ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS APRIL 18 - 24, 2004 All times/dates are Pacific Daylight Time. First names beginning with A, C, E, F, J, L, P, Q, U, V, W, or X enjoy emotional harmony with each other. These first letters of first names also harmonize with each other: B, G, H, I, K, M, N, O, S, T, Y and Z. But first initials in the "A" list do not harmonize with first initials in the "B" list. E.g., Charlie enjoys Petra, but not Geena. Astute readers will notice the omission of two letters: D and R. These two letters serve a dual role. In some ways, D and R form a bridge between the two groups. The "A" list above contains letters which vibrate to the air and fire signs. (A = Aries, C, E and X = Gemini, F and W = Leo, P and L = Libra, J, Q and U = Sagittarius, and V = Aquarius.) The "B" list contains earth and water influences. (B and I = Taurus, M and O = Cancer, G and N = Virgo, K = Scorpio, H, S, and Y = Capricorn, and T and Z = Pisces.) But D = Cancer AND Aquarius, while R = Aries AND Virgo. (These are really approximations. Actually, R = Aries and a precise, nervous, quick Mercury influence, which as a kind of shorthand I call "Virgo." And D reflects both Cancer and Aquarius - it is kind-hearted like Aquarius, nurturing like Cancer, but stubborn and "off the beam" like Aquarius. All the sun sign labels are also a bit of an approximation, as H, for example, could refer to Saturn rather than Capricorn, but the influence is very similar.) If you memorize these letters - or at least the ones in your own "harmony group" (see first paragraph above) you can use them very easily. Say you're looking for love, and your name is Vincent. When you meet Barbara at the bar or church social, you can foretell that a relationship might be rocky. But if you, Vincent, meet Pauline, you can guess that the future might hold a smooth, easy slide into affection, friendship - or more. The following "pairings" are deeply harmonious: The Fire Group: A (sometimes R) with F or W, or any of these with J, Q, or U. (Notice that A is not particularly compatible with R, nor is F with W, nor J with Q or U.) The Air initials: C, E, or X with L or P, or any of these with V (and sometimes D). (Again, C, E, and X are not exciting to each other, nor is L to P.) In the Earth group: B and I are deeply harmonious with G or N (and sometimes R), and any of these happily harmonizes with S, H, or Y. (But S, H and Y aren't excited by each other, G isn't with N, and B remains cool to I.) Lastly, the Water group: M, O (sometimes D) relate happily to K, and all these relate sweetly to T or Z. (But Z leaves T cold, and M, O, and D aren't particularly drawn to each other.) In all these letter indicators, use first names, not surnames. Surnames refer to the harmonies (or otherwise) between families - an important but smaller influence. Start Nothing: 6:21 a.m. to 6:42 a.m. Mon., 12:36 p.m. Tues. to 6:10 p.m. Wed., and 4:22 p.m. Fri. to 6:56 a.m. Sat. Aries March 21-April 19 Avoid confusion and mistakes with mail, email, calls, messages, travel, details and paperwork - but examine these for unexpected nuggets, too, especially Wednesday night to Friday. You could (re)discover a photo, written material or phone number that transports you to mellow nostalgia, and, perhaps, to a renewed friendship, love, or fortunate business contact. (One that demands diplomacy, though.) Your energy and magnetism "pay off" Sunday - you're approached subtly or overtly by someone who has good intentions! Seek favors, make "difficult" calls, appearances. Chase/collect money Monday, but don't expect good results Tuesday. Taurus April 20-May 20 Quiet times end - your energy, magnetism and sense of timing climb to new highs Monday through late May! But wait until April 29 (eve) onward to launch any new ventures. Meanwhile, concentrate on past or on-going situations - grab overdue rewards, returning contacts or opportunities. Make personal appearances, ask favors. Rest, contemplate Sunday. Your energy soars Monday to Wednesday! But act Monday only - bask in beauty and dreams Tuesday/Wednesday. Some money circumstances (light ones) are very lucky Wednesday night to Friday, some (deep ones) are definitely not. Earn, don't invest! Gemini May 21-June 20 Settle down, prepare to lie low, to research, plan and contemplate rather than taking assertive action. Start no new ventures before April 28. Deal with government, red tape, institutions, head office. Find your spiritual self, visit psychics, counsellors, advisors -especially Sunday (for the future) Monday (for practicalities) and after 2 p.m. (PDT) Tuesday into Wednesday (for spiritual/psychological peace/information). Your sensual magnetism remains high, but your energy ebbs lower, so don't commit yourself to too many people. A mild energy boost Thursday/Friday also has you confronting "the opposition" - be prudent! Cancer June 21-July 22 The weeks ahead brings happiness and hope, friends and new goals, light romance and entertainment. It's a good time to contemplate your long-term future (but don't set new goals until April 30). This week, a neglected duty might return to demand renewed effort - or you could run into a former boss, and be offered a job. Sunday's good for accomplishment - and catching the ear of an important person. Those social joys come flowing in Monday to Wednesday - but retreat for some rest Wednesday night to Friday. You shine, Saturday! Leo July 23-Aug. 22 The weeks ahead (especially this Monday-Wednesday) emphasize career, ambition, and your relations with VIPs, bosses and parents. Be ambitious, but remember - don't start any new, important projects until April 28 (for personal effect) April 29 (for money, work, other practical ventures) or May 1 (for travel, communications). Despite all the serious achievement themes, you're social, happy, and popular - enjoy it, use it to increase you professional contacts or public image. Sunday's mellow, wise, loving. Fun, celebration, good friends and good-humored people draw you Thursday/Friday. Retreat, rest and contemplate Saturday. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Large finances and sexual intimacy go well Sunday. The deep, subtle, puzzling pressures of past weeks subside as financial and sexual power struggles are solved - or at least put aside. Monday/Tuesday - and the weeks ahead - bring wise, mellow, loving feelings, far travel, foreign films, higher learning, philosophy, perhaps legal decisions. Some Virgos will wed. Destiny nudges you to deal with career or family frictions Wednesday night to Saturday. Stop and go signals, temper tantrums and affection fill these (family, career) through early May. Step softly, bravely. Saturday brings joy! Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Sunday brings loving or exciting/opportune relationships. But as the week matures (by Thursday to Saturday) you'll face a choice between the profound and the casual - between being "just friends" or something obviously deeper. Choose the deeper for better fortune. You can make a lucky, sweet sexual, financial and/or lifestyle commitment Monday. (It's around Tuesday/Wednesday, too, but solidity's lacking.) A mellow, understanding mood flows in Wednesday night to Friday - but you face that casual-vs.-profound choice. Try to avoid "bad feelings" - and legal or competitive struggles. Chase career Saturday p.m. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Relationships sprout, challenge and attract Monday to Wednesday - thus begins a whole month of face-to-face excitement. Your sexual and financial zones are "pumping" all spring/summer, adding depth and consequence to new relationships formed through the weeks ahead. You could cement a business partnership, marry, move to Alaska with someone mysterious, or otherwise change your life. There's a good and a bad in this. The bad is hot, itchy, impulsive, friction-prone, and will lead to a life of toil. The good is gracious, smooth, sweet. Of course, you could do nothing! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Sunday promotes romance. A "last minute" or "almost lost" feeling could suddenly blossom and lead, perhaps, to a significant relationship. But chores enter Monday to Wednesday - and they trigger a whole month of work, health and duties (through late May). Tackle jobs Monday for best results. (Results become elusive if you wait until Tuesday, Wednesday.) The weeks ahead continue to favor romance and exciting new prospects (business, relocation and public-oriented prospects, too) - Thursday/Friday show you this, but also bring a power struggle. Do you want to win, or have love? Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Sunday ends something, and allows you to stand more solidly. In the most basic sense, it gives you rest, prepares you for the romance, beauty, pleasure, winning risks, creative urges, adventure and exotic places that will pop up Monday to Wednesday - and generally for the month ahead! (If you seriously want something/someone here, approach Monday, as Tuesday/Wednesday bring will-o-the-wisps, pleasing mirages.) Tackle necessary chores Thursday/Friday - but carefully, safely. Relationships excite Saturday (p.m. best). All week, especially Friday/Saturday, be cautious around work, tools, co-workers, and head office, government or institutions. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Sunday's active, filled with travel, calls, paperwork or reading - you could meet someone attractive and talkative this night! Monday to Wednesday begins a month of lucky home, family, real estate, security and similar themes. Yield to that sluggish feeling, it will heal your body and soul. Act Monday (not Tuesday/Wednesday) for solid results. (Remember, start nothing big before April 28.) Recent threads of romance, beauty, creativity and pleasure continue through the months ahead. But a struggle looms in these Thursday to Saturday. Rigid "future goals" could stymie romance's prospects. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20 Sunday brings money luck, the chance to grab an "overdue reward." You'll be busy during the month ahead but the stakes won't be high, so you can "relax into busyness." Do small, non-pressured things, paperwork, calls, visits. (Monday's good for these.) Your security, home, family, real estate, garden, nature and soul are emphasized Wednesday night to Friday. These areas are filled with spending until May 7, rewards until August. Thursday-Saturday could bring a struggle between two people or things (money versus wisdom, family versus ambitions) - be careful, diplomatic. Pleasure Saturday! www.astralreflections.com. Email: timstephens@shaw.ca. 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