In general: The Sun enters Virgo on August 22nd, and Mars
will enter Scorpio on the 23rd. This can turn our thoughts and our desires to the
future we have planned for ourselves. Life is flowing nicely now and we are
more than usually aware of all its little details and what we have to be
thankful for. We could be ready to tackle an innovative project by August 24th as
Mars and Neptune are in a lovely aspect to each other. The Sun opposes Neptune
at the same time, signifying some major shifts for all of us, but these will
come in many and varied ways. In general
our energy will be strong and focused through this week. If you have a birthday
this week then expect this to be a particularly good, if life changing, year! On
the world scene tangible results for long held discussions are likely although
many of these decisions are being made behind closed doors. Locally embrace the
shifts in your lives as these have a nicely positive edge to them.
Thought for the week: Change always comes bearing gifts.
~Price Pritchett
Aries
Generally this is a progressive week which will help you to build
friendships and strong work associations. This
is an opportune time to build your skills, get organized, and attend to your
health and wellbeing. You may focus on ways to make money
from your home. This is a time when unpretentious pleasures appeal.
Taurus
This is a very spirited period, when you are inspired
artistically and expressively. After a period of self-protectiveness, you are
feeling more impulsive and more disposed to take risks. There is restlessness when it comes to love. You are more flirtatious than usual and you are especially good at mediating conflicts.
Gemini
This is a time when you send down roots and try to find a
sensation of belonging. As well as spending
more time tending to home affairs, the emphasis is on nourishing your inner
self and supporting your greater personal growth. This
is a steady point for love matters and close relationships.
Cancer
Your life picks up pace significantly from the 22nd onward. This is a solid time for analysing your cash flow, income,
and earning power because you are more practical and balanced in your approach
to money during this period. Financial gain may come
through communications. Love on the other hand involves
a lot of support during this time.
Leo
Enjoy family and friendships now, allowing new creative
enthusiasm to inspire you. This is not the most
action-packed time of year for you. You are more liable to hang on to what
makes you feel most safe than to take big risks now. You
have more energy available for home projects or undertakings.
Virgo
This is a time when you effortlessly get in touch with a
true sense of your uniqueness and purpose. The most resourceful side of your
nature surfaces and you naturally use this time to seize opportunities as they
appear. You are more peaceable than usual and somewhat detached on
a private level.
Libra
The calming energy of this week will pick you up. From the
23rd, the desire to take charge of your income and to be self-reliant dominates.
You are making the connection between money and the freedom it gives you. This can be a very creative time, when you make the most
of what you have in both skills and life.
Scorpio
This week can revitalise your sense of determination and
more people will notice how much you have to offer the world. You are able to stand your ground more than usual during
this week. You have the energy at your disposal to move your plans onward,
and you are more resourceful than ever.
Sagittarius
This week could be a challenge. Don’t overreact if prickly
issues arise, you may need to pull your head in. Ambitions
are stirred this week, but your personal energy levels may decline, making for
a frustrating mix. Some of you will experience
insomnia now, particularly if you’re not letting yourself relax and if you’re
not following your intuition.
Capricorn
More than any other time during this year, this week you are
feeling courageous and willing to take a leap of faith. Your benevolent impulses
are stimulated and the part you play for other people in your life becomes your
focus. It can seem as if your calendar gets burdened with things to do for
others.
Aquarius
You can certainly plant the seeds of a durable union and
feel healed in your attitude to love this week. It is an excellent time for money matters, predominantly
new money-making concepts. You may also be dealing with joint finances
and shared resources now. Love commitments are highlighted.
Pisces
Your popularity should be increasing now, and this is strengthened
by your capacity to cooperate. Your ego and vanity are tied up in how you
relate to others at this time. Basically, you are
looking to increase your undertakings this week , and you’ll find that you have
a lot of energy for studies, travel, or new interests.
Astral Peeks: A spring in our step
As we hurtle into the warmer months I thought it might be interesting
to take a light-hearted look at how we all approach spring….Aries: More time
for outdoor adventures, hiking and rock climbing! Taurus: hmm, Mangoes, Melons,
Passionfruit, Pawpaw, ice-cream…time in the garden. Gemini: outdoor café coffees
and long conversations. Cancer: Spring cleaning, raking the garden and
generally getting on top of things. Leo: Parties under the stars and lots of
social engagements! Virgo: All that lovely light sun and vitamin D making us
healthy and vibrant! Salads and other healthy goodies! Libra: Lying in the
hammock, reading and drinking iced tea, watching the butterflies dance. Scorpio:
Surfing, beaching, water activities of every kind, yes they’re in their
element. Sagittarius: Inspired, spiritual and close to Mother Nature now, they
literally have a spring in their step! Capricorn: More daylight hours to get
more done! Renewed vigour and determination. Aquarius: Freedom, to run and
dance and dream…..Pisces: The sunshine gives these guys hope again and a more
positive attitude emerges, as they watch the flowers grow!
Meditation Moments: What
Is Mantra Meditation?
Mantras are single words or groups of words. The practice of
Mantra Meditation simply comprises repeating those words. You repeat the mantra
over and over again.
As you repeat any mantra, you do it in a singular way, with
a particular approach. We call this approach having "mindfulness". To
cultivate this you repeat a mantra, in a way that enables you to be aware of
what you are doing as you repeat it. In other words, you cultivate an awareness
of what you are doing as you do it. Mantra Meditation is an ancient practice.
For thousands of years people have done this in one form or another. Mantras
have been used in both secular and religious contexts and are still used in
both contexts. Many people have discovered their benefits.
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