Spiritually Attuned

Ours is a journey of enlightenment and an escalating venture encompassed by many.  Our mission is to absorb all that we can learn, to merge the lessons of this earthy experience to assist our higher selves and return to our pure essence.

Our hurdles along our path are lessoned through meditation and other techniques that enhance our ongoing process.  Through meditation we slowly open channels to the perpetually evolving story.  This practice is essential although in the early stages it can be tedious.  Persistence is the key.  Like any other exercise, it is hard work in the beginning, but with practice, the mind will quieten down to allow our inner self, our guides and our pure essence to share.  The deeper we go, the further we reach and the closer we come to our true awakening.

With practice, we clear out our obstacles and inner fears that hold us back.  Challenging conditions will be faced and the journey is by no means an easy one.  Life unfolds as it should and we are presented with lessons to assist in our learning.  True peace and acceptance resonates from within and in turn is reflected in the world around us, not the other way around.

The process is gradual but steady as long as we stay on course and quieten the ego’s voice. 

Allowing is the most difficult challenge and only comes when we release control and accept that all of our life’s events are placed in our journey simply for our growth in our ongoing evolution.  This is not to say that we simply sit back and let life dictate.  Push forward with enthusiasm and appreciation but do not emotionally fight those things that are.  We have full control of our attitude towards our lessons.

We nurture our own personal growth by listening to the guiding voice within.  It assists us in times of need.  This gentle and persuasive assistance is generated from within although also linked with the higher realms of existence.  Our spiritual guides assist in the on-going process.  Life always offers alternative routes to follow, each leading us through our ongoing evolution.  Our journey will be much easier if we listen to our inner self and our guides.  We are, however, the masters of our own personal journey.  We have the choice of taking the meandering course or the direct route, the easy path or the path filled with obstacles.  The best route is the route we learn the most from.  We always have control over our attitude towards our journey; we can allow it to knock us down and decide to stay down or it can knock us down and we can jump up with even more determination to win each battle as they are faced.  Which do you prefer? 

If you are in search for truth, expansion, enlightenment.....follow your heart.  Listen to the quiet voice of wisdom and seek love.  You cannot go wrong.

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Sun in Aquarius in Astrology

The Sun moves into the sign of Aquarius on January 21^st.  This post applies to those individuals with the Sun in the sign of Aquarius.  This is the sign of the water bearer which symbolically represents these individuals spreading their ideas and new thoughts into the world.  They are quite willing to spread their word and are particularly happy when it is well received.  Their intention is to bestow the world with new ideas and also involve others in this progression.

Aquarius individuals are the visionaries of the zodiac and have the ability to see far into the future and find ways to make the world a better place for everyone.  They are humanitarian and are very conscious of the influence they might have on their environment.  If only they could spread the word.  Their mission is a noble one with the general good of all intended.  They are progressive thinkers with excellent reasoning abilities and they truly want to provide something for others to share and incorporate into their lives.

They are sympathetic and compassionate with a genuine concern for those around them.  Their ideas can be radical and even rebellious, and they are against any type of constraint.  Freedom seekers, they reach out beyond the confines of what could be considered normal, extending themselves beyond rational thinking.  They are often thought of as trailblazers with progressive, intuitive ideologies in the forefront of their thinking.   Aquarians want to change the world and make it a better place for everyone to live.  They will patiently try to shake others away from complacency, pushing them into new and unexplored regions of their own minds.

As mentioned, they are progressive thinkers and anything that has become stale and no longer serves a purpose, they insist on changing.  When their views are obstructed or interfered with they can easily become impatient and temperamental.  They are very fixed in their opinions with an intention of providing what others need on a mental level. 

The thinking process is considered quite logical and they have a broad focus.  It is all about evolution and bringing in the new with advancement on their minds.  Aquarians believe they are right and will follow along a planned route towards a given target.  They can be somewhat rebellious but have no problem admitting to this; some are even radical in their ideas and considered quite different.  They actually enjoy this.

If you make a friend with an Aquarian, you will never be bored.  They have an adventurous spirit and love wide open spaces.  There is actually a real need for freedom and a need to roam.  Being tied down does not sit well with the average Aquarian. 

If you are in search for a logical resolution to a problem they will assist you in reaching a positive conclusion and then make you aware that it was you that came up with the solution.

To get a clearer picture of your Aquarius Sun, check to see which house your Aquarius Sun is located in.  This will provide you with more information on how you might utilize these humanitarian principles and put your life to work.  Also have a look at aspects from other planets and key point in the birth chart to define how the planets will affect the overall condition of the Sun sign.  Check in particular if there are planets in the eleventh house, which is ruled by Aquarius and if there are, this will intensify many of the traits linked to this sign.   

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The Art of Forgiveness

During times of extreme hurt or disappointment due to our reaction to someone else’s actions or lack of action, are we still able to forgive?  Are we able to separate ourselves from the mind’s and the ego’s reaction?  Are we strong and secure enough not to feel hate and bitterness towards this individual?  Regardless of the action, do you have the strength to forgive?  How can you move forward beyond this hurt or disappointment?

We physically and emotionally hurt ourselves when we allow ourselves to feel hostility, revenge and hate.  Forgiveness is not an easy task, especially when atrocious acts have been carried out.  Letting go and moving forward can be difficult, as the mind and the ego relentlessly wants some type of justice or revenge.  Things may not seem fair and in many cases they are not, but somehow we must learn to forgive even the most dreadful actions.

Hanging on to hate and wanting vengeance actually works against us, causing disease and stress.  Are we not lowering our standards or ideologies by allowing these dark emotions continual life?  Do these emotions not stand in our way of moving forward in our spiritual development? 

How can we learn to forgive when someone takes away something we treasure, like our resilience, our serenity or our hope? 

There are many reasons why others act out in ways that we do not understand and cause at times agonizingly painful experiences.  Some of these individuals come from horrific backgrounds that we would not want to ever dream of.  Does this negate their actions?  No; but perhaps one day they will fully comprehend the results of their actions.

To live your life in pursuit of justice and to be filled with hate and the need for revenge can only provide you with a place of sorrow, anger, resentment and dis-ease.  This place can never offer solace or peace.  Letting go and forgiving is perhaps the hardest thing that you will have to do in your life but one that you have to do for yourself. 

Forgiveness is the ultimate goal and this generates the ability for more inspiring, productive untold stories to surface.......stories, events that are waiting to be released.  Karma will be the judge and the jury, and it does not need your input.  Allow love to grow even from the darkest corners of your being and watch the repercussions of this action.   This is the story waiting to be told.   Inspiration cannot bloom in the darkness of hate and sorrow.

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Whether we are in denial or just through simple ignorance, most of us have emotional blind spots. 

Do others describe you differently than you see yourself? Do you continually have the same relationship issues with different people? Does the same life lesson keep reoccurring? 

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Tearing Down the Old

There are times in life when we should review where we have been, take a look around to confirm where we currently are and to anticipate but not dwell on where we might be going.  We are forever evolving yet holding on to old, outdated habits, actions and people that no longer fit into our progression.  This hoarding only creates difficulties.  If these “things” are holding us back and creating hurdles perhaps it is time to make a shift.  We should always be moving forward in life, evolving on a constant basis, even if only in minute increments. 

Holding on to how life used to be serves little purpose.  What “was” may no longer be relevant to where we are heading and may actually be holding us back.  Letting go can also be challenging, whether this is a long standing relationship where all parties involved are so far apart that they no longer suit one another, an occupation that no longer fits the new self that is emerging, or an old set of philosophies that now stagnate our growth.  Moving forward has its challenges but holding on might be far more detrimental to us in the long haul.

Having a future goal in mind can help us to continue with the growth that is necessary.  We can set our goals to a reachable yet challenging level.  We can strive for something that is attainable yet challenge ourselves for growth.  We might even want to set a date for when we want to materialize something significant into our lives.  Some find it helpful to keep a log of the progression to obtaining what that something might be and then as we maneuver ever closer to that objective, evaluate our progress and log it. 

These logs can be great reflective materials down the road to see just how far we have actually come.  Take little notes on how change has taken place as well as the mirror reflection in our outside environment.  If we do not like what we see, we can then look within and see what we might do to take charge of the condition and make those alterations so that we are happy with what we see.

The future can be a little uncertain but would we rather stand still and stagnate or move forward experiencing the excitement of growth?  Venture forth knowing that evolution is essential, no matter how difficult it may be.  No matter how challenging life becomes, know that we have prepared this route beforehand and acknowledge ownership of all that is and all that will be.

There is nothing wrong with striving for a goal.  It is part of our evolution but the only true moment we have is the current one.  Living in the here and now is essential.  The past is gone, the future is unpredictable but what we see is right there in front of us is.  Life is this very instant and living in the now is all that exists. 

This moment is eternal.  It is inexhaustible.  Live life to its fullest and enjoy each and every moment. 

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Techniques in Forecasting in Astrology

Once we are familiar with the basics in astrology, such as the signs, houses and aspects, we have a firm foundation for creating an Astrological horoscope.  The birth chart is a precise tool that will delineates the character traits of any individual.  From birth or natal chart to birth or natal chart, there are many variations found within, and this is what defines each of us as unique personalities.

Once we have a good foundation of the principals of the natal chart, we can move on to study upcoming transits and progressions.  These tools are used in Astrology to decipher what potential future events and areas of life that will be affected by the passing of the planetary giants in our solar system.

We have to take into consideration all the planets but pay particular attention to the outer planets, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto as well as any inner planets that are in retrograde motion for a prolonged period of time. 

The inner planets move very quickly through the zodiac and under general conditions do not affect us with any long term effects as their impact on us is a very short periods of time.

The outer planets and retrograde planets passing over sensitive points in our birth chart, particularly the Ascendant and the Midheaven can have profound effects on our lives and these often point towards turning points or significant life events that can alter our perception or instigate action that changes our acuity and sometimes point towards changes to our lives. 

The most powerful transit takes place when a transiting planet conjuncts a natal sensitive point or planetary body.  The energies of the planets merge and become one.  Under many conditions, the energies of these planets intensify as do the indicators of the houses where these planets are located in the birth chart.  The houses are areas of life and the transiting planet will intensify these points and may produce profound life altering effects.  This is especially true when several transiting planets are repeating the same message.

The outer planets can be within an orb of influence for up to two to three years depending on when they go into retrograde motion and when they become direct again.  The first impact when a transiting planet makes an important aspect to another planet or a direct aspect to a natal point will be the strongest. 

An example of this might be Saturn conjunction Mars at 15 degree of Aries.  Both planets become direct when the transiting planet is exactly 15 degrees Aries.  This applies to squares, a 90 degree aspect, the opposition, a 180 degree aspect and other major aspects (the trine, sextile) as well as the minor aspects (the semi-sextile, the semi-square and so forth).  The major aspects are more significant than the minor aspects and the challenging aspects usually promote transitional times in our lives.

There are several progressed aspects that are also important determining factors when deciphering a birth chart and the potential for change in a person’s life. 

We will look at the progressions at a later date.  Suffice to say that the progressions are more internal in their nature.  You will use the progressed Moon, transiting Mars as well as the transiting Sun and transiting Uranus as timers, as they often produce a push that activates the energies of the outer planets and often signifies an event or culmination producing internal insight.

This just touches on how to delineate potential life events as well as the timing as to when these events may unfold.  The area of life affected will be described by the houses involved in the transit or progression, as well as the natal placement of the transiting planets by aspect and house placement. 

Hopefully, this offers a little insight into the understanding of how to decipher potential events and to understand the “flavour” of specific period to come through Astrology.

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Seeing Relationships for What They Truly Are

When we enter into a meaningful relationship, it should be understood that it is not by chance that we have come together.  It does not matter whether the relationship is an easy one or a challenging one; there is always something to take from any relationship.  We are not suggesting that we should remain in a relationship that over time has becomes detrimental but their connection had value to our growth.

There are some individuals that seem to suck the life out of others.  There are some individuals that mistreat those that they are in relationship with.  Our relationships with these individuals are put in place to experience some type of growth but as we begin to feel the relationship wavering and it no longer serves to promote something positive in our lives, it may be time to walk away.  Frequently, we are guilty of becoming too familiar or secure within the framework of any relationship and the idea of leaving the union, even when it is a detriment, is very difficult.

We are meant to live together or share in one another’s energies to facilitate growth.  When the time comes that our union is no longer working as it should, as difficult as it may be to leave and move forward, if leaving is warranted then it is imperative that you do just that.  We have come into this life to learn through experience, but we are also meant to enjoy our lives.  This is our birth right and we are not put into this existence to suffer and undergo misery on an ongoing basis.  Life is to be lived with love and compassion and if we choose to share our life in an intimate relationship, this union should assist in our spiritual growth.

When we do find a meaningful relationship, one that offer potential for enlightenment and a shared learning that promotes happiness, we begin to feel a sense of meaning beyond the self and shared love that will move us in directions that harbour moments of sheer joy not misery.  Most relationships experience turbulent times and we are certainly not suggesting that when the going gets tough, you pack up and leave.  There is a difference between abusive relationships and relationships that require a little work.

Life continually changes and to offer different experiences but our reaction to these events is within our full control.  Can we honestly expect that someone will come magically into our lives and change our perception and our attitude?  No one can do this but us.  Outside influences are reflections of what is taking place within.  When you are unhappy with a given situation see what needs to be addressed within before you start laying blame on the outside environment.  Taking conscious control and accepting full responsibility for our lives helps us to understand that it is not someone else that creates our joy or misery.  Our joy and misery stems from belief structure and expectation. 

Recognize the control that we have in our lives and accept our responsibility for the events that take place.  We should move forward in a chosen direction that will help to facilitate the lessons and experience that assist us in uncovering our own life’s mission.  Our appropriate partners, if we chose to have one, will fall into place as our momentum increases.  We will discover those individuals that fit into the current conditions and future potential that resonate with these requirements. 

In any relationship and especially with our intimate relationships, we should not ask what our partners can do for us; instead bring forth what it is that our partners need from us.   Life is a giving process that evolves in direct proportion to what it is that we do and how we live our lives.  In most cases, we are meant to be with those important people and will gain relevant information and growth from that experience.  Nothing is by chance and everything serves a purpose.

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