What is Astrology?
Your map of possibilities
Ancient astronomers charted out the sky as a wheel and divided it into 12 equal parts, each containing a different constellation and correlating to different energetic qualities. In this way the zodiac and its 12 Signs were born: Aires, the quality of taking action; Taurus with its grounding energy; Gemini, the energy of communication; Cancer, energy of nourishment, etc. These astronomers of antiquity also charted out the wheel of the Earth into 12 parts: the Houses of experience through which we access the energetic qualities of the wheel of the sky.
Then, in the perception of “As above, so below,” as stated by Hermes Trismegistro, they developed the natal chart – a ‘mandala’ of each person’s unique “earth-star configuration” – a snap shot of each person’s sky map and earth map at the moment of birth.
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Although Astrology has been known for its predictive use, telling of the “bad” and “good” things that would befall us, in our current age, Astrology has become a tool for personal growth and evolution. The natal chart is viewed as a map of inherent possibilities we each bring with us as we start our life on earth.
Astrology – a journey of enhanced awareness
In this manner, many present day astrologers guide consultants in becoming aware of these possibilities, free from judgment or interpretations of "good" and "bad", benefic or malefic.
We seek to understand the deeper, evolutionary meaning of each person’s life journey. Together we strive to envision creative ways to deal with moments of challenge, and opportunities for change. Our intent is to discover new, empowering options that support our client's wellbeing and enhance their journey of awareness.
We can ask ourselves how it is that we, humans, have expressed over time, these energetic qualities of the signs. Take for example Aries the first sign of the zodiac which correlates with the energy of action, starting up, initiating, moving forward, the energy of impulse and daring to act instantly on a decision, a dream or a purpose. In the body it is the blood rushing through our veins; it is the moment we take a step forward, the initiating step. Historically we have embodied this outgoing energy along a spiral or spectrum that goes from being warlike, fighting, wanting to win at all cost, being aggressive; to being competitive, being impulsive, being brave, standing up for our convictions, being courageous, daring to set out to explore and scout new unchartered lands, having the impetus to act on our decisions, the courage to stand up for our convictions.
Ready to "jump the groove?"
These patterns of behavior have created grooves in the collective unconscious and are the basis on which predictions are made. As an astrologer, I study these grooves of archetypal behavior and strive to uncover the deep energetic meaning of the alignments on each person's natal chart. Together we explore the events in each person's life and relationships – seeking ways to “jump the groove”, to move out of repetitive behavior, to find new, creative ways of thinking, acting and feeling – ultimately ways to empower each individual.
