ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS MARCH 20 - 26, 2005 All times/dates are PST. I promised to look at Pluto's effect on Virgo and Pisces. But first, a couple of things: 1) Mercury is retrograde, so we should avoid starting important projects or buying anything important, especially cars, computers and clothes, before April 12. 2) My emails disappeared around March 3 to 6, so if I didn't answer you, please send again. Now, VIRGO. In the same way frost heaves up the winter field, Pluto is yanking and wrenching up your domestic situation and general sense of roots, from 1996 through 2008. Just as frost's upheaval loosens the soil, making it ready for spring's growth, so Pluto has been shaking apart your stale beliefs and comforts, making you and your soul ready to grow anew. During part of this period (2003 onward) Uranus travels through your relationship sector, shattering old links and suddenly forming new ones. From 2003 to 2008, these two planets work in a sort of jarring concert: Pluto pulls you up by the roots, and Uranus throws a new attraction or two at you. Some Virgos, experiencing these influences, will re-knit their family in stronger, deeper and fresher ways; others will leave their family (or drag it, protesting, behind them) and plunge into adventurous new links. (These links are meant to change you, though, rather than last forever - except, in many cases, the one that arrives in 2008.) These Pluto/Uranus changes can be stressful, even painful. But most of you Virgos are on the "rebirth" side of the transformation that Pluto has wrought. From late 2003 to September 04, I urged you to change homes, buy property, etc., because for the first time in this long cycle you were in charge of these areas, and luckily so. In 2005, you have an opportunity to make money from, or buy, real estate: but be careful - you have big luck but difficult karma here, so don't aim beyond your reach (nor reach beyond your mortgage capability). In 2006, you'll discover - in facts, figures, insights, conversations, books, and/or through a trip - what this entire dislocating, upheaval period has been about. Your curiosity will grow, but you could be overwhelmed by paperwork, details and "errands" too, so go slow. In 2007, you get yet another strong, lucky real estate period - and a sweet phase of family, psychological, emotional and soul healing. This year, you could be tempted to be footloose and free - but putting down roots will be far, far more rewarding. In 2008, major love will either grow in the home, or come into it from without. It will find a big, wide, fresh heart (yours) to grow in! Start Nothing (stick to routine): 4:59 a.m. to 5:17 a.m. Sun., 6:20 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. Tues., and 4:36 p.m. Thurs. to 3:00 a.m. Fri. Aries March 21-April 19 Neither start major projects nor buy anything significant before April 12. You'll be strongly tempted to, as your optimism and hopes soar over the weeks ahead. Your energy, sensual magnetism and popularity will also grow - you'll display an unexpected charm and grace! But your decisiveness will ebb (which is a protection - don't decide before mid-April). Expect many friends - an "ex" or an old friend might show a renewed interest in you. Romance and creativity surge Sunday to Tuesday. Work Wednesday/Thursday. Relationships, opportunities (not all of them good!) arise Friday/Saturday. Taurus April 20-May 20 Yes, it sounds like a broken record - but don't start nor buy anything new before April 12. You'll be a bit weary for the month ahead, so rest, eat and dress sensibly. Contemplate, do good deeds, meditate, and deal with red tape, government agencies and institutions. (A past matter might return from these areas: handle it conscientiously.) You'll see many "secret" things - but keep it to yourself. Be gracious, diplomatic with higher-ups - they'll be temperamental through the end of April. Rest Sunday/Monday. Beauty, affection stir you mid-week. Work - safely - Friday/Saturday. Gemini May 21-June 20 Start nothing new before April 12. In the six weeks since February 7 you might have invested impulsively, or jumped into an unwise sexual affair or lifestyle change. Your hopes remain high about this, but did you do the right thing? That answer, and the future generally, seem impossible to pin down. Until late April, you'll either happily greet intellectual, far-travel, media, religious or love pursuits, or gnash your teeth over a legal hassle - avoid the latter! You'll meet a great, happy friend. Old friends arrive. You're popular! Romance, Friday. Cancer June 21-July 22 Don't start any major projects, nor buy anything important, before April 12. The weeks ahead strongly emphasize your career, reputation, and relations with higher-ups. You're treated favorably in this realm; your advice is listened to. A former boss or career (or parental) role might return for a few weeks. If powerful people push you to begin a new venture, diplomatically delay. Avoid an impetuous investment, sexual involvement or lifestyle change now to April 30. The motive behind all these is ambition, but the result could "burn." Money flows Sunday/Monday. Leo July 23-Aug. 22 Start no new projects, nor buy anything important, before April 12. Your energy and charisma surge Sunday to Tuesday dawn. Be conservative in money, buying/selling, mid-week. A very interesting trip (or "read," or conversation) occurs Friday, but Saturday squelches the fun a bit. Others will be testy until April 30 - expect challenges and opportunities, love and anger, especially where far travel, legal affairs, weddings, higher education and religion are involved. These zones will find you indecisive (or worse, impetuous) until mid-April. Contemplate before acting. You'll feel mellow, wise, loved! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Don't start any new projects nor buy anything before April 12. DON'T invest, plunge into a sexual affair, nor change your lifestyle before that date - you can do these with more certainty from April 12 to 30, though not necessarily with luck. (It's odd: your good destiny, right now, might not be your good luck. E.g., what profits you less might make you happier in a deeper way.) Your work pace grows more hectic now to April 30 - practice safety. Rest Sunday/Monday. Your energy, effectiveness rise Tuesday eve onward. Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Your relationships undergo revisions - or perhaps only a lot of pondering - through April 11. During the same period, don't start new projects, make no new commitments, nor buy anything important. Promises might be broken. This doesn't mean anything's wrong. Love, romance, marital affairs and dealings with peers and the public are sweet, opportune, and filled with the excitement of adventure, pleasure and flirtation! You'll be brave in love - perhaps too brave, as you might not want, later, the person you win. Your luck and hopes rise Sunday/Monday and Friday. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Start nothing new, and buy nothing, before April 12. This applies especially to the work place, service people, machinery, computers and cars. You'll work hard for the month ahead, or you might end a job. You'll be temperamental on the home front until April 30 - be gentle! (The essential joy that entered the domestic arena two years ago still thrives long term!) A "harmless" flirtation with a co-worker could grow "complicated." in the weeks to follow. Your career might expand nicely Sunday/Monday. Socializing hits barriers mid-week. Retreat and rest Friday/Saturday. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Show your talents in crafts, on paper, on stage or film, or in a teaching venue. You'll win at games, speculation. The month ahead features success in these and love, particularly if they are a reprisal of a past involvement. You or a lover could grow indecisive about romance or other commitments; be patient. Brand new people and projects (those arriving now to April 11) are not likely to become permanent. An old flame might arrive. Trips, calls and affectionate glances will fill the six weeks ahead! This week? - Happiness! Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Nostalgia arrives. You might remember a time from the past when you did something good, wise, or charitable. That past action might comfort you now, or give you a secure stance to fall back on. Perhaps it brings you good karma. You're "protected" in food, shelter, property, family and similar areas now to late April - and right into June 2006. DON'T start new projects before April 12, especially in real estate, renovations, etc. You contemplate leaving a job - wait. Money rushes to you, or from you, for six weeks. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18 You'll be rushing around for the next six weeks. Until April 12, you'll tend to scatter your forces, plunge into wild goose chases, and generally waste time. Make errand and to-do lists, prioritize and keep a schedule. Avoid new projects before April 12, especially in travel, communications, mail, writing and school courses. You'll accomplish wonders after the 11th - wait! Your determination and sexual drive are high until April 30. Relationships excite and puzzle, Sunday/Monday. DON'T invest Tuesday eve to Thursday. Love, rules, "wise fools," and large distances combine Friday/Saturday. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20 Pursue money for the month ahead - but until April 12, pursue "old" money - amounts owed you, former employment sources, neglected bank accounts, etc. DON'T buy anything important before that date. (If you do, you'll tend to never use it, or it might be a lemon.) An article you hungered for but couldn't "capture" might become available - yes, grab it now. A former "acquaintance" might reappear and let you know he/she's available for extra-curricular stuff; this too is okay, if ethical, but make sure it won't tie you up - applies Friday/Saturday. For a reading with Tim: 604-261-1337. Email: timstephens@shaw.ca. www.astralreflections.com /30/