Personally, I see astrology as a way to flow with the energies of nature around me, which is why I studied it and became my own personal astrologer. Knowing the archetypes of the zodiac signs and planets and the movements of the stars is part of human culture. I think you're criticizing a tool, but a tool only depends on the people who use it. You've certainly encountered dishonest people along the way, and astrology is probably not the right tool for you. Since studying it, I've found more power within me, not less. As often happens, the virtue of temperance can be helpful. I've never done or not done something I wanted because of Mercury retrograde, but I've learned to feel the energies of the universe around me and within me. Knowing my birth chart clarified some things about myself and helped me recognize patterns that I kept repeating, considerations that have been useful to me in therapy. I agree with you that it is not useful to become dependent on an astrologer, but astrology contains knowledge that I find interesting, inspiring and even useful, but it always depends only on us how we use this knowledge.
I couldn’t have said it better Francesca. I studied Hellenistic astrology and it has only enriched my life and my relationship with myself. Understanding that everything moves in cycles has eased my anxieties around the passing of time and impermanence.
I’m glad you found power in it Francesca 💙 I don’t criticize the system in itself or the tool. But the use of it.
My point throughout the piece is centered on the reflection that I realized for myself that my motivation to seek others guidance through these tools was a need of reassurance that reflected my lack of self-trust. Which I also found out to be true for other friends I discussed this topic with.
I live by the motto: if something works for you, please keep doing it :)
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I find valuable to have multiple perspectives. ☺️
This has landed at such perfect timing for me after what I think may be my “straw that broke the camels back” experience with a psychic. I left feeling deflated, asking myself similar questions you’ve posed in this piece. Thank you so much for sharing the words I needed to read 🤍
I'm not a big fan of astrology but my sister introduced me to it but I was just surprised how it managed to indentify about 70% qualities of me , l don't usually trust external things but up to now lam still surprised how it managed to outline my qualities. I enjoyed your story by the way
Personally, I see astrology as a way to flow with the energies of nature around me, which is why I studied it and became my own personal astrologer. Knowing the archetypes of the zodiac signs and planets and the movements of the stars is part of human culture. I think you're criticizing a tool, but a tool only depends on the people who use it. You've certainly encountered dishonest people along the way, and astrology is probably not the right tool for you. Since studying it, I've found more power within me, not less. As often happens, the virtue of temperance can be helpful. I've never done or not done something I wanted because of Mercury retrograde, but I've learned to feel the energies of the universe around me and within me. Knowing my birth chart clarified some things about myself and helped me recognize patterns that I kept repeating, considerations that have been useful to me in therapy. I agree with you that it is not useful to become dependent on an astrologer, but astrology contains knowledge that I find interesting, inspiring and even useful, but it always depends only on us how we use this knowledge.
I couldn’t have said it better Francesca. I studied Hellenistic astrology and it has only enriched my life and my relationship with myself. Understanding that everything moves in cycles has eased my anxieties around the passing of time and impermanence.
I’m glad you found power in it Francesca 💙 I don’t criticize the system in itself or the tool. But the use of it.
My point throughout the piece is centered on the reflection that I realized for myself that my motivation to seek others guidance through these tools was a need of reassurance that reflected my lack of self-trust. Which I also found out to be true for other friends I discussed this topic with.
I live by the motto: if something works for you, please keep doing it :)
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I find valuable to have multiple perspectives. ☺️
This has landed at such perfect timing for me after what I think may be my “straw that broke the camels back” experience with a psychic. I left feeling deflated, asking myself similar questions you’ve posed in this piece. Thank you so much for sharing the words I needed to read 🤍
I’m glad it found you when you needed Emma ❤️
I'm not a big fan of astrology but my sister introduced me to it but I was just surprised how it managed to indentify about 70% qualities of me , l don't usually trust external things but up to now lam still surprised how it managed to outline my qualities. I enjoyed your story by the way