What is Astrology, A short, clear, explanation

Astrology is the study of the heavens (the Sun, the Moon, the planets and the signs) for the sake of understanding what our past and present circumstances are and also to predict what will happen in the future. With this knowledge we can prepare ourselves and make the best of use of future circumstances in our lives.

Astrology answers the question of fate vs. free will by giving us the means to work with our fate and not to avoid it as some people may think. There is no absolute fixed destiny in our horoscopes and we do have the opportunity to change some things. We have the choice to plan, to prepare and to act in order to improve our lives and this choice is enhanced by the use of astrology.

Astrology uses the symbolism behind the planets and the signs in such a way as to make known to us what is happening on a universal level and how that will affect our lives now and into the future. "As above, so below" goes an old maxim and this is the basic philosophy behind the so-called influence of the stars in our lives. Through the studies of the heavens we can come to a conclusion about where we are and where we might be going. The patterns in the sky may be likened to a code with a message for us to read and benefit from. The "messages" that an astrologer reads in the heavens are not the direct influence of the stars on earth but a symbolic language which when translated into plain language indicates what the nature of an event is or will be like.

In astrology we measure time in a different way, a more variable and flexible way. Timing is crucial in astrology. Each planet is timed according to its’ orb round the Sun and is linked to specific events that happen on Earth. Each one of us will experience time in a different way either due to our moods or due to the circumstances, good or bad, that we find ourselves in. Astrology connects time and space together in a way that suggests to us the interconnectedness of all things from the past to the present and into the future. Although this sounds rather mystical we must not forget that there are some strong opinions for it in the modern scientific world.

The work of an astrologer is varied and it very much depends on what his interests and natural inclination is. To work with astrology one has to study its’ symbolic language and be able to apply it to real life. Astrology can be of real help to most if not all of us. It is a very useful key to the understanding of our lives. Once the language of astrology is learned then the long journey of knowledge and discovery is embarked upon.

We hear the words New Age or the Age of Aquarius a lot in our recent times and most of us have a fairly good idea what those words mean. This is an article on the Astrology behind those words.

Aquarius and its' corresponding planet Uranus is usually associated with revolutions including war, technology, science and the effect that all these have on our lives. When Uranus was first discovered the American and French revolutions were well on their way. It is not by accident that important phases of this planet through recent history have had a marked and dramatic effect on life on our planet Earth. A very powerful recent example is the upsurge of the Internet and the revolution in global communications with the entry of the planet Uranus in Aquarius in 1995 where it will stay until the year 2003.

The fact that the personal computer has become a part of our lives is no secret and it is also well known that without communication the world would grind to a halt. It's all about the element Air as Astrologers would say since this sign Aquarius is an air sign. In Astrology we associate air with communication, travel and air-based technology which mainly deals with radar, noise and visibility sensors, radio voice etc., etc. Some astrologers are saying that the Age of Aquarius is now well on its way and others are saying that it will not be here before the 22^nd century. The example of the importance and powerful effect of the element of air (Aquarius/Uranus) can be best appreciated if we remember that we receive our news and many other kinds of information through the airwaves of the radio and the television. Politicians use this medium in order to get their messages through to the masses and in reality we make our decision to vote for one or the other politician through what we receive from radio and TV stations that are usually funded by one political party or another…

We should be prepared for the unexpected as Uranus and Aquarius love drastic and sudden change taking everyone by surprise. At times we will be faced with the dilemma of progress versus ethics e.g. (cloning of Polly the sheep) and at other times we will be grateful for the discoveries which make our life easier and more comfortable. The years up to and well into the 21^st century will evidence a 180 degrees turn of countries and persons thus bringing about a breakdown of beliefs and political systems as we have known them for a long time now. If we also consider that the planet Neptune associated with dissolution, religion and socialism enters Aquarius in 1998 it will not be difficult to see why for instance we have recently seen the rise of socialism and labour in Europe. Cyprus will not escape this influence and we will witness the changes in the political system starting with the next presidential elections which coincide within two weeks of the entry of planet Neptune in the sign of Aquarius in late January 1998.

All major religions will also be greatly affected and we will also experience some very positive and unexpected changes in the methods and rituals used by some religions. Music will become a part of the Christian orthodox religion and the Catholic and Orthodox churches will re-approach each other with very positive results in the end.

The arts also come under the rulership of Neptune and this is another area where we can expect to see some very strange and unusual developments. We may see a group of artists who will produce work which will effect world politics. A great artist will emerge and he will inspire many others.

Finally we can expect some very interesting changes in the medical and health professions with the change of legislation and the use of other unorthodox methods in order to help and heal people. Previously illegal substances will be used more openly e.g. cannabis which incidentally will become a more acceptable way of life for many people. Many governments will become more tolerant with this issue in the very near future i.e. by the end of this century. The medical profession will become more tolerant towards other alternative methods. People will be drawn to live near places with healing properties as health in the course of time will become top priority for most if not all of humanity.

All the above are clear indications of the coming of the age of Aquarius. These early signs of long term changes will force us to start looking into alternative ways of dealing with life on and for the sake of the earth.

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