ASTRAL REFLECTIONS
BY TIM STEPHENS
DECEMBER 4 – 10, 2012  

	All times/dates are PST.
	I’ve finally returned to Vancouver, but cannot take any clients until the New Year. Please contact me then….
	Notice the paucity of “start nothing” periods this week? Only two exist – a mere 7 hours. This heralds a period of much action, much effort. Yet this rare week occurs during a Mercury retrograde, which cautions us against all new starts. To succeed, we should get serious about a former opportunity, and finally take it in hand – alternatively, we might find ourselves driven by the need to work long hours to save an ongoing project from derailment….
	Wondering the other night what will happen after the Arab Spring. The zeitgeist of revolt will last a long time – right into 2018. This entire period will see revolt struggling with established hierarchies, which themselves are slowly changing within, like crocodiles with stomach cancer. (The Republican Party’s nomination woes are a good example of this.) In 2012-2013, the hierarchies will prevail, but as we near 2016-18, revolt will appear to win. Ultimately, the established power bases will “outlast” the revolts. Present events in Egypt are a perfect example of this shifting struggle: first the people rebelled. Then the army sided with them; Mubarak was deposed. But this autumn, the army has begun taking control, crushing and murdering the youth who first lifted the body of the revolt up to its shining – though very temporary – throne (now become a bier). Well, there are more chapters to be written.
	After the revolt zeitgeist is over, we’ll experience a 7-year period (2018-2024) of hard times for the moneyed establishment. Real estate and banking, especially, will be hit repeatedly by unexpected, unpredictable lightning – and the bolts will send sparks of poverty everywhere, perhaps even causing one notable fire that could burn a whole large nation or region. It will be worse than the present European trouble. The “Occupy” crowds, the “99 %’ers” will, more than they presently hope, have their victory, though perhaps long after they have disbanded….
	ALL SIGNS: “Luck” matters might seem stalled (and in some ways have been since August 30). This logjam will break Christmas Day onward. From January through June next year, we’ll be able to pursue and catch what seems so tantalizingly lucky yet elusive now. For example, GEMINI is presently favoured for working out matters with government agencies or large corporations – taxes, permissions, etc. But these just haven’t been “going forward.” After December 24, Gemini will quickly find agreement, perhaps even a wee forgiveness or beneficial boost from these organizations. AQUARIUS is favoured for a realty purchase, but it won’t come together until late December onward. Time your actions accordingly. 
      If purchasing holiday presents before December 13, keep it simple, light and refundable, as lemons abound. Or buy gift certificates. Or wait until mid-month.


Start nothing: 
3:13 a.m. to 6:34 a.m. Tues.
3:40 p.m. to 6:52 p.m. Thurs.

Aries   March 21-April 19
Start nothing before December 13. New (not old) money matters are stalled; the logjam will break Christmas Day onward. If purchasing holiday presents, keep it simple and refundable, as lemons abound. VIPs, bosses and parents look on you kindly to December 20 – take advantage, approach, visit, do them favours, etc. (But DON’T launch new projects for them. If the boss wants you to begin a new project, diplomatically suggest a mid-December or January launch.) You impress everyone Sunday/Monday, but barriers to action remain: act Sunday eve/night. Chase money Tuesday/Wednesday.

Taurus   April 20-May 20
The general accent lies on mysteries, sex, subconscious urges, finances, investments and debt, and potential lifestyle changes. You’re lucky in these, though forward motion has been lacking since August. By late December delays will end – a legal, travel, educational, intellectual or international “element” will be the go-forward key. You might soon agree to wed a sexual partner. Think deeply before plunging. Make NO commitments, nor any new starts, before December 13. Lie low, rest Sunday/Monday. Your energy rises Tuesday through Thursday. Romance lies below, wants to emerge!

Gemini   May 21-June 20
Relationships are foremost. Your popularity and joie de vivre rise Sunday/Monday. But avoid arguments or hasty driving to mid-afternoon Sunday. Turn from a hard-to-convince person Monday. Retreat, rest Tuesday to Thursday. Sunday to Wednesday give a lucky boost to governmental, administrative and charity projects, and might also attract you to someone because he/she represents a rest, comfort, safety. But at what cost (to him/her!)? Your energy soars Thursday night to Saturday: contain temper. Until mid-2012, you’re quick to laugh, rage. Start nothing important before December 13. 

Cancer   June 21-July 22
The accent lies on work, health, duties, a bit of boredom. Start nothing major before December 13. A former duty, chore or employment position might return – do it, grab it if unemployed. VIPs, parents and bosses are watching Sunday/Monday – do you best, avoid temperamental words Sunday. Your hopes and happiness rise nicely Tuesday to Thursday – life’s worth living! The Sunday to Wednesday period opens doors to friendship, travel, even the kind of romance which, though light, could lead to partnership. Retreat to contemplate, rest and heal Thursday night through Saturday.

Leo   July 23-Aug. 22
Start nothing major, relationship nor venture nor project, before December 13. Your creative and romantic juices stir this month, you ride a winning streak (yes, you’ll tend to win at cards, etc.) and pleasures abound. An old flame is near or “present.” You might feel you have been tricked and betrayed or mistreated by others, especially the opposite sex, this last decade or two. But turn around: how have you treated those you suspected? When angered or ignored, you can be cruel. “Admitting” this can clear you for future love – which is going to be stronger, longer than past love. 

Virgo   Aug. 23-Sept. 22
Start nothing, buy nothing, before December 13. You might meet former neighbours, or visit family members you haven’t seen in awhile. “Home,” whatever it means to you, is a powerful draw – especially Sunday/Monday. Though you shouldn’t buy or rent a new place (or furniture) a former abode or prospect might be a good thing. But don’t act before 3:30 p.m. Sunday. A gentle, mellow mood arrives Tuesday to Thursday. Despite your lower energy, Sunday to Wednesday offer meaningful romance, or a potent creative urge, especially if you’re in nature. Be ambitious, not forceful, late week.

Libra   Sept. 23-Oct. 22
Start nothing new before December 13, especially in communications, travel and record-keeping. A former friend appears, or you travel to revisit a familiar place. Your home life is blessed; you could, if seeking, find a domicile where affection and beauty will prevail, especially Sunday to Wednesday. Let this be a place connected to the past. (These daysalso bring tantalizing, but secret or private, attractions. Be honest, moral.)  Relationships irk you to mid-afternoon Sunday, then they turn successful. But if you offer little (Monday) you get little. Wisdom, Friday/Saturday.

Scorpio   Oct. 23-Nov. 21
Remember, start nothing big and new before December 13. In particular, buy nothing – you are drawn straight to lemons now. Tackle chores and health concerns Sunday (much better after 3:30 p.m. PST) and Monday. Relationships offer both opposition and concord Tuesday to Thursday. Concord is more likely – and far more beneficial – as this entire week offers friendship and good conversation – with a romantic tinge. A big, lucky “concord” looms on the horizon, late month into next June. Finances, sexual urges and deep health matters arise Friday (some difficulties) and Saturday (climaxes?).

Sagittarius   Nov. 22-Dec. 21
Though your energy, charisma and clout are high, use them to tackle ongoing projects or to revive past ones – start nothing new before December 13. You easily impress others, gain their favour and get your way. If you’re single and have been hankering for some special company, contact that ex or old flame – AFTER 3:30 p.m. PST Sunday (or, less successfully, Monday, or, for more “grown up” results, after 9 p.m. Friday, into Saturday). Higher-ups are temperamental and impatient all week (until next July!) but you win them over, might even land a raise Sunday to Wednesday. 

Capricorn   Dec. 22-Jan. 19
Avoid new starts before December 13. Get plenty of rest, eat and drink sensibly. Retreat from the hustle-bustle, avoid competition. Tackle past-due obligations, especially those involving charity, institutions, the government, or head office(s). This is an excellent “clean-up and clear-out” phase to prepare you for powerful action later this month. Pay attention to home-related concerns Sunday/Monday. (Careful with tools, confrontations Sunday.) Romance, notional or real, visits Tuesday to Thursday – in fact the thrill of attraction fills the entire Sunday to Thursday period. 

Aquarius   Jan. 20-Feb. 18
Start no new projects nor relationships before December 13, Aquarius. This is a happy, optimistic and forward-looking month, but you’d do better to look to the past this week. A former flirtatious friend might arrive, or the door could fling open to a goal that was once just “wishful thinking.” Dream do come true! Careful with speech, driving Sunday – after 3:30 p.m. PST, all’s well. Tuesday to Thursday accents your home, security, family and real estate. A verboten romance could attract you. Actually, romance simmers all week, then emerges Friday (careful!) and Saturday.

Pisces   Feb. 19-March 20
Be ambitious, show your skills to higher-ups, study business and career topics, but don’t start new projects or relationships before December 13, Pisces. Money hits an irksome snag Sunday, but smoothes out late afternoon into Monday. Talk, travel, and casual meetings fill Tuesday to Thursday – and could turn enmity into an amorous bond. You have a choice now to next July – you can love, or hate. The former is more likely this week, from Sunday to Thursday. Collapse into the comforts of home or still beauties of nature Friday/Saturday. Don’t let stress cause a fight Friday.


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