As I sit here at my computer this morning I can’t believe that I am writing for the April 2011 column.
Oh my goodness! Where has this year gone? It seems as if we are in the Millennium Falcon (after it has cranked up of course!) bumping into planets, racing through the blackness of the unknown.
So how has 2011 transpired for you so far? Have you been knocked off your feet? Are you still standing? Or are you sitting quietly in the corner pondering your next move. Sometimes I think that life is like chess game – win or loose it is a game of skill and concentration. So let’s see what the cosmos has for us in April.
First and foremost we are in the Aries sun phase. This is the official start of the astrological calendar. During this month there may be some first or at the very least new beginnings.
Aries inspires us to by dynamic, initiating, pioneering, decisive and courageous. We tend to be competitive or even hot-headed and perhaps a little selfish during this phase. So think about the impression you are making on others and walk respectfully through the Garden of Eden.
The New Moon is April 4 12: 32am 14 degrees Aries. As I mentioned earlier this is a great time to consider new beginnings. This New Moon will bring confident Jupiter snuggling up to the New Moon. Lady luck will shine on the brave and the willing (pioneering spirit remember). If you take the first step, you’ll find the world conspiring to support you on your next big adventure. A wild and wicked Mars/Uranus conjunction shows that freedom is important, so celebrate your individuality with style.
This is a fertile time to plant intentions for the future especially in relation to:
• Self focus
• Innocence and authenticity
• Self-discovery
• Independence
• Courage
• Disengaging self absorption
• Honesty
• Instincts
• Assertiveness
The Full Moon at April 18 12:43pm is 28 degrees Libra. She is in her diplomatic phase. This Full Moon will bring a new kind of peace to tense situations. Libra loves harmony above all and will fight when justice and equality are on the line. Under the light of the Libra Full Moon, negotiating compromises becomes easier. Communication planet Mercury is retrograde (moving backwards) now, giving you the opportunity to review and revise recent changes. With Mars in the mix, impulsive ideas have potential, so don’t dismiss any ideas that initially see bold.
Other significant planetary alignments in April are:
• Mercury direct, April 23
• Venus in Aries, April 22 – May 15 (hot stuff baby!)
• Mars in Aries, April 2 – May 15
• Neptune in Pisces, April 5 – August 5
• Jupiter is in Aries
• Uranus is in Aries
• Saturn is in Libra
A number four month numerologically speaking leaves with you no time to rest on your laurels. Up off the sofa and busy; busy; busy. This is an excellent month for renovating or repairing. What you have started you can finish now. Build those foundations under you plans – this is a month to get the groove happening, People!
Okay with all of these new beginnings we must remember to close the door. A ten of swords heralds a final ending of a difficult situation. The ending may be painful, but at last the situation is faced truthfully, and a new future with fewer conflicts can begin. Nice
Wolf is our animal totem for April. Have we had this totem before? I think that we have. Anyway, he came to the surface and let’s face it we can’t ignore him, can we? Wolf is the teacher. And here we are in earth school with our new month.
Wolf is the pathfinder, the forerunner of new ideas who turns the clan to teach and share medicine. Wolf takes one mate for life and is loyal like Dog. If you want to keep company with Wolf you would find an enormous sense of family in the pack, as well as a strong individualistic urge.
The message from Wolf for April is as individualistic as you are. Through your personal journey have you learned a great deal. Wolf encourages us to share our lessons with others. Your intuitive side may also have an answer or teaching for your personal use at this time. As you feel Wolf coming alive within you, you may wish to share your knowledge by writing or lecturing on information that will help others better understand their uniqueness or path in life.
It is the sharing of great truths that the consciousness of humanity will attain new heights. Wolf could also be telling you to seek lonely places that will allow you to see your teacher within. In the aloneness of a power place, devoid of other humans, you may find the true you. Look for teachings no matter where you are. Wolf would not come to you unless you requested the appearance of the tribe’s greatest teacher.
Kali is our Goddess for April. She has begun her dance in your life to tell you it is time to face your fears. All that is lurking ominously, either buried deep in your inner darkness or close by, needs to be stared in the ey or brought into the light of consciousness. Are your fears serving you by warning you about dangerous places, things or people? Or do your fears prevent you from dancing your dance, living your life, creating with Creation.
Kali comes to tell you that your dance is needed as part of the whole Dance of Creation. Wholeness is nurtured when you reclaim the pieces of yourself that you’ve given over to fear. Most fears are formless. By naming and witnessing the fear, you gain power. Wholeness is cret4ed when you learn to acknowledge your fears and walk through them.
I’ve chosen red jasper as our crystal for April. Jasper is known as the “supreme nurturer”. It supports and sustains during times of stress, and brings tranquillity and wholeness. Used in healing, it unifies all aspects fo your life. Jasper reminds people to help each other.
Jasper aligns the chakras and can be used in chakra layouts. Each colour is appropriate to a specific chakra. This stone facilitates shamanic journeys and dream recall. It provides protection and grounds energies and the body. It absorbs negative energy and cleanses and aligns the chakras and the aura. Jasper balances yin and yang and aligns the physical, emotional, and mental bodies with the etheric realm. It clears electromagnetic environmental pollution, including radiation, and aids dowsing.
Psychologically, Jasper imparts determination to all pursuits. It brings the courage to get to grips with problems, assertively, and encourages honest with yourself. It supports during necessary conflict.
Mentally, Jasper aids quick thinking and promotes organisational abilities and seeing projects through. It stimulates the imagination and transforms ideas into action.
Physically, Jasper prolongs sexual pleasure. It supports during prolonged illness or hospitalisation and reenergises the body.
Have a totally awesome and brilliant April!
Love and Peace,
Harles
No comments:
Post a Comment