astral meanders 2-8 september

In General: There is a Full Moon on the 4th in Pisces which has a pleasant aspect to Jupiter adding some helpful positive energy to projects that we are in the process of completing .Mercury retrogrades again on the 8th, in Libra. It subsequently is likely to influence relationships and in particular the communication that goes on within relationships! Old issues and old relationships can be highlighted and we will be obliged to deal with these. Saturn opposite Uranus is direct Mid-month. At present Uranus is going retrograde and it might be that we can feel the build up of this oppositional energy already! There is a certain tension between our needs for freedom, innovativeness and change and our awareness of obligations and the benefits of keeping the status quo. Birthday folk this week can look forward to year of balancing work and play and making clear individual personal needs. On the world scene it is a week of ups and downs and perhaps an inkling of the tension building towards mid-month. Locally it’s important to take things in our stride and try not to avoid the real issues!

Aries
March 21- April 20
You are focused on work and getting organised but others are drawn to you and social invitations abound. You will need to prioritise and affect some balance in your life. It’s too easy to spend up big on hobbies and other personal interests this week too and indeed all month! Another area to affect some balance!!

Taurus
April 21-May 21
You will find yourself in demand this month particularly around the full moon when it’s likely you will be called upon to help a friend out in some way. Home and hearth are great places for you to be this week and you will feel as though life has become pleasurable again! Enjoy this and play a little it will do you good.

Gemini
May 22-June 21
It’s the beginning of a changeable and unpredictable month for you guys so it’s wise to clear the decks and complete all unfinished tasks. That way you will be ready no matter what happens! Mercury retrograde effects you strongly so be prepared for communication confusion and delays in travel etc. Family can be demanding!

Cancer
June 22- July 23
It’s a time for patience as rewards are stalled and you just need to get along with things! Balancing all the parts of your life can seem insurmountable but it will pay off in the long run. There is something that needs to be let go of now so just let go and regroup and you will feel the path ahead to be lighter and more endurable!

Leo
July 24- August 23
It is still a little shaky for you guys and you are not as decisive as usual or as outgoing! There is a hint of the old spark back this week though! It is important that you keep your eye on the larger picture and the longer term goal and that you don’t allow your idealistic self to be sucked into some unrealistic scheme!

Virgo
August 24- September 23
All the hectic activity and hard work of late can catch up with you guys this week. You could feel tired and worn out. Old memories and relationship issues can resurface and throw you off balance midweek. It’s important that you give yourself time to think and evaluate. Decisions should be finalised later this month.

Libra
September 24- October 23
You are restless and vaguely dissatisfied with the order of things this week. Family demands are time consuming and there is a lot of work to do in general. This week is the beginning of a month where you are being asked to choose for yourself instead of for everyone else which is your habitual way.

Scorpio
October 24-November 22
Some nice positive changes are in store for Scorpios this week! You will feel a general sense of elation. You are more patient, friendly and tactful than is usual at the moment and its working for you! Just don’t expect that all this praise and prizes energy can continue forever! Enjoy but be realistic about your future plans.

Sagittarius
November 23- December 21
You are not sure what you want now! You are in a generally good position but it could be that it is not as fulfilling as you would like. Boredom may be setting in. Saggies like adventure and challenge, and now may be the time to ask yourself how you are going to include that in your life??

Capricorn
December 22- January20
Expenses build this month and it is accompanied by an extreme desire to overspend on special luxuries and fun times! You need to be realistic with this and find a personal balance. Others will like you for what you are rather than what you spend so be reassured and be yourself! Beware of communication glitches.

Aquarius
January 21- February 19
You clear objectivity can be very much in demand with friends this week. You are able to see things for what they are and your advice is generally spot on! Family may be demanding and you will be called upon to say it like it is and be strong! Don’t let old habits get in the way of looking after yourself.

Pisces
February 20 March 20
It’s a good week and the start of a good month for Pisceans! You are feeling livelier and more energised. You are more optimistic and more in tune with your spiritual self. The only issues you need to face are old ones that involve feelings of guilt. It’s time to release and let go and move on to greater things!

Astral Peeks: Earthly influences from Jupiter and Saturn….
A team of researchers from the Geological Survey of Canada, University of Wisconsin, Stockholm University, Harvard University, the U.S. Geological Survey and University of Ulster says it has largely put to rest a long debate on the underlying mechanism that has caused periodic ice ages on Earth for the past 2.5 million years - they are ultimately linked to slight shifts in solar radiation caused by predictable changes in Earth's rotation and axis. "We can calculate changes in the Earth's axis and rotation that go back 50 million years," said Peter Clark, a professor of geosciences at OSU. "These are caused primarily by the gravitational influences of the larger planets, such as Jupiter and Saturn, which pull and tug on the Earth in slightly different ways over periods of thousands of years."