ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS APRIL 5 - 11, 2009 All times/dates are PDT. GEMINI often does well when everybody else is having problems. Many Geminis will make money during these economic hard times. This sign is not cruel (though it can be violent). Gemini dislikes seeing people suffer, yet catastrophe and trouble enliven Gemini, gets the juices flowing. Gemini people are good trouble-shooters, for they're so swift in reaction. They're superb at snap decisions, and often score lower on tests when they're allowed to go back and reconsider their answers. Ask a Gemini woman, for example, if she would rather work in Taipei or Marseilles, or wants this job or that - if she answers right away, she'll have chosen the right place and job. But if you say, "Don't answer immediately, I want you to think about it for a week, then respond," you'll put that poor Gemini into a quandary of indecision from which she might never emerge! In love, don't suffocate your Gemini. This sign needs freedom, light and air, needs to run downtown and everywhere else. They love to drive, unless their arch foe - nerves - takes over their life. If you cling to your Gemini mate, you might make him/her wilt, or cheat. A caged Gemini grows despondent, and develops disorders. Gemini is particularly prone to nervous complaints: anxiety, stress, tremors, movement disorders, Parkinson's, etc. Oddly, a shot of catastrophe often calms the nerves! This sign is the cigarette companies' biggest victim. The lungs, wrists and fingers are often vulnerable. LIBRA and AQUARIUS are also vulnerable to nervous stress, but Librans are masters of poise. They always look more relaxed and comfortable than they are. Aquarians deal with their stress immediately; they wear it on their surface, and often bristle with energy, or fling their arms and words about, as if spitting out their stress spontaneously. This sign often sleeps deeply, while Libra can worry all night. Gemini is often bothered by insomnia, but seldom knows why - they're just too "awake." All the mutable signs, Gemini, VIRGO, SAGITTARIUS and PISCES, have difficulty with decisions, and are prone to nervous tension. The healthiest of signs are probably ARIES and TAURUS - Aries because they are so natural, and react immediately to every situation. This lack of sophistication, of repression and second-guessing, lets them live simply, and lets their bodies function without the thousand emotional and psychological stresses of our society. However, Aries often meets "blows" from imprudence - accidents, fights, etc. Many Aries have head scars; this sign is vulnerable to cerebral strokes, headaches, etc. Taurus's love of nature and sensuality benefits their health - although this sign can over-indulge, and grow physically lazy, leading to the ills of obesity. If a Taurus is attracted, he/she will often reach a hand across the table toward you, and leave it there for a suggestive few moments. Start Nothing: 8:39 a.m. to 4:01 p.m. Sun., 9:52 a.m. to 8:22 p.m. Tues., and 6:46 p.m. Thurs. to 2:23 a.m. Fri. Aries March 21-April 19 Your energy, effectiveness, charisma, cheerfulness and sense of timing are still tops - although inner searching (or the need to deal with governments, charities or NGOs) still exists. You're in a quandary about a special relationship (perhaps especially Tuesday to Thursday, when this person draws you, or reveals what he/she is up to). This relationship dilemma might lead you back, by next week and the following one, to a former insight, a secret, or a counsellor - in any case, your quandary will be solved, your doubts erased, before April ends. Taurus April 20-May 20 Lie low, conserve energy, and contemplate - your existence, plans for the future, everything. You could befriend an advisor or confident now - but be wary of enemies masquerading as friends. (You'll know these by their violent edge.) You might have been drawn into governmental, institutional, spiritual, lustful or secret arenas over the last two months. If you've been ethical and honest in these, stay the course; there could be great benefit through May. Romantic and creative notions add pleasure (if not success!) Sunday-Tuesday. Tackle chores mid-week. Exciting, lucky meetings Friday/Saturday! Gemini May 21-June 20 Your playful, social, optimistic mood continues. You're especially hopeful and friendly about/in career zones, which contradicts the "economic landscape." But you often do well while others are failing (and sometimes vice-versa). Your wishes revolve around past contacts, loves, creative endeavours and "escapes" - these can come true. Higher-ups are temperamental most of April, so be soothing, careful, and keep a sense of humour. This week's smooth and easy, and filled with bright, delicious hope! Travel, call and write Sunday. Rest, handle domestic issues Monday/Tuesday. Romance calls midweek! Tackle chores Friday/Saturday. Cancer June 21-July 22 Be ambitious - for best success, concentrate on old or former projects, contacts and situations. This productive, smooth, go-ahead week contains only one real challenge, Monday into Tuesday morning. It involves communications or travel, details or paperwork, but could escalate to two people angrily turning their backs on each other. Better to fade, than create an impasse. You're tempted to purchase something Sunday - wait. Your domestic scene, which can include real estate, faces a lucky outcome Wednesday/Thursday! (But don't "buy high.") Romance, creative surges and pleasure urges delight you Friday/Saturday! Leo July 23-Aug. 22 A mellow mood wafts through your days. Your thoughts return to the past, to former travels or past loves, past "status positions" - to determine how you lost something, or how you got where you are. You want meaning, truth. (One truth: you often "unwittingly" combine status with friendship.) It's an easy, smooth week - but don't buy major possessions or argue about money Monday/Tuesday. Your libido is strong now, which can lead to a great sexual experience - or "shock" - this week or next. DON'T gamble nor invest before April 15! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 State your case Monday/Tuesday. Otherwise, it's an easy, smooth, productive week. Focus efforts on making changes and commitments - to succeed in these, dip far into the past - to a former opportunity, lover, investment, etc. It's a melange, for past and present are mixed almost inseparably. Full clarity will return by mid-late April. Meanwhile research, dig deep in personal and financial zones - unexpected gems await you! Your libido is fully cranked, but don't let desires become irritations, angers, even enmity. Be a little detached. Money's lucky Wednesday/Thursday. Good friends Friday/Saturday! Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Relationships can breed opposition (likely Monday/Tuesday, when your energy and instincts are unreliable) or unity, opportunity and luck (likely Wednesday/Thursday, when your charisma and timing, luck and "grace" take a nice step upward!). You might be interested in a co-worker - or a co-worker might be challenging you. Be diplomatic; this could blow up soon. Even in non-sexual relationships, make love, not war. Talk someone into peace. You've been dreaming about a former attraction for weeks/months - contact him/her now, or forget it. The "new" will arrive soon! Money's lucky Friday/Saturday! Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Your hopes rise Sunday eve to Tuesday, as flirtations, friends, entertainment and fresh new possibilities arrive! A co-worker romance is possible. But present conditions are not stable, so don't build your future on them. Delays in work and health zones will end about mid-month, so don't start new projects before then. A former love or mate contemplates contacting you again-you hear soon. Retreat, rest and plan Wednesday/Thursday. You could grab a prize if you deal with government agencies, NGO's, institutions, charities or spiritualists/psychics these two days - make contact! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 This week is smooth and easy, though you might face some abrupt changes or challenges in career and home areas Monday/Tuesday. Romantic, creative, speculative, sports, teaching and pleasure interests ride a wave of success! Sunday's gentle, wise, but not much gets done. Entertainment, flirtations, social delights and new, optimistic goals please you Tuesday night through Thursday - a wish could come true! Retreat, rest and contemplate Friday/Saturday - you'll make great progress in governmental, institutional, and spiritual, therapeutic contacts - these might give you a boost in family, security or realty matters. Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 The accent falls on home, retirement, security, kids, real estate, sales territory, food - the basics of life. Any indecision here will dissolve within a week or two - before then, a great opportunity might reappear from the past: e.g., another chance to buy or sell that house, or a long-lost family member reappears, etc. You'll be talking about these things, or travelling to enact them. This is a good week to discuss ending old things and new beginnings with family members. Monday/Tuesday are romantic, creative and pleasurable. Be ambitious Wednesday/Thursday. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 19 This smooth, easy week accents travel, conversations, details, paperwork and errands. You'll receive affectionate responses - someone remembers you! But all this activity can distract you about money, letting it flow like water through your fingers. Collect it where you can, then keep your fist closed - be especially careful Monday/Tuesday, when a large investment, debt, purchase or commitment (even sexual commitment) could impact your fortunes in unexpected ways - maybe good, but probably not! Wisdom, gentle love, intellectual and cultural affairs, legal and far travel matters succeed Wednesday/Thursday. Be ambitious Friday/Saturday! Pisces Feb.20-March 20 Chase (and remit) money , especially from old sources -e.g. unpaid invoices, former employers, tax refunds, etc. Relationships can produce social, even love-laden meetings Sunday night, but dealings with others can be good or bad Monday/Tuesday. Be diplomatic, accepting, friendly, but remain cautious about commitment. You can commit wholly and fortunately, with deeply good future prospects Wednesday (after 3 a.m. PDT) and Thursday, though! These two days reward research - look beneath surfaces, seek intimacy, find hidden gems - they exist! Love, wisdom, travel, higher education and cultural affairs go well Friday/Saturday. www.astralreflections.com. Email: timstephens@shaw.ca. For a reading: 604-261-1337. /30/