"Very well.  Agnes, this is a most critical period in your life; only twice before have the heavens gathered in such strong configuration.  Above all, you must be calm, not hasty, and think things through.  On the whole the portents are in your favor... provided you do not fight them and avoid ill-considered action.  Do not let your mind be distressed by surface appearances-" She went on at length, giving good advice.  Becky Vesey always gave good advice and she gave it with great conviction because she always believed it.  She had learned from Simon that, even when the stars seemed darkest, there was always some way to soften the blow, some aspect which the client could use toward greater happiness... if she would only find it and point it out.