ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS OCTOBER 9 - 15, 2005 All times/dates are Pacific Daylight. A brand new luck cycle begins October 25, to last until November 24, 2006. During the last luck cycle, restrictive, practical, conservative Saturn held down lucky Jupiter's benefits (until the last three months of the cycle - August to our present month, October). In addition, our luck was taken to the Court of Karma all year, and forced to stand trial. If we weren't innocent - sorry, no luck! During the upcoming luck cycle the Karmic Judge sets Jupiter free - though Saturn returns to frown on him. Still, that makes things simpler. We'll find we have to live under restrictive conditions, but at least mysterious semi-spiritual forces won't be sideswiping our luck - only dour Saturn will. (That doesn't mean difficult karma goes away - in fact, it will stay where it has been until late June/06: in Libra, the sign of marriage and law.) There is a fairly simple formula for prospering in the 13 months ahead, since Saturn is in a dominant position over lucky Jupiter: either 1) wait until December 2006 to invest, start a business or begin any big, life-affecting project - and in the meantime stick to your ongoing projects, work at your job, etc.; or 2) do invest, but emphasize these key words/factors: used, old, sturdy, slow and practical, conservative, what someone else has already lost on, etc. (That last one might be a bit dicey, as the stock someone's already lost on could have further to fall.) AVOID: being starry-eyed, starting a new business or major project, buying brand new and big, or over-expanding. With that in mind, the star of this luck cycle is SCORPIO. Jupiter will raise your spirits, Scorpio, from late October this year right into the end of November 2006. You'll finally answer those emails, you'll come out of hiding, you'll whistle while you work, you'll smile much more often, you'll argue in company, you'll read the world news with eager curiosity, and other people will say: "There's a winner. There's someone I want to be with." Jupiter will also fill your head with big moneymaking ideas and impulses, since this planet rules earnings for you. But RE-READ THE PARAGRAPH ABOVE. Money won't be a slam-dunk, and your career will demand much hard work for two years - with the first year (through November/06) being real stingy in terms of recognition, raises, etc. That doesn't mean you won't get these - but that they might be delayed until December 2006 through 2007. All 2006, you will be "getting the education" to prepare you for a super-lucky financial situation or project in December/06 and beyond. You might also expand publishing, far travel, legal, wedding/love/divorce or cultural involvements in 2006. Start Nothing: Before 5:43 a.m. Sun., 3:42 a.m. to 9:05 a.m. Tues., 6:34 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. Thurs., and 11:55 p.m. Fri. to 12:39 p.m. Sat. Aries March 21-April 19 Good news comes now to early November, about a legal affair, a travel project, a media, publishing, educational, cultural or religious affair. A foreign country or foreign-born person plays an important role. At the same time you'll hear or discover secrets about the "depths" of life: big finances, sex, occultism, depth psychology. You're still making money (and will until February) but now the dollar machine slows slightly. Conserve. Some good relationships or open doors come now - career/prestige ones Sunday/Monday, friendship/fame ones Tuesday/Wednesday. Lie low, rest Thursday noon to Saturday noon. Taurus April 20-May 20 Yes, work (or finding employment) is slow. Keep plugging away at it, but don't let the need to work blind you to other, better opportunities (love? education?). If you're having trouble gaining employment, the solution could be to "get a career" or to aim higher. For example, you might not be hired for your skills now, but you could be hired to manage others. Think outside the "drudgery box!" The four weeks ahead bring affection, sweetness and luck to your intimate and financial dealings. Others grow talkative, same period. Gemini May 21-June 20 The accent lies on love, romance, creativity, teaching, pleasure, vacations, successful speculation. (I hesitate to use that word successful, as various glitches await the unwary in all these arenas.) Now to early November, others treat you with pleasing affection - a Libra or Taurus could stand out. This is a fairly good time to relocate, accept or chase an opportunity, deal with the public, or propose marriage/partnership. The three weeks ahead bring more work, of the swift, busy, niggling, detail, travel, paperwork kind. Finances, sex, lifestyle changes Sunday/Monday. Wisdom, love mid-week! Cancer June 21-July 22 The accent falls on home, family, property and security. Separate the solid from the ersatz, tempting and "dead-ending." The weeks ahead will bring you news of a favorite child, or of romance, a creative, speculative, vacation or other pleasurable project. This news "introduces" a whole year of such things, to begin October 23! Your work place and coworkers grow more pleasant now to early November. Perhaps it's time to ask for a wee raise! (You might need it, now to late 2007.) Relationships both frustrate and bring joy all week. Leo July 23-Aug. 22 The emphasis lies on errands, paperwork, details, communications, travel and casual contacts. Don't waste a lot of time on these - do it, done. No lingering. Choose profundity over curiosity. Now to early November brings a nice sweet thread of romance, beauty, pleasure, creativity and speculation to lighten your days. During almost the same period you'll hear news, or engage in much conversation, about home, family, real estate - and retirement, if you're close. Tackle chores Sunday/Monday. Relationships excite, frustrate, and open doors Tuesday to Thursday dawn. Keep secrets Thursday to Saturday! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 The accent lies on money, purchases, earnings. Be astute, know when something is truly needed, when not. It is generally better to invest than spend. Steer away from a casual sexual interest. Your home life will be affectionate, real estate and security issues lucky, now to early November. You'll be traveling, writing and calling a lot now through late November. Romantic, creative notions come Sunday/Monday. Tackle chores mid-week. Relationships are important Thursday noon-Saturday noon. Take care, stubborn or dispirited types could steer you off-course, especially if you chase them. Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Your charm, energy, effectiveness and "personal power" are soaring! Start important projects, see and be seen. Ask favors (humbly!). If born after October 8, you have already "seen the worst" - things look up from here. Get your house in order Sunday/Monday: shore up foundations, rest, start a nutritious diet, handle kids and security issues. Romance, creativity, speculation, charming kids and pleasure visit you midweek (but never marry anyone you first meet now). Money grows more active now into November. Bills arrive. Travel, friendship bring pleasure, affection through November 4. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Continue to lie low and protect your health. You'll be charging out of the gate in the race of life in two weeks, so rest deeply now. Deal with government agencies, institutions, head office, charities and spiritual matters - but do NOT chase these - only respond when approached, do what's necessary, then leave it alone. You grow more communicative over the remainder of October. Keep secrets; avoid gossip. Your money luck improves through early November: a nice little payment comes! Romantic notions arrive Thursday to Saturday: but the way isn't easy. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Wish fulfillment hovers, tantalizes; but don't chase wishes: if one comes true, if you experience beauty, joy, flirtations, happiness with friends, fine. You'll be happiest if you don't chase goals, but instead soak up the joys that life spontaneously offers. You're going to learn a significant secret in the next three weeks. Your charm, magnetism and good hair days increase, bringing affection and romantic interest from others, now through November 5. But anyone who first "appears" now to October 30 will not make a good partner. Chase money Sunday/Monday. Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 A boon might be granted you in career, relations with VIPs, prestige and/or community situations. If so, good-but it is too early (before July/06) to chase these things. You'll thrive if instead you pursue security, foundations, home, family, real estate -- here you have "the touch of success" for the next seven months. (Even in these, though, let moderation rule.) You'll hear encouraging news in the next three weeks about work, love, a legal, educational, publishing or travel situation. Your energy, charisma surge upward Sunday/Monday: start important things! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Increased talk occurs on the career front now through late October. (The real pressure and forward production starts in two to three weeks.) You might make a sweet new friend sometime before November 5 - this person could have quiet romantic feelings toward you, but will act friendly, breezy, talkative, enthusiastic. Rest, lie low Sunday/Monday. Research or a call to a government agency yields clues, even solid answers. Your energy, charisma soar Tuesday to Thursday - charge ahead with important things, but avoid domestic, property, renovation projects. Money needs care Friday/Saturday. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20 The emphasis lies on mysteries, investigation, research, dreams, occultism. On your subconscious, investments, debt, intimacy, sex - on changing your life through committing yourself to a deeply consequential action. Be a bit wary in all these areas. If you aren't 100 percent sure, let doubt guide your footsteps. (Or default to simply earning money and relaxing, enjoying the life you have - it's not a bad option!) The future looks good Sunday/Monday. Your popularity climbs, too! Lie low Tuesday/Wednesday. Your magnetism and energy rise Thursday noon to Saturday: step carefully! Email: timstephens@shaw.ca To book a reading with Tim: 604-261-1337. www.astralreflections.com. /30/