astral meanders 20-26 April 2011

In General: The sun enters Taurus on the 20th, making it important to get things into a workable, focused path that can and will achieve results. The difficulty is dealing with all the distractions that are inevitable. Venus enters Aries on the 21st and as a result fervor runs high for the next few weeks, just be careful of starting things you may not be likely to complete. Mercury finally goes direct on the 23rd making that irritating period of delay, detours, and blocks a thing of the past. Heading towards the months’ end we should all be feeling a little wiser and stronger. If you have a birthday this week then it’s time to appreciate the beauty in your world and plan to do those things that you have been procrastinating about. On the world scene a little more order is apparent, but Aries is still busy and the volatile and unexpected is still out there. Quote of the week: Patience is the companion of wisdom. ~St. Augustine Aries March 21- April 20 The time for action has come. Love and relationships are very nicely highlighted. Security, possessions and the gaining of success are on your mind now! It’s a very strong time for advancing personal interests or beginning a new project. Any delay will be nicely smoothed over after the 23rd. Taurus April 21-May 21 Whatever challenges arise now, you have the wisdom and strength to deal with them. This week you feel braver and stronger than usual too. Your personal charisma is at an all time high and it’s easy to make a great impression on others. Good energy reserves and greater personal confidence mean more achievement. Gemini May 22-June 21 You are moving into a more spacious and inspiring time now. It’s also a good time to smooth over any differences and residual arguments! You are inclined to spend some time alone reconsidering your friends and lifestyle now and making an assertive choice about which serve you and which do not. Cancer June 22- July 23 Time to place self nurture well and truly at the top of your list. Patience can be hard to get right now, but it’s very necessary at the present time. Groups and friends are likely to provide you with something to smile about this week, so be prepared to say yes to any social engagements that are offered. Leo July 24- August 23 Focus on the interests if others and try not to take sides in arguments. Some time getting finances in order will not go astray either. A greater focus on career and your worldly reputation will occupy this week and into the rest of April. You are keen to see tangible results for the effort you put in to things. Virgo August 24- September 23 You are beginning to feel more at peace and as though all that earlier patience is finally paying off. The only practical consideration that still requires some of your time and energy is in the area of finances. A little sorting and tidying here will be necessary. You are however, feeling adventurous enough to plan a holiday at this time. Libra September 24- October 23 It’s a great time for overlooking the failures in others and focusing on the deeper connections that bind us. Paying attention to the emotions you experience and organising your life accordingly is important now too. Intimate matters are highlighted at the present time and reflection reaps rewards. Scorpio October 24-November 22 Much is promised this week but these promises are slow to bear fruit! Be patient, May is bringing a good deal of benefit your way! Do not have unreasonable or over-reaching expectations of yourself and be happy with the generally genial status quo. Romance is just around the proverbial corner. Sagittarius November 23- December 21 There is a good deal of support and help out there, just avoid spoiling it all by being over critical! Over committing yourself is not a good idea as the energy resources are just not there, and it will be difficult to see things through. It’s a good week for starting a new health regime and revising your exercise routine. Capricorn December 22- January20 Looking deep into your desires and motivations can really pay off now. A little redefining can go a long way! Try not to put too much on your plate for optimum success. You are feeling more extroverted than usual and are ready to socialise and be creative! There is a great deal of joy to be had in expressing yourself freely! Aquarius January 21- February 19 Do not let a mini crisis make you lose sight of the bigger picture. Things are going to be quite a bit more peaceful towards the week’s end and on into the month’s end. Family, home, heritage and history are important areas of focus right now. It’s necessary and important to spend time tending to domestic affairs now. Pisces February 20 March 20 Listening to your inner voice and being honest with yourself will pay off now. Love and romance figure prominently now and the decisions you make here have long term affects. Social and generally light-hearted activity is highlighted. It is not a time of great focus or really strong personal drive. Astral Peeks: The Lyrid Meteor Shower.... In 2011 this coincides with Earth Day on April 22. This shower runs between April 16 and 25, with the April 22nd peak displaying up to 12 meteors an hour. The constellation Lyra, from which these meteors appear to emanate, rises in the late evening and is overhead around dawn, making this stretch of night the best time to look for the "shooting stars". Every year in late April Earth passes through the dusty tail of Comet Thatcher and the encounter causes a meteor shower called the Lyrids. This year the shower peaks on Thursday morning, April 22nd. The best time to look, no matter where you live, is during the dark hours before dawn. Forecasters expect 10 to 20 meteors per hour visible from dark-sky sites. Lyrid meteors are typically of middling brightness. But some are more intense, even brighter than Venus. These "Lyrid fireballs" cast shadows for a split second and leave behind smokey debris trails that linger for minutes. Occasionally, the shower intensifies. So if you are under a clear night sky this week look up, you may be treated to a shooting star or two or three....!!