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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 Leo Taurus Capricorn Virgo Gemini Libra Aquarius Cancer Scorpio Pisces 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 ( 68 The peninsula’s favourite funky SQUARE magazine 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. mornington PENINSULA Magazine