REMOVING THE SHACKLES

We can be tightly bound by our beliefs.  If, for example, we think of ourselves as a failure in life, or believe that we are not worthy of love and happiness, then we stop ourselves short of success, love and happiness.   

If we believe that there is little to no future for us, how can we possibly move beyond these barriers to build the future of our dreams?  We have reduced our potential and have held ourselves back because of these attitudes.

Some have argued that “off and on throughout life I have been faced with challenging conditions and it seems as though no matter how hard I try to push ahead nothing seems to ever work.” 

We do not know what this journey will hold for us and at times we will experience conditions and events that we did not choose to experience.  However any challenging experiences offer rewards.  I am sure you have heard this before and you may be tired of hearing such statements.  Part of you may believe these to be hogwash.  If this is the case, why are there repetitive themes in life?  Why to the same issues keep resurfacing?

If we do not learn, the lesson will repeat. 

Our attitude can make a valuable lesson easily learned or it can make a valuable lesson feel as though it is a punishment.  Pay attention to how you look at life’s events. 

Sometimes lessons repeat themselves because we need to make changes in our surroundings and other time we just need to shift our attitude.  Believe it or not, the easiest test is to make a shift in attitude and then review where this takes you. 

Change may not happen overnight but then again it might.  It is important to remember that it has taken us some time to get to where we currently are so it is quite possible it may take some time for the shift to take hold but that is okay.  We are not in a hurry. 

Have patience and believe in yourself.  See ego’s chatter for what is actually is.  Ego insists on giving you a hard time and the closer you get to recognizing its false influence, the harder it tries to convince you it is right.  Eventually we see ego for what it really is and we do not have to give it control over our lives.

Ego, from its negative perspective, does not realize that we can actually have a wonderful working relationship.  With the proper relationship ego can help and we can be stronger because of it.  Ego can nurture our creative self.

It is time to release the shackles of negative attitude and underestimating our ability to love life.  As with everyone, we are entitled to happiness and we can prosper in our own ways.  Life provides whatever we feel we are worthy off.  If you feel unworthy, you will be.  If you love yourself, life will be filled with love.  Recognize that life reflects our believe structure and our expectations.

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FULL MOON - NOVEMBER 23, 2018

On November 23, 2018, at 12:41 a.m. EST, we will experience the Full Moon which will be in the sign of Gemini at zero degrees.  This Beaver Full Moon will be in opposition to Jupiter which is at three degrees Sagittarius.  The Full Moon will also square (by wide angle) Mars which is at four degrees in the sign of Pisces, and last but not least the Full Moon will sextile the North Node which is at twenty-nine degrees Cancer.  It is safe to say that will be an energy charged Full Moon. 

Knowing that during the energies of a Full Moon you should harvest the goals you have plants and nurtured in life and with the Full Moon being in the sign of Gemini and in the first decant, this would suggest that you should take the time to digest any information you have acquired and then communicate the knowledge and understandings you have gathered in the recent past.  Some Astrologers suggest that the culmination of events or experiences that are ripe for harvest go back to seeds planet about one month previously; other Astrologers, including me, believe that these seeds were planets at the New Moon phase under the same sign.  In this case, it would have been goals set under the New Moon in Gemini on May 29, 2018 that are now ready to yield.  You would have had six months to nurture and work towards this harvest.  When you work with the energies that are available, it makes reaching goals much more easy.  If you plant seeds relating to Gemini’s energies, such as developing communicational skills or going back to school to learn, under the New Moon in Gemini, you should be able to bring these goals (harvest) to the next stage under the energies of this Full Moon.

Gemini’s energies assist with digesting knowledge, sharing information and in a positive sense putting this knowledge into concrete action.  However, Gemini tends to cultivate many things at the same time, and as a result, you may move too quickly or not spending enough time in any one give area to becoming an expert in any field.  Gemini can be too scattered. 

With this in mind, it will be imperative that you narrow down, by order of importance, what you are focusing under these energies.  Do not be too broad with your horizons.  There are many extraordinary ideas generated by this intellectual earth sign; however the energies may need to be honed in a specific direction. 

The energies may focus on written material or the signing of important documents.  It will be important to make sure that all the material has gone through a structured, systematic review before you move ahead with your ideas.  Do your due diligence.

With this Full Moon being in sextile to the North Node, there is often an opportunity available with what is taking place.  The path is clear and you have an outline of what you can do to push ahead in your endeavors. 

Sometimes someone comes into your life who can assist in some way during this period and with Jupiter in opposition to this Full Moon, the potential for success is highlighted, as long as you take each step in order and have not jump because of impatience.  Jupiter often brings good luck and opportunities and the potential for growth and expansion. 

As mentioned, there is also a wide square to transiting Mars with this Full Moon’s positioning.  This energy (although it is out by four degrees,) may still have some impact in some way.  Mars’ energies push us ahead with little restraint and this might hinder things somewhat if you are not totally ready to make this move ahead.  The Full Moon often suggests however that the time is ripe for manifesting. 

If your advance is too aggressively or in a very forceful manner, the outcome may not be as successful as it could have been if you carefully planning out your steps.  Mars can be an agitator for action and rather dynamic in its exchange.  However it does appear that you are on the right path due to the sextile from the North Node.  Push ahead and if something does go astray, you can always begin again with the information from the challenge to give you better odds for the outcome with your second attempt.  We always learn a great deal from our challenges and challenges do not mean we have to give up.

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HOLDING ON TO LOVED ONES

During the course of our lifetime, we will have experienced many struggles, some of which are extremely hard to move beyond. 

Most of us experience the loss of a relationship, especially when we are young.  A breakup can be so in intense and devastating that we hold on blindly, hoping that circumstances will change and our partner will miraculously come back to us.  Sometimes, this does happen and if so, this usually does not happen until we have actually finally let go.  The act of letting go often opens the door to what needs to happen next.

If we are blessed with longevity in life, it is inevitable that we will experience our parents becoming old and feeble.  Many parents, if they live long enough, will likely lose the ability to take care of themselves without have some type of assistance.  We each do our best to show them the love and support they need.  Eventually, they move beyond this material existence and we have to learn to release and allow.  They are always with us but certainly not in the form and energy that we are accustomed to.

Life in this material world is finite.  For most of us that are left behind, (family and friends) the struggle with loss is real and challenging.  Losing friends and family is challenging. 

In some cases, we were able to prepare for the final day, but most times, death is unexpected.  Many feel at a loss even for the little things such as not being able to say goodbyes.

Those that love us would never want us to hang on to the past, as life on this earth is for the living.  Living in the past is not living, it is only existing. 

A friend once said after losing his wife that he refused to grieve.  Instead of grieving his loss, he chose to celebrate that he and his wife were able to share the years that they had together.  He had no regrets.  His attitude truly supports the saying “It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all”.  What a wonderful way to look at the death of a loved one. 

Each of us deal with grief and loss in our own way.  There is no right way and there is no wrong way.  We have to reach deep within and find our personal answers. 

No matter how we decide to grieve any loss, eventually we have to let go and move on to be able to live again.  If we choose to hold on and not let go, then actually more than one person stopped living during that one death experience.   

We will never forget and why would we want to.  Celebrate the experiences that have been shared.  Nothing can take those away. 

Our loved ones are never far away.  When we think of them, they are close by.  Do not be afraid or uncomfortable to talk to them.  They hear you.  Many times they respond if we are open to their responses.   Pay attention to the smells when you are thinking of them.  Pay attention to how you feel when you think of them.  They show up in so many different ways.

If you are at a crossroad and someone near and dear has left you, let go and allow.  This will open doors that would otherwise be left closed.  Allow yourself to live again.  We are never alone and we can always reach out for support if it is needed. 

Live life to its fullest.  Be in the moment and appreciate life’s wonders as they are ever present yet only experience by those who are open to them.

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TRANSITING PLUTO CONNECTED TO THE NATAL MOON

The transit of Pluto to the natal Moon suggests intense emotional interaction and change in life. This is a powerful connection and deals with our psychological ability to deal with emotional interactions either with others (people in our immediate environment) or inner dialogue, with the intent of bringing whatever needs to surface out into the open. This is a “feeling” aspect and the energies are not subtle in any way, although the energies may have been hidden up until the conjunction aspect.

The energies of Pluto will bring things to the surface and makes us deal with them. In many cases the things brought to the surface are not easy to digest. If our life has been relatively stable and steady, this period could bring about a state of unrest when transformations are apparent and we will have to adapt to them.

The areas of life that are being affected are determined by the house transiting Pluto is moving through as well as the natal house placement of Pluto. This transit will also affect any area of life determined by other natal aspects to the Moon as these areas are connected and will affect the overall current conditions. If the Natal Moon has many challenging natal aspects then this can be an emotionally charged time in our life. It might be very upsetting and we may find ourselves being emotionally abused or mishandled during this time. If the natal Moon is aspected by softer influences, the transformation will not be as challenging.

Sometimes the issues that come to the surface are from early life that were swept under the carpet and have now come to the surface or are discovered by others. Sometimes this can be a private time and the events may only involve us personally and the other specific individual involved. There is great potential for transformations on many levels during this time, especially so with family and loved ones. Any relationships that are based on emotional response can be energized during this time.

The Moon is often representative of the home and we may find that we move under this influence or we make changes to our residence in a big way. These changes could be structural or a major improvement or alteration occurs within the family residence.

This aspect may be a little upsetting but we should know that the changes that are taking hold in our life are reflective of changes taking place on an internal level. Life manifests according to our needs and the energy we put into different areas of our life. This aspect will be the preliminary step required to move us in a direction that is necessary from an inner perspective.

Do not fight the process. Be sure to og along willingly for the ride. It will be a much more gentle transition that way.

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PROGRESSED SUN CONJUNCT THE MIDHEAVEN OR ASCENDANT

The progressed Sun moves one degree per year.  The progressed Sun governs ambition, power and authority.  It also is indicative of our vitality and the ability to recuperate from illnesses.  It often identifies the husband or masculine parent in a woman’s chart as well as authority figures in life such as superiors within the working environment.  It could, however, also be directly related to you.

The influence of the progressed Sun on the Midheaven or Ascendant is generally in effect for three years.  The energies can be felt as much as one and one-half degrees before it becomes direct and the same period after it moves away from being exact. 

When the progressed Sun is in conjunction with the natal Ascendant, it can indicate a time of advancement in life on many levels.  This could include favourable opportunities for change and opportunities for inner achievement and/or outer success.  It can also indicate the potential for meeting someone that will have a great influence over you and will teach you many life lessons.  It could also suggest that the more dominant parent or in some cases the son have available to them opportunities that the aspect and placement suggests.   These influences would be of a positive note if there are other conditions within the chart that suggest similar opportunities.

The progressed Sun on the Ascendant often implies that the health is robust and feelings linked to good health are often a by-product of this aspect.  Much depends on the influence of other transits and progressions affecting the Ascendant during the three year period of influence.

When the progressed Sun is in conjunction to the Midheaven depending on the age of the individual, they may find advancement opportunities in their occupation or may graduate from University.  Some of life’s objectives often materialize when the progressed Sun reaches this degree.  More opportunities for hopes and wishes to manifest are often indicated when the Progressed Sun reaches the MC (Midheaven).  Changes of a positive nature to status in life may occur or present themselves.  Much depends on the natal potential, but the time is ripe for opportunities to enhance the career or to move ahead in life during this aspect.

If the Progressed Sun were conjunct the MC, it would also be in opposition to the IC suggesting changes to the home environment and to family members.  Oppositions usually imply actions from someone else.  This could suggest that a son or possibly a daughter might move from home especially if Venus or Mars is somehow connected to this position.  There may be potential for income or opportunities involving the home.  More potential is suggested when the Progressed Sun is in conjunction to the IC, as conjunctions offer more opportunities than opposition angles.  Oppositions often suggest reversals or challenging conditions that often stem from others.

When deciphering the Progressed Sun always take into consideration the natal potential and the transits and progressions to the chart as a whole.  Remember there has to be three or more similar aspects to stimulate an event, either through transit or progression.  The more aspects involved, the greater the possibilities for an event to occur.

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FINDING THE BALANCE

Our ability to search for truth is dependent upon our ability to recognize it when it is before us. 

There are many paths leading us to an understanding of unfamiliar conceptions.  Many messages will be torn apart by our ego as ego’s main objective is to maintain control.  Learning new concepts can frighten us and ego will take this opportunity to try to regain control.  If we listen to ego, we will close the door to new information.  If we recognize ego for what it is, its attempts to control will be futile as the truth will always push us in the appropriate direction.

The key with all things is to find balance.  We must allow the peace within to over flow.  We can find contentment in knowing that we already have whatever it is we are in search of.  We should attempting to bring forth our higher consciousness that already exists within and then form an alliance between our earthly self and higher self and find balance between them.  While in the material world we must live a physical life yet still attached to our higher self for understanding.  We are one with our higher self yet we feel separated by mental structures when only focused on an earthly existence which stands in the way to our true knowing.

The inner self surfaces at times, and each time we does, we allow the attributes that surfaces to align and mold with our earthly self.  Our higher self has no boundaries and we are capable of anything, but we first have to recognize and accept this.

Our earthly journey passes quickly, so it helps our development along if we can believe (have faith) in our potential.  Our belief structures must be open as we journey our path and ultimate destiny.  These belief structures if allows to expand, allow growth and further understanding.

Move into full alignment through balancing the inner self with the outer self.  Consciousness awaits us.

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TRANSITING PLUTO TRINE NATAL VENUS

This transit of Pluto to Venus can manifest in several ways.  First and usually foremost it speaks in terms of love and romance.  Second, it can speak of finances, material possessions and in some cases, artistic pursuits.

When it comes to love and romance, it often brings to the surface challenges within an existing relationship that can be dealt with and rectified.  It can deepen and bring more security to this relationship as issues are dealt with appropriately.  If there are problems, they usually stem from ego and power struggles.  They should be recognize as such and then can be faced and dealt with.  Sometimes the relationship seems to be running along perfectly and now under this influence it can become even deeper and more satisfying.  The relationship reaches a new level of understanding and commitment under this influence.

If this period brings a new relationship to fruition, it may be quite deep and personal with strong sexual energies.  The connection may seem familiar instinctively or the dialogue may be very deep and personal.  The potential for change and evolution for both individuals is heighten, and this applies to a new found relationship or a long standing one.  Pluto transforms, regenerates and speaks of personal change.  Its energies can make love relationships profound and with great substance.  In general, trine aspects speak of easy flow and a good rapport.  This combination brings positive outcomes to life.  This aspect is the one we are always waiting for.

If this transit of Pluto to Venus brings financial conditions into focus, then it often speaks of potential increases in this area. Money may be inherited or may come from a marriage or partnership, even through business associations.

Sometimes Venus speaks about creative potential and much recognition is possible at this time.  Things need to be brought to the surface and ways to express the creativity must be sought out, perhaps through exhibitions or shows, or through the meeting of influential people.  It is a time to push forward with creative insights and let others see what creativity is possible.

Feelings can be stimulated under this influence and with a little push, results can materialize.   It is important that anyone under this influence not sit back in reflection even though Pluto will make this easy to do.  It is important that they push forward and strive to reach their objectives in life, whether this is creative and/or romantic.  The energies are in a good place and they should be use to assist in uncovering what is being searched for.

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