Are Computer Astrological Readings as Good as Consulting an Astrologer?

In answer to the above question, I would say that computer readings are good as far as they go. I am an author for an astrological software company myself. I write descriptions for the planets in the signs and houses, as well as the aspects. However, what would be difficult to include in a computer reading would be aspect patterns.

Aspect patterns involve the combined effects of several planets simultaneously into one, interpretative insight. For example, an in-person reading usually includes T-squares, kites, grand crosses, grand trines and other planetary configurations. It would take a very complex computer program to recognize these in a chart. The interpretation of these configurations would be further complicated by the fact that different interpretations would be required for each of the possible planets and combinations of planets which could be involved in a configuration.

Theoretically, in the future, software to include planetary configurations could be developed. However, the software I write now requires about 600 different paragraphs for each report - just for signs, houses and aspects. Each report is about as long as a book. So, it would take a lot of work to get all of the knowledge an astrologer has into computer report form.

In the meantime, an astrologer can give you insights which a computer cannot. A computer report combined with a reading from an astrologer might be your most comprehensive option at this stage in the development of computer software. Computers were created by human beings, and they certainly have not yet caught up with our intelligence. Yet, we can save work by using them to handle at least some of the knowledge which we have.

In addition, computer reports have not yet been written on all of the possible topics about which you might wish to consult an astrologer. If your questions or concerns are about an unusual or innovative topic, your best option would be just to consult an astrologer directly.

Questions? Email me, Rainbow Life, at rainbowlife33@gmail.com.