Horoscope for the week starting May 8, 2009

Tip of the Week:

Venus and Mars are closely aligned now. With Venus, the normally faster moving planet, behind Mars, ‘she’ can be seen to be in pursuit. Since we are referring to the mythical lovers, we can say in heated pursuit. It is spring after all. The flourishing of nature is the root of the traditional use of metaphors to explain and identify with life, like reference to sexuality as being about ‘the birds and the bees’. Venus is symbolic of desire in Astrology, and Mars is about action. In this case, Venus/desire is pursuing Mars/ action. Due to Mars moving quickly now in its orbit, and Venus still lumbering slowly due to having been retrograde through March and half of April, ‘she’ will not catch up to ‘him’ until June 21^st, the eve of summer solstice this year and, it so happens, Father’s Day! Who decides such days? Of course, nature decides when Summer Solstice occurs and we simply measure it and create calendars and subsequently culture surrounding these natural and noteworthy events. Choosing a day to honour father and mother feels right and untutored respect and humility. These peak natural moments, climactic events like Summer Solstice are noteworthy partially for practical reasons, after all the seasons are linked, at least traditionally, to agriculture. Is there also a spiritual essence to them or is that all just religion? Coming back to Venus and Mars, desire and action, we return to the nature of things and to sexuality, conception, children and mothers and fathers. Yes, the process of ‘pro-creation’.  Is that spiritual or is it just fun and pleasurable? What is the difference? Can these notions be combined or should they be kept separate as some religions seem to believe? Something to think about while Venus chances Mars and Mercury retrogrades, retreating towards the mythic pair, as though curious to know what is going on and what will happen. Yes, Venus and Mars, the birds and the bees, themes such as these are more than just on people’s minds.

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)

Just like the weather, you may notice your passions are hot one moment and cold the next. Your ambitions are running high overall, especially in terms of taking pioneering leads. The adventure may feel somewhat weighted by sobering realties and responsibilities which simply won’t go away. Yet, a new level of power is rising in you. The fine print is that new knowledge and skills are required to access it. Now is a good time to push through doubts, persevere and begin to solidify a new foundation.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)

‘To thine own self, be true’. This ancient adage is speaking to you now. Summoning the courage to be true to whom you feel you are, what you value, and to assert your self-worth is a core theme. This week you will begin to gain a real sharp focus towards creating a future that matches you. Even if you don’t know where you fit exactly, you may at least know where you don’t fit or what does not work, etc. Push reason and logic aside long enough to allow intuition and imagination to have a say.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)

Are you enjoying sweet dreams or bad ones, or both these days? The planetary positions indicate that you are wondering about things and asking questions and possibly feeling confused. You may feel imprisoned and want to escape. Thank goodness for friends, and letting the ones you love know how you feel will go a long way for you now. You may also notice your energies are running quite high. Use this wave to break through to the clear blue. This mood may last a couple of week so stay positive.

Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22)

Your talents and individuality are shining now and if not, you are determined to polish them so they do. This is a dynamic time. Making key investments of your time, energy, money and focus are extra important. Making the most of other people’s talents and resources is also a high priority for you these days. Be careful not to expect more than others can deliver. Alternately, you may be resistant to demands made on you. Gather and share tools, techniques, strategies and methods so everyone wins.

Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23)

You are pushing and being pushed. Each aspect is reinforcing the other. You want recognition for your past efforts and achievements. Whatever happens, do not become dependent upon what others think of you. Acknowledge your self, only you know how long you have directed your focus and energies with diligence. Affirm you worth, yet do be attentive to the feedback you receive and see it as part of your reward. To realize success, bring your dreams down to earth and share them as a celebration of culture!

Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22)

Sometimes you have to dig deeper than others. However, just like planting, don’t go too deep. Yes, respect the balance - cultivate it. Be open to the support others bring, yet do not lean on it. Gratitude given will be gratitude received and like tips, gratitude is more than a platitude. Share the wealth and make efforts to stimulate the economy so everyone goes away a winner. All it takes is sincere intention, follow through and faith. Sharing victories with friends is worth much more than money. Yet, affirm your worth.

Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

Self-regeneration implies changes in our identity.  This has a lot do with love, passion and relationships and seeing the bigger picture, these days. Money, sharing and equal efforts are featured. The time has come to take a closer look at things. Do some investigation. Know what needs to be cleared in terms of attitudes, perceptions, beliefs, behaviour patterns. Change the projector to change the reflection. Do it for peace, for harmony, for flow; do it for you….

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Exchanges, negotiations, interactions, cooperatives and the question of fairness and balance are current themes. You want to give, are willing to make efforts, do your part. There is a new power emerging in you, at least it wants to. It is ultimately a question of power. My will verses thy will and his, hers or their will. The balance of will and willingness occurs within as well as without. You may notice your ego resisting, yet your spirit yearns for new qualities of exchange, new deals and more balanced approaches.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

The question of health is intrinsic to life. Ultimately, being healthy in a whole sense is intimately linked to spirituality. Spiritual, mental, emotional and physical – the cornerstones, yet each is fused with the others, thus whole, holistic, wholesome… holy. Then there is love. It expresses as passion, sentiment, emotion desire, devotion, commitment, connection, compassion, sincerity, sacrifice…. Yes, love is quite complicated. Creating a base or foundation, a nest, space for love to flourish is both spiritual and practical. Focus to create healthy love.

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Creativity and beauty want to play and dance and merge. Is there anything in the way, or anyone? You might be in the mood to clean, clear and renovate to create beauty. Changing the inner is a mysterious key to changing the outer – spiritual magic. As persons, personalities, egos we have the ability and will to choose and decide. Some say being spiritual is about annihilating the ego or transcending it. The shift can begin by recognizing that we each ‘have’ an ego but ultimately ‘are’ spiritual beings. Clear the way to create beauty!

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 19)

Hearth and home is where the heart is. So why does the heart also travel, roam and adventure? Tempting fate this way can disrupt your base. Yet, the spirit is adventurous. So we wonder and wonder about new possibilities, places, people, expressions and experiences. Scientists who study the brain say the human brain both seeks familiar pathways and yearns for new input. How to strike the balance between comfortable and familiar, and adventurous and new is playing on your mind. Call it in, and go out and get it too!

Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20)

A mixture of ambition and curiosity is leading you upward, onward and inward simultaneously. That’s quite a bit to manage. Fortunately, the planets are aligning to help you to succeed. It will require some effort on your part, especially to focus and concentrate. Be aware of and short term interests, pursuits and pleasures at the expense of the long term. This is where vision is required. Is your vision clear and healthy? If it is, so too will be your actions. You can break the rules if you like, but there will be consequences. Focus to realize an integral vision to make wise choices.