Astral Meanders 16-21 May 2012

In general: Most of the week of May 21st will be full of twists and turns. We may find it challenging to keep our thoughts clear, and also find that our judgement is reduced. There is a solar eclipse on May 20^th.  The Sun will enter Gemini just a few hours before the solar eclipse. It’s quite conceivable that we will start to sense the eclipse energy on Saturday. We could find ourselves feeling resentful and fidgety. There may well be conflicts, and we may experience a few obsessives! Of course, remember also that eclipses bring changes, so there might be changes taking place. Should you have a birthday this week then it’s a year ahead full of surprising turns of events and change! On the world scene some big issues will be debated and individuals in power can expect to have a few curve balls thrown their way! Locally burn up your restless energy by getting out and about!
 

Thought for the week: If nothing ever changed, there'd be no butterflies. ~Author Unknown

Aries

Communication can have its problems this week so double check details and be sure that others really understand what you are saying! However after the 20^th some very enjoyable and light-hearted communication moments are possible.  Romance can be complex and folk from the past may figure in your life again in some way.

Taurus

It’s a great time to enjoy life’s simple pleasures but it’s not a good week for wheeling and dealing and making investments of any sort.  After the 20^th you will begin to focus on matters of personal comfort and security. You may also be inclined to make purchases you don’t need! Just be careful with your budget and all will be fine.

 Gemini

Others will appreciate you more than usual this week. It’s a wonderful opportunity to make an impression in the work place or get that someone special to notice you. It’s also a great time to take up a new activity or hobby! Don’t dwell too much in the past, rather embrace the day! Moving forward is what it is all about.

Cancer

Another busy week waits for you guys. However after the 20^th there is time to take a breather and do some personal regeneration! People from you past may be on your mind or you may bump into old friends.  A great deal of thought has been going into long term goals  recently and this week is no exception!

Leo

Do your best to step out of character and be a good team player this week Leo! If you don’t then others will let their hidden resentments and jealousies out of the bag!  Apart from that this is an excellent time for realising dreams and laying good foundations for your future.  A good deal of multi-tasking is needed now too!

Virgo

You are feeling more assertive and independent now! In career matters you are able to make things happen and much good comes of this time! Recognition and more responsibility are coming your way whether or not you really desire them! Try not to judge co-workers too harshly as all is yet to be revealed!

Libra

While energy levels are a little low and you should be sure to get plenty of rest this week other areas of your life are streaming ahead on fast forward! Property matters of any kind are highly favoured and adventurous and lifestyle changing opportunities abound! Just be careful with details as things get hectic!

Scorpio

This is a social week where relationships run smoothly and all seems right with the world. It’s a wonderful week for focusing your attention on your partner and enjoying the intimacy of a relationship. Be careful around finances though and avoid heated arguments around any shared resources.

Sagittarius

It’s time to approach things with logic and not from an entirely emotional angle! Any problems should be discussed openly and honesty! Talking is the best thing you can do now in any circumstance! The solar eclipse heralds a new beginning for you so prepare to really let go of things unnecessary from the past.

Capricorn

This week you take a good deal of pride in your work and are very conscientious about your health and fitness. From the 20^th you will be feeling a good deal more outgoing and excited about your life. Your thinking is particularly creative and innovative now an you enjoy witty and inspiring conversations.

Aquarius

Travel and educational issues suffer delays this week. Your hobbies and how you spend your leisure time come into focus now. It’s a great time to let your inner child out to play! It’s a poor time for financial investments of any kind or fiscal speculation. Family can colder and less communicative than usual it will pass.

Pisces

You could be shoved into a position of some leadership on the home front. The best way to handle this energy is to do your best and embrace it! You may also feel as if others are not supporting you as much as you would like. As a consequence you are not feeling like engaging in idle conversations either.

 

Astral Peeks: Solar Eclipse

On May 21, 2012, an annular solar eclipse begins over southeast China and passes over Japan. The eclipse will also be seen from eastern Asia and the northern Pacific. It starts in Asia at 20:56 (8.56pm) Universal Time (UT) on May 20, 2012, and ends in the US at 02:49 (2.49am) UT on May 21, 2012. The eclipse then enters the California/Oregon border, passes in the late afternoon over Nevada, Utah, Arizona, a corner of Colorado, New Mexico, and ends at sunset in Texas.

An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon’s apparent disk is just smaller than the Sun’s disk and the Sun appears as a brilliant ring. Australia will have a total eclipse in November and will watch the Transit Of Venus in just a few weeks’ time but we miss out on viewing this eclipse.

Panasonic Corporation has launched "ECLIPSE LIVE FROM FUJIYAMA by SOLAR POWER" and will broadcast the annular solar eclipse on May 20, 2012 (Pacific Standard Time/PST) live to the world from the summit of Mt. Fuji, an important symbol of nature in Japan, using only green power. On the day of the eclipse, Mt. Fuji will be ideally located within the "central eclipse path" that allows for optimum viewing, and the view is especially spectacular in the clear air of the mountain peak. However, the summit of Mt. Fuji in May is covered in snow with freezing temperatures, and there is no electricity available for daily activities. Therefore, the project staff will charge up portable power supplies for domestic use with power generated from the HIT^®solar cells and carry them up the frozen face of the mountain.

Meditation Moments:  Sun Meditation

Life exists on planet earth because of the sun. Worshipping the sun has been a daily practice in numerous cultures. Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations), Sandhya Vandanam (worshipping the sun at sunrise and sunset) is very auspicious and good for the body and the mind. Standing in the morning Sun light for a few minutes or with folded hands and eyes closed facing the sun and feeling the bright light, are very virtuous acts to be done every day. One should see the whole body dissolved in the power of sun-light. You must be completely aware of the bright sun-light as if you are the bright sun. Being in this state -fully aware of your thoughts and observing the bright sun-light is a very powerful means of strengthening the awareness and also the intellect. Any time if you are low-spirited or depressed, straightaway visualize the bright light you every day encounter as your own Self.