ASTRAL REFLECTIONS
BY TIM STEPHENS
JUNE 13 – 19, 2010 

      All times/dates are PDT.
      Let’s continue with Solitaire: remember, the total number of cards you free or stack, of all suits, gives you an overall answer to your question. Odd = No, an even number = Yes. But smaller, precise answers also exist within this “stacking.”  To see these, note the very first Ace (or suit) you put up, or free. (Of course you will stack cards over the aces, in most instances.) Red means Yes, black aces/suits mean No. Hearts are a powerful Yes, Diamonds a weaker, superficial Yes, while clubs give a  No that is not severe, and Spades a definite No. The first Ace or suit will give a quick answer, and an “early” one – in other words, it is speaking about the first condition, event, or response in your question/situation.  The second ace will show matters down the road a bit, the third ace conditions deeply into the affair, and the last ace (if you get that far in the game) shows the end result, and the complete cycle of the situation/project you asked about. 
	For example, say your first Ace (suit) was hearts, second spades, third clubs, and the fourth a diamond. Then you would have a lucky start (hearts) suffer a major set-back (spades) work your way out of it (clubs) and end with some gain (diamonds).
      We can also read the character of the suits. The earth                                                                                HHearts represent love, affection, benevolent emotions, and generally give a strong Yes to a question. The diamonds (weaker Yes) indicate social and money situations. Two lovers are hearts. But two people attending a prestigious dinner would be a diamond. If your first two piles of freed cards are red (i.e., diamonds and hearts) the answer is a direct Yes, even if the total number of cards is odd. (In this case, your answer is Yes, but in a larger context, it is No. E.g., Romeo falling in love with Juliet.) If the total number is even, with two red aces freed before either black ace shows, this is a very strong Yes. If the two red aces are freed first, and you free all 52 cards (i.e., “win the game”) it is almost like saying, “It is already so.” But if one red ace appears first, and the next ace is black, then the answer is Yes only IF the total number of cards is even. Otherwise, the answer is neutral or mixed, or even “failure after a promising beginning.”
	The Clubs stand for duties, restrictions caused by practical affairs, patience, caution, diplomacy, hard work, etc. The Spades are not good. They stand for bad motives, plans that will fail, rejection, enmity, etc. But in representing the death of a matter, they do open a doorway to higher spiritual planes. If the first pile of cards is black the answer is “No,” even if the card total is even.
      Now, ask your question and play your game. 

Start Nothing: 5:38 p.m. to 8:54 p.m. Mon., 8:24 p.m. to 10:41 p.m. Wed., and 10:04 p.m. Fri. to 1:13 a.m. Sat.

Aries   March 21-April 19
A long (7-month) hot and even “bothered” romantic, creative or pleasure pursuit ended a week ago. Now a much sweeter, affectionate pursuit begins. This is less an expression of your own needs (as the last one was) and more a less selfish, true search for a partner. In business/practical areas, the few weeks ahead help you to negotiate deals, settlements, woo clients. Rest, attend to kids, home, real estate Sunday/Monday. That romantic (creative, et al) thing becomes very obvious Monday to Wednesday! Tackle chores Thursday/Friday. Give others the road Saturday: intuition soars.

Taurus   April 20-May 20
Your domestic scene, into which someone sprinkled pepper since last October, now (to mid-July) seems sprinkled with sugar and sweet words. You could notice this immediately, Sunday to Wednesday. (Though by Wednesday the old domestic or inner doubts might return – don’t worry, these doubts will fade forever, by 2011.) Monday’s a hugely favourable day to communicate, to talk about love (and vacation or travel or relatives  visiting). Late night, begin a family, gardening, real estate or similar project. Chase money all week, but pause for a wee bit of pleasure, beauty, Thursday/Friday.

Gemini   May 21-June 20
Your energy, charisma and effectiveness remain high. Start important projects, get your way, see and be seen – tackle things which formerly intimidated you. For seven months, communications have been both hopeful, friendly, and angry, simmering with hostility.  Now to mid-July, a turn-around: others speak or write to you graciously and affectionately. You get (got) what you put out. If you need to “make up,” do it late Monday night. Money (or friendship) news is good Monday daytime. Love is magic Saturday. Bravely face a financial, sexual or lifestyle “reality” all week – conquer it.

Cancer   June 21-July 22
Stay in rest mode one more week. Contemplate your situation, your future, and make plans. You’ll like Sunday/Monday: your energy rises, and others are nicer than usual. Monday begins a month of good money luck – perhaps a balm to heal last winter/spring’s cuts and bruises. You could take or start a great income action Monday night (after dark). But the time is telling: much of your success this summer might be tough to grab (wrong hours, hints rather than solidities, etc.) – don’t worry, this is just a precursor of a big success in 2011! Be home, dream, Saturday.

Leo   July 23-Aug. 22
Winter/spring’s scowl yields to smiles and charm, now to mid-July. You feel sweeter –make sure someone knows it. It’s quite possible you’ve unknowingly alienated someone – or outright declared war. Well, you’re a warrior no more. Sue for peace, while the suing’s good. Lie low, rest, look within Sunday/Monday. Bright insights come. Your energy surges late this night to Wednesday – Monday night, especially, is great for talk, love, wooing, writing, meeting someone. Chase money Thursday/Friday. It’s not that you’ll see immediate rewards, but your efforts build “future cred.” Friends, Saturday.

Virgo   Aug. 23-Sept. 22
Male or female, you’ll project your rougher, more determined, assertive side through late July. Your interest in sexual intimacy and financial dealing will rise strongly. At the same time, you’re unusually conservative, careful and even socially hesitant. The combination could be a good one. However, for the four weeks ahead you might lack the graciousness or charm that can lubricate (unfortunate word) sexual or financial situations. (So plan your important meetings for July 10 onward, when all factors work for you. Sunday/Monday are optimistic, friendly! Be ambitious Thursday/Friday.

Libra   Sept. 23-Oct. 22
A sweet, mellow month for you. It grows even more mellow now. Love could wander in, or you could start having marriage thoughts about someone you’re seeing. (Let’s face it, you’re always “considering” marriage.) This summer is just a taste, for most of you, as your true mate stands hidden. Your social life grows more gentle, gracious; you’ll be popular, especially with “identicals,” rather than those who are different (as last winter/spring). Be ambitious Sunday/Monday. Best path: socializing, networking. A great friend could appear Monday/Tuesday, Saturday – maybe a future partner. 

Scorpio   Oct. 23-Nov. 21
Your social side will grow over the next two months. But you’ll become a “social warrior” – either associating with rougher types (or simply with colleagues, co-workers) or being a bit more assertive, demanding – “Let me in that door!” Money luck will somehow be connected to this (security luck too, perhaps). Sunday/Monday are mellow, easy. Be ambitious Monday night to Thursday, especially Monday night, when you can launch or reel in a plum job. All month, mysteries, investigations highlighted – detect, don’t let someone elude you! Sex, finances important also – go slow here.

Sagittarius   Nov. 22-Dec 21
The accent is on relationships in every form – and on horizons, opportunities, relocation. You’re starting to feel more romantic, and a new sweetness enters your mental sphere, where before there was impatience and assertiveness. (One example: you might have been fighting a lawsuit – the mental – but now you settle or make overtures.) Mysteries, sexual urges, finances, inheritance featured Sunday/Monday. Monday also might bring a friendly meeting that could turn to “instant love.” No, don’t be cautious! Wisdom, mid-week. Be ambitious Thursday/Friday. Dreamy happiness Saturday.

Capricorn   Dec. 22-Jan. 19
Last month you moved from an autumn/winter of deep mysteries (and deep desires) to more open, affectionate dealings with others. Now, those mysteries, deep desires, intimacies and finances of your life arise again, to July 9, but in a sweet, lucky way (especially Monday night). Dig deep, and share, enjoy this time, grow closer to others/another. A legal, intellectual, travel or cultural matter still weighs on you, but you will soon grow more assertive here, demand or initiate action. This should bring a two-year burden to an end by late July. But start no lawsuits! Work hard all week.

Aquarius   Jan.20-Feb.18
Your romantic and social scenes are surging! So is your tendency to become a chatterbox when you see someone you want – talk is how you play the game of love. You could meet someone who would make a viable mate, now to early July, especially early this week. Relations with everyone improve, as a sweet, affectionate note enters. Tackle chores Sunday/Monday – but don’t start new work-like projects  Sunday daytime. Thursday/Friday are sexy, filled with mystery, but throw some irksome situations at you. See the reality these days – don’t invest. Saturday, dreamy love!

Pisces  Feb. 19-March 20
The accent lies on home, food, kids, rest – it’s your hibernation period, for one more week. Relationships intensity now through July – you could create a financial partnership, enjoy a spicy, casual, sensual affair (it won’t last long) or make an enemy – or fall madly and angrily in love. Give the last a wide, wide berth. Co-workers become affectionate, work will be pleasant to early July. Romance might enter the work place Sunday to Wednesday. Seek pleasure, beauty, love Sunday/Monday. (Sunday daytime isn’t “wise.”) Relationships need patience Thursday/Friday. Secrets Saturday.


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