AS TR OLOGY
Stargazer by Stella Woods
EASTER – A LUNAR CELEBRATION Will Easter be early this year or late? Why is it sometimes in March and sometimes in April? Here’s the easy way to work it out. Turn to the March page on the calendar and locate the first full moon after the 20th March or autumn equinox. Then count forward to the next Sunday to find Easter Sunday – simple! This year Easter Sunday falls on the
16th April – if you look at the moon table in this article, you’ll see it’s just a few days after the April full moon on the 11th. The Catholic Encyclopaedia tells us that Easter is named after the Anglo- Saxon goddess, Eostre – goddess of the dawn, rebirth and renewal and origin of the word ‘oestrogen’. Eostre’s sacred animals were symbols of fertility - the rabbit and the egg – both immortalised in chocolate at Easter time, which in the Northern Hemisphere is the time of spring and rebirth. But the origins of Easter date back
even further to Mesopotamia (modern day Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Turkey & Syria) 5000 years ago, when the goddess Ishtar (aka Easter) made a journey to the underworld where she was stripped, killed and hung on a stake, then three days later, resurrected from the dead and became immortal. Babylonian scriptures called her ‘The Light of the World.” Does this story sound familiar? In celebrating Easter (or Eostre or
Ishtar), we are participating in an age- old ritual celebrating the return of the light after a period of darkness and death. Just remember that when you’re tucking into that chocolate rabbit!
60 APRIL 2017 APRIL 2017 HOROSCOPE
ARIES: Good month for a makeover as Venus helps you see yourself as others see you. Relationship issues could come to a head in the lead up to the full moon.
TAURUS: You could find yourself feeling angry or irritable, so keep the communication channels open and let others know where you stand in a firm, but polite manner.
GEMINI: There’s lots going on behind the scenes right now, so don’t jump to conclusions – lie low, keep your mouth shut, avoid gossip and see how things pan out.
CANCER: If you’ve got important decisions to make, wait until the second half of April when things will become clearer. Friends are a source of comfort and pleasure.
LEO: Generally a favourable month, but if you’re thinking of booking a holiday or signing up for a course, wait until the second half of April. Career prospects look good.
VIRGO: Good month for completing unfinished tasks, sorting out your finances and checking your super and investments. Take time out to chill and relax.
LIBRA: Avoid making any hasty relationship decisions as you’ll see things differently by the end of the month when Venus changes direction. Deep breathing will help you relax.
SCORPIO: Niggling health problems could rear their head, so get plenty of rest and listen to the messages from your body. Take good care of your partner and reap the rewards.
SAGITTARIUS: Creative projects could prove frustrating, but stick in there and you will succeed. Emotions and health are strongly connected this month, so keep your cool.
CAPRICORN: You could be surprised by news from close family members or perhaps you’ll be the one spilling the beans? Good time to renovate and refurbish home and garden.
AQUARIUS: “See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” is the advice this month. Whether it’s fake news, juicy gossip, accusations or hot tips – things are not what they seem, so don’t get sucked in!
PISCES: Finances are a major preoccupation, but make sure you have all your facts straight before making big decisions. The more you take responsibility, the better things will turn out.
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