The Sun and Moon in Aspect

The Sun is reflective of the ego drive within us and its effects within the personality. It is the driving force or lack thereof behind our creative energy and our ambition to make something out of ourselves. It indicates the need and possibilities to expand as an individual in terms of who we are on the inside and what we will become as we mature into our personality.

The Moon is our instinctive self and governs our emotional reaction to the world around us. Its placement by Astrology sign reflects our emotional response to outside stimuli and the way we express our needs and desires in the world around us. The Moon is representative of our feelings and is also connected to the ego as is the Sun. The ego connection of the Moon is more in line with what we need, rather than the Sun’s representation of what we want.

The Moon is often associated with the Mother or with the nurturing individual in our upbringing, while the Sun represents the Father or more authoritative individual in our childhood. Many Astrologers believe that the Sun’s and Moon’s positions by aspect are reflective of the upbringing and whether it was difficult or harmonious. The positions describe the interaction between our parents and the effect this had on us as children.

The Aspects describe the communications that were generated through the interaction of our parents. These emotional interactions affect our lives to the point that any stressful messages brought on by inharmonious Aspects between these luminaries would have made life more complicated. In this scenario, the act of receiving love and peace may not have been part of our maturing process.

The more harmonious and flowing Aspects between the Sun and Moon would produce an easier flow of feelings and love between the parents which in turn open a more positive emotion response for us.

The Moon’s position by sign and house says a lot about our emotional makeup and how we deal with trauma in our lives as well as how we react to love and peace. The Sun positions by sign and house is our rational approach to these same potentials that may occur in life and our mental response and the ego’s reaction to life’s events.

Learn more about the connection of these two giant forces operating in your life. We can explain the linking of these two luminaries and provide information that can assist you with making judgement calls in your life. We can help you understand why you react the way you do in certain situations and during events of great magnitude. We can help you uncover the wants and desires of the ego along with the needs and requirements that stem from the emotions. Look to the Sun and Moon to describe a major part of your personality and how they affect you intentionally or consciously as well as how they impact your life on a more esoteric level.

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Awakening

You are never alone.

Stop for a moment and contemplate this thought. Rationalize it, if you will. What does this simple statement mean to you and what are your thoughts about life after death? Are you an open minded individual who believes that we are meant to experience our life to the fullest, to gain knowledge that furthers the growth of our soul’s development and then move on to the next aspect of our existence? Alternatively, are you one that questions whether there is life after death, tries to rationalize your existence and tries to rationalize a belief structure that is based on living life and then when death arrives there is nothing to follow?

Allow yourself to follow this thought process for a moment regardless of your own personal belief structure. Visualize or image that there is life after death and when we leave this existence, we readily move forward into the next stage of development although still connected to our original source and the individual we have come to know in this incarnation. As we activate this thought, we begin to shed some light on our being, our connection with our source and our ongoing journey, even when our life on earth comes to a close.

Imagine not having to worry about this life ending, because life never ends. Imagine yourself passing over and awakening to the truth, to a knowing that your life was exactly what was needed at that stage in your evolution. Picture waking up from a long journey and being able to access any detail experienced during you human existence. Imagine having all the answers to all of the questions readily available to you.

Image that there is important information or circumstances to be learned or experienced during your physical life that are virtually unattainable when in spirit. Imagine for a moment your higher self deciding to move into this existence because it is necessary for growth and the best learning tool available. You knew upon entry to this life that this experience would provide you with important knowledge that would enhance your spiritual journey.

If you use your imagination and allow these thoughts to mature over time and if you remain open to all possibilities, if you follow your heart, you will open the door to spiritual growth, and join hands with your higher source, moving ever closer to the ultimate realization that you are one with God.

If you close that door and choose to be a skeptic, you slow down your spiritual growth, but no matter what your ingrained belief structure consists of, you cannot stop the process. Your intended course is unfolding always with or without your conscious “human” consent. Your core personality knows what is important and you will move in the intended direction. Eventually you will awaken to a higher state of knowing, even if it does not occur until after your death.

Allow your imagination to assist you by activating awareness or the awakening process in your life. You would not be here now if this eventual awakening was not the original intention. Open your arms and your mind to embrace your life and all of its wonders. You are the only one that slows your progress. Imagination is the key to your awakening; let that awakening begin, now!

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The Elderly

For those readers who are moving beyond the formative years and are now entering into full maturity, you understand that we are always and forever learning. As life progresses and we enter into the later stages of life, we have to ask ourselves if we are fully prepared to move into the next phase of existence.

There are some who will be fortunate enough to be able to answer yes to this question. Most of us, however, still feel we have something to do. Perhaps some of us want to leave a legacy and be remembered for something in particular. Many of us have had good fortunate and have lived a life of plenty. Those who have prospered financially are able to leave behind financial security for those of their choosing. Is this what we want to be remembered for? Is this your legacy? Let us hope that it goes far beyond material abundance and that our legacy will be of greater importance.

It is far greater to be remembered for a little piece of something worthwhile--love, compassion, helping others or a story that encompasses all these qualities.

Today, it is not important what we did last year. Today is the most important day of your life. There is much merit in what you have or will share today. This gives your life meaning. Today provides us with a chance to rectify anything that might need to be righted. Today is a new slate. It is never too late to do what needs doing and to forgive (maybe even yourself). If you still carry a burden from yesterday, forgive yourself and move forward.

You may have the opportunity to go back in time when you reach the other side and re-adjust some of the decisions you have made, but that is yet to be discovered. Surely, you will have the occasion to view your life’s story and learn the ramifications of each of your actions and decisions. This undoubtedly will be important information we require before we can enter into the next phase of our existence. This may be moving forward as spirit or taking another incarnation to continue moving forward in the physical form.

Make the changes from within, and know that you will be your own most severe judge. God is pure, encompasses love, generates love and teaches compassion. Why would you fear this?

Ensure that you are utilizing your life to create love, compassion, respect.... It is never too late. A true meaningful legacy from this incarnation would be the perfect accompaniment when entering the next level of our evolution. Stand tall. Let go of your mistakes. Forgive yourself. This journey is never an easy one. The lessons not learned now will be learned eventually beyond this life. Understand that you have never been alone as there are those that watch over us throughout our journey. Move forward without fear.

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Scorpio Ascendant

The Rising Sign, also known as the Ascendant Sign, depicts the way we present ourselves to the outside world. It is the face we show to others, particularly during the first few meetings. It does not necessarily link up with our Sun sign which is our true identity or inside personality that is more in line with who we truly are. At some point in time, our purpose is to join the outer persona with the inner personality and mold them into one, thus becoming whole.

Those that are born with Scorpio Rising have similar characteristics of those with the Sun in Scorpio only in so far as the outside person reflects this character. If you have Scorpio Rising, you may be quiet or loud but rarely in between. Regardless of which one you show to the world, you will get noticed. When you walk into a room, people notice you and your demeanour is captivating. Most people with this rising sign have pointed features and piercing eyes that seem to look past any superficial character traits that others may try to exhibit. They are able to see to the core. Some find this intriguing and others find this somewhat intimidating.

Many with this Rising Sign are drawn into partnerships that are intense although individuals that are down to earth, practical and reliable in nature hold this individual’s attention. They are deep and want a partner that is dedicated and committed to them and them alone. Partnership is important but they are quite self-sufficient and are not dependant on others to help them through their life’s challenges. In meaningful relationships, they have an all or nothing attitude. They are also very sexual and exude sexual energy. Sex is an important factor in their intimate relationships and some can become overly obsessive about their sexual appetite.

Sometimes, they present themselves as being cool and aloof and sometimes they are rather indignant and pushy. They will not be pushed or pulled by anyone and are never at the mercy of someone else. They are strong enough to handle most any situation that life throws at them. The emotions run deep and their lifelong lesson has to do with balancing the emotions and finding a way to present self in a manner that feels right.

Their mission is to get to know self and transform their character flaws as time passes. Once they evolve into this personality which is quite possible, they are capable of selfless acts for the betterment of those around them. They first have to face their own demons (as most individuals with strong Scorpio characteristics have something hidden deep inside that needs adjustment). Once this is accomplished, they can help others conquer their own obscurities and face themselves head on without fear and judgement.

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Harbouring Negativity

If you were to take a close look at the people around you, either from your work place, close associates or family members, you would discover that at least one of these individuals harbours some form of negativity. They insist that reality is shady and the world is full of misconceived concepts. They maintain their stance and suggest that if you have a clear and concise close look around you, you cannot help but adapt to this realistic approach to life. In a very sad way, they have a point. When you view our world and all its negative attributes, such as war, murder, violence and injustice, (just to name a few), you may find it difficult to rise above this view point. These individuals only see their world in terms of shortages and rarely capture the true essence of life.

There are those that have allowed corruption to control them. This cannot be denied and it is next to impossible to honestly say that there is nothing but good in this world. However, we must take a closer look. If you truly look, you will see that for every negative act, there is or is the potential for a positive act. For every negative emotion, there can be, if you so choose, a counter positive emotion. In most cases, the positive reaction holds more credence than the negative one.

If we choose to filter out all of the negative or ill-willed actions, how can this possibly affect us? Are we not just turning a blind eye? Our general attitude and that which we focus on – be it doubt and fear, only serve to produce more of the same which results in encapsulating our existence with doubt and fear.

Are we not hiding under a veil of illusion if we purposely only focus our attention on the good in life? Are we not misinterpreting reality? Most of us are all quite aware of the facts and the issues in our world today but if we entertain or place our focus on these thought structures, what good comes of it? We must acknowledge things that need our attention so that we can assist in righting wrongs but these outside activities do not have to define our existence.

By focusing our attention on what we have instead of what is conceived as “missing” in our lives, we capture something much more worthwhile. If we choose to focus our attention on what is missing, we create the illusion of lacking, wanting, needing. Happy individuals find contentment from everyday affairs, from those people that surround them, from the beauty of nature – from each and every different aspects of their life on which they choose to place their focus. These individuals are aware of the world around them. They simply choosing to keep their attention on the meaningful, positive aspects that life has to offer.

Our focus on life’s events becomes a choice at that moment that we learn we have a choice. Parents and teachers mold our intentions at a relatively early age (whether they are aware of this concept or not), but as we mature, we develop our own awareness of alternatives. If positive thinking was not taught earlier in our lives, we have to choice to begin to form our own objectives and focuses in life.

As mentioned in many previous writings, we choose; we allow and we accept. It is our choice to pursue life’s rewards, life’s beauty and life’s offerings. We were never intended to pursue a route that only produces indignant reactions. Open yourself up to the willingness to explore the potential wonderment that life offers. It is your right to choose which road to follow – a road of bewilderment and dismay or a road of endless potentials. Which will it be?

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Moon in Scorpio in the Natal Chart

Since the Sun is currently in the sign of Scorpio, we thought it only fitting to explain the placement of the Moon in the sign of Scorpio. Other strong placements where Scorpio would enhance the individual’s character would also be the Rising or Ascendant sign or several planets in the eighth house which is ruled by Scorpio.

If you are a person who was born with the Moon in the strong placement of Scorpio, you are emotionally responsive to your environment. Emotions are intertwined in many of the events in your life as well as life’s unfolding potential. The emotions can be your greatest strength or your point of least resistance. Many of these individuals spend a great deal of their life trying to contain their emotional depth. Some gain mastery over these intense feelings, while others become captive of their emotions.

These captive individuals will have great difficulty comprehending and relinquishing their emotional response to the world around them. This is a challenge for most people with this placement of the Moon unless there are other strong character traits in their Natal Chart that help to dilute or inhibit their emotional response to life.

Because of Pluto’s influence on the sign of Scorpio, these individuals have a great need for reflection and their in depth analysis often propels them towards deep transformation. Throughout their lives, they will challenge who they are becoming and rigorously test this intension. If content with the results, they will pursue this path or these character traits with greater intensity. They constantly review their flaws and with passion ingrained from birth, will relentlessly pursue rebirth and transformation on a very deep level.

They have an imbedded need to pursue every facet of the subjects that is in their focus. They make excellent Astrologers, Psychoanalysts, Psychologists and Detectives. They have a yearning to understand life and are deeply interested in occult matters and anything unusual. They will study in depth and leave nothing to question. They need the answers and are unwavering in their intent to find them. They are very stubborn and are not easily swayed from their purpose which they pursue relentlessly.

The more evolved individual with this Lunar sign has positive qualities linked to their personality, such as compassion, intelligence and ambition and although somewhat vulnerable, they are open to new knowledge as long as it fits into their circle of ideologies. They genuinely want to be of assistance and share their knowledge with the intensions of aiding those in need of transformation and regeneration.

On the negative side, those individuals that are not evolved and are under this Lunar sign can easily display jealousy, possessiveness and self-indulgence. Many become obsessed with sexual intrigue and most, whether they are evolved or not, are secretive and sensual individuals. Those with less than good intentions have difficulty staying monogamous and are tempted to respond to their sexual inclinations by having more than one sexual partner. Most individuals with this Lunar placement need some balance in this area of life. For some, this is a weak point in their personality that requires some alignment.

There are eleven other signs for the Moon; this is but one. If you find this information interesting and would like further information on the placement of the Moon, please refer to our “About” Section on the top left hand side of our Facebook page for information on the Astrology Charts that are available to enhance your understanding of not only your Moon’s placement, but all the planets and their significance in your personal Chart.

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The Departed

Have you recently lost someone dear to you? Are you overwhelmed with thoughts of them? Are you having trouble letting go and moving forward in your life? It is troubling and heart wrenching when someone close to us leaves but especially if in our opinion it seems to be premature. Many will spend countless hours questioning the passing and some become fixated on the questions left unanswered and with words that were left unsaid.

It is difficult to understand the reason behind such untimely events and sometimes it does not matter how much we ponder the potential “why” behind the passing, there just is no satisfactory answer to this question. Perhaps it is not for us to know. We are mere mortals living our lives with tidbits of information behind the greater meaning to our existence.

Was their leaving part of the process? Was it meant to be? These are great questions and the answer may never be known here in the physical world. But if the question is generated from a spiritual sense, one beyond the normal confines of so called rational thinking, there is undoubtedly a purpose. To find the answer, you have to go deeper than this human existence. You have to ask for guidance in locating this answer. It cannot be found through normal lines of thought, unless the normal lines of thought are beyond the physical realm.

People look for answers that justify events and answers that somehow make the events acceptable to our logical mind. Our concept of life is limited. Life is to be lived to the best of our ability. It is to be enjoyed and experienced to the fullest, but with full regard for everyone we meet along life’s road.

When a life comes to an end, think of this event as the turning of a page or a new chapter--a fresh start. This chapter is complete and what was supposed to happen has, even if a life is cut short. It served the purpose that it was to serve. When our learning process is complete in this existence, it is time to move on. This, however, should never be our conscious decision.

There are some of us that have enormous difficulties and are confronted with these each and every day. These difficulties are beyond any measurement of understanding by those watching from the outside. Others have no idea what these individuals are going through or the mental anguish that they are experiencing. Some of these individuals unfortunately take their own lives as they feel that there is no other way out. This thinking process halts any potential for overcoming the obstacles and moving forward. I have heard it said that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. If they understood that the mind’s focus is part of the stalemate situation in their lives, they would undoubtedly change their focus. Sometimes people are so immersed in their circumstances that they can neither think clearly nor move out of the restrictions their minds’ have created around the situation they now find themselves shackled too.

When people leave us prematurely some questions are never answered, but know that you will meet up again, when you move from this experience into the next. Life is energy, and energy is perpetual. We are energy in spirit form when we leave this earthly existence. Let them move ahead in the ongoing evolution of life and know that our loved ones are always near--never too far away to hear our words. Love and let go. Continue on your journey. This is your purpose and certainly what your loved ones would want for you.

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