ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS MAY 15 - 21, 2005 All times/dates are PDT. To recap, you ARIES experienced relationship upheavals from 1971-1983. From 1984-1995, life's deeper themes surfaced - dreams, the subconscious, the occult, deep sexual intimacy and consequences, investments and heavy financial commitments, major health or psychological turns, and lifestyle changes - all grew larger. Younger Aries (born 1971-1983) largely missed the relationship upheavals of the time - though some of you dealt with disruption between your parents during childhood, or were removed from one environment and plopped down in another. You'll tend to examine relationships very seriously throughout your life, but you could alienate others if you demand too much. You have a keen sense of opportunity. Aries born 1984-1995 missed the relationship tangos, but came into life with a well of deep desires that will lead to deeper understanding - this is the generation that will move humanity from a political view of life to a more personal, sexual, medical, scientific and psychic focus. (Every sign born 1984-1995 shares this tendency - this is the generation that will sound the note for 250 years to come. Two centuries of "a different history" will begin with these people.) From 1996 through 2008, you Aries finally understand what happened during the previous 25 years. This is your decade of understanding. During the first phase of this "understanding" period (96-03) Uranus expanded your social contacts, bringing you some of the best friends (even mates) of your life. After that quarter-century of struggle preceding 1996, you needed to be lifted up and given hope, friendship and fresh ideas - Uranus did that. But in 2004 (until 2010) Uranus moved into Pisces, where it is bringing you more confidential, psychic friendships, while attempting to add spiritual insight to your worldly wisdom. In 2005, Pluto and Jupiter mend old, old relationships (those 1971-83 ones). In 2006, Jupiter will illuminate many mysteries, clarifying your past and future life's journey. You'll find wealth on some level, psychological, sexual or financial! In 2007, major love could visit. You might travel afar, solve a big legal conundrum, wed (or divorce), or achieve media success. In 2008, a big career expansion acts as a harbinger, heralding a change of career (and of parenting roles) over the 2008-2023 period. Start Nothing: 1:57 a.m. to 10:46 a.m. Mon., 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Wed., and 5:40 p.m. Fri. to 4:49 a.m. Sat. DOW: (PDT times!) U-Mon.; D 10:30am, U Tues.; D 10 am, U Wed; U-Thurs.; D Fri. Week: U. (U=up, D=down, U/D= 1st up, then down, or D/U, etc.) Aries March 21-April 19 Money themes are still strong, but romance turns your gaze Sunday. Whether it's apparent or not, you've turned a corner in your goals and plans. You can "touch destiny" this night, in a good way - take a chance on something "at a distance." Tackle chores Monday to Wednesday - you'll succeed, but take care with electricity, computers, machinery Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Conversations/emails promote love, but run against your secret fears (or reveal secrets you want to stay hidden). Relationships expand Thursday, contract Friday - is this really the person you want? Taurus April 20-May 20 Something exciting is happening in your social circle - or in a new one you're about to enter. Stay at home or in nature Sunday, be quiet, think over your position and make plans (after 11 a.m.). These plans should flow with destiny in a great way over the weeks and months ahead! Romance calls Monday to Wednesday - so do art, beauty, creative urges, speculative games and sports, charming kids, vacations -- the road is both charmed and rocky (partly, perhaps, because you're confusing sensuality/security/money with love). Tackle chores Thursday/Friday. Relationships spark anew Saturday! Gemini May 21-June 20 Sunday afternoon and night bless you with just the right words to say/email to anyone, friend, workmate, loved one. This is your last week of weariness. Rest up. Spend Monday to Wednesday near home or in nature - many feelings will flow through you, some loving, some adventurous, some "break-off" notions. If you dream of your future, you'll see where present relationships and situations fit in (or don't). Romance, speculation and creative urges call you (and reward, somewhat) Thursday/Friday. Friday begins a month of clout, power, good starts and charisma! Cancer June 21-July 22 Sunday evening is superb for buying anything high-tech. Friends, siblings, errands, details, paperwork, calls and short trips fill Monday to Wednesday. You're still in a "popularity zone" (until Friday, and to a wee degree until mid-June) but you're starting to sense the comforts of a cozy home (Tuesday). Unfortunately, home-based withdrawal goes against your financial needs (Wednesday). By Thursday/Friday you can't resist any longer, and "getting home" becomes a palpable urge. Thus begins a month of quietude, rest and retreat. Still, pursue something romantic, creative, speculative or pleasurable Saturday. Leo July 23-Aug. 22 Your energy and charisma surge upward Sunday, but relationships remain clouded or deceptive in the morning. This night, you can work wonders in areas of home, family, real estate - and soul-searching. A sexual or financial surprise could be good or bad - take care! Pursue money Monday to Thursday, but be agile - luck and pitfalls alternate. Friends are good companions, but not reliable financial advisors right now. Casual contacts, short trips, calls, communications and paperwork fill Thursday/Friday. A month of optimism, popularity and social delights, flirtation and entertainment starts Friday afternoon. Virgo Aug.23-Sept. 22 Relationships continue to heat up - early this week you might get a surprise, perhaps involving a co-worker. Seek quietude Sunday. Your energy and charisma soar mid-day Monday through Wednesday. Career and money flow with luck, but relationships are volatile, unpredictable - you could fall in love, be whisked away to a new world, or feel anger and frustration stiffening in you. (This is somewhat your choice, Virgo - reaction is two-thirds of reality.) The money chase is again lucky Thursday, but not Friday p.m. Friday starts a month of strong career focus. Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Starting Friday, you'll move from mystery to understanding. From deep, consequential actions and decisions, to a wider, more mellow and less rushed view. A month of far travel, higher education, culture and publishing, religion and love, law and media involvements will begin. But before that, you could experience a surprising change in your work situation (Sunday, Tuesday or Wednesday). See change as opportunity! Your mood's upbeat, friendly Sunday. But retreat, rest, contemplate and observe Monday to Wednesday. Roll with the punches. Your energy and charisma rebound Thursday/Friday. Chase money Saturday. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 They're hunches now, but soon your feelings about a desirable person, a financial opportunity or a lifestyle change will become solid information. Keep your ears, eyes open. Sunday through Wednesday hold a surprise about love, romance, vacation, or a speculative or creative venture - an open declaration might seem "right," but a discreet stance (perhaps a private, closed-door discussion) will succeed more. Career and money succeed Sunday. Social delights arrive Monday-Wednesday, but luck's mixed. Retreat, rest, contemplate Thursday/Friday. Friday starts a month of secrets, sexual desires, deep changes and financial commitments. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Your workload is easing, though it might not seem so before Thursday. Friday begins a month of fresh air, new horizons, opportunities, and, above all, relationships. You're such a friendly person that even when you're in a relationship funk (as you've been for ten years) you're more likeable than most people. Still, domestic and romantic irritants spark your temper all May/June. Be gentle, be kind - all this period's benefits will come from diplomacy, from joining and merging, seeking others' goodwill. Sunday's wise and sweet. Hopes, flirty delights come Thursday/Friday! Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Your ship (love, mate, opportunity, contract, etc.) isn't coming in; it's in the mid-distance; you'll have to swim out to it by July, or let it go. Romantic, creative, speculative and pleasure vibes begin to ease this week - work will come soon (Friday onward, for a month) to replace those more pleasant things. But before that, love and ritual, creativity and culture, pleasure and wisdom combine - they could reach a new plateau by Wednesday! Some will wed, or agree to. Be ambitious Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. New hopes, Saturday! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18 A relationship can be cured or re-knit Sunday p.m. - a career idea or goal that comes this night is a good one! Life's mysteries (sex, death, and finances) draw you Monday to Wednesday - your luck is mixed here, so think before acting, and be nimble in reaction. Love, romantic, and pleasure matters mix well with your dreams and plans, but not with your pocketbook. Be cautious about a far-travel, legal, wedding, media or publishing scheme Thursday/Friday. Friday starts a whole month of pleasure, romance, creativity, risk and charming kids! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20 Your home grows more affectionate. By Friday, four weeks of good home-related activities begin: resting, gardening, fixing up the kids, renovating, etc. You'll contemplate your life; you'll see what situations, which relationships need to change. You continue to be more determined, assertive and sexually magnetic than usual. Tackle important chores Sunday p.m. Good luck and bad alternate in relationships Monday to Wednesday - change approaches as needed. You'll succeed in financing home and shelter needs. Sexy desires, consequences, financial commitments come Thursday/Friday - be a little cautious. An interesting person "winks" Saturday! www.astralreflections.com. Email: timstephens@shaw.ca. For a reading with Tim: 604-261-1337. /30/