astral meanders Novemebr 10-16th 2010

In General: Mars is still in Sagittarius this week and its giving us all a little taste of restlessness. It’s a great time for planning holidays and organizing new adventures. The 12th has a Mars and Saturn sextile which augers well for any negotiations work wise. Mercury also in Sagittarius now affects our communication and suggests theres a lot of storytelling going on, not all of it strictly truthful! Keep an open mind. You can best use this energy by taking up a new hobby or a new field of study. Venus is now in Scorpio. This is a very emotional position for Venus. It is an ardent, sensual, and passionate energy. Relationships become immensely important during this time. Scorpio encompasses all or nothing energy, disdaining mediocrity and superficiality in any interactions. It wants to get down to the depth of things and can be very serious in its intentions! If your birthday falls this week then the year ahead is about strengthening relationships and embracing new adventures! On the world scene it’s an intense week with some extreme happenings. The levels of intense energy are building this month and we can expect to see an increasing amount of rebellious and turbulent occurrences throughout November. Locally remember to listen to those stories with an ear for exaggeration!

Quote of the week: Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. Lao Tzu

Aries
March 21- April 20
It may seem busy now but believe me it’s only the build up to what is a going to be a mega busy New Year! So be kind to yourself and make a point of enjoying whatever quiet moments you have this week. It’s a great week for journal writing, reflection and taking the time to get to know yourself that little bit better!

Taurus
April 21-May 21
This is not the most active or energised time for Taurus but it is a nice quiet before the storm! Next week things will start to buzz so use this week well! A general lack of clarity about your life directions seems to be slowly lifting and by this week’s end you should have a much better idea of what it is you really want.

Gemini
May 22-June 21
This is not a time for rationalising, analysing or trying to understand! This is a far better time for just going with your gut and trusting your innate intuition! Working with others and in particular doing things with an intimate partner are favoured. You can achieve so much more in co-operation with others now!

Cancer
June 22- July 23
This week you are likely to learn more about yourself and part of this could be a discovery of just how much you put your own wants and needs on hold in favour of helping others! You might want to put some time aside for achieving personal goals for a change! Creative and imaginative activities are favoured.

Leo
July 24- August 23
An inner restlessness and general dissatisfaction can lead you to say things you probably would rather not! Try to think before hurting another unnecessarily this week. Home and family are still a focus and can give you much pleasure. Worldly matters just don’t seem to matter all that much now so enjoy the warmth of the hearth!

Virgo
August 24- September 23
Things tend to happen in unexpected ways this week so have no preconceptions if you can and just allow yourself to go with the flow. There are new friends and new situations on the horizon so things will be interesting to say the least. Short trips or planning longer travels are on your agenda now.

Libra
September 24- October 23
It’s not an easy time for you guys with the retrograde Venus still active. You are feeling the onus of all things serious and practical which is not your favoured preoccupation! Do not despair this state of affairs is due to come to an end around the 15th and life will free you up to indulge in all things pleasant again.

Scorpio
October 24-November 22
This week things get busier and you get more focused. There may be a slight disappointment coming your way but nothing you cannot handle! It’s a learning curve and you can much from it too. Love, work, goals and finances are all on your mind but you are feeling very private and secretive about your feelings now.

Sagittarius
November 23- December 21
Mercury is in your sign this week and helps with all sorts of communication. It’s an excellent time to hold meetings and negotiations. At the very least speak up for what you believe in and what you want. Home and family take a big chunk out of your time now but it is all very rewarding! Make the most of their love for you!

Capricorn
December 22- January20
It’s important to realise that whatever you do this week will have long lasting effects for you! Try to avoid gossip, harsh words or judgements and keep an arms distance from others problems. Your energy serves you best when you take time to reflect and reconsider ways of nurturing and support for some of the projects you are involved in.

Aquarius
January 21- February 19
There are changes and disruptions ton plans in store this week, but if you remain open minded and flexible they can actually work for you! Working for a common goal will make you feel good about yourself. Finances look excellent and lots of opportunity to improve this area of your life should come your way.

Pisces
February 20 March 20
It’s towards the end of this week that the real excitement begins. In the mean time try to be good to yourself and look after your general health. After the 14th your vocational goals become important again and you will feel the need to get more serious about life in general. Make practical decisions and don’t exaggerate!

Astral Peeks: Biodynamic Wine......
The biodynamic movement, which Rudolf Steiner, an Austrian philosopher, began in the early 20th century, has successfully been applied to the growth and production of wine in many countries and has fast been gaining in popularity here in Australia. Biodynamic wine is created from grapes grown in harmony with nature. This means that the wine is not only organic, but also crafted with a heightened awareness of stars and planets—that is, the forces of cosmic energy. Because such wine growers view the vineyard as a living organism, they presume the grapes are affected by the moon, like other living things.The idea is that everything is interconnected, and that the rhythms of the moon and the planets have an effect on life on Earth. Astrologers would most definitely agree! It’s the part of biodynamics that people with generations of farming or grape-growing behind them - generations of observing the natural world - find easier to embrace. The following website has oodles of more information on this and a list of Australian biodynamic wine growers.....why not sample a few and see for yourself! http://www.redwhiteandgreen.com.au/