PrFont34Bin0BinSub0Frac0Def1Margin0Margin0Jc1Indent1440Lim0Lim1ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS APRIL 11-17, 2010 All times/dates are PDT. I sometimes worry about going to Heaven after I die. (Not that I'd get there...not before a long purgatory.) If Heaven is infinite and lasts forever, I worry about growing bored.... I can only see one cure: since eternity is timeless, all eternity is an instant, so there is no time to get bored. But that would mean no memory, for memory is a product of time. And without memory, isn't one losing something, becoming "automatic?" It worries me sometimes. In meditation, I've reached the place where the present includes all time - and memory. But I'm still not convinced this would be "heaven" forever. AQUARIUS, last October, you entered a long, intense atmosphere in relationships, one that was as likely to inspire anger and enmity as love and sweet affection. By now, you know which! This influence lasts until early June 2010 - even if it has inspired war, it's not too late to turn it around, even if you have to seek someone new. In June and July, the intensity of the past half year dives under the surface, where it creates an almost volcanic sexual force. This time, too, can go either way: into intimate bliss, sexual fireworks - or into real "down and dirty" fights, struggles over power and money, spying, telling secrets, etc. Take care, Aquarius: you know what they say about playing with fire. The way to true, romantic love is wide open in June, especially after the 10th - take it! After July, relationships turn mellow, sensual, friendly, polite, quietly sexy. January through August accents your ability to talk - chatter of any sort will improve your chances, and your relationships. You can even talk an enemy into friendship. September to December, a strong ambitious streak might make you too forceful for romance. DO NOT marry September/October. A sweet, busy social scene calls, November/December. In January, 2011, a very social year begins! That ends the Love 'Scopes - I'll post all 12 on the astral site, in "Platforms." On Saturday, April 17, Mercury will turn retrograde (in relative motion to Earth; Mercury doesn't actually start orbiting backwards). This week, some of us will experience a subtle, mild sense of daily events slowing, a few less phone calls or less mail, meetings rescheduled. We might feel an unconscious urgency, prompting us to quickly start new projects. That would be a mistake. Work now to further what's already in motion. Pick the most important task/venture, and push it - but be ready to back away, hands off, if you run into "delay resistance" (e.g., other party doesn't answer your calls, service personnel unavailable until Saturday onward, etc.). Start Nothing: 5:51 a.m. to 6:31 a.m. Mon., 12:23 p.m. to 3:55p.m. Wed., and 9:57 p.m. to 11:08 p.m. Fri. Aries March 21-April 19 Your energy, charisma and effectiveness still ride a wave of lucky intensity, Aries! But don't start any large, significant new projects, as the end of this week starts a slow-down that will last into mid-May. Schedule meetings, etc., for after May 10, not before. You might be a little tired Sunday, but the morning holds a potentially lucky new idea, or government or spiritual contact. Your energy and magnetism soar Monday to Wednesday - good, get things done, see people. But take care Monday: change is needed in career areas. Chase money Thursday/Friday. Saturday's pleasant, friendly. Taurus April 20-May 20 Rest, lie low, contemplate the future - but don't make any concrete plans, nor give solid commitments - situations and conditions are fluid, will change. Be charitable, connect with spiritual energy, deal with government links. Don't start any large new projects, as the end of this week starts a slow-down that lasts into May 11. You will re-examine yourself, your own plans, motives, assumptions, in a deeper way than you have for some years. That's good, because you're on the verge of a life phase (15 years) that finally releases you from the struggles of 1984-2008. Sunday's happy! Gemini May 21-June 20 A wish might come true this week, especially if it involves a short trip, casual acquaintances, or something "on paper" (a report, written material, email, etc.). But this isn't a good time to launch such things - or any big project. Focus on pushing what's already in the mill - save new starts for May 11 onward. Though you've felt more social (and popular) lately, you also find solitude pleasant and interesting. In the weeks ahead, a "secret project" might return - could also be a government obligation you neglected - taxes? - could also be a clandestine lover. April 11 and 17 = success! Cancer June 21-July 22 You've been ramping up your ambitions lately, but don't start any large, significant new projects now, as the end of this week starts a slow-down that will last into mid-May. Schedule important meetings, etc., for May 11 onward. Meanwhile, work on what's already begun - give ongoing projects a hefty heave this week, then go into a "holding pattern" April 17 to May 10. Gentle love, sweet understanding light up your Sunday. Relationships need a changed approach Monday. Push projects this eve to Wednesday. Happiness says hi Wednesday to Friday! Sweet solitude, Saturday. Leo July 23-Aug. 22 If you've already started a travel, learning, intellectual, legal, cultural, religious, love or similar project, keep with it - even gear up, give it an extra push toward completion this week. But don't start any large new projects in these - or any - arenas before May 11. Conditions are changing, delays and missteps begin Saturday night (April 17). You have "good feelings" about an ambitious situation or one involving a higher-up, parent, boss, etc. A former higher-up, or a former ambition, goal, might return in the weeks ahead. Finances or intimacy encounter luck Sunday. Popularity, Saturday! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Changes, commitments, mysteries and research still ongoing, especially Monday to Wednesday. Continue to protect your health and guard your secrets. Give important projects a push forward this week, but don't start important new projects - a period of delays, confusion and indecision starts Saturday (April 17) and lasts to May 11. Schedule important meetings or starts for the days after May 10. Relationships or opportunities are lucky Sunday - a relationship generally is "offering" security, even property for you this year. Love has problems, but it's "evident" late week. Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 The accent remains on relationships, far horizons, relocation, exploration. Challenges and co-operation, agreement and dispute possible, especially Monday to noon Wednesday. Don't start any large, significant new projects, as the end of this week starts a slow-down that will last into mid-May. Schedule meetings, etc., for after May 10, not before. Until then, neither give nor accept promises; treat proposals with scepticism - conditions are changeable. Wednesday/Thursday's financial or sensual action could impair a relationship: take hint for weeks ahead. Wisdom, gentle love hover Saturday. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 A month of "extra work" will end, after this week. But just as it ends, life begins to "travel backward" for a few weeks (until May 11) - bringing confusion, delays, indecision and mistakes. There's a very simple solution: work hard this week, get everything done, then take your vacation April 18 to May 10. (Or, simply take it easy.) Don't start any important new projects before May 11. An old flame or former partner might appear soon. Affections are rekindled - but a "money grab" might be in there somewhere, too. Saturday, you see the secrets - and they're benevolent ones! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Romance might have saved a potent dart for Monday-Wednesday. This is a subtle new attraction, which comes very near the end of your romantic phase. Hmm. Chase or not? Consider this: 2010 favours endings, and promotes your domestic, security, property and recuperation zones. (All of them lucky Sunday morning!) Creative, pleasure and speculative projects face romance's fate. Wednesday eve to Friday - and the entire month ahead - bring chores. Dive in, but focus on tasks already begun: new projects will tend to run in circles (forever) if started before May 11. Make a friend Saturday! Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 An ending is almost over; a situation is almost put to rest. There will be more adjustments, perhaps one or two power struggles still to come, but the big work has been done. If not, do it this week. In general, stick to what's in the works - don't start any large, significant new projects, as late week starts a slow-down that will last into May 11. Schedule meetings, etc., for after May 10, not before. You've definitely felt the faint stirrings of romance in recent weeks. Wednesday to Friday brings more. The month ahead might hold love's surprise: an old flame is reconsidering. Aquarius Jan.20-Feb. 18 Concentrate on completing mail, communication, travel, sibling-related, paperwork, and similar involvements this week, especially late Monday to noon Wednesday. Don't start big new projects, especially in these areas. April 17 to May 11 will bring confusion, delays, indecision, missed appointments, but the slow-down has already started. It's a good week to take an unimportant trip, just for fun. Your money luck's high Sunday morning - or you'll simply overspend. Wednesday to Friday brings home, family, property matters - these will be affectionate, mildly lucky, and nostalgic through May. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20 Keep collecting, finding, earning money, especially Monday to Wednesday noon. (Careful Monday before 5 p.m. - don't buy high tech nor listen to a persuasive person.) All week, wrap up money (especially spending) projects or give them a significant heave, as Saturday (April 17) will bring a 24-day slowdown. Don't start important new projects in any area. You're the star Sunday - cheerful, optimistic, friendly - life's grand, expansive! Travel, write, talk and complete important paperwork Wednesday eve to Friday. Soon, a former friend might return. Home sweet home Saturday. www.astralreflection.com. Email: timstephens@shaw.ca. For a reading: 416-686-5014. /30/