You may know "astrology" through the categories pop-culture books penny-store or by reading your daily horoscope in the newspaper. These are descriptions of the so-called who you are and what will happen to you today based on the mysterious elements at work in the sky and a little more luck of the draw you were given the day of year of your birth. Usually, the dime-store booklets are simplistic, but precisely insofar as they go. daily horoscope in the newspaper, but, like real astrology almost as Styrofoam like real food. I am an astrologer. If I may say so, I am a good astrologer ... who has over thirty years has studied this intriguing metaphysical, and when people say the daily horoscopes in newspapers are meaningless and stupid, I agree. But it is also unnecessary, stupid and shortsighted to judge the whole field of astrology itself as worthless as a function of that good, competent practitioners of the art (and there are many us!) Agreed that ridiculous distortions. Most daily horoscopes are not even funny cartoon representation of what astrology is exemplary.
It is possible to write a decent daily horoscope. In fact, I write one that reflects the emotional climate variable and moves it realigns - changing direction, sometimes several times a day. I publish on the homepage of the Enchanted Spirit site is called "moonlight." It sometimes surprises me the same precision, and yes, I see myself quite often that I go on my daily routine. But information is just that ... a point or two of knowledge to have and keep in mind.
I also keep abreast of what else is going on in heaven as I keep track of the days of the week, changing seasons and daily weather patterns. But even if I do not run my life by astrology "in any manner that would call superstitious or grossly embarrassing ... and neither should you. I also say it's just common sense if it is outside Storm dressed for the occasion. Give yourself time to get where you want to go. Plan for the unexpected. Keep in mind that the roads are smooth and you need to drive with caution.
And when Mars is opposite Pluto in the sky ... because it is as I write this article, realize that people feel are probably pushed forward, harassed, and on the board. The spirits can ignite. They can take risks mad. They do not respond well to interference or delays. There are a lot of resentment and anger flowing just under the surface of life - and it will not take much to "trigger a crisis." Then ... maybe a little extra patience may help defuse a problem - or avoid it altogether. Maybe a little courtesy can help ease the bump on the road for everyone. Maybe think twice before they act - or react - could add security additional agitation with deceptive calm day ... or the banks already bruised ... opportunities cache of explosives.
If you ask me, this attitude can not hurt. As an astrologer, I know that any square or opposition between Mars and another planet suggests a time for caution ... again, something to keep in mind. Stressed the energy of Mars (which is what an opposition or a square represents) is explosive, temperamental, and indicative of poor judgment - and there is often something "spectacular" what happens to these moments, when things go terribly wrong.
Mars was opposing Uranus night the barracks Nightclub in New Jersey became the deadliest in U.S. history fourth. Mars was opposing Uranus and Neptune when the compound of the Davidians Waco was stormed ... with the resulting fire and carnage. Mars has been opposed to the moon and moving into an opposition with Jupiter on September 11, 2001, when the World Trade Center in New York City was destroyed by terrorists. (Saturn was also opposed to Pluto, the Sun was square at both, and Venus opposition Uranus. To an astrologer, this was a day of disorder in the sky and a tragedy on the ground.)
Mars is moving on an opposition of Jupiter and Pluto in opposition to the night Nichole Brown Simpson was killed by "somebody". Mars was square to the Moon, Uranus and Jupiter in the night Princess Diana was killed. And of course, most people on earth, it is through these nights without even being murdered or dying in a car accident. Thus, there were special reasons why these two women were particularly at risk at this time. Yes.
The night Nicole Simpson died in March - already "distressed" in the sky was the spouse in Natal Mercury (an indication of possible arguments and decisions made in anger), Neptune opposing her Natal (an indication of self-sabotage and self-destructive actions), and the place to his Natal Uranus (an indication of haste, poorly considered, impulsive actions.) Is there better conditions under which out of your home and facing a shadow in your driveway, if you know or not ... or do you know ... Who's there?
(The best theory I've read about what might have happened that night suggests the Olympics, angered by the appearance of his ex-wife in considering their daughter with another man, perhaps went to his house, not not kill, but to significantly reduce tire - - expect his imminent trip out of town that night would give him an alibi for the incident. This explains the timing of the attack - just before the limo to come and take her to the airport - and why he was at his house with a knife. But Nicole's mother had forgotten her glasses in a restaurant that evening, and watching Nicole Ron Goldman for dropping by her house on the way back to work. Instead, the theory that she saw "someone" playing with his car, went out to confront anyone, and was killed when someone "panicked to be discovered.) This scenario is entirely consistent with that described his horoscope.
The night Princess Diana died, in March, the new "pressure" in the sky was square to Natal Mars in his file (indicating action "against the grain" with each other). It was her husband to Natal Neptune (indicating the measures of self-denial and measures taken for emotional rather than logical reasons). It was square Uranus his Natal (which indicates hasty, reckless, impulsive actions.) It was square her Natal Jupiter (indicating excessive, "over" reaction.) Probably not the best conditions for entering a high hunting midnight speed with the paparazzi in the streets of Paris ... to say nothing of having a drunk-driving.
Might knowing that energy up at the time were "problematic" and that these energies compared to investments in their natal charts have been particularly risky for women offered at least a chance to rethink their choice of death? It is an unanswered question, of course. And this is not the kind of information you'll ever find in a daily horoscope. It is, however, there for anyone to read if they know literally how to read the "signs ... or have someone you trust to help decipher the code heavenly.
And knowing that if these conditions are met and listening to what they mean helps me find my family and more safely through the "hot spots" of life, I'd be a fool to ignore them. Some people may think that the equivalent of clutch foot and muttering incantations of a rabbit. Maybe they think the same thing about holding a rosary and recite prayers for protection. But I think the work of prayer, that thoughts are things, that extra care is never misplaced ... and that information is power. I will continue reading maps ... and taking into account what they say .. and in agreement with those who say most daily horoscopes, as an example of real astrology, are pretty damn useless.
(C) 2007 Rebecca Brents, All rights reserved.
Rebecca Brents writes on astrology, tarot, feng shui, and self-improvement at Enchanted Spirit: http:www.enchantedspirit.org, and offers online courses and conferences. She provides astrology readings, tarot, and personal consultations to http:www.enchantedspirit.com.