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The Ascendant Sign or Rising Sign is descriptive of our outside personality, the one we reveal to the world. This will usually differ from our Sun Sign and this is a sure reason why some individuals are seen as quite different from the typical characteristics associated with their Sun Sign personality. The Sun Sign still resonates and is usually more prominent as we get to know and fulfill the characteristics of our true selves. The Sun Sign is you’re inside personality while the Ascendant sign reveals an outer personality that we are willing to reveal to the world. The Ascendant Sign is often depictive of our appearance and the way we carry ourselves in our outside environment. It is believed at least by this Astrologer that we are meant to merge our Sun Sign with our Rising Sign as well as the sign and house placement of the Moon as we develop and mature. It is with this merging that we can distinguish our true more complete selves and we can represent our true selves in a more authentic manner. The Ascendant sign is also a very significant point when transits and progressions move across or make important aspects to it. The changes and transformations that are often accompanied through the transit connections to this point are very significant to our overall development. Changes in our appearance, our evolution, our ideologies and life concepts as well as changes to relationships with important people all come under careful scrutiny during these transiting times. For example, Uranus crossing over the Ascendant often correlates with major wants for something new and exciting in life. We are often viewed from the outside world as being rather eccentric in our behaviour during powerful transits or progressions affecting this area of our chart. The want to break free from restrictive or old outdated ways or relationships that fall into this category are often by-products of a Uranus transit especially when in Conjunction, Square or Opposition. Uranus is also known as the awakener and many will go through an awakening process as Uranus transits this placement. It is important to also look at the opposing house cusp (7th) and the ruling planet and house placement of your ascendant sign to gain further insight into potential changes taking place in your life. The aspect that the planet is making will define whether it is stressful or an opportunity or just plain easy flow, while the planet will define the type of action that can be anticipated. The house placement of the Ascendant’s ruling planet will also define the area of life that will be affected. Any outer planet that transits this placement will have significant influence on your life. It often takes several years for these slow moving bodies to move out of the orb of influence. Those that are sensitive can feel the approach of the planet by as much as 4-5 degrees and the separation of the link by up to 2-3 degree. The affects will be felt for a long period of time and will change life’s conditions significantly. Often these outer planets signify a complete change in your life’s course and a new beginning. Have a close look at any outer planet making a conjunction in particular, as this is the most powerful of the major aspects. The planet and the sign on the Ascendant will merge and act as an intensifying agent of the conditions already in place in the birth chart. Be ready for change, transformation and a new beginning as these powerful entities begin taking hold in your life. Please visit www.holmastrology.com/astrology-reports for more information on Astrology and information on the Astrological charts we offer. Please “Like” us on Facebook. If you have confidential questions or comments or 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/

Every single day we awake is a new beginning but January 1 always seems to be a day that the majority of us more clearly understand this concept of a fresh start for life. We envision the new year as an opportunity to wipe the slate clean, to choose to move forward in a more mindful way. What are your resolutions, your intentions, your goals? Could we not also use this opportunity as a time to reflect, to look back on the year that has just past? We can use this opportunity not as a time to beat ourselves up but as a time to reflect on all that we have accomplished. All too often, we are critical of ourselves. If we want our children to grow and feel better about themselves, do we not praise them for all that they have accomplished? Do we not make them feel better about themselves so that they can strive even more to grow and move forward? We never get more bees with vinegar. We can only attract them with sweet pollen. We as adults are no different. Take the time to review the past 12 months. See all that you have accomplished. Look at how you have grown. Acknowledge your movement forward on your life’s path. If we do not know where we are now, how can we plan where we want to be in twelve months from now? Be kind, loving and forgiving to yourself. If you cannot do this for YOU, how can you offer these to others? Happy New Year. We wish you love. We wish you contentment. We wish you direction. Love and Light from Holm Astrology, Peter and Angela. Please “Like” us on Facebook. If you have confidential questions or comments or 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 one, co-existing within the framework of our consciousness, always reaching to connect with our pure essence. Our sacred and sanctified unity with our source is also a connection with all that is. We are to live in harmony with all of life. We build on this unity as we mature into ourselves reaching ever further into our most intimate being. We are a spiritual connection dwelling momentarily in an earthly vehicle. We are not our bodies. We are not our thoughts. We are eternal beings. We explore to learn of our essence. We join forces to help coordinate a universal movement of pure love. Our essence resonates on an internal level but reveals itself through an ongoing process to those that are ready to experience it existence. Remaining open to this eventual awakening, releases our bondage to material concerns. It is within our grasp to realize our true objective and help facilitate the ongoing awakening taking hold in our world. We are the facilitators of peace. We are to open our hearts and to resonate the love that is our core and in so doing, we awaken the same in others. We are not segregated or separate from each other. We all share this life together regardless of distance and we are molding a future for the next generation. We are the facilitators and the manufactures of peace and love, regardless of our earth’s condition and what we experience through media and other external influences. It is not hopeless unless you allow this expression to exist. These are the early days of the evolution. You are the pioneer. Our purpose in this life is to keep the process moving forward regardless of obstruction and challenges that lie before us. We must push forward in the face of adversity regardless of the current conditions that are thrown our way. Live by example and be the light for others. Find your true essence simply by living within its framework. You are the light. You are joined through your light with others. This is your essence and your purpose. Live it; be it and above all else, believe! 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/

The midheaven also known as the cusp of the tenth house is a very sensitive area in the natal chart. Any planet in transit (the movement of planets through the zodiac) particularly outer planets, (Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) or inner planets that are in retrograde motion (appear to be moving backwards) that conjunct, square or are in opposition to this point have powerful influences in our lives. In many cases Uranus, Neptune and Pluto will remain in this critical degree for a year or two having a significant influence on our occupation, our standard of living, our goals, aspirations and our status in life. Uranus often produces unexpected, sudden events when it makes a significant aspect to this critical degree. Neptune tends to cloud these areas of life making things unclear or it can add a mystical approach, while Saturn tends to create challenges, obstacles or lessons that need to be overcome. We are tested in these areas. Pluto transforms and may cause disruptions although much of what happens is beneath the surface until it makes a direct contact to this degree. The trine of these planets to the Midheaven or also known as the MC often provides opportunities and good luck with an easy flow into these areas of life, depending on what other aspects within the chart. The opposite house (4th) is often also affected, as when these aspects are making contact to the MC, they are also making an aspect to the fourth house cusp. The fourth house deals with the home and family particularly the mother while the tenth house usually identifies the father. The tenth house usually identifies the most dominant parent while the fourth house is usually the more submissive and protective parent. A conjunction to the tenth house will also present an opposition to the fourth house cusp and oppositions usually deals with something related to or coming from someone else. The MC, the Ascendant, the Sun, the Moon and the progressed Moon are often used to rectify a birth time, especially when Uranus and Mars conjunct the MC. Uranus and Mars often indicate something happening on the exact day when it becomes direct especially in conjunction. The progressed Moon moves one degree a month also assisting with pinpointing a birth time. Uranus really seems to disrupt activity related to the specific house cusp. The only guaranteed is something unexpected and sudden will occur with Uranus making contact which often causing disruption into that area of life. Be ready for change, disruption, transformation and activity when the MC becomes activated through transit or progression. Although the changes that take place may be disruptive, agitating and sometimes chaotic in their nature, in most cases, these changes are a requirement. It is best not to put up too much of a struggle, especially when Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are making contact to this area of life. In a year or so after the contact, you will realize that the transformations to your life and disruptions were beneficial to your overall evolution and were requirements brought on to enforce growth on a subconscious and soul level. 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/

For those that are in a significant, special or any relationships for that matter, it is important to share and express your feelings, opinions and experiences. By opening the door to your intimate feelings and thoughts, you allow the transformation required to transcend the relationship to the next level. Many of us have experienced tumultuous relationships where sharing information of our inner self might not have been beneficial and because of these past experiences, we may now feel that in sharing personal feels much of the same that was previously experienced will occur again. In order to activate the bonding in a new relationship however, it is important, even though we may feel uncomfortable or worried that we may get hurt or used in some way again, that we share our inner self in order that our relationships not stagnate and eventually disintegrate because of this fear. We have to realize that conditions from a past relationship no longer hold true for our new ones. These new relationships undoubtedly will offer a new definition of what a meaningful relationship should look like. Fear is often an offshoot of past experience and we learn through our mistakes as we move along in life, but we have to allow ourselves to open up again in order to move forward within important relationships. This new relationship may provide us with something that we have never experienced before and moving to the next level is often what is required in order to go deeper into this new union. This is something new and may not reflect anything of the past in any way. It may actually provide us with a comfort level that we have never experienced before. We must let ourselves go a little. Weigh out all the facts and move forward with the objective of creating a loving experience shared by two souls. We are not thrown together by chance. Everyone we meet that becomes significant has a purpose and we have chosen beforehand to come together to grow and merge our individualities into a more full, single entity so to speak. It can be difficult and sometimes frightening to move forward and open ourselves up to the unearthing of the secrets that are buried within. When the time is right and we have had time to look deep into our prospective mates and our instinct and gut draws us to this individual, take the chance. We might be pleasantly surprised at the outcome. If we never take chances in life, we will simply live our sheltered lives with regrets. We can never grow without stepping forward out of our comfort zones. We must always listen to our gut and that quite voice within. Yes, there is always a risk in each thing that we do in life, but there is also an opportunity that life will move forward in a new and wonderful direction and it will hold rewards beyond our present imagination. The choice is ours. 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/

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If you have an Aries Ascendant sign around 12-15 degrees, transiting Uranus has been stirring up life matters for at least one year. Transiting Uranus has a powerful effect on us and its energies often are felt as far away as 5 degrees 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 within 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 that seem to infiltrate our very existence. 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 and alterations to not only themselves but will also have to help to facilitate this change with their mate. If we choose to follow this format, then the relationship although altered, will come out on the other side stronger and new in some way 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 action from outside forces in a more vigorous manner. This is not to say that we should fear Uranus when it activates particular areas of our chart, only that we should be ready for the unexpected and that change is apparent . 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. Once Uranus moves beyond contact of your Ascendant degree (in this case it finally goes direct and remains so from December 21, of 2014 (12degrees 34minutes Aries) until July 26, 2015, when it goes into retrograde motion at 20 degree 30 minutes Aries). It goes as low as 16 degree 33 minutes into Aries and those that have a lesser degree Ascendant will not be overly affected by its return, unless there are other connections within the birth chart that are somehow linked to the Ascendant at this degree. 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. Be prepared for 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 wait. Allow at least 3-6degrees past the Ascendant degree to fully comprehend what has taken place and take in the energy with arms wide open as exciting times are at hand. Change should be welcomed as this is the timing set up by the soul to move forward in a new direction and is directly linked to your evolution. Please “Like” us on Facebook. If you have confidential questions or comments or 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 wish you peace; that peace that comes as a result of absolute faith in all that is and all that will be. We wish you love—unconditional and pure--true love that rejoices in truth, in others and in self. We wish you happiness; that undeniable happiness that comes from inner contentment, inner well being and gratitude; that happiness that radiates for all to see; that happiness that is contagious to every individual you come in contact with. We wish you light; that light where darkness cannot live; that light that creates everything into being; that light that heals; that light that connects us to our true essence. From Holm Astrology, Peter and Angela - Merry Christmas; Happy Hanukkah; Joyous Kwanzaa; Blessed Solstice; the Very Best of Every Day! 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 special message, although focused around the Christmas Holidays, can have meaning in our lives at any given time. The holidays are a special time for most but can be a difficult time for others. Our message is one of love and the sharing of love amongst all of our brothers and sisters. Family and close friends are often part of our holiday celebrations. For many families, distant relatives make an effort to make that special trip to be together and share in the festivities. It is delightful to watch the special effects that this time of year has on the little ones--their delight in opening their gifts and the pure excitement that radiates around them. The holidays do hold a special place in our hearts and the experiences of togetherness and giving are lasting. There seems to be a new trend where even in the rich nations the expenditures linked to the holidays are burdensome. If you find this is true in your case, perhaps we need to have a closer look at the real meaning behind this special time of the year. At its root this holiday signifies the birth of Jesus Crist and this is important for those that are of the Christian faith. For others, it is a time of family and sharing. Regardless of what Christmas means to you, it is important to know that the gift is what is important, not its size or its value. It is the gift itself. YOU ARE NOW QUESTIONING OUR FOCUS ON MATERIALISM AND OUR VALUES. Let us clarify......the best gift anyone one can give is their time, their focus, their self. Put away the cell phones and give those that are dear to you, give to those that are lonely, give to those that are alone the gift of your undivided attention. Gift and share your self, your compassion, your love! A perfect gift would be to open your doors to those that are living under less fortunate conditions. There are many that are alone and suffer from depression during the holiday season. By opening your doors to these individuals, you can light a spark of hope and ensure that they know someone cares. The homeless, those struggling to have a home, those that are institutionalized and so many others deserve our attention. Whatever we can do to alleviate some of their hardships is the greatest gifts we can give. Have compassion for those in need, whatever their need may be because when the end of this earthly road has been reached, these individuals are no different than we are. They are pure essence just as you and I. Yes, it was their choice to learn and experience this lifetime through hardship or shortage or loneliness but they are also here to help us learn our lessons of compassion, giving, caring, loving. This is a special opportunity for us to open up our hearts and share. Could our experiences during these exceptional holiday moments help us to learn the lessons of giving and compassion to the extent that we will live these virtues throughout each and every day of the year? Is it our purpose to help those around us? We help in so many different ways. Do not allow this opportunity to shed light and to share love pass us by. Enjoy the holidays to their fullest by find a place in your heart that resonates with the true meaning of giving. Merry Christmas; Happy Hanukkah; Joyous Kwanzaa; Blessed Solstice; the Very Best of Every Day! 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/

There are many reasons why our Sun Sign characteristics may not suit us precisely. The Sun has a powerful influence in our lives and in most cases, we are influences strongly by our Sun Sign’s character traits, particularly our inner self as the Sun defines the innermost you. Since the Sun has just gone into the sign of Capricorn, we will use Capricorn as our Sun sign focus for our explanation. The degree of your Sun in Capricorn affects the character traits you carry. There are three defined segments of each sign. These are known as decanates (please see our post on decanates at http://holmastrology.blogspot.ca/2014/01/decanates-in-astrology.html for a full description). Each of the three decanates makes up 10 degrees of the full 30 degrees of a sign. The first 10 degrees of Capricorn would make you a double Capricorn. The second 10 degree (10-19) creates Taurus tendencies and the third 10 degrees (20-29) provides you with Virgo tendencies ( the three earth signs). Your Sun sign is further defined and influenced by the Sun’s house placement. Each house has its own ruler which influences the planets located within it at the time of your birth. The first house is ruled by Aries, the second ruled by Taurus and so forth ending with the twelfth house ruled by Pisces. As mentioned, this will also colour the definition of the Sun in Capricorn. For example if you have the Sun in Capricorn at 21 degrees and your Sun is located in the fourth house, the characteristics of your Sun sign would encompass Sun in Cancer further defined by Virgo and also characterized by Cancer. As you can see, there are many influences that affect our Sun sign and to read your horoscope in your local newspaper or from a general internet site will give you a small cropped portion of a much bigger picture. If your Sun sign general forecast does not suit you, you have many other variables affecting the inner you. You Sun sign tendencies whether they are Capricorn or any other Sun Sign will still be deep inner influences, however. Further definition includes astrological aspects to the Sun, particularly the major aspects including the Conjunction, Sextile, Square, Trine and Opposition. These aspects further define the Sun Sign characteristics so that now you not only define your Sun by its sign but also by house, decanates, and the Planets and the angles that they make to the Sun Sign. You also have to take into consideration the primary points, which are the Ascendant which among other things describes the way we represent ourselves to the world, even our appearance. The MC or midheaven speaks in part of our goals, our aspirations and our occupation. These will further define who we are and how we represent ourselves as well as what we might lean towards in our occupation, if the Sun is linked to these positions. You also have to take into consideration how strong other placements are in the Natal chart. For example if you have the Sun in Capricorn and have Leo rising (Ascendant Sign) and 5 planets in the fifth house, ruled by Leo, you will be greatly affected by the Leo influence and this will dilute the influence of the Sun in Capricorn. You would still have the ingrained Capricorn tendencies internally and would project them as well, but on a much softer side. You would resonate with Leo character traits and present yourself as a much more outgoing and you would shine when you are the centre of attention. Now these are not Capricorn tendencies. As you now see, there are several influences that infiltrate our Sun Sign although the characteristics that it represents will still hold true. Remember this when someone says to you that their Sun Sign doesn’t quite fit yet another Astrological sign suits them better. 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/

There are times in life when the road that we are following has some major potholes that we have to navigate. We carefully maneuver around these potholes, but there are still those that are too large to avoid. Moving through these tumultuous conditions of our lives can be extremely difficult, but often unavoidable. Although these conditions or circumstances that we are forced to acknowledge and move through can be extreme in nature, it should be understood that whatever we confront in life always has a solution and usually this solution is our attitude towards it. No challenge is beyond our scope or ability to master. We repeat—no issue is met that we do not have the ability to not only meet and address but to eventually come to terms with. During these extreme experiences, we often feel at the mercy of life. Holding on to our foundation or our core beliefs is often challenging. These challenges or so called bumps in the road, burden us at times to the point of exhaustion. We can even feel incompetent with keeping up with the task at hand. What is a belief or principle if we cannot trust in them during life’s trials? Know that you can prevail. Have faith that your core is built on a solid foundation. Your true self cannot be shaken regardless of the pressure from outside forces. You have the ability to get through any condition and resolve any conflict. Nothing comes your way that you cannot defeat and turn into a “silver lining”. Stand tall in the face of adversity! Have faith in your inner strength and be resolute in your stance. You will overcome. You will persevere. The only restriction that stands in your way of accomplishment will be your mindset. Dig deep for solutions. Ask for assistance from your guides and the higher forces. Know that you are never alone and that what you need is always at your disposal. You are strong and have whatever it takes to get through all conditions, if you believe. Address all of life with this belief structure. This is your life to live. Live it with vision, understanding and purpose. 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/