ARE YOU GIVING IT YOUR BEST?

It is important to stand by our convictions and to live listening to our hearts. 

There are always choices for us to make along our journey yet there is a purpose to fulfill and changing this ultimate purpose, we believe is virtually impossible.  This important issue forms the overall lesson we are meant to learn. 

Adjustments to the journey are constant and often we do not recognize the path before us.  We make amendments and do what we feel is best.

It IS important to follow what we feel is best and to do our best as we continue forward.  We are human but we cannot use that as an excuse to be lazy or lackadaisical.  We can and will make slip-ups along the road, but we can always pick ourselves up and continue on. 

What others think of our path and our life’s expression is of no concern to us as that is a reflection of their opinion not a reflection of who we are.  Of course, we must never injure others in any way intentionally.   Our effort and what we think of ourselves is what is of utmost importance, however.

 

During self-evaluation, it is important to recognize when ego is unleashing its negative or egotistic opinion.  This again is not us.  We are sparks of the source.  We should never identify with ego’s ranting.  If we see something within that does not suit who we feel we are, we do not call it our own.  Recognize it only as a learned tool and then release it. 

Our belief structure and our expectations form our response reality.  If we refocus our thoughts, we change our course and this can be done at any given moment.  The shift can be permanent and extremely positive. 

Life will always have its trials and tribulations (because we are here to learn).  We can learn from anything that comes our way with the right attitude and once learned move forward. 

Are you giving it your best?

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MOON’S NODES, Part I

There are two Nodes in Astrology, the North and the South Nodes. 

The North Node is tied to your life’s direction and the purpose behind this existence. 

The South Node speaks about a past life significant to this life and/or an area of life that is comfortable because it is familiar to us.  Although the South Node is not the path you are to follow in this life, it does not suggest that you should steer clear of the South Node’s impact in your life, as you can use the gained knowledge from the previous incarnation to help you with your current journey.  I know some individuals do not believe in past lives so think of the South Node as the talents that come natural to us.

We have come into this life to follow the path set out by the North Node and its energies are defined by the sign, house placement, and aspects from other planets or angles to the Nodes.

The South Node supplies us with valuable information that we have brought with us which we can utilize in this life.  These are the things or information, as mentioned, that just simply come very natural to us.  Falling back into the South Node’s energies indicated by its sign and house position may feel comfortable, but we have come to fulfill the purpose of the North Node position.  Throughout our life we will find that events push us in the direction of our North Node energies.

The planetary links to the North Node along with any angles (our Ascendant, the MC, the IC, and the DC) that might be tied to the North Node are something that we need to bring forward in this life and learn to use them to our advantage.  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 planetary energy in the natal chart.  The planetary energies tie in with the Nodes and emphasize what these energies are about, which includes the angles.  

For example, Mars tied to the South Node may indicate that in a previous life we were a fighter or someone with a vile temper, or a leader who governed through dictatorship or force.  The North Node tied to Mars may suggest similar conditions and that in this life we are to pursue our objectives with vigor and use our inherent strength to accomplish what we have set out to do.  Mars would provide us the push to address what the sign and house position of the North Node suggests.  However, any forceful or aggressive attempts at power are not suggested.

There is much to be discussed about the Nodes and we will continue this post on January 30, 2019.

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COMPOSITE CHARTS EXPLORED

A Composite Chart is an Astrology chart of two individuals.  These charts can be prepared for any two people; however, most people commissioning these charts are couples in a marital or personal relationship. 

Composite Charts are prepared in a similar manner as a natal chart but the Composite chart uses midpoints.  The midpoints of each planet and angle from both charts are used to create a new chart.  It is imperative that each person has accurate birth information.  Many websites offer a free service to do the mathematics involved to calculate the midpoint. 

Midpoints are the half the exact distance between two planet.  Composite charts, for example, take the Sun location from both peoples’ chart, calculate the distance between both Sun locations and then divide that distance by two.  With this calculation, the shortest distance between the planets is used (less than 180 degrees apart from one another). 

Please see our previous post on Midpoints as we examined these in further detail.   www.holmastrology.com/apps/blog/show/44609802-midpoints-in-astrology 

When preparing a Composite Charts, the midpoints are always calculated with the same planets, luminaries and angles.  So the midpoint would be calculated between the two Suns, the two Moons, the two Mercury planets and so on.  This extends into the midpoint of the two Ascendants as well as the two Midheavens, for example.

Once these are all calculated, there will be a new chart (Composite Chart) created from the exact midpoints of all the planets and the Ascendant and Midheaven. 

It should be noted that transits can also be used in the Composite chart.

Composite Charts will define the relationship between two people and is interpreted as a natal chart, using the aspects between the planets and angles, the houses and so forth. 

If, for example, Mercury in the composite chart has a lot of challenging aspect to it, (an opposition from the Moon, a square from Mars, a square from Pluto, a square from Uranus and a conjunction to Saturn), we would expect that these two individuals would have challenging conditions linked to communication especially if the third house was involved.  There could be challenges connected with aggressive dialogue causing arguments and disagreements.  One or the other could feel emotionally distant from the other or they could have difficulty getting their point across.  This goes a lot deeper but with this little bit of information, it is apparent the aspects between planets is similar to aspects between natal planets.  The only variation being that deciphering the information in the Composite chart is relative to two people and their relationship instead of only one individual.

As mentioned, transits can be incorporated into this chart and the transits would tell the story of what is taking place currently in the relationship of these two people.  Much can be learned by the study of a Composite chart including which energies are at work, how long the energies might influence the relationship and what areas of life are involved. 

A Composite Chart is a chart within itself, but speaks about the energies between the two people involved. 

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MAGICAL JOURNEY

Where life will actually take us is known by the few.  For the many of us that wonder where that path will take us, it is an adventurous dream that is manifested daily in our lives.  We navigate onward and meanders the rocky shores and gentle plains of our lives.

We walk this every changing road alone yet we share it with many others.  The adventure it provides is unique to each of us and blooms through our focus. 

Ours is a life of magical expression and around every corner a new experience awaits us.  Each corner offers a new challenge to stimulate us to awaken to new vibrations.  Each challenge shed its skin to make room for expansion as we venture forth.

The journey is a fascinating one yet oh so short lived.  Every moment should be acknowledged and lived to its fullest. 

We are here to experience what life has to offers and use that creative knowledge we gain to the best of our abilities.  It is not meant to be tucked away in the recesses of our minds.

We are here to explore ourselves to the point of full recognition.  Find the hidden treasures that live beneath the surface of our inner self.

Take hold of your dreams.  Make things happen and enjoy the expanding cycle of life.  Live each moment as if it were your last.  For truly, all you have is this moment.

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NO RETROGRADE PLANETS IN AN ASTROLOGY CHART

The energies of a planets in retrograde in an Astrology chart tend to make us look inward.  Those with several retrogrades in their chart (and the magic number seems to be 5) tend to be introverted, even subdued and much to themselves.  The energies have difficulties working their way to the surface and are stifled.  It takes great effort to bring the energies to the surface and make the necessary adjustments to challenge these so-called deficiencies.  Personally this Astrologer does not believe in deficiencies.  I tend to look at it as harnessed energy waiting for the opportune moment to be released.

Those people without retrogrades in their birth charts are in the minority.  It is said that roughly seven percent of people have this phenomena.  It is believed that the energies of all the planets are released and given free reign and allowed to flow freely.  This in turn can create an individual who may lack patience and they often avoid using a cautious approach.  The waiting game is not part of their nature and they much prefer to move things along.

There is usually great energy behind these individuals and they work tirelessly towards the achievements of their objectives in life.  They have strong willpower and are persistent in their efforts to succeed.  They move forward similar to Aries often advancing with little afterthought, if any, and they rarely disbelieve in their own abilities. As a result, they are normally quite successful. 

Some individuals without retrograde planets in their chart do fall from time to time; however, this will not stop them from getting back up and moving ahead again.  Their determination is steadfast and they rely on no one for approval or even assistance.   They believe in their own abilities and also stand behind their failures for they are valuable lessons.  These lessons are not cause for alarm.  “Let’s just start again and see what happens” could be their motto.   “If it does not work this time, perhaps it will the next time”, or “I will just need to make some minor adjustments” would be statements you would hear from these individuals.

They are self-reliant and self-determined.  These traits can make them great entrepreneurs.  They are willing to take the plunge and often without much reserve. 

Most of these individuals would prefer to work alone.  This, however, can make them somewhat aloof and even distant as they unconsciously withdraw into themselves.  They may even feel misinterpreted and wrongly judged by others, because of this loner type mentality.  But this is only in extreme cases and it is wise to take into consideration the whole chart before coming to any conclusions.  There are many things in the chart that can offset some of these characteristics, but moving forward and going it alone is quite common for someone without retrograde planets in their natal chart.

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DESTINY’S GATEWAY

A single lifetime on earth, in the broad scheme of things, is a very short period.  It can feel that much shorter depending on when and if we actually wake up and start paying attention to life, rather than just drifting along ignoring the moment.  Once we begin to focus on the moment, life’s experience becomes more relevant and has much more meaning and purpose. 

When asleep, we flit from day to day with little recognition of what is happening.  We fail to understand that that emptiness within can only be filled with awareness and presence.  We point the finger at others and fail to realize that we build our moments, and our tomorrows from our expectations and focus . 

When we awaken, we know and understand that we build our tomorrows by our thought processes and will only experience limitations in life if these are part of our expectations.  Our concentrated thoughts refocus our pathway.

Many individuals believe that the many lessons we are meant to learn throughout this life have already been determined.  Whether it is predetermined or changes as we change our direction throughout life is irrelevant.  No matter what is true, we have choices on how we react to each and every event we experience.  We have a choice on how we respond to that individual that held the door for us, to that driver that cuts us off, to the stoppage of traffic on the highway, to our house being broken into, to the loss of our spouse, and the list goes on.  These do not have to be only negative experiences.  The same holds true for what we term “beneficiary” experiences as well.  (Is there a non-beneficiary experience?)

Could we have stopped the accident on the highway or the death of our loved one?.....undoubtedly not.  Do we have a part in the process of how we appreciate and enjoy our life?......without a doubt!

If we believe or consider the possibility that we are constantly building our tomorrows by what we do today and by our expectations, then is it possible that as we mold our journey it will flex as we build? 

Even though we are positive, we will still experience hard lessons in life.  These are part of our journey.  Our reaction to the lessons is what is important. 

Is it not possible for us to go through these life experiences (lessons) and our part in the process is to learn from them and then carry on?  Perhaps this is part of destiny’s gateway!  Are we to learn not to take everything so personally? 

Should we be “owning” everything that happens.  We were taught the law of gravity in school.  Are we suppose to think that we own this theory or learn from it and move forward? 

We are meant to experience but not own.  These are not personal.  They do not define us – they teach us.

We and only we make the decisions.  We choose what we wish to believe and what response we will have throughout our journey.   It is always in our hands even when we do not believe it is. 

Perhaps all we need to do is watch life flow, be the spectator of all of the events, learn from them and move forward without stress, fearless and free.  You will need to decide and then watch what builds from that decision.

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STATIONARY RETROGRADE AND STATIONARY DIRECT

When a planet is transiting through the Zodiac, the planets from Mercury to Pluto have cycles known as retrograde and direct motion.  The Sun and the Moon never go into retrograde motion. 

The Planets, at times, appear to slow down.  They then appear to stop their forward motion.  During this apparent stoppage of motion, it is known as stationary retrograde.  The planet will remain in this stationary position for a few days duration, depending on the planet in question.  After the planet moves into retrograde motion (appears to be moving backwards) and then completes its retrograde cycle, it once again begins to slow down and then appear to come to a stop.  This is termed stationary direct in Astrology.  The length of time a planet is in stationary direct also depends on the planet involved.  The outer planets remain in their stationing position longer than the inner planets.  Once again the planets begin to appear to move in a forward motion.

There has been controversy concerning the meaning of stationary positions in the natal chart.  Some Astrologers, including this Astrologer, share the concept through experience that the stationary direct as well as the stationary retrograde have a very powerful influence on a person’s life when found in the natal chart.

It has been noted that an individual with a planet in a stationary position in the birth chart will have emphasizes on the defining energies of the planet involved.  There is also influence from the sign that the planet is in and the house placement as well. 

Some Astrologers, through studies, have found that the stationary planet can be one of the most powerful influences in the birth chart and that the energies of this planet will rule much of the activity that will be released.  At some point in the person’s life, these energies and the influence of the planet will become very significant.  The energies of the stationary planet have been linked to the defining purpose of the individual’s life. 

This Astrologer believes that if there are other signatures within the birth chart that point in the same direction and imply something very similar that the matters concerned with the planet involved will be heightened and experienced as a significant inner or outer expression.

It has been suggested that someone with a stationary retrograde planet in the birth chart will at some point experience the energies related to the planet involved within the area of life the house dictates as well as the energies of the sign it falls under. 

The individual with the stationary retrograde will only discover this after some time of inner reflection as well as many life experiences that will lead to an awakening of sorts depending on the planet and its placement.  This may take time as well as much self-study or thought-provoking experiences before it is finally released.  This is similar to a retrograde planet in the birth chart as it suggests that there is some inner reflection required before action can be taken.

The stationary direct individual has a different experience although the process is the same.  The stationary direct influence depends on the sign the stationary planet is in and the house placement as well.  However, the stationary direct individual has a much easier time unleashing the energies associated with the planet and its placement.  Things seem to work much easier and in a more outward expression.  The motivating factor that facilitates the desired information or acknowledgement and understanding can be released at a much early stage in life or under less restrictive conditions.  Stationary direct works in a much similar manner as does a planet once it goes direct.

The energies released and the influence of the planet involved is still of primary importance, but the direct stationary energies seem to come through in a much easier manner than the energies of the retrograde stationary planet.

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