astral meanders June 2019

In General:  This month starts with the New Moon in Gemini, on June 3rd, which is a good day for new projects and any kind of intellectual work. On June 4^th, Mercury enters Cancer helping to improve our memories and deal with past issues. Emotions will have a greater influence on our communication style. On June 9^th Venus enters Gemini and we wish to spend time on intellectual interests and intellectual hobbies. Most of us will really enjoy communicating with people in general. June 17^th’s full moon in Sagittarius it is a good opportunity for a revelation of some kind. For the more pragmatic, it is important to see the big picture, before setting goals. Be a little cautious around June 21^st when Neptune goes retrograde in Pisces! Neptune retrograde can cause distorted reality. It can be hard to focus on what is real as opposed to what is unrealistic. If you have a birthday in June then you can expect a year ahead filled with communication, movement and lots of emotional bias. Make an effort to stay clear headed! On the word scene it’s a month of emotionally charged politics and over idealism! Locally make an effort to stay grounded. Get out in the garden, breathe, stay in the now.

Thought for the month: If you must be in a hurry, then let it be according to the old adage, and hasten slowly. ~Saint Vincent de Paul

Aries

 This month offers an opportunity to get in touch with your softer and more spiritual side! Communication and interaction with others becomes more important than usual. Teamwork and consultation work better than going it alone.

Taurus

This month is all about love and relationships. Staying positive and seeing the best in others and yourself will greatly support you this month. Self- improvement activities and some self-nurturing will also go well.

Gemini

The focus is on family and friends this month. In fact the support of friends seems even more tan usually important to you during June. It’s an excellent time for planning a new strategy re work and career.

Cancer

Introspection is the focus of this month for Cancer. You will be wanting to better understand yourself and your goals or dreams. All types of communication and particularly writing are favoured.

Leo

Be as clear with yourself as you can be about your goals this month as this is a great time for manifestation.

You may feel like indulging yourself by buying something nice, and it’s a great uplifting thing to do. Your relationships can help you to know yourself better.

Virgo

This is a busy month and plans may change suddenly! Be as flexible as you can and recognize that these changes may be in your best interest! You can stay in the moment and still be as organised as you usually are.

Libra

Things have been somewhat uncertain recently. Just go with that! Clarity will likely emerge as an area of focus after Venus changes from retrograde to forward motion at the end of the month. It’s a great time to go within and find some answers.

Scorpio

This month favours romance, relationships and travel. Overall there is a lot in your favour but its important to look after health and keep to strong healthy routines. Finances require some attention and some signing of documents may be in store.

Sagittarius

During June there is a lot of activity around Sagittarius, most of it out of your control. Your goal now is to go with the flow happily! Conserve energy where you can as things can become quite hectic at times.

Capricorn

Business and social activities have an added energy of success this month you’re heading in a positive direction for the first time in a long time! You have an abundance of ideas and are in your best space to bring them to manifestation!

Aquarius

It’s a busy month and there are a lot of ideas and questions being thrown about! You will come to realize that you have to stop observing and get really involved to make things happen!

Pisces

June offers Pisces an opportunity to really use their creativity in a practical way and achieve some amazing results. Others will be especially grateful for any help you offer them at this time.

Astral meditations:

How to distress for your individual astrological sign:

Aries: Go for a run or a gym session.

Taurus: Go shopping, bake a cake or go for a stroll in nature.

Gemini: Read a good book. Write in your journal.

Cancer: Cook up a feast and invite someone to share it with you.  Spend time by the water.

Leo: Listen to some up beat music. Do something creative.

Virgo: Tidy your cupboards. Get out into the garden and get your hands dirty!

Libra: Pick up the phone for a chat with an old friend. Go for a walk with a friend.

Scorpio: Get yourself into some water or take a stroll by the sea.

Sagittarius: Do something physical and definitely outdoors. Take a trip somewhere new.

Capricorn: Go for a hike, climb a mountain, challenge yourself.

Aquarius: Spend some quality time just daydreaming. Do some creative visualization.

Pisces: Take a long warm bath, throw some scented oils into it. Let go. 

Astral Meanders: Winter Solstice 2019

In the Southern hemisphere, Yule is celebrated on June 21st and June 22nd, and in the Northern hemisphere it falls on the 21st and 22nd of December.

Yule falls at the Midwinter Solstice, when the nights are longer and the days shorter than at any other time of the year. It marks the mid-point of winter and brings the promise of new beginnings as we move out of the darkness and into lighter, warmer days. Traditionally Yule logs are burned. The Yule log must be the root of a hardwood tree, and in Australia mallee roots are ideal for this purpose, as are all types of Eucalyptus. The Yule log is burned down until nothing but a small section remains, which is saved and kept, to be used as a lighter for the following year’s Yule fire. Other ways to honour this seasonal transition are to light candles to symbolize the increasing light and to make orange pomanders to decorate and freshen the home. The orange is a symbol of the return of the sun. For our inner workings the return of the light is time to plant seeds, think about new beginnings and new projects, it’s a time to rebirth ourselves in some way.

astral meanders May 2019

In General:

Mercury in Aries is still a strong energy for the first few days of May 2019, encouraging us to be more spontaneous and active with our lives. However by the 7th^th Mercury and Venus, combined with the Sun in Taurus bring a practical, grounding energy. A new moon on May 4^th is perfect for getting finances in order. On May 16^th Mars in Cancer suggests a good deal of energy centered around family.

The full moon in Scorpio on the 18^th will make us aware of our deeper desires and encourage us to put some energy into manifesting them. If you are celebrating a birthday this month then you can expect the year ahead to be a family oriented one. On the world scene it’s a time when governments are called upon to focus on education, health and other humanitarian issues. Locally, it’s a good time to get our finances and other aspects of our practical lives in order.

Thought for the month:
I would not waste my life in friction when it could be turned into momentum. ~Frances Willard

Aries

May means adventure, fun and excitement. Your extra initiative, inspiration and motivation is ideal for starting difficult tasks or things you have put off. You have daring and charisma. Remember fortune favors the brave.

Taurus

People and circumstances enter your life in May that will open you up to new experiences in relating. That means your relationships take on new meaning. Travel is certainly amped up for you and there is much learning to be gained from those travels.

Gemini

May energy encourages you to get more out of life, to spend more, experience more, and have more fun. The month brings good luck, optimism and plenty of love. This is a great time for mending stressful relationships. Gifts, compliments and amazing opportunities are possible.

Cancer

This month brings creative thinking and honest self-expression. It is a great time for writing activities.  An increase in personal interactions and communication makes for a busy but productive time that should be used wisely and can produce excellent results.

Leo

There is uniqueness in friendships this month. Be ready to reconnect with old friends and be open to the cultivation of new friendships. Love unconditionally and remember, to feel loved you must love. You will receive accolades from those you do love.

Virgo

May allows you to make important changes in your life without the usual disruption that big changes can bring. An inner excitement means you can express a more bubbly side of your personality. There will be opportunities to meet new people from varied backgrounds.

Libra

This month brings an inner calm and balance to your relationships. As a result you will be more efficient and productive. Your plans should work out well so this is a good time to promote yourself and your goals. Superiors will appreciate your positive attitude and initiative.

Scorpio

May brings an energy and passion that is well-balanced and not aggressive or threatening to others. Your directness and initiative will get you noticed in a good way, especially by superiors. Extra charisma makes this a good time for your love life and social life.

Sagittarius

It may not be clear at the moment but your actions are setting you up for career success. Keep your network connections active even though they may seem old and stale. Wherever you encounter challenges, know that they will turn you toward fortune in some way.

Capricorn

This month brings good news and pleasant conversation your way. Rational thinking and a convincing communication style makes this a good time to ask for favours, negotiate, bargain, convince others and promote your ideas.  

Aquarius

Right now you have clear and quick thinking processes. Your mind is very active so share what is on your mind through writing or speaking. Great focus lets you fine-tune your goals and make clear plans. Discuss these plans with others because you will get good feedback and support.

Pisces

The energy of May increases the tempo of life with mental activity, communications, short trips and errands. The hectic pace can lead to nervous irritability and rushed thinking. Take extra time to explain yourself clearly to avoid misunderstandings turning into arguments.

Astral meditations:

Most kinds of meditation focus upon paying attention to your mind, then gently bringing your mind back to a chosen focal point. The focal point itself varies from meditation to meditation. What you focus on can and does make a big difference on your meditation experience. Here are a few ideas for you.

Emotional Triggers. Trace an emotion back to its origins. Are there unconscious emotional triggers at play? Simply observe your emotional triggers with compassion and curiosity.

Compassion. Focus on your own sense of compassion and on your care and love for others around you. Allow this feeling to grow and expand.

Forgiveness. Bring to mind a person who has wronged you, or whom you perceive to have wronged you. Allow yourself to experience all the emotions associated with that experience, then slowly let them go. Choose to forgive.

Inspiration. How inspired do you feel right now, in the present moment? Explore the intricacies of what makes you feel inspired, or why you don’t feel inspired.

 Humanity . Think of the people in your life. Remind yourself that they’re human, just like you. They’re a conscious, feeling, thinking being, just like you. Tap into a shared sense of humanity with the people around you.

Happiness. Bring your attention to your own sense of happiness. How happy are you now? What does it feel like to put your attention on  happiness? How could you increase the sense of happiness in your everyday life?

Astral meanders: What’s Happening in the sky May 2019

May 4 - New Moon. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere.

May 6, 7 - Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower. The Eta Aquarids is an above average shower, capable of producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. Most of the activity is seen in the Southern Hemisphere. In the Northern Hemisphere, the rate can reach about 30 meteors per hour. The thin crescent moon will set early in the evening leaving dark skies for what should be a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Aquarius, but can appear anywhere in the sky.

May 18 - Full Moon, Blue Moon. Since this is the third of four full moons in this season, it is known as a blue moon. This rare calendar event only happens once every few years, giving rise to the term, “once in a blue moon.” There are normally only three full moons in each season of the year. But since full moons occur every 29.53 days, occasionally a season will contain 4 full moons. The extra full moon of the season is known as a blue moon. Blue moons occur on average once every 2.7 years.

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