In general: We might find it really tough to keep our minds on work or do anything that requires repetition and focus as the week begins. Mercury and Mars will be rebellious, so communications will be prickly. June 4^th’s Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse helps us all let go of negative thoughts and hold on to what we need in order to feel whole. Neptune will be at his retrograde station at about the same time as the full moon. Venus will be very near to the Sun when the eclipse occurs, and Mars will be squared with the Sun, Venus and the Moon, creating a T-square. Eclipses bring changes, and generally folk find change difficult. Add Mars, the God of war, and there can be some conflicts. Neptune will create confusion. So overall this is telling us to be mindful of what we say, careful of where we go, and cautious with everything we do! If you have a birthday this week then the year ahead will require mindfulness too! However the changes this year will bring to you will be inspiring. On the world scene there may be more earth movements and fractious tempers in government. Locally make mindfulness your key occupation!

Thought for the week: Our only security is our ability to change. ~John Lilly

Aries

Your problem solving abilities seem heightened this week and indeed for the rest of the month.  Travel and adventure may be on your mind this week. Many of you will feel frustrated that you can’t just get and go now, but do stay positive as there is certainly some travel in store for you guys in June.

Taurus

Trust you intuition and don’t be afraid to try something new this week. Some important ground work for the future is being layed now. There are a few challenges around the 5^th of the Month but these should eventually offer you some positive avenues to increase your finances. It’s still a lucky period for you.

 Gemini

This is a magnificent week for Gemini and there should be a good deal to smile about. You should be focused on what you really want out of life now as this is the time to go out and get it!! Not too much can stand in your way for the rest of the year in fact. Others want to please you and offers and opportunities will abound!

Cancer

It’s time for you guys to focus on personal and inner spiritual work. It seems that most of your external time will be taken up in looking after other’s needs. If others do offer to help in any way then this is the week to take them up on those offers. It’s not your general style to take outside help but you need it now.

Leo

Leo charisma is at an all-time high, which is pretty full on considering you generally ooze charisma anyway! Friends and pleasant social occasions fill most of this week. However do be careful with your choice of words as it’s easy to over step yourself. On the 5^th June especially those around you are more sensitive than usual.

Virgo

You are uncharacteristically disorganised this week and it might be due to the fact that you really do need some down time. If possible take some time to let go a little and allow yourself to relax. Be more spontaneous and less controlled this week for the best outcomes. Even plan a little holiday if you can.

Libra

It’s a good week to be mindful and watch you r tongue! Others can be more than usually challenging and you will need to avoid saying what you’ll later regret. Spend some time looking after your own needs for a change and giving yourself some down time. Career is a positive highlight and some recognition could come your way.

Scorpio

 You are at your creative best this week and much of what you do will be noticed in the best possible way. Being with friends and those of like mind can open up some wonderful horizons. There is great progress now in all your plans and in everything you do, so just go with the flow! Things will keep getting better and better.

Sagittarius

Any unfinished business should be completed this week. Relationships are nicely highlighted and public or career roles will provide you with some rewards. Staying flexible and positive will see many new doors open for you and put you in best place at the right time for all good things! It just a beginning!

Capricorn

Expect the unexpected this week! Plans may change at the last minute and others can let you down but if you do not let this get to you there will be positive outcomes. The full moon this week can provide some chaotic energy so the rest of the week is a build up to that. Next week will be more positive and inspiring.

Aquarius

Finances are looking very good this week. Creativity and love are also on the up and up. Overall it’s a week for you to focus your energy on all the things that give you pleasure and make you smile. It’s time to lighten up and allow yourself a little party energy! I other words just have a smashingly good time.

Pisces

Things will get faster and more chaotic as we get into June so use this week to get organised and simplify things as much as you can. Lots of folk are willing to help you do this so let them. Don’t over work yourself. Energy levels are not particularly high now. Creativity will expand as of this week and a general love of life will blossom again.

 

Astral Peeks: Transit of Venus

A transit of Venus is one of the rarest of all astronomical events. A transit of Venus occurs when Venus is observed to move across the face of the Sun. The first transit since 1882 occurred on 8 June 2004. The next transit will occur on 6 June 2012, and be visible in Sydney from beginning to end, starting at 8.16am (1st contact) and ending at 2.44pm (last contact). The following transit of Venus won’t occur until 2117.

The simplest and safest way to observe this event is by making a pinhole in a stiff square of cardboard and projecting the image of the Sun onto a flat surface. You are basically making a simple pinhole camera, which will reveal the changes to the Suns outline quite satisfactorily. A card with a 1 mm hole should be projected onto a surface (eg white paper, or a white wall) about 20 cm away, a 5 mm hole should be projected onto a surface 1 to 1.5 meters away. You need to create a reasonable sized image to see Venus, so you need a fair distance between the pinhole and the surface you project the image on. This will mean the image is going to be fairly dim, so you also need some sort of sun shield to keep in image in shadow. I use the longest available postpac postal tube, with alfoil over the top and wide ring of stiff cardboard to ensure that the image of the sun is projected into a dark area.

Meditation Moments:  

Meditation is the intense and concerted attention or contemplation given to a person or an object or idea that creates another sense of awareness. Whether you live a stressful lifestyle or just wish to make sure that you never have to deal with one, meditation is a thing that is certainly worth your consideration.

If you have never given much thought to the idea of meditation in general, consider it now. The effects of meditation on those who suffer from the effects of stress or any other illness have been astounding. It has been clinically proven to have positive effects on the human body more than most of the time, and that makes meditation of any form, something that is worth serious deliberation.

If you are interested don’t forget I hold classes in Yamba at the Wellbeing centre every 1st Sunday of the month 8.30 am till 10 am.