A warm hello.

I do apologise for the late posting of your forecast this week; I had a bout of Covid and have fallen a little behind.   Here is the video I prepared for last Friday – it still applies to today and the coming week:

The Sun conjunct Mercury plus the planet Uranus in Taurus could bring some unexpected information, advice or an enlightening discussion that reshapes your plans or guides you with a problem.

Pluto is stationary turning retrograde in Aquarius; Pluto hasn’t been in Aquarius for very long, but long enough to emphasise radical changes and new possibilities we need to consider and digest.

Often, as the energy builds to a Full Moon or in this case a Penumbral (inexact) Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio later next week, there can be early action – an unfolding situation or big plans could suddenly surge ahead or an emotional situation or issue could come to a head.

​ARIES.   The Sun conjunct Mercury and the planet Uranus, all in Taurus, are strongly accenting your financial zone; double check the price of things, especially if you’re tempted with fun or spontaneous outlays, there may be extra costs that don’t immediately meet the eye.   Thinking about what you want long-term, what you want from life, could spark interesting new ideas; there may also be new options emerging you need to evaluate.   Pushing on with a large one-off expense you’ve been preparing for or a complex financial issue you’re working through may be a little stressful but you’ll achieve an important goal.
TAURUS.   The Sun conjunct Mercury and the planet Uranus are all in your Zodiac Sign: a personal exchange will help you understand or make the most of a new or changing relationship.   Your long-term career or personal direction will be on your mind; new goals and ambitions may be taking shape.   A family occasion or commitment may have issues that hover under the surface; keep your cool, soothing or defusing these will help things to flow more smoothly.
GEMINI.   Here is the Sun conjunct Mercury with the planet Uranus: information a long time coming will help you with a goal you’ve been working towards for some time; it will also make big decisions easier.   Exploring new ways you can spread your wings personally or professionally will fire your enthusiasm; inspiring people and experiences will point the way.   Keeping a promise or fulfilling a commitment may ask more of you than expected and a challenging task or situation on the job will test your PR abilities.   Take a little extra care health-wise.
CANCER.   With the Sun conjunct Mercury and the planet Uranus in Taurus, fun personal plans with friends and contacts may need some last-minute tweaking to finetune the details.   Taking the long view with your financial course and goals will require flexibility; there’ll be changing circumstances along the way or new possibilities that take you down a new path.   A meaningful get-together or special occasion with a loved one will have emotional undercurrents; there’ll be sensitive issues to handle thoughtfully.
LEO.   The Sun conjunct Mercury in Taurus with the planet Uranus indicates informative, important discussions on the job, these will shape your approach to a big task or project; there may also be different professional ideas or methods to bridge.   Where a relationship is heading long-term or long-term plans with a loved one will be a growing focus; balancing your different desires will be the key to harmony and unity.   A family event or domestic project may bring prickly family issues to the fore; step lightly to ease the way.
VIRGO.   With the Sun conjunct Mercury in Taurus, along with the planet Uranus – new experiences and meeting interesting, knowledgeable people will leave a reflective afterglow; conversations you have along the way will resonate with you.   An unusual personal interest or undertaking will also require thoughtful attention.   A long-term work goal or a long-term fitness, health or diet goal will be on your mind; you’ll need keep on, keeping on whilst you adjust to changing conditions.   A meaningful encounter or exchange will have a strong emotional charge; it will answer a pressing question.
LIBRA.   The Sun conjunct Mercury in Taurus, plus the planetary Uranus, indicates valuable financial information will give you much to consider with an expensive undertaking or purchase; some practical advice will also help you find the best way forward with a complex emotional issue or changing personal situation.   You will also need a financial strategy with a personal interest or pursuit that you’re in for the long haul, to help you bring it to fruition.    A social first will break fun new ground.   A gift or new possession will be especially meaningful.
SCORPIO.   Here is the Sun conjunct Mercury with the planet Uranus: someone close may have some helpful unexpected advice with a relationship or situation you’re trying to work out.   With bold long-term plans for the future – where or how you want to live further down the track – new ideas could take shape; you won’t be in a hurry but exploring these prospects will give you a better overview.   A special family occasion or get-together with another could be a turning-point in a relationship but there’ll be touchy issues to navigate gently.
SAGITTARIUS.   The Sun conjunct Mercury and the planet Uranus are here: a knowledgeable associate will guide you with a challenging work or personal endeavour.   A personal achievement will break new ground!   Interesting and complex aspects to a long-term endeavour will expand your view of it; this will be a learn-as-you-go experience.   An old problem will require a renewed effort or an old upset with another could resurface; keep your cool, to turn this around.   Health-wise, take a little extra care.
CAPRICORN.   With the Sun conjunct Mercury and the planet Uranus in Taurus, practical tips with a favourite pursuit or a project that’s close to your heart will be very helpful, also a practical approach to a changing personal relationship will point to the next steps you need to take.   Financially, you may be starting to think differently and long-term – how to do and achieve things you really want; new ideas and possibilities will give you much to ponder.   A fun outing or get-together will be a celebration, it may also clarify where a new relationship is going.
AQUARIUS.   The Sun conjunct Mercury plus the planet Uranus in Taurus indicates a family member may have some surprise news, or unexpected advice with a domestic project could take it down a different path.   An emerging new personal chapter will gradually gather momentum; new personal goals or a big personal change could lead the way.   A deadline or tough commitment on the job will be a challenging taskmaster; a family or personal commitment will stretch your resources too.
PISCES.   Here’s the Sun conjunct Mercury plus Uranus in Taurus: an interesting discovery will reshape a big project on the drawing board; you’ll need to factor it in promptly.   A new and growing background theme in your life may require a few personal adjustments; there’ll be changing considerations and different possibilities to explore over time.   Travel plans or a change of scene, special plans with a distant relative or plans to catch up with a loved one from afar will power ahead; it’ll be exciting buy there’ll be a lot to juggle.

​A warm hello.
The planet Mercury, which has turned retrograde, will be retrograde until mid May.
Some of you may already have an idea of what Mercury retrograde means, but for those of you who don’t and would like to understand this transit better – during this period, there’ll be some communication challenges that you’ll need to handle thoughtfully, but there’ll also be opportunities to revisit conversations you’re keen to have, opportunities to take discussions further than you have in the past and opportunities to ask questions you’ve been wanting to ask for some time.
With all important discussions, to set them up for success, take care to choose your timing and words thoughtfully.
Wishing you joy,
Karen

​A warm hello.

Wow!   Look at the major build up in Taurus!  
The Sun, Mercury and the planet Uranus are in Taurus and the Moon will add to this emphasis in the next couple of days.   When the planet Uranus is in the mix, there’ll always be something unexpected!

The planet Mercury turns retrograde today, until mid May – we’ll need to work at communication, but also there’ll be some old territory to go over in discussions with others.

The Moon joining the planet Venus will make a particular relationship a main focus; we’ll be trying to figure this person out.

ARIES.   All this Taurus accents financial matters for you – unexpected deals or offers will tempt you to splurge or change course with a financial plan.   A financial arrangement or discussion that left a lot of loose ends will need to be revisited.   A meaningful exchange with someone you’ve felt at odds with will be an opportunity to clear up an issue that’s been hanging between you.   A surge of action on the home front, with domestic chores or family engagements, will add to the busyness of life.
TAURUS.   This strong emphasis in your Zodiac Sign indicates action with a personal matter or plan that’s very important to you but there’ll be unusual or unexpected developments along the way you can only play by ear.   Revisiting a conversation that you’ve already touched on in the past, will be an opportunity to take it further.   You’ll spend extra to make a loved one happy; a beautiful or emotional purchase may be on the expensive side.   Travelling extra distances will take energy and good organisation.
GEMINI.   This Taurus build up for you indicates that you’re working towards a long-term goal but it will twist and turn along the way; you’ll need to balance flexibility and adaptability with clear purpose as you go!   A conversation you’ve wanted to have for a long time will be an opportunity to take a step forward with an old or nagging matter.   A meaningful encounter will open the way to foster a relationship you’d like to build.   It will take a special financial effort to clear up some unfinished business or juggle extra outlays into the budget.
CANCER.   This strong Taurus emphasis for you could bring an unexpected encounter or invitation.   A conversation you’ve been wanting to have with a friend or associate will answer a lot of questions.   Someone you’re missing may be in your thoughts; quiet reflections could bring a subtle emotional reconnection.   Taking up the reins with something you really want to do will bring a pleasing success.
LEO.   This strong accent on Taurus applies to your career and direction: a new job, a big unusual project on the job or changes on the job will challenge your flexibility; you’ll need to feel your way!   A defining conversation with an associate will bring you up to date with what’s expected of you.   Congenial relations with a colleague will lay the foundations for a new friendship.   A drawn out or frustrating situation will test your patience.
VIRGO.   This major Taurus build up points to fun travel plans, but there’ll be situations where you need to go with the flow.   Exciting plans with a distant colleague, relative or friend, or a long-distance relationship could turn an unexpected corner.   Asking questions or debating interesting different issues will bring a feast of thought-provoking information.   A PR opportunity will be a chance to nurture a valuable professional or business connection.   A fun outing or activity will require a super effort.
LIBRA.   The Taurus emphasis here indicates that as you work through a complex financial undertaking or issue, there may be a few surprises but it’ll feel good to clear the slate of some frustrating details and to clarify extra costs.   Also, a complex personal matter may be on your mind; it will be time to ask some overdue questions.   Reconnecting with a loved one too far away will be a joy.   An urgent request or extra pressures with a challenging task will put you through your paces.
SCORPIO.   This strong Taurus emphasis is in your relationship zone: special plans with a loved one or a relationship could take an unexpected turn.   A conversation with someone close will be a chance to discuss a matter you’re keen to resolve.   Spending generously on a special occasion or gift for another will come from the heart.   Going the extra mile with your commitments, literally or figuratively, will stretch your resources.
SAGITTARIUS.   You can see this major Taurus emphasis: an unexpected opportunity, task or situation on the job will keep you on your toes; it’s time to show what you can do.   There may be more to a physical task or health goal than you expected too.   Discussions with a colleague will be a chance to clarify niggling matters on the job or a plan of action with a challenging task.   Your relationship with someone dear may require some thoughtful give-and-take; this loved one may need extra support.   Financially, there’ll be a pressing issue or sudden extra expensive to deal with patiently.
CAPRICORN.   With this strong Taurus emphasis, you’ll give all you’ve got to a pursuit or project that’s close to your heart, or to bring special plans with loved ones to fruition, but there’ll be twists and turns along the way to take in your stride.   A heart-to-heart with someone dear will be an opportunity to build or deepen the connection between you.   A PR exercise will be a chance to foster a growing work association.   An awkward request or prickly difference with another will get under your skin; see the big picture, to deal with it positively.
AQUARIUS.   This strong build up in Taurus points to something unexpected or unusual on the home front that you can only play by ear.  A family discussion will be an opportunity to say something you want to say or to clarify plans with a family member that have been up in the air.   A special moment with a loved one will speak meaningful volumes; Singles, this could encourage a new or evolving romance.   A strenuous pursuit or burst of pressure on the job will tax your energy resources.
PISCES.   This strong Taurus emphasis indicates there’ll be some unexpected developments or unusual elements to a big project to handle thoughtfully; you’ll need to keep adjusting your approach, to steer your way through.   An opportune meeting or exchange with another will open the way to establish an important connection.   Caring words and actions will nurture closer bonds with a relative.   Fun plans with someone dear will be full on; you’ll go the extra mile, with love in your heart.

A warm hello.
As I mentioned in your forecast on Friday, there’s a Hybrid Solar Eclipse on Thursday this week.   It falls in the last degree of in Aries; Jupiter is also in Aries, which may give this some financial overtones.  
It denotes a changing financial scenario to consider - new financial possibilities or a changing financial situation to take into account.   It’s time to review our financial circumstances, plans and our financial practices.
Do your research with all your financial endeavours; it will help you make good decisions, so that advantageous results follow!
Wishing you joy and prosperity!
Karen

A warm hello.

In the next 7 days, there’ll be a lot of Moon action!

The Moon joining Pluto in Aquarius will be the first time for a hugely long time, because Pluto hasn’t been in Aquarius for a hugely long time!   This could bring intriguing and eye-opening information or advice.

When the Moon adds to Saturn and Neptune in Pisces, it will set a reflective tone; intuitive insights will follow.

The stand out feature, when the Moon transits Aries, will be a Hybrid Solar Eclipse – in some places it will be seen as a Total Solar Eclipse, in other places it will be seen as an Annular Solar Eclipse; this eclipse will fall in the last degree of Aries.   As we head towards this eclipse, which is next Thursday, there’ll be a gathering of energies for a change we need to make, action we need to take or plans we’re trying to get off the ground.

​ARIES.   Contact with an old friend will bring a burst of interesting news.   Thinking about the past will bring home a subtle realisation.   The Hybrid Solar Eclipse falls in your Zodiac Sign – you’ll gather your energies for a special personal adventure or undertaking, that’s exciting but also a big push!   As Jupiter is also in your Zodiac Sign, a lucky break could turn a problem around or bring a stroke of good fortune.
TAURUS.   Taking a big step towards a long-term goal will require motivated follow through, it’ll also be a valuable learn-as-you-go process!   A helpful exchange with a friend or contact will answer questions that’ve been on your mind.   Here’s the Hybrid Solar Eclipse – you’ll pour energy into keeping promises, managing growing family commitments and tackling a big domestic undertaking with gusto!
GEMINI.    An enlightening exchange with a helpful colleague will offer a lot of new ideas – you’ll see new possibilities or new solutions to problems.   Tasks or responsibilities that are hard work will test your staying power but your personal and emotional commitment will give you the upper hand.   The Hybrid Solar Eclipse falls here  - fun plans with a friend or relative, a fun new interest or exciting plans for a holiday will grow to ambitious levels and it will be full steam ahead!
CANCER.   Helpful financial advice or a fortuitous financial development will guide you with a complex matter or decision.   A thoughtful exchange with a distant relative or friend, or regarding long-distance arrangements, will lead your thinking along new lines.   Here is the Hybrid Solar Eclipse: you’ll marshal your resources for a major career, personal or financial endeavour; it’ll require clear, bold steps to move forward with confidence!
LEO.   An enlightening exchange with someone close will bring revelations; you’ll understand them or your relationship much better.   Reflecting upon spiritual or emotional issues will bring thought-provoking insights.   There may be a special personal outlay or cost.   With the Hybrid Solar Eclipse here, you’ll make a special effort to explore new places around you, new possibilities that will expand your horizons or to connect with a new social group; travel plans could grow too.
VIRGO.   A challenging task will be a ‘hands on’ learning experience, there may be an unusual work opportunity to explore too.   It will take a special effort with a changing relationship to tune into this person; you’ll need to step lightly with sensitive issues.   The Hybrid Solar Eclipse accents the financial zone for you: a big financial undertaking could gather momentum, you’ll take a big financial step or you’ll take action with a complex financial matter to sort it out.
LIBRA.   A fun encounter or outing will show you other sides to someone dear and their life; this will guide future commitments.   A task or commitment you have an emotional investment in will require thoughtful and practical efforts; you’ll see and understand more as you go.    This Hybrid Solar Eclipse falls in your relationship zone  - a special family event, big project with a loved one or a relationship will ask a lot of you; you’ll go the extra mile and do your best.
SCORPIO.    A domestic or family undertaking will teach you as you go but you may need to change a few of your ideas.   A sentimental get-together will turn back time and give new insights into situations of the past.   The Hybrid Solar Eclipse falls here: a new job, a major new project on the job or a changing job situation will offer exciting new possibilities that call for astute adjustments on your part and a bigger input; there’ll be so much you can make of this but it will require a super effort!
SAGITTARIUS.   A personal exchange, a long time coming, will give a new view of a situation or problem you’re keen to handle positively.   A domestic project will require thoughtful perseverance; you’ll need to ponder a family situation deeply though to come to terms with its different layers.   The Hybrid Solar Eclipse falls here: you’ll pour energy into grand personal plans, special plans with a loved one or a pursuit or creative endeavour that’s becoming a passion!
CAPRICORN.  Financial discussions will be enlightening; you’ll see possibilities you haven’t considered.   A sentimental exchange with a relative too far away will leave a nostalgic afterglow.   Here’s the Hybrid Solar Eclipse: it will take clear vision and careful planning to steer exciting domestic or family plans forward.   A special purchase for your home will be a joy.
AQUARIUS.   An important meeting will set the course for an evolving relationship and special plans you’re working on together.   Putting money into something you’ve wanted to do or buy for a long time will be meaningful for you.   The Hybrid Solar Eclipse will energise an exciting personal project; it’s time to put your best foot forward!   A fun new place will become a favourite.
PISCES.   New information with a lingering problem or matter that’s been on your mind will offer uplifting new food for thought.   An emotional encounter or exchange with another will leave you with much to think about; quiet reflections will give new understandings.   The Hybrid Solar Eclipse accents your financial affairs: you’ll gather your financial resources for a big purchase or expensive financial plans; there may be a financial boost or offer as well.

​A warm hello.
The planet Venus enters Gemini tomorrow, where it will stay until early May.
Venus is the planet of love, Gemini is strong on communication; this combination will bring opportunities to talk about your feelings and relationships – relationship issues and differences as well as new plans with others, and matters you or they feel strongly about.
Whether you initiate these discussions, or situations simply arise – and they will – allowing space for each of you to express your different thoughts and emotions will foster new levels of understanding and accord.
Wishing you joy,
Karen

A warm hello and happy Easter everyone!

This Easter weekend has quite intense energies: there’ll be thought-provoking reflections, flashes of insight and joyful interludes but also sensitive or complex issues and some awkward differences or moments to handle gently.

Next week, the Sun conjuncts Jupiter; this will bring something fun, uplifting or fortuitous.

Venus moving into Gemini, linking with Pluto, will bring a loving, passionate or sentimental highlight.

​ARIES.   A rare or ground-breaking get-together this Easter will be an emotional highlight; it may be an expensive time though, with money flowing out in chunks.   Next week, the Sun conjunct Jupiter in your Zodiac Sign could bring an exciting personal opportunity or experience, or exciting new plans will power ahead!   A compliment, acknowledgement or caring words from another will be music to your ears.
TAURUS.   A pleasing overture from another or overdue get-together will give you an emotional lift this Easter.    Pace yourself carefully in the coming days though, there may be some low energy patches or inner tensions to work through.   The Sun conjunct Jupiter next week should bring a surge of action with a slow-moving undertaking; a providential turn of events should also turn around a situation that’s been stuck.   A gift or thoughtful offer from another will make a caring statement.
GEMINI.   Labours of love for others will ask a lot of you this Easter but the act of giving will be meaningful and a joy; watch the tendency though, to be a little over-sensitive or defensive.   The Sun conjunct Jupiter next week will bring an uplifting or providential encounter and a kind or generous gesture from another will be a show of support or friendship.   The planet Venus moving into your Zodiac Sign will bring an emotional reunion, you’ll make a loving commitment to do something you really want to do and there’ll be more romance!
CANCER.   A social outing with a touch of glamour or style will make lovely memories this Easter.   You may feel a little detached or different from the crowd in some way, which will give you an intriguing overview.      The Sun conjunct Jupiter next week promises an exciting opening on the job or progress with an ambitious personal enterprise; recognition and a pat on the back from a colleague will be uplifting too.   An opportunity to express loving thoughts and feelings you’ve been holding back will be a sentimental release.
LEO.   You’ll pour energy into a family gathering or entertaining fun visitors this Easter; at times you’ll feel that you’re running from pillar to post.   The Sun conjunct Jupiter next week promises unique new experiences; you’ll get out and about to very different places and enjoy some enlightening interesting encounters.   A legal matter or contract should go well.   A new friendship could grow.
VIRGO.   A meaningful conversation this Easter will open the way to say something you’ve wanted to say for some time, or it will answer a question that’s been hanging in the air; it will need thoughtful handling though.   The Sun conjunct Jupiter next week will bring something fortuitous financially – a financial opportunity, advantageous development or lucky purchase.   Situations on the job that test your PR skills will be opportunities to foster valuable new contacts.
LIBRA.   A thoughtful gift or gesture from a friend or relative will reach out to you this Easter and touch your heart; financially, watch spontaneous outlays or you could overspend.   Next week, the Sun conjunct Jupiter could bring big steps with special plans with a loved one, also a confidence from someone you’re keen to understand will explain something you haven’t understood.   The emotional connection you feel with a distant friend, associate or relative will grow; new or greater points of accord will emerge.
SCORPIO.   A surprise encounter or meaningful exchange this Easter will offer a special opportunity – to clear the air between you or build the connection between you.   Conversely, an awkward difference or situation will take calm handling or emotions could boil over.   Next week, the Sun conjunct Jupiter promises good fortune financially or a positive turn of events on the job.   You’ll make a caring statement with a generous gift to another or a generous, thoughtful gesture.
SAGITTARIUS.   Thinking about the past will turn back time this Easter, taking you for a walk down memory lane.   A niggling or unspoken issue could hover close to the surface emotionally; go peacefully or this could suddenly flare.   The Sun conjunct Jupiter next week will bring exciting action with a personal plan or matter that’s particularly important to you.   Something to celebrate will put you in high spirits.
CAPRICORN.   A fun outing or encounter this Easter may leave a reflective afterglow; discoveries along the way will give you much to think about.   You’ll need to keep tabs on extra costs and spontaneous spending too, so you know where to draw the line.   The Sun conjunct Jupiter next week indicates exciting action with a family or domestic project for you; a touch of luxury with a new household purchase will add to your comfort.   A get-together too long coming will touch a nostalgic chord.
AQUARIUS.   A special personal or professional achievement will light up this Easter!   Conflicting commitments or sudden extra tasks will be a challenging juggle though; take care not to spread yourself too thin.   The Sun conjunct Jupiter next week indicates that exciting new plans will gather momentum.   Getting together with someone you can’t wait to see will put you on a happy high.
PISCES.   Wide-ranging conversations this Easter will bring valuable revelations and discoveries; a nagging question will be answered or a problem solved.   Discussing a challenging topic will reveal some very different points of view though; you may need to be the mediator.   Next week, the Sun conjunct Jupiter points to a good financial deal but also a special purchase.   A family get-together will stir up sentimental feelings.

​A warm hello.
Just to let you know – all you lovely people who have registered for a personal reading with me, whom I haven’t replied to yet, I haven’t overlooked or forgotten you.   I’ve had so many emails and it will take me quite a few months to work through them all, but I will eventually get there and I will be in contact.
Thank you all so much for your genuine interest and patience.
Karen

​A warm hello.
Mercury, the planet of communication, moves into Taurus tomorrow; it will be there for quite some time by Mercury’s standards – until June 11th.   Mercury will progress through Taurus, turn retrograde for a while, then turn direct again, all whilst it shares this Zodiac Sign with the planet Uranus, the planet of change. 
So, during this cycle, there’ll be some changing circumstances and new considerations in our lives that call for us to communicate differently.   With issues we feel strongly about, this may be challenging – we’ll be tempted to stick old ways of thinking or communicating, which may not get us very far.
So, it’s time to take up the gauntlet, to change or adapt where we need to, so we can embrace new possibilities.
Wishing you joy,
Karen