ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS NOVEMBER 11 – 17, 2O012 All times/dates are PST. I’ll be moving in December, so will be doing fewer readings for a few weeks, and my telephone might not work for awhile.... Was it last September? August? that I said Apple had reached its zenith, and would disappoint going forward? That forecast brought some angry, disdainful emails from Apple fanatics, who were ready to commit me to the trashcan of apple haters. Since then, the stock has fallen from $ 700 to (as I write this) $ 600. I dunno. I’d call that a disappointment.... I had no room for it last week, but wanted to mention that Obama’s inauguration in January 2009 took place during a Mercury retrograde, signalling the indecision, slow progress, imprisoning details and little events, and “broken co-operation” of the four years that followed. The 2012 election, just past, took place during a Mercury retrograde (the one we’re still in) so we will likely have four more years of the same, but in a slightly different way. From 2009-2012, the problems, delays and indecision were caused by outside events (retro during the inauguration). But for the 2013-16 period, the indecision and delays will emerge from the President himself – in other words, the electorate, being indecisive in the face of puzzling world events, will have picked an indecisive President to lead it. (This tempted me to predict PISCES Mitt Romney as the winner, as he was born indecisive.)(His SCORPIO moon indicates Mitt is also sentimental, loyal, cunning, charming and ruthless – which doesn’t preclude being good, or using that cunning and ruthless “inner nature” in the service of the common good.) (Mitt’s Moon – his emotional indicator – is in the same degree as James Garfield’s Sun, so they should act somewhat similarly, especially in their reaction to security threats, African Americans, children and women.) Garfield, by the way, was assassinated. So were Lincoln, McKinley and Kennedy. Ronald Reagan was gunned down, but survived. All these Presidents except McKinley were elected when the planets Jupiter and Saturn were conjunct (together in the sky). (McKinley was elected when Jupiter and Saturn were a sign apart, but they were tightly joined when his assassination occurred. (I’m ignoring mere attempts – every President since Kennedy has faced at least one assassination attempt.) The president elected in November 2020 will probably be assassinated. Someone should warn the S.S. to be vigilant. But they’ll ignore this warning, just as NASA ignored my prediction about the Challenger Shuttle explosion. I’m not meant to be believed. Start Nothing: 9:13 p.m. Sun. to 3:10 a.m. Mon., 2:39 a.m. to 2:52 a.m. Wed., 1:44 a.m. to 2:35 a.m. Fri., and after 9:54 p.m. Sat. Aries March 21-April 19 A link evolves. The accent remains on secrets, research, sexual urges, investments, debt and partnership money, hidden meanings and health diagnoses, especially Monday/Tuesday. Changes, commitments or break-offs you make will have magnified consequences down the road. This is the month on which your life pivots. That said, don’t start anything new before November 26. Deal with old or ongoing sexual, financial and similar situations. (A former sexy one might return.) Relationships reach agreement Sunday. A mellow, loving mood flows in Wednesday/Thursday. Be ambitious late week. Taurus April 20-May 20 Remember, start nothing before November 26: stick with former or ongoing people, projects. That includes relationships, contracts, negotiations, relocation, dealings with the public, and advertising – and agent contacts. In the meantime, a former relationship, relocation opportunity, negotiation, etc., might reappear (especially Monday/Tuesday). Trust your instincts on this – if this link was good “back then,” good again: if bad, bad again. Mysteries, opportunities and a sexy person fill midweek. Love of a gentle kind flows over you Friday/Saturday. Work, co-workers are pleasant. Gemini May 21-June 20 Start nothing new before November 26 – especially in work, machinery, with dependents and health. DO NOT buy machinery. A former (incomplete) chore – or work role – might return (all month, but particularly Monday/Tuesday). Perhaps a repair must be redone. A former co-worker or lover might return – the lover’s not beneficial. Sunday’s romantic: express your feelings. Relationships, opportunities and fresh horizons fill Wednesday/Thursday – but only leap if these are “old new” not brand new. Sexy urges and “financial significance” arrive Friday/Saturday – research, dig deep. Cancer June 21-July 22 The accent lies on romance, creative urges, beauty, charming children and speculative luck (all highlighted Monday/Tuesday). But don’t start anything new in any zone. An old romance or former creative project might return – if so, judge it on its own merits. Why was it abandoned in the first place? Sunday’s for home, kids – all’s fine. Midweek brings chores, health matters (both lightly) – charge ahead in practical matters, dispose of piles of routine tasks. Relationships excite, opportunities surge, and cobwebs dissolve Friday/Saturday. True love’s possible: but no one new. Leo July 23-Aug. 22 Start nothing new before November 26, Leo – especially in areas of domesticity, real estate, children, security, pension programs, gardening and nutrition. (These are highlighted Monday/Tuesday, but pick up and march ahead with old, former projects – e.g., those stones you haven’t moved in the garden – or ongoing ones. Plant nothing, buy nothing significant.) Wednesday/Thursday bring romantic notions, earthly beauty and pleasure. (But don’t ask someone new for a date.) Chores, health concerns and dependents fill Friday/Saturday. If a former realty bargain resurfaces, hook it. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Start nothing new (and buy nothing significant) before November 26, especially in communications, travel, reports, paperwork, applications, distribution. In these, mistakes and delays can occur. An application submitted now will tend to be buried and forgotten by the recipient. Have a Plan B, recheck wallet, credit cards, supplies, itinerary, etc. Make a list before doing errands. Sunday favours you in money areas. Paperwork, travel and communications are highlighted Monday/Tuesday. Stick close to home, security position midweek. Romance, pleasure, “winning” Friday/Saturday! Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Money remains the top topic, Libra. Make as much as you can – without, however, starting new projects nor seeking new clients. (Clients gained before late November would become a real headache in future – not their fault!) Start nothing new or significant before November 26. Former money sources (or old bills you owe) are likely to resurface. Your talents shine Sunday. Money, earning, selling and sensual attractions highlight Monday/Tuesday. Do errands, travel, or communicate midweek – but watch mistakes; make a list. Head for home Friday/Saturday: relax, repair home and relations. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Your energy, charisma and optimism remain high; others are attracted. But “effective” might be the missing quality, as you will find it hard to advance ongoing ventures, and even harder to successfully start new ones. Stick to the old and ongoing until November 26. A former (abandoned) financial, investigative, sexual or health matter might return: if this was good then, it is now; if bad, bad now. Rest, contemplate Sunday. You impress others Monday/Tuesday. Chase money (not new money ventures) Wednesday/Thursday. Buy nothing important. Late week is busy but not hugely important. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Continue to rest, retreat, contemplate – be spiritual, charitable. Start nothing new before November 26. Instead, protect ongoing projects from mistakes, missed appointments, etc. A former acquaintance might reappear: this person might offer you some shelter or solace, but otherwise is not a good one for you to hang any hopes on, especially love hopes. Sunday’s for optimism and entertainment. Avoid competition Monday/Tuesday. Your energy and charisma return somewhat midweek – get things done! (But don’t start the new.) Chase money Friday/Saturday. Buy nothing important. Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Start nothing new before November 26, Cap. Instead, stay with ongoing projects, ventures and relationships, or welcome those that return from the past. A former fine group of friends, a light, playful lover, or a past venture (it always made you feel hopeful) might reappear. Judge the former venture on its own merits. DON’T indulge in planning sessions now – even those returning from the past will fall into confusion. Be ambitious Sunday. Playfulness, optimism and social delights fill Monday/Tuesday. Retreat midweek for a breather. Your energy and charisma soar Friday/Saturday! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 19 The accent remains on ambition, career, prestige relations, reputation and dealings with authorities, parents and the boss. Remain ambitious, but realize new starts are likely to go awry. Even ongoing situations hold some delays, mistakes and misunderstandings. Be gentle, humorous, and patient. Start nothing important before November 26. Sunday’s wise, loving. That ambition stuff strikes Monday/Tuesday – all’s fine, just DO NOT be fooled by money fantasies. A former career role or boss might return. Happiness visits you midweek! Retreat, rest, contemplate Friday/Saturday. Pisces Feb. 20-March 20 Your mind floats to rarified levels this week, Pisces, especially Monday/Tuesday. Legal, educational, far travel, cultural, love and intellectual pursuits fascinate you now. Remember: start nothing new before November 26. You might stumble across something you wrote or filmed long ago. My advice: don’t resurrect it, as you could muddle its message even more. However, a chance to revisit a foreign shore, to visit your old campus, or speak with an old flame, should be grabbed. Sunday’s mysterious. Be ambitious midweek. Happiness, optimism and social joys arrive Friday/Saturday. www.astralreflections.com. Email: timstephens@shaw.ca. /30/