Week Commencing April 27, 2020

 It really seems hard to believe that we are now in our final week of April! And what a week it looks like it will be. We should feel positive and energised this week, with Mercury joining the Sun in Taurus. But really, the moon will take centre stage with our mood and energy.

Waxing Crescent in Cancer

The week starts in the waxing crescent in Cancer, which could mean feeling more emotionally sensitive which is often the case when the moon is in the water signs. On Monday and Tuesday if you are feeling more emotional, then do whatever it is that helps you to be mindful. Whether this is spending time out in nature, taking a walk or meditating, your nervous system will really appreciate this at the beginning of the week as the moon moves through the waxing crescent phase.

First Quarter Moon in Leo

For the second half of the week, the moon continues to wax and moves into the outgoing sign of Leo. On Friday the moon will be in its first quarter phase in Leo, so get ready to not only feel energised but to be ready for some happy moments. Focusing on your self-worth pillar will be helpful when the moon is in this phase, and don’t be afraid to be authentic and let your light shine when the moon is in Leo. A Leo moon will make us feel more playful, so be sure to have a laugh and have some fun.

At the same time, the first quarter moon encourages us to change directions and refocus our energies on what really matters and to let go of what isn’t serving us in the fulfilment of our new moon intentions. Check-on with yourself to make sure what you have put in motion is what you truly desire? I there something you are unsure about doing or which you ate afraid of starting? When the moon is in Leo it’s your chance to harness the courage to make your dreams a reality. Stay focused and harness the energy which is at its peak in this phase of the lunation.

Friday is May 1st, Labour Day, and with the Sun and Mercury both in the self-care loving sign of Taurus, be sure to take time out to relax and rejuvenate over the weekend. This might seem a bit of an oxymoron during this time, but it can actually be more difficult when we are staying at home to take a break from our work and to relax and just be. So make this a focus for the weekend. Also make sure that you honour the Taurus season energies and spend time in nature however you can and put your self-care pillar of rest and relaxation at the top of your priorities.

Mother Earth is reaping many benefits from this pandemic in terms of being able to renew and regenerate and I feel that we too can use this opportunity to also do the same for our own mind, body and souls. It’s amazing how we are less connected physically right now, but we are becoming more aware as a global community.

There is now better time than right now to really embrace the shift in our consciousness to reconnect with what really matters and to make a plan for what we truly want our life to look like so we can go about manifesting it.  Look back at your new moon intentions from last week and really focus on those goals and dreams this week and get moving on what you need to put out into the world to be successful. Focus on your self-care pillar of passion and purpose during this first quarter moon in Leo and reap the rewards, especially if you have creative projects.

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