OUR REWARDS ARE GIFTS FROM OUR FOCUS

It is very refreshing when our moments are filled with promise and tenderness.  How fortunate we are that we make times for reflection and to watch the unfolding of dreams coming true.  It is so pleasant to release control and to focus on the actual perfection in each and every moment in life. 

We cannot hold on to events for this only creates longing but we can certainly reflect and appreciate the blessings that they brought.  We can appreciate the constant change in life and realize that it was our focus on the positive aspects of these events that created the wonder that we experienced. 

Even the best of events in life will not feel positive if we look at the situation in a negative focus.  When we drift off into a negative attitude or focus, we can get caught up in that focus.  If we choose a positive focus, even the most testing of situations will have positive highlights.  Forgetting our positive intentions and holding on to challenging conditions can and will reduce our appreciation of the learning opportunities we are provided with. 

Some believe that life is always in balance and we cannot have celebratory times without experiencing struggle.  Without struggle we would not appreciate the easy flow.  We would take it for granted.  How do you feel about this?

We believe that the harder lessons in life are the ones we really learn from but we do not have to look at lessons in a negative light.  They are wonderful stepping stones to our development.  How can this be a negative experience?

Life unfolds as it should even during the times that we feel we are challenged.  Our ongoing reaction to life events is key to our experience.  Too many of us get caught up in our focus of misery and despair when we are pushes in directions we really do not want to go in.  Our attitude towards this direction is our only enemy.  If we travel this path expecting events to get worse, our expectations will be answered so let’s expect the best outcome possible.  It is to our benefit.

During times of stress and anxiety it is difficult to turn our thinking around when we have practiced “a negative outlook” for most of our lives.  What can we do to challenge this attitude?  To start, we cannot lay blame on others for the events in our lives.  We must take responsibility for our lives.  We can grab the bull by the horns and start controlling our reaction to life.  We can take action and make the necessary changes mentally so that we can appreciate each and every event we experience. 

If we choose to look at life as though it is only going to get worse, we are guaranteed that this will evolve.  If we choose to look at life as though it is filled with miracles and will continue to improve, we will be rewarded with this outcome.  Which outcome do you prefer?

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We Appreciate You!

We are always so thankful for all of the support we receive on a daily basis and we want to make sure that each of you are aware of our appreciation. It is this support that pushes us to keep going. 

Thank you, thank you!

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ADAPTING TO EVERYDAY LIVING

Some of us find it a little challenging to be part of our spiritual awakening and yet be part of the material world.  So many live out their entire lives simply existing, attached to ego and gathering things.  Money becomes a prime focus and life is wrapped around trying to obtain happiness through security.

Most discover that no matter how fat their wallets become, something is still missing in their life.  Happiness based on material abundance is very temporary and the satisfaction which is expected never seems to be reached or maintained.  Life becomes a frantic search for more.....for something else.

Happiness is not obtained through financial security or through any monetary means but happiness is experienced from within.  True, lasting happiness cannot be bought but can be experienced from a deeper place.  We are beginning to understand this concept.

Although we recognize that we are on a spiritual journey, linked with all living things, it can be challenging when many of us feel as though we have no one to talk that would understands our journey.  We may feel alone in our pursuits and most individuals we are emotionally close to would not understand our beliefs and concepts.  Somehow we feel left alone to explore these areas on our own. 

We also are beginning to understand that once we open the door to this higher internal dialogue, closing the door back up again is virtually impossible (not that we would ever want to).  Once opened to this way of life, it is impossible to return to what once was. 

There are many groups of like-minded individuals that gather and share their thoughts.  In reality, there is no need to feel alone.  As you open this door, you will notice more and more that others share your ideas and focus.  Due to your own personal state of awakening, you recognize and draw to you those of like-mind. 

Do not be in a hurry, for this journey is one of exploration.  If we hurray we will miss part of the beauty of the experience which would include everyday living.  Our earthy experience certainly has its place in this process.

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TECHNIQUES FOR FORECASTING IN ASTROLOGY

As we become familiar with the basics of Astrology, such as the signs, houses and aspects, we begin to get a firm foundation of the meaning behind the horoscope.  The birth chart is a precise tool that will delineate the character traits of any individual.  There are many variations found in a natal chart and this is what defines us each as unique individuals.

Once we grasp the energies of the different positions of the Sun and all of the other planets within the framework of the individualized chart, we can move on to delineating a chart for upcoming transits and progressions.  These tools are used in astrology to decipher potential future events and what areas of life will be affected by the passing of these transiting and progressed planets through the natal chart.

We have to take into consideration all of the planets but pay special attention to the outer planets, (Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) and also 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, they do not have lasting effects on us.  If however any of these inner planets do go into retrograde, they can pass influential areas of our chart and stay within close relationship to these points for extended periods of time, often crossing the same positions possibly three times over the span of its retrograde cycle.

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.  They often point towards turning points and significant life events that can alter our perception and instigate action that changes our experience.  At times, they will point towards changes to our lives that are very significant. 

The most powerful transit occurs when a transiting planet conjuncts a natal sensitive point or planetary body.  The energies of the planets merge and become one.  Under most circumstances, this merging intensifies these energies in the area where these planets can be found in the birth chart.  They will also intensify when there is a natal link already between these two planets which provides an outlet for the inherent energies to manifest. 

The houses are areas of life and the transiting planet will intensify these points and may produce profound life altering effects.  When there are several transiting planets defining the same potential at the same time, these energies will be released.  In order for an event to take place, we need at least three links suggesting the same type of event.

The outer planets can be within an orb of influence for up to two-three years depending on when they go into retrograde motion and the timing of when they become direct again.  The first impact when a transiting planet in retrograde motion makes an important aspect to a natal position or planet will be the most potent.  An example of this might be Saturn in conjunction to Mars at 15 degree of Aries.  Both planets become direct when the transiting planet is exactly 15 degrees Aries.  Other aspects such as the square - a 90 degree aspect, the opposition - a 180 degree aspect, and the trine, sextile, and inconjunct, will also impact the areas of life indicated.  The major aspects are more significant than the minor aspects and the challenging aspects (sometimes the conjunction, always the square and opposition) can promote transitions in our lives.

There are several progressed aspects that are also important determining factors when deciphering a birth chart and the potential for change in a person’s life.  We will look at the progressions at a later date.  The progressions are more internal in their nature.  We use the progressed Moon, transiting Mars, transiting Sun and transiting Uranus as timers for a chart.  They often produce a push that activates the energies of the outer planets involved in an aspect and often initiates an event or internal insight.

This is a short explanation on how to delineate potential life events as well as the timing as to when these events may unfold.  We hope this provides a little insight into the understanding of how to decipher potential events through Astrology in the future.

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THE POWER OF YOUR THOUGHTS

Many open-minded thinkers not only believe but know of the power of positive thinking.  There are many who understand and use positive thinking to benefit their daily lives.  They understand how thought and focus transfer into physical reality and that our thoughts and focus manifest over time.  These individuals carefully lay plans for further growth on many levels of creation. 

In the early stages of this process each individual goes through their own personal awakening or understanding of these potentials.  There are times in the beginning that there is doubt in the process and this will temporarily hinder our progression.  When we veer off course, depending on how far we had blindly followed these negative tendencies, we have to recognize ego’s intent and refocus on the positive to realizing our dreams.

Allow you intentions to focus on the things that dreams are made of.  Our visions and ideas will unfold although not always as the exact replica of what we originally visualized.  We can certainly recognize the connection or source of our dreams, and more often than not, that which does materialize far outweighs our original hopes.  All unfolds as it needs to.

Manifestation is a connection with the whole, a connection with source.  Source always knows what is best for our earthly journey.  With a little faith, we can release the need for control and simply allow for our greater good.  Life always unfolds as it should, even though at times it may not appear this way.  Our doubt comes from our lack of true knowledge of our full purpose.

Do not get caught up on the minor thoughts that squeeze their way into our consciousness.  Release them as they arrive and know that they do not have enough weight to transcend thoughts into matter.  If you have issues with releasing control, take control through positive reinforcement and focus.  However, if you can find the strength, have faith and release control all together.

 

We walk the road of life together.  Some will fall prey to ego’s relentless pursuit and this can create havoc in their lives.  Others understand the power of suggestion and how it plays an integral part in the process.  We can guide our lives through expectations, focus and belief.   We are not at the mercy of life.  We actually have an impact on everything that happens to us.  On the days that it feels as though life has the control, we have the power to change the way we look at these events to turn them into positive stepping stones in our evolutional journey.    Focus your attention to what you love about your life, and in so doing, you invite more of the same into your life.  Life is a boomerang.  What you send out, you receive back. 

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PREDOMINANT TYPE OF ASPECT IN A NATAL CHART

In most charts there is a balance of the various aspects.  The average number of any one aspect in a natal chart is generally three or four.  The most common type of aspect includes the conjunction, sextile, square, trine and opposition. 

I suggest using an orb of 7 to 10 degrees to establish an aspect.  A ten degree orb may be of little significance unless the planet is aspected by several other planets or important point in the horoscope (Midheaven and Ascendant).  When there is a significant larger number of any given aspect using this guideline, the nature of the aspect is substantially significant in the life of the individual.  The individual involved will tend to function under the influence of that type of aspect far greater than the other remaining four aspects.

In general, people with a larger number of conjunctions in their natal chart are focused and absorbed in their own private concerns.  Their motivation comes from within and they will use their intense focus in whatever area of life they choose to commit themselves to and often without outer influence.  They tend to move forward in life on their own accord.  However, they can become so identified with their own personal agenda that they rarely go outside of self for assistance.  This makes them somewhat headstrong and they may fail to recognize the importance of other people’s “fresh” input.

People with many sextiles are often very expressive and communicative; however, they often need to be stirred up in order to facilitate action on their part.  Life often seems to just happen and many times things fall in their lap or are acquired with little effort on their part.  Their minds are often artistic and innovative and they are able to focus their attention in many different areas at once.  They may, however, need to be motivated by outside forces to move forward in life.

Those with several squares in their lives are accustomed to adversity in life and because of this will be motivated into action when a crisis situation arises.  They understand instinctively that inaction will settle nothing and often the longer they wait to respond to a challenging situation the more degenerated the situation becomes.   These individuals are known as achiever in life and understand the meaning of hard work.  They do however tend to generate the biggest problems in life often by themselves and can be their own worst enemy.  They should find time for relaxation and adopt an understanding that life sometimes looks after itself.  This will lead to a less stressful life.

People with many trines in their chart will find that often life runs along quite smoothly with little restriction and good things just seem to happen to them.  Opportunities often present themselves to these people without too much effort on their part.  They are naturally born with many talents and abilities that exceed those of the majority of others.  However when they are faced with challenging conditions in life, they are not well equipped to handle the stressful situations.  This is largely due to the fact that these situations do not happen frequently in their lives and they are unaccustomed to challenge.  Life often becomes so comfortable that many lack motivation and they will need someone or life to motivate them forward and get life moving.

Those with many opposition aspects in their birth charts will find that they have a tendency for other people to generate activity in their lives, as often they are swept away by the demands of others.  Their manners have been known to link up with extreme behaviours or contradictions of behaviour.  They can lose themselves in others and need to find balance in personal relationships.  These people sometimes show vision and clarity and are capable of inspirational thinking but need to learn to focus their energies on their own personal projects and to not project them on to others or to ask for assistance.  They need to think for themselves, move forward of their own accord to achieve from their own personal actions.

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STAY TRUE TO WHAT YOU KNOW IS TRUE

If you have found information that resonate with you regardless of what you have read, heard or other insist is correct, hold on to that which feels right for you. 

This journey is yours and yours alone.  We may all walk a similar road and will all eventually end up in the same place, but each step that we take varies and our knowledge and understanding must be what suits our path.

Once again if you have found something that resonates truth for you, allow is to be, for it is right for you.  You can share this information with others if you wish, as perhaps it will also echo truth on some level for them, but the message and its truth resides in you and this is all that matters right here and right now.

Stay open to receiving.  Do not mirror another’s path.  Stay true to your own.

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