ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 5, 2005 All times/dates are PST. Pluto has signalled great pressure and change from late 1995 through 2008 for four signs: GEMINI, VIRGO, SAGITTARIUS and PISCES. During this Pluto phase, Geminis find relationships slowly but constantly change - which seems a welcome thing at first glance, for it fits their curious, restless, changeable nature. But Gemini never signed on for this kind of change - grinding, slow, bringing marriage and removing it, bringing opportunities, then wiping them out. Since 1995 Gemini has found others to be stubborn, inflexible and inscrutable. This puts Gemini back on his/her heels, for this sign has always counted on a sort of friendly back-and-forth, a playful tug-o-war in love and business. Suddenly, nothing would succeed in relationships except total surrender (which also didn't succeed). Pluto, through the vehicle of relationships, has forced Gemini to re-form in deep, inner ways - or fail. Some members of this sign (those with good birth aspects to Pluto and Sagittarius) have climbed to great heights of success in this period. Donald Trump is a Gemini, so is Nicole Kidman - both are on top of their game, and their field. Both seem to be almost maniacally work-driven, which is actually the way to succeed with this Pluto influence. (Nicole has already suffered the "divorce" influence ala Tom Cruise; she thereupon threw herself into her career.) But both the Donald and Nicole are born at the very end of Gemini, so they won't feel the full brunt of change until 2007/08. I honestly don't know Pluto's "meta" intent during this period. Most astrologers will tell you that Pluto wants to teach Geminis a "life lesson" about interacting with others. That reminds me of the guys in the Bible who stood around telling Job that God was merciful and he shouldn't rant against Him. (God killed Job's wife and children, impoverished him, and plunged him into a scabrous disease. It wasn't punishment, as Job had always been a good man and God-reverent. So Job protested, loudly. God later came along and rewarded Job for his suffering, but contemptuously flicked the sycophants right off the stage. The lesson is, don t assume you know God's motives. Nor Pluto's!) You Geminis have already endured nine years of this Pluto period - less than four years remain. That's good news, because the last few years of this period bring the "success side" of this influence. Jupiter, the only planet that "outweighs" Pluto this decade - is slowly coming to join Pluto in the sky. Jupiter will bring great good luck, optimism, prosperity and cheerfulness to this "relationship change" - a happy ending! Next week, I'll show how the four years ahead break down for you. Start Nothing: 5:49 p.m. Sun. to 4:21 a.m. Mon., 2:25 a.m. to 10:29 a.m. Wed., and 1:45 p.m. to 2:12 p.m. Fri. Aries March 21-April 19 Rest, lie low, contemplate, deal with governmental, management, institutional, charitable and spiritual matters. (E.g., your tax return!) Yes, you "owe" people - your sympathetic, compassionate side awakens. If you're stone hearted now, you'll reap rejection in future; if warm now, you'll find life is green, growing and welcoming in months to come. Higher-ups remain assertive: keep your humor! A sudden secret attraction might come late this week - it's rife with upheaval, so go slowly. Complete rather than start projects, as a slow-down begins March 19. Success in finances, sexy stuff Monday! Taurus April 20-May 20 Wow - your popularity is bursting! At work, at business, in love, at social functions, everyone welcomes you! Be ultra-honest. Avoid legal and ethical hassles, now through March 20. In love, you could attract someone who's intent on "cheating." You're full of new plans, hopes and goals, but complete rather than start projects, as a foible-filled slowdown begins March 19. Communications/travel succeed Sunday. Sweet meetings Monday! Money, sex present problems Tuesday. Work conflicts with ethics all week. You're might be suddenly whisked into a new social group or flirty romance! Gemini May 21-June 20 This is an important, complex week. Many possibilities - here are some: Sunday brings beauty. Combine income and career, contact higher-ups about a raise, etc. (after noon). Your career or business/status ambitions conflict with the desires of a partner or competitor early week: be flexible. Avoid impulsive action in finances, investments, sex, gambles, romance, creativity Wednesday/Thursday. A sudden career opportunity (or attraction to the boss) opens Thursday/Friday! Delve deep Friday/Saturday. Complete projects, seal deals, or give ventures one big push. Avoid large new ventures, as a slow-down begins March 19. Cancer June 21-July 22 You remain in a mellow, loving mood. But this week brings many changes, confrontations and opportunities. All week, you could fight with a partner over home, property, family matters. So take advantage of Sunday, which offers both a new home "atmosphere" and (after noon) a "talkative" agreement with your spouse or business partner. Romance glows Monday. All early week, to Tuesday, your work duties and ethics could conflict. Or work prevents more education or travel. Work wins. New love is possible; it could strike with sudden intensity late week! Leo July 23-Aug. 22 In life, forces build and changes loom, often for a long time, then some trigger sets them off. The next 20 days are filled with triggers! In loose chronological order, this week brings a potential change of friends, car or cell phone, a spiritual, financial, sexual or research attraction, a sweet home development, a barrier to that spiritual, money, sexual or research notion, a kerfufle or battle of words at work, a stunning (though perhaps verboten or extra-marital) attraction - or a sudden, lucky investment, research, or spiritual development. Have fun! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Exciting meetings, new horizons, opportunities, a door to recognition or fame, disputes and agreements, challenges, marriage and partnership issues fill the next 20 days. Don't ramp up major new projects, as a slow-down looms mid-March through mid-April. There are many major influences/developments now: a change in income sources and an agreement about the future, a very successful short trip or missive, and a disagreement about home/family or property - all early week. An impulsive romance, gamble, or waste of funds, a stunning love or sudden beneficial work change - all possible late week. Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Expect a bumpy ride. Keep your flexibility, humility and sense of humor! Your energy's high Sunday. You could reach an agreement with a higher-up that solidifies your position. Chase money Monday/Tuesday. Friends and work don't mix Tuesday. Or, you might have car troubles - Wednesday too. Friction has invaded your home in February; it shows late this week again. You can overcome this with your optimism, or with a bit of shouting. The former's better. A new job or co-worker romance brews -- unexpectedly. Don't start big new projects before April 12. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Romance, beauty, creative and speculative urges, pleasure, vacation, the joys of children - these visit you this week. But a few curves get thrown your way, too - it's a choppy, complex week! Rest and retreat Sunday - love and intellectual, travel and legal matters are stable. Your charisma soars Monday - love is sweet, surprising! You're on an energy/charisma high Tuesday also, but mixing love and money, or risk and money, won't work. Money continues erratic Wednesday/Thursday. Be conservative, but jump on "sudden breaks." You could suddenly fall in love late week! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Sunday quietly signals a new future. One, two, even three relationships might end this week - but only the one you feel is "between equals" is of importance. (It might have a spiritual or secretive component.) Another strained relationship nudges you to choose between romance and casual friendship, or between risky and conservative money action. A social or co-worker relationship takes a sudden turn - it's over, or suddenly sparks, especially Thursday/Friday. But remember that early March is a time of quietude and "hibernation" for you. Complete rather than begin projects. Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 This busy week brings lots of stops and turns - and many emails, calls, visits, errands. Make lists, prioritize. But do follow your curiosity at some point - it could lead you to a relationship or negotiating opportunity Sunday, to social joys, even flirtatious delights Monday, and to a career-enhancing association or bit of knowledge, or new romance, Thursday/Friday. (The "enhancement" could come much later, as new doors open due to this person or data. One caution: insist on your highest ethics - to yourself!) Your charisma, energy, sex appeal rise Friday/Saturday! Aquarius Jan.20-Feb. 18 Chase money all week. But expect a lot of twists and turns in relationships and background areas, especially those that touch on your work and career. Sunday presents both a brick wall and an open door in work - you'll succeed if you follow the money rather than the interesting travel or cultural sides. Monday's superb for career progress - ask for a raise or increase your fee! But money and friends (or wishful thinking) DON'T mix Tuesday/Wednesday. Avoid secret attractions Wednesday through Saturday. A sudden money inspiration or luck strikes late week! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20 Your charisma, energy, hopefulness, clout and effectiveness have seldom been higher! Charge ahead, start important projects, seek crucial favors. But start only what you can finish before mid-March. The short and sharp are better than the weighty and involved. This week has many challenges or problems, but you'll revel in solving them. Love shines Monday, but a relationship/career struggle arises early-mid week. A "private" financial, sexual or lifestyle goal might conflict with a friendship or group mid-late week - be honest! These areas will be surprising, compelling, and, perhaps, laden with a prize! www.astralreflections.com.Email: timstephens@shaw.ca. For a reading with Tim: 604-261-1337. /30/