The Changing World We Know

Our immediate and extended world is continually going through transformations, some that are very apparent and others that are of a much more subtle nature. 

Paying attention to the subtle nature of our changes can open our minds to the changes that are taking place within the framework of our belief system.  You may be discovering that there are facets of your being which were not apparent previous to this point in time and some of these discoveries may not be all that pleasant.

In order to facilitate transformation into a spiritual transcendent state, we must first recognize and accept those parts of our earthly person which need to be nurturing or releasing.  These issues, behaviours or traits undoubtedly developed over our lifetime and now this awareness has surfaced so that see them for what they are and then makes changes or delete them from our being.  As long as we own these qualities they exist and are part of our makeup.  Letting go of undesirables can be a relatively easy task once we accept that they exist and then foster a belief structure that allows us to transform them into something positive.

This is part of the awakening process and as we deplete their hold (as some take time to relinquish), we bring forth a part of ourselves that may have been hidden to us until now.  We challenge those traits and habits that oppose our ultimate goal – easily dismissing them in some cases altogether and then replace them with qualities often somewhat opposite to the habits or characteristics we have conquered or reduced.

It takes time and honesty.  We cannot eradicate these qualities or habits unless we are totally honest with ourselves and realize that these things that were once hidden to us are actually there and we are ready to liberate ourselves from them. 

Initially upon recognizing these qualities, they seem anything but acceptable.  As we make changes, even in just our attitude, these habits or characteristics begin to soften and break up clearing way for more positive energies and attitudes.

As we open the channels to love and accept ourselves, hurdles that once appeared to be immovable, dissolve before our eyes.  We are here to love, to be happy and enjoy life.  We have the ability to share this with others simply by being.  Do not let the everyday events of life cloud your judgement of yourself and the life that you are living.  Happiness is a choice, not something that can be purchased or found.

You and you alone manifest into being the person you want to be.  There is always work to be done but this work can be enjoyable.  If we take to time to study, we slowly but surely come to an understanding of our spiritual nature and realize that we are spiritual beings housed in a physical body.  This is our true nature and in understanding this, we can unlock our true selves and become acquainted with the one that dwells within.

We in our earthly forms strive to stay connected with our spiritual self, our inner light and with the oneness that we all share. 

Life unfolds exactly as it should, and we cannot hurry this process.  We move along at our own speed and awaken when we are ready.  Be content in knowing that the journey has begun.

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I've gotta say, I'm pretty freaked out by it!  It's me, in a book.  A little unnerving to see yourself written out like that, yet comforting at the same time.  It helps me to trust the process - that if who I am comes from the alignment of the Universe, then I can feel safe in trusting that it will continue to take care of me. It's that simple. You gave me proof. Nothing is random. Not my existence, not even my personality or challenges. Also, I appreciate your method of describing those challenges too--with insight and suggestions to help turn them into workable and improved aspects of who I am. Guidance from above. 

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Listen

We all experience the inner flow of information on a constant basis.  This information can come from many sources. 

There are times that the sources of this information is our busy mind sending reflections of our day’s experience and helping us rationalize events as they are presented to us.  We spend time reflecting on concepts and reviewing our reaction to life’s events as they unfold.  This is our mind transferring information and deciphering diverse interactions from our daily events.

There are times when the information source is our ego’s reflection and delegation of attitude towards this inner dialogue.  Ego can provide us with opinions and judgement on what is taking place.  It can either pushes us forward to fulfill our objectives in life or it can pull us back and cause us to question our objectives.  It can offer potentials for making decisions based on what can help us and provide us with comfort and determination.  Ego can also offer potentials for making decisions which will cause hurdles through either positive or negative exaggeration.

There are many different faces to ego.  Could ego be a reflection of our inner thought patterns? 

Sometimes some of the information processed hinders us and holds us back and these thoughts are related to feelings of insecurity or fear.  These fears often stop us short during opportune moments when we should actually be moving forward.  If we pursue these thoughts of fear and we believe that these feeling are there to protect us, these fears could be standing in the way of our progress. 

Do not hesitate to questions your thoughts.  I have fear.  Where does this fear stem from?  What are the possible outcomes of ignoring this fear?  What are the possible outcomes of running with this fear? 

As we continue to learn the many lessons of self discovery, we also learn how to decipher all the feedback we get internally.  We then can make appropriate moves when fortunate opportunities or chances for growth present themselves.

When we are faced with traumatic events and we seek assistance, this is when our information sources come from our higher self and our spiritual guides.  If we are in danger or making choices that would prove to be against our better judgement, we receive input and somehow, some way our path is altered without any conscious decision on our part.  This is our guides stepping in and assisting us so that we can stay on our path.

Any time you feel a positive push or a helping hand just out of the blue, you can be sure that your guides are acting on your best interests.  They are always available and at a moment’s notice.  They are always there guiding you in the right direction.  Never be afraid to ask for their assistance.

If the information coming in does not sit well with you, does not feel right, does not resonates with the core you, do not identify with it.  Let it go.  Understand that the mind and the ego can create illusions that appear real to the conscious mind but the unconscious mind knows better. 

If you question yourself and your motives then this is probably generated from the minds interaction.  Your guides are easy to spot and just as easy to understand because they always have what is best for you in mind.  There is never a negative response from your guides although there may be times when you might not like what you hear as sometimes the truth is hard to swallow.

The outcome of all events in life should provide you with spiritual insight and an uplifting feeling even in times of stress.  There seems to be gentle guidance that fills you with comfort and positive energy when you are on your true path.  We are not at the mercy of life.  We make our own choices, although sometimes life seems to push us in certain directions.  We have to have faith that our pure essence will always guide and protect us as will our guides.   Open the door to this guidance.  Listen to the quite voice that is constantly speaking to you.  The voice is often very subtle.  Its advice always feels right.

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North Node in the Eighth House

As we are now in the sign of Scorpio, we thought we would explore the less known characteristics of those with their North Node in the eighth house ruled by the sign Scorpio. 

The South Node is always in opposition to the North Node placing this South Node in the second house.  The South Node is where you have come from in a previous incarnation and the traits you have brought with you.  For those that question reincarnation, the South Node would be those innate qualities we have in this life time.  Some of these traits can be used to your benefit and some character traits should be left behind.

With this Eighth/Second house North/South Node placements for example, in a past life, you may have led a life of plenty at least on the material front.  You may have received an inheritance from your parents or did well in the material world.  In that life you may have squandered their hard earned money or perhaps used it in a less than appropriate manner, often forgetting about other people’s needs.  Since the qualities representing by the South Node are second nature and are easy to draw from, you are now meant to let go of some of the material ambitions of this previous life and change your attitude towards others and material ambition. 

The second house is also known as the house of self-worth and if it is poorly aspected in the natal chart, it often indicates problems related to security issues, either through the material realm of things or the image of self.  With the South Node located in the second house, the apparent necessary ingredient now is to help others find their own self-worth and for you to study and discover that which lies beneath the surface.  The metaphysical and spiritual inclinations suggested with the North Node in the eighth house are very apparent although you may not be comfortable with this area of life, as it is somewhat foreign to you.  You are, however, supposed to uncover facets of the inner life and regenerate yourself into your higher being with the help of the spiritual or psychic realms of life.

You may have brought talents with you into this world for business and enterprise, and you will do well in areas related to research work and uncovering the mysteries of life.  Any research work is suitable and areas related to psychology, investigative work, perhaps forensics or undercover work with the police force are all areas of interest or areas that you would excel at in this life.  You should also have a look at the mid-heaven to understand what areas would hold your interest above and beyond what is designated by the North Node positioning.

Pluto is the natural ruler of the eighth house and it deals primarily with the tearing down of old conditions in an effort to rebuild on a much more solid structure.  It is strongly connected to transformations on many levels and you are here to uncover talents dealing with the subconscious and to learn about the metaphysical world.  In so doing, you will assist others with their own private ongoing evolutionary process of awakening.

Guard against any kind of rigidity and learn to listen to others as there are many teachers in the world that can assist you in unlocking your own potential.  You may feel attuned to an inner reliance and should understand that you have to reach out in this world as the North Node is always associated with completely foreign lands and often close loving family members can help you to open up to the information that is awakening your subconscious mind.  Being rigid in belief structure is the main blockage that must be overcome in this life and once you attain this, the door will open.

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Caught up in a Financial Whirlwind

If you have one quick glance at the cause of most of our stress, you will notice a lot of it stems from our financial system and ideology.  In one way or another, we are all at the mercy of our finances in some way or another.  There are many ways which money can affect our lives both positively and negatively.  Regardless of the financial situation of most people, there always seem to be some problem associated to their financial world.  The rich and the financially poor seem to want to get richer and in many cases, greed flourishes at the expense of others. 

There are those that barely scrape by and then there are those that are rich beyond imagination.  If we were to stop for a moment and truly consider our financial woes, we might want to remind ourselves of true poverty such as that which exists in the third world countries.  There are sufficient resources that could provide the much needed assistance and agricultural help that would help to alleviate the hungry of this world.

Many couples and families squabbles over financial matters.  Many families suffer irreversible breakdowns due to opinions on how money should be dealt with and the amount needed.  The only master in these matters is money itself.  Our financial world is plagued with avarice and the need to control.  This need is disruptive, causes heartache, and more.  It is definitely clear that our financial system does not work. 

How will you allow finances to control you?  How will you allow your financial state of affairs to affect you, your family and the world around you? 

Perhaps it is time we put money in its proper place and stop assigning it the power to dictate our happiness and importance.

Yes, we do live in a material world; but unfortunately, many people believe that what we have and what we own establish our importance and status in life.  For some reason the more we have, the more respect we get from our world at large. 

If money is so significant why is it that when we die we leave it all behind?  Perhaps it is time that society as a whole learned to share and spread the wealth.  Start with those individuals close to your heart and make sure that they do not go without.  Then, spread it out into the world as even small financial assistance can add up if we are all giving accordingly.  Give a person a fish and they will eat today; teach a person to fish and they will eat for a lifetime.

We do need to look after ourselves and our families, but there is usually always a little left over.  Why is it that the food banks are always short, and what can we do to change this? 

Together we can make this world a better place for everyone and in our own small way we can start that ripple effect.  We have to work together and think in terms of what we can do for others, and not what others can do for ourselves.  We have to give to receive and what we do receive back in many ways is immeasurable.

Be thankful for your life and spread that thankfulness to those that share this life with you.  Remember we all walk this road of life together and at some point in time we will realize our obligation to the fellow members of this world.

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Fixed Modalities in Astrology

Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius are the signs associated with the fixed modality.  Earlier posts can also be read on this blog – www.holmastrology.blogspot.ca/   Look at your Astrology chart to determine if you are emphasizing the fixed modality in your birth chart or if you are weak in this modality, simply by determining how many planets and important points (ascendant, midheaven) you have in your natal chart that are represented by this modality.  You count the Sun and the Moon as two points each and the MC and Ascendant as 1 1/2 counts.  The rest of the planets will count as one point.  If you have seven or more contacts, you are considered to have an emphasis.  If you have less than two, you are considered to be weak in this modality.  There are other influences that will adjust this somewhat such as having many planets in the second, fifth, eighth and eleventh houses.  This will enhance the strength of this modality and will weakness or soften the challenges somewhat.

Those with an emphasis in their birth chart will be very determined individuals, who are strong-willed and are unlikely to give up on their pursuits.  They can be quite stubborn and often have difficulty listening to advice from others.  They certainly seem to have a purpose which they will pursue relentlessly even in the face of adversity.  They are often inflexible in their attitudes and you will have to prove your point as they often have such a strong belief structure that they can manage almost any situation without other’s approval or insight. 

These individuals truly believe in themselves and this can work for them.  It can also work against them as you can well imagine.  Many of these individuals especially those with a lot of Scorpio in their charts come across as quite powerful and usually well focused on their goals.  They will achieve their objectives once they make up their mind as to which route to take.

Those that are lacking in this modality often seem to have a very difficult time completing what they begin, similar to an unfocused Gemini.  Because of this inability, they may realize this deficiency and push very hard in order to get some satisfaction out of their efforts, often taking on more than they can actually handle.  They will have to work exceptionally hard to complete or conquer the assignment or objective.  They are not well developed when it comes to focus and need to find stability in their life.  Many are aware of this shortfall and they will test their will-power and push themselves to the limit to conquer this apparent lack.    Some become obsessive with details and organization and are determined to finish what they set out to do, unlike an underdeveloped Gemini as they would just as well leave any project as soon as something new comes along that holds their interest.

Locating your strengths and vulnerabilities through shortages or emphases will be found within the modalities in your birth chart.  These can help to define your character and what it is you should be working on or in contrast where your strengths lie.  This is but one of the many facets in an Astrology chart that helps define you as an individual and shows your unique qualities.

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Unbounded Potential

Do you find yourself somehow always falling short of your expectations and there appear to be very few potential opportunities?  Are you caught in the crosswinds of change?  Does your life seem fated and predestined? 

Could these feelings of “lacking” or “missing” result from your approach to or attitude towards life?

Perhaps you can review all potential opportunities that lie ahead.  Do not limit your outlook by what you see today.  Understand that life continually offers crossroads.

When we feel that we are under assault and our options are few, more often than not these are the most opportune moment to discover our hidden strength.  We can learn much about ourselves at these times.  We cannot view these moments as times of weakness or think of ourselves as caught up in life’s turmoil conditions.  We are just at a crossroad.  Life is building momentum to enter a new phase and with this new phase, we will be offered broader horizons.  How we deal with these opportunities or approach these opportunities is our choice.  We have to choose to take that first step towards freedom from restrictions.  We just need to have a little faith and strength to move forward into our most precious objectives.

Believing in opportunities and knowing that they are in place so that we can grow and move forward is often something that we have to work on.  Without challenges, we stagnate.  We do not examine ourselves and our traits.  Without examination, we will never understand ourselves.  Limited perceptions or confined points of view stagnate our progress.  Out-dated belief structures limit our advancement and only we can free ourselves of these ideologies and concepts.  

Change is always guaranteed in life and we must change to grow. We are our own life’s directors and we control our advancements or our stagnations.  These choices have always been in our hands and always will be.

In reality our opportunities and creative talents are boundless.  There is no limit to our potential; however, we hold the key to unlock the next door. 

There is no need to feel alone, unaided or deserted.  There are countless individuals ready to help us with our objectives in life.  Some are physical and some are spiritual, but they are always at our disposal and will often come into focus when we need them most.  They are our eternal companions and we are never alone or apart from them.  They always have our best interests at heart; however their assistance comes in many forms.  The answers to our next lesson may not be the one that we expect or want.  We must not limit our growth by our limited focus. 

Their willingness to be of assistance and guidance is never short and their patience is infinite. We can always count on their assistance but we alone make the required moves to facilitate forward action in our lives.  

We can spend our whole life fighting transformation and being caught between expectations and reality. We may believe that life should be offering one things and due to our expectations, we have failed to see the resolution that has been waiting right in front of us. 

Our lives rest in our hands and we can open that door to a fuller and happier existence but we have to believe in ourselves and know that good things are just around the next bend. 

You set your own limits through your ideas of how you “think” life should be.  Inner peace is an attitude and it is always within your grasp.

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