INNER PLANETS IN TRANSIT

When we refer to the transits of the inner planets, this would include the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars.  These planets and the Sun’s influence are often of minor significance as these pass quickly through the heavens and their energies are short lived.  An inner planet moving in direct motion (without retreating in its retrograde cycle) can have an effect for as long as there are other factors making connection to it at the same time which can be maybe eight days.  Mars and Venus specifically can last as much as 6-8 days depending on the orb of influence we allow as Astrologers. 

In general, although transits from the more influential outer planets can be felt for up to 5-7 degrees approaching, some people are even sensitive to their influence before the 7 degrees approach.  The energies are in force as much as 2-3 degrees when the energies are separating.  The orbs are about the same or a little less with inner planetary transits.  Mercury, Venus and Mars move approximately one degree per day as well as the Sun which moves roughly one degree and one minute each day. 

The Sun and Mars, however, are often used as timers in Astrology and can set off an outer planetary transit while in orb which can be quite impacting.  (The progressed Moon and especially transiting Uranus also speak of timing of events.) 

I personally knew someone who had transiting Pluto in opposition to natal Uranus which was in the seventh house and at the same time they had transiting Mars directly in conjunction with Pluto which were also conjunct their natal Mercury.  This individual experienced the death of someone very close to them.  Proof that transiting Mars played a big part in this unfolding story. 

Mercury on its own will have little impact while in transit as it needs to pick up energies from other planets in the chart to even be felt.  Venus and Mars have a stronger influence, particularly Mars, although they are more noticeable when they are making a conjunction, square or opposition to a planet or angle in the birth chart.

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RELIABILITY

Are you reliable? 

Is reliability important?

Call me old fashioned but I believe that when someone tells me something, I should be able to count on them to follow through on their word.  If what we want to promise to someone else is not guaranteed we should hold off on telling them.  We should be responsible for not only our actions but our word as well.

 

Not only should we take our commitment to others seriously, we certainly need to take our commitment to ourselves just as seriously.  If we can’t depend on ourselves, who can we rely on? Making a commitment is the same as a promise and I cannot help but remember a book we use to ready to our children and then our grandchildren, “A Promise is a Promise” by Robert Munsch.

In following through, we strengthen not only our commitments and obligations but we build self esteem and pride in ourselves.  We become reliable, most importantly to ourselves. 

Do you remember someone making a commitment to you and then not following through?  This can not only be very disappointing but can be very disruptive if the broken commitment formed part of a larger plan! 

Build self-respect and self- esteem through your commitments.   Honour yourself and honour others. 

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UNASPECTED PLANET IN A NATAL CHART

In most natal charts, each planet makes aspects to other planets or to the angles in the chart.  When we speak in terms of aspected or unaspected planets, we are referring to the natal planets and not the transiting or progressed planets. 

An unaspected planet in the natal chart is a planet which receives no aspects from any other planets and is not aspecting any of the angles either (ASC,DC, MC or IC).  This lonely planet does not mix with the rest of the chart and operates totally on its own energies.

This is such a rare occurrence, we could not find an example.

When deciphering the influence of a planet that has no aspects and is giving no aspects, it is important to note that it can operate in two different ways.  It may express its energies in a dynamic manner without any other mitigating factors due to its unaided nature.  It is important to look at the planet, its house position and the sign it is in as these combined represent its expression.  Nothing about its energies is hidden or concealed and it has full expression.  In contrast, the energies of the planet in question may remain dormant and do not express themselves at all.

For example, those with Mercury unaspected in the natal chart may have a challenging time when it comes to communication or self-expression.  This may be particularly so if for example Mercury was in the sign Capricorn and in the twelfth house, although this individual might find expression through self-exploration or mystical pursuits; a thorough study of these pursuits and a very realistic approach would be necessary however. 

If Venus were unaspected, then the expression of love may be cut off, or in contrast they may seek out love as an expression that is most valid to whom they are.

In general people who have an unaspected planet in the natal chart will have to assert a lot of vigor getting the energy force and expression of that planet out into the open.  This is not an easy quest although during times of a strong transit or when they meet an overly assertive person, who seem to have the missing qualities that are stifled in the chart individual, they can move forward into a greater degree of self-expression.  This would not come without challenging the situation, however, and making a strong effort to achieve what they set out to do.  It would not come easy.

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DOORS

There can be many twists and turns in our life’s journey.  We venture forth with great enthusiasm and with this enthusiasm we can push through adversity and challenging conditions as we strive for knowledge and more. 

We will occasionally find ourselves confronted with a situation that appears to be insurmountable but with patience and an open mind we will find that a will door open where previously none existed.

These new doors are often found when we have reached our wits-end and simply let go.  We have finally released and out of nowhere there is a new opportunity…..apparently materializing out of nowhere, the perfect resolution is presented. 

Through release these opportunities appear.  We push until there is nothing more to do; we let go and finally allow our pure life force to take control (sometimes without conscious understanding of this).

There is always a doorway waiting to be found and sometimes we are so busy and focused on looking for it, we cannot see it. 

Searching and wanting implies that we are without and are lacking in life.  This energy attracts more doing without and lacking.  Remember, our focus is the key and we only get what we are focused on.

Opening the door by “letting go” and “letting life” seems far too simple.  As a result, rarely do many of us take that route.  We always think that acceptance is giving up.  Allowing is not giving up or giving in.  It is knowing that there is an energy much greater than that of an earth-bound individual stuck in their mental mind.  Letting go and having faith allows our higher energies to flow.

Stop fighting the process.  Release your anxiety and worry.  Life always goes as it should, even when it seems as though it isn’t.  You will always be presented with the right door and it will open if you just allow it to.  Let this door reveal itself and simply be.

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MOST ASPECTED PLANET IN AN ASTROLOGY CHART

When we review a natal chart it is important to consider a planet which has at least 5 or 6 major aspects linked to it.  This planet is strengthened or exaggerated in its expression due to all these connections.  It is important to see which houses are interconnected to this planet as well as the house that it is found in.  The house that this most aspected planet is located in will not be the main reference area of life.  The energies are released from this house and the other areas of life represented by the houses the other planets are found in will find emphasized expression due to the most aspected planet’s influence.  The house the most aspected planet rules is important as well, but the flow of all these other energies add intensity and can be used to help with the definition of the release of energies into the other areas of life involved.

Not only are the houses representative of the flow of energies, we must also includes the angles in the chart, especially the Ascendant and the Midheaven.  If, for example, the Sun was conjunct the MC by a very tight aspect, its energies of drive and ambition would be linked to moving ahead within the occupation or career.  If Saturn were also in close opposition to this placement then there might be challenges from other individual with moving forward or obstacles standing in the way of progress.  Things might be delayed or we might expect more duties and responsibilities as we move towards the objectives set in place within our occupation.  Some of the challenges experienced might be linked to family and our roots if Saturn was found in the fourth house (with our example).

Going one step further let’s say that Jupiter and Venus were conjunct in the sixth house and made trines to this position of the Sun linked to the MC.  This would help with the situation and may suggest that the working conditions and co-workers would help facilitate growth and good fortune with the plans or push that might be associated with our occupation. 

Taking it one step further let’s say that Uranus was in square to this elevated position of the Sun with the MC.  Uranus would certainly add to the unique potential of this positioning and might bring opportunities in unexpected manners, but would cause us to work towards positive results.  Uranus might make us appear to be somewhat of a bohemian in our approach or push us into fields associated with electronics or scientific avenues.  Uranus would certainly require that we push for something unique and perhaps unusual or make us approach this occupational direction from a different point of view. 

Going one step further if Mercury was involved adding a sextile to the Sun/MC position, our mind would be well equipped and we might have an advantage because of our ability to understand detail or make clear decisions that would affect our career and working potential.  Mercury might also figure into the equation, making a sextile to the Jupiter/Venus conjunction in the sixth house, providing analysis and the ability to delineate any problems within the working environment.

As you can see this whole process would certainly add to the flavour of our initial Sun/MC conjunction.  All of these aspects will add insight and energies when we look deeper at this initial conjunction and also make this positioning very important in the Astrology chart.

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2018 FALL BEGINNER'S ASTROLOGY COURSE

Holm Astrology is thrilled to announce a new Fall Beginner's Astrology Course commencing September 10, 2018.

There will be nine classes in total which will be held from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. just minutes north of Barrie, Ontario. The address will be provided to those who register.

The classes are $25 each or if prepaid, the full course can be purchased at a discounted rate of $200. Our Web Store is located at www.holmastrology.com/apps/webstore/

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Please note if you already have the Astrology basics outlined for this course, we will also be offering a Level II Course, the details of which can be found at www.holmastrology.com/level-ii

FULL MOON - AUGUST 26 2018

This will be a busy Full Moon cycle lasting approximately one month; it begins on August 26, 2018 at 7:58 a.m. EDT.  The Full Moon will be in the sign of Pisces at 3 degrees. 

This Full Moon placement will forms a Yod pattern with the focal point being the transiting North Node.  The Sun is also part of a Grand Earth Trine with Saturn and Uranus and the Moon will be the focal point of a kite formation, making sextiles to Uranus and Saturn.  I know ..a lot of Astrology mumbo-jumbo but many of my Astrology students will understand this.

A Full Moon often speaks of a culmination of events predating this period.  This is a time to harvest the seeds we planted earlier in the garden of life.  This Astrologer has found that it often speaks of what was “planted” when we experienced the New Moon in the same sign, some six months ago.  In this case, it would have been the new Moon in Pisces (March 17, 2018).  The Full Moon is the time when we should review what we put in motion at that time and either forge ahead further with these goals or let go and release what will not work. 

Pisces may deal with mystical undertakings, or taking care of someone who needs our assistance, as Pisces often produces a savior energy.  Much will now depend on if you have any planet (particularly by conjunction, square or opposition) to this 3 degrees of Pisces.

Yods often speak of turning points in life.  Under the influence of a Yod we have to carry out a mental evaluation and make an adjustment.  This may first appear as a fated turn of events and we learn something valuable from previous experiences.  Ultimately, the Yod energies can lead to spiritual awareness. 

Saturn can speak of serious confrontations sometimes with others but often with our self.  This can be a time of re-evaluation of life plans from an emotional perspective due to the influence of the Moon and the North Node.  We are often pointed in the direction that is best for us at this time and can sometimes be brought on through someone coming into our life and helping us along the way.  Saturn wants to formulate a plan of direction that will, over time, create a solid foundation and the Moon often speaks of a change of direction and always adds a certain amount of emotional flair to any situation.  The North Node is our path to follow in life.

The Grand Earth Trine suggests that opportunities are at hand with earthly matters.  This could relate to business opportunities, favorable conditions within the working environment, and/or prospects for advancement in a material sense.  The problem with a Grand Trines is that sometimes they lack motivation.  Things seem extremely easy and we tend to put little effort into anything.  What the Moon does in the kite formation is provide the necessary push to forge ahead and it helps us to push a little towards these opportunities.  Grand Trines can stagnate things while Kites push for advancement in the element of the Grand Trine.

This seems like a good time to make personal changes, to move ahead with any material plans that you have been working on and to make spiritual progress while maneuvering through life events.  Take advantage of these energies as there are many opportunities at hand.  This combination does not happen often.

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