Soul Compass - Newsletters

July - August - 25/07/2009

An Eclipse period & the changes it brings...

The July metal goat evolves into the yang water monkey of August, seeing us through an eclipse period. This indicates a time when we are brought to end something and close a significant chapter in our lives, be it inward or outward. Often it is both.

In the sign of Cancer, this eclipse sheds light on family matters which relates fundamentally to our roots, also symbolic of the mother archetype. It is really about what we feel is our platform and support in life generally, so this period will have us looking at new ways in which we can feel nurtured so that we are able to trust in the knowing that we are safe and protected in life.

Letting go and moving forward...

It can be time now to acknowledge and accept that old ideas of family, foundations and other forms of life nets, are no longer suitable, sustainable or solid enough to grow beyond the point we once were at.

Now is a time to emerge from this significant point with an understanding of what it truly is that supports us in where and who we are within. This may feel like a time of letting go, where great questioning and reflection stirs our very views on not only our personal history, but that which we want in the long term future and how we may obtain it.

Moving us to reach beyond our previous held perceptions of ourselves, the internal searching this period may bring to many, has the power to alter our lives in many ways, as it re-structures our emotional standpoint on a great deal of the things we often reacted to and involved ourselves in previously.

The timely cycle we are in of integrating the changes...

July and August see the dust settle from the fireworks and events of the last number of months, shedding light on things that were waiting to be discovered. With new clarity, it is now time to integrate and refine both our habitual lives and spiritual poise after the height of energy seen through the early part of the year.

A highly reflective time, August takes us deep into ourselves, to discover our most hidden, yet most developed reserves and inner strength and wisdom. May we all have the power to follow this wisdom and enter the new chapters of our lives with the love, purpose and fulfillment.

Feng Shui influences of August

The Northeast & the Southwest through August, both have unfavorable influences that can be associated with low vibrational energies, stagnation, obstacles and ill health. If this is an active area of your home, or one that you sleep in, then it may need some caution through the month of August. To remedy the energy in the Southwest, place a six pipe metal wind chime somewhere you are able to tap regularly, inside.

In the Northeast sector of your home/ business, use six metal coins (Chines coins are recommended- not tied to red ribbon). As a temporary influence (monthly transit) this is something, you will only need to take heed of, if these areas are prominent in your home. The important thing, is to take note, and if there seems to be an unsettling feeling through the month, then applying these remedies will make a difference.

The centre energy this month is very prosperous, so if aligned with auspicious influences in the chart of the building, this may be an opportune time to reap the rewards and create a good flow of energy to encourage this. Use red to enhance the activation here if you have a prosperous water star that resides in the centre of your home. To find out, be sure to consult a professional consultant who practices authentic (flying star) Feng Shui.

All the best.

March � April - 31/03/2009

We are now shifting from the month of the Fire Rabbit to the Earth Dragon in April, as the sun makes its way through the sign of Aries. This is the first sign and represents the beginning of the zodiac cycle which brings new energy and life as we settle into an earthier period as autumn arrives.

The dragon being an earth animal itself, is very strong at present given that we are in the year of the Earth Ox. This will bring financial aspects of life very much into focus, along side the even more concrete concerns of our earth’s resources and our health as physical beings.

As autumn comes, we are energetically drawn within to reflect which may enhance our certainty and self awareness so that we may assert ourselves with conviction and confidence during the Aries period that tends to bring out our more aggressive, independent qualities, which is fantastic when called for in circumstances where it is no longer positive to remain passive and submissive.

A fire sign, Aries will bring this element very much into focus while many are still reflecting upon how powerfully this changes things when its power is abused, with the recent devastation of the Victorian fires. With February being the fire tiger and March the fire rabbit, there is a strong presence of the fire element, supported by the wood that both of these animals are.

Being the year of the earth Ox, we see an elemental interaction, where both the wood and fire are active, in the earth time. This in the five element theory is the burning of wood and the creation of ashes (which is once again earth).

A time of reflection, now we have the support of strong earth energy that may help us rebuild structures through this autumn, a metal season going back to the five element theory. Metal relates to structures, while the April earth dragon, will move things back towards solidity and routine for many whose worlds were turned upside down.

As I have mentioned in earlier newsletters, we have just seen the (now named dwarf) planet Pluto shift into Capricorn, also an earth sign. Pluto is the ruler of great changes, transformation and uprooting, which also relates to all kinds of demolition, while during the time of the fires, there were five planets in Aquarius, the sign of the unexpected.

With five planets moving through the sign it is what Astrologers call a stellium, which is very concentrated energy, strong and powerful, and when in an air sign, we can see the elemental configuration within the heavens at this time as quite unstable and unsettling, especially as the sun shifted from the sign of Aquarius to Pisces.

Pisces is the sign of not only our spirituality, which is what became very evident during this time for us, but also endings of all kinds, be it death or simply great changes that alter our way of living, bringing us to close certain chapters of our lives.

Personally I would like to send my love out to all those affected by the fires, and pray that you may all grow together in ways that have never before been possible. I pray that you may all find and develop the strength to move forward and discover wonderful new realities. I hope that as a whole we may now learn the value of the friendships and love in our lives over anything material and temporary.

May the love in your lives carry you through such a great time of transformation.

Happy Easter to all.

The year of the Earth Ox - 04/02/2009

Welcome to the Chinese year of the Earth Ox.

Every twelve years we come again to the same Chinese animal sign, so look at what happened twelve years ago in your life to get an idea of how you personally interact with this animal. What did it most influence in your life last time in 1997?

Well, this year is the Earth Ox, so it is especially a time of application and productivity.

Its now time to get your skills into motion, and really utilise all that you developed in the way of knowledge and skills over the last number of years, especially during the metal and water years, from 2004 until now. This has been a period of refinement and self nurturing, in the way of attaining resources that can now be put to good use, during a time of hard work and dedication, which is exactly what the Ox demands of us.

The “earth” will become more of a focus this year, with agriculture and economic issues growing in their vital importance, which we naturally are aware of given the increasing concern for all things surrounding these key issues, when it comes to our global stability, which is very much an “earth” matter.

For those with a strong earth dynamic in their energetic make up (or Astrological birth chart) there will be more effort required to maintain health, with excercise and a nutritious diet the main priority, that will influence this aspect of life. It is a given that we all are very well aware of this, though this year, “our health” overall on a global level will become a greater area of focus, which can be a great opportunity for education around this.

Applying, once again seems to be the word for the Ox, as it is about making effort and gaining results, so let this be the year of not just knowing what to do, and how to get their, with all goals and aspirations, but making the physical adjustments, choices and actions to arrive where we plan and wish to be, attain what we desire to have and be what we dream to be, live according to the way in which we would truly love to live.

Christmas & New Years - 14/12/2008

Hi Everyone!

Here we are at the end of the year and looking back it seems to have gone even faster again than the previous years. It seems that with the little time many of us are leaving for ourselves, we are left with the impression that time slips away even faster.

We have come to the end of a very transformational time in which much internal shifting and reflection occured through the midst of all the global turmoil, mirroring that which has taken place within our own selves. Sagittarius brings us to a time of high energy so rest becomes more vital now, as we expend our inner resources.

Looking at the Chinese perspective, we arrive at the end of a very strong water period, tilting the elemental balance, which can be more favorable for some than others. Its a great time to get organised for the coming Ox year, which calls for more action and doing rather than the feeling and attaining of the previous years, helping us prepare for the now.

It is with all of the skills developed and lessons learned through the past couple of years, that we are now asked to bear fruit and produce some tangible results.

Over the Christmas and New Year period, i shall be looking into the coming year, so i will be returning with a more in depth report on the heavens through 2009 soon. Until then, enjoy the rest of the Rat influence of 2008 through until early February.

Merry Christmas everyone.

September - 08/09/2008

The Rooster month arrives with the beautiful spring blossoms, and we have a burst of energy giving the one vibration of 2008 a whole new dimension and strength. With four planets still retrograde until Jupiter and Pluto move forward after the first week, we have a small window of time before Mercury goes retrograde on the 25th of the month.

This will be a great time to get the ball rolling with fresh new beginnings and to get everything underway before Mercury retraces its steps directing us inward to consolidate and integrate all the learning accomplished over the recent months.

With this month being the metal rooster, the water of 2008 (being the Rat) is continuing to strengthen which brings a lovely balance between the elements, given that we are now in Spring. Although we look at the energy of the water being extremely strong during this time, it is the rising and vibrant life force of spring that gives us the opportunity to remain internally focused while inspired by the fresh new life of the season present.

This month we are drawn deep within… as the water takes us beneath the surface to contemplate our true intensions for life, our purpose and the path we are leading ourselves along. We are now in a great time to utilise these retrograde planets that are re-tracing their steps, to bring our own inner resources forth to create what we truly desire and know to be our soul calling.

As the month of September unfolds, we have the retrograde planets and water, bringing the spring energy an even greater power, with which we can really create with great capacity, giving birth to all of our previously held seedlings of dreams and ideas. An opportunity for the taking, this is a time in which we are able to draw on all our deep lessons, our experiences and core strength, to move forward with enormous energy.

With the Monkey month ending, we experienced many changes and are now able to grow through September from the new platforms we have created for ourselves. After all of the movement August brought especially through the eclipse period, it is now… that we get the chance to integrate all of the lessons learned before entering the new way of living we are about to embrace.

Going with the seasons when looking at wellness, Chinese Medicine suggests it is best to eat in harmony with the energy present at any given time. This is certainly why we see potatoes being the main ingredient for Irish style cooking while spices and herbs being the predominant ingredients for Indian style cooking, as they are both very much in harmony with the climate of these countries.

As we are now in spring here in Australia, it is the wood element that is energetically prominent. Including sprouts and green leafy vegetables like spring onions and green beans in your cooking over spring is a great way of going with the flow of what is happening in the physical sense. Spiritually it is also a time to take advantage of the life force present, as we are now able to meander through challenges with a strong sense of balance, with the earth of the Virgo sun grounding us through the water of the Rat year the and sprouting wood energy over spring.

It is certainly a time of preparation and planning, especially before Mercury has its retreat and comes back with full force mid October, as this will be the time to apply all of the ideas and begin laying some serious foundations for the last few months of the Rat year, which look to be quite unsettling for those who enjoy stability and calm, though certainly for those who need to help of the water energy of these months, it will be quite powerful.

With the full moon in Pisces on the 15th, we get a taste of the strong water element yet to come. Though this I more on a spiritual level, where the deep uprooting of any unresolved matters and stagnation, will come more on a physical, global and energetic level later in the year. Over this full moon, it is a huge awakening that will occur for all of us on a very deep, emotional and psychic level, with an opening to a bridge between the physical and the energetic planes.

On the 29h the new moon is in Libra with a strong focus on creating more solid foundations for relationships. Coming through a period of great change and uncertainty, now will be a time where energy begins to settle somewhat for us to be more able to look towards the horizon, and have more clarity for relationships and all of their needs. This new moon is a lovely time to set aside for intimacy and sharing between loved ones, and is especially auspicious for romance and commitment.

The Libra new moon has us contemplating our love lives, our partnerships and our personal comfort, to see where we can improve, perfect and enjoy more of the pleasures and beauty that life has to offer. Early in Libra, the time of this new moon can be a lovely sign of what is to come over the month, with the focus beginning to centre more around love, peace and harmony, in not just relationships but in all areas of life. May you enjoy your month ahead.

August Astrology - 08/08/2008

Here we are at the 8th month of 2008. While the sun journeys through its own sign of Leo this month, we have a chance to become more in tune with our creative energy, be it through re-creation, arts, writing, or simply designing a new lifestyle with more room for the things that bring us joy and abundance.

On the 1st with the solar eclipse in the sign of Leo, there is something to be laid to rest. It is time to let go, release and accept the natural unfoldment of life. There is an ending of sorts, and if there are planets in your chart around 9 degrees of Leo, then this will reveal what it is in your life, that needs to shift so that new energy is then welcome in your world.

On the 16th the partial lunar eclipse at 24 degrees of Aquarius gives us a new perspective on how it is we live and nurture ourselves while being of service in the greater picture. We are now able to take a fresh look at every little choice we make, that contributes to the whole, in the sense of our own living, and on an energetic level... how we resonate and contribute to humanity.

With Mercury and Venus also transiting Leo, while Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are all in Earth signs, there is a great balance of elements enabling us to put our creative energy to work in the real world where it can be seen and felt. It is a lovely mix to help ground our passions, rather than let them fizzle out after all the excitement. With four planets still in retrograde, I am also very keen to explore what this entails, and how this can influence the energy on earth.

With Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto all travelling backwards from our perspective, we can look at the dynamics of this time on a larger scale, while also taking each of the heavenly bodies into consideration, and what it is they embody. It is a strong indication, firstly with this rare astrological event, that we are in a time of great withdrawal from external concerns and are experiencing a movement more towards concerns of an internal nature.

A highly spiritual, contemplative and transformational time is indicated by the movement of these particular planets, which is also very reflective of the monkey energy here in August. The monkey brings a very strong metal dynamic and being the year of the rat, the water element is now very strong, also in our winter months naturally (in Australia).

Energetically this can be seen as a period in which we are at our most reflective state, putting to rest our past while contemplating and nurturing the embryo of what we desire to create with our lives.

We are now at a point where we are drawn very much inwards to discover ourselves, as the world around us holds very little certainty of what is to come. It is also a time in which we are able to do great healing and transformation ourselves through the inner work, and reflection over the month of August. Colder months (especially in the colder season elementally in Chinese Astrology, being a metal month), in relation to wellbeing... are those to watch our circulatory system, heart, lungs and skin, as these are all affected most during this period.

It is certainly a time were stagnation can become a problem, which can lead to congested lungs, heart strain, poor circulation and complexion. In saying this, the key to maintaining vitality and wellness during August, relies upon bringing balance to the heavy energy present, using the warmer, more yang elements.
With strong metal and water, we need to implement the wood and fire elements, which can be incorporated through diet, lifestyle and energy therapy.

The Fire element can be brought into the diet with spices, and cooking methods like stir fries with lots of colourful vegetables. This can also be something to look at in conjunction with chakra healing, especially in a time where energy can be quite low.

To enhance the energy of a particular chakra, lean towards fruit and vegetables that are the same colour, including more of these in your diet.

Red foods for example, such as capsicum, tomatoes and chillies, for the base chakra, with oranges, carrots and mandarins for the sacral and so on, with consideration of coarse to your own dietry requirements and nutritional needs.

Also take note of what your food looks like, as there are benefits of eating certain foods for particular organs... such as avocado for the female re-production, capsicum for the heart, and celery for bones says Don Tolman (a leading expert in the feild)...So for celular level healing, the healing power of food, can never be underestimated when it comes to wellness.

Also remember to eat organic, as ths makes a very big difference in the quality of all foods.

Wood being another balancing element through this month, can be implemented into the diet with herbal medicine and teas while also getting creative with cooking. Wood foods are generally green leafy vegetables like, sprouts, beans and broccoli so try to include plenty of these especially during this time.

Using colour therapy is another fantastic way to enhance your vibration in these colder months, so wearing red, maroons, purple, green and blues, work really well in lifting ones energy, particularly if fire and wood are the more favorable elements to you personally. Enhancing vitality over these colder months can be a little challenging, though i highly recommend both Yoga and Reiki, especially considering that they are two healing paths, that work on every level to increase energy flow, circulation release and wellbeing.

These modalities are also considered to be wood and fire modalities, so they are great forms of energy therapy for August and September, being the strong metal and water months, to help bring us back into the much needed balance that gives us the strength to live vibrantly in our day to day world.

Feng Shui tip of the Month

"Getting organised"

One of the best ways to manage stress effectively, is to have a place for everything and to keep everything in its place. There is no such thing as an organised mess. Clutter is clutter, and is literally an un-organised array of unnecessary junk or things that are uncared for. This suggests that there are things in your life that need to be taken care of and it will always be reflected in your home, as it is merely an extended version of your self. It is a mirror of what is going on beneath the surface, just as our skin shows the health of our lungs- which carry vital life force energy (Chi) and vibration, and reveal how well we are accepting the flow of life.

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The Stars through July - 03/07/2008

1) Taking a step back from the "To Do Lists"
2) Reflecting on Life Direction
3) A preventative approach to health
4) Upcoming Meditation course
5) Feng Shui tip of the month & July Special offer

New Moon in Cancer on the 3rd, Taking a step back...

With the new moon in Cancer we are drawn back to the moon energy of the feminine, mothering and nurturing.

It is all that we hold dear and close to our hearts that is focused upon as we enter the month of the Goat.

We now want to surround ourselves with people and energy that help us feel comfortable, more so with our attention drawn back to ourselves as an energy body (in both giving and receiving), though it is also good to remember that being out of our comfort zone is the best way to grow in many situations.

This July is a time of gathering and settling, as we journey through the Goat and take a step back from the haste of daily to do lists, and more to the more sacred rituals that sustain our very soul, and nurtures our sense of wellbeing and vitality.

Cancer is the sign of the stomach and the mother, so we are now returning to the mother source in our lives whether it may be our real maternal mother, or whatever it is in our lives that embodies that archetype for us, providing a sense of nourishment, familiarity, protection and support.

It is a time we may feel the need to return to our old friends and family for guidance and reassurance, as a source of encouragement and reflection.

18th Full moon in Capricorn, Reflecting on life direction...

With this full moon passing by the backward travelling Jupiter in Capricorn we can see developments and breakthroughs with regards to our most precious aspirations as we bring our focus to them.

This is the sign of ambition and it is also very purpose driven in terms of life goals, career and position in life, so it is all of these matters that will now take charge as we are immersed in a fully charged internal reflection, of what direction we are heading in… and how we may best meander through current life challenges to a stable and secure ground.

This time brings us all to look within for the answers, with regards to our life direction, as it is only us who can determine where we truly want to be in order to align ourselves with our own personal truth, and what we value most as individuals.

Watching the success of others, and chasing for the recipes wont help at all when it comes to our own lives, as we are each very unique as is our purpose, and all that we bring into the world.

The Chinese perspective, A preventative approach to Health...

July is the Goat month in the Chinese system of Astrology, which is an earth animal.

Given that the Rat (of 2008) is a water animal (and though still in an earth year), we are now in a somewhat elementally balanced period. This is a time in which we have an opportunity to prepare for the abundant water energy of the coming months through the rest of 2008.

Ideally this month will be used as a grounding period in which we may lay foundations and plant seeds for future growth.

A time to bring our awareness back to our bodies, (our spiritual temple and carriage), it is important now to build the immune system.

Taking a preventative approach to medicine and health now... will be a key in maintaining strength and vitality throughout the rest of the year, especially through the colder (water) months.

Other News...

Upcoming Meditation Course

Meditation Therapy & Practice Course

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For those who are wanting to start meditation with full foundation, for those who have being doing meditation for a while and would like to deepen their understanding and for practitioners who would like to run meditation classes with greater input.

Practice and gain theoretical understanding of various styles of meditation, including stillness and inward focus, insight and connection to spirit, visualisation and progressive relaxation.Understand the obstacles to meditation and how to easily bring meditation into daily life.

Dates and Times: Saturdays 2.00 to 4.30pm16, 23, 30 August, 6, 13, 20 September 2008
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Feng Shui Tip of the month...

"How to enhance your Feng Shui"

Inspire yourself

Take note of what it is your surroundings make you feel inside.
Do you feel uplifted and inspired? Or do you feel weighed down
and heavy when you are at work or at home? These are just a couple of things to consider,
when wanting to enhance the energy of any space you occupy.
It is important to keep your environment full
of things that have meaning for you,
particularly things that represent the type of energy
you resonate with or that you want to attract into your life,
so that it is easier to get into the feeling space of already having it.

Take a look around you right now,
are you surrounded by inspirational material?
Everything, from the books on your shelf, to the ornaments,
objects, papers and magnets on your fridge,
all play a huge role in influencing your subconscious
mind and what you create for yourself.

Your home is much like a womb that nourishes
and develops the embryo of your life, and your creation.
It is the food source from which you may derive the support,
protection and inspiration to live the kind of life you dream of,
desire and wish for. Treat this space as your temple.
It is your most powerful key to use in unlocking your true potential.

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June - 05/06/2008

The Global outlook
Health & Wellbeing
Watching your Words and their power
Healing and Spirituality

A huge month, where we see a great deal of movement and energy with so much happening in the stars, we have an opposition in the Chinese system of Astrology and planets in retrograde as well.

Industries affected most by the stars in June this year...

The month of the Horse we see the Rat being opposed which signifies great changes ahead. The Horse being a fire animal and the Rat being water, we see challenges around tourism and travel, the shipping industry, hospitality and entertainment.

With resources being affected by Pluto in Capricorn, the instability around fuel costs and living expenses, instills caution in the people, which may easily influence the flow in all fire and water industries.

Given the strong indication of instability in these areas globally, it will also be a time to watch these two elements within the body. Fire, relates to the heart, circulation, head and blood, which is a fluid, also governed by water.

Physical areas to watch during this period...

Water also governs the kidneys, ears, feet and reproductive system within the body. These will again be the areas to take good care of during this vulnerable time. The kidneys are the store house of our vital life force energy, holding the memory of our ancestry.

The kidneys are the yin of the body, which allows us the strength to have an active yang life, as without yin, yang has no foundations and will become empty.

This is why we need plenty of rest, as the greater our energy levels have been restored, with nourishment, food and stillness, the greater reserves we have to live out our active (yang) daily lives.

Looking at Energy levels, and elements of Health this month...

The strength of the fire element within the body, will also need to be considered over this period, as with the strong water present in 2008 (the year of the Rat), it is certainly more vulnerable than normal. Fire is supported by the wood element, which relates to the liver, limbs and circulation also.

This means that looking after the wood areas in the body will help support the fire. A strong liver, nourished with plenty of healthy green leafy vegetables, herbal teas, and clean water, lends itself to the fire (yang) of the body.

Strong wood gives us an uplifting quality, which is more yang and energizing, which lifts pressure off the heart (fire element).

Good circulation is key in maintaining a healthy heart, which relies upon healthy lungs. Metal is the element that relates to the lungs, and is also the element that controls wood. This explains further why we need strong lungs to keep our circulation healthy, as wood without metal can sometimes “grow out of control” (like a shrub that does not get pruned).

Mercury and its influence over our communication…

For those born in the year of the horse, or the Rat, this month in particular will bring significant life changes, or simply on a smaller scale, be unsettling in some way, with moving, changes in relationships or career. With Mercury retracing its steps through the heavens, we have an enormous opportunity to learn a lot about our own inner world during these few weeks.

In the sign of Gemini, we are drawn to look at our personal issues around communication, and the ways in which we can develop our skills in this area, to create more clarity and understanding in our lives, our friendships, our relationships and at work.

Neptune in retrograde...Healing & Spirituality

Now is a time where great spiritual healing is possible, in completely and utterly surrendering to our core emotions, old grief and pain that have previously been repressed and contained.

Neptune influences water, and with this being the Horse month, the fire energy present also lends itself to the enormous emergence of past hurts and hooks, that have emotionally held us back from our real potential for fulfilment.

It is a really powerful time to connect with others in a heartfelt way, and open up in a compassionate manner, amidst the turmoil and struggle of every day challenges.

3rd New Moon in Gemini...

On the 3rd, we have the new moon in the sign of the twins.
Here we see new beginnings and opportunities opening up around social gatherings and friendship circles. It is a time of meeting new people and opening up to different realities, beyond what has been our comfort zone, holding us safely within the boundaries of what we know which in many cases, is what prevents personal development, growth and learning.

A time to re-focus ourselves in the area of study and communicating, so if there have been things left unsaid for a long time, now is the time to speak up, even with Mercury retrograde, this new moon brings things perfectly into balance, as we have possibilities opening up everywhere for great learning through the sharing being encouraged at this time. The only thing is, we will need to be open to this in order for these beautiful openings to occur in the sharing of ourselves with others.

19th Full Moon in Sagittarius...

On the 19th the full moon is in the sign of Sagittarius.
In Sagittarius the full moon brings fruition to many of our long envisioned dreams, helping them to feel more tangible and likely than simply a possibility to be pondered.

This is certainly a time to consider new goals and aspirations- and also exactly what it is that will bring us the most rewards, and fulfilment for the energy that we put into any project that we commit to.

May - 12/05/2008

Saturn moving forward
New Moon in Taurus
Jupiter going retrograde
Full moon in alignment with Neptune
Month of the Yin Water Snake & The Influence of Mercury & Neptune

Saturn direct on the 4th

The planet of authority and boundaries moving forward once more on the 4th of the month in the sign of Virgo signifies a clarity after a long wait through murky boundaries and uncertainties regarding our own authority in certain situations.

We will now begin ironing out and refining the details around limitations and structure set in place especially with regards to our work and our health.

Any structures that have been waiting to be se in place during the last number of months are now brought to light, with a new clarity around what it is that needs to be discarded or incorporated in the rule books when it comes to routine and organization.

5th New Moon in Taurus

The new moon in Taurus on the 5th plays a significant role in turning our attention to the value of ourselves in all aspects of our lives, which mostly gets us to begin reflecting on our financial stability and security, to see where improvements can be made, and value can be added.

This new moon brings solidity and firmness in standing our ground when it comes to choices regarding our future comfort and stability. This also brings us to focus more on how we can enjoy life more while building our own wealth and prosperity.

A Taurus new moon is a good time to set new financial goals.

Jupiter retrograde on the 10th

With Jupiter going retrograde (backwards from our perception on earth) on the 10th of this month, we have a real inwardly directed energy that begins to add to the autumn feel of integration and reflection.

This may also tend to take us deep into our own psychological recesses through which we can tune into a very spiritual and private place of exploration.

A highly creative time, as we journey into our own world of thoughts and ideas, it would be a great idea to begin keeping a journal for those who don’t already, so as to be able to look back and really understand and gain insight into the processes through which we meander through our own private well of consciousness.

A time of intense self reflection and internal searching and discovery, we may find ourselves gaining great insights into that which triggers our responsive behaviors out in the world, and all else that makes us tick that we may not have realised before.

Through the sign of Capricorn, Jupiter's movements may entail a period deep reflection on what structures we have in place that set the boundaries to ensure order and clarity, and that help save time, energy and resources.

It may also signify a great deal of focus on conservation, recycling and improvement in natural resource management, as Jupiter, the planet of expansion moves backwards, holding the reins in all earthly concerns.

It may also be a time that greatly alters our beliefs around environmental matters where the government is concerned, which could signify potential changes in governing laws and structures that are designed to manage our earthly resources wisely.

20th - The 2nd Full moon in Scorpio in alignment with Neptune in Aquarius

Another full moon in Scorpio, we have a wonderfully powerful time to emerge from the depths of our souls into a purpose driven state of consciousness and being. Scorpio is the sign of death and re-birth, as well as transformation and sexuality, so this full moon entails great changes that significantly alter our emotional realities.

This full moon may also see us reflecting back on past events and situations, in order to really understand what it is that got us to where we stand today. Being that this full moon in Scorpio is in close alignment with Neptune, we see their relationship as energetic which may influence us below on many levels.

The positions of these two heavenly bodies during this full moon create an Astrological relationship that tends to bring challenges and frustration. Though it is through these tensions that many derive great discovery as to how best to move forward and grow.

Given the two planets involved in this alignment both relate to water, it would be no surprise to see a huge amount of energy surrounding issues involving water, especially here with such concerns over its use and its waste.

Now we may see the development of new ideas that need to be adopted by the community at large, with old systems of water management no longer stand appropriate or applicable for the time that we are now in.

Month of the Yin Water Snake

With the May being the month of the Yin Water Snake, we see a very strong presence of water, even though the Snake is a fire animal. This is because of the particular energy of the Snake, which is known to carry the metal element within it. Metal, in Chinese Astrology (the five elements), supports the water element in the life cycles of the five elements.

Given that it is the year of the Rat, we see an enormous amount of water present throughout this month, especially considering the second full moon in Scorpio this year in alignment with the Sea god Neptune.

Though still being a fire animal month, we will certainly see changes regarding anything to do with “water”, and again this is especially so given that Neptune (the Sea God) is in the sign of Aquarius, which is the sign of unexpected and sudden changes. The kind of changes Aquarius tends to bring is usually “out of the blue” so it is certainly a time to expect the unexpected.

Fire and water, in Chinese Astrology are opposite elements, so here we have those elements that bring change to one another. With May being the “Water Snake” we see these changes take place especially with regards to our earth in general, as it is the year of the “Earth Rat” and the earth (in the heavenly stem) is symbolically devoured, or kept on its toes if you like by the presence of the yin water energy.

Floods may begin to happen more throughout this month than earlier in the year, across the globe, while in some areas on the other hand, it may be just enough to nourish and tend to the needs of the crops and agriculture of the land, an received with great welcoming.

Mercury retrograde 27th through Gemini & Neptune also going retrograde in Aquarius

As Mercury heads back into his retreat cave as I like to call it, (when it goes retrograde) we have a real sense of inwardly directed mental energies and thoughts. Here we have the opportunity to ponder and reflect on the meaning, the weight and the gravity of our words. It is a great time in which we can really discover the power and magic that words can carry.

As vibration carried through sound, the origins and roots of each and every word, expression and sound will have great significance as we are left to really take responsibility for our communication and be simply accountable for the words we speak. With Neptune going retrograde also on the same day, the autumn energy of settling leaves and reclusive spirits becomes quite influential.

A time of getting back to basics, and turning off the lights for some quiet refection, Neptune’s favorite things to do is escape through dreams, drugs, art or poetry, and while transiting the sign of Aquarius, it is happily using cyber space and technology as its means to get there.

While moving backwards, we may experience new alternatives and means through which we connect with others as well as our own higher selves in a spiritual way.

April - 12/04/2008

6th New Moon in Aries
20th Full Moon in Scorpio
Mars in Cancer opposite Jupiter in Capricorn
Uranus in Pisces sextile Jupiter
Pluto in Capricorn trine Saturn in Virgo

6th New Moon in Aries

A time to let life carry you in a completely new direction and to let go of inhibition, this new moon brings great wonder for the unknown and what lies before us. It is an auspicious time to begin new projects, start a course of study, to take a fresh approach to an old problem or to embark on something that has held your interest for quite some time. The new moon in Aries is about new beginnings and taking the plunge, as it also relates to the Fool card in the Tarot which is about leaping into the unknown and taking risks that may lead us to great fulfillment and rewards.

20th Full Moon in Scorpio

With the moon increasing through the month, towards its fullness in the sign of Scorpio, we feel an intense wave of emotion and passion along with the uprooting of any past dreams, relationship issues or unresolved and incomplete elements of our lives. This full moon brings us to sit down and think about what we want in our lives from this point onwards, and what it is that will no longer support our growth. This really is a time to spring clean the energy of our lives and release all unnecessary to be dismissed with love and appreciation for having fulfilled its purpose in our lives to this point, where we are today.

The Scorpio dynamic brings us to a time where we feel a greater level of depth and height at the same time, so grounding ourselves can be important as we delve into the realm of our soul, as this is exactly what this time will require and lead us to do. It can be a great time of cleansing and renewing our spiritual resources, and clarifying our true purpose here, for the short term, the long tem, and in each of the areas of our lives. As we have this highly psychic moon phase passing, we can also open up to much greater possibilities and understanding as the full Scorpio moon, also works to charge our intuitive abilities with the full light and expansive energy of this phase.

Mars in Cancer opposite Jupiter in Capricorn

Explosive energy may now tend to arise, through matters concerning family and close relationships, especially those we have with our parents during this time of Mars and Jupiter in opposition, as well as issues surfacing around our most treasured aspirations and ambitions, that potentially clash with the needs and demands of family and security, opening a gateway to an arena of deep revelation and honest sharing through which great changes and forward movement is possible. With Jupiter ruling growth and abundance, as well as expansion through honesty and frankness (also being the ruler of Sagittarius) we see it (now being in Capricorn) helping us form more appropriate boundaries that can therefore in turn support our sense of identity and independence (Mars) within our family (Cancer) or circle of close friends, in being clear about what it is we want and expect from others around us.

Uranus in Pisces sextile Jupiter

With unconventional Uranus in a harmonious alignment with expansive and outreaching Jupiter; we currently see a beautiful opening of possibilities in sharing, and a coming together of very different and unique people from all walks of life in spiritual unity and order. Through the sign of Capricorn, Jupiter expresses an enormous capacity to uplift and inspire us to reach beyond previously seen limitations and aim for what we truly desire no matter what once held us back in our past. This influence is really empowered by the position of Uranus transiting the spiritual sign of Pisces, where we have an awakening of great connection to higher realms bridging our illusions to truth, which shall act as a portal into the new and more expansive “Age of Aquarius” fulfillment and fruition of originality and intuitive genius that we each hold innately within us.

Pluto in Capricorn trine Saturn in Virgo

What a wonderful time to channel our abundance of energy into earthly manifestation and matters of comfort, security and future stability. It is with this natural affinity between the two signs of Virgo and Capricorn (both being earth signs) that the power planet Pluto and grounded influence of Saturn are most at harmony, in creating enormous change through our dedication and commitment in making things work for us. As outer planets they really do sway our society at large and will continue to play a key role in our forward movement and transformation of outmoded boundaries, through the refinement of plans and options for a better, more organised and structured way of living.

Personally it is the deep rooted emotions and feelings that have the blessing of Saturn’s discipline in order to allow us the discernment to focus upon more earthy concerns while taking the time to spiritually digest the new insights we receive during this incredibly powerful time of Zen like emptiness- awaiting our intention our colour and choices of what it is we want to experience as human beings. May you all paint a wonderful chapter of life through the month of April with such a beautifully blank canvas, after such a powerful time of letting go and moving on- both spiritually and physically. Blessings.