I believe it is safe to say that life is on a continuous evolutionary spiral. Accordingly, we would like to address the upcoming generation as well as the generations to follow. How long we live is a question that few of us can answer, and most of us follow our life’s direction with little thought to the ending of this incarnation. There truly is nothing wrong with this approach as this life is but a chapter in our spiritual life. When this life ends, we simply move into the next phase, whatever that may be. There is no expiration. There is just a new beginning, and if there is a beginning there is an ending of sorts. It is our responsibility to facilitate the awakening process in our children and allow them to learn and understand that life is more than just a material experience. We can provide them with tools that help to teach that life is an opportunities to further our spiritual growth. We can only truly teach by example in all stages of growth. Even if our children are at a stage of disbelief, stay true to your own beliefs. Simply through watching your example and responses, you can guide them to uncover their true selves. Move ever so gently as you feel the vibrations and impression you are leaving with them. They will receive what they are open to receive. There are of course those children that have entered this life far more naturally informed than we may be. We as well must stay open as we can gain great insight from our children. Our children and our grandchildren can be our greatest learning tools. Sit and listen to the wisdom that flows from these loving children. They are truly amazing. Leave the dialogue door open with your children. Share and be open to receive the wisdom of our pure essence. For those children that are unsure, tread lightly and weigh things out along the way making sure that you do not drive them away by your overly exuberant efforts. Impact your children in such a way that your loving example cannot be ignored. Please “Like” us on Facebook If you would like to keep your questions confidential or would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please click Contact Us Earlier posts can also be read on our blog - www.holmastrology.blogspot.ca/

Since we are in the sign of Cancer and Cancer rules the fourth house, we are going to continue on this theme and speak about the North Nodes position in the fourth house in the Birth chart. The North Node is our intended path in this life, while the South Node describes a previous existence and where we have come from. We are here to discover our purpose through the application of the North Node’s characteristics. We are to use some of our talents associated with the South Node only as assistance to help move us forward in the direction of our North Node. The fourth house Nodal characteristics are completely foreign to us and we will have to work to learn these characteristics. If the North Node is in the fourth house, the South Node (which is always directly opposite) will be in the tenth house. The South Node placement is a very comfortable place for us, as it is where we have come from. We can easily fall back in to these habits but this is not how we will progress in our spiritual evolution. With the North Node in the fourth house, we have come into this incarnation to create a solid foundation for our children and loved ones. Security is very important and we wish to secure a home and family to teach us about nurturing and taking care of others. In some cases, there are issues around parenthood. Some have difficulty producing a family and some have issues within the family unit and must learn compassion, understanding and unfiltered love. Giving of oneself through the family is often one of the lessons that must be experienced with this combination. Quite often the Mother or mother figure holds a very important role in the lives of these individuals with this Nodal positioning. In some cases, the father figure is missing in some way and often the relationship with the mother is much stronger than the relationship with the father. There is a close kinship although this does not necessarily mean that the relationship is a smooth one. There is just a closeness which is often linked to learning nurturing and caring (as this is part of the fourth house Nodal assignment). With the South Node in the tenth house, often these individuals bring forward executive abilities. They would have been in a leadership role in a past life and now still feels the pull to take on responsibilities at work. As the South Nodes position is something that must be steered away from, if the individual focuses on the profession and material gain, there is often a fall from grace at some point in life to steer the person back on their intended path. There is a great need to learn what love and emotional enlightenment is all about in this life and many find fulfillment in the spiritual realms. Meditation should be practiced on a regular basis to initiate this transformation. You are the caregiver and the attendant who has been brought into this life to learn how to nurture others, which in turn will assist you in learning how to nurture yourself. If there is a drive for succeed in this life or a push for financial gain or a drive to move up the ladder of success, you are functioning out of the wrong end of the nodes. Find your fulfillment in the caring of those less fortunate as there is a essential need to look after the downtrodden and the lost or forgotten people of the world. Nursing and caring for the elderly or psychology are often areas that will help to facilitate the fourth house North Node’s requirements . Please “Like” us on Facebook If you would like to keep your questions confidential or would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please click Contact Us Earlier posts can also be read at - www.holmastrology.blogspot.ca/

Meditation is a wonderful tool for self-discovery. There are different techniques and one method often used is the breathing in of positive energies on the inhalation and the release of negative energy on the exhalation. It is a good tool to assist in the clearing of the busy mind and focusing on your objective. Would it not be beneficiary to integrate this technique into your everyday life? Could we not programme the mind to utilize this technique routinely until you are capable of carrying out this procedure on a sub-conscious level? This practice will become automatic as you strive to create a harmonious and peaceful co-existence with all the surrounds you. Remember you are the creator of your own destiny. You hold the key to opening your own personal doorway. Life is always in your hand. Make it work is such a way that you draw to you all “aspects” that you wish to make a part of our united whole. In the end, each of us become the individual we have always dreamt we wanted to be and always knew that we could be. Please “Like” us on Facebook If you would like to keep your questions confidential or would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please click Contact Us Earlier posts can also be read on our blog - http://holmastrology.blogspot.ca/

In desperate times when the world around us is seemingly collapsing, many of us will reach outside of ourselves for assistance. In the hope of finding a solution, we look for assistance from others or search for a guiding light to help us through our predicaments. We sometimes lose hope and do not know where to turn so we seek assistance or spiritual insights from others. There are times when we become lost in life’s tumultuous conditions and at a crucial moment a specific individual magically appears to give us support or advice that just did not seem available before. In times of great stress, we often draw to us a guiding light either through an individual or some other force that seems to show up just when we need the guidance most. Sometimes these individuals seem to come into our lives and once our crisis is over, they leave our lives just as quickly. It is as though they simply have been sent to us to help us through the current conditions. We can become so caught up in our current situation that we do not see our life events clearly and require guidance and vision from outside forces. Under most conditions, we are able to find resolution from within but there are times when we become so wrapped up in life’s lessons that we are blinded by our focus and the stress. It is amazing and certainly empowering that the right people just seem to show up at the right time--sent from our source to help get us back on track and in focus. Co-incidence......I think not! At times in life, we will experience conditions or circumstances when solutions evade us and although these challenges provide us inner strength and insight, they can still overwhelm us. It is reassuring to know that, when in our darkest hours, someone or something will come along to guide us. Remember this when you are at the “wall” and cannot find a resolution. Do not give up. The answer is just around the next corner. Please “Like” us on Facebook. If you would like to keep your questions confidential or would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please click Contact Us Early posts can also be read on our blog - www.holmastrology.blogspot.ca/

To continue our brief explanation of the workings of Astrology, we are going to touch on what transits actually are and how they affect the Birth chart. As explained a couple of days ago, the Birth chart or Natal chart is a snapshot of the heavens at the instant of birth. Time was literally frozen at the moment of birth to create this chart. Upon the continuation of the movement of planets after the instant of birth, we have what is referred to as transits or transiting planets. Transits are the movement of planets through the Zodiac or Birth chart from the instant after birth and onward. All the planets move at various speeds. The inner planets (the ones closest to the Sun) move more rapidly than the outer planets. Their cycles vary due to the gravitational pull from the Sun. The inner planets, including the Moon, move rapidly and their influence through transit are important but do not hold the significance of the outer or slower moving planets. The reason that the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) have a greater significance in the horoscope is due to their slow speed of movement. Neptune and Pluto move about one degree per year; therefore, you feel the energy of these planets in your life for a very long period of time. As these planets continue on their rotations, they create aspects to the planets in the Birth chart (angles or degrees from the birth positions). These angles are called Aspects and are defined by the degree apart from the original birth placement of each of the planets. There are many aspects but the strongest Aspect is called a conjunction (0-10 degrees apart). The closer this aspect is to exact which would be when the planet in transit sits directly on the birth planet, the stronger its influence. This exact aspect is also used as a timing factor when determining events along with other mitigating factors in the horoscope. Transits are used along with progressions, (discussed at a later date) and the solar chart ( also to be discussed at a later date) to determine potential events in the lives of those where the transiting planets are making aspects. This is how astrological forecasting works and each planet along with the house it is in will define potential energies and the areas of life which will be affected. It should, however, be understood that although Astrology does provide timing factors and describes the area of life involved as well as potential outcomes and how things work out, your attitude towards these events is the underlying quality that has the greatest effects on your life. Astrology points the way and outlines potential events, but your attitude defines how it affects you. Astrology does not dictate although it will define events, but in the long haul, you are always the master of your own destiny. Life may be predetermined, but you hold the key to your reaction. In understanding this, you will gain insight and strength. These life events facilitate inner strength and an opportunity for growth. There are also aspects which indicate a positive energy coming into your life and Astrology can predict when these energies are enhanced and can prepare you so that you can use the energies in a positive fashion to make the most out of the opportunities. To open yourself to more information and indications of potential events into your life, an understanding of the working of Astrology will help in facilitating these opportunities and assist in promoting avenues of expression. Using Astrology as a tool or reference guide can be a wise decision to assist in preparing and organizing for coming events. Be prepared when these opportunities knock. Please “Like” us on Facebook If you would like to keep your questions confidential or would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please click Contact Us Earlier posts can also be read on our blog - http://holmastrology.blogspot.ca/

Take a ride on the wave of life. Travel though the most dense forest and walk the paths least trodden. Life is yours to discover, yours to enjoy and yours to share. Enjoy every moment, every experience and let life lead the way. You are here for the ride so ride it with enthusiasm. It is yours to conquer, yours to experience and true living will stimulate simply from the experience. There is no bad ride. There are only bumpy roads that eventually lead to soft and gentle slops and lush valleys. Every ride is beautiful, filled with splendor. Live your life to the fullest. Enjoy every moment. Do not let it pass you by! Remember you are the captain. You are in control. As you create your life and learn through experience be open to the lessons life is constantly teaching. No lesson is beyond your limits and the higher you set these limits, the further you will go. In reality, there are no limits only the restrictions we place on ourselves. Stay in tune with your life and listen to the music it is playing. It is calling you to dance. Please “Like” us on Facebook If you would like to keep your questions confidential or would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please click "Contact Us" Earlier posts can also be read on our blog - www.holmastrology.blogspot.ca/

We have had enquires on whether we would consider instructing Astrology courses. We are contemplating an Astrology course starting with the basics, progressing to an intermediate level and then finally offering an advanced course. We would like to get an idea of how many people would be interested in participating in courses, at what level and whether they would be more interested in a classroom setting or online. If you have are interest, please private message us on our FB page – www.facebook.com/HolmAstrology or here on our website under Contact Us (We do not see comments made from shared posts on FB). Once we have gathered some information, we will work out the details and keep you informed in future posts. To ensure you receive our posts, please like us on Facebook or become a member here on our website.

When you first meet others or are interacting with others, allow these individuals to clearly see the inner you. Fabricated or strained characteristics do not endorse the true you. Although you may feel that this facade is necessary, being true to your real self is much more important than what others might think of you. If you ask five different individuals what their opinion is of you, you will get five completely difference answers. As we age, more and more we become more comfortable with our inner self. Nothing is fictitious and we radiate something that is perfectly genuine. When we present the true self, there are no false pretences and we emit a confidence that others easily pick up on. We can be poised and nothing has to be hidden or altered. We are who we are and this inner self is who we are supposed to be. We are not meant to “play a part” so as to constantly adjusted to fit the occasion. Each one of us is perfect just the way we are. Realize this. All of the qualities that we wish to have are already part of who we are. We are constantly growing and the end result will be exactly what we want it to be. If you find a characteristic within yourself that you do not like, do not own it. Simply acknowledge this quality and then let go. Holding on to less than desirable traits or by identifying with them, you give these traits life. When you choose to identify with positive characteristics, you build on them. What you believe becomes reality. Let’s make real those characteristics that bring us happiness. The real you is the most positive and balanced individual you could possibly be. There are no limitations to who you are. You alone place limits on yourself. Please “Like” us on Facebook. If you would like to keep your questions confidential or would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please click Contact Us Our earlier posts can also be read on our blog - http://holmastrology.blogspot.ca/

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There are many individuals that seem to struggle through life and have their fair share of trauma. Often we question why these types of events seem to come into our lives. It is difficult to say why one soul has chosen a life of challenges and struggles and the next soul seems to glide through life with relative ease. Some blame life’s difficulties on karma and that which has been brought forward into this life to settle the score, if you will. This may hold a great deal of relevance and could certainly bring clearer understanding as to why some struggle while others do not. Be that as it may, generally, most of us have little access to information on our pasts and we cannot recall past lives with ease. Through continuous practice of meditation and through past life regressions however, these avenues of enlightenment are certainly reachable. It hardly seems “just” to be riddled with karma from past lives especially when we are unaware of our actions in the past. It should be clear that karma is the influence today of actions or lack of actions from the past. Karma does not just have to be challenging conditions. We are also influenced today by our positive actions of the past. It is important to pay our dues but just as important to be grateful for all of our blessings. There is a lot of evidence that supports the existence of Karma whether it is the influence of your actions from past lives or the influence from your actions of this life. Live your life with good intentions, through love and with a focus on the positive in your life. We recognize that our mind’s focus has great influence on our life. By focusing on the happy and gratifying moments in our life, we are open to and invite more of the same for the future. With continued practice of focusing our minds, we can awaken to the power of positive influences in our life and actually draw these types of things in on a continuous basis. We have not been placed into this incarnation to suffer and continually be influenced by past lives. You owe it to yourself to bring forward the positive influences that are yours. By living through good intent now, you reduce the challenging karma that you may have to endure in the next lifetime. Is it possible for your present Karma to be acknowledged and earned/paid in this life? As a result would it leave nothing or relative little but constructive Karma to influence you in the future? This is your life to live. Accept what comes your way without judgement and do not categorize the “why” behind life’s experiences. Bring constructive potential into this life through focus and influence what you bring into your next incarnation by today’s intentions. Please “Like” us on Facebook For confidentail questions click "Contact Us" above. To commission a chart, click "Order Report" above. Earlier posts can also be read on our blog http://holmastrology.blogspot.ca/

As we have now moved into the sign of Cancer, we thought we would share a line or two about being born with a Cancer North Node. As defined in an earlier post, the North and South Nodes depicts past incarnations as well as the present incarnation. The Nodes point out what we are here to accomplish in this life and what we should be staying away from. The North Node is our destiny while the South Node deals with the past lives and what we have brought forward into this incarnation. With the North Node in Cancer, the South Node would be in Capricorn. The North and South Nodes are always directly opposite one another. With a Capricorn South Node in a past life, you would have been attuned to business and public status. You may have had influences into world affairs and you may have been the one making laws that others had to follow. Now with the North Node in Cancer, you have come into this life to move away from a career focus and are to discover what family life and nurturing is all about. This does not mean that you are to step back from financial obligations. It suggests that you have come into this life to create a balance between the two. Most individuals with this Nodal position have difficulties opening up to feelings of nurturing and are here to learn the art of both giving and receiving through love and compassion. In their younger years, these individuals might still have been consumed by the South Node tendencies and it would have been easy to remain cool and somehow detached especially when it came to emotional issues. As they mature, they will notice that emotional confrontations are part of life. Individuals with the North node in Cancer will have to learn to deal with these issues and locate places within themselves that allow them to be more sensitive to the feelings of others. In a past life, their emotion response was restrained to a great extent and they were consumed by material advancement. Now although still caught up in the material world, they have come to into this life to experience a more sensitive side of life. Many will develop psychic inclinations as they begin to open up inner channels to this very sensitive and intuitive side of their being. Letting go of material abundance and the want to move forward in their career will eventually allow a more psychic and mystical approach to enter into their being. This capabilities are always there but they will have to open up the channels to this area of self-discovery. Many with this combination left the family security early in life to find out more about life and material ambition. As they mature, they will eventually form a family and create a solid foundation where their loved ones can be safe and secure. This is important to them and certain part of the North Node in Cancer objectives. These individuals are here to nurture and take care of others and as time passes, they will find great contentment in uncovering this more gentle side of themselves. If you have your North node in Cancer and you find it more easy to deal with sensitive issues, you are on the right path. If you find that you are drawn towards material security and making a name for yourself and developing your career opportunities, you are working out of the wrong end of your nodes. Please “Like” us on Facebook If you would like to keep your questions confidential or would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please click Contact Us Earlier posts can also be read on our blog - http://holmastrology.blogspot.com/