We have the Solar Eclipse coming up the Monday – May 21^st. This eclipse will be at 0’ Gemini so communication, the sharing of ideas and the movement of mind energy is really important. Look at processing important documentation and getting your office work into a healthy system, remembering Mars is still in Virgo! Wow, are we ever enjoying the influence of that transit – Mars in Virgo is incredible.  For those of you who have it in your birth chart you would get so much done! I love all the little finishing touches of detail and definition that comes with it – absolutely superb.

Jupiter is nearing the end of its time in Taurus – a lovely gentle pace. Soon we will be hit with the frenzy of Jupiter in Gemini! Oh, boy, hold onto your hat, or should I say your mind! That transit scatters thoughts far and wide with so much to think about and always open for a distraction.  Variety is the key to keeping Jupiter happy whilst there, as well as allowing a deliberate time for entertainment so the mind really can have a holiday.

Wishing you all a great Eclipse – they mark such an amazing time to change your life direction. Go for it!

ARIES:

It’s time to be creative in getting systems into place. Focus on efficiency and eliminating wastage. There will be bursts of ruthlessness – allow yourself to purge away old habits, identities and attachments. The outcome will be refreshing.

TAURUS:

Ultimately the greatest changes we have to make are the changes of attitude, for it is in our thinking and patterns of behavior that we get stuck, resisting forward motion. Pay attention to how you perceive your current world – be open to change your thinking and perspective.

GEMINI:

The Solar Eclipse on the May 21^st is at 0’ Gemini – where in your life do you want to break free? This marks a time to change the direction in your life – lifting you out of rigid routines and set patterns. Take up the challenge; be courageous in doing what inspires you most.

CANCER:

Your home is always important to you. With current planetary positions put the effort in making your home a solid foundation of soul nourishment, a place of rejuvenation and rest. Having quality time at home alone is deeply healing – use this time wisely.

LEO:

The Full Moon in June is a time for you to celebrate with family and close friends. Allow those dear to you know how special they are. Too often we take it for granted that loved ones would know this – don’t let them assume, express from your heart.

VIRGO:

Life experiences are taking you deeper now, as you journey further into the realms of psychic and spiritual awareness. This will bring visions, dreams and insights into your everyday life. Welcome these gifts with an attitude of acceptance. By being open more will come.

LIBRA:

The pressure of change is upon us all – for you this applies to your relationships and emotional patterns. Through soul-searching you can expose the old habits that have limited your progress. Be ruthless in purging these fears and insecurities away. Healing comes from diving deep.

SCORPIO:

The Solar Eclipse, May 21^st, will bring buried emotion and secrets to the surface. Whilst being suspicious is natural to you it’s the development of trust that needs to grow. Your relationships will benefit from you opening up and sharing your feelings, breaking through the communication barriers.

SAGITTARIUS:

The Lunar Eclipse, 4^th June is in your sign. What significant changes have you made in your life since the Solar Eclipse last November, (which was also in your sign)? Are you walking your talk? With Jupiter – your ruling planet, moving into Gemini in June it is important that you have a buddy to share your experiences with.

CAPRICORN:

As of mid June your work load (of paid and unpaid employment) will increase – this will be in effect until June 2013. It is advisable that you pace yourself, set reasonable goals and keep within a moderate margin of energy exertion. Anything in excess can be detrimental, leading to burn-out. Take care!

AQUARIUS:

Money matters concerning family and friends can become awkward. Stay true to your priorities, keeping in mind the importance of these relationships. Money can come and go but relationships aren’t a trading commodity. The Eclipses occurring in these months will highlight this.

PISCES:

It’s time for us all to deepen our psychic and spiritual awareness. For you this is your natural environment, being at home in the realm of feeling. There is much you can offer as inspiration to others, sharing your gifts of healing and acceptance. It starts with you acknowledging this within yourself.

The Eclipse period is a time of immense transformation for us all – on many levels it indicates the shifting of energy to new pathways. I liken it to a railway track where two tracks divide going in different directions. With the pull of a lever the track will direct the approaching train to the other direction. This is what we all can do with our lives in the weeks surrounding the eclipse. The zodiac position gives the focal point of change. For the Solar Eclipse occurring in May 2012 this will be at 0’ Gemini. For those of you that know your birth chart it is also appropriate that you take into account the house position this sits in your chart. Planets at either the conjunction (sitting at the same point) or the opposition (sitting opposite) are pulled into the intensity of life changing events. Where in your life do you want to make significant changes? Gemini is the zodiac sign of communication, mind stimulation and the sharing of ideas. This is an excellent time for us to clear the air of unspoken words, to share our interests and inspiration and to open our minds to new concepts.

We are all under enormous pressure to create a breakthrough in our lives – while this has been on for a few years now the pressure has not subsided, quite the contrary as it is only getting higher. Current planetary positions indicate this to be a birthing process – just like our own physical birth when we came into this life we need to go through a metaphysical birthing. The period before the actual birthing has to be uncomfortable otherwise we wouldn’t want to leave the cozy location. This applies to the Mother as well –it is natural for her to feel uncomfortable in holding the 9 month baby inside of her, this inspires her to birth the child. So on that note don’t resist your feelings of discomfort, they are necessary parts of the birthing process. The main point to focus upon is to keep moving, keep releasing that which you no longer need or want. Ultimately we are to lighten our energy – in all ways.

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7. Irene Bradshaw                          Auckland
8. Karon Stewart                             Tauranga
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Mars has also been Retrograde, this has been in place since January. With Mars being in Virgo during this time it has been appropriate for us all to clean up the areas of chaos and untidiness, setting up the behind the scenes systems, putting the effort into getting everything right.  Mars goes Direct on the 14^th April 3.51 pm NZ Time.

With both of these planets again in Direct motion we will see good speed to our progress and an ease with our developments. Over the last month especially there has been a slowing down of development, with many distractions and diversions.

ARIES:

In this time look to develop upon your work systems; pay attention to the small details and areas of wastage. You may need to invest in certain purchases that are beyond your usual expenses but these will be wise investments and provide practical use.

TAURUS:

It’s time to reward you for your efforts and hard work over the last year. A holiday or time away would be most suitable.  Even though this may have a set purpose to it, try to schedule time out simply to relax and indulge.  Look at how you can open up your world and broaden your horizons.

GEMINI:

As of the 12^th March until April 4^th your ruling planet Mercury will be Retrograde. This brings a vagueness to your thinking, where daydreaming can take your attention away from your tasks. While this may be entertaining it is unreliable and distracting.  You will need to apply extra effort to get your tasks completed.

CANCER:

This is an excellent time for you to promote your ideas, share your inspiration with others and pool resources with community groups. The current Grand Trine in March will bring interesting people into your life; take up on the opportunity to learn from their experiences as there is much that can be gained.

LEO:

This season marks a time of busy-ness for you where there is so much to do and in limited time. It is essential that you delegate where possible, staying focused on your priorities. Money matters will dominate and can take more time than necessary to solve. Be patient with your finances.

VIRGO:

It is advisable that you keep your body fit and active in this time to maximize the current opportunities. With strength and motivation you will meet your tasks with a bright optimism. Feeling heavy in your body will bring an unnecessary burden to your work.  Having support from family will ease the pressure.

LIBRA:

The completion of tasks is important at this time – look at all the loose ends that need tying off with projects that have sat around for a while.  Under pressure you can get much accomplished. Don’t give up until it is all finished and clear. This will have an enormously therapeutic effect– taking weight off your shoulders. Even the little tasks need your attention.

SCORPIO:

Relationships play a significant part in all of our lives yet presently you need to look more truthfully at the relationships you have in your life.  In what ways can they be better, what more do you want from this partnership? Don’t expect the other to know – you have to communicate your feelings. Be courageous and get it off your chest.

SAGITTARIUS:

You have a huge workload of paid and unpaid tasks to deal to; getting stressed about it won’t make the load any easier. High expectations will only lead to disappointment – keep your feet on the ground, take one step at a time. Patience is required. Pay attention to your health – being sick will slow you down.

CAPRICORN:

While everyone else is frantic in getting their tasks completed and cleared you hold the key to making it easy – time management. You need to assess the values of quantity and quality in your life, in all areas. Whilst you may only have limited leisure time available with an attitude of quality you will maximize the experience.  Quantity enlarges what we have, quality enriches it. The choice is yours.

AQUARIUS:

This is an excellent time for you to open your home, creating a feel of space and abundance. This could see you hosting guests, or renovating your home to bring new life to it, or planting gardens to harvest their future yield. In whatever way you wish to extend your scope at home the changes will be fulfilling.

PISCES:

With the current Grand trine you will have to apply extra effort to get the rewards. In this time be careful of talking yourself out of an opportunity, dismissing a great idea. You could also find yourself dependent upon someone else to motivate you; this can slow your progress down. Finally you will be leaning towards social approval, needing the support from others before you decide. Remember to stay strong and true to your feelings.

The zodiac cycle – what are my goals for this year?

The Sun moves, from the Earth’s viewpoint, through the 12 zodiac signs in 1 year. This gives us a great framework to plan the next 12 months. What is it that you which to achieve? We get patterns of behaviour & development according to what zodiac sign the Sun is in, e.g. with the Sun currently in Pisces it is a time for us all to be in nature more, taking a relaxed approach to life and being more spiritual / meditative. We can plot that in reference to your individual chart to get further analysis, but as a start look at the zodiacs and get an understanding of the energy of each sign. The Sun takes approximately 1 month per sign. Turn to the May page on the 2012 Moon Calendar for more information on the zodiacs. On the horoscope pages it will tell you when the Sun goes into each zodiac sign.

(A transit reading outlines your individual theme for the year.)

1. The year is divided into 4 seasons – goal planning in 3 monthly intervals.

There are 4 seasons with 3 months in each season = 12 months.
The seasons start with an Astrological event –

Summer Solstice (Dec 22nd), Autumn Equinox (Mar 20th) Winter Solstice (June 21st) and Spring Equinox (Sept 23rd).

With each season we get the opportunity to:

Start new projects = month 1, build upon them = month 2 and finish them off = month 3.

On the March page of the Calendar I have put the Seasonal Forecast indicating for 2012 what we are to focus upon in each season.

It is easier for us to manage the 90 day intervals given by the seasons than trying to aim for the 12 month target of 1 year. So with your yearly goals break them into 4 easy measures.

At which point do I start goal planning for the lunar cycle?

The Lunar cycle starts with the New Moon – this is the best time to look at your goals for the next month, taking into account the bigger picture of your year and season goals, at this stage breaking them into monthly bites.

With the Lunar cycle take the weekly points of the phases (New, 1/4, Full and ¾) as the marks of changing the emphasis. The New Moon is a time to plant the seeds (ideas) of what you want to achieve. The 1/4 is the time to assess the growth, to review the progress and give extra fertilizer (motivation). The Full Moon is a time to aim for the peak performance, the highest level of productivity, the busy time. From here the energy starts to decrease, moving onto the 3/4 where from there the time is to tidy up, clear away the clutter and finalize the project. See the April page for more info on this.

How do I set my goals around the astrological calendar?

We have on the 20th March the Sun going into Aries – this starts the Astrological year so at that time work out the goals you want to achieve in the following 12 months, then break them into 4 groups of development (the seasons) then from each of these groups set them into monthly targets to achieve.

Currently it is vitally important that we all have goals to set our sights upon, to have targets in place to aim towards and to have these targets in the right sequence. The zodiac and seasons really do help.

I have given reference to the 2012 Moon Calendar in this article. My apologies to those readers that don’t have a copy – we still have some stock left should you wish to purchase.

For those of you that are familiar with your own birth charts it is advisable that you look at the houses that these 3 planets are presently transiting your chart. The trine is focused on 9 degrees – Jupiter at 9’ Taurus, Mars at 9’ Virgo and Pluto at 9’ Capricorn. In most cases the houses will fit within the pattern of the chart – houses 1, 5, 9 or 2,6,10, or 3,7,11 or 4,8,12. These being the pattern of houses associated with the elements of fire, earth, air or water.

Grand Trines can be easily missed – in our human psychology we tend to mistrust or avoid situations that are really easy – becoming suspicious, doubtful or hesitant. Yes the opportunities will be made available in this time – for each of us individually this would be noted by our individual birth chart as to what these opportunities will be. However in whatever manner they appear in your life make sure you make the most out of this situation as Grand Trines are not that common.