ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS MARCH 8 - 14, 2009 All times/dates are Pacific Daylight Time. SCORPIO, 2009 brings new thrills in romance, and stable joys from social life - but the two seldom go together this year, and you might have to choose between them. Before you do, realize that those romantic thrills will likely lead to more adventure, excitement (and even nervous tension) than stability. What first seems like a hot romance might turn cool very suddenly. There won't be any intent to harm - but one of you might, at some point, admit that you have a friendship more than an affair. In the long run, you'll obtain more moments of deep, reassuring satisfaction from good old faithful friends (and lovers) than from love's fickle flags. Yet, if you just want thrills, 2009's romance could grow very big, very swiftly, before it yields to "reality" (especially the reality of your career or social position). If you're married, your mate is supportive - until October! Romance could flare with a co-worker from mid-March to late April. Someone very sexy draws your gaze in June and July - this person might be a viable life mate. Social rounds could introduce you to a fiery romantic partner in September. All year, especially October into early 2010, you might be so wrapped up in your career that you give love prospects little attention - that's okay, since your best romantic opportunities - best of your life - will appear from 2010 to 2024 - don't rush into anything before then! SAGITTARIUS, 2009 is filled with travel, new friends, messaging, and errands. In all this busyness, love can strike swiftly and powerfully, especially February to early June, and mid-October into mid-2010. You might strike up a casual acquaintance on a trip, or through emails, then become increasingly charmed by this person. Social gatherings, clubs, sports events and other "crowd" scenes are another great way to meet someone from February to early June. This period accents romance and all its pleasures. June through August might demand a decision: either you join as equals, or you fight; either you marry, or you might separate - perhaps only temporarily, due to career or parental pressures. You would be wise to NOT wed (nor sign any contracts) before August 22. So no matter how romantic you feel, keep this relationship casual before then. September/October lure you toward intimate clinches, perhaps a sexual commitment. Mid-October - right into June 2010 - brings a long, fiery, perhaps temperamental but exciting love trend - it's likely that you and your amour want to wed, and with haste! Try to be a little more deliberate and look at all angles first -- you might still decide to wed, and it could be the start of years of bliss (if after January 2010, domestic bliss and parenthood, too!). Start Nothing: 0:56 a.m. to 8:34 a.m. Mon., 10:48 p.m. Tues. to 11:46 a.m. Wed., and 3:39 p.m. to 5:22 p.m. Fri. Aries March 21-April 19 Continue to rest during this easy, pleasant week. You receive romantic and social attention, but should generally avoid the spotlight. Deal with government agencies or large institutions (hospitals, charitable organizations, NGO's, banks, insurance companies, big corporations, etc.) and the private recesses of your life. Eradicate your burdens, either through work, courage, or simply shucking off "parasites." (Be honest and good in this process. E.g., don't toss your aged mom into the bonfire.) Reconnect with your spiritual depths. Visit psychics, advisors, and therapists. Recognize employment, repair or health realities Sunday. Taurus April 20-May 20 Rest up Sunday - you've got a long, busy, happy week ahead. (You might contemplate the choice between present pleasures and future joys, or between romance and friendship.) A romantic, creative, lucky streak rushes in Monday/Tuesday - but it could end with a surprise, so don't put yourself in a potentially embarrassing spot. Tackle chores Wednesday to Friday eve - you could succeed splendidly! Relationships, exciting meetings and opportunities, new horizons and negotiations fill Friday night and Saturday - be open to suggestion, co-operative. Be the supportive one if you want to succeed. Gemini May 21-June 20 Chase prestige, ambitions, and status; contact bosses, parents and VIPs, and start important projects. Display/use your intellectual, mental abilities. You're known as a bit of an oddball this decade, but that can enhance your rep! Use Sunday to study "reality" in regard to your ambitions. You might come to a major decision (or life/events make it for you) Monday/Tuesday, whether to stay or go, to chase a prestige goal, or retreat to a "secure position." This ends with a surprise - perhaps a surprise opportunity! Love makes sweet sense Thursday/Friday. Cancer June 21-July 22 A former job or career role might be offered to you anytime now into mid-April. During the same interval, you might feel impatient, held back, at your present position. Suffer this - higher-ups favor you, and are treating you well. Chafing would be seen as ingratitude. The general accent this week and next falls on far travel, cultural affairs, a mellow mood, love, understanding, higher education, law and abstract principles. But talk, small trips, details and casual relationships arise Sunday to Wednesday. Real estate, home luck Thursday/Friday! Romance intrigues Saturday! Leo July 23-Aug. 22 Your energy and charisma float nicely Sunday. Think about earnings versus net worth (investments and debt); about "easy sensuality" versus meaningful intimacy. A mild "tug-o-war" between these might occupy you right through Tuesday, climaxing with a surprise act, event, or impatience (on your part). Mysteries, sex, finances, lifestyle changes, health cures face you - make a decision, then plunge in. Communications, paperwork, and errands fill Thursday/Friday - there's "profit" in these, the profit of meeting someone attractive and intriguing, or of discovering a financial secret or opportunity! Stay near home Saturday. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Relationships, opportunities, relocation, new horizons, negotiations, contracts, litigation, dealing with the public - these face you now. Don't be slow to respond - with a "yes," a diplomatic, eager-to-join attitude. Others hold the power, and to be truthful they're a bit erratic in wielding it, but if you're co-operative they can (and will) do you immense favors in employment, health, machinery, service and "taking care of dependents" zones. Rest Sunday (and contemplate these themes). Your charisma and energy rise nicely Monday to Wednesday - co-operate! Good luck touches earnings and purchases Thursday/Friday! Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Focus on work, health, machinery, service people, and dependents. Tackle chores now, so they won't interfere with an exciting April. An "ex," old flame (or former financial, other opportunity) might return over the six weeks ahead. There's something unbalanced at the base of this, so mull it over before you step in. Hopes rise - and mingle with slow realism - Sunday. Retreat, rest and contemplate Monday/Tuesday. Your charisma and energy rise Wednesday noon to Friday - a big work surprise (or project start) or sports, creative, or romantic success is slated! Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Sunday brings a realistic assessment of your hopes, goals and your future - these (and social life) will give you reason for happiness Monday/Tuesday, as the solution, the right path to success appears! (A clue: it might lie in publishing, far travel, higher education - it certainly lies in refusing to retreat.) Take a breather Wednesday to Friday eve - recharge your emotional and physical batteries - you could strike it lucky with a government program or a closed-door meeting. Your energy and charisma surge Friday night, to start a romantic, creative weekend! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Focus your thoughts and actions on home, family, property, security, diet/nutrition, gardening, Mom Nature, and retirement. Your love life remains sweeter than usual, but an "ending" might loom over the next few weeks. (If you want to avoid it, grow more "domestic," more intimate and cuddly. Otherwise, there could be fireworks later in March.) Sunday's mellow, dreamy. Be ambitious Monday/Tuesday - all's fine. You hopes rise Wednesday to Friday - skies brighten, friendliness prevails! A good new friend might appear Thursday. But retreat Friday night, for a "home sweet home" weekend. Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 It's a busy time but not important time - unless you count making money as important. You have one week left to grab all you can - by mid-month, your money luck will subside to "merely extraordinarily lucky." Home, property and family affairs enter a slowdown now to mid-April, so complete rather than begin projects here. A property you once desired might return to the market. Children, long absent, might get in touch. Monday/Tuesday features intellectual relationships, far travel, love and ideals. Be ambitious Wednesday to Friday - you'll grab the prize! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Chase money. An old friend (rather than an old flame) might get in touch over the next five weeks. There's neither harm nor growth in this, but it's pleasant. The deeper, realistic side of relationships and money occupies your thoughts Sunday. By Monday/Tuesday you'll be ready to act (on intimate, sexual, financial or debt situations) though life might hold a late surprise! Your beliefs and attitudes need a revamping, a new direction, as Wednesday shows - but all intellectual, learning, travel and legal affairs are lucky and bright Thursday/Friday! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20 Your energy, effectiveness and charisma continue high! (In fact, you grow a lot more talkative for the next two weeks.) Find quiet, out-of-the-way channels to money, earnings (government agencies can help, and Thursday's lucky!) Your money scene, though remaining lucky, will go in circles now to mid-April (then to resume a lucky forward motion to June). Until April 16, polish and complete money projects, rather than start new ones - and avoid purchasing luxuries; you would hardly use them. Relationships reach a mini-climax Monday/Tuesday. Secrets and curiosity are lucky Thursday. www.astralreflections.com. Email: timstephens@shaw.ca. For a reading: 604-261-1337. /30/