THE KITE FORMATION

The Kite formation is considered a major aspect configuration in an Astrology chart.  It includes a Grand Trine and an opposition from one of the points of the grand trine.  At the same time, the opposition, which is not part of the Grand Trine, also makes aspects to two parts of the Grand Trine.  This looks like a kite; hence the name. 

For example, let’s say that you have a Grand Trine between Mercury in Cancer, Venus in Scorpio and the Sun is in Pisces all within a ten degree orb forming a Grand Water Trine.  Mercury is in opposition to Saturn which is in Capricorn and Saturn forms a sextile to both Venus and the Sun. 

The focal planet becomes Saturn as it brings tension into the equation with its opposition to the Sun.  This can generate activity and a push which might not otherwise be present due to the high degree of contentment found in the Grand Trine.  This opposition challenges the Grand trine, in particular the Sun which Saturn opposes; however, at the same time, Saturn is also in sextile to Mercury and Venus which softens Saturn’s influence and adds opportunity to rectify a situation presented by the opposition.

Often times the Grand Trine is so easy that people refuse to push themselves to develop the talents indicated by the houses and element involved in the Grand Trine.  The opposition will create challenges and opposing factors which can motivate the individual into action.  The sextiles imply opportunities to help resolve the problem at hand and provide the push to an otherwise comfortable situation. 

This is considered a very favourable configuration, better than the Grand Trine which does provide opportunities and favourable outcomes, but it can lack the driving force to push ahead and develop talents accentuated by the planets and element. 

The main notable problem stems from the fact that there are actually three different aspects involved in the configuration (Trine, Sextile and Opposition).  This can lead to people committing themselves to resolving this problem and allowing other challenges found within the natal chart to slide by the wayside.  Too much concentration on any one area of the chart could be considered compulsive and even generate an obsessed focus.  It is always suggested that we work on one problem at a time and find a resolution before beginning with something else, but the individual with a Kite formation strongly emphasized in the chart may spend all their time fixated on this one problem. 

It general, however, this is considered a very good aspect configuration and provides the trigger to push through any adverse conditions presented by the opposition.

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JUDGEMENT

How many of us judge others and how they live?

Our view of others is tightly intertwined with our personal view of self and more often than not mirrors our own self image. 

On the flip side, we should not allow ourselves to be affects by others opinions and judgements.  Someone else’s opinion says much about them and little about you.  They recognize or exaggerate a specific quality in you and because of a lack of self-reflection, do not see this consciously within themselves.  Our subconscious is seldom fooled however.

We unfortunately can be blind to our own habits and reactions and it is helpful when others share their observations.  We just have to keep our ego under control.  Honest self reflection can help us recognize our “shortcomings” and with recognition comes solution.  Another good method to recognize characteristics within ourselves that we may be blind to is to pay attention to those things that bother us about others.  This can be an excellent personal monitor to assist in self reflection.

What others think is their issue.  Our own personal opinion of our self is truly important.  Because of this, make sure that you are seeing yourself clearly and not selling yourself short.

You do not have to please others, but you must be happy with who you are.  Take an honest look.  Do some self reflection.  Sometimes acknowledgment can be challenging but necessary.  Other times what we see can expand on our personal view of our expression in a very positive sense. 

It IS good to reflect and be sure to include all of the great qualities as well.  What we focus on expands.  Where does your focus lie? 

This also holds true for others.  When we look for fault in others, fault is all that we will see.  If we look for the greatness in others, than greatness we will see.  How can we judge unless we have walked in their shoes? 

Do not make career out of judging others.  You will never accomplish excellence.  Analysis on self and paying attention to our positive attributes ....these we can excel at.  Move away from negative reflection and allows contentment and happiness. 

Find your true expression and stop worrying about what others think!

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MINI FORECAST FOR SUN IN GEMINI - (PART II)

On May, 23, 2018, our post covered the square between transiting Neptune for those with the Sun in Gemini.  Today we will touch on the quincunx between transiting Pluto and the natal Sun in Gemini.  

Transiting Pluto is in the sign of Capricorn and will be around the 20 degree mark for all of 2018.  Transiting Pluto forms a quincunx or inconjunct to those with their Sun in Pisces in or close to the 20 degree mark.  The closer to this degree, the stronger the energies of this aspect will be.

The quincunx aspect always speaks of the requirement of an adjustments, and linked with Pluto, this aspect suggests that it is time for a deep evaluation and for an innate unfolding to transpire during the next several months (for those with this aspect strong in their charts).  Pluto’s energy wants transformation through searching within and then bringing to the surface what is revealed and making the necessary changes to what this applies to.

The house placement of transiting Pluto, the house placement of your natal Sun as well as the placement of natal Pluto will help reveal the areas of life involved.  Transiting Pluto will automatically attempt to transform through regeneration and honest reflection as soon as it enters a house.  The strongest period is when it sits on the cusp or beginning of the house and this applies to everyone whether or not they have this aspect activated within their chart.  (For those with Pluto in quincunx to the natal Sun, the strongest impact will be when it is exactly 150 degree apart).  

Pluto will spend many years in an Astrology house due to its slow movement and will transform what needs to be changed as it moves through this area of life.  Its changes are often irreversible and very significant.  Once the change has taken place, what once was is no longer.  It can be destructive and extremely impacting and in most conditions is not subtle once it makes itself known.  It is best not to fight the energies at hand and make the necessary changes that are being suggested.  The more you fight the change, the harder this experience will be.  Change is inevitable. 

The Sun deals with life’s direction, personal identity and goals and objectives.  This will be the time when profound changes take place with these focuses.  You will be pointed in a direction and a path will be put in front of you.  You will need to make changes and alterations along the way so the path becomes clearer or more understandable.  These interactions can be quite profound and impacting and the directional change is put in place because a change needs to take place.  

Again, do not fight the process and see it as it is.  The square to Neptune, if applicable, may interfere with vision and clarity as discussed on May 23, 2018.

There are many paths that this energy can take to unfold. 

An astrology chart can give a clear understanding of what is at hand. 

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SELF EXPLORATION

Part of the awakening process deals with acknowledging qualities within and then bringing them to the surface so you can utilize or deal with them in whatever manner is appropriate.  Some of these realizations can be difficult and even painful, but an honest reflection is what is required.  Don’t let ego stand in the way of clear insight and do not identify personally with what is revealed.  You will examine these qualities and then decide what you want to do with them.  Identifying with them makes them yours. 

The process is to acknowledge what is revealed then set whatever it may be free.  These do not belong to you unless of course you choose to hang on to them.  It is quite apparent that even though these revelations can be challenging and it may feel as though we are slowing down the process, at least you are taking the steps to keep your journey moving in the right direction.  Many individuals will hold on to their revelations because they feel familiar and believe that these qualities are who they are.  It can be difficult to release something that has been with you and formed a part of who you think you are even if its ownership is counterproductive.

Hanging on to negative self-impressions only amplifies these qualities and give them life.  You always have a choice as to what you might want to do with them and it is often better to let them go than hang on to them if ego is involved. 

Ego feels threatened when it begins to lose control.  It is losing character traits that it identifies with and worries that it will be forgotten or even squashed as time passes.  As a result, it tried to hold on and its efforts can become quite intense.  Recognize ego for what it is and the challenges it can create.

Self-evaluation can be tricky if you don’t recognize ego’s intervention and you hold on to what used to be. 

Remember not to look outside for happiness or connection to your true, higher self.  These can only be found within and are available to everyone.

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FULL MOON - MAY 29, 2018

We will be experiencing the Full Moon in Sagittarius at 8 degrees on May 29, 2018.  This moon is called the “Full Flower Moon”. 

The energies of any Full Moon speak of our harvesting of the seeds planted often some six months earlier when we experienced the New Moon in the same sign.  If we planted the seeds and nurture these seeds (goals) we should now be able to harvest the fruits of our labour.

Sagittarius often speaks of philosophical understandings, religious beliefs and spiritual undertakings.  On a more earthly level, it often speaks of travel, higher learning and an optimistic approach to what we set out to accomplish.  Our approach to educating ourselves, whether this be through travel, foreign culture, spiritual practices and mystical alignment, may now be brought to the surface and we can often gain insight into these matters.

Much will depend on the house the Full Moon is located in within your chart.  This will be the area of life presently being influenced by its energies.  If you have other planetary links within the framework of your natal chart close to the 8 degree mark which make major aspects to this positioning of the Moon, these planetary energies or angles will provide you with more information as to the types of experience you may encounter as you unravel the potential energies available.

When we look at the overall condition of this Full Moon (being at 8 degrees of Sagittarius), we see that it is making a trine to the transiting North Node.  The North Node speaks of life’s direction and the path we are to take and when conjoined with the Full Moon and in trine, the potential for finding our path or moving in the right direction is quite likely unless, of course, there are mitigating factors saying otherwise.  The North Node is the path we are meant to take and applying this transit in conjunction with other natal aspects will help you find your way and encourage you to follow your path.  The North Node is often a direction that feels new or untried so pushing forward may be a little unnerving, but with the influences at hand, this can be the time to forge ahead.  Just make sure you are not stepping on anyone else’s toes or hurting anyone while advancing to the next stage of your journey for this will be counterproductive in the larger scheme of things. 

At present there is also a Grand Water Trine involving Neptune, Venus and Jupiter offering emotional connectedness, psychic potential and emotional alignment. 

If this is a time for love in your life indicated by this Grand Trine especially with Venus involved, make sure you are seeing things clearly and not putting that person that is the focus of your affections on a pedestal and then expanding on what you think you are seeing.  This person may well be the perfect mate and the timing could also be highlighted but sometimes Neptune, although it is in positive aspect, may create fog around your perceptions.  Follow your intuition and psychic understanding and see where this takes you.  Often times Grand Water Trines can also speak of increased psychic awareness and intuitive understanding.

Let’s see what we can do with these energies and how far we have come with reaching our goals and following the path.  Make the best of the energies at hand and utilize  what you have. 

All the best with your pursuits.

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HOME PARTY CARD READINGS

Holm Astrology offers free intuitive oracle card readings for hosts of home parties.

Invite a minimum of four guests (five including the host) for parties held in and around the City of Barrie area to qualify for the host’s fee reading. The minimum number of guests is negotiable outside the Barrie area. We will travel to Toronto.

All guests of the home parties receive a one-on-one minimum 30 minute private reading at a discounted rate of $60.00 each. As a thank you to our host, their reading is free!

These parties are quite popular and can be an evening out for your guests or an afternoon "tea". 

We have been asked what an Oracle card reading is.  Tarot cards for example are oracle but they speak a language specific to Tarot and that is the language the reader has studied.  Holm Astrology uses Astrology symbol cards which speak the language of Astrology.  This is the native language of this Astrologer.  It is the reader’s job to translate the message of the oracle cards to the language understood by the client.

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SATURN RETURN IN ASTROLOGY

Since there is a large group of our readers that are between the ages of 24 to 35, we thought we would share our thoughts on the Saturn Return.  As some of you are aware, the natal or birth chart is a snapshot of the heavens at the moment of birth.  From that moment on, the planets continue on their rotational path.   The planets when continuing on their path are referred to as transiting planets.  All of the planets eventually return to the exact placement that they were at when we were born, but the outer planets (Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) take a long time to complete their cycle.  Saturn takes between 27 to 29 years to complete its cycle.  Uranus takes 84 years and the other two take much longer and we do not live long enough to experience their returns.

Saturn (which will be discussed at a later date in greater detail) has a profound impact in our lives.  It produces situations that can be stressful (if we so allow) and presents us with lessons whenever it becomes activated in our charts.  Saturn is the teacher and it presents us with a crossroad (yes there is always a choice).  We are forces to take a good look at our lives and make any needed changes.  These times can be very trying if we fight the process and can last a significant period of time, especially if there are other planetary forces at work during the same period as the Saturn return.

We have touched a little on houses throughout many of our posts and depending on which house Saturn is located within in your birth chart and what aspects it is making to other planets, these particular areas of life (houses) will become activated.  The intensity and duration depends largely on the other planets that are stimulating the area and how long they transit and what aspects (aspects are angles between planets) they make to each other.

If you are going through a stressful period and you are between the ages of 27 and 29, you undoubtedly are experiencing your Saturn’s return. At Holm Astrology, we go deep into your Astrology Chart to look at how Saturn’s return will, is or did affect you.  We can assist with an understanding of the lesson contained in the Saturn return by locating Saturn’s position in your chart, its natal aspects, its transiting aspects as well as its progressed aspects.  Armed with this information, you can better understand what needs to be done or understood. 

When Saturn has completed its cycle, you can be certain that a new person will emerged with a greater understanding of self and experiences behind you that should have been well learned. 

It should be noted that Saturn will make a second return in our later 50’s and again in our late 80’s but nothing seems to compare to that initial return in the late 20’s.

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