ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS MARCH 11- 17, 2012 All times/dates are PDT. The shipwrecked Italian cruiser’s sister ship, another “Costa,” was disabled in late February – the engine room blew up, stranding all aboard. Both ships’ names begin with “C,” the letter of Gemini. Gemini means twins (sister ships). The lunar south node –difficult karma – presently lies in Gemini. ‘Nuff said…. I long ago promised to look at Pakistan for a reader. The literature indicates this nation was created on either August 14 or 15, 1947. (Or June 3!) I’ll use the 14th, at 11:59 p.m. That would make Pakistan a LEO (Sun) nation with a CANCER Moon and TAURUS rising. This is a chart of huge emphasis on bureaucracy, on the civil service and institutions. This nation has unexpected luck in dealing with more powerful or prominent nations. But it has continual bad karma in the sector of property, real estate, home, motherhood and land, national boundaries, etc. Some of this must come from “bad deeds” – in the 1940’s, says Wikipedia, Pakistan sawed off the breasts of Hindu women and sent trainloads of them (severed breasts) into India. India did the same in reverse, filling trains with the breasts of Muslim women. At present – March 2011 to August 2012 – Pakistan’s woman-land-home “bad karma” is effectively neutralized, so we should not hear too much about border clashes or inner turmoil. However, this nation’s usual ability to charm, work with or seem essential to more powerful countries, is also dampened, to August 2012. Thus Obama’s recent treatment of Pakistan. Here’s a puzzle: Pakistan and India virtually share the same birth chart, as Pakistan was born at midnight August 14, and India at (0 a.m.?) August 15. However, their names give a clue to differences. India is a Taurus name, giving a slow, calm, certain, powerful and money-blessed nature. Pakistan is a LIBRA name, giving a very justice-oriented nation. (Pakistan is filled with lawyers and judges – they often riot and engage in protest marches – this at least is more honest than our own judiciary, which hides rank bias and corruption beneath a placid surface.) Between the two, Pakistan has a Cancer Moon, but India might have a Leo Moon – making it more executive and stubborn than Pakistan. Both nations are romantic and art-oriented (Leo Sun) and Pakistan, at least, is extremely mother-woman-home oriented (Cancer Moon) – which makes the horrific religion-based breast-cutting of the 1940’s even more detestable. This is the evil of religion: as soon as you put God in man’s hands, the result is an unholy stew of every sin. If the birth time is correct, Pakistan makes friends easily and luckily, then loses them – often through the friend’s bad motives/actions. Pakistan befriends warriors, is extremely intelligent in areas of history and human relations, and is a better ally than the U.S. Administration claims. In 2020-22 Pakistan might face a wearying war, with skirmishes continuing for 15 years, to 2036 – at which point there might be a destruction/reconstruction of the nation. In 2020 a great treasure might be discovered here. Start Nothing: 11:30 a.m. to 11:53 p.m. Mon., 0:34 a.m. to 3:24 a.m. Thurs., and 6:00 a.m. to 9:11 a.m. Sat. Aries March 21-April 19 This is your last week of weariness, obligations, restrictions and low charisma. Be spiritual, charitable, and clean up lingering threads with government and “head office.” Avoid new projects now through April 3. You’re heading into indecisiveness – or mistakes – in your work zone. (You, co-workers, or those on another level, might misunderstand directions and communications, which can cause the mistakes; be alert, and ask if you feel confused.) Sunday/Monday bring mystery, and lucky financial action. Be duteous Tuesday to Friday: a possibly momentous career development looms. Taurus April 20-May 20 It’s your last week of wishing and hoping, of socializing and happiness, Taurus, so enjoy it to the fullest. A major relationship might start this week, or you might stumble upon a major opportunity, negotiate/litigate successfully, or relocate. Yet another major phenomena – Mercury retrograde, says don’t start anything new, nor make any big commitments, un-doable changes, or promises now through April 3. But if you look carefully, that relationship, relocation, negotiation, etc., might be a form of correcting a past mistake. (Likely one that occurred in the past 3 months.) Gemini May 21-June 20 What is it? A past good or bad deed coming due? Or a revision to a big step you took before (perhaps recently, since November 2011)? Or something you’ve long wanted or planned on? In any case, three things are happening now: 1) indecision, mistakes and delays affect ongoing projects, and will cripple brand new ones; 2) the past, past contacts, ideas, ventures, situations, tend to recur; and 3) almost every day this week, good fortune affects your financial, debt, investment, sexual, deep health and research activities. Be optimistic and brave – by next week, you’ll celebrate. Cancer June 21-July 22 Start nothing new before April 4. Until then, protect ongoing ventures from delays, mistakes and indecision – have a “Plan B” ready. Make lists before you shop, double-check addresses, dollar figures, etc. I’ve told you for several years that 2008 to 2023 will bring true love – this is one of the weeks this might occur, especially Sunday/Monday or Thursday/Friday. However, this relationship might have some connection to the past – e.g., introduced by a “long lost” friend or relative, or he/she’s connected to a job/career you once held, etc. A big wish can come true! Communicate. Leo July 23-Aug. 22 Start nothing brand new before April 4, Leo. Protect ongoing projects and relationships from misunderstandings, shortages and delays (especially in financial, intimate, health, legal, travel, educational and cultural zones). Welcome resurrected or returning ventures and people from the past – important success potential lies here. You could flow into major luck/success in career, work, earnings, possessions and money. (In all this, your “foundations” are key – property, home, family. Examine/improve these Sunday/Monday.) A former sweet, sensual person (or boss) might return. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Start nothing new before April 4. Until then, protect ongoing projects, situations and relationships from mistakes, delays and misunderstandings; and, this week, at least, welcome/resurrect links and ventures from the past. Great happenings, splendid fortune, can come from the past now (this Sunday to Friday) especially in legal, international, cultural, love, intellectual, educational, travel, romantic, creative, speculative and child-oriented zones. Be pro-active; try everything in these zones that has a “past connection.” E.g., a returning relationship could lead to marriage. Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Start nothing new before April 4, especially in relationships, litigation, negotiation, public interfacing, and work, health and diet zones. Protect ongoing projects and links from mistakes, delays and misunderstandings. There is one “escape” from what seems like a dead-end: the past. This week, especially, people and projects returning from the past can be a huge blessing – primarily in real estate, home, family, security, garden, investment, lifestyle, health and sexual zones. E.g., a home you’ve always wanted becomes available. Buy it! Someone might return, offer intimacy. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Start nothing new before April 4, especially in social, sexual, financial, group, health and lifestyle zones. A real success might come in the present week in relationships, relocation, partnering (in love or business) dealings with the public, negotiations, litigation, and communications, travel and paperwork – IF a past connection exists. E.g., beginning a new lawsuit, advertising campaign or relationship, will likely fail; but re-establishing a relationship or finishing a neglected application could lead to great success. Communication important. Love, romance, joy exist! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Until April 4, start nothing new. Instead, protect ongoing projects and relationships from mistakes, misunderstandings and delays. (E.g., your factory might run out of steel fittings halfway through a major order: so order much more, or pay a premium for quick delivery, etc.) Until April, past contacts and ventures offer openings and success. An old flame might return. The week ahead offers huge success in earnings, work and health (and to some degree in sensuality). A hidden (former) ally could be instrumental – or a government agency, institution. Remember, the “past!” Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 I keep telling you a new future, new hopes and goals and a new social circle, will come to you (2009-2023) via the difficulties that seem to beset you. (Moaning about your losses would be like renovating your house, and wailing about the destruction of old walls, even though you know the end product will be splendiferous. You are being renovated, by life, by God.) You take a giant step toward this future this week – by resurrecting the past. Do so! Romance, a risk, a speculation, a creative accomplishment are involved. Legal, travel, cultural zones also benefit. Huge luck here. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Start nothing before April 4. Protect ongoing projects from mistakes, delays, shortages and misunderstandings. Your “connections” to the past could prove very fruitful this week. A returning project, person or situation can bring splendid luck in financial, sexual, health, research, management, real estate, family, home and government-institution-corporate zones. Jump on anything “returning” here. (E.g., a house you deeply desired now comes back on the market – seize it.) A former friend might appear; this isn’t really an old flame. Indirectly, money/career receive a boost. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20 Start nothing new before April 4, Pisces. Until then, protect your ongoing interests from false moves, misunderstandings, mistakes and delays. Have a “Plan B.” Your energy and charisma remain high. Many, many strands from past actions come together this week in an explosion of luck and significance. Don’t hesitate; do act – but preferably on something from the past or connected to it. The major areas affected are relationships, money/earnings, possessions, important communications or travel connected to your career or social standing, and group affairs. A wish will come true. www.astralreflections.com Email: timstephens@shaw.ca. For a reading: 604-560-1269. /30/