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Weekly Astro Tarot Forecast June 20

Aries – Judgement: Despite appearances to the contrary, you are about to get a second chance at something. Testing times are over and if the universe has sent you a lesson, this card says you have passed it successfully. You may have a big decision ahead of you but once it is made you are released. The future is yet unformed.

Taurus – Page of Swords: A clever, quick-witted child or young person. This Page asks you to tap into your intellectual gifts and communicate them if the Page does not appear as a person. Your thoughts take flight but you won’t be tolerant of those who cannot keep up with you. Conversation needs to be stimulating now – or your attention will quickly wander.

Gemini – The Empress: Step into a cycle of creativity, fertility and abundance! Time to experience earthly pleasures and the good things in life. Sharing these and what you have with others will just bring in more to be shared. This card often signifies the arrival of a serious perspective partner as well as sensuality and stepping into your power! Long may you reign this week.

Cancer – The Devil: As your birthday approaches you enter a season of change and the appearance of The Devil may not be to lead you into temptation but to get you to look at what you are afraid of letting go, chained to (such as the past) or whether you are allowing yourself to be defined by your job or social status or whether instead of owning things, they in fact now own you. Or are you addicted to love or something else? What are you enslaved by? Choose freedom instead.

Leo – Eight of Pentacles: Time to seriously look how you can make money from all your skills – perhaps even those you haven’t utilised in a while. This card speaks of craftsmanship, work and diligence with rewards lining up in the background. You have got what it takes to succeed so hone or upgrade those skills if offered the opportunity, and above all, sell and market yourself effectively.

Virgo – Queen of Wands: Time to step into your power and have the courage to go for what you want. If you are single and saying that you are not everyone’s cup of tea you have it all wrong. They are not yours. Shift your focus. Others could befriend a confident, seductive woman who is unafraid to speak her mind. She’s a breath of fiery air – or you are being asked to become that now.

Libra – Ten of Swords: Owch! A painful situation comes to an end and you may feel you’ve been stabbed in the back and this can revolve around something someone has done to undermine you which is every bit as painful as a physical assault. You are now confronted by the truth in the cold light of day – and it now is day with the promise of a new beginning now you see things for what they are.

Scorpio – Page of Wands: A message or news arrives that could lead to something bigger for you. If it captures your imagination and you start to feel your heart beat faster at the mere thought of it – this is a clue that you are heading in the right direction. It’s the first stage of a journey with the rest of the path yet to be revealed.

Sagittarius – Nine of Cups: Lucky lucky you, Sag – you have the wish card which says something you are wishing for is about to be granted. A situation works out just the way you had hoped it would, a goal or desire manifests, you capture he heart of that person you wanted, or you embrace success or a positive turn of events. Either way you are delighted with the result now.

Capricorn – The Moon: Time to enter the world or dreams and your intuition. This week they could end up being your best guide when it comes to navigating your way through any situation, Pay close attention to your feelings and what your gut is telling you as they will prove far more accurate than what you see or hear. Trust what you feel and act on that.

Aquarius – Seven of Cups:  Decisions and choices. Time to ensure you are making the correct one and above all, see your choice for what it is. It may be difficult to appreciate the long term implications so do try to look at what the ultimate outcome may be before you commit. Be wary of any offers that seem too good to be true – they probably are. Remember, the cheque needs to be in the bank – not the mail, and the offer needs to be in writing before it is real.

Pisces – The Sun: Let the sunshine in to your life on some level again, Pisces. Happiness, success, pleasure and even children feature. There is a hidden element to this card in that it tells of stepping back into the sunlight after a period of stormy weather. Troubles fall away and problems are resolved as you return to being as carefree as a child.

 

 

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Weekly Astrology Forecast June 13th 2016

Neptune goes retrograde and brings a bit of reality into our lives. The secret power of this astrological shift is that we can build solid foundations for our dreams. Venus is also bringing another change. Don’t forget to check your rising and Moon sign for more depth x

Weekly Astro Tarot Forecast June 6

Aries – Six of Swords: Some of you could be travelling and if this is for business, expect to make important new contacts now. If physical travel is not on the horizon then this card indicates a move away from problems into calmer waters. Whatever happens, you are putting something behind you now.

Taurus – Ace of Pentacles: Extra money could arrive or you hear of a business gain, salary increase or job win. An abundance mindset leverages all you already have and could just turn it into more. Make sure you utilise all your resources including your talents and skills.

Gemini – Ace of Swords: This card tells you that if there was ever a time to push forward with your ideas – this is it. You have a lot of dynamic power with which to blaze a trail. Don’t ask why others aren’t doing this – it’s because they are not you. It’s up to you to pave the way for your own success now.

Cancer – Seven of Wands: You prove to others you are no pushover in any area now. You’re prepared to take a stand on anything from defending your ideas to your position at work and your loved ones. Time to show what good boundaries look like and incidentally, they make for good relationships – not the reverse.

Leo – Four of Wands: A move, a new home or something to celebrate such as a job win or creative success could allow you to see that being prepared to wait for what you really want pays off in the end.  Funny thing about those who ask for what theyw ant – they almost always get it.

Virgo – The Fool: You’ve successfully completed a key stage of your journey or soul lesson and now a brand new phase beckons. For you this could mean a new job or career or a new relationship. Don’t allow the past to affect your judgement as the future has yet to be written. Turn a new page and write a fresh story.

Libra – Justice: A very Libran card as it represents the balance and fairness all Librans strive for. If you have been in an unequal situation, caught up in a law suit or just feeling an injustice has been done on some level, this card says balance is restored.

Scorpio – Queen of Pentacles: You may receive help or the friendship of an earth-sign or successful woman who has something important to show you about operating in the material world. Even if she just acts as an example to awaken her qualities within you, you are going to benefit tremendously from her influence.

Sagittarius – Knight of Pentacles: Some of you may meet a younger Earth-Sign who may at first seem a little too dull for your taste. Give them a chance as underneath that normal exterior beats the heart of an adventurer. Business or creative ideas begin to pay off but there is still work to be done.

Capricorn – The Magician: This card always tells us that you already have all the talent, skills and knowledge you need to get whatever it is you want. The thing is – are you aware of this and are you utilising what you have effectively? The universe is moving with you now so ensure you know how to work with it.

Aquarius – Ten of Wands: Keep going because your goal is in sight now and all that is required of you is one final effort. Too many times people give up not realising they are in sight of the finishing line. Don’t do that to yourself. Summon one last burst or effort and you will succeed.

Pisces -The Star: Twinkle twinkle! The Star appears to restore hope or to tell us that something – especially a wish that the heart makes, is not in vain. If you have been facing challenges recently, this card tells you they are almost at an end. Don’t abandon hope as the universe has not abandoned you.

Past Life Relationships

Past life relationships

Have you ever met someone and felt like you have known them for eternity? Have you ever fallen in love with someone the second you saw them and then felt powerless to leave the relationship even if it was not good for you or you were incompatible? Have you met a new friend under strange circumstances who was there just at the right time for you? 

If you can relate to any of the above you have probably stumbled across someone you have known in other lifetimes. Past life relationships can be a blessing and a curse. I have probably bumped into at least 30 people I have known  from a past life, some have gone on to become good friends which feel like family. Others have been wild and tempestuous affairs with varying degrees of drama and intensity and others longer relationships.

When we meet someone and we sense who they are in every inch of our being it can be compelling stuff. We feel at home with them, even if they are badly behaved. We long for them when they  are not around us  and we, initially at least feel more energised. We sense what they are feeling and can tune into them no matter how far away they are. Compelling stuff!

Souls with whom we have these deepest connections with whom we have chosen to learn and grow with are the ones who are there to teach us the most profound lessons. And sometimes these lessons are not easy. Just because you have known one another in a past life does not mean it will all be love and happy endings in this one. Past life relationships can bring together people who would never normally have anything in common and in some cases sexuality. 

Just to illustrate the extreme unlikely ways people pop up from past lives.I had a past life relationship many years ago with someone who was not only a woman who defined herself as heterosexual but was also homophobic and would say things to me like ‘God didn’t make Adam and Steve’ unless we had had that impossible past life connection we would not have stood each others company for 5 seconds never mind be lovers. Yet though that relationship was hell (no doubt for both of us!) I learned to value myself in all ways and I radically transformed my life and realised my worth.

There can be many reasons we meet people from a past life. One or both of us can fail to learn the lesson or forgive on a soul level. Until this happens we will keep coming back – like students who have to re-take an exam, until we get it ‘right’. Also, we often have themes we have chosen to work through in this life and we may have several ‘soul mates’ – and I use that term in the broadest possible sense as a ‘soul mate’ is not necessarily a romantic partner but someone with whom we have chosen to form a connection with over several lifetimes; who have chosen to appear at various times in our life in order to help us learn a particular lesson. 

Past life relationships can reek havoc and turn your world upside-down but usually they come into our life to teach us how to value ourselves. If its a past-life relationship, often that relationship is extreme, you’re getting ecstasy and agony,  you’re getting powerful intensity and a psychic connection. But at the end of the day its often plagued with problems and its seems as though you’re repeating the same relationship over and over again while your weary  soul hopes it will be different. These relationships mimic addiction and not unconditional love. No matter how long you have been apart, one call and you’re hooked. 

So what can you do if you find yourself caught up in the more addictive negative past life relationship? Firstly pay very close attention to how you feel. Is this relationship making you feel good or bad? If you were your talking to your own best friend would you encourage them to be in this relationship or would you advice them to run like the wind? If you really loved and valued yourself how what would you do right now to transform the relationship.

As difficult as it is when we let go of addictive past life relationships that is when we are free to see what is really going on. As long as you cling to the moments where it is ecstasy you are subjecting yourself to the soul destroying negative times. Letting go could be the lesson and bring a doorway leading to an even deeper love.

Of course some past life relationships are wonderful and we relive a sense of wonder and beauty from the past but even in these relationships our job is to grow and transform and blossom. All relationships further our soul growth but it is our responsibility to love ourselves enough to choose the right ones.

First published in Soul and Spirit Magazine.

Weekly Astro Tarot Forecast May 30

Aries – The High Priestess: Your inner wisdom is evolving along with you. It’s trying to tell you something now and in order to understand what is being said you need one foot in the ‘real’ world and another in the world of spirit. If you can pay attention to what it is saying, you may just have a breakthrough on some level now.

Taurus – Page of Pentacles:  You could discover a new way to boost your income that is close to home. Others may be dealing with a practical, serious child that comes across as an ‘old soul’. You may be in a position where you feel like a pupil in their presence as they could be reminding you of past qualities you need to resurrect now.

Gemini – The Lovers: A new love affair could be right around the corner or you feel as if you and your partner have returned to those early days of falling in love. Others could be set to fall in love with their careers or just life in general all over again. You are perched in the brink of a new beginning. Opt for happiness now.

Cancer – Knight of Cups: A water sign man offers romance or just enticement. He could be younger or just plain youthful. Don’t be surprised if he emerges from the past in some way. Others could receive an offer they have been waiting or hoping for. He’s a sign of good times to come – in love or other areas.

Leo – Nine of Wands: Your guard is up or you are on high alert for some reason this week, Leo. What or more likely who is it you don’t trust or don’t feel confident about? Heed those inner whispers. If your intuition is saying you need to be on your guard around someone, there’s probably a good reason for that.

Virgo – Three of Cups: You could have something to celebrate this week as good news arrives or you get caught up in someone else’s good fortune. Chances are however it’s you that has done something to generate the good times as this brings with it the promise of recognition for all your efforts.

Libra – The Hermit: If you feel the need to withdraw and recharge those batteries now, heed this impulse and don’t be talked out of it by well meaning friends. You’re on the cusp of a big change now and this is the universe’s way of getting you to take time out and reflect on all you’ve learned before this happens.

Scorpio – The Hanged Man: You may feel as if you’re in limbo now but you’re actually not. You can easily kick-start areas that are stuck by releasing something you no longer need – be it clutter, associations which no longer support you or just a thought. Do this and watch a quantum shift rapidly occur.

Sagittarius – The Emperor: You could enjoy the assistance or even romantic attentions of a powerful or established man. There’s a strong streak of the Aries about this guy which you love. If you’ve recently despaired that nobody seems to stand up for what they believe in or can’t make decisions, this guy is a breath of fresh air.

Capricorn – Knight of Swords: Swift-moving changes or a quick decision may be called for. This card can sometimes manifest in a person who is extremely clever and strategic in thinking. If this is the start of a romance then conversation is something you will never run out of.

Aquarius – Six of Cups: The ‘Back to the Future’ card as the past becomes relevant again in some way. This can often indicate the rekindling of romance or a renewal of love but even if the situation is new, you feel you have been transported back to carefree and happy times. Let your inner child out to play!

Pisces – Ace of Wands; A spectacular new beginning in an important new stage or journey occurs for you. You’re filled with excitement at the mere thought of this! If passion has been absent in your life of late, this card says it is about to make a welcome return.

 

Fortnightly Astrology Forecast May 30th – June 13th 2016

Weekly Astro Tarot May 23

Aries – Nine of Pentacles: Financial expansion and satisfaction is on its way. This is not a card of a windfall but a card which says you have created this abundance for yourself. Revel in what you have achieved and the good things of life this brings you. In some instances this card can indicate a pregnancy. This card is similar to The Empress and says you now reap the rewards of creativity and effort.

Taurus – Eight of Swords: Feeling stuck or trapped Taurus? The trick to understanding the message of this card is to see that the figure on the card is blindfolded so cannot see that the way out of her situation is clear. What is it you don’t see? This is a card of feeling overwhelmed but you can free yourself at any time. Reach out and ask for help if you cannot see your way clear.

Gemini – The Devil: No, the one you know is not better. This card says you are being chained to something – perhaps your own fears or that something owns you when you think it is the other way around. You fear leaving or letting go because you fear the unknown more than staying with something that is not working. However, you need to do this to free yourself. Your only regret will be not taking this step sooner.

Cancer – Six of Cups: The ‘Back to the Future’ card as something from your past is resurrected or you leave your cares behind you and re-enter the feeling of childlike joy and faith that things will all work out for you after all. In some cases this card indicates the return of a past love or a connection to your early years. Let your inner child out to play in the sunshine once more.

Leo – Temperance: A card of returning to balance in your life. Of finding the path between the head and the heart and free-flowing communication and emotion. People born under the sign of Sagittarius could feature – or those who have Sagittarian qualities. If you encounter someone like this at this time, then it is a sign fate is at work! Breathe, expand, balance.

Virgo – Ten of Swords: Many people get so focussed on the figure in the foreground pieced with swords that they fail to see the light of a new dawn behind it. Yes, this card can indicate an ending and perhaps a sudden or even painful one. But something is now lived out and a new day brings fresh opportunities for something better.

Libra – King of Cups: A change is likely to come in via a water-sign man or one who is very in-touch with his feelings. This may or may not be a romantic opportunity although it could well lean this way. But even if it is a friendship or a working relationship, this man will support you and believes in your talents and capabilities.

Scorpio- Page of Pentacles: A new source of revenue could open up or you begin to see something you have invested in start to pay off. More work and nurturing is required however but this card could herald the start of an upswing in your finances. Nurture these first green shoots and they will burst into blossom further down the track.

 Sagittarius – Queen of Pentacles: A well-off, successful, grounded yet sensual woman could help you on some level or act as an example to emulate. She not only knows what she wants, but knows how to get it. She could represent these qualities that are awkening within you now. Look closely at what she has to teach you as you could benefit simply by her example.

Capricorn – Two of Wands: You have an idea – and the power to push it forward and make something of it. Whether you do it or not is up to you. Your sign is very much one of either rising to be your own boss – or literally being ‘bossed’ around. By acting you may just be able to start the journey to being the one who calls your own shots. Take that idea and run with it.

Aquarius – King of Pentacles: A man who is well versed in business or worldly matters and has attained a certain degree of success in his life may cross your path. He could well be an earth sign and certainly exhibits those qualities. He is reliable and his word is his bond. Although he may take life too seriously at times. As a romantic partner don’t dismiss him. He has a killer sense of humour and a strong sensual streak.

Pisces – Queen of Cups: Time to tap into your creative, nurturing and sensual side. Your intuition will prove to be correct and pay attention to those ‘gut’ feelings. They’re telling you something you need to pay attention to. You may be in need of some nurturing yourself. Time for a pamper or just to be, sit, intuit and create.

 

Weekly Astrology Forecast May 23rd 2016

Danger – Don’t Fake Happiness

How to manage your moods

Being a conscious creator means managing your moods to reflect the emotion of whatever it is you want to attract. But what about those times when you recognise that you’re a million miles away from how you want to feel?

Firstly, there really isn’t any need to panic. What matters is how you feel overall, not that you absolutely never have moments of feeling sadness, anger, frustration or anything else. Those feelings are part of the human experience, but you don’t have to let them determine your life.

Some people find using affirmations really useful, but again, it depends very much on what you know of yourself. If you feel angry and upset, repeating over and over again that you are calm and serene might help, but it might just set up an internal conflict where part of you starts protesting that you’re not.

Research published in the BMJ done amongst people handling stressful calls shows that having to pretend everything is bright and breezy even though inside you don’t feel like that brings about a particular set of stresses and strains on the mind and body. People were monitored as they handled calls and those who had to maintain a bright persona showed higher degrees of somatic stress than those who were allowed to be more authentic and show their human side in their responses.

So how do you go about being authentic as a way of managing your emotions?

Journaling can give you a brilliant outlet for your emotions and there are ways of doing it that help you move towards a more integrated state. Start from where you are at. If you’re angry, begin with saying ‘I’m angry that’…and carry on until you’ve said everything you need to say. You’ll know when you’re done because the feeling will have shifted, possibly to reveal the next layer of feeling that the anger is sitting on top of. If that’s sadness, start with, ‘I’m sad that’ and carry on, and so on and so forth.

A Course in Miracles tells us that there are only really two emotions, love and fear. If you dig deep enough, you usually end up at a point where you can end up tackling what’s making you scared underneath feelings of anger, frustration or resentment. And don’t stop there. You want to move towards that feeling of love, so move yourself on by starting the sentence, ‘I’m grateful that’ or ‘I appreciate that’. This is the really hard bit where you might sit thinking, ‘No way! I’m not grateful for ANYTHING about this experience!’

As Shakespeare wisely said, “There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” Years ago I discovered that my partner at the time was being unfaithful and even though it hurt unimaginably at the point where I found it out, I dug deep through the pain to the point where I could actually feel gratitude that I was being set free to meet someone who was right for me. I totally forgave them from my soul and today I consider that event a huge gift as it set me on the path to having the most stunning life which is right for me. If we could raise ourselves above painful situations and see the bigger picture we might be surprised by the reasons for many traumatic changes.

Rituals played such an important part in ancient cultures because they acted as containers in which people could express all sorts of feelings and emotionsometimes in a way where everyone in the community might be involved. Water was used in symbolic purification, fire to cleanse, air to release and earth to mark the end of one thing and the beginning of something else. So in your own personal ritual you might write out your feelings on a piece of beautiful parchment, and if you can safely light a fire, burn it in the grate and either scatter the ashes into the wind or bury them in the ground before giving yourself a good smudging with sage to cleanse yourself or take a salt bath and let any residual feelings drain away with the water. Do this as often as you need to and don’t judge how long it takes. Today is perfect as it is New Moon all about new cycles!

The most powerful thing you can do is say what you want, without any attachment to whether you actually get it. You may think that you’re being crystal clear, but tune in to how you talk and you might be surprised to notice that, as loads of people do, you actually put the emphasis on what you don’t like, won’t have or don’t want, rather than speaking about what you do want, with love!

There are no bad feelings or emotions. You are here in part to experience contrast and sometimes it’s just as valuable to experience what you don’t want in a way that can act as a force that moves you towards what you do want. You don’t have to stay stuck in any feeling forever, however and the one of the greatest learning experiences that you can have on this amazing journey is the skilful handing of your own emotions so that you can move through all the experiences of life to where you want to go. A powerful piece of knowledge is that we have a choice in how we react to things but our brains tend to have an ingrained response, it’s up to us to change our responses so that we serve our souls while being authentic. We can do it!

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Weekly Astro Tarot May 16

Aries -The Sun:  What happens when storms are over? The clouds part and the Sun shines again one more. Very often this card appears to let you know dark times are over and you step from the dark end of the street to the bright side of the road. Difficulties fall away behind you and you can look forward to recovering your child-like optimism and faith in life (and love) again.

Taurus – Seven of Cups: Choose carefully is the message of this card as some things may not be what they appear to be. You could also be faced with a multiple choice situation and be unsure about which offer to take and it all just seems overwhelming/ Reaching a decision calls for you to balance practicality with what your heart wants. Look to the long term before making up your mind.

Gemini – Three of Swords: Yes, I know. Nobody wants this card. Currently you are in a process of discovery and what you discover about someone or a situation may not be to your liking. Despite any disappointments and hurt feelings, try to hold on to the fact that ignorance was poisoning your life. Now you know, you can move towards the process of healing and repair.

Cancer – Five of Pentacles: Traditionally, most readers will tell you this is a card of financial difficulties or even loss. Yes, it can indicate this but also it has a secondary meaning which is one of waiting through what we can call a money or even spiritual winter for spring to come once more – at which point we see new growth. I would say this is what you are waiting for now. Don’t give up.

Leo – Nine of Cups: So, what was it you were wishing for, Leo as this card is known as the Wish Card and usually indicates something you were wishing and hoping for is now granted. Or should you be careful what you wish for now? Something manifests bringing with it a great deal of emotional satisfaction as well as other benefits. Wish upon a star now.

Virgo – Seven of Swords: Time to put those smarts to work this week Virgo as a situation may call for some out-of-the-box thinking or for you to just be one step ahead of the competition. Keep your plans to yourself however as an element of surprise will ensure you not only outwit others but emerge the victor. You have what it takes.

Libra – Two of Swords: Strangely I find this one of the most peaceful and tranquil cards of the Tarot and it resonates well with your Libran sense of balance. It speaks of balance, status quo and an ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ mindset. If you prefer your own company at present there’s no need to go looking for love in all the wrong places. You are enough right now.

Scorpio – Four of Pentacles: You need to release something Scorpio and this could be the feeling you don’t have enough. This is the card of holding on and no matter how much one has, feeling there just isn’t enough. It’s a card that says ‘It’s mine and I’m not sharing!’. Yes, it could be money you feel you don’t have enough of, but this can apply to other areas, such as sharing your feelings. Let go – let flow.

Sagittarius – Seven of Wands: You are prepared to take a stand over something and you aren’t about to back down. You will fight for your principles, defend your ideas and right now you are a formidable opponent. In any arena, you have the competitive edge – especially in business. Be prepared to stick to your guns if you know you are in the right now.

Capricorn – Judgement: Something you thought dead and gone comes alive again or your past reappears in some form or another. You’ll see clearly the results of past actions now. This is a week where destiny and also karma have a big part to play and you can’t avoid either of them. It’s time to accept your fate one way or another and to acknowledge the part you played as co-author of it.

Aquarius – Page of Swords: A quick-witted and clever young person could ignite a new idea or else you are dipping back into your youth and realising that you have given up something important from it in adulthood. There’s an opportunity to begin again or reclaim a part of you who was unafraid to try something new. As yourself when you stopped taking chances or being unafraid to experiment?

Pisces – The Wheel of Fortune: The Wheel takes another turn and a new cycle appears or events start to shift once again in your favour. What goes down must eventually come up again. Don’t sit passively back however. This card asks us to go with the momentum the wheel is generating – and put a new spin on your future.