A warm hello.
We’ll need to keep our act together this week – with clear plans, arrangements and disciplined follow through.
Distractions may interrupt the flow and take us off track, there’ll also be lots of peripheral issues to attend to, so keeping sight of our priorities and doing first things first, will ensure that we are productive and effective.
Wishing you joy,
Karen 

A warm hello.

There’s an Annular Solar Eclipse in Libra next week.   A Solar Eclipse represents a turning-point, and happening in Libra, the Zodiac Sign of relationships, there’ll be an opportunity or development that shifts a relationship onto a different footing.

The planet Mercury in Libra is also in the mix; this could spark an impactful conversation that sets the course with an important matter or plan, sparks new ideas, or leads to better communication and understanding with another.

​ARIES.   The Solar Eclipse is not only in Libra, the Zodiac Sign of relationships, it accents your relationship zone: a fun occasion or special commitment with a loved one will require emotional and practical support, it will hold a timely opportunity too – to address a challenging situation, build bridges or launch exciting plans, but you’ll need to step carefully to steer your way through sensitive issues.   A meaningful discussion with a loved one will reveal some very different ideas; choose your words thoughtfully, to find meeting-points.
TAURUS.   Here is the Solar Eclipse: working on a big task with a colleague may shift your relationship onto a different footing; it will be important to have clear boundaries and arrangements with this at the outset, yet also be prepared for some thoughtful give-and-take, to advance this smoothly and successfully.   A family or domestic undertaking that’s a labour of love will ask more of you as it unfolds.   A health discussion will give you some helpful information or advice.
GEMINI.   With the Solar Eclipse accent here, you’ll pour energy into special plans with a loved one, there may be an important event for a loved one, or you’ll help a loved one take a big step; your relationship may be changing slightly, growing in a new direction or entering a new phase, and there may be a few issues to sort out along the way.   An informative discussion with someone who shares a keen common interest, will give you new ideas, some useful tips and fresh encouragement.
CANCER.   This Solar Eclipse in Libra accents home and family affairs for you: a family occasion, project or commitment will push you to the max, but it will be an opportunity to reaffirm your support for a family member; a domestic undertaking will call for a united family effort and a few compromises as you go.   A family discussion, that revisits the past but also looks to the future, will be a window of insight and new understanding.
LEO.   Here is the Solar Eclipse in Libra: throwing yourself into an exciting, challenging project will be an experiential learning curve that brings a new respect for a knowledgeable companion or advisor; an important meeting will be an opportunity to clarify facts or clear up issues that have been on your mind.   Going further afield or into a new environment will be educational.   A thought-provoking exchange with a distant relative or friend will leave you pondering their news, or some very different viewpoints, at length.
VIRGO.   This Solar Eclipse falls in your financial zone: a financial development will bring an opportunity to boost your earnings, do a good deal, push forward with a special purchase or take a big financial step; restructuring a financial arrangement with another or clearing up some unfinished business will ease the situation between you.   Financial discussions with an associate will be most enlightening; they will highlight the ‘pro’s and con’s’ of different financial options, to help you make an important decision.
LIBRA.   The Solar Eclipse in your Zodiac Sign will bring a personal turning-point- a new idea with a problem or task that opens up new possibilities, a tempting new opportunity that launches an upward swing for you, or a personal change or step it’s time to take.  With the planet Mercury also in your Zodiac Sign, it will be up to you to initiate an overdue conversation or a conversation it’s now time to have; it will answer a lot of questions or enable you to set the record straight.
SCORPIO.   Here is the Solar Eclipse in Libra: it will bring an unresolved family matter, a personal issue that’s been ongoing for some time or a domestic task or repair to the fore; it will time to address this positively and make a fresh beginning.   Conversations that touch on sensitive issues of the past and plans for the future will bring insights that guide you forward; there’ll be situations though, where what you say, how you say it, or how much you say, will need careful thought.
SAGITTARIUS.   The Solar Eclipse falls here: there’ll be a defining moment or situation with a friendship or important association - plans and developments with them will show you clearly where they’re coming from, this will also help you decide where you want to go from here.   Conversely, a helpful new contact and their advice will point the way with something fun or personal you really want to do; new ideas and information to consider will influence how you go about this.   Enjoyable exchanges with a work or business colleague will shift this relationship onto a friendship base.
CAPRICORN.   The Solar Eclipse in Libra accents in your career zone: a change on the job will set up a new schedule or new conditions, a work relationship may turn a new corner, and tackling awkward issues that require thoughtful PR will get you over a hurdle.   A big task or ambitious career or personal undertaking may be a stress but keeping the end goal in sight will keep you on track to success.   Conversations with associates will not only be team building exercises, you’ll explore new ideas - this will require you to bridge different point of view and also think outside the square.
AQUARIUS.   Here is the Annular Solar Eclipse: travel plans or a change of scene will broaden your horizons and the horizons of a close relationship, meeting people from different walks of life will be stimulating and eye-opening, also there’ll be much to learn with a new undertaking or experience that brings interesting, informative contact with others.   A stimulating conversation that delves into a subject you’d like to understand better will be inspiring – there’ll be a wave of new ideas to explore.
PISCES.   This Solar Eclipse will blend finances and relationships for you: you’ll set up a new financial arrangement with another, or generous gestures to others and splurging on a special get-together or occasion will make caring statements; there may also be progress with shared financial plans with another.   An informative financial discussion will settle an issue that’s been on your mind.   A ‘deep and meaningful’ exchange with another will bring a new understanding and deepen the connection between you.

​A warm hello.
A Moon/Jupiter alignment in the days ahead will bring good news, a lucky break, fortuitous development even a special opportunity.
There may also be a chink of light, a promising turn of events, with a situation or issue where we need some fresh encouragement and enthusiasm.
Wishing you joy,
Karen

A warm hello.

In the next 7 days:

The planet Saturn connecting with Pluto may be a subtle gamechanger– it’ll prompt us to reconsider our priorities with an issue or undertaking that’s important to us and redefine our approach.

The Sun moving into Libra will announce the equinox – it’ll be time to reset the balance in this area of our life, or re-establish harmony in a situation.

With the planet Venus moving into Scorpio, we’ll bring a fresh passionate energy to a relationship or quest that is close to our heart.

The Moon joining Mars in Cancer next week will trigger a sudden burst of action in this area of our life.

​ARIES.   It will be important to reconsider both your priorities and objectives, with a big career or personal undertaking; changing conditions will call for you to clarify the steps you now need to take, to bring it to fruition.   The Sun moving into Libra signifies it’s time to reset the balance in some relationships – to draw the line with some commitments, clarify the boundaries in a relationship or the foundations in a changing relationship.   You’ll spend freely on a gift for another or special occasion; it will come from the heart.   A burst of family activities or a domestic working bee will require a super effort.
TAURUS.   A legal matter or plans with a distant associate, relative or friend that’s been slow-moving, may need some restructuring to drive it forward.   The Sun’s transit of Libra will call for you to reset the balance between work and family commitments, or the combination of the two could tip into overload; you may also need to set a new balance health-wise, with your diet or fitness practices, to keep you in top form.   You’ll pour caring energy into supporting a loved one or nurturing a relationship that’s important to you.   Travelling extra distances will push the pace.
GEMINI.   It will be time to redefine a financial goal or its time frame, or re-organise a financial commitment or undertaking; taking the long view will help you guide this to success.   Here is the Sun’s transit of Libra: fun encounters with people who speak your language, a sentimental get-together and special celebration will set a new personal balance for you in the weeks ahead; you’ll focus more on the people you love, sharing special moments with them, and doing things that you love.   Keeping a promise will be a labour of love that genuinely comes from the heart and really helps out someone dear.   A spontaneous or unexpected burst of outlays could take funds our fast.
CANCER.   Reconsidering a relationship that’s had a few tensions or ups and downs will help you clarify where it’s at now, and how best to handle it moving forward.   With the Sun transiting Libra for the next few weeks, you may need to be a harmonising influence with family issues or plans; alternatively, balancing your funds and the cost of a big domestic project will be a juggle.   A creative endeavour will become more of a passion, or meeting like-minded people will fan a favourite interest; Singles, a fun encounter may spark your romantic interest.   With the Moon joining Mars in your Zodiac Sign, you’ll be charged up emotionally – you’ll pour this energy into getting ambitious personal plans off the ground!
LEO.   Exploring the system - rules, regulations or practices that’ve been set in place in the workplace or financially - will help you to understand it better and work within it more advantageously.   The Sun moving into Libra may launch an exciting personal project; this will become an exhilarating, motivating focus in the coming weeks.   Beautifying your home, a special family get-together and welcoming favourite visitors will be joyfully engaging.   Tackling a challenging task you’ve been postponing or a slow-moving matter, will ask a lot of you; it will be a triumph and pleasure to put it behind you.
VIRGO.   It may be time to restructure a commitment with a loved one, to keep it manageable or reset the boundaries in the relationship.   With the Sun transiting Libra, your financial zone, for the next few weeks, opportunities to boost your earnings, make progress with a new financial undertaking and work through some unfinished business, will set a new financial and budget balance.   It will be a joy to connect with a relative too far away or visit a place that you love.   Fun outings, activities and catching up with friends will keep the pace of life fast.
LIBRA.   You may need to restructure a domestic project on the drawing board – it may take longer, or extra money, to bring it to fruition.   The Sun moving into your Zodiac Sign for the coming weeks indicates it’s be time to take charge of a situation or task you’ve been leaving to other people, or take back your power in a situation where’ve felt overwhelmed or defeated, and move forward with fresh confidence.  A gift or new personal possession will be a special treasure.   An urgent task or request will put you on the spot; it will require a quick change of plans.
SCORPIO.   Re-evaluating an idea, intention or opinion that’s been a sticking point, and seeing a bigger picture, will help you with a big decision.   The Sun moving into Libra will call for you to revise your schedule – working towards an ambitious future goal or pushing on with a big slow-moving project or commitment, whilst dealing with busy everyday tasks and growing family duties, will require careful time management in the weeks ahead.  The planet Venus moving into your Zodiac Sign could bring more love into your life; Singles, an old flame could rekindle.   Travel plans or travelling further afield will require a concerted effort.
SAGITTARIUS.   Pinning down your priorities, with a financial matter or undertaking, will help you plan for the future and steer a course to success.   The Sun moving into Libra will encourage you to reset the work/fun balance in your life in the coming weeks; you’ll make time to see friends, do fun things and go to fun places.   You’ll pour caring energy into a special reunion or fulfilling a promise to another.   Keep tabs on extra expenses and spontaneous spending to avoid over-stretching the budget; there may be a burst of financial matters or paperwork to sort out as well.
CAPRICORN.   You may need to review a personal stand you’ve taken; searching your heart will help you determine if you still feel this way or need to reconsider.   The Sun moving into Libra will bring opportunities to raise your professional profile in the coming weeks – there will be situations or tasks on the job that shine a light on your abilities; you may also receive an acknowledgement that’s overdue.   You’ll make a special effort to be there for a friend or special occasion.   Extra requests from your mate or a relative may push up the pressure gauge but you’ll give of your best; keep your cool though or a few sparks could fly.
AQUARIUS.   Clarifying your priorities for this point in your life will help you release an upset of the past, that’s hovered at the back of your mind, or deal with a situation it’s time to change.   The Sun moving into Libra here indicates new ideas, new activities and wider contact with others including people from different walks of life will broaden your horizons on the coming weeks; there’ll be an invigorating sense of freedom.   You’ll be on a mission with a creative endeavour or beautifying project too, with joy in your results.   A challenging task on the job or a task that’s a physical challenge will push you to the max.
PISCES.   A changing friendship or association, that goes way back, may be in the process of settling onto a new footing; give it time and it will lead the way forward.   The Sun moving into Libra will bring a financial reckoning in the coming weeks - you’ll need to take charge or be more engaged with an important financial issue, expensive plans or new venture, to juggle the budget and find the best way forward.   You’ll pour emotional energy into cultivating a long-distance relationship and you’ll relish the closer connection.   A burst of fun activities and commitments with your children, grandchildren or other loved ones will stretch your energies.

​A warm hello.
With the partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces this week, our emotional engagement, with situations and undertakings in our lives, will be heightened; this will be positive, if it encourages us to give of our best, or we’re passionate about a goal or solving a problem, but challenging if we lose perspective, over-react or get lost in our emotions.
Thinking carefully about our objectives and our approach, also making an effort to see the whole picture, will lead to our best, well-considered decisions, actions and follow through.
Wishing you joy,
Karen

A warm hello.

It is very much about Moon energy in the next 7 days – varied Moon aspects culminate in a partial Lunar Eclipse!

Firstly, the Moon joining Pluto in Capricorn, which has just retrograded back into this Zodiac Sign, will bring unfinished business to the fore; an organised effort should bring rewarding results.

The Moon will then make a grand trine through Air, linking with Venus and Jupiter – this denotes a special personal highlight!

The peak of Moon energy next week will be the partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces; this will accent Saturn and Neptune’s presence in this Zodiac Sign and fuel a strong sense of duty or emotional commitment with a big task, issue or complex situation.

​ARIES.   With an ambitious task or personal goal, where you’ve already laid the foundations or are halfway there, it will take a concentrated push to score a well-earned achievement!   A caring or helpful gesture from a loved one will mean the world to you.   Here’s the partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces: you’ll need to step up, with a commitment you are emotionally invested in, or a drawn-out undertaking that is challenging your perseverance, and go the greater distance; a challenging situation or lingering frustration may be stirred up too, but deal with it positively and it will help you lay it to rest.
TAURUS.   Reconnecting with a distant relative, friend or colleague or sharing a special outing or experience with a loved one will be a joy, but it will require a conscientious effort too.   A special invitation or overture from another will be emotionally meaningful and lift your heart to happy heights.   The partial Lunar Eclipse falls here: keeping a promise to another will come from the heart, a reunion or get-together that’s been a long time coming will turn back time.
GEMINI.   Clarifying the cost of a domestic or family undertaking, that’s slowly unfolding, will help you organise it effectively.   A caring message from another will reach out to you and offer subtle new possibilities in this relationship.   Here is partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces:  the pressure will be on with an ambitious undertaking or challenging issue on the job and a spotlight of attention will be on you and how you respond; it’s time to show what you can do and shine!
CANCER.   An insightful exchange with someone close will bring realisations that shape your understanding of this person and point the way forward in your relationship.   A domestic or family purchase will give you joy.   Here is the partial Lunar Eclipse: you’ll pour effort and emotional energy into travel plans or big plans with a distant loved one, going further afield to fulfil a special commitment or reconnecting with a distant friend, relative or colleague; this will have meaningful emotional layers for you and there’ll be a sense of accomplishment.
LEO.   A task that you’re keen to get on with will ask more of you than expected, but pleasing progress will also prove a stepping stone to other achievements.   Giving generously to another will come from the heart; a thoughtful gesture from another will touch your heart.   With the partial Lunar Eclipse here, a financial commitment will be a big stretch, also you’ll need to sort out a financial arrangement with another and work through some complex financial business and paperwork; it will be challenging but thoroughness will serve you well.
VIRGO.   A fun interlude or encounter with another will have a warm meaningful undertone, also someone who cares, showing how much they care, may deepen your relationship.  An acknowledgement from a colleague will mean the world to you too.   The partial Lunar Eclipse falls in your relationship zone as well: a special get-together or family occasion may have challenging aspects - your approach will set the emotional tone; a commitment with a loved one may stretch your resources and an old but still nagging issue with another will need to be dealt with positively and put behind you, or it could cause tensions again.
LIBRA.   It’ll be rewarding to break new ground, as you push on with a family or domestic endeavour that’s a long work in progress.   A compliment or thoughtful gesture from another will leave a happy afterglow.   The partial Lunar Eclipse falling in Pisces will call for you to give more with a big commitment to help another, a health matter or goal; a challenging issue on the job may come to a crossroads too - you’ll have to throw yourself into a demanding task, deal with testing conditions, a difficult colleague or client, or adjust to a change that stretches your flexibility.
SCORPIO.   A meaningful exchange with another will be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to resolve an issue between you; sharing a caring moment will build stronger foundations in your relationship moving forward.   A favourite visitor or domestic acquisition will be a happy highlight.  With the partial Lunar Eclipse falling here, an important development or event for a child or other loved one will require a special commitment from you personally; a fun occasion or get-together may be quite hard work, but you could take an important step forward in a friendship or relationship you want to nurture.
SAGITTARIUS.   Timely information or advice with a financial undertaking or special purchase you’ve been considering will guide your decisions.   A thoughtful message or kind offer from another will be a joy for the heart.   The partial Lunar Eclipse falling here accents home and family affairs for you: a family commitment or occasion, or a domestic project or task will be a huge commitment, there may be an old family issue or difference to defuse along the way too.
CAPRICORN.   A social engagement may take more organisation than you thought but it will mean a lot to you, to meet or connect with this person.   A gift or lovely new possession will put a smile on your face.   The partial Lunar Eclipse falls here: travelling extra distances will require a big effort, catching up with a loved one too far away will fulfill an emotional commitment, and going back to a place you have an emotional connection to, will reawaken old memories; an enlightening conversation will answer an important question and leave you with much to think about.
AQUARIUS.   Progress with a slow-moving domestic or family undertaking or matter will be a relief.   A social engagement will hold a special personal opportunity.   The partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces falls in your financial zone: a financial task or important issue will require focus and follow through, a large outlay, purchase or financial commitment will stretch your resources, and there’ll be the opportunity to address a matter that goes way back
PISCES.   Keeping a promise or helping a friend or associate will ask a lot of you, but you’ll do your best to make this statement of support.   A new domestic possession, repair or improvement will add to your happiness.   The partial Lunar Eclipse falling in your Zodiac Sign may bring a personal turning point – it will be time to let something go, accept something it’s time to come to terms with, or take action you’ve been slow to embrace; you may feel a little over-sensitive or emotional at times but keeping a calm inner centre will help you harness all this energy and use it positively and productively.   A prickly issue with someone close will need soothing too, or tensions could flare. 

​A warm hello.
There’ll be a tendency to fragment our energies and resources this week – spreading ourselves too thin, trying to juggle too many different tasks and commitments will make it hard for us and hard to achieve the results we’re after.
We’ll need to be very clear with our priorities, to decide what needs our best efforts, what is best left till later, and what really needs to be dropped altogether.
Wishing you joy,
Karen  

A warm hello.

The planet Mars has just moved into Cancer; Mars will transit Cancer until Nov. 4th!    This transit of almost 9 weeks will energise this area of your life; there may also be issues that test your patience or resourcefulness.

The planet Mercury will move into Virgo on Monday and spark a feast of informative communication with matters connected to this area of your life.

The Moon starts here today in Libra, as it moves forward and transits Scorpio, it will form a fortuitous grand trine; this could bring a special joy or something to celebrate.

​ARIES.   The planet Mars transiting Cancer will energise home and family affairs for you in the next 9 weeks: you’ll tackle an ambitious domestic project, a challenging list of domestic chores, a big family project or a surge of family commitments, you’ll need to soothe family differences too.   Discussions on the job will lead to productive teamwork - you’ll advise and learn from your colleagues; new information with a health pursuit may change your approach too.   A stroke of good fortune financially will bring a pleasing boost, a good deal, or progress with an important matter.
TAURUS.   Mars, the planet of energy and action, transiting here for the next 9 weeks, will keep you on the move – you’ll commute greater distances, travel further afield or enjoy a getaway; some travel conditions will test your patience.   Researching an interest or pursuit you feel passionately about, and talking to people who share this, will be educational; thought-provoking exchanges with a child or younger relative will also be educational if you nurture the situation, listen and learn.   A fun outing or get-together will be meaningful for a relationship; it will show you more of your loved one’s world.
GEMINI.  Mars transiting Cancer will accent financial matters for you: in the next 9 weeks, there’ll be opportunities to earn extra, score some bargains, you may also spend spontaneously on fun activities and things you really want to do but watch a tendency to overspend, there may be a few financial stresses too – urgent matters to attend to or inconvenient outlays.   Family discussions or doing your research with a domestic or family project guide your decisions; there’ll be much to learn as you go as well.   Tackling a challenging task and achieving your goal will be a joy and a triumph!
CANCER.   The planet Mars will transit your Zodiac Sign for the next 9 weeks: you’ll be energised and motivated to set new fitness and personal goals, and to take the reins of a matter or project you’re keen to get off the ground - a more assertive, forthright ‘you’ will emerge; keep your cool though, there may also be situations or people who test your patience.   An overdue discussion, with someone whose knowledge or experience you admire, will shape an exciting new plan; you’ll apply yourself to gain extra knowledge or upgrade your skills too.   An emotional highlight – a meaningful get-together or experience with a loved one will be a joy for the heart.
LEO.   Mars transiting Cancer falls here for you: in the next 9 weeks, you’ll pour energy into a health pursuit, you’ll push yourself with a strenuous task or commitment that’s slow-moving but the path to an important achievement, there may also be some frustrating unfinished business or a nagging issue with another to resolve.   Financial discussions with a knowledgeable person will help you with an expensive purchase or plan.   Splurging on a special domestic item, family occasion or gift for a family member will come from the heart.
VIRGO.   The planet Mars transiting Cancer for 9 weeks promises fun adventures, activities and social outings, there should also be opportunities to cultivate new friends and helpful associates.   With the planet Mercury moving into your Zodiac Sign, an important professional or personal meeting will be informative and advantageous; you’ll be able to ask and answer important questions, and you’ll learn an enormous amount as you go.   A thoughtful message or overture from another will reach out to you; emotionally, this will be meaningful and uplifting.
LIBRA.   Here is the Mars in Cancer transit that will last for 9 weeks: there’ll be a crescendo of exciting but also demanding tasks and commitments, a few frustrations or tensions with a business or professional colleague, and urgent pressures or sudden requests that stretch your resources.   A conversation a long time coming will touch on issues that go way back; knowing how much to say, and what to leave unsaid, will build bridges of understanding.   A financial boost, sorting out some financial loose ends, and a lovely new possession or gift from another will be a joy.
SCORPIO.   With the planet Mars transiting Cancer for 9 weeks, you’ll pour energy into travel plans or exciting plans with a distant relative, friend or colleague; there’ll be progress with a legal matter or contract as well.   A providential exchange with a new friend or associate will be enlightening; it will point the way forward with this relationship and with special plans on the drawing board.   A fortuitous encounter or opportune turn of events will give you an emotional lift.
SAGITTARIUS.   The planet Mars transiting Cancer will bring progress and action with pressing or complex financial matters in the weeks ahead – tax, super, insurance, a contract or investment; there’ll also be some challenging paperwork to work through, a few issues to resolve as you go and extra expenses.   Informative discussions with a colleague will guide you with an ambitious career endeavour.   News you’ve been waiting for will clarify where you stand with an important undertaking or situation; this will be a turning point!
CAPRICORN.   The planet Mars transiting Cancer will accent your relationship zone for the next 9 weeks: you’ll throw yourself into exciting plans and extra commitments with your mate or a relative, you’ll also pour energy into building your relationships and helping loved ones; there’ll be prickly little differences to work through along the way though.   New information and helpful discussions will guide travel plans or plans with a distant relative, friend or associate.   A special invitation, encounter or fun different experience will be an emotional highlight!
AQUARIUS.   This Mars transit of Cancer for the next 9 weeks will energise work and health areas of your life – extra work and challenges on the job will shine a light on your resourcefulness, there’ll be opportunities to prove yourself and get ahead; a fitness pursuit or physical task will test your personal energy resources.   Timely financial discussions will steer you with a complex issue or undertaking; you’ll learn a lot from these!   Achieving a special personal, professional or financial goal will be exhilarating!
PISCES.   With the planet Mars transiting Cancer for 9 weeks, special plans with a loved one will take off, fun activities and commitments with your children and other loved ones will keep you busy, and your social life will rev up.   Sharing exchanges with your partner will help you stay on the same page and pull together with big plans for the future.   A new idea, discovery or inspiring information will bring a breakthrough with a situation you’re keen to understand better or a project you are eager to progress. 

A warm hello.
Last Monday I posted the ‘fertile’ Moon dates for Spring, to trim your hair and encourage hair growth and condition.
Today I’m posting the ‘barren’ Moon dates for waxing or shaving; if you follow these regularly, you will notice hair regrowth slows down and thins out.
The ‘barren’ Moon dates for the Spring season:
Sept.: 19, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30
Oct.: 1, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28
Nov: 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Wishing you joy,
Karen