astral meanders 26th August- 1st Septemebr

In General: This week begins with Venus moving into Leo, putting an emphasis on our personal need for more enjoyment and self-indulgence in life. We could also be feeling more passionate and intense on the romantic front! However, Mars is in Cancer and Mercury in Libra. Issues of fairness take centre stage, jealousy could be a problem and emotional dramas can be all too easy! Mercury and Mars and Pluto in difficult aspect from the 27th will help to create the energy of angst and tension, irresponsible behaviour within relationships will not go unnoticed and the repercussions can be severe. The greatest dangers this week are pride and ego. If you are having a birthday this week then you can look forward to a year filled with intense passions and lots of relationship activity! On the world scene expect some to overstep the ego and gossip to get the better of others. Words can be bantered about with much alacrity and little thought and some can actually get hurt. Locally it’s a good idea to focus on looking after your own needs, others just complicate the issue.

Quote of the week; Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live. Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900)

Aries
March 21- April 20
You can get so caught up in the things that frustrate you and the things that you’d like to change this week that you forget to believe in yourself! Don’t lose that indomitable Aries spirit! There will be change and there will be progress it’s just that you need to be patient! New romantic possibilities are on the cards for many of you and your personal charisma is on the rise.

Taurus
April 21-May 21
Work is a focus this week and you are in the mood to organise and make positive changes. It is all too easy to get distracted and scatter your energies however so work on being attentive. Be aware that idle talk can lead to gossip and that someone may get hurt in the process. Think first, speak later and you should be alright!

Gemini
May 22-June 21
Others will find you especially charming this week! You enjoy the light-hearted banter that comes your way and it can be a very pleasurable time for you. Romance can offer you an intellectual rapport with someone now and it’s highly likely you will spend a quantity of time philosophising into the wee hours! Ant new relationship begun now will retain an element of light heartedness.

Cancer
June 22- July 23
You are able to successfully concentrate on work with detail this week and are in the mood to get things done! You do however require some time alone in order to best facilitate this! Frequent periods of solitude are necessary for you guys to recharge and re-spark your joy for life and this week is one of those times.

Leo
July 24- August 23
You may need to keep an eye on your purse strings this week as Venus can be very encouraging in the spending arena! You feel the need to spend some uncharacteristic time alone and to reflect on past issues. For some of you issues from the past may come around again. When dealing with thee do not be too hurried to think clearly!

Virgo
August 24- September 23
It’s time to get finances in order and perhaps work out new ways to increase that income! You are likely to find that activities involving groups and cooperation will be your best ally. Individuals of like mind will be attracted to your energy now and there are plenty of opportunities happy social gatherings.

Libra
September 24- October 23
Sharing interests and time with an intimate other will give you happiness and pleasure this week. Thinking, philosophising and speaking up about matters that concern you will take up a good deal of your time also. It’s an excellent phase for intellectual pursuits and teaching or learning. Just be wary of the jealousy monster!

Scorpio
October 24-November 22
You are bolder and more courageous than is usual now; just do be careful not to take uncalculated risks as accidents are also likely! You can too easily get angry about small issues and involved in disputes over minor things at this time. Others could find you overly opinionated and it won’t sit well with them!

Sagittarius
November 23- December 21
You are feeling more sensitive than is usual and are likely to feel everything more intensely than is usual as a result. The New Moon is in your sign and this can gives you a burst of renewed energy and optimism which allows you to put yourself first right now! Begin new projects and speak up for yourself for best results.

Capricorn
December 22- January20
Any activities that involve learning and study are highly favoured this week. It’s also a great time if you are looking for work. Speaking up for yourself will be warmly received by others. Expect to feel more energised and healthier. There is much activity in your personal relationships, but it’s all really about your own personal growth!

Aquarius
January 21- February 19
You are more energised on the work front this week. It’s a good idea to focus your energy here anyway as other little frustrations can be very distracting and a little bit disconcerting! You are noticed now and others want to be near you. Keep an eye on health as you are more than usually susceptible to colds, flu and such like.

Pisces
February 20 March 20
Some feelings of lethargy are typical of this week! At work you can be more inclined to chat with friends than usual. You are however likely to find yourself doing a myriad jobs around the house! You are thinking deeply and exploring all those universal questions! Be very careful not to overdo life in general. Get the rest you need!

Astral Peeks: What is horary astrology?

The name of horary comes from the Greek "hora" - an hour and means "of the hour". This highly specific astrological application is very ancient. It deals with specific questions and replies with specific answers. The basis of the horary chart is the time your question is put to the astrologer, and from this a map of the sky is erected. Personal details, such as your date, place and time of birth, are not needed and so, for those who do not have this information, horary provides a method of dealing with problems with difficult situations. Modern astrology deals with making predictions about the life of a person depending on their Birth Chart (horoscope), which is a mathematical interpretation of the time and date of their birth, in relation to the place of their birth. But in Horary Astrology, no such horoscope is required. The answers to specific questions asked from horary astrologers are given according to the time of birth of that particular question and not the time of birth of the person asking it.