ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS FEBRUARY 18-24, 2007 All times/dates are PST. LEO falls deeply, profoundly, madly in love - this is the paramount romantic of the zodiac. It's also one of the most loyal of all signs - perhaps the most loyal. (Some unhappily married Leos will fool around, but amazingly few.) But Leo needs a demonstrative spouse - when praise and/or attention is not forthcoming, a slow burn starts. An un-nurtured (read: un-praised, un-feted, un-showered with flowers) Leo can become an angry, critical spouse. More gentle Leos will turn this anger inward, especially if they know that the partner, though not demonstrative, does love them. Such repressed anger often becomes depression. If you're want to marry a Leo, make sure you like to praise, appreciate, buy gifts, and focus on his/her shining personality. (If you do, Leo will entertain you for hours - and they're good at it.) You Leos should NEVER marry the strong, silent type. VIRGO often makes the worst mate for a Leo, simply because Virgo finds it almost impossible to flatter. Virgos are extremely sincere, and feel they're telling a lie if they utter even the smallest undeserved praise. Even when they admire someone strongly, they seldom show it. SCORPIO is usually too silent for Leo. Like Leo, Scorpio is loyal and a powerful lover. But Scorpio loves deeply and silently. Their emotions are often too deep to express. GEMINI, ARIES, LIBRA and SAGITTARIUS find it easy to praise a Leo. AQUARIUS isn't exactly a praiser, but he/she keeps engaging Leo, arguing, laughing, watching, encouraging - and finally Leo realizes this attention is better than praise. In 2007, you Leos face the biggest chance in decades for powerful romantic love - yet Saturn in your sign until September can push you to conserve, to be overly formal, to play for safety, to be obsessed with work or finishing a task. Many of you have been hurt in the past, so burying your head and heart in work could be a defensive measure. What's wise? A combination. Fall in love AND keep your job. DON'T give your duties extra time: be a loyal worker, but not a slave. 2007 isn't likely to bring you a promotion or a pay raise anyway, so don't over-achieve. The love you find now can be practical as well as sweet, tender, and magnificent, if you meet before September. Your love affair - and your marriage, should it ensue - would create its own uncanny tendency to make you both succeed in the halls of career, work, earnings and power, finances and other practical areas. Yet, paradoxically, this "practical luck" will only occur if you fall helplessly in love with your romantic ideal - NOT with a co-worker, boss, or someone who triggers an ambitious motive for you. Throw caution to the winds now, Leo! Start Nothing: 8:43 a.m. to 11:06 a.m. Mon., 9:41 a.m. to 12:03 p.m. Wed., and 11:47 a.m. to 2:42 p.m. Fri. Aries March 21-April 19 Start nothing new before March 8. (Though there might be a relationship, fame, contract or relocation opportunity March 5 onward - grab this one.) Generally, handle things from the past. Former government applications, red tape, institutional contacts, or simply neglected obligations, come due now into early March. This isn't bad stuff - e.g., could be a tax refund! You might hear from an old flame - reject this person. Lie low, rest, contemplate Sunday - and the whole four weeks ahead. Your charisma rises mildly Monday, but destiny nixes love, sex and finances. Taurus April 20-May 20 Social delights, popularity, flirtations, bright views of the future, entertainment plans, an all-round feeling of buoyancy - these visit you now through late March. (Especially Sunday and Wednesday to Friday.) You're happy! But destiny might prevent a social link or event you want Sunday/Monday. Accept this; it's meant to fade due to unseen needs/desires. Retreat a bit Monday noon to Wednesday noon - catch your breath, rest, contemplate. Your energy and charisma soar back Wednesday afternoon onward. Chase money Saturday. All week, avoid starting significant new ventures - they'd get snarled in glitches. Gemini May 21-June 20 The emphasis lies on your career, community status, prestige projects, and relations with VIPs, higher-ups and parents. DON'T start any new career/business ventures now through March 7 - don't even plan any (you'd have to change your plans later). That said, you'll have an easy, perhaps even affectionate time at work. Higher-ups like your style, and although delays, missed appointments and mistakes might crop up and prevent optimal results, you'll come through looking fine. Remain alert, willing. A former career role or opportunity might return - embrace it. Sidestep "competitor" Monday. Cancer June 21-July 22 A gentle, wise, understanding mood flows over you for four weeks. This makes you receptive to love, and another, sensing this, might approach you with Cupid's joys in mind. An old flame might return, also. If such occurs Sunday/Monday, Thursday or Saturday, your work schedule or other practical barriers will prevent fulfillment. Former contacts, desires or plans could return in legal, educational, far-travel, cultural or similar zones. Good, reprise them. But DON'T start brand new, original projects in these (or any) areas. Career success slated Tuesday. Social delights Wednesday-Friday! Leo July 23-Aug. 22 Life's depths pull you now to late March - sexual intimacy, business funding, finances, debt, investing, lifestyle changes, surgery or crucial health matters, dreams and subconscious desires/urges, commitment and consequence. DO NOT start a brand new project/venture in any of these before March 8. (In some cases, approaching someone about them March 5-7 is good). But go ahead if a project/contact comes to you from the past. (E.g., that sexy guy from 1979 knocks on your door again.) Research uncovers real nuggets! Caution Sunday/Monday: these "depth areas" hit unseen walls. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 DON'T start new relationships, nor relocate, nor chase opportunities, now through March 4. Be patient. March 5 to 7 is "fairly good" (do leap on money opportunities) and March 8 onward frees you to pursue any thing or person you want. In the meantime, work with ongoing projects and deal with the people you already know. An old flame or former mate, or a former opportunity might return - embrace these (AFTER February 19), for they possess an inherent reward, luck or sweetness! Romantic, sexual courage continues to "spark" you! Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 The weeks ahead might bring a former job or duty - grab this, as the reward is likely to be good! But DON'T chase, nor start, new job projects, duties, etc. Don't start health regimens, and don't buy machinery, tools or hardware - you'd get a lemon, or buy something you never use. Hire no one, unless it's an emergency. All this applies through March 7. (However, March 5, I'll be telling you to charge ahead a bit early.) Domestic friction might continue this week, but it will end February 25. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 22 An old flame might appear in the next few weeks - for real, or in your thoughts. This is a good thing (unless you're married). Former speculative, vacation/pleasure, or child-oriented involvements might reappear also - these also reward. But don't try to edit or re-paint a creative effort. Remain alert for delays, mistakes and glitches through March 7. Money or a possessive urge could nix romance Sunday/Monday. Be cool, look beneath appearances. Work comes Monday afternoon to Wednesday noon. Exciting meetings or prospects arise Wednesday to Saturday - remember, start nothing new! Sagittarius Nov. 23-Dec. 21 Former projects, contacts or situations arise in your domestic sphere - leaking pipes start leaking again, prodigal son/daughter returns, old realty opportunity reappears, skeletons rattle, etc. Handle whatever arises, but DON'T start new projects in these areas (or in any, really). In general, whatever "returns" is likely to be pleasant and sweet! It's an excellent time to revisit a spa or resort, and/or to seek family healing/counseling. (One cautious note: your own feelings of insecurity or restriction could "hurt" a family, domestic, realty or retirement situation Sunday/Monday. Be cool, observant.) Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan.19 Paperwork, details, travel schedules, appointments, distribution, office systems, files, emails and computer software, tracking systems, communications - delays, mistakes affect these through March 7. Be careful, alert, have back-ups, and a "Plan B." DON'T start a new project in any of these areas. (This is a bad time to start a new magazine, paper, blog or "ezine.") The nice thing is, the delays and mistakes are likely to be harmless, long-term, and could bring something rewarding in their wake! (A former casual, affectionate friend could return.) Beware gossip, other "leakage" Sunday/Monday. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Pay overdue bills - and collect money owed you. But DON'T start new money projects, and buy nothing of consequence. Avoid beginning a casual sensual relationship also, but do embrace a "returning" one, if you're single. All this through March 7. A former money, employment or similar opportunity could reappear - it's probably a good one, so yes, grasp it. Be careful with all these things this Sunday/Monday, though, when they will conflict with your future and social prospects. Tiptoe through communication areas this week - your "unintended" words could create enmity. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20 Your energy and charisma soar, especially Sunday/Monday! You might feel the subtle weight of examination, refusal or criticism from bosses or parents these two days, but your affectionate, mellow outlook - hopefully - will disarm them. (Even if it doesn't, it's a short-term thing - generally, your career is under powerfully lucky aspects this year!) Chase money Tuesday/Wednesday. Write, visit and call Thursday/Friday. Be home or with family Saturday. You're attracting people, and an old flame - or someone who's been too shy - could approach you now or in the few weeks ahead. www.astralreflections.com. Email: timstephens@shaw.ca. For a reading: 604-261-1337. /30/