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Birth month July, Celtic Tree Hazel.

You seem to be very well balanced this month a few things have been sorted it seems a few paperwork things still need to be dealt with. You may find something this month that will need you to make a decision about.

Key phrase. Tidy up the loose ends.

The Tree Of Life

Celtic Tree Astrology Whats instore for you this month?

Birth month January, Celtic tree Alder.

This seems to be a time for clearing and cleansing.

Something you have been putting off needs to be dealt with. This month follow your intuition.

Key phrase. Don’t put off what needs to be done.

Birth month February, Celtic tree Willow.

For those born in February, house and home, and the hearts desires will be important.

There may be some changes that will be of your choosing, and energy levels will improve along with close friendships or romance. Should be a good month for all relationships.

Key phrase. Time to appreciate your loved ones.

Birth month March, Celtic tree Ash. This month your intuition seems to be performing at maximum, so try and take notice of it and you may find things flow better.Your enthusiasm for a project or interest could be renewed.

Key phrase. Remember not to overdo things.

Birth month April, Celtic tree Hawthorne.

This could be a good time to do a quick overview of your life. It may be good to resume that hobby or project you have been neglecting. Something you have been avoiding will need to be dealt with. So try not to put this off any longer.

Key phrase. Get things sorted, then you can relax.

Birth month May, Celtic tree Oak. There seems to be a lot of changes going on around you at the moment. Although this can be unsettling time, be aware that you may have supportive people around you Great inner strength.

If you work with your intuition really pay attention to it this month Key phrase. Take heed of your own intuition.

Birth month June. Celtic tree Holly.

House and home, and people close to you are of importance this month Seems to be quite an active month, with new ideas, possible thoughts of redecorating et cetera.Some of the ideas may have to be put on hold, or somethings just may not be quite as simple to do as first thought.

Key phrase. Take your time, and don’t give up.

Birth month August, Celtic tree Vine.

Something you have been putting off making a decision over needs to be dealt with now there may be a difficult choice in this.

Energies are good this month as are all relationships.

Key phrase. Time to make that choice.

Birth month September, Celtic tree Ivy. It seems as though you’ve been under a bit of a cloud recently, now is a good time to clear things both on the practical level as well as the emotional. If you’ve been putting something off it would be best to deal with it now. There will still be some obstacles, or things held up this month.

Key phrase. Sort things sooner rather than later.

Birth month October, Celtic tree Reed.

Looks as though research or study could be prominent this month. There is the likelihood of some good changes coming up; there could be some help with something you have been putting off dealing with.

Key phrase. accept help if you need some.

Birth month November, Celtic tree Birch It seems that there are quite a few things going on for you this month so try and find balance.

Just be aware some things may be holding you back from achieving your goals. Sociability looks to be improving and thoughts of holidays maybe crossing your mind Key phrase. Keep calm, find balance.

Birth month December, Celtic tree Rowan.

This month is good for new ideas or projects, as you seem to have renewed energy and outlook.

There could be some good opportunities coming your way so try to be aware of things that could improve both your relationships and career.

Romances well starred this month.

Key phrase, new ideas and renewed energy.

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Your garden in May

Spring is well under the way now. The spring bulbs are fading and the herbaceous border is growing in leaps and bounds. The May days are longer and warmer and the risk of frost should have gone by now. The idea of getting out in the garden during the fine weather and ‘ticking things off the list’ becomes much more appealing. Spring flowering bulbs and plants will need clearing in preparation for summer bedding, and its promise of colour to come. But don’t get overwhelmed by those seemingly endless list of gardening jobs – here are our three most important…

Plant of the month Geranium

The essential gardening jobs for May Plant summer bedding May is the month to get your summer bedding started in borders and containers. If planting borders lift out old plants run a fork through the soil and add a good fertilizer before replanting summer plants.

Remove around a third of the oldest flowering stems – this will make the plant look better and encourage new growth to create a good display next year. Be sure to check large shrubs and hedges for nesting birds before you start chopping!

Try to fill pots and containers in the position they are going to stay – they can become heavy when filled! Water retaining crystals will help to reduce the amount of watering and keep the compost moist during warmer periods. Don’t forget to feed with fertiliser during flowering period.

Plant out young veg Marrow, courgette and sweetcorn are all ready to be sown in the greenhouse. The likes of brussel sprouts, kale, peas and swede should be okay covered outside.

Prune evergreen hedges and spring flowering shrubs There’s no better time to give evergreen hedges a trim to get them looking neat and tidy.

Smaller hedges can be tackled with a pair of shears, but you may need a hedge trimmer for larger bushes. Prune any shrubs that flowered in spring as soon as they have finished flowering. Broom, forsythia and ribes all need pruning now.

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If you have already own tomatoes, move them outside to harden them off. Keep them outside during the day and bring them back inside at night for two weeks to acclimatize them.

If you have potatoes that are starting to emerge, pull a few inches of earth around the plant with a rake to give the plant more soil to grow.

Enjoy your garden!

Why should you plant them?

Geraniums make popular bedding plants – either in the garden or in pots and hanging baskets. They thrive outdoors in the summer but are also great for using a houseplant. They look good planted in a group in a flowerbed all by themselves or mixed in with other annuals – the perfect plant for any spot that calls for a splash of colour throughout the season.

How should you plant them?

Geraniums need to be grown in well draining soil or if planting in pots a good quality free draining compost. They should be located in a bright spot in the garden that gets plenty of sunshine. Soil should be allowed to dry between watering to avoid root rot.

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The top 3 movies For May

Solo Whether you’re in the mood for revisiting a galaxy far, far away with an old friend, unexpected bonds between mother and baby-sitter, or the return of Marvel’s self-aware Merc with a Mouth, there’s something for everyone hitting the silver screens at Cineworld this May. Yes, the sun might finally be out, but it’s really the cinemas where things are heating up.

Kicking us off on May 4th is Charlize Theron’s Tully, a new comedy-drama which has already got critics excited due to an overwhelming reception at this year’s Sundance festival. Theron plays mother of three Marlo, a woman who finds herself challenged by the unlikely bond she builds with the introduction of a young nanny known as Tully.

Slap bang in the middle of May on the 15th is the supercharged sequel Deadpool 2. Promising more R-rated action, plenty of sharp-edged humour, along with a much grander sense of scale this time around, the X-Force will need to overcome their comedic differences to help protect a young mutant from Josh Brolin’s time-traveling soldier Cable.

Finally, rounding us out for the month on May 24th is the origin story of the Star Wars’ resident smuggler in Solo: A Star Wars Story. Han and his team are challenged with pulling off the biggest heist of the century right from under the eyes of the empire.

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