In General: This week should be a tad mellower than the previous weeks this month! The only things to watch out for are a little jealousy and the possibility of overreacting to situations. The 23rd marks the spring equinox and the Sun moving into Libra, sign of balance, relationships and moral equity. This is a potent equinox as the Sun forms a challenging aspect to Pluto, planet of shadows and transformations, and asks us to find the balance of priorities and enjoyments in our lives. Spring is the season of new energy, so it’s an apt time to consider what changes or improvements we would like to see in our own lives over the pending months. If you have a birthday this week then it’s a year to reassess and make reasonable and effective changes in your journey! On the world scene we can expect some high profile relationships to throw out a few unexpected turns! Locally its time to embrace the world in a more expansive frame of mind and share our hearts with others.

Thought for the week: What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but, scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable. - Joseph Addison

Aries
March 21- April 20
There is a strong desire to share with others and spend more time with your partner this week. It’s good to heed this feeling because others will provide you with the necessary fodder to grow and learn important things about yourself! With a little focus the time is ripe for you to realise your real potential.

Taurus
April 21-May 21
You are feeling on more stable ground then you have for some time. You can effectively begin a new health and well being regime. It’s a reflective week when clearing out the muddle of the past few months can really set you on a positive path. You are finally learning the lessons you have been avoiding!

Gemini
May 22-June 21
You are really coming out of your own inner world and are now ready to take centre stage and define your direction in life! It’s an excellent time for having fun, enjoying life and expressing yourself creatively. An element of sentimentality and romance creeps upon you this week and you are feeling in an expansive mood.

Cancer
June 22- July 23
Your family and home are highlighted nicely this week. You are aware of building strong foundations and nourishing your home life as much as possible. You are very willing to talk and share this week and intellectual conversations will be stimulating and thought provoking. Verbal affinity will be imperative.

Leo
July 24- August 23
It’s getting busier again Leo so best to be prepared! Both work and your social life are very active. Others really appreciate some attention from you and you are ready to give it! The only issue could be on focussing your energy which could easily become scattered a t this time. Learning and education is well aspected.

Virgo
August 24- September 23
It‘s time to pay attention to finances and other investments. It’s a time for planning, setting straight and researching though, not signing the bottom-line so be wary of this. Romance and other self indulgent pleasures are on your mind too. You could all too easily overspend on this area of your life!

Libra
September 24- October 23
It’s a dynamic social cycle for you guys and you will be in high demand! Others will sense your new found dynamism and react well! You can use this week to really make an impression where it counts most! You may find that there is less opportunity for one to one intimate relationship time though!

Scorpio
October 24-November 22
This is the start of a time of reflection and reassessment of the direction your life is taking. Do not try to do much and give yourself time to rest and collect energy for next month. Friendships, romance and family are all positive energies for you at this time and help you find the answers to the questions that are on your mind.

Sagittarius
November 23- December 21
You are back to you usual Sagittarian humour and light heartedness this week and it is high time coming! Things have been somewhat serious of late and it’s an opportunity to have some much needed light-hearted fun. It’s a good time for your creative and innovative energies to come to the fore! Follow dreams now too!

Capricorn
December 22- January20
Your career and reputation are important this week. You are very concerned to do your best and to achieve positive results. Your charisma is on the increase and others find you quite charming and attractive. It’s an excellent opportunity for some PR and networking! Foreigners also figure prominently.

Aquarius
January 21- February 19
There is more energy for outside activity and a turning of your focus from the self to others. You are more adventurous! Just do not lose your handle on the obligations and necessities of everyday life! Relationships will require some intimate focus but a partner pod close friend can also be helpful in gaining better financial prospects!

Pisces
February 20 March 20
You would be wise to us the energy of this week for some overdue financial planning and organisation and personal reflection. Clearing out unnecessary baggage and getting rid of bad habits is favoured. A break from routine or perhaps a short holiday would be good for you at this time. One to one interactions will feel more positive than large group activities.

Astral Peeks: SPRING EQUINOX
22nd SEPTEMBER Southern Hemisphere
Equinoxes occur when the sun passes across the equator, making night and day equal across the globe. Spring equinox has traditionally been known as Eostre, for the Teutonic Goddess Oestre, (whose name connects with the roots of our modern word oestrogen-the hormone stimulating ovulation.) This has given rise to the Christian Easter, also a celebration of birth and new life. Hence the symbolic eggs. They show the emergence of life from darkness, of ideas from inner levels. (You can see the connection in the northern hemisphere celebration of Easer, but the old seasonal importance of this celebration is lost on the southern Hemisphere).Spring is blossoming flowers; fruit on the trees, the birth of young animals. Our lives mirror this when we give full attention to growing things…to moving forward with projects.!Spring equinox is a time to focus upon giving energy to the new, to moving forward towards hopes become manifest, TO EXPLORING THE JOY AND ABUNDANCE IN OUR LIVES!!