What
is astrology?
Astrology is the study of how the cosmos (e.g., astrophysical
constellations and planets) influences the living Earth. The
symbolic language of astrology represents a blueprint or pattern
of non-physical energy best applied for personality insight,
timing events, and relationship compatibility. In essence,
these patterns of energy relate to spiritual consciousness,
psychological, emotional, mental and physical issues, character
traits, likes/dislikes, and potential for personal growth.
Although several limited statistical studies to explain and
validate planetary influences have been attempted, the results
are not completely satisfying. Most of these studies involved
Sun sign personality traits, which only represent a fraction
of a complete astrological personality profile. Some of the
more involved studies have shown some interesting correlation,
but were not complete or rigorous by standard scientific methods.
This is partly due to the multitude of probable outcomes that
are greatly dependent on a person's spiritual growth and consciousness.
Astrology is a both a science and an art; because whatever
the character of the astrological energy and regardless of
the accuracy the of astrologist's insight, an individual always
has free will to change a probable outcome.
After eighteen years experience (including research and six
years of professional full-time consultation with over ten
thousand clients), I feel certain that some form of spiritual,
psychological, emotional, and physical influence by planetary
cycles exists. No one is exactly sure how astrological cycles
influence individual consciousness (e.g., a very rough analogy
is the lunar effect on ocean tides). To the best of my knowledge,
all that is presently known is that some type of strong correlation
of consciousness and subtle energy is present at certain angles
between planetary positions in zodiac constellations.
Since the macrocosmic physical world is likely a reflection
of the microcosmic multi-dimensional spiritual planes, the
link between mathematics, geometry, music, spirituality, and
celestial planetary movement has been studied for centuries.
For example, between 1895 and 1933, Charles Leadbeater and
Annie Besant of the Theosophical Society conducted clairvoyant
studies of the atomic structure of the periodic table of elements.
They observed and described an entire spectrum of new fundamental
particles below the conventional subatomic particles (e.g.,
quarks) which make up physical atoms (protons, electrons,
and neutrons). Their intuitive investigation included a vision
of a fundamental particle that looks amazingly similar to
the heart shape of Fig. 1. These particles were further geometrically
grouped together as several recurring periodic patterns of
form to make up known atoms.
Since the macrocosmic physical world is likely a reflection
of the microcosmic multi-dimensional spiritual planes, the
link between mathematics, geometry, music, spirituality, and
celestial planetary movement has been studied for centuries.
For example, between 1895 and 1933, Charles Leadbeater and
Annie Besant of the Theosophical Society conducted clairvoyant
studies of the atomic structure of the periodic table of elements.
They observed and described an entire spectrum of new fundamental
particles below the conventional subatomic particles (e.g.,
quarks) which make up physical atoms (protons, electrons,
and neutrons). Their intuitive investigation included a vision
of a fundamental particle that looks amazingly similar to
the heart shape at left. These particles were further geometrically
grouped together as several recurring periodic patterns of
form to make up known atoms.
The famous astronomer, Kepler, discovered a harmonic musical
relationship between planetary angular velocity (i.e., rate
of planetary rotation as a planet travels around the Sun)
and the musical scale. He found that as each planet reached
its maximum orbital distance from the Sun and its minimum
orbital distance, the ratio of the angular velocity (rate
of change of position) of each planet to another was in the
same harmonic ratio as the musical scale. Interestingly, the
study of complexity (chaos) physics theory reveals that the
main growth buds on a Mandlebrodt fractal cardioid (the heart
figure at upper left), present in many biological growth processes
in nature (e.g., plant kingdom), are at the similar integer
multiple value angles as many of the most sensitive angles
used by astrologists. Referring to the heart figure at upper
left, notice that the angle between the two white lines inside
the large heart shape make a right (90 degree) angle…one
of the most important angles astrologists use. In addition
to the horizontal line (shown pointing to the left little
heart/circle blossoming), more lines could be drawn from the
large heart center to each heart/circle (with the angle between
any two lines a sensitive astrological angle).
In astrology, when each of these specific angles are present,
some type of energetic resonance or harmony occurs. For example,
at time of a person's birth, if the planet Venus is 120 degrees
in longitude away from an individual's Jupiter position; then
the energy pattern created may present a better than average
chance for fortunate opportunities concerned with love and
money over that person's lifetime. When moving planets align
and trigger this fixed personal energetic birth pattern; a
type of harmonic portal or opening is created for higher dimensional
subtle energy to flow through (much like opening a valve).
The fewer spiritual/emotional issues we have, the easier it
is for us to spiral or shift into a more perfect reality (to
facilitate what we incarnated here to accomplish). Like knowing
the direction and magnitude of a changing river current, we
can predict with accuracy when is the best time and direction
to swim (e.g., is it better to apply our time and energy in
love or career areas?).
What is Synchronicity?
In modern times, the concept of synchronicity was characterized
by the psychologist Carl Jung and more recently popularized
by others. Synchronistic phenomena are two or more apparent
random symbolic event coincidences (i.e., seemingly unrelated
occurrences) in our conscious awareness which are, in actuality,
equivalencies in heterogeneous, casually unrelated space/time
processes where something other than the probability of chance
is involved. A "symbolic event" is defined as any observable
that is recognized and has a multitude of interpretations
depending on the personal and collective unconscious perspective
of the perceiver. Synchronicities are characterized nonlinear,
holistic, right-brain oriented thinking; complementary to
logical, linear, left-brain thinking. Some have speculated
that synchronicities are actually intuitive, ordered reflections
of some type of platonic archetypal imaging (i.e., unconscious,
universal, perfected, and formalized structures that parallel
conscious common everyday life). We hypothesize that at least
two levels or types of synchronistic symbols exist: 1) objective;
easily recognized physical symbols such as a fish, ball, butterfly,
etc. and 2) subjective; subtlety recognized states of awareness
of emotional feeling or sensation such as love, fear, warmth,
etc. As pure speculation, we would even entertain the possible
concept that unconscious, formalized structures or codes could
consist of a large number of derivative subsets of geometric
fractal shapes originating from the classical platonic solids.
In any event, a synchronicity is a conscious perception of
an unconscious symbol by an observer that may be simultaneously
represented by an outside event, without any apparent casual
connection. Tools like Tarot cards are a way to measure synchronicity.
There is even deeper significance in noticing two or more
seemingly unrelated symbols from different sets of symbols;
each set containing similar repeating symbols (i.e., any observable
objects of conscious awareness) among each other. When at
least one member symbol from at least two synchronicity sets
spontaneously converge unexpectedly, simultaneously and/or
sequentially both temporally and spatially around a person,
place, or physical situation additional information may be
ascertained.
The following is practical and everyday life example of symbols
from two different synchronicity sets that converge. From
one symbol set an observer, over any previous time period,
might see two or more real butterflies in nature, pictures
and/or names of butterflies in dreams, in the major media
(e.g., television, radio, magazines, newspapers), conversations,
signs, license plates, etc. From another symbol set, if the
number "53" has been repeating also; then if individual meets
a person with a butterfly on their clothing on May 3rd or
room 53, a convergence of different symbols from two different
set has resulted in more information and potential significance.
As in an ongoing and evolving puzzle, interpretation of synchronicities
both: 1) one set of similar, repeating symbols and 2) the
convergence multiple sets of symbols, are both highly individualistic
not easily formalized, nor predicted.
In summary, synchronicities are perceptions of an inner intuitive,
extrasensory happening (e.g., dream, vision, premonition,
and epiphany) when accompanied by a corresponding outer physical
event (e.g., perception of a symbol, apparition, and miracles)
in which the latter could not have been causally connected
with the former. In essence, synchronicities represent a first-person
feedback of the status of act(s) of conscious, space/time
reality creation. Tarot cards and intuitive clairvoyance are
examples of ways to measure synchronicity.
What can astrology and synchronicity do for you?
As a practical day-to-day tool, astrology (using a complete
birth map generated with your birthdate, birthtime, and birthplace…not
just Sun or birth sign only), is at its best for personality
characteristics, timing probable events as a roadmap, and
relationship compatibility. Astrology gives insight into one's
personality and future opportunities around spiritual, emotional,
mental, and physical matters (e.g., love, money, avocation,
health, etc.). Every tool has its limitations and astrology
is no different. Because of multiple interpretations for any
given astrological influence, a tool like Tarot cards (representing
synchronicity) are better to use to measure consciousness
(i.e., what probable event description or outcome is more
likely). However, as compared to cards, astrology is greatly
superior for timing events. An ideal reading could combine
astrology, cards, and intuition/clairvoyance (also representing
synchronicity) resulting in a synergistic (i.e., 1+1+1=4)
accuracy.
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