Your April stars
by Stephanie Johnson
Stephanie is an experienced Astrologer and regular contributor to Mornington
Peninsula Magazine. For more info go to seeingwithstars.net or ph: 0411 2555 77
Aries
Restless Rams are likely to be
delighted to learn that it is Ready, Set, And
Go! Any projects or plans that have been on
the backburner are now ready to put into
action. If you have used the previous month
to rest up then you should have plenty of
energy to get the tasks done.
may need to seek alternative employment.
Opportunities may arise to study, teach or
train.
catching up of anything considered a chore.
Sagittarius
The happy-go-lucky
Archers are likely to be joyous to know that
April brings some fun-filled moments. The
This is your month to seek inspiration.
lighter side of life abounds. You can reap the
Spiritual avenues, artistic endeavours and
rewards of past endeavours and take some
even overseas connections can all help you
time to play. Younger people may feature in
see the bigger picture in your own life. You
can spread your wings and fly. Creative works your life reflecting your need to listen to your
April is a month during which
inner child.
you need to take some time out and protect and other projects may be published or
acknowledged.
yourself from other people’s issues. You can
It is time to focus on your
be involved in supporting other people during
home and family. This could mean a little
Windows of opportunity arise
their emotional upheavals but you must also every now and then enabling you to change
“me” time or it could reflect that you need to
protect yourself. You do not want to become your circumstances if you are not happy. This pay some attention to your private life after a
the target of unwarranted blame. Retreat
requires a little soul searching but the results prolonged period of work. Household chores,
into your own pleasurable activities can be
are rewarding. This is such a month. Do you and perhaps even changes in your housing
refreshing.
wish to change anything? If so, the time is ripe. situation, may claim your attention.
It is time to brush up on
April is a good time to take a
Other people, particularly those
your communication skills. A short course
well-earned break from your professional
nearest and dearest, are always important
may stimulate some new thoughts. On the
responsibilities and spend a little time with
to you. This month highlights your need to
other hand you may be challenged to change
friends. Of course, if work demands are high ensure that your relationships are running
then you may need to juggle social and job
smoothly. This may mean that once again you your mind on a subject. Fixed thinking is to
be avoided in favour of seeking new ideas.
responsibilities. Perhaps you can combine by need to focus on the needs of your partner
Listening rather than talking may also help.
socialising with work colleagues? Networking and loved ones rather than yourself.
opportunities abound.
Money matters may be on your
It is time to reassess your diary.
mind this month. Try to focus on the positive,
You are now on a professional
Do you have the right work/life balance? If
the riches that you have in your life, rather
roll. Your reputation precedes you. If you
not then you need to add some personal
than a lack of cash. At the same time you may
have been diligent then work accolades are
time into the calendar? If you have been
need a new budget. Activities that boost your
likely to come your way. If you have been
avoiding work duties then now is the time to
self-esteem are to be embraced.
avoiding application to your job then you
make time. This is a month for much-needed
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GIRL POWER
As a young girl, I remember
donning my navy blue
Girl Guide uniform every
Wednesday night and, with true
tenacity, the association is still
going strong today.
With a history dating back since 1910,
Girl Guides continue to be the quiet
achievers, with over a million Australian
women involved in Girl Guides in our
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country.
The Mt Eliza Girl Guides is no different,
led by volunteers including head leader,
Michele Coventry, whose GG name
is Possum, they worked tirelessly on
Australia Day cleaning up the Canadian
Bay beach and walkways.
Age was no barrier for these girl guides
with Mt Eliza Girl Guides Koala ages
7-10 and Sugargliders ages 10-15
patrols along with some of the Duke
of Edinburgh students from Toorak
fresh every month
College also taking part in the clean
up, which ended up collecting 52kg of
rubbish.
Along with three other leaders,
including Prue Lines- Perrier
(Tookonie), Melanie Smith (Maggie)
and Leesa McCann (Bluebell), Michele
and the Mt Eliza GG organise and run
camps, sleepovers, outdoor events,
weekend adventure excursions, local
parades and fundraising with sausage
sizzles and girl guides biscuits.
With the mission of Girl Guides
Australia to enable girls and young
women to grow into confident,
self-respecting community members,
maybe it’s a good time to check out
your local Girl Guides patrol. What
better way to introduce your daughter
to an organization that promotes
comradeship, community awareness
and fun.
Girl Guides Mt Eliza hold weekly
patrol meetings on Mondays at 4pm
-5.30pm for the Koalas and for the
Sugargliders 5.30-7pm in the Guides
Hut on the grounds of Toorak
College, Old Mornington Rd, Mt Eliza.
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