ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS FEBRUARY 4 - 10, 2007 All times/dates are Pacific Standard. Will Ford (Motor Company) survive its present catastrophic decline (biggest loss in history during the last half of 2006)? We won't know for sure until 2009, when the entire 1996-2008 "crisis" is over for Ford - and for many other "LEO" companies. But 2007 should be kinder to Ford than'06, and '08 should expand this company's output and factory hours, provided it doesn't fall apart first. I met a client last month who has no formal education beyond high school, is a single parent with two kids, yet jets all over North America and Europe as a full-time economic researcher-advisor for one of North America's largest financial firms. This CANCER native, despite having raised two children, bubbles with the shy happiness of a scholar. Yet she's had a small advantage - she was born a Cancer, and Cancers do have a certain "hand up" in our North American society, as both the USA and Canada are Cancer nations, and Mexico has a Cancer Moon. (Mexico is a LIBRA nation, and Canada's rising sign is Libra. These things are not coincidental.) Mexico's Neptune, by the way, is in 10 degrees SAGITTARIUS - a degree of extreme wealth. Neptune is associated with oil and gas, commodities Mexico is blessed with - and with drugs and alcohol, dreams and "tropical paradises." The USA's Moon is at 16 degrees AQUARIUS, showing the ardor and religious intensity of this country. When Neptune (anxiety, worry, deception, rumor - and oil and gas) went over the USA's Moon, the wars with Afghanistan and Iraq started. In 2022/23, the US undergoes a Pluto return, which signals a huge revolution in its social and governmental structures, relations with the outside world, and high finance/high technology. (The first "Pluto note" for this country was the 1776 revolution; this is the second "Pluto note.") Oddly, this is the same period (2023/24) when Poland should undergo its biggest change since the 1700's. Hmm_ The US is such a cheerful, lucky, expansive, successful country because it was born with Jupiter in its Sun sign (Cancer). This works for people, also. Children born in the same sign as Jupiter tend to lead blessed, expansive, lucky lives. Jupiter was in Sagittarius in 1995, in CAPRICORN in 1996, Aquarius in 1997, PISCES in 1998, ARIES in 1999, TAURUS in 2000, GEMINI in 2001, Cancer in '02, Leo in '03, VIRGO in'04, Libra in '05, and SCORPIO in '06. If you have a child born in the year and zodiacal sign mentioned in this list, you've got a livewire who has unusual chances for success and happiness! Start Nothing: 2:36 p.m. to 6:15 Mon., 3:38 to 7:09 a.m. Thurs., and 2:39 a.m. to 7:01 p.m. Sat. Aries March 21-April 19 Expect social joys, popularity, flirtations, optimism and wish fulfillment! You could meet someone exciting Monday night to Wednesday. Your executive qualities emerge, but be diplomatic with higher-ups. Some secrets also begin to emerge now, which helps you if you've been good, not if you've been bad! (Isn't life simple?) Your could be attracted to a "secret situation." Dealings with red tape, institutions and government go well, might even bring profit. Plunge into these quickly, and in general get things done rather than start big projects, as next week brings delays. Taurus April 20-May 20 Charge ahead on career fronts, impress higher-ups, show your skills. But don't start important projects now through March 7 - complete things instead. A new friend arrives - so might a new hopeful plan about a child-related, creative or romantic situation. Socialize on the work front. Avoid legal hassles through February 25. Sunday/Monday bring a romantic mood, but moments of deep alienation. Tackle chores Monday night through Wednesday - you'll accomplish much, and make a friend while doing so! Exciting meetings and opportunities Thursday/Friday might lead to difficult, profitless situations: examine every aspect! Gemini May 21-June 20 Inspiration, understanding, compassion and love that floats free of prejudice and lust -these visit you now. Yet, strangely, your sexual drive intensifies. You might get sex and real love, or you might feel torn between a lustful road and a "proper" one. Pick the proper one - your strengthened conscience will give you the courage to take advantage of a grand, life-changing opportunity later this year. You're also excited about an investment opportunity. It might restrict your future "movements." Decide carefully! You could fall in love Monday eve to Wednesday. Cancer June 21-July 22 A heated exchange might indicate an unrecognized attraction. Relationships remain intense, for good or bad, through February. For two weeks ahead, themes of sexual desire, life changes, commitments and consequences propel you - sometimes without complete awareness of what you're driving toward. It's a good time to invest, rearrange finances, to seek bigger clients or a well-heeled partner. You're lucky in legal, educational, far travel, cultural, love and religious affairs now through March. But start projects quickly here, or wait, as February 13 to March 7 brings delays and mistakes. Leo July 23-Aug. 22 Relationships remain your crucial focus, in love, family, friendship, and business - in every way. A "secret" but good side has just become apparent in these relations, showing intimacy, lust, vulnerability, deep (perhaps embarrassing?) knowledge, or financial openings - be honest, and dive in! Avoid clandestine, verboten affairs - they would stick to you like glue, and prevent your chasing the huge love/romance (and creative) potential that 2007 holds. Complete agreements, funding quickly (Tuesday to Thursday best) or wait, as next week brings delays, mistakes - through March 7. Hard work looms! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Much work looms. Complete tasks rather than starting them, as next week through March 7 brings delays and mistakes. Your romantic courage has risen lately (and stays high through February) - now you have something to be courageous about, as a sweet, attractive person flits through your days! If you're married, a business, public, and/or relocation opportunity arises - jump quickly, or wait until after March 7. (It will return, in some form.) Your energy and charisma remain high Sunday/Monday, but a separative tone is in the air. Chase money Tuesday/Wednesday! Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Romance, successful gambles, sports, games, pleasure, creative streaks, joys from children - these visit you this week and next! You could attract love (or a suitor in business) Monday night through Thursday dawn. Someone wants you as a sex partner; another sees you as a human, a mate for the years ahead. (If you can't discern whom, stay light.) Two new chores - profitable, beneficial ones - are coming. Take these up quickly, and made your mark on them quickly, or set them aside until after March 7. Waiting is probably wisest. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Be home, attend to family, garden, security, real estate. Hibernate, rest, contemplate. Look at where you've come in life, and where you want to go. Reject stale, unproductive people and situations; nurture the new and fertile. (You'll think about this rather than do it, but the conclusions you reach will be valuable in 2009, when massive changes will come.) An inkling of romance, or an intriguing creative idea, arrives. Chase and land these now, or let them wait, as February 13 to March 7 will bring delays and mistakes. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Short trips, communications, reports, details, email, distribution, casual friends, siblings, networking, making contacts - these keep you busy. Complete things soon, as next week through March 7 will bring slow downs, mistakes and odd barriers. Your home and family life, real estate, children's issues, security and retirement themes have opened up recently, in quick, affectionate, mildly fortunate ways - jump on any tasks or opportunities quickly here, or wait until after March 7. Romance has either dimmed temporarily, or is drawing you into a clandestine affair. Say no! Happiness visits mid-week! Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Chase money. Your sex appeal continues high. This can bring a surprising success in sensual areas - whether you're married (embrace your mate) or single. If you don't exercise your sensual side, you'll try to end a situation/job or establish a place for yourself, a home, real estate, a business territory, etc. - but all these are a little too early, as 2008 will bring the winds of change into your life, and make 2007's efforts at "rooting" seem superfluous or meaningless. Midweek brings great career progress - go forth! Happiness Thursday! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Your charisma, energy, effectiveness and sense of timing are at a yearly peak! Start important projects - but start them soon, make a deep imprint, a solid start, as February 13 to March 7 will bring a slowdown, mistakes, reluctance and wrong directions. Ask favors, tackle difficult tasks, see and be seen. Your wisdom expands Monday night to Thursday dawn - you might understand something you've never grasped before - a further, deeper idea of love, or how society, humanity works. Money starts to flow - chase it, but don't start important income projects. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20 Rest, lie low; contemplate. Deal with red tape, government, institutions and "head office." Be charitable, spiritual; meditate. Your energy and charisma are low, yet you'll attract people who want to talk, form a partnership, and/or "dig deep" with you (into research, intimacy, commitment, or similar areas - midweek stands out). In these, realize that indecision will enter soon, and people who promise much might be unable or unwilling to fulfill those promises. You'll be on more solid ground after March 7, so patience and caution are probably wise, as Thursday shows. www.astralreflections.com. Email: timstephens@shaw.ca. For a reading: 604-261-1337. /30/