The Sun in Astrology

The Sun in Astrology is the core to our identity.  It is the principal and dominant part of who we are.  The house placement and the Sun sign determine who we are and our life’s purpose, at least in part.  The Ascendant also has its part along with the North Node and its sign and house placement but these will be discussed at a later. 

The Sun helps us define our life’s purpose and is our creative life force that pushes us on our intended path.  The Sun is the will to live and is also linked to our vitality.  If well aspected in the birth chart, it goes a long way in offering a healthy and lengthy life.

The Sun is the driving force behind our personality and is representative of the internal individual.  The Sun along with Mercury helps us to reason and are linked together forming the conscious mind.  There is a lot linked to determining our actions through the mental process, and the Sun helps us determine what course of action to take.  Along with Mercury, the Sun describes our final decisions and the conscious efforts that indicate which road we should take.

The Sun describes the internal “me”.  It is our basic identity but it can be filtered and distorted by other emphasis in our Astrology Chart.  It will still resonate with who we are internally and our true internal identity remains intact even with other strong placements within the birth chart.  It could be defined as your best self, the one who resides within but also the one you are striving to become.  Properly directed and used in its most positive affirmative actions, the Sun is focused and determined and very self-directed. 

It is linked to the ego and when well-adjusted, it will provide us with internal fortitude and self-confidence to push us almost anywhere.   When the Sun is poorly aspected and out of alignment (poor aspects do not signify a negative response, only challenges put in place for us to conquer) it can make us willful in a detrimental manner, extremely self-centred and judgemental of others, focusing on their faults and weaknesses.

The Sun is our driving force, our vital energy and is directly linked to our deeper purpose. 

Seek out the positive and affirmative characteristics of your Sun sign and your North Node to find your purpose and the push behind this incarnation to create a core central figure that you will resonate with on every level.

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Fate and Our Own Free Will

There are some of us that questioned free will verses fate and just what influence and choices we have in life. 

What is our definition of “Free Will”?

Many believe that when life seems to dictate a course of action, free will plays little to no part in the decision of what road life takes us down.  Has destiny simply laid out the hand of fate and we are now pawns in the game of life?

Ponder this for a moment-- we were intelligible energies prior to this incarnation.  Imagine that we understood the many different paths we could take on this earthly plain to activate some of our required lessons for our personal spiritual growth.  Imagine choosing your current life’s path.  Imagine reviewing potential experiences to fulfill our spiritual pursuits through our physical existence so that we would learn and grow through significant physical experiences.

If this were the case, we have taken personal control of our destiny.  If we planned it originally then nothing is by chance.  Yes, life would be pre-destined and fated, but we chose these fates.  There would never be mistakes.  We are human, without doubt, and may sway us off track at times but these alternative paths only serve to slow us down on our journey but ultimately we still end up at the chosen end.

Past, present and future are earthly terms and in reality they all exist simultaneously; therefore, an alternate that brings us to the same place, matters little. 

If we understand our part in the process, we also take responsibility for our lives and this in turn removes all blame.  It is also believed that those alternate routes that may slow us down undoubtedly are changes in the course as there is more to gain under these new conditions. 

Taking responsibility is very important and realizing that fate is predestined by self puts life in a completely different perspective.

This is not to say that you are to sit back and not to participate in our lives.  We must still do our part.  Free will is determined by the course of action or attitude we decide to take upon experiencing life’s events.  The greatest part of our personal free will rests in our reaction to life’s events and our attitude toward the events and those around us.

Life offers challenging conditions and even tragic events, but our response and our mental attitude is always a choice.  We are not at the mercy of life, and there will be many times in life when we actually understand some of the choices that lie before us.  Under these conditions, we choose which roads to take and the attitudes we adopt towards these lessons.

We carry our torch of life.  We decide which road to follow.  We accept responsibility, even when life seems unfair.  We hold the key by our reactions to life’s events.  Free will is our birthright and accepting that these life events were our choices to learn and to grow.  We will uncover the why behind all activities throughout our lives. 

Accept responsibility and know that life is moving exactly as it should…. always on path…… always on course.

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Internal Health

Health concerns should be addressed in such a way that they are understood from the inside out and not the outside in.  Many people view their body in these terms and do not take into consideration the effects the mind has on the body and its functions.

If you have been diagnosed with a condition regardless of how it has been defined, it is very important to first come to an understanding that the diagnosed illness is generated because of a need for change.  It is challenging to accept that the mind will interfere in such a way that if you do not make the changes or adjustments that are required then over time it can manifest as an illness.  This of course varies with each individual as some of us have come into this world to learn a valuable lesson by living under conditions linked to our health or lack of good health.

The soul can choose these conditions and will commit to whatever is needed to facilitate growth on this level of understanding. 

There are, however, those of us who become ill because of circumstances in life.  In many cases, but not all, these conditions are reflective of internal dialogue that is not being adhered to.  The inner self is making suggestions on required life changes that will promote a healthier living environment (possibly mentally and physically) for the individual concerned.  This could include many factors, (too many to discuss in this post) but suffice to say that the individual will have been bombarded with information and events pointing to the required change prior to the onset of the illness or dis”ease”.

Most illnesses stems from the subconscious.  If those suffering from illness or disease become blanketed with feelings of sorrow or sadness in any form or fashion, they are promoting the growth of the illness.  On the other hand, positive thinking and the ability to view the body either in recovery mode or in an already perfect state of health will work to promote health and wellbeing.  A positive attitude will help facilitate a healthier view of the situation instead of promoting the illness by providing it with negative attention.  Remember, whatever the mind is allowed to focus on will promote growth in that direction.  When we concentrate on how bad we feel or acknowledge ownership of the illness, it becomes ours and has the potential for growth.

The energies of life work in such a way that you promote expansion of whatever you allow your thoughts to focus on.  It is important, therefore, to concentrate on a healthy and well maintained body even though it may not feel that way all the time.  Promote positive energy and allow it to radiate throughout your body on a constant basis.  When the mind wonders, do not be overly concerned as it takes much of the same thought process to generate conditions.  Simply and gently switch your minds focus on the healing potential already present within your body.

For those of us that know of others that are undergoing challenging conditions, do not spend any time worrying about their condition, or feeling sorry for them.  Address your focus on their body healing itself and simply offer positive affirmative thoughts and healing energy to the individual.  This cannot hurt in any way but negative, worrisome sentiments do not assist in their healing. 

It is also important to understand that the soul has a mission and in some cases, the body will not heal as this is the path of greatest growth for this individual.  There are, however, many more cases of disease and illness that can be healed through healthy practices, positive attitudes and healing modalities.

Bring forth health and the natural healing capabilities that the body is capable of creating through positive thoughts and allow the free-flow of healing energy room to expand.

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Techniques in Forecasting in Astrology

As we become familiar with the fundamentals of Astrology, such as the signs, houses, and aspects, we begin to develop a firm foundation of the meanings behind the horoscope.  The birth chart is a precise tool which delineates the character traits of an individual.  There are many variations found in a natal chart and this is what defines each of us as unique personalities.

Once you get a clear picture of what makes a person with Aries Sun and Capricorn Moon different from someone with Aquarius Sun and Cancer Moon (which is only a part of the process) we can move on to delineate a chart for upcoming transits and progressions.  These tools used for transits and progressions decipher what potential future events or areas of life 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 ones, especially Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto together with any inner planet that is in retrograde motion for a prolonged period of time.  The inner planets move very quickly through the zodiac and under most conditions, usually only impact us for a very short period of time and have little to no lasting effect.

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 perceptions or can point towards changes to our lives. 

The most powerful transit is a transiting planet conjuncting a natal sensitive point or planetary body.  The energies of the planets merge and become one and under many conditions, they intensify what these energies are when linked together.  The houses are areas of life and the transiting planet will intensify these points and may produce profound life altering effects especially when several transiting planets are saying something in the chart that is repeated.

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 and makes a direct aspect to a natal point or planet 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 all other major aspects, the trine, sextile as well as the minor aspects - 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 in determining factors in a birth chart and the potential for change in a person’s life.  We will look at the progressions at a later date.  Progressions are a more internal change 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 signify an event or a culmination producing internal insight.

Today we have only touched 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. 

This offers only a slight insight into the understanding of how to decipher potential events in times to come.

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Spiritual Writings

If we allow the channels to open from within, it is quite common that information starts flowing at request.  It may take a little time to become accustom to the flow of information that passes through, but it is not in any way uncomfortable.  We are fully aware of the process and it can feel quite comfortable.  The problem being that our logical mind may interfere with the flow of information.

The mind tends to interfere with the information as the mind is accustomed to having a part in all dialogue.  Some individuals will write freely without interruption from the conscious mind and others will consciously be part of the process.  Often being part of the process is the initial stage and as time passes, we become accustomed to this form of energetic dictation.  Eventually there comes a time when we can let go completely of our part in the process and simply allow the information to pass through us and onto the paper or whatever format we use to record.

We will notice that initially it can be a little difficult because of our involvement but later on, we more easily excuse ourselves from the mental process.  The difference in the information is always quite apparent as we read back what we have received.  We can consciously stop the flow at any time, if we so choose.

Personally, I feel it is very important to review what has been written as much of the information will be intended for the individual receiving the channelled information.  Parts of the information may be linked to something that we personally need to learn or understand in our current state.  We will notice that through practice of the process that the flow of writing often speeds up with little interference or little time between words.

It is easy to start the process once we have a little experience – we simply open ourselves to the dialogue.  This process, if we think about it, is a process we use mentally with our higher selves and/or our guides on a daily basis.  The only change is a permanent record of the information exchange.  It is a common practice and to change from inner dialogue to written material is not difficult.  All we really need to do is be open and listen.  We simply wait for the words to come to us and then write them down as they come into our mind.  Under most conditions, we can just allow it to flow and we will not have to worry about how it is transmitted or whether or not there are mistakes along the way.  We may stop from time to time to make minor adjustments, but in general the process works quite well.  Of course it varies from one person to next, but most everyone has this ability, as there is always open dialogue between our material world and the spiritual world.

The constant dialogue is so common that many of us are not aware of the communication taking place on a grand scale each and every day.  The mind does interfere with the process but we can soon learn to detect when this is happening and how to shut off the interference.  Meditation is a very reliable process in eliminating the constant chatter of the mind; we just have to be persistent.

Next time you are in the mood for writing, sit down and let the thoughts manifest in front of you.  You may be amazed at what happens.  Be sure to read the information afterwards and find out what is in the writing for you.  Enjoy the process.  It is quite an awakening experience and opens the channels to further dictation as you become familiar with the process.

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Saturn Returns to Retrograde in Astrology

Saturn has been hovering around 28 degrees Scorpio and 5 degrees Sagittarius since the end of 2014.  It went into retrograde motion again in mid-March, 2015.  It will continue its retrograde motion until August 2 of this year.  When Saturn turns direct this summer anyone having an important angle or planetary force located in these degrees particularly in the late degrees of Scorpio and early degrees of Sag, will experience the final conjunction before Saturn moves beyond these degrees of influence.

Saturn has a tendency to make life challenging and Saturn’s influence is often referred as a time of test for us in some way.  People often get caught up in Saturn’s challenging energy.  Although Saturn does make life a bit of a struggle, its real intent is to make us stop for a while and review with clarity our life’s objectives and how we will continue moving forward with our lives.

Saturn actually builds structure in our lives and although its influence is rater tumultuous and labourious, we are pushed to take the necessary time to view our life’s choices and steady our approach.  Saturn is the task maker but rewards us for hard work and diligent efforts.  If we lay the proper foundation in our lives we will find that the stressful time we spent preparing and structuring our lives was well worth the effort.

Saturn makes you stop to take a close look at things.  It tells you to be honest in how your review the circumstances at hand.  It then provides you with alternatives and sets in motion plans that can foster achievement on a higher level, but there can be no missed steps in the process.  You will find that you have to take the long road and often the hard road rather than jumping in and making immediate decisions.  If you take the necessary time the potential for a positive outcome is greatly enhanced.

Every action in life has an automatic response and therefore when Saturn is part of the equation, ensure that the action taken is well prepared and nothing is missing.  Saturn’s response may not be quick but it will be decisive.  Saturn represents the structure of our lives.  It is the very foundation upon which we build upon whether that be in the material sense (which if often the case) or whether it deals with higher learning.  Saturn is our teacher, and you had better listen to its advice.

If Saturn is making an aspect to a significant part of your chart there is usually a great deal of time spent reviewing potential steps you can take; however, its action is often delayed.  Most planets when making aspects have their most powerful influence when they are directly in contact (Mars at 15 degrees Capricorn and Pluto being at the same exact degree).  Saturn, as mentioned, is usually delayed in its action and will make its most powerful impact 2 degrees past exact.

Live openly with your Saturn transiting aspects, as they will be the building blocks to set the foundation of your life’s structure.  Take hold of the opportunities linked to Saturn and do not fear its judgement.  Understand that if you take the necessary time before making any decisions and put everything in its proper place you will discover that the preparatory pain was well worth the gain that Saturn promised.

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