ONE STEP FORWARD

How would you finish off this statement – “One step forward...........”.  Would it be “and two steps back”, or “in my journey of life” or would you simply leave the statement as it is? 

How you finish that statement is a good reflection of how you are currently viewing life.  Is your current view a negative one of moving backwards (two steps back)? 

Even when life appears to be moving backward, it is not.  Understanding “every event holds within it a valuable lesson” would alter this view or opinion immensely.

Life is always moving forward even when it appears as though it is not.  We learn our primary lessons from life when it is seemingly is in retreat.  These difficult lessons are actually stepping stones.  Most of our valued lessons stem from challenging conditions.  If we can maintain this perspective, we will not be affected in a negative way mentally when life’s direction seems challenged. 

Some individuals with complete faith in the process actually welcome hard lessons as they know they personally will grow in leaps and bounds when the lesson has been completed.  There are also some individuals that make negativity their identity and they believe unconsciously that by maintaining a victim status, this gives them an identity to the world. 

One step at a time is a great motto. 

We can live by accepting what has happened in our lives and then move on beyond those events.  How we react to anything in life is our choice.  Shall we allow an event to define us or shall we take from all events the lessons presented and grow from them? 

Challenges in life are ideal tools to help us grow and expand our understanding or they can assist us to change our direction in life.  There are times that we need to start over again, beginning anew and changing direction from the course we were on.  Sometimes life events will push us in that direction.  Other times we are meant to stay determined and committed to what life has presented us with. 

What a wonderful feeling of accomplishment when we have conquered a difficult situation.  What amount of faith does this build in us?

Our reactions are always a choice.  Even when life seems to dictate, our response is what we control.  Is our response to life’s conditions “one step forward”?  Recognize the potential in this statement. 

Why would we want to view life from the perspective that we may move one step forward but then likely we will move two steps back?  If this is our belief, this is how we will direct our life’s journey.

Our posts are written well in advance and this post was not written with COVID19 in mind.  We are not downplaying the seriousness of what is taking place in our world currently.  That being said, what is said here can certainly be read with our current events in mind.  This lesson at hand is certainly a big one.  Do not learn it through fear.  Do what you can to be safe but utilize this very “private” time we have been given reflect and grow. 

Be safe!

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TRANSITING NEPTUNE SEXTILE MARS

Transiting Neptune is in the sign of Pisces until April of 2025 after which it moves into Aries and no longer returns to the sign Pisces due to retrograde motion. 

In its own sign, Neptune’s energies are tied to our search for our spiritual connectedness, our psychic potential and our intuitive feedback.  Neptune is closely connected with our mystical journey; and when in Pisces, opportunity awaits those that are in search of this fulfilling energy.

As this post is written in March of 2020, a sextile from transiting Neptune to natal Mars would define Mars’ placement in an earth sign, either Capricorn or Taurus.  The closer this aspect is to being direct (exactly 60 degrees) the more powerful the energies that will be felt.  Check you chart to see if this aspect is affecting you personally.

Mars is our driving force and is known to be aggressive in its expression.  It pushes us ahead in our quest, whatever that may be and in some cases has to do with willful action.  Both placements (Taurus and Capricorn) suggest that the drive has to do with what could be called reality, perhaps in material terms, but the search is for tangible outcomes whatever it may be.  We seek out something that can be relied upon, something concrete and stable, and Neptune on the other hand is pretty much anything but that. 

Neptune is illusory and often vague in its expression.  Neptune has to do with insight and the intangible.  Put the two together and we come up with a search for or the pursuit of something that is out of the so called normal realm of existence, something that, if pursued, can become more solidified and reliable.

For those in search of mystical insight, opportunities await and the likelihood of concrete realizations is at hand.  Neptune is often an enlightening experience when it touches our natal planetary placements after the fog clears.  Neptune is illusive in nature and very difficult to analyse in terms of perceivable stabilizing realizations, but this may and can be observed on some level during its sextile to Mars in the earth signs.  Sometimes under this influence we can experience revelations of truth, tangible truth connected to the mystical side of life, not just through the unconscious mind but also through conscious realizations.

This would be a good time for those who consider the mystical realm suitable for their evolutionary growth and sextiles imply opportunities.  It will likely be up to us whether we actually pursue this or not.  Sometimes these opportunities just fall into our lap and other times we need to give ourselves a push to realize them.  Mars can now provide that push.

Check to see the position of transiting Neptune, natal Mars and also Natal Neptune by house and also by aspect from other natal and transiting positions to get a clear of what opportunities are in store.  Houses are areas of life and aspects from planets and angles will define how the energies are release and what other energies are in play. 

Enjoy this opportunity of realization and make the best of these energies if this aspect is in your chart.  It will likely unfold in unconscious terms initially and then become conscious.

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Transiting Neptune Square Mercury

Neptune often has a spiritual link while transiting through the chart.  It can also be quite illusive and can create illusionary thoughts and perceptions when in line with Mercury, particularly when making a square aspect.  Again, as mentioned, however, it often has some type of link to spirituality and this is particularly so if it is in the sign of Pisces.

If you are currently experiencing the transit we are focusing on today (Transiting Neptune square natal Mercury) in your personal Astrology chart be sure to have a look at the overall condition of the other transits and progressions before coming to a conclusion on this aspect.  Remember to check the house position of transiting Neptune, the house position of natal Mercury and also the house position of natal Neptune and the aspects to it.  This will provide you with a full interpretation of what might unfold while Neptune is activated.

The energies of a square between Neptune and Mercury often point towards a misunderstanding or an inability to communicate clearly.  Your verbal expression and communicative skills will not be clear and others may have a difficult time understanding what it is you are trying to convey.  If your conversation is about intuitive and psychic experiences, however, or if you are looking for information in these areas, you will be able to find quality information.  Your inner, intuitive self might understand the material better than your conscious self at this time.  Even if the conscious self does not understand what is being presented, the information will be retained and perhaps when needed, will resurface and provide you with some needed insight or guidance.

It is best to hold off on decisions of significant matters while experiencing the influence of this aspect, such as signing documents, purchasing property or being involved with anything legal, if at all possible.  Neptune is more concerned with spiritual matters and the mundane world around you may not hold your interest or this lack of interest can cause issues later.  Under this influence, your mind may shift or you may lose track or spend time worrying about making the right decisions. 

It is advisable to reach out for help from someone you trust before signing any documents if you are obligated to do so and even under these conditions, there is still the chance that there can be mistakes made.  Often times, we tend to worry too much about issues that in reality are not even significant. 

There is the potential of being deceived by others.  As a result, be careful with whom you express yourself to and whom you place your trust in.

The mind tends to be unclear and may wonder, worry and experience fear with issues that have simply been blown out of proportion.  You would do well to wait for the fog to clear.  Clear sight and understanding will afford you the ability to handle things with an insight into what is actually taking place.

Under harsh conditions especially if Uranus or Pluto are somehow part of the equation, you may need outside assistance as transformations and changes of an unusual sort might be part of the process and this will make things even more unclear. 

Professional help is suggested particularly if the twelfth house is involved or possibly the eighth house, although the eighth may be linked closer to the occult teaching and also joint finances or matters connected with legacies or inheritances. 

Be sure to have the full picture and do not allow yourself to be deceived by what appears to be truth.  Sometimes truth can be camouflaged or hidden in some way.

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MAIN INGREDIENT

Without life’s main ingredient nothing would hold much significance.  What is this main ingredient?  Love, of course!

This is our foundation.  This is where we draw all of our energies from.  Without love, what can we accomplish?  What could we enjoy or how would we endure? 

Everything begins here.  No matter what we try to accomplish in our life, we need to come from a place of love.  When our actions stems from the heart, we are capable of moving mountains. 

Share love with family, whether biological or chosen, even strangers you meet along the way.  Share love even now from isolation.  Allow love to intertwine into everything you do.  Does it not begin with you?

Love yourself first and everything else falls into place.  If you cannot love yourself, you have placed your focus in all of the wrong places.  Love is within each of us and is available to all of us. 

Love has never been lost.  You have been lost as you are not recognizing its presence within you. 

Love is where we have come from and it will be where we return.  When our minds say we will never find love, recognize that this is coming from ego not from truth. 

You are the one deserving love and you are the one that will share love once you allow it. 

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JUPITER SEXTILE NEPTUNE - Transiting

Transiting Jupiter sextile transiting Neptune, although it has been in place since February 2020, deserves further mention.  Jupiter and Neptune are in sextile to one another almost to the end of 2020 and have strong links in February (direct February 20), in July (direct July 27) and October (direct October 12).  Don’t forget this transit is in place for everyone and can also be used in mundane astrology. 

You will have to check your birth chart to see at which degrees these planets affect your natal placements and also by what aspects.  Check also the house positions involved for further information.  They are tightly linked from 18-20 degrees, Jupiter in Capricorn and Neptune in Pisces.

Jupiter expands on things and brings great growth potential.  Jupiter is also linked to good luck, good fortune, fortunate possibilities and in general all things good.  Jupiter’s negative expression is over the top expectations, over doing, overly optimistic anticipations and excessive growth. 

Neptune has to do with spiritual insight, mystical unfolding and psychic potential.  Neptune in its negative form deals with fogginess and things being unclear or the desire to escape anything that is intrusive or unfiltered in negative terms. 

These two transiting planets are linked by a sextile indicating opportunities for spiritual growth, expansive understanding into the mystical side of life and optimism with regards to higher learning and growth potential in these areas of life.

Sextile’s energies in some cases fall into your lap.  In this case, this may also be tied to growth and opportunities tied to success, whatever that means to you due to Jupiter being in Capricorn. 

At other times sextiles need a push from you and it is suggested that rather than wait on an opportunity to fall into your lap that you promote yourself and push to achieve what you would like to see in the near future.  Good luck and good fortune is part of the picture if these planets link up favourably to your natal placements.  Even if they are somewhat challenged in your chart, you can always work towards learning something of relevance during the upcoming year.

If you happen to have a conjunction, trine or sextile to one of these placements or favourable aspects to both of these positions, you can push ahead in your endeavours now and create something viable down the road or even in this moment. 

If you have Squares or oppositions to these placement then it may take some work to achieve what you set out to do, but you should always keep pushing even when there are obstacles in the way.  The worst you can do is fail or fall short and then this is when valuable lessons are experienced. 

We should understand that growth comes in many shapes and forms and are not always easily recognized as such initially.

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RISE & RECONNECT WITH YOU

We are taking our focus away from the Covid 19.  We want to focus on life in general and give you some food for thought because most of us have time to do a little self-study currently.  With this in mind, enjoy the read.

Do you choose to remain in the shadow of your former self, or will you rise to each occasion as they present themselves? 

Will you put forth whatever effort is required in order to fulfill or meet your own personal dreams? 

Your life is a reflection of what you believe is attainable.  It is a reflection of where you place your expectations, beliefs and focus. 

What are your limitations, if any? 

Do these limitations stem from outside of self or are the due to your thoughts? 

Are your goals within your reach or have you placed limitations on yourself or your abilities? 

Have you erected barriers to stop yourself from reaching your goals because of conscious or unconscious reasons?

Your thoughts and attitudes can be your catalyst or they can be your barriers.  Your thoughts of barriers and lack of self-worth are what stand in the way.  You are not at the mercy of others unless you allow this.  You always have command of your attitude and outlook.  Your life is meant to be lived from the highest vantage point possible.  It is our thoughts that alter our direction, because we own each thought and believe it to be real.

We are not our thoughts.  We are not our bodies.  We are not our experiences.  Following our beliefs blindly is a choice. 

We are the one that dwells within.  We are the energy that listens to the busy mind.  We are the one who is connected to Source energy.  At our fingertips, we always have what we need for this moment. 

Step forward.  Look within and reacquaint yourself with you.

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NEW MOON IN ARIES - MARCH 24 2020

The Sun and Moon align on March 24, 2020, at 5:29 EDT. 

This conjunction between the Sun and the Moon, better known as the New Moon, is in the sign of Aries at 4 degrees. The New Moon’s energies are perfect for planting seeds in the garden of life.  The more we cultivate and nurture these seeds, the greater the potential for harvest particularly when we have our Full Moon (Aries) in the same sign some six months from now.

Aries is a perfect sign for beginnings and moving ahead full steam towards our objectives.  The only possible set back may be that we do not plan enough and therefore make mistakes along the way.  As you are planning to pursue a goal under this influence, make sure that you are fully prepared before you set things in motion.  Also expect some changes along the way.

Aries is a pioneering sign and wants to be the first one to push ahead.  These individuals need no assistance and are quite willing to go it alone, depending on their resources.  Aries, ruled by the planet Mars, can be aggressive in its pursuit and needs to cultivate patience, but can move mountains if it so desires.  Action is a prerequisite at this time although as mentioned planning is also important.

If you have a planet within three degrees of this placement (4 degrees) and in major aspect (conjunction, sextile, square, trine or opposition) it will have a more powerful influence in your life than if you have no planets near this degree.  The closer to exact the degree is, the stronger the influence will be. 

Check the houses involved as this will be the area (s) of life involved in the equation and also look into the aspects from planets as this will determine how the energies will played out.

Your plan of action should be soon; don’t wait too long.  Those that are unsure or concerned about the outcome with justifiable reasons perhaps should not take action at this time.  But don’t let negativity stand in the way of progress.  Due to the higher degree of uncertainty at this time especially related to business and finances, it might be wise to temper down your goals at this time.  These are uncertain times, although it has been predicted that once the virus has subsides there will likely be a surge of activity.

If your plans are well thought out, you may enjoy some favourable results as long as there are other indicators in the chart.  Patience in general under our current circumstances is certainly suggested. 

Stay true to your beliefs and know that better times are just around the corner.  Aries’ energies are favourable for intent and strength.  If we take the time to do the prep work and think things out rationally, we will find our way through. 

Indicators are in place for a brighter future.  Believe!

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