TRANSITING NEPTUNE IN OPPOSITION NATAL MOON

If you have your natal Moon in the sign of Virgo, transiting Neptune may be in opposition to this position, depending on the degree of your Moon. 

Oppositions often involve other people and the Moon has a huge influence on your emotional makeup and your reaction to life’s events.  During this phase, you will have to be aware that you could be highly influenced by others, perhaps by deception or you may have a difficult time seeing through a veil of uncertainty.  Neptune tends to make life’s issues rather cloudy.

As mentioned, the Moon has a significant influence on our emotions.  During this phase, if you have this aspect in your chart, you may find that you are experiencing odd or unusual mood swings.  People seem to affect you even if you are not aware of it.  If you find that your moods suddenly shift for no apparent reason, check to see who is in your surroundings and what is transpiring currently in their life.  You may be taking on their energies on a subconscious level.

Your intuition may be somewhat off and although Neptune can inspire great intuitive insights and clairvoyant abilities, you would be wise to have someone who knows you well offer their insight before you make any sudden adjustments to your life.  If your world’s view is obscured and uncertain, understand that this could be due to the influence of Neptune and life should become clearer over time as this aspect moves away from being an influence in your chart.

Your inner feelings may not be overly accurate during this aspect, and you may be reading things incorrectly. 

Again, it is best to ask others for their opinion, but make sure that they are reliable and trustworthy. 

If this energy is affecting a love relationship, you may find that you are having trouble seeing your mate with clarity, even if you feel you are.  You may be putting them on a pedestal and not seeing all their little flaws.  Eventually you may be disappointed to find out that they are only human after all.

The home and family may also need some attention as these are areas ruled by the Moon especially if the Moon is in the fourth house, if Neptune is currently transiting through the fourth house or if your natal Moon rules the fourth house. 

If the fifth house is highlighted, perhaps this energy may involve your children or your lover.  Your creativity might be heightened if the fifth is highlighted. 

If the sixth house is highlighted, take care of your health and make sure you are eating correctly and exercising appropriately.  Health can be affected because of what is now taking place in your life.  Mental confusion is often an off-shoot of this aspect and can create energies that make it hard to diagnose illnesses.  There would have to be other factors in your chart suggesting something similar with your health for this to be significant.  You need at least three indicators in your chart suggesting something similar to each other to have an affect your life.

Make sure you are looking at life from a positive perspective, as Moon in Virgo has a tendency to over-analyze everything and tear apart even the best of conditions.  Always focus on the positive in life as you magnify whatever you focus on.  Although this may be a troublesome transit for some, you can learn a great deal about your intuitive insight and how the mind operates.  The greatest lessons come from the most challenging conditions.  Use the energies in positive ways to enhance your spiritual understanding and intuitive insight.

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SPRING COURSE REGISTRATION

Holm Astrology is now accepting registrations for our 2020 spring courses.

We are offering both Beginners and Level III courses commencing the week of March 23, 2020.  Both spring courses are in-class courses and are NOT ONLINE COURSES.  Classes will be held minutes north of Barrie.  The address will be provided upon registration.

2020 SPRING BEGINNERS COURSE

The beginner's course is a nine class course.  Classes will be held Tuesday, March 24, March 31, April 7, 14, 21 & 28, May 5, 12 and 26.  Classes begin at 7 p.m. and are 2 to 2.5 hours in length. 

For a course outline, please visit www.holmastrology.com/beginner-s-course .  

Anyone who has enrolled in and has paid in full for the Holm Astrology's 2020 Spring BEGINNER’S course, (prepayment provides a $25.00 discount) if you refer a friend, you will receive an  reimbursement of a further $25.00 upon your friend paying for the Beginner's spring 2020 course in full.

2020 SPRING LEVEL III ASTROLOGY COURSE

The Level III Astrology course is a ten class course being held Monday, March 23, April 6, 20, & 27, May 4, 11 & 25, June 8 & 15.  Classes for this course also start at 7 p.m. and run for 2 to 2.5 hours in length. 

For a course outline, please visit www.holmastrology.com/level-iii .  

Classes are $25.00 each and there is a reduction of $25.00 if the full course is paid in advance. 

Payment can be made for either course on our webstore at www.holmastrology.com/apps/webstore/ or in person by cash, tap debit, Visa, MasterCard and American Express

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PLEASE NOTE:  We will be offering our level II Astrology Course in the fall of 2020.

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THE MARS RETURN

The Mars return to its original placement in the natal chart by sign and degree takes place approximately every two years.  Mars in many cases is considered malefic in its expression and often denotes aggressive action and conflicts which on some level require strength and determination. 

Before we go into the return and its implications and consequences, we have to look atMars’ placement within the natal chart.  Is it well aspected especially by trine or sextile with the Sun, Venus or Jupiter?  Is it poorly aspected especially by square or opposition and in some cases conjunct with Saturn, Uranus or Pluto?  This will help define what we are working with when determining the influence related to Mars in this return cycle.

In many cases the time within a few days of the direct return, this period will often be accompanied by an initiation of activities, and a formulation of plans for advancement are often quite common.  It has been noted that activities which require strength and stamina are generally highlighted at this time.  Mars is connected to physical strength and the ability to rise above intrusion, but this can also deal with activities that are challenging in the mental arena as well. 

Because of Mars’ reputation of being a malefic energy, some Astrologers link its place in the natal chart as an area of conflict, but the resolution often can be obtained by facing things head on and believing that inner strength is part of our personal abilities.  Mars is certainly in need of steadiness and control as well as direction and has been linked with accidents and struggle often requiring instruction. 

Many believe that Mars and its energies are something we need to worry about, but once again, we will need to look at the natal chart placement as well as other transiting and progressed factors present at that particular time to have a clear understanding of the energies at hand.

Mars is also a timing tool and can be used when analysing as something might occur and along with the Sun, Uranus and the progressed Moon, we will find that Mars can be quite accurate in determining when the energies are about to be released.

Those that are in sync with Mars (Aries rising or Sun in Aries or a strong Mars placement) will find that the energies are more comfortable and easier to work with than for those that are not fortunate enough to have this present in their natal charts.  However, it is always wise to set plans before jumping into action as this is when accidents take place or activities turn out less favourable than what we might have wished for. 

As with all return cycles it is a time for new beginning, setting new goals and plans of action.  Mars’ return can help with defining when it is best to move ahead or stay put in our plan of action.  In a masculine’s chart, it speaks of male energies and the aggressive instinct depending on what sign and house Mars is found. 

In a more feminine chart, it often speaks of the masculine spouse or someone who could be considered enthusiastic or aggressive or a prominent masculine figure. 

In both gender charts, it can speak of a young masculine individual; as with Venus, in both charts often speaks of a young feminine individual.  In both charts, Mars speaks of the sexual drive and ambitious, enterprising efforts made by individuals.

When we are going to experience the Mars return be prepared for action.  Sometimes we will need to anticipate activity, and other times, life just pushes us in a direction that often requires action, drive and a personal initiative. 

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THE VENUS RETURN

As with any return, the Venus return is calculated to the exact day it reaches into natal positioning by sign and degree.  A chart is then drawn up to define the energies associated with the planet Venus.  A Venus return chart that closely matches the natal chart by sign and degree signifies an important year. 

Venus’s cycle is approximately one year, a little over or under by roughly one month depending on the year.  The house position and aspects and especially contacts with the angles define what type of return can be anticipated.

When deciphering a Venus return remember to take into consideration that this is a chart which has to do with Venetian matters.  These matters will have an influence on love and affection and often speaks of a love interest.  Sometimes it speaks of the daughter or a young important female and in some cases on a wider scale is representative of women in general. 

Venus also has to do with social activities such as marriage and social events such as parties and engagements of importance.  Venus also has to do with popularity and material objects such as gifts and acquisitions often referred to as elegant or pleasing to the eye. 

The house Venus is located in within the Venus return will be an area of interest and much can be said with regards to what this period will be about by its house position.  The Ascendant and the placement of its ruler also help uncover the potential that lies within this Venus return chart.

The aspects which Venus receives from other planets in this chart define how positive or challenging this period might be.  However, it should be noted that Venus in many cases helps to alleviate some conditions especially when linked favourably to the Sun, Jupiter and the Ascendant.  Challenging aspects to Venus in the return can affect love connections and also finances but favourable aspects will also affect these areas in a complimentary and positive manner. 

Remember all challenges found in any chart are put in place to be resolved and they are the ones that hold the greatest lessons which propel us forward in life. 

All returns are indicative of the beginning of a new cycle and are defined by what the return planet is about so return charts can be prepared for any given planet. 

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THE MERCURY RETURN

Mercury is the planet of the mind and deals primarily with communication, the thought process and decision making.  It is tied to such things as writing, public speaking, teaching, short trips, transportation such as vehicles and all things related to interaction with others.

For all returns, a chart must be prepared for the exact day that the planet in question (Mercury in this case) returns to its original place by sign and degree that is was at the time of birth right to the minute.  Some sites will do this calculation for you or you can buy programmes that do this work.  The Mercury return usually follows closely to the solar return and occurs once a year.

The rising sign is very important and will help define how life unfolds over the year in Mercury related ways.  If Mercury is conjunct an angle or several planets, it often suggests an eventful year.  Quite often a surge of energy related primarily to Mercury is experienced on the day it returns to its natal position.  We would have to check which house Mercury is found in and although it returns to its original position by sign and degree the timing will be different from our birth time so the ascendant and houses will be different from their position in the natal chart.

If, for example, the rising sign is Aries, this will be a year of personal activities that can be used to propel us forward in life.  Aries always wants to push ahead and strive for personal growth.  This could be the year for activities related to signing of agreements, buying an automobile, starting a book or releasing a book, beginning teaching or moving into a programme that will help you achieve what you are trying to accomplish.

If we have Cancer on the ascendant, this could be a year that agreements or disagreements occur within the family or within the home environment.  This could be a year when nurturing a family member or in contrast a year when we are in need of nurturing.  Sensitivity is an important factor at this time and often intuitive experiences are enhanced.  Of course things run deeper at this time as emotions are a big part of the process.  Don’t forget as with any chart all the defining characteristics have to be taken into consideration.  A challenged ascendant or difficult Mercury would suggest a year of some difficulty and decision making may not be easy, but in many ways the mind can still figure out the best route to take.

The house and sign positon of Mercury will define the area of life involved for the return year and will also define the energies associated with the sign.  Don’t forget to also look at the ruling planet of the ascendant as it will give us further information.  For example with Sagittarius on the ascendant, we will need to look at where Jupiter is in the return. 

The placement by house of Mercury (Angular, Succedent, and Cadent) along with the general meaning behind what these placements suggest will also be important.  Angular and Succedent as well as Cadent energies are all quite different from one another.  If for example using only as a timing device, if Mercury occurs in a cadent house most of the energy will take place in the first 4 months of the year.  If Succedent then most of the activity will take place in the middle of the year and if in Cadent things take hold in the last four months of the year.

Remember Mercury returns are highlighting Mercurial connections and will only last for one year.  Also regardless of how challenging the chart appears, we can always find ways to work with the energy and learn from our experiences.

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DO NOT LOSE YOUR PERSPECTIVE

Do not allow yourself to lose focus of your own personal ideologies. 

It is important not only during good times but particularly during challenging lessons to continue to share, love and be compassionate.  We must always be the mirror image of what we want to see in our world around us.

It is said that we are currently in a transitional stage.  As with all transitional periods, the experience can be turbulent.  Be compassionate and share love with your fellow brothers and sisters.  Stay focused on the positive.  It is plentiful, if we care to pay attention. 

We may be in a state of flux but it is important to stay focused on our true journey, which is based on love.  We can rise above any global event.  When we focus on the blessings which are too numerous to list in a day, we keep our energy levels high above the levels that perpetuate fear and hatred.

Live each day in a manner that serves you best.  Do not allow the actions of others to intrude into your loving world.  If we live in fear and hatred, we do not recognize the love that is present.  Peace, contentment, joy.....these cannot be obtained through violence, discontentment or hatred. 

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stated this clearly:

“The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral,

begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy.

Instead of diminishing evil, it multiplies it.

Through violence you may murder the liar,

but you cannot murder the lie, nor establish the truth.

Through violence you may murder the hater,

but you do not murder hate.

In fact, violence merely increases hate.

So it goes.

Returning violence for violence multiplies violence,

adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness:

only light can do that.

Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”

We are one.  Your beliefs in life are not worth having if they do not stand up during times of trial.  Let the light of source continue to be your guide and stay true to your own personal journey.

Nothing can bend the strong arm of compassion and together as a force we can help channel hate in the opposite direction.  Hate is the absence of love.  If you fill hate with love, it can no longer exist.  All actions create waves of energy.  These waves are continual and once they have returned, you will reap the harvest of what you have sown.  Life looks after life and what we set in motion today will have ramifications in our world at future dates.

Acts of love and compassion raise your vibration and in so doing you raise the vibration of all that surrounds you.  Rise above the seeds of fear that have been planted.  Find that place within that resonates with love at the highest level. 

Together our energies create the whole.  There is only one life to live in the moment, one life to give in the moment.  Here, today, is our opportunity to make this world a better place for us personally, for everyone, for the whole.

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SUN IN PISCES - FEBRUARY 20 2020

Due to our electronic shut down, we are a little late publishing this post.  Sorry Pisces readers.

Those with their Sun in the sign of Pisces, in many cases, are clearly defined by the traditional characteristics of Pisces, but many are also highly defined by the other placements in the natal chart as well.  As with all Sun Signs, the Sun sign is only one portion of who we are.  Although Pisces is generally considered a somewhat passive sign and these individuals are gentle personalities that are often influenced greatly by others around them, there may be other strong placements in the natal chart which can dilute the Piscean traits. 

An example might be someone with their Sun in Pisces but they have Aries rising, Mercury in Aries and the Moon in Leo.  This individual’s characteristics would be quite different from someone with the Sun in Pisces and a rising sign of Taurus, Mercury in Pisces and the Moon in Capricorn. 

Pisces in general, however, can be so soft in its expression that people only see the overflow of other more strong factors in the natal chart.  Pisces is a water sign and is mutable in modality, often making these individuals highly influenced by those around them.  They are sensitive to an extreme and can also be quite emotional.  Many Pisceans have a difficult time not showing these character traits to the outside world. 

Most Pisces are kind hearted and caring individuals often tied closely to the mystical path.  Some Astrologers believe that Pisces, being the last sign of the Zodiac, have reincarnated through each sign and carry some of each sign’s characteristics within them.  This is why many Pisces are so swept away and they want to nurture those in need.

Many Pisces individuals are musically inclined or have some form of artistic talent.  They can be quite creative although often quite subdued in their expression.  Much depends on the rising sign and other factors within the chart. 

Most Pisceans have a difficult time dealing with hard and aggressive people or situations in life.  They may choose to bury their head in the sand and try to stay clear of volatile situations.  They are far from aggressive although some recognize these internal tendencies and tend to go over the top in proving their “masculinity” or abilities to stand up in the face of adversity.

Those that have their Sun Sign in the mid degrees of Pisces have had transiting Neptune, their ruling planet, making a conjunction to their Sun for some time now.  Those with their Sun in the early 20 degree range are just beginning to feel this effect in their life now.  This may be a time of spiritual awakening if they are open to such energies and they will experience vivid dreams that can be deciphered and used to provide some assistance in this undertaking.

 Some may find that they are confused more than ever at this time, due to other influences in their chart.  Some will seek ways to change their perception, either by meditation techniques, imagination or substance abuse.  Pisces are known for substance abuse when life becomes difficult. 

Pluto and Saturn in transit are both in Capricorn and both remain there most of 2020.  Pluto stays for extended time and Saturn will move into Aquarius in December of 2020.  Those with their Sun in the mid to late degrees of Pisces will be experiencing these two planets interlinking with their Sun.  These two energies are powerful and are agents of transformation although Saturn will insist on hard work and a good foundation.  Linked to the Sun by sextile implies opportunities to move towards inner goals, outer goals and aspirations and in some cases occupational opportunities.  Much will depend on which houses are involved as these will be the areas of life involved in each Piscean chart.

In most cases, a transiting planet making a conjunction in its natural sign offers growth and opportunities to understand the energies at hand and in this case opportunities to open the door a little wider and have the ability to envision or explore their more innate personality and spiritual ties.

Happy Solar return my Piscean readers!

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