astral meanders 30th march -5th April 2011

In General: Mercury is now retrograde and continues to be so for the first 3 weeks of April, adding its usual chaotic muddle to all things!! However in the light of all the other intense energy around now this week may seem less affected by Mercury than we might expect at first glance! Mars is in Aries from April 1. Mars is also conjunct Uranus from April 3rd. As a result our personal energy is more spontaneous, forward-looking, and even audacious. The other side of Mars in Aries though, is a tendency to be impatient, bigheaded, impulsive, transitory, and self-centred. On April 4th the New Moon is in Aries. This is a fiery and intense Moon. Individuals can be very self interested and incredibly overly sensitive. Breathe deeply and attempt to respond rather than react to situations! If you are having a birthday this week then you can expect a year full of energy and possibility! Lots of opportunity is coming your way! On the world scene there is more aggressive energy about and a sense of ill-prepared action! Locally just try to think before you speak! Quote of the week: Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding. Mohandas Gandhi Aries March 21- April 20 This is such an energy packed and powerful time for Aries! You should be discovering more about yourself and better ways to express yourself this week. It’s an excellent time for seizing opportunity and making solid foundations for future goals. Emotional breakthroughs are likely around the New moon. Taurus April 21-May 21 There is more energy for friends and loved ones this week. It is the start of a month of opportunity in relationships and a greater feeling of warmth and closeness with those you love. One thing that won’t be happening now however, is you always being the one to compromise! You are ready to stand up and be heard! Gemini May 22-June 21 Retrograde Mercury can make you a little more unpredictable than usual, Gemini! It’s a good time to step back from all the fast paced activity and get a grip on what is actually happening in your life! The 2nd of April is an excellent day for reappraising goals and getting things in order. Don’t start new projects now. Cancer June 22- July 23 Career and vocational goals are highlighted again, but this time with an extra punch of energy and purpose! You are feeling creative and ready to begin a new cycle of life. Just be prepared for a few hurdles in the process of getting where you want! The key is not to give up but to push forward with a positive attitude, regardless! The 4th is an especially trying day but it can be mastered by staying firm and avoiding over reaction. Leo July 24- August 23 All the fire energy about can be unsettling for you guys. Your life may seem full of comings and goings and the unexpected at the moment. This is all ultimately in your favour and helps to stimulate and expand horizons for you, but the hard part may just be keeping a reasonable balance amidst it all! Virgo August 24- September 23 Those around you can be a bit over assertive at the moment and this may be taking the edge off of your general enjoyment of life. There is more of this slightly edgy atmosphere to come unfortunately, but after the 4th things will begin to lighten up! Your best advice this week is to enjoy the quiet moments if you can. Libra September 24- October 23 Mercury retrograde will actually work for you guys and give you a chance to discover some very interesting facts about your relationships, your goals and the opportunities that exist for you! However, the demands on your time and energy increase substantially as April moves forward so be prepared to stand up for yourself. Scorpio October 24-November 22 The fiery energy about at present can really heat you guys up; beware of being a little irritable, touchy and difficult now. From the 2nd you will be more inclined to drive yourself hard towards goals. Just remember that all the work you do behind the scenes is just as valuable as the work you do on stage! Sagittarius November 23- December 21 It’s a comfortable time for you guys. You can philosophise, contemplate and enjoy the ambience of life. Children or a lover may be the defining sources of wisdom this week and indeed well into April and will help you define your true direction. Just keep your critical tongue in check around the 30th! Capricorn December 22- January20 This week is a testing and trying one. The key seems to be to take the initiative, keep moving and don’t hesitate when it comes to decisions. Try to keep a balance between the demands of work and home life and remember to indulge yourself a little too. Career is highlighted but in a subtle out of the limelight way. Aquarius January 21- February 19 Your income potential is in for a boost. You are also in high demand generally and will be on the end of many requests for help. From the 2nd you are feeling more inclined to communicate than usual and will want to talk it all out! Siblings, neighbours and distant friends will all figure prominently this week. Pisces February 20 March 20 You are beginning a new cycle of personal growth and consolidation. You are asked to focus on putting down roots, making money and building some substance into your life. Doors begin to open for you after the 6th so this week get ready and organised for the opportunities next week! Perseverance is the key. Astral Peeks: Meditation Classes... In my Sunday classes I tie our meditation focus into knowledge of astrology. Looking at individual charts we begin to understand not only more about ourselves and our friends but more about the practice and nature of meditation. Finally we begin to understand our journey in the world and how to optimize it! Following is a little taste of our classes. The Element of Water: We depend on Water to quench our thirst, lubricate our bodies, and make it possible to shed tears..... Astrologically, Water folk are not interested in whatever gain or fame their creations might bring them, they are more concerned about the joy of expression. They can also become ensnared in a quandary of feelings and dreams. Everything is felt intensely, and this may keep the Water person from making clear, succinct decisions. The gift they have to give is a natural ability to understand and actually feel how others are feeling, and to provide sincere and healing comfort. Water is often associated with emotions, art and especially healing and philosophy. It is the most plentiful element on the surface of our planet. Our bodies contain more water than anything else. Therefore, it’s obviously extremely important. Just as water has a lot of physical benefits to the body, it also has a lot of mental benefits when used for meditation. To work best, water needs to move or flow. Stagnant water breeds rotting things and doesn’t fare well in any environment. Water teaches us to go with the flow.....to not be afraid of change.