ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS NOVEMBER 4 - 10, 2007 All times/dates are Pacific Standard Time. Uranus and Pluto were together in the sky from 1962 through 1974. People born in this period experience deep conscious and unconscious struggles with independence, alienation, friendship and sexual freedom. Those born before October 1968 tend to have strong technical and computer skills. Virgos, Pisceans, Geminis and Sagittarians born in this phase often encounter episodic or volatile relationships. Those born after September 1968 possess unique artistic and intellectual skills. Librans, Aries, Capricorns and Cancers born 1968-1974 encounter unusual explorations and volatility in relationships. CANCER, your 2008 LUCK CYCLE (which actually runs from December 18/07 to January 4/09) emphasizes the bounty of relationships. This year could bring marriage to singles, divorce/freedom to unhappy couples, and new joys or relocation to happy couples. 2008 will offer rewards from almost any relationship - business, emotional, public dealings, fame, friendships, etc. To take advantage of this luck, be a joiner, even temporarily a follower - good fortune will come through others, rather than emerge from independent action. Adamantly independent Cancers could even face strong opposition. At least one big, potentially life-altering opportunity will arrive in employment, machinery, tools (including computers, cars, etc.) and health spheres. Pounce on any openings at work, seek more hours or move to higher-paying duties. Any changes you make in your relationships or your job will have far-reaching implications, turning you in a direction you'll follow for decades to come. This is the luckiest year in a long time to relocate. Moving to another city for employment reasons is especially favored. You are facing a huge new future - go forth to find and embrace it this year - explore, see, leap! Your new KARMIC CYCLE, Cancer, from December 18/07 to August 21/09, emphasizes reward, fulfillment, and a smooth path in large finances, investments, lifestyle changes, sexual bonding (deep, meaningful sex) pregnancy, diagnosis, dreams and hunches, investigation and research, commitment and consequence. Follow the mystery, look beneath appearances - take a "discovery" attitude to life. Conversely, you can lose out or encounter delay if you accept things as they are, or rely on appearances or your memory. Casual sensual sex - sex merely for pleasure - will be a time-waster. Marrying someone you feel only a mild, easy, polite friendliness toward can open the door to a big mistake. In the stock market, buy and hold rather than "day trade." Don't buy depreciating items (cars, furniture) - you'll be rewarded instead if you buy things intended to increase in value: real estate, stocks, mutual funds, etc. Start Nothing: 10:10 a.m. to 3:47 p.m. Mon., 10:46 p.m. Wed. to 4:18 a.m. Thurs., and 7:20 p.m. Fri. to 4:59 p.m. Sat. Aries March 21-April 19 Secrets, sexual situations, large finances, commitments, consequences, break-offs and new bonds - these feature strongly, and could trigger profitable or successful events Thursday/Friday! Past indecision has evaporated, especially in relationships: you see clearly, can act without hesitation - hopefully. If not, it can mean that you still haven't found the right "moral take" on the situation, perhaps because you possess ulterior motives. If so, remove them, and clear sight will arrive. Work and changes fill Sunday/Monday. Relationships, partnership and marriage meet friction Tuesday, but you can smooth it out nicely Wednesday. Taurus April 20-May 20 Relationships take center stage - that includes marriage, partnerships, clients, contracts, agreements, negotiations, dealings with the public, relocation themes, opportunities, and exciting meetings (especially with the opposite sex). The delays in these areas have ended. Make proposals; seek allies. Be diplomatic and eager to join, for others hold the essential power now. Your romantic side calls Sunday into mid-day Monday, but take care. A break-off, in sex or finances, could occur. Chores frustrate Tuesday, but you'll succeed admirably Wednesday (and higher-ups nod agreeably). Relationships head for success Thursday onward! Gemini May 21-June 20 The accent lies on work, service, repairs, machinery, details, dependents, and health. Eat, dress and rest sensibly. Delays and warnings are over for these areas, so charge ahead with tasks, seek employment, repair appliances, etc. - especially Thursday/Friday, when new work projects arise. Take care with home and relationships Sunday/Monday, when changes, shifts and frustrations are imminent - don't buy machinery or a computer. Delays also end in love, romance, creativity and speculation (risky ventures). These encounter a problem (of temperament?) Tuesday daytime - but this night and Wednesday, you win! Cancer June 21-July 22 You're on a winning streak! Delays and frustrations are a thing of the past. Your heart, mind and spiritual side are active and clear. Charge ahead, especially in love, romance, pleasure, self-expression, teaching kids, and creative and speculative ventures - luck accompanies you, especially Thursday/Friday! Earlier, go a bit slow in travel, conversations and with details Sunday/Monday - drive carefully, speak judiciously. Your impulsive side predominates Tuesday, but you get away with it - be gentle, kind. Your domestic situation, real estate, security and retirement plans go very well Tuesday night, Wednesday. Leo July 23-Aug. 22 Tackle home, property, horticultural, security, family, retirement, therapy, nutrition and similar issues, now that delays and mistakes no longer plague these matters. Thursday/Friday is your best period for these - a new project might begin, a good one, IF it doesn't involve water (e.g., washing machine, damp basement, waterfront property). Mid-week, contemplate who/what belongs in your life, and who/what doesn't - act on this Thursday. You're busy, mentally-alert Tuesday/Wednesday. Be cautious with money and purchases Sunday/Monday (your pleasure/beauty urges cause over-spending) and stay far away from legal or media hassles Tuesday. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Charge ahead with communications, travel, paperwork, money and career through November 21. Delays are over! If you want to invest, thrust yourself into a new social group (or bed anyone new) do it soon - from November 15 to late January these matters go in circles (rather than forward).Your best days for action are November 7 (money) 8 and early 9 (travel, communications) 12 (home, real estate) and 13 and 14 (romance, pleasure, creativity, helping your kids' future). Your energy and charisma soar Sunday/Monday: end, establish or alter domestic situations. Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Clarity and action replace indecision in money, earnings, possessions, schooling, and sensual areas (decoration, sexual attraction, etc.). Be careful with all these Sunday/Monday (and with your words) - but charge ahead on these fronts mid-week to late November. If you are poised to leap on career or relationship fronts, better leap soon, as mid-November brings a bout of indecision and delay in these areas. On the relationship side, at least, it's doubtful that your intended action is bountifully affectionate, as friction seems more likely. Your charisma and energy soar Tuesday/Wednesday. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Lately, indecision went straight to your core; now it has passed. Take action - your energy and effectiveness climb to a yearly peak, you know where you want to go, and life is willing to reward your efforts. Begin significant projects (but go light on large practical, money-oriented ones). Ask for favors, impress people, show your skills, meet in person. If you want to make progress on legal, educational, far travel, insurance, work, health, employment or machinery projects, dive in soon, as November 15 to January 29 will obstruct these. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Your energy and pizzazz are low, so get lots of rest. Protect your health and reputation - authorities, bosses and parents favor you now, but your romantic, creative and speculative urges are traveling through a secretive, lust-driven phase, so you might be hovering on a delicate edge, ready to jump either way - to safety or adventure. Safety's better at the moment! You'll agree Sunday/Monday, when the world bullies you a bit. But a hopeful, playful mood might tempt you into dangerous liaisons Tuesday/Wednesday. Government agencies, head offices favor you Thursday. Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Career and social delays have ended, so press forward in these (career Wednesday, social Thursday/Friday). Life is giving you a meaningful "signal" October through early May - relationships intensify, shoot away from the lukewarm to love or anger. This happens on the eve of two momentous "events" - one, the start (in mid-December/07) of a hugely lucky, freeing year for you, and two, the start of a 17-year journey that will reshape all your goals and your life itself. A relationship's ending, beginning or alteration seems instrumental in this double start. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Career and legal, travel, learning and media delays have ended, so charge forward on these fronts (legal, et al Tuesday eve and Wednesday, career Thursday/Friday). Earlier, Sunday/Monday attack your financial platform (probably best not to invest) or throw a glitch into a sexual desire. Both these - large finances and sexual relations - face a deep change, perhaps a final one in this situation. Tuesday daytime calls for caution in work and with machinery. Take care with your speech and driving. Other than that, a smooth week - avoid being indecisive, passive. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20 Be cautious with relationships and your reputation or career Sunday/Monday - changes are needed in love - be willing to make them rather than thinking others' demands are unfair or odd. Delays and glitches have ended in legal, educational, travel, investment and sexual spheres, so charge ahead with these - you encounter investment/sexual luck Tuesday eve and Wednesday, and benevolent legal, travel and educational conditions Thursday/Friday. (But be careful with investments, sexual politics, and money of all kinds Tuesday daytime.) A loving, understanding mood steals over you Thursday/Friday - show your wisdom, affection! www.astralreflections.com. Email: timstephens@shaw.ca. For a reading: 604-261-1337. /30/