Mercury turned direct on January 8 or 9, 2017 (depending on where you live) in the final degrees of Sagittarius. It will move into Capricorn on the 13th of January, 2017, in Canada and will remain in Capricorn until February 8 when it moves into Aquarius. For those with their Sun in Capricorn, Mercury will make a conjunction to the Sun during these dates. Mercury is a very neutral planet taking on the energies of whatever it touches by planetary placement, house placement as well as any planetary angles that it receives. Since Mercury rules the mind and the thinking process as well as communicative techniques, when it is in direct motion and in the sign of Capricorn it might be a good time for serious thoughts about your future. Take into consideration any goals that you might have to achieve or your aspirations and move forward with them. Make sure you are not taking any shortcuts and also be sure that they are realistic and reachable, although the higher you aim, the greater the rewards. Your goals must be feasible and genuine in their nature. Are you willing to do the work it takes to make them happen? Your overall thinking process is more aligned during this period and practical matters can be dealt with in a very precise manner. Make sure to check the natal potential while deciphering what is actually attainable. If Mercury is poorly aspected in the birth chart, it is important to take into consideration that the goals or objects that you are trying to pursue are attainable, even though they may be challenged at times. This is particularly true if Neptune is in poor aspect to Mercury as Neptune tends to colour things and often causes circumstances to be unclear. Capricorn can be a bit ridged in its behaviour and you will have to watch for becoming overly concerned with your achievements. You will become more logical in your thinking and able to concentrate on the matters at hand, especially if they are business related. Negativity can enter the process if you fall short of reaching these objectives and pessimism can set in. Watch for this! Stay open to solving any obstacles that may stand in your way, as you have the capabilities to overcome interference by using your reasoning and communicative abilities. The mind is more focused and serious, and what you say and do will have more of an impact than under normal conditions. You will have an ability to deal with what is considered relevant to the matters at hand and will be able to focus your attention better. Your mind is sharp and anything related to business and enterprise has a greater than average ability to work well during this time. Changes to the way you represent yourself through communication techniques can change if you think this necessary. Your communication techniques are sharpened and more precise, and you can deal with anything that requires your attention. When Mercury goes direct it will be a much better time to sign any contracts than during the prior period when Mercury was in its retrograde cycle. You probably will not need to re-do what you are doing or re-think your actions now that Mercury is direct and life generally run more smooth. The retrograde cycle is often accompanied with plans having to change and things not working out the way you thought that they might. Your would have to have been flexible while Mercury was in retrograde. 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 Please “Like” us on Facebook. Your “shares” are appreciated and your questions are welcomed. 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

Saturn is the planet of restriction, delays, obstacles and hard work. It is known as the task maker or the teacher of the Zodiac. Saturn by birth position usually shows an area of life that we have to work at in order to make things succeed. If Saturn is poorly aspected in the birth chart this is doubly so, although Saturn also offers rewards for those with diligent work ethics. Saturn while in its direct motion through transit suggests that there will be time delays, limitations and boundaries to overcome, unlike most planets in their direct cycle. When Saturn turns retrograde which is about 140 days a year, its energies are quite the contrary. The retrograde motion of Saturn may be a time when you feel less restricted and held back, although signing agreements or making major decisions is not recommended. This is a time when you can rethink what action you can take in order to facilitate growth when the timing is better. This is a planning stage when you can actually take great strides forward when other planets trigger the appropriate timing factors. Saturn has a 29 year cycle and usually retrogrades about 15 degrees in each sign. It usually moves into retrograde up to 8-9 degrees during its cycle. As Saturn is linked with achievement, ambition and delivers what is truly deserved, when the Sun (also linked to ambition) through transit aspects Saturn, its square to Saturn often brings some struggles with regards to your goals and aspirations. If it trines Saturn, the blended energies of the Sun and Saturn offer some stability in these areas. Saturn in its retrograde cycle is somewhat similar to Jupiter, in that it offers opportunities to succeed in your endeavours and planning is a fundamental action while Saturn goes through its retrograde motion. The normal cautionary application of Saturn is softened during its retrograde cycle. Saturn’s energies also deals with accountability and the house or houses that it retrogrades through will make you answerable to these specific areas of life being tested. Saturn tends to test you and if you failed to do what you should have been doing during its direct motion, you may be held accountable for your actions or non-action when Saturn again turns direct. If, on the other hand, you were working with the energies of Saturn while in direct motion, the areas of life dictated by house position will offer rewards for due diligence and hard work. Saturn rewards when applicable. In closing, Saturn direct offers opportunities to move ahead in life although with some caution attached to the process. Saturn retrograde suggests a time for evaluation and planning and then to move ahead with caution once Saturn moves direct again and when other planets may trigger potential activities. 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 Please “Like” us on Facebook. Your “shares” are appreciated and your questions are welcomed. 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

Mercury turned direct on January 8 or 9, 2017 (depending on where you live) in the final degrees of Sagittarius. It will move into Capricorn on the 13th of January, 2017, in Canada and will remain in Capricorn until February 8 when it moves into Aquarius. For those with their Sun in Capricorn, Mercury will make a conjunction to the Sun during these dates. Mercury is a very neutral planet taking on the energies of whatever it touches by planetary placement, house placement as well as any planetary angles that it receives. Since Mercury rules the mind and the thinking process as well as communicative techniques, when it is in direct motion and in the sign of Capricorn it might be a good time for serious thoughts about your future. Take into consideration any goals that you might have to achieve or your aspirations and move forward with them. Make sure you are not taking any shortcuts and also be sure that they are realistic and reachable, although the higher you aim, the greater the rewards. Your goals must be feasible and genuine in their nature. Are you willing to do the work it takes to make them happen? Your overall thinking process is more aligned during this period and practical matters can be dealt with in a very precise manner. Make sure to check the natal potential while deciphering what is actually attainable. If Mercury is poorly aspected in the birth chart, it is important to take into consideration that the goals or objects that you are trying to pursue are attainable, even though they may be challenged at times. This is particularly true if Neptune is in poor aspect to Mercury as Neptune tends to colour things and often causes circumstances to be unclear. Capricorn can be a bit ridged in its behaviour and you will have to watch for becoming overly concerned with your achievements. You will become more logical in your thinking and able to concentrate on the matters at hand, especially if they are business related. Negativity can enter the process if you fall short of reaching these objectives and pessimism can set in. Watch for this! Stay open to solving any obstacles that may stand in your way, as you have the capabilities to overcome interference by using your reasoning and communicative abilities. The mind is more focused and serious, and what you say and do will have more of an impact than under normal conditions. You will have an ability to deal with what is considered relevant to the matters at hand and will be able to focus your attention better. Your mind is sharp and anything related to business and enterprise has a greater than average ability to work well during this time. Changes to the way you represent yourself through communication techniques can change if you think this necessary. Your communication techniques are sharpened and more precise, and you can deal with anything that requires your attention. When Mercury goes direct it will be a much better time to sign any contracts than during the prior period when Mercury was in its retrograde cycle. You probably will not need to re-do what you are doing or re-think your actions now that Mercury is direct and life generally run more smooth. The retrograde cycle is often accompanied with plans having to change and things not working out the way you thought that they might. Your would have to have been flexible while Mercury was in retrograde. 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 Please �??Like�?? us on Facebook. Your �??shares�?? are appreciated and your questions are welcomed. If you have confidential comments or questions, or if you would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a chart, please visitwww.holmastrology.com/contact-us

They say that everything happens for a reason. Do you feel this holds truth? Are you opening the door to creativity, on any level? Are you developing a skill-set that sets you apart from the “norm”? Are you entering into an important relationship that will change your life forever? As our title today suggests, this would not be happening unless it was meant to. Whether or not you feel ready for these changes, they would not be happening unless the timing was perfect and in line with your path. Nothing in life happens by chance. Everything happens for a reason. Many times we may not understand this process or see the full picture or even believe that this is the case but that does not change the process. Some of us may never question anything and some of us may question everything. We may all have our own definition of significance but it is my opinion that everything in life is significant. Yes, everything. If we are truly living in the moment that each of us share, the significance of that particular moment is purely recognized. If, however, we are constantly living in our minds and not aware of the moment, we may fail to recognize the moment’s worth. Most things will just pass us by. Events or things would not be happening to you or recognized by you unless they were meant to be. We ride the wave of life together and have an influence on each other. This is not just by chance; these are influential purposes. Those individuals that you get close to in life play an important part in your life. Do not play down their importance. Realize the importance of every event. Each moment is meant to be. Everything in life plays a significant role event if we do not understand this role. You are here to learn, to experience and to explore. Do not miss anything. Do not let ego convince you that you are not worthy or that you are not ready, the time is now. Enjoy the moment. 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 Please “Like” us on Facebook. Your “shares” are appreciated and your questions are welcomed. 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

The Sun moved into the sign of Aquarius on January 20, 2017. Generally speaking, 2017 will be very good for those born with their Sun in Aquarius between 8 to 29 degrees. Those with their Sun between 16 to 29 degrees Aquarius will have a sextile from Transiting Saturn which will be in the sign of Sagittarius for most of 2017, and they will also have a sextile from the planet Uranus which will be in Aries. At the same time, those with their Sun sign in Aquarius between 7 to 18 degrees will have a semi-sextile from Transiting Neptune. There will be a semi-sextile from transiting Pluto for those with their Sun from 12 to 24 degrees Aquarius. Transiting Jupiter will also be making a trine for those with the Sun between 10 to 29 degrees Aquarius until September/October of 2017. As indicated many Aquarius individuals will likely have a great year. We will take a close look at each of these aspects in upcoming posts for this Sun sign. These aspects are not the full picture however. Make sure when deciphering these aspects that you also take into consideration how your Sun is aspected in your natal chart. You will also need to look at the planets in mention to the Sun. You can allow a couple of degrees leeway if you are sensitive to the energies of your Sun sign (many people are). Some can feel the energies as much as 10 - 12 degrees approaching and 2 - 5 degrees separating. Aquarius individuals are progressive thinkers often ahead of their time by as much as 30 to 50 years. This adds to why some Aquarians are misunderstood or seem eccentric and erratic in their behaviour and mannerisms. Those with powerful influences by Aquarius (several planets in Aquarius) or those with many planets in the eleventh house (which is ruled by this sign) will be able to identify with these qualities. This also applies to those with their Ascendant in the sign of Aquarius. Aquarius individuals are humanitarian in their nature and their aim is to sway the masses into conscious behaviour and teach them to pull themselves out of complacency and ridged routines. This is all in favour of growth in a spiritual and open-minded manner. Aquarian’s goals are to raise the consciousness of mankind and do it in ways that affect the many rather than the few. We will continue this post on January 25, 2017. 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 Please “Like” us on Facebook. Your “shares” are appreciated and your questions are welcomed. 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

Mercury turned direct on January 8 or 9, 2017 (depending on where you live) in the final degrees of Sagittarius. It will move into Capricorn on the 13th of January, 2017, in Canada and will remain in Capricorn until February 8 when it moves into Aquarius. For those with their Sun in Capricorn, Mercury will make a conjunction to the Sun during these dates. Mercury is a very neutral planet taking on the energies of whatever it touches by planetary placement, house placement as well as any planetary angles that it receives. Since Mercury rules the mind and the thinking process as well as communicative techniques, when it is in direct motion and in the sign of Capricorn it might be a good time for serious thoughts about your future. Take into consideration any goals that you might have to achieve or your aspirations and move forward with them. Make sure you are not taking any shortcuts and also be sure that they are realistic and reachable, although the higher you aim, the greater the rewards. Your goals must be feasible and genuine in their nature. Are you willing to do the work it takes to make them happen? Your overall thinking process is more aligned during this period and practical matters can be dealt with in a very precise manner. Make sure to check the natal potential while deciphering what is actually attainable. If Mercury is poorly aspected in the birth chart, it is important to take into consideration that the goals or objects that you are trying to pursue are attainable, even though they may be challenged at times. This is particularly true if Neptune is in poor aspect to Mercury as Neptune tends to colour things and often causes circumstances to be unclear. Capricorn can be a bit ridged in its behaviour and you will have to watch for becoming overly concerned with your achievements. You will become more logical in your thinking and able to concentrate on the matters at hand, especially if they are business related. Negativity can enter the process if you fall short of reaching these objectives and pessimism can set in. Watch for this! Stay open to solving any obstacles that may stand in your way, as you have the capabilities to overcome interference by using your reasoning and communicative abilities. The mind is more focused and serious, and what you say and do will have more of an impact than under normal conditions. You will have an ability to deal with what is considered relevant to the matters at hand and will be able to focus your attention better. Your mind is sharp and anything related to business and enterprise has a greater than average ability to work well during this time. Changes to the way you represent yourself through communication techniques can change if you think this necessary. Your communication techniques are sharpened and more precise, and you can deal with anything that requires your attention. When Mercury goes direct it will be a much better time to sign any contracts than during the prior period when Mercury was in its retrograde cycle. You probably will not need to re-do what you are doing or re-think your actions now that Mercury is direct and life generally run more smooth. The retrograde cycle is often accompanied with plans having to change and things not working out the way you thought that they might. Your would have to have been flexible while Mercury was in retrograde. 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 Please “Like” us on Facebook. Your “shares” are appreciated and your questions are welcomed. 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