JUPITER SEXTILE PLUTO APRIL 2018

Transiting Jupiter and transiting Pluto are within one degree in sextile with one another for most of April, 2018. 

Currently Jupiter is in retrograde motion and stays in retrograde until July, 2018. 

Pluto will move into retrograde nearing the end of April until the beginning of October, 2018. 

These two planets will make a close sextile with one another into May and again the aspect will tighten up September, 2018.  If you have planets in the 20 degree mark in your natal chart, these two planets will be making aspects to your natal planets.  Much will depend on the aspects between these two planets and the natal positioning as to how this energy works. 

The sextile between these two transiting planets speaks in terms of transformation and change in a big way.  Pluto will change anything that needs revamping while Jupiter adds to the energies by expanding whatever it touches.

Pluto will initiate change and often disruptive change, although the transformation it initiates will be required.  Jupiter in sextile to Pluto can bring forth positive changes once things begin to settle in or just make things larger than life.  Often it will work in both ways.  Since Pluto is in Capricorn and Jupiter is in Scorpio, a natal planet that falls at the midpoint would be favourable.  Any planet around the 20 degree mark of Sagittarius would probably be influenced in a positive manner.  This aspect (30 degree semi-sextile) often speaks of opportunities and being in the right place at the right time.

Much will depend on which houses these planets are transiting, the natal planet being aspected and their house position as well as which aspects that these transiting planets are making to those positions.  The natal houses affected will be the areas of life involved.  The energy of the natal planet and aspects received will define how these situations may unfold.  For example, Venus and Jupter could bring positive results whereas Saturn could bring challenging conditions and might test your resilience.  Once again the aspects tell the story. 

If you were to just to take into consideration the transits and nothing more, these energies suggest potential expansion on an inner level and you would be reflective and view yourself making positive changes to enhance your growth spiritually. 

If finances were part of the picture, this could be a very promising time (that is if the transits are favourable). 

If the energies are work related, you may get recognition for your efforts.  A potential push from your superiors is possible if Saturn is involved and in a favourable position.  A trine to Pluto and a sextile to Jupiter would be very promising.  A planet at around 20 degrees Virgo would create this configuration or on the flip side, a planet at 20 degrees Pisces would bring Pluto into sextile and Jupiter into a trine.  This would be favourable as well.

See what potential these energies have for you.  Remember your attitude towards life plays a huge role in what takes place.  Although Astrology points the way and allows us to review the energies available, we always have a hand in how these energies are received and dealt with.  

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IN THE MOMENT

Our true state of well “being” is not dependent upon our life’s circumstances.  Our state of being is reflective of our thought process that we have developed.  This thought process generally comes about as a result of life events.  Our state of being rests entirely within the framework of this particular moment, nothing more and nothing less. 

Our attitude about the state of our conditions is all that stands in our way of or that works in favour of our well being.  Our mental attitude toward life and its events can develop into an attachment if we decide to take them on, own them and dwell on a thought, event or belief structure.

We cannot escape the moment.  When the mind shifts to any type of recall of events that we have experienced, do not fight them but simply accept the recall for what it is within the current moment and then let it go.  These events truly belong in the past and have nothing to do with this moment. 

This intentional action of acceptance creates a flow of energy which simply passes through us momentarily and then opens the door for a different type of perception.  If we choose to hang on to the thought, it becomes a part of us because we own it or identify with it.

The eternal moment is actually silent.  It neither looks back at conditions or events nor does it look ahead to what might be.  It resides only now in the second.  It accepts what is within that given moment, never venturing off course.  The moment is a very quiet place as there is no reflection and there is no preconceived notion on what might happen in the moments to come.  This moment is just concerned with its surroundings and its instantaneous reaction within that moment.

Our minds are what judge events and circumstances.  Our minds’ categorize past events or anticipated events as good or bad.  We are not our minds; we are the one listening to the mind’s insistent, babbling chatter.  Again, we are not our minds; we are the listeners.  If we identify with the thoughts of the mind, we will take on the energy of those thoughts.  The energy in each thought is very fleeting.  The real us is not fleeting.  We are constant.

Our state of being is based on what we choose to call our own and this in itself is temporary.  We can refocus our attention and change our perception but even this is temporary too.  The effort of refocusing actually takes away from the moment.  Refocusing will help take away from anything that feels intrusive, but it is still the mind’s reaction.  We are better off experiencing the moment and then letting it go.  By doing so, we are here now.

If we are sitting in a chair and watching the sun set, we are in the moment.  Regardless of what has transpired throughout our day, being in the moment will reveal a whole new instant which has nothing to do with the day’s past events. 

This “watching the sun set” in itself is an act of meditation and will quiet the mind. 

Everything, absolutely EVERYTHING is still within the moment.

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TRANSITING PLUTO CONJUNCT VENUS

This post on the transit of Pluto can apply to the conjunction to natal Venus, progressed Venus and Venus in the solar chart.  How we interpret the energies will depend on which house Pluto is transiting and also its natal position along with the house that Venus is located in within the current chart.  Is this aspect currently in your chart?

Regardless of where these planets are located in the Astrology chart, Venus’ energy focuses on relationships and Pluto can have profound effects on the sexual content of these relationships.  Pluto adds passion and intensity to sexual unions and although it signifies a passionate relationship, it will not be without some type of energy evolving around control issues.  Pluto can be very compulsive, even obsessive and seeks domination and power.  Therefore, any relationship which began under this influence will not be a light-hearted one.  Your involvement will be all inclusive and the potential for transformation on deep internal, physical and emotional levels are indicative of this combination.

You are likely to have power issues and one of the partners may want dominance over the other. This is not a passive encounter and although the encounter will be heightened to the extreme, there may be some struggles along the way.  You will undoubtedly be looking for an intense encounter.  How intense are you willing to go and what boundaries will you put in place?  You might have trouble setting boundaries with this relationship.

If this relationship is already established, you will still have powerful needs and will want instant fulfillment. There are no half measures under this influence in a relationship and if you feel as though you are not satisfied with the relationship, be careful not to be swayed by your desires.  It is, however, a time when you can uncover any psychological interference that might need adjustment.  This will be the time that these issues may surface.  Handle the situation in a gentle fashion.  Remember that sex and love can be sensitive areas and your partner can easily become hurt if you do not use tactics and deal with these issues through your heart.

Have a close look at your chart and locate Mars.  Once located, check to see how Mars is aspected.  This aspect will either make things easier or more challenging.  Mars provides the motivation and drive required for any union.  If it is in aspect to Venus in the natal chart, this will add to the flavour of this transit.  If Mars is in a challenging position to Pluto, this could mean some type of confrontation or test. 

I would be amiss if I did not note that you should be careful that you are not aligning yourself with the potential for violence.  I am not suggesting that there will be violence but need to give a warning. 

The whole chart should be carefully delineated to provide a complete understanding of what is taking place in your life and with this relationship, (if there is a current relationship).  Without a relationship this could be a very frustrating time, but this too will pass.

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Are You Going to Collingwood Fair?

Don’t miss the 2018 Spring Body & Mind Psychic Fair being held at Cranberry Resort/Village (Bear Estate), 300 Balsam Street in Collingwood on Sunday, April 22, 2018.  Doors open at 10 a.m. and the fair runs until 5 p.m.

Admission to the fair is free and there will be draw prizes! 

Holm Astrology will be offering intuitive card readings.  Astrology chart readings cannot be commissioned at the fair due to time restraints. 

Due to the number of people who attend the events hosts by Events By LA and the number of our return clients, at the last fair we were fully booked before noon.  We urge you to book your reading in advance to avoid disappointment.

Holm Astrology offers a discount to those who book and pay for their readings in advance.  Pre-book your reading through Holm Astrology’s Website at www.holmastrology.com/apps/webstore/ and receive a 15%+ discount off our “At The Fair Reading Rate”.

Contact us at www.holmastrology.com/contact-us if you have any questions or to suggest a time that is convenient for you.  We will do our best to accommodate you. 

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NEW MOON IN ARIES - APRIL 15, 2018

As many of you know, a New Moon speaks of a time to plant seeds, a time to push into new adventures and forge ahead with things that we may have put on the backburner. 

Mercury will go direct (and end its retrograde cycle) on April 15, 2018 which it the same day that we experience the New Moon in Aries (9:59 p.m. EDT).  Mercury retrograde cycle is a time to review plans and then once Mercury goes direct, we can push ahead with our ideas or plans.  The combination of the New Moon and Mercury going retrograde is a perfect time to plant the seeds of our goals.

I have read that some individuals connect the energies of this new April moon with truth and a need to forge ahead on some level.  This could be due to the influence of Uranus’ conjunction to this New Moon.  Transiting Uranus is at 28 degrees and the New Moon is at 26 degree and both are in the sign of Aries – the sign of energies geared to push ahead.

The New Moon’s energy, as mentioned, speaks of a new cycle of energy pushing us to start anew with projects, with life objectives and personal plans.  With this Moon phase being in the sign of Aries, this drive to push ahead is reinforced and we will be pushed even harder than normal.  It may feel as though nothing can stop us if we decide to make that move.  The “move” itself may be somewhat eccentric or unusual or it may point in a whole new direction because of the influence of Uranus.

Both Uranus and the sign of Aries are geared for action, taking a new direction and pushing ahead because of the desire for change.  It is important that you have been using the energies of Mercury retrograde and hopefully thinking deeply about what you are planning to do.  Make sure that it is for the good of those concerned and that you are not acted rash and in an unprepared manner.  Find a place within where you can review your objectives clearly and do not rush headlong into something that you feel unsure about or have not done you due diligence with.  The energy will be powerful and the need to advance will be great, but the necessary planning should be in place before you move.  Mistakes can happen under the “headfirst” influences of Aries and Uranus. 

Sometimes Uranus’ pushes for change and something new is exemplified with these energies and although in general Uranus does push for needed change, these changes can happen in rather unexpected manners.  Find ways to germinate these seeds of adventure through planning and do not just simply jump ahead without forethought.  Do not, however, hold yourself back simply because of a fear of failure.  The energies of Aries make it quite easy to pick up the pieces and begin anew if necessary. 

It is a push and pull situation.  If you are taking the necessary time to re-evaluate your options, move forward and plant those seeds.  If you are certain about what it is that you want to do then push ahead full steam.   In about 6 months’ time, you should reap the rewards of your efforts or if you did not nurture your seeds as you should have, it will be a time to do some weeding.

Be sure to check to see which house Uranus and the New Moon are located in within your chart.  This will provide you with information as to which area of life will be influenced by these energies.  The house that your natal Uranus is located in and the aspects to Uranus in your chart will also provide some details as to what to expect and also how these energies might unfold.

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THE ART OF LEARNING

One of the greatest gifts available to us is our ability to learn and then in turn, the ability to use these teachings to enhance our lives. 

There are many ways we can learn.  It is important, however, to adapt an attitude of openness and to realize that we can and will always learning.  We will never have all the answers and this is okay.  Even in situations where we have been approached for help and we are offering advice in support, it is just as important to listen to what those seeking advice have to say as we can learn from them.  It is a give and take experience. 

A frequently missed too for learning, when we are offering advice to others, it is equally important that we heed the advice we are offering as help.  Reinforcing the basics in any lesson is never futile.  Knowing what advice to give or what to say at any given moment does not mean that we actually live the advice we are giving.  Sometimes the advice or solutions come from within…from a higher source.  The message can be just as important to us as it is to the person we are orally delivering it to.  The art of listening is one of our greatest learning tools. 

Many of us are short on listening and often this is exactly what is required in the moment.  Many of us find it hard to simply sit quietly and listen as the mind loves to interfere.  (Meditation is a wonderful tool to overcome this interference and teach us the ability to hear messages from our higher self.)

Many of us gain information through reading and studying.  Again, many of us gain knowledge through the practical living of each and every day.  We learn through our working conditions, our close associates, our loved ones, nature’s examples, etc. 

The greatest learning tool available to us is life itself.  It holds many different teachers and lessons.  We learn and remember the lessons from these experiences, particularly the tough ones.  If we take the time to reflect on these experiences, we can draw much knowledge and grow experientially.

It is important to listen when we need to listen and quiet the mind’s interference.  There is much to learn and the opportunities for learning never diminish.  What a wealth of opportunity available to us.

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PLANET ON THE MIDHEAVEN

Any planet which is found to be conjunct (same degree) to the MC or Midheaven (2 degrees conjunct from the ninth house or 5 degrees conjunct from the tenth house) has a profound effect on our goals in life and our drive to succeed or our drive to make a name for ourselves.  The closer this planet is to the MC, the stronger its influence will be.

Since the MC is connected closely to our profession and public status, this planet or planets will influence our ability to succeed.  Also look at any aspects from other planets to the MC or any planet that fits this conjunct criterion for more information on the energies of this aspect.  These natal statements will certainly colour our profession and our ability to achieve in life.  It has been noted that around 5 percent of the general population has this conjunction within one degree of the Midheaven.

If you have for example Saturn within this orb of this Midheaven conjunction, there would be obstacles and challenging conditions linked to making a mark in life or achieving recognition for your efforts.  Saturn, however, does offer great potential when you work meticulously and conscientiously towards your objectives.  If you have put forth great effort, the likelihood for success is there but there may be some type of delay in reaching your goals in some way.  We have the potential to make any aspect work positively in our life regardless of challenges attached.  We may just have to work harder and have faith in our own abilities, however.

If, for example, Jupiter is conjunct the MC, the potential for growth and expansion as well as some good luck especially if the aspects from other planets also point in this direction, will be increased.  The sign and planetary link on the MC defines, in part, our occupation and drive to succeed.  Having Taurus or Aries on the cusp of the tenth house or having Saturn or Jupiter in this place would certainly have a profound and different approach to how we would address our push for advancement and also our occupation’s potential.

There are other factors that can determine what we might want to do for a living, such as our Sun sign and house position, our Ascendant as well as our Nodal positions, but the first place to provide us with direction would be the MC and any planet conjunct its position.  Many famous people have planets conjunct this position in their chart. 

The Midheaven’s sign, any planets conjunct this positon and the ruling planet of the MC play significant roles in determining what might fit into our occupational profile.  It also should be noted that if any angle especially the MC or ASC degree falls in the “Aries point degree”, the potential for recognition (even heightened potential for fame) is increased.  The Aries point is any angle which is from 0 to 1.5 degrees in a cardinal sign (Aries, Caner, Libra or Capricorn).  The closer to exact (degree), the stronger the possibilities. 

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