ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 6, 2010 All times/date are PDT. The Washington Post says government pensions are in danger. As I predicted here two years ago.... There are four "health" signs: CANCER (food, nurturing) VIRGO (sanitation, illness prevention) SCORPIO (diagnosis) and PISCES (nursing, hospitals, pharmaceuticals). In 1965, when every major planet (Jupiter to Pluto) was in one of these signs, Medicare was born in the U.S. The remaining planets, Mercury, Venus and Mars, were in and out of these four signs all year.... When AQUARIANS are attracted to the opposite sex, they will often start talking - non-stop. To this sign, speech, ideas, words, are the nectar of love. Not necessarily, nor even commonly, are these ideas or words about love - Aquarius' song of amour is often a discourse on politics, electronics, science or the plights of aboriginal peoples. Perhaps this is why they've attracted the labels of "cool" and "totally mental." Aquarius likes to challenge you. If you "challenge back" you pass the test, and from that point on, Aquarius admires you. But if you don't challenge back, they lose interest. These natives, like TAURUS, SCORPIO and LEO, have tremendous sexual stamina - yet their favourite bedroom partner is GEMINI, a sign as ephemeral and delicate as a butterfly, at least in sex. Aquarius and Gemini can lie abed for hours, talking, joking, challenging, flirting, and now and then "getting to it." PISCES is more like Gemini than any other sign, with some huge differences: 1) Pisces has a tremendous capacity for sorrow, hurt, passivity, reception, masochism, call it what you will. And 2) Pisces is ultra-sensitive emotionally. The positive Pisces is sensitive, warm, mystical, dreamy, imaginative, empathic, and envelops others in a caring, enthusiastic flutter of attention, affection and cheerfulness. No one can make you feel as welcome and cherished as a Pisces can. The negative Pisces flies into hysterics at the slightest provocation, and victimizes others with sharp words, hypochondria, buckets of tears and the bitter whip of accusations. Pisces' favourite partners are (sometimes slightly sadistic) Scorpio and (sometimes moody) Cancer, for here Pisces finds the sea-deep depths of emotion, the mysteries of love, that this sign craves. But Pisces' most balanced partner is VIRGO, whose detailed, precise and pointed questions form a powerful counterbalance to Pisces' formless, evasive mist of emotional nuance and indecision. "Now, dissect me," Virgo says."What are my faults?" "Faults?" says poor Pisces, who can really find fault in nothing. This sign loves all things, even the wart on your nose. Start Nothing: 2:02 p.m. to 8:51 p.m. Sun., 5:36 p.m. to 10:19 p.m. Tues., 4:34 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. Thurs., and after 8:44 p.m. Sat. Aries March 21-April 19 Deception (self-deception?) or indecision invade your creative and romantic spheres Sunday - find certainty, comfort in work Monday/Tuesday. (Careful with tools, electricity Tuesday eve.) Relationships receive a lucky boost Wednesday/Thursday. Sexual drive propels an attraction; research tidbits, hunches or money intuition propel a business proposition. But you could worry about these very things Friday. Don't - they'll "help" you again Saturday. All week, don't suspect friends. Dig deep, seek golden keys, embrace a solid, planned future. Sex is loaded with pregnant possibilities. Taurus April 20-May 20 Rest Sunday, be in nature (golf, etc.) or putter around the house. Suddenly, this night, beauty steals over things. Romance, creativity, pleasure, a winning streak enter Monday/Tuesday - this, and a strong relationship theme, and a potent sexual urge, combine to create obvious possibilities! (Don't leave it until Tuesday p.m., though, as sudden attractions/sudden splits occur.) Tackle chores Wednesday/Thursday. A powerful relationship or relocation theme enters again Friday/Saturday. Yes, a thread of worry or indecision winds through this, but the general prospect is very favourable! Gemini May 21-June 20 You face several weeks of work and health concerns. Well, plunge in, as nothing else will succeed very much anyway. A minor, six-week trend has just started, intensifying relationships. This will bring either anger and argument, or a new friend, perhaps lively love prospects. To some degree this depends on you and your attitude; but fate has a wee hand here, too: any new relationship (or fight) might be intended to "blow out" old attitudes and lingering links. Happiness isn't easy - though it will be in 2011. Rest early week, seek beauty midweek. Tackle work Friday/Saturday. Cancer June 21-July 22 Romance, charming kids, beauty, pleasure, a gambling mood, creative urges - these flow through your days this week. Friday/Saturday could start a love affair. Indulge yourself. A chore grows larger now through early December - that's okay, it carries strong career vibes. This is an excellent time to seek employment or purchase machinery. Something or someone will return soon on the domestic, home front - a wandering parent, child, or a real estate opportunity. It's lucky, affectionate. (Hints Wednesday/Thursday, the "reality" next week onward.) "Home" can help a romance. Leo July 23-Aug. 22 You'll attract attention Sunday, but you're unsure of the "giver." Chase money Monday/Tuesday (careful with spending Tuesday eve/night). Communications, paperwork, details, errands fill Wednesday/Thursday. You could casually meet someone sexy, or your curiosity could lead to a lucky financial revelation, investment. The financial is probably better than the sexy. (The sexy might have a short life span.) All week, especially Friday/Saturday, your home, security, children, real estate and related matters are important - you can make major strides, lucky changes, realty investments. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 This week and the next two emphasize errands, travel, communications, emails, details, casual friends, light romance. But a deeper trend, to early December, might spark friction at home, or you might grow fascinated by the urge to purchase real estate, mostly as an investment; you might begin or end a lust-based link. The pot of your security is being stirred, and you might be surprised by the stew that results by December. So be cautious, honest; proceed, but thoughtfully. You and your skills shine Monday/Tuesday - start things, get your way. Money luck Thursday! Travel Saturday. Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 November emphasizes money, buying/selling, earnings, possessions, memory and sensual or casual intimacy (especially Friday/Saturday: avoid illusion, welcome high-tech). Sunday's friendly - but don't presume an attractive person reciprocates. Retreat, rest, this eve through Tuesday - all's well, though you might be frustrated by a last-minute glitch or chore Tuesday p.m. Your energy, charisma and effectiveness rise Wednesday/Thursday - start things, seek attention, woo someone (in love or business) especially Thursday daytime! All month, you might meet a mate while travelling, talking. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Your status, prestige, career prospects are in question Sunday, and considering everything, the answer should be good! Your hopes, popularity and happiness rise Monday/Tuesday. But that one you're looking at Tuesday eve won't be a good "home mate." (Of course, if it's your spouse, I'll shut up.) Retreat, rest, contemplate and plan mid-week. You could make a very lucky contact, application or agreement Thursday, involving a government agency, institution or large company. (At the very least, lucky plans form.) Your energy and charisma soar Friday/Saturday: start something major! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Remain low-profile. Rest, contemplate, plan, deal with government agencies, large corporations and institutions. Study your life, and decide on big steps to change it where it needs changing. Remember, the decade ahead is your opportunity to erect an "earnings castle." That means build now for higher earnings: train, choose a field, etc. All week, meditate, connect with spiritual realms, be charitable. Your career, ambitions are prominent Monday/Tuesday. The future you spy/chase/plan for Thursday is a lucky, gratifying one! Delve into that retire, contemplate and plan stuff Friday/Saturday. Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 New hopes and goals will slowly roll toward you for more than a decade ahead, Cap. One is forming this November. (It might have started in October; if so, it will "flesh out" now.) This new goal comes from deep within, emerges from a) your subconscious, or b) events that don't seem logical on the surface. Your home becomes an "active retreat" until early December. Make new friends now, join organizations. (Try "meetup.com.") Sunday's for secrets. Wisdom, gentle love come Monday/Tuesday. Midweek, ambition has lucky results! Seek friends, fun, flirtation Friday/Saturday. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Be ambitious. Your place in the world has an almost imperceptible but fortunate upward lift now (and will into January). Relations with bosses, VIPs and parents are fruitful - show respect, hold up your end, put forth plans, proposals, insights - show off your skills. If you're a civil servant, make your push/bid Wednesday; if an intellectual worker, Thursday; otherwise, push (or begin a project) Friday/Saturday. Relationships Sunday: you puzzle someone. Mysteries, lust, research, finances Monday/Tuesday. Gentle love, understanding come Wednesday and sweetly, luckily Thursday! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20 Gentle love, compassion, a broader understanding and a mellow mood flow through November. You might fall in love Friday/Saturday, when these mellow qualities are emphasized. Write, broadcast. Tackle chores Sunday. Relationships flower Monday/Tuesday - though they could be a little abrupt, unpredictable Tuesday p.m. Mysteries arrive Wednesday/Thursday: great opportunity lies here, in intimacy, financial spheres, and "detective work." Thursday's investment or "life change" could pay off splendidly over time! Bosses, parents are touchy, impatient all November, so be diplomatic. www.astralreflections.com. Email: timstephens@shaw.ca. For a reading: 416-686-5014. /30/