ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS JUNE 10 - 16, 2007 All times/dates are PDT. A note to my clients: I'll be moving at the end of June. I'll still be in Vancouver through spring 2008, but after that I'll only spend six months - October to March - in Vancouver (most likely on the UBC campus) and six months in Ontario. My telephone number in Vancouver will remain the same, 604-261-1337. I'm not sure of an Ontario number yet. Just so you know. I apologize in advance for any snafus that might occur. TAURUS, the next 17 years (2008 to 2024) will bring a new vision to you, a broader understanding of the world and your place in it. You'll see deeply into society and its rules, you'll understand why laws exist, your "scholarship quotient" will rise, you'll travel afar more, and your tolerance of foreign-born people will increase. That's good, because you love money, and making money now is a worldwide thing. Those who travel, deal with foreign countries, etc., will earn more. The nouveau riche are coming from the third world - and this will only increase, despite a backlash from vested interests (U.S., Europe, etc.) from 2008 onward. Over these 17 years, you'll be attracted to, and might marry, a scholar, traveler, professional, or foreign-born person. Your life will be smoother than at any time since 1983. A quarter-century of struggles or upheavals in relationships will end. 2008 signals extra luck in travel, learning and love! PISCES are facing a lot of tension these years. (It ends in 2010.) My advice: exercise outdoors - heavy gardening, construction work, etc., are better than running, aerobics. Avoid television. If you meditate, study the effect. You might feel more relaxed while you meditate, but your ambient level of tension (over weeks and months) could be slowly rising. If so, quit, get back to earth. Spiritual energies are the reality. Religion is the house we try to confine God in. It never works, of course, but it does give us plenty of excuses to "protect our house" - to murder, war, stone, torture, condemn, vilify, patronize, inculcate, seduce, pose heroically, claim superiority, wipe out whole races and generally do everything un-spiritual. But even these might, ultimately, be in the service of spirit. When I was a young man, early twenties, I went with a friend to visit someone in the hospital. There, we ran into one of my favorite teachers from high school, an openly religious man who would talk about his church, but also a great performer, lover of kids and a classroom comic. When he asked what I was doing my friend told him, "he's an astrologer." The former teacher looked at me with a question in his brow, and when I nodded yes, he turned and walked away without another word. Never saw him again. Start Nothing: 0:57 a.m. to 4:29 a.m. Mon., 4:18 p.m. Tues. to 5:24 a.m. Wed., and 2:59 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. Fri. Aries March 21-April 19 The accent continues on communications, short trips, errands, reports, details, siblings and casual friends, curiosity and light romance. But all processes slow this week, in these spheres and in the domestic arena. DON'T start new projects before July 10. Especially avoid purchasing real estate, moving into a new home, buying furniture, kid's clothes, starting landscaping projects, etc. There is some leeway - things are probably fine if you're moving back to an old neighborhood or former residence. Your determination is high - don't let it defeat you long-term. Romance, life's joys surge! Taurus April 20-May 20 Parents, family and nature favor you into mid-July. Your home will be sweet and comfortable, gardening successes bloom. Enjoy this but stop short of starting new projects, through July 9. Any new starts will be subject to delay, confusion, mistakes and pure bad luck, especially in communications, travel and scheduling zones. A former friend, a casual one, might return. Your spiritual, research, government-related and "healing" interests intensify, especially Sunday. Secrets surround you: perhaps you're creating some of them. Your charisma and energy surge Monday/Tuesday. Chase money Wednesday/Thursday - buy nothing high-tech. Gemini May 21-June 20 Wishes are coming true. Your popularity, social skills, optimism and "future sight" are higher than usual - utilize this to take strong, determined action toward your cherished goals. Act Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday - communications, movement important. However, STOP by Friday - don't start any major projects June 15 through July 9, as glitches, second thoughts, delays and mistakes will result, especially in money, property, possessions, family and horticulture zones. A planned "transaction" might be withdrawn or delayed. You could revisit old haunts, or collect (pay) money long overdue. You'll be happy! Cancer June 21-July 22 Rest, lie low, watch rather than act. One exception: do catch up on old obligations, especially spiritual, government-related or institutional, administrative and warehousing chores. (These are best tackled Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday.) Don't start any major projects or relationships now through July 9, as mistakes, delays, indecision and other glitches will plague new ventures. Sunday highlights your career and reputation. Hope, friendship and renewed faith in life come Monday/Tuesday (but not so much Tuesday!). Your energy and charisma slide lower Wednesday/Thursday, but you bounce back Friday/Saturday - appreciate a good friend. Leo July 23-Aug. 22 Your charisma and charm, graciousness and poise - and general good hair days - increase through July 15. Expect popularity, flirtations, and happiness. Dreams can come true, especially Wednesday/Thursday! Your legal, learning, travel and religious/philosophical spheres are "right on track." (You should notice this Sunday - and act in these zones.) A neglected or overdue government document, application, institutional or administrative chore or some red tape matter might return June 15 to July 9. During this period, don't start any new projects, especially ones that depend on hidden allies/support or government approval. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 A past friend, social group or lover (or flirty prospect) could return in the weeks ahead. A former pleasure or vacation spot will draw you. Work hard until such pleasures come, for your career, reputation and status are emphasized this week and next (especially Wednesday/Thursday). Administrative and government workers will do you favors, through early July. Sunday could offer an important investment, intimate link, or secret. Strong, beneficial (ultimately lifestyle) changes could arrive this day. But don't start any big new projects from June 15 through July 9. Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Your popularity rises. On a small scale, you feel dreams are coming true. There's more, on a bigger scale - in August - and in 2009. Flirtations could lead to something serious this week and next, although it's much better if it's this week, especially Sunday, Wednesday or Thursday. There's plenty of time, because this flirty-cum-love influence recurs all summer, with August prominent. Your career scene (including community status, relations with VIPs, ambitions, etc.) will start "backtracking" Friday, so do not start any new projects in this area before July 10. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Take care June 15 to July 9 - mistakes, glitches, delays and indecision will stymie progress in legal, learning, far travel, insurance, statistical, media and similar areas. Don't start new projects in these or in any arena; instead, for the interval, watch for mistakes, have "Plan B" ready. Work remains fast-paced, but VIPs, parents and bosses look very favorably on you now to early July - this is a precursor to August, when you could land a great promotion, pay raise, start a lucrative business, etc. Contemplate, work - you're going upward! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Investments, lifestyle changes, serious health procedures, sexual intimacy, family planning (pregnancy) - these might be put on hold Friday through July 9. Or, an issue might return from the past in one of these spheres (a good investment that you missed previously?) In any case, don't start any new projects, especially in these spheres, before July 10. A romantic streak continues to wind through your days, and exciting meetings, partnership issues, relocation themes and opportunities face you. These could combine Sunday, Wednesday/Thursday - read Libra message for a "flirtatious clue." Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Significant trends still affect your domestic scene, real estate, security and/or retirement prospects. These get an extra boost now to mid-July, a mildly lucky, benevolent, "feel-good" boost. Follow your preferences, affections, your desires, and you'll find a small "treasure" in financial, domestic, and similar areas. But don't start any new, major projects Friday through July 9 - mistakes and delays would plague it. Don't make nor accept promises during this interval. A spouse, partner, or key contractual prospect suffers a case of indecision - be patient. Exciting meetings occur Saturday! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Romance, love, pleasure, sports, games, speculation, creativity, beauty, love of children - these fill your days. You're on a winning streak, especially Wednesday/Thursday! But don't start any big new projects now through July 9, as delays, mistakes and confusion would defeat them. Instead, watch for the return of former work roles, chores not finished, etc. Through mid-July, others treat you with unexpected warmth and affection. You could meet a good mate this week. You're restless, curious, filled with the urge to travel, write or talk. Avoid wild goose chases. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20 An old flame might appear through July 9. It's unlikely that this person would be entirely good for you - you might even argue (or feel it coming on) the first time or two you meet. Even faithful current lovers feel a need to speak out. You and a loved one can succeed together, though, if you combine his/her ambitions and your earning power. You have luck on the employment front through mid-July. Don't start important new projects in any area (especially in creativity, sports and children's education) through July 9. www.astralreflections.com. Email: timstephens@shaw.ca. For a reading: 604-261-1337. /30/