ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS FEBRUARY 5 – 11, 2012 All times/dates are PST. Newt Gingrich is a GEMINI, and Geminis tend to win from June 2012 onward, right through the Fed election. Former Gemini Presidents: JFK and the first George Bush. Mercury retro on election day will deeply affect both Gingrich and Mitt – and Obama. Three contenders, all essentially indecisive personalities, though Obama’s least so…. TAURUS, your intimate life flows with sweet tides and your romantic prospects flare like unexpected fires, now to early July. You’re in a lucky, life-changing phase this winter and spring, one that can set your direction for many years to come. Your romantic courage is high, but it could tempt you to merge with a person who will later become burdensome (or bring you a heavy present, such as a child). You will be able to sense these types, but might have difficulty saying “No” to him/her, or yourself. (One thing I learned, it took many years, is that you must respect your own future first, then you’ll find the best mate.) From February to April, romance recedes slightly, or goes into a holding pattern, as you mull your options. Mid-April to early July revs up the romance engines again. March is very sweet, and others find you exactly that. A hot attraction occurs in September. October starts a two-year period during which you (if single) will form a bond with someone markedly older or younger. This bond develops slowly yet deeply, with strong loyalties – and a wedding could result. 2012 to 2025 brings a new, dreamy, mystical, intuitive atmosphere to your social life – this might or might not produce your future mate, but it does help you know what kind of life you want, and what kind of mate/love you want to share it with. Before June, GEMINI, your love urges are a mixture of lust and possessiveness. You want to retreat from the world into the arms of a snugly, warm, protective lover. You’re seeking peace and security more than the thrills of romance or the lively dynamics of marriage. From June onward, everything changes. Almost overnight you become cheerful, buoyant, optimistic, friendly, outgoing and lucky – right into mid-2013. During these 12 months, you will encounter more love prospects than usual, and be subtly in control over the pace and direction of a relationship. Your cheerfulness will attract others, not only in romantic situations, but in business, with pals, etc. Your courage will also increase – you’ll notice this by your readiness, even impatience, to grab opportunities in every area, including love. Until October, romance will combine with a definite sexual urge, and you’ll tend to chase those who appeal to your libido first. May to July, someone seriously wants you. July and August intensify your love hopes. October onward, you’ll be intrigued by another’s personality, beauty, and mental freshness. October/November bring someone challenging yet upbeat. December stirs deep urges. Start Nothing: 4:31 a.m. to 5:24 a.m. Mon., 8:42 a.m. to 9:32 a.m. Wed., and 9:11p.m. Thurs. to 11:54 a.m. Fri. Aries March 21-April 19 You’re dealing with groups. This triggers entertainment, friendship and a light, optimistic heart. Love could reach a heady climax Tuesday, or could suddenly occur with someone new Thursday. Whatever happens, by Friday/Saturday you stare a relationship straight in the face, and (I hope!) realize you need to do something about it –further it, fight, love, co-operate or end it, etc. Wait until Saturday p.m. to make your final decision. (Although in some senses next week, about February 15, life will make the decision for you.) Tackle chores Wednesday – they connect to money luck. Taurus April 20-May 20 Be ambitious. Show your skills, talents. Butter up bosses/VIPs, show a parent love and respect (and ask for a favour). Use words, talk, email – you’ll get a gratifying answer in the weeks ahead. (But when that answer comes, be cautious about launching a big project based on it. Accept the goodwill, build a social connection w/the VIP, etc., but not a practical venture – yet.) Now to mid-April, don’t commence projects involving charities, assembly lines, government agencies, institutions or “head office.” (If you work in these sectors, you get a pleasant respite.) Romance midweek? Gemini May 21-June 20 Your mellow, understanding, loving mood continues. You start this week with money concerns, but end it with beauty, pleasure and possible romance. (Since late ‘09, and continuing until October, romance has been/is slow, careful, a bit restricted, perhaps even scary or “secretive” – but also deep, sensual and transforming – if you surrender to it.) A friendship or acquaintance grows Monday/Tuesday. Luck strikes real estate, home, family and retirement sectors midweek. A sudden, magnetic attraction might occur Thursday or Friday, and fill Saturday, too. Start ventures Saturday. Cancer June 21-July 22 Secrets surround you – if you crack them, financial reward can result. Billionaires exist (in part) because they have looked at situations, seen what’s hidden from most eyes, and bravely exploited it. This week and next, do the same. Or, you can veer into sexy (but less profitable) stuff. Your energy’s high Sunday. Chase earnings, buy/sell Monday/Tuesday. Money might reach a climax – don’t overpay. Travel, communications and friendships bring luck Wednesday/Thursday – connect! A sudden good change might affect your career or status Thursday/Friday. An end, a lucky beginning. Leo July 23-Aug. 22 Lie low, rest and contemplate Sunday – this rejuvenates you for a power-packed Monday/Tuesday, when all eyes will be on you. They’re watching to see if you co-operate, or fight. Co-operate, negotiate, seek opportunity with/through another – success lies in this direction. I envy your money potential Wednesday/Thursday – DON’T spend, DO collect or seek! Thursday and Friday can trigger unexpected meetings, communications, travel, educational surprise/success, or legal affairs. There is luck, even love, here. Follow your curiosity Friday/Saturday – travel, read, talk, ask questions. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Burrow into all those chores, Virgo. This is a good week to buy vitamins, supplements, dry food, etc. Sunday offers friends, optimism, and a hint of love! But retreat Monday/Tuesday: rest, plan, be charitable, seek spiritual truth/experience. How you feel these two days is a clue to the inner nature of a person to whom you will be very attracted someday, if you’re single. Your energy and pizzazz surge back Wednesday/Thursday – pounce on a lucky real estate, foreign, educational or security opportunity. A sudden, powerful attraction hides an odd series of future events: careful! Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 2010 and 11’s grey, sober mood/outlook will last to October, Libra. Until then, appreciate your realistic view, respond to its emotional “request” – it’s asking you to increase your security, buy land, protect/nurture your kids/family, and strengthen foundations. This will give you much more scope for happiness, October onward. During the present romantic week or two, you have a choice: go for infatuation, for more committed, binding and responsibility-engendering intimacy/sex, or for singlehood. Chose whatever meets “sobriety’s request.” A stunning attraction, maybe, late week! Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 You understand the world Sunday, Scorpio. Show your love to those who mean most: family, spouse, etc. Though this is a down-home, retreat-prone, “hibernation” month, you feel the tug of ambition (or demands of higher-ups) Monday/Tuesday. A project could climax. Midweek brings friends, optimism, entertainment – and a possible surprise development in work or health. In work, it’s lucky. In health, it depends. Seek agreement, negotiate, contact someone Wednesday afternoon – success follows. Retreat Friday/Saturday, rest, contemplate, plan, contact civil servants: all’s well. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Communicate, talk, write, read, travel, run errands, handle paperwork, tackle all those light, daily business chores – it’s a great time, for instance, to gather all your tax receipts, ask the bank for missing items, etc. Sunday’s for mysteries and research – read a “deep” newspaper/mag. Wisdom and a mellow, loving mood flow over you Monday/Tuesday: choose between a potentially light relationship, and a profound one. Break no laws. Be ambitious Wednesday/Thursday: higher-ups want you to succeed, luck’s good. Friday/Saturday fulfill a wish – maybe romantically, maybe suddenly. Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Chase money, Cap. Buy, sell, seek a pay raise, lucrative new clients, etc. (In the stock market, buy dividend-producers, not “growth.”) Accept things at face value, rather than “digging deeper,” especially Monday/Tuesday, when secrets, financial mysteries and sexual desire call you. Your memory is reliable and you learn quickly. A sensual relationship might develop, though that was more likely last week and prior. Sunday’s for co-operation, attraction. Splendid luck imbues legal, foreign, love and intellectual zones midweek. Welcome a work/career/home change Thursday/Friday. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Tackle chores Sunday. This frees you for meetings and opportunities Monday/Tuesday (and even beyond). Love might reach a climax, especially if a Gemini or Virgo is involved. If you’re involved in one of those nasty legal fights, now to late June gives you a respite – use these few months to develop other strengths, prospects. Depths, mysteries, sexual urges and financial goals arise Wednesday/Thursday – beneficially, luckily, especially Wednesday – a good time to buy a place. Wisdom, mellowness and gentle love appear Friday/Saturday – and possibly a quirky, sexy new friend! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20 Get lots of rest this week and next, Pisces. You’re about to begin the most remarkable decade-and-a-half of your life. It probably won’t hit you over the head until 2013/14, when passion, beauty and creative success blossom, or 2015/16, when huge new opportunities, relationships and horizons open – but even before these years, even later this month, this remarkable decade shows its strength and colour. You’ll sense it! Beauty, Sunday. Chores and health concerns Monday/Tuesday. Exciting, lucky meetings Wednesday/Thursday (but conserve your energy). Mysteries, profits, late week! www.astralreflections.com. Email: timstephens@shaw.ca. /30/