GIVING UP VS LETTING GO

Giving in is not an option when the circumstances call for action.  Acceptance of a circumstance is not giving in, however.  We can accept something in life but move towards changing it.  Giving up and letting go are not the same thing.

Giving up is an act of throwing in the towel.  It is a statement of “You win; I lose”.  Giving up states “I am at your mercy”.  When giving in, we feel as though we have no way out and nowhere to turn and are at the mercy of fate.  We believe that there is no hope for change and that in some way life is swallowing us….whole.

Letting go on the other hand suggests that, while you could be dealing with the same circumstances as someone who is giving up, you know deep within that you will make your way through the current circumstances knowing that you will come out on the other end of life’s lesson, stronger, wiser and more resilient.  You know that there are always guiding forces ready and willing to guide and teach.  You understand that difficulties are stepping stones to self-discovery.  These challenges are what help you realize that there is always an answer.  You put your faith in life and ask for guidance (spiritually, physically and/or emotionally) and if you are at wit’s end and have tried everything in your power to meet the challenge yet still feel you are falling short, you give it over to a greater source for assistance without the feeling of failure.

We will all experience challenging conditions in our life.  Some will experience these conditions and life situations to a greater degree than others.  Some will deal with these difficulties from an emotional perspective; others will through a more mental perspective trying to rationalize conditions.  It does not matter which way we choose.

Do not allow yourself to feel that life has a strangle hold on you.  Recognize your options and know that you are never alone even when it feels that way. 

Subtle energies are at work always and in some way, if you are open to the energies, you will be guided and prompted to find your way out.  You are never at the mercy of life, but you are at the mercy of your beliefs and focus.  You can always rely on the quiet voice within, the guiding prompts you receive.  A formidable opponent whether physical or emotional is no challenge for the forces at work in your life.

Where do you place your focus?

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TRANSITS (PART ONE, THE PLANETS)

In the next couple of astrology posts, we are going to take a look at how a transiting planet influences the natal chart.  Today we will focus on the aspects to the planets.  In our next astrology post on September 28, 2018 we will look at the transit’s effect on the angles in the natal chart.

A transiting planet (current location) that is moving over a natal (birth) position particularly by conjunction, square or opposition, will have a profound influence during its connection to the natal planet.  The duration is determined by the transiting planets speed of movement (and possible retrograde motion) and the individual energies are determined by the planets involved. 

Conjunctions (0 degrees separating) to planets add an emphasis to the planetary energies dictated by the planet in question (both in the birth chart and by the planet in transit).  It combines the energies and has a powerful effect stimulating the potential within the birth chart.  It will also stimulate and energize any aspect to the natal planet within the chart by other natal positions as well as any effects by other transiting planets that are currently activating this degree.

Oppositions (180 degrees apart) by transiting planets to natal positions often speak of an awareness of the conditions set in place by the energies and house positions involved and also frequently speak in terms of other people having an impacting part in the process.  Once again we have to take into consideration the other aspects to the natal position within the natal chart that will also be activated by the transit in question.  However, the main emphasis will be the natal planet receiving the opposition, its house position and the house position of the transiting planet. 

Transiting planets making a square (90 degrees apart) adds tension and often produces a push to move through or advance in some way to overcome the adversity.  In some cases depending on the planets involved, a square can push us in our intended direction and force action.  We may make the moves or in the case of outer transits, action may be forced upon us.  Our attitude plays an important role in determining how we adjust to this action or how we move forward towards our objectives.  Squares can be difficult but often produce the greatest results.

Transiting planets making trines (120 degrees) and sextiles (60 degrees) to our natal positions produce opportunities and easy flow and often suggest that good fortune awaits or an opportunity for gain is possible.  Sometimes we have to be the motivating force behind potential success and sometimes life just falls in our lap.  It is suggested, however, that when we see the potential for gain that we always maneuver ourselves in the appropriate direction to reap the full benefits.  Trines and sextiles are what we wait for in life.  We always have to take into consideration what the aspects are in the natal chart towards these transiting trines and sextile and the houses involved.  This will help define how to move ahead and whether or not it will be an easy transition or perhaps a more challenging one.

Again, we will continue with transiting planets on September 28, 2018.

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WHO ARE YOU?

Tonight, when you retire, will you take a moment to express your “thanks” in your own personal way for all that “was” today?  

Do you review your life through a focus of gratitude? 

Recall your life from the earliest days that you can.  Reflect on the innocence and carefree attitude you had as a child, if you can find these memories.  Stop for a moment and make the connection between who you are now and the little one you were so many years ago.  Think of the time that has passed and reflect on whatever memories come back to you.  These memories are partly what have brought you to this present moment in time.

Each event is part of our life’s growth experience and these events remembered, along with countless others forgotten, are what have created the current you.  These events have helped shape and transform the personality you call “you”. That little innocent child is still mirrored in your present personality and resonates in your core identity.

Each event experienced was meant to be and was a requirement in the developing story of you.  Nothing was by chance, regardless of how traumatic or tranquil the experience.  They had to take place.  No mistakes. Nothing was to be left unsaid and if you look deep, you will come to terms with the “why” behind these experiences maybe not today but possibly tomorrow or the next day.  They were all necessary to provide you with guidance and to accelerate your growth.

Take a moment and reflect on who you have become.  Be completely honest, as it is impossible to fool yourself.  Recognize the individual.  Accept who you have become.  What are your attributes? Be honest and totally open.  Do not let the ego colour these reflections, as it will try to influence these impressions.  

Now, look only at the positive characteristics and again reflect.  Know that this is you.  Do not just pass this part by.  Recognize this individual.  This is who you are.  These qualities are the true essence of your personality and you deserve these virtues.  You worked hard through your life to allow this beautiful you to exist.

There are great benefits in viewing your character traits and your personality with this intent.  You are meant to identify with this person.  You are your best qualities, no matter how few you acknowledge, no matter how many you appreciate.  

If you are unimpressed with what you see, you are undoubted looking at what you are not.  You should look deep within and acknowledge who you are.

By reflecting on your true essence, you open the channel for continued growth in life, and you will uncover or allow more of who you are.  There are hidden aspects of your true essence that are waiting to be released, but you have to be willing to open that door and to see and accept these.  By recognizing your true essence, you are allowing your core personality to expand into your consciousness.  

This core essence is always awake and ready to reveal itself to you and to reawaken you to your full potential.  You are all these pleasing qualities and more.  Accept this.  The true you is ever-present and continuously expanding.  See you for who you are.  You await your acceptance so that the true you can divulge more.  

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FULL MOON IN ARIES SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 @10:54 p.m. EDT

This Aries Full Moon is a busy one. 

It makes a t-square as it is in opposition (as always with a Full Moon) to the Sun and both the Sun and the Moon are squaring Saturn.  The Full Moon makes a sextile to Mars which is also in conjunction to the South Node.  It also makes a trine to the North Node, which is always in direct opposition to the South Node.  Finally it makes an opposition to Mercury.  That is the technical part of the aspects.  Now let’s explain what that means.

As you can see, even if you do not have a full understanding of Astrology, this is a busy period.  Most Astrologers agree that the Full Moon’s impact lasts for approximately one month.  Some Astrologers believe that the seeds were planted for this Full Moon back when we experienced the New Moon in Aries, six months ago.  Now is the time to harvest those seeds.

As mentioned, the Full Moon is when the Moon and the Sun are in opposition, while a New Moon is when the Sun and Moon are in conjunction.  New Moon’s energies initiate activity, while Full Moon’s energy brings fruition to our actions.  The Full Moon’s harvest will focus particularly to what we have grown in the garden of life (our work on our goals).  If we planted the right seeds during the New Moon’s influence, then the Full Moon’s harvest is prosperous.  If we did not nurture the seeds that we planets and did not remove the weeds standing in the way of the growth, then we will not be able to harvest and we need to tend a little further to our garden of life.

We will be experiencing a Cardinal T-Square which has similar qualities to that of the sign Taurus.  Taurus is determined, understands the meaning of hard work and is willing to pursue their objectives while recognizing that this is what it takes to achieve whatever it is they have set out to do.  This should be part of the process for those with a natal link to this Full Moons placement, although Aries does have challenges completing what it sets out to do at times.  The Full Moon is at 2 degrees Aries so those with their Sun sign particularly in the sign of Aries or Libra within a three degree orb, as well as those with other planets tied into this placement will experience the strongest influence.  Those with squares, trines, sextiles and other planetary placements within this degree will have a somewhat weaker influenced chart, although the square will usually produce activity and a strong push to rectify conditions or to move ahead with goals.

The T-Square is considered a challenging aspect and the focal planet Saturn,(check to see which house transiting Saturn is in your birth chart), will exemplify the opposite house.  There is a tendency to place all efforts into this area.  The energies of Saturn needs to be directed towards the opposite house, so if Saturn is transiting through the third house, then its energies will have to be put into action in the area of life dictated by the ninth house.  Things need balancing, and hard work with a diligent effort is suggested (much similar to what was suggested by the sign of Taurus).

This Full Moon also makes a sextile to Mars which conjoins the South Node, possibly connected to opportunities of karmic rectification.  Sometimes this deals with sexual overtones, but it always speaks of energy being directed into the area where transiting Mars is moving through in the natal chart.  The Moon also makes a trine to the North Node suggesting that the ability of finding your right path is strong and influential people may have an impact at this time in your life.  However hard work is implied and we should not miss any steps along the way or try to take short cuts when moving in the appropriate direction.

Finally, we have an opposition between the Moon and Mercury.  Oppositions often imply that other people are involved and sometimes add to the intensity of the situation.  Sometimes other people offer advice that we may not be too willing to accept, although we probably should.  Sometimes they become a big part of the process taking hold in our life and it feels as though they are hindering things.  Mercury however provides the ability for concentrated energy and the ability to think things through in order to make appropriate decisions.  Balance and harmony are part of the equation especially because Mercury is currently transiting through Libra.  If this involves partnership or business partnership then make sure that you use your discretion appropriately and watch for anger or arguments becoming part of the process due to the influence of Mars.  Check to see where transiting Mercury is currently moving through in your birth chart.  This house position will be the area of life that can help resolve any issues or push you ahead with your objectives.

Pheww; so much energy. 

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SUN IN LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

The Sun moves into the sign of Libra just before midnight on September 23, 2018, EDT. 

Those individuals with their Sun in the sign of Libra have a cordial and quite pleasant demeanor and often get along well with others.  They enjoy intellectual conversation and social activities are right up their alley. 

Libra’s symbol is the scales.  Some people think of these scales as the scales of justice and rightly so as Libra is very concerned with justice.  However, the main theme of the scales is the act of balancing conditions.  Libra is justice minded but they are always in search of balance in their lives and in the lives of others.  This does not mean that they are always balanced however.

Libra individuals love peace and harmony and will go to great lengths to create this in their lives.  They may switch sides in a discussion just to keep the peace as they are comfortable in compromising situations and really dislike discord. 

In most cases these individuals are talkative, gentle and peace-loving.

Relationships are extremely important to their well-being and they do not feel whole unless they are in a relationship of significance.  Partnerships are important and although they dislike conflict, they are willing to speak freely to their personal partner.  They may not “pull any punches” with their partners unless there are other mitigating factors in the birth chart suggesting otherwise.

At present, depending on the degree of the Sun sign, many Libra individuals will be experiencing the square from transiting Pluto, which is currently at the 18 degree of Capricorn.  This would suggest those that have their Sun within orb of transiting Pluto will be going through a period of transformation.  This transformation can present itself in personal terms.  These specific individuals will experience period of self-reflection which could be focused on what they want to do with their lives moving forward and how they may want to change parts of (in their opinion) their “not so pleasant personality traits.”

As the Sun often speaks of goals in life; those with this square in their chart may be experiencing changes to or conversions in their life’s objectives.  These could include their occupation, their schooling and even reflect in their relationships of significance.  Much will depend on where the natal Sun is in the birth chart and what house transiting Pluto is currently making its way through.  The houses involved will define the areas of life that are now being affected (or if out of orb, what lies ahead or what has already transpired).  As mentioned much will depend on the degree of the Sun in Libra in the birth chart.

When we celebrate our birthday, we experience our Solar return.  Many clients have a solar return chart prepared at the time of their birthday.  This chart or this chart combined with transits and progressions will provide insight into the energies of the year to come.  The solar chart actually begins to speak of energies up to 3 month prior to the birthday, although it is not in full force until the actual birth date. 

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FALL EQUINOX (MABON) 2018

This year in the northern hemisphere the Fall equinox “falls” at 9:54 p.m.  on September 22.

The fall equinox (equal division of day and night) is also called Mabon.  It is a time to celebrate and reap the rewards of our hard labour of the season passed and gathering the harvest. The Fall equinox is a time of reflection on our achievements.  It is often considered a time of change. It is linked to the sign Libra (the Sun enters Libra on September 22, 2018 at the same time) which above all else is a balancing sign. The balance we strive for is the knowledge of what to hold on to and what to let go of.

We now reap the rewards of our labours and if we have not nurtured and tended the seeds that we have sown in the garden of life, we may have to sacrifice some goals because of this. 

Astrologically, the Fall equinox represents a balancing point between our self-image and any disapproval we may have with our view of self. This is a perfect time to reflect on our self as well as our goals. This review will assist us in recognizing our abilities and true self.

The spring equinox is linked to the sign Aries and Aries begins things and initiates action. These two points (spring and fall equinox) are known as cardinal points. The cardinal points in the horoscope are known as action points. They are used as timing devices and lead to activity, drive, ambition, and involvement. During these two cycles, we should consider it a time of action -- either related to the start of something or the end or culmination point of whatever action we have already taken.  These two equinoxes can be compared to the Full Moon and the New Moon and their symbolism of planting and harvesting.

It is a time to actively pursue a course of action, to take control of our lives and push forward in the direction of our choice. Again, Cardinal signs are action oriented and strive for activity that is often personally initiated. This will be the time to make things happen. Do not wait for or rely on others to get the ball rolling.

This is an annual reminder to push ahead or count our blessings and our losses.  Use the energies of the equinox to push forward.  Make the changes needed and address any situations that need addressing.  This is not the time to play ostrich so to speak.  The time has come to move beyond any stagnated stages of life that have held us back.

Now is the time to reap the rewards after a busy season of planting the seeds and nurturing growth.  Enjoy the fruits of your labour.

As always, if you are unsure of how to proceed at any point in life, mirror your actions on nature itself.  Look at the birds preparing to return to their winter homes.  Watch the animals that will hibernate; they are busy scurrying to gather and prepare for their needs.  We too can enjoy the food of life but also prepare for our growing needs of the future. 

May you be blessed with the ability to allow all to fall away anything that no longer serves your greater good and your higher self. 

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MOON’S NODES IN ASTROLOGY

There are two nodes in Astrology - the north node and the south node. 

The north node is tied to your life’s direction and the purpose behind this life, while the south node defines what comes easy to you and could well be something learned in a past life and what you need to steer clear of during this life.  This does not suggesting that you cannot use the abilities suggested by the South Node’s in your life but it is suggesting that you have come into this life to work towards manifesting the North Node energies defined by its sign position and house placement along with aspects from other planets or angles to the North Node.

The south node supplies you with valuable information that you have brought with you.  Some suggest that this has been brought forward from a previous incarnation which you can utilize in this life.  These are the things or information in life that just seems to come very natural to you.  Falling back into the South Node’s energies indicated by its sign and house position may feel comfortable, but you have come to fulfill the purpose of the North Node position.  Throughout your life you will find that events push you in the direction of your North Node energies.

The planetary links to the North Node along with any angles that might be tied to the North Node are something that you need to utilize and develop in this life.  The North Node is said to have similarities to the Sun and Jupiter while the South Node has connections to Saturn.

The planets and the aspects that link up to these two nodes should be treated in the same manner as any other planets’ energies in the Astrology chart.  The aspects are also treated as any other aspects in the chart.  The planetary energies tie in with the Nodes and emphasize what these energies imply. 

For example, Mars tied to the South Node may indicate that in a previous life you were a fighter or someone with an aggressive temper or a leader who lead others through force, a dictator of sorts. 

The North Node tied to Mars may suggest that in this life you are to pursue your objectives with vigor and use your inherent strength to accomplish what you set out to do.  Mars would give you the force to address what the sign and house position of the North Node is suggesting.

When a transiting planet conjuncts the North Node (lets use Uranus for an example), this may be a time when you should follow the desire to break free from any type of restrictions that have held you back and have stopped you from achieving what the North Node is suggesting.  This may happen on the spur of the moment and without warning because of Uranus’ energies.  With a conjunct to Uranus, it may push you in a direction that requires immediate decision making and the desire for something new and enterprising especially if the North Node is in the sign of Aries for example.

If Uranus were transiting your South Node, this would suggest that it is not the time to do these things and that you should weigh things out before making any commitment to change or follow a new life direction.  It warns of sudden decisions that might hamper you later in life. Rash decision making would not be recommended.  You should take time to ponder your actions before making any moves regardless of the desire to move ahead in a new direction under this Uranus influence.  

You should check the house that your North Node or South Node are in to give you further information about what areas of life are involved.  You could also check which house your natal Uranus is in (with this example) to add to the underlying information being provided to you through the chart.

In most cases with our Uranus example, if you take the time suggested with the South Node (and remember the South Node has similarities to Saturn’s actions) you can make informed decisions rather than jumping, which jumping is what Uranus would want from you. 

The North Node and Uranus however, would suggest that you take that giant step and move in that intended direction in your life, as the North Node is similar in its action to Jupiter and usually provides good fortune and positive outcomes. 

You always need to look at the overall picture of what is happening in your chart before making any life changing decisions no matter what one single part of your chart is suggesting.

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