Astrology 101
Posted: February 9th, 2005, 11:59 am
As some of you may or may not know, astrology is the oldest of the sciences and the most ancient of the arts.
The science of astrology (or astronomy but modern science separated the two sciences) is the map of the heavens, the position of the planets, the longitude and latitude of a birth or event . Now in order to understand how astrology works, you need to understand that the Universe is made up of energies and each heavenly object in the universe has its own energy. The sun and moon, being closest to the earth have the greatest effect, energy wise, of all the Universal objects but never-the-less, all large bodies and constellations have that ole' energy. Astrology is also based on observation, watching to see what occurs when something is affected by those energies. If you understand that everything is connected, you can start to see how astrology works.
At the moment of birth of an idea, an event, a baby, a seed.... it or he or she is imprinted with the energy of the Universe at that very moment. Because everything happens in a different place and occupies its own space....all is totally unique and nothing is imprinted with the same energies. This moment of imprinting is called a natal horoscope and like any event or human or whatever, each natal horoscope (the map of the heavens at the moment of birth) is totally original and unique. Even twins cannot occupy the same space at the same time so will have a different, tho similar natal horoscope.
Now this map of your birth is who you are, what your dreams are, what your inclinations are, where you live, your friends, your fears, your journeys, your appearance, your philosophies....all these things are contained within the natal horoscope. The planets and constellations are frozen in time showing exactly (with an ephemeris) where all these objects were at the moment you took a breath (or at least close to it) and became imprinted with the energies of the Universe.
This map of the skies is divided into 12 Houses and each house is made up of 30 degrees. Through many many years of observation, practicioners are able to tell what Saturn in Leo in your 10th House means. That is where we get to the Art of Astrology, the interpretation and that is only as good as the artist.
Happy to answer any questions...
SooZen
The science of astrology (or astronomy but modern science separated the two sciences) is the map of the heavens, the position of the planets, the longitude and latitude of a birth or event . Now in order to understand how astrology works, you need to understand that the Universe is made up of energies and each heavenly object in the universe has its own energy. The sun and moon, being closest to the earth have the greatest effect, energy wise, of all the Universal objects but never-the-less, all large bodies and constellations have that ole' energy. Astrology is also based on observation, watching to see what occurs when something is affected by those energies. If you understand that everything is connected, you can start to see how astrology works.
At the moment of birth of an idea, an event, a baby, a seed.... it or he or she is imprinted with the energy of the Universe at that very moment. Because everything happens in a different place and occupies its own space....all is totally unique and nothing is imprinted with the same energies. This moment of imprinting is called a natal horoscope and like any event or human or whatever, each natal horoscope (the map of the heavens at the moment of birth) is totally original and unique. Even twins cannot occupy the same space at the same time so will have a different, tho similar natal horoscope.
Now this map of your birth is who you are, what your dreams are, what your inclinations are, where you live, your friends, your fears, your journeys, your appearance, your philosophies....all these things are contained within the natal horoscope. The planets and constellations are frozen in time showing exactly (with an ephemeris) where all these objects were at the moment you took a breath (or at least close to it) and became imprinted with the energies of the Universe.
This map of the skies is divided into 12 Houses and each house is made up of 30 degrees. Through many many years of observation, practicioners are able to tell what Saturn in Leo in your 10th House means. That is where we get to the Art of Astrology, the interpretation and that is only as good as the artist.
Happy to answer any questions...
SooZen
Besides, I don't volunteer for anything much anymore...been there for many years and I love just standing on the sidelines looking in and you are doing a fine job already. My craft has me on the road too often to settle down here and my studio and beading are not only my living but my passion. I just dabble anymore in the mystic arts but I am soooooo glad that this board is here and I will be able to post occasionally. Thank you for being here and I will be standing nearby when I can and time permits.