Dear All,

Happy Solar Eclipse.

I know I only usually write at the Full Moon but having been 'eclipsed' in this last fortnight, it feels right to be sending this today.

The last two weeks have proved a hectic time client-wise with some very exciting projects appearing as if from nowhere. A long time ago I read somewhere about the period between such eclipses as being a time when you could see 'behind the curtains'. That's been so true - and in so many cases.

For some, it's been about determining potential and for others, for facing up to challenges . In all cases though there's been that feeling of 'work in progress'. Even those flummoxed by the fact that things aren't running smoothly, have shown determination to take action to resolve problems - though I suspect that the way ahead won't become clear until after Mars stations in the early hours of May 20th.

The world-news over these last two weeks has been awful of course. Even there it seems nothing is concluded: from retrieving the bodies from the ferry disaster, to finding MH370 or resolving the Ukraine crisis.

Let's hope that today's 'sophisticated' New Moon marks the next stage of the recovery process. This solar eclipse is in Taurus suggesting that the next stapes forward will be practical and grounded.

As explained, I feel to have been 'eclipsed' in that just after the lunar eclipse mid-April I uncovered an admin error made as Mars turned retrograde back in March. (Yes, Mars is retrograde in Libra and I was born under that sign).

Back in January, I offered a six week astro-finance course. More people were interested in the class than I could handle. As different time zones were involved, I chose to start with a time that suited the majority and planned two further courses at optimum times for other time-zones. The next group starts this coming Sunday at 17.00 GMT (18.00 BST and 10.00 PST or 13.00 EST).

Somehow I managed to muddle the two files of 'interested students'. It is apparent that the Australasia group should have had priority (it will run in the autumn).

We are where we are though and I intend to go ahead with Sunday as planned. It does mean though that there are four places available.

If you are interested in joining (cost £395 + VAT if in Europe and £395 elsewhere), please email me.

Otherwise, I do hope that you get this special New Moon period off to a good start and that whatever your works in progress are, that you too move forward.

With all good wishes

Christeen