ASTRAL REFLECTIONS
BY TIM STEPHENS
JANUARY 11 - 17, 2009

	All times/dates are PST.
	The stock markets might fall in the next three weeks, as buyers grow more uncertain. If so, we might re-test last October/November's lows. If we fall below the 2002/03 lows, head for the hills (and grab gold). 
	CANCER, the 12 months ahead (to January 17, 2010) offer you tremendous luck in financial, intimate and "transformation" zones. Your investment sense will be superb, so put some money into play. This is a great year to improve your overall situation in life by doing one (or many) of the following: invest, reduce debt (even go bankrupt if necessary) change lifestyles (perhaps via changing your residence or neighborhood) research and diagnosis, visit psychics or occultists (astrologers, card readers, etc.) or therapists and advisors, life coaches, psychiatrists, family counselors, etc., deal with wills, estates and inheritances (yes, one might come!) reform your tax regime, enter intimate bonds with someone, get pregnant, share financial, emotional and/or physical depths with trusted people, or change partners. But in this last - actually, in all these - be strictly honest and moral, or you could get burned, and waste this lucky once-in-a-decade chance! Much of your luck will come in tandem with a relationship (person or group) so be diplomatic, unselfish, and other-oriented. It won't be a joyous, bubbly year, Cancer; it will be a serious, confident, deeply regenerative, lucky, growth year. Any of these great benefits might be tied to or enter through your work. Protect your health.
	GEMINI, 2009 is chock-full of things you love: international travel, foreign contacts, university or other higher learning, philosophical, legal, religious or other mentally-expanding pursuits, cultural events, publishing, advertising, media contacts - and love, a meeting-of-minds type of love. (An Aquarian or Libra - or any fire or air sign - might be involved.) This is not essentially a practical year. Instead, follow any path that promises to expand your understanding or show you a larger picture of life. You might be shunted into a lawsuit (which you're favored to win). You might wed, or if you've been unhappily married, you might legally divorce. (If so, it is likely the "third year" of this relationship's breakdown, so it's no surprise.) If you're in doubt about any situation this year, employ a lawyer - in making a large purchase, employment or other negotiations, demanding your rights, marrying ("pre-nup") etc. Lawyers are your friend now. Learn, rather than meditate. Study religion rather than seek spirituality. A foreign-born person might prove fortunate for you - as a lover, fianc‚, scholar, lawyer, business associate, etc. Wait until February (09) to plunge into any of these lucky matters.
 
Start Nothing: Before 9:41 a.m. Sun., 10:39 p.m. Mon. to 10:33 a.m. Tues., 6:37 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thurs., and 6:46 p.m. to 10:20 p.m. Sat.

Aries   March 21-April 19
Give your ambitions one last push, but make sure it's a former contact, proposal, chore, or situation that you push, rather than something new. The "new" will have difficulty succeeding on any level, now through January 31. (Actually, a former ambition or career role might well return, from January 21 onward, probably "brought back" to you by a friend.) Your executive skills remain high and effective all month - use them to prevent mix-ups, delays and confusion. For example, order extra supplies, before a shortage halts production. Sunday/Monday are romantic! 

Taurus   April 20-May 20
Don't start any brand new projects, relationships or ventures through January 31.  A former career, job or parenting role might return - so might, in the last half of January, a legal, cultural, travel or intellectual matter you'd neglected to finish. (In any case, you'll rework what you've just done in these zones.) Strictly avoid legal hassles, if you can, qall month. Your social life pleases! Rest and recuperate Sunday/Monday. Romance, creative surges and gambling urges draw you Tuesday to Thursday. Tackle chores Thursday eve to Saturday - alone is best. 

Gemini   May 21-June 20
Start NOTHING before February. Guard against mistakes, delays, misunderstandings - read instructions twice, etc. Bosses, VIPs and parents favor you all month, and will do you favors - but request something you've already proposed, or involving an already solidly started project. You might be impatient to invest, change your lifestyle, or chase someone sexy - take care, you might change your mind about this late month onward, which could leave you committed to something (someone) you wish you weren't! Use this week to research, clear up old obligations, tackle overdue taxes, etc.

Cancer   June 21-July 22
Don't start new projects or relationships before February - be especially wary of new investments, sexual and lifestyle commitments, and health programs. (Grand luck is coming to these areas all 2009 - and you might, even in January, receive a gift from the universe here, connected to some past effort. E.g., that investment you tried to make before, and were rebuffed, might be handed to you now - if so, grab it.)  Watch for mistakes, misunderstandings, and delays. Stick with ongoing projects all month, or reprise former ones. A sexy friend, Tuesday/Wednesday? 

Leo   July 23-Aug. 22
Start nothing new before February. Stick with ongoing or former projects, relationships - and watch for mistakes, delays, supply shortages and confusion even in these. An old flame or "ex" might reappear - this could be a second chance! All 2009, relationships are very lucky for you - in January, May and September, they could be former acquaintances, in love, friendship or business. Complete a chore carefully, or it will return in late January. Your energy and charisma rise mildly Sunday/Monday. Money's lucky Tuesday/Wednesday, but don't buy important items. Luck, Thursday eve! 

Virgo   Aug. 23-Sept. 22
Start nothing new in January, Virgo. Your romantic, sexual, investment, gambling, creative, pleasure-oriented and child-teaching urges are in full, powerful flight, but stick with the ongoing here - avoid anything new (including sexy strangers!). You're very indecisive now, but one mode of operation will make you feel confident: that is, protecting projects from mistakes, delays and supply shortages. Have a "Plan B" ready. You might be handed a former job, career role - accept; it might be a salvation in disguise! Lie low Sunday/Monday. Your energy and charisma soar back Tuesday-Thursday. 

Libra   Sept. 23-Oct. 22
An old flame might return - or you might be disappointed by delays and indecision in a present attraction. Welcome the former; be patient with the latter. In creative, pleasure, and similar projects, also, watch for mistakes, take delays in stride. Don't start new projects or relationships before February. A home, child-related or realty project (e.g., repairs, building, landscaping) might also be delayed - it's likely to revive next week into the first half of February, so refuse to rush impulsively. You feel social, upbeat and optimistic Sunday/Monday - spread it around! 

Scorpio   Oct. 23-Nov. 21
Mail, messages, and paperwork might be lost over the next three weeks - be careful, double-check, and keep files organized. (You might also come across documents or missives you thought were long gone - these might help you win an argument or court case.) Old friends or siblings will get in touch. But don't start new ventures nor relationships before February. A home-related project suffers delays. Be patient - pushing will only cause second thoughts, or mistakes. Be ambitious, deal with higher-ups Sunday/Monday. Happiness, social delights, flirtations and optimism visit you Tuesday-Thursday! 

Sagittarius   Nov. 22-Dec. 21
Buy nothing important through January 31 - lemons abound. Start nothing, and guard ongoing projects from shortages, indecision, delays and mistakes, all month. Confusion affects paperwork, messages and writing - you could accidentally find an old document or paper that aids you now. Research goes well, so gather the facts, dig deep, then organize and/or write your report in February. You might hear from an old friend (or sibling). You might travel to a place you know well. Mellow understanding fills Sunday/Monday. Be ambitious mid-week. Optimism, and social delights arrive Thursday-Saturday! 

Capricorn   Dec. 22-Jan. 19
Your energy and charisma remain high. But anything you start now (through January 31) is likely to fall into confusion, backtracking, indecision and, eventually, to wither on the vine. That includes relationships, although you might have a lot of "heat" and passion with someone who pursues and attracts you this month. Avoid purchases - soon, you would not want them. Avoid, too, asserting your persona - i.e., saying, "this is me" - because you might change your mind about who you are/want to be in mere weeks! Love might call you mid-week. 

Aquarius   Jan. 20-Feb. 18
Maintain a restful stance. Rebuild your health, physically and emotionally. Contemplate, research and observe.  You've come through a long "down" year. Now, you're entering the luckiest twelve months since 1997, but delays and false starts litter the next three weeks. So through January 31, protect ongoing ventures from mistakes and confusion - and start NOTHING new. A former effort or old relationship might return to dump a reward in your lap! Handle relationships Sunday/Monday, depths, sex, secrets and large finances mid-week, and seek love and wider vision Thursday eve onward.

Pisces   Feb. 19-March 20
Start nothing new (and buy nothing big) now through January 31, Pisces. Instead, stick with ongoing projects, or reprise past ventures, try to re-ignite former associations. You will attract affectionate attention all month; your sociable and gracious manner puts others at ease. This benefits business, but a streak of assertiveness also shows in your social world, which could attract some tingling flirtations! Enjoy it, as the year ahead will be a quiet one, steeped in contemplation, study and "sweet solitude." Relationships prove exciting Tuesday-Thursday. Secrets, desires are revealed Thursday-Saturday.


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