ASTRAL REFLECTIONS
BY TIM STEPHENS
DECEMBER 5 - 11, 2010

	All  times/dates are Pacific Standard Time.
	A new luck cycle begins for all of us January 22, 2011, when cheerful, magnanimous Jupiter enters ARIES. Jupiter will speed through Aries in 133 days - exiting on June 4 - compared to its ordinary voyage of 13 months per sign. This means opportunities will come twice as frequently, and speed by you twice as fast. Jump on lucky breaks without delay. I'll try to indicate where to jump in coming weeks. 
ARIES, your personal luck will soar from January 22 to June 4, 2011. You'll be outgoing, optimistic,  cheerful. A rush of new confidence will buoy your steps. The past year of restriction and relative solitude (2010) is no more!
You are almost certain to succeed in any area, but especially in higher education, business, foreign travel, publishing, broadcasting, religion/philosophy, or in any cultural venue. Create your own opportunities. This could be counted as a beneficial legal period; however, it might merely expand a legal situation, causing a huge increase in lawyer's fees - so be careful. Expect terrific results if you work in any intellectual field (student, professor, priest, writer, lawyer, etc.). But squelch any tendency to be pompous. You'll feel like you know the truth this half-year, and you'll be more than willing to enlighten all the poor uninformed souls around you.
Opportunities to fall in love, to meet a viable, socially acceptable mate, will be numerous. This is a superb period to wed someone. Foreign travel rewards. You could find fame and fortune - or a mate - in another country. Start your new life!
...Okay, the "geometry article" last week: the cross (collapsed square) that divides space to infinity is also the cross of religion, of spirit. It tries to transform the square of defined, bounded area, of ownership and self-interest, into the opening to infinity and non-materialism (the plus sign or cross contains nothing). It originally came from death: the crucifixion. But that cross is 2,000 years old, and belonged  to a two-dimensional age. (We believed the earth was flat.) The new "cross" is the collapsed sphere; it also comes from death, from the black hole concept, in which a star/galaxy dies. (And, continuing our myth of  resurrection, we believe black holes create a new universe on "the other side.") The radiating "reverse sphere" symbolizes the new paradigm in religion and spirit, one that fits our pantheistic, three-dimensional age. (We believe the universe is an expanding sphere, not flat.) You might quibble with certain aspects: the cross came from a man-god, Jesus, whereas the radiating point refers to a star. But Jesus was actually one in a long line of sun gods. I'm just speculating...!


Start Nothing: 1:46 p.m. to 3:16 p.m. Mon., 5:07 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Wed., and 3:09 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. Sat.

Aries  March 21-April 19
Mellow times, understanding, a bigger world view, love - these float toward you all week, especially Sunday/Monday. So do cultural involvements, social rituals, higher education, far travel, legal affairs, media, insurance, and intellectual endeavors. Friday begins three weeks of backward motion in these areas, and in career, so finish things up now - don't begin anything new before December 30. Paradoxically, just as your daily life slows down, your hopes and plans for the future begin to clear and form. Tackle ambitions, duties Tuesday/Wednesday. Happiness, delight, friends Thursday/Friday!

Taurus   April 20-May 20
You're wading into life's mysteries, into financial, sexual and health depths. This could be a rather rocky or surprising ride, Taurus, so go slow, don't expect much, and be wary of commitment. Events and plans begin to meet delays, indecision and backward directions Friday through December 29. Use this week to finish up "hanging" tasks, to gather loose threads - start nothing new before December 30. A former opportunity might return: judge it on its merits: if good, go ahead. Now to early January, others treat you very affectionately. Show ambition (without commitment) Thursday/Friday.

Gemini   May 21-June 20
Work goes well all December; co-workers show affection. You're approaching an investment, big life change, or intimate commitment, but it's delayed because you need to "revise" a relationship. (The other party might force revision.) Good - otherwise you'd build on a false, flimsy or misaligned base. Applies to both money and love. All these - big changes, sexual bonding, investments, etc. - will flow in more naturally and healthily in January. Use this week to finish up tasks, projects - a period of delay, mistakes and indecision occurs Friday to December 29. Start nothing new.

Cancer   June 21-July 22
Start NO new projects, tasks, nor relationships before December 30, Cancer. Guard against mistakes, be prepared for delays. Use this week to finish ongoing ventures, then keep an eye, the rest of December, on people or opportunities returning from the past. Relationships intensify into January - and romance plays a song! A hectic work phase ends Tuesday - life grows easier. A powerful, lucky career, business phase will begin in late January: rest now, so you'll be energetic then. Though little things stall, big things march ahead. Mysteries intrigue Thursday/Friday. Love wins, Saturday.

Leo   July 23-Aug. 22
Start nothing new before December 30, Leo. Stick with ongoing projects and relationships, or those returning from the past. (An old flame might be coming, but won't appear until late December.) All month, your home life glows with affection and peace. It's a great time to finish decoration projects begun in the past. Be alert on the job and around equipment: mistakes, confusion are quite possible. DON'T buy tools, machines, TVs, etc. Romance, pleasure, beauty, and a general creative, speculative and winning streak fill the weeks ahead. Exciting meetings Thursday-Saturday!

Virgo   Aug. 23-Sept. 22
A period of delay, indecision, mistakes and missed meetings begins Friday, and lasts through December 29. During this phase, don't start significant new projects of any kind. An old flame might return - but only briefly, as the weeks ahead tend toward endings rather than beginnings. It's more likely that you'll chase an ongoing love. In either case, romance brings talk, intimacy, and intensity! Communications and travel will be gratifying and affectionate. This week, finish tasks. Sunday/Monday set the tone for the month: home, security, family, property. Tackle chores Thursday/Friday.

Libra   Sept. 23-Oct. 22
Start nothing new before December 30, Libra. Mistakes, confusion and delays affect new projects until then. Focus on past and ongoing links, ventures. Your money picture is favorable all December - but don't buy anything significant, including clothes. You might be called back to a security or family issue. Christmas will likely involve travel to old haunts - and nostalgia. Make arrangements, buy tickets now, as unavailability begins soon. If you meet an "ex" this month, it will likely only confirm "the end." You'll be busy but happy. Romance, a winning streak come Thursday/Friday!

Scorpio   Oct. 23-Nov. 21
Finish rather than initiate relationships, projects, tasks and obligations this week - and the next three. A period of delays, mistakes and indecision starts Friday, lasting to December 30. You're favored in money now, especially Sunday/Monday, but avoid big new purchases all month. You're vibrant, your charms glow, you'll have a month of "good hair days." You'll be very busy with communications, details, paperwork and travel - but keep an eye on more private or hidden factors, feelings that are just below the surface: these might conflict with the messages you send. Romance Saturday?

Sagittarius   Nov. 22-Dec. 21
Your energy, charisma and optimism are boundless now, Sage! But don't start anything new and important before December 30. Especially avoid important purchases. Do all your Christmas shopping as early as possible: this Monday to Wednesday is best. Despite your high charisma and personal "clout" this month, your private world, your inner self, glow with a peaceful happiness. The government benefits you. Your monetary hopes center around someone older or younger, through 2012 - an important project is brewing; be patient. Arrive "in person" Monday. Home sweet home Saturday.

Capricorn   Dec. 22-Jan. 19
Rest, lie low, contemplate your plans - and the meaning of life, love, spirit. Your energy and judgment falter, but your determination and sexual charisma are high all month. Don't let this combination lead you into error. Start nothing important before December 30 - mistakes, indecision, second thoughts and delays are rife. Instead, protect and nurture ongoing projects and relationships, and reprise those from the past. Your social side returns - someone affectionate "watches out" for you. Accept private invitations. Your money luck rises briefly Thursday/Friday. Call, travel Saturday.

Aquarius   Jan. 20-Feb. 18
On the one hand, wishes come true now, social delights arrive, flirtations and light love hover around you, your popularity rises, and entertainment's everywhere. On the other hand, this is a poor time, through December 29, to start any new projects or relationships. So protect your work life from delays, mistakes and misunderstood communications all month, double-check and have a "Plan B." But once you do this, charge into leisure! Avoid gossip, loose lips, and dangerous places. All these apply all month. Sunday/Monday are happy. Rest midweek. You shine Thursday/Friday!

Pisces   Feb. 19-March 20
Finish rather than start projects this week, Pisces. A period of confusion, indecision, mistakes and delays begins Friday, lasting through December 29. It will particularly affect your social, career and "future plans" areas. In these, a former person or opportunity might return - if so, luck favors taking it/him/her up again. Love relationships that are kept light can be hot, sensual, but lack the sweetness required for durability. Letting a relationship become profound will supply that sweet affection. Be ambitious Sunday/Monday. Rest Thursday/Friday. You burst with energy Saturday! 


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