What is Freedom to You?

Take a moment to quietly explore your concept of freedom.  What is freedom?  How does one attain freedom? 

 

This is a very in depth question and there are many answers, as freedom means different things to different people.  Our individual meanings of freedom will differ depending on where we live in the world and the conditions we each live under in this life.

 

Someone living under totalitarian rule with very little freedom of choice and the inability to express themselves without fear of punishment has a totally different view of freedom compared to those living in a country which allows the freedom of speech, although some may still fear ridicule. 

 

You truly have to ask yourself what freedom means to you as an individual and under what conditions freedom can be expressed.  In the true democratic nations of the world, freedom of speech without fear of prosecution through government organizations has some significance, although there are circumstances where even this freedom may be taken away. 

 

Freedom is an individual experience and how you relate to your own personal freedom is really all that matters.

 

I want to address a specific type freedom.  The freedom that is expressed when you are being yourself under any condition, feeling comfortable in your own skin and unafraid of ridicule or worrying about what others may think….the freedom that unlocks the door to inhibitions and allowing the self to emerge without sanctions or restrictions.  Being your true self can be difficult in our society as there are always those who judge, but in reality, other people’s opinions and judgements hold no real meaning.

 

I am speaking of the freedom to approach each and every life event in your own individual way.  It is insignificant how others feel about your life’s situations.  How you feel is what matters (as long as you are not intentionally hurting yourself or others through your actions).  You can allow yourself to be swayed by others, but once again, this allowing is your choice. 

 

Other people’s attitudes and belief structures belong to them.  You always have freedom of choice and freedom of action.  If someone injures you on a mental level or physical level, without downplaying the situation, you have the choice on how you can deal with these events.  It is in your hands and your decision uncovers what the next move will be. 

 

You have the freedom to analysing any given situation and the ability to approach any condition from any angle you choose.

 

In reality, you cannot blame anyone else for an action you have taken regardless of their actions leading up to your choice.  Freedom is a concept.  Each and every one of your decisions is made under this concept.

 

In understanding the concept that life provides and your acceptance or refusal of whatever life provides once again is through your freedom of choice. 

 

You can only be held responsible for your choices.  You must take responsibility for your choices.  We do have true freedom if we analyse our lives.  Be thankful for this ability but also take responsibility for it.

 

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The Trine Aspect in Astrology

The trine is an aspect used in Astrology that is defined as two planets or angles (ascendant/midheaven with angles) being within 120 degrees from one another.  There is an orb allowance of up to 8-10 degrees; therefore, the influence would be from 110-130 degrees apart.  The closer the orb is to 120 degrees, the stronger the aspect’s influence.

 

The trine along with the sextile (60 degree aspect) and some conjunctions (0-10 degrees apart) are considered positive aspects in Astrology.  In most cases, there is an easy flow of energies between the planets or angles involved in the aspect.  The only planet that might cause some challenging situations would be Saturn, although a trine between Saturn and another planet usually suggests the ability to form concrete structures within the framework of the other planets energies or the angle in aspect.

 

The trine is considered a major aspect as are the conjunction, sextile, square and the opposition.  The trine is considered a reliable and constructive aspect and when activated through transit or progression can usually be counted on to bring about a time of rewards for hard work or talents may surface during the aspect period.  The trine works easily and you do not have the stress behind the planetary energies that some of the harder aspects present.  People often take their trines and sextile for granted.  You just know things will work and with little effort on your part.

 

People with many trines and sextiles in their Birth chart seem to have a horseshoe up their …. in their pocket and life always works well for them.  When they are confronted with a challenging situation (unless they have some tight squares and oppositions in their Birth chart), they are caught off guard and have a real problem fixing the situation as they are not accustomed to the challenging energies brought on by transiting squares and oppositions (and some conjunctions).

 

Those with a great number of trines in their Natal chart and especially those with grand trines in their Birth Chart, do not have to change the structures in their lives often and the energies represented by the planets do not need adjustments.  The energies flow naturally and without constraint especially when operating within the same element (Water, earth, fire and air).

 

Transiting trines and sextiles are what we wait for, as we usually have support in our efforts and things in life seem to fall into place.  There is usually little challenge in making the area of life (house locations) work and fall into place.  This is when you get rewards from life and what you have been doing seems to pan out in your favour.  A trine between two planets through transit usually works out quite well depending on the aspect between the planets in the Birth chart.  If there is also a trine between the planets involved in transit and in the Birth chart, the opportunities for a favourable outcome is heightened.  If there is a square or opposition in the Birth chart but a trine in the transit or progression, you may have to work at it a little harder but the chances for success are stronger than if the transiting planet makes a challenging aspect.

 

The only problem with several trines or sextiles in the Birth chart is that things work so well that often the individual becomes reluctant to work hard when trying to reach their objectives.  It is common that the individual will feel that things will work and quite often things will work out for them with little effort on their part.  It is, however, much more productive and rewarding when you have to work at things to make life fulfilling.  There are feelings that go along with a job well done and recognition is gained when we work hard to achieve.

 

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Brighter Days Ahead

It is said that we learn from our shortcomings and from the stressful events in our lives.  Let’s face it, who amongst us has not had to deal with difficult periods in their life?  Why is this necessary? Could we not learn from less stressful situations?

 

If life event were our decisions, would we shelter ourselves from these hardships?  Would we choose an easier path to enlightenment?  It is said that the best learned lessons are the challenging ones, but why is that?  We accept the concept that life teaches us what we need to learn, but do we simply accept each of the challenges that are provided by life?  In reality, there is little choice on the lessons that knock on our door and we have to adapt to these conditions.  It is what it is. 

 

Fighting our life lessons serves little purpose.  These lessons in life are what we need to growth.  We just have to dig deep to find our strength to move forward.  A battle that is fought for righteous reasons is a battle well fought, but the end results of a battle which is fought through ego will not be in our favour.

 

We are equipped to handle most of our life’s circumstances.   There are times that we can simply reach within for the answers.  There are also times that we do not feel that we have the strength to continue on.  When we reach these testing times and we have exhausted all our reserves, it is appropriate to seek assistance.  Whether the assistance comes from your higher source or a trained professional, the resolution is attainable and can be found.

 

Understand that we are in control of our reaction to life events.  We always have the capability of putting the issues into proper perspective.  Attitude and belief structure are key ingredients in dealing with and resolving issues that enter our lives.  Trained professional do not do the work for us.  They provide us with ideas and positive reinforcement.  In the end we make the adjustments necessary.

 

Regardless of how you address an issue, you are the one who activates the resolution.  Accept your capabilities and the acknowledge that the strength necessary to rise above each and every challenge resides within you and is always accessible.    

 

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You Can Accomplish Anything

Priorities in Life

Do you need to put your life events into proper perspective?  Are you looking at your current situation from the correct vantage point or are you propelled in a negative direction?  If you are having difficulty finding good in your life, perhaps you need to review where you are placing your focus.  How much time do you spend each day dwelling on the negative aspects of your life?  How can your life improve if your main focus is in a negative direction?

 

You draw to you what you concentrate on.  If you focus on disappointment, you will not feel fulfilled.  Why then do we spend time reviewing the disappointments in life over and over until they are the centre of our life? 

 

Beyond a doubt there are hardships during our lives.  We do have to acknowledge these events and either accept them or make changes as necessary but they are not the whole of our lives.  We have a choice on our reactions to these events whether they are the loss of a loved one through separation or death, loss of our jobs, disappointment due to expectations and the list goes on.  How we choose to react to these events is the ultimate cause of our stress.

 

Perhaps we need to figure out our priorities in life.  Do we wanting to stay in a place of sadness, or do we want to move forward in our lives?  What do you want from your life?  Are you seeking happiness and do you actually feel that you deserve happiness?  If upon reflection you come to the conclusion that you want to be happy but perhaps because of past action that for some reason you do not deserve happiness, you might want to review things even more closely.

 

There is a guiding force that resonates within each of us.  This force propels us forward and pushes us in our intended direction.  If we hold on to memories of regrettable past events are we growing and moving forward from this attachment?  Is enjoyment not an important part of life?  Each and every one of us is entitled to be happy no matter what are past may have held.  Part of our purpose is to experience happiness.  Each and every one of us holds the key but it is our choice on whether we use that key.

 

Love yourself enough to allow this happiness to be experienced.  By focusing on what you actually have in life instead of what you perceive as missing in your life, you begin to open the door.  It is right in front of you and has been all along.  You are a spiritual being living in a physical body.  You are enveloped in love and compassion whether you realize it or not.  Open yourself to sharing these gifts with everyone you meet. 

 

Go to bed at night and repeat a mantra that you deserve to be happy and will open the floodgates of happiness in your life. 

 

When you wake up each morning, repeat a mantra that you are lucky to be alive and lucky to continue in this wonderful existence.  Believe you are blessed, and you truly will be.  Change your belief structure one step at a time and in turn you change your life.

 

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Freedom of Choice and Astrology

Some of you have questioned us about Astrology, its predictions and the freedom of choice.  Astrology is an ancient art/science which has a recorded history of more than two thousand years.  To survive and strive for this long, there has to be relevance to it even for the doubting mind.

 

No reliable Astrologer will proclaim that Astrology dictates your life and its events.  The fact is that modern Astrology does have the ability to predict possible events in your life but your respond to these events is always in your hands.

 

When Astrology forecasts probable events unfolding in your life, it can identify the area of life to be affected and whether the experience will be difficult or promising.  Once again, you are in control of your responses.  Your attitude and approach to incidents in your life is a choice. 

 

For example, a client experiencing Uranus on the MC will experience unexpected challenges in the work place and even disruptions to the norm, but their response to these challenges (the way that they choose to deal with the situation) is quite individual. 

 

Astrology may suggest that there are issues within the framework of your marriage or close personal relationships.  Pluto may suggest a transformation on a large scale or even that the dissolution of the marriage is possible, but the individuals involved may either be willing to work things out thereby transforming the relationship into something stronger or they may decide to end the relationship permanently.   It is a personal choice.

 

Astrology can specify time lines when probable events may unfold as well as the duration of the events effects.  Astrology does not dictate your life’s unfolding story, although can foretell probable events and the area of life involved.  Astrology can help you cope and integrate into your life the best course of action.  For every action in life, there will be a reaction.

 

Astrology can assist you in choosing a direction and will also provide you with the timeframes best suited to make positive adjustments to your life.  Astrology can be very specific and can help you with some of your choices.  There are times when you should wait to make a move in a specific area of life and there are times when you should pursue the change immediately only to facilitate a smooth transition or a more productive outcome.

 

Astrology can be used as a tool to gage events and their impact in your life.  It can also provide you with assistance to understand the planetary energies that are in force in your life during transits and progressions.  With some of your life events, it is best to allow life to happen and go with the flow, while other events should be dealt with and used to your advantage.  The decisions you make at times are paramount in how easy or difficult a life lesson can be.

 

Ultimately, Astrology points the way -- you make the decisions.  Your response to life events is always in your hands and you always choose which path to follow.  You can always count on help from outside forces as there is always assistance available.  You are never alone.   Using your own intuitive abilities, your ability to contemplate in conjunction with the assistance from a reliable, educated Astrologer can and will assist you in your endeavours.    

 

When we are faced with huge challenges and you are at odds with life, never hesitate to consult a professional.  We all face these challenges in different degrees and there are those that even Astrology is still not enough.  During these times, seek a psychologist or other professional.  Under most, conditions, however, we are able to address any issue and come up with a reliable solution when we reach within for the answer.

 

“You can accomplish anything in life if armed with the right attitude and tools.  My hope is I can provide you with a useful tool.” ~ Holm Astrology

 

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Priorities in Life

Is it time to put your life into proper perspective?  Are you looking at your current situation from the correct vantage point or are you propelled to a negative outlook?  If you are having troubles finding good in your life, perhaps you need to pay attention to where your focus is placed.  How much time is spent each day dwelling on the perceived “negative” aspects of your life?  How do you expect your life to change if you are constantly focusing on these concepts?

 

You understand that you draw to you what you concentrate on, correct?  Why then would you waste time reviewing these events that you perceive as stressful or negative?  Life certainly does throw us curve balls from time to time.  We have to acknowledge these events and either accept them or make changes to the situations.  They are circumstances that we do not have to own.  If we become stuck in a particular circumstance, we can change our view on the situation.  If it is not acceptable, make the change necessary and then let the past live in the past.

 

Perhaps it is important to review what our priorities in life truly are.  Perhaps we need to focus on these priorities.  Why would we want to stay in a place of sadness?  Do we not want to move forward in our life’s quest?  What do we want from our lives?  Are we seeking happiness?  Do we believe that we deserve happiness? 

 

If upon reflection you come to the conclusion that you want to be happy but perhaps because of past action that for some reason you do not deserve it, you had better review things more closely.  The past is gone.  Today is a new day.  We can no more change our actions of yesterday than we can change someone else’s actions on any day.

 

There is a guiding force that resonates within each of us that propels us forward and pushes us in our intended direction. Do you honestly think that holding on to memories of past errors or actions offers us a rewarding experience?  Are we not meant to enjoy life and be happy? 

 

Each and every one of us deserves happiness.  The door is always open; we just have to decide to let go of what is behind us in order to walk through the threshold. 

 

Focusing on what you actually have in lif--no matter how small that perfect characteristic, event, emotion or thing may be.  Let go of what you think is missing in life. 

 

Go to bed at night and programme your dreams.  Tell yourself that you deserve to be happy and will open the floodgates of happiness in your life.  When you wake up tell yourself how lucky you are to be alive and able to grow through this wonderful existence.  Believe you are blessed because you truly are.  Change your belief structure, one step at a time and in turn, you change your life.  You are a spiritual being living in a physical body.  Recognize the love and compassion that encompasses you.  Feel it......experience it......share it! 

 

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