ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS AUGUST 9 – 15, 2009 All times/dates are PDT. I was writing about meditation and stress levels last week, and somehow sidetracked onto Nima, the “entity” I channelled in the late ‘80’s-early ‘90’s. I once asked Nima where she was from (my head was full of spaceship abduction stories!). She answered with some designation like “H 48.” (I can’t remember the exact letters/numbers.) I thought I was garbling or forcing nonsense. (Two common trancing phenomena.) I learned, months later, that astronomers designate stars in such terms, e.g. B-97. But I never learned with certainty whether she claimed to be from a star, part of a star, or what. Years later, when I asked her who/what Jesus was, she said, “He is flame.” And she showed me a large, moving flame…Or the flame came. (She said she was not of the same nature.) Nima spoke against orthodox religion one other time, when she advised me to love earthly life more than the spiritual. I stopped trancing/meditating for astrological reasons, and when the reason had fled, I never began again. My short experience, though, indicated a few things: channelling is light, calming and for myself at least took place in a fairly conscious state, while I was aware of everything around me, and simultaneously immersed in the sweet, calm, warming “slowness” of the other “feeling.” Whether this feeling came from an actual entity called Nima, or whether it was largely my subconscious surrounding me, really makes little difference. The “answers” would be the same. I only know one thing: it was not imagination, for the imagination could not know what I uttered. (BTW, to answer a reader’s question, I don’t combine channelling with astrology sessions. But “Nima” has given me some of my best predictions – for example, when I wrote here in August 1987 that everyone should get out of the stock market until December –foretelling the famous October/87 crash –that was “Nima assisted.”) I suspect any channel who claims not to know what they say in trance (“I’m always unconscious, deep asleep”) might be faking it. Even in my deepest trances, I heard perfectly (though I often forgot) what both Nima and her questioners said. “Entities” (such as the famous Ramtha of the 1980’s/90’s) who begin directing people to do questionable things, and who brag about their past life exploits and begin talking about killing, are either fakes, bad entities, or most likely, the channel has let his/her imagination “out speak” the entity; the channeller’s ego has taken over, and like all egos, has begun to seek power and to deal with fear. If you ever visit a (meditation) guru who begins to speak of power, hierarchies, good and evil, of accepting some people and not others, flee. Start Nothing: 5:44 a.m. to 1:23 p.m. Sun., 1:04 p.m. to 9:50 Tues., 8:17 p.m. Thurs. to 3:25 a.m. Fri., and after 11:19 p.m. Sat. Aries March 21-April 19 Love, romance, pleasure and creative inspiration visit you! But this week has a few glitches, so keep your eyes open and patience flowing. Sunday could bring an adjustment in your earthly status, and you might spend all Monday in a snit as a result. Communications could be cruel, or driving/tools could frustrate you. Your energy is very high, so you might charge through these problems like a destroyer – but take a deep breath and be a builder. Tuesday shows solutions and joy’s path! Chase money Wednesday/Thursday. A key message or trip is slated Friday/Saturday – listen, but don’t commit. Taurus April 20-May 20 Focus on the home front all week, Taurus. Your energy will decline mildly Sunday afternoon to Tuesday. These days also contain this week’s problem, which involves a conflict between possessiveness and romance, money and speculation, and/or memory and creativity. In all cases, don’t opt for the easy solution of dismissal, cruel words or walking away – by Tuesday a solution will appear, and by Tuesday night through Thursday, you’ll have the energy and luck to make that solution succeed! (Avoid deception Thursday eve.) Chase money Friday/Saturday – a new earnings opportunity could appear. Gemini May 21-June 20 Travel (short trips) communications, casual friends and contacts, details, some paperwork, curiosity, exploration and variety – these fill this month. While you’re travelling, look for a place to alight by late August. Your hopes rise Sunday afternoon through Tuesday – the future’s bright! But Sunday hints of future “revisions” in your work, finances and net worth (pay attention!). Monday brings a deeper conflict: on one hand, you’re filled with energy and determination; on the other, someone wants you to accept second place in domestic or realty zones. Outcome is up to you – be hopeful, not cruel. Cancer June 21-July 22 The main emphasis lies on money, earnings, buying/selling, memory, sensuality and possessiveness. Early week brings ambitious themes – relations with VIPs, bosses and parents, career projects, community reputation, etc. Two glitches – one, Sunday, will occur many times over the decade ahead, and simply nudges you to change your relationships (or approach) if you want to succeed. The other has to do with your reputation – give no one cause to gossip about you, especially on career fronts. Hesitate before you email an enemy or a lover. Social joys enter mid-week, but retreat, rest Friday/Saturday. Leo July 23-Aug. 22 Your energy, charisma and clout soar! You are surrounded by opportunities, though some are not so visible. (E.g., relationship opportunities have retreated – or the other has grown more shy – until October.) Social delights, the chance to flirt and make friends, fills the whole month! (And will brighten this Friday/Saturday.) A travel, international, cultural, legal, publishing or educational matter, despite your rosy optimism, hits a monetary or “possessions” barrier (or conflicts with your group) Sunday/Monday. By Thursday, all these transform to splendid opportunities! Be ambitious mid-week. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Continue to lie low, rest, research and plan. Attend closed-door discussions, be present at committee, administrative, charitable, institutional, governmental or spiritual convocations. It’s a good time – the first good time in 18 months – to seek therapy or visit a psychic or other advisor. You can start meditating (again?) without negative consequences. Bosses or apparent might be severe or impatient Sunday/Monday – and though you might feel like it, this is not a good time for sneaky actions (sexual or financial, or power plays). Just smile. By Thursday, they’ll do an about-face due to your good work! Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Your social circle continues to expand; this is the end of an 18-month drought. Be careful with relationships Sunday/Monday – adjustments are needed, but others could enforce them too cruelly, or you could over-react to a perceived injustice. Remember one thing through early November: others unconsciously want to “cage” you, to tie you to a domestic or property situation. Ponder before “accepting.” Tuesday could bring an attractive person! Good luck and minor deception inhabit intimate and financial regions mid-week. You might fall in love Thursday to Saturday – or someone with you! Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Pay attention to your career and public profile. Sex and finances wend their way through this whole week. Be careful, follow safety rules at work Sunday/Monday – sex and fellowship don’t mix, nor do finances and hope. (Tuesday brings solutions in work and health.) Sex and finances will succeed – or at least favor you – Wednesday and early Thursday, as relationships and general opportunities flow your way. To succeed, be diplomatic, a “joiner.” Debt, net worth, investments, secrets, intimacy, sexual yearnings, commitment and deep health occupy you luckily Friday/Saturday. Forgo socializing. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Pursue cultural, travel, legal, educational, publishing, religious, and similar “broad concept” projects. An 18-month pall lifts from these zones. (But avoid them for 2 more weeks if you were born November 20 to 22.) A powerful relationship theme runs through this week. You could be flirting with a potential mate. Creative opportunities and “pleasure at a distance” also lure you. These (love, co-operation, creativity, pleasure) hit a glitch (career duties, social standing or parental disapproval) Sunday/Monday, but ride lucky rails early Thursday, and bring excitement and (mostly!) luck Friday/Saturday. Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 The accent lies on depths, investigation, research, sexual yearnings, lifestyle changes, intimacy, large finances, commitment and consequence. An 18-month warning light lifts from these areas now. It isn’t green yet, just “cautionary.” If in doubt this week and next (especially if you were born December 20-22) just opt for short/small money involvements, earnings, and sensual enjoyment rather than deep commitment. Your legal, religious, cultural, educational and “loving” situation/urges are impeded Sunday/Monday by work/health realities. Hint: work/health are the opportunity, not the hindrance! Aquarius Jan.20-Feb. 18 Relationships are everything this week and next. An 18-month pall lifts from this region, though as mentioned recently 1) continue to be wary if you were born January 18-20, and 2) the 8 months from October to June 2010 will bring heightened relationship intensity (love or war –your choice!). This means you don’t have to act immediately. Still, romance is powerful now, and this could create a minor relationship that might become major later. Romance hits a “sexual wall” and creativity and speculation a financial wall Sunday/Monday, but these encounter luck and excitement Thursday to Saturday! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20 Work and health “outrank” all else, so dive in and get it done. An 18-month “wasted effort” vibe around these lifts now. (But DON’T start a new job, health regimen, nor buy machinery for two weeks, if you were born February 18-20.) Your domestic and relationship situation is stressful and fractious most of August. Your mate seems slow and stubborn, but is actually looking over the creative possibilities. This trend is at maximum strength Sunday/Monday and Saturday. A note of healing and solution enters Tuesday to Friday. (So time your actions.) Chase money Tuesday. Valuable help Thursday a.m. www.astralreflections.com. Email: timstephens@shaw.ca. /30/