Becoming A Better Person

At some point in our lives, many of us find ourselves overcome with the desire to become better people. While we are all uniquely capable of navigating this world, we may nonetheless feel driven to grow, expand, and change. This innate need for personal expansion can lead us down many paths as we develop within the context of our individual lives. Yet the initial steps that can put us on the road to evolution are not always clear. We understand that we want to be better but have no clear definition of “better.” To ease this often frustrating uncertainty, we can take small steps, keeping our own concept of growth in mind rather than allowing others to direct the course of our journey. And we should accept that change won’t happen overnight—we may not recognize the transformations taking place within us at first.

Becoming a better person in your own eyes is a whole-life project, and thus you should focus your step-by-step efforts on multiple areas of your existence. Since you likely know innately which qualities you consider good, growing as an individual is simply a matter of making an effort to do good whenever possible. Respect should be a key element of your efforts. When you acknowledge that all people are deserving of compassion, consideration, and dignity, you are naturally more apt to treat them in the manner you yourself wish to be treated. You will intuitively become a more active listener, universally helpful, and truthful. Going the extra mile in all you do can also facilitate evolution. Approaching your everyday duties with an upbeat attitude and positive expectations can help you make the world a brighter, more cheerful place. Finally, coming to terms with your values and then abiding by them will enable you to introduce a new degree of integrity and dignity into your life.

As you endeavor to develop yourself further, you can take pride not only in your successes, but also in the fact that you are cultivating consciousness within yourself through your choices, actions, and behaviors. While you may never feel you have reached the pinnacles of awareness you hope to achieve, you can make the most of this creative process of transformation. Becoming a better person is your choice and is a natural progression in your journey of self-awareness.

Predictive Astrology

Predictive astrology, also called forecasting, Interprets future cycles and possible future events through methods using the present placement of the planets, called astrology transits, as well as symbolic timing methods such as secondary progressions, solar arc directions and planetary returns.

Transits

Transits are real. They are the position of the planets for any given time. Where they aspect the natal planets in your chart will reflect the energies that are affecting you on your emotional and mental levels as well as on the event level. What happens to you during a transit emotionally, mentally and spiritually is just as important as any events that occur. We will all experience our transits in accordance to our circumstances, age and current level of development. The transits of the outer planets are particularly important where our personal evolvement is concerned and contribute to our growth as human and spiritual beings. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto form cycles at approximately the same ages for everyone, thereby creating not only childhood cycles, but adult cycles for our entire lives. Under standing these passages of time is crucial to our development and the changes that are required of us.

Secondary Progressions & Solar Arc directions

Secondary progressions and solar arc directions are symbolic timing methods used by most astrologers. My personal preference is the use of solar arc directions where all the planets and points in the chart move approximately a degree each year in accordance to the motion of the natal Sun. It is a very accurate timing method and I run a directed chart for every consultation.

Planetary returns are calculated for the exact moment that the Sun, Moon or planet returns to it’s natal degree. This gives us a chart as an overview for the period of time it takes to make the next return. The Sun will give us our year ahead, while the moon will give us a view of the coming month. These are all valuable tools in an astrologer’s predictive kit.

Predictive astrology is a powerful tool for coping with our challenging cycles and maximizing the potential for our positive transits. I call this part of the consultation “what’s happening now and how long is it going to last!” A predictive consultation a couple of times a year can keep you on track and on your game.

Astrology Book Review: Astrology, Karma, and Transformation by Stephen Arroyo

This excellent work by a respected humanistic astrologer explores elements, transits and cycles, planetary aspects, karmic relationships, the Ascendant, Midheaven, and more. Astrology, Karma, & Transformation helps open the mind to deeper meanings of the different "dimensions" of the natal chart, and offers plenty of valuable information for those who want to study Astrology a little more deeply. The approach here is both psychological and spiritual/esoteric, with plenty of practical information as well.

The information on Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto is invaluable. The meaning of these planets in the birth chart are offered from a karmic perspective, with the focus on spiritual and psychological growth.

In addition to such natal interpretations as Pluto in the houses, the natal aspects of Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, and so forth, the book explores challenging interaspects of these outer planets in synastry as well as in the composite chart, transits of Saturn through the houses and in aspect to natal planets, transits of the outer five planets, the progressed Sun and Moon, the Ascendant and Midheaven as "vital factors of personality structure", and more. There is even a chapter that explores topics related to astrological counseling. There's a whole lot of valuable information in this book—readers are unlikely to be disappointed.

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Astrology, Karma & Transformation: The Inner Dimensions of the Birth Chart

The Meanings of the Houses

If the signs of the zodiac show "how" planets express themselves, the houses of the natal chart reveal "where" these energies play out. Each of the twelve houses of a chart rule certain areas of life, types of people and relationships, ideas, and life circumstances.

Rulerships & Meanings:

The First House: Self-Image

The cusp of the first house is a special angle, the Ascendant (also known as the rising sign).
The first house is an angular house. Its natural sign ruler is Aries and its natural planetary ruler is Mars.
The image we project to others, the first impression we make, how we start things, our defense mechanisms, our relationship with our immediate environment, our general outlook on life, and our physical appearance.

The Second House: Self-Worth and Money

The second house is a succedent house. Its natural sign ruler is Taurus and its natural planetary ruler is Venus.
Money and personal finances, sense of self-worth and basic values, personal possessions.

The Third House: Communication

The third house is a cadent house. Its natural sign ruler is Gemini and its natural planetary ruler is Mercury.
The lower mind, communication, interactions in our immediate environment, siblings and early environment, neighbors, thoughts, short trips, writing and speaking, how we formulate our thoughts, language skills, media and communications.

The Fourth House: Family, Home, Roots & Security

The cusp of the fourth house is a special angle called the IC (Immum Coeli) and is also called the nadir.
The fourth house is an angular house. Its natural sign ruler is Cancer and its natural planetary ruler is the Moon.
Our psychological foundations and roots, family, home life, instinctive behavior, the mother or the more "maternal" parent/caregiver, ancestry, our connection with our past, our sense of security, domestic life, real estate.

The Fifth House: Self-Expression, Creativity, Pleasure, & Romance

The fifth house is a succedent house. Its natural sign ruler is Leo and its natural planetary ruler is the Sun.
Creative self-expression, pleasure and entertainment, all forms of "play", speculation and gambling, pastimes, hobbies, attitude towards romance, romantic relationships, lovers as opposed to partners, attitude towards having fun, drama, adornments and costumes.

The Sixth House: Work & Health

The sixth house is a cadent house. Its natural sign ruler is Virgo and its natural planetary ruler is Mercury.
Work and job (as opposed to career), techniques and methods, daily life, order, self-improvement, health, nutrition, attitude towards food, service, attitude towards service and co-workers, helpfulness, pets, attitude towards routine and organization, how we refine and perfect ourselves, aptitudes.

The Seventh House: Partnership & Marriage

The cusp of the seventh house is a special angle called the Descendant (DSC).
The seventh house is an angular house. Its natural sign ruler is Libra and its natural planetary ruler is Venus.
Companionship, the alter ego, partnerships, one-to-one relationships, marriage, the first marriage, the "significant other", business partnerships, competitors, our "shadow self", lawyers, mediators, counselors, contracts.

The Eighth House: Transformation & Sexuality

The eighth house is a succedent house. Its natural sign ruler is Scorpio and its natural planetary ruler is Pluto.
Transformation and crisis, our attitude towards crisis and change, sexuality, sex, death and rebirth, personal growth and transformation, regeneration, our partner's resources, addictions, psychology, others' money, taxes, divorce/alimony, inheritance.

The Ninth House: Belief Systems & Higher Learning

The ninth house is a cadent house. Its natural sign ruler is Sagittarius and its natural planetary ruler is Jupiter.
Our personal belief system, our sense of adventure, exploration, religious beliefs and personal philosophy, higher education, long-distance travel, morals, foreign languages and cultures, personal truths, publishing, commerce.

The Tenth House: Career/Profession, Responsibility, Reputation, & Standing

The cusp of the tenth house is a special angle called the Midheaven (MC).
The tenth house is an angular house. Its natural sign ruler is Capricorn and its natural planetary ruler is Saturn.
Career and profession, contribution to society, position in society, social standing, reputation, material success and position, how we carve out an identity for ourselves, achievement, authority figures, paternal figures, the father or most "paternal" parent/caregiver, bosses, governments, attitude towards responsibility, attitude towards abiding by the law, desire for achievement.

The Eleventh House: Aspirations & Personal Goals, Groups

The eleventh house is a succedent house. Its natural sign ruler is Aquarius and its natural planetary ruler is Uranus.
Acquaintances and friends, groups, organizations, hopes, wishes, aspirations, personal goals, our sense of our true inner purpose, our sense of the group, humanity.

The Twelfth House: Soul Growth & Undoing, Privacy & Secrets

The twelfth house is a cadent house. Its natural sign ruler is Pisces and its natural planetary ruler is Neptune.
That which is hidden or below the surface, karma, self-undoing, soul growth, hidden strengths and hidden weaknesses, dreams, private affairs, lost items, hospitals and prisons, spiritual studies.

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