RELEASING YOURSELF

There are some individuals, particularly women, who live in fear and oppression particularly under the dictatorship of emotionally domineering men.  This statement is not to single out either gender as it is recognized that some woman are very domineering over their partners as well.  Often these traits stem from learned behaviour in early childhood.

It seems that, although we have issues stemming from childhood events, we can still drawn to relationships with individual that mirror the same characteristics.  Some of us will form relationships with aggressive partners.  Some of us will find ourselves associated with domineering bosses and some will find these personalities in friendships.  It somehow seems fated.

On a deeper level perhaps the soul has chosen these life’s contacts because of a previous life’s experience when we were the aggressor.  Perhaps these life’s experiences are used as learning tools for further growth.  But we are in no way suggesting that anyone should continue under such harsh living conditions.  Perhaps the lesson is realizing self worth and self love....enough self love to push us to act so that we remove ourselves from these conditions.  In many cases, the lessons are to be learned. 

If you find yourself in undesirable conditions, know that this is not where you belong.  Know that you are in no way responsible for these actions and in no way do you deserve them.

It first has to be recognized that this is not the “normal” or acceptable way to live.  Exercise your right to choose.  Know that there are many safety nets in place to assist us.  Do not fear change.

Understand that the mind (ego) can play tricks on us and coerce us into believing that there is no way out or that we are not good enough or that we do not deserve any better.  The excuses go on and on.  We can become a slave to these thought patterns and live in fear of change, believing that change will only hamper life and make things worse.

Move beyond doubt and exercise a clear mental evaluation of the situation.  Know that life can get better if you choose to make change.  Change comes when we rise up to our challenges and not surrender. 

The only thing to fear is fear itself.  We must always believe in ourselves.  We must change our perception.  We must relinquish old, outdated belief structures that have held us back in the past.  We can and will rise above obstruction.  We CAN do this.  We HAVE the strength required to overcome anything life provides us with to learn and learn we will!

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UNDERSTANDING THE PROCESS

Many of us are delving into the subconscious and understand that, if we allow, ego will take up a lot of our time and energy.  The ego plays with our thoughts and causes us to question our right to simply be ourselves.  It challenges our ability to be comfortable within our skin.  It tries to hide our wonderful qualities to maintain doubt which in effect gives it ultimate control.  It tries to bring out the worst in us and then asks us to focus on these qualities and to take them on as our own. 

This is the route ego takes to try to infiltrate our otherwise peaceful life experience.  Even with this knowledge many of us still have trouble recognizing the ego and still identify with ego often mistaking it for who we truly are.  Identifying with ego provides it with strength and keeps it alive and well in our mind.

Ridding ourselves of this insistent nuisance is essential if we are to allow and experience who we actually are.  We must learn to recognize when ego is interfering in order to halt it in its tracks.  Recognition of its influence is the biggest and most important step to conquering ego.  It takes time to catch on to its schemes but as we become more acquainted with its voice, we more readily recognize its influence.

All thoughts are ego generated and the higher self or the inner self is the quiet link within that silently exists and is not a part of the chaos of life.  This is who we truly are.  We can identify with this energy once we have quietened the ego and allow this pure knowing to aid us in life.  Our inner self does not speak in the traditional sense.  There are no words, yet everything is completely understood.  It is just a knowing within that radiates only truth.  It truths are received on an intuitive level, but also understood consciously.

Some of us struggle to comprehend this energy (although it has always been with us throughout our lives) but through focus and acceptance we will more readily understand these truths that are emanating from within.  The more we recognize this energy the more we will hear the warnings, the reminders, the truths.

Recognize ego and its intent.  Filter out all the negativity is produces.  Throw away all of the social labels learned over a life time.  Recognize your value.  See who you truly are.  Find the moment.  Enjoy happiness and love.

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FULL MOON IN ARIES

It is said that the New Moon is a time to set out goal and begin anew whereas the Full Moon Cycle is a time to manifest and bring closure.  Plant the seeds in life during the new moon and harvest the rewards during the full moon. 

The moon is connected to our emotions and when there is a full moon our emotions are heightened or magnified.  If we are in an angry state, the full moon will amplify this emotion.  It is therefore important to prepare prior to the full moon to ensure that you have eliminated stress and anxiety through practices such as meditation or whatever other practices are effective for you.

The full moon we experienced last night was in the sign of Aries which is a fire sign and all fire signs suggest action and moving in certain directions.  As you can imagine with the Full Moon in Aries and the eclipse which also occurred last night (for those of us in Canada), action is the key word.  Whatever you have been working on, and this would be something personal, will now beginning to unfold and you will see the effects of any action that you have taken up until this point.

A full Moon in Aries represents assertiveness, drive, and suggests that we should take the initiative and move forward in an aggressive fashion in whatever area of life our Moon falls in.  Look at your transit chart to locate the house that the Moon current resides in.  We would also have to take into consideration the house axis as the opposite house will also be affected.  If for example this eclipse falls in the fourth house, issues pertaining to the home and family as well as occupation will be highlighted.  It may be a time for some critical decision making in these areas.  Due to the tenth house (the opposite house), there may be public recognition or major family changes including a move or addition to the family, perhaps marriage.  The areas of life affected should be out in the open for others to see.  The tenth house is very public and new beginnings and changes will be quite upfront for others to see, while the fourth house is more of your private life and about security concerns or improvements for the family and home could be highlighted.  You may have to find a healthy balance between the home life and your occupation.

Moon in the sign of Aries deals with self-promotion and putting ourselves out into the public in some way.  Some may decide that this is time to finalize steps for plans that have been in the works to increase or expand business.  Expansion and a move in a positive direction may be indicated or if this individual has moved ahead without enough planning, they may now find that their venture is no longer viable and they may have to shut down or adjust their goals.

Moving ahead slowly is always advised when the Moon is in Aries, as there is a great desire to achieve and achieve right now in the moment.  Patience is often a lesson associated with Aries and if we decide to dismiss this virtue and the actions that were taken earlier might prove beneficial or they may be lacking in something that is important to our success due to the rush.  Take the necessary time to weigh things out.  When Aries is involved proceed with some caution although the opportunities for advancements are there.

The energies of a total Lunar eclipse often takes time to unfold and in some cases it can take up to 6 months.  Did you know that the new Moon will be in Aries in six months from now?  We will have come from now life harvesting in Aries to life seed planting again in Aries in March 2016. 

If you have planetary links or the critical degrees (Ascendant/Midheaven) linked, it will be interesting to see how this manifests; time will tell.  Check your chart to see if there are any other planetary links or house cusps in the 4 degree as they will also play a role in the unfolding of what takes place.  During the full moon we often see the results or at the very least a glimmer of things to come with respect to something that you may have been working on.

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FULL MOON IN ARIES, SEPTEMBER, 2015

It is said that the New Moon is a time to set out goal and begin anew whereas the Full Moon Cycle is a time to manifest and bring closure.  Plant the seed in life during the new moon and harvest the rewards during the full moon. 

The moon is connected to our emotions and when there is a full moon our emotions are heightened or magnified.  If we are in an angry state, the full moon will amplify this emotion.  It is therefore important to prepare prior to the full moon to ensure that you have eliminated stress and anxiety through practices such as meditation or whatever other practice is effective for you.

This full moon will be in the sign of Aries which is a fire sign and all fire signs suggest action and moving in certain directions.  As you can imagine with the Full Moon in Aries and the eclipse which will occur on the 27^th of September (for those of us in Canada), action is the key word.  Whatever you have been working on, and this would be something personal, will now beginning to unfold and you will see the effects of any action that you have taken up until this point.

A full Moon in Aries represents assertiveness, drive, and suggests that we should take the initiative and move forward in an aggressive fashion in whatever area of life our Moon falls in.  Look at your transit chart to locate the house that the Moon current resides in.  We would also have to take into consideration the house axis as the opposite house will also be affected.  If for example if this eclipse falls in the fourth house, issues pertaining to the home and family as well as occupation will be highlighted.  It may be a time for some critical decision making in these areas.  Due to the tenth house, there may be public recognition or major family changes including a move or addition to the family, perhaps marriage.  The areas of life affected should be out in the open for others to see.  The tenth house is very public and new beginnings and changes will be quite upfront for others to see, while the fourth house is more of your private life and about security concerns or improvements for the family and home could be highlighted.  You may have to find a healthy balance between the home life and your occupation.

Moon in the sign of Aries deals with self-promotion and putting ourselves out into the public in some way.  Some may decide that this is time to finalize steps for plans that have been in the works to increase or expand business.  Expansion and a move in a positive direction may be indicated or if this individual has moved ahead without enough planning, they may now find that their venture is no longer viable and they may have to shut down or adjust their goals.

Moving ahead slowly is always advised when the Moon is in Aries, as there is a great desire to achieve and achieve right now in the moment.  Patience is often a lesson associated with Aries and if we decide to dismiss this virtue and the actions that were taken earlier might prove beneficial or they may be lacking in something that is important to our success due to the rush.  Take the necessary time to weigh things out.  When Aries is involved proceed with some caution although the opportunities for advancements are there.

The energies of a total Lunar eclipse often takes time to unfold and in some cases it can take up to 6 months.  Did you know that the new Moon will be in Aries in six months from now?  We will have come from now life harvesting in Aries to life seed planting again in Aries in March 2016. 

If you have planetary links or the critical degrees (Ascendant/Midheaven) linked, it will be interesting to see how this manifests; time will tell.  Check your chart to see if there are any other planetary links or house cusps on the 4 degree mark as they will also play a role in the unfolding of what takes place.  During the full moon we often see the results or at the very least a glimmer of things to come with respect to something that you may have been working on.

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SUN IN LIBRA

The Sun moves into the sign of Libra today, the 24^th of September this year. 

Libra is a sign of justice and equality and many Libra people are very pronounced in these areas.  Fairness and upholding what is right is what this sign stands for.  The right way to live is important to most Libra people and it is not just focused on what comes their way in life; it is also reflected outward with their friends and even further into community, into culture and with the rights of mankind.  Justice first and fairness to all is the hallmark of this sign.

Libra’s ruling planet is Venus and the energy of Venus creates people who enjoy peace, are harmony seekers and usually very social.  They love to please and will always take the middle ground on any of life’s issue.  They will stand behind both parties not wishing to stir the pot by solely supporting one person’s point of view, even if they are privately swayed in another direction.  They will back each person separately and stand by each one.  If by chance they happen to revisit the same subject again when both parties are present, they would be the first to try to remove the attention away from them and their own personal stance.  Harmony is their ultimate goal in life and they will take whatever route necessary to best suits this purpose.

Libra is an air sign and most Libra people are intellectual by nature.  They enjoy communication although not confrontation as this rocks the boat.  Most are very likable and pleasant in their nature.  They are friendly, social and easy to talk with.  Their aim is co-operation just to keep the peace and harmony in life that they so emphatically need.

Their astrological symbol is the scales and this is how they what to live life.  Life has to be balanced and when the scales are out of balance, life can be chaotic and they become restless and stressed.  Libra is not a balanced sign as many would think.  It is a sign that requires balance and justice.

 

Because Libra is ruled by Venus, partnerships and love are important factors in life.  Very few Libra people feel complete until they have met the perfect mate.  It is said that when they are in public, they are very peace-loving and will not rock the boat, but in close personal relationships that they consider significant, they are not afraid to voice their opinion.  What they say matters and if it rocks the boat, so be it.  Many can actually be a little nit-picky when it comes to important partnerships in life.

When you look at the Sun sign, look also at the house where it is located in the birth chart and also where Venus by house placement is located when dealing with Libra.  This provides us with a clearer picture of how the Sun is manifested in the chart.  Look also at the aspects from other planets to the Sun and also how Venus is aspected n the natal chart as this will further identify the Libran personality traits.

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THE WILL TO SUCCEED

How important is it for us to make a name for ourselves in the workplace or to have a reputation that instills a sense of confidence?  What does this mean to you?  When you work extra hard to achieve a goal, how does that feel? 

Do you try to mentally establish you own self-worth?  If so, how is this measured? 

No one is more important than the next person.  We all have worth and in the overall picture we are all equal.  Certainly, some individuals have minds that work extraordinarily well, filing information for easy access and great retention.  Other individuals are extremely sensitive to the needs of others and can do wonders working with others to assist them in learning their life’s lessons.    Some have management capabilities and work extremely well with others.  Others create wonderful works of art, from buildings to hairpins.  Some of us are writers, some clergy, some politicians, some bakers, some parents, some monks in solitude, some street people bringing a sense of love to their fellow citizen. 

For some reason, many, many years ago, someone, somewhere thought it necessary to put us all into categories and decided which ones were more deserving of better pay or deserving of greater acknowledgement or praise.

We all have our part to play in the overall scheme of things and our goal should be to do what we do best as best we can.  There is nothing wrong with goals in life and reaching these goals does provide a certain amount of self-satisfaction and provides a feeling of self-worth, even though our worth should never be in question.  We should strive to do the best job we can regardless of what it is we do, as there is a great feeling when our day is complete knowing that our life’s purpose today was well done.

Pushing ourselves ahead in earthy ways can also be satisfying but that satisfaction is normally a temporary state of happiness and in conclusion actually a distracting illusion.  If we closely look at the “why” behind this feeling of satisfaction, we normally find it is a product of the ego and any creation from ego is temporary in nature. 

Let’s move beyond the ego for a moment.  A sense of satisfaction from external accomplishments can still be wonderful although temporary, but just because it is temporary in nature, we should never forsake doing our best.  We should work at achieving and setting goals for ourselves in this earthly existence (for we are here to live), but perhaps we should place our concentrated efforts on lasting lessons.  Perhaps we need to look within with contentment to experience lasting happiness and a sense of real accomplishment.  Perhaps working on recognizing our true self and resolving internal struggles (mostly produced from ego) will provide lasting results.  Perhaps we need to open the door to perception and pay attention to our true needs and drives to live on a deeper more meaningful level.

These higher achievements provide satisfaction on a deeper level and certainly on a more significant level.  Allowing our true selves to bloom will enhance a feeling of completeness and an inner feeling of true joy.  The more we concentrate on our inner existence, the more we will feel complete and fulfilled – a lasting happiness. 

Set and strive for your goals in life for we are here to live a physical existence, but we should also pay particular attention to who we truly are within, to reach deep within to discover a true sense of self without judgement and open to each and every perplexities and rewards. 

Do what you do best.  Utilize your personal gifts.  Carry out every individual thing you do to the best of your ability.  Recognize your efforts for a job well done.  Understand that you are just as important as each of the glorified individuals that have walked and are walking this earth.  We all have our specific gifts.  Do not squander these gifts.  Let them shine!

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SOLAR AND LUNAR ECLIPSES

We had a solar eclipse on September 13 and will have a lunar eclipse on September 27.  The upcoming lunar eclipse falls in the sign of Aries at 4 degrees and 40 minutes.  The recent solar eclipse was in the sign of Virgo at 20 degrees and 10 minutes.  These signs are significant because their energies and characteristics are what will be expressed. 

For example the recent solar eclipse in Virgo would affect the working environment, daily routines, health and diet and organization. 

The Lunar eclipse is in the sign of Aries suggesting inner confrontation, seeing the perceived you - both the thought positive and negative characteristics.  It will also initiate action into our view of self and help us to push forward in making changes so that we can move ahead in our spiritual journey.  The affects will be very personal

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It is important to understand that these eclipses will initiate action.  Many believe that free choice is not always offered, although in some cases this may not be.  We may have control over the event but we will certainly have control over how we adapt to the changes which are often pushed into action during these periods. 

Eclipses often bring about unexpected change where we tend to break away from outdated or stagnant aspects of our lives.  The range of what this encompasses is very wide, but looking at what house the eclipse falls in within our natal chart (4 degrees Aries for the lunar eclipse) will provide us with information as to what area of our lives will be affected.

The timing of events to unfold will vary and can take up to six months before they are expressed in our life.  Once we understand the area of life is affected, we should not acted upon them for at least 1-2 weeks after the eclipse as this will allow the energies to settle somewhat. 

Carl Jung suggested that during these events we get a glimpse of what he termed “our shadow self”.  In other words we get glimpses of both the positive and negative traits of our personality and thereby we have an opportunity to rid ourselves of any unwanted traits.  It should be pointed out, however, that these traits that we have learned to identify with are ego generated so we have to view them from a non-ownership perspective.  This period could be termed as a moments of self-realization.

As mentioned, many fear the coming of eclipses, but once again we have to come to terms that fear is also ego generated.  Once we acknowledge ourselves or learn to identify points of self, we can make adjustments so that anything we view and term as negative can be understood, accepted and then converted into something positive.  Our inner guides will assist us during these times and will help us understand our true self, which in reality is our inner or higher self. 

Intuitively we know just what it is that we need.  If we learn to listen, we will hear.

This is a time of new beginnings, where flaws are revealed and a new chapter of life begins on some level of understanding, as well as possible changes taking hold in life.  Again, what no longer serves us, we need to let go of in order to assist our evolving story.  Re-evaluation of self will determine our next step to be taken.

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WHO ARE WE?

In a recent post we have been speaking about ego interference in our lives and how we are not to identify with it.  ........Ego is separate from our true identity. 

Let’s take this a step further....we are not our thoughts at all.  Our thoughts are fleeting and do not define us.  So who and what are we?

If we are not ego and we are not our thoughts, how do we define ourselves?  We understand that we are spiritual beings living in a temporary earthly state where we are connected to this physical body.  We, the soul, will not die as the body does when we have finished our purpose here in this life.  So then we are the entity within that is quietly listening to the busy mind and all its contemplative processes.  We are the silent knowing behind the busy mind that is simply listening to the ruckus and continuous murmur of the mind’s steady ongoing reasoning. 

If we pay attention and draw our focus into the moment, we realize that there is something within that is listening.  Every now and again, we take notice of this silent awareness within.  This perfection, this energy, this being is who we truly are.  This is the spirit within and is ever present in the eternal moment.

When we focus on this inner being, we automatically are drawn into the moment and the ego is silenced.  The ego lives in the past and in the future and does not exist in the present.  Since the presence is actually all we truly are associated with, the ego does not exist all.  The mind is silenced when focused in the moment, although it will resurface at times when we recognize the quiet one within and which unfortunately again take us out of the moment.  This however is only temporary. 

There is a great stillness in the moment and a conscious awareness of all that surrounds us, all that is happening in the here and now and also an understanding of our connection with this.....the oneness of everything existing in the moment.  We can call this experience whatever we want....many call this peace and tranquility.  The feeling is very comfortable and complete, so we can also call it our Source, for this awareness is associated with all these things.

Once we realize who and what Source is, we will also understand that since we are part of this eternal moment, we must also be part of Source.  We are all one.  This is the cumulative self.  This is who we are, and we are found in the perpetual moment.

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Thank You

We wanted to express our gratitude. We receive so many wonderful messages and discussions, support, and have met many, many admirable individuals since our journey has begin with Holm Astrology.

There is no way to put our feelings into words for any expression would fall short.

Thank you for walking this journey with us.

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FREEDOM TO BE YOURSELF...IN THE NOW

Do not allow yourself to be over-shadowed by what others want you to be.  There are individuals who are unhappy with who they are and because of this, rather than dealing with their own issues or attitudes towards themselves, they push for others to adapt to their ideas of who we should be.  What we see and dislike in others often is something we do not like within ourselves.

We should never adjust who we are to please others.  We can be whomever we want to be and live our lives surrounded by love.  No one has the right to judge this.  Before we offer an opinion on someone else, which in reality is irrelevant, we need to have a look at ourselves first. 

We have the freedom to choose our character traits and follow what feels right for us in that moment.  We can learn to identify with the character traits that make us happy and content, rather than those that make us feel less than what we want to be.  Freedom of expression if offered through love is our unquestionable right and we can be ourselves anytime and anywhere.

As mentioned many times, if we do not like what we see within ourselves acknowledge it and then let it go.  In all cases, it is only ego generated.  It is our core that truly counts.  We just have to recognize this from within and then allow it to surface.  All we need for ourselves is found in the moment; by living in the perfect moment, we allows our true expression of love to flourish. 

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TRANSITS DEFINED PART II

We are continuing our look at transits in Astrology from our post on September 15 and how transits affect the birth chart.  As explained previously, the birth chart or natal chart is a snapshot of the heavens at the instant of birth.  Time literally freezes to create the birth chart at the moment of birth.  Once the snapshot has been taken the planets continue on their path and we refer to this continued movement as transits.

Transits are used along with progressions, (discussed at a later date) as well as the solar chart (also discussed another time) to determine potential events in the lives of those whom the transiting planets are affecting (making aspects to their natal planets).  This is how astrological forecasting is prepared.  Each planet together with the house it is in, as well as its natal position, will define potential energies and areas of life which will be affected.

It should be understood, however, that although astrology does provide timing factors and describes the area of life involved as well as potential outcomes and how things may work out, your attitude towards these events has the greatest effect on our lives.  Astrology points the way and outlines potential events and the energies at that time, but our attitude defines how it will affect us.  Astrology does not dictate although it will define events.  In the long haul, we are always the master of our own destinies.  Life may be predetermined, but we hold the key to our reactions and in understanding this, we will gain insight and strength.  These life events facilitate inner strength and an opportunity for growth.

There are aspects that depict challenging energies as well as positive energies coming into our lives.  Astrology can predict when these energies are enhanced and can prepare us for this so that we can use the energies in a positive way and make the most out of each situation.  Life works in such a way that even the harshest of conditions defined by the challenging aspects can be used to initiate growth on some level.  The more challenging the conditions, the more opportunities that are available for us to learn and grow from.

For more information and delineation into potential events coming into our lives, we can look to our Astrology chart as a tool.  Use Astrology as a tool and reference guide in preparation for coming events and is prepared when these opportunities arrive. 

Astrology is an amazing tool and can be used to understand not only our overall makeup and how we naturally react to life events, but can also provide us with opportunities to understand ourselves clearer and can help to activate our innate abilities that may be waiting to be used.  These abilities in conjunction with attitude and expectations can move us in the intended direction of our overall evolution.

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THE VICTORY LAP

Understanding who we truly are can be a giant step towards life’s ultimate victory lap.  A deep internal examination assists in defining who we truly are.  We are not our accomplishments, although overcoming hurdles in life serves to build out confidence and a feeling of self worth.  They assist in quietening the ego’s nagging concerning our insignificance, the “I can’t”, “I’m not smart enough”, I’m not strong enough and the list goes on. 

The opinion of others on what we have done with our lives is also insignificant, as these opinions only serve to feed the ego. 

Our vocation, our financial holdings, our place in community does not describe who we are.  All of these things will soon be forgotten when we pass from this earth.  Most likely, in two or three generations, no one will even know who we were.

The victory lap can be experienced once we are able to realize and acknowledge that who we are stems from within but even these are but pieces of the spiritual whole. 

We have entered our current journey to broaden our experiences, and to grow from life’s events spiritually.  We are spirits experiencing a human moment.

We are not defined by our thoughts, as even these are generally ego generated.  You are not defined by our ego as ego only lives in the past or future.  In the present moment, there is silence, a place of presence and a place of knowing.  The ego cannot live in this moment.  True “being” regardless of what the moment entails is neither good nor bad; it just is.  It is the ego that defines our moments.

Every single thing in our lives was meant to be.  It is part of the experience and part of the purpose.  There are no mistakes as every step of the way in the moment of experience is perfect unto itself.  We can have moments of sadness (but this sadness is based on a past event or an anticipate event in the future).  We, as spirit, cannot be hurt.  Only the ego can be hurt.  Everything in this very moment is perfect just the way it is.

We have always been meant to live in the circle of love.  No ego to dominate or feel superior over others; no ego to cultivate hatred and war.  Living in the moment without threat or ego, we can live in peace and gratitude.  We are sacred beings living a human existence to discover and grow.  We are to live in peace with ourselves and only then can we live in peace with one another. 

Peace can only be found in the moment for in the moment there is no ego.  In the moment, there are no thoughts of tomorrow, no thoughts of yesterday.  In the moment, there is only here and now. 

We are human so we will have earthly goals but our greatest goal should be to reach that state of eternal awareness found only in the ever-present moment. 

Live through love.  We are to share our lives.  Live in the moment and we will experience peace.  In experiencing true peace in the moment, we teach others through example that life is not a destiny but a journey traveled within the eternal moment.  Peace and tranquility are reflections of the moment regardless of the chaos that happens around us.  The moment holds no judgement and is complete within itself.

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Transits Defined Part I

In continuation of our explanation on the workings of Astrology, we are going to touch on what transits are and how they affect the birth chart.  As explained previously, the birth chart or natal chart is a snapshot of the heavens at the instant of birth.  Time literally freezes to create the birth chart.  Once the snapshot has been taken the planets continue on their path and we refer to this continued movement as transits.

Again, transits are the movement of planets through the zodiac or birth chart after the instant of birth.  Each planet moves at its own speeds.  The inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter) move at a more rapidly than the outer planets (Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto).  Their cycles vary due to the gravitational pull from the Sun.  The inner planets including the Moon move rapidly and their influence through transit are important but do not hold the significance of the outer or slower moving planets unless they go into retrograde (the appearance of moving backwards).  Retrograde Planets can remain in a close aspect to another planet or angle for several weeks, sometimes even months.

As these planets continue their movement, they will create aspects to the birth chart (angles or degrees from the birth positions).  These angles are called aspects and are defined by the degree they are apart from the original birth placement of the planets.  There are many aspects but the strongest is the Conjunction (0-10 degrees apart).  The closer an aspect is to exact degree (which would be when the planet in transit sits directly upon the placement of the birth planet), the stronger its influence.

This exact aspect is also used as a timing factor when determining events along with other mitigating factors in the horoscope.  The outer planets (sometimes Jupiter especially when it turns retrograde, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) have a greater significance in the horoscope due to their slow movement.  Neptune and Pluto move about one degree per year, therefore you feel the energy of these planets for a very long period of time.  Some individuals will experience these energies for 3 years.  Some will experience the energies even longer.  Much depends on how attuned to the energies you are.

We will continue our look at transits in Astrology on September 17.

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BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

When our world feels as though it is upside down, we can sometimes feel as though all of our hard work has gone by the wayside.  These are the moments that we must stay strong and believe.  Inevitably, there will be times that it feels as though the world is fighting against us and we feeling empty and alone.  These are our valuable life’s lesson and they have been placed in front of us to overcome and to expand our understanding.  We are not to bow our heads in surrender nor are we to allow setbacks to steer us off course.  If we surrender under pressure, what value do our beliefs actually have?  Our belief structures should push us to rise above life’s hurdles and assist us in moving forward.

We are all faced with difficulties and deep inside we know that these lessons have been put in place for learning purposes.  When life events seem to offend our present state of being, we know instinctively that we have to rise above these.  We also know that challenges are placed in front of us so that we can find inner strength to move forward in our life’s objectives.  These lessons only serve to make us review our current focus and situations.  If our views, values or current situation no longer serving us then it is time to re-examine them.  If they do, this life lessons serves as a reminder that we are on the right path.

When we are at our weakest moments and we are ready to give up, this is when you find our inner strength and fortitude needed to overcome any situation.  We are not born into this existence to feel overcome and squashed.  We are meant to stand tall, learn and overcome each and every situation.  We all have the strength to carry on, no matter how unjust events may feel or seem.

Believe and recognize that thread of hope that is always in existence.  If we maintain our objective, we will succeed even when all else fails.  When we stand alone in the face of darkness, we can simply allow our light to shine.  At journey’s end, there is always a new chapter waiting for us.  We can and will overcome anything as long as we put our minds on the proper focal point.  Believe in the unbelievable, obtain the unattainable.  We will only fall short if we do not believe.

Believe that you can and will overcome.  Some life events may not seem fair.  Define “fair” please.  Our earthly perspective is so limited. 

We are never ruled by life’s incidents but we are ruled by our attitude towards these incidents.  We will never fall short of our life’s purpose if we keep pushing forward. 

There is always an open door simply waiting for us to walk through.

When we are at our final life’s event, as each of us will make that final passage for this life experience, ensure that you will have no regrets, that you hold no grudges and that you believe.  Understand that our energy is perpetual;  life as we know it will comes to an end but not until we have experienced this life’s purpose.  Until that day comes, we can and will learn, we will gain momentum, we will be guided by inner strength and we will be able to overcome anything life puts in front of us as long as we believe.        

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REACHING OUT

If the struggle seems to be getting too much and you do not know which way to turn, perhaps you might consider asking for outside assistance.  Sometimes an impartial opinion can offer a solution we simply would not think of. 

Many feel as though they have failed when they reach what seems to be an impassable hurdle and find it very difficult to go to others for help.  Many of us throughout life have relied strictly on our own resolve and feel pretty good because up to this point in life, we have managed quite well. 

There is no shame in reaching out to others for support or assistance.  Many of us never question helping others.  Why then would we question seeking help for ourselves?

Is pride the only thing that holds us back?  If we analyse what pride actually is, we will discover that it is a form of ego.  So in reality, it is ego that stops us from asking for help when it is needed. 

We are not suggesting that every time we hit a snag in life that we should call out for help from others.  Most of the time if we dig deep enough we will discover that we have what it takes to resolve the issue.  Struggles build character, self-worth, expansive thinking, etc.  Many times our greatest hurdles are our attitudes and where you choose to place our thoughts.  But when the time comes when we truly require help, it is alright to ask others for their opinions and assistance. 

When we have exhausted our personal resources, reach out to others for they might have the perfect solution for our issue.  In reaching out, there are different lessons in life.  We learn team work, possibly humility, certainly gratitude and much more. 

Many times, we are so emotionally involved in issues that we do not view the situation from an objective perspective.

We can stand on our own two feet in life, but must also be willing to let go of the ego’s hold and be willing to reach out when it is apparent that we are not able to find the resolutions that we are looking for.  We have not given in.  In reaching a solution for any issue, ultimately, we make the final decisions.  No one can help us with the final decisions.    Let go of ego’s interference.  Have the courage to ask others when the time is right.  We might just find exactly what we are looking for.

We have a couple of appointments still available for Astrological Oracle Readings  or CTI readings (Combined Traditional and Intuitive Astrology Chart readings) tomorrow, September 12.  If interested, please private message us or use our contact form at http://www.holmastrology.com/contact-us to book an appointment.

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