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O R B I Astrological| Ancient Wines In I Quarterly REJUVENATED v In ancient times herbal “Spagyric’ wines were taken as medicines and tonics. One of the oldest known recipes is preserved on a 2,000-year old Sumerian clay tablet. Herbal wines were used over 5,000 years ago from Egypt through India to China. In Europe (and now Australia) a tradition of aperitifs exists today. H ello friends. Forewarned is fore- armed! Astheconsciousness of the earth is elevating, outmoded and se/f-oriented values and beliefs are being broken down and metamorphosed into love, compassion and care for the higher self within each one of us. Weare experiencing a disintegration of concepts of expectations (causing tension) toa state of being open to direc- tion by spiritual forces surrounding and protecting us. No matter what frustra- tion or personal hurt we experience, only good (and perspective) can result pro- viding we are open to enjoy the lessons works with are Alchemic principles of this period. = = equivalent tothe spirit, souland body of We have been experiencing turbu- If yourrelationships are worth persever- the herbs. lence brought about by the endofanera _ing ‘through thick and thin’, try not to allow ALCHEMIC PREPARATION of self-growth. After every storm, clar- _ the emotional conflicts and harshness of the ity emerges and sunshine permeates September 8th full moon undermine that During preparation the essential oils ’Spagyric’ isa Greek word meaning “to separate and reunite’. Spagyric wine-makers consider herbs to be alive and aware. The ‘essences’ a Spagyrist consciousness. which otherwise is worthwhile. are first distilled, then the water-soluble Emotional and financial confusions principles are extracted. Then the plant which have been around since April 10th residue is incinerated and the soluble HARMONIC CONVERGENCE ease off from September 17th as Neptune mineral salts are leached out. Finally, Harmonic Convergence Day changes (apparently) to forward motion. the three essential essences are recom- (Aig st '70Rp te weomangtto gether of From that sunset for a month there will be a bined and grape wine is used as a ve- y & ; : surge of organisational zest. Communica- hicle or base for the resulting elixir. ancient prophecies, be they Hopi Indian, tions will have become friendlier from Sep- These Wine Aperitifs are not con- Mayan, Druidic or other, a day when the tember 8th (full moon in Pisces) and rela- sumed as normal table wines - they are increase of delays, frustrations and self-ori- tionships become more balanced and relaxed only taken in small quantities for the ented irritations will have a chance t BE Fo, Semtember 17th. effects of the herbs they contain. replaced by a fundamental 4 to take S E The ancient Spagyric method has stock, organise and balance from sunset PRING EQUINOX been used for many years in Australia, August 17, 1987. ‘ ; ‘ and herbal Wine Aperitif Until then there may be an aimless There will probably be a desire to beautify ‘ ; St ae seeking of security in friendships and striv- the living environment, attend to problems available Sean here today. ing for family unity. There is basically an relating to water and harmonise the home See: The Practical Handbook of Plant optimistic outlook; but relationships be- from the Spring Equinox (September Alchemy ay Professor a l aa (a tween partners, parents and children seemto 24th) as the sun moves into the gregarious Doctor of Indian Ayurvedic Medicine be about to go though alow-point inopenly _ Sign of Libra. Social opportunities will be in working in South Australia) Published creative communication, whether it be abundance, especially from October 18th, by Inner Traditions International, New through the spoken word or physical com- 45 & month of selfless emotional expression York, oo patibility. begins with a need to interact and relax with August 18 - September 17 will still _8toups of people. ' ; be a time of soul-searching, though a new Anything you wish to begin for yourself type of determination will find us discarding _ Will probably not bear fruit through this pe- outgrown articles, modes and emotions, a tiod until the middle of November. There is time to rely upon needs and not wants. much change, as all types of communication The New Moon of August 24th — go through confusion from October 16th - begins a lunar month of organising the house, while Mercury is retrograde. Be careful health and budget - a musical and artistic _ that details are attended to, listen carefully to period, but lack of emotional empathy and _ others, organise yourself and concentrate as self-doubt could find some of us becoming _the past may keep coming back. too embroiled with things escapist (such as alcohol, drugs, cigarette smoking or banal television watching). Victor Voets o Peace and Love, Nexus New Times Two O R B I T Astrological| Ancient Wines Quarterly REJUVENATED In ancient times herbal “Spagyric’ wines were taken as medicines and tonics. One of the oldest known recipes is preserved on a 2,000-year old Sumerian clay tablet. Herbal wines were used over 5,000 years ago from Egypt through India to China. In Europe (and now Australia) a tradition of aperitifs exists today. o friends. Forewarmed is fore- ! Astheconsciousness of the earth ating, outmoded and se/f-oriented and beliefs are being broken and metamorphosed into love, ission and care for the higher self ‘each one of us. 2 are experiencing a disintegration acepts of expectations (causing n) toa state of being open to direc- y Spiritual forces surrounding and ting us. No matter what frustra- ‘personal hurt we experience, only (and perspective) can result pro- ; we are open to enjoy the lessons ’Spagyric’ isa Greek word meaning “to separate and reunite’. Spagyric wine-makers consider herbs to be alive and aware. The ‘essences’ a Spagyrist works with are Alchemic principles \ period. Se SOR equivalent tothe spirit, souland body of 2 have been experiencing turbu- If your relationships are worth persever- the herbs. brought about by the endofanera _ing ‘through thick and thin’, try not to allow ALCHEMIC PREPARATION “prowth. After every storm, clar- _ the emotional conflicts and harshness of the nerges and sunshine permeates September 8th full moon undermine that During preparation the essential oils iousness. which otherwise is worthwhile. are first distilled, then the water-soluble Emotional and financial confusions principles are extracted. Then the plant which have been around since April 10th residue is incinerated and the soluble ‘MONIC CONVERGENCE ease off from September 17th foe mineral salts are leached out. Finally, nonic Convergence Day changes (apparently) to forward motion. the three essential essences are recom- st 17th) is a coming-together of From that sunset for a month there will be a bined and grape wine is used as a ve- ' 8 2 : surge of organisational zest. Communica- hicle or base for the resulting elixir. | prophecies, be they Hopi Indian, tions will have become friendlier from Sep- These Wine Aperitifs are not con- » Druidic or other; a day when the tember 8th (full moon in Pisces) and rela- sumed as normal table wines - they are e of delays, frustrations and self-ori- tionships become more balanced and relaxed only taken in small quantities for the mitations will have a chance (BE fn Sentember 17th. effects of the herbs they contain. d by a fundamental desire to take The ancient Spagyric method has a balance from sunset SPRING EQUINOX been used for many years in Australia, t va ‘a wopitinen ee There will probably bea desire to beautify al herbal Wine Pros are even of security in friendships and striv- _ the living environment, attend to problems available Sean here today. “family unity. There is basically an relating to water and harmonise the home See: ~The Practical Handbook of Plant stic outlook; but relationships be- from the Spring Equinox (September Alchemy’ by Professor M. Junius (a oartners, parents and children seemto 24th) as the sun moves into the gregarious Doctor of Indian Ayurvedic Medicine ut to go though a low-point inopenly _Sign of Libra. Social opportunities will be in working in South Australia) Published e communication, whether it be abundance, especially from October 18th, by Inner Traditions International, New h the spoken word or physical com- as a month of selfless emotional expression York, 0° ity. begins with a need to interact and relax with igust 18 - September 17 will still groups of people. me of soul-searching, though a new Anything you wish to begin for yourself “determination will find us discarding _ Will probably not bear fruit through this pe- wn articles, modes and emotions, a tiod until the middle of November. There is » rely upon needs and not wants. much change, as all types of communication e New Moon of August 24th — go through confusion from October 16th - alunar month of organising the house, while Mercury is retrograde. Be careful and budget - a musical and artistic _ that details are attended to, listen carefully to , but lack of emotional empathy and _ others, organise yourself and concentrate as vubt could find some of us becoming _the past may keep coming back. ibroiled with things escapist (such as i, drugs, cigarette smoking or banal ion watching). Victor Voets o Peace and Love, Nexus New Times Two In armed! Astheconsciousness of the earth is elevating, outmoded and se/f-oriented values and beliefs are being broken down and metamorphosed into love, compassion and care for the higher self within each one of us. Weare experiencing a disintegration of concepts of expectations (causing tension) toa state of being open to direc- tion by spiritual forces surrounding and protecting us. No matter what frustra- tion or personal hurt we experience, only good (and perspective) can result pro- viding we are open to enjoy the lessons of this period. We have been experiencing turbu- lence brought about by the end of an era of self-growth. After every storm, clar- ity emerges and sunshine permeates consciousness. Harmonic Convergence Day (August Lh is a eS atcim of ancient prophecies, be they Hopi Indian, Mayan, Druidic or other; a day when the increase of delays, frustrations and self-ori- ented irritations will have a chance to be replaced by a fundamental desire to take stock, organise and balance from sunset August 17, 1987. Until then there may be an aimless seeking of security in friendships and striv- ing for family unity. There is basically an optimistic outlook; but relationships be- tween partners, parents and children seem to be about to go though a low-point in openly creative communication, whether it be through the spoken word or physical com- patibility. August 18 - September 17 will still be a time of soul-searching, though a new type of determination will find us discarding outgrown articles, modes and emotions, a time to rely upon needs and not wants. The New Moon of August 24th begins a lunar month of organising the house, health and budget - a musical and artistic period, but lack of emotional empathy and self-doubt could find some of us becoming too embroiled with things escapist (such as alcohol, drugs, cigarette smoking or banal television watching). There will probably be a desire to beautify the living environment, attend to problems relating to water and harmonise the home from the Spring Equinox (September 24th) as the sun moves into the gregarious sign of Libra. Social opportunities will be in abundance, especially from October 18th, as a month of selfless emotional expression begins with a need to interact and relax with groups of people. Anything you wish to begin for yourself will probably not bear fruit through this pe- tiod until the middle of November. There is much change, as all types of communication go through confusion from October 16th - while Mercury is retrograde. Be careful that details are attended to, listen carefully to others, organise yourself and concentrate as the past may keep coming back. Peace and Love, Victor Voets oo REJUVENATED Heetio friends. Forewamed is fore- ALCHEMIC PREPARATION HARMONIC CONVERGENCE SPRING EQUINOX Nexus New Times Two