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Love is defined as the intense feeling of deep affection for another person or living thing. There are many different forms of love - love for a partner, a child, a friend, a stranger in need, a puppy, etc. Each and every person, animal, living thing that shares this existence with us offers to us an opportunity to express our love. There is yet another form of love. There is a love that is so often forgotten and yet it is so important – self love. Take the time to appreciate exactly who you are. Set aside the whirlwind of everyday life and take a moment to true appreciate yourself. It is also important to reflect on our lives, our friends and the loved ones we are so fortunate to share this existence with. The human race always seems to need a reason to celebrate and reflect. Sunday, February 14, gives us a reason to celebrate “love” by sharing our presences with those that we love. We can enhance our life’s experience by sharing and showing the love we have for others, without measure. For the individuals that hold a special place in our hearts, we can confirm our affection for them. We can then take it one step further to allow this sentiment to be expressed each and every day of the year through a special gesture or word. Just as important, we can utilize the opportunity to spread our love to strangers who we meet along our path. There are many among us that are alone and in need of a loving gesture no matter how small. Create a ripple effect that is generated by one small gesture or one small act of love. Today can be the beginning of an endless expression. Regularly, we can do something meaningful for our loved ones without the requirement of a special day. We can express our love in our own special way on a day that others would never expect anything special from us. Become spontaneous and act on those little whims that surfaces from time to time. These unprompted moments of unplanned action are the special moments. We can celebrate love, romantic or otherwise, every day. Life itself is a celebration of love and we share this planet in one degree or another with every living thing in existence--even plants thrive when shown love. The magnificence of this life carries with it love in many shapes and forms. We simply need to open up to the beauty and love that is generated around us on a continuous basis, each and every day! As we reach out today or on February 14, we can take time to reflect on the love that surrounds us and then on what we can do to express and be a part of this beautiful and natural process. Love each other without exception. Give thanks for the love that surrounds us. Share the love that lives within for it will be returned tenfold. ……and never, never forget to love yourself for you cannot truly share love with others if you cannot find it in your heart to love yourself. Nurture this natural process of love and allow it to grow, first from within and then to overflow. Visit www.holmastrology.com for more information on Astrology and information on the Astrological charts we offer. Please “Like” us on Facebook. If you have confidential comments or questions, or if you would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please visit www.holmastrology.com/contact-us Earlier posts can also be read on our blog – www.holmastrology.blogspot.ca/

Today, we will take a look at the world’s conditions and how Saturn, Uranus and Pluto are currently affecting this. These are all outer planets so much of what these aspects imply is out of our hands. Our reaction, however, as a human race is quite controllable. Under most conditions, Saturn is usually the teacher (creating challenges to teach lessons) in a chart, but with this particular time in our lives, its lessons have a much easier flow about them. Saturn is trine Uranus and is in semi-sextile to Pluto. This assistance from Saturn although unusual to receive without some source of strife, does suggest that the actions of Uranus (although erratic in nature) can be tames by the teacher. The semi-sextile to Pluto implies an opportunity because we are in the right place and at the right time to propose a transformation that can aid us but it has to be as a result of joint efforts. The aspect between Pluto and Uranus is tumultuous to say the least and suggests change is due, but not without some disruption and unexpected trauma in the meantime. Uranus pushes for reform and an alternate course while Pluto speaks of battles of a dissolving nature before we move into a new direction. We are at a cross roads and the sparks are flying but Saturn, although the disciplinarian, will, through diligent efforts, help push us in the direction for ultimate change and a new way of living. Saturn will stabilize some of the disruptions and chaos that we are experiencing, although there are lessons to be learned from a higher level of understanding that can help steer us in the appropriate direction. Unfortunately as with all change, there is a time of upheaval and we appear to be in the mist of this currently. Destabilizing forces are at work through Uranus’s action and power struggles are bound to erupt because of the drive for transformation from Pluto. Saturn will be building a foundation that will stand the test of time and offer us potential for growth through lessons learned the hard way. But there is calm in the foreseeable future as these giants and their powerful forces will walk with us for some time to come but slowly dissipate in intensity as time passes. This process has been in place since about 2013 when Saturn was suggesting a time for adjustment. These transits will be in place at least one more year as Pluto gradually moves out of orb. It will, of course, be up to the human race as to what comes next. Will we have learned our lessons and can we alter our world for the better, or will we allow power and greed to continue its influence for generations to come? We are the teachers and students of lessons required as we set them in motion through our own personal acts. Will we rise above our self-absorbed interests and follow through on a global shift? Will we have to learn the lessons the hard way? It is in our hands. Visit www.holmastrology.com for more information on Astrology and information on the Astrological charts we offer. Please “Like” us on Facebook. If you have confidential comments or questions, or if you would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please visit www.holmastrology.com/contact-us Earlier posts can also be read on our blog – www.holmastrology.blogspot.ca/

We are not the only ones to walk the road of hard lessons at some point or another. No one completes this journey without allowing some type of stress, sorrow or disappointment. It is during these times that we are forced to turn inward to find strength and knowledge. Some of us recognize the lessons, learn and move on. Others own the events and make them personal. They get caught up in their emotions and one unthinkable event follows another. Some of us are superstitious and believe events happen in pairs or happen in threes, etc. As a result of this belief, these individuals search for mishaps to confirm their beliefs. By looking for frustration or disappointment, we are ensuring that we find it. Let’s not forget that we create our reality. Where we place our thoughts, we will reap the rewards of that focus, easy or difficult. It is also suggested that we need to experience pain in our lives in order to move forward in our evolution. It is said that struggles are what make us strong and as we take each step along the way we gain in wisdom from these events. This is true. Most lessons taught at the school of hard knocks are lessons well learned. When we learn to recognize the lessons in life, however, we can accept them more readily, without anxiety or resistance, and turn the hard knocks into lessons easily learned. So do we actually have to struggle to learn? In recognizing life’s blessings and holding them dear to our heart, we just might find the answer we need and accept them without experience. We can welcome lessons with open arms and learn what it is we need to without a struggle. When shooting the rapids, why would we ever attempt to tackle the current? Is it not far more productive to ride the current? We can actually enjoy the ride. We can learn that the blessings from life’s lessons are sometimes in disguise. Each of us have suffered and been hurt, but we also can accept happiness and contentment if we choose to allow these. When we open our mind to the blessings, our mind’s focus will help us uncover even more. Focusing on negativity serves no further purpose then to send a message into the universe that we want more of the same. We create the quality of our lives in each and every moment through our attitude. When we find ourselves caught up in unhappiness, rekindle your connection to an event that made you feel good inside. This will help you steer you focus to appreciation and positivity. Our lives are but a moment in time – this moment, right now! We hold the secrets to our own quality of life, to our own contentment and to our own happiness. Focus and appreciate. Visit www.holmastrology.com for more information on Astrology and information on the Astrological charts we offer. Please “Like” us on Facebook. If you have confidential comments or questions, or if you would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please visit www.holmastrology.com/contact-us Earlier posts can also be read on our blog – www.holmastrology.blogspot.ca/

Planets in retrograde in the natal or birth chart tend to make us more contemplative. Some of us may have several retrograde planets at the time of our birth. When there are five or more retrograde planets these individuals tend to be introverted, subdued and keep much to themselves. The energies of these planets have difficulty working their way to the surface and can be stifled. It takes great effort to bring the energies presented by the retrograde planets to the surface and make the necessary adjustments to the challenges. Personally, this Astrologer believes that these stifled energies are harnessed energy waiting for the opportune moment to be released. Those people that do not have retrograde planets in their birth charts are in the minority. It is said that roughly seven percent of population do not have retrograde planets in their natal charts. It is believed that the energies of all of the planets (not in retrograde) are released and given free reign and allowed to flow freely. In turn these individuals lack patience and they often do not use a cautious approach to much of anything. The waiting game is not part of their psychological makeup and they much prefer to move things along...quickly! There is usually great energy behind these individuals and they work tirelessly towards their goals and objectives in life. They have strong willpower and are persistent in their efforts to succeed. They move forward similar to the energies of Aries often advancing with little forethought, if any, and they rarely disbelieve in their own abilities. As a result, many individuals without retrograde planets are quite successful. Some however do fall from time to time, but that will not stop them from getting back up and moving ahead again. Their determination is steadfast and they rely on no one for approval or even assistance. They believe in their own abilities and do not own their failures. “Let’s just start again and see what happens” could be their motto, or “If it does not work this time perhaps with a few minor adjustments, it will work the next time”. These individuals are self-reliant, determined and rely only on themselves. These character traits can make them great entrepreneurs. They are willing to take the steps necessary and often without much reserve. Most of these individuals would prefer to work alone. This however can make them somewhat aloof and even distant as they unconsciously withdraw into themselves. They may even feel misinterpreted and misjudged by others, because of this loner type mentality. But this is only in extreme cases and it is wise to take into consideration the whole natal chart. There are many things in the chart that can counterbalance some of these characteristics. Moving forward with determination and going it alone, however, is quite common. Visit www.holmastrology.com for more information on Astrology and information on the Astrological charts we offer. Please “Like” us on Facebook. If you have confidential comments or questions, or if you would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please visit www.holmastrology.com/contact-us Earlier posts can also be read on our blog – www.holmastrology.blogspot.ca/

Over the years, many of us have digested the information from many books, read countless articles, matched numerous movies and listened to many talks on spirituality, mysticism and the occult. Is there a point of saturation? Personally, I do not think so. We are all taking part in an amazing journey. We are linked together through our studies but there is also awareness that is instinctual and our reading and sharing with others simply confirms what we already know. The learning process, however, never stops. Our mystical understanding is taught or recognized on many levels of understanding, some lessons are exceedingly pleasant and other lessons are very tumultuous in their nature, but lessons nonetheless. With our understanding of the process to gain insight into this precious realms of knowledge, of being and of how to elevating self on many levels, perhaps it is important that we share our knowledge and life experiences with others. Perhaps it is time to put together a book of our experiences, or to find some means of sharing our insights. It is now a world of instant response and information is readily available through the internet (even though we should be very careful what sites we rely on for factual information). Even if our information does not bring financial rewards, there is something rewarding about sharing. Just a few words of enlightenment and encouragement are all that is required to help someone begin or further their journey. Spread your love, compassion and wisdom to those that are open to receiving it. All things within this existence are here for us to share. Visit www.holmastrology.com for more information on Astrology and information on the Astrological charts we offer. Please “Like” us on Facebook. If you have confidential comments or questions, or if you would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please visit www.holmastrology.com/contact-us Earlier posts can also be read on our blog – www.holmastrology.blogspot.ca/

I had a solar return chart done by Holm Astrology along with a transits/progressions chart. Both were excellent, very thorough, clear, and relevant. Usually, a solar return chart is done around one’s birthday, but I had mine done at the 6-month mark. This was interesting, because I could validate the first six months against what I had already experienced that year, which gave me a better idea of how those areas would be impacted during the subsequent 6 months. Having the solar return chart done at the same time as the progressions/transits chart provided a very detailed, clear, cross-referenced view of the upcoming year for me. It is interesting to see how the different charts truly complement one another and work together! Having these charts done simultaneously gave me a very good picture of the different forces going on in my life right now and how to work with them. KM, New York

It has been said that true love is hard to find. No doubt that statement is true, however we all know someone that we share true love with. This individual may be our lover, our best friend, or a family member. True love does not have to be a romantic love. As a matter of fact when we remove the association of true love with a romantic partner, we can open our heart to so many more people. According to Merriam-Webster the simple definition of love is “a feeling of strong or constant affection for a person : an attraction that includes sexual desire : the strong affection felt by people who have a romantic relationship”. What is your definition of love? We all experience challenging situations with those we love but we still love them in spite of our differences. Situations do not change our feelings of true and complete love for them. We may allow ourselves to feel hurt as a result of issues and events. If someone we did not love were involved with these same issues and events, our reaction would be far more than just hurt. We always seem to find a place in our hearts to forgive those that we share true love with no matter what the situation may be. There is always room for compassion and kindness regardless of the incident. There will be some people that will argue that this type of person or love does not exist. If we look within, would you not find this person within? It will, however, be difficult to receive or give true love from/to others if we first do not truly love ourselves. Recognizing the need for self love is a giant step towards self-realization. If we do not like what we find within ourselves, we need to rethink the process. Take another look. Anything that is seen as negative is truly not a part of us. Identifying with negativity enhances our belief that it is a part of self and that is what makes it feel real. Our inner self is always at peace. Our inner self is always forgiving. It always loves and never loses sight of the beauty in everything. So if we are looking for love, for companion, we must recognize these qualities within. We will find true love starting from the inside and then radiating out. When we understand our core self, we will welcome self love. Stay open and accept that loving soul that resides within, no holds barred. Recognize that union with our inner true self can never be dissolved. We only close our eyes to its existence. Finding that love within, opens the door to love shared with those outside of self. Visit www.holmastrology.com for more information on Astrology and information on the Astrological charts we offer. Please “Like” us on Facebook. If you have confidential comments or questions, or if you would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please visit www.holmastrology.com/contact-us Earlier posts can also be read on our blog – www.holmastrology.blogspot.ca/

On February 8, 2016, we will be experiencing a New Moon moving into the sign of Aquarius. This Aquarius Moon will reach its intensity at 19 degrees and 16 minutes and signifies new beginnings and the awakening of our aspirations. There is often a need to break free of any limiting conditions in life. Sometimes our need for change can create radical action. A steady pace and a calm outlook would be a much safer approach. We need direction and focus before we move headlong into our chosen course of action. The New Moon is a time to set things in motion, a time to plan the seeds of change. Normally, when the full Moon reaches the sign of Aquarius (which is in August, 2016), we can reap the rewards of our actions (harvest the fruits of our labour). The house in which the New Moon is transiting through in our personal charts will provide some indication of what area of life needs a change of direction and a new focus. There is often a focus on humanitarian issues with Aquarius and the approach we take should be selfless and ultimately good of all individuals involved. Aquarius is ruled by the planet Uranus and co-ruled by the planet Saturn. Uranus wants to act on impulse and without restraint while Saturn’s action is much more of a steady and cautious approach. These two linked together when working at their best, instigates a new positive approach to any dilemma or situation which has stagnated in our lives. We should move forward using careful consideration before jumping into action. Our natural tendency will be to make quick decisive moves in the direction indicated by the house position. We may, at times, under this influence jump ahead without the necessary forethought that may be required. If it is possible to take a slower approach and think before jumping, our focus will have a much greater chance of success. Saturn will stabilize things somewhat and it works in quite an opposite way than Uranus, but on the other hand, Uranus is the awakener and what needs to be shaken out of complacency will be when influenced by the energies of Uranus. This influence, as mentioned, will affect the area of life that the transiting Moon is moving through (house position), therefore, for example, if it were moving through the fifth house, these changes may evolve around your children, your creativity or a romantic partner. You will have to be careful not to move too quickly or make any rash decisions in these areas. If, for example, it deals with your occupation, the tenth house would be involved. Remember although some of the changes taking hold in your life appear to be rather sudden, unexpected and sometimes out of your control, they will benefit you as time passes and you begin to catch a glimpse of the real purpose behind these events. Do not be too quick to decipher the meanings of life and always recognize that all changes happen for a reason. These changes provide you with the shift that needs to take place. Nothing is by chance. Visit www.holmastrology.com for more information on Astrology and information on the Astrological charts we offer. Please “Like” us on Facebook. If you have confidential comments or questions, or if you would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please visit www.holmastrology.com/contact-us Earlier posts can also be read on our blog – www.holmastrology.blogspot.ca/

Taking a look at our steady climb to the summit, there are high points along the way when we feel a sense of belonging and comfort within our environment. When we refer to our environment, we are not referring to our place in society or our location on earth, we refer to our connection with ourselves on an innate level of understanding. It is these inner truths that we seek. It does not matter where we have set our earthly feet for this inner exploration. What we have gained on a material level has nothing to do with our concept of self. In participating in an ongoing exploration of self, we strive for the summit of understanding and slowly develop a connection with our inner self. Our soul’s energy is our true identity and when we open the door to self-perception we allow this energy to emerge and connect. This brings us one step further in our connection with the whole, the divine, God, our source, or simply put “love”. Use the name with which you are comfortable. To bring our energies back together as one, as the whole, is our destiny as spiritual beings. The more peace we allow ourselves to experience and the less we identify with ego, the closer we align with our true self. The closer we align with our true self, the closer we are aligned with the whole. We are now recognizing that the inner battles we wage actual do not serve any viable purpose. They never have, but we become so caught up in the battle we cannot see beyond it. These battles only create havoc. To find our inner peace, we must grow through love. Through love, our ego no longer defines life by fighting to keep control, fighting to be right, fighting to win the battle. In truth, there should never be a battle. The only battle that exists is the one we have put in place and have chosen to follow. Ego takes its descending steps and lets go of its grip when we take our steps forward in faith. Letting go and letting love (Source/God) is our hardest lesson, at least up until this point in time. We will, however, recognize that life is set up in such a way that it will lead us to the place we are meant to find, once we have learned to allow. We will eventually recognize, then allow and accept. Once the conscious decision has been made, it is not a difficult task. We have never actually been lost. We have just been living under the veil of ego. If we look with our hearts, we can easily recognize what ego actually is. Once we have this recognition, it is much more simple not to define ourselves by ego. We have stated many times (and will undoubted repeat it many more), we are a spiritual being living an earthly existence, certainly not the other way around. Do not cage your energetic self. Open your heart and allow. Visit www.holmastrology.com for more information on Astrology and information on the Astrological charts we offer. Please “Like” us on Facebook. If you have confidential comments or questions, or if you would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please visit www.holmastrology.com/contact-us Earlier posts can also be read on our blog – www.holmastrology.blogspot.ca/

This post focuses on those of us who are between the ages of 54-57. Anyone between these ages is entering into a new astrological stage. They can or are beginning to see themselves as an integrated whole and no longer just an extension of others. They are becoming clear on who they are as an individual and are comfortable enough that what others think is no longer important. They are who they are and they will be fine with this. This is a stage when they are more concerned about life itself, more so than living up to other people’s expectations. They are forming relationships to make them whole. They have come to a point where they basically know themselves and are liberated with this knowledge. Relationships still have a place in their heart, some even deeper than anything experienced previously, but they can rid themselves of unwanted or draining relationships if they need too. This is not to say that they have become cold or uncaring, quite the opposite. They understand what they need and will form more meaningful relationships in order to build on this. This period is about self-fulfillment and self-honesty. If they have been working well within these boundaries and living their life through generosity and love, they are well on their way to a more rewarding and satisfying life. They are on their way to the second Saturn return and undoubtedly they remember their first Saturn return around the age of 29, when they experienced life’s events to the fullest and matured immensely through a period of transformation on many levels. There are several Astrological factors that are in effect during this time period. They will be experiencing the second progressed lunar return, which in short speaks of an emotionally coming of age. There will be a Uranus trine Uranus transit which is usually accompanied with excitement and the beginning of something new. Neptune is also in trine to its natal position which will help them gain a more realistic point of view on where their life is heading. For many in this age group, Pluto is also making a trine to its natal position which could be termed a life transformation. It is a period when we tap into our core. Whoever falls within this age group will be going through the third nodal return which is directed towards a reorientation within and a clearer focus on life’s direction. These astrological transformations taking place during this age usually signify deeper transformations taking place on many different levels. Explaining all of these astrological events is impossible in a short post, but you now have an idea why life is going through so many changes on so many levels for those in this age group. They should enjoy the transformations taking place in their lives and prepare for the next major transition to unfold as they enter the latter years of your fifties. The late fifties mark the beginning of the second Saturn return. During the late fifties many will experience huge transformations. Some contemplate retirement while others begin something new. One thing is for certain, this will be a fruitful time. Things will begin to materialize and gather momentum as the second Saturn return approaches. This is a high point in life and those in this age group are entering into a period that could be termed “the awakening of self”. These individuals can stay tuned to the higher frequencies in life, and enjoy their unfolding. Visit www.holmastrology.com for more information on Astrology and information on the Astrological charts we offer. Please “Like” us on Facebook. If you have confidential comments or questions, or if you would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please visit www.holmastrology.com/contact-us Earlier posts can also be read on our blog – www.holmastrology.blogspot.ca/

It is hard to define our life’s path in spoken words. We more often than not can definition this path with feelings and intuition. Life will take us to places we never dreamed possible and it will also take us down roads few would choose to walk. Each step of the way, however, offers new insight into understanding. With an open mind, we will gain awareness as we maneuver our way through proverbial dense forests and open fields. By living our unspoken mission, we become immersed. By living our unspoken mission, we become completely involved so as to experience each moment individually, without anticipation of the next moment. We are here to explore life and all of its wonders and to experience its vastness with vigor and joy, regardless of the path that we might be on. There are many unseen events awaiting us and we have the choice of sharing the experience each step of the way. We will meet people that touch us deeply and on many levels of understanding. Some of these experiences will not be pleasant but important lessons nonetheless. Some individuals we experience these with will radiate beauty through their unconditional love and complete understanding. We share this life on many levels and we are never alone even when we feel as though we are. We can always reach out for a guiding, either physically or spiritually, when we feel the need arises. Have faith in the process and the freedom of choice. During those times when the choice seems as though it has already been made, understand that the actions taken are perfect for our earthly life lessons. Stay resolved to your own personal commitments. Enjoy life’s path for this unspoken path lies ever waiting for you to walk it......to grace it with your presence. Visit www.holmastrology.com for more information on Astrology and information on the Astrological charts we offer. Please “Like” us on Facebook. If you have confidential comments or questions, or if you would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please visit www.holmastrology.com/contact-us Earlier posts can also be read on our blog – www.holmastrology.blogspot.ca/