The role of an astrologer
Many speculations and assumptions wander around in what an astrologer actually does. In this article, I will give you my personal opinion on the subject.
Astrology functions as a tool to guide you to increase your own awareness of your life’s journey. The astrologer can facilitate that by reading your natal chart and interpreting the planetary cycles at a particular moment in the sky.
Like with any other subject you read about online, in a book or magazine you should be able to verify the source of the information. Secondly, not less important is the way you feel about the information that you are reading, does it feel true to you? Intuition is a very strong personality trait often overruled by the mind. Does the information you read or receive feel true to your heart? Your body and higher self will show you what resonates and what doesn’t. The rational mind might not comprehend or will but much later. It doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be skeptical, there is always another level of truth to be found in any subject right! Staying alert means asking questions yourself and verifying the source before drawing your conclusions.
There are many magazines and papers that publish astrology articles these days. Some better than others. Can you verify the source of the articles you are reading? Does that make astrology less true? In my opinion, any subject that you didn’t study can feel awkward. That’s when you follow your intuition….is this worth exploring for me or not.
There are many kinds of astrologers out there. They may not all resonate with you and have different opinions with regard to astrological subjects. We all come from different backgrounds which provided us with different experiences and unique viewpoints. When you decide to go for a personal reading than it is very important that you feel comfortable with the astrologer of your choosing.
but what is astrology….
Astrology is a range of divinatory practices, recognized as pseudoscientific since the 18th century, that claim to discern information about human affairs and terrestrial events by studying the apparent positions of celestial objects. Source: Wikipedia
Astrology is a mathematical system used in many ancient civilisations.There are different systems developed over the ages. It was mainly used as an advisory too ol political matters. It is basically the study of planetary cycles and their correlation with human behavior and eventson earth. Nowadays astrologers will mainly use the natal chart which is the location of the planets, sun, and moon at the time that you were born.
As we are in the Age of Aquarius going towards a focus on our individuality within the whole. The core function nowadays, in my opinion, should be to bring you closer to your truth, provide clarity and help you to understand and embrace the cyclical process of nature. To uplift you if that’s what you need. To shine light on what might be your conditioning package or so-called past life karma that you carry.
Foremost it should bring self-awareness for you in the here and now to feel more empowered in your life. When you know yourself and see your behavior patterns better then you can take full responsibility for yourself.
Astrology is a gps system to guide you on your way. The astrologer is there to help you assist in reading the map. To help you discern what is your soul essence versus what was taught to you in your cultural environment.