astral meanders 28th April-4th May

In General: The full Moon in Scorpio on the 28th brings deep feelings to the surface and can surrender up some remarkable insights. It is also when many Buddhists celebrate the birth of the Buddha. It is a passionate Full Moon with some strong mars energy attached suggesting a need to control anger. The Sun in Taurus opposes the Moon and suggests difficulty in keeping secrets and feelings hidden! We will be pushed to express them. Venus quincunxes Pluto on the 29th. This is a time of adjustments and re-assessments in our close personal relationships. Combine all this and you get a week where issues of power and control can arise. Perverse or irrational fears of loss, or jealousy, could also materialize. If you celebrate a birthday this week then get ready for a year of self discovery! On the world scene it’s a volatile time with physical and emotional expressions of discontent. Locally try to avoid conflict, although it may seem inevitable at times!

Thought for the week: It is wise to direct your anger towards problems -- not people; to focus your energies on answers -- not excuses. William Arthur ward

Aries
March 21- April 20
You might begin to be more aware of what you really want in life this week. This can be an emotional discovery and you are likely to feel quite intensely about the issue. Patience will get you what you want but overreactions wont so do try to curb your fiery nature a little. The good seeds you sow now reap greater rewards later this year.

Taurus
April 21-May 21
You are in a good phase and relationships will remain positive and rewarding despite the feisty astrological activity. Harness the energy instead, to rise above the general chaos and help those less in control of their lives to get on top of things! The full moon brings clarity, direction and purpose into your life.

Gemini
May 22-June 21
It’s not an excellent week for beginnings or staring new projects but it is a practical opportunity for catching up on long overdue tasks and getting that complex life of yours back under control! The full moon can be a bit touch and go for you guys, especially on the home front where tempers will be a tad fragile.

Cancer
June 22- July 23
Used well this week is one of practical ideas and catching up on odd jobs around the home front. Issues that have lain dormant or just out of reach will suddenly rear up and need your attention so keeping a calm level headed approach will be essential. Muddled communication can be a part of your problems.

Leo
July 24- August 23
It’s not a good week for personal verbal attacks but you are very tempted that’s for sure! Keep those lips tightly shut if you can and breathe! This applies particularly to the days around the full Moon. Career issues are important now and you can get what you want if you can keep tact uppermost and the tongue under control!

Virgo
August 24- September 23
This is a week where the urge to have some down time or at the very least some time just for yourself is high. You want to think about the past and finally begin to make some sense of old issues you have been previously puzzled by. Some things may seem too chaotic to tackle but you find you cannot avoid the confrontation around the full Moon.

Libra
September 24- October 23
Work will be the area where you are forced to keep our head out of the clouds this week Libra. Overall though you feel lighter and less shackled than you have for some time. Expect communication issues and travel delays and secrets that have a way of being found out! Take it in your stride and move on!

Scorpio
October 24-November 22
Keep yourself calm and together as much as possible this week because it is an intense one for you and that temper is just waiting for an opportunity to go go go. Practice tact in relationships or you will hurt someone more than you imagine. Old issues can finally be laid to rest but you require thought before you speak.

Sagittarius
November 23- December 21
The full moon is a wind of opportunity for you. You can finally get loose of those issues that have plagued you both at work and at home. There should be some boost to your self esteem too. You are about to learn something fundamental and eye-opening about yourself! Look forward to it, it’s all good.

Capricorn
December 22- January20
Things are getting easier and more satisfying for you and this week is just another one of this ilk. You do need a modicum of patience though especially when it comes to those obsessive desires you can become enamoured with. Trust in the process and let the universe do its job, controlling fate won’t help.

Aquarius
January 21- February 19
It’s time to be good to yourself and look after your general health and well being. This has the propensity to be a very intense and stressful week. Stay close to home and enjoy the pleasure of those you love rather than pushing yourself too far now. Try not to be too critical of others this week though.

Pisces
February 20 March 20
People can seem extra difficult and annoying this week. Avoid major confrontation, keep your own council and just persevere with life and work as usual, keeping a low profile! This way you can keep an otherwise intense week on an even keel! Things will improve considerably again once May kicks in.

Astral Peeks: Astro Mums.
With Mothers day just around the corner I thought it a good idea to look at mothering by the stars!
Aries mums are feisty and full of energy. They are up for an argument and are hard to keep down! Taurus mums work extremely hard to provide for their offspring. They do love to indulge themselves a little too and have a taste for fine food! Gemini mums are very hard to outsmart! They are playful and chatty too. Cancer mums nurturing and emotional. They thrive on displays of affection. Leo Mums are proud of their family and will go to any lengths to protect them! Virgo mums keep a neat and immaculate environment. They are not keen on being the centre of attention! Libra mums are true diplomats always keeping the peace. They end to spoil those they love! Scorpio mums are always ready to keep a secret! They have a lot of wisdom to impart. Sagittarius mums are always up for an adventure. They have a love of all things exotic. Capricorn mums always take their responsibilities very seriously. They put a lot of effort into being mums! Aquarius mums are unusual and eccentric. They love to be your friend. Pisces mums are creative and sensitive with a deep desire to be close to others and share of themselves.