Tip of the Week:
The Sun is currently in the Zodiac sign of Cancer which is ruled by the Moon. In turn, the Moon will wax to full this week in Capricorn, Cancer’s polar opposite sign. Consequently, this lunation could be very good for financial and other practical affairs as is often the case when the Moon waxes to full in an Earth sign. While moodiness stands to be quite high with the Sun and Mercury in Cancer, at best, the energies will be harnessed for productivity. Learning and training orientations also stand to be very successful. Aim to make use of the peak energy around the Full Moon to get things done at a higher rate of efficiency than usual. The Full Moon can synchronize with the culmination of events and activities and/or it can act to trigger them to their next natural progression.
Learning to watch the Moon closely went out of vogue for most people along with the rising tide of the scientific and industrial revolution which is now at its peak. However, interest is returning and now people can buy Astrological calendars that plot the Moon cycles, the Lunation Cycle, more closely than ever before. Doing so with sincerity will soon reveal synchronicities according to the themes suggested by any given phase of the Moon and especially the aspects it makes to the planets. Such observation comes closer to an actual scientific method of enquiry than the usual scepticism and cynicism that especially staunch scientific types often ascribe to Astrology due to their own learned biases and prejudices, reinforced by the general consensus of belief that circulate within many academic circles. Because science has served to exploit nature so much, beyond simply understanding it better, due to the exploitative tendencies of commercial interests, and which now have brought our planet’s ecological balance to a state of crisis and unsustainability, we are wise to learn how to tune-in to nature once again. Astrology in general and, in this case, the cycles of the Moon especially, can serve to re-build the bridge where science, commerce and nature rise out of the conflict that humanity is currently experiencing.

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)
Enjoying the simple pleasures of home and family brings happiness now. While in your safety zone, you may want to learn ‘how to’…. You may also want to get things done. This is a time to refine, improve and complete projects. You generally may feel enthusiastic about your work these days, despite probable delays. Accept this and exercise patience. Also, it is probably best now to be careful not to turn all of your quality time in to production time. Take time to nurture your body, mind and soul. Implied here is playtime, ideally with family and friends.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)
Feeling your way through tasks and projects is a source of pleasure for you these days. As you allow your emotions and moods to blend with your techniques and methods you can produce some genuine art. Balancing tradition with innovation, you discover new ways and paths. Mini trips with loved ones brings added fulfillment. Launching long-term projects that include craft, art and beauty is ideal now. Education or training would fit the bill. Even signing-up for these to begin at a later date makes sense. Entertain new paths and projects that remind you that ‘time is art’.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)
Balancing what you feel you need with what you want continues. Making some core changes in your daily habit and perhaps your environment by way of renovations may be necessary to be able to meet your needs. Take inventory and make lists so that you remember all the important ingredients. Above all, get clear about what you actually need versus what you simply want and/or feel you should have or do. Taking the time to meditate and reflect upon things in this manner is a sign of maturity and wisdom. Many external influences can prove to lead us away from our own truth of what we genuinely need and this is a call to re-assess what that means to you.

Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22)
You are eager to start new things – projects and relationships. However, you also want to know what you are getting out of it and what you are getting into. This is a good time to entertain the possibilities and sample before you commit. Read, research, explore and/or investigate before you buy. Doing something to please another is inauthentic and will probably only lead to problems down the road. Everyone is responsible for their own emotions. Be careful that you do not get manipulated into things. If you feel that this is the case, acknowledge your feelings and speak-up!

Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23)
An inward reach of some kind is calling you. Rest and retreat to rejuvenate will prove worthwhile. Ambitions to get things done might best be satisfied with careful planning versus big action. Take your time to sketch, review and reflect and exercise a receptive state of mind. August will probably prove to be a better time to launch new initiatives so prepare for it now. If you find yourself in the midst of interpersonal struggles and dramas, take a sincere look at your own actions and attitudes etcetera before you launch into feelings of victimization and subsequent blame. This way you will avoid perpetuating the conflict and will also lead to inner maturity and genuine personal power.

Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22)
What are you dreaming about? Poised between pressures to take command on one hand, and great dreams about the possibilities on the other, it is good to be clear. Once you are clear you can ask for what you want and direct your energies more precisely. Outline your dreams, goals, needs and objectives each in their own special category. The list can, for example, include career, health, relationships, travel, education and family etcetera. While each category overlaps with others, each also has its own special requirements. Clarity of mind will bring peace, health, happiness and the successful realization of your most authentic dreams.

Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22)
Taking command of things is the call now. Opportunities to rise to new levels or receive earned rewards are available to you now. However you must exercise courage to confront the enemies of your own mind. These include doubts and fears as well as limiting and conflicting beliefs. These are common issues and the latter are the source of self sabotage. Fortunately, modern developments in psychology, especially the breakthroughs of energy psychology and kinesiology are very effective in resolving such conflicts and clearing learned, limiting beliefs that rest in the subconscious like termites in wood. Above all, be willing to let go of things you think you need and were conditioned to believe but which limit your growth.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21)
Reaching out to embrace your extended family implies everyone. Arts, culture and any event that can represent a communion of one kind or another is calling. Aim for dinner with friends or a pilgrimage into unusual, exotic and colourful places or any adventure that proves to soothe your soul. This can prove to be a very exciting time for you. Perhaps more importantly, it can be a time of deep healing where prior rifts and divisions are reconnected and unified. There is a veritable responsibility implied in this cycle, let alone opportunity. Your task begins with simply being aware and willing. Once you are, set your intentions to co-create a greater sense of self-awareness based on the intrinsic unity of all people, places and things.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
Clearing and cleaning at core levels will feel liberating now. Beyond closets and basements there are your body organs and there is also your subconscious mind, memories and emotions to consider. We accumulate at many levels and periodically we must make extra efforts to clear the way for the new. When energy is fresh it is obvious and is a source of great inspiration. On the other hand, stale and stagnant energy is a source of repression and depression. What can you do to get clear and strengthen your constitution? Be aware of tendencies toward denial. Be aware of and rise above envy of others, this will not help and actually contribute to problems. Keep it simple and take actions to get clean and clear.

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
Family, friends and/or lovers want to convey their feelings and will get right to the point. You may want to go big and assert your plans. Some negotiation is probably in order. You may feel the need for more knowledge and tools to assist you in the process. There may be sparks so aim to stay cool in the heat. The key is to know your own priorities and then to aim to know those of the people with whom you are dealing. While it is good to push to make things happen sometimes, be careful not to push to hard. Honour the process and exercise patience so that you feel that you are on steady ground. Do what you can to assist in creating a steady, progressive and productive flow.

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 19)
Desires to nurture better health and build your constitution continue. What do you truly need? Are your wants clouding your vision? Wholesome living like cleanliness is a spiritual responsibility. Since the physical body is the reflection of mental and emotional health, make these your top priority. The physical body usually if not always reveals the symptom, not the cause. Confusion among the masses and corruptions in the market place has contributed to quick fix medicines that actually mask the symptom and never really address the cause at all. Is it any wonder so many people are dying of diseases? Cultivate your awareness in this regard and nurture a wholesome lifestyle that honours the processes of creating health at the source.

Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20)
You can enjoy fertile ground for creative expression now. Many ideas and feelings are swirling in your mind. You may want to use these inspirational energies to refine your skills. Ideas can land but then fly away quickly again so you may want to capture or record your intuitions somehow. As well, others are eager to know your thoughts. The next few weeks stand to be very creative for you. Tune-in to this so that you can make the best of it. Simply allow your feelings, intuitions, ideas and insights to flow out. You can refine them all later. This is all part of a deeper soul searching process that is underway. Keep this in mind and gain inspiration from larger visions of possibility.