ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS NOVEMBER 8 – 14, 2009 All times/dates are PST. Last week I started to talk about Saturn in LIBRA, an influence that will affect all of us now to October 2012. This planet will bring a deep, “realistic” change to everyone. Saturn “squares” Pluto next Sunday (November 15) – an aspect that will affect this entire month, and which occurs off and on through August 2010. This will bring a restructuring of many things, the economy, manufacturing, the job outlook for the masses (only the hard-working will advance – luck goes somewhere else) and, more than anything, politics and government, including national structures. It will be a sobering time for the world. As I mentioned last week, liberal factions will have early gains, but conservative forces, by changing and adapting (and making themselves more palatable to the crowds) will win the war. Canada’s Steven Harper is a good, portentous example of this: he moved his rightist party toward the left, sabotaging Liberal support. I say portentous, because, as an AQUARIUS, Harper often acts as if he were feeling major influences a year or two early. (Aquarius is the sign of the future, and often finds it has run so far into the future that it has lost the support of the present. Abe Lincoln did this, which made it hard for him to get elected.) Saturn now affects Libran more than any other sign. You Librans will find that the years ahead (to October 2012) make you more serious about real estate, home and family, children, retirement, security, and related matters. This can be a good thing, nudging rolling stones to settle down, young people to buy their first home, wage earners to begin retirement funds, parents to get more serious about their children’s future. Agriculture, gardening, diet, anything involving Mother Nature, leased premises, children’s support systems, maternity clothes, furniture, plates and cutlery, food (especially grains, wheat) – all these are on this list, too. You might become pregnant now, or adopt a stepchild or your sister’s daughter, or you might invest in a furniture factory, or build a new basement foundation. However, undertaking any of these is likely to entail some sacrifice: nothing comes for free with Saturn. He demands payment, but he also brings rewards that last for years, even lifetimes. You might need to watch, health-wise, your knees, your diet’s effect on your skin, and constipation. You might purchase a property soon. If you purchased a property between December 19, 2007 and January 4, 2009, it will demand more effort from you. It was a lucky property to begin with; now Saturn is making you deserve the luck! Start Nothing: Before 2:23 a.m. Sun., 6:43 p.m. Mon. to 5:30 a.m. Tues., 11:13 p.m. Wed. to 9:22 a.m. Thurs., and 3:10 a.m. to 2:24 p.m. Sat. Aries March 21-April 19 This decade and next signal a major change in your status, which can be career, but can also refer to marital or class status. In addition, now to late 2012, a sobering, mature trend enters relationships. You won’t win on charm; you’ll have to produce, show the money, make a fair deal, etc. These two trends, status change and serious relationships, “meet” now, and change your life. Someone of another generation is likely involved. Make your decisions November 13, 14, or better, 17, 20 and 21. When logic and intuition are useless (as now) be moral! Taurus April 20-May 20. Don’t force matters; your clout, magnetism and “advantage” are at a low point. Paradoxical as it might seem, though, you are in a great period for seeking and pouncing upon opportunities, especially Tuesday, Friday/Saturday, and next week. These opportunities, in some way, will involve relationship, diplomacy, and your ability to demonstrate and fulfill another’s needs. The government might aid. I won’t mention it every week, so you’ll have to remember that now to June 2010 you’ll need to be diplomatic on the home front (Sunday). Romance, creativity mid-week! Gemini May 21-June 20 The accent continues, this week and next, on work, health, and duties, especially toward your dependents. It’s boring, but dig in, get it done. You’re approaching a big change (a restructuring) in your financial picture, and in your sexual relations. In a unique new way, romance will spur sex, and vice versa. (And sex without romance won’t attract you.) This will last for three years. Investments will pay off with a nice smooth predictability. DON’T invest this week, though. Romance has big things to tell you Thursday to Saturday. Beware legal or self- deception mid-week. Cancer June 21-July 22 You remain in a romantic, beauty-oriented, pleasure-prone, creative, and risk-taking mood. This is the mood of winning – so take chances, brave the winds of fate! You won’t get hurt, and at worst you’ll discover what’s not possible. (This is always good, as it focuses our energies on what is possible, and fortifies our certainty. Those who don’t take chances live in a swamp of worry.) A major restructuring looms for your vital relationships: in this, let another lead, rule: that way you’ll benefit. Money’s available Sunday – DON’T spend it. Domestic matters succeed splendidly Friday. Leo July 23-Aug. 22 It’s the end – the end of certain relationships, projects or situations that have outlived their usefulness and their vitality. And of certain approaches, attitudes. (Realize conceit and insecurity are identical.) This involves a wide area: work, marriage, relationships, modes of travel or communication. Replace that old phone, alter your work methods, treat a spouse differently, or seek one, etc. Decide who/what goes, who/what stays. Your energy and effectiveness reach a monthly high (though in a low month) Sunday/Monday – use your confidence to pick a new direction. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 The emphasis lies on communications, paperwork, details, casual relationships, travel, distribution, and office systems. This isn’t the best week for your interests, which could be stymied Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, especially in work and governmental, health or administrative areas. But relationships succeed, especially Tuesday night! You encounter a subtle but deep money barrier Thursday daytime, but this eve and Friday touch you with the money-luck wand! (Especially in real estate, investment, loan, employment and “public” areas.) A major change looms for money: be aware, save. Libra Sept. 23-Oct.22 Your life gets serious, revolves around sober themes such as self-support, home, real estate, kids, security, diet and soul. A restructuring or transformation has been looming – perhaps obviously – for some months. The first development (of a series) might arrive this November. E.g., your Mom kicks you off the couch, and you have to become self-supporting. Or you leave a stale situation to buy that factory, farm, condo or mansion you’ve always dreamed of. Or pregnancy arrives. Your hopes fly high (soberly high!) Sunday/Monday. Luck, energy and charisma accompany you Thursday-Saturday! Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Your energy, charisma, effectiveness and courage remain at a yearly peak. You’ve struggled for a long time, Scorpio, probably a decade or two, in relationships, emotional and other areas. That’s about to end, in a wave of relief and heart-fulfillment that’s fifteen years long. Starts in 2011. But even the “run up” – 2010 – holds romance, pleasure, luck and an absence of feelings of futility. Just thought I’d mention it. (But first you have to get past “fire from above (e.g., impatient bosses) through June 20100. Start significant projects this week and next. Dream big, be social, Tuesday/Wednesday. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Continue to rest, lie low, contemplate and plan. A “revolution” is taking place in your hopes and big (life) plans. These grow quieter, more sober, for three years. This period will disappoint if you chase popularity, superficial friendships/romance, or constant “play.” But it will yield huge rewards if you chase sober goals such as money, employment success, or bigger possessions. Look at your future Thursday-Saturday. Thursday to noon (PST) will show what won’t work. This eve through Friday shows the right, splendid future. Saturday shows the spiritual component. Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan.19 Your career will be “rehabilitated” over the three years ahead. Following your ambitions might conflict with your social urges or your fondest wishes, and will inevitably influence and alter those wishes. That’s okay, since your biggest wish is always tied to ambition or prestige. If you’re single, a strong sexual attraction is coming between now and June – possibly Sunday (night). If married, the same influence helps you invest in or change the home situation. You could start a good friendship Tuesday/Wednesday. Career and social luck soars Thursday eve, Friday. Aquarius Jan. 20—Feb. 18 Be ambitious, or at least display some – but don’t show too much assertiveness, especially Sunday/Monday. Government agencies loom large – for fifteen years. (Though this isn’t the best month for loving relationships, you could meet someone who’s filled with sexual fire Sunday night. Much “nicer,” sweeter prospects appear Thursday night to Saturday morning.) A major turn is taking place this month, ushering in almost three years of slower, more sober thinking. Your inner places, soul, your failings and limitations, will bother and intrigue you, perhaps sparking a major quest. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20 Your sweet, understanding, mellow mood continues. Say yes to cultural involvements, long-distance invitations, school openings, etc. A transformation takes place this month in your sexual, financial and “secretive” areas. This includes hunches, subconscious urgings, dreams, detective work, research, diagnosis, working with other people’s resources, and lifestyle commitments/changes. These might slow down over the three years ahead, yet they will also contain the keys to making your dreams come true. You will have to decide what your dream truly is. Thursday eve to Saturday stands out. www.astralreflections.com. Email: timstephens@shaw.ca. For a reading: 905-372-8996. /30/