PLANET'S ACTIVITY IN ASTROLOGY

We have received questions as to how you can see events in the astrology chart.

We are going to use Pluto as our example.  Let’s say that Transiting (Current position) Pluto has been in Conjunction with your natal (birth position) Venus for some time now.  Pluto will move very slowly through the heavens.  It can affect your Venus for up to three years and for people very sensitive to the energies of Pluto, it could last as long as five years as they will sense the influence of the energy much earlier and much later than most other individuals.  Pluto on Venus suggests transformation in your love life or changes directly related to your finances.  There are other translations but we will stick to these predominate and obvious few energies.

We will not discuss the meaning of Transiting Pluto on Venus in detail.  What we are concentrating on is when this aspect will be enhanced and when to expect activity.  The closer transiting Pluto moves towards being direct in this example, (in other words when it is less than one degree in separation or moving towards the specific degree Venus is in your chart), the stronger it becomes. 

You ask, however, “What actually activates this transit?”  It might become activated when it sits directly on Venus, within 10 minutes or so, but more than likely when Pluto is within range, (so under a half of a degree from Venus’ position), one of the inner planet will activate this transit.

The inner planets that activate energies or stimulate action are Mars and the Sun in particular (also Uranus, an outer planet, when it is direct).  You can often use Uranus to pinpoint the timing for events within a couple of days.  The progressed Moon also stimulates activity and this takes place the closer it is to being direct (at the same degree).  The progressed Moon has an influence for a period of three months, when in aspect.  The influence from the progress Moon is when it is one degree approaching, one degree while direct and one degree separating.

For example, if Venus is 15 degrees Capricorn in your chart; as Pluto begins to affect Venus, you will notice some activity, at least on a mental level.   When Pluto is about 1 degree or less of being direct, (14 degrees approaching) its energies will grow in intensity as it approaches.  If transiting Mars or the transiting Sun is moving towards this 15 degree Capricorn, or in opposition (180 degrees) to this degree or in square (90 degrees) to this degree, it will stimulate activity and bring out the potential of what these energies suggest in your chart.  You will also have to look at which house is being transited by Pluto as well as the house natal Pluto resides in within the birth chart as these will be the areas of life that will be affected by this transit of Pluto to Venus.

The trines (120 degrees) and sextiles (60 degrees) from transiting Sun and Mars will also affect the timing but it may not be as noticeable as the energies of a square or opposition and especially by the conjunction (0 degrees).  The conjunction is widely used as a timer in Astrology.  Checking to see when this is activated either from the Sun or Mars will help you to pinpoint the potential for activity.  You may be able to narrow down the time to one or two weeks. 

As mentioned, the progressed Moon especially by conjunction will often activate any planet it makes contact with and you can often use this as a tool for pinpointing timing of events as well.

I hope this answers your questions.

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ADHERING TO OUR PRINCIPLES

We always have choices and there are always alternative viewpoints which we can either choose to ignore or choose to accept.  We can honour our principles, although these principles are subject to change as we mature and evolve. 

We are never at the mercy of life although certainly there are times when events take place that are completely out of our control.  We do, however, always have choices as to what is appropriate and what is not appropriate for our greater good.  We have choices in our attitude towards anything in life and these choices we make will affect our future.

Most of us move continually towards our objectives base on our life’s principles (with the odd side step and stagger occasionally).  We adapt and we mold ourselves in ways that clearly define us to others, but more importantly our principles clearly define who we are to ourselves.  We can form opinions and decisions based on these principles which are forged over time and we take on the ones that suit us within this current moment, therefore some of these are subject to change as we evolve.  Isn’t that was evolution is all about – adapting and growing.

The basic principles we adhere to are reflected in our expression of compassion, our expression of faith, our state of peace and joy and the list goes on. 

As we evolve, if we are open, we notice part of our earthly selves or attitude could and would benefit from adjustments or even removal.  We can begin to realize tendencies towards envy, anger, violence, obstruction and ego generated attitudes that we have taken on, without notice, as life unfolds.  To release some of these may be challenging to say the least as we believe them to be a part of who we are.  Once we stop identifying with them, however, it becomes much easier to shake them off.

Our goal is to accept what we see in ourselves in the moment without identifying with each characteristic as being a part of who we are. 

We can strive to live up to all that we feel is desirable and let our true inner core radiate outward through our loving expression towards all things.

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SAMHAIN, HALLOWE’EN, WINTER’S NIGHT

Today, October 31, in the northern hemisphere, marks the end of the harvest season, summer’s end, a holy day for witches, the wiccan/pagan new year, all hallows eve, the day of the dead, the beginning of Samhain.

There are many cultures and many ways to celebrate this time of year. 

The days are much shorter and the sun much lower in the sky.  There is less dancing in the sunlight and the mood changes around us.  The long dark nights ahead of us give us a wonderful opportunity to reflect and go deep within. 

Who are we? 

What weight have we been carrying on our backs?  Can we dispose of some of this? 

What journeys would we like to embark upon? 

What opportunities have we squandered?  What opportunities have we taken advantage of? 

What is our heart telling us?  What given us goosebumps?

Celebrate this day in whatever way feels right for you. 

Do you feel the change in the energies around us?  Utilize this change of energy and use it to your advantage.  It is a wonderful time to revisit your inner self—to reflect on where you have come and examine what feels right moving forward.

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OUR PREDETERMINED COURSE

Is our life’s route preplanned?  If so, do we orchestrate this plan?  What is our part in this course of action?  How are we a determining factor in what takes place?

These questions are certainly a point of interest for many.  There are question after question concerning whether our lives are predetermined or whether we play an integral part in the overall events that seem to play an orchestrated role in our lives. 

Many believe that we have set in motion the events in our lives before we were conceived and we were pushed into full earthly existence at our birth.

Is it possible that we, as our soul energy, placed requirements that must be met at some junction point in our lives?  Did we put together a set of learning experiences that would unfold during life to enable the much needed experiences and evolutionary growth so that we can move in our intended direction?  Are these events actually valuable lessons? 

These certainly are some of the concepts in place to offer an explanation for our existence. 

Is this existence comparable to a dream?  What part are we playing as this dream develops forward? 

Regardless if this is a dream or something else truly does not matter.  The important part is that we stay focused in the moment and live there to the best of our abilities.  Our focus slowly manifests over time and our concentrated attention to detail writes the story of our emotional experience of this life.  Therefore, it is imperative to be appreciative and to center our focus on what is and not on what should have been or could have been.

Back to our beliefs……some individuals believe that although the route is preplanned, our own free will can step in at any time and we can make alterations along the road.  There are always choices and when we come to those forks in the road, we make the conscious choice on which path to follow.  There are no mistakes along the way; just lessons.  Our choices can create tedious lessons or simple easy lessons. 

I am not going to be any help here for you to decide what feels right for you.  You can form your own opinions and rightly so, for who knows better than you about your lessons set in motion? 

Not only do we have a spiritual connection to our higher selves but we are our higher selves.  At any time, we can go deep within to find the answer to any of our questions.  We have a connection that can’t be severed and can never be lost. 

Our journey teaches us and pushes us in the direction that promises the greatest growth.  It is up to us individually as to what we choose to believe in, how we wish to motivate ourselves and what course we will take.  What is experienced is our own personal quest, and we will always learn the lessons we must as all paths lead to the same end result.

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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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