THE ART OF FORGIVENESS

In times of utter bitterness and hurt how do we move forward and forgive?  How do we separate ourselves from our ego’s reaction?  Are we strong enough to overcome our ego’s response of hate and bitterness towards someone else due to their action? 

Regardless of the event that may have occurred, can you love yourself enough to forgive? 

Our growth is stagnated when we entertain hostile feelings of revenge and hate towards someone else.  Forgiveness is not an easy task, especially when these emotions surface from someone’s heinous actions.  Letting go and moving forward can be difficult as the mind relentlessly wants some type of justice.  Things may not seem fair but somehow we must learn to forgive even the most dreadful of actions.

Clutching to hate and wanting vengeance absolutely serves no other purpose than to emotionally tie us to the person we want to separate ourselves from.  The longer we hold onto hate and revenge, the higher the risk that we will develop physical disease.  We are crippling ourselves emotionally and stalling our spiritual development. 

How can we develop forgive when someone takes away something we treasure such as our resilience, our serenity or our hope?  There are many excuses for others to carry on in life with total disregard to others and their emotions.  Unfortunately, we have no control over this.  Other’s actions are their responsibility and their karmic lessons. 

To live your life in pursuit of so called justice and to be filled with hate and anger only serves to create depression, isolation, sorrow, resentment and the list goes on.  This is not living.  In this state of mind, you will never find solace, peace, growth and all those things needed to experience a fulfilling life.  To initiate letting go and forgiving is perhaps one of the hardest thing that you will have to do in our lives but holding on to grief and resentment is actually even harder.  By holding on, you state to this individual, “You have won.  I give you my life and my happiness.  You are allowed to walk with me and repeat this experience as long as I am going to hold on to your actions”.

 

By holding on, we continually relive the grief and torment.  Allow karma to serve its purpose and to teach the lessons it needs to.  Karma is the judge and the jury and does not need your help.

Forgiveness is not easy but essential.  Do not identify with the ego’s response.  Want to heal.  Allow love to grow even from of the darkest corners of your being and watch the repercussions from these actions.   THIS is the story waiting to be told.

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The Seventh House in Astrology

The Seventh House cusp is known as the Descendant.  This is an angular point suggesting an area of action in the Natal Chart.  When Transiting planets cross this line, “things” happen.  Often these events deal with intimate, one-on-one relationships, such as marriage partners.  It is an action point as is the Ascendant, the Midheaven and the IC, although the Ascendant and Midheaven are more predominant when it comes to action.

When Uranus crosses the Descendant or Seventh House Cusp for example, people will often break away from relationships because of a need for something new and exciting.  There is a strong urge to break free.  When Neptune crosses this area, one often becomes unclear about the future of a relationship--uncertainty reigns.  When Jupiter crosses the Descendant, opportunities can present themselves and you may meet someone important, especially if Venus is involved in the equation.

The seventh house deals primarily with relationships, especially marriage partnership, but it also has to do with one-on-one personal relationships.  This often includes business partnerships and mediation.  This house is also where we locate our open enemies.  The Seventh house rules intimate relationships and as the First House often describes the point of self, the Seventh House refers to the point of others.  It is a social house and takes in other people’s needs as opposed to your own.

Often the sign on the cusp describes the type of individual we would be attracted to.  This house along with any planet found within the house defines these individuals.  Saturn in this house often speaks of a later marriage or difficulty finding an appropriate mate.  Neptune in this house may describe an elusive or mystical individual.

This house brings a greater sense of self-awareness through intimate relationships with others.  We often put out self-projected images onto our partner and the images that you dislike are often reflections of qualities of ourselves or qualities that we fear.  Getting to know your partner often opens us to an innate understanding of our own qualities.  Some qualities we will alter and others we take in and make them our own.

As mentioned, Saturn in this house may suggest that partnerships come a little later in life, but it can also suggest that our partner would be steady, serious and potentially older than ourselves.  Mars could suggest that you are in search for a very active individual who displays sensual characteristic.  It may also suggest that they may be somewhat aggressive in their nature. 

As suggested, the sign on the cusp defines the partner and how you react within the relationship, but you must take into consideration the ruling planet of that sign and its placement in the horoscope.

                 

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FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR DREAMS

This is your life.  Move forward with the intent to make your dream come true.  Focus within and acknowledge what you truly want from your life.  Make sure it is worthwhile and not some temporary material reward that will fade over time and not give your life true meaning.  Know that this dream can come true.  Believe that it can come true.  Picture it in your mind’s eye--beyond a shadow of a doubt.  Know that it will come.  Meditate on this dream.  Offer it up to the energy of our pure essence and ask for assistance to make it happen.

You deserve it.  Focus on it in order to deliver it.  If you open your eyes to the truth and go deep within, in most cases you will find that you already have what you are looking for.  You just have to allow it to blossom.  Believe that it is possible and take no shortcuts in reaching this objective.  It takes time for anything worthwhile to materialize, but understand that the process has already begun.

Let the past go.  Release yourself of any misconceptions.  Acknowledge your apparent mistakes along your journey and know that you are human.  You are allowed to make mistakes.  Begin anew--right now.  Do not waste another minute being paralyzed by your attitude towards past events. 

Your life begins now.  Take control of it and believe that all dreams are attainable.  The only things holding you back are your beliefs or lack thereof.

You can open that door and you can walk through this door at any time you want to leave the past behind.  Hold on to the memories that serve you well and let go of any shortcoming that hinder your progress.  You are a perfect life force.  You are magnificent.  Most importantly, you are loved!

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UTILIZE WHAT YOU HAVE AT HAND

Due to the challenging characteristics and the talents that we are born with and the trends unfolding in our lives, we react to situations in a predictive manner. Progressed and transiting planets indicate the on-going phases in your life whereas a Natal Chart offers a tool to assist in the development of your gifts and avenues to overcome the challenges.

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STAYING STRONG IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY

There are often times in our lives when we are confronted with pressing issues.  Each issue can vary tremendously.  When the issues are compounded, dealing with these issues can be extremely challenging.  Many of us are aware of the internal resources available during these times of stress.  Unfortunately, there are those individuals that allow themselves to feel powerless to deal with such circumstances.

Some believe that they do not have the courage or determination to tackle these turbulent times.  They define themselves as weak in the face of adversity and often feel as though they are drowning in life’s more difficult events.  It is important, however, to realize that these issues whatever they may be and however difficult they may appear are wonderful opportunities to learn and to grow.  They are not there to present you with an immovable object, although your first impression (which is always the most difficult to handle) might feel that way.  You have the resilience to overcome anything life throws your way.  Do not allow your attitude towards the event to create an even more difficult lesson than it needs to be.

Nothing is ever directed your way that cannot be overcome, but you must persevere and maintain an attitude that will help you alleviate these conditions and eventually overcome them.  You have more strength than you realize.

Confrontation is step one, and although the incident may be overwhelming initially, once you have had time to process and formulate your plan, you can accept the challenge and move forward.  There is no running away from life’s challenges, so should we not face them head on?  Often when you actually confront the issue, it appears less intrusive than first imagined and it no longer appears insurmountable.  The longer you wait to confront the issues, the more you give the incident time to grow and gain strength within your mind. 

Nothing is too big for you to tackle.  Nothing!  Our minds tend to magnify many of life’s situations and often the giant when faced, with an attitude of “I can do this”, shrinks down to its actual size.  Sometimes, a simple change of our perception is all that is needed. 

Events such as death, which can come in many forms, such as divorce, the end of a condition or the death of our earthly bodies can be tremendous obstacles to overcome.

Once your eyes are wide open and you are ready to deal with the issue, the situation often softens and you are able to move forward with life.  If the condition persists, you might want to look at it from a different angle. 

Life can feel very difficult at times, but we all have the tools we need to overcome anything that comes our way.  Stand tall and never hesitate to ask for assistance from family, friends or a professional.  Know that you can learn any lesson life is teaching and channel your thoughts in directions that serve to help the learning process.

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EXALTATION, DETRIMENT AND FALL

Along with a planet located in its natural sign (which is very strong and works positively), a planet can also be in exaltation, detriment or fall.  A planet is very at home when located within its natural ruling sign.  The energy of the planet is released easily and finds avenues of expression that suit it. 

When a planet is in exaltation, it is comfortable and utilizes the energies well.  It is provided with strength and its energy is released in a positive manner.  The Sun in Aries, the Moon in Taurus, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Libra, Mars in Capricorn and Venus in Pisces are all indicators of planets in exaltation.  They are able to work more easily with less restriction and function on the high level of that planets energy.

A planet in detriment is suggestive of a planet that does not function very well in a sign.   It has difficulty releasing its energies and is said to be rather negative in its function.  It has to work very hard to achieve what could be much easier to release if it were in exaltation.  Its action is considered negative in that there is difficulty in its expression.  It is weakened due to the sign it is operating in and in some cases if not properly channeled can almost make its natural function absent.  The Sun is in detriment in the sign of Aquarius, the Moon is in detriment in the sign Saturn, Mercury is in detriment in the signs of Pisces and Sagittarius, Venus is in detriment in the signs Aries and Scorpio, Mars is in detriment in the signs Libra and Taurus, Jupiter is in detriment in the sign Virgo and Saturn is in detriment in the signs Leo and Virgo.

When a planet is in its fall, it is incapacitated by the sign and loses all its strength and the energy of the planet is severely restricted.  The energy has a very difficult time releasing and it functions on a very limited basis.  The Sun is in its fall in the sign Libra, the Moon is in its fall in Scorpio, Venus is in its fall in the sign Virgo, Mars is in its fall in the sign Cancer, Jupiter is in its fall in Capricorn and Saturn is in its fall in Aries.  Although these planets are in what is termed their fall, they can be modified by stronger influences within the horoscope and the Sun in Libra may be the easiest to soften.

These indicators are not to be over-accentuated but should be used in moderation when deciphering an Astrology Chart.  They do, however, provide reliable clues with respect to the planetary energies and their release.  The Planets in detriment and in their fall need more maintenance, and you should take into consideration how this may stifle the individual’s expression.  You will need to evaluate the overall Chart and find positive ways to relinquish the challenge that some of these positions may indicate.  

If an individual had several planets in detriment and/or in fall, there may be underlying implications that are affecting the self-expression or challenging them to find their path in life.  It would indicate a life that may be filled with challenging situations and obstacles, but these life interferences would undoubtedly push individuals to try even harder to make sense of it all.  These individuals would gain strength as they overcome these obstacles in their life.  There are no bad aspects in a Chart.  There are only challenging conditions that will require attentiveness and assertive action to overcome. 

Use this information as a guideline not as a definitive stranglehold on an individual’s overall development or in contrary, ease in development.     

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PEER PRESSURE AND THE UNFOLDING STORY OF YOU

Most everyone at one point or another succumbs to some form of peer pressure.  Although peer pressure carries far more weight in our formative years, many are influence during their adult years.  Being acceptable to our friends is important and at times we can stray far from our true character to feel as though we fit in.

At some point, we begin to understand the importance of our own uniqueness.  It is at that point that we slowly allow the false face to dissipate and we become confident in who we are and what we stand for.  The fact is that no one knows or sees us the way we do.  We are only denying ourselves when we display a different image to each individual we meet. 

When we truly live our lives on purposes, we only have one person to answer to and that is ourselves.  If we were to ask ten people to define us, we would get ten completely different descriptions.  We do not have control over these opinions.  You do, however, have control over your own opinion of you.  Ask yourself, “Who am I really trying to please”?

Many individuals lose themselves along the way when trying to be someone they are not.  Eventually, for our own happiness and contentment, we must come to grips with who we truly are.  Many of us have been on that great search for self and many more are still looking.  Do not be afraid to self examine.  Without self examination, we are lost within ourselves.  If we are truly honest with ourselves, we would come to the conclusion that the best person we can be is ourselves.

Accepting who we are is a very significant step in self-realization.  The difficulty lies in facing those qualities that we dislike.  Self-awareness is a process that can be painful at times, but confronting our less desirable characteristics is the first step needed for true change (not masking the issue).  We cannot make changes without being aware of what changes need to be made.

Again, being truly honest with yourself (you need to look at this from all angles), you will discover character traits that are quite admirable.  These strengths are truly you.  Take a moment and write down with complete honesty your challenging personality characteristics as well as your more encouraging character traits.  This initiates the process.   Acknowledgement is always step one.  As you uncover these characteristics decide whether you want them to be part of the true you or are they something that you want to toss away and no longer identify with.

Each time you notice these habits or traits you are eliminating in your life, remind yourself that these are not who you are and that you no longer identify with them.  It takes time to form habits and it will take time for this elimination process to come to fruition. 

Once we have conquered our first hurdle, we can repeat the process and do another review.  It does take time, but it is well worth the effort.  Happiness comes from releasing this unwanted baggage from our identity so that we can be who we truly are.  If we are unhappy with our lives, the true person is not being allowed to shine through. 

Do not follow the crowd.  If you do, will you be happy with yourself when the crowd is not with you?  Be yourself always.  YOU are the best person for you to experience this life with!     

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APPLYING AND SEPARATING ASPECTS IN THE NATAL CHART

There are three different delineations in a Birth Chart when it comes to planetary movement at the precise time of our birth.  These are termed applying aspects, (planets moving together to form an aspect) separating aspects, (planets moving away from one another) and stationary aspects, (planets that have been in retrograde motion and are now motionless.  We are going to take a look at the applying and separating aspects in the Natal Chart.

Unless a Planet is stationary at birth, it will either be forming an aspect with another planet or separating from an aspect to another planet.  The closer the aspect is to being exact, the stronger its influence in our lives. 

Many Astrologers believe that a separating aspect deals with past events, or if you like, finished business--something that has already been dealt with and will eventually fade over time.  Some believe that the acknowledgement and correction took place before birth, and we have already made adjustments to overcome whatever the two planets involve describe.

Astrologers understand this significance and will define its intensity and help delineate the meaning of any particular influence in the Birth Chart. 

When planets are applying, it is understood that the faster moving planet that is going to make the aspect is moving towards the slower moving planet.  This suggests unfinished business that will have to be rectified during the course of the lifetime.  Once again the closer the aspect, the more apparent and pressing the energies of the planets involved.  We have come into this life to unfold the meaning and address this apparent issue and come to terms with whatever the planets and aspects suggest.

The applying aspects become stronger as time passes.  They intensify and push us in directions that will assist us in defining the apparent circumstances involving these two planetary energies.  These conditions are dealt with after birth.  Applying aspects are suggestive of future endeavours that should be approached and dealt with.  This is not to say that all aspects between planets are challenging; far from it.  You have to examine the planets involved and decipher how well they work together as well as what aspects are involved before making a judgement call on how the energies will affect one another.

Remember the tighter the aspect, the more significant its influence on our lives.  When deciphering a Chart, it is very important to take this into consideration.  For example, a conjunction between Mars and Pluto is a very strong aspect, but if the planets are separating from one another and are out by 8 degrees then the aspect would have less influence in our life.  Let say that Venus conjuncts the Sun in your birth chart.  This is a much softer aspect than the Mars Pluto aspect but if Venus conjunct the Sun is applying and only out by 23 minutes, this aspect would have a far greater influence than the aspect between Mars and Pluto.

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CROSSROADS OF LIFE

How have you been withstanding the pressures of life?  You have overcome all obstacles to get to where you are today and you are still standing tall. 

 

It is amazing just how resilient we are.  We can be standing on the threshold of an apparent mountain which we have allowed to make us feel as though we are at the mercy of life.  Suddenly, one small circumstance can change and we change our outlook which opens a door.  Once the door has been opened, we once again breathe in that familiar scent of victory over our attitude and as a result this permits us to overcome the dilemma that once seemed impenetrable.

 

When you think you are at your weakest point and are almost ready to give up the fight, you amazingly turn a corner and get a glimmer of hope.  Unfortunately some people never allow that offshoot of inspiration to sprout and grow within their being.  Some of us build walls and allow ourselves to become crushed by negative beliefs and old mind structures.  These only serve to denying us what is rightfully ours.

 

There are times when we can become our own greatest enemy, because we truly do not think that there is a way out.  These thoughts of disbelief become our greatest obstructions and they hold us back from overcoming.  We have to listen to the little voice that says you can get through this; the voice that assists you to find solace once again.  As long as we limit ourselves and become captive of these negative beliefs, we have little to no chance of overcoming any barrier.

 

We may blame our life’s circumstances on others.  There are times when others seem to intrude on our otherwise gentle lives and infiltrate the calm.  In reality, under most circumstances (not abusive ones),  it is our reaction to these individuals that steals our calm.  We can experience a bad relationship; we can have a difficult period with co-workers, family members may take paths in life that we as loved ones try to intervene.  All these things can bring us to places we really would rather not visit, let alone live in.  We must remember it is our attitude towards these people and their actions that cause our grief.

 

We all encounter tough life experiences and some can be excessively difficult to overcome.  It can be a tedious task to make it through some of these times and events.  Do not own other people’s actions or attitudes.  We can learn and grow from them but they are not to hold us captive.  We have to channel our focus on those things that allow us to experience happiness.  We can no more control someone else’s thoughts and actions than we can control our weather patterns.

 

Step back from other people’s experiences.  Stand tall and overcome your own challenges.  Put all thoughts and concerning in their proper place.  You truly have the strength to overcome anything.  Nothing, no matter how horrendous and challenging it may seem is beyond your emotional control.  You can overcome anything, but you have to believe that this is possible.  No one else can do this for you!

 

You will eventually defeat any emotional blockage that stands in your way and you will be all the better for it with new found strength and confidence that will carry you forward.  You are always ready to face any challenge life presents you with.  It is all about belief structure and expectations.  You are in control always.  How you handle life’s events is always up to you.  Understand and know that you are the victor and you can defeat even the toughest of life’s challenges.   Do not be a victim of your negative thoughts or your expectations.

               

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Natal Charts with Transits and Progressions Explained

We have had requests to define each of our Astrology charts offered.  The Chart which should be the starting point for self-study and understanding is the Natal or Birth Chart.  Most individuals however are interested in current events and would like their Charts to assist with decisions that need to be made today.

 

Natal or Birth charts shows what you are born with - both the talents and the challenges.  This Chart helps you to understand you predictive reactions to life’s events and defines your purpose in life.

 

The planets transit or move continually (each at its own rate of speed) and as they move, they connect to the planets in your Natal chart.

 

Progressing the plants in a Progressed chart shows larger trending events which will affect you for a more extensive time period than the Transits but speak primarily of internal changes.

 

Transits and Progressions are linked together and when they activate a birth aspect, predictable activities occur which relate to the planets in transit, the house the transitting planet is found in, the Natal House and Natal planet that they are linked to.

 

The Transitting planet and the Natal planet indicate the specific type of energy involved,

The House the Transitting planet is in indicated the most effective expression of the energy and

The Natal house is the area of life involved.

 

It is important to remember that the potential of any event lies within the Natal Chart and this is why it is imperative that a Natal Chart be prepared either before or with the Transits and Progressions.

 

These charts are personally prepared and the information is never pulled from a data source. They are extensive and in written form to assist you with referring back to the information and timing.

 

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Limiting Concepts

There are many individuals who utilize positive thinking in their daily living.  There are some who focus their attention on old outdated ways of thinking.  Many have led trapped lives caught in belief structures which inhibit their internal growth.  Many today realize these limitations and are turning their attention to alternate directions for the unfolding events that are continuously developing within their lives.

 

Many experience challenging conditions even though they believe that they are turning their focus in a more positive direction.  It is important to listen to your mind’s focus for if you believe that change is an impossible feat or that hard lessons are obstacles or barriers that keep getting in the way of progress, the development will not materialize.

 

Defeatist’s thoughts have long had a way of slipping into the forefront and it is so commonplace that it may be difficult at first to even catch these less than productive infiltrations into our positive missions.  We are meant to challenge life’s conditions and promote a better world and this must always begin within.  The very belief that you are meeting up with obstacles that hinder your progress undermines your potential success.  Listen to your thoughts and closely evaluate what the appropriate outcome would be under the conditions that you are adhering too.

 

You are creating blockages by what you think is or is not possible; life is not doing this.  You have been living under an illusion that you are at the mercy of life.  Life just is!  You are in control of the way you are handling life’s conditions.  If you believe that you begin each day with severe obstacles blocking your way then you will have just that.  The power of energy does not judge your energy (thoughts), it just supplies you with more of what you focus on.

 

Listen carefully to your thoughts and adjust them accordingly.  When you meet up with a challenging condition, understand that it only serves to make you stronger not to punish you.  Adjust and move on.  Do not put limits on what you are able to achieve for in reality there are no limits.  You can go anywhere in your thoughts and create conditions that mirror the focal point of your attention.  It may not manifest exactly as we think but there are guides that assist you along the way and provide you with what you need in order to attune yourself to the higher principles of life.

 

If you are looking for love and compassion, if these are your greatest hope in life, you will have to be the agent of change.  The only way to produce concrete results that sway in the direction of what you are aiming for, you must become these things.  If you want love and compassion, show this to yourself as well as each individual you meet in life.  If you understand that the universe will always provide you with what you need then let go of desires and wishes.  Live life as thought they are already there.

 

Centre yourself regularly through practices such as meditative and know that you are on track.  Acknowledge without doubt that you will reach your destination.  Pay attention to those little defeatist thoughts and beliefs and turn them around.  You are the only one that limits your potential growth.  Take control and understand how you direct your life’s course.  It certainly can be difficult in the beginning as you have been living under a false illusion that life dictates you.  It takes time and effort to produce results, but they will come.  Believe this; know this.  You are the creator of your life.  Push in directions that will enhance YOU.

 

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Taurus - April 20, 2014

The Sun moves into the sign of Taurus on April 20, 2014.  This post applies to individuals with their Sun in Taurus, and to a smaller extent those individuals with many planets in the second house or have their rising sign in Taurus. 

As we move from the fiery sign of Aries into the earth sign of Taurus, we have pushed ourselves out there in the world and are now ready to move into a more secure life situation.  Aries instigates aggressive pursuit to make something out of ourselves and Taurus now wants to instill a more sure-footed response. 

Taurus is all about building a foundation that can stand the test of time.  This is often acquired through material means and security is often measured by the rewards offered from a bank account that is slowly but steadily rising.  Taurus is security minded and uses determination and discipline to reach their objectives in life.  They do not rush out there and stake their claim as Aries individuals would do.  Taurus people choose a more solid structure that guarantees success.  They are determined and not afraid of hard work.  They understand that if this is what it takes to achieve success, then that is the route to take.

They are not very spontaneous and like the tried and tested route.  They quietly build on this structured ground and move forward in their quest for security.  They rarely sway off the chosen path and can be counted on in any situation.  In times of strife, they are usually cool-headed and ward off anything that could jeopardize their sense of security through perseverance and staying steadfast.  They are very calm individuals although once they become angry, they are quite explosive and have a difficult time settling down.

Taurus individuals are very fixed in their ways and also quite opinionated.  Some are considered inflexible and stubborn to a fault as they have a difficult time adapting to anything new.  They will stubbornly adhere to their ways of doing things.  They may not be spontaneous in their decisions, but they will remain true to their word once it is given.  This makes them quite reliable and responsible individuals.

In loving relationships, they are faithful to their loved ones and will work hard at maintaining a meaningful relationship.  They are romantics and also very sensual people.  Taurus individuals will lavishly look after those they love with luxury and surround them with beauty.  They are very earthy and not inclined to wanderlust activities.  They prefer to remain at home as travel is not something that means a whole lot to them.  They will, however, travel to keep their loved ones happy.  They like structure in their life and anything new that has potential of unsettling their comfortable life can produce anxiety and worry.  They like things to be predictable and steady.    

To uncover more meaning in life, Taurus individuals will school themselves through practical learning and formulated ideas.  If this suggests long tedious tasks that require concentrated energy and an ability to keep moving in an intended direction, they can be counted on to reach this destination.  Patience is a key character trait that they can rely on throughout their lives.  Their motto could be “good things are worth waiting for”. 

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Being of Assistance

Never belittle yourself with the thought that you have nothing to offer.  You are special and have an important role in this life whether you believe this or not.  You are able to assist others through channelling your energy into proper focus based on love and compassion.  You have the ability to tap into your resources and assist anyone in need; you just have to believe in yourself. 

We are all human.  We all make bad decisions and pick up bad habits.  Make alterations to your thinking so that you can forgive and any repair any internal damages.  The first step is accepting responsibility for your own shortcomings.

You choose which route to take in life and will meet up with individuals that temporarily sway your life’s direction and its direct route.  When someone interferes with your own personal growth, you have to take charge and move yourself away from this situation.  This begins with the realization that this individual needed to come into your life to enable you to learn from them.  When you awaken to the lesson, take the information needed and move forward.

If someone comes into your life with issues, know that what they have come to you for guidance with recovery or at least for you to point the way for them to activate their healing.  It is not by chance that people crossed paths.  You can help others deal with their challenges, but ultimately, they always have to personally make the changes.  You promote action; you initiate the recognition process, but they decide when to move away from their dilemma.  If they are not ready for change, it does not matter what you do.  You cannot force them.  It might start with you but it ends with them. 

Ego cannot interfere.  As long as you are aware that you are only a conduit and not the actual healer, the ego remains in its place.  We are all capable to assisting with healing.  Often without even realizing it, we say just the right thing at the right time or offer just the right approach to assist others in their time of need.  The ego is a force that can either work with you or work against you.  It provides reinforcement and can help you with promote confidence that can aid or it will hinder you by wanting praise and recognition.

The next time someone knocks on your proverbial front door and asks for help, know that you have the tools to unlock any problem and open any door.  Have faith!

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The Sixth House in Astrology

To continue our recently look at the Houses in Astrology, today we will write about the Sixth House.  The first Six Houses in Astrology are considered to be the personal Houses, while the last six Houses are considered more universal in their nature.  The final six are connected to spiritual learning, the occult, higher learning and social conditioning. 

The Sixth House is naturally ruled by Virgo, the sign of service rendered to others.  It could be considered somewhat of a “sober” house in that it calls you back to the business of practical living.  The fifth house was all about romance and having fun and the sixth house is very real and functions on a much more serious note.

In its highest sense, the Sixth House teaches us to love one another through selfless acts of service.  To promote this higher level of service, the actions must be carried out willingly and freely.  These fields of service include our working conditions and environment.  The Sixth House will reveal how we relate to our working atmosphere, our work contacts, and our working associates.

The Sixth House also deals with health matters, although chronic health conditions are connected to the Twelfth House.  Much can be assessed when we take into consideration the conditions of the Sixth and Twelfth houses, along with the Ascendants aspects when it comes to our health.  The Sixth House is where we have the potential to clean up our health through routine exercise and proper diet.  The Sixth House can also indicate, depending on conditions surrounding this house, eating disorders.  These three areas (Ascendant, Twelfth and Sixth House) can pinpoint physical conditions.  Your Astrologer is not your physician however and can only advise as to what is suggested in your Chart.  It is always advisable that you seek diagnosis from a medical professional. 

Even if there are health issues related to these houses, it can be transformed into a house of wellness as there are many roads to healing.  Meditation and health consciousness are always at anyone’s disposal to assist on the road to healing.  If you Birth Chart points toward medical issues, these issues are not written in stone.  Someone who works to be healthy and makes continual healthy choices can overcome any difficulties suggested in their Charts.  The strong aspects in Astrology such as the conjunction, square and opposition are the greatest learning tools available to us all.  The easy flowing aspects like the sextile and trine create calm conditions and opportunities.  We gain valued lessons by confronting our challenging aspects and making them work for us, instead of against us.  We are never at life’s mercy.  There are always alternatives and choices.

The Sixth house also deals with small animals and our pets, but in most cases the central areas of focus deal with service, health, hygiene and the working environment. 

To get a clearer picture of how your Sixth House is represented in your Chart, check the aspects, planetary locations and the condition of the ruler of this house.  To receive a clearer understanding and a comprehensive detailed report of the trend in your life, do not hesitate to contact Holm Astrology to commission the preparation of a Natal Chart.

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United

There are many religious organizations throughout our world.  There are individuals that have great faith in their specific religious beliefs.  Most of us, whether we have a religious background or not, share one common goal and that is the pursuit of love.  We seek to aid one another through various acts of kindness and share a common belief of the existence of a higher force or the original pure essence.

For most religious leaders, their intentions are admirable for the pursuit is one of love and compassion for our fellow man.  We all walk this earth together.  Although our customs vary, we are still brothers and sisters at heart.  Surely the pursuit of love and compassion can become a common ground for all of us.  Surely we can walk this earth in peace and a shared feeling of unity.  Why is it taking so long for our religious leaders to band together and work in unity?  Religious, mystical or spiritual, each may have its own route but each is evolving.  We must respect one another for our end goal ultimately is the same.

Why must our differences segregate us?  Imagine what a force for good our world could experience if we could all unite.  Imagine what global interaction could mean to our poor, the lonely and the desolate?

We have the foundation required to join as one.  Inside all of us there is a place where we are in touch with our own pure essence.  Inside we each have our own temple of peace.  We are individual pieces of the whole but always linked through consciousness.

The next time you expend your energy on our differences (differences that only serve to divide us), remember that you could have been born anywhere--within any culture.  Count your blessings each and every day whatever they may be and spread love.  Teach our world by being a living example and let the wave of love encompass our earth. 

When we are born, we are all equal and when we depart, we leave this existence simply as a soul.  Neither our material richness nor our beliefs change our exit.  We came with nothing and leave with nothing as measured by the material world.  Our beliefs may alter and mature as we mature but our pure essence it always preparing us for that final day’s journey.  Our life ties us to the eternal moment and we all move in the same direction.  Our routes may vary but we all reach the final destination point.  Why should we not do this hand in hand?

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Child Empowerment Charts

Child Empowerment Charts

 The definition of empowerment is to increase the spiritual, social and educational strength of an individual. This chart by Holm Astrology is prepared for the parent to assist in just that. Understand your child's personality traits and their potential.  By so doing, you can help them develop the skills with which they were born with.

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OUR TETERING WORLD

Some days it is overwhelming to listen to the news.  It would appear that our world is teetering in many ways on the brink of ruin with the many world leaders playing a major part in this evolving story.  Sometimes it is hard not to question if there is any point in our efforts to promoting peace.  Each of us has our little circle of friends and acquaintances and our small seemingly insignificant part to play. 

Although you may consider your part unimportant, you should have a look at the ripple effect from your efforts.  Sadly, we rarely receive feedback and we feel as though our efforts slip by the wayside with little if any effect. 

Stop focusing on the big pictures.  Take a look at your microenvironment.  Can you see a pattern of your own immediate environment evolving?  Does life seems to be changing and synchronizing with what is taking place within?  If so, you are on the right path.  Each of us adds to the ripple effect.  Many of us through joint effort can change our ripple to a wave and so forth.  Although the world at large seems distraught and caught in a web of confusion, dismay and even destruction, your efforts assist in the transformation in your own little microenvironment which eventually will ripple out on a global scale.  It is important to understand that external change and transformation only begins to surface when we are beginning to alignment internally.

It is imperative that you keep focused on your objectives and push towards inner peace and balance.  Meditate on how you would like your immediate environment to respond to your efforts.  Create that change regardless of the time element and regardless of the ever wanted instant gratification that many individuals seek. 

Inner transformation takes time and great effort.  Go beyond positive thinking to transform your world.  Along with positive reinforcement, channel your thoughts in directions that enhance what it is you are attempting to create.  It has taken you your whole life to reach the summit that you are now standing on; therefore, you can imagine that it will also take time to transcend this life into what you want it to become in the future.

We are living examples of our environment and we are certainly imperfect beings, but we can mold ourselves through perseverance and focused energies towards the direction of our choice.  We are only held captive by our belief structure and our expectations.  Release yourself from the grips of the past and open up to your potential future.  It begins with you.  YOU activate the ripple effect in your life and in our world.

We may feel insignificant, but in the grand scheme of things, we all move as one force and our numbers are expanding.  We are reaching out to others that are open to this channel of expression.  Regardless of life events, we always have a choice of whether to let life sweep us away or slowly gain control of our own private destiny.  Never give up.  Always push forward and as time passes, you will begin to see small glimmers of hope and potential growth.  Hold true to yourself and persevere.  The challenges life hurtles at us build inner strength and stamina.  We will persevere and we will open that door to true perception which is available to everyone.    

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RETROGRADE MOTION OF PLANETS IN ASTROLOGY

Retrograde motion is a phenomenon that actually occurs quite frequently in our heavenly skies.  Our Earth is tilted on its axis at 23 ½ degrees and the planets are in a continuous motion in the skies.  They rise in the east and set in the west due to our Earth’s rotation.  The planets in our solar system travel along the ecliptic and because of our Earth’s rotation move from west to east.

At some point in this rotation the planets appear to slow down and actually stop their movement in the heavens, this phase is known as the stationary position, and then appear to move backwards and this is termed retrograde motion.  This is only an appearance and does not actually happen.

During these times of retrograde motion and it can last from a couple of weeks to several months depending on the planet involved, if the placement of the planet moving into retrograde makes an aspect to one of the planets in the Birth chart something is defined.  What is defined depends entirely on the aspect involved, the planets involved along with the houses that become activated during this motion.

Quite often a planet such as Pluto will go into retrograde motion and then begin to move forward again and then go back into retrograde two or three times before it remains direct and passes beyond that linking degree with the planetary force it touches.  The first contact when a planet goes retrograde is always the most intense period.  It is as if something has been activated and we act accordingly.   Each subsequent contact is less intense and the final contact is usually associated with coming to terms with whatever took place upon original contact.

A contact with Pluto to an angle, especially the Ascendant or the Midheaven can have a profound effect on our being.  Often the retrograde motion lasts a month or two and then passes over the same degree only to go retrograde again and pass over the same degree again.  The total orb of influence can last six month to one year.  This will transform whatever is being suggested through the sign on the angle and aspects from other Natal positions.  Great transformations occur during such incidents and individuals will go through changes both internally and externally that alter their lives often permanently.

To find out more on retrograde planets in your Birth chart or retrograde planets affecting planets or angles in your Chart, you will have to locate these movements in an ephemeris.  Further delineation can be defined by having a Chart prepared when there are these influences affecting your life, which is relatively a common experience.

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Holm Astrology's First Anniversary on Facebook

April 9 – On this day in 1413 Henry V was crowned King of England.  In 1953, TV guide published its first issue.  In 2013, Holm Astrology started its Facebook page.  Our Facebook anniversary may not make the local newspaper but the encouragement, patronage and the people that have touched our lives over the past year are extraordinary to us.  We want to express our gratitude to each and every one you!  Creating our daily posts is a work of love and each of you add an even greater meaning to these creations.

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The Fifth House in Astrology

The fifth house in Astrology deals primarily with the act of pursuing enjoyment and pleasure in life.  This can be found through many avenues of expression.  The greatest of these expressions is found in the ability to express oneself without prejudgement and with ease.  This is often released when the fifth house is activated through artistic endeavours such as dance routines or through a pursuit in music.  Acting is also connected to the fifth house, and in many cases, many well-known actors of today have strong planetary influences linked to this house.  It is the house of creativity.

The eleventh house is connected to love received and the fifth house has to do with love given.  This house is an expression of love that is given through romantic love affairs, although not linked to marriage.  Marriage is a further continuation of love and is linked to the seventh house.  The love given also can be spread through the love we have for our children and this house often speaks of our children and procreation. 

Those with strong connections to the fifth house, either through planetary influences found in this house or by planets making aspects to these planets or the ruler of the fifth house cusp, will display many of these characteristics. 

As defined, this house is the house of pleasure and in many cases is also associated to gambling, speculation and a willingness to take financial risks. 

The fifth house basically speaks of emotional enhancement through acts of playful interaction which provides enjoyment in our lives.

Teaching abilities are also part of the fifth house foundation and anyone with a creative flair can do well in areas where you can teach others your personal expression of art. 

Those with strong energies linked to this house express some Leo characteristics as well, as the fifth house is naturally ruled by the sign Leo.  For example, an individual with a Capricorn Sun with strong planetary links to the fifth house will be much more flamboyant and fun loving than the usual security minded Capricorn.  The Capricorn tendencies of working to make a name for themselves may still be prevalent, but many of their gifts would be found in areas where their self-expression can take them up that ladder of success which success is so essential to many Capricorn individuals.  The Capricorn individual with the heavy fifth house influence would not be as serious and would take chances and would be much more fun loving than the traditional Capricorn individual.

To find out more about fifth house strengths and challenges look to the planetary influences connected to your fifth house and its ruling planet.

               

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Close Family and Friends

Have you ever sat down and thought about your acquaintances and your close family members.  What is their purpose? 

You undoubtedly have come to terms with friends coming and going in your life.  What was the reason for their “being” at that particular time?  What did you learn and what was shared that made that connection important?

 

Long term close friends certainly play an important part in our life.  Besides comradeship and the sharing of special times, they sometimes seem to know just what to say in times of stress or during the questioning stages that we all go through.  They have been brought into our lives for specific reasons and if you look deep, you will uncover some of the answers.

Most seem to fade away for some reason and some leave us unexpectedly.  They must have served their purpose.  We gained a little insight and growth from each one of them and carry a part of who they were with us (through their influence or impact) as we continue on our journey without their physical presence.

There are the few, the very few that have a lasting quality and we share much of our lives with these individuals.  We grow together and share our experiences together.  They are the special ones; the ones that have undoubtedly linked up with us in previous incarnations.  Pay special attention to these individuals.  They have something specific to teach us and the lesson is, more often than not, found within their personality.

Our close family members also have a special role to play.  These people too have undoubtedly shares previous incarnations with us.  In several cases, we have shared lives many times with these special individuals.  I am not suggesting that these relationships are easy ones as those individuals that we do not see eye to eye with are the ones that can offer the most profound lessons in life.

It is not always under pleasant conditions that we are joined, but sometimes the hardest but most successful lessons come through these channels of learning.  We learn to adapt to these people and love them even when we have issues with them.  In most cases our loved ones are special.  We share much of our lives and could not image living without them.  Whether you relationships are easy flowing or difficult, appreciate the growth that is found through your experience with them.

Count your blessings each day.  Pay attention to your relationships with each person around you.  You might be pleasantly surprised.  After close examination, you may come to a new understanding and appreciate them in ways that you did not before.  They walk the road of life with you.  Enjoy the company.

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Making that Decision

How often do we reach a fork in the road and have to deal with some challenge which through our own attitude puts us under a lot of pressure?  Many times, we neither know which way to turn nor what is actually the right thing to do.  We have to sit down and honestly reflect on the situation then come up with a viable solution that creates the least amount of strife as possible. 

Many will spend countless hours deliberating how the decision will impact others, especially when there are children involved.  How will others react and what kind of emotional affect will our decisions have on others?  When there are children involved, we place great importance on their lives and their emotional stability.  It is equally important to look at how you are being affected too.  Many will put themselves last and this is commendable but not always in the best interest of those who are being impacted by the situation at hand.

You really have to be honest with yourself and figure out what you need to do.  You have to make sure you have carefully reviewed all possible alternatives and given the situation the attention it deserves.  After this, make an informed decision.  Are you truly happy?  You know you deserve to be happy?  It is okay to calculate yourself (your mental and physical health) into this equation.  How can you assist in making others happy when you are not happy yourself?  Are you creating more problems because you are not acting on life circumstances?  How are others being affected because of this situation?

Ask yourself if this situation going to change in the foreseeable future, or is there actually very little hope?  Are you committed to your decision, once you have made up your mind?  These life events can be very trying times and unfortunately no one can find a solution to your problems but you.  You have to be honest with yourself, as you truly cannot fool yourself.  Ultimately, you have to make a commitment, one way or another.  Make sure you have exhausted all avenues beforehand.  An early reaction is never a good one, unless of course there is violence or aggression involved.  Once a decision has been made, let it go and move on! 

You deserve happiness and it really is okay to think about yourself especially as a parent as your wellbeing affects vulnerable people.  There are no wrong decisions!  You are meant to follow the path you choose.  Just make sure that you take your time and allow time for potential challenges to change course for sometimes they do.  Be completely open and discuss what the problem is with the individual involved.  There are times when people are so wrapped up in their own lives that they honestly are not making these people aware of the impact they are having on others.  Many good relationships have been saved simply by talking things out.

If there truly is no resolution, then it’s time for you to make a move.  Make this move without regrets or shouldering blame.  In most cases, everyone involved assists in the creation of an issue and resolutions can only be found if all parties are willing to make concessions and accept responsibility.

Life is full of stumbling blocks and challenging conditions.  When we stand up for what is right, we gain strength and resilience and come to know ourselves better.  Believe in yourself and allow life and love to enter.  You deserve all the best life can offer.

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Void of Course Moon in Astrology

Void of Course Moon.....we have recently experienced this occurrence and thought it would be appropriate to explain this Astrology term.  This is a phenomenon that actually occurs quite frequently.  The Moon is the fastest known planet travelling through the Zodiac signs.  It takes the Moon two and one-half days to move from one sign to the next and during that time, it makes many aspects to all the planets in our solar system.

When the Moon reaches its furthest degree in a sign while still making a major aspect to one of the planets, (Conjunction, Sextile, Trine, Square and Opposition) it is not considered Void Of Course.  When the Moon makes its last applying aspect to one of these planets, for example it makes a conjunction to Mars at 26 degrees and 36 minutes of Aries and then does not make another aspect to any planet until it reaches Taurus.  During the time frame of no aspect, which could be a minutes or as much as a few hours, the Moon is considered Void Of Course.

During this period regardless of how short it may be, Astrology tells us that we should not make any important decisions or start new projects.  It has been noted that beginning something of importance during these periods, often produces less than desirable results.  Often things do not go as planned, and as a result, need adjustment once this lunar cycle has completed its course.  Our judgement is often not as sharp as usual and reconstruction is often a by-product of decisions made during this time period.

On rare occasions, the Void Of Course length of duration can last as long as 2-3 hours, although this is very rare.  It is suggested that during these periods, one should spend time reflecting and regrouping through acts of deliberation or meditative practice.  Once the Moon has entered the next sign, plans and events seem to move along better and one avoids possible delays and frustrations that are often accompany times of Void Of Course Moon.

In Astrology, the aspects between the Moon and any other planetary forces speak to us concerning traits and life events.  When the Moon goes Void Of Course, it is as though there is no message being sent and life and our plans for life hesitate and loose communication to our cosmic guidance.  This is not to say that nothing happens, but it seems that making plans during this time is best to be avoided and should be pursued once the Moon moves into the next sign.

Is this a myth or an Astrological phenomenon?  You be the judge.   There are sites on the internet that can provide you with specific times for these periods and their duration.  Test this phenomenon and let us know what you experienced?  You might be surprised!

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In The Moment

Make plans for the future and set goals for yourself so you can reach them.  It is okay to recall memories of days gone by and reminisce.  Being in the moment, however, is where we are meant to live.  Focusing on the here and now can be difficult as many of us know.  Take a moment to realize how much time is spent worrying about the future and fretting over the past.

The future and its set plans may never materialize and the past is long gone.  Is it not sometimes better forgotten?  We have the eternal moment and living in the now is really all we have.   Planning for the future is not a bad thing to do and in most cases if you plan a goal for yourself there is a chance you might just reach it.  But living in the future and always waiting for the future to come is not how life should be lived.  You are wasting the present with maybes and what ifs.

Time passes quickly and before you become conscious of the fleeting moment, it is gone.  Living for tomorrow draws away the importance of today.  Exploring the moment and all its intricacies draws awareness.  Focusing on the now allows the opportunity for you to have the time to stop and smell the roses.  Do not wish your life away by focusing on tomorrow or take away today’s happiness by worrying about tomorrow.  Do not contemplate your life away or be stuck dwelling in the past.  Realize the moment; capture the instant and waken to the eternal now.

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The Fourth House in Astrology

The fourth house, as with each of the other houses, is affected by the planetary placements within the house and the sign ruling this house.  It deals with our roots, where we come from, and our early conditioning from our parents.  Both of the parents are connected to this house, but in particular the Mother.  The tenth house is usually affiliated with our Father.

The fourth house has influence over the most personal parts of our life.  It reflects how we feel about ourselves due to conditioning from early childhood which often comes from our relationship with our parents.  Their response to our presence and the nurturing we received as children come into play in this house.  Our ability to respond to our environment in a nurturing, caring manner has a lot to do with how we were treated as children.

The fourth house, ruled naturally by the Moon, is the foundation of our emotion support system.  It either hinders our self-expression thereby making us introverted or assists us making us extroverted.  In many cases, the stronger the emphasis is on this house (defined by planetary influence) the more you become introverted, unless the planet is one which reflects characteristics which are outgoing and enthusiastic such as Venus and Jupiter and are well aspected.

The fourth house deals with real estate and property as well as the home.  In some cases, it has to do with income property and income investments in real estate.  It also deals with our heritage and family history--basically our roots and where we come from.  From our early upbringing and within the home climate, we either gain a sense of belonging where we can feel safe in our environment, or we build walls to protect our inner security.  Our home experience in the early year has a lot to do with how we react to our environment.  This is all conditioning from the aspects and planetary links found in the fourth house. 

If for example you were to have Jupiter in the fourth house, your early conditioning may have been very liberal and philosophical and learning was a primary focus.  This does not necessarily suggest childhood education through grade school as that type of education is more from the third house.  This education relates to education on a broader level, where psychological reasoning may have been in the forefront and justice and honesty may have been the hallmarks of early education.  The outdoors may have played a great part in growing up and the need for expansion on many levels may still be apparent even as an adult.

If for example Saturn was in this house and was poorly aspected, there may have been childhood conditioning that was severely strict where the child was not allowed room to breathe without some type of confrontation and lectures.  There would have been restrictions and limitations within the framework of the home and these conditions could still hamper emotional expression well into adulthood.

For a personal understanding and to ascertain the significance of this house for you, you need to review the planets in the fourth house and the aspect made to these planets as well as the ruling planet of the fourth house cusp in your Natal Chart.  For example, if you have Leo on the fourth house cusp, you will have to look at aspects to the Sun, Leo’s ruling planet and aspects to it from other planets to gain more insight into early conditioning, the home environment and how it emotionally affected and may still affect you.

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