ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS OCTOBER 7 – 13, 2012 All times/dates are PDT. CAPRICORN, now to February 2014, your difficult karma lies in the arena of deep romance, infatuation, creativity, gambling, risk, speculation, beauty, immersion in the moment and self-indulgent pleasure. Your smooth, productive karma lies in a similar but different area: light romance, flirtation, creativity by committee, group affairs (from conventions to a Saturday night party or picnic) entertainment, popularity, planning for the future. Rather than dive into a self-indulgent moment of pleasure, embrace optimism about your future. For instance, during infatuation a heart-throb might constantly retreat, while if you light-heartedly flirt, he/she will be more eager. Even the “light-hearted” side might move slowly, as your “good karma” transit is accompanied by Saturn, a planet that causes delays and quiet, serious ambition – but also a planet that favours you. So the “light side” might go a little slower, group affairs might demand some work, but if you stick to this light, friendly side, you’ll eventually succeed. AQUARIUS, now to February 2014 your karmic axis lies along the divide between prestige and humility, ambition and security, striving in the outside world versus retreating to a domestic situation. For the best results, choose the first of all these pairs: prestige, ambition, career, and treat the second (humility, property, home, etc.) with a light touch – do only what is necessary in these last zones. For example, seek promotion rather than buy a home; again, don’t refuse a career opportunity to coddle your kids. You’ll find delay and restriction even in the favoured zones of ambition, but keep the faith here: if you quit, or take action that leads to an end (e.g., punch the boss in the nose) you might not pick up where you left off for many years. On the other hand, if ambitious, you’ll build a structure that ensures your work security for a long time. PISCES, your karmic axis, now to February 2014, lies in the areas of communications, travel, dissemination of facts or ideas, and harmonious relationships. Difficult progress, delays, traps and temptations await you in the “short” side of these – short trips, details/facts, reports, paperwork, errands, emails, casual acquaintances, news media and conversations. You’ll walk down a smooth, wise and protected path if you focus on the “long” – ideas, profound relationships, far travel, culture and rituals, legal affairs, publishing “long things.” However, progress here, though smooth, will also be slow and incremental – you receive just what you earn here, no more. Still, this is a good time to enter university (better for a science, medicine or engineering) or technical college. It is a good time to learn, to dig into religion and/or philosophies – you’ll garner insights that will help you transform your social life and your goals for the decade(s) ahead. What seems a delay is actually advancing your far-off future. Start Nothing: 0:33 a.m. Mon. to 4:55 a.m. Tues., 2:40 p.m. Wed. to 12:23 p.m. Thurs., and 4:48 p.m. Fri. to 4:02 p.m. Sat. Aries March 21-April 19 This week brings relationships front and centre – and could bring romance midweek. Sunday/Monday emphasize your home, family, property values, security and nutrition – Sunday’s uncertain, worrisome; Monday’s lucky but “for naught.” Romance, joys with children, creative surges, risk and reward, pleasure and beauty fill Tuesday/Wednesday – for the first time in years, you might meet viable love, even a life mate. (The sex, health, money/career and “quiet” sides of this link will be fine also.) A gamble is also a good investment. Tackle chores Thursday (be safe) and Friday. Taurus April 20-May 20 Tackle chores during this easy, smooth week, Taurus. The only problems appear Sunday, when money and/or sex don’t mix with friends – you might have to choose. (Hint: think of your long-term future.) Monday’s lucky for money and employment – but stick to routine in your own efforts – let luck come from the outside, the cosmos. (All month, a sweet thread of romance and beauty wends through your life – Monday holds a hint of “destiny” in this – but again, let it happen to you rather than chasing it.) Home, domestic affairs midweek. Romance, creativity and pleasure sweeten late week. Gemini May 21-June 20 The romantic theme continues – and now, for the first time since 2009, you can actually succeed in a joyous way. Ditto for creative projects, self-expression, speculation, sports, games, gambles, children – you’re ready for new, fresh ways and horizons! (All this will be more obvious and significant next week.) Money urges need caution Sunday/Monday. Buy nothing – yet an odd luck will boost you. (In home finance?) Travel, friends, communications go well midweek – inspiration in career/work has deep, fertile roots: dream big! Home, family, irk and please Thursday to Saturday. Cancer June 21-July 22 Home, kids, food, nature, garden, soul, security and retirement bask in a smooth, productive atmosphere for the next two weeks, so launch projects and carry them through in these basic areas. (NOT in career, politics, etc.) The only exception is Sunday/Monday, when your energy and charisma rise, but your efforts might meet opposition or an “empty response.” Yet, from the cosmos, a “destiny event” could bring unasked-for aid from your government and/or mate. Receive, don’t start or push. Chase money midweek: deeper down, love’s inspiration brews. Errands, calls, Thursday onward. Leo July 23-Aug. 22 Errands, paperwork, reports, media, short trips, light friends and siblings fill the weeks ahead. All is smooth and productive, except Sunday/Monday, when weird desires grip you and life ignores your efforts. So rest, pray. Oddly, the cosmos might bring (unbidden) a gift – a friendship, a beautiful home item (buy nothing) a work pay raise? Your energy, charisma and clout soar midweek: ask favours, start things, make important contacts. Love’s possible. You feel secure, and will, for decades. Chase money, buy things Thursday/Friday (but not 1:30 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, nor Saturday). Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 The emphasis continues on money, earnings, buying/selling, possessions , memory, rote learning and sensual relationships. These, after 3 years of restriction, are finally buoyant – so put on your $ glasses, and go forth! (Except Sunday – dangerous notions – and Monday – nil results. Oddly, though, you’ll be chirpy, happy despite roadblocks, and the universe might bring you something lucky, especially in domestic, property or love areas.) Lie low, retreat and rest midweek: contacts with government, therapists and agents succeed. Your energy and charisma soar Thursday onward. Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Your charisma, energy, clout and effectiveness reach a yearly high, Libra. It’s actually a several-year high, so go forth during the next two weeks – make important contacts, start significant projects, and ask for co-operation – you’ll get it. The only “warning” exists for Sunday (when health or misgivings about partners can cause upsets) and Monday, when you should NOT begin projects. (However, Monday might bring you a legal, travel, learning or love “gift” – accept!) Your popularity soars midweek – light romance, optimism, wish fulfillment occur. Lie low, rest Thursday onward. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Retreat, rest, contemplate and plan (except Sunday/Monday, when unreachable goals will float into your mind). Feed your spiritual side, meditate, do yoga, be charitable. Deal with government agencies, counsellors, therapists, institutions and corporate head offices. These places/people favour you now to October 21, will offer sound advice and benevolent aid. It’s a great interval for planning retirement, making security investments, etc. Your imagination is strong, productive Tuesday/Wednesday, and your career benefits. Light sociability, optimism bless you Thursday onward. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Light romance, popularity, wish fulfillment, entertainment, optimism and a feel for the future that permits you to make good, intuitive plans – these fill this week and next, and fill them more joyously and buoyantly than at any time since 2009! Tackle chores Sunday (carefully) and Monday (routine tasks only). Love, understanding, far travel, philosophy, education, publishing and cultural events fill midweek. This entire first half brings domestic, property, career and money inspiration: an important one. Thursday noon to Saturday accents status and career – lucky Friday. Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Be ambitious – higher-ups are observing you, might test or challenge you Sunday/Monday. This needs subtle handling: if Sunday, be realistic, steady and diplomatic: avoid all gossip, collusion. If Monday, be willing but delay any project starts until at least Tuesday. (Or, no test – just a face-to-face with authority, police, etc.) Midweek accents mysteries, detective work, finances, changes and sexual urges – pursue these. All week, you can “order” information, or imagine futures, that create new, superb life goals. Wisdom, legal affairs, learning, Thursday afternoon onward. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Love, wisdom, intellectual activities, far travel, culture, international contacts, publishing, religion, philosophy, legal affairs – these fill the two weeks ahead. Careful Sunday/Monday, with chores, safety procedures, health – and don’t mix money and friends. Relationships excite and please you midweek – jump on opportunities, seek new horizons, approach that lively, naïve and regal person. You are inspired, and destiny takes a hand, in sexual, intimate, health, career and income zones. You might buy a status symbol. Results show Thursday onward, in sex, health and finances. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20 The accent lies on mysteries, sexual urges, lifestyle changes, health, big financial decisions and partnership/spousal finances. Be a detective, look beneath the surface. Romance, creative urges and speculative temptations might come to you Sunday/Monday, but you’d be wise to steer clear. Tackle chores Tuesday/Wednesday – you’ll get a lot done. Monday to Wednesday bless you in relationships (especially if you meet someone in a group) and bring inspiration/good imagination about your future – and your social life. Crucial relationships arise Thursday (argument) and Friday. www.astralreflections.com. Email: timstephens@shaw.ca. 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