TRANSITING MARS GOING DIRECT

Transiting (current placement) Mars has been retrograde since April 17, 2016.  Mars has been in the sign of Sagittarius and went back into Scorpio during its retrograde cycle.  It turns direct in Scorpio at 23 degrees on June 29, 2016. 

Mars traditionally is reflective of energy directed outward.  During its retrograde cycle, those affected by this transit may have felt stagnated in their efforts and felt as though they had little to no energy.  This is particularly true if you have a natal planet in conjunction (the most powerful aspect), square or in opposition to transiting Mars.

The energy is turned inward, which is not a comfortable expression of Mars.  You may have felt that you could neither release your inner drive nor could you motivate yourself into a forward direction.  You may feel a release of energy once it turns direct again and what previously felt restricted or held back may now come to the forefront and be released.  Make sure that the release of these energies is not in an aggressive manner, even if you have felt thwarted in the past few months.

If, for example, you have had a conjunction with the Moon, you could have felt as though your emotions have been on hold or even though you had strong inner emotional reactions to life’s events and situations, you have not been able to release those emotions.  This could include wanting to make a change in your life.  Your emotions have been so stifled that they has kept you at bay and nothing seemed to have move in the manner you wanted.  All you really wanted to do was to express how you felt on an emotion level.  After Mars turns direct, you should now be able to express yourself which is what you wanted to do for what seemed like an eternity.

If Saturn has been involved in the equation with this retrograde Mars, this cycle would actually have been to your advantage as you may have needed this time to examine all the details before plunging into some activity.  This was a time to examine and review all details to make sure that you were prepare and on a solid foundation before you moved ahead.  Saturn normally restricts action and suggests that you build a proper base before you move ahead and your drive would have been held back which gave you the perfect opportunity to prepare.  Once Mars goes direct again, you may be ready to move ahead in your endeavours. 

Mars is also about sexual energies and sexual drive, and you may have felt as though you were stifled in this area.  Perhaps you wanted to pursue a sexual union with someone you were interested in and the events never seemed to play out to allow this union to come together.  You may find that once Mars goes direct that things move along in ways that were previously stagnated or held back.  Just make sure that your feelings go beyond just a sexual nature and that you actually care about each other.  Mars tends to be overly aggressive when it comes to sex and the sexual drive, especially when it moves through Scorpio.

Check to see which house transiting Mars is moving through as this will indicate the areas of life involved in the process.  Also you will need to review which houses are involved with other planetary energies and how they may surface or fail to surface during the retrograde cycle and again when Mars goes direct.  The placement of natal Mars by house position will also be highlighted.  Transiting Mars may pass over planets or significant areas of the natal chart (ascendant and midheaven) three times as it goes through the retrograde and direct cycles making these areas of extreme importance.  If Mars stations on a planet or significant point in the birth chart, it will also be noteworthy.

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LET LIFE LEAD

It is important to put our energies into constructive outlets and to build a solid foundation in life.  There are times when life directs us to push forward and there are times when life directs us to stay put and contemplate new ideas.  If we follow these leads, we find that we are less prone to struggles.  We are being led by a higher force that understands our needs and knows what is best for every situation at hand.

Sometimes the directions are very straight forward and then again sometimes the directions are more subtle in their expression.  If we are tuned into the energies and we allow our awareness, we will not miss these subtle instructions.  Much depends on how open we are to the information being received.  We do, however, always have a choice with our decision, as the learning process is always in our hands.  We might do well to listen to the advice when it comes our way, however.  The lessons are learned much more easily when we receive the message.  Most times it is best to allow life to lead but there still will be choices to be made even with this allowance.

When life seems to dictate, there is undoubtedly a valid reason.  Perhaps if left to our own decisions, we may have taken a more challenging route or perhaps we may have made a choice that will hinder our intended progress.  We are rarely at the mercy of life, but when we feel as though we are perhaps it is best to take a back seat and see where life takes us.

It is important to weigh out all of our options before deciding on any course of action,  to pay heed and not fight when a route seems inevitable.  To fight our lessons serves only one purpose and that is to make the lesson a hard one.  Our intuition, when allowed to develop, seldom will lead us astray.  It will take us where we need to go to learn the lessons set out for this life - the path of lease restriction is the one to take us where you need to go.

Flood your mind with positive concepts and visualize your dreams.  This will lay the foundation to assist in building a reliable lifeline and a clear vision of where we are heading.  The future is in our hands.  If we open to the energies that guide, we will find the route that suits us best.  Have faith!

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STATIONARY RETROGRADE AND STATIONARY DIRECT

When a planet is transiting through the zodiac, the planets from Mercury to Pluto have cycles of retrograde and direct.  The Sun and the Moon never go into retrograde motion.  The Planets, at times, appear to slow down.  They then appear to stop their forward motion.  During this apparent stoppage of motion, it is known as stationary retrograde.  The planet will remain in this stationary position for up to a few days duration, depending on the planet in question.  After the planet moves into retrograde motion (appears to be moving backwards) and then completes its retrograde cycle, it once again begins to slow down and then appear to come to a stop.  This is termed stationary direct in Astrology.  The length of time a planet is in stationary direct also depends on the planet involved.  The outer planets remain in their stationing position longer than the inner planets.

There has been some controversy concerning the meaning of stationary positions in the natal chart.  Some Astrologers, including this Astrologer, share the concept through experience that the stationary direct as well as the stationary retrograde have a very powerful influence on a person’s natal chart.

It has been noted that an individual with a planet in a stationary position in the birth chart will have emphasizes on the defining energies of the planet involved.  There is also influence from the sign that the planet is in and the house placement of that planet.  Some Astrologers have found evidence that the stationary planet can be the most powerful influence in the birth chart and that the energies of this planet will rule much of the activity that will be released.  At some point in the person’s life, these energies and the influence of the planet will become very significant.  The energies of the stationary planet have been linked to the defining purpose of the individual’s life.  This Astrologer believes that if there are other signatures within the birth chart that point in the same direction and imply something very similar, this is the case, particularly if the North or South nodes are involved in the equation.

It has been suggested that someone with a stationary retrograde planet in the birth chart will at some point experience the energies related to the planet involved within the area of life the house dictates as well as the energies of the sign it falls under.  However the individual with the stationary retrograde will only discover this after some time of inner reflection as well as much life experiences that will lead to an awakening of sorts depending on the planet and its placement.  This may take time as well as much self study or thought-provoking experiences before it is released.  This is similar to a retrograde planet in the birth chart as it suggests that there is some inner reflection required before action can be taken.

The stationary direct individual has a different experience although the process is the same.  Its influence depends on the sign the stationary planet is in and the house placement.  However the stationary direct individual has a much easier time unleashing the energies associated with the planet and its placement.  Things seem to work much easier and on a more outward expression.  The motivating factor that facilitates the desired information or acknowledgement and understanding can be released at a much early stage in life or under less restrictive conditions, working on a much similar manner as does a planet once it goes direct.

The energies released and the influence of the planet involved is still of primary importance but the direct stationary energies seem to come through in a much easier manner than the energies of the retrograde stationary planet.

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WHO ARE YOU?

We are spiritual beings living an earthly existence; not earthly beings striving to become spiritual.  With this understanding, is it really that important to make a name for ourselves, to become important, and to achieve in material ways?  Are these relevant at all?

Some question this thinking.  “If I am truly a spiritual being, why am I even living under the conditions that I currently do?”  “How can an earthly life be significant?”

Do not underestimate the significance of this earthly existence.  It is our understanding that there are valuable lessons that can only be learned through earthly matters.  A perfect example is “Why is money such an important focus in this life?”  It certainly does not look as though money’s reign will be over any time soon, even though the system that is it based on clearly does not work.

Money, in particular, must bring with it valuable lessons for us to learn.  It must rank high on the list and the lessons it teaches us must play an important role in our evolving story.  We do not have to look very far to find why during this earthy experience money holds relevance in the human mind.  On the plus side, money can certainly make life easier due to the system we have put in place, but on the flip side, we, through our lust for money, have created greed, hatred and corruption.  Apparently is can (through our actions) live up to its name of being the route to all evil.  Again, on the other side of the coin, money can (again through our actions) foster the art of giving and learning lessons of gratitude.  We can, therefore, learn much from a life of influence from our very reactions to money.

So who are we?  Are we an accumulation of what we have achieved – of what we own?  Are we the face we show to the world in material terms? 

Are we a blending of our life’s experiences and our acquaintances?  We become who we want to become, although it takes a life time to get there, at least for those who innately understand the concept of creating self.  If you do not like whom you feel you are, you can change that through self study and action but most of all through attitude.

Too many people expect others to create that desired changes, to make all the moves and to help correct any signature personality traits that we have acquired over time.  This only serves to diminish our responsibility of our own actions and the earthly personality that we have created.  We shrug off responsibility for our lives and who we have become.  In order to grow and move forward, we must accept that it is our responsibility to mould ourselves.  Who we are now is a reflection of what we have allowed ourselves to become.

Who are you?  You are much more than this earthy being but during this life, you are what you choose to become and you are constantly creating what lies ahead with your every thought, your every expectation and your every move.  You are here to experience life through a physical existence.  Take responsibility for this life.  It is in your hands.  Live up to your own expectation and listen to your higher self which is alive and well within.

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SUN IN CANCER

This year, the Sun moves into the sign of Cancer today, June 20.  Anyone with their Sun in this position, strong planetary influences in the fourth house, Sun in the fourth house and the rising sign in Cancer should resonate with this post.

The Sun Sign represents who we are on the inside and, among other things, has to do with our identity and the way we assimilate into our earthly existence.  The Ascendant or rising sign is an expression of who we are on the outside and how others see us.  Keeping this in mind and understanding the difference between the Ascendant and the Sun personalities.  Anyone with strong Cancer tendencies feels their way through life.  They may not rationalize everything as Virgo might or philosophize about life as a Sagittarius might.  They are attached to the emotions and use their sensitivity to process life’s events.

Many with strong emphasis in the Sign of Cancer have a real difficult time separating their feelings from their thoughts.  They feel what they think and this unique insight can often lead to the opening of channels to intuition and psychic perception, as these gifts are not part of the intellect.  With these strong emotional ties to their personality, they are usually known for their gentleness and tranquil nature.  Do not be fooled by their standoffish manner.  Their response might surprise you especially when ridiculed or when they feel attacked emotionally.  There is a lot that goes on beneath the surface.  These individuals are deep and reflective and often prone to emotional confrontations within themselves.

Cancer individuals are the mothering and nurturing sign of the zodiac and are very protective of those they love.  As a mother protects their offspring so too will an individual with strong Cancer tendencies.  Again, do not be fooled by their gentle natures for if you threaten their loved ones, Cancerians will unleash a protective barrier that you will not be able to penetrate.  They are overly protective instinctively and can feel the moods of those around them.  They will move into their protective shell when they themselves are threatened, but will lash out if there is emotional danger or physical danger to those they love.

As children, they are usually very helpful, wishing to please and sensitive to their environment.  Much harm can be caused to their development if there is strife within the family unit or in the home environment when they are children.  They need loving tenderness and should be allowed to explore their great sensitivity at an early age and not be shut down for their emotional makeup.  This teaches them to understand their own emotional temperament and will assist them as they mature into themselves over time. 

If there are any psychic tendencies at a young age, these tendencies should be reinforced.  Cancer children should be allowed to explore this side of their nature rather than being forced to shut them down and told that what they feel is not real.  

Cancer individuals are very attached to the home environment and will go out of their way to make it a pleasing retreat, where they can extend their nurturing charisma and provide warmth and comfort for those that matter to them.  They also need this place to recharge their emotional batteries and ready self for another day of emotional experiences.  Their home is where they feel safe and comfortable.  Cancerians enjoys entertaining and love to prepare a special meal.  The home environment is extremely important and any strife will not go unnoticed.

The sensitivity that is so inherent within this group of unique individuals can become their greatest asset as time passes if encouraged or become their weakest element if self-expression is hindered. 

Anyone with strong Cancer tendencies should open the door to their sensitivity and allow their Cancer tendencies.  Cancer individuals need to find their personal expression for this very sensitive sign.

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SUMMER SOLSTICE AND ITS ENERGIES

In the Northern hemisphere, we will be celebrating the summer solstice on June 20.  With this powerful solar energy, we can recharge our spirits, our minds and our bodies.

We are all interconnected in our energies.  Some of us are quite aware of these influential external energies and others, not so much.  With or without this awareness, all living things are influenced and affected by the position of the planets at their birth, by the continual movement of the planets, by the influence of the rotation of our earth including the changing seasons and any other shift that occurs in nature. 

When guided by spirit/our higher selves, our focus is to walk and live our truth, through the easy times but especially during the times that we are being tested.  Take advantage of the solar energies of the Summer Solstice to push forward with this focus.  Use the more aggressive energies of the Sun to catapult forward and allow yourself to bloom into your own true beauty.  As with the Sun at its current fully extended potential, you too can allow all of your inner power and beauty to radiate outward which serves to express self but also benefits each and every other living thing that your energy touches.

What a glorious time of year.  Allow yourself to mirror the seasons.  We have just come through a very renewing season.  We have worked hard to create buds of promise.  Now is the time to allow those buds to open and to eventually bear the fruit of our efforts but also to allow all other living things to see and experience this beauty and to eventually share the fruit. 

Happy Summer Solstice to all of you in the Northern Hemisphere

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FULL MOON IN SAGITTARIUS, JUNE 2016

FULL MOON IN SAGITTARIUS

What an active day Monday, June 20, 2016 will be. We will be experiencing the Sun going into Cancer, the Summer Solstice and the second Full Moon in Sagittarius in a row.  Today we will look at the Full Moon.  It will be 29 degree 33 minutes Sagittarius.  If you have links to 29 degrees in your birth chart (Conjunction, Square, Trine and Opposition), the energies of this Full Moon will certainly be felt.  Remember to allow a 6 to 7 degree orb.  If any planet falls at 26 degrees up to and including 3 degrees into the next sign, it will be aspecting the Full Moon. 

The conjunction is the most powerful of these aspects especially if it is connected to your ascendant or midheaven.  A Full Moon is often thought to bring a conclusion to events which may have been started at the New Moon cycle, but you can also begin something that you have been making plans for under the energies of the Full Moon.

With the Full Moon again in the fire sign of Sagittarius, this is a prime time to begin something and set things in motion, as fire signs are enthusiastic and energy is associated with this element.  Sagittarius is a high minded sign which is reflected strongly by its connection to Jupiter, the planet of expansive energy and optimistic realizations.  Sagittarius’ energy loves adventure and starting something new particularly in areas that involve spirituality and mystical influences, as well as travel.

Jupiter is known as the most opportunistic planet and brings with it good luck, good fortune and an overall feeling of exuberance.  Jupiter is expansive and builds on anything that you put in front of it, making it larger than life and full of expectations.  If you have plans that you have been working on or plans that you wish to bring to fruition, this will be a good time to push forward.  Your chances of success are heightened and a general feeling of optimism is often present.

If your plans are related to business, now might be the time to figure out what you need to do to move ahead.  If it is a marriage proposal in the works, the timing might be just right and you could make future plans that could prove to be perfect in many ways.  As mentioned, Jupiter promotes growth and good fortune and offers opportunities.  Mars goes direct on June 28 and during the retrograde cycle it is believed that you should keep actions to a minimum   You may even have felt as though things were stagnating for the time when Mars was retrograde.  If you have been procrastinating during the retrograde cycle, this would be the time under the Full Moon energies to get things moving again especially if you have prepared ahead.  Your energies should be heightened as Mars goes direct and this second Sagittarius Full Moon only serves to give you an extra boost.

This can be a time of decisive action and the motivational force will be Jupiter which promises good luck especially if well aspected by other factors.  If you planted the seeds under the influence of the New Moon phase, this will be the time of harvest of what you started then.  You can now pick the fruits of your labour.  You may push ahead or if the necessary preparation did not go into your plans, if need be, reset and count your loses and start again.  The energy you put into things now has great opportunities to expand and work out well over the long haul.

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