ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS MARCH 11 - 17, 2007 All times/dates are PST. Anna Nicole Smith (nee Vicki Lynn Hogan) was a SAGITTARIAN. Anna's Moon (womanhood) and Venus (love, sex) were in LIBRA, Anna's house of fame, and the sign of beauty - and courtesans. Her lunar south node - unfortunate karma - was also in Libra. The south node tempts us with lavish promises of success, then traps us in a prison of disappointment. Because the promise and the prison are self-created, often we refuse to believe how wrong our choice has been. Anna sought that "courtesan fame," and she paid the south node price of despair. Her north lunar node - fortunate karma - was in Aries, her sign of romance and raising children. If Anna had just fallen in love to the exclusion of fame-chasing, if she had lived defiantly and impulsively (Aries) she would probably still be alive - and more important, wise. But with her Moon so closely tied to that south node, perhaps she would never be happy. Britney Jean Spears, also SAGITTARIAN, has an AQUARIUS moon, making her bouncier, friendlier, and more stubborn than Anna. (GEMINI would have been a good choice for both Anna and Britney. But Stern is a Sage, Federline Aries.) Britney's chart shows she had to work extremely hard for the approval of entertainment execs and the public. Nothing came easily; then, finally, everything came. Her sun degree says: "destined for wealth." Despite having a firmer, healthier character (and more emotional loyalty) than Anna, Britney is often racked with indecision about security, home, motherhood and personal choices. In her home library, Jane Austen will be important. Recently, Britney displayed many qualities typical of Sagittarius's frustrations. Sagittarians are naturally cheerful, friendly and enthusiastic. (Did you notice that just before she walloped a paparrazzi's car with her umbrella, she was saying, "Guys, please. Please guys," etc.) Sagittarian children sincerely want to please, and, as adults, want to live within the codes of society. This is the most principled of all signs: Sage must believe in something, and when Sage violates his/her own moral code, disaster usually follows. Britney, caught up in the "glitz for sale" business, caught in a role that, perhaps, she enrobed herself in to please her parents, finally exploded. Her "meltdown" was actually a melt-up - if she's left now to find her own way, she'll find herself, probably for the first time in a decade or more. This is what Pluto and Jupiter are doing to every Sage in 2007 - forcing them to seek freedom and identity. It could be painful, but it will end with gulps of fresh air, fresh sight, and new vigor! Start Nothing: 11:27 a.m. to 1:35 p.m. Mon., 1:21 p.m. to 7:52 p.m. Wed., and 9:01 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fri. Aries March 21-April 19 You're still in rest mode, Aries. Pamper your health, sleep, eat and dress sensibly. But don't reject social invitations or flirtations - your hopeful, friendly and optimistic personality is in demand! But realize a Romance (capital R) might be holding you back. Be light, social; not heavy or infatuated. In ten days you'll feel your energy surging back - this will free you from temptations. (From 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 20 - yes, next week - you can sense your destiny - act on it immediately, or in the four weeks following.) Taurus April 20-May 20 Enjoy life now, for next week will bring duties, obligations, and some weariness. Your popularity, optimism and joie de vivre remain high. Delays have ended in career and business, prestige and status zones, but higher ups have also become more demanding. They expect action and results. Don't disappoint them! You'll churn out strong results Sunday to Monday noon, and Thursday/Friday - something you hear or see from a "secret" source (or your financial intuition) can boost your standing powerfully! Monday eve to Wednesday your mellow, understanding mood attracts love. Gemini May 21-June 20 Continue with ambitious plans and efforts. A new career or prestige project could start late Friday night into Saturday - it has a successful prospect, but might be "jerked back" by opposition from your mate or others. So proceed tentatively with this one until you can see the lay of the land - hints, clues will help guide you next week (March 18). Delays have dissolved in legal, intellectual, cultural and far travel projects; these areas will bring you much hope, perhaps a growing "friendship base" through mid-April. Plunge into them Thursday/Friday! Cancer June 21-July 22 Wise, mellow mood, broad outlook continue. Welcome love, but beware lust - and pinch yourself when you're tempted to invest impetuously. Big finances, research, investigation and "closed door agreements" can boost your worldly (and career) standing all March, if you act honestly and ethically. Take giant steps forward in these Wednesday night through Friday! Prepare the ground by "work" earlier, Sunday into Monday noon. Exciting meetings - and possible opposition - come Monday afternoon to Wednesday. Disarm your opposition by being diplomatic, helpful and eager to join. Bosses love you - this week. Leo July 23-Aug. 22 Mysteries continue. Someone who's been acting secretive might be planning/doing something good for you, whether intentionally or by default. Delays are over in relationships, relocation themes, contracts and negotiations, so bring things into the open, ask, discover, propose - especially Thursday/Friday. You might be rebuffed - and not gently - or you might be accepted, and embraced - also not gently! Others are impatient, fired up, determined. But if you're accepted, your "agreement" will have a legal, ethical, cultural or other benevolent "stamp" on it. Good! Anger could mask attraction. Tackle chores Tuesday/Wednesday. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Relationships continue to excite, frustrate, and challenge you to reach new heights, new efforts and understandings. You'll almost feel the wheel of destiny turning to end a tie Sunday/Monday. No one would blame you. Monday eve to Wednesday brings romance, or a creative or pleasure urge - all good, but not important. Big things arrive Wednesday night into Saturday, when threads of endings, starting anew, finding a new "base," new contacts, adjusting to other's needs, and major, blessed changes - all roll into one ball of wool. Knit a new life! Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Others (especially a Pisces or a "T" or "Z") think you have the power now. But it's all just work, as far as you can see. Do your work well, clear your decks - and improve your health - for next week starts a month of opportunities and exciting meetings that will demand freedom, time and energy. Talk, travel Sunday/Monday. Retreat to home Tuesday/Wednesday. This night (Wednesday) to Friday a romantic, creative or pleasure urge could lead you to a great result - a love affair or future marriage might be sparked! Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Work goes well, co-workers are pleasant - one of them might (or already did) offer a partnership of sorts. But the big themes are romance, pleasure, creativity, teaching and raising children. You might meet an attractive person Saturday (March 17). Delays have dissolved on domestic, real estate, security, sales territory, gardening and retirement fronts. Charge ahead in these, especially Thursday/Friday. Friction hovers in these zones too, so be gentle with family members and your "sales force." Chase money Sunday/Monday - luck is in the air! Travel, communicate, handle details mid-week. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 The late February/early March mess of communication miscues is over. Clarify points. Send messages, fill out paperwork, make contacts. Take a fairly important short trip. Any one of these can lead to a romantic situation, or a creative breakthrough, especially Thursday/Friday - and now through April. You'll be talking long and often with a lover or loved ones, kids, etc. These are an excellent few weeks to write essays, study, prepare reports, etc. However, this week, sink into healing rest, too. You attract luck Sunday/Monday. Chase money, pay bills Monday-Wednesday. Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Travel, communicate, complete paperwork, filing, and other busy but routine things. Get yourself organized, because next week begins a month of "hibernation." You'll rest deepest if no nagging little tasks remain undone. Last week ended money and purchasing delays/mistakes. You can advance on these fronts for the whole five weeks ahead - especially this Wednesday night to Friday, when important successes might be brewing in job, duty, security and property areas. A real estate buy looks good. Avoid impulsive purchases or earnings demands - don't talk yourself into quitting a job. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18 You're starting to regain your decisiveness - in fact, you're beginning to feel downright determined. (Good - but be gentle, careful, and contemplate before acting, now through April 5. Haste makes waste - so do cruelty, rapid-fire talk, and frivolous, half-hearted romantic bids.) Communications and travel bring affection, friendly responses. You're hopeful, popular and happy Sunday through Monday noon. Lie low, regain your energy Monday noon to Wednesday eve. This night through Friday, your energy and charisma surge upward - do something significant: relationships, communications, socializing and love meet success! Chase money all week. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20 Your energy and charisma remain high - and now, at last, your actions produce tangible results. Start important projects, ask favors, see and be seen. (E.g., ask for a position in person rather than send a resume or email.) Your career undergoes lucky changes through August. Sunday to Monday noon gives another injection of this luck - be ambitious! Mid-week brings happiness, popularity, flirtations and future wishes. Retreat, plan, rest, and deal with government and "head office" Wednesday night to Friday night. Significant events bless your standing, career, and income prospects! www.astralreflections.com. Email: timstephens@shaw.ca. For a reading: 604-261-1337. /30/