astral meanders 17-23 October 2012

 

In general: This week begins with Venus square to Jupiter. An inclination to overdo things in an effort to get everything perfect is likely. However, it is also likely that you may just mess up what is already perfect if you try too hard! Watch out for the 20^th when the moon squares Pluto. It seems just about everyone is arguing or wants to! Try to keep a low profile and stay out of the line of fire or hold your tongue! Simply agree to disagree and move on, as it's easy to get caught up in pointless rows. The Sun will enter Scorpio on Monday, October 22^nd.This sets a theme of focusing on the deeper issues, whilst avoiding the distracting turbulence that’s seems to be all around us. If you have a birthday this week then you can expect to feel tempted to get every aspect of your life just right this year, but you should cut yourself some slack! On the world scene there could be scandals in politics and major health themes in the news. Locally it’s time to learn to count to ten.

Thought for the week: Every day may not be good, but there's something good in every day. ~Author Unknown

Aries

You are more intuitive now than normal, gathering up all of the veiled cues from people around you and reading between the lines. This is an outstanding cycle in which to do specific financial planning and strategizing. There’s a tendency to be narrow-minded and get easily fired up over differences in points of view.

Taurus

 Time to enjoy life a little and make the most of the opportunity to rest and relax! Things will get surprisingly busy once November arrives so it’s wise to use this time for self-nurture. Creative self-expression of any kind is favoured now. You instinctively see how to place yourself in the best light in order to create a good impression on others.

Gemini

This week has more creative ideas, more loveable Gemini energy and more smiles for you. Jupiter's present benefits are made more stimulating and capricious by Uranus. It is through groups and networks that this providence factor helps you the most. It's also a good time for leisure, romance, and connecting with children.

Cancer

You will especially enjoy games that involve competing with others on a mental level now. You have a stronger requirement than usual for intellectual stimulus. You're more willing to take risks on an intellectual level now, so make the most of the increased spontaneity. It's a great time to take charge of your health.

Leo

This is a firm week for love matters and close relationships. You particularly enjoy discussions about your early life, the past or family issues during this phase. In fact, it's a great period to open up conversations you have put off with loved ones, as you are more rational when it comes to personal matters now.

Virgo

Romantic matters, as well as pleasure-seeking undertakings, come to the fore at this time. Others will find you particularly friendly and supportive. This also seems to be a busy time with neighbours, siblings, and community affairs. Your personal interests are specifically varied now, and perhaps scattered.

Libra

You will be discovering your true motivation and inspiration now and can focus on pursuing your goals. Being realistic about your abilities and talents right now is important and can help to stop you from over-extending yourself. You are more decisive now, and you put more trust in your own abilities. Physically, you are tough.

Scorpio

Getting your life into order is the focus now. You'll be tending to those things you've left unfinished or neglected - matters that suddenly become pressing at this time. This may also be a restless time when it is difficult to turn the thinking process off when it would be better to relax!

 

Sagittarius

You need to count to ten a fair bit this week, but it’s worth it, the temper is not! Take responsibility for your life, but don't bully others in the process! This is an outstanding week for decisiveness and physical energy. Be open to new ideas, plant some seeds for the future and embrace the unforeseen.

Capricorn

You might have a chance to get credit or praise for your work or good character at this time. Receiving support from authority figures is easier at this time. Others are inclined to like your conversations during this time.

Aquarius

Your vitality is strong, open, and welcoming right now, you come across well to others and you are a little braver and more adventurous than normal. Intimate relationships are strengthened now. Either you or your partner is likely to want a deeper union. Many of you will be considering career path changes too.

Pisces

Missing appointments and other forms of vagueness are likely this week. You have to try extra hard to stay on top of things! You could feel like you have fewer opportunities to improve your living conditions. You could also have less confidence regarding your family and relations with them. You tend to be a little negative now.

 

Astral Peeks: Saturn in Scorpio.

Saturn has moved into Scorpio for the first time in nearly 30 years. Saturn is the planet that inspires the ideals of accomplishment and accountability. Saturn transits characteristically bring hold ups and frustrations and tests to our strength. Saturn in Scorpio takes us into the underworld to face our varied issues, but it’s key to recall that the ultimate riches can be found there, like a lotus finding its way from the depths of a muddy swamp into the brilliant light of day. The same is true of our psyche and our soul, and Saturn more than any other sign, rewards our hard work with gifts.

Meditation Moments:  Saturn’s question…Who are you?

Ask yourself who you are. What popped into your head?

Do you really know who you are? What you want to be? What you enjoy doing?

Regularly we identify ourselves with the individual we think we should be. Whom we sense society wants us to be or how society says we ought to be. Attractive, thin, have money, own a house, wear the latest fashions, own the newest version of just about everything…..

So how to get to know the real you?

Spending time alone is one of the best ways to get to know yourself.

Meditation is a great way to peel off each self and get to know the real you. By quieting your mind, the real you emerges.

Spending time in nature. Acknowledging the true exquisiteness of this earth will help you to acknowledge the true beauty in yourself.

Being gentle to yourself in your thoughts, actions and words.

Being honest with yourself. When you are honest with yourself, you are able to make choices based on what you really want out of life, who you want to be and what you want to do.