The key to understanding astrology and the power behind the planets is to embrace the concept that all things come with divine timing. We are all part of a grand design that includes the easily seen and unknowable design. Understanding your zodiac sign is a willingness to take a journey of self-discovery in realizing your value and place in this infinite cosmos. All of us contribute to the bigger picture no matter how small we may feel or seem on any given day.
How Does Astrology Help You?
Insights Into Our Personality
Understanding all the planets, houses, and charts helps us understand the power of astrology on our personality. All of these play a role in helping us see ourselves for who we would indeed be if we can't see it ourselves. For example, the phases of the Moon affect our personality and behavior, especially when they show up in different houses outside of our astrological sign. From our charts, we can glean our temperament and challenges, which gives us a tool to assist us in navigating our daily lives. We can explore our subconscious minds and expand our thinking through the use of astrology and learn to understand each other as well.
Obstacles and Challenges
Astrology can help us see problems before they arrive and let us know when these problems will lessen and go away. They prepare us for the journey ahead with a specific certainty. Say, for instance, you know that Chiron is going to arrive at one of your houses. Knowing this allows you to prepare for doing deep shadow work and healing past trauma. This is helpful information when trying to plan ahead.
Pause and Reflect
When you begin to work with an astrologer on your charts, you begin to stop and think about your day more mindfully. Practicing your astrology helps you to understand your place in the Universe and its importance. You may think by studying the planets that it might make you feel smaller, but the opposite is true. You find that to explore this study, you are exploring your life path in a way you hadn't considered before, revealing the past more clearly, and seeing the future for what it is. Events may happen, but you can choose how you interact with them. That is the power of astrology at work!
Guiding Tool
Just like any divination tool, astrology is a guiding tool to help you better understand your life, so use it with discernment. An astrologer can misinterpret your chart, especially if you have your birth time incorrect. That one tiny detail can throw everything off track, believe it or not! The way you use astrology determines how well you can practice self-growth. Book a reading with a psychic astrologer to see if you can clarify how to take advantage of this tool.
What Wisdom Can You Learn from the Planets?
All celestial bodies can impart wisdom upon us, but we have to be open to listening and receiving that information.
The Moon teaches us to become enlightened by our intuition. It is the seat of our emotions and lets our unconsciousness come to the surface when we meditate and deepen our awareness. Our moods may be dictated by the Moon's position in the sky, but we can take action and caution in our daily lives to make sure it doesn't define the outcome of any event or situation. The message the Moon provides us is to engage with our feminine instincts and be aware of our hidden personality traits. If the Moon is in your chart, embrace your feminine side with gratitude. The zodiac sign Cancer is ruled by the Moon.
The Sun teaches us who we are and how our Ego defines us in many ways. Our personality shines brightly in this star as it is a beacon of light and purpose. How we choose to use our vitality in this life will determine how brilliantly or how softly we allow our inner self to shine. Where the Sun lies in your chart will always be tied to how your Ego shows up in any given situation. The zodiac sign Leo is ruled by the Sun.
Saturn teaches us about the status quo. Want to know about your karmic debt or karmic lessons? Saturn will reveal your responsibility and obligation in this life, depending on how it shows up in your chart. This larger-than-life planet has big goals, is harsh, and has fatalistic feelings, but understands the importance of patience and honor. It's no surprise that Capricorn is ruled by Saturn.
Venus teaches us to love, seek harmony, and explore the art of relationships. If this planet is in your chart, then love is most likely the message. The message of Venus is to appreciate the beauty of this world and be creative with our time. Take pleasure in spending time with friends, family, and lovers and or reading a book, and you will be alright. The zodiac signs Taurus and Libra are ruled by Venus.
Jupiter teaches us expansion, growth, and optimism. The ultimate teacher, Jupiter, is here to show us how to be more than what we are. When Jupiter shows up in your chart, you need to expand your views and be open to receiving new information on how to live your life. Growth is coming whether you want it or not, and with it, a bit of luck. If you're looking for abundance, this is the planet for you. The zodiac sign Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter.
Mars teaches us aggression, courage, and passion. It is the masculine representation in the celestial bodies. When it shows up in your chart, be mindful of your anger and where you need to show strength. Mars can be positive or negative, depending on how you interact with it. Aries is ruled by Mars.
Mercury teaches us how to communicate, a lesson it gives us very chaotically and unapologetically during its retrograde. One of the critical aspects is for us to engage properly with our internally thinking processing and how we interpret our reality. Is it real or an illusion? Not everything is transparent or by the book. That is what Mercury is hoping you will discover on your own. The zodiac signs Gemini and Virgo are ruled by Mercury.
Uranus teaches us rebellion, openness, and eccentricity. When the Universe wants us to create significant changes in our lives, Uranus shows up loudly with lots to say. Often, these changes will be sudden and open us up to new and exciting possibilities. One of the critical messages Uranus wants us to understand is that we are all original beings, and we need to live a life of originality. The zodiac sign Aquarius is ruled by Uranus.
Neptune teaches us about our dreams, self-deceptions, and imagination. The power of Neptune is its ability to encourage our inner psychic skills and embrace the flow of the Universe instead of being bound by it. When it shows up in our chart, it can reveal our dream's messages and bring our subconscious beliefs to the surface. We can also harness the power of Neptune to help us creatively to write a book. The zodiac sign Pisces is ruled by Neptune.
Pluto teaches us transformation and rebirth. It is an intense planet with its energy which often shifts from even being categorized as a planet. If this celestial body shows up in your chart, be prepared to experience a significant change in your life. Often, Pluto is associated with large-scale changes in social movements. The zodiac sign Scorpio is ruled by Pluto.
Ceres teaches us material belongings and Nature. Do not underestimate the power of this dwarf planet. Ceres is all about the seasons of life. It lets us know the capacity we have to give and the strength we have to offer. When it shows up in your chart, consider how your home life will be affected. That is the key message. The zodiac signs Virgo and Taurus are often debated as being ruled by Ceres.
Chiron teaches us about our deepest wounds that need healing. This erratic comet doesn't always appear in people's charts, but don't dismiss its message. When Chiron shows up, it lets us know when we need to face our trauma and deal with it, so we stop over-compensating and causing ourselves more harm. The zodiac sign Virgo is ruled by Chiron.
Key Points To Remember
- Alignment of the stars, planets, and other celestial bodies plays a role in your personality, mood, and events.
- There are 12 Sun signs and 12 Houses.
- Your Sun sign is the most dominant sign in your chart. It is the personality that you project.
- Your Moon sign is your real self that not everyone sees.
- Your Ascendant sign is how people see you and is often their first impression of you.
- Your Midheaven reveals your life purpose, career path, and soul journey.
Reading Your Horoscope vs. Reading with an Astrologer
A daily horoscope may give you a temporary thrill, but it is meant to help you reflect. They're considered fun and helpful, but a horoscope written for the general public will not have specifics relevant to you. They are meant to be used as a general guide, not specific. For a detailed astrological reading, you need to work with an Astrologer who can do charts for you.
Astrologers use their knowledge to help determine your life's exact details and your personality from your birth chart that you won't get from a horoscope.