ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS NOVEMBER 29 – DECEMBER 5, 2009 All times/dates are PST. Some Librans have emailed me, worried that I skipped their sign while describing the Saturn influence now into late 2012. Truth is, because Saturn’s in Libra during this time, I gave this sign twice as much data as any other. It’s in the Nov.8 column, which should be in the Archive section of the website soon.... Gold – the recent excitement about its new highs should continue through mid-January 2010 at least, perhaps to June. The gold bugs are safe until then, I think.... An AQUARIAN writes to complain that although Jupiter has been in her sign all 2009, she has not experienced the luck, buoyancy and cheerfulness I’ve been promising. I’ve received this complaint a few times from her sign-mates. It has me puzzled. But a possible answer lies in the degree in which Jupiter went direct this year. It stayed in this degree a massively long time, from September 20 to November 4. Let me quote Carelli, an Italian astrologer, in a book he published in the 1950’s, on this degree: “Symbol: a sick woman in bed. It is one of the worst influences, as it can lame the body, pervert the soul, poisoning both at the same time. Idiocy can also [occur].” Jupiter should be pumping out the luck now, though! Got to admit I was at least half wrong, telling you to sell stocks by September. The market climbed into October, then all markets but the Dow went lower. About half a year ago, I opined that a big speculative fever would hit investors mid-October 2009 to June 2010 – and that certainly seems to have come true, with big point swings.... Way back – in the 2009 Year Ahead article – I said you would not be able to depend on government pensions (i.e., civil servants had better start worrying). This autumn the news media has been obsessed with the pension short-fall topic. The simple truth is, whether as a result of a bad economy and large bankruptcies, or the fault of the Wall Street bullies who killed your stock investments and murdered the banks (while walking away with billions in bonuses) – either way, Mr./Ms. Average won’t be able to collect on the pension investment he and she have been forced to make every month. It’s a great game, isn’t it? They (government or private “big corp”) make you hand over a fistful of pay check money every week or month, millions upon millions of you, then they gamble with this money on stock markets filled with crooks, pay themselves fat “administrative” fees while they fiddle and the crooks play, and at the end of this game of musical chairs you’re the one without a chair, because you didn’t even know the game was being played. You didn’t hear the music. In life, be sceptical! Start Nothing: Before 2:34 a.m. Sun., 5:39 to 6:23 a.m. Tues., 2:28 to 8:01 a.m. Thurs., and 9:08 p.m. Fri. to 9:07 a.m. Sat. Aries March 21-April 19 Love, romance, physical attraction exist all week, but begin to intensify Saturday (into the weekend – and mid-late next week, when you might “convert” to someone, or desire/accept a partnership). But this week also focuses on legal, travel, international, educational, cultural and intellectual affairs. The legal/cultural influence could ferry some of you right into a wedding! Now to December 20 is a splendid time to propose, but earlier’s better. Caution with money, purchases Sunday/Monday. Talk, travel, flirt Tuesday/Wednesday. Rest, dream Thursday/Friday. Passion, beauty Saturday! Taurus April 20-May 20 The emphasis lies on mysteries, secrets, sexual yearnings, subconscious promptings, dreams, depth psychology, research and detective work, major finances, lifestyle changes, health diagnosis, commitment and consequence. If you want to be pregnant, now’s the time. Be careful – to June 2010 – of domestic friction or restrictions. (It’s NOT a good period to rent or buy a new home.) Your talents, charisma and energy surge nicely Sunday/Tuesday – use this to overcome problems rather than start new projects. Money’s lucky, spending good Tuesday/Wednesday. Talk, travel Friday (not Thursday). Home’s sweet Saturday! Gemini May 21-June 20 Important relationships loom. Depending on your life to date, you could face love, marriage, divorce, litigation, contract negotiations, fame, competition, a fight, a new partnership or opportunities in business, relocation, or simply the need to co-operate with others. The last is key – if you co-operate, the most good and least harm will come. Lie low, rest, protect your health and reputation Sunday/Monday. Your energy and charisma soar Tuesday/Wednesday. Schedule important meetings or project starts for these two days. Chase money, buy/sell Friday, not Thursday. A trip Saturday! Cancer June 21-July 22 You’re optimistic, (moderately) social and happy Sunday/Monday, but events aren’t the best, so don’t push your agenda. Retreat, rest, protect your health, contemplate and plan Tuesday/Wednesday. Your energy and charisma return Thursday/Friday – solve thorny problems, or start significant projects (better after mid-afternoon Thursday, and better if they’re work or machinery projects). Your money fortunes rise Saturday – a luxury or domestic item appeals, luckily so! The whole week accents work and health – you might as well dig in and plod. There are no big problems. A summer-autumn love delay ends. Leo July 23-Aug. 22 Romance, beauty, a winning streak, creativity, speculation, charming children, pleasure and diving into the moment – these bless you into late December. Impulse and wisdom mingle successfully – take a risk! It’s the season, perhaps the best season in decades, to fall in love. (Though your love prospects improve 2011 through 2017, when compatibility increases and doubt decreases – the present is a foretaste of that, or a beginning of it.) Be ambitious Sunday/Monday, but realize a gauntlet of problems exists. Flirtation, happiness mid-week! Lie low Thursday/Friday. You charm someone Saturday! Virgo Aug, 23-Sept. 22 Avoid legal, international, educational and intellectual matters Sunday/Monday, if you can. (If “can’t,” then proceed cautiously, especially in money terms.) Your status, prestige relationships, career or other ambitious projects walk with luck Tuesday/Wednesday – but you might have to decide between ambition and security, office and home. Happiness, optimism, social urges might hit a brick wall Thursday daytime, but they blossom Friday! Rest, plan, contemplate, connect spiritually Saturday. The whole week promotes rest, home, kids, and basic life decisions – e.g., what’s the new direction? Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 The emphasis lies on communications, short trips, siblings and casual friends, variety, details, news media, writing, paperwork, and, most important, curiosity. Be very wary of financial and sexual prospects Sunday/Monday. DON’T invest. Your attempts to obtain the truth might be blocked. Truth of a different sort (philosophical) enters Tuesday/Wednesday – so might love, international affairs, legal, educational or cultural involvements, all luckily! The only glitch might be in the romantic department (i.e., love as infatuation). Be ambitious Thursday and (better) Friday. Wishes come true Saturday – flirtations too! Scorpio Oct.23-Nov. 21 Chase money this week and the next two. Buy, sell, seek new clients, ask for a raise, etc. This is more favourable this week and next than later. Relationships, though seemingly smooth Sunday, hold a “rocky future,” and that future could be Monday. Be cautious, not committed, both days. Investments, sex, secrets, commitment, health diagnosis -- the doors open wide to these Tuesday/Wednesday. Sweet mellow peace, understanding, enter Thursday (though nothing lucky through mid-afternoon) and Friday. Plunge into an ambitious plan/project Saturday – you could find a golden career ladder! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Congratulations – you’re making headway! Your energy, charisma and effectiveness ride a cresting wave this week and the next two. Start significant projects, schedule important meetings, seek favours, make proposals. You’ll generally get your way. But take care Sunday/Monday – tools, duties, employees seem rife with glitches, barriers. Relationships fill Tuesday/Wednesday – mostly productive in business (be diplomatic, don’t point out the weakness of another’s position) and luckily in love! An exciting meeting could occur. Tackle work Thursday/Friday. Love, travel, culture bless you Saturday...be joyous. Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan.19 Be restful, contemplative. Deal with red tape, administrative and policy issues. Let others handle the immediate, pressing tasks. You might feel romantic Sunday/Monday, or want to take a risk – but be cautious. A chore comes to a head Tuesday/Wednesday, but you’ll make great progress, perhaps finish it once for all. Take care with money Wednesday eve, don’t overspend. Relationships hold obstacles to mid-afternoon Thursday, then improve – immensely, Friday. You could make a new, money-oriented friend this day. Large finances, intimacy, research, secrets, health diagnosis succeed Saturday. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Your popularity remains high – get out, join new clubs, groups. Optimism, happiness, light romance, wish fulfillment, bright plans for the future, entertainment and social or political activism – these fill your horizon. Another is being very assertive (or quietly determined) – whether in love or enmity, is a question that is only answered by your past actions and present reactions. Love could be about to pounce, Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday! Be careful with domestic, property and security matters Sunday/Monday. Romance, pleasure, creative surges climax Tuesday/Wednesday! Tackle chores Thursday/Friday. Pisces Feb.19-March 20 The emphasis lies on ambition, community status, career, prestige, relations with VIPs, authorities, bosses and parents. You have a bit of luck here, because a “large thing” supports you – head office, or the government, or a spiritual/psychological “benevolence.” Take care with travel, communications, details and paperwork late Sunday through Monday. Turn your attention toward home, children, security, gardening, real estate and retirement Tuesday/Wednesday – luck’s in attendance! Passion, romance, creativity meet barriers Thursday, not Friday. You can succeed with chores, repairs Saturday. www.astralreflections.com Email: timstephens@shaw.ca. For a reading: 905-372-8996. /30/