Introduction
What exactly is astrology?
Almost everyone knows what zodiac sign they were born under and we’re all familiar with the horoscope section that almost every newspaper and magazine carries. These commentaries are typically generalized summaries of the near future designed to cover everyone born under the same sun sign.
But, is that all there is?
Astrology is in fact, a complex and multi-layered subject with a rich and varied history. It has flourished in many cultures for many thousands of years. It’s a language of archetypal symbols which describe and define the nature and energies inherent to you.
Specifically, the study of natal or birth chart astrology is based on a representation of the heavens as it existed at the exact location and moment of your birth. The degree of the planets, sensitive points and certain geometric patterns, among other things, comprise a blueprint which then can be interpreted to describe your character and destiny. The natal chart is unique and specific to you alone.
This blueprint has many possible applications. For example it:
- defines your psychological make up
- points to talents, abilities and resources available to you
- identifies the departments of life in which your story will be played out in
- identifies the challenge areas inherent in your lifetime
- points to the necessary areas where growth MUST occur in order to overcome these challenges and evolve.
As a resource for insightful information unique to you alone and as a guidance tool to support the actions you take; astrology is the most accurate and beneficial technique that I know of.
Astrology as a healing tool
Challenges exist in many forms, some easier to overcome than others. Our deepest issues are symbolized by the planet Saturn and the planetoid Chiron. Much revolves around the ‘karma’ inherent in the placements of these two bodies in your chart. Some of it may be readily apparent to you and other parts may lie hidden from your conscious awareness. I put a special emphasis on these two placements in a reading because they often represent the ‘bottom line’ in challenging life situations.
The beauty of the astrological language is that it provides a detached and objective format in which to understand what is going on in your life at any given time. Very often we are too closely enmeshed in feelings or circumstances to be able to see clearly what the bigger picture really is. An astrological consultation makes it possible to take a step back and apply objectivity to your subjective experience.
Gwenyth