astral meanders 2-8 March 2011

In General: This week has more unexpected weather moments for us and as the new Moon is on March 5th in Pisces we can expect some more water too! People can be changeable and unpredictable too so it’s best to handle everyone and everything with the utmost care this week!Uranus is also very important early this month because it’s square the Lunar Nodes and the December Lunar Eclipse degree, this suggests more people power on the move but with such an erratic new moon the results are tetchy. If you have a birthday this week then the challenge of the year ahead is one of balance…for life, emotions, health, in fact everything! On the world scene it’s moot to note that the exact Uranus return for Iraq is on March 7. As a consequence March could present a key challenge for the Iraqi government. Locally it’s all about being sensitive, listening well and thinking before you speak.

Quote of the week: If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other. ~Mother Teresa

Aries
March 21- April 20
Romance and love is a serious business for Aries right now! Saturn is busy in your partnership zone and is asking you to recognize responsibility and take note of your fears. Jupiter is spending some time with you guys too so a feeling of optimism and the excitement of adventure are also high on the agenda.

Taurus
April 21-May 21
Others will rely on you guys to lend a helping or listen and smile where it is needed this week. You are in your element doing this naturally altruistic activity at the present and will be surprised at the rewards you reap as a result! Entertaining is favoured and a general appreciation of all the good things in life!

Gemini
May 22-June 21
Things are just starting to hot up for Gemini! This is the beginning of a new 7 year cycle where the unexpected, the remarkable and the adventurous will figure prominently! You are feeling excited, creative and optimistic. Career and life goals are highly favoured now so make the most of this energy and shine!

Cancer
June 22- July 23
This is rather an amazing time for Cancer and the spirit of adventure is high. It’s time to embrace a new role in life. However be prepared to face the challenges that this entails! It’s becoming more obvious just who and what is holding you back! Your energy is increasing and you have what it takes to move forward so do it!

Leo
July 24- August 23
The focus is on the better use of resources and of course ways to increase those resources. However this week is more about personal reflection and planning of the process rather than the enacting of it! After the 10th things will move at an increased pace and you will be surprised at all the progress you make!

Virgo
August 24- September 23
It’s time to share the load and get others to help you a little. There is a lot of old stuff resurfacing this week and you need to get on top of it. The best way to do this is to realise that you are not responsible for everything and everyone. Get focused, get direct, get behind yourself and get positive.

Libra
September 24- October 23
Early march offers you guys a chance to recharge and re-focus with a new positive edge to your thinking. Love and romance are nicely highlighted so it’s time to re - assert your feelings for that someone special and remember just how much you value those close to you. The New Moon offers a burst of creativity.

Scorpio
October 24-November 22
You are feeling strong enough to take risks and do those things you have only thought about until now! Scorpio is never one to do things by halves so this should prove to be interesting times! You should consider making those improvements and changes to your living style now as the energy for this is strong.

Sagittarius
November 23- December 21
The stagnation you have been experiencing and the obstacles that have seemed to dog your path should begin to shift this week and continue to do so, making for a much freer and easier March! The best advice here is to let things glide at their own pace and do not attempt to push anything as it’s likely to backfire on you later this month.

Capricorn
December 22- January20
The energy encourages you to make changes Capricorn and update those goals and plans and even strategies for the future. It’s a great time to begin projects and get things in working order. Midyear will see the fruits of your labours so be patient. With strong Pisces energy about you can exercise a little more romantic prowess than usual too.

Aquarius
January 21- February 19
It’s time for a little clearing and de-cluttering! You might want to revise some of your strongly held opinions and rethink some of your ideas and goals. It’s a superb time for taking a break or a little holiday and enjoying a little indulgence in your life, too. Romance is looking good, time to smile!

Pisces
February 20 March 20
This is proving to be the start of an intense and dramatic few weeks. However it can also be a remarkable opportunity to get that life of yours in good order. Life and your financial condition are about to improve just don’t rock the boat too much now and oppose what is going to eventually work in your favour.

Astral Peeks: Archeoastronomy

Archaeoastronomy's goal is to understand how skywatchers of the past fashioned and refined systems for regulating their ancient calendars and for memorializing celestial events, both cyclical and unique. Often they relied on sunlight and shadow plays striking and passing across targets and designs aligned with Equinox, Solstice and Cross Quarter sunrises and sunsets. Sometimes the celestial cycles of the moon, Venus and Mars captivated their attention, too. However, knowing seasonal durations and transitions was fundamental to success in hunting migratory prey, planting crops and harvesting them. Archaeoastronomy draws on several scientific disciplines, primarily astronomy, archaeology, anthropology, psychology and epigraphy, the decoding of ancient inscriptions. Astrology, scorned by today's technology-driven science, was integral to humankind centuries ago. To diminish the contributions of illuminated minds of the past who shared neither today's tools nor perspective is to exhibit a conceited, technocentric bias.