ASTRAL REFLECTIONS
BY TIM STEPHENS
SEPTEMBER 4 – 10, 2011 

	All times/dates are PDT.
      So (to continue last week’s theme) Jacob’s 12 sons, begotten by 4 women from “astrology land,” become the fathers of the twelve tribes. 
      Jacob’s one daughter, Dinah, who is raped then forgotten (she is simply dropped from the story) might be the “transcendent” 13 (note all the 13’s on the back of the U.S. dollar bill) or simply the silent spiritual mother of all the silent women of the Bible, who number in the millions. She might also be – not in the genealogical way loved by the Hebrews, but spiritually – the predecessor of Jesus’ mother, or of the Great Woman (my name for her) described in Revelation 12:1. The Great Woman wears a crown of 12 stars, but is “clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet.” Because the Sun and Moon are outside the zodiac wheel (her crown) this picture hints at 12 planets (called stars in Biblical times).
      Only in the last decade have astronomers  discovered enough additional planets to fill the 12 signs, one each, without using the sun and moon. In other words, the time of the Great Woman’s crown, or 12 planets, is here – so, also, might Revelation be here.
      I think Jacob’s daughter, Dinah – or the Great Woman of Revelation – might be the early sign of the Third Testament, the “third coming” that will occur after Christ’s “second coming.” This coming will be female – or simply an unsexed angel. Her adherents will practise an unwritten, psychic religion. Her symbol will not be the cross of suffering, but the sphere of inclusion . Jeremiah says, “The Lord will create a new thing on earth – a woman will surround a man.” (Jer 31:22) And “’after that time,’ declares the Lord, ‘I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts…no longer will a man teach…because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest.” (Jer 31:33-34). (I.e., no books, no schools, no churches.) This is the “angel” I was writing about back in the 1990’s, the one who would come in the 2232 mega-era, whose wings would span the horizon, and who would usher in a period when literate religions such as Christianity, religions that depend on “the Word” and on written records, will dissolve into a psychic state that joins people spiritually. In essence, spirit will replace religion. This is what I call the Third Testament, though I wish I had a better name for it. I predicted the era in which this woman-angel would come as 2232 onward. This Third Testament will entail the abandonment of Israel as a focal point of belief (Jer  31: 35-49). This comes, says Jeremiah, after God’s “covenant” is “broken,” so “that day and night no longer come at their appointed time” (Jer 33:20) – this has already been accomplished for almost fifty years by astronauts, who can experience an entire day and night in a few hours.
      The real 12th Israelite, Dinah, or her spiritual progeny, might return as “a new thing on earth,” a woman who surrounds man. Soon I’ll leave the Bible. Maybe after one more  preamble. 
      
      
Start Nothing: 5:31 p. m. to 7: 03 p.m. Mon., 1:35 p.m. Wed. to 2:42 a.m. Thurs., and 10:32 a.m. to 12:26 p.m. Sat.

Aries   March 21-April 19
You start this week with a wise and gentle outlook. You understand why a recent events occurred and the motives and needs of the people involved. You might not agree with someone Sunday but you know that you love them by Monday. Your ambitions, career and place in the world are highlighted Tuesday/Wednesday. If you can cooperate – oddly enough, with yourself more then with others – then you will succeed, perhaps hugely. Happiness and social interest calm Thursday/Friday. All week, a work-like attitude will help you. Direct your energy into home repairs, not family arguments.

Taurus   April 20-May 20
You’re in a lucky year, and a romantic, creative and “winning” month! Expect success! Sunday/Monday emphasize research, secrets, subterranean currents, subconscious desires, investment (of time or money) and lifestyle changes.; These go better Monday than Sunday. Wisdom, scholarship, education, far travel, new, big ideas and foreign-born people enter Monday night through Wednesday – great for students starting school. But to bed from 9 p.m. Tuesday onward – night owls meet disappointment. Your standing, career, ambitions come to the fore Thursday onward. Social joys Saturday! 

Gemini   May 21-June 20
Decide who/what should stay in your life, and who/what (the stale, unprofitable) should not. Your security, home, property, family, retirement and such issues are important – this is an excellent year (to June 2012) to make choices in these areas. E.g., a home you find now will always be a sweet “retreat,” filled with sunshine and health. Sunday/Monday emphasize relocation, opportunities, relationships. You might choose a lifestyle, health cure, investment, or even a sexual partner Monday night to pre-dawn Thursday. Wisdom, gentle love, law and far travel come Thursday onward.

Cancer   June 21-July 22
Stack up all your “to do’s” and get them done. This week’s filled with errands, paperwork, calls, emails, all the busyness of daily life. Be curious: ask questions, read, explore. Take a short trip this holiday weekend. Siblings, casual acquaintances welcome you. (But if you do go, Sunday/Monday, you’ll end up cooking, cleaning or chopping the wood.) Exciting meetings and new horizons, new opportunities face you Monday night through Wednesday. The luckiest (short-term, maybe not long) come Tuesday, the most exciting Wednesday. Secrets, finances, intimate bonding late week.

Leo   July 23-Aug. 22
Chase money, Leo. Buy and sell, seek new clients, ask for a pay raise, collect – and pay your bills. Your memory’s good. Your sensual quotient is high. (Ditto your romantic quotient, Sunday/Monday.) Accept surface appearances: looking beneath or behind wastes time, distorts the truth. Tackle chores (and those money prospects) Tuesday/Wednesday – watch timing, communication/commuting factors. Do nothing unethical Wednesday: there is never justification. Exciting meetings, new horizons, potential competitors arise Thursday onward. Lucrative purchases, investments Saturday p.m.

Virgo   Aug. 23-Sept. 22
Your energy, effectiveness, attractiveness and luck reach new peaks, Virgo. Start significant projects, ask favours, see and be seen. Banish shyness. Start the week (Sunday/Monday) by getting rid of hold-backs and stale burdens. (Or rest, nap, or take care of security, house and family concerns – a great two days to tackle the garden.) Love “helplessly” comes around Monday night through Wednesday. There is a big “yes” and a money-connected or possession “no” here. Chores arise Thursday onward – you’ll complete them easily. Saturday noon starts a weekend of relationship excitement.

Libra   Sept. 23-Oct. 22
Conserve your energy, avoid confrontation. Healers, charity workers, civil servants, anyone who deals in a non-profit way with the public – these will favour you, might open a door to financial, lifestyle gain. But higher-ups and authorities will be impatient, gruff. Get the former on your side to protect you against the latter. (E.g., get a letter from your doctor to show the judge.) Home, security, real estate are very favoured Tuesday, but watch the long-term implications. (E.g., you find a bargain house, but in an area that’s declining.) Romantic notions, Thursday-Saturday!

Scorpio   Oct. 23-Nov. 21
You popularity is rising. Flirtations, friendships, entertainment and spontaneous gatherings occur. It’s an excellent time (to September 22) to join a group or club, become involved in politics, or even to start an “interest group.” Your life is filled with opportunities (June 2011 to June 2012) – all emerge from relationships. So gather a whole armful of relationships this month: some/many will pay off handsomely later. It’s also a great time and year to seek fame, deal with the public, etc. Your communications luck is high Tuesday. Saturday eve starts a romantic weekend!

Sagittarius   Nov. 22-Dec. 21
Be ambitious, especially Sunday/Monday, when you have more clout, enthusiasm and energy than usual, and Tuesday/Wednesday, when your money instincts meet bountiful circumstances. Be careful not to argue Wednesday mid-day – it could cause you a lot of unnecessary worry later. You might be over-eager about a speculative investment or “romantic lust” this August/September – this could trigger impulsivity or that possible argument. Travel, talk, meet friends, and be curious Thursday to Saturday noon – not an exciting period, but most things go well. Find sweet rest later.

Capricorn   Dec. 22-Jan. 19
The weeks ahead emphasize higher education, legal affairs, far travel, internationalism, big ideas (the abstract trumps details) cultural rituals, insurance, statistics, and gentle love. The last could be quite significant, for many of you have or will meet good fortune in the more passionate side of love – September gives you an opportunity to put this on an even keel, to inject gentle wisdom into it. Some will wed! (Love/hate is a possibility, too.) Rest, lie low Sunday/Monday. Your energy and clout soar Monday night to Wednesday – chase something big. Money’s good late week.

Aquarius   Jan. 20-Feb. 18
This month deals with secrets, the levers of power, mysteries and hidden alliances. To succeed, research; don’t gossip, DON’T tell secrets, but do ask questions and hear the answers. Health diagnosis, lifestyle changes, net worth, investments and debts, and sexual intimacy/consequences – one or more of these offers you benefits this week. It’s a fine time to buy a home. (Easier than selling.) You’re optimistic, social Sunday/Monday. Retreat to plan, deal with government agencies Tuesday/Wednesday. Your energy and effectiveness rise Thursday onward – go, make changes, commit.

Pisces   Feb. 19-March 20
The emphasis lies on relationships, relocation, dealing with the public, fame, opportunities and challenges, allies and enemies. Be creative, especially in “showing” bosses how they can pay you more, increase your sales territory, etc. Others treat you with affection and grace. So ask for that date – even if he/she says “no,” you’ll have started a friendship. Soon, you’ll be talking about a home (or an ending) with another. Be ambitious Sunday/Monday. Hopes, happiness, social joys flow Tuesday/Wednesday! Withdraw, rest Thursday/Friday. Saturday eve starts your “star weekend!” 



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