PrFont34Bin0BinSub0Frac0Def1Margin0Margin0Jc1Indent1440Lim0Lim1ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS APRIL 25 - MAY 1, 2010 All times/date are PDT. In some ways, the promised catastrophe from the huge "T-Square" that I discussed last week (it occurs late July, early August 2010) is already "telegraphing" its effects. The Haitian, Chilean and Indonesian earthquakes, the Polish political air disaster, were of this trend. So are revolts. In the first ten days of April, Bangkok was incapacitated by the "red revolt," Maoist rebels killed a hundred or so police in India, and the government of Kirgizstan was toppled by a violent revolt. Logic tends to say some catastrophes or events are more likely than others. For example, nuclear war seems remote, but a nuclear detonation by terrorists does not. (The two most likely candidates for real nuclear war, Israel and Iran, have only one planet each (Venus) impacted strongly by this T-square. That's relatively insignificant.) Two potentials do seem more likely: one, events that come from left field, and which we have little control over: pandemics, earthquakes, weather events, crop failures, etc (We have already experienced one anomaly this year: in late March and early April, U.S. northeast temperatures soared into the 90's F. - July arrived in April.) And two, events/problems which have already raised their heads. These include the drug wars and rebellions in Mexico. The Mexican national chart is hit very strongly by this big T-square. We could see a violent collapse of the Mexican government. Yet, oddly, the US chart does not show it gearing up/intervening militarily. One of the curious things that emerges (in national charts) is that the strong effects of this T-square seem to be largely confined to the third world - or more correctly to small nations rather than large ones. Finland and the U.A.E., for instance, are just as hard hit as impoverished Mozambique. The affluent, major nations, France, Germany, the U.K., Russia, the U.S.A., Canada, Brazil - all seem relatively unaffected. Two exceptions to this "large nation by-pass" are Mexico and mainland China. China, though it seems not to meet the storm until far into this planetary phenomena, years into it, perhaps, has half of all its birth planets, and Sun and Moon, and both lunar nodes (karma) directly involved - it is more impacted, eventually, than any other nation I've seen. I mentioned China's events long ago: revolt, land upheavals, and trading wars. One question: if this "catastrophe indicator" is world-wide, then what do the affected nations have in common? Finland and Haiti are both small, but one is rich, one poor. Mexico and China are large, seem dissimilar - but both have large, impoverished peasant populations, and one of the features of this T-square does seem to be revolt. Start Nothing: 11:20 a.m. to 1:16 p.m. Sun., 12:45p.m. to 3:28 p.m. Tues., and 5:39 p.m. to 7:36 p.m. Thurs. Aries March 21-April 19 Start nothing new, Aries. Sick to the ongoing, or past projects, especially in money zones. (A former earnings role, situation or debt/payment might return.) Sunday/Monday represent a turn-around of sorts, a dividing line between old structures and responses, and the new, in relationships, litigation, contracts, opportunities and dealings with the public. Realize you will have to bend, not only these two days but in times to come. Secrets, mysteries and other people's money (and sex!) work for and against you mid-week. Be astute. Wisdom, gentle love late week. Taurus April 20-May 20 Your energy and charisma soar! You're in the driver's seat, but unfortunately the steering wheel seems disconnected. Expect delays, indecisions and mistakes to litter the field now to May 11. Do not start important projects-instead, protect the ongoing - and reprise the past. You might attract a former lover. Your mind might turn back to a wedding notion...and it could become a reality in the next three months. (Same goes for a foreign journey and/or an educational program or legal matter.) Mid-week's relationships might turn to intimacy or commitment by late week - be cautious! Gemini May 21-June 20 Start nothing new, Gemini. Just let things ride along...even put your thumb discreetly on the wheel, to slow others from making mistakes. The third of three significant "turnings" occurs Sunday/Monday. Ambitions, career, seem to fight home duties. Be patient, "stay in line." You might struggle again between sex and love, if each is embodied in a separate person. And it all takes place in an atmosphere of love and beauty: lucky you, if you can join the two (sex and love) in one person! Tackle chores mid-week. Relationships challenge and please, Thursday night onward! Cancer June 21-July 22 Start nothing new before May 11. Old friends, a former social group, might return before then. An ex-spouse or business partner might get in touch, now to July. Sunday/Monday bring a domestic feeling to the fore, and you might think: should I do this or that (make a big change) for the children's sake? It's likely you'll make some sort of huge change anyway, so think in broader terms, even beyond the family. Romance, passion, creative urges bless you mid-week, and remind you that you're happy! But tackle old, neglected chores Friday/Saturday. Buy no machinery! Leo July 23-Aug. 22 Stick to old and ongoing ventures until May 11, Leo, especially in career, networking, money and possessions. New projects would waste your time and money. Sunday/Monday bring a turn-around that isn't easily seen, but is inescapable. It affects you long-term (over about a decade) in work, earnings, investments, finances, health and sexuality. You have three months to "fine tune" this change. A Pisces, Aquarian or Capricorn could give good advice about this. Settle into home mid-week. Don't bang your thumb noon Wednesday. Romance, sweet urges come Thursday night onward! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Absolutely start nothing new, even if the idea occurred to you in the past. That includes relationships, and especially includes anything written or involving travel. If it's good, the opportunity to launch it will still be here after May 10, when it's "safe" to act. Safe = no danger of terminally confused results. An old flame -or nostalgia about your younger days - might occupy your thoughts. A former legal matter might return. Love is gentle, sweet - and necessary. Bask in it, but here, too, leave conclusions for later. Sunday/Monday are the climax in a relationship dilemma. You have to July to solve it. Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 This week is filled with mysteries, but the biggest mystery is: what should you do? The answer: nothing new. Just continue, and muddle through if muddling's all you can do. Despite the big sexual, intimacy, financial, lifestyle and similar concerns that swirl around you (they've likely been stirred up by the past, or a past contact, situation) you are destined to succeed, to handle these matters in a rather ordinary show of competence! Early week gives you energy and charisma, but also dredges up a neglected duty or ball and chain. Well, work to fulfill that duty: you have three months. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Start nothing new, Scorpio, relationships nor projects. Stick with the old and ongoing until May 11. Something old (and fine) might return now - could be an ex-partner/spouse, or a former opportunity, particularly one linked to the public or to a relocation. Sunday/Monday bring a climax in romance, creative direction, a speculative venture, or a travel matter. It doesn't seem like a climax, perhaps it seems more like a quiet dilemma. Well, you have three months to solve it: and it is a climax. Your energy soars mid-week: join someone! Money's lucky Friday, maybe Saturday. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 It's a week of work, but DO NOT start new work or health projects, and do not buy machinery. Stick with what's already in motion. You can see the future Sunday/Monday, and it includes a career/ambition versus home/domestic situation or urge. This is important, effects at least a decade. You can find the answer now to mid-July. Early week's hopeful, optimistic, happy! But retreat to rest, contemplate (or deal with government) Tuesday eve to Thursday twilight. Then through Saturday, your energy rises nicely - so get things done! Sudden luck might visit Saturday. Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Avoid new projects and relationships, Capricorn. The latter might be hard to do, as this is a naturally passionate time, when romantic urges seem to pop up everywhere. But stick with someone you know (or are married to!). An old flame is open to your advances. (He/she might even make the first move, in an "intellectual" or seemingly neutral way.) You have to decide, quite soon, whether a certain link is to become profound, or be relegated to a mere casual acquaintanceship. Monday heightens this choice. Happiness, popularity, flirting mid-week! Retreat, rest Friday/Saturday. Aquarius Jan.20-Feb. 18 Admit weariness; rest, nap, luxuriate! Some things (notions, projects, links) end now, but some merely pretend to. Until you know which is which, it would be wise to leave everything in flux. Start nothing new. Stick with the old and ongoing, especially in real estate, home, family, security, gardening and kitchen zones. E.g., don't change your alarm company now. All this, to May 11. Sunday/Monday bring a sweet, understanding mood. But a dilemma you hoped was solved might return: it concerns money and/or intimacy, trust. Well, it will solve, by July. Happiness, Friday/Saturday! Pisces Feb.19-March 20 Avoid new starts and new relationships. Stick with the old and ongoing until May 11. The third and last "peak" of a dilemma returns - it involves relationships, particularly one or two crucial ones. Do you stick together, or not? The next three months (into July) will tell. The whole structure of a bond -of links in general - is and has been changing. Listen, Pisces: there are huge new good ones in future, so act on sense, not fear. Remember, too, you pay for everything. Secrets, mysteries Sunday-Tuesday. Gentle wisdom, love, travel, intellectual pursuits mid-week. www.astralreflections.com. Email:timstephens@shaw.ca. For a reading: 416-686-5014. /30/