STATIONARY RETROGRADE AND STATIONARY DIRECT

Mercury to Pluto have cycles referred to as retrograde and direct motion.  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 (because the planet is about to go into retrograde motion).  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 slows 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 stationary 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 the energies in a 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 stationary planet.  Some Astrologers through studying individual charts have found evidence that the stationary planet can be the most powerful influence in the birth chart and that the energies of this stationary 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 again 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 quite 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.  The stationary direct’s 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 (much less self-study and reflection).  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 in a similar manner as a planet that is in direct motion.

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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The Path of Least Resistance

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NATAL PLANET ON THE IC IN ASTROLOGY

When deciphering a birth chart, we need to consider any planet located within a 2 degree orb of approaching the IC (Imum Coelias which is Latin for the bottom of the sky).  We also have to consider a planet within a 3 degree orb separating from the IC as both of these circumstances will be significant.  The closer the planet is to the exact degree of the IC, the more powerful and significant its influence is in our lives.

The IC’s energy is associated with our early upbringing and our early life experiences, whether this is on a conscious or unconscious level.  It also associated with our Mother (or most nurturing parent), our home and our roots.   The energies are also associated with with our family and end of life conditions.

A planet on the IC assists us in accessing our unconscious needs and wants, as well as our access to early childhood experiences that have played a significant role in our early development.  Since the natural ruler of the IC or fourth house cusp is Cancer, this house is also identifies our nurturing response to our environment and reflects our comfort level in our home environment and with family.  The planet closely tied to the IC assists us or challenges us (depending on the aspects it receives from other natal planets) in fulfilling our own personal emotional needs and comfort zone within our close personal surroundings.  In early childhood, this is often depicted from our close personal relationship with our peers, our parents and close family members.

Since the fourth house or IC speaks in terms of our roots and root behaviours, a planet in conjunction with this degree in our chart has an important influence and works in such a way that we either feel comfortable in our own skin or feel as though there is something missing.  The planet and its identity has a great influence on how we nourish and protect ourselves as well as connect and generate psychic energies which nurtures us on a deep instinctual level.

If, for example, you have Saturn conjunct this position and poorly aspected in your chart, there would have been some struggles with authority or the father figure in early life.  Life may have felt like a testing ground and, although it may have been met with obstructions and difficulties in many cases, as life progresses, it also builds character and solidifies the core of who we are.

If, for example, you have Venus on this cusp and it is well aspected, the potential for finding love and affection in your early environment is highly likely and you would have felt protected which in turn provide you with concrete beliefs that you are likely to be protected and loved throughout this life. 

As you can see, much depends on the planet involved, its instinctive energies, how it is aspected in the chart and above all else, what you choose to do with these energies as life progresses.  Even under the harshest of conditions, the potential to rearrange your life and mold it into something positive is always available.  It may take some time and diligent work on your part but life can always be altered to suit your best interests, much depends on your current frame of mind and what you believe is your true potential.

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GETTING ALONG WITH LESS

If you feel as though you are currently getting along with less in life, this would suggest that in the past you feel you had more than what you have now.  With this in mind, many of us believe that we can again increase our income, if this is our goal. 

We could be between jobs, gone back to school or even retired.  It will be necessary to find ways of cutting back on things and find ways to spend less.  In most cases these are only feelings shortcomings.

It is surprising how easy it is to change our habits if we seriously try, especially for those of us in North America.  Many of us are accustomed to spending and wanting more than is necessary.   Look around at the waste and the repercussions of excessive material acquisitions.  Take a walk past a landfill site. 

We can quickly accept our new limitations (if we choose to look at them as this) and we will realize that our lifestyle has really not changed much at all.  It is all a state of mind.

Do not view your life as having shortages or feel that it is lacking.  Appreciate what you have in life and focus on this rather than focusing on what has been eliminated.  Your positive attitude can be the prevailing winds of change.  This attitude will shape your future and alter life accordingly.  Put your focus in a place of appreciation.

 

The important lessons when dealing with these circumstances will be exactly that an attitude of a “lesson”…not a punishment.  Recognize how fortunate you are in the moment.  Our lives are filled with constant gifts if we care to take the time to recognize them. 

You can adjust to life’s circumstances but this is your decision.  Remain positive and filled with appreciation.  Have an honest look at how you can and do react to life.  Do you have to make adjustments?

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TRANSITING URANUS TRINE NATAL URANUS (AGE 28 & 56)

Transiting Uranus has an 84 year cycle.  In other words, it takes Uranus approximately 84 years to circle the zodiac and move back to the original position where it was located at the time of your birth.  As a result, it is most likely that Uranus will trines its natal position twice in a life time.  Its first contact by trine is around the age 28 closely aligning with your first Saturn return, and the second trine will be at age 56, which is a couple of years prior to your second Saturn return.  Both of these positions will vary in energy from individual to individual primarily because of the location of transiting Uranus as well as the position of Natal Uranus by house position in our charts.

The first trine of Uranus to Uranus is significant because of the massive changes that will occur as a result of this trine and as a result of the Saturn return.  The Trine to Uranus initiates a desire for change and the want to break free and begin anew or start over, utilizing the information obtained through our experiences in life.  Uranus wants to shake things up and a trine usually suggests affirmative changes.  There will be a desire to break free from the influence of your parents and sometimes your peer group because this time is often referred to as the transition from young adulthood into maturity and with maturity comes responsibility.

You want to be able to do the things as your choose and to be able to express yourself more precisely more now than anytime up to this point in life.  With the Saturn return quickly at the heels of this trine to Uranus, responsibilities are sure to come your way and rather quickly.  This is a time of gaining inner strength and resilience so you are ready for whatever your Saturn’s return will bring.  This could include finding a suitable mate if you do not already have an appropriate one, finding an occupation that suits your ever changing needs, (which I promise will settle after the Saturn return) and to break free of any restrictive life influences that have been holding you back.

The second trine at the age of 56 is quite different as you will be in a totally different state of mind and will look at life from a different vantage point.  You are no longer setting the stage for what is important in life as when you were 28.  The need to settle into your life’s work and raising a family is likely behind you.  Initially, this second trine is a time for reflection and reviewing where you are now especially from the time of your Uranus opposition to its birth position at age 42.  The changes you made at that stage in your life have taken you to where you are now.  You will now evaluate your life’s experiences and your achievements and in most cases, ready yourself for retirement which often can begin in and around the second Saturn return in about 2-3 years.

You will once again re-evaluate your life’s work and make some decisions on where you would like to go in the next several years.  You may work towards early retirement and set the stage for what comes next.  Some of us make massive changes during this aspect and as long as you take the time to think things over, you will probably be ready once your Saturn return is in full activation or at the least nearing its conclusion.  What is important now differs from what you experienced in the first trine period.  Now it will be your needs that must be met and you will make whatever changes needed that can push you in your intended direction.

During this trine it is suggested that you take the time to set a course that will eventually take you to where you might see yourself in approximately seven years when Uranus makes it second square to itself at age 63.

The second Uranus trine is usually an exciting change of direction, one which is required by the soul personality itself and will take you where you need to go.  Both of these periods can be disruptive as sometimes change can be stressful and the energies of Uranus can be sudden but under most conditions, the final outcome is positive in its nature. 

Prepare yourself for change, for evolution, for an awakening of self.  This “self” is one that will not be recognizable until this period in your life has been experienced.

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GETTING RID OF BLOCKS

What holds you back?  Do you have detrimental ideologies?  Do you accept inherited conditions and ideas without question? 

Many of us have openly accepted concepts passed down without question and we have taken them on as your own, without question.  Our concepts are based on ideas that we have had set before us.  Because they have been accepted in the past, we have never questioned them.

 

These ideas can certainly include what we conceive as attainable for us as individuals, physically, emotionally and mentally.   We incorrectly judge our worth based on standards we or someone before us has placed on us.  By doing so, we put limits on all that could be and I mean ALL.

Our conditions change as we set new standards through our focus and beliefs about ourselves.  We can become lost in this search or tethered to judgements that were handed to us as children.  If we release the wanting and searching, we would recognize that all we are searching for is already part of who we are.

Everything we want for ourselves is available but we hold ourselves back through our belief structures and the programming we have received in the past.  Go beyond the confines of what we consider attainable for this specific time in our lives.  We search and “want” relentlessly.  We do not recognize that it is the wanting and searching that is inhibiting our recognition of who we truly are. 

What is, is as a result of our belief structures.   If we do not want limits, we cannot place limits on anything.  We facilitate this change accordance to what we believe.  Taking control or at least understanding the control that we have in the process begins a spiral of change that is more in line with where we choose to be in our lives. 

Following instinct through love and allowance, we can push forward accepting that the moment is the real goal and what is, is determined by that moment and nothing more and nothing less.

 

Judgement, desire, fear, despair, etc. are always a result of previous conditions.  In finding the now, we let go of any thoughts pertaining to our potential future or our past experiences that hold us prisoner.  Living in the moment requires nothing further.  Recognize, experience, and enjoy this moment!  Nothing else is real.......

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URANUS

Uranus, the planet of revolution and often sudden and drastic change, often causes havoc in people’s lives when in transits through the heavens.  It is the ruler of Aquarius, the water barer, and is commonly known as the awakener.  Its influence will function as a huge factor in making necessary changes to your life.  Uranus makes changes in areas of life that have outgrown their usefulness.  Uranus shows areas that require alteration and liberation from anything that could be considered traditional or restrictive in nature.  It creates a desire for the new and unique and often produces this in unexpected and in unconventional ways.

Uranus moves through each sign in approximately 7 years and takes a full 84 years to circle the zodiac.  During its movement, it creates quick results and a feeling of liberation and freedom from restriction.  It governs universal brotherhood and is humanitarian in its nature.  Uranus will force you to have an honest look at life’s issues and then enforce any necessary changes.  If you choose not to adhere to what is being proposed, this influence will often act in a much more abrupt manner and will then mostly likely be out of your control.

Uranus is rebellious in its nature and pushes us forward to independent thinking and with a flair for the unconventional and unique.  Uranus also has been known to produce shocking awakenings especially when our eyes have been closed to what is now required.  Uranus governs universal truths and intuition.  Anyone with strong Uranus tendencies has a unique way of rendering these truths (quite often in an abrupt matter-of-fact fashion).

Uranus’ action is unpredictable, imaginative and also very inspirational.  It is the higher octave of Mercury and therefore is considered a planet linked to mental processing.  It deals a lot with potential outcomes and is future oriented.  Uranus pushes us to come out into the open and express our uniqueness and creativity.  It is linked with advanced mental quickness and agility, similar to Mercury, although the thinking process may be considered bohemian in its nature.

Uranus rules electricity and anything electronic, such as computers and technology at its newest innovation.  Uranus is anything but conventional.  Depending upon where it is found in your astrology charts, it will indicate where you choose to reveal your originality and uniqueness. 

If, for example, you have Uranus closely linked to the Ascendant in the first house, your originality will shine through.  Many would consider you (with this example) as a bit of an eccentric and you would not be ashamed of this flair which makes you stand apart from the crowd.  

Uranus will push us to be different and also to be proud of our uniqueness.

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