astral meanders 16-22 feb 2011

In General: The week begins with a conjunct of Sun and Neptune. It’s time to connect profoundly with yourself and discover who you really are. It’s a reflective, emotional and spiritual phase. On the 18th the Sun enters Pisces, sign of all things deep, and hidden. This only emphasizes our drive to go deep within and find our true strengths. It’s a time to listen to your intuition and follow your feelings. On the 18th, there is also a full Moon in Leo. Leo is the sign of personal identity, Ego recognition and personal power and this Full Moon will shed light on any areas of our lives where we feel we are not being adequately understood or looked after. On the 20th Mercury conjuncts both Mars and Neptune suggesting busy minds with lots of opportunity for quick thinking and new ideas. However it can be cloudy thinking and you may need to spend some time trying to sort it out! What doesn’t make sense now will later so hang in there. On the 21st Mars and Mercury also enter Pisces. This brings us some confusion and hesitation; we need to take things slowly, pace ourselves. Jupiter Squares Pluto at the end of this week, it can make for a time of great invention, heightened thinking and creativity, but it can be hard to put this into words or any form of practical manifestation! We may just feel as if we are struggling to stay afloat in this sea of conflicting emotional energy! If you have a birthday this week then expect to work towards a greater sense of whom you are this year. On the world scene, expect a little governmental confusion late in the week and some miss-communicated details that require restructuring or sorting out. Locally enjoy the opportunity for reflection.

Quote of the week: Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler. ~Albert Einstein

Aries
March 21- April 20
This is about to be a spectacular week, one way or another! Most of you guys will experience some deep and emotionally moving revelation this week! Those who have no relationship at present could meet someone very special during this time and those within relationships will reach a deeper understanding.

Taurus
April 21-May 21
You will have been quite work focused lately but after the 21st this will change and the allure of a vibrant social life will distract you again! After the 22nd all things relationship based are highlighted. It’s generally a positive week with many opportunities to shine and be noticed in the best way!

Gemini
May 22-June 21
It’s a great week for you and should be used to your advantage. Anything to do with foreigners, travel or things related will be fortunate for you now. The full moon seems to work exceptionally well for your public image and you may be asked to give a talk or do something else communicative.

Cancer
June 22- July 23
Things seem to be building to a climax where a new career opportunity, or a major financial decision or personal goal is concerned, but all the puzzles are unclear at present so best to wait until after the 21st to make that final decision. Things get clearer and life gets easier after the 22nd. Be patient.

Leo
July 24- August 23
It’s a great week to negotiate a better deal in just about every area of your life! Study and travel are both nicely highlighted and could prove very fortunate for you as well. The 18th and 19th however are not good days for clear thinking so be wary of this and stay clear of any major decisions during this time.

Virgo
August 24- September 23
This week will illuminate the areas of your life that need some work from you! You will see most clearly around the full moon just what you can do to get rid of those nagging bad habits and start a fresh new and healthier journey. The issue of balancing personal and work time may also come up. This will be easier to sort out after the 22nd.

Libra
September 24- October 23
This is a big social week for Libra! Romance and all things beautiful and romantic are also on the cards. This is also a good week to start thinking about a health regime and getting that diet in order. Anything of this nature begun now has a higher then usual success rate. Spending more time with a loved one is advantageous.

Scorpio
October 24-November 22
Issues with water can figure prominently for you guys this week. Be especially vigilant around the 16th and 17th. Mars adds some spice to the love and romance sphere of your life towards the end of the week. Your social life is picking up solidly and there are lots of new connections to be made.

Sagittarius
November 23- December 21
Short trips away are possible this week. Finances are on the increase at last! The 22nd is a day for family matters and getting those jobs around the home completed. It seems as if the home environment is stabilising considerably from this week onwards and you will have a good sense of comfort.

Capricorn
December 22- January20
The Full moon brings about a culmination of financial issues, generally in your favour! With Neptune so dominant at this time however, it’s still wise to avoid signing any paper work until later in the month. The romantic life is due to hot up from this week onwards so be ready!! If unattached you could easily meet that special someone.

Aquarius
January 21- February 19
This is the last of your courageous and confident phase, with Mars leaving your sign later this week. Get moving now and plant any seeds you want to see growing by year’s end! The full Moon shines sweetly on relationships and some will find a stronger commitment here. Social life is good.

Pisces
February 20 March 20
You may be feeling the results of the past few months this week. You are likely to be tired and need more rest than usual. The full moon on the 18th falls in your house of health so it’s a time to be cautious with health issues and look after yourself well. A project or relationship will reach a pinnacle at about this time too.

Astral Peeks: Full Moon opportunity!!
The moon symbolizes the feminine, the expressive and the nurturing aspects in our lives. Countless cultures and communities believe in following the cycles of the moon from planting crops and harvesting, through to when they obtain a haircut. The moon gives out her energy to us in the cycles of waxing and waning, bringing in and letting go, just like the tides of our oceans, constant, rhythmic and comforting. Working with the moon energy can be as simple or complex as you choose it to be. The full moon is a time to release what no longer serves you or what you no longer require in your life or an aspect of yourself that you have outgrown. This seems to be particularly the message with our February Full Moon!! At the Full Moon, it is wise to put in effort to complete short term projects and take care of unfinished business. The Full Moon phase is the last of the big energy in this cyclical story of the moon and as it’s available for growth, we should willfully use it!!