THE MIND IS NOT THE MASTER

Many of us connect our mind’s interpretation and its focus with whom we are. We identify with this focus and intently listen to the mind’s constant chatter. As a result of our focus on this chatter, we experience extremes in our emotions. We can be swept along aimlessly, and we fail to realize or question this habit. 

 

Many of us are not aware of our ability to detach ourselves from the mind. We can choose whether to listen to the thoughts and chatter. We always have a choice as to what we take on as our own, what to act on and what to allow to be dropped.  It is a choice, whether conscious or unconscious.

 

Distinction and perception are attainable. Once attained, we deal with a though and then let it go. Positive thinking, channeling our perception away from habitual responses, meditative techniques and mind’s focus are some practices that can be utilized to help control our mind’s auto response.

 

There are countless self-help and psychology books and speakers that can assist developing our focus techniques if we are struggling with this.  Although others can help us facilitate expansion of awareness, we are the ones that must do the “hands on”, “practical” work.

 

We heal from within and ultimately the only factor of change is whether or not we decide to make change. It is imperative that we understand our place and responsibility with everything in life. 

 

We do not need to be imprisoned by our mind, and our lessons of growth and freedom develop through life’s experience. We have the power to move in whatever direction we choose and to rise above any events in our journey. Life is a miracle to be fully experienced, including every twist and turn. Experience this moment with gratitude. Recognize our ability to rise to the top (whatever our definition of the “top” may be).

 

Love life fully as life will always mirror what we put out. What are you seeing in the reflection of life’s mirror?

 

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SUN IN LEO JULY 22, 2021

On July 22, 2021, the Sun moves from the watery, cardinal sign of Cancer into the fiery, fixed sign of Leo.  In some ways both signs have some characteristics that might be considered similar, such as the need for Cancer to nurture and its sensitivity, although Leo would change the nurturing qualities into caring and the strong desire to assist those in need.  Leo is still considered sensitive and even emotional but can control these emotions easier than the ever-sensitive Cancer.

 

Most Leo individuals enjoy the limelight and enjoy being the center of attention. They truly enjoy being of assistance although can be a little too controlling for some, but their intensions are always good. They often feel they know what is best for others and do not mind sharing their ideas. Leos are willing to help others but also would like some recognition for their efforts.  They try very hard and would appreciate a pat on their back for their efforts.

 

Leo can be dramatic and will not go unnoticed unless there are other factors in the chart suggesting otherwise.  Leo individuals are strong-willed, stubborn, and often are found in a leadership role.  If they are not in a leadership role, they likely wish they were. In many ways they feel as though they could do as good or better than their superiors.  Approval from their superiors goes a long way and in turn a Leo individual can have respect for these superiors if they are motivated and success is part of their story. 

 

Many Leo individuals are dynamic and energetic in their approach to life. They want to experience and live.  They have a strong need to be part of any experience as they are not a spectator. Live and let live might be one of their slogans and failure is not an option. If you hurt a Leo, they will forgive but they will not forget.  Hurt runs deep as they are ruled by their heart.

 

When in love they love with all their heart and their affection can run deep.  They may have many suitors and those that are meek or timid are often drawn to Leo. Leo are a force to be recon with and there is very little that is halfway about them.  As a friend they can be very loyal and their manners are considered stately. Leo is the lion, king of the jungle.

 

Those with their Sun in the later degrees of Leo may find this year that they may have had to make many adjustments and it will not have been easy. They have their Sun quincunx to both Pluto which speaks to the lessons of power and non-conformity and Neptune which has to do with degrees of vagueness and uncertainty. The placement of these two transiting planets will define the areas of life which are being activated. 

 

Saturn has also been in opposition to those with their Sun in Leo in the early to mid-degrees.  Oppositions always speak of others having an impact in what is taking place and Saturn although restrictive and known as the teacher, does insist on lessons that over time bring more solid ground often after some challenging conditions.  In many cases we can certainly look to Covid for some of these conditions, although due to the challenging conditions from these outer planets Leo may have had a more difficult time than most.

 

Happy solar return to all Leo individuals.

 

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REALIZE YOUR DREAMS

 It is time to make your dreams come true!

 

How often do we squander precious time waiting for the right moment to act? 

 

How do we know when the time is right?

 

Perhaps now is the time! Now is the time to act on our goals.

 

What are we waiting for?

 

We are the only ones holding us back.

 

Many dreams have been sitting on the shelf. We resist moving forward maybe because of fear of failure. It is better to try and fail than to live our lives with regrets for never trying at all? 

 

What we term as failure is simply a lesson to help us adjust our dreams to make them workable.  All dreams have the capability of transforming into reality.

 

Forge ahead and if we fail, learn valuable information from the lessons so we can make adjustments and begin again. There is no time like the present. Strive to make our ambitions a reality. Believe!

 

You and you alone hold the key to your own personal success. It may not unfold as you think it should at times, but at the very least it will unfold; so push on.

 

Occasionally life drops opportunities in our lap. More often than not, however, we must become the orchestrater of action but not without stepping into the unknown.

 

You can do it.  Believe!!

  

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PLUTO RETROGRADE

Transiting Pluto is currently in retrograde and has been since April 27, 2021. It will remain in retrograde motion until October 5, 2021. Pluto moves only 2 degrees from 26 to 24 Capricorn while retrograde. If you have planets within 5 degrees of its position, you will be influenced by Pluto’s retrograde cycle.  The Conjunction, Opposition and Square have the greatest impact and the closer any planet or angle is to being direct to 24-26 degrees the stronger the impact will be.

 

Pluto moves in and out of retrograde several times each year.  It remains in retrograde for approximately 150 days a year, often lasting for several months at a time.

 

Transiting Pluto is a powerhouse in the horoscope, and it intensifies in strength when it makes aspects to planets and points in the natal chart or the progressed chart. The orb for influence in the transit of Pluto can be felt for those with a strong sensitivity up to 5 degrees while approaching (0 degrees being direct) and 2 degrees separating (after being direct and moving away).  While in progression, it is most significant when it comes within 15 minutes of being direct. 

 

When Pluto moves into the retrograde motion, it intensifies and becomes very powerful.  The transformational abilities linked to Pluto increase and the regenerative abilities are enhanced.  Any power struggles can also become much more apparent when Pluto is in retrograde, so it is wise to avoid interaction that could lead to intense situations, especially if linked somehow to the planet Mars or Uranus.

 

It may be very challenging to avoid situations that require change especially when Pluto transits a planet while in retrograde.  It could be considered a time for cleansing and to release any worn out or outdated attitudes. It is as though you are addressing a list of things to do that was written last year.  It is wise to review and remove those items that no longer apply and add more important requirements that are relevant for today.

 

Retrograde motion is a good time for inner study and to dig up issues that have been buried for too long.  Initially, what you find may not be pleasant, but these need to be confronted and dealt with.  Any patterns in your life that have reached a state of uncontrolled insistence are best addressed and dealt with now (usually on a permanent basis).

 

Much (as always) depends on which house Pluto is transiting and also the house that Pluto is located in within the natal chart, as these will be areas of life that will undergo Pluto’s transformative energies. You may be forced to challenge any issues you dig up and bring to the surface. 

 

An example might be communicative challenges if transiting Pluto is moving through the third house or if natal Pluto resides in this house. Also, you should look to see where Pluto’s ruling sign (Scorpio) is found as this will also indicate where these changing conditions might become apparent.

 

Those with Pluto retrograde at birth are known to have great recuperative abilities and they can withstand illnesses that might be considered debilitating for many others. 

 

We would suggest that you review how Pluto is aspected in the natal chart.  Also review the aspects linked to the planets that transiting Pluto is making aspects to during its cycle to get a feel for how these areas of life along with the energies associated with the planets involved will affect the overall conditions of this very significant transit of Pluto.

 

In general, it is a good time to get in touch with any issues that need dealing with or cleansing. Review what your inner needs may be. It is a time for inner reflection. Transformations often take up to a year or two to unfold.

 

On an outer level, it is also a good time to begin exercise programs and detoxifying diet that helps cleanse the body, but do not forget your spiritual needs as well.  Enjoy these rather intense transformations that often takes place as Pluto moves into direct and retrograde motion affecting planetary links and important positions in your birth chart. 

 

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TRANSITING SATURN RETROGRADE THROUGH THE HOUSES

Saturn turned retrograde on May 21, 2021.  During its retrograde cycle, it will move from 13 degrees Aquarius and backtrack down to 6 degrees Aquarius and then return to direct motion on October 11, 2021.  Saturn in retrograde is said to work much more favourably than while in its direct motion.  We will touch on several placements of transiting Saturn through the houses and aspecting angles in this post.

 

Saturn in the tenth house speaks strongly of opportunities with career and personal status. 

 

Saturn in the second speaks of extra income and opportunities to establish yourself which in turn provides a greater feeling of satisfaction and security.  

 

Saturn in the sixth reflects personal changes in the work environment and with co-workers.  In some cases, you can seek out help from those who you work with if this is a requirement.

 

If you find Saturn while in retrograde passing over your Ascendant or moving through the first house, this can be a time of personal improvement and establishing yourself by how you represent yourself to the public.  Saturn in retrograde passing over the Ascendant could be a time to join an exercise program and focus on your body.  Saturn moving over the Ascendant (the health center) in direct motion can indicate struggles in health-related matters.  Other factors, however, must be in place for this to have any real profound effects.

 

If Saturn is going through the seventh this can be a time for self-improvement and can have effects on your marriage and with close personal relationships and even business partnership.  You can have a serious approach to what needs to be done and how to go about this.  Saturn is always serious and there are no halfway measures about what it asks you to do.  See this as an opportunity, a time to improve conditions and rid yourself of anything unwanted.  Saturn passes over the IC will have a strong effect on its own, but if you have other planets in this house, Saturn, as it passes over them, will be influenced by their energies too.

 

If Saturn is moving through the third house this might be a time for study and making changes to your everyday activities.  Perhaps higher education is on the agenda, especially if the ninth house is involved too.  Listen carefully to what your mind is telling you and abide by it.  This time can have profound effects down the road and what you do now can make a difference later on. 

 

If Saturn is moving through the fifth house or affecting the fifth house by aspect, this might be a time to tighten up your relationship with your lover.  It may be a time to move to the next level or if the relationship is poor and cannot be repaired perhaps this is the time to let go and move on.  Your children being part of the fifth house influence may be an area of focus and perhaps you might want to lighten up on them; give them more breathing room.  Sometimes they need to learn from their own mistakes.  Saturn is the greatest teacher although the lessons brought forth may not be that enjoyable.

 

If Saturn is in the eighth house or the twelfth perhaps this is a time for deep inner reflection and relying more on your intuition and learning how to find yourself in a deeper and more profound level of understanding.  Saturn in the eighth can also speak of dealings with shared matters including joint finances and this can be a time when you make changes or decide to join forces in order to make your money work better for you.  On the contrary, you may want to separate your funds from your partner and become more self-sufficient.

 

Saturn in the eleventh or affecting planets in the eleventh may speak of joining a group of people who are like-minded and share the same or similar interests as you.  This may be business-related and affect you in personal terms as time passes.  Shared interest groups can help in many areas, and it is never too late to join.

 

These are simple indicators.  Life runs much deeper, but this provides you with insight on how to use Saturn in a positive sense especially while in its retrograde cycle.

 

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CHANGE

Sometimes the best-laid plans will go awry and because we do not always travel the path we prefer, we react to life and forget purpose. These reactions create stress and if we continue to fight the process, we become lost in the “what if’s” and “why me’s”. These feeling and thoughts can leave us quite depleted and without direction. This is a temporary state of affairs, however, and will also pass if we allow ourselves to let go and move into the moment.

 

Nothing in life goes without change. Shifts of consciousness and shifts in circumstance often run hand in hand.

 

Sometimes we have to let go of where we have been to take new paths that can be quite foreign to us. This can be frightening but at the same time very exciting. 

 

Take the bull by the horns and move forward. Sometimes we need a little push from life or from others to take that step forward. If we chose to step forward on our own, life just feels easier. Resistance only creates stress 

 

We are all capable of moving forward. We just need to recognize this fact and to face our fears.

 

Emotional disruptions more often than not signify the need for change, and we must allow ourselves this freedom to grow and expand. Step out of the confinement of complacency and/or familiarity. Do not wait for life to dictate that change must take place. It is usually much more pleasant and less disruptive if we take those steps ourselves. 

 

This IS your life! Live it to the best of your abilities. Never sell yourself short.

 

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TRANSITING URANUS CONJUNCT THE ASCENDANT IN ASTROLOGY

If you have a Taurus Ascendant sign around 12 to 15 degrees, transiting Uranus has been stirring up matters.  Transiting Uranus has a powerful effect on us, and its energies often are felt as far away as 5 degrees while approaching our Ascendant and continues to have an influence as much as 2-3 degrees separating.   Normally when it reaches our Ascendant within a few minutes approaching (60 minutes in one degree of orb) there is often something that happens in our lives that correlates with the action and intent of Uranus.  When trying to decipher a rectified birth time, Uranus along with transiting Mars as well as the Sun and the progressed Moon will help to further identify the actual birth time.  If Mars is also making an aspect which corresponds with Uranus, it is especially powerful and often an incident will occur. 

 

Look at your birth chart to see where Uranus is located by sign and house as well as its overall condition by aspects to other planets to get a clearer picture as to what might be involved.

 

Uranus is known as the awakener and its influence often presents us with new and different approaches. Uranus calls for objective viewing of our life’s circumstances particularly our relationships when it is connected to the Ascendant and demands that we analyse these conditions. If these relationships no longer serve an evolutionary purpose, Uranus often pushes us in directions that could terminate these relationships. If the relationship is strong, it will go through a time of awakening. Both parties will usually have to make changes to not only themselves but also change for their mate. If we choose to follow these energies, the relationship, although altered, will grow stronger, refreshed and able to withstand life’s lessons with more vigor.

 

Uranus is often found to activate conditions in life when there is a need for change or a want to break free.  Its actions are often out of our control and any resistance to the required change often results in forcible action from outside forces in a more vigorous manner than if we initiated the changes ourselves. This is not to say that we should fear Uranus when it activates areas of our chart, only that we should be ready for the unexpected and that change is pending.

 

Anything in life that has gone stale or offers little in the line of growth will come under scrutiny during this period. Pay particular attention to the house placement of Uranus in your natal chart as this is an area that will undoubtedly be affected. 

 

Be ready for a change in your life which will affect many areas of life.  As you have been feeling its effects, you are somewhat prepared for this to occur, but when it happens it will happen out of the blue, without any warning. Expect the unexpected. 

 

It should be pointed out that Uranus provides change that is very constructive and although this period may have several upheavals and unexpected incidents, the outcome will be well-worth the turmoil. Allow at least 3-6 degrees past the Ascendant degree to fully comprehend what has taken place and take in the energy with open arms as exciting times are at hand.  Change should be welcomed as it is directly linked to your evolution.

 

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