ASTRAL REFLECTION BY TIM STEPHENS JULY 6 - 12, 2008 All times/dates are PDT. Relationships are funny. They're so unpredictable, so diverse and infinitely complex. And yet some incredibly simple structures underlie them. For example, everyone born 24 days from you will share a strong sexual compatibility. E.g., if you were born August 1, then you share a high sexual - and general physical, i.e., sleep rhythms, etc. - with anyone born on August 24 OF YOUR YEAR. This cycle repeats - you can add 24 days infinitely, e.g., - to September 16, October 9, etc. For different years, add or subtract 365 per year (+/- a day for each leap year). Hint: always count your own birth date as "1," not "0." Your emotional counterpart, with whom you'll share tender feelings of peaceful acceptance, is born every 29 days (and multiples thereof) from you. Your intellectual (cultural) counterpart is born every 34 days from you. There's some cosmic logic to this: sex (24 days) is shorter and more direct than emotions (29 days), and emotions are more direct than intellect (34). More days equals more types_ AQUARIANS are normally gentle, kind, irreverent, quirky - and fascinating, if you ask an ARIES, GEMINI, LIBRA or LEO. Aquarian's personal anger usually lacks intensity, partly because they live on a level above most emotions. Think of these Aquarian actors: Jack Lemmon, Steve Reeves, Clarke Gable, Mia Farrow, Robert Wagner, even Paul Newman, all had difficulty portraying one-tenth the rage Brando (Aries) Richard Burton (Scorpio) or Jack Nicholson (Taurus) could project with a shrug of shoulders or torrent of invective. (The rule's exception, I think: Aquarian John Hurt.) But give Aquarius an idealistic, humanitarian or political cause, and they can be more ruthless, wrathful - and courageous - than most of us. Ayn Rand, the egoist writer, Khomeini, the Iranian dictator, Angela Davis, the Black revolutionary, Dick Cheney (who shot his hunting companion, then graciously accepted his apology) Germaine Greer, feminist, Jimmy Hoffa, Teamsters union boss, Bertolt Brecht, the revolutionary playwright, Judy Blume, who introduced sexual longing to young teen novels, Kim Jong-il, who would rather see millions of his subjects die from famine than change his dictatorial ways, Bill Maher, the comic who famously stated that the 9/11 suicide aviators "were not cowards," and was fired by his network for it (and was, as far as I know, the only member of America's vast media to stand for the truth in the face of the Bush administration's bullying of journalists) - anyway, all were/are Aquarians who displayed, for good or ill, their sign's unbending commitment to a cause. In some ways, in a broad view, this goes beyond, and is more impressive than, mere anger_ Start Nothing: 3:04 a.m. to 4:04 a.m. Sun., 9:21 a.m. to 10:31 a.m. Tues., 7:13 p.m. to 8:35 p.m. Thurs., and after 8:06 p.m. Sat. Aries March 21-April 19 The accent continues on domesticity, property, security, retirement, and "quitting" a situation or job. (Before you do, realize that 2008 has a bonus in store for you in the career arena - a boost in status, promotion, or a similar rise.) Charge into chores, repairs, and health programs Sunday/Monday - you'll accomplish a lot, and could land a pay raise too! Practice safety precautions Monday. Relationships bring excitement, and perhaps a refusal or tiff, mid-week. See and seize the solution (to that relationship, or to a financial or lifestyle problem) Friday/Saturday. Taurus April 20-May 20 Communications, short trips, casual friends, siblings, paperwork, details, reports and news media snag your attention this week. Be curious - learn something new! You rise a winning streak Sunday/Monday - romance, risky emotions, speculation, creative surges call you. Monday p.m. might bring unexpected surprises, though - be flexible, good humored. Work faces you Tuesday to Thursday. Slog through without complaint. Grumbling could cause a relationship problem, in some cases a "last straw." Exciting meetings occur Thursday night to Saturday - seize opportunities, chase love diplomatically, and contemplate relocation. Remember, it's a lucky year! Gemini May 21-June 20 Chase money, buy/sell or trade, catalogue your possessions, take courses that rely on memory or rote learning - e.g., learn a new language. Don't let a casual sensual attraction trap you in a "sticky situation." All year, avoid extra-marital affairs - moral Geminis will gain powerfully in financial or lifestyle arenas. A split-up that was "put on hold" could occur by November. Better to break than cheat, for your own sake. These themes resonate Tuesday-Thursday. Home, garden, family plans work perfectly Sunday, early Monday. Tackle chores, protect your health, Friday/Saturday. Cancer June 21-July 22 Your vitality, charisma and effectiveness hit a yearly high - start significant things, call in favors, see and be seen! This week moves from discussion, to mid-week pondering, to action - especially in emotional, partnership, romantic and communication zones. For the next six weeks, your communication abilities will markedly affect your career/business success. Launch some of these - emails, calls, etc. - Sunday and pre-noon Monday. You need to figure out, Tuesday to Thursday, who and what is to accompany you into the future, and who/what to gently let go. Romance, thrills, Friday/Saturday! Leo July 23-Aug. 22 Continue to lie low, rest, and contemplate your future. Sunday/Monday (more Sunday) might tempt you to spend - this is a small precursor of how tempted you'll be over the two months ahead. Temptation's really the wrong word - it's just "easy" to spend - but you could go semi-broke doing so! Oddly enough, scads of extra money could come to you, same period - don't spend that, either! Communications, travel or paperwork get delayed or fouled up Tuesday to Thursday - better to just relax. Domestic and property matters get a lucky boost Friday/Saturday. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Your future looks big, wide and bright - especially Sunday/Monday, when you should grab opportunities, take first steps, ask favors, and aim for significant goals! But don't chase love or marriage Monday p.m. (too stressful) - pursue a working partnership or employment opportunity instead. Tackle chores cautiously, observing all safety rules, Tuesday to Thursday - you'll feel like spending, but stick to routine items, avoid requesting a pay raise. Short trips, conversations and curiosity create an interesting Friday/Saturday! Your determination, sexual magnetism, and interest in "big finances" remain strong - to late August. Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Give full play to your ambitions. Plan, hold closed-door meetings, or obtain needed government or head-office permission Sunday and before noon (PDT) Monday. Be assertive, use your charm and energy Tuesday to Thursday. (But realize these will be minor obstacles, particularly on legal, international or educational fronts, or from a talkative person - skirt these if possible.) Chase the money - or spend - Thursday night to Saturday. Now to August 18 is a poor time to relocate or form a partnership in business or love: be patient! (Love's looming in 2009!) Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 A mellow mood prevails. You feel wise, understanding and compassionate - be so toward yourself, too. You're growing ever closer to your life's true love period (2011-2025) - wait until then. High hopes - and results - will pertain in employment, machinery and health arenas through late August (and are emphasized Sunday/Monday). Plan now for a late July or August 12-22 push, and resolve to be humble, to reject any impulses toward being "in charge." (That way leads to dead ends.) Happiness glows Sunday/Monday! Lie low Tuesday-Thursday. Emerge to impress the world Friday/Saturday! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Mysteries continue to surround money and sex. The truth is, you don't need to solve them, as, this year, your luck is tied to what you do know and can easily see. Straightforward people, simple money transactions, clear rules - these are your prosperity sources this year. Your career scene is tricky - higher-ups are both impatient and cautious, and you, too, might blow hot and cold about your ambitions. Proceed steadily toward realistic goals, and keep a sense of humor. Applies strongly Sunday/Monday. The world's confused mid-week, but you're happy! Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 The emphasis continues on relationships. Others hold the aces this month, but you're the lucky one long-term (this year). So you can bend to their demands and negotiate your future, or you can stick to your "higher price" (emotionally or financially). If you recently entered a legal, educational or cultural project, be prepared for a "long march" - into mid-2010. You might be attracted to someone - and he/she is willing to "entertain the idea." All's fine here. Take care with bosses, parents and authorities Tuesday-Thursday. Happiness, fresh horizons arrive Friday/Saturday! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Work, employment, machinery and health concerns fill the week. Just plod along. You could spy an attractive, fruitful investment, property, or lifestyle prospect Sunday/Monday. But avoid investing - and intimacy - Thursday. Generally, all July/August, your sexual desires "run hit" - but avoid impulsive investing, and for the entire year, expect "stability," not "exhilarating profits," from financial actions. You might face a money choice (long versus short term) Monday p.m. Let caution flags fly Tuesday through Thursday in legal, travel, media, educational and cultural arenas. Chase ambitions/career goals Friday/Saturday - luck accompanies you! Pisces Feb.19-March 20 Passion permeates everything - romance, creative projects, music, beauty, vacation and your children's talents, future - steep yourself in the pleasure of living! (Since 2003, there's been a cool edge to you, even amidst a sea of emotions - this coolness is keeping you safe from mistakes until 2011, when you'll start to see everything clearly in love, religion, faith - in almost anything. A "taste" of this wisdom arrives Friday/Saturday.) Emotional and practical relationships, opportunities, opposition and competition confront you Sunday/Monday. You'll blow hot and cold about these by Thursday, and all July. www.astralreflections.com. Email: timstephes@shaw.ca. For a reading: 604-261-1337. /30/