astral meanders 9-15 march 2011

In General: This month in general is about aggressive confrontations between the new and the old and this week is no exception! March 14th and 15th particularly suggest challenges and opinion differences between those that are fearful of change and those that outspokenly want to bring it on! Mercury enters Aries at the start of this week followed closely by Uranus. Everybody's going to be thinking on their feet and the result may be a few foot in mouth moments! To avoid this we need to slow down and think before opening our mouths. An avalanche of new ideas will be available to those in creative fields with the challenge of follow through the only hurdle here.
We may also find that this week and into the next two months or so many personal relationships will be rethought and there will much throwing out of the no longer wanted in our lives. Belief systems, philosophies and political views will also be in question. Sudden and often radical changes will be on the cards. If you have a birthday this week then prepare for a year of sorting the whet from the chaff and maybe some very fundamental change. On the world scene it’s those challenging changes to the previous status quo that will be giving us food for thought. Locally just remember to think before speaking, or prepare to defend yourself.

Quote of the week: The true genius shudders at incompleteness - and usually prefers silence to saying something which is not everything it should be. ~Edgar Allan Poe


Aries
March 21- April 20
This week is the start of new things for Aries. You may not realise if you aren’t looking but the events of this week will herald change and new challenges. There are some nice surprises and offerings for you this week so just enjoy the process for now and expect life to be exciting because it will be!

Taurus
April 21-May 21
Eat, drink and enjoy life now, nothing more is being asked from you. There is an undercurrent of healing going on and you are due to feel freer and more relaxed than you have for a while. Relationships will get a positive boost as a result of this. Do some light entertaining or go out with friends.

Gemini
May 22-June 21
You are able to turn some of those good ideas you are having into realities this week, or at the very least get the ball rolling in that direction! Finances or work issues can be problematical around the 15th but in the big scheme of things they are not much to worry about. Save your energy for something better.

Cancer
June 22- July 23
A much clearer and possibly newer direction is beginning to take shape for you guys. It’s very likely that an opportunity or two will present themselves for you this week. Just keep an eye on personal relationship issues around the 14th, as this can be a challenging day due to the resurrection of old baggage.

Leo
July 24- August 23
You can begin to fashion a newer and brighter direction for yourself now, but you must first learn to trust your intuition. Inspiration is out there if you are open to it. Creative opportunities abound and you just might be surprised at who is ready to offer support. Romance is getting better and you are more sensitive and loving.

Virgo
August 24- September 23
Old emotional patterns and issues are due for a brief return this week. The best way to handle this is to let go of the past and move forward. There is no point wallowing in might have beens either! Focus on real goals now as the energy is building to support these and good results are possible.

Libra
September 24- October 23
Everything can be a little harder than usual this week but you are learning some valuable lessons as a result. Home and family is the centre of your focus for the moment, but a change is on its way! The 12th heralds a new relationship cycle that will have some very nice repercussions. There is charisma tied to your compassion.

Scorpio
October 24-November 22
There is a nice confidence boost this week. Things are finally falling into place. You have wonderful charisma and persuasive powers are increased this week so if there is something you want renewed then get out there and ask for it! Superiors respond to how you conduct yourself and who you hang out with.

Sagittarius
November 23- December 21
Anything that has felt stuck of late should break free and get moving this week. It’s an excellent time to get the all essential balance back into your life. Be there for others certainly, but also address your own needs. Others will respond well to your ideas now, so it’s also a good time to start joint projects.

Capricorn
December 22- January20
Trying to control everything and everyone in your world will only work against you this week! Be kind to yourself and compassionate with others for the best results. Avoid getting bitter and twisted over silly annoying stuff as these will then become bigger than they need to be. Motivation for new projects is around the corner.

Aquarius
January 21- February 19
It’s time to lay firm foundations so that later you can run wild with your ideas for the success you are looking for. New friends and associates will come into your life this week and into the rest of March and many of these will have an important part to play in your future. It’s a dynamic time.

Pisces
February 20 March 20
It’s time to get on top of your emotions and affect a more pragmatic view of life. Money is beginning to flow more freely and you are beginning to realise how important it is to you. You may need some alone time this week, in order to understand how you really feel where relationships are concerned.

Astral Peeks: Meditation Classes...
In my Sunday classes I tie our meditation focus into knowledge of astrology. Looking at individual charts we begin to understand not only more about ourselves and our friends but more about the practice and nature of meditation. Finally we begin to understand our journey in the world and how to optimize it!
Following is a little taste of our classes.
You breathe air to live. Air is all around you. As you breathe in, you become one with air. This is one reason why breathing is so central to meditation practice; it is a physical expression of the connectedness of all things. The Air element is represented around us by the atmosphere: winds and clouds, and breezes felt against the skin and heard moving through trees and grasses. And the air element is continually entering and leaving the body as we breathe in and out. Air enters, oxygen dissolves in the bloodstream, is taken to cells to provide energy, and then carbon dioxide is exhaled. Our oxygen comes from trees and other plants, and our exhalations go to feed those same plants. We can't hold onto the Air element any more than we can hold onto any of the others. In fact we can only live by letting go, never by holding on.
Astrological connotations. Those with planets in air signs use their minds to make sense of their lives. With Air, there's more space between the life lived and the observing mind. This can lead air signs to appear detached, aloof, remote, cool. Sometimes they'll try to talk their way through feelings or analyse a situation instead of encountering its full emotional weight.

The gift of Air signs is flexibility, and their ability to experience life through many prisms. They're often excellent communicators, storytellers, interpreters and journalists. They link people together socially, and often have a curiosity that keeps them out and about.
Next week we’ll look at Fire...