ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS JULY 24 - 30, 2005 All times/dates are Pacific Daylight. Let's describe Saturn's upcoming influence for the last two signs, Aquarius and Pisces. (If you're neither, but have not seen your own Saturn forecast, go to "Archives" at www.astralreflections.com, and look over the last 7 or 8 columns.) AQUARIUS, Saturn left Cancer nine days ago, and will stay in its present abode - Leo - until September, 2007. The good news is, your long, dull, even suffocating, two-year "turn of duty" at the workhouse (or with dependents) is over. You get a long period of relief and relative rest now through the decade or so ahead. (A major hard work period will recur in 2013/14 - a more important one.) The other news is mixed: Saturn in your relationship sign for the next 25 months will make crucial relations slow, and, frankly, hard work. But this placement can also bring successful links - even marriage or business partnerships - with other generations. (Generally, those 7 + years older or younger.) If you're young (under 29) be cautious about forming "life links" during these two years, as hasty marriages formed under this influence are the "regret at leisure" kind. You might be drawn to someone who is quite supportive, but who inhibits your mobility, freedom, and general mojo. This aspect is good for forming spiritual, charity, governmental, or administrative associations. During these two years ahead, opportunities, dealings with the public, contracts, negotiations, fame and relocation could take much patient effort. Absolutely avoid litigation. 2006 boosts your career standing. 2007 brings major social happiness! PISCES, this new two-year Saturn influence is generally good for you. Saturn will cease dampening your romantic, creative, speculative, teaching and pleasure prospects/urges, so these zones are due for a nice "lift" - especially in late 2005 into late 2006, and again in 2013. Now to September 2007, Saturn will make your chores or employment more sober, serious and, sometimes, wearyingly slow. But during these two years you'll also make some good long-term friends among co-workers or those in your field. These people won't display their loyalty, perhaps, but when you need them, they'll be there - and even years down the road, they'll still "assume" you're friends. You'll also find it easier to network in your career. Your job efforts, over these two years, will buttress your career prospects, so don't let anyone down, especially not a boss. Your career has been undergoing deep changes (1996-2008) - this influence helps you align those changes and your prospects with the practical realities and structures (the organizational chart, for one). In 2007, your career could soar to a lifetime peak! Start Nothing: 5:19 p.m. Sun. to 6:22 a.m. Mon., 10:23 a.m. to 10:54 a.m. Wed., and 9:59 p.m. Thurs. to 7:02 p.m. Fri. Aries March 21-April 19 Mars enters Taurus this week. For seven months, you'll be making more money. It will flow to you from unexpected sources. But it will flow through you, too. Self-discipline is important, or you could end up poorer than you started. Reject impulsive spending. If a purchase seems necessary, wait, and wait again. (Kids, vacation, romance, gambling and beauty/decorating are the most likely money-burners.) The same period (to February/06) brings an increase in sensuality. If you're single, make sure you follow all standard precautions. This week, start NOTHING important. Taurus April 20-May 20 Now to late February 2007 your sexual magnetism (and drive) will soar, especially if you're male. So will your determination, will power, assertiveness, and possibly your temper and your capacity for violence (which you could also attract). Walk softly! The whole time, you might face ethical, legal or societal decisions about these areas: love, sex, government, taxes, charity, spirituality, pregnancy, family, home, property. Higher education might raise your temperature, seem like a trap. Be cool, exercise, don't push past your limits, and know life loves you, ultimately. Gemini May 21-June 20 This Wednesday through February17, 2006, your hopes curl inward, to become more private, secret. Your hopes - and friendships - might also attach more to civil servants, government agencies, institutions, psychics/spiritualists, healers, or a secret love/sexual attraction. Any/all of these will run into communication or "distance" obstacles (can't phone that secret lover, the government puts your application on the slow shelf, etc.). Your hopes will eventually overcome the obstacles; still, don't invest "everything" in these areas. Avoid violence, biker clubs, etc. - and overheating - these seven months. Start NOTHING this week! Happiness Tuesday! Cancer June 21-July 22 Now to late February 2006, your social life will grow more active, intense, and "determined." You'll host or attend events that involve VIPs or people important to your business, career or social prestige. Your hopes will center on these (career, community status). Success seems certain, BUT realize that monetary demands - perhaps the cost of chasing an opportunity, or the need to form a financial/compensation agreement with a partner or competitor - might be a roadblock, even a "deal breaker." Overall, let your ambition rule. Start nothing big before August 16. Leo July 23-Aug. 22 Now through February 17 2006 bosses, parents and other authority figures will be impatient and temperamental. They'll push you harder than usual, and be less forgiving if you muck up. Buckle down and work hard. Don't display temper. Be cool, diplomatic, flexible, and smile. On the plus side, your duties/ambitions will involve more travel, cultural events, legal, educational, fame, publishing or intellectual elements. You and a boss might fall in love (not recommended). It's a good time to attend school for a career goal. DON'T start new projects before mid-August. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Over the next seven months, these - learning, higher education, far travel, international affairs, import/export, publishing, law or legal procedures, insurance, statistics, cultural events, social rituals (e.g., wedding) love, compassion, fame - will powerfully combine with these - investment, intimacy, lust, financial maneuvers, debt, lifestyle change, diagnosis, research, investigation, occultism, dreams, subconscious urges, taxes, mutual resources, rebirth. For example, change your lifestyle by going to university, or invest in a foreign country. Matters involving the 1st list will face obstacles, but you can overcome them. Start NO new projects before August 16. Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Start no new projects before August 16. Now through February, relationships, relocation, dealings with the public, contracts, opportunities, oppositions and competitions will enter zones of secrecy, power and change. You could experience intense lust, or learn the hidden truth about someone. You could invest in a partnership, become pregnant, or sign a major contract. Relocation might change your life. You could delve deep into research. All these will face obstacles (mostly from your social circle) but you can overcome them. Trade a comfortable future for a meaningful one. Honesty essential! Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Start no projects before August 16 (especially in career, finances or intimate areas). Now to February, Mars travels through your relationship sector. You could be drawn into intense, important contacts with co-workers - these could be angry or co-operative. In amour, temperatures rise - it's love or war, no in-between. You can fight with your spouse, or co-operate on a big project (a new back porch?). Someone might propose a working partnership. Some Scorpios will relocate to a place where the jobs are better. Pick the positive, healthy side of choices. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Masses of hectic work tumble toward you now through February 2006. Don't overwork - and don't overexert physically, in exercise or sports. Protect your health from STDs, strong sun, and rapid heating/cooling. You could be truly fired up about your duties these seven months. You might find work more creative, more pleasurable than usual, you might be romancing a co-worker - or you might simply love the money your increased responsibility brings. Your work schedule could curtail educational, travel or love programs. DON'T start any new ventures before August 16. Joy, Monday/Tuesday! Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Don't start any important projects now through August 15, Cap. Your romantic, passionate, creative, risk-taking, speculative, child-teaching, pleasure-loving side will heat up now to February 2006. This coincides, from late October onward, with a "dreams coming true" influence. These seven months, then, could bring a love, artistic, vacation or similar dream true. But both your dreams and your heart could fight something inside you, something that values net worth, practicality, or power. Watch for this conflict, so you'll know what you're dealing with - this helps you make conscious choices. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Don't start any major projects, nor buy anything, nor start new relationships nor make promises - nor accept any - before August 16. Now to February 2006 your domestic situation heats up. Verbal exchanges grow. Anger could erupt. You might escape by fleeing into your career, which promises lucky results after October. But you'll fare better if you slug away at that home problem. It could involve a temperamental child, needed home repairs, food storage or digestion. Steer your energy toward physical projects, renovations. Your partner will need convincing. Love surprises, Saturday! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20 Don't start any important projects (nor buy anything important) before August 16. Now to February 2006, life grows more hectic. You'll meet new friends. You'll make many short trips. Your curiosity will be insatiable - especially about money and sensual things. This could lead to significant learning sessions, through books, school courses, or conversations. A Taurus friend might stretch your heart about his/her passionate travails. Listen gently. Guard against scattering your energies - make lists, focus on one thing at a time. If they conflict, choose learning, travel over work duties. For a reading with Tim: 604-261-1337. www.astralreflections.com. Email: timstephens@shaw.ca /30/