Transiting Saturn entered the sign of Pisces March 7, moving into retrograde in June 2023, again in June of 2024 and completing its final retrograde cycle in Pisces towards the end of November 2024. It enters Aries in May 2025, goes retrograde in September 2025 and eventually stays in Aries by February 2026. Saturn while in retrograde works more favourably than while in its direct motion, so the retrograde cycles are important. Saturn is all about structure and reliability and wants to focus its energy on things that are real and of substance. While moving through the sign of Pisces (opposite energies of Saturn), Saturn will want to look through the lens of clarity and definition. The mystical and intuitive qualities of Pisces will need to be weighed out and structured in such a way that only facts pass the iron tests of Saturn. There will be no wondering if something is real or imagined as life will go through a period of reflection, reality-focused and questioning if something is viable and concise. Your spiritual connection may go through a period of testing and its validity will be confronted. You may question if it is practical and real. Your mystical and perhaps your religious beliefs may go through questioning and examination. After and often during the times of retrograde the potential for solidification and structuring takes place. Your ideologies connected with psychic matters may become more reliable and constructed so that there will be far less doubt on facts. There may be some hurdles and questioning, but you will walk away far more conviction after this period. The truth will be told if any of your planets and angles are part of this (in particular the conjunction). You will find the answers to anything that has been vague or if you have been uncertain. Use the information learned to make conscious decisions for your next steps in life. Please do not comment on this post. We do not receive notifications. If you have comments or questions please send us a message via www.holmastrology.com/contact-us Thank you. Holm Astrology also offers individual intuitive readings or group parties. For more information, visit us at www.holmastrology.com/intuitive-readings Are you interested in learning Astrology?. Our Beginner’s and Level II courses have begun. Watch for announcements in late summer for our fall courses. Visit www.holmastrology.com/astrology-classes for course details. 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

We all experience times when we could use a helping hand. In some cases, someone is right there to help when we need them. Other times it seems as though no one knows what to say or do. We are faced with uncertainty and experience anxiety. There will certainly be times when professional help is ideal. With a professionals skills and training, they can show us how to do the work required to overcome these obstacles. “Tough times” are perfect lessons to teach us to overcome and gain inner strength, personal resolve and the list goes on. It is our determination and digging deep that teaches us strength and self-worth to name a few. In most cases there is no easy way out and we must acknowledge that it will take some hard work and discipline on our part to overcome life’s challenges. Sometimes we see friends, relatives or strangers for that matter that are going through difficult times and we can be their shoulder to lean on. As we conquer our own challenges we become stronger and learn. We, then, can help others because of our own personal experiences. We can share our knowledge from our experiences. As we open to our own lessons, we grow. We then can move from student (on that subject) to teacher when we are asked for help which may be as simple as an ear to listen or a hug. Life has many lessons to offer. Be open to what is being offered. Please do not comment on this post. We do not receive notifications. If you have comments or questions please send us a message via www.holmastrology.com/contact-us Thank you. Holm Astrology also offers individual intuitive readings or group parties. For more information, visit us at www.holmastrology.com/intuitive-readings Are you interested in learning Astrology? Our spring Beginner's and the Level II courses are now underway. Watch for an announcement in late summer, for our fall courses. Visit www.holmastrology.com/astrology-classes for course details. 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

On May 5, 2023 we will experience the effects of a Lunar Eclipse at 14° Scorpio. Transiting Uranus is in opposition to the Moon at 18° Taurus. If you have planets or significant angles within three degrees of this placement either by conjunction or opposition then this Eclipse will influence you. Much depends on the houses involved and other factors in the natal chart. With Moon in Scorpio there can be very powerful effects on sexual indicators in your chart and what surfaces at this time will bring about change and development which is now required. This can be a romantic relationship that no longer suits your evolution or a relationship that now goes to the next level. You will have to be careful of manipulation either directed towards you or coming from you. This is a very alluring time and seductive energies can be strong. Scorpio tends to bring things to the surface and with Uranus in opposition this can take place in a sudden or unexpected manner being somewhat out of your hands and often initiated by outside forces. The transformation that takes place can be profound but the forces which may seem beyond your control are aiding and pointing you in a new direction far more suitable at this time. This can be a time of reflection and in many cases the Eclipses often indicate letting go and starting over. Let go of emotional baggage that no longer suits your evolution. Move either into a new situation or make changes so that “the new” finds its way to you. Part of the evolutionary plan is to promote healing where needed, instigate new avenues of expression and being in a place where the door is open for further growth, although the transformation and eventual change may not be an easy one. The effect of this Eclipse is often strong during the first month and is often in effect for up to 3 to 4 months. Use this time wisely and do not fear what is unfolding. Sometimes we can’t see the trees for the forest and bringing what needs to surface out of hiding can in turn create a required change. Please do not comment on this post. We do not receive notifications. If you have comments or questions please send us a message via www.holmastrology.com/contact-us Thank you. Holm Astrology also offers individual intuitive readings or group parties. For more information, visit us at www.holmastrology.com/intuitive-readings Are you interested in learning Astrology?. Our Beginner’s and Level II courses have begun. Watch for announcements in late summer for our fall courses. Visit www.holmastrology.com/astrology-classes for course details. 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

Fortunately for most of us our reasoning abilities are strong and reliable although we may have restraints and reservations whether to follow through on some issues. We make decisions in the present moment yet fortunately or unfortunately the past influences this process. The mind can interfere creating fear and anxiety based on past experiences, on “what ifs” or on something that may not be logical. We can follow along blindly reacting to what the mind dictates or sift through information to make decisions. The final decision always lies in your hands. Be practical and realistic in our approach but go with your gut. Often we can stop ourselves short because of worries and halt advancement because we listen to the reactive chatter. Sometimes other people’s input influences our decisions and again this can be detrimental or advantageous. Stagnation is often what transpires because of fear or insecurity. We cannot let fear stand in the way unless protection from something specific and real is required. Listen to the nonsensical chatter from your mind so that you can recognize it. As we become acquainted with our mind and its interaction, we become better at recognizing when what is being transferred is accurate or fear based. We can become masters of recognizing the mind’s interference. Believe in yourselves. Trust your instinct and reasoning abilities. Do not allow fear or panic to breach your decision making. You’ve got this, trust! Please do not comment on this post. We do not receive notifications. If you have comments or questions please send us a message via www.holmastrology.com/contact-us Thank you. Holm Astrology also offers individual intuitive readings or group parties. For more information, visit us at www.holmastrology.com/intuitive-readings Are you interested in learning Astrology?. Our Spring Beginner’s and Level II courses are now underway. Watch for announcements in late summer for our Fall course lineup. Visit www.holmastrology.com/astrology-classes for course details. 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

As Saturn transits through our natal chart, it will eventually reach opposition to our natal Mercury. Saturn takes about 2 ½ years to move from one sign to the next sign and 29 years to make a full cycle returning to its original placement when we were born. Mercury is a neutral planet; it needs something to activate its energies. Transits and Progressions will act as a trigger. The energies of the opposition between Saturn and Mercury will largely depend on the state of Mercury in your natal chart as well as the placement of natal Saturn. If Mercury is poorly placed, the opposition will be more challenging than if it were placed more comfortably with favourable aspects. Mercury is the planet of the mind and has to do with our communication techniques, ability to formulate ideas and create concrete action based on our thought process. It also has to do with our speech and rationalization and can also speak of our reaction to life’s events. Saturn has to do with the building process when linked with Mercury and how we view our objectives and what we might think our processing might reveal. Saturn often indicates hard work and disciplined effort. We must work towards finalizing our ideas when we are dealing with Saturn and Mercury. Saturn can make us worry about outcomes, fear mistakes or making the wrong decisions and usually requires some degree of concentration and deliberation before we move ahead. This can be a good thing or a difficult situation depending on how deep this thought process runs. The houses involved will define the areas of life involved. Saturn can also produce concrete results with viable solutions and can build slowly towards solutions built to last. Oppositions are considered challenging aspects and often includes other people. People may be opposed to your decisions or think that you might be making the wrong choices moving ahead. There may be some obstacles in the way and it may take longer to achieve what you are setting out to do because of others’ influences or because of the slow moving progress which is often indicated by Saturn’s influence. Your goal should be to clear your mind of obstacles/influences that hinder your decision making and also to listen to what others might have to say. After careful consideration push yourself forward towards your objectives ensuring it is the right way to go. Please do not comment on this post. We do not receive notifications. If you have comments or questions please send us a message via www.holmastrology.com/contact-us Thank you. 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 Are you interested in learning Astrology?. Our Beginner’s and Level II courses are now underway. Watch for announcements in late summer for our fall couses. Visit www.holmastrology.com/astrology-classes for course details. 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

Heated conversations seldom reflect how we truly feel overall. At these times, we often express our reaction in the moment and can say things that are hurtful, even harmful and not at all what our intensions normally would be. Emotions can play a significant role in our conversation and in the heat of the moment we may say things that we really should have thought about before we reacting. On occasions we can be misinformed or we can use information out of context and as a result our reactions are out of line with the truth. We can get caught up in the heat of the moment and we react instead of being proactive and productive. Once words are spoken, there is little that can be done to correct the situation. We can certainly ask for forgiveness, but we likely will be weighed down by our reactions. After due consideration we must forgive ourselves even if others will not. We must not live in the past. Ideally, we will learn from our mistakes and move forward wiser and with more determination not to repeat “reaction”. Do not let the heat of the moment destroy relationships. Live in the moment. Once you have learned from them, let go. Forgive yourself. It is important to take responsibility for our actions but not to live in regret of them. Learn, grow and move forward. Please do not comment on this post. We do not receive notifications. If you have comments or questions please send us a message via www.holmastrology.com/contact-us Thank you. Holm Astrology also offers individual intuitive readings or group parties. For more information, visit us at www.holmastrology.com/intuitive-readings Are you interested in learning Astrology?. Our Beginner’s and Level II courses are now underway. Watch for announcements in late summer for our fall courses. Visit www.holmastrology.com/astrology-classes for course details. 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

Trines (120°) are considered favourable aspects with easy flow and often suggest opportunities, good luck and favourable conditions. The Trine from Saturn to Venus is favourable but not without obstacles or challenges along the way. This trine often entails hard work, trying conditions but also a firm foundation and lasting potential after the aspect energies have passed. Venus is often associated with love and affection and in general offers a warmth that surrounds the life experience indicated by the houses involved. Saturn will make you work for your results, jumping through hoops to reach your objectives. Falling in love is not an objective but under these conditions it does not come easily. There will be some challenges. Perhaps the love connection involves other people like an estranged spouse that won’t let go. Perhaps children are part of this love affair and working to make things right may be somewhat challenging. Something hinders progress and it may not be easy but over time should prove to be fortunate as you learn to work with the energies. Solidification is part of the process. Sometimes Venus has to do with finances and security. Perhaps there are worries whether there will be sufficient income for the relationship. Venus may speak about purchasing a home, nice furnishings or an automobile. One thing that should be considered under this aspect is whether or not Saturn is in its retrograde cycle or moving direct. During its retrograde cycle its influences are much softer and promises easier passage moving through life events. One thing is almost certain (we say almost as the whole chart must be considered) Saturn with the right efforts can produce very solid results and lasting potential. By putting the right foot forward and working diligently towards a valuable outcome with commitments, you can do well over time but patience is a pre-requisite. Please do not comment on this post. We do not receive notifications. If you have comments or questions please send us a message via www.holmastrology.com/contact-us Thank you. Holm Astrology also offers individual intuitive readings or group parties. For more information, visit us at www.holmastrology.com/intuitive-readings Are you interested in learning Astrology? Our spring Beginner's and the Level II courses are now underway. Watch for an announcement in late summer, for our fall courses. Visit www.holmastrology.com/astrology-classes for course details. 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

How does the future look? Do you have plans for your future and are you set to move in that direction? The future can be uncertain but also holds promise and definitely some type of adventure. How we approach each day and the activity of each day is of primary interest. Do we anticipate challenges? If so, are we preparing ourselves for what is coming or are we creating a self-prophecy? Is there promise in the making? How much work are we willing to put into creating these potentials? The work applied always has an impact on the outcome. Are we doing enough? Things of importance are worth putting in the effort needed to grow, learn and reap the rewards. If we fall short occasionally, do we sit back and create a new plan or do we surrender to failure? Attitude and mental focus always play an important part. We have a choice on how we look at life’s events. We also choose how we deal with life’s lessons. We can learn or we can feel sorry for ourselves. Which is more productive? Events can be out of our hands but how we respond/react to these events is a personal choice. Decide to be proactive. Do not be a victim of life. Be a director! Please do not comment on this post. We do not receive notifications. If you have comments or questions please send us a message via www.holmastrology.com/contact-us Thank you. Holm Astrology also offers individual intuitive readings or group parties. For more information, visit us at www.holmastrology.com/intuitive-readings Are you interested in learning Astrology?. Our Beginner’s and Level II courses are now underway. Watch for announcements in late summer for our fall courses. Visit www.holmastrology.com/astrology-classes for course details. 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

On April 20, 2023, the Sun moved into Taurus. Please read our post from April 17 to read about Taurus and its traits. Transiting Mercury has been in the sign of Taurus since April 4 then went retrograde April 21 @ 21° but moves direct May 15 at 5°. Mercury remains in Taurus until June 12 when it moves into the sign of Gemini. Mercury conjunction the Sun in Taurus will activate the thinking process and there will be stages of planning and putting goals into practice for those that apply themselves. The retrograde cycle is the planning phase, and the direct motion is the “doing” stage. The mind will meld with goals and ambitions and will also formulate what action to take that is best suitable for this time. The house position in the Taureans chart will dictate what areas of life are involved and the direct conjunction period will be when the energies are at their strongest. Jupiter moves into Taurus on May 17 and the North Node and Jupiter will be in direct conjunction at 2-4° from the later stages of May until about June 10ish. Those Taureans with this conjunction will be empowered to move in the direction of life they wish to take. The road ahead often opens during these times. Usually someone of significance comes into life and may aid this. Jupiter expands and delivers opportunities for growth and good fortune while the North Node deals with your path ahead. Advancement is possible if the Taurean chooses to listen to what Astrology is translating from these aspects. Please do not comment on this post. We do not receive notifications. If you have comments or questions please send us a message via www.holmastrology.com/contact-us Thank you. Holm Astrology also offers individual intuitive readings or group parties. For more information, visit us at www.holmastrology.com/intuitive-readings Are you interested in learning Astrology?. Our Beginner’s and Level II courses have begun. Watch for announcements in late summer for our fall courses. Visit www.holmastrology.com/astrology-classes for course details. 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

Life is a perplexing game of “what if”, “what can”, “what will” and “who knows”. We walk our specific path alone although we do have others that share at least a portion of the road with us. Although we are alone in many ways it is wonderful to share our steps with many others. Some of the important people that walk with us have great influence such as our partners, children, parents, siblings and friends. We frequently ask, “why are we here”, “what have we come to accomplish”, and so forth. There are many mysteries in our ongoing journey. As we grow we get answers to some of these questions although often the answers are just for that moment. Life is constantly moving in different directions. Living our life to the fullest is essential. We can get caught up on the “whys” or we can learn to accept our life’s path. Knowing, accepting and using the teachings that come into life serve as great tools and open us to understanding. Knowing that our focus and our expectations help mold what is yet to come, we can orchestrate our lives in a more rewarding manner. Focus is key to unleashing our potential. We do have special keys to use in this life but knowing this is not enough; we actually have to use them. Life is magical. Do not get caught up in negativity and fear. Life is the greatest teacher, and we are its students. Our reaction to life is always in our hands and life goes on even after you think it won’t. Live your life. Enjoy what it offers and experience it to the fullest. Please do not comment on this post. We do not receive notifications. If you have comments or questions please send us a message via www.holmastrology.com/contact-us Thank you. Holm Astrology also offers individual intuitive readings or group parties. For more information, visit us at www.holmastrology.com/intuitive-readings Are you interested in learning Astrology? Our Beginner's and Level II spring courses have commenced. Watch for announcements in late summer for our fall courses. Visit www.holmastrology.com/astrology-classes for course details. 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 solar eclipse on April 20 is in the sign of Aries @ 29°. Planets in the final degree of a sign have a fated quality suggesting that there is an emphasis on getting things done. There is an urgency attached to what needs your attention. This eclipse can have an impact for up to one year if it touches your natal planets or angles within 3°. The conjunction and/or opposition are the strongest indicator of change with a strong impulse to move in personal directions (Aries). There is a driving force pushing you ahead to make personal changes, to take control of your life and make plans that are far-reaching but personal in nature. New beginnings are at hand. In most cases when something new is on the horizon it indicates that there are endings too so that the door is open as the changes approaches. Disruption, obstacles, ego challenge and perhaps forceful situations are at hand due to the square from Transiting Pluto. Pluto’s influence enhances the fact that something must come to an end. There will be no half measures with how this unfolds. It will be complete and decisive and we may be forced to go with the flow rather than fight the process. Action is likely a requirement but not quick decisions. You need to weigh things out before jumping. Jumping without proper insight is not suggested although the urge will be strong. Take your time; think things out. However, you should be assertive and take charge of the situation. This is about your needs although it may affect others, but over aggression is not a good idea. Others may get hurt as may you. Over assertion is not the route to take. Violence of any kind is not suggested although this aspect is about self-empowerment and independence. It requires bravery on some level. Perhaps you know that the change must come but are afraid of where it might lead you. Watch for strong thrusts in an overaggressive manner. Seek out compassionate ways. Think of others and how they might respond but know that this is about your needs and that this is not due to egotistical requirements. You are the master of your destiny. Ride the wave of change and know that it may take some time to be comfortable again, but change is a requirement. Please do not comment on this post. We do not receive notifications. If you have comments or questions please send us a message via www.holmastrology.com/contact-us Thank you. Holm Astrology also offers individual intuitive readings or group parties. For more information, visit us at www.holmastrology.com/intuitive-readings Are you interested in learning Astrology? Our Beginner’s and Level II courses are now underway. Watch for announcements in late summer for our fall classes. Visit www.holmastrology.com/astrology-classes for course details. 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

Throughout life we meet those we consider to be magnificent souls. They stand out and find a place not only in our hearts and minds but become a part of our creative movement. They inspire us to believe in ourselves and have faith in our future. They teach us to let go of our past and live in the present. Even though they influence us, we may never meet these people in person. There are authors who not only encourage us and motivate us through their works but also seem to stir up something within which has been laying in wait for awakening. There are speakers and teachers (both in and out of school) who inspire us and help us believe in ourselves. They seem to speak directly to us and it feels as though they were meant to be in our lives during that precise moment. Teachers can come in the form of parents, siblings, children, other relatives, close friends and yes even foes. They seem to say the right triggering words when we need them to either sooth us or to motivate us. Life experience is the greatest teacher of all. This holds true as we work our way through adversity, bask in the times of wonder, listen….truly listen without the need to respond, and practice growth through experience as we continue moving forward. Even in times of despair we move forward learning and building along the way. We gain strength from adversity and at some point through our own experiences we too can become a teacher to those who may need us during crucial times in their lives. We can be the greatest teacher through example. Life is a magnificent experience with all of its life altering events. We are the students of this wonderous life. Be open and listen intently! Please do not comment on this post. We do not receive notifications. If you have comments or questions please send us a message via www.holmastrology.com/contact-us Thank you. Holm Astrology also offers individual intuitive readings or group parties. For more information, visit us at www.holmastrology.com/intuitive-readings Are you interested in learning Astrology?. Our Spring Beginner’s and Level II courses are now underway. Watch for announcements in late summer for our Fall course lineup. Visit www.holmastrology.com/astrology-classes for course details. 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