Who Are You?
Astrology and the Self
A daily or weekly horoscope is a fun novelty, but there is much more to astrology than just your Sun sign! Your REAL horoscope is a complete map of your personality, complete with different planets in different signs in different houses.Â
Astrology is a window into what makes you, YOU!
What’s YOUR Sign?
Astrology is a type of divination that forecasts situations, events, energies, and tendencies based on the observation of celestial bodies. The interpretation of the fixed stars, the Sun, the Moon, and the planets allows astrologers to understand what energy will preside over earthly happenings.
Everyone has ten planets in their chart, which reside in a certain sign and a certain house. The influence of the celestial bodies is varied, but the trends within each are definitely worth looking into.
Astrologers, and those interested in the practice, believe that an understanding of the impact of the planets and stars allows for a system of predictions to occur. Predictive Astrology is fascinating, but I practice natal astrology as my central focus.
Navigating the Self
Focusing on the individual and the areas where we can understand ourselves better is profoundly important at this time in history. The exploration of ourselves helps us recognize our habits and tendencies, both positive and negative. When we have a firm grasp of our energy, we can begin to appreciate others, too. All the seemingly separate aspects of humanity fade, and we begin to come together as one.
Astrology will never take away life’s difficult lessons, but it will help you navigate your way through. It will help you create compatible relationships and take chances that make more sense. Astrology will guide you to work on yourself and become more patient if you so choose.
The first step is creating a birth chart.
What is a Birth Chart?
Your Sun Sign is only a small piece of the astrological puzzle that creates your personality. The placement of the planets and neighboring celestial bodies at the exact moment you were born gives deep insights into your character in ways you couldn’t imagine!
Your emotional self, life purpose, love life, strengths and weaknesses, and past life influences are all aspects of your birth (or natal) chart. When you understand your unique report, you gain limitless confidence in your ability to navigate this lifetime!
Here are the planetary components of your birth chart and what each represents:
The Sun is where the conscious expression of who we are shines to the world. Your Sun comprises the aspects of your individuality you put on display.
The Moon represents the inner world of emotions and the unconscious. Sometimes hidden from others, this is your true personality. Knowing your Sun and Moon sign together creates a strong representation of who you are.
The Ascendant, or Rising Sign, represents the outer world. Your Ascendant is the sign that was rising over the eastern horizon at the very moment of your birth. This displays how others see you and how you interact with the world around you. Your Rising and Sun sign together forms a good representation of your outer personality.
Mercury is associated with mental activities, communication, and all things intellectual. This planet is expressed through the ways we think and express ourselves. Mercury also rules over transportation and technology.
Venus is the planet of love. This planet represents our expression of affection, beauty, pleasure, art, and desire. Your Venus placement foretells an understanding of how you relate to other people in intimate relationships.
Jupiter is the planet of luck and success. Whatever your placement, Jupiter will define your level and quality of financial and personal success. Representing optimism, generosity, and all things good, Jupiter’s power is a gift.
Saturn rules over hard work and responsibility. This planet teaches the lessons that will ultimately bring out the best if we are up to the challenge. Saturn is discipline and the will to stick with something until completion.
Uranus, an outer planet, is the slow-moving planet of quick changes. This planet sparks original ideas and pure genius that is capable of revolutionizing the world. Move fast to reap the gifts of Uranus.
Neptune is the planet of fantasy. As another slow-moving planet, it’s generational influence represents our collective imagination and the illusions of dreams. Representing mystical qualities, Neptune rules over visionary pursuits, like art and music, while symbolizing our spiritual goals.
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When interpreting your full horoscope, using a computer program for casting your chart is a quick and easy way to calculate what once were very complicated mathematical processes.Â
The interpretation of the chart remains rather involved.
Many professional astrologers are available to interpret your chart and the internet is filled with interpretations of the planets and houses. All you have to do is look. Your soul will always resonate with the interpretations that are meant for your highest good.
Given the large amount of source material available, you are more than capable of interpreting your own chart and the charts of your friends and family.
