FULL MOON IN SCORPIO APRIL 29/2018

The Full (Pink) Moon occurring on April 29, 2018 at 8:59 p.m. EDT is in the sign of Scorpio at nine degrees. 

During a Full Moon, the Sun is in direct opposition to the Moon.  Full Moon’s energies often speak of the culmination or harvest of our efforts.  With the energies related to Scorpio with this Full Moon, these energies might be directed inwardly.  Scorpio’s energy wants us to dig deep and uncover even the most challenging conditions.  Scorpio wants us to bring these conditions/emotions to the surface and deal with them in an appropriate manner (not to brush them under the carpet).  Scorpio’s ruling planet is Pluto and Pluto’s energy deals with regeneration and transformation.  Its energies often speak in terms of endings of some sort so that something new can come to the surface.  This process can be somewhat challenging emotionally and sometimes the truth is hard to face.

Ceres and the North Node are tied by a t-square to this Full Scorpio Moon.  Both Ceres and the North Node are currently in the sign of Leo at 10 degrees.  The North Node speaks of our life’s direction and our path forward.  Ceres’ energies work in similar ways to the Moon’s energies.  As a result, nurturing and caring will be part of this harvest story.  Ceres is mothering and wants to provide emotional comfort.  It is connected to our life’s path.  With Ceres in square to both the Moon and the transiting Sun, these combined energies suggest that our path is opening up but it needs some care before we should venture forth.  T-Squares in Astrology provide the necessary push and the ability to succeed with our objectives, but we are required to put forth a lot of energy. 

Check your personal chart to verify which house Ceres and the North Node are transiting through as this will indicate which area of life that will be affected for you. 

The T-square suggests that you need to motivate yourself forward and find balance between the transiting Sun’s position and the Transiting Moon’s position.  We naturally tend to lean too much in one direction (again the area of life is represented by the houses involved).

Transiting Saturn sextiles the Moon and trines the Sun is considered favourable even though Saturn usually implies hard work and discipline.  Saturn is at nine degrees Capricorn and also in Retrograde as of the 18^th of April, 2018.  With Saturn retrograde, unlike all the other planets, we can use its energies of caution, responsibility and teaching to advance our objectives tied in with this New Moon.  (All other planets want us to plan during retrograde motion not take action).

There are also two Yod aspects in place.  The Yod forms quincunxes from the Moon and Saturn to Venus, and also quincunxes from Venus and Mercury to the Moon.  Yods often point towards turning points in life when we have to deal with a predicament either by making actual changes to things or changing our perception towards the events as they are unfolding.  Since Venus and the Moon are highlighted, this could involve some relationship that may need to be transformed and emotional adjustments will need to come to the surface and be dealt with. 

This is an extremely powerful Full Moon with all of these configurations playing a part in the process.  Again, take a look at your natal chart to see which areas of life might be involved.  This configuration will primarily be in effect for those with this Full Moon attached to the natal positioning of Planets.  You can give yourself about a 3-5 degree orb of influence and the tighter the orb the more significant the interchange.  Conjunctions will be the most powerful, then oppositions and then squares.

Use these energies creatively and make the best of the energies at hand.  Remember even the harshest of conditions can be nurtured by our focus and care.  Squares can be turned into trines, in that we can use these energies to foster growth and create much needed change ultimately with a positive outcome.  Look to what you can do to fully benefit these energies.  Make these energies work favourably and take responsibility.  At the same time, recognize that others certainly have their part in the process and whomever or whatever the situation may be, all parties should work towards a favourable outcome together.  If only one (you) is willing to work, make sure that you will benefit from your efforts.

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SOUND LEADERSHIP

 In our classroom of life, some individuals take on a leadership/teacher role.  They find themselves either consciously drawn to these calling or some are seemingly thrown into this role as life progresses.  Is this destiny?  Possibly, but no matter what the reason, this role is a dual one.  The teacher will find that their role is also a learning tool available for their own personal growth as well.  

It is the wise individual that looks at life’s experiences as a lesson delivered directly to them to foster growth on some level.

No one is here by chance.  There are so many significant factors in our lives that that we cannot take lightly and leadership roles can come in many forms.  These roles can be found throughout our workplace; the family unit, groups of friends or through the world wide web for example. 

Some have been handed leadership responsibilities to facilitate change and growth within their immediate surroundings.  Yet others, like our world leaders, have a responsibility to lead vast numbers hopefully based on the greater good with higher principles, such as fairness, honesty, integrity and justice.  They are role models simply by being observed by many.  Ego should not and cannot play a role in this responsibility.  When accepting the responsibility of leadership and to do the best job possible, we have to renounce our own individual agendas to fulfill our obligation and purposes for the needs of the many.

Regardless of how we measure our responsibilities and commitments to others and ourself, each of us have leadership roles. Leading by example and representing the best possible expression, without pretence, is a wonderful role to fulfill. 

Responsibility lays in our own personal perception and will differ significantly from one individual to the next.  The best we can do is our own personal best but do not look for reward for your efforts as that is only fulfilling the ego. 

Integrity can be measured by conviction and our acceptance of responsibility without conditions.

What leadership roles do you fulfill? 

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PATTERNS IN AN ASTROLOGY CHART, Part II

Continuing with our post from April 23, 2018, we will look at the Bucket or Funnel Pattern

The bucket or funnel pattern is similar to the bowl pattern with one variation.  The bucket Pattern will have a planet or 2 planets that are closely tied into a conjunction removed from the bowl at least 30 degrees but preferably closer to 90 degrees away from the bowl.  The separated planet(s) should oppose the centre of the bowl pattern.  This configuration only comes into play when the central planet in the bowl positioning has this opposition from the opposing planet(s).

Individuals with this bucket pattern pronounced in their birth chart will funnel their energies through the handle of the bucket.  The handle planet(s), its sign and house position will signal the energies that this individual applies most often.  A person with this configuration is comfortable using these energies and will personify this expression when seeking gratification and fulfillment in their endeavors. 

The energies can differ significantly depending on the planet or planets involved in the equation.  For example, the energies will be used in a completely different manner if the energies were linked to the planet Saturn than if the energy was attached to let’s say Mars and Uranus in conjunction.  Those with Saturn in this opposition would be very comfortable expressing their need for the fulfillment of their plans using a more structured and disciplined approach.  Those with the conjunction of Uranus and Mars would be ready and willing under most conditions to move freely into something new without too much deliberation or preplanning. 

The house position would determine what area of life would be involved.  If, for example, this was a tenth house position, then the Saturn individual would pursue their career options with a certain amount of hesitation and prepare for their objectives in a very steadfast manner.  The individual with the conjunction would push rather unhesitatingly, headfirst, without much reserve into these personal objectives.  These individuals would be willing to bend, if need be, with the transition of their motives while those with Saturn would not bend easily with the flow of things.  The Saturn individuals, however, would offer a more structured approach that perhaps would be better received by those in positions of authority.

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REMEMBER THAT THE MIND IS NOT THE MASTER

Many of us connect our mind’s interpretation and its focus with who we are.  We identify with this focus and intently listen to the mind’s constant chatter. 

As a result of our focus on the mind’s chatter, we experience extremes in our emotions.  We can be swept along aimlessly and we fail to realize or question this habit.  Many of us are not aware of our ability to detach ourselves from the mind.  We can choose whether to listen to the thoughts and chatter however and we have a choice whether we own what is being said or not.  It is a choice, whether conscious or unconscious what we take on as our own and what act or react on. 

Some of us are learning the art of distinction and perception.  We are now guiding ourselves by channeling our thoughts in different directions.  Positive thinking, channeling our perception away from habitual responses, meditative techniques and mind’s focus are some practices and actions can utilize to help us separate from our mind’s auto response process.  There are countless self help and psychology books as well as numerous speakers that can assist us with our focus techniques if we are struggling with this.  Our main objective however is to recognize that we are the determining factor to our success or what we deems as failures.  Although others can help us facilitate expansion of awareness, we are the ones that have to do the “hands on”, “practical” work involved.

Similarly, psychologist, psychiatrist, etc. can help us find our way by providing ideas and to help us understand the “why’s”, but we ultimately are responsible for our own understanding and changes in direction. 

We heal from within and ultimately the biggest factor of change is whether or not we decide to make change.  The little voice that is often referred to is our higher self or source is always a reliable guide.

It is imperative that we understand our place and responsibility in this life.  Are we convicted to our lessons of growth and freedom? 

We have the power to move in whatever direction we choose and to rise above any events in our journey.  Life is a miracle to be fully experienced including every twist and turn.  Experience this moment with gratitude.  Recognize our ability to rise to the top (whatever our definition of the “top” may be). 

Love life fully as life will always mirror what we put out.  What are we seeing in the reflection of our life’s mirror?

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PATTERNS IN AN ASTROLOGY CHART

Today we are going to touch on two of the many different patterns that can be found in an Astrology Chart.  We will continue looking at the various patterns in our Astrology posts to follow.

Splash Pattern

The splash pattern in an Astrology chart would have all the planets spread throughout the whole chart.  There should not be any more than two planets found in any given house and there would be no more than three houses found without a planets located within them.  The houses with no planets found in them should be spread throughout the chart and none of these houses would be adjacent to one another.

With the Splash pattern, the energies would be similar to the energies of Gemini.  Gemini individuals tend to have many interests and will often scatter themselves in many different directions at the same time.  They like variety and rarely become overly familiar with one particular topic.  This layout of the planets and luminaries is similar to this as the individual tends to scatter their energies rather than focus their attention on any one particular area of life.  Remember the houses in Astrology indicate different areas of life.

Bowl or Hemisphere Pattern

The bowl pattern is very much looks like a bowl as all of the planets are found within 180 degrees of one another and the other half of the chart is empty of planets or luminaries.  The bowl pattern can be found anywhere in the chart regardless of hemisphere positioning.  Some Astrologers allow up to and include 190 degrees of used space, with the remainder 170 degrees being left empty.

As all the planets are found in a relatively confined area of the chart, these individual operate in a self-sufficient fashion.  Many rely on themselves in comprehensive and conclusive manners, the energies of which are identified by the houses that the planets are found in.  The first planet from the ascendant identifies the energies used by the individual to accomplish goals and reach their objectives.  If you take the midpoint of this configuration (the half-way point between the two outside planets) and look at the opposite point of this midpoint, the area by house and sign position is often the area of life where the energies of the individual will be focused.  They can work within the area where the planets are found but will primarily focus their energies at the opposite end of the midpoint of the bowl.  This is often an area that needs to be integrated into their lives.

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2018 COLLINGWOOD BODY & MIND PSYCHIC FAIR

Sunday, April 22 is predicted to be sunny and warm.  What a perfect day to take a drive to beautiful Collingwood to enjoy the energies of the 2018 Spring Body & Mind Psychic Fair being held at Bear Estate, Cranberry Resort/Village, 300 Balsam Street.  Doors open at 10 a.m. and the fair will run until 5 p.m.

Admission is free and you can enter into a draw for a free reading with Holm Astrology. 

As with all fairs we attend, Holm Astrology will be offering intuitive card readings.  Astrology chart readings cannot be commissioned at the fair due to time restraints. 

Our last fair we were fully booked before noon.  We urge you to book your reading in advance. 

Today is the last day to take advantage of our 15%+ discount off our regular reading rate if you book and pay for your readings in advance.  Pre-book your reading through Holm Astrology’s Web Store at www.holmastrology.com/apps/webstore/.

Do not be disappointed.

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SUN IN TAURUS APRIL 19, 2018

The Sun moved into the sign of Taurus last night (April 19, 2018) at approximately 11:15 p.m. EDT.   Check an ephemeris for your local time zone.

The typical characteristic off a Taurean individual is one of reluctance to move forward if unprepared, which differs significantly from that of the previous Astrological sign, Aries.  Taurus is known for their plodding and steady approach.  They are relentless in their pursuits, and they are the astrological sign that offers stability.  They want to move ahead but only after deliberation and contemplation, as there is no rush and rushing only causes mistakes.

As mentioned, Taurus individuals are steadfast.  Their feet are firmly placed on the ground and they offer security and stability.  They are reliable, structured and look forward to what can be put in place now to secure the future.  Many think long term when it comes to the financial future.  They like security and will often begin planning for their retirement long before most other Zodiac signs.  They seek long term results and are willing to take the long route to get there.

Taurus (which is ruled by the planet Venus) is often attracted to things of beauty.  Taureans love a fine car, and their homes often reflect their personal tastes for beauty.  It is not unusual for a Taurean to be refined in their taste. 

Taurus’ individuals are generally earthy, practical, unwavering and secure in their approach to everyday living.  They can be relied upon and their word is often all you need.  They are resourceful, appreciate hard work and are very disciplined in their approach to life.  Honesty is very important and they respect those who approach life with this quality. 

Taureans often take things at face value and appreciate those that say it as it is.

These individuals are slow to anger, but once they are angry, they can hold on to grudges for far too long.  Some never forget injustices, and although they may not show it, hurt can run deep.  They are reflective and introspective.  Those with strong Taurus traits will keep much to themselves, although they will share with those that they feel will take them seriously and who will not share what has been expressed in confidence.  They are somewhat private although not as private as Scorpio or even Capricorn.

When it comes to romance, Taurus individuals are passionate, although not lusty.  They are usually faithful and will stay true through thick and thin with those they hold dear.  If they find that their partner is disloyal, they may or may not (after long deliberation) resort to leaving a longer term relationship but even though they do not leave, it does not mean that they have forgotten.  They are loyal and expect the same in return. 

Taureans will offer their partner security on many levels, can be relied upon to speak the truth, and will remain steadfast to their commitment. 

They are comfortable with their chosen few and in some ways could be considered loners, although they can be social when they want to be.  They have the ability to express themselves in a strict manner and yet offer affection and love to those they cherish. 

Taurus’ motto may be “Good things are worth waiting for”.

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