DELINEATING THE BIRTH CHART PART IV

We are continuing with our chart delineation topic from August 27, September 1 and September 3.  Again, we are touching on the various techniques used, to find and understand the important characteristics and psychological makeup inherent in a birth chart. 

The ascendant or midheaven if found in the Cardinal placements of the birth chart (0-1 degree of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn) or if planets are located close to the cusps of the first, fourth, seventh and tenth houses (the closer the stronger), these speak of important indicators in determining how life unfolds in a person’s chart.  These are considered action areas of the birth chart and when transiting planets conjunct or make important contacts with these areas (particularly the ascendant and midheaven) they often indicate outside influence from others or deserve special mentioning. 

For example, a person with a strong connection to the MC (midheaven) their career, their standing in the community and their aspirations will have important meanings in their lives.  When activated through transit or progression, these areas of life will be highlighted.

You also have to look into the final Dispositor in the birth chart, although this is on a more advanced astrological level.  You will have to determine how this planet will have an overall impact in your life.  The final Dispositor is the ruling planet and often the energies associated with that particular planet have a powerful effect on the person. 

For example, if the Dispositor is the planet Pluto, the transformational energies linked to Pluto will have a profound effect on this person’s life.  We have not touch on the final dispositor in any previous posts.  If you are looking for specific information on the final dispositor, we will be writing a post setting out more information in the near future.

 

There are other factors to review when delineating the birth chart, such as an emphasis on one particular aspect, or a lack of an aspect.  The factors are virtually endless.  With what we have touched on you can see the complexities when delineating the birth chart and how the energies vary because of the numerous possibilities.  Each of these variations will affect each individual on different levels.

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If you have questions on any specific topic that has not been covered in our posts, do not hesitate to contact us.  We always try to address all questions.  Enjoy discovering all of the information that can be found in your Natal chart or other people’s charts if you are so inclined.

A reminder that we will be conducting Astrological Oracle Readings  and CTI readings (Combined Traditional and Intuitive Astrology Chart readings) on Saturday, September 12.  Please private message us or use our contact form at http://www.holmastrology.com/contact-us to book an appointment.

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THE RECENTLY DEPARTED

With all of the challenged associated with losing someone near and dear, it is important to experience all of the feelings and emotions linked to death.  It is not uncommon to want to escape these feelings but so important to experience them.   It is certainly feels torturous at times to allow these emotions to surface and it seems much easier just to bury these intense feels and try to avoid the experience.  In reality, we cannot run from these emotions and eventually, we must meet them head on.

It is difficult accepting the loss of a loved one, especially those that we define as untimely.  Sometimes it is hard to understand the “why” behind some life events, but if you allow the rational of our higher self, we will understand that it is the choice of the soul to leave this earthly experience when they do.  Regardless of how it happens, the timing is correct; and they are ready to move on to the next level of experience. 

We can be greatly troubled by these events and some of us hang on to the loss far longer than others.  By holding on, we experience grief at a heightened level which continually affects us emotionally.  As a result of extended emotional stress, dis-ease can and will eventually play havoc on all of us, mentally, physically or both. 

Our loved ones that have now passed into the next realm would undoubtedly want us to experience our grief, let go and then move forward.  They do not want us to experience any more pain than necessary to allow and let go. 

If we accept that there is life beyond our earthly existence that is awaiting us all and that death is actually just the passage from one form of life into another, it will assist us in letting go.  We then can go inside and listen to our inner voice and our guides to hear the messages we need to move forward.  Our loved ones are never far off and will reassure us of this in their own particular way.  When we are ready, we will recognize that they are communicating with us.

These forms of communication can be challenging and we might only get tidbits of information coming through.  It will be on a level that is very subdued compared to our earthly communication.  Through acceptance and “living”, we will eventually come to terms with their passing over and on some level will move forward with our lives.  We will eventually come to terms with the agony of the experience and we will recover, at our own individual speed. 

Letting go is the challenge but is inevitable.   

If we allow, we will recover from each of life’s experiences.  Love always prevails.  In order to experience happiness once again, we must let life take us in whatever direction we are suppose to go.  With our future at hand and the eternal now always here, we will find our way.  Believe that we will once again be content and happy.  

Have faith in your journey.  

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Private Astrological Oracle Reading or Oral Chart Consultations

In light of the cancellation of the 2015 Barrie Psychic and Holistic Fair, September 12, Holm Astrology will be offering at their own private venue:

1.  Astrological Oracle Readings - One hour (reduced rate $50); or

2. Oral Chart Consultations (These can only be book if birth information is provided by Thursday, Sept. 10 to allow for prep work) - one hour reading $75

All appointments must be book in advance.

Please contact us if you have enquiries or would like to book an appointment.

THE FORGOTTEN

Many are faced with an aging body and some suffer from severe memory or recall issues.  Some seniors may forget people’s names or may not be able to recognize long time friends, but no matter how their mind functions, these people should never be forgotten.

Large numbers of seniors still lead a healthy and active life and keep busy, living a life of vigor filled with new experiences.  But unfortunately there are some in nursing homes that have been forgotten in society.  Many struggle emotionally without support from their families and most of their friends have passed.

If you are so inclined, visit a senior’s home.  Take the time to really look into the windows of the souls of these individuals.  Watch as they move about and pay attention to the emotions they emit.  It is heart wrenching to see these lovely individuals tucked away and forgotten.  Many are starving for attention....for someone to just sit and talk to them.  Spend a moments with them and watch the smiles bloom on their faces. 

When you are visiting a senior home, even if your intention is to visit a family member or friend, take a moment for others that do not get visitors.  You will not have to look hard to find them and it only takes a minute to fill them with gratitude.  

It is particularly in our final days that we need to have someone who holds meaning to share this life with, someone that reassures us that we are still important, that we are loved.  Regardless of our mental state and cognitive abilities, we are all still human and no one truly knows what goes on within these minds.

Some day if we live long enough, we will be there.   We too will appreciate visits from our loved ones and even a short conversation from a stranger.  Seniors also live in the moment and are attuned to that instant even if their cognitive abilities have twisted the moment to long time ago.  Once you have left after a visit, they may not remember what you said or even remember you were there, but we cannot truly understand what that visit has contributed to their life.

When you have family members that are aging, be sure to spend time with them, to share your life and make them a part of it.  Make them aware of the love that you have for them.  Add the feeling of meaning to our senior’s lives.  Share yourself and your life with them.  It will have an impact that you cannot truly understand.  Love is not love if it is not shared. 

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DELINEATING THE BIRTH CHART PART III

We are continuing with our chart delineation topic from August 27 and September 1.  Again, we are touching on the various techniques used or the tools which are used to find and understand the important characteristics and psychological makeup inherent in a birth chart. 

Along with the previous tools mentioned, it is important to also take into consideration the elements (earth, air, fire and water) that the signs and important locations (Ascendant/Midheaven) are in.  Also, determine the modes (cardinal, fixed and mutable) and whether they are emphasized, lacking or well balanced.  If you were to have six or more counts in any particular mode (the Sun and Moon are counted as two and the rest as one), there is an emphasis on that specific element or mode. 

If for example you have an emphasis in water and also an emphasis in cardinal, you would have some Cancer qualities linked to your personality.  If there is only one specific emphasis, you would have to consider this as well.  Cardinal emphasis is linked to someone who could be considered a “doer”.  Someone with a water emphasis has powerful emotions and sensitivity attached to their personality as well as other attributes. This would help in determining some of the character traits linked to this individual.

When you are looking at tight aspects, it is also important to check whether these aspects or planetary links are applying or separating one another.  It is thought that an applying aspect suggests that the energies represented by the planetary bodies in question are specifics that have to be worked on and overcome in this life or are specifics that can be used for the benefit of the individual.  The separating aspects, however, are understood to be elements within the psyche that are already understood and have been worked on prior to entering this life.  As a result, they do not stand in the way of progress.

It should also be understood that the tighter to exact the aspect is in the birth chart (example two planets separated by 15 minutes compared to two planets separated by 7 degrees) the more relevant its meaning and its importance in the individual’s life.  Tight or close aspects between the Sun and Moon have particular relevance in the person’s life and should be give particular attention when deciphering a birth chart. 

Retrograde planets also play a significant role in the birth chart.  Retrograde planets usually indicate energies that aid and add stimuli and energies in the chart.  Several retrograde planets, no retrograde planets or only one retrograde planet has specific implications when deciphering the birth chart. 

On September 8 we will continue with our chart delineations.

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BE TRUE TO YOURSELF

Have an honest look at who you are including all of what you may consider to be your little flaws.  Humour me for a moment.  Now recognize “this” to be you for the moment. 

Next review what you initially thought your characteristics were but remove the minor flaws.  Now ask yourself what this leaves? 

You must realize that no matter how perfect each of us are, we will always be capable of finding little flaws in our personalities....in our neighbour.....in our world. 

Now ask yourself if these flaws describe you as an individual.  Do others see these minor blemishes or are you the only one that knows about them?  Does it matter?  Are you a lesser person because of these minor flaws? 

We need to pay attention to all of our personal attributes rather than spend so much time focusing on our self-admitted faults and the thoughts that these faults are part of us.  If we could spend even half the time we spend analyzing our perceived negative qualities and use this time to focus on our positive qualities, we might recognize and see ourselves in a much clearer light.  These minor irritants are pale in comparison to our positive attributes.  When focused on the positive, we will see ourselves as more of what we would like to be (who we truly are) but have failed to recognize our true selves prior to any exercise of awareness.

The qualities we dislike about ourselves have to be recognized and seen for what they truly are.  After doing some careful analyzing we discover that these characteristics are not as impenetrable and negative as we once perceived them to be.  By changing our focus on what we have within our personality rather than paying so much attention to what we think we do not like or what we feel is missing, we recognize who we truly are and truly see self.

Remember our core personality has all the qualities that we wish we had.  Remember our true nature and understand that we are spirit living in a material body which is unfortunately influenced by ego.  What we perceive as negative has been built up by ego so that it can maintain control.   Letting go of these false beliefs unleashes the true potential already alive within each of us.  This potential is simply waiting to be unleashed. 

Everything we are looking for is already part of our makeup; it is already part of who we are.  We do not have to look outside for confirmation as we simply have to allow ourselves to focus our attention on our life’s objectives and let go of the small insignificant so called impurities that we are now so focused on.  Stop identifying with these. 

The real individual is based on love and compassion and upon realizing that this, we will transcend ourselves into a content individuals rather than individuals that feel incomplete.  We do not need to seek completeness.  We are always complete.  Recognize that the only thing holding us back is our focus or ego’s persistence on what we feel we do not like within ourselves.

Understand ego’s pursuit.  Recognizing its influence is the key to allowing our connection with our higher self.  We are not our ego.  Let go of its grip by recognizing its intent.  Allow the complete, loving individual that you are to shine completely!

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DELINEATING THE BIRTH CHART PART II

We are continuing with our chart delineation topic from August 27.  Again, we are touching on the various techniques used, the tools which are used, to find and understand the important characteristics and psychological makeup inherent in a birth chart. 

Along with the previous tools mentioned in the August 27 post, you will also want to check into chart configurations such as the grand trine.  Remember there are four elements that the grand trine can be found in (air, water, fire and earth) each one speaks of self-sufficiency in the energies of these elements.  They also promote opportunities and often indicate good luck and easy flow.  If the grand trine is found to occupy two different elements such as 2 planets being in Water and the third being Air, this is still considered a Grand trine but it is weakened because it has been split into two elements.

You will want to check to see if there is a grand square.  This configuration is quite different from the grand trine.  The grand square usually suggests challenging conditions when activated through transit or progression.  Often the person will feel stuck and unable to move forward in their life and will need to learn to centre themselves and find an operational outlet.  This is usually found through the energies of the closest easy going aspect (trine, sextile, sometimes the quintile) that is attached to one of the four planets or points involved in the grand square.

The T-square, along with the grand cross or grand square, are challenging configuration but usually provide the stimulus needed to push us forward in life and to overcome obstacles.  People gain momentum when in balance, but are stifled when they are unable to move ahead.  Remember all these configurations have intensity, but are strengthened in their influence the tighter the angle between planets or other important points (Mid-heaven, Ascendant) to one another. 

We need squares and oppositions in our charts to push us and challenge us.  Without these learning aspects we would easily stagnate.  For example, if someone has grand trines in their charts and very few tight squares or oppositions, when they are met with a challenging condition, they are unaccustomed to the pressure and do not know how to handle difficult situations.  Someone with several learning or challenging aspects in their chart is accustomed to stressful conditions and will more easily challenge and overcome the more difficult lessons in life.

People with the Yod configuration in their birth chart often experience life in ways that are challenging and they are forced to confront the issue at hand.  The energy of this configuration can often produce much stress and could be classified as turning points when activated, where we have to make transformations in life which often leads to awareness or life changing condition.  These events often seem preordained.  Life seems to play havoc with anyone with a Yod and they are forced to make changes because it is too difficult to accommodate these trying times. 

All of these configurations referred to will have to be delineated by the house positions and by the planetary energies involved, as well as the story being told by other planets such as Mercury (it rules the mind and how one assimilates life) to determine how these configurations affect each individual.

You can also determine much about individual characteristics by any emphasis by sign and house.  The sign that has several planets located within its limits, such as say five planets in Scorpio, can overpower a softer solar placement, although the Sun still has a role in the our individual makeup. 

It is the same with an influence in specific houses such as say 5 planets in the fourth house.  This particular influence suggests strong Cancer tendencies in the character of this individual.  An individual with 5 planets in the fifth house (naturally ruled by Leo) a rising sign of Leo and a Sun sign of Capricorn would still want to move up the corporate ladder, but may not remain as low key as many Capricorn people would be, as Leo would push the personality out and make this individual very “centre stage” Leo as well as “driven” Capricorn by nature.

We will have more delineations methods to in our next Astrology post on September 3.

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