ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS OCTOBER 16 – 22, 2011 All times/dates are PDT. “You could feel a bit of disappointment today” – CNBC anchor reporting the October 4 unveiling of the new Apple I-phone. “Real disappointment – Apple down 15 dollars right now” – CNBC market commentator, 2 hours later. “The next I-Phone, scheduled to be unveiled October 4, will be a bust….not a spectacular bust, but [its] charm has peaked, at least temporarily.” – my October 2 column. Sorry that my “astrology in the bible” article isn’t posted yet; I have no ultimate control over what is allowed when on my website. But let me encapsulate those 30 pages: You know that the Bible ends with a prophetic vision called “Revelation.” Revelation outlines two major events: Armageddon (in which the devil is defeated) and Christ’s Second Coming. This book also contains an event I find of huge importance: the introduction of a nameless woman “clothed in the sun, with the moon at her feet and a crown on 12 stars.” (The “clothed” hints at a sun goddess; Jesus also displayed some sun-god attributes, e.g., in the transfiguration on the mountain.) I think the double battle of Armageddon has already occurred: it was WWI and WWII, accompanied by the Spanish Flu. (Or the WW’s might have been only the first battle, with the second one to occur about 2229-32, or earlier, 2043 to 2060/70 – but I doubt this.) I think the Second Coming occurs in 2229-2232 (or the decade or two following). I’ve described this before, as an angel with wings as wide as the horizon. However, I don’t think the angel is Christ in his male form. I think this manifestation is a woman, the Great Woman described in Revelation. She will oppose the rulers of the earth, but also present them with a spiritual opportunity. A solitary “king” will try to rule. (Obama, Bill Gates, Putin, Buffet – these are “kings.”) He has had large difficulties in love. Details will be “banished,” over-arching concepts, or spirituality will be embraced. Women will flee from fertility to join large groups. Men will grow secretive. This second coming will lead to the Third Testament, a time of inclusion rather than the Old Testament’s exclusion (of all but Jews) or even of the New Testament’s alliance theme. The recurrent symbol in the Old Testament was a staff, then sword, indicating one, penis, war, or “start.” The dominant symbol of the New (Second) Testament was the crucifix, indicating sacrifice, incompatible elements, and radiation in four directions, to infinity. The symbol of the Third Testament will be a sphere (or womb) indicating inclusion, “surrounding,” but also radiation to infinity in every direction. The First Testament was epic and psychologically logical; the Second, quick and miraculous; the Third will be psychic, encompassing the first two. Start Nothing: 3:18 p.m. to 6:38 p.m. Mon., 8:30 p.m. Wed. to 3:06 a.m. Thurs., and 5:35 a.m. to 7:41 a.m. Sat. Aries March 21-April 19 Soon, what has been an open relationship will grow more intimate or secretive. “Open” or surface opportunities will become deeper. At least one of October’s agreements (or fights) will soon turn the corner into funding, commitment and co-operation on crucial, “can’t back out” levels. You’re getting lots of indication, words and messages about these upcoming consequential times – and you’re already looking forward to it, feeling drawn. Sunday/Monday are wise, gentle – someone might show love. Take care of domestic issues midweek. Romance, creative urges soar Thursday/Friday! Taurus April 20-May 20 This is your last week of work, health concerns, and general drudgery. You see glimmers of fresh horizons and exciting relationships. Next week these will become full, solid opportunities – to relocate, to form important relationships, make agreements, negotiate, to grab a bigger piece of the business pie, to make new friends. Meanwhile, complete your work so you’ll be free for these more exciting times. (They begin October 23.) Chase money Sunday/Monday – your luck’s good. Communicate happily Tuesday, cautiously Wednesday. Your intuition’s high Friday. Romance, beauty Saturday. Gemini May 21-June 20 You’ve been steeped in the pleasure and beauty of life all October. It hasn’t been a huge swell for most Geminis: that waits for 2012. Still, pleasure, romance, creativity and successful speculation continue this week: speak of love, express yourself . Your charisma, energy and effectiveness soar Sunday/Monday – charge after what (or who) you want (best before mid-afternoon Monday). Your money luck is high Tuesday, but you meet financial barriers Wednesday: stay “small.” Travel, communicate Thursday/Friday. Your intuition about your life is very high: make choices. Home, Saturday. Cancer June 21-July 22 It’s your last week of domestic “overload,” Cancer. Soon, an exhilarating period of romance, beauty, pleasure and creativity will begin in earnest – even now you’re receiving strong hints of this, in words and glances. Continue to be careful with money; it will flow swiftly to you, but also away from you unless you clamp down. You’re in a year of friendships and popularity, especially among co-workers – among these a lover might appear soon. Meanwhile (this week) get all the rest you can (Sunday/Monday). Get your house in order, literally and figuratively. Charge ahead mid-week. Leo July 23-Aug. 22 Early signals arrive, of an approaching, deep, domestic, security, real estate or similar situation. The signals are good, and so should the outcome be. Use this week to finish any large communications, travel, distribution, paperwork or similar project. Your magnetism, wisdom and cultural interests continue to improve your romantic and practical “chances.” Wishes come true, your popularity soars, and social delights, flirtations arrive Sunday/Monday. Retreat, rest, lie low Tuesday/Wednesday. Your charisma, energy and effectiveness rise Thursday/Friday – get out and impress someone! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Continue to chase money, especially Sunday/Monday, when your career luck is high. You might feel that debts, guilt, even desires weigh on you, to early-mid November. Don’t let this discourage you from entering a superb investment, therapy, health cure or intimate sharing (whether sexual or simply a deep conversation). The same period is excellent for research. Your popularity rises Monday night through Wednesday. Don’t commit to anything long-term, but do have fun, flirt. Retreat, rest and contemplate Thursday/Friday. (Contact government Friday.) You shine Saturday – luck abounds! Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Your energy and charisma remain high, Libra. See people, make an impression, start important projects. Your popularity remains high, especially with potential partners. Relocating might make a dream come true. Wisdom and gentle love flow over you Sunday/Monday – it’s an excellent time to hop on a plane, read/write, or apply for school. You’ll impress higher-ups Tuesday, but run into career barriers (perhaps from your own home or self) Wednesday. Social delights, friends, flirtations, popularity and wish fulfillment come Thursday/Friday. Avoid legal actions before September 2012. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 One more week of seclusion, Scorpio. Continue to rest, recuperate, contemplate and plan (especially Sunday through Tuesday, when you can envision the future very accurately). Avoid opinionated stances Wednesday. Thursday/Friday bring career progress, but bosses are still demanding and temperamental (and will be until November 10) – grin and bear it. By mid-November, through July 3, 2012, these same bosses will become friendly, even fete you. At the very least, those eight months will bring rewards at work, and humorous, social times with co-workers. Your hope’s renewed Saturday! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Wishes can still come true, but it’s quite likely one has already been fulfilled this month. Your popularity remains high. You’ve plunged into a year of hard work (June 20112 to June 2012) and you’re already starting to see partial results: things get done, advancement occurs in your life. The 14 years ahead might increase your property holdings. The latter is a good cure for free floating anxiety. Sunday/Monday bring exciting meetings, perhaps potential partners. Tackle chores midweek. Love, wisdom, travel or higher learning fill Thursday/Friday. Big (?) career luck Saturday. Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Financial affairs remain very important to November 10 – especially net worth, investments, debts, other people’s money. Investing in real estate is worthwhile, but take care with other vehicles – impulse outweighs reason. Intimate affairs also remain intense. You might end a “lust” attraction now or soon; or you might start one. (It likely would not grow into a marriage.) All these themes arise strongly Thursday/Friday – luck flows with you, but if you’re unsure, wait: Saturday brings wisdom. Be ambitious all week, especially during a work-like , productive Sunday/Monday. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18 It’s a week of love, understanding and “scholarship.” Charge ahead with (but complete rather than start) foreign travel, higher education, legal, cultural, publishing, religious and similar projects. Relationships remain intense (to November 10) – this could lead to marriage or intense affairs for some. (Relationship events/starts at present can lead, by mid-November to June 2013, to deep sexual, intimate affairs – or to impulsive money events.) Romance, creativity and pleasure fill Sunday/Monday. Tackle chores midweek. Those intense relationships show up Thursday/Friday. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20 One week left of mystery, of financial, intimate, sexual and lifestyle choices, Pisces. Work has been intense and hectic all October – this continues to early-mid November. Keep at it – if you aren’t making more money yet, your efforts will lead to more somewhere. (In November, 7 months of relationship intensity start.) Rest, enjoy home, nature and children Sunday/Monday. Your romantic, creative side emerges Tuesday (smooth, successful) and Wednesday (barriers). Tackle chores, employment and health concerns Thursday/Friday. Love and business meetings hold excitement Saturday! www.astralreflections.com. Email: timstephens@shaw.ca.