Generally speaking, June’s energy pattern is one of confusion and uncertainty. Mercury in Gemini continues in retrograde motion until the 20th. As a result, the beginning of the month requires that we pull back within ourselves and regroup.

As always with Mercury retrograde, and especially since Mercury is in Gemini, communications are bound to be misinterpreted so be careful! Often unexpected mistakes manifest and technical glitches will occur.

If you are applying for a loan, and need to sign documents, if possible, delay the signing until after the 20th, better still delay the purchase altogether!  Why I can hear you say? Major purchases made under these influences are likely to be problematical for a long time to come.

It is basically a time better spent on reflection than on outward activity. Generally, actions begun during the Mercury retrograde cycle have to be repeated, so that is a good time to pull back, rest, and bring to completion those projects already started.

You may like to have a sneak preview of our new Zodiac Child Products http://www.astrologymatters.com/chart_babys_birth_chart.htm  They make lovely unique gifts for you or your friends.

And I will also be appearing at the Melbourne Mind Body Spirit Festival, 6-9 June 2008 at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. 

Helen Hartley

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Ah, the new moon in Taurus, what a delight! Taurus is the sign that we associate with the pursuit of pleasure of and enjoyment of the senses.  It is a time when you can get in touch with those things you enjoy of a sensual nature!  So ‘eat drink and be merry’ could almost be the signature of the month. 

The New Moon in Taurus on May 5th is particularly special and emphasises the nature of the Taurean (practical & sensual) experience.  As parents, this could be a great time for you to you to steal a few moments of grown-up time and enjoy each other’s company. At a minimum it’s a time to tell people you really do care and value the relationship you have with them.

On a practical level, it is a great time to make or build on your financial plan and take care of your body.

Potentially, this energy will peak around May 20 with a full moon in Scorpio suggesting intensity, control and desire. If things are good, they are likely to be great! If things are not so good, be aware of power struggles!

On May 26 Mercury the planet of communication will commence its backward journey in the sky.  Of course this is only an optical illusion and astrologers interpret this to mean that communication will literally run amuck until it corrects itself around June 20.

This period of time is likely to coincide with instructions being misunderstood, and people interpreting what you say, quite differently from what you meant to say.

If you happen to be a Gemini or Virgo, you will be particularly affected by this pattern.  Take heart, it doesn’t last that long, and the way to use this time is to think carefully before you speak, to ensure that even you understand what it is you really want to say.

Take care until next month
Helen

Helen Hartley

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Hello all!

The Astrological New Year will be ushered in with the New Moon on April 6 and as is the case with any New Year activity its a great time to plan ahead. The particular aspects with this New Moon reinforce the need for you to actually have a plan before moving forward on a whim. An Aries Moon can do that for you! On one hand, it may just be the impetus you need to get off your butt and move forward or you might just act without thinking about the longer term implication of your actions and decisions. Patience is not usually a quality we associate with Aries qualities however if you take the raw energy it provides and combine it with smart application you will be on a winner.

Helen Hartley

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Hi folks,

As the Sun moves into Pisces, we see the western astrological year coming to a close and it is time to wrap up what you can and be ready for the new astrological cycle. The New Moon in Pisces occurred on March 7 and makes contact with Uranus (freedom and independence).

This particular energy pattern allows you to break free of traditional or typical behaviours: be prepared for the unexpected however as it touches Jupiter (luck). If I were you, I’d be considering all possibilities that come your way! The astrological New Year will actually occur with the Aries New Moon on April 6. By this time you should be fully focused for the year ahead.

Under the influence of the Pisces Sun we should slow down, become mellower, more sensitive, and compassionate. As we can be more responsive to the needs of others, this could be a good time to romance your partner. Steal some time and do something quite delicious because if you do your reality will become revitalised!

One of the most positive uses of this energy is to relax, and create space to access your creative inspiration, no matter what form it takes. Try sitting quietly and play mediation or Baroque music, consciously relax mind and body, focus and visualise positive and successful achievement of the goals set earlier in the year. Doing this reinforces a pattern of accomplishment and enables us to ‘slow down in order to move faster’ (Covey). It has a calming effect on unnecessary internal chatter and critical self talk.

Did you know that 20 minutes in a relaxed or mediative state (alpha), no matter what you call it, is the equivalent to two hours sleep? My partner and I learnt this technique when our children were quite young and it has served us well over the years. In this state the body actually repairs itself and you come out of it completely refreshed! Powerful stuff!

Congratulations to Jodie and the new website. I look forward to being a regular contributor and providing you with information through the cosmic connection!

Helen Hartley

consulting astrologer, coach, public speaker, educator, writer, radio presenter

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