Astral meanders 16-22 November 2011

In General: In general this week will bring growth and transformation with Mars, Pluto, and Jupiter working together. Most of what we do will succeed and flow smoothly. It is also a recommended time for clearing out the disorder in our lives. Mars in Virgo this week is a hard worker and we will have a greater than usual fervor for details. The pleasure of a job well done is one of our best incentives now. The Sun moves into Sagittarius on the 22nd, sign of spiritual growth and expansion on many levels. If you have a birthday this week then expect the year ahead to be rewarding and progressive. On the world scene real results can be achieved and a sense of harmony and right communication prevails. Locally clear out clutter and get organized.

Quote of the week: All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence. Martin Luther King, Jr.


Aries:
Career and finances continue to be a strong focus and to bring rewards your way. Personal matters see you digging a little deeper than usual and searching for more growth and transformation. Public relations, promotions and other work in the public eye are most favoured now.

Taurus:
This is a strong week for romance and creativity. It’s also an excellent time to get a better view of relationships, to step back and look at the bigger picture. You may need to curb any competitive urges with intimate others now though as this will not help you at all! Retreat from the hussle of everyday will also be likely.

Gemini:
Work and professional matters are looking very good this week and indeed for the rest of the month. At the same time you will be very busy, with work, home, relationships and all manner of little details! Increased activity around pets is also likely now! Relationships take on a mutually supportive energy this week.

Cancer:
There is a lot of good energy about you guys now, but your oversensitivity can get in the way of your enjoyment! You should take the opportunity to sort through the past month’s experiences and find out what you need to let go of and what you should hang on to. Get organized and look after your health.

Leo:
Stops and starts and a little bit of scattered energy comes from an ardent desire to sort fact from fiction and get your life in balance. Just don’t try too hard! It’s a great time for inner work and for nurturing the self and others in a warm and loving way. Work on improving family relations and interactions.

Virgo:
You feel more confident and outgoing this week. It continues to be a busy time with lots on your plate and even a bunch of short trips to organize. Family and home considerations are high on the agenda and any work you put in here is more than satisfying. A sense of belonging is important to you as is personal security.

Libra:
Finances are good but the tendency to indulge is high too so keep an eye on this! You are likely to have a finger in many pies at this time and your energy seems very unfocused! It’s a busy time with many folk visiting and lots of communication! Short trips are also on the cards for many Librans.

Scorpio:
Energy levels continue to improve and you should be feeling a sense of vitality and renewed health at this time. Communication is improved and plentiful and you are really enjoying this kind of interaction now! Your diplomatic skills are also highlighted favourably this week. Plenty to be happy about!

Sagittarius:
It’s a positive week all round but do not let this lovely energy fool you into taking on much more than you can actually handle! Taking some quiet time for yourself is also positively highlighted now and can do wonders to restore your view of the world and your place in it! You are more in touch with your goals and your sense of self.

Capricorn:
You are in questioning mode, trying to decide what principals you really want to live your life by. You are not big on communicating your private thoughts now and require some alone time to digest and sort through your goals and beliefs. Enthusiasm in general and a sense of adventurousness also prevails.

Aquarius:
Others appreciate you now and want to acknowledge all the good work and creative energy you have been putting into things in general. This is a happy cycle where others are willing to help and support you in the nicest possible way. Activities that involve children are increased now and give pleasure.

Pisces:
You present well to others now and your self confidence is improving! It’s a time to be bold and get the things your desire! Recognition and responsibility are still in focus. Career certainly seems to be abuzz with opportunity now and you are much respected by those on authority. You feel self motivated!

Astral peeks: What is happening in November night skies?
The brilliant planet Venus is now easily seen in the twilight sky. It is above the western horizon soon after sunset and sets about an hour and a half after the Sun at the beginning of the month. As November progresses, the angular distance between Venus and the Sun will increase from 20 degrees to 27. At the beginning of November, the giant planet Jupiter will be easily seen rising above the east-north-eastern horizon as soon as darkness begins to fall. It is located in the faint constellation Aries, and is by far the brightest object in that part of the sky, except for the Moon. A pair of binoculars is all that is required to detect the four brightest moons of Jupiter, which Galileo discovered in 1609 with a small telescope he had constructed. Even the cheapest telescope available today will reveal them. The meteor showers the Leonids are with us again on November 17 and 18.

Meditation Moments: What do Astrology and Meditation have in common?

They both help us to develop the quality of observation of the self. The capacity to observe the self in a detached yet connected manner is an important step in our evolution as individual beings. The ability to examine the emotions, thoughts, feelings and sensations of our daily life is something that can be cultivated to help us become less attached to our daily dramas and less trapped in the stories of our life. The more we step away from the situation, the clearer the most suitable response becomes to us. Offering counsel or support to a friend is often easier than giving it to ourselves because we have a better perspective and less emotional attachment to the outcome. As we become the observer of self we start to develop a bigger perspective of self and others. As we learn more about ourselves, we see patterns emerge of who we are and can learn to plot a course that motivates our behaviour in a different manner.