MERCURY CONJUNCT NEPTUNE IN THE BIRTH CHART

Mercury takes on its energies from whatever planet it touches.  It is linked to the mind and the thinking process.  When we find Mercury and Neptune tied together in the birth chart, we can automatically say that there will be a creative mind set.  This will be someone who is creative perhaps through visualization, perhaps through the written word and/or perhaps through the study of mysticism.

The mind is mystically oriented, possibly even in a religious tone, although it does not have to be religion in the traditional sense.  Neptune has a strong mystical quality to it and the imagination is inspired to learn more about what the other side looks like.  This person would most likely not be overly interested in mundane everyday activities.  There is likely a strong inclination towards understanding the unconscious and they may also be interested in dream interpretation and even magic.

This is a very creative combination and music, the arts (this can be a very wide spectrum) as well as anything that lies beneath the surface, particularly if this conjunction is found in water signs, especially Scorpio. 

The mind is very reflective and imaginative and if there are hard aspects to this configuration they could be subject to illusion and disarray.  The mind may have a tendency to not see things as they truly are, especially if there is a connection to Uranus or Pluto by hard aspect, particularly by the square. 

The house position will be very relevant in determining how this plays out as this will define what area of life is influenced.  There could be an elusive quality if this is found in the fifth house related to romantic involvement and anyone with this combination and house placement may tend to put their lover on a pedestal only to find out that they are not as they appear.  The mind, however, would be very creative as the imagination plays a big part in creativity.  One of their children may be seen as quite creative with an inspirational mind. 

If this positioning is found in the first house the creative potential is on a very personal basis and if this position is found to be in the sign of Scorpio, much may be kept private and only the subject individual may know about it. 

As you can imagine, there are many different variations by sign and house position and much can be ascertained by going deep into the natal chart to see how this might play out.  The natal chart is the road map and the route is exposed and generated through activity molded by transits and progressions.  The chart is activated through transits and progression and what is written in the natal chart will be released when activated.

Visit www.holmastrology.com for more information on Astrology and information on the Astrological charts we offer.

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

Are you interested in learning Astrology? Holm Astrology offers courses in astrology. Visit our calendar for dates at www.holmastrology.com/apps/calendar/

Please “Like” us on Facebook.  Your “shares” are appreciated and your questions are welcomed.

If you have confidential comments or questions, or if you would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please visit www.holmastrology.com/contact-us

Believe

As we live in the ever present moment (the here and now), we release yesterday and do not long for tomorrow.  We are open to the faith that all things will come to use as we need them.  We allow life to unfold.

You are transcendent by virtue. You will never cease to exist. You have available to you the vast stored knowledge of time itself. There are countless memories warehoused within, that lie dormant waiting for release--information generated to assist you with your voyage and support you in your times of need.

You are never alone! There are guides along the road that helps steer you towards your intended path, ever beckoning you towards your awakening to the truth. Just believe and the release of the true self begins. You are connected with the pure essence, with the whole.  Do not believe this, know it. Move forward holding hands with love, in reverence and respect for all living things.

Let the true journey begin and believe.

Visit www.holmastrology.com for more information on Astrology and information on the Astrological charts we offer.

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

Are you interested in learning Astrology? Holm Astrology offers courses in astrology. Visit our calendar for dates at www.holmastrology.com/apps/calendar/

Please “Like” us on Facebook.  Your “shares” are appreciated and your questions are welcomed.

If you have confidential comments or questions, or if you would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please visit www.holmastrology.com/contact-us

TRANSITING SATURN SQUARE NATAL MERCURY

When we are experiencing a square from transiting Saturn to natal Mercury, we can expect challenges with our pattern of thinking.  Much depends on the sign position of your natal Mercury but Saturn can push us towards depression, insecurities, stubbornness, delayed reactions and pessimism toward outcomes.

Mercury rules the mind and indicates the way in which we assimilate information. 

If, for example, we have Mercury in the sign of Capricorn, our mind is structured, leaning towards material or occupational concerns.  We may be focused on our ambitions and we may be slow to react due to our mind studying the material that is at hand.  We may lean towards careful planning, with a steadfast approach, rarely wavering in our belief structure.  Much will depend on how natal Mercury is aspected by other natal positions.

If there is a square from natal Saturn to our Mercury then we would weigh things out before plotting ahead.  We may be worried about outcomes, we may be pessimistic in our approach, and our first mental reaction to life events may be one of concern and doubt.  However, because the square always pushes us to find possible solutions to our problems, we may seek out ways of understanding our mind’s reaction and focus, and work on generating more positive approaches when dealing with life’s conditions.

The energies of transiting Saturn can be quite challenging to deal with.  It slows things down, sometimes to a standstill, puts up roadblocks to our objectives and seems to create difficulties to work through.  Saturn teaches us conservatism, patience and often suggests hard work and a disciplined approach is required.  Saturn is the teacher of the Zodiac and although it does challenge life’s conditions it also makes us have to work hard if we want to find resolutions to these conditions.  Saturn will make us persevere and builds endurance and eventual strength as we deal with any obstructions.

Because our topic is the transit of Saturn to natal Mercury, this specific aspect may lean towards pessimism towards reaching our goals. 

If we check our natal chart to see which house natal Mercury is in and also which house transiting Saturn is moving through, we will have a good idea of what areas of life would be involved.  If you work hard to achieve what you are trying to accomplish and do not take any shortcuts (and you can even ask someone in an authoritative position for any suggests), the chances are you will find a resolution or develop a plan to make some of your objectives reachable.  Hard work is almost always part of the process and if you give it your all and it still does not work out, at least you will find some satisfaction in knowing that you gave it your best.  You will have learned valuable lessons to move forward from there. 

If things work out then quite often after the fact things solidify and become more structured and may likely stand the test of time.

It would be wise to work diligently towards your objectives under this influence and to expect some shortcomings and potential delays, but you can accomplish much during this influence and the rewards will be of a higher quality if you do all that is required of you.

Visit www.holmastrology.com for more information on Astrology and information on the Astrological charts we offer.

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

Are you interested in learning Astrology?  Holm Astrology offers courses in astrology.  Visit our calendar for dates at www.holmastrology.com/apps/calendar/

Please “Like” us on Facebook. Your “shares” are appreciated and your questions are welcomed.

If you have confidential comments or questions, or if you would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please visit www.holmastrology.com/contact-us

SAGITTARIUS NEW MOON DECEMBER 7, 2018

New Moons represent new beginnings.  There is a push to forge a new path or push forward on a path we have already started.  Today, December 7, 2018 we experience the New Moon at exactly 2:21 a.m. EST.

With the New Moon is found in Sagittarius, this energy could push to new beginnings that are linked to exploration and adventure.  This could speak in terms of travel, often to faraway places.  Perhaps those with this New Moon making aspect in their birth chart are making plans on travel or perhaps as the holidays fast approaching, the plans for family and friend get-togethers are taking shape.

This New Moon in Sagittarius is at 15 degrees and as a result any planets that you have at 15 degrees in your natal chart will be energized by the New Moon.  Look particularly at planets that are in major aspect, the most powerful of these being the conjunction (0 degrees separation [at the same 15 degrees Sagittarius}).  Secondly look to the houses where the New Moon as well as the other planet or angle the Moon is making aspect to, as this will be the areas of life involved.

New Moon in Sagittarius often points towards a very wide spectrum and a desire to look at life from a positive prospective.  Being optimistic is what this New Moon suggests, in particular with spirituality, religion and in general with your own life’s philosophies.  Due to Jupiter being the ruling planet of Sagittarius, growth and opportunities can play a big part in the flavour of the story being told by the energies of the aspect(s).  Often times, this will involve family and the home environment as well as personal goals you might be setting for yourself.

Sagittarius is a happy-go-lucky sign, which brings with it a general feeling of good fortune and advancement.  Much depends, however, upon what you are planning on doing with the energy.  Once again look into the houses relevant at this time to get a clearer picture of what area of life is involved.  Sagittarius, although usually a fortunate sign, is also being squared by Mars as well as Neptune.

Squares usually indicate some tension.  Mars, in particular, has to do with aggressive urges to push ahead and can create some difficulties as it suggests that we may be aggressively pursuing our objectives which may be under potential tumultuous conditions.  Perhaps there is some type of opposition to your plans under this influence, and you will have to work your way through these difficulties.  Mars can be quite aggressive in its pursuit, so you will have to watch for opposition against you or alternately you pushing too aggressively.  As a result, some people may not like your relentless pursuit and may push back against your efforts. 

One good thing about the energies of a square aspect is that they tend to make us work through adversity.  When faced with challenging conditions we learn to work through them and overcome whatever may be in place that holds us back.  These are always valuable lessons.

The square to Neptune can make our goals illusive or our perception cloudy when it comes to pursuing these objectives.  Neptune tends to colour the imagination and puts a vail of uncertainty on things.  Neptune’s energies sometimes indicate that we are putting the situation or person on a pedestal and making things larger than what is actually there.  Once again, review your chart to see where Mars and Neptune are found as the house they are located in your specific chart will provide you with more information. 

You will find a way of working through the square energies and it is best to utilize the energies of Jupiter and the placement of Sagittarius to help unravel what stands before you. 

There is a lot of positive energy associated with this New Moon’s location in the sign of Sagittarius.  Make the energies work with you, and don’t allow yourself to become dismayed by any challenge that comes your way. 

Plant the seeds in your garden of life for the time is ripe for these seeds to germinate.

Visit www.holmastrology.com for more information on Astrology and information on the Astrological charts we offer.

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

Are you interested in learning Astrology?  Holm Astrology offers courses in astrology.  Visit our calendar for dates at www.holmastrology.com/apps/calendar/

Please “Like” us on Facebook. Your “shares” are appreciated and your questions are welcomed.

If you have confidential comments or questions, or if you would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please visitwww.holmastrology.com/contact-us

ASSISTING THOSE IN NEED

It is most certainly important to be there when someone needs help.  To be with someone in their time of need is the best support we can offer, whether that support comes in the form of a helping hand, a calming influence, a shared experience or an ear for listening.  Sometimes a few calming words can move mountains and sometimes a gentle shoulder can bring peace and reassurance.

Remember, however, we as a support person cannot make the changes happen.  We are “support”.  It is up to the individual to use their own actions to bring about a solution.  We may be able to plant the seed, but they personally have to nurture that seed and harvest its fruit. 

Yes; it is important that we show our support and assist along the way when asked.  By allowing others to make solve their own issues, they build inner strength by addressing the situation.

 

Allow others free choice and movement.  Sometimes it is hard but we have to support them with their decisions, although suggestions are valuable too if they are open to hear them. 

Walking with them lets them know we care which is empowering, but strength is built through determination, inner resolution and tackling their own personal issues.

Love them enough to let them learn from their mistakes if they do not want you assistance.

Visit www.holmastrology.com for more information on Astrology.

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

Are you interested in learning Astrology? Holm Astrology offers courses in astrology. Visit our calendar for dates at www.holmastrology.com/apps/calendar/

Please “Like” us on Facebook.  Your “shares” are appreciated and your questions are welcomed.

If you have confidential comments or questions, or if you would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please visit www.holmastrology.com/contact-us

MINI FORECAST FOR THOSE WITH THEIR SUN IN SAGITTARIUS 2018

In our post for the Sun moving into Sagittarius on November 23, 2018, we touched on some of the transits which will be affecting those with their Sun in Sagittarius this upcoming year.  Here is another aspect to add to that forecast. 

Transiting Uranus did move temporarily into the sign of Taurus from May to early November of 2018 and it will again move into Taurus, this time staying there as of March 7, 2019.  It will move up to about 6 ½ degrees in Taurus before it goes retrograde (appears to move backwards) once again on August 12, 2019.

Transiting Uranus can be felt as early as 5 degrees approaching and becomes very strong when it is direct (same degree).  Quite often an event will take place on the day it is exactly direct or within a week or two.  As a result, transiting Uranus is used as a timer in Astrology.

With Uranus in the sign of Taurus, which is a fixed, earth sign, it is in its “fall”.  When a Planet is in its fall, it does not adapt to the energies of the sign very well and is unable to release itself in a comfortable manner.  It is not at home in this sign and Uranus’ energies are harnessed.  Uranus’ energies are all about breaking free of any restrictions and reaching out for something new which in turns can create a new found freedom ….. sometimes an awakening of sorts. 

Taurus’ energies, on the other hand, are all about stability and structure and it does not like change.  Taurus seeks comfort in what it knows and will stay in situations even when outside influences suggests that it should go beyond these limitations.  As you can well imagine, this placement of Uranus in Taurus does not blend well.

Those individuals with a Sun sign which is in the early degrees of Sagittarius have been or will be experiencing a quincunx (also known as an inconjunct) with Uranus.  A Quincunx is considered a minor aspect although when direct (in the case of Uranus to the Sun within 1 degree) the energies of this aspect can be felt as a major aspect similar in some ways to the square.  It is as though there is something nagging at you to make a change of direction or an adjustment to what is taking place in your life.  This could relate to a change of direction as mentioned or it could mean a change of attitude towards a situation, but something needs to be adjusted.  If you have this in your chart, you would be quite aware what that might involve. 

Here is the issue…….the Sun often speaks in terms of worldly goals or inner goals and Uranus is asking that you review the current or upcoming situation and make some changes, but being in Taurus part of you feels as though you should ride the storm, or wait things out.  As a result, you may make no change what-so-ever.  In many cases, a change or adjustment is what is required and usually if it is an adjustment it is not minor.

If you have a look at the placement by house position of your Sun and where Uranus will be transiting when it makes this quincunx as this will give you a good idea of what needs to change.  Have a look at where natal Uranus is as well and also if there is a natal aspect between the Sun and Uranus in your birth chart.  This will broaden your understanding of what needs to transpire and you will have a good idea what this is about.  However, you probably already know or at least have an good idea. 

Uranus often acts in an unpredictable manner and it might be wise when you get the hint or push that things need examining and eventual changed that you make those adjustments, but Uranus being in Taurus might make that a little tough.  There may be some fear and a worrisome fear that things are not as steadfast or stable as you might want them to be.  You may be concerned that if you make that move the outcome is unpredictable. 

It can be frightening, but under most conditions, Uranus is about required change and new directions that over time will put you on the path that you are meant to take. 

It may take as long as a year or two to really understand what all this is about and why things went the way they did, but you will understand as time passes.  Remind yourself that all changes brought on by the energies of Uranus are necessary changes.  You will benefit from the outcome. 

Of course we always have options and the final choice will always be yours and yours alone to make.  Astrology is to be used as a guide, but Uranus is also known as the awakener and rules Astrology.

Visit www.holmastrology.com for more information on Astrology and information on the Astrological charts we offer.

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

Are you interested in learning Astrology? Holm Astrology offers courses in astrology. Visit our calendar for dates at www.holmastrology.com/apps/calendar/

Please “Like” us on Facebook.  Your “shares” are appreciated and your questions are welcomed.

If you have confidential comments or questions, or if you would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please visit www.holmastrology.com/contact-us

SOUL MATES

Have you been searching for someone who will make you whole? 

Do you envy other couples that seem to be comfortable together and appear so complete?

 

You might ask yourself will I ever be able to locate my significant other?  Is there someone out there for me that will complete me? 

It is so important to understand that no one else can make you whole.  Wholeness and completeness is a feeling that comes from within. 

Yes, someone else can compliment who we are but they cannot make us whole.  We are always whole within. 

If we spend our time looking for someone, we may find that that special someone will always be elusive.   The search itself suggests that we feel as though we “need” and are “lacking”.  This is the energy we are surrounding ourselves with and therefore to keep that energy alive, no one will show up.  If we express a lack, we ask for more of the same. 

The secret is to know that we are perfectly fine on our own and we do not “need” someone else to make us whole.  Stop searching and the search will be over.  By being at ease with what is in our life now, we find contentment.  When we are happy with who we are and our circumstances, the door opens for more happiness.

There is no such thing as a perfect partner but there certainly is someone out there for each of us.  No one will reflect the imaginative perfect picture we have created as our perfect love yet if we are flexible and willing to work at a relationship, there is someone out there for each of us.  If we look for flaws within others, we will only find flaws.  If we look for the good in others, we will see the good shine.

For those of us that believe in past lives, we do not question that those individuals that come into our circle have been with us before and sometimes there is karma to be played out.  Karma can be challenging but can also be rewarding.  We build our lives by what is done in the moment and can ask for Karma to be lived out now.

Some individuals will meet that special person and maybe even their soul mate but may not recognize them as such because of their expectations.  Our soul mate can easily be the one we spend our life with or they can be someone you spend a period of time with to learn a specific lesson. 

Release expectations and remain open.  Expect challenges and hard work.  Love and allow.  Do not forget however to realize the wholeness within.

Visit www.holmastrology.com for more information on Astrology and information on the Astrological charts we offer.

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

Are you interested in learning Astrology? Holm Astrology offers courses in astrology. Visit our calendar for dates at www.holmastrology.com/apps/calendar/

Please “Like” us on Facebook.  Your “shares” are appreciated and your questions are welcomed.

If you have confidential comments or questions, or if you would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please visit www.holmastrology.com/contact-us