TRANSITING JUPITER RETROGRADE

Transiting Jupiter went retrograde on January 8, 2016 and will remain retrograde until May 9, 2016.  It will be in the sign of Virgo and will move between 9-23 degrees.  If you have planets at these degrees and in particular planets in Virgo or linked by square, opposition, trine and sextile, you will be under the influence of this retrograde Jupiter.

The natal house position as well as the house that Jupiter is transiting will be the areas of life that will be being influenced in your chart.  The planets linked to this Jupiter transit will also have to be looked at and their nature and house placement will be part of the equation. 

There is the potential for dramatic change in these areas of life, but whoever is affected will have to put a lot of energy into making things happen.  Jupiter could be considered a lazy planet because of its positive attributes and the feelings linked to Jupiter are very easy going.  Although the energy is opportunistic, many affected will want to sit back and wait for something good to happen but effort may be required.  Sometimes we are able to just sit back and wait, although much depends on other transits to this position and the general condition of Jupiter in the natal chart as well as what is defined in the progressed chart.

Jupiter will offer a chance to truly get in touch with our inner personality and also our connection with spirituality and our own personal philosophy on life.  This is particularly true during this retrograde cycle.  This is a time for reflection on and integration of these philosophies into our lives.  We may reflect on life from a past prospective and desire to make changes to motivate us forward in a more progressive state.  We will, beyond a doubt, have to deal with ourselves up close and person.  We will have to take an honest approach and see things as they truly are.

As Jupiter makes aspects during this cycle, we can address these issues and make adjustments evoking a change in a positive manner.  This is a time of inner awareness and growth by activating desired conditions through a persistent effort.  Once again the area of life that may be subject to these desires for change is reflected in the houses under this influence in our own personal charts.  For example if the tenth house is part of the unfolding, you could work towards advancing your business or career.  If the seventh house is involved, you could set in motion the preparation for a wedding date or business venture with someone of great significance.

Jupiter in itself is very spiritual, altruistic and philosophic in its overall nature.  It promotes positive action, reinforces our connection with spirituality and is at its strongest during this period (and especially when it is stationing retrograde or stationing direct).  This could last for a few days upon the retrograde cycle and when it is finishing its cycle.  Check your 2016 ephemeris for the exact dates. 

Remember we will have to push ourselves forward during these times for any action to take place.

The house positions involved and the general theme of the progressions will define the details of this overall time frame.  This is a good time to review your choices in life and perhaps decide to take on more schooling or make plans for travel.  Investments of different natures under the right conditions, as defined in the overall condition of our charts, can be utilized and brought to fruition during this cycle. 

Some of the actions that take place during this cycle are coming to completion because of actions taken prior to this retrograde time frame.  This will be a direct result of past efforts by us and our affiliates.

Take advantage of this transit (although Jupiter does go into retrograde half of your life time), but use it now in correlation with your birth chart, progressed chart and other transits.  Have fun and enjoy the fruits of your labour.  Bring about positive transformations in your life.

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RELEASE & BLOOM Part II

As mentioned in our post on January 6, 2016, our new identify only feels new.  The layers of self can be symbolized as a rose.  The inner petals have been hidden to us but nonetheless, have always been there. 

The beauty of self has always been locked away hidden by the outer petals of ego.  When the time comes to bloom, we have made changes within and these changes then begin to radiate outwards.

 

We begin to recognize this transformation taking place not only within our understanding of self but within the confines of our surroundings.  Others will be brought into our immediate circle to help nurture our journey and to allow our beauty to blossom.  The sun represents those that will walk this journey with us continually.  Each drop of rain represents different individuals that are here for a moment to give us precisely a drop of wisdom needed in the moment.  There will be insects that come and go but most will be there to add to our development even though the lessons they bring may be difficult.  Each individual has entered at the precise time needed for if they had arrived earlier we may not have been in the proper stage of development to understand or accept their pearls of wisdom. 

Those individuals that we were drawn to previously will begin to bloom along with us.  Each at their own pace as the various buds on the rose bush.  Others will be pruned away for the overall good of the bush.  Allow the release from these individuals or life can work its own methods of removing them from our lives.  There will be times that we are provided with ways to softly let go and other times, life will step in and change the course of our relationships.

Cultivate and prune as required to allow the most beautiful self to emerge.

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And the Winner Says......

I am so grateful for having won the Astrology Oracle Reading drawn on January 1, 2016 by Holm Astrology.

This type of reading was a very first for me.

I have had my Astrology Birth Chart done in the past, but never an Astrology Oracle Reading. It was a pleasant surprise. This reading was "spot on"....so very accurate to my own personal circumstance. It provided a wonderful insight into what is occurring in my life at this moment & gave me clear direction going forward.

Peter was amazing providing details about me that no one else knows nor did I even mention them. I am so impressed by his professionalism.

I will be recommending Holm Astrology to everyone. Peter Holm is very gifted master in his craft. I will definitely be going back to see him again....

Thank You Peter, I am so very grateful.....

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NEW MOON IN CAPRICORN

The New Moon cycle entering Capricorn on January 9, 2016 brings into focus Capricorn’s tendencies to accentuate responsibility and opportunities for advancement particularly in fields associated with prestige and status.  This could clearly be reflected in our professions or careers.  This can be a time when we set into motion objectives to develop or improve these areas of life. 

The Full Moon will be in the sign of Capricorn on July 19, 2016.  This will be the time when you see the harvest of the fruits of our labour planted during this approaching New Moon.

Capricorn’s energies focus on achievement, reaching our objectives through hard dedicated work, without obstruction and without ever taking short cuts.  If we plan and act using these guidelines, our potential for success will be greatly improved.  We may not reach our goals completely but we will be well on our way to fulfilling these objectives.

The New Moon falls in Capricorn at 19 degrees, 13 minutes.  If we have planets in our birth chart within a five degree range of this degree, the energies of those planets will be emphasized.  The house placement of the New Moon will be the area of life that can be affected and planets natally aspecting your Moon as well as Saturn can show areas of influence.  If the Moon or Saturn is poorly aspected in the natal chart especially with one another, those individuals will have to work diligently towards their end result.  This in general applies to the theme, as Saturn the ruler of Capricorn, suggests hard work, discipline, diligent effort and rewards after great efforts.

It will be our responsibility to work accordingly and to not take short cuts, but also to work towards the end result with integrity and honesty.  Any slights on our part will undoubtedly work against us.  If the reputation or status of our occupation is on the line as we prepare for this work, the culmination of our results may be highlighted during the influence of the Capricorn Full Moon. 

Remember everything in life happens for a reason and if by chance we lose our job or if we fail to get that self-promoted initiative off the ground, this is meant to be.  We learn valuable information from our hard lessons which turn into stepping stones towards other new adventures.  There are no wrong turns in life.  There are sometimes crossroads and roadblocks particularly when Saturn is involved that seem to stand in the way of progress but they will help us in the long run.

Never hesitate to ask for advice from those in authority or reach out for assistance from our superiors during this time frame.  Those of higher positions can help us reach our objectives and any advice provided should be processed.  Sometimes a parent will be of assistance during this time and provide financial assistance or guidance during these steps towards fulfillment.  We can use the expertise of anyone who is in a position to help and it is actually recommended that we do so.  If we do not accept advice from those in the know, the chances for success may be thwarted, although hard work and a disciplined effort will do much in achieving our goals.

If we have aspects in the natal chart from the Sun, Jupiter or Venus, our chances of success with less effort are greatly improve.  If we have aspects from Saturn, Mars and Pluto, we may be subject to hardships, delays and ego interference.  Much depends on our approach and attitude as time progresses. 

Keep an open mind.  Push towards making things happen.  Approach your objectives with enthusiasm and zest.  A positive frame of mind and pushing hard will always work in our favour. 

Jot down your objectives and your intended path to achieve these objectives.  Let’s review our notes and the outcome in July during the energies of the Capricorn Full Moon.

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MERCURY RETROGRADE

Mercury goes retrograde in motion three to four times each year.  Mercury went retrograde on January the 6, 2016 and remains so until the 25^th.  It is currently moves into the sign of Aquarius for a brief time and then goes back into Capricorn.  

It is suggested that Mercury retrograde will affect people who have it in retrograde in their birth charts more than those who were born with it direct.  As it moves through your horoscope make note of the house it is in, also see if it conjuncts any planets or angle during its motion.  The sign it is in during this time will be reflective of mental adjustments and will be aligned with the sign that any planet or angle is in within your natal chart.  It may also affect the area of life, dictated by the house positions, that are affected.  It is also suggested that you view your Mercury’s placement in your natal chart, its house position and the aspects made to it.  Much of what your natal chart suggests may be areas that will be affected by Mercury’s transit.

Mercury retrograde is not a huge life-changing event; however, it deserves mention due to the fact that Mercury is associated with the workings of the mind.  As Mercury begins to slow down or at least appear to slow down, some experience a slowing down in daily affairs and we will have time to reflect and contemplate life’s events.  It is considered a chance to go over old material that we may have ignored or left buried previously. 

We may review decisions or make decisions although quite often the best laid plans go astray during the retrograde motion.  It is best to wait until Mercury has completed its retrograde cycle and then if we want, we can move forward in the intended direction.  It seems that things working better after Mercury goes direct and have a greater chance of success.

It is suggested that we remains flexible during times of Mercury retrograde and not to sign any agreements or written documents.  It is suggested that there is a better success rate after the retrograde motion is finalized.  This is not to say that we should worry if plans are made or documents need to be signed during this period, as often times if Mercury is not making contacts with natal planets or is very poorly aspected in the birth chart, that things remain relatively tame and little interferes will be met with plans. 

This is a time of self-study, a time to reflect on who we are and what steps we might take to improve ourselves.  It has been suggested that individuals could experience something from the past that returns but in alternate forms.  Perhaps we will see a past lesson not well learned resurfacing or a concept that may have failed due to some shortcoming being readdressed.  We may now have the opportunity to make alternate plans or changes in direction and correct judgement calls when Mercury moves into direct motion again.

It is suggests that people and personal ideas are often the key to moving ahead in the proper direction.  Some experience insights on alternate levels that propel them forward in a new direction.  In most cases unless highly afflicted in the natal chart and afflicted in the transit through connection with planets or angles, it is not a time to be overly concerned as very little may actually transpire.

 

Use this time to activate your mental process as it now becomes stimulated.  Any area that has to do with humanitarian ventures or group activities would come under the influential rays of Aquarius.  Aquarius imparts special knowledge during this time that may be considered futuristic and is associated with Uranus the planet known as the awakener.  Deep thinking and reflective thoughts for the betterment of all concerned now can be awakened during this humanitarian connection.  Mercury moves back into the sign of Aquarius on the 14^th of February, 2016.

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RELEASE & BLOOM Part I

Many are talking about the shift in consciousness.  The first step to recognizing the new you that is emerging is to understand that this “you” has always been residing within all along.  In recognizing this, we can more easily adjust into this newly discovered persona knowing that it was already in place but just hidden away.  We can reacquaint with that part of ourselves that has always been in existence.

Some of us may find it a bit challenging to allow this newly discovered individual to surface completely.  We are so comfortable walking as the former self for many years (even though we have been unfolding for a very long time).  The allowing of this new layer of self is a gradual process and takes time.  It does however accelerate as we allow and accept. 

Picture a rose opening its petals.  The outer petals slowly open making way for the next layer of petals to appear.  It is a beautiful process.  The centre petals have always been there.  They just were not visible.

We will flip flop back and forth between both personalities before we learn to blend both.  Old habits die hard.  Remember the plight of the ego.  It has held dominance over our perception of self for a long time and it will fight using whatever means it knows to retain its stronghold.  Ego is much like the outer petals.  It has held us and protected us (in its opinion) since our beginning. 

Now we have a need to expand.  Releasing our true beauty has become so strong that ego can no longer hold us within its grasp.  As time passes it will bow as it has no choice for it has been overpowered by something greater than itself.  The process may feel a little bit uncomfortable.  We may even feel frightened and vulnerable but this will clear as we allow our true self, our true beauty to emerge.

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NEW MOON & ITS LINK TO THE FULL MOON

The New Moon period is considered to be a time of making new things happen or setting things into motion – planting the seeds of our intentions.  We can set new goals for ourselves and when the Full Moon moves into the same sign or house position that the New Moon was in when we planets our seeds, we will find that our intentions may be ready for harvest.  The Full Moon cycle is often linked to the feelings of reaching an end of a condition.  This is when ideas come together and we have the ability to visualize the whole picture and often will instinctively know what the next steps should be to reach that goal.

During the New Moon phase, we could set plans which would outlining what our intentions are and what we might do to reach these goals.  As times goes by, watch how some of these goals begin to manifest, some without any effort on our part.  Simply by setting the intention, we set the stage and the energies that be create the necessary steps.  Life is always filled with opportunities if we care to actually see them.  With the intention set, we enter into the Full Moon cycle particularly if there is a link to the sign and house position of the original New Moon phase, and we will discover that either these intentions can materialize or they can be deepened.

If we set our goals on the areas of life affected or determined by the house and sign positon, the potential for success is greater than if we set our goals to areas of life that are not linked to house and sign position. 

For example, if the New Moon is in Taurus and in the fourth house, we might think about adding furniture or beautifying our homes and doing work on the house as Taurus often speaks about material comforts and the fourth house has to do with the home environment.

If using the same sign and house placement and we decide we want to try to begin a new relationship, the end results may not be what we are looking for or may take much more work to see our goal to fruition.  Setting goals for a new relationship would work much easier if we waited until the New Moon sign placement were in Libra and/or the house placement were in the fifth house.  Libra is all about partnerships and important relationships among other things.  The fifth house deals with romantic involvement, among other things.

If by chance the New Moon Cycle begins under a void-off-course Moon, (the moon making no aspects when leaving one sign and entering the next sign) many Astrologers advice not to make any plans at all.  (For example the Moon could be in Aries.  At 27 degrees 15 minutes, the Moon could squares Mars and it will not make any further aspects to any other planets until it is at Taurus at 1 degree and 23 minutes.  This period is known as Void-Off-Course).  This could last from a few hours or it could last several days.  It should be noted that plans more often than not do not materialize during a planets void-off-course period.  Other times during this period, things do not go as planned.  It would be better to wait until a time when there is no Void-Off-Course event taking place.

It is not suggested by this Astrologer that you always wait for an appropriate New Moon to set intentions or for making plans or decisions in life.  There is a better chance to make things work if following these guidelines; however, there may be other mitigating conditions within the chart making this difficult or challenging in turn delaying things or challenging your ideas.  Always look through the whole chart as it can suggest the flow of energies in life.  These energies will suggest the likelihood of challenges or of easy flow in achieving our objectives.

Astrology can be used to help us in our life’s endeavors, but we always have the leading role in determining what actions to take.  Astrology should not rule our lives and the decisions we make, but Astrology can be used to assist us when make these decisions.   

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