Tip of the Week:
August 1st is the date for the New Moon in Leo which is also a Total Solar Eclipse. The exact degree of the eclipse is 9 degrees of Leo in the Tropical Zodiac. Any person with planets at or close to this degree, say between 8 and 10 degrees of Leo, Taurus, Aquarius and Scorpio will especially feel the impact of this influence. Persons with planets at these degrees of Libra, Sagittarius, Aries and Gemini will also feel the effect but to a lesser degree. In any case, this eclipse is said to bring a positive influence so if you do have planets at these degrees then you may be in for some good karma. The planetary picture as a whole shows the Sun and Moon, Mercury and Venus in Leo. With Mars and Saturn in Virgo in harmonious aspect to Jupiter in Capricorn, the influence stands to be especially strong regarding career and other societal involvements. Since it is a New Moon, as is ever the case with a Solar Eclipse, it is a good time for anyone to outline some seed intentions. Tuning in to the moon this way can be fun and it actually works very well. Why be sceptical when you can be experimental. The New Moon offers a celestial seed that we can honour and align with for whatever we want to create. Watching the lunation cycle is as old as it gets and constitutes the earliest calendars. Thinking that it does not have an influence is simply ignorant because the scientific evidence supporting the influence of the Moon could fill a library. That we can work with the Moon’s cycle for the sake of seeding our dreams and intentions is very natural. Of course, modern society is fairly artificial and to most this type of thinking is virtually alien. How strange that we would not be more appreciative of the relationships between the Sun, Moon and Earth. This New Moon / Solar Eclipse is your opportunity to get back in-tune with the Sun and Moon for the sake of when to best plant the seeds of your dreams.

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)
A creative and playful mood continues to lift your spirits. Encounters with friends and loves from the past may be gracing your stage. Keeping an open mind about things may not be so easy, however. That you also feel industrious could be a source of conflict in your plans. Aim for balance between work and play. This eternal ideal should be especially important to you now. With a whole host of creative ideas flowing in, you may want to jot them down for memory, so you will remember to act upon them later if you are too busy now. Investments of some kind now are also quite possible and the timing generally looks good.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)
The task of learning how to create more beauty continues. This could well imply refining certain artistic expressions. Creating a more beautiful life in general also applies. Decipher what this might mean so as to overcome the tendency to live by reaction. Aim to live on purpose. Sometimes we live by default meaning we go with what others want and say only to feel frustrated. You may feel this way yet not speak your mind. Find a creative way to speak up. Meanwhile, home improvement projects continue to rank high. Long term educational plans are also very likely now. Make a five year plan aiming for greater career satisfaction.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)
Creating greater fulfillment in your life is in the spotlight. You may feel the need to make some significant changes. Your home environment is a central focus. Renovations, repairs, deep cleaning or moving altogether are possibilities. Be a mover and shaker to make your home life better. Home includes your house but also your body, mind and emotions - the bodies where your soul lives. Yes, we all have a physical, etheric, emotional and mental body. Each is a dimensional layer and they are designed to function as a unit. However, due to the stresses of life in any one of the four listed, we can experience misalignments leading to imbalance leading to confusion and suffering. Aim to bring them all into alignment. If you do not know how but want to, ask and you shall receive.

Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22)
‘Keep the best and leave the rest’, this quaint phrase matches the planetary influences for you now. This implies knowing what is of true value. What and perhaps who can you genuinely say, ‘I love…’? These people and things are worth keeping around. Clean out the rest to clear the way for more quality. As we each must gauge our own priorities, we each must do the inner work of deciphering what they are. However, we can also ask for assistance. Long-term considerations for investment of your time, energy and/or money are also on your mind. Training and education of some kind is quite likely. Be here now as you contemplate and plan for your future.

Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23)
Assertive actions and pioneering initiatives are leading you in new directions. You want to expand your influence and/or at least lay a solid foundation to do so. You may not feel as confident as you like, but you are wise to get started with your dreams and plans to build momentum. Any journey, long or short begins with the first step. Once the inertia is overcome the whole movement begins to flow and then what comes next begins to speak for itself. On the other hand, knowing your outcome and planning each step makes the process even easier. Leave room for flexibility and spontentaity. For now, simply aim to fortify your overall foundation with plans to expand more fully later on. Begin it now!

Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22)
You may feel the need to lie low for a while. You can still be industrious and productive, yet this is a good time to rest and retreat. Gain inspiration by generating ideas and by being receptive rather than taking direct action for now. Dream about the possibilities and take notes. You will want to take some initial actions, yet this remains a good time for doing work behind the scenes. Perhaps pay closer attention to your dreams. You can remember them if you really want to. This includes affirming that you will remember them and then having pencil and paper by your bed side for quick recording. Daydreams count as well. So, hang your dream catcher for ideas and inspirations.

Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22)
Creating more fulfilling friendships and associations in general is now in focus. What and who interests you? Lifestyle changes can be effected by way of new associations. Keep an open mind and an experiential, experimental approach. Be willing to learn from everyone you meet. Out of all the billions of people in the world why are you with and why do you encounter the ones you do. Sometimes the message is simple and subtle, but the really close relationships speak loudest. What synchronicities are coming your way and what do they say? Asking this question is a sign that you recognize that life is intelligent and communicates with us, often with symbolic messages. Ask and watch for helpful answers and insight and guidance.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21)
This continues to be a good time to assert your self to be seen and heard. You may feel rebellious and want more attention. Be willing to make some extra efforts. Proclaim your worth and value. Make sure the ones you are telling are worth your while for positive feedback and earned rewards and recognition. Who has insights worthy of your time and attention? Perhaps a trusted friend can offer useful insights or perhaps you need professional counsel. Bankers, brokers, bosses, counsellors, consultants, or contractors etcetera; who to ask depends on your situation. At the deepest level, the answers you need are about who you are as an evolving soul and what constitutes your best direction.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
Attending cultural events and or performing will bring enjoyment now. The entire world is a stage so you can act and play in most any setting you choose. Above all you want some attention and at least some healthy participation. Take an active lead for fun and for practical purposes as well. This cycle will continue through to late August so find opportunities for cultural events and interests. Tending to some of the more serious things in life all the while will prove balancing. This includes giving and receiving instruction. What do you need to learn and/or who can benefit from your knowledge, skill and wisdom? Take initiatives to increase your scope of influence for business and pleasure.

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
Sometimes we have to dig deeper than others and this stands to be one of those time periods. Perhaps you are doing creative research or maybe you have debts to pay or it is your turn to buy the round. Sometimes we receive and at others we give. Either way, turn your expenditures into investments. This can be as basic as giving from the heart and with full confidence that when we do the return can be ten fold the input. Nature sows with a lavish hand and lack is a by product of excessive mental activity. Unfortunately, that is how our world functions and just look at the mess we have to clean-up in all areas regarding a more equal distribution. Pay attention to how you can contribute in this regard for the sake of living a more meaningful life.

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 19)
Love is in the air and the iron is in the fire. Maybe this formula spells romance and intimacy or perhaps you are all excited about someone or something. Whatever or whoever is turning you on, tune-in and engage to be fully receptive and reciprocal. Share the love; assert your passions. As you open yourself to greater prosperity, wealth and abundance, life will respond positively. The key is to persevere. This includes making room in your mind and emotionally as well. Expansion requires that we stretch and make room on all levels. This inner work process is an important corner stone to the prosperity process. Affirm your worth, focus intelligently and follow through until you achieve clear, positive results.

Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20)
Entertaining a healthier lifestyle continues. While nutrition is ever important for good health, so too is exercise, play, love, inspiration, genuine service and sincerity, etcetera. The point is that health requires a whole approach and any extreme stands to create imbalance in other areas. Get creative and outline a list of all the ways you could realistically get healthier. The next step is to associate pleasure to the process. Associations of pain, to not following through, are even bigger leverage; but making associations on both ends – pleasure and pain, is optimal. Be open to the push and pressure that is coming from without. Face your challenges directly and do not run away. Meet your challenges to advance to the next level.