We all go through periods when we seem to be challenged with issues, and fighting the process as it unfolds seems futile. We sometimes feel pushed to the edge but we can only deal with things the best we can. The battles we wage sometimes create exaggerated issues and we would truly be much further ahead to roll with the punches. There is no way to avoid the lessons we have to learn in life, and at times, we just have to accept what stands before us. Letting go long before our coping abilities have been stretched to their limits seems to be an ability we are reluctant to practice. It is true that many of us learn only at the school of hard knocks. Simply allowing is often the best alternative yet we fight it. This is not a show of weakness or a deliberate act of surrender. It is a true show of faith. If we question our faith in the process, we bitterly hold on until we reach that point that we have no choice but to acknowledgement that no further actions can be taken on our part. Letting go and releasing our energies might be the best course of action available to us. Everything in life has significance. Determining our best approach is important not only for our sanity, but also for our greater good. If we have walked around the situation and viewed it from every angle and there is no satisfactory way to get rid of it, it is time to accept that it is there and climb it or maybe take a new course around it or even see it in its true light. In any case, enjoy the new view. Staying where you are and accomplishing nothing but frustrations serves no purpose. We have at our disposal all the ingredients we need to deal with life’s lessons. With the right frame of mind, we can continue our travels no matter how high the mountain is in front of us. Attitude and expectation mold our reality. We are at the controls even when we let go, for this too is a choice. We can halt our journey and stand in front of the mountain and feel defeated, or we can accept that the mountain is there, plan an alternate route or put on our climbing gear and enjoy the climb. Whether we choose to go around or to climb, we will eventually get to our destination, but if we stand in front of that mountain defeated and angry, we only hurt ourselves and forget to live. 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. Holm Astrology offers Astrology courses. Our current classes have been postponed but please watch for the announcement of our new dates yet to be established. 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

Go back in time even just a few years. How much has life changed over this short period? We bet you have made some remarkable changes and experienced growth. Not only have you made changes internally but you will also recognize that the world around you has also been remodelled and is now more suited to the newly emerging you. It is obvious that the outer appearance in the world is a reflection of what has and is taking place on the inside. You are most certainly on the move and new horizons are in your view. This is a great opportunity to contemplate and/or meditate on where you have come from and where you find yourself now. Extend this contemplation onto how you currently view yourself. Objectively, review and recognize what has taken place. Now ask yourself where you want to be say two years down the road from now. You can now put those thoughts and ideas on the backburner as all will unfold as it should precisely at the right time in precisely the most appropriate manner as is possible. You are beginning to become secure in your attitude towards and intentions for life. You are ever creating, sometimes in a conscious means and sometimes from an unconscious means, but you are always creating. Enjoy the ride. Be open to change. Accept life as it is, for you know full well that you are setting the course through your intentions for your as a person and for your future. There are no mistakes, only twists and turns in the road. You are on your way, taking one step at a time. Be patient. The process is perfect exactly the way it unfolds. 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 Earlier posts can also be read on our blog –www.holmastrology.blogspot.ca/

Uranus and Saturn are opposing forces in many ways. Saturn represents discipline, stability, structure, and the gradual movement towards a goal. Saturn’s energies do not like change or any kind of disruption and Saturn’s energies are quite willing to wait for things to settle before moving forward. Saturn’s energies are reliable, secure and offer rewards for perseverance and hard work. Uranus, on the other hand represents the need for change and its energies are disruptive which often initiate change. Uranus is a freedom-seeking planet, once again, through the agent of change and seeking the new because the old, outdated ways no longer serve a viable purpose. As you can see these planets’ energies oppose each other and are quite different. When in opposition, which often suggests that the energies in place stem from outside sources (often from the actions of others), we will find that Uranus will uproot what once was a stable and secure situation in life. Often, if an intimate relationship is part of the equation, people will separate, new relationships are formed and changes in the most secure relationships take place. If the relationship no longer satisfies the need for more space or more freedom of expression, changes will take place. If someone new and exciting comes into the picture, people may leave what was once a comfortable and satisfying relationship. The feeling that a change must take place may be felt for some time and this aspect will create an event to take place that will force the change. More often than not, it is someone else that instigates the change or some other outside influence with the energies of an opposition aspect. One thing that is frequently associated with this aspect is that longevity is not often a factor (when it comes to any new relationships). If this aspect somehow involves the workplace or occupation, changes often take place in these areas. Uranus’ action is often sudden and unexpected, and people will leave places where they have been employed for many years in search for something more in line with what they want or what they need currently in life. One thing is almost certain, the changes that take place are often seen drastic with little forethought and the behaviors can be rash. These changes are, however, often put in place because a change of direction needs to take place and as we settle into whatever area of life is going through this process, we will come to realize the reasoning behind what took place, although this could take up to a year to come to light. Is this aspect affecting your chart? 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. Holm Astrology offers Astrology courses. Our current classes have been postponed but please watch for the announcement of our new dates yet to be established. 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

First and foremost be true to yourself. There is no greater reward than knowing you are yourself regardless of what the ego might want you to believe. You are you and nothing can take away any part of who you truly know yourself to be but you. Be true to your principles and stay strong with your beliefs and all that you stand for. Know yourself and be confident in that knowing. If you don’t like what you see take note, make changes where needed and allow you to be you. In the end, you will be who you want to be, so build on that. Stay steadfast regardless of life’s intrusions. Find a place within that feels comfortable, that feels right and connect to that. You can be your true self once you acknowledge that this person is already a part of you. Your idea of the perfect you would not exist if this was not who you are already deep within. You as a human are what you believe you are capable of being, nothing less, nothing more. You alone walk your personal road. You alone allow your inner light to shine. You alone can allow yourself to rise above any limitation you have placed on yourself. It is in your hands and it always has been. Move in the direction that fits who you are and don’t settle for anything less. Release yourself from ego. If you are commenting on or have questions concerning a specific post, (even though you are making your comment on the post) please include the title of the post in your comment. We receive a notification of your comment but do not receive a link to the specific post. We cannot respond without your quoting the post name. 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. Holm Astrology offers Astrology courses. Our current classes have been postponed. Please watch for the announcement of our new dates yet to be established. 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

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