astral meanders 14th-20th May

In General: It’s a busy time from an astrological point of view with a lot of movement in the planetary line-up. The Aries new Moon starts our week off with strong energies of creativity, spontaneity and enthusiasm. It is time for us to come out of the darkness and activate out lives! Start new projects, complete old ones, plan new ventures and embrace the world like a new born, with wonder and eagerness. If there are new beginnings to instigate then do this now! There is no time like the present and this new moon will bring that concept into our consciousness. Mercury goes retrograde on the 18th yet again and will continue its motionlessness until May 17th. We can expect all the usual retrograde stuff, confusion, error, misunderstanding, delay, and breakdown. This retrograde is occurring in Taurus so it’s wise to be extra careful when dealing with all things Venusian, finances, assets, overindulgence of any kind! Pace yourself, wait till alter to sign contracts, double check details and move forward in the knowledge that it’s not the pace of the journey that counts, just the journey itself. Used wisely Mercury retrograde offers us an opportunity for personal reflection, smelling the roses and generally getting in touch with ourselves again! Despite the difficulties the weekend will be a lovely time for social gatherings and catching up with old friends. Enjoy. If you are having a birthday this week then you are in for a long reality check this year ahead. Too much idealism will soon be seen as your undoing and you will need to place those feet firmly on the ground. On the world scene it’s busy early in the week, with new agreements, new projects, new discoveries and new spontaneous and unexpected acts of nature. Locally, it’s a great weekend for a family gathering.

Thought of the week: To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right. Confucius

Aries
March 21- April 20
The new moon is all yours!! You are energised, forceful, adventurous, shining your light all over the place! Just remember to keep that volatile temper of yours in check and all will be perfect! It’s an excellent week for you guys and with a peaceful approach it is sure to be memorable for all the right reasons.

Taurus
April 21-May 21
It is a great time for you guys. You should feel as if you’re being given a new lease on life. A softer, deeper more philosophical you is making itself known. Relationship wise you can be a little too idealistic. Realism now will stop disillusionment and disappointment later. The 18th is especially satisfying.

Gemini
May 22-June 21
This is an exciting, sometimes chaotic and generally very challenging time. The positive is that it gives you an insight into your deeper needs and desires and you can learn a lot about yourself this way. Others can be a bit distracting however and you might have to work at being focused. Make a plan and stick to it for best results.

Cancer
June 22- July 23
This is a lovely week for getting the balance right in your life and starting routines that will keep it that way. Relationships of all kinds are the main focus of this week and there is ample opportunity to give the people you care about some of your valuable time! The rewards may not be instant but there are rewards.

Leo
July 24- August 23
An inner restlessness hits strongly this week. Travel and adventure are enticing. However you may not be able to get out and about as much as you would like. Use the same energy for creativity instead and you will find that you can achieve a great deal. If you are lucky you can combine work, travel and creativity!

Virgo
August 24- September 23
It’s time to be cautious around money and big purchases. Delays can be frustrating as you are also feeling the new moon restlessness. Best to sit quietly with yourself and use this week for rest, a little self indulgence and some TLC. Health can do with an overhaul too so it give some of your thoughtfulness.

Libra
September 24- October 23
Your energy levels are set to increase and as a consequence you can be very productive this week. You may also be pleasantly surprised by the productiveness of those around you! Enjoy tidying up the home, completing long overdue chores and getting things into a nice orderly routine. Tranquillity of mind is at hand!

Scorpio
October 24-November 22
Relationships are still highlighted and they are becoming more worthy of all that time and effort! By listening to your intuitive self you will find the happiness you long for. Trust those inner desires now and watch your life blossom and grow in all the right directions. It’s a good time for Scorpio!

Sagittarius
November 23- December 21
The momentum of your life is moving into a faster paced more satisfactory rhythm. There are still a few tests and challenges ahead but for now it’s a nice and positive, easy energy that surrounds you. Make the most of your environment and the people, who love you, it’s all working for you now.

Capricorn
December 22- January20
More responsibility and effort will be on the agenda in the work arena this week. Be prepared to put work first and other things on the back burner for this little while. Make your goals clear and your approach simple and you cannot go wrong. Avoid over complicating things and do expect the odd delay or two.

Aquarius
January 21- February 19
A sociable, spontaneous and exciting energy surrounds you this week! You area t you unpredictable best! Others will be attracted to you like moths to a flame. Home is feeling very comfy now and it brings out the best of your creativity. Use this energy to follow your artistic pursuits.

Pisces
February 20 March 20
This is a very special week for Pisces and you can expect things to generally just fall into place for you. Do not take anything or anyone slightly this week as there is a destined energy about happenings and people connections. Spend time with your family and you will reap some nice benefits too.

Astral Peeks: Music and astrology.
Aries like some fast and furious dance tunes to keep their energy up. Taurus like the soft romantic love songs. Gemini like clever lyrics and are often appreciators of classical music. Cancer love old tunes they associate with family gatherings. Leo love bold tunes with strong video clips. Virgo often enjoys opera and other technically difficult music. Libra like songs they can sing along to, preferably with a group of friends. Scorpio goes for arty and intense fringe music. Sagittarius, prefers a blend of world music. Capricorns like music that is played by very very good musicians, Aquarius like anything different, new and unusual, and Pisces like deep complex sounds and philosophical lyrics.