astral meanders October 20-26

In General: We begin this week with a Moon conjunct to Uranus. It’s time to get serious about our projects, our innovative ideas and our goals and let go of the half heartedness and emotionality of the past few days! Mercury changes signs now too and moves into Scorpio. Scorpio takes everything with great seriousness so we are really being told! It’s an excellent opportunity to get some work done. We may not be inclined to share our plans and ideas with others now, but we are encouraged to do so as so much more happens when many minds are involved! On the 23rd the Moon is full in Aries and opposes the Sun. It’s a great time for seizing those opportunities and making things happen. On the 23rd the Sun also enters Scorpio! So again take this time seriously and don’t waste what you have or what is offered to you! If you have a birthday this week then you are going to have an amazing and opportunity filled year, but you need to take it seriously and use it! These wonderful focused energies don’t come around all that often! On the world scene it’s a time for governments to get things done and take themselves seriously. Locally we should take care of loose ends.

Quote of the week: Derive happiness in oneself from a good day's work, from illuminating the fog that surrounds us. Henri Matisse

Aries
March 21- April 20
A nice week for Aries with opportunities to shine and the space and diplomacy to communicate well! Relationships in particular are favoured well. Energy levels are still not really up to your usual levels but you are more focused on the quieter and intimate aspects of life right now. You are more reflective than usual too.

Taurus
April 21-May 21
Things may seem a little unclear for you at the moment and you might feel like you are living in a haze! Be patient and go with the flow, all will be revealed in November! It’s still a good time to embark on a new health and fitness regime. If you have pets doing more for or with them at or around this time is possible.

Gemini
May 22-June 21
Your love of life is growing in leaps and bounds now. This is a lovely opportunity for Geminis to enjoy all the pleasures that life has to offer! Love and friends are favoured and health is looking good too! A friend may need some support from this week, especially around the full moon. Say what you really think!

Cancer
June 22- July 23
The family and home front are nicely favoured this week and you will be recalling just how important they are to you! Enjoy this all important bonding time. The full moon will ask you again if you have the balance right in your life. The latter part of the week is great for career related projects.

Leo
July 24- August 23
It’s an important time to make yourself as available as possible for your family and loved ones. The full Moon on the 23rd could bring some special need for your time and focus on this front. The social whirl is still busy for you, bringing opportunities to shine! You are more than usually grateful of your abilities on the intellectual front.

Virgo
August 24- September 23
Your emotions swim closer to the surface this week. It’s not a very comfortable place for you guys but its unavoidable so just go with the flow. Your mind is also busy and intellectual tasks will not phase you either! The full moon energy works well when you use it to complete tasks and tie up loose ends.

Libra
September 24- October 23
Life, love, finances, relationships and the ambient enjoyment of life, all of these are on the wax now! It’s a luscious time for Librans, who are the very best at appreciating lusciousness. The full moon on the 23rd is an especially indulgent day so plan something special! Your confidence levels are increasing now too.

Scorpio
October 24-November 22
Not a very serious week at all! Keep it as free as you can of important decisions and serious business meetings and try to do a little light indulging instead! Friendships are favoured at the full Moon. Oddly, whilst all energies seem to point at the fun side of life job offers also abound now. Try and take them seriously!

Sagittarius
November 23- December 21
There is an excellent amount of support for you from all quarter’s this week. Networking works magic now so get to it! Emotions may be more intense than usual until the full moon on the 23rd. Be ready to compromise with a loved one towards the end of this week. It’s important to share the limelight!

Capricorn
December 22- January20
Some positive outcomes that you have been waiting for, for some time, are likely to find you this week! There is some chance for praise or accolade for a job well done. The Full Moon brings with it the culmination of a work or home project. Relationships however can a bit all over the place, so play it calm and be patient here.

Aquarius
January 21- February 19
You are in the throes of a creative and adventurous period that will carry you for some weeks yet! News from friends around the full moon might include travel plans. Your energy is good, your charisma is at a high point and you are feeling bolder and more adventurous than usual! Go for it.

Pisces
February 20 March 20
More responsibility and better friendships are the go this week. It’s a satisfying time. It’s a good time to review any financial dealings or plans. You seem more in touch with your deeper desires now and more aware of what you want out of life. Used well this energy can be an important transformative period for you.

Astral Peeks: Amazing views...
The European Southern Observatory (ESO) operates some of the world's most advanced ground-based telescopes, including the Very Large Telescope array (VLT) and the Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy (VISTA) at Paranal Observatory in the Atacama desert, Chile. They recently posted their top 100 images: http://www.eso.org/public/images/archive/top100/ These are most definitely worth viewing, like looking through a child’s kaleidoscope.