ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS OCTOBER 3 - 9, 2010 All times/dates are PDT. PISCES, the planet Uranus leaves your sign in March 2011, to spend the next eight years in your money sign. In many ways, this is very good news - it means the tension, stress and "nerves" of the past seven years dissolve (although you might still need to eradicate residual or "bedrock" stress if it accumulated during those seven years). The situation(s) which caused tension exit your life also - likely a burden or duty of some kind, perhaps an unhappy relationship, a disagreement with government, or a problem situation with an institution or "head office." Health complaints that arose since 2003 can also improve - especially insomnia, gastro-intestinal, heart-related and nervous system ills. In general, burdens and restrictions - which you've chaffed against - will tend to lift. You'll be calmer, more dreamy, more psychic. Until early 2019, you face an exciting, somewhat unpredictable earning influence. You might earn less because you want to, because you make the decision that humanitarian, inventive, or creative pursuits are more important than a pay check. A certain rebellious streak enters your money behaviour - don't rebel yourself into the poorhouse, though! If you want to increase your income during this period, do the things that you're so good at - work with institutions, government, NGO's, large corporations, or in humanitarian, sympathetic trades such as health, social welfare, teaching, child care, food aid, etc. Your research and "lab" abilities, your management, delegation and policy-making talents will become more apparent - and lucrative! ....A LEO reader pointed out that in mid-September I advised Leos not to move into a new home before late October. Then in late September I wrote that Leos might change homes or renovate, that this would involve friction through October, then affection to January, and eventually, a "splendid outcome." Well, it's all true. And not. Here's the thing: if you Leos do move into a new home before October 28, you are likely to find that legal, ethical or other problems cause raw tempers, even a year later. But if you redecorate, buy, renovate or change your home, anytime mid-September to January, the outcome should be good. (Even in the former, temperamental case, affection will mingle with friction. But if you do buy/rent, delay moving in until October 30 onward.) I guess I should not have used the phrase "change homes." Hey, I do my best...most of the time... .... East and West: Humanity will always exist in waves. As the tide rises on one shore, it must fall on another. That's the Moon, the action of water, and we are water. Start Nothing: 6:53 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mon., 9:43 a.m.to 12:51 p.m. Wed., and 6:38 a.m. to 12:52 p.m. Fri. Aries March 21-April 19 A powerful week for relationships, marriage, business partnerships, dealing with the public, opportunities, possible fame. What transpires now will have "sweet echoes" for three months. Love relationships are helped by October's high level of sexual desire. Business partnerships might go through a process of re-arrangement, buy-out, or balancing of assets/ownership. (All through October, with "lingering trailers" to January 2011.) Be diplomatic, flexible; if you insist on your way, you might turn opportunities into refusals, potential partners into competitors. Romance Sunday! Taurus April 20-May 20 The monthly emphasis lies on employment, chores, machinery, dependents, and health. A new job can arise Wednesday onward. An important affectionate relationship might be developing - although you could begin to have a few mild doubts about your commitment to this bond. The same might be said about a contract, negotiation, relocation opportunity, or litigation. This indecision is due to a temporary factor. By late November, December, you'll return to certainty about bonding with a person, place, agreement, etc., so remain optimistic. Excitement or disagreement grows Friday/Saturday. Gemini May 21-June 20 Romance (with a co-worker?) pleasure, beauty are at the top of your wish list. You're on a winning streak - you can succeed in speculation, gaming, sports and creative ventures. All these, from romance to creativity, are marked by a new sobriety, slowness and carefulness - good, these will eventually bring depth, strength and durability to any love or venture you undertake. Your health needs attention. Your career ambitions will get an autumn boost (be active but patient: fastest progress comes in December). Rest early week. Wednesday to Saturday brings romantic (et al) excitement! Cancer June 21-July 22 The accent lies on home, children, security, gardening, nutrition, mother nature, foundations and basics. A streak of romance runs through your days (e.g., this Friday/Saturday) - right into next January. If you're happily married, you'll bask in love of children, creative joys, nature's beauty, sports and/or simple pleasures, speculation, gambling, etc. Chase money Sunday. A Monday disagreement might be building with your mate over domestic/property concerns. It's minor, but points to larger issues. Run errands, chat Tuesday/Wednesday. Friday p.m. starts an intriguing weekend! Leo July 23-Aug. 22 It's a busy time but not an important time, Leo. Do paperwork, errands, chat, travel, email, schedule (especially Wednesday/Thursday) but rest on a deeper level. Pause to watch nature, to meditate, contemplate, or simply to drink in family joys. (You're a sweet'n'sour mixture in domestic arenas - after October, only the sweet will remain.) You shine Sunay, your charisma and energy surge. Chase money carefully Monday to Wednesday. (Your work habits need an overhaul: work smarter, not harder.) Friday afternoon begins a long, deep, renewing weekend - family reunions are blessed! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Money, earnings, buying/selling fill this month. Your days bring interesting errands, casual meetings, paperwork, communications - a casual friendship could develop into a light romance (likely October 8-10). You might sense that under a surface of free and easy flirtation a deeper "turn" is lurking - and it is. (Ditto in all areas - lightness hides depths. E.g., light communications or errands/travel could lead to an investment.) For students and intellectuals, October is a superb month for research and writing. Rest, lie low Sunday. Your energy and charisma rise Monday eve to Wednesday. Libra Sept.23-Oct. 22 Your charisma, energy, effectiveness and confidence soar, especially Wednesday afternoon to the weekend. Get out, start major projects, tackle difficult situations. See and be seen - be there in person. You'll impress others. A sensual relationship attracts you all autumn - or you might pursue a luxury purchase. Either way, don't be discouraged if mild delays occur next week to mid-late November: success will still be the outcome. Sunday's social, happy. But retreat, rest and plan mid-day Monday to mid-day Wednesday. If you have to insist Monday, it signals future incompatibility. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Rest, lie low, replenish energies. Life is sending a mixed message: your sexual/partnership magnetism is high, but the energy you need to act on it is low. Reflect on what you really want in love, so when your energy rises (October 23 onward) you can chase the right person. There's no rush - your unusual attractiveness will last into early January. Meanwhile, attend to neglected duties, governmental or institutional contacts, and administrative chores. Follow charitable urges. Drink spiritual breaths, envision your future. Tuesday, happiness! Saturday highlights that magnetism! Sagittarius Nov.22-Dec. 21 Wishes come true, but in a quiet, sober way. Optimism, light romance, popularity, entertainment and social joys fill this month. Many of your deepest desires stay hidden, which can lead to a clandestine attraction, or might simply leave you quiet and contemplative despite your happiness. Realize that now to late 2012, your real wish is for money. Start thinking of ways to make this one come true. Your real estate luck returns, now to late January. Sunday's mellow, loving. Monday brings a disagreement about money and the future. Midweek offers joy, friends. Rest, Friday eve, Saturday. Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 The accent lies on ambition, career, prestige relationships, your status in the community. You'll meet with big-wigs or authorities, or feel their influence, especially Wednesday to Friday. If meeting, put on your charm - your social skills are tops now into next January. You might meet a "just right" romantic prospect in a group - if Monday to Wednesday, he/she will be obviously drawn to you. If late month - October 22 to 24, you will be the pursuer. Life's depths, sex, finances, major commitments intrigue you Sunday. Wisdom Monday/Tuesday. Happiness Friday eve, Saturday! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18 For you, October is always loving, gentle, wise and compassionate. But this October your sweet mood can be slightly sullied by either 1) a temptation to use romance as a rung on the ladder of ambition, or 2) frustration that true love is unavailable. Realize that temptation and denial/frustration are two manifestations of the same thing. (True love is never denied, but blocked by temptation.) Or, you might find true love now, especially Sunday (opposites attract) Monday-Wednesday (lust) Wednesday-Friday (gentle mind-meld) or Friday/Saturday (nervous romance). An interesting week! Pisces Feb.19-March 20 You swim in life's depths now: subconscious urges rise, your dreams intrigue, hunches prove accurate - rely on them when making consequential decisions. Commitments are serious, in finances, intimacy, lifestyle areas. What you do now can change your life. That applies particularly to love of a marriage/wedding kind, and to legal affairs touching on earnings and/or possessions (Friday/Saturday). A few months ago you had powerful ambitions, optimism about your prospects - grab those again, because you're on a lucky four month roll in career, worldly ambitions. Opportunities Tuesday! www.astralreflections.com. Email: timstephens@shaw.ca. For a reading: 416-686-5014. /30/