ASTRAL REFLECTIONS 
BY TIM SEPHENS
DECEMBER 11 – 17, 2011

	All times/dates are PST.
	ARIES men and women have a good, often bawdy or rollicking sense of humour. 	They like sight gags (it’s the sign of a hunter – hunters are attuned to movement, more than to static images or pictures). Cervantes, Marlon Brando, Dirk Bogarde and other famously alienated men were Aries natives. This sign often charges into a leadership position – they see the fight, and leap in. (Unlike LIBRANS, who see the fight, study it, and develop tactics. Eisenhower, commander of all Allied Forces in WWII, was a Libran.) Aries loves action, and hates the word “patience.” I was very close to an Aries woman for some years. She believed deeply in astrology – except for the “start nothing” periods. She couldn’t stand to wait, and so declared herself invulnerable to such restrictions. She began project after project during start nothing periods – not on purpose, but because she could not abide delay of any sort. That’s not a totally bad thing, as it kept her young in some ways – but she seldom succeeded at anything. When she was forced to wait, say in a doctor’s office, she sat with a closed, stubborn look.
	As lovers, Aries – even Aries women – are quick, forward, and no-nonsense. They’re drawn to AQUARIUS, GEMINI, Libra (powerfully) and to LEO and SAGITTARIUS natives.
	TAURUS is that slow lover the singer keeps wishing for. Taurus luxuriates in nature, loves the outdoors, parks, woods, gardens, the earth in general. The Hobbits had to be Taurus – stable, healthy, content to remain in their earthly garden, and adventure be damned. This sign can be self-indulgent; it loves wine, song, and sex. If you want someone to slowly, gently bring you to ecstasy, find a Taurus. These natives seem soft, even retiring, yet they are powerful and stubborn. Michelle Pfeifer, Megan Fox and other great beauties (and porn ground-breaker Marilyn Chambers) are Taurus-born. So are very large men such as Orson Wells. This sign harbours great intellects, too: Karl Marx, Shakespeare.
	Aquarius and Leo (Leo more so) think they’ve been fooled in love for many years – but this ends February 2012 – forever, virtually.
	CANCER lovers dote on their partner. They’ll make sure you’re fed and dressed warmly; they check the fire five times a day and the bank account every Friday. This sign loves the kitchen, and is usually faithful to his/her parents, especially the parent of the opposite sex. They love to have children, and make great grandparents. Cancer and SCORPIO are the signs most likely to surprise you with a pregnancy. If you truly love your Cancer, let him or her choose the family house, handle the money, and rule the kitchen – and don’t be jealous when the kids get a little more attention than you do. Cancers presently face, from 2008 to 2023, one of the major relationship influences of their life. This period can bring both divorce and true love. (For more about love, you Cancers can read your Pluto forecast in “Platforms” on the astral web site.)


Start Nothing: 2:25 a.m. to 5:26 a.m. Sun., 8:05 a.m. to 1:48 p.m. Tues., 5:20p.m. to 7:58 p.m. Thurs., and after 6:29 p.m. Sat.

Aries   March 21-April 19
The accent continues on understanding, compassion, gentle love, far travel, higher education, legal and cultural affairs. These are still subject to confusion, indecision and delay until Tuesday. After this (even Tuesday night) plunge wholeheartedly into these zones, get things done – there isn’t much time left. Be restful, tend to domestic concerns Sunday/Monday. Realize a status situation is “evolving.” Romance (or a creative urge) strikes midweek: it’s a good one (or at least harmony prevails). Tackle chores Friday/Saturday – intensity has entered this area, to July 2012.

Taurus   April 20-May 20
Sex, lifestyle change, deep health matters, behind-scenes power struggles, large finances, research and “hidden gems” – these are slated for ten more days (and their “talk and details” will continue into early January). Until Tuesday, indecision and “no go” signals, affect these zones, but by this night forward, green lights shine. The research you do now could support some fine reports, conclusions or presentations you’ll make late month through January. Sunday/Monday are friendly, active. Settle into home, soul midweek. Thursday night onward brings a romantic, creative surge.

Gemini   May 21-June 20
The accent lies on marriage, partnership proposals, negotiations, agreements and refusals, relocation, litigation, and dealing with the public. Indecision or delay in these areas might continue to Tuesday: after this, you can begin making firm choices, marching ahead. An old flame or someone from “past times” might have come into your life recently. If so, this relationship might fade soon, or become a cornerstone of your life. Which it is, might be determined by a phone call you make Tuesday to Thursday, or by your romantic urges next week (December 18/19). Home, late week.

Cancer   June 21-July 22
Tackle chores and health concerns, Cancer. These might meet indecision or delay before Tuesday, but from this night onward the road straightens in many areas, and you can march ahead. You still won’t get a final green light in health or employment matters until after Xmas, but the little glitches disappear this week. Your energy and charisma surge upward Sunday to Tuesday. Chase money Tuesday p.m. to Thursday eve – luck accompanies early starters. Casual friends, siblings, news media, short trips, reports and paperwork fill Thursday night to Saturday – DON’T start/push a romance.

Leo   July 23-Aug. 22
Romantic, creative, speculative and pleasure trends continue. These might have been frustrated, delayed – or brought an old flame – over the past few weeks. If you’ve become involved recently, you have to make a decision Tuesday onward: was it a fling, or for keeps? (Or, you might just stumble upon love’s attractions this week – rather, he/she likely stumbles upon you.) Rest, retreat Sunday/Monday: don’t oppose anyone at work. Your energy, charm and magnetism soar midweek. Past delays end Tuesday/Wednesday, so charge ahead on any front. Chase money Friday/Saturday – it flows!

Virgo   Aug. 23-Sept. 22
This is your last week of recuperation for a while, Virgo, so rest up, get sluggish, pamper and nurture yourself. Domestic matters loom importantly – indecision and delay in these yield to progress on a small scale this week, but ultimate breakthroughs, luck and expansion have to wait until after Christmas Day. Happiness arrives Sunday/Monday, in the form of friends, optimism or wishes coming true. Retreat, lie low and get that rest midweek. Your energy and charisma shine Thursday night to Saturday. Your sexual magnetism (and courage) are high, now to July – you’ll be approached!

Libra   Sept. 23-Oct. 22
Recent delays end Tuesday – and this same period (Tuesday eve to Thursday) brings hope, joie de vivre, popularity, wish fulfillment and entertainment – accept invitations. A Gemini might figure prominently. Earlier, Sunday/Monday are for ambition, showing higher-ups that you’re still on the job. Don’t toy with others or take things lightly these two days. Retreat, rest Thursday – contemplate, plan, contact head office or government agencies, be charitable, reconnect with your spirit. A partner (or a prospective one) can hold you back now to July. You can see why Friday night. 

Scorpio   Oct. 23-Nov. 21
Minor delays end in money, earnings and spending, although major hold-backs last until late December.  Even so, charge ahead now, especially with minor or detailed monetary projects – make decisions, contacts. Sunday/Monday bring wisdom, love. Make no commitments. Be ambitious midweek – bosses are watching, and luck rides with you! Thursday night through Saturday brings social delights, popularity, wish fulfillment, and optimism. You might attend a gathering with co-workers Friday night, or get a great work idea while socializing. Love could appear early evening, Friday/Saturday.

Sagittarius   Nov. 22-Dec. 21
Your indecision fades after Tuesday, so charge ahead then to late month – time’s short, and you have much to do. Thankfully, your energy is high – so are your clout, charm and effectiveness. Mystery, the secret depths of life surface Sunday/Monday. You might want to join sexually, invest, take out a big loan, these two days – don’t. Wait. Midweek brings understanding, gentle love, far travel, intellectual projects, legal, cultural or educational involvements. Charge forward in these. Your reputation, status, and career are lucky Friday/Saturday: but VIPs are impatient.

Capricorn   Dec. 22-Jan. 19
Lie low, rest, contemplate and plan. Deal with government agencies, charities, institutions and “head office.” Reconnect with your soul. Small delays end in these zones Tuesday, but the big, important release, healing, or spiritual quest won’t really occur until January onward. Take care of the details now to then. (E.g., you won’t get a tax ruling or a blessing from the guru until next year, but you can hand in the forms, make the contacts, now.) Midweek is mysterious, potent, and frees you “through commitment.” Love, understanding Friday/Saturday – don’t step into legal fires.

Aquarius   Jan. 20-Feb. 18
Wishes come true, your popularity remains high, and optimism prevails. By Tuesday, recent delays and indecisions end. But your biggest wish still faces delay until late December onward – maintain hope, faith in it, and you could walk away with the prize in 2012. Work and drudgery face you Sunday/Monday – be calm, thoughtful, and don’t compete with or trash another worker. Exciting meetings arise Tuesday p.m. to Thursday eve – be diplomatic, patient, but eager to join. A partnership might be brewing. Friday/Saturday bring secrets, power plays, big finances, and sexual urges. 

Pisces   Feb. 19-March 20
Remain ambitious. Recent delays, especially in career and status zones, end Tuesday night. So you can (and should) charge ahead with ambitious plans, projects. Realize the biggest forward advance in these will occur after December 24 (into mid-2012) not before. Still, dive into the details and communications side of your ambitions midweek onward. Sunday/Monday bring romantic notions, but subtle push-back, too. Midweek’s for chores, employment, career – and health matters. You might meet your equal Thursday night to Saturday. Exciting meetings, challenges, and sensual sparks!


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