ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS SEPTEMBER 16 – 22, 2012 All times/dates are PDT. CANCER, your karmic axis, now to February 2014, lies in the region of love and socializing. You will encounter at least one situation in which you must decide between light, friendly and flirtatious love, and deep, profound infatuation/romance – or between your friends and your lover. Or, if you’re more mature, between pursuing your own goals and pleasures, and the interests of your children – for example, you might have many friends in one city, but your children want you to reside near them (and their children) in another city. In many ways, your choice is easy, because you tend toward the private pleasures of life naturally, so children, deep romance, creativity, self-expression, risk and speculation should outweigh seeking the safety of crowds, organizations, light, social romance, entertainment, and fun (versus deep pleasure). Let beauty, even “sad beauty,” outweigh optimism. If you grow too optimistic during this time you’ll actually miss your true opportunity. Social affairs will lure, but not live up to their promise. If you’re single, deep romance can open the door to marriage – while light love, or playing the field, can prevent marriage. LEO, now to February 2014 you will likely gain – or at least experience a smooth path – if you focus on security, real estate, home, retirement, family, garden, Mother Nature, and take an attitude of humility and acceptance. You can lose, fall prey to tricky temptations, lose the moral high ground, meet dead-ends or seemingly unreasonable, slyly unconquerable barriers, or land in a suffocating trap, if you pursue ambitious career, prestige, or status goals, or assume a proud attitude. Both these areas, career-home, humility-pride, need careful, self-aware choices. This is a very bad time to change careers or push higher-ups to follow your agenda – both would land you in difficulties. Until late June 2013, your true luck lies in being social and happily, lightly romantic. Let fun fill your days – this keeps you safe from the temptations that roam power corridors. From mid-2013 to February 2014, rest, retreat and home will bless you. VIRGO, your karmic axis lies in the two similar arenas of ideas vs. facts, long vs. short travel, profound vs. casual relationships, until February 2014. In general, facts, details, short, quick efforts, and casual relationships are better now than anything long, deep or profound. All situations involving the intellect, learning, travel, and social rituals or culture demand careful thought – make decisions here only when you’re aware of all the factors – and accept all delays. Be aware, alert to the subtleties of temptation. In general, this is a poor time to enter into a lawsuit, higher education (make sure you’re taking the courses you really want) international travel, import-export, a publishing venture, or an extensive writing project (e.g., a book). What you think are ideas and philosophies that support your actions might only be opinions. You will probably fare well with short trips, casual friends, details, reports, paperwork, and daily “business.” Be friends rather than wed someone. Avoid, if you can, signing contracts – and lawyers generally. Start Nothing: 4:26 a.m. to 5:55 a.m. Sun., 4:30 a.m. to 7:46 a.m. Tues., 6:11 a.m. to 9:34 a.m. Thurs., and 9:45 a.m. to 12:20p.m. Sat. Aries March 21-April 19 It’s your last week of work, boredom and health bothers, Aries. Just plunge in and get it done during this productive week. The only thing to watch for is a reputational or career glitch, probably involving your reaction to someone, or a high tech snafu (Sunday p.m., Tuesday night, or Thursday) – this glitch could turn to an explosion if you lose your temper or taunt someone. A month of crucial relationships and fresh horizons, opportunities and opposition, begins Saturday. This area has been rather dismal since 2010 – but by October 5 the chains drop off, the barriers dissolve! Taurus April 20-May 20 This is your last week of romance for awhile, Taurus, so take advantage. Beauty, pleasure, adventure, fine creative urges – these are yours still. But avoid all unsavory involvements – gossip, secret affairs and attractions, etc. – and dealings with the government, institutions, charities or big corporate head offices. The former group is obvious – you won’t get away with anything. The latter (government, etc.) will tend to work against your ethics/wisdom, or a legal barrier prevents success. Let education, law, far travel and philosophy trump those secret or “government” things. Gemini May 21-June 20 Six days remain of property or rental negotiations, repairs, gardening, kid-nurturing and such basic things. Usually September brings a sweet rest, but this time you’ve been busy – and happily so. By Saturday, a month of romance, creativity, beauty, pleasure, games and successful speculation begins. All these have been sober, unrewarding since 2010 – but October 5 ends the lead blanket – soon, life’s pleasures will truly be yours! Earlier, though (Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday) be prepared for conflict between your hopes, friendship goals, and monetary, health or sexual realities. Cancer June 21-July 22 Answer communications from others. Get all the paperwork and niggling chores done, as Saturday (the 22nd) begins a month of important events, especially around your home, children and security. You get a preview of that month ahead Sunday/Monday, as the upcoming themes of kids, security, etc. “visit” you briefly (and bring luck in background, intimate and government-related zones). Romance, pleasure and beauty call Tuesday/Wednesday. Tackle chores Thursday onward. All week (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday) you face relationship change and some stress in career or neighbourhood status. Leo July 23-Aug. 22 Keep chasing money, Leo. You might experience some disruptions this week, but they’re probably small compared to the upheavals or challenges others face. Still, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday will disrupt employment plans or health situations. Be very safety conscious with machinery and electricity. (DON’T buy machinery any day/time before 6 p.m. Thursday.) Friends and loved ones (a particular loved one) might be suffering a moral or career dilemma. Otherwise, Sunday/Monday bring friends, information, travel. Home sweet home midweek. Romance, pleasure blossom Thursday night, Friday! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Your energy, charisma and effectiveness continue high, Virgo – though disruptions might undercut new starts. (All week, especially Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, beware sudden disruptions founded on long, semi-hidden and deep communication problems in sexual and financial zones. Drive carefully.) Chase money, buy/sell, seek new clients or a pay raise Sunday/Monday. Trips, errands, paperwork, media and casual friends fill Tuesday/Wednesday. Turn your attention to home, family, Mother Nature, security and retirement plans Thursday/Friday. Romance speaks (though testily) Saturday p.m. Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Relationship stresses arise this week, especially Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Your home or children – or your security or retirement situation – is at the root of the problem. You might need to make ongoing adjustments in these areas now to 2018. Be careful in traffic all week. At least, on Sunday/Monday, and for an entire month beginning Saturday (the 22nd) you have “clout” on your side – boosted energy, charisma and decisiveness. Home, family and real estate matters that have gone in circles since April finally go forward now – success will require sacrifice. Nap frequently. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Lie low, rest, research and deal with government Sunday/Monday. Your energy and charisma soar upward Tuesday/Wednesday. Chase money or make wise purchases Thursday/Friday. Run errands, communicate Saturday afternoon. All week, your mood will be hopeful and cheerful. You’ll enjoy friends, enjoy entertainment, and flirt with your loved one. But this week also confronts you with some disruptions, especially Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. These days highlight your job and/or your health, communications, and head office or government agencies: be cautious in these, make adjustments. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 All week, especially Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, money, earnings and possessions will conflict with your friendship, group, romantic, creative and pleasure goals. This month, romance, etc., will tend to disappoint or restrict you, while now and in future, the practical, the money side, will probably win – so cast your vote and efforts in that direction. These struggles/disruptions aside, this is a strongly ambitious week – so work hard, display your skills to higher-ups. Sunday/Monday are flirty, friendly, and hopeful. Rest midweek. Your energy surges Thursday onward. Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 This is a sweet week, filled with understanding, compassion, and love for others. Far travel, cultural events, higher education, publishing and legal affairs are favoured. But a series of stresses or disruptions do attack your domestic and career zones, especially Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday – these disruptions might actually be caused by your own strong viewpoint, stand or actions. So you have a choice: push things and watch them rebel, or be more receptive, co-operative, and sidestep conflict. However, now or later you’ll have to push, for your “dream goals” are at stake. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18 This week’s conflicts involve others and only strike you indirectly. Still, disruptions can arise in background areas (with government, institutions, charities or “head office”) in communications and travel, and in legal, learning or cultural situations. Drive carefully while tensions distract you, especially Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Otherwise, Sunday to Friday brings changes, secrets, investment opportunities, and sexual urges. These can be lucky or productive early Monday morning (love) Wednesday (power, finances) and late Thursday into Friday (joys, wish fulfillment). Pisces Feb. 19-March 20 Relationships fill your days – with deep, mysterious urges Sunday/Monday, gentle understanding and “abstract love” Tuesday/Wednesday, and power plays (ambition) Thursday to Saturday. Disruptions can occur in money, earning and spending zones, social interactions, and deeper, financial and sexual areas – especially Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Don’t buy computers or other high tech items Sunday through 6 p.m. (PDT) Thursday. This isn’t the best week to ask for a pay raise, either. Approach the boss with an “equity” or similar proposal Friday. Saturday begins a month of secrets. www.astralreflections.com. Email: timstephens@shaw.ca. For a reading: 604-560-1269. /30/