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Astrology is about
the interaction between the Planets (including the
Sun and Moon) and the Signs. The relationships
between them and their interactions are
mathematically based, and Astrology
studies these mathematical cycles.Each Sign
represents a different aspect of the whole human
;Aries starts the cycle, representing the Self,
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Pisces completes it, representing the mass unconscious of all
mankind. In between, each other Sign carries the energy of a different
phase of man's evolution within the universe.
In some ways, the forces between the Planets involved in Astrology
can be simplified into one word : Gravity. The Sun has the greatest
gravity and the strongest effect in Astrology, followed by the
Moon. The other Planets are not satellites of the Earth, but nevertheless,
they have gravity and so affect the Earth. The Sun controls the
Earth's motion and the Moon controls its tides, but the other
Planets have their own effects on the Earth -- and on the people
who live on Earth. Sometimes their influences can be so strong
that they outweigh the Sun's energy!
Astrology can be understood as a philosophy that helps to explain
life, rather than a type of mysticism that can be used as a predictive
tool. Instead of discussing what the Planets do to us, we can
explain ourselves based on Planetary indications. The Signs work
the same way : Each of the twelve Signs is a unique combination
of one of the four Elements and one of the three Qualities. The
Elements and Qualities demonstrate that we are all part of the
environment. There is a connection between all living things and
all matter on this Planet. Astrology ties humans together: We
are all faced with the same Planetary interactions, and we are
all part of the same cycles.
Despite all these connections, Astrology does not tie you to being
a certain way, and it doesn't predict everything about you. Astrology
explains the energy in your life and its potential challenges
and possibilities. You can evolve from your chart. Astrology is
about you. What you can learn from it can help you make a choice
between free will and destiny.
In addition, Astrology does not need to affect or change people's
religious beliefs. In fact, most religions incorporate some idea
linking the way you live your life to where you end up in the
afterlife. Astrology deals with the same sort of idea through
the concept of karma: What you do in this lifetime determines
what will happen to you in your next lifetime. The philosophies
are the same; they are just expressed in different ways.
The Age of Aquarius is now upon us! This means technology is progressing
forward, society's attitudes and values are changing and perhaps
will slant more toward the radical. Astrology will become more
accepted even part of mainstream thought! By creating this
site and providing information about Astrology that is both informative
and entertaining, Astrology.com's hope is to move the perception
of Astrology past light entertainment to a more valuable tool
for people to use on a personal basis, both with themselves and
others. Enjoy!
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