What is the true purpose of studying astrology? 1 by Wei Recently, I’ve found myself feeling a sense of weariness towards astrology. Please don’t be quick to criticize or disagree—I still deeply admire and respect this discipline. I see it as a channel for communicating with higher consciousness. This feeling of weariness stems from a period when I became overly immersed in using astrology to predict all sorts of matters. Over time, I realized that the efficiency of astrological predictions does not compare favorably with other predictive methods. For instance, using meteorological models combined with historical weather data to forecast the weather, or employing large-scale surveys and data analysis to predict election results or societal trends, often proves more effective. However, in moments of crisis and difficulty, when I had exhausted all other methods and felt completely at a loss, astrology managed to provide me with some helpful insights. My most profound experience comes from lost-and-found horary charts—thanks to their guidance, I’ve successfully located many lost items. Perhaps I need to return to the original intention of exploring astrology or other divinatory practices. Through them, we can discover the multifaceted nature of ourselves and learn how to live in harmony with who we truly are. They also remind us that we are part of a larger universe, and that every event and challenge holds deeper meanings and multiple perspectives. This realization helps us approach life from a broader, more expansive viewpoint, even though I may not yet fully grasp what those deeper meanings and complexities are. Quote Sun Nov 17, 2024 11:39 am
Re: What is the true purpose of studying astrology? 2 by james_m hi wei i think what you are going thru is perfectly natural... i come and go with astrology too... i think you summed it up very well in your last paragraph.. cheers.. Quote Sun Nov 17, 2024 4:30 pm
Re: What is the true purpose of studying astrology? 3 by Ouranos You don't have to believe in astrology to see it working. Most of my life, I have been a witness of my own chart. I was not in the driver's seat. When I saw difficult transits, astrology helped me see how long it was going to last. In most instances, an artistic activity will do better than astrology. Ouranos Blessings! Quote Sun Nov 17, 2024 5:31 pm
Re: What is the true purpose of studying astrology? 4 by abigail I hear you. Astrology does not provide an EXACT predictive method. Everything must be "interpreted" through symbolism, and symbolism can be tricky. This can be frustrating for those of us who like precision and clarity. I've been trying to put words to this for awhile. Astrology has "something" to it, but that "something" is elusive, mystical. Quote Mon Nov 18, 2024 2:30 pm
Re: What is the true purpose of studying astrology? 5 by Fidibus Is astrology a faith or a scientific discipline? Quote Tue Nov 19, 2024 5:00 pm
Re: What is the true purpose of studying astrology? 6 by Georgius Fidibus wrote: Tue Nov 19, 2024 5:00 pm Is astrology a faith or a scientific discipline? The elders called it “ART”. Quote Tue Nov 19, 2024 5:18 pm
Re: What is the true purpose of studying astrology? 7 by Fidibus Georgius wrote: Tue Nov 19, 2024 5:18 pm Fidibus wrote: Tue Nov 19, 2024 5:00 pm Is astrology a faith or a scientific discipline? The elders called it “ART”. Is our horoscope the mirror of our soul or is our soul the mirror of our horoscope? Quote Tue Nov 19, 2024 9:06 pm
Re: What is the true purpose of studying astrology? 8 by Georgius Sorry, the term “soul” does not speak to me. When you say ”our”, who is this ”our“, which possesses horoscops and souls? This is beyond the huge web of interwoven beings and things which is shown by astrology, isnʼt it? Quote Wed Nov 20, 2024 6:01 am
Re: What is the true purpose of studying astrology? 9 by Fidibus It's just an attempt in a language that is not mine, George. If you say astrology is just art then an horoscope hasn't any objective truth but only the projection of the soul who looks at it. Quote Wed Nov 20, 2024 4:23 pm
Re: What is the true purpose of studying astrology? 10 by Martin Gansten The term art in earlier astrological sources is often misunderstood. https://www.academia.edu/43648581/Ars_T ... _in_a_Name https://astrology.martingansten.com/ Quote Wed Nov 20, 2024 5:21 pm
Re: What is the true purpose of studying astrology? 11 by Astrophilus Fidibus wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2024 4:23 pm It's just an attempt in a language that is not mine, George. If you say astrology is just art then an horoscope hasn't any objective truth but only the projection of the soul who looks at it. Speaking about "language".... astrology is exactly all about the sky-script, or messages written in the stars above. The celestial sphere as a whole is like a wall of dots/letters for us earthlings to read and interprete. Who left these messages up there and why? It can only be the One who created Heaven and Earth, Time and Space. Quote Wed Nov 20, 2024 6:31 pm
Re: What is the true purpose of studying astrology? 12 by Fidibus Martin Gansten wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2024 5:21 pm The term art in earlier astrological sources is often misunderstood. https://www.academia.edu/43648581/Ars_T ... _in_a_Name In the german language there is a term "um den heißen Brei herum reden". Quote Wed Nov 20, 2024 6:45 pm