More Mysteries in the Heavens: A mapping of the galaxies, by NASA scientists, has enabled us to learn more about what is called the “fabric of the universe” including “dark matter.” Of this, scientists have said that these discoveries confirm, “that our cosmos is much, much stranger than we ever imagined.”

Astro-Weekend Update…

Sunday dawns with a sense that you can talk about some great plans you have with those you love. The planets are aligned for you to kick off a new project, schedule that vacation, or take on some new work at church or with a social group. Don’t be nervous about talking about your own ideas. Explain them well and listen to input from others. You also have an opportunity today to examine what has been causing some stress in your love life. Are you on a path that feels right with your Spirit?

“Have a reality check with yourself and stay focused on the important things in life.”

Monday starts the week with good energy in the areas of mew ideas for expansion — as long as you factor in any key limitations. Usually this means you have to stay with your budget, as you launch a new work plan. Listen to your feelings. Huh? This is like listening to gut hunches — usually right. But sometimes there are old emotions that surface to block your way. Your job is to discern the difference and act accordingly.

You can reach a key turning point in your love life on Tuesday, but you have be willing to examine any tension within regarding growth. Growth? That’s what a relationship is all about — growing together as a team. One unit that works together on all that life throws your way. Sometimes we get complacent and don’t want to “change”. But to grow, and go forward in life, you and your relationships need to develop and things do change when that happens. Embrace your new opportunities.

At midweek, someone you love can help you breakthrough some things that are holding you back. Wednesday presents an interesting mix of energies and some signs that your emotions may be getting in the way of your well being. What’s that mean? Well, for one, what feels good isn’t always the right thing to do. Then on the flips side, if you put things off because you “don’t feel like it,” then you might just be closing an important doorway. Have a reality check with yourself and stay focused on the important things in life.

Happy Easter. From the wise men that followed the star of his birth, to those that followed and informed the World — Christ is the Light from above, for all below.

Astro-Weekend Update…

As the weekend begins, Saturday brings an opportunity for you to concentrate on activities that are good for your health. What has been holding you back from taking more walks, exploring fitness opportunities, and eating better? C’mon — it’s Spring already. We see a bit of tension surrounding Communication today. Sometimes that is with another person… and sometimes with yourself. Huh? That’s right — listening is a very important part of Communication, and you will be in better shape when you listen to your instincts, gut hunches, and intuition — the emotional intelligence we all have built in, but often gets pushed aside.

“Focus your mind on growth in meditation and in prayer — remember that what you imagine will come to you… when you keep the Faith.”

Happy Easter. Pluto, the planet of Transformation dances in trine today with the Moon — ruler of the emotions, and key to the subconscious realms on Sunday. We also see harmony with both Neptune (Spirituality) and with Chiron (Health). These combine with the story of Christ rising to point the way to your own Spiritual breakthrough — follow your heart, be energized by emotions and allow the Spirit to guide the way. Sometimes time-worn Spiritual principles can appear to be restrictive and “old” — at first glance. But embrace them, and your the Spirit can take you where there are no bounds — a place of great wonder.

Monday kicks off the week with Mercury — the planet of Communication and Intelligence — playing a dual role. Mercury shows a blockage with Mars (Initiation), but a harmony with the Moon (Emotions). So, today, listen carefully to what your gut tells you — face it without hesitation. This internal “communication” is the key to what you need to do at work and at home. Follow your heart as you work things out — it will provide a good barometer to test the climate for growth in your life.

On Tuesday, be alert for breakthroughs that come in earnest conversation with those close to you. As you work to keep your emotional and rational self in alignment, remember that even when times seem challenging, this is still an abundant world and a rich life — at every step of the way. Focus your mind on growth in meditation and in prayer — remember that what you imagine will come to you… when you keep the Faith. The same energies that move the planets are there for you, when you are in tune and atoned.

Wonders in the Cosmos… NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has imaged an unusual edge-on galaxy, revealing remarkable details of its warped dusty disc and showing how colliding galaxies trigger the birth of new stars.

On Friday, the Moon looks happy with Venus and Mars… a time when your emotional self is harmonious with the Male and Female energies. This makes for a nice Friday night romance. Get the theater tickets ready and choose a nice restaurant. There’s a bit of stress with the Sun (Personality) today, so you could feel a bit edgy — perhaps at work. Your gut hunch about a new way to proceed could come into question, and you might find yourself second guessing the idea. That’s ok to check it, but almost always your instinct and intuition will lead you where you need to go.

So, it’s a good day to ask yourself: What am I doing/not doing to expand myself Spiritually which will be/will not be good for my well being?

On Thursday, we saw Moon get busy with Uranus and Mercury, so you may still be percolating on some new ideas you have and can’t wait to tell your coworkers and friends. Careful. We also see the Sun (Personality) in some stress with Uranus (New Ideas), and the Moon is at odds with Chiron (The Healer). New ideas can be a double-edged sword. People nodd their heads when you first tell them, but then they fear change. That’s human nature. Remember that you judge yourself by what you know you can do, while others judge you by what you have done. These laws of human nature make it difficult to get things “off the ground” sometimes. That’s ok. Persevere. Your ideas are worth it.

Saturday finds the Moon in a triple opposition, and also a triple Sesquiquadrate (say that three times before you have your morning coffee), producing quite a bit of “tugging” on the emotions today. So, it’s a good day to do some soul searching and ask yourself these questions: What am I doing/not doing to expand myself Spiritually which will be/will not be good for my well being? And, what do I need to do to renew myself in order to renew my relationship? On the last question, one hint would be to get in touch with both your male (initiative) and female (nurturing)sides so you can relate and engage with your partner.

It’s Friday… always a welcome day for the working folks. Today, the Moon is working well with Mercury giving the feeling that you understand what people are trying to say to you. Not so fast. It’s still Mercury Retrograde, and even in less “communicationally-challenged” phases you always need to check what you heard, and particularly the fine print for all negotiations. The Moon is also squaring off with Mars, and this could leave you a bit stressed about beginning new projects. Check your plans, check all communications, then put it aside and let it “cool” over the weekend. This will give it time to percolate and set you up for success.

“‘Alignment’ is an interesting term. How the planets and celestial bodies line up determines much of interpretation in Astrology. The Mayans based much of their own interesting prophesies on it.”

Earlier in the week, the Moon making nice with Neptune — a planet of Spirituality. Of course, sometimes there are illusions involved with Spiritual pursuits, so it is particularly wise to pray for discernment now, during a Mercury Retrograde. And, what does “praying for discernment” really mean? It means that we are asking God to evolve and grow in our Spirituality. Discernment comes at the price of Spiritual growth. And yes… there is a “price”. You must set aside time from and forego the ways of the World to get there. You will feel the transformation deep within as you proceed, and discernment will be but one reward.

On Saturday, we see some interesting alignments in the heavens. “Alignment” is an interesting term. How the planets and celestial bodies line up determines much of interpretation in Astrology. The Mayans based much of their own interesting prophesies on it. And here on Earth, your own alignments with friends and co-workers — the bodies of your universe — determine your path and your results to a large extent. Saturday finds the Moon in harmony with both Neptune (Spirituality) and Chiron (Healing). Heal yourself emotionally via your Spiritual connection. It is your emotions, intuition, gut level instincts, that must guide you today.

Sunday is a day to be careful of what you say, and how you communicate. Better to listen well, and say little today. The Mercury Retrograde along with emotional stress with Mercury make stillness a wise policy. In this quiet time, perhaps in meditation and/or prayer, you can lift your soul from the restrictions you feel, and instead go to a place of transformation. Trust what you know in your heart. It is a time for traditions that ring true. If something new, that comes to you, does not feel right — trust your hunch.

Mercury squares the Moon

The Moon squares off with Mercury today (Saturday), so you may have to think about how to express your emotions — before you speak. It’s always good to go with gut hunches and trust your emotional intelligence, but sometimes it’s difficult to put feelings into words. Poets are good at that. Don’t be afraid to speak from your heart — even if it doesn’t sound exactly logical. Just make sure to be true to your deepest feelings.

“It’s been a week of emotions, initiative, and reflection. That can feel like work.”

Earlier this week (after Spring Break vacation with the family), the Sun (Personality) was working with Mars (Initiative) to give you that “take charge” feeling at work. But Mercury and Neptune were dancing in such a way that what you communicate could sound a bit dreamy. So if you had all of your facts and figures together that would have brought it back down to earth when you talk about your latest plans and projects.

Later in the week, the Sun (personality) was wrestling with Jupiter (Growth) bringing some tension to your plans to move ahead. Where do you need to be in your career? What about moving forward in your personal life? You can get ahead, but you have to plan it out… then do it. You also feel that it might be taking too much time to happen — that things are progressing too slow — but remember how fast time really moves? You will get there… sooner than later.

On Friday, an opportunity occurred to touch in with your emotions and see what they’re telling you. Sometimes it seems easier to avoid them, but you really move ahead when you feel, deal, then heal. It would be good to write down, “journal”, or blog, about what you’re feeling as a way to get in touch. This also works as a reference where in a week or so, you can look back and sort out what you were feeling. Your emotions are keys to your motivation, and often the reactions of people around you. Don’t ignore them.

Tomorrow, Sunday, the Sun dances with Neptune to bring out your imagination once again. It’s been a week of emotions, initiative, and reflection. That can feel like work. So now, take what you’ve learned and imagine your future. Keep it real. Imagination is great — but you have to bring it down to Earth.