WHO ARE WE?

In a recent post we have been speaking about ego interference in our lives and how we are not to identify with it.  ........Ego is separate from our true identity. 

Let’s take this a step further....we are not our thoughts at all.  Our thoughts are fleeting and do not define us.  So who and what are we?

If we are not ego and we are not our thoughts, how do we define ourselves?  We understand that we are spiritual beings living in a temporary earthly state where we are connected to this physical body.  We, the soul, will not die as the body does when we have finished our purpose here in this life.  So then we are the entity within that is quietly listening to the busy mind and all its contemplative processes.  We are the silent knowing behind the busy mind that is simply listening to the ruckus and continuous murmur of the mind’s steady ongoing reasoning. 

If we pay attention and draw our focus into the moment, we realize that there is something within that is listening.  Every now and again, we take notice of this silent awareness within.  This perfection, this energy, this being is who we truly are.  This is the spirit within and is ever present in the eternal moment.

When we focus on this inner being, we automatically are drawn into the moment and the ego is silenced.  The ego lives in the past and in the future and does not exist in the present.  Since the presence is actually all we truly are associated with, the ego does not exist all.  The mind is silenced when focused in the moment, although it will resurface at times when we recognize the quiet one within and which unfortunately again take us out of the moment.  This however is only temporary. 

There is a great stillness in the moment and a conscious awareness of all that surrounds us, all that is happening in the here and now and also an understanding of our connection with this.....the oneness of everything existing in the moment.  We can call this experience whatever we want....many call this peace and tranquility.  The feeling is very comfortable and complete, so we can also call it our Source, for this awareness is associated with all these things.

Once we realize who and what Source is, we will also understand that since we are part of this eternal moment, we must also be part of Source.  We are all one.  This is the cumulative self.  This is who we are, and we are found in the perpetual moment.

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Thank You

We wanted to express our gratitude. We receive so many wonderful messages and discussions, support, and have met many, many admirable individuals since our journey has begin with Holm Astrology.

There is no way to put our feelings into words for any expression would fall short.

Thank you for walking this journey with us.

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FREEDOM TO BE YOURSELF...IN THE NOW

Do not allow yourself to be over-shadowed by what others want you to be.  There are individuals who are unhappy with who they are and because of this, rather than dealing with their own issues or attitudes towards themselves, they push for others to adapt to their ideas of who we should be.  What we see and dislike in others often is something we do not like within ourselves.

We should never adjust who we are to please others.  We can be whomever we want to be and live our lives surrounded by love.  No one has the right to judge this.  Before we offer an opinion on someone else, which in reality is irrelevant, we need to have a look at ourselves first. 

We have the freedom to choose our character traits and follow what feels right for us in that moment.  We can learn to identify with the character traits that make us happy and content, rather than those that make us feel less than what we want to be.  Freedom of expression if offered through love is our unquestionable right and we can be ourselves anytime and anywhere.

As mentioned many times, if we do not like what we see within ourselves acknowledge it and then let it go.  In all cases, it is only ego generated.  It is our core that truly counts.  We just have to recognize this from within and then allow it to surface.  All we need for ourselves is found in the moment; by living in the perfect moment, we allows our true expression of love to flourish. 

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TRANSITS DEFINED PART II

We are continuing our look at transits in Astrology from our post on September 15 and how transits affect the birth chart.  As explained previously, the birth chart or natal chart is a snapshot of the heavens at the instant of birth.  Time literally freezes to create the birth chart at the moment of birth.  Once the snapshot has been taken the planets continue on their path and we refer to this continued movement as transits.

Transits are used along with progressions, (discussed at a later date) as well as the solar chart (also discussed another time) to determine potential events in the lives of those whom the transiting planets are affecting (making aspects to their natal planets).  This is how astrological forecasting is prepared.  Each planet together with the house it is in, as well as its natal position, will define potential energies and areas of life which will be affected.

It should be understood, however, that although astrology does provide timing factors and describes the area of life involved as well as potential outcomes and how things may work out, your attitude towards these events has the greatest effect on our lives.  Astrology points the way and outlines potential events and the energies at that time, but our attitude defines how it will affect us.  Astrology does not dictate although it will define events.  In the long haul, we are always the master of our own destinies.  Life may be predetermined, but we hold the key to our reactions and in understanding this, we will gain insight and strength.  These life events facilitate inner strength and an opportunity for growth.

There are aspects that depict challenging energies as well as positive energies coming into our lives.  Astrology can predict when these energies are enhanced and can prepare us for this so that we can use the energies in a positive way and make the most out of each situation.  Life works in such a way that even the harshest of conditions defined by the challenging aspects can be used to initiate growth on some level.  The more challenging the conditions, the more opportunities that are available for us to learn and grow from.

For more information and delineation into potential events coming into our lives, we can look to our Astrology chart as a tool.  Use Astrology as a tool and reference guide in preparation for coming events and is prepared when these opportunities arrive. 

Astrology is an amazing tool and can be used to understand not only our overall makeup and how we naturally react to life events, but can also provide us with opportunities to understand ourselves clearer and can help to activate our innate abilities that may be waiting to be used.  These abilities in conjunction with attitude and expectations can move us in the intended direction of our overall evolution.

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THE VICTORY LAP

Understanding who we truly are can be a giant step towards life’s ultimate victory lap.  A deep internal examination assists in defining who we truly are.  We are not our accomplishments, although overcoming hurdles in life serves to build out confidence and a feeling of self worth.  They assist in quietening the ego’s nagging concerning our insignificance, the “I can’t”, “I’m not smart enough”, I’m not strong enough and the list goes on. 

The opinion of others on what we have done with our lives is also insignificant, as these opinions only serve to feed the ego. 

Our vocation, our financial holdings, our place in community does not describe who we are.  All of these things will soon be forgotten when we pass from this earth.  Most likely, in two or three generations, no one will even know who we were.

The victory lap can be experienced once we are able to realize and acknowledge that who we are stems from within but even these are but pieces of the spiritual whole. 

We have entered our current journey to broaden our experiences, and to grow from life’s events spiritually.  We are spirits experiencing a human moment.

We are not defined by our thoughts, as even these are generally ego generated.  You are not defined by our ego as ego only lives in the past or future.  In the present moment, there is silence, a place of presence and a place of knowing.  The ego cannot live in this moment.  True “being” regardless of what the moment entails is neither good nor bad; it just is.  It is the ego that defines our moments.

Every single thing in our lives was meant to be.  It is part of the experience and part of the purpose.  There are no mistakes as every step of the way in the moment of experience is perfect unto itself.  We can have moments of sadness (but this sadness is based on a past event or an anticipate event in the future).  We, as spirit, cannot be hurt.  Only the ego can be hurt.  Everything in this very moment is perfect just the way it is.

We have always been meant to live in the circle of love.  No ego to dominate or feel superior over others; no ego to cultivate hatred and war.  Living in the moment without threat or ego, we can live in peace and gratitude.  We are sacred beings living a human existence to discover and grow.  We are to live in peace with ourselves and only then can we live in peace with one another. 

Peace can only be found in the moment for in the moment there is no ego.  In the moment, there are no thoughts of tomorrow, no thoughts of yesterday.  In the moment, there is only here and now. 

We are human so we will have earthly goals but our greatest goal should be to reach that state of eternal awareness found only in the ever-present moment. 

Live through love.  We are to share our lives.  Live in the moment and we will experience peace.  In experiencing true peace in the moment, we teach others through example that life is not a destiny but a journey traveled within the eternal moment.  Peace and tranquility are reflections of the moment regardless of the chaos that happens around us.  The moment holds no judgement and is complete within itself.

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Transits Defined Part I

In continuation of our explanation on the workings of Astrology, we are going to touch on what transits are and how they affect the birth chart.  As explained previously, the birth chart or natal chart is a snapshot of the heavens at the instant of birth.  Time literally freezes to create the birth chart.  Once the snapshot has been taken the planets continue on their path and we refer to this continued movement as transits.

Again, transits are the movement of planets through the zodiac or birth chart after the instant of birth.  Each planet moves at its own speeds.  The inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter) move at a more rapidly than the outer planets (Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto).  Their cycles vary due to the gravitational pull from the Sun.  The inner planets including the Moon move rapidly and their influence through transit are important but do not hold the significance of the outer or slower moving planets unless they go into retrograde (the appearance of moving backwards).  Retrograde Planets can remain in a close aspect to another planet or angle for several weeks, sometimes even months.

As these planets continue their movement, they will create aspects to the birth chart (angles or degrees from the birth positions).  These angles are called aspects and are defined by the degree they are apart from the original birth placement of the planets.  There are many aspects but the strongest is the Conjunction (0-10 degrees apart).  The closer an aspect is to exact degree (which would be when the planet in transit sits directly upon the placement of the birth planet), the stronger its influence.

This exact aspect is also used as a timing factor when determining events along with other mitigating factors in the horoscope.  The outer planets (sometimes Jupiter especially when it turns retrograde, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) have a greater significance in the horoscope due to their slow movement.  Neptune and Pluto move about one degree per year, therefore you feel the energy of these planets for a very long period of time.  Some individuals will experience these energies for 3 years.  Some will experience the energies even longer.  Much depends on how attuned to the energies you are.

We will continue our look at transits in Astrology on September 17.

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BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

When our world feels as though it is upside down, we can sometimes feel as though all of our hard work has gone by the wayside.  These are the moments that we must stay strong and believe.  Inevitably, there will be times that it feels as though the world is fighting against us and we feeling empty and alone.  These are our valuable life’s lesson and they have been placed in front of us to overcome and to expand our understanding.  We are not to bow our heads in surrender nor are we to allow setbacks to steer us off course.  If we surrender under pressure, what value do our beliefs actually have?  Our belief structures should push us to rise above life’s hurdles and assist us in moving forward.

We are all faced with difficulties and deep inside we know that these lessons have been put in place for learning purposes.  When life events seem to offend our present state of being, we know instinctively that we have to rise above these.  We also know that challenges are placed in front of us so that we can find inner strength to move forward in our life’s objectives.  These lessons only serve to make us review our current focus and situations.  If our views, values or current situation no longer serving us then it is time to re-examine them.  If they do, this life lessons serves as a reminder that we are on the right path.

When we are at our weakest moments and we are ready to give up, this is when you find our inner strength and fortitude needed to overcome any situation.  We are not born into this existence to feel overcome and squashed.  We are meant to stand tall, learn and overcome each and every situation.  We all have the strength to carry on, no matter how unjust events may feel or seem.

Believe and recognize that thread of hope that is always in existence.  If we maintain our objective, we will succeed even when all else fails.  When we stand alone in the face of darkness, we can simply allow our light to shine.  At journey’s end, there is always a new chapter waiting for us.  We can and will overcome anything as long as we put our minds on the proper focal point.  Believe in the unbelievable, obtain the unattainable.  We will only fall short if we do not believe.

Believe that you can and will overcome.  Some life events may not seem fair.  Define “fair” please.  Our earthly perspective is so limited. 

We are never ruled by life’s incidents but we are ruled by our attitude towards these incidents.  We will never fall short of our life’s purpose if we keep pushing forward. 

There is always an open door simply waiting for us to walk through.

When we are at our final life’s event, as each of us will make that final passage for this life experience, ensure that you will have no regrets, that you hold no grudges and that you believe.  Understand that our energy is perpetual;  life as we know it will comes to an end but not until we have experienced this life’s purpose.  Until that day comes, we can and will learn, we will gain momentum, we will be guided by inner strength and we will be able to overcome anything life puts in front of us as long as we believe.        

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