Rather than presenting a typical biographical introduction, I would like to share how I came to have an interest in Astrology.
Some years ago, like many people today, I went through the divorce process. I guess for some it can be a fairly easy event. But for me it was a rather comprehensive experience, “easy” would not be an appropriate word to describe that process. I intentionally made the choice, and I can honestly say that, although a good deal of negativity and hurt was involved, it was for the better. Now I share this bit of information, not to debate or discuss that decision, but to “set the stage” for the information that is to follow.
What I wish for you to understand in fact is that the my life was completely changed. Each of us perceives the world from a setting that is not unlike a stage. Our jobs, relationships, and home are all very familiar and established just as a stage is set. But for me after that event, I realized that the stage was no longer “set” and that I had to make sense of completely different world. Okay, so the world wasn’t really different, but I was, and my perspective was dramatically altered. This, I have realized, is not a unique experience. Many adults, you may relate, go through experiences that alter their perspectives completely. The result of this over turned cart is that I realized that the philosophical and religious concepts that I believed in and depended upon did not work. And it is absolutely necessary that every life has some system of ideas upon which one’s life finds support. Without that “set stage”, I assure you, one is desperate, confused, frustrated and rudderless.
To be specific my prior life was completely supported by a christian perspective. The christian fabric of ideas that I lived by, over a period of time I realized simple did not work. Christianity for me, did not have the flexibility to support real adult life. I found the ideas simplistic, and fictitious. For those that can make it work, great, and please realize that this is my story alone. Many Astrologers say they are christians, and feel quite comfortable with that set of ideas. And perhaps there is a way that I could “adjust” to that system, but over time I actually have found my own peace and prefer the new “set” that I have staged.
So I found myself questioning and taking a long look at how to live and think about life. This is intended to be a short article, but it is necessary to briefly sidetrack to mention that ethics exists outside of religion and most importantly that one can be spiritual without adopting a formal organization and structure of ideas. Actually I find that Christians often use their faith to justify a life that is lacking in ethics. However, In my own time I came to adopt my own private ideas regarding spiritual things. Those ideas actually have over time become quite complex, and they are so closely tied to my own sense of identity that I hold them very closely and privately. I became a new person, and not meaning to offend those of christian faith, I must say I was born again.
This bring us to Astrology, and my ever growing interest in this area of study. To be honest I am not sure I can even adequately share the value I find in this subject. Perhaps metaphors will help. Like glue Astrology holds together many ideas. Please understand that when I speak of Astrology I am referring to modern Astrology that depicts human interaction in psychological terms. Astrology suggests and defines holistic patterns of behavior having subtle tones and colors. As a tool for self-understanding and meaningful direction Astrology can generate elegant and direct suggestions unavailable in orthodox psychology practices. The predictability of human nature can be artfully captured in the myriad measurement techniques of Astrology. That predictability suggests an order in the universe, I suppose I have a need to sense that order on some level exists.
I can not really tell you how Astrology works, but I can not explain the nature and mechanics of light waves either. But just as the electrical system in the house seems to work without fail, the systemic nature and practice of Astrology is equally operational. Its proof is found in its daily usefulness. Of course there is a system or applied method that I employ. That system being contemporary and pragmatic. (Please note that my web site is full of informative articles, but it does not detail the nature of the system that I use.) And of course my feeling is that if you can use the resources of Astrology for your own gain, then that is sufficient for acceptance. Or if the medicine works, keep taking it!
Above all, Astrology offers each individual a personal portrait, created within the confines of natural order. Clearly it suggests that we are a part of nature and the greater universe; that our time and potential are unique reflections of the natural events and circumstances captured at the time of birth. The stars of our birth, like guiding lights, forever provoking new possibilities. Those lights are points of meditation ever available to reveal new creative levels of being. Allowing us to recreate our image through redirection and conscious decisions;in some small way being apart of the universes creative process.
