ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS JUNE 20 – 26, 2010 All times/dates are PDT. Occurred to me, the truth is often utterly opposed to itself. I talked about people with Pluto in their Sun or rising sign several weeks ago,and promptly freaked a few readers out. Yes, sorry, I emphasized the negative side! So here’s the positive side: such people (see June 6 column for the signs and years of birth) although they can be manipulative and vengeful, and absolutely are inscrutable, are also loyal, steadfast, good management material, unwavering, able to see and go deeply – human lie detectors – great investigators, diagnosticians, sentimental, deeply loving, and sometimes even martyrs (out of fashion in our world) or altruistic giants – Albert Schweitzer types. This is actually the signature of doctors – the kill or cure kind. Sometimes you’ll get both sides: this Plutonic person can be the most loyal, supportive mate, who will destroy you if you betray him/her... On to more pleasant things: this summer’s “cataclysm.” As I’ve said before, much of this upheaval is already upon us – the Euro crisis, the Gulf oil disaster, etc. I won’t repeat all the earlier mini-semi predictions. On reflection, one thing stands out: in past crises, when fear was a major factor (the 1929 crash, the credit crisis of 2007/08) the planet of worry and rumour, Neptune, stood front and center. So, everyone panicked – the banks refused to lend, and the world rushed toward a shutdown of world trade. In 2008, the problem was solved (if it was) by a similarly Neptunian action: the dumping of money into the system. (In both World Wars, fear was muted – and so was Neptune.) This time, 2010, Neptune is not even part of the aspect. In fact, it’s the only major planet left out of it. So I don’t think we’ll see a fiat currency crisis (beyond perhaps a feint by destiny – a first occurrence that quickly corrects itself.) I suspect the Mexican Gulf spill will prove worse, and/or cause a sea-change in the thinking of the hierarchy. Oil and oil-based economies might be transformed, rejected, so I would gamble and buy solar, uranium and similar stocks. Whatever happens, we will not fear it (just as there is no real fear around the Gulf oil leak, nor even around the Euro-zone crisis). Events will be concrete, not mystifying. Oddly, although this spring/summer’s events are probably more pivotal, more consequential, than anything in the last 1,000 years, perhaps since written history began, most people might not even think the world’s in any more crisis than usual. However, astute commentators and analysts will sense the scope of the “new world” that 2010 is ushering in. “Consolidation” will be a key word in their comments. Start Nothing: 2:45 a.m.to 5:14 a.m. Mon., 8:33 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Wed., and 4:34 p.m.to 7:21 p.m. Fri. Aries March 21-April 19 Relationships are important and potentially lucky Sunday. Talk, visit, travel, or make a decision about one that has been a bit of a burden (or support!) for some years. You want to dive into the depths (sexual intimacy, financial commitment, research, secrets, investments, big health change) Monday to Wednesday morning, but think first. Wisdom and luck seldom go hand-in-hand (ain’t that unfair, eh?) but both might combine Wednesday/Thursday. Still, major separative possibilities loom by Friday, so tread cautiously in law, love, education, international, career and family zones. Taurus April 20-May 20 The month ahead brings short trips, communications, details, paper(computer) work, sibling visits – a busy but not hugely important time. However, events around you will be important. You went through your major life crises in the 1980’s through early 2008. Others go through theirs now, especially Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. For you, these crises affect your communications and other secondary life activities. So make adjustments in these areas, especially Monday and Thursday/Friday. Relationships excite Monday/Tuesday. Sweet luck in intimacy, finances Wednesday! Gemini May 21-June 20 Read Taurus message – you, too, have largely gone through your life’s walk of fire, and your future is growing more calm. But major changes still loom, now to 2024, in finances, sex and to 2017 in friendships, romance, sports, and creative or child-related zones. All these are strongly affected this summer, particularly this week. You probably won’t see fireworks, but things are changing! Take the helm of your ship, especially Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Anyone who will not co-operate will never co-operate. Turn elsewhere. A big money change! Cancer June 21-July 22 Your energy will start growing soon! (Monday onward.) The four weeks ahead are your time to wield your clout, attract others, interview, ask favours, make major changes in direction and set important projects in motion. In all this, you will have to be more diplomatic than usual, especially this week – huge opportunities might face you, but they depend at least partly on the goodwill or co-operation of others. (If you’re an artist, writer, this –now through 2024 – is a time of potential fame.) Romantic atmosphere Monday/Tuesday. Those opportunities/oppositions Friday/Saturday. Leo July 23-Aug. 22 Retreat. Rest, lie low, contemplate, avoid the spotlight while you do four things: catch up on neglected chores or government paperwork, plan, recharge your energy reserves, and re-connect with the spiritual realm. All these, as well as your work and health areas, face big changes this week, and generally to 2024. Realize flexibility is sometimes a good thing. When we aren’t charitable toward others we destroy ourselves. Your social connections and your attitude toward romance are also changing – see brightness here. The delusions/illusions of the past decade will disappear, very soon! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 The four weeks ahead boost your popularity. The future will brighten, optimism will reign! The world has more problems than usual, all this spring/summer, but these intrigue you, you can find opportunities “in the cracks.” Like Gemini, you’ve been through the main crises of your life, the last 12-15 years. It’s time to raise your sights – and your head! (Posture affects how others “handle” you.) A wish is likely to come true, could involve friendship or romance, creativity or children. Main accent all week: change in friendships and love. Be ready for it, respond, be happy! Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 The weeks ahead (especially this one) brew a change in your living circumstances and your career or social position. To some degree, you have control over this, and can “play your hand” or attempt to squelch these changes. But consider: the forces of change will only grow stronger (and inevitable) over the next 14 years, and at present change represents a great opportunity for you, can bring bright new horizons in romance, marriage, relocation, contracts and partnerships – and fame! Talk/writing’s lucky Wednesday, but if you talk too much late week you could blow a deal. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 This week features change – and difficult relations with a Gemini or Virgo and/or in communications, especially legal, publishing, intellectual or long-distance communications. Consider: in these areas, that Gemini or Virgo is likely right, is fighting your limitations (which makes you uneasy).The change is not central – you went through your main life struggles in the 1980’s to mid-90’s. It affects four areas, in order of intensity: communications, siblings; background, government; work, health; and those areas first listed (legal, publishing, etc.) and (gentle but deep) love areas. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 The few weeks ahead accent life’s mysteries and depths – including sex, investments, debts, lifestyle commitments and major changes, and health. Your subconscious will float to the surface, bring dreams, hunches. Pregnancy is possible for “eligibles.” Change will come to, or manifest via, these areas – and it will affect not only these zones, but also what (and whom) you possess, and what you earn. Dig deep, don’t be satisfied with surface answers. But also accept changes, especially in money, social, and communications zones. Hard truths are true truths this week. Don’t invest – yet! Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan.19 The weeks ahead accent relationships, opportunities and oppositions. You could meet an exciting member of the opposite sex – he/she seems quite talkative, might be “flustered” by events surrounding him/her. (This would indicate that marriage is not a good long-range possibility. Be aware.) You’re like a walking destiny flag this week; you’ll come into people’s lives at critical junctures. Be diplomatic, humble, not withdrawn. Be ambitious Sunday. Hopes, happiness, bright horizons Monday/ Tuesday! Take a breather Wednesday p.m. to Friday eve. You shine, attract others, Saturday. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Tackle chores over the few weeks ahead. It’s humdrum, but you might as well plunge in. You’re rather insulated from the big changes going on all around you. Still, this month, especially this week, might transform work, employment, health, and your relations with institutions, the government or head office. Listen to your hunches, to the spiritual side. You often find Gemini romantic, Virgo sexy. This week, either someone in these signs has a lot of difficulty, or you have difficulty with him/her. Be patient. Sunday’s mellow. Friendship Wednesday/Thursday. Retreat Saturday. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20 Your passionate, romantic, love-oriented, creative, risk-taking side rises strongly over the next few weeks. You’ll ride a winning streak! But one you meet this week might not be a good marriage prospect. Your own marriage and/or business partnerships might also face difficulties. The problem isn’t in the relationship, it involves work, health and similar practical difficulties (e.g., the army ships your mate out). A soul-deep, serious but blossoming change occurs this week in social connections and/or romance. Mysteries Sunday. Be ambitious Wednesday! Joy (sensual?) Saturday! www.astralreflections.com. Email: timstephens@shaw.ca. For a reading: 416-686-5014. /30/