Astrological Guide to Enlightenment and Escaping Inertia

Twelve Doors Opening To Freedom and Progress Through The Houses of The Horoscope

Celestial Relief From The Inertia Trap

By Dikki-Jo Mullen

Are you tormented and plagued by the Ifonlies and Ohbuts? Experts in human behavior say most of us are most of the time. So, you wonder, what are the Ohbuts and Ifonlies? Are they new fantasy characters created by J.K. Rowling or Stephen King? Distant Middle Earth relatives of the elves and trolls, kind of like hobbits? No, regrettably not. Ifonlies and Ohbuts are all too real. They are the excuses we give for giving up on our dreams and goals, for settling for a mundane and meaningless existence.

Oh but I have a family who never helped me. If only I had the money for college I could have been successful. Oh but the children are too small, if only I had the time for my art work, then  I would win a prize.

The list is endless. Ohbuts and Ifonlies are created by a facet of the human psyche which is tempted to blame heredity, the economy, bad people and a plethora of other obstacles for keeping us from the lives we would like to lead; lives of action, excitement and accomplishment. They are the perennial passivity trap which looms as a block, darkening a bright world with limitless potentials. Ohbuts and Ifonlies keep many people wasting away in low achievement life styles. They also weave marvelous fantasies which never materialize. Ohbuts and Ifonlies stop us from completing projects which seemed so thrilling at first. They allow years to drift by while we wait for something to change or someone to come to the rescue. On the surface they can seem comforting but they are actually dangerous adversaries. Ohbuts and Ifonlies are the most formidable of enemies to ever be faced. They can keep one shackled forever in a negative relationship or a dead end job unless a way is found to overcome them.

It’s all very well to say well become doers and deciders, leaving behind the Ohbuts and Ifonlies, its easy to say a more upbeat life style would be great. But how is this actually accomplished? How is it possible to rise above the fear of failure or dread of rejection and boldly seek the kind of life which is desirable?

Astrology can help! The red planet, Mars, in one’s natal horoscope is the key. Named for the mythological warrior god, Mars relates to energy and action. Mars will reveal how to find and when to tackle blockages, allowing one to be victorious in the perpetual battlefield of life. Mars influence has a message, guiding the seeker toward becoming satisfied and accomplished.

To begin, here is a Sun sign guide to how determine which house of the zodiac Mars influences. Examine your birth sign for a message about how to begin right away, today, to jump out of the passivity pit. Next look at a copy of your full horoscope, calculated for your time, date and place of birth. Find the sign and houses occupied and ruled by Mars at your birth, then consider its aspects to other planets as well as your Sun and Moon.

Then add this information to enhance the Sun sign reading offered here.

ARIES

Your first solar house is Mars ruled. Begin with your appearance. Purchase that new hat, sweater or jumpsuit youve been admiring for weeks. Have your hair styled into a contemporary coiffure, creating an ideal image for yourself. This enhanced image will be a catalyst to help you pursue what you most long for. Get involved with a new hobby, business venture, or other progressive pursuits. Now is the time to move beyond traditions and habits. Ride the wave of contemporary trends. Get plenty of exercise, fitness helps you to think clearly and overcome inertia in other areas of life. The early morning hours of the day are best, schedule important work for just after sunrise. (For the rare night owls among you, select the wee after midnight hours of the morning, as the day is just beginning, before sunrise to act.)

You don’t take orders willingly. Positions which allow you to assume responsibility and be in charge will bring out the best and brightest within you. A natural leader and manager, you will blossom when exercising authority constructively. You like to be on the go. Flying lessons, purchasing a new car or learning to use tools and machines are worthwhile. If searching for a new career avenue explore the military, sports, engineering, art or the physical fitness fields.

TAURUS

Mars functions in your twelfth solar house. Begin with an introspective self analysis, be your own psychologist. Take stock of your aptitudes as well as weaknesses. What exactly has kept you confined, in a state of inertia? The long term affects of diet, medications or alcohol could be creating obstacles. Reflect upon your associates too. People who are discouraging or creating negative conditions might have to be eliminated from your social circle. It can be hard for you to be self motivated. Contact dynamic people who will help you network your way to a more satisfying lifestyle. Focus on teamwork. An urban environment, devoid of trees, can drain you. Seek the natural beauty of a garden or even a scenic wilderness for refreshment and renewal. Study wild life and the laws of nature. They can provide an allegory for successful actions to be applied to your personal situation.

You are very sensitive to sounds too. Strive to eliminate noise pollution from your surroundings and replace it with your favorite music. Taureans dont respond well to surprises and sudden changes. Create a workable, constructive daily routine that lends you a sense of security. In seeking a new start try a career that involves health, social services, ecology, research, psychic counseling and paranormal investigation, landscaping or animals.

GEMINI

The eleventh house of your solar chart is linked to Mars and points the way out of the Ohbut habit. Develop clearly defined goals. Focus your active, clever mind in one direction and stick to it. A systematic, not a scattered, approach will lead you to what you desire most. Sharpen your public relations skills. Learn to understand and develop rapport with different kinds of people. Humanitarian values, aimed at making the world a better place, will bring out your own best potentials. Join organizations and clubs or groups of like minded people. Alone you can lose heart, then inertia builds. In the right company, youll move mountains, just discriminate when it comes to loyalty and alliances. Associate with those whom you will feel proud to resemble. Keep up with the latest technology. Progressive ideas help you to move forward, innovate and hone your skill set.

If considering a new career consider politics, electronics, technical writing, efficiency study, journalism, or sales and promotions.

CANCER

The tenth house guides you, with the valuable energy of Mars, toward assertiveness and accomplishment. Youre sensitive about your reputation and public image. Cultivate a sophisticated façade, project a calm and collected impression to the outer world. Let your attainments show, let your light act like a beacon to draw attention to yourself. Focus on being more of an extrovert, express your thoughts and feelings with eloquence. Dignity and nobility should always be cultivated. Follow the highest aspirations and ideals in making choices and this will unfold naturally. Try to purchase only the best of everything. Quality is essential, even if you can only make limited purchases or must save before shopping. Traditions and precedents are worthwhile guides. Role models and drawing upon experiences will help you to rise above inertia. Taking on responsibilities and making promises can help you too, as youre so conscientious about honoring any kind of commitment. Make resolutions public, this will help them become reality. Reach out to friends and business associates whom you feel are of an elevated social status.

Parents relate to the tenth house, so in choosing a career, a family business could be excellent. Business services catering to upper echelon executives, designer label fashions or cosmetic sales, precious goods with a royal flair, economist, also a contest or game referee are other good prospects.

LEO

Your ninth solar house is the source of the valuable Mars energy to propel you out of the Ifonlies syndrome. This shows that a change of scene can work wonders for you. Plan a journey to a distant locale if you can. A foreign culture can stimulate and motivate you. The unique and exotic, in everything from food and art to music and especially foreign languages can act as a catalyst to over come inertia. Seek adventurous experiences for their own sake, then a variety of other benefits will follow. Those from other religious backgrounds and foreign born people as well as intellectuals can be helpful to you. The ninth house ties to higher education and religion, so a university environment or place of worship can literally take you to higher ground. Classical literature can provide insights, visit a library and look through the writings of Shakespeare, Mark Twain, Dickens, Cervantes, Goethe and others for insight into your escape from the passivity habit.

If considering a new career education, the clergy, travel agent, advertising, the import/export business, international law or banking could work well.

VIRGO

Mars channels power through your eighth house to unleash your reservoirs of higher potentials. Look behind the scenes and beneath the surface, this is the sector of mystery. Probe the surface of appearances, the masks people will don, for a deeper understanding. Develop a command of emotions and physical desires. Learn all you can about passions on every level. A past life regression can be extremely helpful, so can looking into paranormal sightings and after life studies. Facing the attitudes you have toward death can be satisfying. This house relates to rejuvenation and rebirth following decay and endings. Morality and reform can be worthwhile topics to focus on. Inertia can be overcome by considering what seems truly ethical. Inherited and invested funds can be a helpful support. Purchasing enough insurance, regular savings, learning the ins and outs of the money machine and economic patterns will provide you with the means to meet other goals. Face the ugly and unlovely aspects of life around you bravely. Through understanding the depths of despair and degradation you can rise to a higher level and emerge stronger.

Fresh career prospects include insurance agent, martial arts instructor, therapist, detective, stock broker or police officer.

LIBRA

Your seventh house is brightened by Mars. Growth comes through developing nurturing partnerships. Whether its for love or business, you instinctively realize that people need each other. Seek advice when the time comes for a change. A group discussion/therapy session or time with a respected counselor can bring about a breakthrough. Talk about your concerns, sharing lightens the load. Examine relation dynamics, both professional and personal. This will open the door for assertiveness and desired changes for you. Knowing your legal rights is helpful too, rules and regulations can be an asset. The seventh house is also about love, so direct your energy toward what you most love. The Ifonlies and Ohbuts will fade when met with the stimulation of affection and heartfelt emotions. Beauty is precious here too, bring color, art objects, décor accents, flowers and music into your world. Being in lovelier surroundings will add to your enthusiasm and self esteem. Invite congenial people who offer admiration, this adds to your own strength. At the same time you must not shrink when a confrontation is essential. Bring honest complaints into the open to facilitate the strength to move forward.

In seeking a worthwhile new direction in life, ideas include bridal consultant, attorney, diplomat, color consultant, fine art or fashion design.

SCORPIO

The sixth house open the door to vanquishing those Ohbuts. Health care and fitness will be a part of overcoming inertia. Attune to your own body chemistry, then select the most nutritious diet for you. You can break out of the doldrums once you feel more physically vital and energetic. Don’t let criticism or regrets over mistakes get you down. Release is a significant part of moving on. At the same time attention to details is helpful, the positive side of being a perfectionist relates to the sixth house. Cleanliness, efficiency and organization are tools which will always help you. Clear away clutter, keep files up to date. Learn to delegate work and seek help, don’t load yourself until you are overwhelmed.

The loyalty and support of those who might be considered subordinates will be invaluable throughout your journey forward. Draw upon the support and suggestions of those who might be less skilled or well educated than yourself. You can find that the loving companionship of a small animal, such as a cat, bird or dog is a major asset too. A pet can provide relaxation and also inspiration.

In selecting a more desirable career path the medical profession, waste management, bookkeeper, clerical work, pet shop owner or animal trainer,food services, technician or labor union organizer would be suitable.

SAGITTARIUS

The fifth house of your solar horoscope guides you out of the Ohbut Ifonlies trap. Recreational activities, creative projects, contact with younger people and the well thought out vacation plans can change your life for the better. Consider which hobbies are most beneficial and pursue them. Competition can excite your talents and move you forward. Get involved with games that test your mental or physical strengths against those of others. You constantly compare yourself to your peers and seek ways to surpass them. Embellish dull daily reality with a dramatic flair. Get involved with the theater and the entertainment world. Plan a parade, pageant or holiday events. You can mingle business with pleasure well too, conduct work at a cocktail party or picnic. Lack of mobility devastates you, so does a relationship which makes you feel too tied down. You like daily challenges. Once in a while a gambling trip can make life more thrilling. Often those born under your sign are naturally lucky. This is a blessing, but know when to back off when your luck spirals downward and starts to change.

Occupation which will bring new pizzazz your way include casino worker, actor, toy designer, athletic coach, athlete, youth counselor, photographer or dating service manager.

CAPRICORN

The fourth solar house of your chart will usher the Ohbuts out of your life. To become a better doer and decider, consider the riches in your family heritage and the treasures relatives can offer. The family tree will help you to recognize aptitudes within yourself. A relative whom you admire can be an inspirational role model. Historical heroes and heroines can provide insights too, study the lives of those who have been great. Make choices while learning from the past to build the best future. Make your home your sanctuary, your castle. Time spent working and resting within your own house can help you meet the challenges presented by the outer world. Keep your domestic surroundings serene. Be sensitive to how your formative years impacted and shaped you, but resist the temptation to blame your parents for any lack of progress in your life. What you make of yourself is largely up to you at this point.

Real estate transactions, places of historic importance, minerals, timber and fossil fuels can link to your freedom from the Ifonlies. Keep your feet planted firmly on the ground, abstractions can lead to unhealthy inhibitions or dependencies. The evening hours often bring opportunities. After regular business hours a different world can open, propelling you to where you long to go.

For a fresh start in your career life consider work as a historian, antique dealer, genealogist, genetics, mining, farming, real estate, life sciences or a home based business.

AQUARIUS

The Ohbuts will exit while growth and motivation enter in through your third solar house. Information, communication and mental stimulation are the message. Read through the classified ads in newspapers or on line, Purchase newly published books and magazines to climb out of the inertia trap. A class would be a good idea. Check on what siblings or neighbors are up to, an opportunity could come through their projects. You are quite sensitive to the nervous pressures generated by the daily grind, so make time to quiet your mind. Meditation, dream analysis, scheduling a little time to connect with the inner voice will help. Your intuition can be so useful if you take time to pay heed. Always read notices on bulletin boards.

Develop your vocabulary skills, keep up with others through phone calls, letters and e-mail. Information exchange and clever word plays contain hidden benefits. Your inventiveness and originality can build upon a pool of ideas which come through others but which they might not fully make use of. Short journeys can lead to a wider range of experiences too. Try a different route when commuting across town. A weekend away to a nearby destination can help you break the passivity habit. Decorate the walls of your office or home with posters and photos you collect along the way to bring a different perspective.

Possibilities for a new career direction include creative writer, humorist, teacher, publisher, computer programmer, bus driver, courier, and communications, such as telephone work or broadcaster.

PISCES

Your second house points helps you to exit from the Ifonlies and Ohbuts nightmare. Cash flow and salable job skills link to this sector of the horoscope. Cut corners in your budget, clip a few coupons, perhaps. Don’t work too long and hard for too little money, be cautious with assuming volunteer positions. Focus on sharpening marketable skills instead. Financial considerations can hold you back until you rise above them. Do this through developing a realistic understanding of values and economics. You are not truly wealthy until you have something that money cant buy. The use of credit cards, borrowing or lending money must all be approached carefully and not taken for granted. Too much optimism here can lead to a financial entanglement.

Possessions are important to you, invest in items you can enjoy, but which have resale or investment value. Consider antiques, collectibles, precious metals and jewelry. Meetings with others about financial and business considerations can help you find a sense of peace and financial freedom. Check for visible signs of progress often. If they arent there then take a new direction. A nebulous mind set is to be avoided when you look for a more productive life. Scattered thoughts have to be reined in. Focus, concentrate. Long lines, traffic jams, crowded areas and noisy distractions drain you. Identify and get away from them to facilitate progress. Learn the colors and musical notes associated with the chakras. Focus on balancing and activating them to bring balance and direction to your reality.

Career directions which can help you to move forward are: financial planner, cashier, banker, jeweler, crystal healer, commercial artist or accountant.

A Cosmic Meditation For Astrologers …  “Modern physics considers the outer reaches of the universe as the limits of our sight, but astrology regards the stars as just the beginning of our vision.” … from Astronomia, The Dignity of Man.
So as above, so below; astrology explores inner space, through seeing how it reflects the patterns in outer space. The universe of galaxies explodes at an astounding rate, doubling in dimension every couple of hundred years. Human knowledge doubles at least every decade. Think of this burst of information. Our world and ourselves rivals the most spectacular vistas in the heavens. What I glean from this is .. be glad to be alive, amid even the most challenging of circumstances.