YULE - WINTER SOLSTICE

The Winter Solstice falls on December 21 at 5:44 a.m. in Toronto this year.  For your convenience, to check the exact time in your area we have provide a link - www.timeanddate.com/calendar/winter-solstice.html

December 21 will be the least amount of daylight we will experience in the northern hemisphere.  The sun is currently on a very low arc in the sky. 

The good news, the promise, is the light will soon return.  The arc will heighten and the days will slowly lengthen.  As nature sleeps and the light is low, we can reflect on our journey.  We can plan our intentions for when the energy and the light returns.  Mother nature always knows best.  Follow her example to rest and wait for the return of light, for the return of warmth, the return of the energy that nurtures us mentally, physically and spiritually.

Our current lesson is patience.  Utilize the wait to look in the shadows of self.  Bring light to the darkest corners of self.  Fill each corner with love and allow spirit to grow.

Is it coincidence that during Yule season (the rebirth of light), many celebrate the birth of Christ (the rebirth of salvation)?  This is a time of celebration for many, whether it is Yule, Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza, etc.

We have much to celebrate.  Be filled with promise, with faith in all that is, with gratitude, with love and with light!

Blessings

Holm Astrology

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ORACLE CARD READING TESIMONIAL

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I intend to get further work (astrological) with him in the future.

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PROGRESSED JUPITER

Jupiter deals with fair play.  Its energies reflect moral and religious involvements.  Jupiter involves expansion, brings good luck and optimistic potentials.  It is the planet of growth in material terms as well as expansion when it comes to life circumstances and how you can relate to this from a positive perspective.  While Jupiter makes positive aspects to other planets and points in the Zodiac, there are great opportunities for conditions to turn out favourably. 

The house position occupied by progressed Jupiter is where you will find opportunities to gain knowledge.  Jupiter also has to do with travel, courts of law and lawsuits.  In general, when Jupiter progresses through the chart, these or some of these areas of life may be highlighted, especially if Jupiter happens to be in the ninth house.  Jupiter also governs publishing, higher education and learning through experience.

Each house cusp advances one degree per year through progression and Jupiter moves closer and closer until it finally moves into the next house.  Jupiter moves slower than the progressed houses and it is important to notice where Jupiter is in the natal chart and the houses it moves through during progression.  These few houses (usually not more than three) will become areas of life that are affected by the progression of Jupiter in your chart.

You will also need to take into consideration any aspects that might come into play from the other progressed planets as well as transiting planets that make contacts during Jupiter’s slow movement through your specific houses.

If Jupiter passes across your MC (Midheaven) the opportunities for growth in your profession has great potential especially if it is well aspected.  You will also have to look at the overall condition of Jupiter in your natal chart as this will determine how great the success will be.  A poorly aspected natal Jupiter does not promote in ways that a well aspected Jupiter does.  When Jupiter passes over your MC, you may have opportunities for a promotion or may gain positive influence from people of higher positions.  Travel or relocation might be on the agenda during the year Jupiter sits directly on these angles.  I personally use an orb of 20 minutes for Jupiter as it approaches and 15 minutes when it separates. 

Progressed Jupiter on the ASC (ascendant) opens the door in very personal ways with less restrictions or obstacles for you.  It might indicate a new relationship or expansion in the family.  Prosperity and good luck seem to find their way to you.  Since Jupiter has to do with law suits and legalities, when Jupiter is on the Ascendant or Midheaven, the potential for legal things to go well are increased.

Jupiter on the DC (descendant) once again offers opportunities for marriage or opportunities to promote a new organization or affiliation with someone who can be of benefit to you in a business opportunity. 

Jupiter on the IC suggests changes within the home or with family members usually on a positive note.  It is a good time to buy real estate or your monetary values in these areas may increase.  However as mentioned previously, always take into consideration other transits and review what they are indicating.  Also a reminder to review the overall condition of Jupiter is in the birth chart to get the totally story.  

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FOREVER YOUNG & ALWAYS LEARNING

In our physical world, we can exercise, eat properly, have regular medical checkups and in general look after ourselves, but will these practices keep us young?  Is being young a state of the body or is it a state of mind?  I am sure you have experienced a very child who is obviously a very old soul.  These children are much too wise for their years.  Is this an example of being old?  Does knowledge and an ingrained knowing indicate age? 

Most young children play and enjoy their lives.  They live completely in the moment.  They have few cares but when they have one, they can become obsessed with their issue within that moment.  However as soon as they move away from an issue by altering their focus, the issue is often gone forever or holds little relevance.  Is this considered being young or a youthful thing to do, or is this something we can all enjoy?

Staying forever young, certainly in part, deals with living in the moment.  Children enjoy the moment and live within it.  They experience fully the details of their focus.  We, as adults, tend to live in our minds and think in terms of what will be or what has already been.  Rarely are we content with living in the now.  Staying forever young, in part, deals with attitude especially is we stay open and allow.  Do we suddenly stop learning because we are old?  Does life no longer provide us with any new lessons and do we really have all the information and all the answers?  I think not.  We are never too old to learn.

If we want to stay young, we certainly have to allow ourselves to have fun, stay open and continue learning.  We can never believe that there is nothing left for if we do than we certainly are growing old. 

Even the most advanced souls, or should I say especially the most advanced souls, know that the journey of knowledge is just beginning.  The further along we venture, the more we realize how little we know.  This does not indicate ignorance, it indicates maturity.

Stay young by attending this moment’s school of life.  Pay heed to your focus.  Watch and learn from the young.  They have so much to teach.  Enjoy your journey.

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MERCURY RETROGRADE DECEMBER 19 or 20, 2016 TO JANUARY 8, 2017

Mercury will go retrograde (appears to be moving backward) on December 19 or 20, 2016, and remain so until January 8, 2017.  The date will vary depending on the where you live.  During this retrograde cycle, Mercury will be in between 15 degrees Capricorn and move as far back as 28 degrees Sagittarius before it goes direct again.

Mercury retrograde cycles are most important to those that have Mercury retrograde in their birth chart, although it does affect everyone to some degree.  This will be particularly true if you have Mercury retrograde in your birth chart and then also have it in the critical degrees and the signs (from 28 degrees Sagittarius to 15 degrees Capricorn).

Mercury retrograde seems to create external conflicts for those that meet the above criteria.  It may seem as though any plans that you set in motion during these dates are subject to delays, mishaps and there will be the need to make sure that what you are proposing to do is well prepared for and all necessary preparatory sets have been taken before you finally move forward with your goals.  Even the best laid plans can go astray during this cycle and many Astrologers suggest that their clients wait until this cycle is over before proceeding with their plans.

Much depends on other influences in the birth chart related to these degrees (28 degrees Sagittarius to 15 degree Capricorn).  If you have other planets within these critical degrees and especially if they are in square (90 degrees), in opposition (180 degrees) or conjunct (0 degrees) to this placement, they might indicate some struggles when it comes to making plans actually happen as they were originally planned to unfold.

Plans seem to be postponed or reversals happen during this time, and making new plans during this cycle, unless totally unavoidable, are not suggested.  If, however, you have natal planets that are in sextile (60 degrees) or trine (120 degrees) and in some cases (the conjunction 0 degrees), goals may not manifest as you expected.  The outcome, however, may still be favourable.  Regardless of the aspects, the time spent during this period is often not as disruptive or devastating as most people believe.  You will find that some things go by without a hitch although some things can go terribly wrong.  It is suggested, however, that if you do need to move ahead in something, particularly any written contracts, such as making plans to buy a car and signing important documents, you carefully weight things out and read the fine print before signing.

There are often delays or unforeseen delays.  Taxation problems have been noted to go astray or the purchasing of a home may also signify some type of hitches during the process.  Either the house is not ready or the plans do not go as timely as they are supposed to.  Make sure you are totally satisfied before you sign any papers.  Signing documents is often a huge part of the process in the Mercury retrograde cycle, as Mercury is the ruler of such things.

If you are getting ready to write an exam or a final paper, you should make sure that you use the retrograde time to study the subject in a complete and comprehensive manner.  Mercury retrograde cycles are great times for study.  Preparatory work is well suited for this time frame.

Regardless of what has to happen during this period, you should still go ahead if you must, but be prepared for delays and minor obstructions along the way.

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INDIVIDUAL OR INSEPARABLE

We tend to think of ourselves as a separate entity, free and clear of any type of actual inseparable bond with anyone else.  We connect but at the same time we feel separated and in many ways on our own in this life.  We can make close connects and can also feel attached in many ways emotionally but still feel separate and individual.

Why is this?  Are we really so different from one another? 

Many of us have different as well as similar beliefs.  We can follow similar routines and habits in our everyday life.  We may feel a connection with those who have similar beliefs, and we structure our lives according to these beliefs.  These beliefs we hold dear.  Although we have many ideas in common with many in our inner circle, few, if anyone else, holds the exact same belief structures completely.  Does this structure make us different?   Do these differences interfere with our similarities?

We are all here in physical form for a certain amount of time.  Each of us lives our lives together, sharing our resources and this planet we call home.  We are also all connected through our true nature-- with spirit and with our connection and wholeness in source.

We, as humans, seem to thirst for our own individual identity. It seems that we need to think of ourselves as separate from our brothers and sisters and yet, we strive to fit in.  Do we really need to be separate to feel unique?  All living things are made of energy without exception.  How much do we vary on a molecular level?

Perhaps it is time that we recognize that we are all spiritual entities undergoing a human experience and that our core is the same and we all stem from the same source.  We are so connected that when one hurts, we all hurt on some level.  It helps to remember this as we push our way through life without consideration for those that walk with us.  Deep down inside, we all have the same credentials. We all crave love and understanding if we dig deep enough. 

We are each part of the whole.  Each of us represents a spark from the fire of existence.  The whole however is inseparable so how individual are we?  Share your love with others so that you will be loved.  Do whatever you feel good at doing and live in harmony in our oneness. 

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FULL MOON IN GEMINI

We will be having a Full Moon in Central Ontario (Canada) in the sign of Gemini at 22 degrees on the 13^th of December at 7:06 p.m.  Depending on where in the world you live, you may experience the full moon on December 14, 2016.  You can check the timing of the lunar phases in your area at http://www.calendar-12.com/moon_phases/2016

Gemini is closely linked to the formulation of new ideas often brought on through education and conversation.  Since once again this is a time to harvest, we suggest that you to take diligent notes on what you are being educated on.  Harvest the knowledge you are being presented with as you may be able to use these ideas later in creating short transcripts or perhaps the writing of a book.  With Gemini involved, it will be something along these lines. 

It could be a time to market your ideas to the public or present these concepts perhaps within your schooling.  If you have already been in the process of marketing your ideas now may be the best time to move ahead, especially if you have planets that link up with this 22^nd degree.  Trines and sextile to Gemini at 22 degrees will certainly work to your advantage.  Squares to this degree may require more work on your part, while oppositions indicate that other people will have an influence in your endeavours.

Mercury, which is ruled by Gemini, will be going into its retrograde cycle on the 19^th of December and will remain retrograde until January 8, 2017.  During this retrograde cycle, you should be making plans in the areas we have just discussed.  Then if fully prepared, move forward on these ideas (probably after the retrograde cycle ends).  The retrograde cycle of Mercury suggests that rather than put things into action you would do better with making plans to do so.  Move forward after this cycle is finished, which again will be any time after the 8^th of January. 

Mercury will be in the final stages of Sagittarius when it turns direct which is 6 degrees beyond being direct to this Full Moon. 

Mercury will be in opposition to this placement of the Moon so the potential for someone to be of assistance with your endeavour is enhanced.  Saturn will also be in the sign of Sagittarius and Saturn nearly always presents you with obstacles to overcome and may also slow down the process, so be patient and make sure you are completely prepared for this undertaking.  Saturn’s restrictions are actually lessons.

 

Uranus is also in trine to this position, approximately 20 degree Aries, suggesting some opportunities will come your way, but you can expect the unexpected.  Plans will materialize when you least expect them to.  This is the energies of Uranus.  Jupiter is also in the sign of Libra at this time which suggests some luck in obtaining benefits and expansion on these ideas.  Jupiter can be very beneficial even when Saturn creates its hard lessons.

As mentioned, check your chart to see if you have other planetary positions at 22 degrees or if your MC or Ascendant is involved in the sequence of events.  This will further define what opportunities or what obstacles that you may have to deal with as you move forward.  Be sure to wait until the Mercury retrograde cycle is over before you actually take any concrete steps, if at all possible.

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