ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS JUNE 27 - JULY 3, 2010 All times/dates are PDT. Christ was one in a succession of Sun gods. He had 12 disciples. Twelve men have walked on the Moon.... In 2011 to 2025, visuals will grow. Rock stars will be 30 feet high on stage, not on video screens, but in the air. There’s a strange sameness between merchants and politicos. Politics is naturally a commercial enterprise. That’s why we have such trouble eliminating lobbyists, graft, etc. In early modern Britain (1700’s) politicians actually became the subjects of commercial products like our action figures, their faces were painted on toilets, etc. “Pop culture” emerged from the spread of political fashions/fights of the day. More on the upcoming August “T-square” and its effects: the U.S. will have at least three, if not four, viable and functioning political parties in the next decade. Everything which will happen will somehow serve the process of consolidation. This seems to contradict the “three-party” prediction for America, but it doesn’t: when we consolidate the ingredients for a cake, we first break them down into smaller parts (smash the eggs, beat the butter, etc.). Democracy as we know it will disappear (predicted here in the late 80’s!) replaced by a sort of benign uniformity. Non-malevolent police states such as China’s will become the norm. The recent Arizona immigration law is an example of this trend. What is now, will intensify. E.g., the Euro and Gulf oil crises might get worse. Yet much of what occurs will be completely new, as 4 of the 5 planets involved in the massive July/August formation will have just entered new signs. Aries is involved, so war or violence will occur. Pluto will bring death to the old and a birth of the new in established financial and political hierarchies. This is a process of 16 years, but the turning point is summer 2010. Ultimately, we might see a world-wide currency. Present hierarchies and structures might mount a concerted effort to quell the changes – and/or to adapt to them through diplomacy and indirect force, steel hand in a velvet glove. But flashes of aggression and “wildness” will occur. Generals and admirals will be involved in this “diplomatic suppression.” (Partly because there will be armed revolt in many places. This has already begun: Thailand, Kyrgyzstan, etc.) Watch August/September, December and April 2011. Generally, these revolts will be brutally squelched. That is partly because the entire macro “intent” of this astrological trend is toward consolidation. Even the Gulf oil leak will cause consolidation. Despite my tone, I see all these changes as benign. Start Nothing: 2:56 a.m. to 5:52 a.m. Mon., 3:04 p.m. to 6:09 p.m. Wed., and 4:17 a.m. to 6:44 a.m. Sat. Aries March 21-April 19 Be ambitious Sunday. Information is coming (or being suppressed) from places it usually doesn’t. Friendships and optimism perk you up Monday to Wednesday – this relieves the general sluggishness you’re steeped in. (It’s a good sluggishness; you’re in a month-long natural hibernation cycle, designed to heal some over-strained parts of your health/emotions.) Use these three days to view the future, and make subsequent decisions about who/what to nurture, and who/what to chuck in your life. Rest, retreat Thursday/Friday. Don’t butt your head against an invisible brick wall Saturday. Taurus April 20-May 20 The accent lies on communications, travel, siblings, casual acquaintances. You’re busy, but the stakes aren’t high, and you handle everything easily. One pretty important communication might exist early week – perhaps having a legal or love import. Sunday’s mellow, compassionate, good for gentle love, intellectual friends or foreign culture. Be ambitious Monday to Wednesday – all’s good! Friends, flirtations, optimism, happiness brighten Wednesday night to Thursday/Friday. But retreat Saturday – nothing good will come of certain associates, gossip, etc. Read an atlas! Gemini May 21-June 20 This week and the next few emphasize money, earnings, the price of things, possessions, memory, rote learning and, possibly, a sensual interlude. Early week, you might sense/know that these things are either tied to, or oppose, their deeper side (investments, family finances, inheritance, deeply consequential sex, etc.) For example, the amount you can invest is tied to earnings. In general (except Sunday) it’s better to focus on the light side, earnings, light sex, etc. Intellectual success, gentle love hover Monday-Wednesday. Be ambitious Thursday (very!) and Friday. Saturday’s hopeful. Cancer June 21-July 22 Your energy, charisma and effectiveness remain high. Start important projects, seek favours, make personal appearances. (E.g., if seeking a job, show at the door, or phone, rather than sending a resume.) Your communications skills are sharp and career-oriented right now. Your money picture remains good. You could purchase a small luxury item. This influence helps career, too –angle for a pay raise. Sunday’s for relationships. Life’s deeper side rises to the surface Monday to Wednesday: research, invest, commit to a lifestyle change, become intimate – all’s good. Gentle joy Thursday. Leo July 23-Aug. 22 Rest, lie low, contemplate, plan your future. Be charitable, seek spiritual regeneration. Deal with governments, institutions, head offices, and “red tape.” Tackle a few chores Sunday. Early week might bring a few secrets, or an interesting nugget of information in a book, newspaper, etc. Relationships come front-and-centre Monday to Wednesday -- be diplomatic, your position is not strong. Life’s secret ways open up Wednesday eve to Friday: investments, debt, sexual urges, research, dreams. Your hunches are accurate, results good. Don’t express your opinion Saturday, despite enthusiasm. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 You will enjoy this week and the next few – friends, popularity, optimism, entertainment, light romance and happiness buoy your days! Your sexual magnetism intensifies through July. (Already has, since June 6.) Your determination grows to cause some significant change in your life. This would be very natural – go ahead. Sunday’s romantic, creative – seek pleasure. Tackle chores Monday to Wednesday; you’ll accomplish them. Relationship excitement enters Wednesday night to Friday. Be diplomatic – but eager! Caution Saturday: an attraction, financial situation, has problems. Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 My superficial advice is: be ambitious this week and the next few; it’s your time to strike. However, a “karmic hangover” affects this area through July 3. You might be wise to wait until Saturday onward to act. A different approach, situation, idea, project, might arrive July 3 onward, while those that draw you prior to this day might be subtle traps, involve suspect motives, or simply promise more than they will deliver. (Remember, through March 5, 2011, don’t push higher-ups, bosses, judges, etc.) Rely on your “inner antennae” more than my advice. Romantic vibes Monday to Wednesday! Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 An intellectual, legal, cultural, educational, publishing, far travel and gentle love trend floats into your life through the weeks ahead. Delay real action in any of these spheres until July 4 onward – subtle “wrong doorways” exist. Still, you’ll be happy, you’ll enjoy the mellow affection of this week! Sunday’s for talk, travel, news. You might learn something significant early week – a tidbit in talk, or a way of looking – that changes your outlook, philosophy. Rest Monday-Wednesday. This last night to Friday bring romance, creative and pleasure urges – all fine! Caution Saturday. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 This week and the next few, the accent lies on life changes, sexual urges, investments and debt, secrets, research, dreams. Your subconscious rises to the surface. Hunches are accurate. But don’t act on any of these in a major way before July 4 – especially be careful with finances and intimate commitments. Before then, a subtle trap exists which you might not “wake to” for months, years. Spend – carefully – Sunday. Friends, talk, errands Monday to Wednesday. Secrets, data, are everywhere! Home draws, and is a good place, Thursday/Friday. Romance needs caution Saturday. Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Although relationships fill the weeks ahead, and will generally be fruitful, productive, and pleasing, be cautious about forming long-standing, consequential links. That applies to March 5, 2011, but especially this week. Early week, you might meet a talkative person, perhaps someone who could/would be a mate or an employee or co-worker. You might be “signing on” for a situation that turns dull, draws you into wrong choices, or simply doesn’t fulfill its promise. All June/July, avoid a lawsuit, especially over property or children. Chase money Monday-Wednesday. Make friends Thursday. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Tackle chores all week, and to late July. (Well, maybe take a rest Sunday -- and don’t tackle anything frenetically Saturday, July 3.) You’ll get a lot done, which will free you for the opportunities of August. Make sure you focus your efforts on the right tasks – tackle what’s outstanding, but don’t create new work projects. Your energy and effectiveness rises nicely Monday to Wednesday -- wink at someone! Chase money or shop Thursday (better) and Friday. Friends don’t tell all Saturday. Your sexual magnetism is high all June/July – interesting “situations” arise. Pisces Feb.19-March 20 This week offers romance, pleasure, creative surges, passion about anything, charming kids, nature’s beauty – enjoy these, but don’t let them lead you into major life-affecting actions (especially this week, but generally to March, 2011). However, a subtle trap might lurk. E.g., romance could lead to a love affair that turns your life in the wrong direction. Sunday’s for fun, though it might turn profound if you meet a Virgo. Depths, mysteries, investments/debt, life changes Monday-Wednesday – dive in, all’s fine. Your energy, charisma soar Thursday/Friday – impress someone! www.astralreflections.com. Email: timstephens@shae.ca. For a reading: 416-686-5014. /30/