read a book with "philosphy" in text (pg/%)
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett - 4/22/23
Page 69 - ...perhaps he had some philosophy about it...

Ruler: Jupiter ➖ Read a book with a rich character
The Blinding Knife by Brent Weeks - 4/24/23
MC's father is rich.

House: 9th ➖ Read a book with a title that has exactly 9 words

Strength: Ambitious ➖ Read a book with an ambitious character
The Nightmare by Lars Kepler - 4/26/23
Saga Bauer is ambitious and wants to advance as a homicide detective.

Weakness: Irresponsible ➖ Read a book with "careless" in text (pg/%)
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness - 4/17/23
Page 274 - We were careless...

Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Sagittarius
Roughing It by Mark Twain - 3/18/23
Author birthday Nov. 30, 1835

🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 11/22/2023, must complete by 12/21/2023)

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

ONLY 6 MORE DAYS TO READ FOR THE ♓PISCES BONUS TASK:

Read a book that features two characters that are tied together by something.
(your interpretation, please explain)
Book must be read between February 19 - March 20 (midnight, your timezone) to receive bonus page points.

[Joyce]

Part I
Part II

♋ Cancer
June 21 - July 22

✔️C- CITY Naked City 539 pgs (5 pts) 7/31/23
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✔️Power Color: Silver (light grey) ➖ Read a book with a light grey/silver cover (>50%) And Then There Were None 1/12/23 247 pgs (1 pt)
✔️Symbol: The Crab ➖ Read a book with a character who is crabby Children of Time 609 pgs (5 pts) Lain is always crabby.
Famous Artist: Frida Kahlo ➖ Read a book with a setting in Mexico
✔️Archetype: The Nurturer ➖ Read a book with a character that is a parent Sex, Lies and Vampires 2/22/23 342 pgs (3 pts) Adrian is a parent to Damien
✔️Ruler: The Moon ➖ Read a book with a moon on cover - 144 pg s(1 pt) 9/7/23
✔️House: 4th ➖ Read a book with four colors on cover The Case of the Missing Marquess red, black, white and blue 240 pgs (1pt) 8/24/23
Strength: Healing ➖ Read a book with a character in the medical field
Weakness: Dependent ➖ Read a book with ""depend"" in text (pg/%)
✔️Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Nameless: Season One Dean Koontz 7/9/1945- 1/4/23 347 pgs (3 pts)
✔️🔒 BONUS TASK Read a book where a character interferes with something. Give Up the Ghost 6/21/23 280 pages (1 pt)

♌ Leo
July 23 - August 22

✔️L- LEMON Lemon Meringue Pie Murder 3/2/23 324 pgs (3 pts)
✔️E- Emma Newman Planetfall 7/21/23 328 pgs (3pt)
✔️O- OF Demons of Bourbon Street 3/15/23 286 pgs (1 pt)
✔️Power Color: Orange ➖ Read a book with an orange cover (>50%) 59% orange Read 7/4/23 528 pgs (5 pts)
Symbol: The Lion ➖ Read a book with a lion on cover
✔️Famous Artist: Andy Warhol ➖ Read a book with the MPG Contemporary- Backstage Pass 344 pgs (3 pt) 8/31/23
✔️Archetype: The Creative ➖ Read a book with ""create"" in text (pg/%) book:China Mountain Zhang|836964] 313 pgs 9/15/23 (3 pts) pg 22 "defect that would create"
Ruler: The Sun ➖ Read a book with a sun on the cover
✔️House: 5th ➖ Read a book with ""five"" in text (pg/%) Living History 567 pgs (5 pts) 1/20/23
✔️Strength: Protective ➖ Read a book with a character in law enforcement- One for the Hooks 8/1/23 one of Molly's boyfriends is a homicide detective. 413 pgs (3 pt)
Weakness: Egotistical ➖ Read a book with ""ego"" in text (pg/%)
✔️Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Leo William Goldman 8/12/31 The Princess Bride 3/10/23 398 pgs (3 pts)
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 7/23/2023, must complete by 8/22/2023)

♍ Virgo
August 23 - September 22

V- VANE Death Be Blue Terra Vane Series 289 pgs (1 pt) 10/3/23
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✔️O- ORC The Orc from the Office 7/18/23 143 pgs (1 pt)
Power Color: Brown ➖ Read a book with an orange cover (>50%)
✔️Symbol: The Virgin ➖ Read a book with a character who has never done something The Original 3/23/23 196 pgs (1 pt) Holly had never killed anyone.
✔️Famous Artist: Dale Chihuly ➖ Read a book with glass on cover- 8/1/23 316 pg (3pt)
Archetype: The Healer/Analyst ➖ Read a book with ""heal"" in text (pg/%)
✔️Ruler: Mercury ➖ Read a book where someone is poisoned Children of Time 609 pgs (5 pts) The spiders poison the air in the spaceship
✔️House: 6th ➖ Read a book with a publication date that includes a 6 -The Heist 320 pgs 7/9/23 (3 pts) Pub 6/18/13
✔️Strength: Humble ➖ Read a book with ""humble"" in text (pg/%)- The Case of the Missing Marquess pg 228 "Polite, indeed humble" (1 pt) 240 pgs 8/24/23
✔️Weakness: Obsessive ➖ Read a book with a character that is a stalker The Lion in the Living Room: How House Cats Tamed Us and Took Over the World 241 pgs 1/20/23 (1 pt)
✔️Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Virgo James Tiptree Jr 8/24/15 Brightness Falls from the Air 433 pgs 2/5/23 (3 pts)
✔️🔒 BONUS TASK Read a book with a character that is or becomes pregnant.- China Mountain Zhang 313 pgs 9/15/23 (3 pts) Cleopatra and five others are pregnant.
Book must be read between August 23 - September 22 to receive bonus page points

♎ Libra
September 23 - October 22

✔️L- LOST -The Lost Library 240 pgs (1 pt) 8/11/23
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✔️B-BRIGHTNESS -Brightness Falls from the Air 2/5/23 433 pgs (3 pt)
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Symbol: The Scales ➖ Read a book with ""justice"" in text (pg/%)
✔️Famous Artist: Caravaggio ➖ Read a book with 3 A's in the title- The Death of Mrs. Westaway 5/24/23 (3 pts) 320 pgs
✔️Archetype: The Diplomat/Lover ➖ Read a book with a character that is a lawyer Stalking Jack: The Hunt Begins... 6/24/23 352 pgs (3 pts)
Ruler: Venus ➖ Read a book that is tagged love
✔️House: 7th ➖ Read a book with a character whose first name has exactly 7 letters - Harriet Purrfectly Deadly 2/16/23 218 pgs (1 pt)
Strength: Charming ➖ Read a book with ""charm"" in text (pg/%)
✔️Weakness: Gullible ➖ Read a book where a character is taken advantage of- Tithe 4/16/23 (340 pgs) 3 pts - Cornelius is taken advantage of by a fairy.
✔️Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Libra R.L Stine 10/8/43 The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb 160 pgs (1pt) 3/4/23
✔️🔒 BONUS TASK Read a book where justice is served. Heroine Complex 9/27/23 378 pgs (3 pts) Evie stands in for Aveda Jupiter (superhero) when she is hurt and winds up no longer being demeaned by her friend and becomes a superhero in her own right.

♏ Scorpio
October 23 - November 21

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✔️O- ORIGINAL The Original 3/23/23 196 pgs (1 pt)
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✔️Power Color: Black ➖ Read a book with a black cover (>50%) The House Across the Lake 368 pgs `/3/23 (3 pts) 81% black
Symbol: Scorpion ➖ Read a book with something venomous on the cover
Famous Artist: Georgia O'Keeffe ➖ Read a book with an apostrophe in the authors name
✔️Archetype: The Alchemist ➖ Read a book with a gold item on cover- 7/27/23 Gold framed mirrors 311 pg (1 pt)
✔️Ruler: Pluto ➖ Read a book that deals with the afterlife- Ninth House 8/28/23 476 pgs (3 pts) Alex can see grays (ghosts) and has to keep them away.
House: 8th ➖ Read a book with a character whose age includes an 8
✔️Strength: Passionate ➖ Read a book with ""passion"" in text (pg/%) 4:50 from Paddington 280 pg (1 pt) 8/12/23 pg 20 "fit of passion"
✔️Weakness: Vindictive ➖ Read a book with ""revenge"" in text (pg/%) Would-Be Witch 304 pgs (3 pts) 10/5/23 page 364 "Revenge, they tried to"
✔️Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Scorpio Living History 567 pgs 1/20/23 (5 pts) October 26th
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 10/23/2023, must complete by 11/21/2023)

♐ Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21

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✔️Power Color: Purple ➖ Read a book with a purple cover (>50%) 63.8 per tin eye. 416 pgs (3 pts) 10/10/23
✔️Symbol: The Archer ➖ Read a book with ""arrow"" in text (pg/%)- The Lost Library 8/11/23 244 pgs ( 1 pt) 8/11/23 pg 25 "are you sure it was your arrow"
✔️Famous Artist: Georges Seurat ➖ Read a book with a setting in France- Planetfall 7/21/23 328 pgs (3pt) Partially set in France
Archetype: The Philosopher ➖ Read a book with ""philosphy"" in text (pg/%)
✔️Ruler: Jupiter ➖ Read a book with a rich character- The Heist 320 pgs 7/9/23 (3 pts) Nicholas Fox is rich
House: 9th ➖ Read a book with a title that has exactly 9 words
✔️Strength: Ambitious ➖ Read a book with an ambitious character- Ninth House 8/28/23 476 pgs (3 pts) Darlington has ambitions to go quite far in Lethe.
Weakness: Irresponsible ➖ Read a book with ""careless"" in text (pg/%)
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Sagittarius
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 11/22/2023, must complete by 12/21/2023)"

[Clare]

can i join?

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Aries

In astrology, Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, considered as governing the period from about March 21 to about April 19. Its representation as a ram is identified with the Egyptian god Amon and, in Greek mythology, with the ram with the golden fleece, on the back of which Phrixus, the son of King Athamas, safely fled Thessaly to Colchis, where he sacrificed the ram to Zeus, who placed it in the heavens as the constellation. The ram’s golden fleece was recovered by Jason, leader of the Argonauts.

♈ARIES BONUS TASK:
Read a book where a character must make a sacrifice. (your interpretation, please explain)
Book must be read between March 21 - April 19 to receive bonus page points.


💥Want another Bonus Opportunity?💥
If you match any task to a HOB Formal Buddy Read book, and read and participate in HOB's Formal Buddy Read discussion, you can add 2 bonus points to your score. (to show this bonus on the tracking spreadsheet, add a 2 to the Bonus Points column next to your book)

🕮 Formal Buddy Read BONUS:
March's Formal Buddy Read is: Heidi by Johanna Spyri

April's Formal Buddy Read is: Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Clare wrote: "can i join?"

Of course Clare!! We'd love to have you!! Once you add your post, I'll link you up!

[Ivelisse]

Ashley wrote: "You are correct Bernadette! There is no actual benefit. I left the one book two task allowance simply because there is 185 different main challenge tasks, and I wanted to make sure that people who ..."

I finished Pisces without duplicating a book , will the bonus be 5 points or 7?

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

You get 2 bonus points for each section you complete without duplication.

You get 5 bonus points when you complete the entire challenge without duplication.

The TOTAL amount of duplication bonus points you can receive, if you didn't duplicate any books would be 29 (2 for each section, plus 5).

[Ivelisse]

Ashley wrote: "You get 2 bonus points for each section you complete without duplication.

You get 5 bonus points when you complete the entire challenge without duplication.

The TOTAL amount of duplication bonus ..."
Gotcha...

So for Pisces I have 54 page points (including the bonus read) plus 2 for no duplication making it 56 for the month. Right?! I'm sorry just making sure.

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Right!

If you're using the SS to track, you can just add it at it anywhere in the bonus points column.

[Joyce]

I was curious as to the monthly Bonus points do you add them to the page points or to the bonus points in the spreadsheet Member point tracker? And if you read a 301 pg book is it 3 bonus points or just 1?

I am probably overthinking things again.

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Joyce wrote: "I was curious as to the monthly Bonus points do you add them to the page points or to the bonus points in the spreadsheet Member point tracker? And if you read a 301 pg book is it 3 bonus points or..."

Which monthly bonus points? Do you mean the non-duplication points?

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

...to clarify bonus points vs. page points...

Bonus Points:
🔸If you complete the entire challenge without repeating a book, you can add 5 bonus points to your total. Additionally, each section that you complete with one book per task, will give you 2 bonus points.
🔸HOB Formal Buddy Reads: If you match any task to a HOB Formal Buddy Read book, and read and participate in one of HOB's Formal Buddy Read discussions, you can add 2 bonus points to your page points. (Note: Bonus points can only be collected once per book, so if you use 1 book to complete 2 tasks, you only get 2 bonus points, not 4!)
🔸Zodiac Sign Bonus: You may give yourself 1 bonus point in your Zodiac Month!

To show any bonus points on your tracking spreadsheet, add the # of points to the "Bonus Points" column next to your book. You can add Challenge Completion Bonus Points anywhere in the bonus points column.

Bonuses that are Page Points ONLY:
🔸Zodiac "Month" Bonus Task: At the start of each Zodiac "Month" I will release a Bonus Task. In order to count page points for this task, you MUST complete the task during the allocated time period! There are no additional bonus points, just an additional opportunity to earn points.
🔸Special Monthly Bonus Tasks: At various times throughout the year, we will have pop-up bonus tasks. In order to count page points for this task, you MUST complete the task during the allocated time period! There are no additional bonus points, just an additional opportunity to earn points.

Hope this helps!

[Jodi]

Hi, Late to sign up. Could I get a thread please and my name is Jodi and I'm a Leo. Thank you

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Jodi! Just make a comment here! I'll link to your comment once that's done! If you'd also like to use the spreadsheet, it's in the first few messages!

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

What book are you planning to use for your Sacrifice? I'm considering Throne of Glass, but I'm not sure I'll get it from the library in time.

[Sammy]

I used , where the MC's love interest had to sacrifice her prize possession (a diamond) to secure his release as a POW.

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Want to earn some extra points??
April 1st - 30th I'm offering a special Bonus Opportunity!

Sign up for HOB Listopia Madness for the month of April, and any books that you read for that challenge and match with a book for this challenge will earn you 1 bonus point! You MUST sign up and post books in the Listopia challenge for your books/points to count. I will verify this at the end of the month!

To show bonus points on your tracking spreadsheet, add the # of points to the "Bonus Points" column next to your book.

[Sammy]

Ashley wrote: "

Want to earn some extra points??
April 1st - 30th I'm offering a special Bonus Opportunity!

Sign up for HOB Listopia Madness for the month of April, and any books that you read for that challeng..."

Nice! :D

[Nanci]

I signed up! I don't know how many I'll be able to read since we're traveling in Europe that month, but hopefully I'll get a few in at least.

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Vanessa's 2023 Zodiac Challenge
Tracking Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Duration: January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023
Challenge Main Tasks Completed: 0/185
Bonus Tasks Completed: 0/12
Books Read: 0
Points: 0

♑ Capricorn
December 22 - January 19

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Power Color: Grey ➖ Read a book with a grey cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Goat ➖ Read a book with a character that climbs something
Famous Artist: Paul Cezanne ➖ Read a book with fruit on cover
Archetype: The Leader ➖ Read a book with "leader" in text (pg/%)
Ruler: Saturn ➖ Read a book with "ring" in text (pg/%)
House: 10th ➖ Read a book with the number 10/ten in the title
Strength: Driven ➖ Read a book with a character that is persistent
Weakness: Pessimistic ➖ Read a book with "sad" in text (pg/%)
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Capricorn
🔒BONUS TASK (will be announced 1/1/2023, must complete by 1/19/2023)

♒ Aquarius
January 20 - February 18

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Power Color: Blue ➖ Read a book with a blue cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Water Bearer ➖ Read a book with water on the cover
Famous Artist: Thomas Cole ➖ Read a book with a landscape on the cover
Archetype: The Humanitarian ➖ Read a book with "human" in text (pg/%)
Ruler: Uranus ➖ Read a book with the MPG Sci-Fi
House: 11th ➖ Read a book with 11 in the publication date
Strength: Intelligent ➖ Read a book with a character that is smart
Weakness: Scatterbrained ➖ Read a book with "disorganized" in text (pg/%)
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is an Aquarius
🔒BONUS TASK (will be announced 1/20/2023, must complete by 2/18/2023)

♓ Pisces
February 19 - March 20

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Power Color: Light Green ➖ Read a book with a light green cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Fishes ➖ Read a book with an aquatic creature on the cover
Famous Artist: Michelangelo ➖ Read a book with a man's bare torso on the cover
Archetype: The Dreamer ➖ Read a book with "dream" in text (pg/%)
Ruler: Neptune ➖ Read a book with the MPG Fantasy
House: 12th ➖ Read a book with more than 12 editions on Goodreads
Strength: Intuitive ➖ Read a book with "intuition" in text (pg/%)
Weakness: Escapist ➖ Read a book where a character escapes from something
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Pisces
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 2/19/2023, must complete by 3/20/2023)

♈ Aries
March 21 - April 19

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Power Color: Red ➖ Read a book with a red cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Ram ➖ Read a book with a character that seeks out challenge
Famous Artist: Leonardo da Vinci ➖ Read a book with a setting in Italy
Archetype: The Warrior ➖ Read a book with a character that is/was in the military
Ruler: Mars ➖ Read a book with the MPG War
House: 1st ➖ Read a book that is 1st in a series
Strength: Brave ➖ Read a book with "brave" in text (pg/%)
Weakness: Aggressive ➖ Read a book with a character that is aggressive
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is an Aries
💜🔒 BONUS TASK: Read a book where a character must make a sacrifice. (your interpretation, please explain)
Book must be read between March 21 - April 19 to receive bonus page points.
➤ Glass Sword ◾ 4/4/2023
>>MC, Mare, sacrifices herself to the enemy to save her friends from death.



♉ Taurus
April 20 - May 20

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Power Color: Dark Green ➖ Read a book with a dark green cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Bull ➖ Read a book with "bull" in text (pg/%)
Famous Artist: Salvador Dali ➖ Read a book from the Surreal Books list
Archetype: The Sensualist ➖ Read a book with "sensual" in text (pg/%)
Ruler: Venus ➖ Read a book with the MPG Romance
House: 2nd ➖ Read a book with "two" in text (pg/%)
Strength: Loyal ➖ Read a book with a character that is considered reliable
Weakness: Stubborn ➖ Read a book with "alpha" in text (pg/%)
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Taurus
🔒 BONUS TASK: Read a book that includes a kidnapping.
Book must be read between April 20 - May 20 to receive bonus page points.
➤ War Storm ◾ 5/1/2023
>>Maven is kidnapped from Norta's custody and taken to Montford.
🔒 Special Bonus Opportunity
Read a book with a beach/coastline on the cover.
This task must be completed between 1-May and 31-May (your timezone) to receive page points!

To show this BONUS task on your SS, you will need to add a row after Taurus! Just right-click on the last row of Taurus and select "+ Insert 1 row below". If you need help doing this, please feel free to send me your SS link and I can add it for you!



♊ Gemini
May 21 - June 20

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Power Color: Yellow ➖ Read a book with a yellow cover (>50%)
💚Symbol: Twins ➖ Read a book with twins or siblings
➤ The Awakening ◾ 4/6/2023
Famous Artist: Paul Gauguin ➖ Read a book set between 1848-1903
Archetype: The Communicator ➖ Read a book with "talk" in text (pg/%)
Ruler: Mercury ➖ Read a book with wings on cover
House: 3rd ➖ Read a book that has 3 main characters
Strength: Adaptable ➖ Read a book/movie adaptation
Weakness: Inconsistent ➖ Read a book with an erratic character
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Gemini
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 5/21/2023, must complete by 6/20/2023)

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Vanessa's 2023 Zodiac Challenge Continued...

♋ Cancer
June 21 - July 22

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Power Color: Silver (light grey) ➖ Read a book with a light grey/silver cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Crab ➖ Read a book with a character who is crabby
Famous Artist: Frida Kahlo ➖ Read a book with a setting in Mexico
Archetype: The Nurturer ➖ Read a book with a character that is a parent
Ruler: The Moon ➖ Read a book with a moon on cover
House: 4th ➖ Read a book with four colors on cover
Strength: Healing ➖ Read a book with a character in the medical field
Weakness: Dependent ➖ Read a book with "depend" in text (pg/%)
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Cancer
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 6/21/2023, must complete by 7/22/2023)

♌ Leo
July 23 - August 22

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Power Color: Orange ➖ Read a book with an orange cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Lion ➖ Read a book with a lion on cover
Famous Artist: Andy Warhol ➖ Read a book with the MPG Contemporary
Archetype: The Creative ➖ Read a book with "create" in text (pg/%)
Ruler: The Sun ➖ Read a book with a sun on the cover
House: 5th ➖ Read a book with "five" in text (pg/%)
Strength: Protective ➖ Read a book with a character in law enforcement
💛Weakness: Egotistical ➖ Read a book with "ego" in text (pg/%)
➤ More than a Little Warped
>> "I guess my ego needed a little bruising." Page 49
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Leo
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 7/23/2023, must complete by 8/22/2023)



♍ Virgo
August 23 - September 22

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Power Color: Brown ➖ Read a book with an orange cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Virgin ➖ Read a book with a character who has never done something
Famous Artist: Dale Chihuly ➖ Read a book with glass on cover
Archetype: The Healer/Analyst ➖ Read a book with "heal" in text (pg/%)
Ruler: Mercury ➖ Read a book where someone is poisoned
House: 6th ➖ Read a book with a publication date that includes a 6
Strength: Humble ➖ Read a book with "humble" in text (pg/%)
Weakness: Obsessive ➖ Read a book with a character that is a stalker
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Virgo
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 8/23/2023, must complete by 9/22/2023)

♎ Libra
September 23 - October 22

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Power Color: Pink ➖ Read a book with a pink cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Scales ➖ Read a book with "justice" in text (pg/%)
Famous Artist: Caravaggio ➖ Read a book with 3 A's in the title
Archetype: The Diplomat/Lover ➖ Read a book with a character that is a lawyer
Ruler: Venus ➖ Read a book that is tagged love
House: 7th ➖ Read a book with a character whose first name has exactly 7 letters
Strength: Charming ➖ Read a book with "charm" in text (pg/%)
Weakness: Gullible ➖ Read a book where a character is taken advantage of
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Libra
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 9/23/2023, must complete by 10/22/2023)

♏ Scorpio
October 23 - November 21

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Power Color: Black ➖ Read a book with a black cover (>50%)
Symbol: Scorpion ➖ Read a book with something venomous on the cover
Famous Artist: Georgia O'Keeffe ➖ Read a book with an apostrophe in the authors name
Archetype: The Alchemist ➖ Read a book with a gold item on cover
Ruler: Pluto ➖ Read a book that deals with the afterlife
House: 8th ➖ Read a book with a character whose age includes an 8
Strength: Passionate ➖ Read a book with "passion" in text (pg/%)
Weakness: Vindictive ➖ Read a book with "revenge" in text (pg/%)
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Scorpio
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 10/23/2023, must complete by 11/21/2023)

♐ Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21

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Power Color: Purple ➖ Read a book with a purple cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Archer ➖ Read a book with "arrow" in text (pg/%)
Famous Artist: Georges Seurat ➖ Read a book with a setting in France
Archetype: The Philosopher ➖ Read a book with "philosphy" in text (pg/%)
Ruler: Jupiter ➖ Read a book with a rich character
House: 9th ➖ Read a book with a title that has exactly 9 words
Strength: Ambitious ➖ Read a book with an ambitious character
Weakness: Irresponsible ➖ Read a book with "careless" in text (pg/%)
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Sagittarius
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 11/22/2023, must complete by 12/21/2023)

[❡MaRisa]

Ashley wrote: "What book are you planning to use for your Sacrifice? I'm considering Throne of Glass, but I'm not sure I'll get it from the library in time."

I'm planning on reading Kingdom of the Cursed! I read Throne of Glass last year and it turned out to be one of my favorite book series of all time <3 Hope you get it in time!

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Vanessa, I added you to the scoresheet. If you let me know your sign, you get one bonus point!

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Ashley wrote: "Vanessa, I added you to the scoresheet. If you let me know your sign, you get one bonus point!"

I'm a virgo! =D

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

I ended up using The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo for the Aries Bonus! The MC sacrifices his reputation and freedom to go to jail for something, even though he knows he's innocent.

[Jesa]

I'm joining this challenge! I am a sagittarius.

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Jesa wrote: "I'm joining this challenge! I am a sagittarius."

Sure Jesa, nice to have you. Comment with the template in message 2 and I will link your name to your comment and put you on the scoresheet.

You can use any books you've read since January 1, 2023 that meets the challenge requirements in message 1. :)

[Jesa]

2023 Zodiac Challenge
Tracking Spreadsheet: (if using, add your link here)
Duration: January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023
Challenge Main Tasks Completed: ___/185
Bonus Tasks Completed: __/12
Books Read: ___
Points: ___

♑ Capricorn
December 22 - January 19

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Power Color: Grey ➖ Read a book with a grey cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Goat ➖ Read a book with a character that climbs something
Famous Artist: Paul Cezanne ➖ Read a book with fruit on cover
Archetype: The Leader ➖ Read a book with "leader" in text (pg/%)
Ruler: Saturn ➖ Read a book with "ring" in text (pg/%)
House: 10th ➖ Read a book with the number 10/ten in the title
Strength: Driven ➖ Read a book with a character that is persistent
Weakness: Pessimistic ➖ Read a book with "sad" in text (pg/%)
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Capricorn
🔒BONUS TASK (will be announced 1/1/2023, must complete by 1/19/2023)

♒ Aquarius
January 20 - February 18

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Power Color: Blue ➖ Read a book with a blue cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Water Bearer ➖ Read a book with water on the cover
Famous Artist: Thomas Cole ➖ Read a book with a landscape on the cover
Archetype: The Humanitarian ➖ Read a book with "human" in text (pg/%)
Ruler: Uranus ➖ Read a book with the MPG Sci-Fi
House: 11th ➖ Read a book with 11 in the publication date
Strength: Intelligent ➖ Read a book with a character that is smart
Weakness: Scatterbrained ➖ Read a book with "disorganized" in text (pg/%)
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is an Aquarius
🔒BONUS TASK (will be announced 1/20/2023, must complete by 2/18/2023)

♓ Pisces
February 19 - March 20

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Power Color: Light Green ➖ Read a book with a light green cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Fishes ➖ Read a book with an aquatic creature on the cover
Famous Artist: Michelangelo ➖ Read a book with a man's bare torso on the cover
Archetype: The Dreamer ➖ Read a book with "dream" in text (pg/%)
Ruler: Neptune ➖ Read a book with the MPG Fantasy
House: 12th ➖ Read a book with more than 12 editions on Goodreads
Strength: Intuitive ➖ Read a book with "intuition" in text (pg/%)
Weakness: Escapist ➖ Read a book where a character escapes from something
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Pisces
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 2/19/2023, must complete by 3/20/2023)

♈ Aries
March 21 - April 19

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Power Color: Red ➖ Read a book with a red cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Ram ➖ Read a book with a character that seeks out challenge
Famous Artist: Leonardo da Vinci ➖ Read a book with a setting in Italy
Archetype: The Warrior ➖ Read a book with a character that is/was in the military
Ruler: Mars ➖ Read a book with the MPG War
House: 1st ➖ Read a book that is 1st in a series
Strength: Brave ➖ Read a book with "brave" in text (pg/%)
Weakness: Aggressive ➖ Read a book with a character that is aggressive
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is an Aries
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 3/21/2023, must complete by 4/19/2023)

♉ Taurus
April 20 - May 20

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Power Color: Dark Green ➖ Read a book with a dark green cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Bull ➖ Read a book with "bull" in text (pg/%)
Famous Artist: Salvador Dali ➖ Read a book from the Surreal Books list
Archetype: The Sensualist ➖ Read a book with "sensual" in text (pg/%)
Ruler: Venus ➖ Read a book with the MPG Romance
House: 2nd ➖ Read a book with "two" in text (pg/%)
Strength: Loyal ➖ Read a book with a character that is considered reliable
Weakness: Stubborn ➖ Read a book with "alpha" in text (pg/%)
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Taurus
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 4/20/2023, must complete by 5/20/2023)


♊ Gemini
May 21 - June 20

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Power Color: Yellow ➖ Read a book with a yellow cover (>50%)
Symbol: Twins ➖ Read a book with twins or siblings
Famous Artist: Paul Gauguin ➖ Read a book set between 1848-1903
Archetype: The Communicator ➖ Read a book with "talk" in text (pg/%)
Ruler: Mercury ➖ Read a book with wings on cover
House: 3rd ➖ Read a book that has 3 main characters
Strength: Adaptable ➖ Read a book/movie adaptation
Weakness: Inconsistent ➖ Read a book with an erratic character
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Gemini
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 5/21/2023, must complete by 6/20/2023)


♋ Cancer
June 21 - July 22

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Power Color: Silver (light grey) ➖ Read a book with a light grey/silver cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Crab ➖ Read a book with a character who is crabby
Famous Artist: Frida Kahlo ➖ Read a book with a setting in Mexico
Archetype: The Nurturer ➖ Read a book with a character that is a parent
Ruler: The Moon ➖ Read a book with a moon on cover
House: 4th ➖ Read a book with four colors on cover
Strength: Healing ➖ Read a book with a character in the medical field
Weakness: Dependent ➖ Read a book with "depend" in text (pg/%)
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Cancer
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 6/21/2023, must complete by 7/22/2023)

♌ Leo
July 23 - August 22

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Power Color: Orange ➖ Read a book with an orange cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Lion ➖ Read a book with a lion on cover
Famous Artist: Andy Warhol ➖ Read a book with the MPG Contemporary
Archetype: The Creative ➖ Read a book with "create" in text (pg/%)
Ruler: The Sun ➖ Read a book with a sun on the cover
House: 5th ➖ Read a book with "five" in text (pg/%)
Strength: Protective ➖ Read a book with a character in law enforcement
Weakness: Egotistical ➖ Read a book with "ego" in text (pg/%)
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Leo
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 7/23/2023, must complete by 8/22/2023)

♍ Virgo
August 23 - September 22

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Power Color: Brown ➖ Read a book with an orange cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Virgin ➖ Read a book with a character who has never done something
Famous Artist: Dale Chihuly ➖ Read a book with glass on cover
Archetype: The Healer/Analyst ➖ Read a book with "heal" in text (pg/%)
Ruler: Mercury ➖ Read a book where someone is poisoned
House: 6th ➖ Read a book with a publication date that includes a 6
Strength: Humble ➖ Read a book with "humble" in text (pg/%)
Weakness: Obsessive ➖ Read a book with a character that is a stalker
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Virgo
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 8/23/2023, must complete by 9/22/2023)

♎ Libra
September 23 - October 22

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Power Color: Pink ➖ Read a book with a pink cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Scales ➖ Read a book with "justice" in text (pg/%)
Famous Artist: Caravaggio ➖ Read a book with 3 A's in the title
Archetype: The Diplomat/Lover ➖ Read a book with a character that is a lawyer
Ruler: Venus ➖ Read a book that is tagged love
House: 7th ➖ Read a book with a character whose first name has exactly 7 letters
Strength: Charming ➖ Read a book with "charm" in text (pg/%)
Weakness: Gullible ➖ Read a book where a character is taken advantage of
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Libra
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 9/23/2023, must complete by 10/22/2023)

♏ Scorpio
October 23 - November 21

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Power Color: Black ➖ Read a book with a black cover (>50%)
Symbol: Scorpion ➖ Read a book with something venomous on the cover
Famous Artist: Georgia O'Keeffe ➖ Read a book with an apostrophe in the authors name
Archetype: The Alchemist ➖ Read a book with a gold item on cover
Ruler: Pluto ➖ Read a book that deals with the afterlife
House: 8th ➖ Read a book with a character whose age includes an 8
Strength: Passionate ➖ Read a book with "passion" in text (pg/%)
Weakness: Vindictive ➖ Read a book with "revenge" in text (pg/%)
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Scorpio
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 10/23/2023, must complete by 11/21/2023)

♐ Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21

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Power Color: Purple ➖ Read a book with a purple cover (>50%)
Symbol: The Archer ➖ Read a book with "arrow" in text (pg/%)
Famous Artist: Georges Seurat ➖ Read a book with a setting in France
Archetype: The Philosopher ➖ Read a book with "philosphy" in text (pg/%)
Ruler: Jupiter ➖ Read a book with a rich character
House: 9th ➖ Read a book with a title that has exactly 9 words
Strength: Ambitious ➖ Read a book with an ambitious character
Weakness: Irresponsible ➖ Read a book with "careless" in text (pg/%)
Author Zodiac Sign: ➖ Read a book by an author who is a Sagittarius
🔒 BONUS TASK (will be announced 11/22/2023, must complete by 12/21/2023)

[Sammy]

Just realised something!

When adding bonus points to the SS, it automatically adds them to the total points. If we're using the SS, I take it we then don't also manually add bonus points to the point tracker, because then we'd have double bonus points :)

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Sammy wrote: "Just realised something!

When adding bonus points to the SS, it automatically adds them to the total points. If we're using the SS, I take it we then don't also manually add bonus points to the po..."

I think it depends on how you personally add the points to the score spreadsheet. I break mine down in my post and the scoresheet, so I know which were page points and which were bonus points... but it's all figured together on my tracking spreadsheet.

[Sammy]

I usually just grab the total from my SS to update the point tracker, so my bonus points would be counted already :)