ASTRAL REFLECTIONS
BY TIM STEPHENS
FEBRUARY 1 - 7, 2004

	All times/dates are Pacific Standard Time.
	LIBRA appreciates LEO's physical dignity and courtliness. Leo's energy invigorates Libra. But GEMINI finds Leo's bristling energy overwhelming at times. Leo-Gemini love relationships are an uncertain proposition. Leo craves flattery, and no one can flatter like Gemini. But if Gemini has a wandering eye, Leo will feel insecure. Then Leo's love of praise can become an addiction, forcing poor Gemini to wearily shovel praise into Leo's bottomless pit. In bed, Gemini wonders, "Gee, when does he/she ever get enough?" Gemini loves everything, but hates anything that outlasts his concentration. 
Leo always has a warm twinkle in his eye - and a subtle secret look that says, "thank you for being aware of my presence." Leo women want you to notice their allure, their clothes, and ultimately their special worth. They want to be cherished. These women love romance, but they don't test you in the boudoir - they simply expect you to perform, because they have no doubt of their sensual attractiveness. They almost take sex for granted. 
If you want to keep a Leo man happy, praise his sexual prowess. Then praise all his other talents. If you show that your world revolves around him, Leo will give you everything: loyalty, money, attention and love. (And love from a Leo is huge in every way.) In essence, if you sacrifice your entire world for Leo, Leo will give you his/her world. That's Leo's deal - it's a huge deal, a huge risk, for most signs. CAPRICORN, for instance, will say, "How can I be sure I'll get repaid as you promise? And what will your world be worth in twenty years?" And Leo goes, "Oh, don't test me!" And Capricorn or VIRGO goes: "No, it's too big a risk." And Leo says, "I live for risk!" Leo's telling the truth. This sign loves to dare fate, to hazard all on one great love - or one hand of poker. The gambling graveyards are full of Leo's discarded dreams. Yet Leo wilts without risk's excitement, and a Leo who's scared to gamble on love is the unhappiest Leo of all.
	Leos often love and marry AQUARIANS, because Aquarius places no real value on the world Leo craves. Leo says, "give me your world," and Aquarius shrugs and says, "okay," as if Leo had asked for last year's shirt. Aquarius gets to keep what he really values: his principles, his huge ideas and his politics, his great visions of reforming the world. In addition, a bonus, Leo keeps Aquarius' body and heart alive. Aquarius is slow to give gifts, and often can't remember Leo's birthday. But Aquarius will hand over his/her pay check without second thoughts. Ultimately, Aquarius' kindness heals Leo's craving for attention, and Leo's natural joy uplifts Aquarius' heart. 

Start Nothing: 4:56 a.m. to 6:03 a.m. Mon., 9:52 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. Wed., and 9:38 a.m. Fri. to 1:03 a.m. Sat.

Aries   March 21-Apr. 19
A wish will come true this week! (Perhaps about home Monday, romance/pleasure Wednesday to Friday, employment Saturday.) Social joys abound, your popularity continues high, and life seems bright and fresh! Tackle instructions from higher-ups, or an important call or bit of paperwork connected to authority. (Any tax returns outstanding?) Though light romance, flirtation, and sweet friendship float on a sparkling sea of newness, a deep, important relationship, perhaps an intended life love, continues to occupy a quiet, worrisome place - by February 9 onward, you'll solve this with your own actions.

Taurus   Apr. 20-May 20
Social joys continue on a lightly fortunate path. Your mind remains alert, you grasp concepts easily. Let your main focus be on your status, career and dealings with bosses, other authorities. Be ambitious, show your stuff! A month-long period of confinement, or a phase of having to handle governmental, red tape, background or other burdensome tasks now recedes. In the month ahead, take what you learned, contacts you made in these governmental/background areas, and use them to your advantage. Your physical magnetism climbs now through late March. Romance Saturday!

Gemini   May 21-June 20
Travel afar, wed, write profound things, start projects in higher education, law, religion, find love, be compassionate - these are favored this month ahead. The week ahead continues to bring you secrets and mysteries about sensual, health, spiritual and financial areas. Use these bits of information, you can profit on the financial side, or solve a problem on the intimate or spiritual side. Bosses and authorities continue to favor you also, so seek promotion, make proposals. You might or might not get that promotion, but you'll make a good impression!

Cancer   June 21-July 22
Your career takes a new turn. You'll see secrets this week, especially in relationships and concerning international affairs, education, or law. Something about these areas changes crucially for you early this week. Sign documents after Sunday, be willing to commit yourself to a person, investment, or course of action, especially Monday/Tuesday (when your charisma and intuition are high) and Thursday night into Friday morning. Prices are high late week, so it's better to be a seller than buyer. Don't fall prey to dreamy people who don't fulfill their promises, Thursday.

Leo   July 23-Aug. 22
Aim for career/ambition rather than home/security all 2004 - don't be thrown off this "stance" in February by someone's charms or urging. If you're single, you'll meet someone with bright eyes and physical beauty. Bosses, parents and other VIPs will be testy, impatient Tuesday through March 20. Be flexible and keep a sense of humor. Legal, travel, or educational themes could form another step on your ladder to the top in  career zones through late March. Socialize diplomatically Sunday. Retreat, rest and plan Monday-Wednesday. Your energy and charisma surge Thursday-Friday!

Virgo   Aug. 23-Sept. 22
Knuckle down to work all week. A new work project could arrive - it's big, amorphous, and has an alluring "bigger opportunity" feel to it. But remain realistic - the key word is amorphous. Love and romance remain sweet, lucky Monday to Wednesday morning (a social, flirtatious, optimistic time) and Saturday (when your charisma will surge). Withdraw to rest and work on private matters Wednesday eve through Friday. Last week and this one bring a significant change in a relationship (or several of them). Even the sweetest thing needs destiny's support.

Libra   Sept. 23-Oct. 22
Romance, beauty, pleasure and a winning streak visit you this month! But this week starts with a change or struggle in the deeper side of a relationship - communications between you need a clearer channel. Air muffled resentments. (This might be a workplace relationship.) Chase your career ambitions Monday/Tuesday. Accept slow, burdensome conditions - these will eventually turn to support you for many years, if you bear your duties cheerfully and loyally in 2004. Social joys, flirtations, and optimism come Wednesday night to Friday! The six weeks ahead bring "secret excitement."

Scorpio   Oct. 23-Nov. 21
This month emphasizes your home, family, security and property, your soul and nature's healing spirit. Enjoy a few wisps of romance, before it's replaced with a more volatile atmosphere. From mid-week through late next month (March) your relationships will heat up, nudging you toward desire or anger - or both in one! Some subtle but deep change takes place in a love link early this week - it involves money or emotional possessiveness. You feel mellow, wise Monday to Wednesday. Talk about love, or pursue legal, intellectual, educational or travel ventures.

Sagittarius   Nov. 22-Dec. 21
Communications, siblings, casual friends, short trips, and curiosity fill your days this month. Take advantage of an income, or a home, family or real estate opportunity this week, as it will fade soon. (Even Sunday brings a change in these "situations" - though it could be you making the change!) Work grows much busier Tuesday through March 20. You can grab a more creative job in this period. Some will romance a co-worker (but before you do, consider that someone very special is on the late March to August horizon). 

Capricorn   Dec. 22-Jan. 19
Chase money this month. Communications or paper flow at the workplace undergo a fairly significant change early this week (Sunday?). In most cases, this involves needed graciousness or manners in employee relations. Relationships please, excite and offer opportunity Monday to Wednesday morning. Be diplomatic and eager to join. Love could emerge. Money, especially money agreements, investments and other "large" finances, run into difficulty or deception Wednesday/Thursday, but are favored Thursday night to Friday morning. The same timing affects sexual intimacy, health, and research. Romance "heats up" for six weeks!

Aquarius   Jan. 19-Feb. 18
Your energy, charisma, effectiveness and timing remain high! Start important projects, ask favors, seek the attention of important people, chase love. Someone admires you! But DO NOT start a new home life Tuesday through March 20 - for instance, if you move in with someone you love in this period, you'll argue and shout in future. Secrets continue to revolve around romance or a child's progress. If you're going to seek governmental (medical, counselling, etc.) assistance, do so quickly, as you only have this week before conditions grow less favourable. 

Pisces   Feb. 19-March 20
Deal with head office, red tape, government agencies and institutions this month. Seek your spiritual side. You are undergoing major changes, especially in your worldly position (career, etc.) from 1996 through early 2008. A hint of this comes Sunday, when once again this "status zone" turns another notch. Romance, beauty and pleasure draw you Monday to Wednesday morning. Tackle chores Thursday/Friday. (Protect health Wednesday night.) Relationship excitement stirs again Saturday. The six weeks ahead push you into mildly frenetic paperwork, details, trips and errands - at their end, money awaits!

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