In our modern age of science and rationality, the mere
mention of astrology is enough to evoke a broad range of reactions across the
spectrum of society. For many people, the term astrologer summons to mind
images of hippies, new-age witches, so-called psychics or a variety of other
charlatans and frauds. On the other hand, kings and emperors throughout history
have used their secret knowledge of astrology to their own great benefit.
To this day, politicians and judges, world-famous
celebrities, powerful businessmen, and financiers from New York and the City of
London to Moscow and Hong Kong, still use astrology to guide them when they
make important decisions. So what is astrology all about, and how can this
ancient science be put to use to help you? Read on to discover the answers to
these and other questions.
First let's tackle some common myths and misconceptions
about astrology.
- Astrology is not magic.
This bears repeating: astrology is not magic. The science
underlying the practice of astrology is based on thousands of years of
empirical research, and as with all good science, our understanding of
astrology continues to evolve and improve as we do. Just as alchemy paved the
way for the development of modern science and the widely-respected scientific
method, so too will astrology lead the way to a greater understanding of the
energies that permeate the Universe and how their ebb and flow can affect
terrestrial life.
- Astrology is not a new-age fad.
We've all seen the signs for those shady tarot and
palm-reading shops, and if you've traveled through Europe (especially Eastern
Europe) then you've probably encountered various gypsies and other
ne'er-do-wells hocking their fortune telling and astrology services, often at
exorbitant prices. Unfortunately, most of these people are charlatans and
frauds; some of them are well-intentioned but delusional about their own
capabilities, and occasionally you may find a genuine astrologer out there, but
the vast majority of such individuals are nothing more than snake-oil salesmen
(or women, as the case often is) and they know it.
Real astrology is an ancient science practiced by respected
individuals throughout history, including right up to the modern day. You won't
find real astrologers hocking their services with exaggerated claims, false
promises, or gimmicky promotions, because they simply don't need to. And although
some legitimate astrologers do sell crystals, essential oils and other natural
products, you wouldn't find most of us within a mile of a New Age shop. Many of
us are doctors, lawyers, teachers or professionals in other fields, and
astrology is just another aspect of our lives.
- Astrology is not based on superstitious mumbo-jumbo.
Much of the confusion surrounding whether astrology is or is
not a legitimate science stems from the fact that astrologers have historically
made great use of symbolism and allegory to communicate their understanding of
how the position of the stars impacts terrestrial life.
Modern astrologers still use much of the same terminology
and symbolism simply because modern science has yet to catch up with astrology.
We are only now starting to study and understand the impact of things like mass
coronal ejections from the sun and how they impact life here on Earth; it's no
surprise that we haven't even begun to understand how the electromagnetic waves
and radioactive energies of other stars may impact life here.
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