Ostrich Weekly Forecast: Oct 14

Congratulations or condolences, but it's magic mirror week.

According to our weatherman, you can expect a week of forthrightness from your mirror. Mirrors often lie, but this week they'll be on their honor to show you the truth. The trouble is—they have four kinds of truth available to them: the current truth, the future truth, the past truth, or the possible truth.

Maybe the mirror will show yourself as you are, which could be a relief or a challenge, depending on what it shows. Or you may see your future in the mirror, which might be a happier, more comfortable, more self-assured person, but will likely be endowed with extra wrinkles and chins. Then there's a chance of the opposite, where you'll be shown some version of your past self, whether that's a nightmare, a dangerous temptation, or a bit of delightful nostalgia.

Finally there's the "Wonderful Life" mode, where the mirror shows you something that could be true, depending on decisions you make in the near future. Once again, this could reassure you as to your present course, or it could be a warning.

So your goal for the week will be to look hard at your mirror, try not to freak out, and dare to guess whether you're looking at your past, present, future, or possible future. Then do what you will with that information.