The great banker J.P. Morgan consults his astrologer every month. He said: Everyone can become a millionaire, but to become a billionaire, you need an astrologer.
The great scientist Einstein once said that astrology is the knowledge of self-enlightenment. It is an elixir of life for human life.
What exactly is astrology? Why is it so attractive? As an astrologer, the eight questions I am most frequently asked:
1. Is astrology based on broad statistical analysis, or does it come from someone’s destiny?
Astrology is not statistics, nor can it be achieved with contemporary big data.
Let’s look at the history of astrology:
Western astrology is an ancient discipline, originating in ancient Babylonia BC, then introduced to Greece, and later adopted by Europeans inherited. In ancient times, astrology was a discipline with the highest mathematical content, and could almost be called a "precision discipline" at that time, because it required describing the movement patterns of the sun, moon, and five planets, and calculating the positions of the seven celestial bodies.
Some astrologers do have psychic abilities, which is not uncommon in the spiritual field. But astrology itself has nothing to do with psychics (compared to divination, astrology is more objective). The most ancient astrologers may have played the role of priests or wizards in the tribe.
Is the source of this knowledge derived from the observation and summary of astronomical phenomena or is it a gift from God? I think it’s probably both, just like the birth of the pyramids or the inheritance of traditional Chinese medicine, which cannot be judged in one sentence.
2. What is the relationship between astrology and science?
"Most of the top scientists are physicists, most of the top physicists are astronomers, and the top astronomers will eventually enter the field of astrology to predict the future."
Einstein, Newton, and Jung all studied and mastered astrology. Einstein once said: "Mystery is the source of all true science."
Astrology has experienced complex development over thousands of years. With the development of the times and science, Western astrology draws nourishment from psychology and moves away from traditional fatalism, becoming the best tool for personal growth. Modern astrology is a comprehensive discipline that integrates mysticism, spirituality and social psychology.
3 Is astrology a science or an art?
Noble Thiel (graduated from the School of Human and Social Sciences of Harvard University), a master of astrology, once said: "Astrology is the use of scientific measurement methods for artistic expression, and astrology is used to discover love. Love. It is not a science but an art. The way in which this art is used determines whether it is fortune-telling. There is an element of love in it, all kinds of love. "
Astrological consultation is an intuitive art of conversation based on scientific calculations.
No.?Tiel
4 What is the difference between astrology and horoscopes?
The Chinese "horoscopes" are equivalent to the four basic constants of year, month, day, and hour in astrology charts, but Western astrology is much stricter in terms of time accuracy. The horoscope is somewhat similar to classical astrology, but the horoscope has not been "revived" with the times.
But I also know a few very good horoscope teachers who actually incorporate psychology into their consultations.
5 Can astrological consultation also solve psychological problems? How is it different from psychological counseling?
First of all, many of my clients are psychological counselors. Astrology can provide some information that a psychologist or psychotherapist cannot. Astrology can help them understand more clearly who they are, the trends in their lives, and where they are currently in the drama of life.
Then, I still want to quote Notel. He said, "I am not turning from psychology to astrology, but using psychology in astrology. Astrology consultation is a form of talk therapy. It requires constant communication with clients. For example, it takes a psychologist eight months to discover the problem." The key point, and it usually only takes me 45 minutes to find the key point."
There is also a view that astrology specializes in diagnosis, while psychology is a therapeutic discipline. Astrology is more about bringing about change through self-awareness. In addition, astrological consultation has a star chart as the most basic tool, which requires the consultant to prepare and integrate the interpretation in advance, usually once a year. Psychological counseling does not require preparation and must be long-term to be effective.
6 How to find your own growth path through the astrology chart?
Modern humanistic astrology is a powerful tool of self-knowledge that, when used wisely, is like an x-ray of the soul. It can describe how individuals view and respond to the world, allowing us to understand our innate nature and inherent resources.
The horoscope can describe us at our worst as well as our best potential. First you have to understand yourself, this is what the astrolabe can provide. For example, if you have a Moon-Pluto aspect, I might ask you:
Is your mother strong? Do you feel controlled by your mother? Does it still affect you as an adult? Why?
How did you develop your strong insights and compassion?
While you are healing your own trauma, do you want to help others heal their trauma?
How do you let go of your strong feelings in an intimate relationship? How to choose a partner that suits you?
This is just a single aspect. There are many configurations on the birth chart that need to be integrated. These questions are the beginning, which can bring about self-awareness, and then slowly live out your own higher-level energy.
7 Is astrology related to religion?
Steven Forrest, the founder of evolutionary astrology, once wrote about the seven principles of astrology - the main framework that any astrology for growth needs to follow. The last one is: When astrology is related to any philosophy Or it suffers when religion is too closely knit together.
Astrology essentially has nothing to do with religion. As an astrologer, you can be an atheist, a Christian, or a Buddhist. Astrologers do not export their own philosophical or religious views, and it would be questionable if an astrologer did so.
8. What makes a good astrologer?
There is a big difference between astrologers and astrology enthusiasts. For astrologers, educational background, certification and consulting practice are all very demanding. Soft skills include interpersonal skills, logic, and intuitive insight. The compatibility with the consultant's aura and three views is also an important factor in the effectiveness of consultation.
No. Thiel suggested that astrologers should read a non-professional book every week, contact all walks of life as widely as possible, and accumulate rich life experiences in order to better understand the issues encountered by clients. And give practical suggestions, and deal with different customers in different ways.
He said: "A wonderful idea obtained from a book and the experience gained through observing others can save a life."
About the author
Justine: ISAR International Certified Astrologer (C.A.P), holds Angel Tarot Reading Certification. Graduated from Zhejiang University, has ten years of experience in human resources management of multinational companies, and one year of Internet headhunting. Since 2014, he has been a full-time astrologer and tarot reader. The style is psychological, spiritual and intuitive.
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