MERCURY & JUPITER NO LONGER IN RETROGRADE IN ASTROLOGY

As of May 9^, 2016, Jupiter went from retrograde to direct.

As of May 22, 2016, Mercury also went direct.  Mercury had been retrograde from April 28, 2016, and during the retrograde motion, it is not a good time to make plans and set things in motion.  These influences have now cleared and you may notice a release of sorts as there actually have been as many as five planets in retrograde during this time period. 

Jupiter went retrograde in January, 2016, and although it does not have the same effects as Mercury, Jupiter often suggests that the learning principles have been challenged and it may have felt as though we were going nowhere or at the very least, moving at a snail’s pace.  In reality, retrograde planets indicate reflection and deeper introspection depending on where they are located in our charts, as well as any planets they aspect as they make their way backwards through the zodiac. 

Mars is still in retrograde motion and will remain there until the end of June, 2016.  Mars’ energy pushes us forward and we may feel that we have been held back in our movement, particularly on a spiritual level, in our religious views, in travel plans, and/or through litigation, because of the retrograde motion of Jupiter.  We should feel some relief now and again when Mars goes direct and we may experience a sudden release of pressure and a movement forward in life.  Mars went retrograde mid-April, 2016, and we may have felt stagnated or had less energy, including sexual energy, during its retrograde motion.

Remember that the houses that these planets are transiting through will be the areas of life affected.  It is also important to look to see where these planets were located in the natal chart.  If we have planets that have been affected by these retrogrades (in particular if they have held positions of major impact --conjunction, square, or opposition), then the direct motion will affect us on a more profound level.  The greater the number of planets and important points (ASC, MC, DC, and IC) that they touch, the stronger the impact in our chart.

Mercury was in retrograde from 23-14 degrees Taurus.  Jupiter was in retrograde from 23 to 14 degrees Virgo and Mars will be in retrograde from 8 degrees Sagittarius to 23degrees Scorpio.  We can tabulate the times especially by conjunction when these planets once again pass over these critical degrees and once again touch sensitive areas in our charts.

This has been a challenging times for those that have been affected and especially for those that had any of these planets retrograde when they were born.  We should feel much more freedom of movement and a sense of clear direction as these planets go direct again. 

Please share your experiences with us.  It would be interesting to read your experiences with regards to how these energies affected each of our lives.  Please be sure to post your comments on this post on the Holm Astrology’s page as we cannot read comments written on this post when it has been shared by others.  We would love to hear from you.

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INTEGRATED HOAX

You might ask yourself, “What doors are in front of me that I am unable to open?”  “What events will I be part of during this journey?”  “What part will I play if anything in these events?”  “Will I be able to perform my duties and fulfill my calling?”

These are questions of someone who has doubts especially in self.  These can be reflections of someone who may be unwilling to let go and let life. 

No door will remain locked if we are willing to utilize the key.  More often than not, we are the keys to these symbolic locked doors in life.  The answers we look for are not found on the other side of life’s veil.  The answers we need are wrapped in each and every moment of living.  Realization is not some far-out ideas or imagined concepts that will suddenly show themselves to you.  As long as we are open to all possibilities, the answers are at our finger tips.  We do not have to go searching.

What we are searching for are not fantastic concepts or fictional ideas.  Truth is very simple and available to us each and every day.  It never truly eludes us and is not found behind closed doors.  It is not dormant and it does not need to be awakened.  It is already part of each of us yet some may struggle to push it deep down within.  It is part of simple everyday awareness and it lives forever in the eternal moment. 

We have to simply allow and know that all answers are within grasps.  Listen and we will hear.  Pay attention and we will recognize.  Accept life in its simplest form.  Do not complicate the equation.  Simply enjoy life and see the glories places it will take us.  Have no expectations.  We simply cannot image where that will take us.  Understand that our minds will interfere but even this interference eventually becomes recognizable and controlled.

The integrated hoax that deceives us has us looking for something so peculiar that we feel it is too difficult to find and that it takes tremendous efforts to realize.  The simple fact is that we are already living our perfect lives.  We are looking so hard for something other than what we have that we take away from the riches we are already endowed with.  We have been conned into thinking that the perfect life is something that is always out of our reach and as long as we keep searching for more than the perfection we already have, it will never be enjoyed.  We never seem to find the answers to our questions because we have not accepted the answers which have already been provided to us. 

Live in the beautiful, perfect moment.  Life offers nothing more than this....this, right now!   Stop....breathe......look around you and truly see your surroundings.  See the beauty in all that is.  Feel the rush of energy that connects each and every one of us – all living things.  YOU are part of this miracle.  We need nothing more than what we have in this very moment to experience life to its fullest!

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True Potential

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THE LIGHT WITHIN

Regardless of where life takes us or even the path that we are on during this journey, we have a radiant light within that shines constantly.  It does not matter where you are at any given moment in time, it is ever present and never wains.  It is brilliant….. always.

This inner light is our higher most self.  This is our connection to source...this is source.  It reflects who we are and lights the way along our journey.  This inner light is in perfect harmony with all that is.  It is love and peace.  We can call it happiness, we can call it love, we can call it source.........

This light, this guiding force lights our path every moment of everyday, regardless of how alone we may feel at any given moment.  It is the quiet voice that assists us in times of strife.  It is the guiding beacon that points the way.  It is the quiet knowing that always is.  This quiet knowing will intensifies as we begin to recognize its presence.  It nurtures growth.  It soothes pain.  It relieves anguish.  Its potential knows no bounds.

Call it love....call it creation....    Call this what you will, but know that this inner light is who we are at our very essence.   It is the flower of existence that never fades. 

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THE ELEMENT EARTH IN ASTROLOGY

Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn falls under the element Earth in Astrology. 

Taurus individuals need to build financial security and a stable and reliable retirement.  They are security-minded and persistent in their efforts.  They are considered stable individuals who can be relied on.

Virgo individuals are practical, down-to-earth and very productive.  They like to work in an organized and thorough manner.  They are exacting, realistic and dependable.  They are the most reliable of the earth signs and are also security minded.  They are orderly and industrious and very earth-bound.  Virgo individuals seek to develop a stable and secure foundation from which to work from.  Stability is important as with all earth signs and they will relentlessly work towards this end.

Capricorn individuals are also very steadfast in their earthly pursuits and they also seek security in life and realize that it takes effort and persistence to reach the ultimate position in life which is tied to material success.  All three of the earth signs hold most of these characteristics in common although Capricorn is probably the most consistent and patient sign of the three.  This is largely due to the influence of Saturn, the teacher or task maker, which is their ruling planet.

If you were to give the Sun and the Moon (if in the element earth) 2 points each and the rest of the planets in the element earth including the MC and the Ascendant one point each, if you reach a total of at least 6 there would be an emphasis in this element of Earth in the natal chart.  People with six or more earth signs have a strong desire to achieve in the material sense and what they achieve has to stand the test of time and secure their future plans.  They are attuned to their senses and live in the moment when dealing in facts.  They often enjoy the physical comforts of an earthly existence and seek to become comfortable and secure as they mature into themselves.

It is a common assumption that these individuals are not overly emotional, yet they are.  They are emotional on a very deep level.  They do not show their emotions easily, particularly Capricorn which often has a challenge when trying to express their feelings.  All earth signs could be considered somewhat calculating individuals and all have goals in mind and they usually know that it takes time to reach their goals.  They are willing to wait and will not take short cuts as this would risk the overall outcome.

You would do well to associate yourself with individuals with a strong earth influence as they will be reliable and steadfast companions.  They will offer up their best to help you find security in your life, at least in a monetary sense and will work hard in relationships to create a firm foundation that will stand the test of time.

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FROM A POSITIVE PERSPECTIVE

How does our intention set things in motion?

We all experience times in our lives when nothing seems to go right (in our opinions).  Do we simply throw in the towel and give up or is there something we can do to turn things around?

We often allow ourselves to feel as though we have little to no control in our lives.  It is true that some life events will happen with or without our consent.  To fight the “inevitable” events just created hardship in our lives.  From this perspective, we must learn to let go and have faith.  The actual act of letting go is completely within our control.  We are making a choice to allow.  This is a choice....this is control.  This choice to let go is not giving up.  It is actually allowing our higher self or source to ultimately steer us in the direction we are meant to go.

Letting go can be an extremely difficult choice, but believing and knowing allows our guides, our higher self or source to take us to places we could not imagine otherwise.

There are many choices that we can make for any one given circumstances and there are never wrong choices.  There are only varying lessons and there are events in life that happen in our lives that we have no choice but to experience.  It is the experience that we have choice over.  We can make the experience more difficult by fighting the inevitable or we can make the experience a learning tool through acceptance, none ownership and releasing.  Through these latter steps we can learn and move on.  If we make the experience personal and own it, we do not allow ourselves to move beyond the experience.  No one is meant to suffer and stagnate.  Take control of your life by letting go but not giving up.

With the intention to let life take us where we are meant to go and when we have faith in the process, we move beyond the hurdles.  The hurdles are then just lessons not impenetrable walls that hold us back from living.  We are at the mercy of our focus...our beliefs.  Why would we not choose to believe that all things are possible?  We cannot become weighed down with attempting to correct what we feel is wrong with the flow of life because it is unfolding not in the way that we had envisioned.  By becoming stuck in focusing on specific events, we become captives of them.  The emotions of those events that we feel are negative become our world. 

By focusing beyond emotionally heavy events, we release ourselves from their bondage.  By loving ourselves enough to let go, we allows life to flow and the love that is in us to be experienced, particularly by self.

Can we see the beauty that is right in front of us?  Be in tuned to life’s force and recognize that we are one with it.  Take action when it is necessary but during those events that we are there for the lesson, trust and have faith that we will grow and flourish.  See and enjoy the miracle of life!

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THE ELEMENT AIR IN ASTROLOGY

The zodiac signs that fall into the element of Air are Gemini, Libra and Aquarius.  The individuals influence by the element air rely on their intellect in life and do not do well when it comes to the emotions, although Libra will try their best to weigh things out.  Air signs often enjoy a good debate.  They are proud of their intellect and are quite communicative.  Gemini in particular relishes knowledge although they often tend to flutter from one thing to another.

Air signs enjoy theorizing and will question things until they feel comfortable with the final outcome.  Many are quite indecisive and have their heads in the clouds, particularly Aquarius, as many Aquarians delve deep into matters that are not easy to decipher.  Most individuals with strong Air in their charts enjoy mental challenges and will dive into almost any subject.

In general, these individuals are very observant although some are somewhat detached, particularly Aquarius as they understand that they do not fit easily into the mainstream; however, they are comfortable with their uniqueness.  Most Air signs are considered quite co-operative and open to dialogue, particularly Libra, as balance and harmony is high on their agenda.

Those with six or more counts in Air signs (remember to give the Sun and Moon two counts), live in their minds, are always seeking knowledge, and are intrigued with information.  Many are well schooled and avid readers.  Those that are not well schooled become versatile in life and learn quickly from interaction with others.  They love to share their knowledge with other people and never tire of learning.

For those that lack Air in their birth charts (no count or one count) seem to be somewhat disconnected when it comes to their communicative potential.  They need interaction but often feel separated or misunderstood.  They always seem to be searching for the best way to define themselves but the best ways to release their emotions might be through the written word.  Some individuals who are challenged when trying to verbalize find it easy to put the information down on paper.

Those lacking in air in their natal chart can be somewhat distrustful of the intellect and will learn primarily from life experience.  Life is their teacher and they gain much insight even if it is only for themselves.  Some lack objectivity and will only learn about themselves from the feedback of others.  Because of this, those lacking in air often feel apart from the crowd, different in some way and self-expression can become a real challenge.

Compensation for a lack of air in the birth chart includes Mercury which defines the intellect in an air sign or well aspected in Gemini, also if Mercury is in Virgo, if Mercury is conjunct the Sun or Uranus, as well as Venus in Libra or an emphasis in Mutable signs.  If Mercury is conjunct the MC or Ascendant, it also assists someone who lacks Air in their natal chart.  Mercury rules the mind and our ability to communicate, so if it is well aspected in the natal chart, it will also help this deficiency, but if it is poorly aspected it adds to the deficiency.

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LESSONS THROUGH STRUGGLE

There are some of us who have come into this life to learn lessons about humility.  Perhaps they were over-zealous in a previous life and had too much power.  Perhaps they abused their power and took advantage of those less fortunate.  Is it now their turn to learn lessons about how to live under less than ideal conditions?  They will learn the meaning of humility and find ways to rise above these feelings of inadequacy. 

Many of these people are meek and shy especially in youth and slowly rise above their feelings of inadequacy, in the eyes of others but particularly in their own eyes.

It is hard to say exactly why the soul has chosen such a life of struggle and what is hoped to learn.  However, in most cases a soft and gentle existence is not an existence that nurtures growth. 

If we are open to our life’s experiences and do not own the sorrow and distress but see these experiences as stepping stones for our soul, the lessons are invaluable.  Moving forward with these lessons allows us to move beyond the sorrow and opens the door so that we can move beyond these conditions.  Much is learned.  

When we learn to let go and accept, a slow but steady ascension begins and a new life slowly unfolds.  The lessons learned are deep and liberating once learned. 

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SUN IN GEMINI

The Sun moves into the sign of Gemini on the 21^st of May, 2016. 

Those that have the Sun in Gemini, the Ascendant in Gemini and planets located in the third house will have some of the following characteristics but if you fall into these categories and you find that some of these qualities do not resonate with you, there will be other stronger influences in the birth chart that moderate some of the Gemini characteristics.

Gemini is the natural ruler of the third house and is a mutable sign.  Those with strong Gemini in their birth charts are known to be versatile and adaptable and find it easy to move from one topic or event to another.  They enjoy being on the move and love change and variety in their lives.  It takes a lot to keep a typical Gemini entertained for extended periods of time.  If you are trying to find something that stimulates their attention, you will need to activate their busy minds with things that interest them.

Gemini individuals love to explore different facets of life.  They are adventurous and easily stimulated but have a short attention span, so you will have to keep them entertained with many topics to maintain their interest.  They need stimuli and variety in life or they become bored.  They are busy people and love to keep on the go most of the time.  Travel and education are areas of life that hold their attention and you can enjoy your time with them when on vacations and sharing learned knowledge through communication.

Communication is the key to much of their happiness and the majority of individuals with Gemini strong in their natal chart have some knowledge on a variety of subjects.  The only problem is that they scatter their energies so much that they rarely have deep knowledge on anything specific.  They like to skim the surface on many subjects and can be quite knowledgeable on many of these varied subjects.  They know a little about almost anything.  It would be beneficial for them to learn to keep their focus on one subject for extended periods of time.  If they could master this, they would be an amazing sources of information.

Their beliefs are also subject to change and they can read a book and be quite entertained by its contents and find the information fascinating but it is not always guaranteed that they will complete the book.  If something draws their attention, they can easily be swayed off topic and move to something completely new.  They truly believe that variety is the spice of life and make great companions if you want variety and adventure in your daily life.  You will not have a chance to become bored and you can spend much of the conversation time listening to what they have to say about information on most any subject.

Life has to be exciting and stimulating and should be adventurous and even extreme at times to maintain a Gemini’s full attention.  Gemini individuals are intellectual and love conversations on many levels.  They will never be short on words or information.

 

Gemini is a very inquisitive sign and they are also very interested in their own personal lives.  Many will read this post, partly for entertainment, partly because they are inquisitive and partly because they want to learn more about themselves and expand.

Yes; Gemini individuals are changeable but they are also adaptable.  They are ready for almost anything and will be willing to venture far and wide both mentally and physically to learn more of what life offers.  These individuals are quite willing to share all of the knowledge they have acquired especially with those that are important to them.

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FULL MOON IN SAGITTARIUS

On May 21, 2016 at 5:16 p.m. EDT the Moon will be full.  The full moon, known as the flower moon, will be 1 degree 14 minutes in Sagittarius. 

You will be particularly personally affected by this Full Moon if you have links in your birth chart to 1 degree and particularly if in Conjunction, Square, Trine and Opposition.  A Full Moon is often thought to bring a time of harvest of the seeds of life that you planted on the New Moon Cycle of the same sign, but during this time, you can also begin something new that previously you have been making plans for.

With the Full Moon in the fire sign of Sagittarius, this is a prime time to begin something and set things in motion, as fire signs are enthusiastic, and energy is associated with this element.  Sagittarius is a high minded sign which is reflected strongly by its connection to Jupiter the planet of expansive energy and optimistic realizations.  Sagittarius loves adventure and starting something new particularly in areas that involve spirituality and mystical pursuits, as well as travel.

Jupiter is known as the most opportunistic planet and brings with it good luck, good fortune and an overall feeling of exuberance.  Jupiter is expansive and builds on anything that you put in front of it, making it larger than life and full of expectations.  If you have plans that you have been working on or plans that you wish to bring to fruition, this will be a good time to push forward.  Your chances of success are heightened and a general feeling of optimism will be present.

If this is a business plan in the making, now might be the time to figure out what you need to do to move ahead.  If there is a marriage proposal, the timing might be perfect and you can complete your plans that could prove to be perfect in many ways. 

As mentioned Jupiter promotes growth and good fortune and offers opportunities, especially as Mercury will go direct May 22, the day after this Full Moon.  Transiting Mars will also conjunct this position of the Moon on the same day as Mercury goes direct.  This will emphasize these energies and if you have been procrastinating, now would be the time to take action.  Mars is retrograde during this cycle and often the retrograde motion is definitive of keeping action to a minimum.  If, however, you have been procrastinating retrograde Mars suggests the opposite.

Verify what house in your natal or birth chart that is affected by this conjunction of transiting Mars and the Moon as this will be the area of life that will be affected.  If you have other planets or important points in this same degree or close to the same degree, this might be a very eventful time in your life.  All the houses that are affected will play a part in defining just what potential lies ahead.  It is as though the energy of these planets is stimulated by this Full Moon and Mars.

This can be a time of decisive action and the motivational force will be Jupiter which promises good luck especially if well aspected in the natal chart.  If you have set things in motion at the New Moon phase, this will be the time to reap your rewards.  You will now see the fruits of your labour.  You may push ahead or reset and count your loses.  The energy you put into things now has great opportunities to expand and has the potential to work out well over the long haul.

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SPIRITUALITY - FACT OR FICTION

Spirituality, and even more so religion, is a very touchy subject but we are about honesty, sharing and open-mindedness.

You may questions the existence of God.  You may even want clarification on the definition of God.  You may be opposed to the use of the word God and prefer Source or spirit or even higher self. 

Does God/Source/Spirit, etc. exist? 

The answer is often clouded and unclear to those of us in human form?  Is it not normal to want clear evidence before making a commitment on a subject?  There is nothing wrong with questioning and everything to gain (in questioning all things), although true faith, it is said, can be the ultimate experience.

In our search, we can read countless books.  We can go to religious gatherings and surround ourselves with spiritually minded individuals and still have a difficult time obtaining viable answers. 

How is it that there are people who have complete faith in a divine order.  What has led them to such strong faith? 

Undoubtedly there are some who have actually witnessed something in their lives that has brought them to this conclusion.  Many others have been raised in traditional or not so traditional religions environments and yet there are some who not only believe but know and understand their spirituality without question.

Each of us, when seeking answers, continually grow and develop our understanding through life’s experience.  Many of us struggle with ego and its interference.  When we understand how ego tries to manipulate our perceptions, this recognition helps us to see things in a clearer light. 

When we experience an understanding that resonates in our hearts, we can open our hearts and our minds to further awareness.  Tuning in to the quiet inner voice opens us up to invaluable knowledge.  Spirituality is available to each and every one of us whether we live in highly developed cities where varying religious knowledge is available or if we live in undeveloped, isolated areas of this world where modern civilization has not shared its spiritual insight. 

Have our minds manufactured our belief structures?  Is the passion that so many people experience authentic even though it is something that cannot be touch? 

No one can deny or confirm each of our individual experiences.  The journey we walk is ours alone.  We must take each step as we see fit.  The best decision is to stay open to all possibilities.  We need to love and respect as we go.  How can we do any better than this?

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RETROGRADE MOTION PLANETS

Retrograde motion is a phenomenon that actually occurs quite frequently.  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 appearance of non-movement is known as the stationary position in Astrology.  The planets then appear to move backwards and this is termed as retrograde motion.  This is an illusion and does not actually happen.  It only appears to happen.

These times of retrograde motion can last for a period of a couple of weeks up to several months depending on the planet involved.

If the placement of the planet which is in retrograde makes an aspect to one of the planets in our birth chart energies are triggered.  The type of energy that is triggered depends entirely on the aspect between the planets and the planets involved along with the houses that becomes activated during the contact.

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 returns to direct motion and passes beyond the connection with the planetary force it has touching.  The first contact when a planet goes retrograde is always the most intense energy period.  It is as though 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 as a result of energies of the initial contact.

When Pluto makes a contact to an angle in our natal chart, especially the Ascendant or the Midheaven, its energies can have a profound effect in our lives.  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 months to one year.  This will transform whatever is being suggested through the sign on the angle and the aspects from other natal positions.  Great transformations occur during such events 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 should locate these movements in your ephemeris.  A transit and progression chart can be prepared and will provide great detail of the affects of the exceptional current number of retrograde planets - Mercury, Mar, Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto.

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ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES

Our journey has led us to this exact point in time.  Our higher self knows when and what we are ready to deal with in our voyage.  Many of us have aligned ourselves with the awakening that is taking place with so many people in our world today.

Although there are vast numbers experiencing awakening, there are many more that do not recognize much beyond their basic survival requirements and material comfort.  Many are caught up in everyday living and are being held hostage by ego without recognizing the chains that bind them.  They are lost in their search for happiness and do not understand that happiness cannot be found as it is a choice.

Each of us is one of the lucky ones.  We have found the key to unlocking the door to our happiness.  We are ready to move through the threshold or have already taken that step through. 

We are not suggesting that those that are not experiencing their awakening are not utilizing their earthly experience.  Their purpose here is not ours to judge.  Their purpose may be just that....to learn and experience basic survival or comfort and safety as a human being.  Their experience today is perfect for their specific journey.

Our journey is not for everyone.  It is for us alone.  We are ready to move forward in our quest and although we are not sure where we are headed, we instinctively know that we are moving in the right direction.

Next time we examine our lives and we find that we are focusing on what is missing or how life isn’t how we “think” is should be, remember that every experience is temporary but a valuable lesson nonetheless. 

We must embrace our path and acknowledge how privileged we are.  Give thanks every day for all things-- lessons, abundance, miracles.  It is through this gratitude that we find true appreciation and happiness.  Nothing is by chance. Everything in life has a meaning.  Enjoy the journey; it is a magnificent one.

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Free Readings For Hosts

Host an Intuitive Oracle Reading Party.

For a limited time, Holm Astrology is offering Free intuitive oracle card readings for hosts of home parties.  Invite a minimum of four guests (five including the host) for parties held in the City of Barrie.  The number of minimum guests is negotiable outside of the City's limits. 

All party guests receive a one-on-one 30 minute private reading at a discounted rate of $60.00 each.  Again, the host's reading is free!

Contact Holm Astrology to book your party

DEFINING LOVE

True love always brings joy and it will withstand all outside pressure.  You may disagree.  Some believe that love causes pain but pain results not from love but from the lack of selfless love.  Expectations cause pain.  Love is complete unto itself and celebrates by spreading itself throughout the world on different levels of understanding.  Love is truth and is never egocentric; it always perseveres, even under the harshest of conditions.

Love can stand alone in the face of adversities.  Love delights in compassionate and holds peace at its core.  Love is all consuming, ever-present and never ending.  It sustains happiness and appreciation and asks for nothing in return.  Love knows no boundaries for it is forever expanding.  Love offers peace and serenity to all those that choose to express it, to allow it and to live through its bounty.

Love is found within us yet it is expressed through an outward manifestation of truth, everlasting truth.  Love is not love at all unless it is shared.  Love cannot be saved or hoarded.  Love is never diminishing.  It is always expanding.  It touches each and every one of us without judgement.  It encompasses everything and forgives every action. 

It is waiting to be set free from within each and everyone one of us.  Love is source in its purest form, in its only form. 

Visit www.holmastrology.com for more information on Astrology and information on the Astrological charts we offer.

Please “Like” us on Facebook.  Your “shares” are appreciated and your questions are welcomed.

If you have confidential comments or questions, or if you would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please visitwww.holmastrology.com/contact-us

Earlier posts can also be read on our blog –www.holmastrology.blogspot.ca/