Astrology welcomes the Sign of Aquarius

The sun entered Aquarius on Monday, January 20.  Sun in Aquarius individuals are difficult to decipher.  They seem to have two sides to their personality-- one being very outgoing, eccentric and high-spirited, and the other being shy, persevering and quiet.  They switch back and forth until they become comfortable with the individual they are dealing with.  They may still keep to themselves at times and figuring them out emotionally can be difficult.  Many Aquarius individuals appear to be standoffish and aloof when it comes to their emotions, (placement of the Moon will have ramifications with this) but these individuals are caring none-the-less.

Many are considered eccentric in their behaviour, have intellectual curiosity and with their mind always somewhere in the future.  They have difficulty staying in the present, and you may find them drifting away often.  They have an analytical mind.  Some Aquarius people are considered gifted and well ahead of their time.  The average Aquarian is usually very unique, and you many consider them a bit strange, although they are loyal and faithful friends.  When looking for romantic love from an Aquarian, you have to become their friend first.

Most Aquarians are friendly, and although somewhat removed from the public, are still considered quite approachable, social and very outgoing individuals.  They have a strong need to solve problems, especially on a big scale--the world’s problems, if you will.  They truly want to make the world a better place to live and work on a somewhat larger scale than most.  This makes many Aquarians less intimate and there is a great need for them to learn to connect with people on a more individual, emotional level.  The whole is more important that the individuals parts.

Freedom is an essential quality in their life’s framework and they need to express their individual uniqueness in their own way without interruption and given free reign.  Many find it difficult to express their feelings and it is almost impossible for them to divulge their problems.  With their analytical mind, they decipher their own problems and come up with viable solutions although these solutions may only work for them.

Some are considered so eccentric that they live outside of the normal reigns of realism, in their own world of ideas and concepts and may become lost within this framework.  However, if you give them time, they will usually find their own place in this world and live vicariously through their own vision of reality.  Many would say reality is what you make it and this might be sound advice.  Living beyond borders is a common theme and finding their own unique transfiguration in this life is an ongoing journey that holds a special place for those with the sign Aquarius strong in their Birth Charts.

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THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TRACKS

Take a moment to review your blessings.  Think of those people who wake of the pains in their stomach due to lack of food.  Think of those unable to sleep because of pain due to an illness that has no cure.  Think of those parents who helplessly watch their children struggle without proper nutrition, clean water, health care or education.  Think of those forced from their homes due to natural disaster or from unrest and war.

These are daily living conditions for far too many human beings that we share this planet with.  They struggle to get through each and every day.  Countless individuals are dying from mal-nutrition and starvation and countless more are struggling with disease ridden bodies with little hope of recovery.  Stop for a moment and ponder their situations.  Many of us see the suffering on our television or read about the atrocities being carried out around the world, but pass it by as just something more on television.  Our minds simply render these visuals as illusion....just as any other television show.

Take a very close look at your life and recall just how frequently you complain about your living conditions.  They are now dwarfed when you compare how rich and fulfilling your life is in comparison to so many others.  The next time you begin grumbling about your day or how hard you have had it lately, reflect on those less fortunate than you and recognize your blessings.

You were born into this life of plenty and avoided the potential life that so many of your fellow brothers and sisters experience every day.  Imagine fighting for life as so many do the next time you complain about menial matters.  Always appreciate just how good you actually have it.  You could so easily have been born into a completely different life than the piece of paradise you experience daily.

Give thanks.  Truly give thanks and look at your life from a positive perspective.  Appreciate all the luxuries and opportunities you have.  Most of these often go unacknowledged because we expect them to be the norm.  We are truly blessed even when we are experiencing difficulties as many do.  Focus on what you have instead of what you do not have and appreciate every breath throughout your day.

Ask yourself, what can I do to make someone’s life a little better?  Sometimes, it does not take much!  Enrich your life even further--help someone less fortunately than you!

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TRANSITING URANUS AND JUPITER ON MC OR ASCENDANT

Jupiter is currently in retrograde (appear to move backwards) and will be wavering between 10-15 degrees Cancer until May of 2014.  At the same time, Uranus is direct in motion (moving forward through transit) and will be between 10-15 degrees in Aries.  These two planetary forces will be in square to one another during this time frame.

If you have either your Ascendant or Midheaven at one of these degrees in your Birth chart, these two transits will currently be influencing your life.  The events that could unfold can vary considerably and depending on the aspect between these two giants in your Birth chart or Natal chart, you may be affected in constructive ways or in adverse ways. 

If these two planets are in good aspect between each other, it could be considered a very fortunate period in your life.  You may experience sudden changes in your luck which may affect your standing in the community, your work life and/or your status.  If either one of these planets in your Birth chart is connected to the second, fifth house or even the eighth house, you may experience income that would not normally be coming your way.

If these planets are linked to the Ascendant meaning that you either have an Aries or Cancer Ascendant between 10-15 degrees, you may experience sudden changes taking place on a more personal level.  You may become involved with someone of great importance, you may alter your appearance significantly, or your health could be affected.  With either connection, the need for freedom is accentuated during this period.

There is also a certain degree of restlessness that usually accompanies this period and you will experience impatience with any type of restrictions or delays with your plans.  There is usually some disturbance in your life and you are likely to see changes that are unexpected and sudden in nature.  The urge for freedom or need to break away from some restriction is strong and often people under this influence will suddenly make moves without proper forethought and consideration to do what is best, often afterwards regretting the outcome.

The ideal way of handling this influence is to take the necessary time to carefully weigh out the options before jumping into anything new.  Objectively view all possible outcomes that may result because of your intended actions.  Take your time and make sure that you are not just jumping due to restlessness or the need for freedom.   You may need freedom and change in your life but life itself may provide this for you without you doing anything to make it happen.  If you try to avoid moving too quickly and impulsively, you will more than likely succeed in your endeavors in the long haul, with less chances for regret from actions taken on the spur of the moment.

Take your time and look at the situation from all angles before jumping.  By doing so, you stand the best chance of moving in the intended direction with less friction and regrets.  Great advancements in personal liberation as well as new enlightening changes are strong potentials during these times.  

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LIFE’S GAME

As you start your day, regardless of what is forthcoming, start out fresh with good intentions.  Begin the day within the confines of a progressive attitude.  Relying on nothing and be ready for anything the day may hurtle your way.  This process enhances the potential for constructive results and rewards due to your direct effort.

As the day unfolds, what emerges during the day is not that important.  It is all about your attitude and your personal view on what transpires.  It is how you play the game that matters, not whether your day is viewed as a victory or a loss.  Do your best and remain optimistic that the day will bring about desired results, lessons well learns and opportunities for you to direct the course of your day.

Life will provide you with opportunities to change your perception.  Yours is the choice of your reaction.  It is a testing ground, of sorts, where you can sway the situation with your reaction.  You will be astounded at how you can change the course of the day just by your response.  Your reaction pushes the momentum in a specific direction, and people and circumstances usually respond either in a complimentary fashion, depending on your initial reaction, or the reply can be adverse creating situations that will provide you with yet another opportunity to change your view on the event.

You assist the events of your day by your response.  You plan the route for the direction you ultimately take through acceptance or through negative response.  Quite often the day begins on the terms of your initial programme for it.  If you wake up and begin your day with a negative attitude or negative response, the odds are your day will continue along a similar path.  You can, however, change the direction whenever you decide.  It is in your hands and you make the decision.  Will I fight the events of this day or will I accept them and move forward allowing life to roll off my back?

The unanticipated will always crop up in life and will affect you initially.  This in normal, but you have control over the continual flow as you begin to take charge of your reaction.  You activate outside stimuli by the direction of your expectations.  Consider your day to be like focused energy and you control the flow with your thoughts and reactions.  Whatever you send out into the universe is returned to you, as the universe does not judge good or bad.  It just sends you more of the same.

Unlock your potential first by accepting your part and obligation in controlling your day.  Accept any obstacles or lessons as they arise.  Do not own them, however.  Accept and release.  Do not give them energy or strength by reinforcing the situation.  Simply acknowledge and then let go.  Bringing about the changes you desire by refocusing and projecting your thoughts out into the universe.  This is the process and you activate this process on a constant basis whether you are aware of it or not.

Test the process if you wish by refocusing your energies, but you must remain steadfast until you begin to see the effects of what it is you are trying to manifest.  It is difficult in the beginning because you are accustomed to living your life without interaction and knowledge that you can change the course of the day.  Put it into practice and see what unfolds.  What do you have to lose?

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CHILDREN’S PURITY

Do you have little ones running around the house, or grandchildren, or friends with young children?  Are these little ones not a true blessing?  There is a remarked innocence etched in their smiles.  There are long, sad faces when they are told it is time for bed.  There is constant love coming your way.  There is never ending laughter and short lived tears.

These are adults in the making.  They are a true blessing from the inside, out.  They provide non-stop excitement for everyone to share.  The simplest things capture their attention, and hold their interest intensely although only for a short, passing moment.  Children catch most everything.  They miss little and have a momentous memory which stores information and experiences.  These in turn slowly mold them into who they will become.

They grow and mature quickly.  They are as sponges soaking in every ounce of information and experience available to them.  We can learn from these absorbing minds.  We must allow our own minds to grow from our experiences in life yet keep the pure innocence and wonder of childhood.  Help mold them into happy, fearless and optimistic individuals and prepare them to take on the world.  Let them know when life is not safe, but teach them safety, not fear.   Fill them with confidence.  Allow them to be believers.  Teach them right from wrong.  Above all else, teach them that love in its purity must be expressed.  How can you teach these young minds, ONLY through example. 

Be your children’s, grandchildren’s or friend’s children’s best example.  Remember this when you are ready to lose your patience.  Even after a long hard day of work, the lesson is not over.  Be the example of compassion, patience, and love.  Teach them to believe in themselves.  To do this you must believe in you.

 

You are their pillar of strength and the model of perfection.  They hold you highest on their pedestal.  Do not disappoint, although they will always forgive.  Learn from them.  They have important life lessons to teach us purely through their innocence.  Watch them.  They will provide you with insight on how you should be living your life.  As they lean on you, be aware that you can lean on them.  They are wiser than you know.  Many are old souls that have come back to live out their lives with you.  Understand this and realize how magnificent this is. 

The children of today are reflections of the children we were, so long ago.  Hold them dear to your heart and pay heed to the little voices ringing in your ear.  They are the true expression of love and God’s gift to you.  Hold on to this.  Love them unconditionally as they love you!

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TRANSITING NEPTUNE CONJUNCT THE NORTH NODE

The transit of Neptune in Pisces between 0-3 degrees conjunct to the natal North Node in Pisces at the same degrees will affect those born between December, 1951 to April, 1952; July 1970 to the end of October 1970 and between April to the end of May in 1989.  Transiting Neptune from February 2012 to February 2014 will conjunct the North Node in Pisces in your Birth Chart if you were born during the previously mentioned dates.

If you were to have a look at your Natal (Birth) Chart and you pinpoint Neptune’s and the North Node’s locations, they will indicated what area of life which will be affected.  This is where your future (which is the primary focus of the North Node) begins to unfold.  This could be termed a “date” with “your calling” in life and will be classified as a critical turning point in your life’s mission.

The North Node in Pisces deals with finding your spiritual mission and adhering to the higher principles in life--following a path of enlightenment.  It ventures to find a creative outlet through several different channels which is found within the house position of your North Node.  You will be pushed in this direction through a spiritual lifestyle or objective. 

During the linking together of the energies of Neptune and your North Node through transit, the objective is to permit life to happen, without interference, and to let go of any anticipations that your future might hold.  In other words, let life lead the way without restriction by you and have the faith to move with life, rather than trying to control life’s situation at hand.

You may be drawn towards what it is you have always wanted to do with your life, if you are clear on what that may be.  For some because of Neptune’s ability to create fantasy or to cloud matters, they may find themselves lost with no clear direction.  For others who are clear on their chosen path, this is a time of detachment from the mundane world of routine and a time of financial liberation.  The true objective with this placement is to move away from the material world and find your calling in the higher realms of existence and locate your spiritual connection. 

It is all about opening the door and allowing true vision to enter into your void.  This vision has been waiting to accelerate into action throughout your life and the time is now.  This is a turning point where your true life’s calling becomes activated and you move into this new direction without the need to know the outcome or your future.  You just move forward with the faith that life is taking you in the direction that you are supposed to go.

This positioning of Neptune will not happen again in your lifetime, and if you feel confused or lost with what direction you should take, pay careful attention to what is taking place in your life and your intuition will push you in the correct direction.  Your journey in this life with the North Node in Pisces is one which is a very special kind of spiritual connection and if you open the door to this avenue of expression, life will begin to unfold.  You will eventually have a much clearer picture of what it is you should be doing with your life.

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My Part

How do I fit into this elaborate network known as life?  What does one single person mean when there are over seven billion people on the planet?  How could I possibly matter and if I do, on what scale?

Each of our lives is a connection point where the energy of like minds come together.  Each and every one of us affects the overall direction of the population.  How do you fit in?  You are part of that unity.  Although you may view your overall participation as minute, do you question on what level is your vantage point?  Your connection with the overall movement might actively be doing very significant work beneath the surface.  You may not be aware of the input you have on others or the effects from what you say or the example you set by the way you live your life. 

These factors have their impact, and leading by example may be your greatest asset.  Your view of yourself and your intentions are only a portion of what transpires.  Your view of yourself is limited to one person’s opinion and that person is you.  No one sees you the way you do and no one deciphers your daily activities the way you do.  Everyone sees others on a different level and receives something truly unique through each interaction.

Is it not then important to self-reflect and view yourself objectively?  Do not be harsh with your judgements on yourself.  Live from the inside out.  Following your heart and reflect on your positive attributes.  You only need to focus on your flaws long enough to correct them.  Giving them any more attention than is required to eliminate them only gives them energy to survive and flourish.

Judge to gain recognition of that which is important, but do not judge with harshness to belittle.  Study yourself, but do not obsess.  Find solutions but stay alert to further education. 

You are significant in our world and we walk together furthering our evolution individually yet as a collective whole.  You are divided only through your “belief” that you journey this life alone.   

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