Astrology: An Introduction To Astrology
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AstrologyAstrology is a complex art and science which applies symbolic meaning to astronomical information as it existed over two thousand years ago when the practice of astrology was first documented in writing by ancient astronomers and astrologers.
Western astrologers use the ancient positions of the constellations and Sidereal (aka Vedic or Hindu) astrologers use current astronomical positions. The two systems are very different, yet work equally well.
Astrologers begin by erecting a natal chart, or horoscope, based on the date, time, and place we were born. Today, most charts are done on a computer which makes them very accurate. Yet, they are only as accurate as the information we provide. Any reputable astrologer will advise us to obtain more accurate birth information or to have our chart rectified if we only know that we were born "around 5 p.m."
Astrologers interpret everything in our chart individually and then integrate it all for us into a picture of us and our life. Interpretations come in many forms: basic insight into our personality; examining specific trouble spots in our life; comparing and contrasting our chart with that of a loved one, friend, co-worker, etc.; looking at career options and financial indications; finding the best place to live; forecasting future opportunities; selecting the best time for a wedding, to start a business, etc.; spiritual growth; and, answering questions.
Most astrologers have a general practice which incorporates a variety of these services, and they may also have some areas in which they specialize such as relationships or careers.
The best way to use astrology is to learn to evaluate a problem on our own, to examine the choices we have to make in order to fix the problem, and then to consult our astrologer to see in which ways the possible solutions will work for us and when the best time is to make changes, take risks, be patient and wait, plan, etc. With all that information in hand, we will possess a powerful knowledge with which to solve our problems, change our life, and be the person we always wanted to be.
