astral meanders August 2016

In General: This month has six planets in fire signs!  Sun in Leo, Mercury in Leo, Venus in Leo, Mars in Sagittarius, Saturn in Sagittarius and Uranus in Aries! Energy levels are definitely increased as a result and we will all be working hard to get things done and create a vison of what we want in our lives.  August is also marked by the ongoing Mutable T-Square making us all feel more flexible and inviting of change. There is a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse on August 18^th. This could be a very difficult moon for some and certainly on a global level it is likely to be the trigger of many large and reforming events. The moon’s aspect to Uranus at this time can make us rebellious and less caring about the general status quo of our world. One thing is for certain, there will be formidable change during August 2016. If you are celebrating a birthday this month than you too can expect a big year of change and lots of strong energy to facilitate it! On the world scene it can be a volatile and unsettling month. Religion should figure predominately in some way. Locally use the energy to get projects that are meaningful to you under way.

Thought for the week: Every moment of light and dark is a miracle. Walt Whitman

Aries

On August 2nd, your ruler Mars, enters Sagittarius, and begins a time when it’s important to focus on the ways in which you can expand your life, have fresh experiences, and discover the world. You will find that this month helps you to move forward, become more responsible, and develop strong fundamental principles.

Taurus

You can be a tad obsessive at times, so make sure you're not getting too caught up in dramas you don't need to be involved in this month. After the full moon on the 18^th you can begin to see the realization of a long term goal. You will imbue creativity into your daily life as well, and find it easier to improve your day to day routine and lifestyle.

Gemini

You can come up with new ideas, have a positive attitude, have more mental energy, as well as start and finish lots of smaller projects. It’s a great time to learn something new, share information or news, and be sociable. In a relationship, you can be more playful and romantic.

Cancer

This month you can enjoy pursuing mentally stimulating projects and spending time with people you connect with intellectually. You will most likely be more sociable and talkative, and want to use your mind, picking up innovative information. You can openly talk things over with loved ones and try to have a more positive outlook.

Leo

During August you’re up for some fun, and will strive to make some time away from work and everyday demands to focus on the things you enjoy most in life. You may even take up new hobbies, go on a vacation, or get more creative. Late August is a great time to relax, to be one with nature, or to pamper yourself.

Virgo

You can focus on work early in the month, but once the Mercury retrograde kicks in to end the month, you may have a hard time concentrating. You can give more time and attention to love at this time, and will want more attention from others. Give yourself plenty of time with everything and try not to push yourself too hard.

Libra

You have felt a bit stuck lately, but now there is a little boost of energy and enjoyment. Your mind can have the most energy of all, and you can come up with lots of new ideas and share your knowledge with others. You can use your mind to learn something new, teach something to someone, or share important information you have in some way.

Scorpio

Right now you feel more confident in yourself and your abilities, and during August you can pursue new financial opportunities and create a healthier financial stability, setting yourself up for the future. You can, finish up home improvement projects, finalize real estate dealings, or complete a move with this month’s full moon.

Sagittarius

August for you guys is exciting. You will possess the courage you need to get started on new projects, as well as the focus and desire to succeed with them. You will want to make the most of the positive energy now, and will make a lot of progress very rapidly if you do this. Be smart and focus on the details for best results.

Capricorn

The new moon on the 2nd occurs in your relationship sector, and this can be a good time to work on improving the close emotional bonds of existing relationships. You can focus on your goals and ambitions this month, make good impressions, and find new opportunities to pursue goals.

Aquarius

You can celebrate what makes you different and unique this month and you can do things in a way that's different from everyone else. You may be inspired to go outside of your comfort zone. You are seeing further into the future and can let yourself have more hope and envision what may come to fruition.

Pisces

You will have experienced some conflicting issues earlier this year, but you can now work on getting back on the right track and making some real progress. Your dreams should be more lucid during August, and your intuition can also be much stronger than normal, so please listen to what they have to say to you.

 

Astral Peeks: The history of astrology

The fact that basically every culture has, at different times, looked towards the stars for understanding speaks to the universal nature of astrology.

As it evolved from one end of the globe to the other, it took on a different importance. Some cultures used it to determine laws and punishments, others for love and spirituality.

The origin of astrology is thought to begin with the ancient Babylonians two centuries before the birth of Christ. They took celestial events that were witnessed in the night sky and interpreted them to signify certain events. Major events like a passing comet, a meteor shower or an eclipse were given extreme importance and they often believed that significant actions were needed to calm the anger of the gods. Human sacrifice wasn't unheard of in some situations to deal with what the Babylonians thought were upset deities.

The first areas of the world that astrology spread to were China, India and Greece. Each culture infused the basic Babylonian astrological belief structure with its own myths, legends and interpretations. In Greece, many of the characters from ancient Greek mythology were combined with the stars to give their astrology its own local style. The same was true for India and China where local religion and superstition was combined with astrology to give it more meaning to the local population.

It was astrologers that made the first accurate maps of star movement as well as the orbit of the moon and many astronomical observations about the Earth, itself. Many scientists today look down upon astrology as being a pseudo-science, but without the tireless work and immaculate record keeping of astrologers hundreds of years ago, the more respected science of astronomy would have been set back by centuries.

Meditation moments: Come away with me…..A Magical tour of England and Scotland

WE ARE VERY PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT OUR INAUGURAL SACRED SITES TOUR OF SCOTLAND WILL TAKE PLACE IN SEPTEMBER 2017.  THE 2017 SCOTTISH TOUR WILL COMMENCE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE WEST COUNTRY TOUR. BOOKINGS FOR THE 2017 WEST COUNTRY AND SCOTTISH TOURS ARE NOW OPEN.

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The West Country tour departs from London on Monday, 21 August 2017 and ends in London on Friday 1 September. The Scotland tour begins in Edinburgh on Saturday, 2 September 2017 and ends in Edinburgh on Saturday, 16 September.  Both tours are especially designed for those who have a love of history, a fascination for the mystical, and a desire to visit some of the most beautiful and sacred places in these most ancient lands.

I will be conducting workshops, meditations and ritual as well as offering free Tarot readings for our guests. We always have a wonderful time, full of laughter, music and personal growth!

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