ASTRAL REFLECTIONS 
BY TIM STEPHENS
OCTOBER 17 - 23, 2010 

	All times/dates are PDT.
	ARIES women are not shy. That's a boon for LEO men, who are more bashful lovers than one might think. Leo loves to be adored, admired, even flattered. The surest way to seduce this sign is to show interest. Aries doesn't so much show interest as personify it - they charge in - sometimes even before they've considered whether they're really attracted or not. Aries women might go through one or two de rigueur coy moves, but that's merely for society's sake - this lady gets to the point quickly, and if she's attracted to you, she won't keep you guessing. LIBRA loves Aries' directness. Libra is the sign of  politeness, of reception, of emotional judo. (Canada is Libra rising; Canadians are characterized worldwide as "polite."  The USA is Sagittarius rising. Sag is split, hence the de facto segregation of every city and town: the black and white neighbourhoods. Sag is worldwide. Sag is religious. Sag is enthusiastic. Sag gains weight easily.) Libra's idea of chasing you is to put himself/herself in your line of sight, and hope you notice. GEMINIS notice very quickly, and can be seduced by the mere presence of a Libran.  But Aries is a true gift to Libra men, for this woman will walk right up and perform her favourite display of affection: she'll take the Libran's hand at hip level, and squeeze. 
	When a TAURUS woman is interested, if she sits across the table from you, she'll slowly slide her hand, palm down, across the table top, toward you. 
	When Gemini's attracted, he/she will lightly touch you, usually on a neutral spot, and often repeatedly. (Gemini's hands are never still.) The elbow, wrist or forearm are favourites. More intimately, Gemini will lightly touch your shoulder, back or hip. 
	If CANCER likes you, he/she nurtures and praises, protects and feeds you. When the Leo male is smitten, he reddens in the face and grins unstoppably (because he's sure the whole world has improved) stands tall and proud and sticks out his chest like a bird in a courtship dance. If a female Leo likes you, she wears a secret (but obvious) smile, and grows very velvet. She's like a house cat, except that she pays attention to you - and you'd better pay attention back. "Ignored" Leos are angry Leos. 
	VIRGO, man or woman, is sincere in love. You might or might not make it to bed with a Virgo, but you'll quickly know whether you can or not. This is the least coy of signs. Virgo is very traditional, very conventional in many matters, but also very natural. Sex is natural; it makes babies. Since babies need a family, the female Virgo will expect you to have sex, settle in, and get a job. That's that. What could be plainer? 
	
Start Nothing: 11:49 a.m.to 7:52 p.m. Sun., 3:25 a.m. to 8:23 a.m. Wed., and 6:37 p.m. to 7:29 p.m. Fri.

Aries   March 21-April 19
Try to seal any deals, sign agreements, bid for opportunities, schedule/plan a first meeting, or bump into that attractive stranger. Remain diplomatic, accent the needs and desires of others. Your secret, intimate side has been "awake" for some weeks now; a powerful sexual liaison could occur - be honest, ethical. Make sure both parties are free to love. In practical or business links, profit awaits - and you have "the edge." Be social, flirty Sunday. Retreat, plan and deal with agencies Monday/Tuesday: lucky results! You shine, energy rises Wednesday onward: step lightly, carefully!

Taurus   April 20-May 20
Relationship, relocation, contract, negotiation and similar opportunities continue. So far, every opportunity has contained a flaw, restriction or "attached burden." But from October 28 onward (into early next January) opportunities will tend not to have a "catch." Contemplate this before you jump on anything this week or early next. Waiting could be lucky! Use this week to clean up chores. Sunday accents your duties, prestige. Happiness, friends, optimism shine on you Monday/Tuesday. Rest, plan Wednesday-Friday. Your energy returns Saturday: so does fresh air, new excitement!

Gemini   May 21-June 20
It's your last week of romance, creative urges and speculative success, so pursue these. Pleasure is necessary: it re-invigorates us so we can face, succeed in, chores and drudgery (which will return this Saturday onward). Yes, your "romantic month" so far hasn't been free of health and work frustrations, and I can't promise these are over. To some degree, it will be 2011 before your wishes can come  true, or unalloyed happiness revisit. Before this "happiness period" starts, there is one last duty, career effort or "status change" you must engage in - these shine with luck Monday/Tuesday! 

Cancer   June 21-July 22
This week, add one last brick to your security edifice. E.g., make a retirement fund contribution, repair the house, adjust a child's direction, or simply get the winter larder stocked. (Apologies to southern hemi readers.) Next week, October's slowly, quietly swelling romantic, creative, and pleasure trend will break into full bloom. Put your house in order before then. Sunday's for mysteries, intimacies, finances. Wisdom, empathy arrive Monday/Tuesday. Be ambitious Wednesday to Friday, but be careful also: opposition lurks. Happiness and social delights arrive Friday night, Saturday!

Leo   July 23-Aug. 22
The emphasis continues on communications, details, paperwork, errands, and casual acquaintances. Perform necessary tasks here quickly, now - Saturday will bring a month of domestic interests, and a sluggish "hibernation" mood. You've already had a good taste of these domestic, home-oriented themes during September/October, but next week they will burgeon into full-fledged concerns, projects. Meanwhile, Sunday's for relationships. Mysteries, successful intimate and financial actions fill Monday/Tuesday. Do your research: lucky discoveries await! Be wise Wednesday-Friday: dishonesty loses!

Virgo   Aug. 23-Sept. 22
Continue to chase money, pay bills, search for viable smaller purchases. (Beware investments.) Enjoy and use the relative calm of  this week - Saturday will begin a month of hectic (though happy) rushing. Tackle chores Sunday morning. Exciting meetings, lucky relationships and very valid opportunities arise Sunday night through Tuesday. Your investment, debt, intimate, sexual, lifestyle, health and subconscious zones come to the fore Wednesday to Friday. Take care here. Impulse might  reward you Wednesday, but it sure won't Thursday. Wisdom, gentle, mental love, travel Saturday.

Libra   Sept. 23-Oct. 22
Your energy, charisma and effectiveness remain high. Your money/earnings luck is also good, through early January. Plan ahead - from next week through November you can capitalize on an old (or build a new) earnings project, especially if a partner is involved. (An old project/idea is better than a new.) Sunday morning's for romance or a creative, sports, speculative or pleasure venture. Tackle chores this night to Tuesday - luck's high, you could expand your employment or find another way to increase your income. Relationships excite yet have built-in obstacles Wednesday-Friday. Saturday's sexy.

Scorpio   Oct. 23-Nov. 21
It's your last week of weariness, Scorpio. Saturday will bring a month of rising energy, charisma and effectiveness. Meanwhile, rest deeply (especially Sunday) contemplate and plan your future actions. Wrap up your dealings with government agencies or institutions. Expect creative, romantic or speculative luck Monday/Tuesday. But tackle chores Wednesday to Friday - carefully, and loyally. (Harmless "time off" or a sensual temptation can dent your reputation.) Relationships, exciting meetings arrive Friday night, Saturday, just as a month of success and new starts arrives! 

Sagittarius   Nov. 22-Dec. 21
Enjoy this last week of celebration, wish fulfillment (and new wishes) optimism, popularity, flirtations and social delights - Saturday will bring a month of quietude and retreat. Run errands Sunday morning. Luck aids your efforts on domestic, real estate, security and "mother nature" (e.g., gardening) fronts Monday/Tuesday. Family members say/do things that bring you a glow of quiet joy. Chase romance, a gamble, sports or pleasure Wednesday to Friday - but carefully: illusion's on one side, hard reality on the other. Tackle important chores Saturday.

Capricorn   Dec. 22-Jan. 19
Remain ambitious. Work hard, show your talents to VIPs, push projects ahead. But sense a subtle change: future weeks will shunt your most effective efforts from straight-ahead work, to the social level. Schmoozing, networking, will reward. That starts Saturday. Before then, Sunday morning brings money luck (more valuably, money dreams/ideas). Run errands, communicate, handle details and paperwork Monday/Tuesday. Security, home, business foundations grab your attention Wednesday to Friday - proceed steadily, cautiously. Romance, pleasure surge Friday night, Saturday! 

Aquarius   Jan. 20-Feb. 18
Your sweet, understanding mood continues. You're dreamy, inspired - and charismatic - Sunday morning. Your money luck shines this night through Tuesday. Chase it, buy/sell, seek agreements, ask for a raise, etc. Affections might "build" with a business or career contact. The future draws you Wednesday to Friday - your popularity and optimism soar! Seek entertainment, join a group, have fun. But take care, too: if you enjoy yourself too much, a boss or parent grows suspicious. A friend who flirts might have a cruel game in mind. Be a home-body Saturday: rest, putter, repair.

Pisces   Feb. 20-March 20
This is your last week of mystery and secrecy, Pisces. Saturday will bring a month of  enlightenment, understanding and compatible minds. You'll tell the world what you know. But first, this week: Research, rest, remain in the background Sunday. This night through Tuesday raises your energy, charisma and  effectiveness - jump into a lucky investment, debt-reduction, health, lifestyle, research, or intimate project. (Intimate project? Pregnancy, for instance.) Anything that will effect a beneficial (and the deeper the better) change in your life. Money caution Wednesday-Friday! Errands Saturday.


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