Astrology was already widely known at the time of the birth of Christ. For example, the Bible records travels of persons between the Holy Lands and Egypt, where astrology was very popular. There had also been contact with Babylon, where astrology went back to the ancient Sumerians.
In the book "Mystic Christianity", Yogi Ramacharaka discusses the Star in the East and what it means. He said that the traditions of the Occult Orders inform us that what the Three Wise Men observed was "a pecular conjunction of planets" - which we modern astrologers would call a "stellium", meaning three planets all in the same direction at once in the sky, as seen from the earth. There was first a conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn, and they were afterward joined by Mars, making "a startling and unusual stellar display, and having deep astrological significance".
This stellium, according to Yogi Ramacharaka, occurred in the Constellation of Pisces. The teachings of Christ are indeed very Piscean, having to do with compassion for the weak, self-sacrifice, and subtle healing. Pisces is the sign of the Fish, and Jesus had fishermen as disciples (Saturn) and fed the multitude by starting (Mars) with a small number of fish and increasing their number through faith (Jupiter).
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Thursday, December 4, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Taking the High Road Part 2: Outer Planets
This posting is a continuation of the previous one:
JUPITER - Have faith and optimism. Aim high. Avoid self-indulgence by remembering that your good fortune is a gift from God to be shared.
SATURN - Be well organized and self-disciplined. Set goals and work to achieve them.Transcend authoritarianism and limitation.
URANUS - Trust your higher intuition. Be inventive. Value your freedom. Help others, for the good of all. Transcend eccentricity and bohemianism by finding meaningful outlets for your uniqueness.
NEPTUNE - Honour your creativity, sensitivity, and receptivity. Be compassionate and giving to others. Help those most in need. Be one with nature. Avoid addiction or dependency by believing in yourself.
PLUTO - Value your resourcefulness, creativity and courage. Rise above scheming or vengefulness by channeling your willpower into meaningful, positive changes and regenerative efforts.
JUPITER - Have faith and optimism. Aim high. Avoid self-indulgence by remembering that your good fortune is a gift from God to be shared.
SATURN - Be well organized and self-disciplined. Set goals and work to achieve them.Transcend authoritarianism and limitation.
URANUS - Trust your higher intuition. Be inventive. Value your freedom. Help others, for the good of all. Transcend eccentricity and bohemianism by finding meaningful outlets for your uniqueness.
NEPTUNE - Honour your creativity, sensitivity, and receptivity. Be compassionate and giving to others. Help those most in need. Be one with nature. Avoid addiction or dependency by believing in yourself.
PLUTO - Value your resourcefulness, creativity and courage. Rise above scheming or vengefulness by channeling your willpower into meaningful, positive changes and regenerative efforts.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Taking the High Road Part 1: Inner Planets
Your astrological chart presents various possibilities, and it is up to you and your own willpower to decide how to meet these opportunities and challenges. Be inspired to take the high road!
Here is the high road for each planetary influence:
SUN - Consciously use your ego to express your inner will to do good. Align your ego with your spirit. Have healthy self-confidence.
MOON - Direct your emotions towards nurturing yourself and others. Transcend any negative emotions.
MERCURY - Develop your intellect and use it for spiritual purposes. Foster positive, constructive thinking, good memory, logic, and detachment.
VENUS - Love yourself and others. Create harmony and beauty. Be compassionate. Rise above indecision or attachment to possessions.
MARS - Take constructive action. Transcend aggressive or selfish behaviour. Be positive, pioneeering, and do your best. Keep fit.
You can use the above suggestions for both your natal chart and your current transits.
Here is the high road for each planetary influence:
SUN - Consciously use your ego to express your inner will to do good. Align your ego with your spirit. Have healthy self-confidence.
MOON - Direct your emotions towards nurturing yourself and others. Transcend any negative emotions.
MERCURY - Develop your intellect and use it for spiritual purposes. Foster positive, constructive thinking, good memory, logic, and detachment.
VENUS - Love yourself and others. Create harmony and beauty. Be compassionate. Rise above indecision or attachment to possessions.
MARS - Take constructive action. Transcend aggressive or selfish behaviour. Be positive, pioneeering, and do your best. Keep fit.
You can use the above suggestions for both your natal chart and your current transits.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Decanates and Duads for More Precise Chart Interpretation
An astrological chart is divided into twelve houses. Each house represents 30 degrees of the 360-degree circle.
Each house can, in turn, be divided into three sections of 10 degrees each, called decanates. Decanates allow for a more detailed, precise focus in inspiring your clients.
Each decanate, in turn, can be divided into four sections of 2 1/2 degrees each, called duads. Some astrologers go beyond duads to consider each of the 360 degrees separately. These smaller divisions are usually used in East Indian astrology, and they come up with very precise predictions.
Within each house, there is a whole, microcosmic horoscope, made up of 12 divisions of 2 1/2 degrees each - or 12 duads.
For the interpretation of decanates, the first decanate in each sign is sub-ruled by the same sign as the sign itself. For example, for Leo, the first decanate is ruled by Leo. The next decanate is sub-ruled by the next sign in the triplicity, going around the chart counter-clockwise. So the next decanate after Leo would be Sagittarius (i.e. the next fire sign), and the third would be Aries. So, a person born in the first decanate of Leo would have an intensified Leo influence. Those born in the second would still be Leos but also have Sagittarian qualities, and so on.
For the interpretation of duads, the first duad in each sign has the sub-sign of the sign itself, and then they proceed in order through all twelve. For example, the first duad of Aries,would intensify the Aries influence; the second would add a Taurean influence to the Aries, and so on.
Each house can, in turn, be divided into three sections of 10 degrees each, called decanates. Decanates allow for a more detailed, precise focus in inspiring your clients.
Each decanate, in turn, can be divided into four sections of 2 1/2 degrees each, called duads. Some astrologers go beyond duads to consider each of the 360 degrees separately. These smaller divisions are usually used in East Indian astrology, and they come up with very precise predictions.
Within each house, there is a whole, microcosmic horoscope, made up of 12 divisions of 2 1/2 degrees each - or 12 duads.
For the interpretation of decanates, the first decanate in each sign is sub-ruled by the same sign as the sign itself. For example, for Leo, the first decanate is ruled by Leo. The next decanate is sub-ruled by the next sign in the triplicity, going around the chart counter-clockwise. So the next decanate after Leo would be Sagittarius (i.e. the next fire sign), and the third would be Aries. So, a person born in the first decanate of Leo would have an intensified Leo influence. Those born in the second would still be Leos but also have Sagittarian qualities, and so on.
For the interpretation of duads, the first duad in each sign has the sub-sign of the sign itself, and then they proceed in order through all twelve. For example, the first duad of Aries,would intensify the Aries influence; the second would add a Taurean influence to the Aries, and so on.
Monday, November 17, 2008
The Forgotten Influence of the Fixed Stars
Most modern, astrological readings just include the Sun, the Moon, and the planets within our own solar system. There was a fad for a while to include the largest asteroids, but even they are part of our own solar system, because they orbit our Sun and are located between Mars and Jupiter.
It is felt that the influences within our solar system are more significant, but what about the degree of brightness of the heavenly bodies as a factor in their importance? We cannot even see Uranus, Neptune and Pluto without a telescope. Yet, if we look up at the night sky on any clear night, we can see a myriad of fixed stars which must be extremely large and bright, because they are so easily visible in spite of their great distance from us.
Fixed stars used to be considered very important in astrology. One reason for this was that the ancients were closer to nature and were more aware of what was up in the sky. Another reason is that the meanings associated with fixed stars were often negative, and people these days want to hear good news. Also, our society has become very materialistic and people tend not to look beyond immediate gain to subtler, spiritual factors.
Yet, the interpretations of the fixed stars need not be in negative terms. Transcendental, spiritual awareness allows for the same influences to be interpreted in a more constructive, favorable light. The influences can be seen as opportunities for spiritual growth, rather than as limitations.
If you are interested in the influences of the fixed stars, there is very little published, transcendental knowledge available about them. However, this may change in the future, as human knowledge grows and expands. Someone, someday, will write a definitive work on fixed stars.
It is felt that the influences within our solar system are more significant, but what about the degree of brightness of the heavenly bodies as a factor in their importance? We cannot even see Uranus, Neptune and Pluto without a telescope. Yet, if we look up at the night sky on any clear night, we can see a myriad of fixed stars which must be extremely large and bright, because they are so easily visible in spite of their great distance from us.
Fixed stars used to be considered very important in astrology. One reason for this was that the ancients were closer to nature and were more aware of what was up in the sky. Another reason is that the meanings associated with fixed stars were often negative, and people these days want to hear good news. Also, our society has become very materialistic and people tend not to look beyond immediate gain to subtler, spiritual factors.
Yet, the interpretations of the fixed stars need not be in negative terms. Transcendental, spiritual awareness allows for the same influences to be interpreted in a more constructive, favorable light. The influences can be seen as opportunities for spiritual growth, rather than as limitations.
If you are interested in the influences of the fixed stars, there is very little published, transcendental knowledge available about them. However, this may change in the future, as human knowledge grows and expands. Someone, someday, will write a definitive work on fixed stars.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Astrological Weather Indicators
Because the ancients needed to be able to predict the weather in order to grow their crops, they developed a very sophisticated system of weather prediction. Ptolemy recorded much of what was known about the subject in about 150 A.D. in his work "Tetrabiblos". He included both the twelve zodiacal signs as a whole and then broke down each sign into its three decanates and their effects on the weather. He also included the effects of new and full moons, the different appearances of the sun and the moon, fixed stars, and rainbows.
My own observations have been that the element of the moon is very influential on the weather:
Moon in fire sign - hot
Moon in earth sign - cold
Moon in air sign - windy
Moon in water sign - rain
Mars-Uranus aspects indicate thunderstorms. Aspects between planets ruling fire signs (Sun, Mars, Jupiter) indicate a heatwave in summer or a sunny day (clear, cold) in winter. If there are three or more square aspects on a given day, the weather will likely be inclement but active.
The best way to understand astrological weather indicators is to make your own observations. The types of weather differ from one part of the world to another, and you may be able to add to the world's knowledge by finding the patterns in your own area.
My own observations have been that the element of the moon is very influential on the weather:
Moon in fire sign - hot
Moon in earth sign - cold
Moon in air sign - windy
Moon in water sign - rain
Mars-Uranus aspects indicate thunderstorms. Aspects between planets ruling fire signs (Sun, Mars, Jupiter) indicate a heatwave in summer or a sunny day (clear, cold) in winter. If there are three or more square aspects on a given day, the weather will likely be inclement but active.
The best way to understand astrological weather indicators is to make your own observations. The types of weather differ from one part of the world to another, and you may be able to add to the world's knowledge by finding the patterns in your own area.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Creating World Peace in Accordance with Your Astrological Sign
Here is how you, as an individual, can tie into the goal of world peace. (Dates for each sign are based on sidereal calculations.)
ARIES (April 14 to May 15)
Put your ideals into action. Be a pioneer in trying a new method of peace. Help others overcome their indecisiveness, apathy or fear. Encourage them to move into the future with a positive attitude. Sell the idea of peace.
TAURUS (May 15 to June 15)
Show others how to be patient. Build for the long-term future in an agreeable, logical way. Know that real security comes from within. Transcend the need for money, buildings, or other material attachments and seek what is truly lasting.
GEMINI (June 15 to July 17)
Use your communications skills to get people to understand one another. Do this as a translator, reporter or teacher. Be aware of the very powerful effect of words. Use positive words to create positive effects.
CANCER ((July 17 to August 18)
Nurture yourself and train your mind to have positive expectations about the world around you. Then you will have much to offer your family. Harmonious families are the basis of a harmonious world. Associate with positive, caring people. Know that you are secure and all will be well.
LEO ((August 18 to September 18)
Transcend your ego and be guided by your spirit. Awaken others to the love of life and the positive enthusiasm needed to make a better world. Dramatize the joy of peace, such as by reminding people of happy children. Lift others out of their doubts and inspire them.
VIRGO (September 18 to October 18)
Use your rational mind to show others the logical basis for overcoming fear. Help them see the rationality of positive thinking. Build understanding with your objectivity. Teach others that good physical, mental, and spiritual health is the basis of a healthy, peaceful planet.
LIBRA (October 18 to November 17)
Use your natural mediation skills to bring people of opposing views to agreement. Set a good example of harmony and compromise. Help others discover their common ground and build on it. Believe in your unusually clear, inner vision of peace.
SCORPIO (November 17 to December 17)
Delve into what the blocks are to peace and work at the transformative level. Find out the real truth and help others change negative root beliefs into positive ones. Help them believe that a deep shift to the positive is possible. Set a good example of courage.
SAGITTARIUS (December 17 to January 15)
Seek out the positive beliefs in the various world religions and philosophies. Teach others to focus on the highest, most positive affirmations for world peace. Spread good news. Transcend cultural barriers at home or go forth and uplift others in a faraway land.
CAPRICORN (January 15 to February 14)
Deal with people in power, so that you can have a significant influence on world peace. Be trustworthy and reliable. Turn big problems into small ones. Use your logic and detachment to find the most practical, realistic solutions.
AQUARIUS (February 13 to March 15)
Use your natural, universal awareness to spread tolerance and friendship. Bring in the Light from higher planes of consciousness. Find unique, inventive solutions for peace. Take up the cause. Associate with others who share your vision of the most good for all people.
PISCES (March 15 to April 14)
Nurture your emotions and take good care of your health. Be clear yourself so that you can channel in the Light and meditate on healing the planet as a whole. Overcome any negative thoughts by starting with one, positive thought. Keep building on it until the pure Light comes in. Set an example of the highest compassion for others.
ARIES (April 14 to May 15)
Put your ideals into action. Be a pioneer in trying a new method of peace. Help others overcome their indecisiveness, apathy or fear. Encourage them to move into the future with a positive attitude. Sell the idea of peace.
TAURUS (May 15 to June 15)
Show others how to be patient. Build for the long-term future in an agreeable, logical way. Know that real security comes from within. Transcend the need for money, buildings, or other material attachments and seek what is truly lasting.
GEMINI (June 15 to July 17)
Use your communications skills to get people to understand one another. Do this as a translator, reporter or teacher. Be aware of the very powerful effect of words. Use positive words to create positive effects.
CANCER ((July 17 to August 18)
Nurture yourself and train your mind to have positive expectations about the world around you. Then you will have much to offer your family. Harmonious families are the basis of a harmonious world. Associate with positive, caring people. Know that you are secure and all will be well.
LEO ((August 18 to September 18)
Transcend your ego and be guided by your spirit. Awaken others to the love of life and the positive enthusiasm needed to make a better world. Dramatize the joy of peace, such as by reminding people of happy children. Lift others out of their doubts and inspire them.
VIRGO (September 18 to October 18)
Use your rational mind to show others the logical basis for overcoming fear. Help them see the rationality of positive thinking. Build understanding with your objectivity. Teach others that good physical, mental, and spiritual health is the basis of a healthy, peaceful planet.
LIBRA (October 18 to November 17)
Use your natural mediation skills to bring people of opposing views to agreement. Set a good example of harmony and compromise. Help others discover their common ground and build on it. Believe in your unusually clear, inner vision of peace.
SCORPIO (November 17 to December 17)
Delve into what the blocks are to peace and work at the transformative level. Find out the real truth and help others change negative root beliefs into positive ones. Help them believe that a deep shift to the positive is possible. Set a good example of courage.
SAGITTARIUS (December 17 to January 15)
Seek out the positive beliefs in the various world religions and philosophies. Teach others to focus on the highest, most positive affirmations for world peace. Spread good news. Transcend cultural barriers at home or go forth and uplift others in a faraway land.
CAPRICORN (January 15 to February 14)
Deal with people in power, so that you can have a significant influence on world peace. Be trustworthy and reliable. Turn big problems into small ones. Use your logic and detachment to find the most practical, realistic solutions.
AQUARIUS (February 13 to March 15)
Use your natural, universal awareness to spread tolerance and friendship. Bring in the Light from higher planes of consciousness. Find unique, inventive solutions for peace. Take up the cause. Associate with others who share your vision of the most good for all people.
PISCES (March 15 to April 14)
Nurture your emotions and take good care of your health. Be clear yourself so that you can channel in the Light and meditate on healing the planet as a whole. Overcome any negative thoughts by starting with one, positive thought. Keep building on it until the pure Light comes in. Set an example of the highest compassion for others.
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