DOES ASTROLOGY DICTATE?

Over the years, we have reviewed many astrological configurations in our posts.  We have reviewed the birth chart aspects, the meanings of houses and planetary energies and the list goes on and on.  What we would now like to touch on today is astrologically based, but we are reviewing from a bit of a different angle.

There are many people that study Astrology through books, the classroom and by delineating their own chart and the charts of others.  We at Holm Astrology have taken astrology courses, read many books and studied the subject in great depth for decades.  The beauty behind this science is that our forefathers have provided many transcripts and much information which has been gathered and confirmed over a very long period of time.  The history of Astrology goes back several thousand years and thank goodness for the information that has been formulated before us which is still available for all of us to utilize.

It is our hope that we can spark your interest in Astrology and provide you with a useful foundation if only to understand your own Astrology chart. 

What we wanted to touch on in this post is related to the natal chart, and we promise not to go too deep all at once.  We want to ensure that if you look into the workings of your own charts or would like to study other people’s chart that you have a good understand of what is being laid in front of you.  We also want to ensure that you understand although the chart speaks of details of many aspects of our personality as well as forecasting potential energies that are forthcoming, we as individuals are ultimately in the driver’s seat and it is in our hands to change or tweak anything that we may find in our charts.

We are not at the mercy of the astrological energies, and although transits and progressions certainly do have an impact on our lives and are extremely accurate in their definition, we always are at the helm.  We personally control our attitude and outlook on the outcome of these events as well as our responses to them.  It is always at our discretion how we choose to view any incident that happens in our life.  We can choose to be swept away and swallowed up by events or we can take control of how we handle any situation in our lives and look at the more challenging events as lessons and not punishment. 

The personality characteristics that come naturally to us can always be adapted and tweaked to work for us instead of making life difficult.  We can learn to use what is available to us instead of feeling victim to them.

Going one step further, our birth chart has many aspects and planetary placements that carry great weight in our lives; however, any square or opposition can be turned into a trine or sextile as our life moves forward.  This is not to say that we will not experience the lessons that the aspect or planetary position suggests.  We do suggest, however, that we can use the lessons to our advantage by making changes conducive to our growth and turn the lesson into something that not only fosters growth on many levels but adds to who we are as individuals.

It is important, therefore, not to get overly caught up in challenging events within the Astrology chart or in lessons suggesting disruptions through transit or progression.  These are stepping stones to great development and achievements.  We have the ability to learn lessons and conquer any obstacle in life including any challenging conditions within a birth chart.  It is, of course, up to each individual to recognize this and put it into motion in their lives. 

Understand, beyond question, that you can achieve success on any levels as a result of challenging positions and aspects found within your birth chart.  They are only insurmountable if you decide that they are.

We are certainly at the controls of our reaction to our life’s events.  Nothing stands in the way of progress except our mind’s focus.  You have control over all of your thoughts that are less than positive and can, with practice, channel them in a positive direction. 

Enjoy the beautiful journey of life and take advantage of the information that your Astrology chart provides you with.  It is a wonderful tool to have.

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REMEMBER YOUR CONNECTION

It can be easy to get caught up in everyday life.  The hustle and bustle of our day can take us away from our true mission.  We are here to experience a physical existence, but this includes more that working, sleeping and eating.   It may seem as though this is our main focus but there is a much greater spiritual link that co-exists with everyday life.

Many of us often gets caught up in the little nuisances of routine living.  It is sometimes difficult to move beyond life’s obligations and necessities, and we can often find it a difficult task.  Even with this focus, however we still catch ourselves questioning what lies beyond these mundane obligations. 

Many of us feel that there is much more than what meets the eye and somehow intuitively understand that the façade of everyday living is not the essence of our true mission.

As our lives continue to evolve, we will enter periods of self-reflection and self-integration.  It is during these times of awareness that we may gain insights into our connection to the greater whole.  Do not be overwhelmed by the constant barrage of everyday events and the undercurrents of mundane affairs that seem so overbearing at times.  Know that they are not the do all, end all and there is so much more than what meets the eye.

Life runs much deeper.  Our vantage point is obscured by the flow of the tide that we seem to be caught up in.  Internally or instinctively we are drawn to the true adventure unfolding and we are seemingly living a life of illusion that is created for this moment in time.  This illusion is so deep that it appears real and we get caught up in it through our own fascination and obscure behaviours.

We are in fact a spiritual being living a material or physical life.  We get caught up in the drama of everyday experience.  When we awaken to reality and living beyond survival something begins to happen to the fabric of life.  We begin to sense other dimensions that co-exist in our life, but these are on a different frequency, one slightly different from our own.  Some of us become sensitive enough to perceive this on our own level of awareness and we know of the “other world’s” inhabitants living side by side with us.

These are our guides, friends and relatives that have completed their earthly task and have now passed over into their next phase of existence.  If we listen carefully, but not with our ears, we can sense their subtle vibrations all around us.  Some have the ability to communicate although on a very different level.  Others can infiltrate our space and provide us with information and guidance to assist us in our journey.

Remember that you are a spirit energy living a physical existence and this life is so very temporary. 

Do not waste this gift.  Live it!  Enjoy it!  Experience life to its fullest. 

We are here to enjoy life and gain insight as we venture forward.  Do not forget your connection to spirit and know that this is who you truly are.  

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ASTROLOGICAL BASICS ARE ESSENTIAL

Sometimes it is good to have a bit of a re-freshener with the basics of Astrology.  The fundamentals are essential and need to be practiced even with the most advanced techniques.  In the field of Astrology, we will always be a student.  It is important to recognize that we will NEVER know all that there is to know about Astrology. 

As an Astrologer, it is essential to always be open to and welcome continued education because, as mentioned, we will be a permanent student.

The sign 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) inherent with a chart.  Always look to these positions and placements to get a clear picture of the energies in the chart.  House placements and Sign positioning emphasis containing such as a Stellium will be greatly enhanced.

The Sun, the Moon and the Ascendant are determining factors in the individual’s expression and these also speak of the character traits of an individual.  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 fit the description of 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 being 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 of energy due to the square from Saturn (restrictions) and the Moon (emotions).  This individual would have to work very hard to express themselves emotionally in comparison to say someone with a Leo Sun with a conjunction from Mercury, Jupiter and Venus or a rising sign of Leo.

Angles or aspects from other planets help determine how challenged or with what ease an individual has in releasing 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 a lack of an aspect, will also have a profound effect on the individual’s life journey.  A person with a Grand Square will have many 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 delineating an individual’s Astrology chart.

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BELIEVE IN YOUR ABILITIES

It is important to realize and accept what you make great contributions to the world around you.  This is not to stroke your ego.  It is necessary to recognize because your part is important, and you should never underestimate what you are here to do.  In your opinion, it might seem insignificant and you might underestimate what you consider are your redeeming qualities.  Understand that this is “your” perspective and this perspective can be distorted.  Others undoubtedly view your capabilities on a totally different level than you may.

When you render your innate qualities and talents as useless and/or insignificant, you sell yourself short.  You may even be blocking the ultimate achievements you are here to fulfill.  The abilities of any early development are often dwarfed compared to the final outpouring after practice and nurturing of these talents.  It is important, therefore, to not sell yourself short as you will stagnate your progress in its infancy and could even halt any further possibilities for the future.  Selling yourself short serves no positive purpose but it will certainly slow down the progress and hinders the real value of your story.

Believing in yourself and your abilities, regardless of what they are, activates your evolution.  In most cases, we move forward in small steady steps but each step brings us one step closer to our individual purpose.  We have a special purpose to fulfill.... our own unique part to play in the unfolding story we call life. 

We do not know for sure where our abilities and talents are going to take us nor do we know the extent of the importance our role is in other’s lives.  Our role could be as important as parenting and guiding a child to their success.  What will their influence be on society?  In many cases what you have instilled in the minds of the young will live on in their lives and play an important role in their future.

Your occupation, your personal delivery and your attitude plays important roles in the lives of those you touch in your everyday affairs.  Do not undermine the importance of this.  Know that what you say and do touches many lives.  It is not by chance that we meet the people we do in life.  It is not by chance that we face each specific event experienced in life, although it is important not to get overly caught up in life’s events and hang on to them emotionally.  Living our lives with clear vision and relaying our message clearly through our actions is the best we can do.

We should not worry about saying the wrong thing to the point that we do not speak.  Let your words flow from a compassionate, loving heart.  We must challenge our automatic responses that we sometimes make under stressful conditions but remember too that we are human.  Each step we take is part of the process and part of the learning cycle we are meant to experience.  Life is our classroom and we experience each lessons as it is needed. 

The best we can do is to live our lives to the fullest, and explore our potential.  We can allow ourselves to awaken to our fullest abilities and know that we have our part to play in the ongoing story of life.  We are serving our purpose by living our lives, through good intentions and promoting positive energy.  We cannot do better than this.

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NEW MOON AUGUST 30 2019

We will be experiencing a New Moon on August 30, 2019 at 6:38 a.m. EDT.  The New Moon will be in the sign of Virgo at six degrees. 

In order for this New Moon to have an influence in your life, you will need to have other planets close to the 6 degree mark in your natal chart.  The more planets and angles that are within three degrees of this position, the stronger the influence, in particular, any planets that are in conjunction and/or opposition to this placement and to a lesser degree those that are in trine or sextile.

In your personal natal Astrology chart, the house that this New Moon is located in will be the house that has the potential for new beginnings and a fresh start.  Those planets in the natal chart that are in opposition to this placement will often carry the flavour of someone or something having an influence on what is taking place and in many cases is the instigator or initiator of activity. 

Those planets that are in conjunction to this lunar position add to the intensity of the situation and those that are in trine or sextile will either create easy flow or opportunities to the situation at hand.  It should be noted that we can always use these energies to advance the cause or build towards something favourable over time.

These new beginnings often associated with a New Moon could be related to a romantic involvement, your children or your creativity (5^th), or your career and advancement/disappointment in this area (10^th) or your finances and material needs, along with security from an internal point of view (2^nd), joint finances, inheritance or alimony and sex (8^th).  The connection would be determined by the aspects related to this position.

This New Moon is favourably aspected by transiting Uranus in Taurus suggesting new frontiers to challenge and a new adventure to explore.  Often these apparent new paths come out of nowhere and are unexpected but point you in the right direction.  Trines, as suggested, often indicate easy flow and opportunities for advancement. 

This New Moon’s placement is also conjunct transiting Mars which often points towards the energy needed to forge ahead with these new plans.  Watch, however, for jumping into situations without any planning or forethought.  If Mars is in an unfavourable position by natal aspect to its position during transit, watch for aggressive action either on your part or the actions of others.  This aggression may cause irritations and the feelings of being bullied into action.  You may be on the receiving end or you may be the aggressor.  Be mindful.  Mars stirs things into action and often using force or aggression in some manner of expression.

This New Moon’s placement in the sign of Virgo often speaks of the need to have everything in its place and often indicates service of some sort being part of the process. 

Watch for becoming too nit-picky as the ability to see all the little flaws is often accompanied with this position.  Virgo is also very much into details and can be obsessive in the search for perfection.  Although somewhat critical in its expression, Virgo does insist on helping and pushing ahead although cautiously.  Virgo likes the tried and tested rather than the new and unexplored, although transiting Uranus will likely have something to say about that.

Enjoy the energies of this new Moon.  Plant seeds in your garden of life with the energies of this new moon, nurture them and see the fruits of your labour come to fruition.

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Infinite Wisdom

It seems as though growth or change occurs quite frequently after experiencing challenging life conditions.  These challenges allow for an opening to growth channels as a result of the turmoil of life events (or the change in attitude after the challenging experience).  We seldom evolve through life conditions that are calm and collective.  These more often than not are the regeneration periods.  This appears to be the nature of our reality at least until the door of awareness opens.

Challenges come into play to assist us …lessons to helps us grow, rather than stagnating our growth.  It may appear quite the contrary when experiencing these conditions; however, once the situation has resolved, we can clearly see how we prospered because of these events.  It is difficult to understand while experiencing the process and we often feel as though we are at wits end, until finally a little glimmer of light shines over the horizon.

Remaining persistent and strong during these times can be arduous.  Understand that when life seems challenging, it is then that we have reached a place that can foster growth on whatever level is required.  These conditions continue until we have unlocked the door to the transition that eventually takes hold.  We have to learn these life lessons to evolve to that next stage.

This seems to be the learning curve that best suits us in this earthly form; although once the door to true spiritual learning has been opened, it appears to no longer be a requirement.  We need stiff jolts to push us in the intended direction in the beginning and then once we reach this culmination point, a shift takes place.  It may take years to reach this as a multitude of layers needs to be shed until we reach the finer level of enlightenment.  These early stages are the challenging ones.  It gradually becomes easier to move forward as we progress with our growth, and we become open to the dialogue offered by higher sources.

Our guides and spiritual companions are with us always and have always been here assisting us through the shadows of our lives, yet we may not have recognized their influence as we were so wrapped up in the situation at hand and the emotional impact of that time.  Our negative focus overshadowed our progress and the assistance we are and were receiving.

We continue to evolve if we remain open as this is our life’s purpose.  It is our birth right to open ourselves up to the beauty found within.  It is this path and the eventual outpouring of love that slowly allows our being to shine. 

We are spirits in human form.  We can never forget this.  Our earthly life journey is to eventually co-exist on some level consciously with each and every energy body. 

There is a knowing buried within which holds all of the information required to take that next step.  The gateway will present itself when we are ready, regardless of the eagerness we feel.  We cannot force the spiritual unfoldment to happen.  The timing is not in our hands other than the acceptance of the time it will take.  The sooner we realize this, the more readily the transition can occur. 

Release your “wanting” and watch your world unfold.

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MINI FORECAST 2019 - SUN IN VIRGO, (Part II)

We continue our mini forecast for Sun in Virgo.  Part I was posted on August 23, 2019. 

Today, we will look at the combination of transiting Pluto and transiting Saturn which are making a wide conjunction in September and October and then tightening up into the fall and early winter of 2019. 

In January, they make an exact conjunction with one another at 22/23 degrees of Capricorn and this will be when the combined energies will be at their strongest, although many Astrologer including me understand that Saturn is at its strongest at 2 degrees past direct (because of Saturn’s delayed action).  Using this past degree influence, the strongest impact will then be in early February.

There will be much controversy regarding these two planets linked together which will be discussed in full detail at a closer date.  It should be noted that this combination will affect anyone who has natal planets and points close to 22/23 degrees but should have a profound effect on many of us.

This conjunction when in relation to those with their Sun in Virgo and in and around these degrees will note that they will be experiencing a trine to their Sun position.  The Sun has to do with our goals and aspirations and also connects with our life passage as well as our inner most selves.  Pluto and Saturn together can be quite tumultuous and can easily indicate some struggles with power and transformations taking place due to these initial stages of evolution.  The evolution in question on a personal basis would encapsulate our life’s path and the goals we set for ourselves.

Trines imply easy flow and opportunities in obtaining benefits and are considered a viable and positive influence although these energies may not be easy to handle.  The outcome over time should be favourable if the other planets in the birth chart agree.  It would be wise to review all the details of what it is that you may be trying to accomplish.  Being honest and forthright if others are involved would be the best approach; any underhanded approach may prove to be futile. 

Quite often Pluto speaks of an ending of sorts allowing the entry for what would be considered new growth of relevance which points us in the right direction.  Situations that have outgrown their usefulness may be subjected to critical analysis and then laid to rest or at the very least they would have to be reformulated in such a way that they would fit the path we are now evoking. 

Saturn tends to hold on to what is known and what feels safe and does not like change of direction.  It wants us to feel safe and secure and if after careful study decides to move in a different direction, it often rewards us with more stability and security that might otherwise not have been available prior to these changes.

The foundation may be starting to formulate, and we will have to make some adjustments to that which we are creating, but most often what we are putting in place now carries with it longevity and productivity that will enhance our continued growth.  Use the energies wisely and don’t miss any steps as insisted by Saturn.

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