astral meanders 3-9 October 2012

 

In general: The Uranus-Pluto square reinforces the "conflict" between the necessity for companionship and the want for freedom. This can make for a strong desire to break free from old patterns in our associations. Mercury in Scorpio from October 5th makes our thoughts and communications more penetrating and strong. We will tend to investigate, discern, and focus our thoughts under this effect. Venus in Virgo from October 3^rd is a time when we express our love through just being there for our lovers in practical and heart felt ways. If you have a birthday this week then the year ahead will be a personal search for balance in relationships with a desire to be there for others as well as allow time for our own adventures. On the world scene it is a week of surprises and sudden unexpected events. Locally enjoy the freedom that breaking out of old habits affords you.

Thought for the week: Find what makes your heart sing and create your own music. ~Mac Anderson

Aries

You are fast thinking, inspired and romantic this week. It’s a dynamic and forward moving time with lots of activity and perhaps a good dose of travel too. Gathering with others and socialising will be beneficial and full of opportunity for you. Education and learning activity is also favoured at this time.

Taurus

Be careful about getting trapped in old habits especially where romance and partnerships are concerned. It’s time to break the mould and step out of your comfort zone. There is a stubborn resistance to change that underlies the Taurus personality and this alone can be your biggest problem now.

 Gemini

Now that Jupiter is in Gemini until mid-2013. More creative ideas and innovative plans are emerging for you allowing more loveable sides of your nature to show as well. Opportunities for advancement and pleasure abound especially when networking or interacting in group situations. Fate is very much on your side now.

 Cancer

Your life direction is a little unpredictable right now. Remember that these times and their stresses will pass and through this, the peaceful centre so strong in the sign of Cancer grows even sturdier. Committed relationships receive a boost of support as do creative projects and projects involving children or soothing the inner child.

Leo

Early October brings a more practical and material focuses for Libra, which will help you get down to the business of life and work. Creativity is at an all-time high so all sorts of plans are likely. Anything began now will be successful in the long term. You are on roll with life and romance and finances, enjoy!

Virgo

For Virgo, the intense emotions felt at this time can be quite unsettling. Saturn will cause many of those repressed angers and feelings to emerge now and you will have no choice but to deal with them. Relax, you can do this in an orderly fashion if you are prepared and willing to face things head on.

Libra

Others seem to be forging ahead with new projects, while you are plodding along at a much more sedate pace! Don’t fret this is as it should be and it’s time to enjoy the opportunity to rest and focus on you! Let old sensitive issues go and put your energy into personal healing. Curb your restlessness by spending time outdoors.

Scorpio

Saturn and Mercury, enter Scorpio together on October 6^th heralding some significant communications and ventures. It’s the beginning of an important time for Scorpio where deeper personal insights and truths are inspired. Pay attention to dreams and deal with your abundant energy by keeping active.

Sagittarius

It’s an extremely creative and romantic week for you guys. You seem to be gaining more momentum now and finally have the energy to get to all those projects you have been putting aside! You are also more able to deal with any obstacles and can get around just about anything or anyone at this time!

Capricorn

It’s important that you pay attention to your health and wellbeing this week. Try to rest more and practice some good relaxation techniques. Others can be demanding of your time so it’s wise to   know when to say no!  It’s a great time for progress in your chosen projects and finances should also be looking up.

Aquarius

Romance, creativity and spirituality re all highlighted now. There is a chance to really make some deep level changes in how you go about your life. It will only be a difficult week if you play the victim and let others take advantage of you. Tempers will flare as a result then and you will regret this later.

Pisces

Tread lightly this week Pisces! Its time to hone your plans and your personal direction but you can push boundaries by going to places that you know will cause chaos and disruption for you. Determine to take the easier path! Also avoid thinking too big, be realistic about what you can and cannot accomplish now.

 

Astral Peeks: What are the skies like this month?

Rising about ninety minutes before the Sun at the beginning of the month, Venus will pass less than half of a degree from Leo’s brightest star, Regulus on the 3rd and 4th of the month.

Mars can be found low in the western evening sky after sunset. Situated among the stars of Libra at the beginning of the month, it crosses into Scorpius on the 7th, passing through the jaws of the Scorpion on the 11th and on into Ophiuchus on the 19th. It will be 3.5 degrees to the north of Scorpio’s brightest star Antares on the 22nd. The colour resemblance between these two objects can be quite striking, both exhibiting a slightly orange tint with Antares being the slightly brighter of the two. The name Antares actually means “rival of Mars”.

Jupiter rises just after 11.00pm at the beginning of the month and by the end of the month at least one hour earlier. Jupiter spends the entire month in Taurus where it is visited by the waning gibbous Moon on the 6th of the month. Its four Galilean satellites will appear to the west of the planet on the 11th of the month and to the east of the planet in the early evening on the 21st.

Low in the western evening twilight at the beginning of the month, Saturn is very quickly heading towards its conjunction with the Sun on the 25th. It will be lost from view until it appears in the early morning twilight next month.

Meditation Moments:  unconditional love.

How do we do this? Well to begin with Think of love as an action, not a feeling. A feeling is something we get from someone, and when we stop getting it, we often change our behavior somehow. If we have to do something, or be a certain way, in order to receive love, that love is conditional. Instead, if you start thinking of love as the behavior itself, the reward becomes the feeling you get when you act a certain way, not when someone else acts a certain way. And you can continue acting this way all the time, regardless of how other people behave so it becomes an act of generosity. Always ask yourself, what is the most loving thing I can do for this person? Love isn't really one size fits all; what might be a loving act toward one person could be harmful to another person, in that it doesn't help them get closer to becoming a truly happy human being. Unconditional love is a new decision you need to make in every situation, not a hard and fast rule you can apply to everyone all the time. Remember that love doesn't mean making sure someone is always contented. Most people acknowledge that pain and discomfort are part of growth, and if you shield someone from all pain or discomfort, you are not allowing them to grow. So, don't confuse loving someone with blindly making them comfortable. Consider that if love is unconditional, it is given to everyone freely, including you. Another reason the previous step is important is because if you don't follow it, you're well on your way too trying to please others all the time at your own expense, which means you are not being unconditionally loving to yourself. Instead, recognize the times when doing what is best for you will occasionally have you out of sync with another. Learn to forgive. Even if someone doesn't say sorry, it's inherently loving to both them and yourself to let go of your anger and resentment toward them. Gauge how you feel. If you've ever had a moment when you practiced unconditional love, whether spontaneously or deliberately, you probably felt energized and liberated, not drained and burdened.