JUPITER - RETROGRADE/DIRECT MOTIONS

When Jupiter goes into its retrograde, this cycle lasts about 120 days and will move between 10 to 20 degrees.  Jupiter goes retrograde every year and as retrogrades usually indicate that the energy is not strong or its full expression is restricted, Jupiter in retrograde still offers opportunities for expansion and optimism, although somewhat challenged when it is touched by Saturn.

 

You can use an orb of 3-4 degrees when determining if Jupiter will affect any of the planets or important points in your natal chart.  As it crosses these placements, the energy of Jupiter will increase.  As I write this post, Jupiter has been direct since September 13, 2020, and its positive expansiveness is considered to be alive and well.  Jupiter moves into its retrograde cycle on June 20, 2021.

 

Under normal conditions Jupiter is known as the great benefactor, but it is said that when it moves into retrograde, the energies of these characteristics seem to fade, and its normal opportunistic influence is felt on an inner level.  On the material side of things, however, it is less effective but still present.  It is suggested that if you are considering buying property or big luxury items while Jupiter is in retrograde motion that you reconsider waiting until Jupiter is once again in direct motion.  Much depends on the natal aspects to your Jupiter.  In general, Jupiter’s energies are not as lucky in retrograde motion as they are under direct motion.

 

When Jupiter moves into retrograde, its impact is felt on an inner level rather than in our outside world.  During a retrograde cycle, you can benefit greatly if you focus on inner growth and awareness.  Getting in touch with who you are and objectively viewing yourself making alterations along the way would be very beneficial. 

 

Jupiter is the planet of expansion and is connected to spirituality and the philosophies of life that have deeper meaning.  If you have a look at the house it is transiting through as well as the house it is located in your natal chart, these will be areas of life that you can do work on and transform in ways that will suit you better (once Jupiter is direct again).  It is a time of contemplation when Jupiter is retrograde. 

 

Remember to view Jupiter even when retrograde in a positive way, even if what you see or if your life’s direction is not what you thought it was.  Under the retrograde influence you can make adjustments to the way you have been living your life, transform your life’s direction and put yourself on track with where you should be going.

 

Jupiter in retrograde is connected to the lessons in life that are required during that specific time.  Be honest with yourself under this influence, and you will be able to re-examine your truths and gauge these with a keen eye in order to decide what you want to change and what is worthy of keeping.  These are often aspects of yourself that need some tweaking, in turn creating a higher version of yourself on track and ready to move in your intended direction.  Look inside yourself and find those inner riches.

 

While under the influence of Jupiter in retrograde, if you are making plans to go into a business venture, make sure that you take the time to consider all the aspects connected to making this decision.  You may find that you will make great expenditures when Jupiter is retrograde.  This is not always a wise decision and likely not one you would make if Jupiter were in direct motion.  It is actually best to wait before making any decisions, unless your natal Jupiter and the planets connected to it in the natal chart are “well” aspected. 

 

Check to see what the natal chart is saying and then make your decisions.  Just make sure that you are viewing these contacts with clarity and watch for expanded optimism.

 

Once Jupiter has gone back into direct motion and is making aspects to other planets in your natal chart, you will be able to gage what areas of life might be affected and the potential outcome of actions taken. 

 

Jupiter is a very positive influence in your life and will enhance most experiences, especially when linked to higher energy.

 

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SUMMER SOLSTICE

We will be celebrating the summer solstice on June 20, 2021, at 11:32 P.M. EDT in the Northern hemisphere.  This powerful solar energy recharges our spirits, minds and bodies.

 

All things are energy and this energy is interconnected.  Some of us are quite aware of these influential external energies and others, are not.  With or without this awareness, all living things are affected by the position of the planets at their birth, by the continual movement of the planets, by the influence of the rotation of our earth including the changing seasons and any other shifts that occur in nature. 

 

When guided by spirit/our higher self (call it what you will), our focus is to walk and live our truth, during the easy times but especially during the times that we are being tested.  Take advantage of the strong solar energies of the Summer Solstice to push forward.  Use the more aggressive energies of the Sun to catapult forward and allow yourself to bloom into your own true creation.  Rise above your thinking mind and allow.  See the world around you for what it is without judgement. 

 

As with the Sun currently at its fullest potential (from our earthly position,) you too can allow all of your inner power and beauty to radiate out.  By doing so, you express your true self and there is nothing more perfect that your true self.  By allowing your true authentic self to bloom, each and every other living thing that your energy touches will also benefit.

 

What a glorious time of year.  Allow yourself to mirror the seasons.  We have just experienced a season of wonderful renewal.  We have worked hard to create buds of promise.  Now is the time to allow those buds to gently open and to eventually bear the fruit of our efforts.  This beauty and abundance will be seen and experienced by all who share this garden of life with us. 

 

Happy Summer Solstice!

 

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A HEALTHY CONSTITUTION IN THE NATAL CHART

Amid worries and concerns for our health, we thought that it might be appropriate to provide a few details that determine under most conditions, good health indicators within the natal profile.  It should be understood that these conditions within the chart can be mitigated by other more influential energies found in the chart.  Rather than have people concerned about indicators of ill health found in the natal chart, we thought it more appropriate to discuss the more positive aspects related to the natal profile and their potential.

 

Health indicators can be found in several different areas of the natal chart; however challenging transits can influence some of these conditions, although the natal chart is our foundation.  A favourable natal chart can diminish challenging transits.

 

What we are about to discuss will help us to some degree understand the workings of health indicators found in the natal chart.  It should be noted that positive attitude regardless of what the chart suggests can affect our lives in a very constructive way. 

 

The Sun, the Ascendant, the sixth and twelfth houses are the prime indicators dealing with health.  A transiting outer planet moving through or connected to one of these positions in hard aspect does not have to indicate poor health.  There must be several indicators pointing in the same direction to have an overall impact on the health of all individuals.

 

The Sun is our vital energy along with Mars.  If one or both of these planets are connected positively by trine or sextile, this would be considered favourable.  Jupiter and Venus would likely be a positive influence especially if connected by trine or sextile.  Even the conjunction can be favourable.  In many cases almost any connection from Jupiter to the Sun is considered a positive aspect. 

 

Exercise and healthy eating habits will be foremost in our overall health.  We need to live healthy to assist our opportunistic aspects and planet positions which indicate good health.  We always have a hand in our life.

 

Mars is our energy and drive.  If connected positively to the sixth house or ruling the sixth house and in favourable aspect, Mars’ energy can be complimentary as well.  If the Sun rules or if found in the sixth house and favourably aspected within the natal chart, this can also be considered positive.  Mars is considered a malefic planet but if favourably connected, it does not have to be perceived in this manner. 

You will also have to have a look at the sixth house ruler and how it is aspected; if it receives favourable aspects from other planets in the natal profile, this can also be viewed as a positive indicator of an ability to overcome illness. 

 

Beyond these pointers, you will also have to take into consideration age as this plays a significant role in this delineation. 

 

A well aspected Ascendant will help with any recovery from illness and if Mars is closely conjunct and favourably aspected, it can often speak of a strong resilience or fight for survival.  This will be aided by strong positive aspects from other planets as well. 

 

Saturn in positive aspect can indicate a strong constitution and a well aspected Mercury provides resilience when it comes to dealing from a mental perspective to illness.  

 

A strong Pluto gives powerful recovery potential as well as an ability to regenerate from many illnesses.

 

Strong emphasis in the eighth house is often a positive indicator of resilience and recuperative abilities.  The twelfth house is more tied to chronic conditions and this current Covid 19 is not considered chronic and will eventually pass. 

 

It is important to have a healthy lifestyle.  Alcohol and drug addiction, sometimes connected to the twelfth house and the sign Pisces, makes the body more susceptible, so perhaps some of us will need to make alterations at this time.

 

Challenges will often make us look a little deeper into our life and we may decide to make positive changes as a result of this pandemic.  There are always valuable lessons to be learned and this certainly is a good time to reflect.  In many cases, these periods point out our resilience and perseverance abilities.  We are stronger than we think and together we can aid each other in many ways. 

 

In short, this is a transformation agent at work on the deepest levels and what we do with this energy now and in the future speaks volumes on what we are learning and how we might move forward.

 

As of this date now into June 2021, it appears we are well on our way to defeating this virus.  It will be important to stay vigilant as we work our way through the process and soon life will get back to some form of normalcy whatever that may look like.

 

Be well!

 

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APPRECIATION

We do not express our appreciation to all of our followers enough.  We would like to thank you for sharing our journey with us.

 

 From Holm Astrology to you, may you allow and embrace the gifts of peace, love and happiness now and always.

 

 I trust we can all honour our similarities and respect our differences. 

 

 Moving forward, let’s focus on loving ourselves just a little bit more so that that love can spill over and touch each and every living being we encounter.

 

 Stay as open as a young child but put your wisdom to work as would a respected elder.

 

 Blessing from all of us at Holm Astrology!

 

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URANUS IN TAURUS

Uranus takes about 7 years to move from one sign to the next.  It will remain in Taurus until 2026.  Uranus often acts through unconventional means.  It is impulsive and erratic in its energies and very unpredictable.  As a matter of fact, it is the most unpredictable planet in astrology. 

 

Uranus can be used as a timer and often initiates activity on the day or accompanying days when it is direct with any planet in your chart.  Uranus seeks evolution through change and disruption and its action is sudden, somewhat obstructive but it seeks change because change is needed.  When it has completed its task, over time, you can see why change was a requirement.

 

Taurus is the sign of stability and is a stabilizing energy.  This sign is not good with change particularly change that is sudden or unexpected.  It likes the known and reliable and will strengthen its hold offering consistent and lasting output that will bring security through action.  This action, however, takes time to unfold and before you can see the results.  Taurus is steadfast and can be counted on with a steading influence and a solidifying and strong foundation built over time.

 

As you can imagine, these two energies can collide.  There will be some disruption to the comfortable norm.  It will likely take some work to move from one apparent comfortable situation to something new which might not look that secure, but Uranus is the awakener and pushes us ahead, so we don’t become complacent and too comfortable.  The change, which is likely over time, will be a steadying influence but letting go of the old will likely be difficult. 

 

We become so fixated in what was and it feels so ordinary that the changes ahead might feel a bit frightening even if we are not sure where that new direction might take us.  Uranus takes us forward through evolution and experience.  We often get hints along the way that suggest a new path is ahead.  Some individuals openly react to this, although with Taurus, the likelihood of an easy transition is probably not the case.  We might fight with everything we have to keep things as they were as they felt safe and we are relaxed and secure in their presence.  However, change is a requirement, and the soul knows it is time.

 

Something of the past will be carries forward, but only what is needed and that which is left behind is likely only a hinderance to our on-going evolutionary quest. 

 

Get ready for change when Uranus touches planets in your chart.  Conjunctions are the most powerful, followed by oppositions and squares.  The houses involved will define what areas of life needs revamping.  Natal Uranus will also offer insight into what lies ahead.  For more information consult your Astrologer.

 

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TRANSITING URANUS OPPOSITION NATAL SATURN

Uranus and Saturn are opposing forces in many ways.  Saturn represents discipline, stability, structure, and the gradual movement towards a goal.  Saturn’s energies do not like change or any kind of disruption and Saturn’s energies are quite willing to wait for things to settle before moving forward.  Saturn’s energies are reliable, secure and offer rewards for perseverance and hard work. 

 

Uranus, on the other hand represents the need for change and its energies are disruptive which often initiate change.  Uranus is a freedom-seeking planet, once again, through the agent of change and seeking the new because the old, outdated ways no longer serve a viable purpose.  

 

As you can see these planets’ energies oppose each other and are quite different. 

 

When in opposition, which often suggests that the energies in place stem from outside sources (often from the actions of others), we will find that Uranus will uproot what once was a stable and secure situation in life.  Often, if an intimate relationship is part of the equation, people will separate, new relationships are formed and changes in the most secure relationships take place.  If the relationship no longer satisfies the need for more space or more freedom of expression, changes will take place.  If someone new and exciting comes into the picture, people may leave what was once a comfortable and satisfying relationship.  

 

The feeling that a change must take place may be felt for some time and this aspect will create an event to take place that will force the change.  More often than not, it is someone else that instigates the change or some other outside influence with the energies of an opposition aspect.  

 

One thing that is frequently associated with this aspect is that longevity is not often a factor (when it comes to any new relationships).

 

If this aspect somehow involves the workplace or occupation, changes often take place in these areas.  Uranus’ action is often sudden and unexpected, and people will leave places where they have been employed for many years in search for something more in line with what they want or what they need currently in life.  

 

One thing is almost certain, the changes that take place are often seen drastic with little forethought and the behaviors can be rash.  These changes are, however, often put in place because a change of direction needs to take place and as we settle into whatever area of life is going through this process, we will come to realize the reasoning behind what took place, although this could take up to a year to come to light.

 

Is this aspect affecting your chart?

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RENEW OUR FOCUS

In order to maintain a positive journey, it is necessary to re-align our focus from time to time.  Sometimes we get a little lost in events and forget that our concentrated focus forms our reality.  We can easily get lost and/or become complacent.  Unintentionally, we go on automatic pilot.  When the lessons get tough, we can get lost in an attitude of “why me” and allow this less-than-ideal attitude to carry us away.  Thank goodness something jolts us back into the moment and reminds us that our focus is exaggerating the lesson that we see as being overly tough.

 

We are human and it is human to vary off course with our focus and gratitude.  Be gentle with yourself but the faster we recognize our “unfocus”, the faster we can re-centre ourselves and start to enjoy the ride.  It is essential to pay attention to what is important in our lives and what brings us happiness, especially during these harder lessons.  We are always able to shift our focus to anything that helps us to experience happiness (it is a choice).  This choice eventually helps us to choose calm.

 

The object of our focus does not have to be anything colossal.  As a matter of fact, it is usually the small, simple pleasures of life that help to uplift us.  Deal with issues as they surface but as we are well aware, focusing on negativity only brews sadness, fear and anxiety.

 

If we have allowed ourselves to slip back into negativity for an extended time or if this is a new concept, it can certainly take some work to retrain ourselves.  It can be difficult to even recognize our “woe is me” attitude in the beginning, but with constant mental reminders and a gentle but concentrated effort, it does get much easier.  Eventually recognizing negativity becomes effortless.  Your vibration (energy) changes as you regain your positive momentum and life will feel as though it is lifting.  It will feel much lighter and easier. 

 

It may take some time for these effects to be noticeable.  Little by little, we notice the subtle changes and our lives will begin to feel and look much more promising. 

 

Do not give in to the challenging conditions in life.  View them simply as lessons that lead us to great growth and development. 

 

We can never forget our focus.  By developing a positive focus, we take control of our journey and our attitude towards it.

 

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