astral meanders April 15th-21st

In General: Mars joins stimulating Uranus on April 15, instigating an inventive, unusual and creative aspect that can ignite bright new ideas and futuristic methods. On this day and either side be extra careful with machinery and when in traffic. The 17th through to the 18th is by contrast much more relaxed. These are days to get organized and plan ahead! Venus is back in Pisces and brings us back to our focus of what we really desire and how to go about getting it! The end of the week is all about solidifying relationships. If your birthday falls this week then get ready for an unpredictable and exciting year ahead! On the world scene it’s a week for breakthroughs with technology and any creative or scientific endeavours really! Humanistic and compassionate issues are also on the agenda. Locally we should use the mid week days of organization wisely.

Astral news: Solar observers are keeping a close eye on the sun as it experiences its quietest period in more than a century. In 2009, the sun has been blemish-free for more than 80 days. Record reductions in the solar wind, solar radio emissions and solar brightness have also been noted. The reduction in sunspot activity has also seen a drop in solar flares and coronal mass ejections. These events blast vast quantities of atoms and ions into space, disrupting communications systems on earth and threatening astronauts in space. A drop in solar activity allows more cosmic rays from outer space to enter the solar system. Past evidence suggests there may be a correlation between sunspot activity and global temperature. A seventy-year cold snap in the seventeenth century, which saw the River Thames freeze over, coincided with a drop in sunspot activity known as the 'Maunder minimum'. While the link seems to be supported by other geological evidence, scientists argue that it is still only speculation. They say that the most exciting thing about this unusually quiet period is that it gives scientists like the opportunity to gather more data and fine-tune their predictions.


Aries
March 21- April 20
The Sun sheds light on your first house and issues surrounding your personal identity, appearance, outward behaviour, and impulsiveness. Improved energy and a renewed feeling of confidence are available to you now. You are in an enviable position when it comes to making a good impression on others. You have charisma and self-assurance.

Taurus
April 21-May 21
Mars energizes your eleventh house until the 23rd, and encourages you to exert your energy and initiative into friendships, social life, and other group activities. Friendship is of unusual importance this week, but this is an area of your life where you may experience some difficulty since your argumentative side is highlighted also!

Gemini
May 22-June 21
Creative activities should do well now. You require solitude in order to get your thoughts together and to be emotionally productive. During this transit you can be inclined to be a little secretive. Venus turns direct on April 17th. Relationships, love and financial matters steadily become clearer and more straightforward as the month progresses.

Cancer
June 22- July 23
Relationships begin to look up after the 17th and you are feeling in amorous mood! Creativity and increased enjoyment in the workplace is also in the cards for you guys this week. Compassion, better communication and greater intimacy all combine to make this a productive and beneficent time.

Leo
July 24- August 23
The explosive Mars-Uranus conjunction on April 15 has the effect of bringing unexpressed emotions to your immediate attention. It’s a great opportunity for moving move any energy blocks but you need to stay focused to achieve this. Venus and Saturn give some extra and uncharacteristic stability to all your emotional machinations this week.

Virgo
August 24- September 23
Goals are more attainable now provided you keep them realistic! Watch your tendency to overstate, over reach and over organise this week too! The final few days of the week provide creative and exciting opportunities to magnetize or improve a partnership. If there have been arguments of late then reconciliation can be realized reached now.

Libra
September 24- October 23
This week can provide a nice surprise from a close partner, or some exciting, warm moments. Your romance sector is about to experience some effect from Neptune, Jupiter and Chiron. However do try not to expect the impossible from others now, they are trying, honestly. Keep your expectations real but also keep your heart open to its potential.

Scorpio
October 24-November 22
This is a great week for love and romance. Your energies are high and so is your charisma! Venus turns direct on April 17th and coupled with the Mars/Venus conjunction on April 18th-19th is likely to bring old friends and lovers from your past back into your sphere of activity. It’s all good!

Sagittarius
November 23- December 21
Finances need to be kept in check now and some thought and organisation on this front is advisable! Around April 15th, don't bring up any sensitive or contentious subjects with anyone close, even on the phone or internet. The outcome will not be worth it! It’s all about surprises this week so be prepared.

Capricorn
December 22- January20
On or close to the 15th the Mars/Uranus conjunction encourages unexpected news. Communication from afar and short journeys are very possible this week too. Sometimes there is car trouble or delays with this movement but it is on the cards nevertheless. Family matters are favoured around the 21st.

Aquarius
January 21- February 19
Not a good time for any important financial dealings, best to plan these for next month in fact. Some promising financial news is possible towards the week’s end but still it is wise to proceed with caution until we get into May! There are many surprises this week and not all are to your liking. Just keep a low profile and wait.

Pisces
February 20 March 20
You are experiencing some frustration at a deep level at present. There can be a tendency toward rebellion as a reactionary response! You are more prone to accidents than usual too and the feet especially require your care and attention! Money that has been held up will suddenly manifest towards the weeks end!

Astral Peeks: Auspicious birth.....
Not so sure about this one...it raises all sorts of ethical and related questions! Another incidence of humans wanting to over-control everything!!
A news report in Myanmar says professional astrologers in Myanmar plan to launch a Web site to advise expectant mothers on the most auspicious time to give birth. It will be the first online tool to enable parents to pick the luckiest time to have their babies through a Caesarean section. The Web site will apparently be free and provide its service in both the Myanmar and English languages when it launches in June. Users will choose the intended birthplace from a list of 528 townships and the proposed birth date, and computer software will calculate the exact hour and minute for the operation.


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