Beverley Taylor, Astrologer

WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL REPORT:  May 27-June 2, 2013

This week we again have 4 planets in Gemini, giving an ability to adapt, but also potential boredom, and problems at times concentrating.

The Sun is now settled in versatile, bright, intelligent, and expansive Gemini, enabling us to do several things at once, but also making us prone to taking on too many things at once.

The Moon starts the week in aloof, pessimistic, responsible Capricorn. Wednesday it moves into imperative, magnetic, impulsive Aquarius, with a Last Quarter Moon on 31st May, which can cause minor issues to niggle at us. Saturday it moves into emotional, sentimental, sensitive Pisces, finishing the week there.

Mercury remains in clever, quick-witted, communicative, but changeable Gemini.

Venus remains in light-hearted, flirtatious Gemini, with a need for flexibility in romantic relationships.

Mars remains in determined, hard-working, practical Taurus, until the end of the month. On 1st June it moves into intellectual, restless Gemini, with a need for physical exercise. The

Generation Planets ongoing influence remain the same at least till the end of June as follows: 

• Jupiter still travels direct through tolerant, fun loving Gemini, until the end of June, enabling us be more flexible overall, and achieve success in challenging situations, but easily distracting too.
• Saturn remains in resilient, resolute, competent, and strong-willed Scorpio, for the next couple of years, and is now traveling Retrograde until the end of June, during this period, it can give some people a need for more privacy, make some feel more insecure, or lacking in confidence, but can help us define limits in our lives.
• Uranus remains in energetic, courageous, self-willed, proud Aries until early 2019, with rebelliousness, or disruptions from our usual routine, and what is important is working out ways to deal with this, so we can have some diversions when bored, without going to extremes, that can cause major problems.
• Neptune remains in sensitive, intuitive Pisces for the foreseeable future, and helps us gradually develop more empathy, compassion, and build understanding, in a wide variety of ways, but also indicates a need to remain realistic.
• Pluto remains in Capricorn for the foreseeable future, showing we may acquire knowledge more deeply, and try to recycle in realistic and practical ways than previously. It’s currently traveling Retrograde, sparking a deeper search for inner truth.

Planetary Aspects:  MAY 26 – JUNE 2, 2013

Sun remains sextile to Uranus – A need to keep lines of communication open.

Sun remains square to Neptune – A possible inferiority complex or defensiveness.

Sun remains inconjunct to Saturn and Pluto - A need to take care of potential health issues. A need to take care of potential health issues. Possible overreactions to the expectations of others.

Sun trine Moon Wednesday and Thursday – Natural reactions to people and circumstances improve chances of success.

Sun square Moon Saturday – A need to deal with inner conflict appropriately.

Moon conjunct Pluto Tuesday – Intense emotions and relations with other people.

Moon sextile Saturn Monday – Any problems are willingly discussed, with a need for mutual understanding.

Moon sextile Neptune Monday – Emotional sensitivity and instinctive feelings about people or situations.

Moon square Uranus Tuesday – Boredom and sudden inexplicable changes in moods are probable.

Moon square Saturn Thursday – Try to avoid being too negative and insecure if possible.

Moon sextile Uranus Thursday – A great rapport with people, and some unique ideas prevail.

Last Quarter Moon square Mars Friday – Becoming too volatile can make quarrels spiral out of control.

Last Quarter Moon trine Mercury, Venus and Jupiter Friday – Shrewd evaluations and good comprehension in dealings with other people. Calmness, trust and optimism in relations with those around you. Expressive, imaginative dealings and understanding shown to others.

Moon conjunct Neptune Saturday – A dreamy, rather imaginative outlook in many respects. Moon sextile Pluto Saturday – An innate ability to understand and respond to others.

Moon trine Saturn Saturday – Honesty with a sense of responsibility with a sense of responsibility.

Moon sextile Mars Sunday – Enthusiasm encourages eager responses from other people.

Mercury conjunct Venus and Jupiter all week – Fairness, with compromise and diplomacy shown. Confidence with skills at influencing other people in certain situations.

Venus conjunct Jupiter – Optimism and generosity, with a friendly, cheerful attitude friendly and cheerful attitude.

Mars square Neptune from 1st June – Being assertive may cause some confusion and turmoil at times.

Mars inconjunct Saturn from 1st June – Possible problems in self-fulfillment with a need to establish personal responsibilities.

Saturn remains sextile to Pluto long term – A deep sense of inevitable long term changes and transformations.

Uranus square Pluto for some time - Possible feelings of rebellion against personal interaction or feeling ‘crowded’ by others.

Neptune sextile Pluto - Acceptance and faith in the natural process of life, in different situations.

ARIES 21 March - 20 April
You continue to communicate well, building good understanding, but you’re quite restless too, more so from the weekend, you may quarrel, but also empathise, and you still want to get on well with everyone around you. Some things may play on your subconscious mind. You want to do things your way, need time alone and can be impressionable, and remain focused on your career.

TAURUS 21 April - 21 May
You continue to focus on your finances, and may find you have a great deal more expenditure than usual, more so from the weekend, you can manage your money quite astutely, but may find you’ve overlooked some bills. You need the ongoing love and support of your partner. You’re very intuitive and perceptive, are idealistic about your friends, and have very strong beliefs.

GEMINI 22 May - 21 June
You continue to inspire everyone around you, by your charismatic, versatile, eloquent approach, more so from the weekend, as you empathise well, have a great sense of humour, are warm-hearted and enjoy any challenges. If stuck in a routine you may be unwilling to change. You’re friendly, open and individual, may seek professional changes and are compulsive with a partner.

CANCER 22 June - 23 July
You continue to focus inwardly, subconsciously your mind is very busy, and you’re more intuitive, more so from the weekend, but this can cause inner conflict, and make you much more emotional, even if you can’t express it. Your focus on creative ideas and interests are positive. You want freedom of expression professionally, are philosophical, but play power games with a partner.

LEO 24 July - 23 August
You continue to enjoy socialising and meeting up with friends, you’re having a really busy time, more so from the weekend, maybe some mates you haven’t seen for a while, and you may currently be increasing your social circle. You may feel frustrated by home life at times. You seek new experiences and stimulus, are passionate and imaginative, but may have health problems.

VIRGO 24 August - 23 September
You continue to focus on your career, and seem to take on ever more responsibilities just now, more so from the weekend, you quite enjoy the challenges, as you seek success, but may feel somewhat restless or overloaded at times. You tend to observer a lot but remain private. You may disagree with a partner about money, need to share your dreams, and feel emotionally intense.

LIBRA 24 September - 23 October
You continue to expand your horizons in many ways now, mentally, physically or spiritually, more so from the weekend, you might also be in a position to travel now, or take a holiday, but you’re quite broadminded about life now. You may still feel financially limited. You need ‘me’ time in a partnership, might have some allergic reactions, and dislike feeling crowded in at home.

SCORPIO 24 October - 22 November
You continue to be somewhat ruled by your inner emotions and instincts even more than usual, more so from the weekend, this can make you jealous or obsessive at times, with a partner, so finding a balance is very important. You keep a lot to yourself and can be pessimistic. You’re innovative and seek variety at work, are creative and talented, and understand more than you express.

SAGITTARIUS 23 November - 21 December
You continue to share a positive relationship with your partner, sharing mutual understanding, more so from the weekend, shared interests, and being able to laugh and joke together all help, as well as your strong, protective emotions. You need time alone to switch off. You have great creative potential, but can find home life is rather disorganized, but you deal well with money. 

CAPRICORN 22 December - 20 January
You continue to be extremely busy with your work, and may find you have more responsibilities, more so from the weekend, and you might seem to be dealing with everyone else’s work too. Try not to get too stressed and avoid overload. You depend on a close friends support. You may have some changes in home life, can be vague and evasive, and need ways to release your great potential.

AQUARIUS 21 January - 19 February
You continue to build and expand on your talents, you’re creative and this inspires other people, more so from the weekend, you also make the most of your leisure time and enjoy partying, and generally make the most of yourself. You have ongoing heavy professional responsibilities. You have a unique way of expressing yourself, need to be careful with money, and are intense at times.

PISCES 20 February - 20 March
You continue to focus on your home life and your family, expending a great deal of time and effort, more so from the weekend, but this brings you a lot of happiness and enjoyment, especially if it’s a time for some kind of family celebration. You concentrate well, but need encouragement. You need to be more careful with money, as you’re vulnerable, and need close friends around you.

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Being The Change: Friends Can Be Angels

BEING THE CHANGE: Friends Can Be Angels 

It was the first day of a new school and a new school year for Mrs. Thompson and as usual she told her class that she loved them all.

However, she soon changed her mind when she looked at Teddy Stoddard, slumped in the front seat with his messy clothes and his great need for a bath. A child told her that he had been a disaster the year before and inside a few days she found it gave her great pleasure to make bold X's all over his sloppy work, work that was never right.

Before Mrs. Thompson wrote her end of term reports, she reviewed the past records of the whole class and when she came to Teddy's she got a surprise. "Teddy is a bright child with a ready laugh. He does his work neatly and has good manners: he is a joy to be around." But, that was three long years ago. Then one year later, she is reading that Teddy is now living with a mother who is terminally ill and his teacher is writing that life at home must be a struggle. And the following year, she reads that Teddy's mother has died and the teacher is writing that if something isn't done soon, Teddy's home life will become too much for him.

By this time Mrs. Thompson is feeling ashamed of herself and this is made worse when her students bring her Christmas presents, neatly wrapped and decorated with gold and silver: except for Teddies which was in an old brown paper bag.

The children laughed when they saw the rhinestone bracelet with stones missing and a quarter bottle of perfume that Mrs Thompson took from the bag. But she soon stopped the sniggering by putting on the bracelet, said how beautiful it was and she then splashed some perfume on her wrists and told the class how much she loved the scent. And so she should have done for they were the last memories that Teddy had of his mum and what the teacher said made him feel so proud.

Teddy stayed after class to tell Mrs. Thompson that she smelled just like his mum used to.

That day changed Mrs. Thompson's life. She stopped her organised teaching of subjects and began to help the children where they needed most help and this gave her time to look after Teddy better as well as the other children in her class who had problems. A year later, Teddy put a note under her door, telling her she was the best teacher he'd ever had in his life. Six years later Mrs. Thompson got another letter from Teddy, telling her that he was now finishing high school, third in his class and that she was still the best teacher he'd ever had in his whole life.

More years passed by and Mrs. Thompson got another letter telling her that Timothy had now finished College and that she was still the best teacher he'd ever had in his life: signed Timothy Stoddart M.D.

The next Spring came another letter telling Mrs. Thompson that Timothy's father had died two years back, that he was getting married and wanted Mrs. Thompson to take the place of his parents at the wedding. Of course she went, wearing the bracelet with the rhinestones missing and she also wore the perfume Timothy's mum used to wear so long ago.

When they hugged after the wedding, Timothy thanked her for believing in him, for making him feel important when he was at his lowest and showing him that he could make a difference. When he'd finished, Mrs Thompson whispered back to him: "Sorry Timothy, but you've got this all wrong. It was you who taught me that I could make a real difference. It was after meeting you that I truly learned how to teach."

Doctor Stephen Wood who told this story says: "friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our own wings are in trouble."

Memorial Day 2013

Memorial Day -- Punchbowl National Cemetary, Honolulu, Hawai'i 

Remembered and Never Forgotten ... I salute those men and women who paid the ultimate price so that you and I can continue to live on this soil ... and while I'm there, I'm laying a flower lei over Ninang Dely's place under that tree near the drive to the Memorial steps. You are all dearly missed! 

To my Dad and my Uncles who all served in Viet Nam, I thank you once again for your sacrifice and am grateful you made it home.

Father and Son

FATHER AND SON

Having discovered that his dad earned £20 an hour at work, the little boy of six was waiting at the door for dad to come home. He had spent the day begging money from everyone in his family, trying to make up that £20, but he was £5 short.

He met his dad at the door when the tired man came home from work. Dad was more grumpy this night than usual: he tapped his son's head by way of greeting and went straight to his armchair and slumped down exhausted.

"Dad," said the boy. "Could you let me have £5. I need it really bad. There's something I want to buy." "No, son, money doesn't grow on trees: you'll have to do without." But the boy didn't give up. Every now and then as the evening passed by, he would ask the same question but Dad continued to refuse.

However, the boy persisted and after a couple of hours had passed by, dad gave way for the sake of peace.

He then watched as the boy took a handful of money out of his school satchel and began to count.

The father got angry in the extreme and was about to bawl his child out, take back his £5, when the child walked over to him with £20 in his hand and said: "Dad, I can now afford an hour of your time. Here is £20.

Will you please play with me for one hour."

Not only did Dad play with the child but when the child got up next morning, after Dad had gone to work, he found that his dad had put the £20 back in his satchel. The boy was already looking forward to Dad's return from work that evening: he still had that £20 to pay him: it would surely buy another hour.

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Be The Change ...
Why wait for Father's Day? Visit Dad or a person who reminds you of Dad and do something that both of you enjoy doing together.

Recipe: Medaglioni di patate e noci (Medallions of Potatoes and Nuts)

Ingredients for the dough:

5 hg flour

4 eggs

a little water  pinch salt

Prepare the dough by placing the flour in a mound with eggs and a pinch of salt, continue to mix until everything is well mixed and the dough is smooth. Let the dough rest 

in a sealed bag for food, in the meantime, prepare the filling.

Ingredients for the filling:  

4hg potatoes

20 nuts  

50 g pecorino cheese  

salt and pepper

Ingredients  for the sauce:

25g butter

bread crumbs

12 nuts

1 bunch of parsley 

Peel and steam the potatoes, then chop into small cubes.  Add potato with chopped nuts and grated pecorino. Mix everything together adding a pinch of salt and pepper. 

With a pasta machine, roll out the dough into long strips, about 6 cm.

Arrange a little every 6-7 cm 'of filling in the middle of the strip of dough, cover with another strip of dough, press with your fingers around each mound of filling to release any air bubbles. Cut out the "medallions" with the appropriate tool.

Prepare the sauce: In a pan, melt the butter, then sauté the breadcrumbs and nuts, then add the chopped parsley.  In a saucepan, bring to a boil the water, add salt, pour the "medallions" and cook for 6-7 minutes. Drain and season.  Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve hot.

Great pasta stuffed, doughy consistency within and outside grainy. The delicate flavor of potatoes goes well with the deep shades of nuts. Cheese, pepper and parsley enhance the taste of this dish really appetizing.

Buon Appetito!

Beverley's Weekly Astrological Report: April 15-21, 2013

Beverley Taylor, Astrologer

WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL REPORT:  APRIL 15-21, 2013

Much more planetary movement this week, with Mercury and Venus changing signs, and towards the end of the week the Sun and Mars also moving into Taurus.

The Sun remains in assertive, courageous, energetic Aries, until Sunday, when it moves into dogmatic, harmonious, loyal, practical Taurus.

The Moon starts the week in chatty, impulsive, flirtatious Gemini. Wednesday it moves into emotional, defensive and sensitive Cancer, with a First Quarter Moon on Thursday, with a need for some fresh starts. Friday it moves into domineering, exuberant, melodramatic Leo, finishing the week there.

Mercury is now in confident, determined, decisive Aries.

Venus moves into demonstrative, sensual, possessive Taurus on Tuesday, with a strong need to relate to a partner.

Mars remains in volatile, dynamic Aries, with high energy levels. The

Generation Planets’ ongoing influence remain the same for quite a while yet as follows:

Jupiter travels direct through tolerant, fun loving Gemini, remaining there until mid 2013, making us generally more changeable overall, to achieve success in challenging situations, but maybe distracting us at times.

Saturn is now in resilient, resolute, competent, and strong-willed Scorpio, where it remains for the next couple of years, and is now travelling Retrograde until the end of June, during this period, it can give some people a need for more privacy, make some feel more insecure, or lacking in confidence, but may also help us define limits in our lives.

Uranus remains in energetic, courageous, self-willed, proud Aries until early 2019, with rebelliousness, or disruptions from our usual routine. It’s now traveling direct again, so we’re maybe not so easily diverted with great ideas.

Neptune is now in sensitive, intuitive Pisces, and can help us gradually develop more empathy, compassion, and build understanding, with a need to remain realistic. It’s now moving direct again, giving more of a balance, making us prone to day-dreaming and deeper intuition, with a need for proportion.

Pluto remains in Capricorn for the foreseeable future, showing knowledge acquired on deeper levels, and realistic recycling in practical ways.

Planetary Aspects:  APRIL 15-21, 2013

Sun conjunct Venus and Mars - Receptive, gentle dealings with other people. A need to use personal strength of willpower wisely.

Sun sextile Neptune Sunday – Awareness of personal potential.

Sun sextile Moon Tuesday – Tranquil, harmonious relations with others.

Sun square Moon Thursday – Possible subconscious conflict between ego and emotions.

Sun opposite Saturn from Sunday – A lack of confidence or energy at times.

Moon conjunct Jupiter Monday – Honest concern from others with sensitivity.

Moon sextile Uranus Monday – A great rapport with other people.

Moon sextile Mars Tuesday – Personal your enthusiasm stimulates other people into action.

Moon square Mercury and Uranus Wednesday - Possible conflict between mind and emotions. Use imaginative ideas wisely especially if bored.

Moon trine Saturn Wednesday - A prudent, sensible outlook.

Moon sextile Venus Wednesday – Happy personal relationships, with a sense of sharing.

Moon opposite Pluto Wednesday – Possible emotional vehemence displayed in relationships.

Moon sextile Jupiter Saturday – Honesty and empathy shown to others.

Moon square Saturn Friday and Saturday – Seriousness and a need for progress.

Moon trine Mercury and Uranus Friday and Saturday – Shrewd evaluations of people and situations. A need to find out as much information as possible.

Mercury conjunct Uranus – A bright, curious, articulate outlook.

Mercury and Uranus square Pluto – A realistic view of situations. Possible feelings of rebellion against personal interaction.

Mercury and Uranus inconjunct Saturn – A responsible, serious attitude, but a need for balance too. Difficulty establishing priorities in personal obligations.

Venus sextile Neptune – Creative, imaginative ideas, with compassion for others.

Venus opposite Saturn – Possible emotional frustration can cause tension.

All generation aspects as shown recently:

Jupiter remains sextile to Uranus for some time - Humanitarian goals are important in society.

Jupiter inconjunct Saturn and Pluto for a considerable time – A need to develop creative potential effectively for long term success. A need to gradually adjust to changing social conditions.

Saturn sextile Pluto long term – A deep sense of inevitable long term changes and transformations.

ARIES 21 March - 20 April

You’re still putting a great deal of effort into personal goals, but also have a good understanding of situations and people. Towards the weekend you have to re-evaluate your finances, especially if you’ve made some luxury buys. Clear, honest communication remains important, so does avoiding being despondent. You appreciate some personal space, and need professional success.

TAURUS 21 April - 21 May

You’re very intuitive, but inwardly focused at present, and maybe trying to balance what’s in your mind with emotional matters. Towards the weekend you have personal goals in mind and work towards them, and your charisma wins over people. Feeling financially secure is important, so is a close loyal partnership. Try to see friends realistically, and avoid being too self-righteous.

GEMINI 22 May - 21 June

You’re enjoying seeing your close friends, making new acquaintances and generally meeting lots of new people. Towards the weekend you appreciate having some time to yourself to switch off, but may keep your feelings private. Your enthusiasm inspires other people, but remain healthy, if you’re working hard. You may seek professional changes, and need more personal power.

CANCER 22 June - 23 July

You’re still extremely busy working towards your ambitions and career goals, with a responsible, versatile approach. Towards the weekend you have more time to catch up with friends, who you share an emotional bond with. You may need space just to switch off, and time for your personal interests too. You’re drawn to spiritual topics, but need a balance of power in a partnership.

LEO 24 July - 23 August

You’re very busy with lots of travel, long and short journeys, and are generally expanding your knowledge and horizons. Towards the weekend you put much more hard work into your ambitions and seek success in your career. Good humoured friends help you relax, especially when home life is quite stressful. You’re imaginative and intuitive, you’re disciplined with good concentration.

VIRGO 24 August - 23 September

You’re deeply influenced by your emotions and instincts, need to feel loved and wanted by a partner, and a sense of sharing with them. Towards the weekend you’re much more philosophical, perhaps making some holiday plans. Professional success is important, you absorb information at a deep level and learn thoroughly. You need shared dreams in a partnership and are emotionally intense.

LIBRA 24 September - 23 October

You’re enjoying a positive relationship with your partner, building mutual understanding and giving each other some space. Towards the weekend your deeper emotions and instincts guide you, but beware jealousy arising. You enjoy learning something quite new, but have to watch your bank balance. Watch out for an allergic reaction, and try to avoid too much stress.

SCORPIO 24 October - 22 November

You’re extremely busy with work at present, you’re practical with lots of ideas, but get easily bored by dull routine. Towards the weekend you enjoy a positive relations with a partner, and need to identify closely with them. You deal positively with business matters, but are pessimistic at times. You can be idealistic about love, and remain quite private and a bit secretive.

SAGITTARIUS 23 November - 21 December

You’re full of creative ideas, and need to find ways to use them, you also enjoy having some fun and time with children you know. Towards the weekend you focus more on health and work issues, try to avoid too much stress. You maintain a strong, positive bond with your partner, but can feel downhearted at times. Disorganisation is probable at home, but you deal well with your finances.

CAPRICORN 22 December - 20 January

You’re spending a lot of time with your family and might have to organize everything and everyone, but you quite enjoy doing so. Towards the weekend you have more time for personal interests, and spending time pampering yourself. You happily support colleagues at work, and rely on close friends who help you relax. You may find it hard to concentrate, and appear evasive or vague.

AQUARIUS 21 January - 19 February

You’re busy out and about, with a lot going on around you, and a need for clear communication, with so much occurring. Towards the weekend you focus much more on family issues, but are affectionate with loved ones. You enjoy mixing with others, and inspire them, but have to work extremely hard. Your finances seem to be up and down, and you may worry a lot causing stress.

PISCES 20 February - 20 March

You’re probably having to juggle your money at present, maybe spending as fast as you earn, so look at bank statements more carefully. Towards the weekend you catch up with other people, and with your correspondence. You make family life very happy for everyone, but can be wary of upcoming challenges. You have a dreamy, escapist attitude, but rely on your oldest friends.

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Disclaimer

I can’t guarantee anything shown on these horoscopes, they can only offer general information, as written by Beverley Taylor or Astrologymix so please note that they should be considered for entertainment purposes only. However I do make every effort to ensure the information I give is as accurate as possible. If you do have any queries please feel free to contact me.

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©2012-2013  Beverley Taylor  All Rights Reserved.  Reproduced with author’s permission. Free to reproduce and copy provided Beverley Taylor be given credit by including Beverley Taylor’s contact information (below text) with your copied quoted text.

For a more in-depth personal Astrology reading or chart, please contact Beverley:

phone:- 01444 246274

email:- bev@astrologymix.co.uk

website:- www.astrologymix.co.uk

You can also follow me on https://twitter.com/#!/AstroBev