Astrology is a symbolic language. In this coded language, astrological birth charts are maps of a person’s life purpose. The arrangement of planets in the sky at the precise time you were born, from the vantage point of the exact spot you were born, is used to create a chart. For a reason, symbols are abstract. Planetary glyphs and signs, as well as the geometrical angles between planets, are rich with multiple meanings, just as Egyptian hieroglyphics refer to notions far more complicated than a single word could represent.
If you want the astrologer to interpret your chart, you can book an appointment to come into their office or do it over the phone. The astrologer will request your date and location of birth, as well as, ideally, the hour and minute. Even if you don’t know your specific time, you can still get a chart made; it will be less precise, but it will still offer a lot of information. I prefer delivering and receiving readings in person, especially the first time I meet someone, because there are more pathways for intuitive information to flow when we’re face to face. Astrology has an esoteric (hidden) element that combines rote skill with something more mystical. Our chat begins with the numbers on the page and quickly goes into the psycho-spiritual implications of that data as we sit and enjoy a cup of tea together. The chart serves as a channel for psychic information.
Most astrologers will offer you the chart and a tape of the session after your reading.
Astrologers can give you a nonjudgmental assessment of who you are based on your birth chart (which is typically what one starts with). They can see your prospective strengths, problems, and inborn abilities, as well as areas where you get stuck. Your astrologer will explain what the chart reveals about your inner resources and how you can use them. The practitioner who is more spiritually inclined will speak in terms of a soul purpose. The chart contains motifs that imply why each of us incarnated this time. An astrologer can read the greater meaning of whatever is happening to you at the time in a transit or progressions reading. S/he may observe what your Higher Self is attempting to learn in this phase of your life, this month, this week, or even this day, according to the chart. For example, consider what pushes you to change jobs. You might think it’s about money; she might look at your chart and notice an emotional shift that would happen regardless of what you were doing or how much money you were making.
An astrologer might use a chart comparison to discover if your wants are similar to those of your new lover. Astrology excels at identifying a person’s wants, tastes, beliefs, and desires, as well as contrasting them with those of others. Themes underpinning a connection that aren’t immediately apparent are therefore revealed. You have a lot of material to work with when you know where you fundamentally differ from someone and where you are on the same page.
The idea that modern astrology provides forecasts is a frequent myth. In truth, astrologers did centuries ago, and some schools of astrology still do now, particularly in places like India, where the dominant world view is more fatalistic. Most modern astrology in the West, however, is based on psychology rather than divination. Due to the extrasensory part of astrology that transcends geometry, you may receive some highly specific and accurate feedback from an astrologer throughout your reading. Even the astrologer may find it difficult to describe how she comes up with the images she does. She might notice in your chart that you’re on the verge of elimination, and the image of a garage sale may come to her. She may offer it to you as a metaphor, only to discover you have a garage sale arranged for the following week.
Everything in life is a symbol, which is why this happens. Your life had previously chosen the garage sale as a symbol of the elimination theme that was supposed to be portrayed in some form throughout the time period in question. The meaning of the era in question can be seen by the astrologer, but only in thematic form. Your Higher Self decides how to play things out in the best possible way.
Trends, not specifics, can be seen in your chart by an astrologer. She doesn’t need to know how you express your own topics; she sees them in their broadest sense, which is how you should see them. That way, you’ll be able to see the recurring patterns that lay beneath your shifting details. Your astrologer’s images may be rather abstract, especially if this is your first reading. She won’t be able to tell you apart from Adam, so she’ll be looking for broad patterns rather than trying to forecast what shape they’ll take. When an astrologer sees a garage sale image in your chart, he or she has no idea if you’re reducing your company, throwing away your old shoes, or sorting through your inner values. It would depend on what was required to teach you the cosmic lesson in question.
That is, after all, what you actually want to know. Before you rush to fill her in on your backstory, consider that listening to the reality of your chart on this level will help you get more out of your first reading.
The planets themselves have no influence on what you choose to do. They just state why you intend to do it. Knowing why something happens permits us to take a more active role in it.
Your birth chart is a coded map, not a chronological timeline of events. Most astrologers believe that “destiny” exists only in the context of human will. So the wild card in all of this is free will, which becomes more and more free as a person becomes more conscious. Some people may be disappointed to learn that no precise events are forced to occur because celestial bodies form specific angles in the sky. Celestial cycles also don’t force us to comprehend anything; they don’t have agency. They simply proclaim themes that, if studied carefully, can be turned into lessons for us. They also define when those lessons will be taught.
Is it true that the chart tells us who we’re most compatible with? It does to the extent that we attract what we are. Each of us, for example, has our own version of ideal masculinity, as represented by the planet Mars. Marines, cops, and competitive athletes are more likely to be drawn to a chart with a belligerent Mars than a chart with an introverted Mars.
Your chart, on the other hand, does not accurately depict outside reality. It merely describes your own mental condition. A self-aware individual with a fiery Mars may exhibit it as raw courage, and others who embodied that characteristic would be drawn to them.
An astrologer can help you comprehend your inner maleness (and we all have a Mars, regardless of sexual orientation) in terms of its full potential. The purpose of astrology is to reacquaint you with your Mars’ best attributes. This reconnects you with a region of your mind that may have been distant or underutilized. Knowing your Mars improves the chances of you encountering male energy in this heightened state. You might start to attract heroes instead of bullies.
The same can be said for every other planet in your horoscope, which will tend to be reflected back to you in a more imaginative way in other people’s reflections.
Do not consult an astrologer to determine whether you will meet your soul mate this summer. Your Aunt Phyllis could know, but not your astrologer. Only the themes that are being highlighted are visible to an astrologer. A new partner would not be ruled out if he offered to teach them about one of them. Important emotional and psychological lessons are undoubtedly visible in a person’s chart, and as we all know, the cosmos frequently employs relationships to deliver those lessons. However, if a boyfriend came in during such a transit, he would do so as a carrier of that subject rather than to satisfy your image of what a boyfriend should be.
That said, just as your astrologer may predict that the workplace will be a hotspot for you this summer, or that old business with your father will resurface, she may predict that your relationship arena will be active. This indicates that the problem has been resolved. You may find yourself thinking more about romance, meeting someone who personifies it for you, or being engaged in a film, book, or song that depicts it.
So, even if your soul mate isn’t in your horoscope, the desire to discover him can be (and because intention creates reality, this often amounts to the same thing). This desire will be stronger at certain periods than at others, as shown by the graph. Similarly, the changes in your spouse’s personality are not reflected in your birth chart, but your attitude toward them is.
Simply put, your chart has no other persons. However, there are a number of markers of your relationship’s karma and how it’s progressing. For example, an astrologer would detect a pressing need to be free of interpersonal constraints. And it wouldn’t surprise you if that difference in mindset resulted in a change in your marriage, would it?
However, the chart only depicts the inner event. That is something a qualified astrologer can assist you in comprehending and preparing for.
Astrology decodes your life path and pinpoints your current location on it. An astrologer can help you understand the mythic significance underlying unspoken desires and powerful longings, as well as the daily mood and direction shifts that may otherwise appear arbitrary, confused, and embarrassing. She can teach you how these seasons fit into the bigger picture of your life. It’s a way of looking at things that allows you to live life more gracefully.
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What can an astrological reading teach you?
But what about the actual birth chart? What good is it to know that Mars is conjunct your MC and that Uranus creates a trine to your Venus, which is square your Neptune? Does the fact that Pluto is conjunct your Ascendant really matter? Why bother your head with all of this astronomical jargon?
What if I told you that Astrology is the most thorough method for discovering who you truly are and who you’re destined to become? Astrology and psychology go hand in hand. Astrology is the study of the soul through the language of the stars, if psychology is the study of the soul.
The secret code that will unlock your psyche and all of its potential is hidden deep within your birth chart. A careful examination of your chart will reveal not just your abilities, but also your shortfalls. We’ve all got them. When we’re stressed, anxious, or attempting to avoid something, those not-so-nice tendencies tend to emerge. Astrology can reveal both your Achilles heel and your crowning splendor. Furthermore, examining your birth chart might assist you in overcoming your flaws and maximizing your talents.
When you contemplate this, it’s clear that the advantages of studying your horoscope or anyone else’s for that matter are immeasurable. For starters, you’ll understand what makes you and others you care about tick. What do you need to feel safe more than anything else in the world? Look at your Moon for clues. What are some of your inherent abilities and how do you express love? Examine your Venus. What qualities do you seek in a partner? The solutions can be found in your 7th House of Partnerships, as well as any planets contained inside, as well as by analyzing your 7th House’s ruling planet. Whatever your question is, Astrology can help you find answers that are more insightful than you could have anticipated.
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Your birth chart can improve your relationships
Furthermore, examining a loved one’s Astrology birth chart would certainly help you strengthen your relationship with them. Why? So, if you have a tool that helps you understand how that person operates, you’ll naturally empathize with their proclivities even if you don’t agree with or share them. Your relationship will immediately improve as a result of this! The same is true for you. Examining your horoscope can surely help you better your relationship with yourself!
What do you do to get ready for an astrology reading?
The sun has finally come out in Eugene, Oregon, and it appears that the entire town is out enjoying the warm weather.
Sunshine encourages people to try new things, and people who are more active are more likely to attempt new things.
I’ve noticed a spike in first-time astrology seekers, whether you’re in the Eugene sun or not! I’ve put up a simple guide to help you get the most out of your first (or second, third, or 99th) astrology reading.
1. Tell your astrologer what you know. Astrology is a complicated subject, and most astrologers might spend months delving into the details of a single chart. Your one- or two-hour reading will focus on the aspects of your chart that the astrologer believes are most prominent. If you already have some knowledge of your horoscope (do you know your moon sign or ascendant? If you know something about your north node or signs/planets, it’s a good idea to tell your astrologer so she doesn’t waste time over-explaining.
Likewise, if you’re brand new to astrology, let your astrologer know so she doesn’t under-explain! Some astrologers presume a basic awareness of sun signs, but everyone’s knowledge of the subject varies, so be sure your astrologer is speaking to your present level of comprehension.
2. Make inquiries. Do you have any concerns about a certain aspect of your life (such as your career, relationships, finances, or even the way you clean your house)? Or do you wish you knew how to better motivate yourself to take action, or how to channel your love, creativity, and emotions for good? Do you have any questions about your future plans or why you had such a terrible year last year? Questions like this all have something to do with the chart’s individual parts.
Ask your queries, and your astrologer will know where to spend his or her attention in order to best serve you.
3. Know what you’re talking about. It’s always preferable to have a precise chart! Knowing your natal details, such as the time of birth, the place of birth (a city or town will suffice), and the date of birth, will assist your astrologer in creating an accurate chart.
4. Be curious, but be willing to let go of some things. When you’re inquisitive about astrology, astrologers love it! Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like throughout the session. Your astrologer will be happy to explain the meanings of the various symbols, the system they use, and anything else you’d like to know!
At the same time, astrology is a complicated subject that takes years to master. If the solution to your more technical questions (hasn’t the zodiac shifted?!?) doesn’t stick after a few moments, be prepared to release it. After all, this is your session, and you’ve paid someone to make sure the arithmetic, chart, and interpretation are taken care of for you.
5. Get ready to take action. A good astrologer can help you understand how to harness the forces in your horoscope, but you must take action! Have a talk about how to best activate those energies if there’s a specific strength in the chart that you’d like to tap into or an area where you’d like to see progress. Then get to work!
Whatever you do, make sure you have fun while reading. This is your opportunity to reflect on yourself, explore your soul-psyche, and grow. You can always contact me or leave a comment if you have any questions, criticisms, or reading requests.
What are some good questions to ask my astrologer?
5 Insightful Questions to Pose to an Astrologer
- What are my natural strengths and talents, according to my birth chart?
- What is the life lesson that I am intended to learn (ask them to check your North Node!)
- What am I missing out on when it comes to how I give and receive love?
- What do I need to know about money and how it affects my life?
What is an astrology reading and how does it work?
Astrology, according to hardened scientists, does not work. It does, according to believers. Who is correct? They’re both correct. It depends on your definition of “work.” Astrology is the concept that, depending on when one was born, the alignment of stars and planets influences one’s mood, personality, and environment. Astrologers publish customised horoscopes in newspapers based on a person’s birth date. These horoscopes make predictions about people’s personal situations, define their characters, and offer guidance based on astronomical bodies’ positions. According to a poll done by the National Science Foundation, 41% of people believe astrology is “extremely scientific” or “kind of scientific.” Let’s break down the original query into two more precise questions: 1) Is a person’s life affected by the position of astronomical bodies? 2) Can horoscopes improve people’s moods? These are two completely different questions. Both are scientifically verifiable.
Is it true that the positions of astronomical bodies have an impact on people’s lives (beyond the weather)?
No. Seasons are determined by the sun’s position and orientation in relation to the earth. Anyone who has shoveled snow off his path in January when he would rather be at the beach can attest to the fact that the planets have an impact on our lives. Electromagnetic disturbances caused by solar flares can impair satellites and possibly create outages on Earth. Ocean tides are caused by the moon’s position. If you’re a fisherman, the moon’s location might have a big impact on your livelihood. Beautiful auroras are caused by the solar wind, and sunlight is our planet’s primary source of energy. All of these effects, however, are covered by simple meteorology, not astrology. Astrology claims that, depending on a person’s birth date, astronomical bodies have an impact on their lives beyond fundamental weather patterns. This claim is untrue from a scientific standpoint. Several scientific research have refuted the idea that astronomical bodies have an impact on people’s life based on their birth date. For example, Peter Hartmann and his colleagues looked at nearly 4000 people and discovered no link between birth date and personality or IQ. Shawn Carlson conducted one of the most renowned tests in which he had 28 astrologers give predictions and then verified their accuracy. He fine-tuned the approach before conducting the experiment, ensuring that it was scientifically sound and that all of the astrologers believed the test was fair. He discovered that astrologers were no better at predicting the future than random chance, according to a study published in Nature. These findings are consistent with basic science.
Gravity, electromagnetism, the strong nuclear force, and the weak nuclear force are the four fundamental forces of nature. When an object interacts with a human, it must do so via one of these fundamental forces. Strong acid, for example, burns your skin because the acid’s electromagnetic fields pull on your skin molecules so intensely that they split apart. Gravity drags a falling boulder onto you, crushing you. Because of nuclear forces, a nuclear bomb will evaporate you. Each of the fundamental forces has the potential to be quite powerful. The issue is that they all die out as time passes. Beyond a few nanometers, nuclear forces decay so quickly that they are effectively nil. Electromagnetic forces can range from nanometers to kilometers in length. Electromagnetic waves (light) can be detected from the boundary of the observable universe by sensitive equipment, although the light is extremely feeble. Although a star’s gravity is technically felt across the cosmos, its unique impact on the universe is limited to its solar system. Polaris’ gravitational attraction on an earthbound human is weaker than the gravitational pull of a gnat flying around his head due to the impact of distance. Similarly, the electromagnetic waves (light) from Sirius that reach an earthbound human’s sight are dimmer than the light from a passing firefly. If stars and planets had an impact on humanity, gnats and fireflies would have an even greater impact. Even if the planets’ gravity was powerful enough to influence you, a literal alignment of the planets would not result in you winning the lottery, for the simple reason that it never happens in the real world.
Yes. But it has nothing to do with the accuracy of the horoscopes. Because of a psychological impact known as the placebo effect, horoscopes make individuals feel better. The placebo effect occurs when a person’s belief in a useless procedure makes them feel better. The improvement is caused by the belief rather than the method. The placebo effect has been shown scientifically. If you offer ten sick people water-only pills and tell them it’s a potent new treatment that will assist them, and then have ten sick patients refuse to take the pills, the patients who take the pills will improve in health over time. Because of the placebo effect, a new treatment must be shown to make patients feel better in addition to making them feel better. It must be demonstrated that it outperforms a placebo. The control group in accurate medical experiments is not a group of untreated patients. The control group, on the other hand, is made up of patients who were given a placebo. The placebo effect is at work when it comes to astrology. A large number of people believe in astrology. They feel better when they read their horoscope and follow its advise. However, it is their belief, not the astrology, that makes them feel better. The placebo effect is used in many pseudoscientific treatments, from crystal healing to homeopathy. Believing in a treatment that doesn’t work may be beneficial, but believing in one that does is much better. Sticking to scientifically proven treatments allows you to reap the benefits of both belief and therapy action. Instead of reading your horoscope first thing in the morning, go for a walk. Exercise has been shown to be beneficial to both the body and the mind, and your belief in its benefits will also aid you.
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