THE IMUM COELI OR IC IN ASTROLOGY

THE IMUM COELI

The Imum Coeli more commonly known as the IC is usually found on the fourth house cusp (depending on the house system used by the Astrologer).  In the equal house system, it can also be found in the second, third and fifth houses, which will alter the influence of its meaning.  In most house systems, the IC is found on the cusp of the fourth house indicating a parent, arguably either parent, but in this Astrologer’s opinion, it involves the more submissive, mothering, caring parent.)  The fourth house cusp or IC also deals with the home, the family and your roots.

It is known as the basis or foundation of our life and although this area of the chart is considered quite private, it still has a dominant affect in our lives, especially when transiting planets make aspects to this area.  It should also be understood that this highly influential area while in aspect will not only affect our home and family (fourth house matters), but will also affect the opposite end of the spectrum, the MC (10^th house matters).  Transits to either of these areas of the Chart will affect the opposite ends of the Chart.  So when the home and family are being affected in our lives and security wavers, it may be due to demands from the MC, which deals with one’s status, occupation and ambitions.

When either the IC or the MC is receiving a conjunction from a transiting or progressed planet or a luminary (the sun or moon), the opposite will be receiving an opposition.  When one of the IC or the MC is receiving a square from a planet or luminary, the other will also be receiving a square.  When one is receiving a trine, the other will be receiving a sextile.  Hence the impact of a transiting planet or progressed planet will affect both areas of the Astrology chart.

The IC describe our most personal needs, as it is connected to the natural sign ruling the fourth house, which is Cancer, ruled by the Moon.  As a result, it defines emotional needs, nurturing characteristics, and our attitude towards family.  It will be coloured by the sign ruling the fourth house cusp, as well as any planetary links found within the fourth house, particularly when a planet is conjunct within 2 degrees of the cusp on either side.  A planet or luminary within four degrees in the third house will also affect the IC.

If, for example, Uranus was conjuncting the IC then it would be in opposition to the MC.  We could, as a result, expect changes sometimes drastic in nature to the home and family, such as a move and influences in our occupation and status in life.  These changes could be of a rather sudden nature and a need for freedom and breaking free in order to create change would be on the agenda.  Much would depend on the overall conditions of Uranus in the birth chart and its location by house and sign.

The IC and MC, particularly in early life, depict incidents linked to the parents which in turn will affect the child.  This parental influence on a child shifts as we mature.  The influence widens in such a way that we are no longer just influenced by the parents that dictate our lives, but we are also now affected by an extended version of the family and our place in the overall structures of life.

Much emphasis is given to the MC and the Ascendant in an Astrology chart.  We also, however, have to consider the IC and the DC when deciphering what impact planetary movement will have in our lives.

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AWAKENING

You are never alone!

What does this mean to you? 

What are your thoughts on life after death?  Do you believe that we are meant to experience our life to the fullest, gain all knowledge that sheds light on truth and then move on to the next aspect of our existence? 

Do you questions life after death?  Do you try to rationalize your existence materially and believe that this life is all there is and that there is nothing after death?  Do your beliefs lie somewhere in between these two concepts?

For just a moment regardless of our own personal belief structures, imagine that there is life after death.  (I choose “image” as imagination leads to inspiration and as humans all we can do is image life after death).  Let’s imagine that there is life after death and when we leave this existence we readily move forward into the next stage of our existence; however, we are still connected to source and the individual we have come to know as self in our last incarnation. 

Imagine that as the awakening process becomes clearer after we have passed over, we begin to clearly see who we are as a being, our connection with source and our perpetual journey that continues even after our life on earth comes to a close.  Imagine that there are no concerns with this life’s ending, because life never truly ends.  Imagine yourself passing over and awakening to the truth, to a knowing that your life was exactly what was needed at this stage in your evolution.  Picture yourself waking up from a long journey and being able to access any lessons due to the experiences during your last carnation on earth.  Imagine having access to all of the answers to all of the questions at your fingertips.

   

What if there is important information and experiences to be learned and accomplished from our physical lives here on earth that are virtually unattainable when in spirit.  Imagine for a moment your higher self or core energy deciding to move into this existence because it was necessary and was the best route to take.  Imagine knowing that upon living this life, you would obtain invaluable knowledge and experiences that would greatly enhance your spiritual journey.

Remain open to all possibilities.  Follow your heart.  Allow your perception to flourish.  Allow yourself to grow spiritually and connect to your higher self.  Are you not actually one with Source?

If we close doors through skepticism and reject simple allowing, what hurdles and walls are we building?  Not to worry, however, we will not actually stop our eventual spiritual growth.  Our intended course is unfolding always with or without our consent.  Our higher self knows what is important and we will move in our intended direction and eventually awaken to a higher state of knowing, even if it does not occur until after death.

Our limited human minds cannot conceive all that truly is.  I cannot prove to you that life after death exists no more than you can prove to me that it does not exist.  Each of us have seen and experienced things that have brought us to this point in our lives that we cannot show or prove to others.  The best we can do is to stay open to all possibilities.  The best we can do is to allow awareness and the awakening process into our lives.  If we sincerely think about it, we would not be here now if this eventual awakening was not our intention in the first place. 

Embrace your life and all its wonders and live by simply allowing. 

Let our awakening begin now. 

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OPENNESS AND ALLOWING

As we become more aware of our connection with our source, we become more accustom to staying open for truth to flow through.  We undoubtedly will encounter snags along the way, but we still can recognize where these snags are coming from and why.  In general, the ego tries to prohibit our recognition and our processing of truth.  The ego tends to view this process as threatening and will intervene in whatever way it deems appropriate for its control.

During our development, it appears that we are become more aligned with source when in fact we are always aligned with source; however, when we are so wrapped up in this material world we fail to recognize this.  As we develop awareness and acknowledge that the process is simply recognition of forgotten information as opposed to the learning of new information, our awakening will be much more smooth and we will not have as many issues realizing the origin of truth or hearing its call.  It is available to everyone as it exists within each of us.

As we open ourselves to our awakening story, we begin to hear the quiet voice that whispers for our attention.  The voice is somewhat subdued because it has been stifled by ego.  The ego will use any method to remain in control and creating fear is usually its strongest defense.  It will relentlessly suggest that the true source is imagination or even suggest that source does not exist with the hope that it can defer your progress.  As we become more open to truth, we begin to recognize this interference if we chose to pay attention.  With recognition develops the strength to push aside this interference more readily as we realize that it is not part of our true self.

With acceptance our journey can be quite simple.  With focus, an open mind and quiet moments we can to listen to that gentle voice within that is always assisting us on one level or another.  This inner voice is all that is positive in your thoughts and it reconfirms truth for each of us. 

If you do not like what you hear, you are hearing the whispers of ego.  Gently release the ignorance of ego.  It is as simple as that.  It has to be an easy process as this process is available to everyone regardless of intellectual ability, mental approach, or even age, although generally, the very young are not yet challenged by ego.  The young minds are open to truth.  As people they respect and look up to, we should and can influence an attitude that fosters alignment with truth and source at a very early age.  Take a moment to experience a meditation session with a young child.  You will be amazed at their openness and the experience.  Feed their curiosity.

Stay true to that loving whisper.  Allow the door to perception and love to remain open. 

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STATIONARY PLANETS IN ASTROLOGY PART II

In an Astrology chart, planets can either be direct (forward motion), retrograde (backward motion, at least in appearance) or stationary (remaining still or motionless).  We focused on Stationary planets or planets in station on Tuesday, August 4.  Today we will continue with that post.

When Saturn was stationary on August 1 through 3 hopefully you did not get overly caught up in the energies associates with this as it was a short period.  If you have other planets or angles (Ascendant and Midheaven) at the 28 degree mark in your chart this influence would have been heightened.  These other bodies or angles, invite expression and action.  The planetary links at or near the 28 degree mark will activate their energies in the areas of life dictated by the houses that they reside in.  The strongest aspect is the conjunction and then the square and opposition as these will have initiate change and disruption.  If the aspects were in trine or sextile, the flow of energy would not have been hampered as significantly and the outcome will have been softer and the potential for positive results was increased.  There was a learning curve to this period for everyone, but for some this process will have been on a much gentler energy than others.

Saturn turned direct again on the 3rd of August 2015 and will remain direct until it turns retrograde on 25^th of March 2016 in Sagittarius at 16 degrees.  Anticipate much of the same at this time, if you have influences at 16 degrees in your chart, however the house placement as well as the sign placement will differ.  As a result, the areas of life will differ significantly from what took place recently. 

With Saturn recently being stationary, anyone with a planetary link at 28 degrees of Scorpio will experience intensities, change, and transformation this year, on some level.  Remember the effects of Saturn are often delayed and the highest degree of intensity might affect those with a zero degree of Sagittarius in their birth charts.  The energy is often felt as much as 5 degrees approaching and intensifies when direct, becomes powerful when in its stationary position and then weens away and disappears completely 2-3 degrees past direct, which will be about 3 degrees of Sagittarius (approximately October 21, 2015).

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DISPARAGING NEWS

How do we participate in honest dialogue about the state of our world without facing events we would rather not know happen in our world?  We try as we might, however, to stay focused on the positive changes that are taking place dedicated to our awakening. 

We continually convey a message of peace in our conversations, but some in our world are engulfed in hatred and war.  It stands to reason that we as humanitarians push those in power and personally strive to help manifest a world where love and compassion prevail.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine such a world.   Are we not an evolving race?  What does our future hold and what are we setting in place for our children and their children?

There is a part we each play in setting down the foundation for the future, but is it enough?  We ask ourselves what can we as individuals do to generate a world of peace?  We already know the answer to be, “by living it and leading through example”. 

All we can do is our part….by doing our part on a daily basis and this must begin at home.  This is the preliminary steps that we can take to participate in the current evolution.  All change is difficult and the darkest hour is always right before the dawn.

We are the messengers of peace.  This might seem as though it is a hefty obligation and I have to agree that it certainly is just that.  Remember we must learn to walk before we can run.  Each and every one of us are the forerunners of a peaceful world.  Our involvement is critical, even if it feels insignificant. 

Yes, there are individuals lacking in love in this world which created chaos for many, but together we do make a difference.  We have within us the ability to make a difference and create the change that is essential.  Stay strong in your commitment to truth.  Be the revolutionary in your little corner of the world. 

Do not be disheartened by the daily news.  Push forward.  Together we can and will make a difference.  It takes many little parts to create massive whole.

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STATIONARY PLANETS IN ASTROLOGY PART I

In an Astrology chart, planets can either be direct (forward motion), retrograde (backward motion, at least in appearance) or stationary (remaining still or motionless).  We will touch on the stationary planets or planets in station.  During the process of when a planet moves from direct to stationary, it slows down and its energies are temporarily blocked or stagnated and they lose their intensity.  When the planet is actually stationary, which usually lasts a few days depending on the planet, (the Moon and Sun never go stationary or retrograde) its energies become focused and very intense.  A stationary planet often becomes the strongest single planetary influence in the chart. 

While stationary, there is an outburst of energy.  On August 1-3, 2015, Saturn turned stationary.  Most of how this influenced your chart depends on the natal condition of Saturn.  The house will define the areas of life which were affected and the people involved.  The aspects would have determined how the energy was released and whether it was a positive influence or a challenging influence. 

Saturn’s effect is to delay, restrict, obstruct and generally challenge your life and the house that it was transiting would have been affected in this way, especially if poorly aspected in the birth chart.  If it is well aspected in the natal chart, Saturn offers stability and potentially more structure and security in your life in the house it was transiting as well as the house that it is located in, in the natal chart.  You can also look to see which house Saturn rules in the birth chart (the house with Capricorn on its cusp) for further definition as to what would have taken place.  Once it went direct again, the normal energy flow returned and as of today, things are now back to their original intensity.

In the birth chart, a stationary planet can have a dominant influence in your life, especially when aspected through transit or progression.  For example, if you have Uranus stationary in your birth chart, you can expect the unexpected to happen in life.  There is a need for something new and exciting to come into your life.  Change is almost inevitable and often constant.  It is as if you are swept away by the winds of life and can anticipate new and unusual twists and turns throughout life that can be exhilarating and liberating, but also very disruptive and challenging.

As mentioned time and time again, we have been accused of being long-winded so we will wind up this post for today but will revisit this topic again on Thursday.

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APPRECIATION

Let’s take a moment to recognize the miracles in life and all its experiences.  It is important to appreciate what life offers each and every day, without judgement.....to live in the moment, filled with gratitude.  There are countless individuals living with far less necessities and “things” that gratefully share this planet with us.  Many survive with less than bare essentials which we have difficulty comprehending.

We experience our lives wrapped up in mundane affairs, rarely focusing on anything beyond our own front door.  We forget to see the beauty in the front garden. 

Why were we so fortunate to be born into our life’s circumstance? 

Be thankful for each day and the new beginning that it offers.  Begin each day with gratitude and always take a moment to review your blessings.  When it is one of those inevitable times in life to learn a valuable lesson, be grateful for the lesson, for the personal growth.  Do not allow yourself to get caught up in the “why me”.  Through your attitude, allow each life lesson to be a building block to your spiritual or mystical education.   

Create a world of wonder through your attitude, through your open heart.

Positive thinking brings positive results.  You are the creator of your attitude.  Mold your life through gratitude.  Everyone deserves happiness and peace.  Allow these to flourish.  

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