ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2006 All times/dates are PDT. Last week we looked at the long-term future for eight signs, so let's look at the remaining four. First, TAURUS, you'll experience a revolution in your ideas over the decade and a half ahead. You might attend university, change your religious beliefs, study law, or travel far and wide. Many opportunities - some involving relocation, contracts, public affairs, and/or marriage - will arise in these areas of expanded perceptions and expanded distance, especially in 2008. During 2007 (actually, 24 November 2006 through 31 August 2007) life will shower you with financial, sexual, lifestyle, and "major change" opportunities - take them, as they will lift you up and deposit you at the door of this new life of travel, love and learning! You LEOS also face a revolution, starting in 2008 - but in your workplace. First, though, in two months (late November/06) you'll start one of the biggest, best years in a decade for romance, creativity, speculation, beauty, pleasure and general "winning risks!" SCORPIO, 2008 to 2024 brings a major yet subtle change to your ways of communicating and travel. Your words will carry new levels of meaning; you'll buy a new car, etc. If you're a writer, lawyer, teacher or speaker by trade, the words will fly from you - especially in 2008! (2007 brings money luck, best in a decade.) AQUARIUS, 2008 through 2024 will, in many ways, take the pressure off you. Your career will veer toward management, delegating, governing. (This kicks off beneficially in 2008) In 2007 your popularity surges, your friends multiply! Well, as soon as I promoted 2003 UB 313 to rulership of the sign Libra because its popular name was Xena (warrior princess of television fame) the IAU (International Astronomer's Union) decided to officially name 313 Eris, after the Greek Goddess of discord. (Which on the surface seems to fly in the face of the sign Libra, noted by many for its peaceful vibes.) (Of course there was nothing personal; I'm sure no IAU members read this column. They wouldn't admit it even if they did - it would be tantamount to academic` suicide - or at least self-mutilation.) So, what can I say? Xena's rug has been pulled out from under me. I'll abandon that idea - soon. Just let me mention that Eris was also Aries' sister and companion. (In astrology, Libra is Aries' partnership sign.) Eris has also been called (by Homer, great Greek poet) the "defender of people." That fits Libra (think Eisenhower, who won WW II). And anyone who has seen a "wronged Libran" has seen discord in its finest form! I think we'll be arguing over Eris for along time! Start Nothing: 7:11 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Sun., 10:32 p.m. Tues. to 6:16 a.m. Wed., and 1:45 p.m. to 3:01 p.m. Friday. Aries March 21-April 19 The month ahead features intensified relationships on all fronts: love, war, competition, negotiations - and dealings with the public. Diplomacy will be essential! So will an astute understanding of others' needs and desires (the key to all salespeople's - and many executives' - and many warlords' - success). Join to win .You might have to make an adjustment in a co-worker association Sunday/Monday. Sunday night through Tuesday brings secrets, power plays, large finances and lust - be friendly, realistic and skeptical. Wisdom, love, far travel, learning, publishing reward you Wednesday-Friday. Ambition, not aggression Friday/Saturday! Taurus April 20-May 20 Work fills the weeks ahead. Care for your dependents, and guard your health. Re-institute vitamins, nutrition, exercise and sensible habits (e.g., 8 hours sleep). Don't over-exert, though, as this and sudden changes of temperature could lay you low. You might face minor surgery - it's a good time for it, especially September 27/28, and October 2, 4 (early) 10, 11 (before noon) 12, and 20 thru 22. Handle paperwork, details, and "working travel." Romance has one last interlude to play: relationship excitement pre-Wednesday; lust/secrets midweek; and wisdom/love (or anger!) Friday/Saturday. Gemini May 21-June 20 The weeks ahead emphasize romance, creative urges, risk-taking, pleasure and beauty, teaching, and charming children. You'll ride a winning streak! Your romantic and artistic courage will climb to a two-year height. You might dare the waters of serious love for the first time in a long time. If you meet someone new Wednesday, it will excite but might not survive. Thursday's relationship offers long-term stability. In the general, big picture, the best prospects come in the December 2006 to January 2010 period. (2008 ends a 13-year period of relationship struggle.) Cancer June 21-July 22 A month of domestic concerns begins now. You've probably already felt some friction or strife in home, family, property, security and similar areas. Now that friction can blossom into production, can boost you into determined action - to renovate, landscape, carve out your children's future, etc. Soon (September 30 onward) snarls will transform to sweet affection! Sunday brings a romantic-sexual quandary, and Monday/Tuesday a minor love (or computer, car, travel, communication) disappointment - but Monday evening grows friendly, dreamy. Tackle chores mid-week. Let a relationship "shut down" briefly late week. Leo July 23-Aug. 22 You start this week wondering about security, love, finances and sex - all together. (E.g., sexual gratification comes from secure love which is supported by financial success, or any of these can be threatened if one link falls apart - etc.) My advice: don't worry. The reality is much healthier than it appears! (Single Leos, for example, are VERY likely to fall in love from late November into 2007. Parenting Leos will - same period - rejoice in their children's success. Creative Leos will create a masterwork, or at least a seminal piece.) Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 The four weeks ahead focus on possessions, buying/selling, earnings, rote learning, memory, and casual sensual encounters. A lot of money could rush toward you - and away from you, if you don't bank it! Refuse to spend needlessly. Sunday to Tuesday mingles success with blockages. Don't over-worry about home, job, or news - the report's mistaken. You sense changes are in the wind, and you feel good about them, but they won't start (in a good way) until late November onward. Tackle domestic issues mid-week. Romance, creativity hit some bumps Friday/Saturday. Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 The four weeks ahead bring you energy, charisma, effectiveness and favor. You'll impress people, you'll gain co-operation, and you should start or tackle important projects. (But not ones which are exclusively practical or which involve real estate. 2008 will be your big, profitable year for property.) Your sexual magnetism grows. You could attract someone (even more powerfully in October) who sincerely wants to be your partner. But sincerity isn't everything! This person would increase your money, but might dampen your social hopes. Still, he/she could be the best in years! Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Take a breather, Scorpio. During the four weeks ahead, withdraw from the hustle and bustle, lie low, contemplate, study the lay of the land, and make plans. A very lucky money year will begin in November: plan for this. Renew your soul and spiritual outlook, be charitable, visit shut-ins, hospitals, interface with government agencies, settle with the tax department, etc. It's also a good few weeks to seek counseling, ask advice, and to hold management or closed-door meetings at work (but contain yourself around a temperamental functionary). Grab money Wednesday/Thursday! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 You might hear rumors or seem to spy a spiritual truth Sunday, but wait and see. False impressions abound. Your reputation rises on others' well-meaning affections early week, but you might have other intentions, and could even purposefully alienate someone. Your best approach is simple: relax, withdraw, and watch rather than do, Sunday to Tuesday. Your energy rises Wednesday onward, your charisma and enthusiasm return, and life's good! It's especially good in the weeks ahead, as popularity, light romance, entertainment, happiness and optimistic plans flow in! Be money-cautious Saturday. Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 The four weeks ahead accent your career, ambitions, prestige and relations with higher-ups. Those relations remain dicey, as touchy tempers abound until late October. (Probably because some important project, begun in the last two years, has not succeeded - not your fault, in this instance.) Unfortunately, that temperament - or simple haste - could burn rather than promote your ambitious plans. Be diplomatic (but be ready to end an unprofitable relationship). Your hopes rise Sunday eve to Tuesday - be realistic. Rest, contemplate mid-week. Your energy and effectiveness return Friday/Saturday - start things! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Continue to avoid legal hassles for four weeks. Then this influence will dissolve - but so will all the other, great sides of it: love, cultural events, far travel, philosophizing, success at school, advertising, etc. Plunge into these arenas; they're lucky now, luckier in October! (A lawsuit, if you're in one, improves in your favor in October.) Sunday brings career anxieties - or ambition's big "promises." Neither is true. Early week isn't the best time to pursue intimacy. Save your urges and desires for Wednesday/Thursday, when flirtations and friendships soar happily! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20 The month ahead emphasizes the mysteries of life: intimacy, sex, subconscious regions and urges, other people's wealth, and critical health situations. Sex and finances will probably hold your attention this week, but in October the other manifestations of this area will arise - luckily. You might meet an affectionate (not just sexual) lover, you might solve a old puzzle, you can invest profitably (but not in anything big, old, established, conservative, international or educational) you can research, change your lifestyle, improve your health or obtain valuable advice. Ignore Sunday's idea. www.astralreflections.com. Email: timstephens@shaw.ca. 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