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Friday, 6 July 2018

SUN’S RULER, ITS SIGN AND HOUSE




When deciphering a chart, it is important to take into consideration the Sun’s ruling planet, its sign and house position.  This planet will have considerable influence in the person’s life.  

If, for example, you have a Sun in Aquarius in the second house, you will have some Taurus links to your personality due to the second house location.  Knowing that Uranus is the ruler of Aquarius we can use its position in the natal chart to help further define the character traits.  If for example, you have Uranus in the eighth house, we would know that you search for the truth and want to get to the bottom of things.  You would be a “digger” in life and surface things might not hold much importance.  The occult might play a significant role as might a leaning towards sexual tendencies.  

Taking this further, if, for example, you have Mars in Scorpio or in Taurus this sexual expression would be enhanced even further.

Using another scenario, if, for example,you have a Cancer Sun that is found in the first house, we would know that you have Cancer tendencies but would also have Aries characteristics as part of your character makeup.  This would make you more aggressive in your pursuit of emotional expression and would probably enhance family concerns with a powerful urge to protect and take care of those in your family circle.  The Moon rules Cancer, so let’s say that you have the Moon in the sixth house.  The sixth house is naturally ruled by Virgo.  You would still be a caring and protective individual but you would analyze the situation very carefully, scrutinizing the conditions and looking for any flaws or discrepancies that might stand out or that might be beneath the surface.  You would carefully decipher the best approach to helping these family members not only from an emotional point of view but also through analytical observations.

This example does define the Moon and it positioning.  However, if the Moon was in Libra or Leo let’s say, we would have to take this into consideration as well.  Those with the Moon in Leo would have a strong need to have their emotional responses to life’s events recognized.  The Leo Moon individual would also place a lot of attention on assisting others, but would want to play a key role in this.  They may perhaps feel that they would know what is best for the family member they are assisting, although this may not be the case.  

Those with the Libra Moon might want emotional balance and fairness in their emotional expression.  They may constantly try to balance the needs of those around them as well as their own needs.  They would also try to keep things smooth and filtered without being abrasive or putting too much weight in one given area or the other.

As you can see, it is a complex study to analyze any given part in an Astrology chart.  If you can put these pieces all together, you will have a clear, concise and elaborate definition of the characteristics of any given individual. 

Although Astrology is very complex, with practice and patience, we are able to put the pieces together.  Much can be determined by following these deciphering techniques.

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Thursday, 5 July 2018

REJUVENATE OUR FOCUS



In order to maintain a positive outlook throughout our journey, it can be necessary to realign our focus from time to time.  Sometimes we get a little lost in events (we feel as though they are a part of us) and forget that our concentrated focus forms our reality. 

We, humans, find it easy to get lost and become complacent.  Unintentionally, we go on automatic pilot and become absorbed and all consumed in events.  When the lessons get tough we can get lost in an attitude of “why me” and allow this less than ideal attitude to weigh us down.  We can forget that we are not what we experience and begin to own what is happening in our lives.  Thank goodness something eventually jolts us back into the moment and reminds us that our negative focus is actually exaggerating the lesson into stress and turmoil.

We have to remind ourselves that we are human when we find that we have somehow turned our “life” boat around and are paddling up stream against the current of life. 

Always be gentle with yourself and through a loving reminder turn that boat back around to flow downstream with the current.  The faster we recognize our “against the current” struggle (negative focus), the faster we can return to the natural flow of the current and re-centre ourselves and start to enjoy the ride again. 

If we can truly focus on what bring us happiness during these life lessons, we can at the very least ease the stress of these lessons.  Do not take life’s lessons personally.  They are not in place to punish us.

We are always capable of shifting our focus to anything that helps us to experience contentment.  Happiness is a choice.  We can learn to choose calm over stress.

The object of our focus does not have to be anything colossal.  As a matter of fact, it is usually the small simple pleasures of life that help to uplift us.   As we are well aware, focusing on negativity only brews sadness, fear and anxiety.

If we have allowed ourselves to slip back into a more negativity outlook for an extended time or if this is a new concept for us, it can certainly take some work to learn not to identify with these energies.  It can be difficult to even recognize in the beginning, but with constant mental reminders and a gentle but concentrated effort, it does get much easier. 

Eventually a focus on negativity will become effortlessly recognizable.  Your vibration (energy) changes as you regain your positive momentum and life will feel as though it is lifting.  It will feel much lighter and easier. 

It may take some time for these effects to be noticeable as much depends on how long we have been drawn into negative drama and how studious we are at practicing this shift.  Little by little, we notice the subtle changes and our lives will begin to feel and look much more promising. 

Do not give in to the challenging conditions in life.  See them for what they are.  Acknowledge them and let them go.  You do not have to own them.  View them simply as lessons that lead you to great growth and development. 

We can never forget our focus.  By being aware of our focus, we take control of our journey and our attitude towards it.

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Holm Astrology also offers individual intuitive readings or group parties. For more information, visit us at www.holmastrology.com/intuitive-readings

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Wednesday, 4 July 2018

DETERMINING THE STRENGTHS IN AN ASTROLOGY CHART



Although the Sun is often considered to be the determining factor in planetary strength in an Astrology chart, it is important to take into consideration any emphasis within the natal chart as well.  

For example, someone with a Capricorn Sun, although very much an achieving sign, could be an individual that is introverted and subject to challenging conditions when releasing emotion.  Because emotion is represented by the Moon in our charts, much of course as far as emotions are concerned will depend on the Moon’s positioning and sign emphasis within the natal chart.

Continuing with the example of the Sun in Capricorn, let’s say that this individual has a rising sign of Leo.  Leo, as we all know, is not submissive or introverted.  Leo individuals will speak their mind; they will want control and can be very aggressive when pursuing their objectives.  Anything Leo represents is far from quiet or reserved unlike a Capricorn individual.  This Leo influence will change the expression of our example individual with a Capricorn Sun.  

Continuing, let’s say that this individual has five planets in the fifth house, which is naturally ruled by the sign Leo.  This placement of the five planets will now intensify an already outspoken and extroverted individual (even though they have Sun in Capricorn).  The five planet placement again softens the Capricorn influence at least with respect to being subdued and introverted.

The need for recognition and an extreme need to achieve will now become a primary focus of this individual in our example.  They will work exceedingly hard to make a name for themselves and stop at nothing to reach their goals.  This individual would now be seen as aggressive in their pursuits, while the Capricorn without the added emphasis of Leo would slowly (and perhaps behind the scenes) work towards a similar objective.  Leo’s influence adds to the flavour of this Capricorn Sun individual.  This would be particularly true if for example they had the Sun (inner self, core identity), Mars (energy and drive, passion and action) and let’s say Mercury (mind’s focus and thought process) in this fifth house position.  

Now put the North Node (life’s purpose) and perhaps Jupiter (expansion and grow) in this house as well and we now have a very strong emphasis of Leo influence in this chart.  

It would be somewhat different if Saturn (Karma, restrictions, life lessons) was placed here or Neptune (illusion, inspiration, psychic development).  

It is imperative to decipher and expand on what the whole chart is saying.  Always take into consideration the planets and their positioning and any emphasis as well.

In deciphering the story a chart is telling, it is also important to take into consideration the number of aspects to any one planet.  A planet with many aspects to it can play a central role in determining planetary strength; however, if all these aspects had a wide orb, they may still have an impact although certainly not have the same powerful they would have if they were in tight aspect.  The type of aspect also changes the strength of the influence being made.

In deciphering the story, it is also important to see how many planets fall into each element and quality.  When calculating, using the Sun and Moon we give two points to each, the rest of the planets we give one point, the Ascendant and Midheaven also count as one point each and the Nodes each have half a point.  

I, personally, do not use the asteroids or the part of fortune when calculating points for influence, although they certainly have their part in the overall story of the chart.  

If you have a total of 6 points or greater in any given element (air, water, fire and earth) or quality (cardinal, fixed, mutable), this will signify an emphasis in the element and quality.  For example if you have 7 points in Cardinal and 6 points in water, the water cardinal sign which is Cancer would be emphasized and could be a determining factor when deciphering the chart for strength.

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Tuesday, 3 July 2018

PUSH FORWARD



In the face of adversity, push forward; When in doubt, push forward; When you feel safe, push forward, When you are worried about failure, push forward; When you are told by everyone that you will never make it, push forward; If the road ahead looks impassible, push forward; If the path ahead looks easy, push forward; If you are worried about the final outcome, push forward; If you think you might have made a wrong decision, study the route options, then push forward; If you are at wits end, take a breath and push forward; If you feel you are at the mercy of life, push through it and push forward; Under all conditions, push forward!

I could keep going but suffice to say that the only roadblocks, the only thing holding you back is your decision not to push forward.  Build your confidence, set your sights and push forward.

You are stronger than you think.  Push yourself forward. 

KNOW that you can do this.  KNOW that you can conquer anything, big or small. 

PUSH FORWARD!

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Saturday, 30 June 2018

Utilize the Information Available in Your Chart



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Friday, 29 June 2018

MOON SIGN and HOUSE POSITION



In our posts on June 22 and 25, 2018, we focused on the Moon and aspects to it.  June 27 we looked at the Moon sign and the effects of the element it is in.  Today, we will focus on the Moon and its house position.

The Moon’s influence certainly is different depending on what house it is located in.  As most of us understand, houses are areas of life in the Astrology chart and our Moon’s placement by sign and house will determine how we react to life’s events in a specific way.
 
Someone with their Moon in the second house at birth will find that finances and security are key factors in their life.  They may spend a lot of time preparing for their future and their retirement plans might begin early in life, especially if they have their Moon in an earth sign such as Taurus. 

Someone with their Moon in the tenth house might differ from someone with their Moon in the second house as they would be emotionally concerned with their rise in the material world (as would the second house) but those concerns for someone with the Moon in their tenth house would be through ways connected to their career and public standing in the community. 

Someone with their Moon in the seventh house might be emotionally drawn to relationships of significance and may place a great amount of importance on their choice of marriage partner. 

Moon in the eleventh house might find solace and emotional contentment with close friends or groups of individuals that are of like-mind.

Of course, the picture would become more clear when we look into the angles between the Moon and other planets as the angles will certainly colour our emotional expression and our ability to express these.  So not only do we have to look at our Moon by sign and house, we also have to look at the Moon by aspect in our natal chart to get the full picture of this emotional area of our life.

While the sign position is very important and the house position is the area of life where our emotional vibrations can be released or expressed or hindered because of sign or aspect, we also have to remember the natural rulers of each house.  Beginning with the first house, the natural ruler is Aries and the second house is ruled by Taurus and continuing and finally ending with the twelfth house which is naturally ruled by Pisces.  These natural rulers play a significant role in determining our emotional expression.  Someone with their Moon in the first house regardless of the Moon’s sign positioning will also have similar tendencies as someone with their Moon in the sign of Aries.  Someone with their Moon in the fifth house will have some similar tendencies as someone with their Moon in the sign Leo and so forth.

The Moon can be very complicated in its expression, but with practice and experience we can become acquainted with our natal Moon’s positioning and its expression. 

Each planet and luminary in our Astrology charts carry their own energies.  The signs and houses play just as a significant role with each of these as well.  It should be noted that outer planets’ house positions are actually more relevant as the planet’s positioning by house and sign are areas that will affect generations in a similar manner and as a result, have a much broader influence.

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Thursday, 28 June 2018

FULL MOON - JUNE 28, 2018



We are experiencing the Full Moon in Capricorn (6 degrees) today, June 28, 2018 (right around midnight).  As many of our reader know, the Full Moon (called the Strawberry Full Moon this month) is a time to harvest the seeds planted earlier in our garden of life. 

Transiting Saturn (the teacher) is making a tight conjunction to this 6 degree mark.  The North Node (Your Path) is also tightly aspecting this Full Moon in quincunx and Uranus (the awakener) is making a trine.

With the Full Moon being in the sign of Capricorn, this can be a time of great achievements.  This could represent a time of reaching your goals and objectives; however, much depends on the amount of preparation you carried out and the effort used to fulfill these intentions.  If you have been diligent in your efforts and made sure that all the preliminary details are in order and you did not take any short cuts, the potential is quite good for a viable outcome.  However, if you are ill prepared, you will probably have to make some alterations and adjustments in order to move ahead.

Capricorn’s energies are often linked with objectives focused in business and enterprise.  Although your goals may have been a long time coming to completion, it should be worth the wait.  Capricorn can be very rewarding with diligent efforts being put forth.  It often brings recognition for hard work and disciplined and organized efforts.  Much, of course, will depend on the overall conditions in the birth chart with regards to this placement.  If there are many challenging aspects to this conjunction then things can be delayed in some way or obstructions may be in place.  If this placement has many favorable aspects, however, then the outcome can flow very easily and the chances for success are heightened.

The tight conjunction with transiting Saturn often brings delays and things may seem to be moving at a snail’s pace.  Hard work is emphasized and there will be hurtles to overcome.  Saturn makes you work for your rewards but with dedication and appropriate application, its rewards often offer stable and secure structures that will stand the test of time.  Your superiors will most likely be involved in bringing your goals to fruition.  Your efforts will have to include making a favorable impression with your superiors.

With the tight quincunx to the transiting North Node, the future path should show a glimmer of light and you may feel as though you are finally moving in the right direction, although often some adjustments are necessary.  You may receive some advice from people that can propel you forward and you may find yourself in the right place at the right time with someone who may have helped you previous to this time.

The trine to transiting Uranus offers up new directions, futuristic opportunities, a different path and often something comes out of nowhere that can help with you goals.  Uranus is very unpredictable in its behaviour and it may be very difficult to know just where these new directions might be stemming from or heading towards.  Sometimes assistance comes from unexpected sources.  Sometimes a push in a different direction is what is needed to achieve the success you are looking for.  Much will depend on the natal positioning of transiting Uranus as well as the natal placement of Natal Uranus.  An overall view of the chart is recommended to see the full picture.

Nonetheless, take advantage of the energies that will be available during this full moon.

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