Astral Meanders 8-14 May 2013

 

In general: At present we are being forced to let go of anything which lacks a solid foundation in our lives. Venus transits talkative Gemini from the 9th and we become more concerned with reaching out to others. The New Moon and solar eclipse on the 10th is the second eclipse of the year, and it is a powerful one. With the New Moon in Taurus there is a desire to find reconciliation and stability in our lives, but the eclipse will loosen anything that has delivered us a dishonest security. The result may be unsettling but eventually redemptive as we are unbound from things that have held us back. Venus and Neptune will be approaching a square for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12th, resulting in sense of insecurity and a lack in confidence. If you have a birthday this week then your year ahead looks to be regenerative and life changing! On the world scene it’s a time of changes, most of which will be long term! The environment will be a strong focus. Locally give Mum some extra TLC on Mother’s day!

Thought for the week: It is half dawn and half dark
and in my drunken dreams I smell flowers and hear a skylark...
~Yuan Zhen, translated

Aries

You have an easier time communicating your thoughts and ideas with others now. They’re more open to what you have to say, and you’re more friendly and outgoing. The solar eclipse on the 10^th begins a period where you really feel more confident and secure than you have in some time.

Taurus

The Eclipse on the 10^th is a fast-moving fated time for Taurus. You can decide to start something new, go down a new path, or begin a new project. You’re enthusiastic about life and all that it has to offer you right now. You’re positive, you’re determined, and you embrace the new in a way that you usually don’t.

Gemini

While things do seem quiet on the surface, the state of your internal realm, on the other hand, is particularly active and at times confused and disorganised. This is the time to heed your intuition, take a break from the frantic pace of your life, and reflect on what you have learned so far this year.

Cancer

You are more conscious of the remunerations you get from  networking, and you might find some great ideas through others now.The New Moon solar eclipse prompts you to start new friendships or regenerate old ones. A new path towards contentment and fulfilment, new associations and plenty of social activity are in store.

Leo

Watch for distinctive openings to advance your career or improve your social standing this week. You might have a chance to obtain acknowledgement or admiration for your work or good character now. This is a point in which you will be principally busy with career and public duties.

Virgo

Your energy is resilient, open and friendly right now.  You come across well to others, and you are braver and more adventurous than normal. The Solar Eclipse marks a new start for you. Letting go of the past is essential in order to move forward. You’ll be attracted to people that are unusual in some way during this phase.

Libra

This can be a single-minded and individually powerful time of year for you Libra, if you apply the energy available to you constructively. This is a phase when you should be particularly busy starting new projects or activities that will increase your income. It is a favourable time to start a financial or savings plan.

Scorpio

Other people in your life and predominantly those closest to you, have much to display to you about the direction you need to take with your life. From the 9th onward, relationships are changing. A new set-up in current partnerships or a new relationship completely may be made.

Sagittarius

Social matters begin to come into focus from the 9th. While the Solar Eclipse on the 9th can carry new energy into your daily routines, and new work projects, it can also momentarily drain you. Your ego may be specially tied up in the work you do this week, so you are more inspired than usual in your job.

Capricorn

You are personally appealing in a spontaneous, natural way during this cycle. This is the time of year when you are prepared to perform and to express yourself productively. This is a time when you have an enlarged awareness of your need for enjoyable leisure activities. Imaginative self-expression of any kind is favoured.

Aquarius

Home and domestic matters capture your attention and are a solid source of pride now. This is a stage when you have an augmented awareness of your need for a solid foundation. You want a place to go to when the world is getting on your nerves. Creativity of any kind is favoured at this time.

Pisces

An influential friend may help trigger some benefits for you. You may be asked to sign a contract and really, it would be a good time to do so. It's also a good time to take tests, fill out forms, start a different course, write letters or make phone calls and take care of daily responsibilities with energy.

Astral Peeks: May 10^th Solar Eclipse

On May 10, 2013 a solar eclipse will be visible across Australia, SE Asia and the south Pacific. The eclipse is visible as an annular eclipse across a narrow track through northern Australia, SE PNG, Solomon island and one small atoll on Kiribati.



The next total eclipse won’t be visible in Australia until 22 July 2028. An annular eclipse occurs when the Moon is in the farthest part of its orbit from earth and the Earth is simultaneously, relatively close to the Sun. The solar disk is slightly bigger, the lunar disk smaller and so the Moon doesn’t completely cover the Sun leaving a bright ring of sunlight surrounding the Moon’s disc. The cone of deep shade cast by the Moon and known as the umbra terminates well above the Earth surface. Observers of an annular eclipse stand in an area of lighter shade partly lit by a thin ring of sunlight. This part shaded area is called the antumbra.

During the partial eclipse and during the annular eclipse, you must use special techniques to protect your eyes. Looking at the Sun at anytime during an annular eclipse or even on a normal day can burn the retina causing permanent eye damage.. During the eclipse, you don't have to protect your eyes from glancing contact with the Sun any more than you do on a normal day. The problem is that during the eclipse, there is a temptation to stare at the eclipse for extended periods especially as the Sun gets covered. Staring can cause burns on the retina leading to permanent blind spots.

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 Jon Kabat-Zinn,

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