GETTING BACK TO BASICS WITH ASTROLOGY

Sometimes it is good to have a bit of a re-freshener with Astrology.  The fundamental basics are essential and need to be utilized even when using the most advanced techniques. 

With the subject of Astrology, we will always be students.  We will NEVER know all that there is to known on Astrology as it is an ongoing science.  As an Astrologer, it is essential to always be open to and welcome continued education as we will be a permanent student of Astrology.

The sign positioning and house positioning of planets and significant angles (MC, ASC, DC, IC) are the most relevant in determining the areas of life (houses) and the relevant signature traits (signs) indicated in a chart.  Always look to these positions and placements to get a clear picture of the energies inherent in the chart.  House placements and Sign positioning emphases, as well as a major chart configuration, such as a Stellium in a house or sign for example, will greatly enhance the chart.

The Sun, the Moon and the Ascendant are determining factors in the individual’s expression and greatly enhance the character traits of an individual.  Again a Stellium, for example, in the sign of Leo or an emphasis in the fifth house ruled be Leo, will significantly change the character of someone with a Virgo or Capricorn Sun for example.  This is a perfect example of why some people do not match their Sun sign character traits (and for the simple fact there is so much more involved in an Astrology chart than just the Sun sign).

Tight aspects between Planets or Angles have a profound impact on the energies of the planets or angles that are aspected.  For example, using the Leo signature again, it will be very difficult for the Sun in Leo to have the usual flair and ego consciousness if there is a square from let’s say the Moon and Saturn.  It would take hard work to bring to the forefront the emotional response of the typical Leo and its release due to the square from Saturn (restrictions) and the Moon (emotions).  This individual would have to work very hard to express themselves emotionally and with much vigor in comparison to say someone with a Leo Sun with a conjunction from Mercury, Jupiter and Venus or a rising sign of Leo as well as a Sun in Leo. 

Angles or aspects from other planets help determine how challenged or with what ease an individual can release the energies from that planet.  The energies are also influenced greatly by the energies of other planets.  For example, a Sun in Leo individual with a conjunction to Uranus in Leo would also be somewhat eccentric in their expression and have a very unique character.  With a Pluto conjunction this individual would express themselves in a more dynamic manner and have great power in their self-expression.  This could point to leadership abilities being enhanced, but could also indicate a domineering individual.

Astrological configurations, as well as an emphasis on an aspect or lack of aspects, will also have a profound effect on the individual’s life journey.  A person with a Grand Square will have much more challenging conditions in life than someone with a Grand Trine.  The Grand Square individual will have opposing factors within their life’s mission but can use these energies to propel them forward in life once these energies are harnessed.  The Grand Trine individual will have a greater ease in obtaining benefits than that of other individuals, but may also become complacent and sit back far too much when they should be pushing themselves forward.

These are a few examples of the factors which must be considered when deciphering a natal chart.   Although they may seem rudimentary, they are significant and should never be overlooked when determining factors at work in an individual’s Astrology chart.

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MINI FORECAST FOR SUN IN SCORPIO

For those with their Sun in Scorpio from 13 degrees to about 24 degrees, you have been experiencing Transiting Pluto making a sextile to your natal Sun throughout 2018 and will be experiencing this sextile well into 2019, but much will depend on the degree of your Sun.  You can use a 5 degree orb approaching and a 2 degree orb separating to your natal Sun’s degree.

This is a very favourable position and you can use the energies of Pluto which deals with transformation and regeneration as well as deep reflective study to energize your personal plans.  This could include your life objectives linked to personal exploration, your goals in life which could include your career plans, schooling or any other aspirations that you may have.

Sextiles speak of opportunities and are activation energies for your objectives.  A sextile can help you create needed change or help select a course of action that can promote positive outcomes.  It will be necessary to reflect and go inward, to study your inner dialogue for these to come to fruition.  You have to ensure that you want to move ahead with these plans as quite often once you take the step forward there may be no turning back.  Pluto tends to put an end to things that are no longer service your internal needs.  It then replaces what has been released with something more appropriate to your current evolutionary growth.

The thing with Sextiles (60 degree aspect) is that you often have to do some work in order to achieve what you set out to do.  Sometimes things just fall in your lap, but more often than not, you have to be the agent of change so that these transpire in your life. 

This would be a great time to make things happen in your life.

To get a clearer understanding of what this might entail, have a look at what house Pluto is transiting through, as well as the house placement of your natal Sun.  These will help define what areas of life are now being activated.  Also have a look at where natal Pluto is in your chart.  This location will further define the areas of life generating potential activity that can be advantageous for opportunities.  Take advantage of the energies in place under this influence.

A detailed chart can be prepared to provide you with specifics of these and other energies at work in your life.  Visit www.holmastrology.com 

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REFLECTIONS IN THE IMAGERY

Look around you.  What do you see?

What you see and what you experience are reflections of your life.  On some level you created the energies (your response) to this life.  Our reality is based on our attitude, perception and belief structure towards each experience. 

Don’t be mistaken.  There are and will be events that take place that are completely out of our control and we will experience life in its full intensity and be subject to all ramifications outside of our selves.  What we see in our world is somehow a reflection of what lives within us.    

When the world around us is in need of adjustment, it is a good indication that our own personal journey needs adjustment too.  Often this adjustment can be simply a change in our focus but sometimes we need to make actual changes to the way we live our lives.

Some changes at first glance appear challenging.  These changes can sometimes be quite apparent and unmistakable yet at other times they are quite subtle in their expression.  We often get hints along the way, however.  We can make decisions that will facilitate the required changes and the transition can be quite smooth.  Other times, we don’t make the necessary changes and the change comes any way.  Forced change can be much more disruptive than it had to be.  Our physical bodies can even react to these needed changes particularly if we are fighting the process.  Energy when release, after being harnessed for too long, can have severe effects on us, emotionally, physically, spiritually. 

If we do not like what we see in our immediate environment then we should have a close look at what we might do on a personal level to change the situation – maybe internally. 

Focus is the key.  Some of us coast through life not really participating and not truly recognizing our intent.  Some of us are far too caught up in life’s circumstance when we should be focused on the moment. 

We can get lost in love; we can get lost in anger; we can get lost in envy; we can get lost in worry; we can get lost in fear; we can get lost in sadness. 

When in doubt, choose love, but do not get lost in it.  Experience it! Live it! Be it!

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FULL MOON IN TAURUS OCTOBER 24

We will experience the full moon in Taurus today, October, 24, 2018, at 12:47 p.m. EDT

For those of you who are new to reading our posts, the full moon’s energies are a time to reap the harvest of the seeds that you sowed during the New Moon that was in the sign of Taurus some six months ago.  The New Moon speaks of new beginnings and the Full Moon speaks of results of our actions.  We reap what we sow and our efforts over time will determine whether we harvest a bumper crop or weed out what has not grown.  Much will depend on the energy we have put into our garden of life and how we followed up on ideas as the project began to materialize.

A Full Moon in Taurus often suggests that what was put in place or planted during the New Moon phase has something to do with material acquisitions.  This could include buying a home, building a career, setting goals in place that would have a lasting effect and the building of security.  Taurus is steadfast, wants reliability, needs structure and is slow to act as its energies want to insure that everything is in place before plunging into whatever area of life is indicated by the house placement in your personal chart of this Full Moon which is at 1 degree of Taurus.

The Moon is conjunct transiting Uranus, often suggesting upheavals, disruptions, changes and sometimes speaks of new directions to follow.  Uranus is abrupt and unconventional and when linked with the Moon in Taurus, the energies do not mix together well.  One seeks security and one pushes for change, although often the changes lead to a place where we are meant to go. 

We can basically expect the unexpected when it comes to Uranus as it can be a bit of a trailblazer.  Anything that no longer suits our objectives and personal growth will be challenged and either we make changes and adjust our direction or we push in a completely different direction.  This will be tied closely to the house position of transiting Uranus, not only the house position of the Moon.  One important thing to consider is that this Full Moon has its greatest impact if you have something in your natal chart which becomes activated by its position.

We are also experiencing a fixed T-Square with the Sun and Moon in opposition and both making a tight square to the transiting North Node.  T-Squares, although challenging, provide a strong push to achieve what we set out to do.  The T-Square seeks balance and activity, and you will need to push yourself in order to succeed. 

The North Node speaks of our path in life; in transit it speaks of the path we need to take now.  There may be some frustration with moving in that direction.  Locate this placement in your chart and then look at the opposite house of the focal planet (in this case the North Node and the South Node is always in direct opposition to the North Node).

The South Node has to do with falling back into a comfortable situation defined by the house placement and what you need to do is push ahead with your objectives and to not be held back by that which feels comfortable and familiar.  The North Node offers a new direction.  This fixed T-Square will provide you with the necessary drive to move ahead even through any adversities that might appear along the way.  Determination is strong and your will can push you when you need it to.  It is time to move ahead in a constructive manner but at the same time try to not hurt anyone along the way because of your need to pushed to meet your own personal objectives. Find the balance here.

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LIVE YOUR LIFE

Don’t wait to grow old before you allow yourself to be comfortable with whom you are.  In order to understand who you are, do not avoid addressing internal issues.  Encourage personal inner reflection and self-evaluation.  Reflection does not insinuate judgement, however.  Identify concepts and ideas that feel right deep within.   Distinguish the difference between preconceived notions and those ideas that give you goose bumps.  Preconceived notions and taught boundaries only serve to stifle our belief in ourselves and what we will be capable of doing.

Be who you are (within) at this very moment.  You will change with each life event so who you were yesterday could be only a shadow of who you are today, if you do not reside behind the closed door of limitations.  It is so important is to be yourself, no matter who or what opposes you.  Be comfortable in your skin.  You are an original masterpiece not a copy. 

Make goals; set your own high standards that you and you alone will attain.  Climb your own personal ladder of life.

Vocational aspirations are part of this earthly life.  Family, friends and our homes are also part of this earthly existence.  Enjoy what life offers and again, allow the joy that each moment brings.  Joy is a choice.

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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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SUN IN SCORPIO - OCTOBER 23, 2018

The Sun moves from the sign Libra into the sign Scorpio on October 23, 2018. 

Scorpio is a fixed, water sign suggesting that there is stability, structure and permanence along with emotional expression linked to this sign.  These people are determined, often inflexible and strong willed and can be quite stubborn.  Once they decide on a course of action, they will pursue it relentlessly rarely wavering or changing their position.

Scorpio individuals can be obstinate and will persistently pursue their objectives.  In general they have what it takes to see things through regardless of obstacles that seem to stand in their way.  They do not seem to tire and will relentlessly push themselves to the extreme.  They have commanding will-power and seem to be quiet purposeful. 

Do not stand in their way as their staying power is strong and relentless.  They can carry out tedious work, are rarely passive in their approach and are known to be steadfast and often seem to be powerful individuals. 

Scorpio individuals will stand by others, protect their innocence, if this is the case, and also fight against any wrongdoings with persistent and diligent effort.

It would be unwise to cross a Scorpio, as the less evolved Scorpion individuals will seek revenge and can be nothing short of a relentless enemy.  They have been known to be vindictive and jealous and can be a force to be reckoned with.  They can hold on to hurt indefinitely, waiting for the appropriate moment to get back at the individual who wronged them. 

On the other side, Scorpio individuals are seekers of inner truth, deeply introspective, transformative, regenerative and restorative.  They can be subject to change but not until they have gone through careful evaluation and they will take an in-depth approach to what they find. 

Scorpio has a reputation linked to sexual promiscuity.  Their sexual expression is quite natural and many Scorpions do feel comfortable when expressing their sexual nature.  The sexual expression and the sexual drive are actually linked more precisely to Mars.  Someone with their Mars in Scorpio may have a greater appetite for sexual activities, may be sensual and some may have difficulties containing their sexual hunger. 

Those with their Sun in Scorpio, however, may be somewhat promiscuous, particularly in their early life, when sexual exploration is enticing.  As they mature, they can be quite loyal to their partner and most will learn to curb their sexual appetite.  Much of course depends on what sign Mars is in within the natal chart, and in some cases, those with strong Taurus energy in their chart, will be the ones that have a romantic inclination or reflect strong sensual expressions.

Transiting Jupiter has been in the sign of Scorpio since October 2017.  Transiting Jupiter, at times since then has retrograded back and forth but always within Scorpio.  Jupiter moves into the sign of Sagittarius on November 9, 2018.  Those with their Sun in the sign of Scorpio will have had this conjunction occurring in their natal chart off and on in some cases for about one year (Much depends on the degree of their Scorpio Sun). 

The qualities of inner reflection, transformation and regeneration have occurred with these Scorpion people over the last year while Jupiter conjuncts this sign.  Conjunctions add intensity and tend to expand on the energies of the sign especially when connected to Jupiter.  Jupiter brings with it expansion, opportunities, good luck, philosophical understanding and growth during this period.  The house of the natal Sun will be reflective of the area of life that has gone through transformative experiences.  This may be deep and reflective or can be out in the open for all to see.  It can be internal or external.  The potential for something to surface and be acknowledged by others is more intense if it is connected to an angle, or at the beginning of a house cusp.

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2018 Positive Pursuits Psychic & Holistic Fairs - Collingwood & Barrie

Holm Astrology will be participating in two 2018 Positive Pursuits Psychic & Holistic Fairs.  The first will be held next Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Cranberry Village, 'Living Waters' Resort in the William Watts Ballroom at 300 Balsam Street, Collingwood, ON.  

The second will be held on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Casual Catering & Lion's Gate Banquet Hall at 386 Blake Street in Barrie, ON 

Both Fairs will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission into the events are free.

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

Pre-registration is highly recommended as the reading schedules book up early. Take advantage of our pre-registration discount.  If you book and pay for your readings in advance, you pay only $55.00 and you are guaranteed a reading. Visit our Web Store at www.holmastrology.com/apps/webstore/.

Do not be disappointed.

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.