Spirit of Astrology

We live in our home within our village, city, state, country, and geographic location on our planet Earth. Now we must consider a wider living space in our solar system and begin to understand our relationship with our planetary siblings and our central Sun . In this we are aided both by Astronomy and Astrology as we seek a balanced perspective.

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Astronomers in 2006 considered that our Sun developed 5 billion years ago from a vast cloud of cold hydrogen and old stardust in a sparsely populated region of the Milky Way. Now the Sun embodies 99.9 % of the mass in the solar System.

Whatever were its beginnings, humans have worshipped the Sun’s light and its power and have offered thanksgiving for the gift of life and fortune. From the earliest cultures established on our planet, astrologers have been an integral part of human society and it did not take much persuasion for people to accept that the Sun is indeed the living representative of the cosmic Creator and that its power is the source of all energy and light that beams upon our Earth and the neighbouring planets.

In modern Astrology the Sun symbolically represents male energy, the giver of Life, as the Moon is the reflector and sustainer of life. For our purposes in studying the heavenly bodies and their influence upon us, both the sun and the moon are embraced under the traditional system that groups them as ‘planets’.  So, although not in contradiction of Astronomical science and the realities of the nine known planets, in applying traditional methods of Astrology we exclude our Earth and refer to the ‘Planets’ as the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. We retain Pluto as a legitimate member of the planetary system. It may be small in size but great in energy.

We commence our study of the Planets with the Sun and the Moon, the powers that most obviously have influence upon our Earth – the constant Sun that shines by day and its partner the Moon that gently rules the night.

It is understandable that the Sun must take our first attention.  Its position in an individual birth chart is identified after verification of the exact time of birth. The zodiacal sign and its degree that is rising above the horizon at birth, shown at left on the horizontal of the circular chart and the degree is important. It allows all the twelve zodiacal signs to be accurately placed in succession in an anticlockwise order. The chart is best done by an experienced astrologer.

The general placement of the Sun position will be known by the day of the month of birth and most of us are aware of our zodiacal sign from an early age. It is the sign in which the Sun is positioned for the duration of a month but must be recorded in the specific degree of the 30degrees which that sign occupies in the chart.

Its influence can be described by reference to a number of positive qualities including intelligence, power, truth, creativity, goodness and fortune. These are modified or intensified according to the placement of the other planets.

We begin with learning the attributes related to our Sun Sign but the Moon is equally important., before learning of the influence of the other Planets.

   Our place in the Solar System 

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Astrology is the twin science of astronomy. The two functioned in association for centuries in both observation and interpretation of celestial influences and how these affect all life on earth, but human beings in particular. It was common that one who studied the heavens was both astronomer and astrologer.

Although it was once considered logical to approach both the exploration of physical heavenly bodies in our skies through astronomy, as well as observing the affect they have upon man’s psyche, through astrology, there has developed an unfortunate separation of the sciences. No longer is it generally accepted that they are complementary sciences, offering information that would allow us to not only perceive the heavens, but to understand the influences of the planets and our human relationship to the whole.

There is a vigorous public interest in both our developing knowledge of our solar system and of space itself. There is also an increasing natural inclination to observe more about astrology beyond the basic fascination with one’s personal astrological birth sign which has proven itself as a powerful aid to psychological analysis and self understanding.

But astrology, although capable of indicating one’s personal talents, failings and aspects of our personality, has much more to offer. To appreciate how much, we have to extend our reading beyond the regular notes in the local newspaper and respect it as a legitimate science now being used in ever widening spheres as we begin to understand its potential application.

The science is based upon the fact that at any particular point in time, a chart may be drawn up which records and focuses upon all the different incoming influences and energies upon the earth and upon the particular life or individual person concerned. These invisible cosmic vibrations could be seen to correspond in a similar manner to different instruments in an orchestra. Each heavenly body plays a part in creating a co-operative harmony or in the case of adverse conditions, clashing or turbulent energies, which the individual must learn to utilize or overcome. The influences from the planets and beyond form complex patterns we could liken them to cosmic weather conditions.

The work of Professor L. Kolisko demonstrates through chemicals visual charts of the patterns of the planetary energies that also affect our human chemistry.  His publication “Spirit in Matter” published by Kolisko Archive, Stroud, printed by John Jennings Ltd, Gloucester 1948, is highly recommended.

All energies are powerful, whether visible or invisible. The sun’s light is visible to us and its power we can feel, as we can to a lesser degree, the moon’s energy. But that of the other planets, although it exists, is not visible to us. In spite of this, since early history, people have been aware both of their existence and the different powers they wield and worshipped them as gods.

Regarding the influence of the other far galaxies and celestial energies we call the zodiac, we must rely upon what the science of Astronomy tells us of their placement in the cosmos and upon Astrology to give us the results of thousands of years of observation and research that allows us to be confident that an understanding of human beings and their reactions to astrological influences is possible.

To gain insight into Astrology, there is no better place to start our observations, than with ourselves, at the moment of our birth.

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The finest starting point to begin the absorbing journey towards self understanding is at the comforting weigh station where at least 12th of the world’s population begin their travels – at the signpost indicated by Astrology.

The 12 human virtues or qualities have been sung repeatedly by many followers of various philosophies and each can be interpreted somewhat differently – some of the 12 requiring several words to describe their influence. Each sign is complex with many facets so we approach self examination with care.

Courage, is a quality generally related to Aries -Strength, to Taurus- Creativity, to Gemini- Kindness, to Cancer- Power or Confidence, to Leo – Work, to Virgo – Justice, to Libra -Concentration, to Scorpio – Humour, to Sagittarius – Perseverance, to Capricorn – Friendliness, to Aquarius –Humility, to Pisces.

Now if you happen for instance to be born under Aries …..

It may be apparent that the traits attributed to this sign are obvious but not always.

A person born under the Sun Sign Aries will usually demonstrate great inner courage and sense of adventure or may not yet have learned to express these qualities which points to a need to strengthen them. The powers and talents are latent in each sign, awaiting us to utilize and express these energies according to our programmed self image , ideals and aims in life.

If you are born under Taurus ….

You may have great inner strength and fortitude and be known for your stability and reliability but if you have not given attention to the use of these traits, it is possible that you may demonstrate the negative side and must consider a need to deliberately focus upon exercising latent and available characteristics.

Providing we study the astrological indications from a reliable source other than the popular newspaper columns, we will find potent and exciting clues as to the most evident of our weaknesses and strengths. Furthermore, after a detailed reading of our personal birth chart, it is possible to receive clear signs of our most suitable employment and career path. There are many useful applications.

I cannot speak too highly of the science and art of Astrology.  There is nothing light hearted nor flippant about this most ancient of the sciences.  It is to be regretted that there is so little known of its serious value. In antiquity and for many centuries it has been considered as the twin science of Astronomy. They were known as the sacred sciences.

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