Astrology for Conscious Living

Astrology is a symbolic language. It is a language that began when human beings first noticed patterns, constellations, in the sky, perceived a time pattern to the changing seasons, noted the order and rhythm to the phases of the moon, and associated special happenings with eclipses. Meaning to these phenomenon were given and observed over time. This was space and time science in its infancy. When human beings first reasoned that there was pattern and meaning within their environment, they began to make sense of life. Human Beings began the road to more conscious living.

Giving meaning to what is observed and validated is what Astrology is all about. Astrology is making sense of life…. giving a name to the patterns of life. In a beautiful, synchronistic manner Astrology connects Human Beings and all life with the vast Universe. Rather than separate spaces, Earth below, Heaven above, Astrology is based on the dictum: “As Above, So Below.” There is a basic unifying principal contained in this language.

How can we use Astrology to understand life better, to become a more conscious Human Being and take responsibility for the unfolding patterns of our life? One way is to become a student of Astrology. Another way, perhaps in addition to becoming a student, is to have our individual Astrological Chart created and interpreted by a Professional Astrologer. What does the Professional Astrologer do to make your energy patterns come into existence?

First, a chart – called a Natal Chart – is created. The Natal Chart is calculated by a trained astrologer or by the computer to produce the exact positions of the Sun, Moon, and Planets based on the date of birth, the time of birth, and the place of birth. Then, in order to place the Sun, Moon, and Planets in the Natal Chart, which is a circle, the circle must be divided into twelve sections called Houses. The division begins at the left of the circle. This is the starting point of your life based on your time of birth and is called the Ascendant or Rising Sign.

Imagine a Circle of the Zodiac around the Earth. The Ascendant is the Zodiac Sign rising above the horizon of your place of birth at the exact moment of your birth. The Ascendant is House One and the other eleven Houses count off counter clockwise. The division between each House is called a cusp. Each cusp has a Sign of the Zodiac on it also.

The Houses represent common areas of activity and experiences which we all share. The location of the Sun, Moon or a Planet at the time of birth in a particular House highlights important experiences in our lives.