THE ELEMENT WATER IN ASTROLOGY

On May 3, 2016, we took a look at the element of fire in the natal chart. 

In determining the balance of elements within your natal chart, count your Sun sign and Moon sign as two and the rest of the planets as well as the Ascendant and Midheaven as one.  If you find that you have at least 6 points in any given element, you have an emphasis with that specific element.  If you have a planet at the 29^th degree of a sign, you can give it half a point on both elements (this element as well as the element for the sign that is 0 degrees beyond the 29^th degree).

Today we are going to take a look at the element of water. 

People with at least 6 points in the element of water are powerfully influenced by their emotions.  They feel everything deeply and may have difficulty separating themselves from the feelings of those around them.  This can make them somewhat susceptible to these subtle vibrations, making them moody for no apparent reason.  Some become so wrapped up in emotions that they try to find solace in places of solitude and prefer to be alone rather than be influenced by the emotions of those around them.  We could call them psychic sponges.  In reality, they could actually be a gentle helping hand to those in need once they learn to separate themselves from other people’s feelings and life experiences. 

Those with Grand Water Trines and their Sun or Moon or a combination of both in water are quite psychic and inclined to feel the energy, rather than utilizing a mental analysis of life’s situations.  Have a look to see if there is a sextile between Neptune and Pluto for further reference to see if this potential holds true for you.  This especially applies if the sextile is within one degree of being direct and also if you have a water sign on the ascendant and many planets in the fourth, eighth, and twelfth houses.

As mentioned, these people are often moody because of their sensitivity and their responsive tendencies to their environment.  It is important for them to have a place of retreat where they can recharge their sensitive batteries and ready themselves for life and its flowing energies.  Many are intuitive and often very passive by nature.  This is largely due to their ability to be very sympathetic to situations and use their nurturing abilities to aid those in stress.

Some are secretive, particularly those with the Sun, Moon or Ascendant in the sign of Scorpio or Cancer, although Cancer is more secretive about their feelings than anything else.  A strong link of planetary energies in the eighth house is also tied to people that are able to dig into the core of the matter and sometimes find significant resolution to problems that plague others.  Those with strong water in their charts are very protective of their family and loved ones and will take care of them as a mother protects her children.

Some can become so sensitive to their environment that they become defenseless or vulnerable to outside influences.  Some have such a challenge with life that they resort to alcohol and drugs, particularly those with strong Pisces or a twelfth house emphasis. 

Those with strong 12^th house emphasis often bury away secrets from their past or hide their head in the sand until they begin to accept the fact that a problem cannot be resolved until faced head on and dealt with accordingly.  Often an outer planet will move across these positions through transit and activate this need to bring things to the surface and to deal with the buried issues, particularly the planet Pluto.

We will take a look at a deficiency in water in our next astrology post on May 12, 2016.

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HEATED EXCHANGES AND MISUNDERSTANDINGS

There are times in any relationship that we feel as though the other person may drive us mad.  Is this from their actions or from our attitude towards their actions?

It is important after moments of not-so-pleasant exchanges that we make the time to discuss with one another the events so that we can understand the “why” behind their actions and the “why behind our reaction”.  Perhaps it is ego related, perhaps it is learned habit or perhaps it is just a moment of fatigue.  Whatever reason we may discover behind these challenging moments, the discussion is moving us in a direction to overcoming the issue.

If we back off a little and do not identifying with our ego (ego insists that we win our arguments), we can review the situation and recognize that even the most upsetting discussions have their place and can offer a resolution as long as we release “pride and control”. 

Letting go of ego’s control and acknowledging that both parties had their role to play in the argument will alleviate much of the irritation we tend to identify with.  We must ask ourselves, in a year from now will this incident be important?  Most arguments are temporary states resulting from moments of weakness.  We usually rebound and can brush off the event and the exchange of energies can have a positive outcome.

All things in life are temporary.  Do not let a difference of opinion steal your inner peace.  If a resolution just cannot be found, there are only two obvious options.  We can make an adjustment to our attitude, adapting to a more acceptable attitude or focus, or we can walk away from those things in life that we have decided we will never be able to find acceptable. 

Most times in life, arguments are easily settled by acknowledging our differences and accepting others for whom and what they are.  Open dialog helps us to understand others and for them to understand us.  Sharing our thoughts and feelings is a wonderful opportunity to reflect, to make alterations, to understand and to accept.

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BLOCKAGES

Do the things that you struggle with not seem to want to be resolved?  Are you unhappy or even feeling ill?  Do you tend to worry excessively? 

Most often, these constant struggles are as a result of mental blockages - issues that we either fail to recognize (actual causes) or issues that we try to ignore with the hope that they will just go away.

Our lives are a mirror reflections of what is taking place on an internal level and when we find that life presents us with conditions that hinder or stand in our way, we need to have an honest look at what it is we can do to facilitate change.

At times it is quite challenging to accept that the hurdles we are facing come from within.  We fail to take responsibility for our choices in life and our role in instigating change.  Change can be difficult but sometimes it is the only avenue that can release us from life’s sometimes challenging conditions.

Remember that we always have at our disposal the ingredients needed to promote these changes that are necessary as well as the tools that will help us move forward in a chosen direction, assisting us in overcoming or meeting these lessons head on.  These unresolved challenges are blockages to our growth and we will periodically need to pay particular attention to even the most minute speed bumps that can building up to mountains in our lives.  View them objectively and see what they might be leading to, and then decide on which course of action to take.  We may decide to continue along the same path venturing to move forward and initiate the change, or we might be unsure of what the transformation entails and choose not to push ahead.

Sometimes the conditions seem as though they are there for a reason and in most cases they are.  We have to acknowledge that these things are happening for our ultimate benefit and then be open to the dialogue that might have to happen in order for us to understand the situation completely.  These so called road bumps if left to grow, as mentioned, can eventually manifest into mountains which ultimate manifest into illnesses and physical conditions such as headaches, muscle tightness and even minor or major mental confusion which can lead to further even more serious mental or physical conditions.

We have to ask ourselves if there is something that we can do within ourselves to facilitate the transformation required.  Usually a change in attitude is all that is needed.  Attitude is often the greatest culprit and changing our concepts or belief structures will often produce a release of the tension that has built up over time. 

If the challenge seems to resonate from outside in our world, it means that the issue has had time to build and has manifested and is now present in your environment or material worl.  We can look at the issue, whatever it may be, and purposely and honestly look at what can be done to help alleviate the challenge.

Change is often difficult for most of us but challenges in life need to be addressed early on when they are road bumps.  Our focus should always be placed, not on what we do not have but, on the gifts that we do have.  

We can come to terms with all conditions in our lives and once recognized, we can take appropriate action to challenge the condition without owning them.  More often than not, most of our challenges in life result from the way we look at things.  Each and every one of us deserves to be happy so let’s choose to be happy.  Our lives are meant to expand and we are meant to learn each step of the way so let’s learn the lessons without owning the events.  We have to come to terms with what life is teach us so let’s acknowledge, accept and move on. 

Never give in or give up.  We are resilient.  Be gentle with yourself and supportive.  We can overcome anything life presents us with.  Have faith in our ultimate course in life and know that we are where we need to be for this very moment in time.

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NEW MOON IN TAURUS MAY 6, 2016

The New Moon is in Taurus at 16 degrees and 41 minutes, tomorrow May 6, 2016.  As the New Moon is representative of when to make new starts (the proverbial planting of seeds), a New Moon in Taurus is a time to make plans for your future.  Perhaps you might want to start a retirement savings program or start putting away money to buy that home you have been dreaming of.  Perhaps it’s time to begin a savings account for your children’s post secondary education. 

If you have a planet or significant point (Ascendant or Midheaven) close to this degree (16 degrees, 41 minutes) and you should use no more than a three degree orb, so 13 to 19degrees of any sign, this New Moon will affect you.  If, for example, you have the New Moon in the seventh house (relationships) and you have Neptune or Venus in the tenth house or especially on the MC, this is a great time to begin plans for a wedding.  The harvest time for this crop would especially be good in six months when the Full Moon is in Taurus.

With the New Moon energies you make plans and prepare.  You begin projects and will see the initial plans come to fruition or you will prepare yourself for the next phase of activity.  For the best end results or harvest expect to see results during the energies of the Full Moon is in the same sign (in this case Taurus in November, 2016).  The house position is important as this will be the area of life that will be affected.  If you have several planets and important points near this degree regardless of what sign they may fall in, this will be a very significant period in your life.

 

If Saturn or Neptune is involved you will need to move ahead with some caution and also make sure that the plans you are making have the potential to reach fruition.  Saturn says make sure you have all the “t’s” crossed and the “i’s” dotted.  Neptune says make sure that the plans you are laying the foundation for are realistic and achievable.  Jupiter, Venus and the Sun offer opportunities to move ahead in life.  Mercury says that you should really think about what it is that you want to do and make sure that you know what you are doing.

With the New Moon in Taurus, the energies are all about security and laying plans and those plans have to have a solid foundation and if they are long range plans, all the better.  Taurus knows that it takes time to climb that mountain and you need secure footwear if you want to reach the summit.  Taurus is also a very passionate sign and if love is in the air, this could be a time to move forward in a direction that promotes future growth together and a deep love connection which could stand the test of time.

Whatever you decide to do with this New Moon’s energies, make sure that it has a solid base and that you move slowly and that your direction is clear.  Now is the time to plan and make decisions that may prove to be very significant down the road.

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WHAT LIES AHEAD?

You may ask yourself, “what lies ahead for me?”  Where am I going?  What does the road ahead look like for me?

You may ask, “What am I looking for?”  The answer to this question could also be the answer to the first couple of questions. 

If we are searching of riches and monetary gains, at one point in our lives we will either reach this goal or we will have experienced a real sense of lacking in this area on a mental level, regardless of how much we have managed to attain.  Remember much depends on the way we focus our intentions.

Do you feel as though you experience monetary shortages in life?  Are you focusing on your shortages and live in a constant attitude of “wanting”?  Alternatively, are you comfortable in your pursuits and already feel satisfied and filled with gratitude for all that you have? 

Remember this can describe anything that you are actively seeking and your attitude and expectations will manufacture whatever it is you focus on.  You may not reach the exact end result you want to achieve but you will find something that fulfils your goals and for this you will be content.

There will, as in everything in life, be lessons along the way.  The lessons will reflect your definition of what it is you are in search of.  The lessons will also reflect whether or not you actually believe that your dreams are available for you.  Our belief structure form our reality over time.  It is so important to recognize and accept that this is part of creation in our lives.

For those in search of growth in areas not pertaining to material wealth, the rules do not change.  It is important to recognize and acknowledge where you have come from.  From there we can monitor and acknowledge growth on whatever level we are experiencing our growth, recognizing it for what it is and then being thankful that it has been provided to us.  Acknowledging the gifts that are presented us in life will open the doors for more of the same.  Remember appreciation and acknowledgement brings more of the same.  No different than focusing on shortage places us in a place of shortage.  We receive and experience whatever we have placed our focus on.

Our goals in life appear in the same form as our searching, but may appear on many different levels of understanding.  Reality manifests in close proximity to where we place our thoughts but spirit always knows what will suit our growth best.  We are always in alignment with our higher goals and our pursuits unfolds as they should.  There may be times however when it might appears as though we have slipped somewhat off our path.  We are never off our path and almost immediately when we questions we should be able to recognize that we are continuing along that original path just as before.

Do not believe in shortage for you will manifest lacking.  Review the abundance that surrounds you daily.  Express your appreciation for the miracles you experience…..then watch where life will take you!

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THE ELEMENT FIRE IN ASTROLOGY

Fire signs in Astrology are exuberant in their energy.  They are stimulating, independent and often self-motivated, but can at times become too intense when trying to reach their objectives.  Most are energetic and enthusiastic and have a great drive to achieve.  In general they are self-confident and rely on themselves in most situations.  They are spontaneous in their reactions to life events and often impulsive; some can even be rash in their decision making.

They enjoy a fast paced life and will zealously go after what they want. The key is that they want it.  They become quite motivated when in search for something that holds their interest and will relentlessly pursue whatever they have their sights on until they either have it or realize that they just can’t have it.  When they come to this conclusion most fire sign people can shift and pick up the pieces and begin again, often with just as much enthusiasm as with their first goal.

Those that are weak in the element fire can easily become pessimistic with life and prefer to remain low-key and uninvolved in life’s endeavours, unlike someone with an emphasis in fire.  Those lacking fire are not overly expressive and often can withhold themselves.  Those that feel that they have a shortage in some area of life, either become restricted by life and choose to remain in the background, or become overly expressive in order to move beyond these limitations.

Many lacking in fire need to be motivated in order to achieve in life and will look to others to push them forward.  Self-motivation can become a real challenge.  Being less involved than most and not overly fascinated by life, these individuals can become depressed by having no direction to follow and little push to succeed.

Aries, Leo and Sagittarius are all fire signs and the angular houses, (the first, fourth, seventh and tenth houses) are all driven by a want to achieve and move forward in life.  These houses accentuate action and when these cusps are involved in transit or progression, life happens. 

I personally use a specific counting system when defining whether there is an element that is emphasized or has a short fall in a chart.  I give the Sun and Moon two counts each and the rest of the planets one count.  I also give the sign on the ascendant and midheaven one count and when a planet is between the 29^th degrees in one sign and 0 degrees of the next, both signed share one count in both elements.  Elements with a count of 6 and higher are considered pronounced.  If there is a count of one or zero in a chart, these individuals would be considered lacking in that element.

In determining if there is a weakness of fire in a chart, you can use Mars in a fire sign to compensate for this weakness, or if it is closely tied to an angle, this will soften the lack.  Also if Mars is located in a fire house particularly in the first house, or if it is conjunct to the Sun or if there is an emphasis in cardinal, the fire element would not be considered to be lacking in the birth chart.

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