ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 5, 2009 All times/dates are PDT. Who is more loyal in love than a LEO with an AQUARIAN Moon (or vice-versa)? I’d say a SCORPIO-TAURUS, except that these are the two “sex signs,” and temptation could prove too much. (Leo is romantic, and Aquarius idealistic.).... Leos are very loyal and loving, but they have a hard time experiencing things through others’ eyes. This hugely generous, loving, romantic heart can be unintentionally “cruel” or “hard” toward a lover or mate simply by not accepting or seeing what that person really needs. Leo loves attention, and will almost always give even more than they get. Flattering, praising and being attentive to a Leo mate is not only recommended, it is absolutely necessary. Leo will go a long, long way in support of a mate, acceptance of his/her failings, and in simple endurance. But Leo hates to move. If you want your Leo to change abodes, find the place first, make sure it’s a lot better than your old place, and then suggest moving. Kingly (or Queenly) Leo always considers his/her present home to be a castle, a palace. Once they acttuallky do move, that place becomes the new palace.... There might be an additional wait for Obama’s health plan, as deeper delays, doubts and mistakes running through the entire project in September. Lawmakers should wait until October to even tackle the thing.... This October to next June is a dicey time for Israeli-Iran relations, as Mars, planet of war, sits in a friction position between these two nations, and for an unusually long time. (In astrology, the longer a planet stays in a position, the stronger its indications. Mars will stay in Leo over seven months during this period; its usual stay is one-fourth that time, seven weeks.) Because Obama is a Leo, he will almost certainly be involved. Netanhayu, the Israeli PM, is a double Libra (Sun and Moon). He has a humanitarian, even revolutionary philosophy, and probably chaffed at formal education. He loves to learn in the field, as he goes. He’s the ultimate compromiser, yet compromising tends to bring him grief, dead-ends or heavy burdens. Ahmadinejad (Iran’s President) is a Scorpio, with (probably, as I don’t have a birth time) a Leo Moon. Scorpio is Israel’s sing of “the enemy.” Ahmadinejad has a bad Uranus, which shows he will be defeated by a character flaw involving the masses. I’d say that was encompassed by the recent electoral uprisings, and that he has, in essence, already been defeated.... I’ve had some people ask, “Where’s my karmic forecast?” In case you missed yours, the forecasts (actually, more advice than prediction, in this case) for every sign are in the “Platforms” section of the astralreflections.com site, under “Karma.”.... Start Nothing: 11:09 a.m. to 8:43 p.m. Mon., 10:20 p.m. Wed. to 8:58 a.m. Thurs., and 9:53 a.m. to 7:14 p.m. Aries March 21-April 19 Complete as many chores as possible. September 6 will bring 3 weeks of mistakes and delays. Sunday, Monday morning (before 11) and Thursday (after 10 a.m.) will favour your efforts. DO NOT buy machinery, computers, tv’s, etc. now through September 28. In the weeks ahead, reprise old projects, reject new ones. Protect ongoing ventures or jobs by ordering supplies early, sticking to routine actions, and having a “Plan B” ready. All September, romance lives, but marriage faces strain – be gentle on the home front. Monday-Wednesday boosts your optimism and brings friends or a light romance. Taurus April 20-May 20 The accent’s on romance, pleasure, creativity, charming kids, adventure, exhilarating risk. You’re riding a winning streak! (However, you might win in the stock market, but lose when you panic and change your mind.) September holds many delays and mistakes, particularly in new projects and relationships. So stick with ongoing people, lovers and ventures. An old flame might return – more probably September 17 onward. Sunday/Monday feature gentle love, culture, understanding. Be ambitious Tuesday/Wednesday, but protect against a safety hazard or pushy associate. Happiness late week! Gemini May 21-June 20 Complete domestic tasks. Soon delays, mistakes enter. You might make an investment or “intimate move” Sunday or Monday morn. It promises good results – as do research, health diagnosis, and lifestyle changes. But will relocation fit your long-term home goals, and can you avoid, all September, changing your mind about Sunday/Monday’s investment, relationship, etc? (Hopefully, yes!) Tuesday/Wednesday bring sweet progress and joy in love, international, legal, publishing and intellectual pursuits. Money flows swiftly to you all September, but (especially Wednesday/Thursday) you’ll lose if you spend “easily.” Cancer June 21-July 22 Delays/mistakes loom in domestic, property, communications, paperwork and travel zones, so complete everything you can this week. Jump on a former home, family or property opening, but absolutely reject anything brand-new. (Start nothing new in any area before September 29.) In general, the weeks ahead will be easy, without high stakes, as long as you let yourself float through. One area’s hard to call: in career, you might advance or might not, but you’ll certainly be impelled to act, as a one-in-two-year “ambition phase” arrives. Relationships bless you (or at least help heal former splits) Sunday/Monday. Leo July 23-Aug. 22 The accent’s on money, earning, spending, collecting, possessions, memory, rote learning, and sensual attraction. (I’d avoid a new sensual lure; it’s unlikely to become a marriage, and could cause you some ethical grief or reputation loss.) Everything will slow in September, allowing the past to “revisit” you – this can mean former friends arriving, or that you collect on old bills (and should pay old ones, too.) Try to finish anything new or ongoing this week. DO NOT start any new projects, nor buy anything (lemons abound) before Sept. 29. Relationships please Tuesday/Wednesday. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Your energy and charisma remain high (even surge another notch). You might attract someone friendly and sexy – but more sexy, which means this (potential) relationship carries a significant weight. You either embrace, commit, and accept the consequences, or it ends. Mere conversation won’t suffice! But that hints that there’s a potential weight between you, which can become a burden after awhile. Be wise. Both new and old relationships get a romantic boost Sunday and an “excitement boost” Thursday to Saturday. (Thursday most powerfully.) Start nothing new before September 29. Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Settle into your surroundings Sunday/Monday – domestic solutions, family love support you. Continue to rest, conserve energy. Bosses, VIPs and parents remain impatient and pushy all September, but they might also offer you a step up the ladder. Taking it, or seeking it, could cause friction with your mate. Tell him/her that what’s accomplishment for you is security for him/her. Get any personal messages out, complete governmental, legal, publishing, international, charitable or educational tasks, as all these will tend to “dead-end” for most of September. Romance, a creative urge, strike Monday-Wednesday! Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Social delights, light romance, optimism, wishes coming true – these fill your days in the weeks ahead! But keep half your focus on practical affairs, for bosses and parents favour you most of September, and they’ll listen to your wisdom/advice (more than your new ideas). (DON’T gossip nor criticise higher-ups – confidences are revealed.) Avoid legal hassles right into late October. Mid-week is for rest, domestic affairs, kids, gardening, Mother Nature, security and retirement plans – luck accompanies you in these! Start no new projects before September 29. Old friends will return. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 The accent lies on career, ambition, relations with VIPs, bosses and parents, and your reputation, community standing. DON’T start new projects in these (or generally, any) arenas before September 29. Protect ongoing ventures from delays and supply shortages. You might revive a former career project or life might nudge you to deal with a former boss or job role. Nothing terrible here; despite what seems like an unending puzzle, you’re collecting very solid “earning points.” A sexual or financial attraction grows. Research, intellectual luck, travel and learning fill the month ahead. Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 You start this week in fine form – energetic, humorous, and (what you like most) obeyed! (Okay, if that’s harsh, “agreed with,” or “accepted.”) You’ll win in legal, cultural, love, travel, educational or publishing areas. Chase money Monday eve to Wednesday – but DON’T buy anything important, nor start any new projects, before September 29. Be careful with relationships Wednesday/Thursday – speak diplomatically, realize others have a “trigger temper” now to mid-October. (You might decide to sever a tie.) Protect your career from September’s snafus – order supplies, build back-ups, confirm instructions. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18 The focus lies on mysteries, research, investigation, depths, consequences, large finances, sexual desires, birth, transformation. (Re: sex: others treat you affectionately these weeks ahead.) Let what’s withered die off; tend to the new and growing, in relationships, projects and nature. Lie low Sunday to Monday noon; rest and contemplate your plans, others’ motives, and the lay of the land. By Monday eve through Wednesday, you’ll act decisively and luckily! But act mostly to complete and protect. DON’T start brand new important projects before September 29. Money/work succeed Thursday – only. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20. The month ahead features relationships, opportunities, relocation, agreements and negotiations, competition versus co-operation. Be flexible, open, willing to hop on another’s wagon, to emphasize another’s desires. However, September contains many mistakes, misunderstandings, changes of heart, etc. So do accent another’s desires and needs, but don’t commit to new projects or “big spending” with them. Neither make nor accept “new” promises. Chase only old or returning opportunities, not new ones. All this, through September 28. Sunday brings social joys, optimism! Love might appear Thursday/Friday! www.astralreflections.com. Email: timstephens@shaw.ca. /30/ 312 - 13 Amy - 172 joint - 75 townhse - 25 hshold gds - 5 half credir card expenses - 3 Van 19