How to Use Astrology In Your Life

In ancient times, cities were built as circular communities with the wisest of the people residing in the middle. The wise sages were essential for providing instruction and vision to everyday life. As time progressed, kings and those in political positions would rely on sages and were oftentimes considered illegitimate if the sage of the people didn’t respect or support them. A common theme among most ancient societies is that these spiritual gurus knew how to use astrology in everyday life.

These sages would typically use tools such as astrology to guide people especially those in power. In fact many of them dedicated specifically to those in power on a daily basis. One of the greatest gifts that this Age of Information and Technology is the ability to provide this ancient wisdom across the globe.

It’s more than just heart warming horoscopes on pop culture website. Instead there is deep wisdom in these ancient beliefs that can help us transcend to a higher consciousness and become sovereign in our lives. There were many reasons why ancient civilizations across all parts of the world relied on sagely advice through astrology and other divination techniques. In this post, I will share how you can use astrology in your life.

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Benefits of Knowing How to Use Astrology in Your Life
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Benefits of Knowing How to Use Astrology in Your Life

Help You Get to Know Yourself

There is more to yourself than just your sun sign. Each planet represents energies behind different aspects of our psyche. For example, the Sun Sign represents your inner-drive, purpose and will. The Moon represents how you express your purpose through your emotions, attitudes and habits. Mercury represents how you communicate and assimilate with society. It also represents your rational mind and how you think.

You should definitely begin with getting a natal chart report to get a full understanding of the universe that is within you. If you are just getting started with learning how to use astrology in your life then I would recommend getting a more personal reading with someone knowledgeable and intuitive who can provide deeper insight.

By getting to know yourself you will begin to recognize the lies of the automatic thoughts that we identify with. Just like how the heart automatically beats so too does the brain automatically think. That doesn’t mean the thoughts that we have are true. Furthermore, you are not your thoughts.

Getting to know yourself through astrology also helps you to stop believing the opinions and thoughts of others. People often project their opinions of others and we foolishly believe them. One example is growing up with parents constantly telling you that you are no good, you start to believe them and identify with it. Your birth chart reading will help you dispel those lies.

It Can Be A Guide to Understanding Experiences

Astrology can be an extremely useful tool that gives you an understanding of past experiences and of those that you are currently experiencing. Our past is connected to our present experience and there are always lessons to be learned in them. By look at major alignments that happened in your chart you can begin to make sense of things.

The most talked about event that everyone experiences in their life is their Saturn return. Everyone typically experiences their first Saturn return around the ages of 28 and 31. Obviously is this a timeframe of transition. It’s typically around these ages where we begin to settle down in our careers and build a family. The second return happens around retirement age which is another major transition.

However, you can go further than that. You look at other major aspects that may have happened in your chart and see how they related to major events that happened around that timeframe. One such major aspect would be anywhere Pluto and Saturn are involved.

By analyzing the alignments in the universe you can see the energies that come into play during certain situations in your life. It helps you to go with the flow of life instead of fighting against it.

Knowing How to Use Astrology In Your Life Can Help You Stay Centered

Something that may be helpful for you as you begin this spiritual awakening journey, is to put together a weekly forecast. Astrology forecasts won’t tell you the future but gives you an idea of the energies that will be at play for the following week. By understanding the working of these energies you can be more alert and conscious throughout your daily life.

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For example, if there is a planetary alignment forecasting a time of communication and fun, you can use that time to dedicate time with family and friends. Have some fun. At other times of more moon energy you might want to spend more time alone meditating and performing rituals.

It’s helpful to flow with the energies instead of resisting them. We tend to get out of balance when we are out of the flow.

Helps You To Find Direction

There are different parts of a birth chart that can give you a clue as to your soul purpose in life. For example, the Mid-heaven is considered your public self and can be related to your career and professional development. The 6th House is also indicative of direction being the House of Work & Health. Aspects of planetary alignments can also build a clearer picture of your purpose and direction in life.

Keep in mind that your profession doesn’t equal your purpose. Many times your purpose leads you into a relevant profession but that isn’t always the case. Jobs are more temporary and your purpose is eternal.

Even though this article is about how you can use astrology in your life, getting a numerology chart report is another great way to connect the puzzle pieces of You. Numerology chart reports can give you an idea of your karmic debt and lessons that you will learn in this lifetime.

Assists With Shadow Work

Shadow work consists of working with and being aware of the disowned self. Your ascendant represents your ego and persona. It’s the mask that you put on towards others. Opposing your ascendant in the birth chart is the descendant which symbolizes the disowned/shadow self.

It represents the energies and characteristics that we repress or even forget and even aware of. By understanding the energies involved with your shadow self, you can become aware of certain characteristics that pop up from time to time.

Carl Jung popularized his method of shadow work which involved the technique of active imagination. Through active imagination we can connect with the disowned self in order to integrate the positive attributes without letting the less desirable energies consume us.

Shadow work is a part of what is called the path of individuation or what the Hindu call “realizing the Self.” It is only through realizing the self are we able to experience wholeness.

Helps You Build Self-Compassion and Love

Receiving love from someone else is never a guarantee. People and the love that they provide in our lives may come and go. The only guarantee of love is the love that we can provide to ourselves.

Of course, astrology is great for revealing a lot of the great parts about you but it can also give you an idea of the weaknesses that you may have as well. These weaknesses may also be a part of our shadow which shadow work can help bring healing to. Ultimately we have to understand all parts of ourselves because we tend to be our biggest critic.

You may tend to beat yourself up from time to time over accidents and reactions. It can be confusing trying to understand why you reacted the way that you did. Instead of beating yourself up all the time, you can give yourself grace. Parents tend to have a keen eye to see the weaknesses and challenges that their children may face. Instead of beating them down for it, good parents actually cheer for and comfort them along the way of those challenges. We need to be just as nurturing to our own Self. Give yourself a hug, get a massage or sit in a spa. Pamper yourself from time to time.