NATAL AND TRANSITING PLUTO Pluto in the natal chart has a lot to do with change and transformation. The sign it is in and the house where it is located in the natal chart will influence Pluto’s energies (as with any planet). The birth chart is a snapshot of the heavens at the moment of birth. This natal snapshot never changes. The word transformation is the best description of Pluto’s energy, as it indicates the area of life where the foremost shifts will take place. There are no halfway measures when we are speaking of Pluto. Likely something must come to an end for something new to begin. The change that takes place, in many cases, completely replaces what used to be in place. In most cases, the shifts experiences are forceful, because Pluto has to do with power and dynamic energies. Much will also depend on how Pluto is being utilized in the birth chart. Does it have many aspects from other planets to it? Are the planetary energies associated with Pluto well integrated with the other planets by aspect? Are these other planets in Square or Opposition or are they in Trine or Sextile to Pluto? Do the energies merge well together or do they signal difficulties emerging? It should be understood that any challenging aspects often indicate life lessons that won’t easily be forgotten and we must deal with them. The lessons learned will be valuable. The more gentle or favorable aspects, although the planets involved must also be analyzed, can indicate transformations in positive terms, although much depends on if we are ready for these changes to take place. The Natal chart tells the story of what can be expected when transits planets hit our Natal positions in our birth chart. The natal planets never change in our birth chart but the planets continue moving and once the snapshot of the heavens has been taken and the position of the planets noted for our birth chart, the transit of the planets begin. When Pluto is in transit, you can expect major transformations to take hold in the area of life, (house positions) linked with the planets or angles within the birth chart. Even if there are no other natal or transiting planets in the house transiting Pluto is transiting through, there will still be changes that take place especially when it crossed the house cusp and moves into the next house. When transiting Pluto reaches another planet or angle in the Natal chart, this area will become highlighted along with the energies of transiting Pluto and the other planet or angle which is involved. Pluto’s energies are transformational and regenerative. Some major change can cause disruption but you will know in your heart that what “was” no longer fits your evolutionary path and dynamic change is required. As mentioned, there are no halfway measures when it comes to the transit of Pluto and change is almost unavoidable, but over time you will realize that it was necessary. The Natal blueprint must be closely studied to give a complete and comprehensive explanation of what will unfold. Whatever does unfold may take up to three years to fully comprehend with Pluto. Pluto is often unstoppable, and it is best to swim with the current of change it is presenting. What do Natal and transiting Pluto speak of in an Astrology chart? Natal Pluto is your framework for power and transformation, and transiting Pluto sparks evolutionary change in life. #astrology #HolmAstrology #astrologyposts #astrologer #BarrieAstrologer #OntarioAstrologer #astrologersofinstagram #astroworld #astrocommunity #astroinsights #astroinfo #horoscope #zodiacsigns #transits #aspects #Pluto #transformation #evolutionary #transformation #power #newblogpost Are you interested in learning Astrology? Is there a specific topic you would like to study? Let us know what that might be. Our Fall registration is now complete. Watch for announcements of upcoming courses either in person or via video conference. Visit www.holmastrology.com/astrology-classes for course details. If you have comments, questions or would like to commission a chart, please send us a message via www.holmastrology.com/contact-us or holmastrology@gmail.com Visit www.holmastrology.com for more information on Astrology and information on the Astrological charts we offer. Holm Astrology also offers individual intuitive readings or group parties. For more information, visit us at www.holmastrology.com/intuitive-readings. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X

Openness and Honesty It is said that if you are open and honest in life, life treats you the same. You get back what you put out overtime, but not in obvious ways. If it were obvious, it almost would eliminate freedom of choice. The balance takes place over time although in some cases reveals itself openly and sometimes very quickly. We should live the way we live and act the way we act not out of hope that life will treat us fairly, but simply because this is how we want to live our lives. We must live from our heart and be open and honest not only with others but also with ourselves. Sometimes we try to fool ourselves by not accepting what we have done. We place blame on others instead of taking responsibility for what is ours. After all, we are only human and will make mistakes here and there throughout our lifetime. Mistakes are wonderful learning tools. Don’t be too hard on yourself. You will always have an opportunity to reflect on decisions you have made and opportunities to correct some things that require being corrected. Not everything can or will be corrected, however. Some things in life cannot be undone. If you cannot correct something you have done, at the very least be genuinely remorseful. Empty words are just that, empty, and you can’t fool yourself in the end. Your true self knows what you feel and do. Let go of ego interference. Be the best person you can be. Live up to your own personal expectations and accept any shortfalls that might take place along the way. Look at life through eyes of love, and life will look back at you in a similar manner. You reap what you sow, so live accordingly. Openness and honesty are the best path forward. Put your best foot forward. This articles if not AI generated. #astrology #HolmAstrology #astrologyposts #astrologer #BarrieAstrologer #OntarioAstrologer #schooloflife #inthemoment #spirituality #spiritualjourney #honesty #beopen #bethebestyou #openandhonest #newblogpost Are you interested in learning Astrology? Is there a specific topic you would like to study? Let us know what that might be. Our Fall registration is now complete. Watch for announcements of upcoming courses either in person or via video conference. Visit www.holmastrology.com/astrology-classes for course details. If you have comments, questions or would like to commission a chart, please send us a message via www.holmastrology.com/contact-us or holmastrology@gmail.com Visit www.holmastrology.com for more information on Astrology and information on the Astrological charts we offer. Holm Astrology also offers individual intuitive readings or group parties. For more information, visit us at www.holmastrology.com/intuitive-readings. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X

THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO ASTROLOGY THAN YOU SUN SIGN Nearly everyone knows their Sun sign (the Zodiac sign they were born under), but did you know that in astrology it runs much deeper than your sun sign? Some individuals are born on the cusp of the previous or next sign, depending on what day you were born. Those born under these circumstances are known as cusp sign sun personalities. They carry traits of both the sign they were born under and the second cusping sign. The Sun has an orb of influence of 16°, and every sign encompasses 30°. For example, if your Sun was at 1° Aquarius, you would have 9° Aquarius and 7° Capricorn tendencies (because the sun sign prior to Aquarius is Capricorn). Another example would be if your Sun was at 29° Aquarius, you would have 9° Aquarius and 7° Pisces (because the sun sign after Aquarius is Pisces). The Sun sign defines who we are internally and those that know us well can relate to the inner Sun sign character traits. (Our outside personality or the personality we show to the world, is defined by our Ascendant, also known as the Rising Sign. But this will be discussed a little later.) We also have our Moon which also has its own sign. The Moon’s sign in our chart also has a 30° range. The Moon represents our emotional response and the feelings we have about life in general. The Moon is our emotions, our sensitivity and our way of dealing with the world through our emotional response. For example, if you have the Moon in Cancer, you are very sensitive to your environment, family concerns are an important part of what you relate to and your response to sensitive issues is an emotional one. Cancer tries to keep the emotions intact, but it’s not easy and sometimes they just surface no matter how hard the Cancer Moon tries to bury them. On the contrary, if you have your Moon in Capricorn, your emotional response to life situations is kept totally under control, and you seem to be well contained when it comes to emotional outbursts of expression. The lack of showing emotion, however, only masks hidden emotions. We also have what is known as our rising sign or Ascendant as mentioned earlier. The rising sign is our reaction or statement that we show to the world, especially when we first meet people and face experiences in the external world. In many cases, the rising sign is also suggestive of how we look and our body shape, although with so many now using medical procedures to change their appearance, it is not as accurate as it was years ago. Our external expression to the world with an Aries Rising sign would be quite different from say a Scorpio Ascendant. The Aries Rising personality is outgoing, confident and in some cases, rather pushy. Aries want things to take place immediately, while the Scorpio Ascendant personality is much more reserved and tends to listen before they speak. Others seem to pay attention to a Scorpio Rising individual when they speak. Aries are very out-front and open, while Scorpio has a more hidden, secretive persona to the outside world. Quite often there is something mysterious about a Scorpio Rising sign. We also have Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto located within the framework of our birth chart as well as part of fortune, moon’s nodes, asteroids, chiron and the list goes on. The birth chart is a snapshot of the heavens the instant we were born with all of the planets surrounding the earth which would be in the center of the 360° circle what represents our chart diagram. The circle is divided into 12 sections which are known as the houses and each house represents an area of life. The planets at birth are located in these houses and their particular energies are released into areas of life and traverse (transits) with our life as we move forward from our birth. Astrology runs much deeper than our quick little description in this article, but we were thinking of those with a new interest in Astrology. We thought we would provide some insight into the workings of Astrology. The natal or birth chart speaks of our personality and our strengths and challenges. Astrology can also be used as a timing device for ongoing energies in place in our personal life experiences and for so much more. There is much more to Astrology than your sun sign. It is an endless study and such a valuable tool. With the proper tools, we can accomplish and/or overcome anything in life. Astrology offers insights to assist with your choices! This articles if not AI generated. #astrology #HolmAstrology #astrologyposts #astrologer #BarrieAstrologer #OntarioAstrologer #astrologersofinstagram #astroworld #astrocommunity #astroinsights #astroinfo #horoscope #zodiacsigns #transits #aspects #Sunsign #AstrologyChart #Birthchart #NatalChart #LifeTool #forecast #newblogpost Are you interested in learning Astrology? Is there a specific topic you would like to study? Let us know what that might be. Our Fall registration is now complete. Watch for announcements of upcoming courses either in person or via video conference. Visit www.holmastrology.com/astrology-classes for course details. If you have comments, questions or would like to commission a chart, please send us a message via www.holmastrology.com/contact-us or holmastrology@gmail.com Visit www.holmastrology.com for more information on Astrology and information on the Astrological charts we offer. Holm Astrology also offers individual intuitive readings or group parties. 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Transits Transits in Astrology Our birth chart or natal chart is a snapshot of the heavens at the moment of birth with the earth in the centre. The earth is surrounded by all the planets. This snapshot of the heavens (the birth chart) remains intact as long as you live, nothing changes. The moment after birth, however, the planets (although frozen in the natal chart) begin to move again which are call the transiting planets. On most chart diagrams, the transiting planets are located on the outside of the circle and the natal planets are located in the centre of the chart diagram. Each transiting planet moves at a different speed. They can also move in different directions (direct – moving forward; stationary – appear to not move at all; and retrograde – appearing to move backwards). Again, the moving planets after the moment of birth are called Transiting and the deciphering of these placements and the angles they make (aspects) to the natal planets and astrology chart angles (MC, Ascendant, IC and DC) tell the current and future story of your life. There are many aspects these transiting planets can make to the natal (birth) planets (both Major and Minor aspects). Some of these aspects are considered challenging but teach valuable lessons. Other aspects are easy flow. Much depends on what angles and planets are involved. When a transiting planet, for example, makes an angle of 0 to 10 degrees of separation (moving towards or applying) to a natal planet, the energies merge and become one. 0 to 10 degrees is called a conjunction which tells of an emphasis and it elevates the energies of the planets involved (or the angles it touches). The conjunction is most strong when the two plants are 0 degrees apart. As they begin to separate, the energies begin to weaken and usually within 2-3 degrees past direct, the energies are basically gone. Saturn, which is the exception, does last longer and is often at its peak 2 degrees past direct. Everything associated with Saturn seems to be delayed. Another variable with the transits and what they are saying involves the house placement that the planets are found in. For example, when a planet is moving through the seventh house, the seventh house matters will be involved. You not only look at the transiting planet’s house but also look at the house that the natal (same) planet is located in as well as the house any aspecting planet is located in. You also have to look at the natal house placement that the transiting planet was located in within the birth chart. In other words, if Uranus is transiting the seventh house, the seventh house is enhanced or activated. If Uranus is aspecting the Sun in the 10th house, the 10th house is also highlighted. If Uranus is natally in the fourth house then you also have to take into consideration what the fourth house signifies. You would be looking at the 7th house, the 10th house and the 4th house to get a full picture of the aspect between Uranus and the Sun. When delineating transits, it is important that you understand the duration of the transits. All the outer planets have a greater impact on your life because they move slowly. Pluto can have as much as a 3-4 year impact on your life. The most powerful will always be when planets are direct. Direct contact can last as long as one to two years. Faster moving planets have very quick influences and as a result, move out of influence quickly. There is no lasting impact from the inner planets. Transiting Planets in the Signs We will take a look at Transiting Planets in the various Astrological signs. This is a work in progress that we have just started. Check back regularly for updates. We are working on this information and will be adding more soon. Pluto in the Signs Back to Astrology 101 Natal and Transiting Planets Lets review the energies of the natal planets vs the transiting planets. Natal and Transiting Planets

THIS PAGE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE COME BACK REGULARLY TO SEE UPDATES Natal and Transiting Planets The birth or natal chart is a snapshot of the heavens at the moment of birth with the earth in the centre. This natal snapshot of the planets never changes. The Natal chart represents our potential and tells the story of what can be expected when transiting planets hit the positions in our birth chart. Once the snapshot of the heavens has been taken and the position of the planets noted for our birth chart, the transit of the planets begin. The transiting planets are the actual planets and their placement as they travel through the chart in real time. When transiting planets touch (make aspects to) the natal planets and angles in our chart, they create temporary energies that will affect our life. The transiting planets activate the potential suggested within the natal chart. The outer planets are slow moving and make contact to our natal planets and angles for much longer periods of time; therefore, creating major, possibly life altering changes. The inner planets, however, move much faster and their influence can be fleeting. Natal and Transiting Pluto

Aspects to the Ascendant (Asc) We are working on this section and will be adding more information in the future For information on the Ascendant or Rising Sign (Asc) visit our main page on this topic in our Axis or Angle House Cusps. We are focusing on aspects to the Ascendant in this section. Information on the energies of the Ascendant Trine Aspects Saturn Trine the Ascendant Conjunct Aspects Jupiter Conjunct Natal Ascendant Square Aspects Neptune Square Natal Ascendant Jupiter Square Natal Ascendant Opposition Aspects Sextile Aspects Jupiter Sextile Ascendant T. Neptune Sextile Natal Ascendant T. Saturn Sextile Natal Ascendant T. Pluto Sextile Natal Ascendant Back to Astrology 101 Back to Aspects