SUE ASTRAL WALKER

New Moon in Gemini - Bright Ideas

Posted on 02 Jun 2008 at 08:06.

Forecast for 3rd - 8th June 2008
An inspirational new moon shines in the night sky on 3rd June (20.23 BST). The sun and the moon are passing through the mutable, air sign of Gemini, a sign that loves to communicate, share ideas, be light and fanciful. There's a touch of the ethereal from Neptune, planet of otherworldliness, the imagination and intuition, which connects harmoniously with the Sun, Moon, Mercury (retrograde) and Venus, all together in Gemini. Inspiration can come easily now, if the ego takes a back seat, and lets the higher self take the wheel.

As Gemini is the sign of communication, this is a great time to write down any bright ideas that pop into your head, note any hunches, however way- out they seem, and talk to loved ones, friends and colleagues about how you're feeling. It is a time of sharing, and taking down barriers, noticing the similarities, rather than the differences between you and others.

Mercury retrograde can make communications meander rather than follow a straight line (it took me an hour to reach Wells, Somerset last week, because of a road closed, and other road works, instead of the usual 20 minutes), but the trick is to leave plenty of time before any appointments, and enjoy the changes of scene the diversions bring.
Of course, communication unfolds on many different levels, and subtle nuances and body language may provide clues to what someone is really saying to you.

Mars, currently travelling through Leo. favourably sextiles this new moon too, adding a fiery zestiness, enthusiasm and energy, to actually materializing some of the new ideas that may emerge.

Venus sextiles Mars on Friday 6th, a lovely combination that is creative, sexy, and embodies the feminine and masculine dancing together in a warm embrace. Here feelings, attraction and desire all intertwine harmoniously.

On Saturday 7th , there's a meeting of the Sun, Mercury (still retro), and Venus, shining more light on to ideas germinated at the new moon, combining the head, heart and mind. It often takes the two weeks after the new moon for any new beginnings to become clear, when the moon has culminated in a full moon.

It's potentially a very creative and harmonious week, and one where steps can be taken to manifest new dreams, especially those that help others, as well as encouraging growth on a soul level. Enjoy!

Email deleted by mistake

Posted on 23 May 2008 at 06:05.

23rd May - In my sleepy state, I deleted a web-site enquiry email, dated 22nd or 23rd May, by mistake. If it was you, please could you write again. Thank-you!

East Lambrook Manor in May

Posted on 14 May 2008 at 07:05.

I am privileged to be a student at East Lambrook Manor, and today the garden looked so beautiful, a plethora of spring flowers, aquilegias in abundance, blues, purples, pinks, with a dash of yellow and orange escholtzia, set off against lush lime green of euphorbias and fresh, new leaves of almost everything. However,I loved the photos of the iris most, so am sharing these with you. BTW Iris was konwn as the Goddess of the Rainbow in Greek mythology - hope you can see why.










More garden stuff and astrology coming soon...........

Happy New Moon in Aries

Posted on 06 Apr 2008 at 04:04.

Wishing you all A Happy New Moon in Aries (3.55GMT. Sunday, 6th April). It's a couple of weeks after the Spring Equinox, and this is the first New Moon since then, in the traditional first sign of the zodiac,Aries, so a time of hopeful,and blossoming new beginnings of the most positive kind for us all!

NB Email system (see below) is flowing smoothly.

A New Chapter

Posted on 21 Jan 2008 at 08:01.

Since the New Moon in January, I haven't managed to fix my old email system so please email me if you'd like to stay in touch, and haven't written since 2nd January 2008. I cannot access any emails before this date. (It's the universe's way of de-cluttering my email address book). However, I have managed to get myself a new job, so am putting the column 'on hold' for the time being, for practical reasons.
The photos are of one of my favourite places on the planet - Looe, Cornwall, England.

lost email addresses

Posted on 03 Jan 2008 at 11:01.

Mysteriously, my computer decided yesterday (2nd January)to prevent me from accessing emails, and my address book, on Thunderbird, saying it had a 'bad image!' I can access emails through Tiscali, but have 'lost' all emails and addresses sent to me before 2nd January 2008. Pleae could you email me again if you are a friend, or client with a query. Thank-you! I'm hoping to get this fixed soon, and will post here when it's done.

Happy New Year!

Posted on 01 Jan 2008 at 10:01.

Wishing you all a wonderful 2008, when all things are possible. May your dreams come true!
I took this photo yesterday in the Chalice Well Garden in Glastonbury. I've never been partial to bergenias, until I saw these. The combination of healthy, glossy green leaves and bright cheerful pink flowers, in the depths of winter, is wonderfully heart-warming, and cheers the spirit on these grey days. Here's to Spring!

Happy New Moon in Sagittarius

Posted on 09 Dec 2007 at 12:12.

Happy New Moon to one and all - wishing you all a happy, festive lunar cycle. The Full Moon is on Christmas Eve. Due to the silly season, I'll be unable to take any more readings on until the New Year, but do email me for then if you're interested (astralwalker@tiscali.co.uk). I wish you all a wonderful and relaxing time to recharge/party/let your hair down/lie in a big heap/do whatever takes your fancy.

Moon Guide

Posted on 03 Dec 2007 at 08:12.

Moon Guide - £50. The Moon describes the yin, feminine side of you - how you feel, respond, intuit. Element, aspects, transits, progressions cycles. Please email astralwalker@tiscali.co.uk for further info.

I'm also offering, until 12th December, Mini Moon Guides, and Mini Transits for 2008, for just £20 each.

The December column will be up soon - apologies for its tardiness, due to my being ill with a truly horrible virus the last couple of weeks.

Personal Forecasts for 2008

Posted on 22 Nov 2007 at 08:11.

What's coming up? Personal forecasts for 2008 now on offer (until 15th December 2007) at a discounted price of £50 (usually £70). Discover the trends and possibilities that are imminent.

Birth-charts, which show your unique potential, life path, ways of relating, etc. are also on offer (until December 15th) for £80 (usually £100).

These email printouts are written by me, using my 30 years+ experience coupled with intuitive insights. The computer calculates the chart, and/or transits - I do the rest.

PS Student rates are as follows:- Transits for 2008 - £40, Birth-chart reading, £60

Please email: sueewalker@tiscali.co.uk

The Sun moves into Sagittarius today, at 4.50pm GMT. See if you notice a change in the energy around. It's a shift from fixed, water energy to mutable fire. Much more restless and very lively!

A New Phase

Posted on 12 Nov 2007 at 03:11.

I've uploaded paintings of the Water element into the Gallery page. These particular ones aren't for sale, but commissions are welcome. Please email sueewalker@tiscali.co.uk for further info.

Hope you all enjoyed the New Moon last Friday,on the 9th. There's been a very potent (expecially for Scorpios)harmonious grand trine in the water element, between the Sun, Mars and Uranus, symbolizing potential for making exciting and innovative new moves. In the next few days, as the Sun moves out of the equation, Mercury takes the Sun's place, signifying sparkling new ideas, and the inclination to talk about them!

Fresh start with the Gallery

Posted on 01 Nov 2007 at 10:11.

I've just de-cluttered the Gallery completely, so I can have a fresh start and display new paintings and card designs. Will let you know in this blog when they're up.

The photo above was taken yesterday, at Hestercombe, near Taunton, in Somerset. Part of the garden was designed by Gertrude Jekyll, and quite stunning it was too, even on a cloudy October afternoon.

Christmas Ideas!

Posted on 25 Oct 2007 at 09:10.

Plant advice. Do you have a bed, corner or border you don't know what to do with? Would you like some ideas? If you like, your sun sign (and your partner/children)can be considered in this. If the space is up to 20' square (approx.)the cost is £40. Please send size of bed,etc. (photo would be great), type of soil (garden centres sell testers for a few pounds), aspect (i.e sunny, shady, part shade), and I'll send you a list of plant possibilities and a sketch of how they'll look (slugs and nature permitting).

Please email sueewalker@tiscali.co.uk on any of the above for more info.

The weekly column - this will probably take the form of notes and musings rather than a full column (see blog below), but I am hoping to keep it alive in one form or another.

Creating Space

Posted on 08 Oct 2007 at 11:10.

As some of you know, I've begun a new course in the last few weeks. I've noticed quite a dramatic, energetic shift, and am using this to focus on the new, rather than continuing with the way things were.

I've decided to put the weekly column 'on hold' for the time being so that I can concentrate on the creative paths which have recently opened up, and give myself the space I need to give them my best attention. It feels energetically 'right' to do this at this time, so I hope those of you who regularly read the column will understand. For over two and a half years, I've written the column with great love, but now need to focus on, and explore new paths.

There will be a column next week, and I shall still be posting photos, and blogs, and keeping you up to date with my latest work. These two photos were taken last week in Somerset, England.

New Moon in Libra photo

Posted on 04 Oct 2007 at 06:10.

I took the photo accompanying the forecast for 7th - 13th October this morning (4th October) at the school where I sometimes work as a supply teacher. I was about to begin a day of supply teaching (science - I covered elements of 'light effects', the 'food chain', 'telescopes', the 'big bang', 'blood sugars and diabetes'- but couldn't resist taking some of the beautiful trees that this school site is blessed with.

I've also recently begun a horticulture course (garden design), in an idyllic location, which is bliss. Below are some flowers taken there yesterday (Helianthus 'Lemon Queen', which were merrily smiling at us as we wandered around.

Happy Autumn Equinox

Posted on 18 Sep 2007 at 04:09.

As the autumn equinox approaches, I often feel it's a time to think about balance. As the nights and days are of equal length, so we can think about how balanced our lives are.

Is it a case of all work and no play, or do you include 'play-time' when you do whatever you feel like, sometimes not doing anything, just relaxing, and being.

The ideal is to be able to feel you're in a world where all is well, all the time, whether you're at work or play, and I'm learning that the more I listen to my spirit, the more this is so.
I wish you happy, productive work times, and fun, relaxing play times as we move into the next season.

Help Yourself

Posted on 24 Aug 2007 at 10:08.

A notice saying 'Help Yourself' lay on the ground outside Clutton Post Office, next to a large number of beautiful gladioli. 'How lovely', I thought, and encouraged by the lady on the till, helped myself. They've given days of pleasure (I think they were Flower Show 'rejects'), and I'd like to thank whoever left them there.

It's amazing how gestures like that can turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary one. I also liked the 'double entendre' of 'Help Yourself', thinking about all those who expect everything to be done for them instead of making their own positive changes. Have a great Bank Holiday Weekend, and the weather in the UK is looking good!

Summer Holidays

Posted on 19 Jul 2007 at 07:07.

Shot with Canon PowerShot A85 at 2007-07-18
This photo is called 'Bag End for sale'

The school holidays have begun for me now, so family come first for the next few weeks. This will be the last column until the next term begins, although I shall be posting the main planetary movements next week.

I'm also able to add to my 'Gallery'now, thanks to George,and hope to be posting work here in the not too distant future.

I may also be adding the odd 'blog' or two on things that are in the air.

One of the most interesting events I attended recently was a 'Green Fair' in Frome, Somerset, England, which was opened by Channel 4's 'Grand Designs'Kevin McCloud (one of my favourite programmes of the few I watch). He wrote the first pledge,written on a cutout paper leaf (green of course), which was then hung on to a beautiful, twisted hazel tree. His was connected to the three 'r's - 'restore, recycle and regenerate'(I think); mine was to change to a more ethically run bank, spend less at a certain supermarket, and generally be more aware. So, if you feel inclined,
have a think about what you could do, and let me know. (e:mail: sueewalker@tiscali.co.uk)

Meanwhile, do a sun dance and enjoy the summer!


Shot with Canon PowerShot A85 at 2007-07-18

Enjoy the Full Moon on 30th June

Posted on 28 Jun 2007 at 11:06.

Next week's (1st - 7th July 2007) column is up a little early this week. If you want to read about the Full Moon on 30th June just click on 'view previous weekly columns' across this page. Have a good weekend!

The Family at Stonehenge

Posted on 15 Jun 2007 at 07:06.

An old family photo tops the Summer Solstice column (17th - 23rd June 2007). Taken in 1936, my Mum, age 11, sits on top of a stone. My Nan and Grandpa, Auntie Joan and a couple of friends are also present. I don't know who the posh couple (with hats) are, nor why they seem to have a security guard with them!



The two photos above were taken at Stanton Drew, of me and friends Peter and Jane, in September 2004, although Peter looks like he's dressed for the middle of winter.

Email sorted

Posted on 08 Jun 2007 at 02:06.

I'm happy to say the email problem now seems to be sorted. The photo at the top of the forecast for 10th - 16th June, and the one above were both taken in the Bishop's Palace, Wells, Somerset, a wonderful place for a spot of relaxation.

Email Saga

Posted on 31 May 2007 at 06:05.

I've just discovered today that quite a lot of my emails sent in the last few weeks, haven't reached their destination. Tiscali have been 'upgrading their hard-ware', and in the process, many emails have been lost. The situation, I have been told, will be sorted by 6th June.

Many apologies to those of you who haven't received replies from me, although I have written to you. Hopefully, 'normal service' will be resumed by Tiscali soon - and Mercury isn't retrograde until 16th June.

Meanwhile, enjoy the Full Moon tonight/tomorrow - Friday, 1st June, 2.04am. The pic is a view across the road, taken a couple of nights ago when the clouds were sunset pink, and looked good enough to eat.

Chalice Well Gardens

Posted on 25 May 2007 at 11:05.

Wishing you all a Happy and Relaxing Bank Holiday Weekend!

The photo accompanying the forecast for 27th May - 2nd June 2007, is of the vesica piscis pool, which flows with the sacred waters of the Chalice Well, in Glastonbury. The garden nestles at the foot of the Tor. For more info, go to www.chalicewell.org.uk, and if you can, visit!
I came across the beautiful sunny poppies on Chilkwell Street, just before the entrance to the gardens.

Moon/Venus conjunction on 19th May 2007

Posted on 20 May 2007 at 09:05.

I'm no expert with night-time photography, but here is the Moon and Venus in Cancer,taken just after 10pm (BST) on the 19th, as they approached a conjunction (20th May, 2.30am BST). A few clouds pemeated a beautiful sunset, then it became pitch dark, with these two celestial bodies shining clearly, accompanied by some quotation marks. (It was a plane actually, not a UFO sadly.)

Up in the Night Sky

Posted on 13 May 2007 at 06:05.

Mercury can be seen in the evening sky throughout the rest of spring from around May 11th. On clear nights, you'll be able to see three planets and the bright star Regulus, near the Moon, from May 18th - 23rd - Mercury on the 18th, Venus on the 19th and 20th, Saturn on the 22nd and 23rd, Regulus on the 23rd too. Happy star-gazing!

For latitudes above 70 degrees North, the Sun is above the horizon for 24 hours a day, from mid- May, until September. Enjoy the light.

Merry May Day and a Happy Full Moon for Tuesday, 2nd May

Posted on 01 May 2007 at 06:05.

Merry May Day to you. Today is also known as the Celtic fire festival, Beltane, and is a day for celebrating a change of season, welcoming in light, growth and abundance, fun and frivolity. I spent part of it walking on a beach, enjoying the warm sunshine, which was more like Spain than Somerset. Here's to a great summer!

Enjoy the Full Moon tomorrow, Tuesday, 2nd May. I was wondering if it might feel 'heavy'(see the column), but so far the vibe is positive, and good for manifestation I feel.

Happy New Moon

Posted on 16 Apr 2007 at 07:04.

Enjoy the New Moon on Tuesday, 17th April, at 12.36pm BST. It's a fiery, potent one with the Sun and Moon in Aries trine Pluto. A time for action, courage and making changes for the better, beginning today.

Posted on 16 Apr 2007 at 07:04.

Renew Your Spirit

Posted on 03 Apr 2007 at 05:04.

I wish you all a happy and relaxing break, with time for play and to renew your spirit. I'm taking a little time off too, and will be back soon!

A Full Moon of Beauty

Posted on 31 Mar 2007 at 08:03.

Wishing you all a peaceful Full Moon in Libra, resplendent with beauty and balance. Please read the weekly column for 1st - 7th April for the latest.

Astrological Paintings

Posted on 23 Mar 2007 at 11:03.

The photo at the top of the column for 25th - 31st March shows a detail from a watercolour painting of Pisces. I've painted several different versions of the sun signs over the years, am working on new material now, and take commissions. Examples up soon!

Sign associated colours, form, symbols and the element, (for example, Pisces is a water sign),all play a part, mixed in with some inspiration and perspiration!

Please email: sueewalker@tiscali.co.uk for further info.

Sunday, 18th March 2007

Posted on 18 Mar 2007 at 04:03.

It's been a topsy-turvy few weeks for me, which is why, for the first time since February 2005, I haven't been able to write the column, for one reason or another. There are a few words up now for the main astrological events this week, and I hope to write a fuller column next week.

My day-to-day life has changed once again, so I now have time to do the astrology I love. I'm working on several projects that will hopefully help many more people understand, and be able to use the signs and wonders of this ancient subject.

Return of the Column - 25th March 2007

Posted on 10 Mar 2007 at 08:03.

There's no astrological column this week, due to much activity on the home front, but I am aiming to restart it around March 25th.

Astrological Notes

Posted on 06 Mar 2007 at 08:03.

Having pondered how to keep this site evolving and creative, combined with working at the garden centre, I'm trying out writing 'astrological notes', as and when I have the time and inspiration, aiming to keep you up to date with the astrological energies around.

Photography is a also one of the things that lifts my spirit, so hoping now Spring is almost here, to be able to be out there and take more.

The photos I'll be putting up today were taken yesterday, 5th March, on my way to work, over the ancient Mendips. Hope you enjoy them. There was torrential rain and strong winds on my return journey, so no amazing sunset vistas this time! Glastonbury Tor is in the middle distance.

Being Creative with the Astrological Column

Posted on 23 Feb 2007 at 10:02.

I began writing the astrology 'planetary weather-forecast' column at the beginning of February 2005, specifically for Barefoot Doctor's web-site (he asked me if I'd like to write it), and since October 2005, it's been up here too.
For a while I've felt in need of a change, and recently began to work at a garden centre, which I'm really enjoying. However, I feel I want to change the way I write the column, so that it includes some of the things I'm coming across and learning about,to write so it flows creatively in a looser fashion. I'd like to write when I feel so inclined, rather than having a 'deadline'.So, sometimes it may still be astrological, sometimes it may be anecdotal and horticultural. I'd like to have fun with it, and see what happens, see what evolves.
As Mercury is retrograde I could change my mind about all this, and return to 'pure' astrology. At the moment though, it feels right to make some changes.

Please email any thoughts, comments, etc.to: sueewalker@tiscali.co.uk (note middle 'e'), and thank you to all those who have sent so many wonderful comments, and donations already :-)

Happy Valentine's Day

Posted on 08 Feb 2007 at 03:02.

The photo at the top of the forecast for 11th - 17th February 2007 was taken in a shop window in Lyme Regis. It features a painting by Sam Toft, one of my favourite artists, called 'Romantic Interlude'.
The photo above is another of Sam's paintings. If you see anyone, or any animal, looking as lost and forlorn as this, especially on February 14th, please give them a huge hug!

Valentine's Day can be fun or fraught, depending on the state of any intimate relationship you're in. If you take the view that the day is all about Love, in all its forms, it feels more inclusive for everyone, and I'm all for that. Enjoy the day!

Celebrating Brigantia - Friday, 2nd February

Posted on 30 Jan 2007 at 11:01.

It's the Celtic Festival of Brigantia (also known as Candlemas,Imbolc, St.Brigid's Day)on Febraury 2nd. It was a sacred fire festival, dedicated to Brigid, a triune moon goddess, celebrating the beginning of the first stirrings of seeds in the ground, and the production of milk from sheep to their lambs. It was seen as the spiritual start of spring, when the hours of darkness are diminishing more swiftly and daylight is returning and increasing with the promise of fresh growth.

The photos were taken a couple of years ago, at the Chalice Well Garden in Glastonbury, Somerset, when I was lucky enough to attend their Sr Brigid celebrations. It was a moving experience, set in a magical garden at the foot of the Tor, with people from all walks of life sharing in the feeling of hope for the future, with poems, songs, costume and drama.

The Aquarius Garden

Posted on 12 Jan 2007 at 12:01.

The Aquarius Garden column and pics are now posted. In 2007, the Sun moves into Aquarius on Saturday, 20th January (11.01 GMT), and resides there until Monday, 19th February (1.09 GMT), when it then moves into Pisces.

Happy New Year!

Posted on 31 Dec 2006 at 07:12.

Wishing you all a very Happy 2007, full of nice surprises!

Phone readings and astrological garden spaces

Posted on 20 Dec 2006 at 10:12.

So I can reach those who do not happen to live round the corner, I would like to offer phone readings, using your chart to discuss with you anything you would like to know more about, or the Tarot, or a combination of both. It would be your choice.
The price is £30 for half an hour, £50 for an hour, with you phoning me at a pre-arranged time.
As Christmas is just about upon us, I envisage beginning these after the New Year, as I am on holiday now, but will be glad to receive enquiries.

If there is an area of your garden you would like to develop as a space that reflects your sun-sign (or moon sign, or maybe a strong element in your chart), or a space that reflects the charts of you and a partner (maybe you would like to celebrate an anniversary by creating a special place), please write for further details.

If you are interested in any of the above, please email me at sueeewalker@tiscali.co.uk

Meanwhile, wishing you all a Happy New Moon - it is a powerful one!

The Capricorn Garden

Posted on 17 Dec 2006 at 12:12.

You can now read about a Capricorn Garden on the Astrological Gardens page. May I wish you a warm and magical Winter Solstice - the Sun enters Capricorn on December 22nd 2006.

Merry Christmas!

Posted on 13 Dec 2006 at 03:12.

The Christmas column is now up. I hope you enjoy it! It seems there is much potential for doing some positive thinking and mind-mapping about work and where you would like to go with it during this time,in amongst the festivities and rest-time.
I took the photo at the top of the forecast in a florist shop in Pershore - the richness of colour and texture resonates with the abundance and sensuousness of Christmas.
At the bottom is dear old Stanton Drew. I loved the contrast and connection between the tree and the stone.

And at the very bottom are some acorns and leaves, gathered moments before in the field behind my house. May your acorn dreams sprout and grow in 2007!

Many thanks to all of you who come here, and many, many thanks for your support. It is deeply appreciated. Much love to you all xx

PS The photo at the top of this blog was taken in late autumn in the garden of my dear friends Jane and Peter, in Worcestershire. Early morning sun was shining, lighting up all the berries, and the chimes sang in the gentle breeze.

A Christmas Wish

Posted on 10 Dec 2006 at 09:12.

I wish you all a joyful Winter Solstice, Christmas and a Happy Entering into 2007! May your holiday be peaceful and pleasurable!

Although I am extremely hesitant to write this, necessity is prompting me to. If you are a regular reader, or even one who comes here occasionally, please could you think about donating a £1 every so often. I have reached the point, due to one thing and another, where I need some return for the work I have done here (and on the BarefootDoctorWorld site over the last couple of years,and rather than just stop doing it, I am asking for a response from you. Then I can decide whether I can continue, or whether I go and bang on a few doors asking for some other kind of work. I love doing the work here - but I have a family to look after, and it has just become increasingly difficult (ie I now have a rather sizeable overdraft, whereas until this year I never had one.)

If everyone who came to this site donated £1 (a month preferably - that is 25p a week), my financial problems would be helped tremendously. Please click on the Donate button if you can help.

I am sorry to have to write this, as I know many of us are stretched at this time, and hopefully will understand why I feel I must give this a try. Thanks for reading, and bless you all, donators or not!

Christmas Readings and Learning Astrology

Posted on 26 Nov 2006 at 09:11.

This is an update on my Readings and Workshops page.

SNAP-SHOT readings, at £40, look at the main themes for the year ahead (transits and progressions),and are a great Christmas present for anyone interested in astrology, or for you!

The above is delivered by email, and written by me, based on my 30 years+ experience and study. A computer printout of your birth-chart will be sent separately by snail mail.

A computer printout of your BIRTH-CHART with NO interpretation is £10. These are great if you just want to know such things as where your Ascendant is, what house your Saturn is in,etc. A sheet with the meaning of the symbols on the chart accompanies this, so you can begin to translate the astrological symbols into English.

One of my aims has always been to make astrology more accessible,to help people learn the language of astrology so they can use it to understand their own chart, and their friends and families. This promotes understanding of how the astrological cycles are at play, in your life and others, and gives huge insight into how these patterns contribute to your make up as a human and spiritual being. It is a fascinating process of discovery. In the coming year I hope to offer packs covering different areas of astrology, the first ones being about learning the meaning of the planets, the signs, houses and aspects in your own chart. I want to give you the packet of seeds, and help you nurutre these into full flowering, rather than giving you the plant. It is about giving you the means to find out about yourself, and your unique potential rather than giving you just my version.

Ideas are flowing fast and effortlessly for me at the moment, but they need to take shape, so please bear with me. Any feedback welcome, I am always open to listening to what people would like.

WORKSHOPS ~ I am intending to do one day workshops on ASTROLOGY in 2007. If you are interested in one, or one on SIXTH~SENSORY living (including using intuition effectively, grounding techniques, etc.)it would be great if you could email me as I am trying to gauge the level of interest. Thankyou!

Please email sueewalker@tiscali.co.uk (please note double e)for more details on any of the above.
Apologies again for my computer not accepting apostrophes at the moment!

The Sagittarius Garden

Posted on 22 Nov 2006 at 03:11.

The Sagittarius Garden column is now posted. Hope you enjoy the photos - the first two, the sprite and the photo of bananas were taken at The Lost Gardens of Heligan in September 2006, the first time I had been there. It is definitely one of my top favourite gardens and I am full of admiration for Tim Smit, who took on the project of restoring it. He was the man behind the Eden Project too, someone who can turn his dreams into reality. Below is another of the sculptures there. It is a totally magical garden, with many places to explore (in true Sagittarian spirit).



Apologies for lack of punctuation in the titles in these blogs - my computer will not accept them at the moment.

November sun

Posted on 10 Nov 2006 at 07:11.

The photos accompanying the forecast for 12th - 18th November were taken in Lyme Regis, Dorset, on 9th November. It was a day of warm, sunshine, and no wind; a day of delight, and a feast for the eyes. The water was clear, cleansing and refreshing (yes, I did paddle),and as the summer season is now over, I shared it with one exuberant dog, who was playing a game of fetch for his owners, who sat on the beach waiting for him to return with his toy. Wonderful!
The photo with the forecast for 19th - 30th November is the view further east along the Dorset coast,looking over Abbotsbury and Portland Bill. What an amazing sight it is - stunning in my view (scuse the pun!).

Photo for the forecast for 5th - 11th November 2006

Posted on 02 Nov 2006 at 08:11.

I took this photo, and the one at the top of the column for 5th - 11th November, of a view of Stanton Drew stone circles, in Somerset, on a beautiful crisp, clear sunny November 2nd. It happens to be my birthday too - I had put sunshine on my wish list, and here it is in abundance. The clouds below seemed to resemble the wings of an angel.

The Scorpio Garden

Posted on 23 Oct 2006 at 06:10.

The Scorpio Garden page is now up. Hope you enjoy reading it. Please feel free to leave any comments in the guestbook. Thankyou!
Below is Dahlia Fascination, which has given us weeks of wonderful colour.

Computer probs!

Posted on 12 Oct 2006 at 03:10.

The next column is up a little early, as I'm having major computer problems, and didn't want you to miss out, as I wrote this last week. Mercury isn't retrograde yet (that's the 29th October), but it is square Neptune, which can be remarkably similar!

blogspot

Posted on 08 Oct 2006 at 12:10.

I'm sorry if you've been to www.astralwalker.blogspot.com and found no column this week. For some reason it isn't letting me 'paste'. As time is in short supply for me at the moment, and i've now spent a couple of hours trying to do it, I'll post the column just on this site for the time being. If you want to comment, you can always email me or put something in the guestbook here.Have a good week!

Burnham-on-Sea

Posted on 06 Oct 2006 at 09:10.

The photo that goes with forecast for 8th - 14th October is of a view from Burnham-on-Sea across the Bristol Channel towards Wales, with the island of Steep Holm, a favourite haunt for birds, in the middle. I discovered B-O-S by 'chance', as I was visiting artists who were exhibiting for Somerset Art Week. The place has a very good vibe, the light is fantastic, and the natives very friendly.

Latest on readings and art work

Posted on 30 Sep 2006 at 04:09.

Much clarification and revelation has accompanied these recent eclipses for me. I wanted to keep you up to date until I edit the 'Readings' page, which I can't do directly yet. TAROT readings are still on offer at ?30, and I am available to do these at corporate events, weddings, etc. Please bear in mind these are done for positive guidance, not as messages set in stone.

Sun-sign paintings (?90), are an ideal gift for birthday or Christmas. Colour schemes can be suited to you, although the design will remain similar. These are one-off original watercolours; I hope to have prints to sell too soon.

Other readings are 'on hold', as my focus is on writing and other new creative pursuits. I have recently started classes in a lovely place called Burnham-on-Sea (pic taken from here looking across the Bristol Channel), and hope to have something to show you soon!

The Libra Garden

Posted on 20 Sep 2006 at 03:09.

The Sun moves from Virgo into Libra on Saturday, 23rd September. I've now posted pics and notes on the Libra garden, in the 'Astrological Gardens' section. Enjoy!

The Virgo Garden

Posted on 09 Aug 2006 at 03:08.

The text and photos for the Virgo are now posted -enjoy. Keep those plants well-watered on these hot, sunny days. The photo below was taken at the entrance to Cleeve Nursery, which overlooks the Bristol Channel towards Wales. I love the quirkiness.
Thankyou very much to those who have donated - it's really appreciated!

Leo Garden

Posted on 20 Jul 2006 at 11:07.

Photos and ideas are now up for the Leo Garden in 'Astrological Gardens'. The Sun enters Leo on Sunday,23rd July 23rd and leaves on 23rd August. Enjoy.

Diamond Choir

Posted on 17 Jul 2006 at 10:07.

On Wednesday, 12th July I was privileged to see the Diamond Choir perform in a sell-out performance at Tewkesbury Abbey. They are full of joy as they sing about their life in South Africa, helping to raise awareness about HIV as they sing. They have raised thousands of pounds from their two week tour here in England, and are taking this back with them to help with projects that help those affectd with HIV. To read more about them, please visit http://diamond-choir.blogspot.com
They are a truly high-spirited, awe-inspiring group of people, and it was fantastic to see them dance and sing with the beautiful acoustics, and magnificent architecture of this centuries-old abbey.

The amazing thing about this trip is that it came about because of one woman's vision. Jane Cox had gone to South Africa looking for a choir to work with, that she could bring over here, and raise money to help them deal with the effects of HIV, from which many in their community suffer.

She was staying near the Cullinan Diamond Mine, and asked if there was a choir in the area.'Yes', she was told. 'Where do they practice?' she asked. 'By the roadside', she was told. So off she went, and there they were, singing by the roadside.

She listened to them, and when they finished, plucked up her courage, and began to sing an African song. They responded, and sang back. She then talked to them about bringing a community choir from S.A. to England, and two years later enough funds had been raised to bring them over.

To me, it's an amazing example of having a dream, grounding it, and bringing it to manifestation. It was also a dream that helped others, and entertained and brought much joy at the same time.
Their work will continue, and I feel, go from strength to strength.

The Cancer Garden

Posted on 19 Jun 2006 at 12:06.

Notes and photos about the 'Cancer' garden are now loaded. Happy Solstice to you!

Full Moon Photo

Posted on 10 Jun 2006 at 08:06.

Full Moon and cat's eyes.

Happy Full Moon to you!

Posted on 10 Jun 2006 at 08:06.

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Full Moon and cat's eyes
Happy Full Moon on the 11th June!

guestbook entries

Posted on 04 Jun 2006 at 08:06.

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Celebrating son Sam's 16th birthday in Dorset, a magical day. Pity about the background, which is the Cobb wall, and bin, receptacle for unwanted habits and chip wrappers. The second photo shows what we were looking at - Lyme Regis' harbour, and the view across to Charmouth.

Taurus and Gemini gardens now up

Posted on 29 May 2006 at 08:05.

Ideas and photos are now up about the Taurus garden, and the Gemini garden. Hope you enjoy them!

Posted on 14 Apr 2006 at 09:04.

Happy Easter and Spring to all of you! May this be a time when the old and outworn dies away to create the space for the birth of something new and positive in you, and your life. Next week's forecast is up a couple of days early, as I'm taking a few days' holiday - you can read the rest of this week's, on the 'previous columns' page.

energy balancing -the elements in astrology

Posted on 31 Mar 2006 at 02:03.

The following article appears in "Mystic Pop" magazine - a U.S. publication. March/April 2006.

Fire, Earth, Air and Water are the elements used in astrology to describe the different ways energy is channelled through the different signs of the zodiac. Each of the twelve signs belongs to one of these four elements. Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, are the Fire signs, Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn, belong to Earth; Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius comprise the Air element, and Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces, the Water element.

We?ve all heard of people being described as ?fiery?, ?grounded?, ?airy?, or ?deep?, and these are probably describing that person?s dominant element. Images are conjured up which we can all relate to.

When a birth-chart is calculated for an individual?s date, time and place of birth, it shows where each planet was, at that moment in time. It?s unusual to find a birth-chart with each element perfectly balanced, and we usually feel attuned to one or two elements in particular. The personal planets, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars, plus the Ascendant and Midheaven, generally have a more powerful impact on the individual than the less personal slower-moving planets, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. Many people have one or no planets in a particular element, and find themselves striving to develop the qualities of this element.

The joy of astrology is that once you know your make-up, you can embrace it, accepting what comes to you easily, and learning how to integrate any missing element, by consciously working with it.

Let?s look more closely now at these four. Fire, as you might expect, is hot, inspiring, enthusiastic, confident. The energy is involved is that of the intuition, so people with this element in abundant supply have an innate faith in life, from which springs the ability trust their instincts, and to take risks. The Fire type trusts that everything will work out as it should, and because the expectation is there, it often does. If it doesn?t, this element soon recovers, shrugs philosophically, and finds something else to pursue. Fire signs come from their heart, and although they can be self-centred, it should be noted that being centred in your self, is a positive thing to be, and that from this state they can shine their light and warmth on to others. Sometimes they just need to be reminded that others may not feel as confident, and have the natural innate trust of life, that they do.

The Earth element is the one concerned with the physical body, and the material life generally. If the Fire element is connected to the spirit, the Earth element is connected to the mundane. It?s important sometimes, for those of us on a spiritual quest, to remember that we are human beings, as well as spiritual ones; also that we are human ?be-ings? rather than human ?do-ings?. The urge to ?do?, to be productive, is strong in the Earth element, which is wonderful, but needs to be balanced with moments of simply being. The signs of the Earth element help us to feel grounded, be in touch with our survival instincts, show us how to live life in a practical, reliable, and organized way. The Earth element is also extremely sensual, and enables us to enjoy all the sights, smells, and other delights that life has to offer, as well as enabling us to connect to nature, and planet Earth.

Gemini, Libra and Aquarius form the Airy trio, thriving in the realm of communication - ideas, thoughts, and knowledge. They are great at standing back, taking a detached view, being objective. Predominantly Air types can feel overwhelmed by the emotions of other people, and may remove themselves physically, if they feel swamped by the seemingly irrational outpourings of others. These signs feel happiest working with ideas, and ideals, and are generally very people-oriented. They want the best for humanity, and need to share their thoughts, to converse, read and write about these, so that positive changes can take place.

Water signs flow in the world of feelings; they are naturally empathetic and compassionate, and will provide a sympathetic ear to listen to the problems of others. These are the psychic signs, the ones that feel comfortable, like the fire signs, trusting their instincts and intuition, their sixth sense, and who are often aware of other levels of existence. They accept the whole gamut of human emotions, and can perceive the soul within, enabling them to see past human foibles, and feel the connection we all have to one another, at a deep level.

Many of us have one or two of the above elements emphasised in our chart, and these are qualities that we use easily in our lives; it is natural to express ourselves using the type of energy we have been blessed with. To feel balanced and whole, it may be helpful to consciously work on developing the energy, or energies, which are less in evidence. For example, if there are many planets in the Water element, but few, or none, in the Air element, the person may need to learn how to detach from being swamped by their own emotions; also to develop boundaries to enable them to listen to others? sympathetically, without absorbing the other person?s vibrations, which may drain them.

When we feel balanced, we are giving time, energy, and most of all love, to our spirit, body, feelings, and our mind, nurturing each one; we are accepting the gifts that each astrological element bestows on us.


Copyright: Sue Walker. December 2005.

The Gate - photo to accompany the forecast for 20th - 26th March 2006.

Posted on 18 Mar 2006 at 11:03.

I love this gate standing on its own, an 'entrance'to the Stanton Drew stone circles, in Somerset.Sometimes an electric fence springs from either side, to keep the animals out, but when I took this photo, it was standing, almost surreal, on its own.

photo that accompanies the forecast for 20th - 26th February 2006

Posted on 18 Feb 2006 at 02:02.

I took the photo on a bright, sunny, but freezing cold day, (because of winds from Siberia), at the end of January. The scene shows the moat around the Bishop's Palace, in Wells, Somerset - a lovely walk if you happen to be in the area. It was really this blue.

Posted on 15 Jan 2006 at 09:01.

Posted on 15 Jan 2006 at 06:01.

NB to the blog below - i am still doing the 'snap-shot' readings, and the tarot, mentioned on the 'prices' page.

Posted on 15 Jan 2006 at 06:01.

Posted on 23 Dec 2005 at 09:12.

Past columns

Posted on 22 Dec 2005 at 06:12.

Past columns can be read in the 'weekly column' section.

Happy Christmas!

Posted on 22 Dec 2005 at 06:12.

The column is up a little early this week because it's Christmas! Hope you have a very Happy one!

Please note too I've had to post-pone the March 2006 workshop - please email me if you are interested in astrology workshops - I'm thinking of doing one on relationships - all feedback welcome - to sueewalker@tiscali.co.uk

photo that accompanies 5th - 11th December

Posted on 04 Dec 2005 at 12:12.

I named this photo 'The Wayward Seagull', and a friend pointed out it was probably Jonathan (as in Jonathan Livingston Seagull). I took it last Saturday,26th November,in Kensington Gardens, which is a magical place, even in winter.

I welcome any feedback, about my column, paintings,etc. and realise there isn't a facility to do this here yet. However you can email me at: sueewalker@tiscali.co.uk - I'd love to hear from you.

column for 31st October - 6th November 2005

Posted on 28 Oct 2005 at 09:10.

This column uploading is new to me, and by adding a photo, I've managed to put next week's column, 31stOctober-6th November 2005, into the 'previous column'category. Please read it there!

Gallery Page

Posted on 26 Oct 2005 at 05:10.

I've now got a gallery page here on the web site. I've just added some of my most recent paintings, so take a look here.

Posted on 26 Oct 2005 at 12:10.