ASTRAL REFLECTIONS
BY TIM STEPHENS
JULY 11 – 17, 2010 

      All times/dates are PDT.
	To continue the solitaire method of divination: Last time we discussed the order in which the Aces are freed, and what that means.  
	Now, except in rare cases, most of your Aces will not simply sit there by themselves – as the game progresses, they will be covered by other cards: first the 2, then the  3, the 4, and so on, depending how far you get in the game. The number of cards in each of the four stacks (hearts, diamonds, clubs and spades) is very significant. So is the order of the suits you stack. 
	For example, if your hearts stack, at game’s end, has a 3 of hearts showing (i.e., is the last heart to be freed) then in the area of affections you will experience a loving communication, possibly even a trip based on friendship or romantic inclinations. But it does not promise the romance or friendship – only the travel or communication. (In addition, all 3’s indicate some indecisiveness, or changeable conditions.) If the last heart freed is a 5, it indicates powerful attraction, romance, deep love of children, a successful gamble or creative project, etc. The 7 of hearts can indicate marriage.
	(The numbers meanings will be found in the May 9,2010 column preamble. They refer to total cards freed there, but you can use the same meanings for each stack.)
	If the hearts stack is the first one (meaning the Ace of Hearts was the first card you freed) then a matter of affections, of  love, is the most important element (or event) of the entire situation asked about. But were, say, an Ace of Clubs your first freed card (and therefore your first stack is clubs) then the most important, and first, element of this situation is duties, or age, practical considerations, etc. (If the Ace of Clubs comes first in a romantic question, it can indicate a significant difference in age between the two, that practical matters interfere, or that at least one participant is conservative, cautious, sceptical, or otherwise not primed for true passion.) 
	If your first stack is diamonds, it indicates the question and the situation is  not extremely important – though in social climbing and money, “diamond luck” rules.
	If your first stack/ace is a spade, the entire question, situation, and  your motive for being in it, should be examined. You should not be in this situation, should not enter it, and perhaps should slap yourself for even asking about it! The final number of cards stacked in this pile will show you in what specific arena the Spade’s bad motive/bad luck will likely operate:  for example, if you end with the four of spades, don’t buy that house. The five: failed romance. Seven: bad marriage or business partnership. 

Start Nothing: 4:48 to 5:53 a.m. Mon., 3:23 to 6:15 a.m. Wed., and 6:46 to 7:24 a.m. Fri.

Aries   March 21-April 19
The accent continues on hibernation, home, rest, security, kids, nature, gardening, domestic repairs, and on ending stale or unworkable projects, relationships or situations. This week is a cake-walk compared to the last seven days. Almost  everything flows smoothly, and the only possible contention arises Friday as you navigate an important relationship. One good thing about  this day: you see clearly what you’re up against. Otherwise, Sunday’s great for domestic matters. A love affair is in the air Sunday-Tuesday. A career or work matter succeeds splendidly Tuesday-Thursday.

Taurus   April 20-May 20
This is an easy, friendly, travel-prone week, Taurus. A great  time to meet, talk, tackle paperwork, upgrade or buy a computer or telephony system. Sunday might begin a new project in these areas. Be restful, domestic Monday/Tuesday, repair the stairs, cook, garden, take charge  of future security for yourself and/or the kids. Oddly, on your friendly day (Sunday) secrets, solitude and domesticity are favoured; yet on your “relax at home” days (Monday/Tuesday) a new love might begin. Expect complex but fruitful “combinations.” Romance, pleasure, “happy risks” arrive Wednesday/Thursday.  

Gemini   May 21-June 20
The accent lies on money, earnings, buying, selling, memory, rote learning. Memorizing something, perhaps a big, complex thing, could aid you in future. This week flows smoothly. Sunday might trigger a new money project or idea. Travel, talk, errands fill a busy, happy Monday/Tuesday. Something involving real estate, home, kids, finances, debt, security, investment or sex/pregnancy follows a “lucky road” – travel it. These matters are also blessed Wednesday/Thursday, but more on the home, “staying put” side. Romance, pleasure call Friday onward – wait until Friday eve, Saturday.

Cancer   June 21-July 22
Your energy and charisma ride a beautiful wave, Cancer. Take advantage, start important projects, see and impress people, ask favours, make your bid – climb to the top of the heap! Your recent mild money luck has ebbed but there will be lots of talk, activity around money. You’ve been in communication mode in your career; now to early August, a graciousness and affection joins in. It’s a perfect time to chat up a boss, confer with colleagues, etc. A favourite sibling might call. This entire week is easy, smooth, productive – except Friday (be diplomatic). Home, nature best Saturday.

Leo   July 23-Aug. 22
Rest, lie low and study your progress, Leo – especially Sunday. Solitude is a blessing all week, it allows you the time to accomplish some important background tasks. Friday is the only “caution day” this week (be careful with your speech to others, and avoid legal, romantic, relationship and similar forays until early afternoon). So use  this time to engage the government, institutions, head offices, to reconnect with your spiritual side, to research, and to plan future action. Educational, legal, cultural, money and work matters are favoured Monday to Thursday. Travel, read Saturday.

Virgo   Aug. 23-Sept. 22
Popularity, light romance, optimism, bright new horizons and urges about the future – these bless your days now. Sunday is significant – a new social (or organizational) contact, idea, or project might start. Your energy ebbs a bit Monday/Tuesday, so rest, enjoy a quiet breather. Contemplate and plan. Your energy and charisma surge upward Wednesday/Thursday – throw off your usual shyness, respond to someone’s “opening gesture,” seek friends, romance, love, intimacy, new financial horizons. You’re noticed! Take care with money, don’t risk it, Friday daytime. This eve and Saturday, chase it.

Libra   Sept. 23-Oct. 22
This easy, productive week features career, ambition, prestige, dealings with higher-ups or authority figures (especially Sunday). Remember, this zone needs selflessness, caution and good morals through next March. If you think, “I’ll get away with this” – don’t do it, for your own sake! That said, proceed. If  you’re stymied, “default” to security, family property concerns. (A mild “destiny luck” aids you in these, early week.) Your hopes and popularity rise Monday/Tuesday – get out, accept happiness! Rest, contemplate, plan mid-week. Your energy surges Friday/Saturday – diplomacy! 

Scorpio   Oct. 23-Nov. 21
A sweet, mellow week! You understand what puzzled you before. You feel compassionate, you sense why society works, and what life is. Gentle, passionate love is possible (only possible: big passion begins 2011 onward). Culture, social rites, education, publishing, international travel/contacts, intellectual pursuits are favoured, especially Sunday. Chase career, prestige Monday/Tuesday. You feel upbeat, optimistic, popular and a bit flirtatious Wednesday/Thursday! Retreat, rest, contemplate and plan Friday/Saturday: an ambitious month starts soon. Caution, Friday to early p.m.

Sagittarius   Nov. 22-Dec. 21
Life’s mysteries and depths (sex, finance, mutual resources, loyalty/betrayal, dreams, subconscious, critical health, commitments and consequences) – these remain front and center, but not in any dire way. In fact, this is  a week of success, smooth progress and gratifying results! So charge forward, invest, rearrange debt, seek intimacy, grab funding, research, listen to your hunches. (Notice the phrase “mutual resources” – it means that whatever you do involves another in some way. E.g., an inheritance is “their money” until you get it.) Exercise caution Friday to mid-afternoon. You end happy!

Capricorn   Dec. 22-Jan.19
Relationships remain important. A new one might begin Sunday. This is a great, harmonious week, perfect for mending fences and deepening happy links. A sweet nectar of understanding helps you see others’ positions. Monday/Tuesday bring depths, intimacy, financial commitments, investments, secrets. Bonds deepen (or break – unlikely). Gentle love flows Wednesday/Thursday. Success indicated in cultural, intellectual, international, legal zones. Be ambitious Friday/Saturday, but take some care Friday to about 2 p.m., when opposition or surprises could occur. All week, seal a deal!

Aquarius   Jan. 20-Feb. 18
Chores, chores, chores – get  ‘em done during this easy, productive week. It’s a splendid time to check your health, start exercise or health regimens, look for a new doctor, repair anything from stairs to computers, handle employment/employee matters, hire service personnel, and/or buy tools and equipment, from a blender to a backhoe. Be a little wary in romance, career and health the first 14 hours of Friday. Otherwise, charge forth! Relationships are an opportunity Monday/Tuesday. Secrets, research, large money Wednesday/Thursday. Romantic notions, pleasure Friday/Saturday.

Pisces   Feb. 19-March 20
Chase romance, creative accomplishment, pleasure, beauty, sports, and speculation. Your luck runs high during this smooth, easy week. Woo someone, especially Sunday and Wednesday/Thursday. Responses will be affectionate, gentle (even if you’re rejected). Wednesday/Thursday also feature opportunities, new horizons, the possibility of relocation, negotiation, agreements. Take care Friday to 2 p.m. – a financial, and/or  an intimate opportunity appears, but it does not “fit” your future. After this, through Saturday, move a relationship deeper, research, or clinch a financial action.


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