In ancient times, Astrology was a part of man's earliest attempts to understand the Cosmos, and answer that especially thorny, question: "Why?" Then, modern science began, and Astrology, slowly began to slide into Astronomy, and Psychology. Today, Astronomy studies, "How" the Universe 'is'. How it works, what it's made of, but 'why' is still a very mysterious question. For some, the "why" question is really more of a religious or spiritual question, certainly not the domain of modern science, traditionally. Today, however there's a powerful resurgence of interest in the special knowledge and perspectives of 'Astrology'.
About 1500, yrs ago, both Western & Eastern Astrology, described the same sky. The Sun, Moon & Planets of our Solar system, moved around, within a blanket, sky of constellations or Signs, that were always the same. Every spring, the Sun would move into Aries, and every Summer, Cancer, and Leo, and every winter, Capricorn, Aquarius & Pisces. It's amazing really, how similar both systems are! Both, believe that the Sun, Moon & Planets represent a language of Nature, that quite precisely, captures the special, unique and personal nature, characteristics, qualities & tendencies of every human being born, upon this Earth. In addition, both systems believe that the Planets, moving through the 'sky' represents the Karmas, or characteristics of our personalities, moving through all the different areas of our lives.
Find the Earth, in that picture/drawing, in the middle, draw 12 slices of a pie, around the Earth, and those '12 slices' represent all the different areas of the Life. Traditionally, called "Houses", these sections of the sky, literally represent all the various ways and areas in which we live. For example the 1st slice represents the body, the actual birth, how difficult, how smooth; the 4th represents one's propensity or karma, or characteristics of happy or sad, home life. The 7th slice represents one's initial birth tendencies for happy or sad married life. The 10th slice represents every individual person's tendency to be attracted to this or that kind of career. (Hover over the symbols on the colorful chart graphic on the home page for more details about how Astrology and Astronomy works) Both systems also believe our Astrology chart, has the ability to show us, exactly, what a person's strengths & weaknesses, will be upon coming to this Earth. Take the exact moment and place of anyone's birth. Take a 'snapshot' of the exact position of the Sun, Moon, & Planets at that moment, and that 'picture' is a literal picture, blueprint, or 'chart' of any person's life.
Astrology is an ancient tradition which states that the character and destiny of a human being is influenced by the position of the planets at the moment of birth. Its roots and practice have influenced almost every culture from antiquity until today, and it has been used throughout its long history by different peoples for every imaginable purpose.
Astrology's most constructive contemporary expression is as a discipline freed of superstition and fatalism and based on Free Will. While it declares that the stars do influence our life (energy from the planets), it also acknowledges that the stars are not the sole cause of human behavior.
Over 2000 years ago, Aristotle was credited with the famous maxim, "Man and the stars generate man," which means that the influence of the sky is received and conditioned by the person's place in society. Circumstantial factors like culture, religion, education, age, and gender also affect the individual's behavior and possibilities in life. Thus, both the stars and the human being's worldly circumstance cooperate in the development of human life. This must never be forgotten. As the old adage goes, "The opportunities forthcoming to the child of a rich person are different than those of a child born into poverty."
Astrology's immediate value lies in enabling us to orient and order our lives. It encourages the growth of emotional maturity and guides us towards the satisfaction of a cheerful and peaceful mind amid the turbulence of an active life. Pragmatically, it offers an objective view of ourselves and teaches a rational approach for managing our daily affairs. Astrology's practice in due time becomes a way of life.
What Information is needed for a Astrology Consultation or Reading?
The time, date, and location of birth for each person being consulted or read.
Why do I need to Know the Birth Time and Location?
In order to cast a complete Birth Chart, the time and location are required. The location and time are necessary to ensure that the Birth Chart is an accurate "blueprint of the soul," relative to your place of birth, the minute you were born.
How can I Find Out what Time I was Born?
Check your Birth Certificate or Hospital Certificate if you were born in a hospital. These are generally the most accurate sources of this information. Rarely does a relative's memory of a birth time match an official record, and since even a few minutes can make a difference, it is to your advantage to have an accurate time. Hospitals will usually provide this information, though they some may require written consent first.
How Important is the Sun Sign?
The Sun Sign describes the style of energy expression your ego has chosen in this life time. While knowing and understanding your Sun Sign may be useful, this information is just one thread in a very complicated fabric that is your soul's energy for this lifetime. The Sign, Degree, House placement and Aspects of each piece in the Birth Chart are idividually significant, however, it is the deeper meanings are found by looking at the sum of these parts, the integrated whole.
What is a Birth (Natal) Chart?
The Birth (Natal) chart is cast using your time, date and location of birth. It shows everything you bring into this life time, including energy, belief systems, and values. It shows the kind of family you were born into, your primary lesson in this life, and what you have agreed to do in this lifetime.
What is Synastry and How is it used in Relationship Astrology?
Synastry is comparing the Birth Charts of two individuals and identifying points of energy harmony and difficutly. Synastry Charts can help you to understand the nature of a relationship, its strenghs and weaknesses, and how the relationship affects you and your life's lessons and purpose.
What are Transits?
Transits are where the Planets are now versus where they were at when you were born. Transits can be useful to look at for clues as to how energy outside of you is currently affecting you.
In the Birth Chart what do the Planets Signify?
The Planets signify energy processes. For example, Mercury symbolizes your thinking mind and how you communicate, and Venus symbolizes your capacity to give and receive in relationships. The Sun and the Moon are also included in the Birth Chart, and Astrologers refer to the Sun and the Moon also as Planets, though they are clearly not claiming that these two celestial bodies are planets.
In the Birth Chart what are the Houses and what do they Signify?
The Birth Chart is divided up into sections called Houses. They symbolize areas of life experience and show where you are most invested in the expression of your energy.
In the Birth Chart what are the Aspects and what do they Signify?
Aspects are angular relationships between Planets and House Cusps in the Birth Chart. They symbolize the way in which these energies relate within you.
In the Birth Chart what are the Moon Nodes and what do they Signify?
The Moon Nodes are like snapshots that sumarize your lifelong Karmic Path. The South Node shows the dominant Karmic patterns that you are attempting to release in this life time. The North Node shows the purpose for this life time. The North Node is always directly opposite the South Node. Only by releasing the Karmic Patterns of the South Node and developing opposite patterns will the goal in this life be achieved.
Can I Learn to Read a Birth Chart?
Yes. Learning Astrology is like learning a foreign language. When studying a language you first learn basic vocabulary and grammar and build fluency through continued study and practice. Eventually you learn to appreciate poetry in the language, to think in the language so as to speak without translating, and gain a deeper appreciation for the culture that created the language. This is also the case with Astrology. Anyone can learn the basics, though some people may have a greater affinity for Astrology, and may be more able to access their intuition via Astrology.
May the knowledge and keen insights of your Astrology Birth Chart allow you to become the person you always wanted to be! Astrology is the amazing 'wisdom' or knowledge that includes a truly objective way of looking at yourself. This means that your Birth Chart helps you see the way nature sees you. Astrology is both the nature of life and it's a language that helps you understand the Astrological nature of life. Your strengths, tendencies, qualities and characteristics are all readily understandable by looking through your Birth Chart.
#1 Benefit of Astrology: Self-Understanding
Utilizing your strengths lies in your ability to help you see yourself more clearly. When you see your strengths more easily then you'll find yourself using those strengths more powerfully. If you don't understand the way in which you are - especially if there is any tension between your strengths and weaknesses - then you'll feel that you keep repeating the same mistakes. Even the first step of just having your Birth Chart prepared and 'read' will be able to help you see yourself more clearly.
#2 Benefit of Astrology: Self-Empowerment
When you have an Astrology Birth Chart Consultation, it will help you with your self-understanding and even just this 'wisdom' will begin transforming your life in a more positive way! Within this ability of Astrology will come the immediate benefit of self-empowerment through self-understanding. When you know what you're like then you'll spontaneously find yourself being more 'true to yourself'. Astrology has the unique ability to help you understand yourself better. Once you know all of your Astrological qualities then it's a much simpler matter to learn how to integrate, harmonize, and develop yourself further. Even within a few months you can quickly know yourself more deeply.
#3 Benefit of Astrology: Utilizing Strengths
Your good habits, wonderful characteristics, life-affirming, positive qualities can be better understood through having your Birth Chart prepared and read. Once you are told which are your strengths you’ll spontaneously find yourself living those positives more fully! You can improve life situations, make better career choices, and know what kind of people you want to attract into your life. All benefits and happiness’ in life are due to using one or more of your natural strengths. Your Birth Chart helps you understand these more clearly and by having an Astrology Birth Chart Consultation you will become more aware of all your strengths!
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