astral meanders 4-10 July 2012

In general: Last month was problematic, but in July we ought to see things improve. This week will begin with an optimistic tenor due to the assertive and confident Capricorn Full Moon, and Mercury and Venus connecting nicely with Uranus. There is excitement at this Full Moon, especially around relationships as deep feelings are stimulated and secrets come to light. If there is something you have been working towards, this Full Moon is likely to bring things to completion with a sense of accomplishment. We may catch ourselves creating new friendships and developing fresh plans. We can become adept at taking risks this week, and favourably embrace all that is innovative, unfamiliar, and out-of-the-ordinary, especially with regards to romantic associations. Quixotic proposals, expressions of affection and warmth, making new contacts and having a pleasurable time are indicated now.  If your birthday is this week then your year ahead will be an enjoyable, loved up one!! On the world scene this week can bring some positive outcomes and optimistic decisions where partnerships and relationships are concerned. The unexpected is still the order of the day. Locally be creative with your approach to work.

Thought for the week: To dare is to lose one's footing momentarily. To not dare is to lose oneself. ~Soren Kierkegaard

Aries

The energy is shifting to relationships in a very positive way now and also to moving forward generally! The feeling is dynamic and affirmative and you are more encouraged than you have been in some time. Home and emotional security will also be on your mind and may prompt many of you to think about commitment.

Taurus

Your focus this week is on building up your security and on working hard and saving to that end. You feel more than usually grounded emotionally and relationships seem to make much better sense now. This is a time of golden opportunity and many new, valuable and interesting choices make their way to you.

 Gemini

Work and business related activities are favoured now and great opportunities and promotion can easily come your way. You are in the fast lane now with so much happening you can scarce take a breath! The tremendous thing though is that all of this is good and working in your very best interests.

Cancer

You will feel a new sense of confidence grow with July 4^th’s Full Moon. Relationships blossom, outlooks strengthen and you handle emotional challenges well. This a good time for building strong bonds with others and getting your life back on track. There are some wonderful opportunities to smile now.

Leo

A week of opportunities, which will show you the way forward and really open doors later this month. There may be an air of indecision however or your imagination is working overtime and triggering stress. It will be best not to take risks or make decisions without thorough research this week.

Virgo

As the month starts you will experience a sociable, enlightened phase when friends or more participation within an organization, community or a group is emphasized. Also, you might be giving more consideration to goals you have desired to realize, perhaps for quite a while. All things technological are emphasized too.

Libra

From the 4th Mars moves into your sign and you become clearer about what you want to do. Mars inclines you to be extra decisive about things which may have been up in the air. Mars is about starting new things, so now you will be more active and physically energetic and get on with what needs doing.

Scorpio

Try not to let your scorpionic moods get in the way of making good decisions this week! Education, travel and anything foreign are highlighted now. Financially there should be good news and anything you have been planning will work out very successfully now. Contact with educators and advisors can be of especial significance.

Sagittarius

This is an important phase for change, but you'll possibly feel a tad hesitant at times as you instinctively measure where your priorities lie and how best to move forward. Just avoid permitting a transitory mood to rule your movements and try not to miss important details when making decisions.

Capricorn

This is a period when you will make decisions about your overall direction and where you are headed in life. You may have to bite the bullet, stop procrastinating and just get on and do it! You are likely to feel your enthusiasm re-ignite and a prosperous flow on continues into your success in public roles and relationships.

Aquarius

This week is particularly helpful for intellectually challenging work. This is an outstanding time to remove waste from your life, whether it’s a physical spring-cleaning of your home and work places, or an emotional cleaning out of old matters and baggage. You may have a wish to do some traveling and get away from it all.

Pisces

You now feel like this is the time to make a major change in your life. This week provides a valuable foundation for you to be abundantly inspired and able to follow your innermost dreams. Your love of life and creative instincts are also positively highlighted. It’s a progressive time overall.

 

Astral Peeks: Mars at opposition

Mars reaches opposition on Sunday 4 March 2012. This astronomical term means that Mars will rise as the Sun sets and then sets as the Sun rises the following morning. It occurs every 26 months. Opposition is also when Mars is at its closest to the Earth, and therefore easiest to locate in the night sky. Look low above the Eastern horizon for a pale orange bright star as evening twilight ends. Note that Mars will continue to be visible for many months after opposition. After opposition, Mars will appear higher in the sky as each night goes by and slowly grow dimmer as the Earth moves away from Mars. Mars can be easily seen with the unaided eye.

Meditation Moments:  Beginners mind

Beginners mind is a new mind….a mind that beholds as if for the first time, that requires only to behold and experience a moment for the sake of that moment itself…Shoshin or "beginner's mind" refers to having an attitude of openness, eagerness, and a lack of preconceptions…

It has been said that 'I don't know’ is the warrior's wisdom. I really like this concept! People don't allow themselves to ‘not know’ often enough. The majority of the time when people consider they know, they don't really know at all. All they know are their past impressions of things, the conclusions they came to on previous occasions, or impressions from similar events or circumstances that took place earlier. Living with "I know" is a great handicap that keeps us out of the now and living in the past. It doesn't permit us anything new, surprise, insight, new discoveries. It doesn't allow us to absorb any of the mystery of the present moment, to flow with the now; instead it keeps us fixed in the judgments of the past.

If I was to experience the ocean from the stance of ‘I know’ I might think it was always in storm, dangerous and best avoided. I would miss the light reflected on its still surface, the dolphins playing in its majestic waves…I might be too afraid to let it kiss my skin and play within it …

Contemplating the ocean is a great way to find the essence of beginners mind.

Bev can be contacted via email: insightbevmurray@yahoo.com or at the Wellbeing Centre Yamba