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However, did wine production originate in France, or Italy we hear you Ask?
That would be a no, and the tosh that we have found claiming Sicily was the source of wine production is well... we’ll move on.
Frankly, we were quite shocked (and we don’t shock easily) but the first use of grapes to be turned into wine dates back way further than we thought and from a region we would never have associated with it.
OK - you’re on the edge of your seat waiting for it - you’ll need to Google it - Armenia.
Yep - the oldest known winery in the world and we’re talking 4000 BC is in Armenia and the village of Areni.
New Moon
New Moon peeps of the Vine are comfortable with openly expressing themselves and accepting life as it is. Rightly (or wrongly) they tend to take and accept others as they see them.
Full Moon
The ability to forgive and a sense of real compassion is a major trait of the peeps of a Vine Full Moon
Collectively, peeps of this sign are known for setting themselves very high personal standards. This can however, sometimes lead them to be overly critical of themselves and hurt by what they feel as a lack of appreciation from others.
Vine peeps have the ability to appear totally cool, calm and collected, even in highly stressful situations. They are masters of presenting themselves as calm when in reality they are anything but calm.
They are great organisers, and have a way about them that is very practical and perceived as sincere, so it’s not unusual for people to follow their lead.
Always being practical and prepared sums up peeps of the Vine. They are not generally as ambitious as other star signs. Personal peace and inner satisfaction are much more important to them.
However, they have a very strong sense of survival and out of all the star signs they are the most willing and indeed able to change course when and if necessary.
Whilst they may appear to be very light hearted and carefree, they are in reality prepared for anything.
The Swan
The image we have of a Swan is actually quite fitting for you, a vision of simple beauty, grace and elegance. Above water and on the surface you are serene, calm, a little aloof and most importantly, in total control of your Surroundings.
Of course, what we cannot see is if you are frantically paddling under the surface, in order to maintain your cool, calm and controlled appearance.
This is very much like you. Outwardly you are the unflappable type, come what may, you will remain calm no matter what the crisis. And for the majority of the time you really can deal with what life may throw at you.
You are a master at avoiding confrontations and equally skilled at defusing a potentially contentious situation.
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