Lunar Nodes

The Lunar Nodes are considered one of the most influential forces in the horoscope.  They are considered “powers” that lie beneath the surface that link together spiritual intervention and human evolution.  Together the nodes, (north and south) signify karmic involvement.  These nodes are always opposite one another or in opposition (180 degrees apart) and never vary.

 

The north node deals with our earthly mission and represents, in part, what we have entered this incarnation to manifest.  The north node is completely new to us and we may feel somewhat uncomfortable with our mission, as we are entering into unknown territory. 

 

The south node is representative of the previous incarnation and signifies what we have brought with us into this life that can be used to assist the development of the north node’s potential.

 

These nodes are of the highest regard when it comes to spiritual and karmic implications.  They do not move at predictable speeds and move in a clockwise direction or retrograde motion.  They take approximately one and one-half years to move through a sign and assist in checking the timing of events in progression.

 

Our earthly goal is to move in the direction of our north node, as it is our life’s mission.  Identifying with the south node, or falling back into the comfort zone that the south node provides, will not motivate you in your intended direction, although some of the attributes that you have brought with you can assist you.  These attributes should be used to push you forward not lull you into stagnation.

 

Current events in your life obviously have implications today but are also connected to your past.  The two are interlinked and work together.  Many find it difficult moving towards that which their north node represents but the higher forces will provide you with opportunities that will push you in your intended direction.  Your mission is to activate this calling and move toward your north node.

 

These two nodes are located within specific houses in your Astrology chart, always opposite one another as mentioned.  They are also defined by the Astrological sign that they are located in.  The sign and house placement of each node further define your mission and your past incarnation and the why behind your existence.  The nodes are suggestive of interconnecting points where karma is connected from a past life and into the present one.  Karma is the soul’s interaction with the current incarnation and insists that one fulfills the obligations agreed upon when entering this life time.  These responsibilities when earnestly pursued will open the channels to spiritual growth, and expansive understanding.

 

Clarify your calling and understand what the influences are that push you towards you intended direction through the position of you nodes in your Natal chart.  The nodes along with your Sun sign and Ascendant are guiding factors that reveal the soul’s interaction and what we have come into this life to accomplish.  When you align these three factors, you can have a clear picture of your purpose.

 

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Who Are You?

Tonight, when you go to bed and express your “thanks” in your own personal, special way, take a moment afterwards to reflect on your life.  View it from the earliest days that you can recall.  Reflect on the innocence and carefree attitude you had as a child, if you can find these memories.  Stop for a moment and make the connection between who you are now and the little one you were so many years ago.  Think of the time that has passed and reflect on whatever memories come back to your consciousness.  Recognize that these are all memories of your life events, events that have brought you to this present moment in time.

 

Each event is a life’s growth experience and these events remembered, along with countless others forgotten, are what have created the current you.  These events shaped and transfigured the personality you call “you”.  That little innocent child is still mirrored in your present personality and resonates in your core identity.  Do not forget where you have come from and understand how past events have molded you into who you are now.

 

Each event was meant to be and was a requirement in the developing story of you.  Nothing was by chance, regardless of how traumatic or tranquil the experience.  They had to take place.  No mistakes. Nothing was to be left unsaid and if you look deep, you will come to terms with the “why” behind these experiences.  They were all necessary to provide you with guidance and to accelerating your growth.

 

Take a moment and reflect on who you have become.  Be completely honest, as it is impossible to fool yourself.  Recognize the individual.  Accept who you have become.  What are your attributes? Be honest and totally open.  Do not let the ego colour these reflections, as it will try to influence these impressions.  Look only at the positive characteristics in your psychological makeup and again reflect.  Know that this is you.  Do not just pass this part by.  Recognize this individual.  This is who you are.  These qualities are the true essence of your personality and you deserve these virtues.  You worked hard through your life to attain them.

 

You are meant to view your character traits and your personality with this intent.  You are meant to identify with this persona and take it all in as your own.  You are your best qualities, no matter how few, no matter how many.  If you are unimpressed with what you see, you are undoubted looking at what you are not.  You should be looking at what you are.

 

By reflecting on your true essence, you open the channel for continued growth in life, and you will uncover more of who you are.  There are hidden aspects of your true essence that are waiting to be released, but you have to be willing to open that door.  By recognizing your true essence, you are allowing your core personality to expand into your consciousness.  This core is always awake and ready to reveal itself to you and to reawaken you to its full potential.  You are all these pleasing qualities and more.  Accept this.  The true you is ever-present and continuously expanding and revealing itself to you.  It awaits your acceptance so it can divulge more.  

 

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A child is born on that day and at that hour when the celestial rays are in mathematical harmony with his individual karma.
~Sri Yukteswar

After the Holiday Season

You are a spirit of love.  When you look carefully at your intentions, especially during this wonderful time of the year, you will know that these feelings are simply a part of your whole makeup (which may, every once in a while, need to be regenerated as we get caught up in everyday events).  It sometimes takes a festive event to remind us of that “natural” feeling of giving and loving.  By sharing love and compassion with our fellow human beings, we spread these blessing and promote more of the same.  It is very difficult to move in an alternate emotional direction when someone shares their loving energy towards you.  Love is a powerful force and can change the course of life for anyone open to its influence.

Keep the feeling of this festive season alive even after the celebrations have come to a close.  Allow the love that resides within each and every one of us to flow, without exception.  We may fall off route from time to time but love when encompassed will simply guide you back on track once again.  Love is our saviour and companion.  It is always available, but you have to recognize it and be open to this.  Open your heart to love and mold your life based on this emotion. 

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MERCURY IN CAPRICORN

Mercury is strongly affected by sign and house position, but affected even more by any planet making an aspect to it.  It takes on many characteristics of other planets and is associated with the way we communicate, our thinking and ability to learn and our mental reaction to life’s events.

 

We will be discussing Mercury in Capricorn in this post.  If you have strong placements in Capricorn, such as the Sun, there are some tendencies that will also be reflective with the placement of Mercury in Capricorn.  Mercury is the planet of the mind and when in the sign of Capricorn the mental process is unhurried and very conclusive.  These individuals would never just jump to conclusions.  They would have to weigh things out and decipher the meaning, and then after careful consideration come to a viable conclusion.

 

Often the first reaction is somewhat skeptical, as time is required for reasoning things out.  They will not take anything at face value.  The proven and tested path feels much safer and taking a chance is not a good approach as there is potential for failure.  The processing of information is also very thorough and if there is too much information to process, it is easy for frustration to set in.  One step at a time could easily be their motto.

 

People with Mercury strongly placed in Capricorn are usually very industrious and yield concrete and practical results.  Their judgement is usually crystal clear, unless Mercury is poorly aspected by other planets in the Natal chart.  Their strict attention to making things the best they can be will produce noticeable effects. 

 

When presented with a new idea, they will take time to digest this new concept.  As mentioned earlier, new ideas are viewed with some skepticism and they will not just accept them at face value.  These individuals will put the ideas through vigorous scrutiny and then come to their own conclusions.

 

When communicating, Mercury in Capricorn people often have difficulties expressing themselves, although when they are communicating, they will be very precise and to the point.  Most would be considered introspective, and not verbally aggressive, unless Mars afflicts Mercury in the Birth chart.  Most people with this placement are very deep and would not be considered a frivolous communicator.  Small talk is not their forte, nor is gossip.  They will choose their words carefully and articulate with precision, and in many circumstances are direct in their statements.  They want to be clearly understood and also want others to be as clear as possible.  When communicating with this individual staying on course without jumping from one topic to another.

 

Mercury in Capricorn individuals are methodical and practical in the workplace and many gradually rise to positions of authority.  They can be great leaders, but most are poor followers.  Others can learn from their precise application and their knowhow, as nothing from these individuals comes without study and experience.

               

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Christmas Without Family but Never Alone

With Christmas at our doorstep, we thought we would reflect on those individuals without family or those who have family that they cannot join.  Unfortunately, there are many people that are alone and we wanted to let them know, that although they may feel alone, if they stop for a moment and take in the true spirit of Christmas, they will realize that they are never alone in spirit.

 

Some are without loved ones through death, distance or separation, and Christmas can be an extremely difficult time.  We want to spread joy and hope to everyone and to let them know that they are never truly alone.  The spirit of the loved ones departed is always present in your life and especially during these times.  Open your heart to the energy of those who have passed on and know that their love and spirit is always with you.

 

Your loved ones feel your agony and despair and know your silent suffering.  This knowing is however on a different level, and we cannot experience them the way that we may wish to.  Know that they are still around you and their eternal hand is on your shoulder letting you know that things are alright.

 

For those that are separated through distance or through family difficulties, this too can be an especially trying time.  Memories of how things used to be can be especially hard. 

 

Life continually has new chapters that in their early stages can be difficult to digest.  Know that just around the next corner, a new beginning awaits you and your new life will begin.  All stages in life are temporary and should be viewed this way.  Never give up and know that life will always provide you with what you need, especially when you feel that you are at the end of the road.

 

Someone or something will come along at the least expected moment and assist you in moving beyond these temporary hurdles.  Be patient and never let go of hope.  There are times that we have to go to great depths of despair to be able to acknowledge and appreciate all that life offers just beyond the next doorway.

 

Plan to do something this Christmas special for you, be it a meal at a restaurant, going to a movie, or attending a Christmas service so that you are interacting with others.  There IS a feeling of love and happiness that is prevalent during this festive season (if you look beyond the stress, hustle and bustle that people place upon themselves).  There is always someone out there that cares and loves you whether you are aware of it or not. 

 

If you are alone, undoubtedly there are others within your life’s circle that are also alone.  Could you host a celebration and invite others?  It WILL take effort but realize the benefits of helping yourself through helping others. 

 

If you are hosting a family celebration and know someone that will be on their own, would it not be wonderful to share your celebrations with them? 

 

Invite others in or ask if you can be part of other’s experiences, depending on your circumstances.  Is this not the true spirit of Christmas?

 

We walk our road of life alone as each and every one of us has a different course to take.  This does not mean that we have to BE alone.  Along the way there is always someone that is willing to share.  Open your heart to giving or open your heart to the knowledge that others care.

 

To those that celebrate Christmas and to those that do not, may this holiday season be filled with special peace and wonder.  May the love and compassion that is generated through the act of giving engulf you. 

 

Our warmest wishes for a joyful and loving experience and may you know that you are never alone.  There are always “guides” along the road that provide the needed strength to get through anything, anytime.  Be strong and find the spirit of love and giving and have a wonderfully magical experience.

 

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Love Yourself

Have you taken the time lately to be appreciative of whom you are?  Take a moment and reflect on the divine personality that radiates from within and then accept your connection.  The one within is reflective of the whole self--complete within itself needing nothing more, nothing less.  This is your linkage with the foundation that connects us with the infinite.

 

All love radiates from within.  We are a reflection of that love.  Love connects all things with harmony and compassion and is the reason for our existence.  By connecting ourselves with that eternal enlightenment, we pull together as one to spread love and all its ramifications.  We are in unity with that love and we have come into being as an expression of love.

 

The first step in furthering love’s growth, as its growth is eternal, is to recognize that love that radiates from within you and to find the ability to love yourself.  Mastering self-love can be difficult, because one always finds flaws connected to our self-image.  If you can penetrate the ego’s force, as it is the ego that creates this doubt, you move a step closer to this realization.

 

You must align with your true self and simply allow that magnificent force of love and compassion that exists within.  This is not connected to the ego and this alignment allows you to understand the ego’s endless pursuit of control.  If you see flaws in yourself, do not identify with them as they are not part of your true essence.  These thoughts are manifestations of the ego and you can transcend ego’s force by moving beyond its power.  See the thoughts for what they are.  To beat ego’s struggle to maintain control is no different than beating an addition.  The thoughts that go through a smoker’s head when they are trying to quite are ridiculous in content when heard after the addiction has been beat!  The ego’s voice is no different than the voice heard by those suffering from addiction.  We must learn not to identify with them.

 

You are a perfect creation without flaws and love radiates through your pure essence.  We continually seek to learn and for the spirit to grow but its essence is already a reflection of love.  See yourself for that which you truly are.  Stop identifying with the ego.  Any misleading thoughts that belittle you or make you feel superior are ego generated.  Do not identify with these.  They are not part of who you are.  Watch for making judgements based on the ego’s interpretation.  Love yourself as you are and watch love grow in your life.  Love is the greatest power of all and can never be relinquished.  Eternal life, eternal love; there are no bounds.

 

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