Don’t Be Taken In By a Horoscope

You know the old adage, ‘If it sounds too good to be true, it is’? Astrology is probably one of the most prevalent practices where this saying holds true. You can run into scam artists in many areas of life, including health, herbals, and jewelry. But astrology, with its nebulous interpretation of celestial body juxtaposition that is largely subjective, remains an elusive art that unfortunately can be manipulated for preying upon unsuspecting victims.

Astrology has to do with plotting meaning from the spatial arrangement of planets, the sun and the moon, and certain alignments that feature key designs of cosmic proportions. Those who study celestial bodies and try to interpret their movement and positions as having a bearing on human life are known as astrologers or astrologists. While it may be difficult if not impossible to earn an accredited college degree for this skill at most major universities and colleges, many people pick up a few tips on the Internet, read a few books on the topic, or learn from those who have been in the business for a long time. They may use charts, telescopic readings, and constellation study to offer interpretations of their meaning and how these apply to people’s lives.

The next step that many practitioners take is to advise their clients on lifestyle changes to make in order to escape calamity or enhance the potential for success. Many famous rulers and wealthy people, along with celebrities, have sought the advice of astrologers. Some of these persons include Queen Elizabeth I (in the 1590’s), Princess Diana (in the 1990’s), and a host of other household-recognized names. Though some of these people purport to be religious, they secretly meet with an astrologer, which is forbidden by many Christian denominations as a form of witchcraft, to inquire about future prospects.

As with any part of life about which the general public understands little, those who study astrology typically fall into two groups. The first comprises those who earnestly seek to disclose the secrets of the universe by reading the heavenly bodies and understanding their unique relationships to each other, and then transferring the insight gleaned from those observations to human-interest events on earth. The second group of so-called astrologers includes charlatans who are trying to make money from the simple-minded and those eager to throw money at practitioners who pretend to understand the cosmos and proceed to tell clients what they want to hearfor a hefty fee, of course.

“Buyer Beware!” is a useful slogan as far as soliciting the services of a stargazer. Some questions to ask before requesting assistance include where or how the person learned the craft, how long he or she’s been practicing, which specific techniques and tools are used, and the degree of accuracy promised. Also ask specific questions about your life that a bona fide stargazer should be able to answer in a meaningful way.

For more helpful information on the uses and misuses of astrology, visit Astrology Study at http://www.astrologystudy.com

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Take Care when Communicating

Welcome to another week of self-discovery and universal understanding. This
week’s forecast begins on Wednesday when the Sun, your source of vitality and light
at 20 degrees Taurus will square Neptune, the planet of universal love at 20 degrees
Aquarius. The energy of this square will make you will make you feel emotionally
vulnerable today. Neptune on the Sun will weaken your ego demands for
independence which can distort your reality of self, making you feel dreamy and
unsure of your reality. Sometimes these feelings of inadequacy can create images
of failure and you will construct impossible dreams to justify your inability to
succeed. If you are to become independent and express yourself with confidence in
this life, you must be willing to risk failure if you are to gain from the experience of
living. With time you will grow more aware of your abilities and and will be able to
accept full responsibility for your creative reality.

On Thursday Mercury, the planet of communication at 13 degrees Taurus will be in
opposition to Jupiter, the planet of expansion and growth. The energy expressed
from this opposition of Mercury with Jupiter will make you think in grand terms.
With this transit you can plan details with precision and clarity. Because you are
looking at the greater whole which includes the finer details of your perception,
communications with others today will have a touch of arrogance and cocksureness.
Try to remain flexible enough to others’ points of view or you could find yourself
engaged in a heated debate.

On Friday Mercury, the planet of communications at 14 degrees Taurus, will sextile
Uranus, the planet of unexpected change at 14 degrees Pisces. The energy
expressed from this sextile of Mercury with Uranus will have you seeking
excitement and change. You can expect a change in direction and your travel, and
in communications with others today. All around you today, pleasant surprises will
influence the direction of your comings and goings that will give you new insights
into your world.

Late Saturday night, the Moon at 22 degrees Scorpio will be in opposition to the Sun
at 22 degrees Taurus. This opposition of the Moon and Sun is known as the Full
Moon. This month’s full moon will focus her light on your value system versus your
resources. Since the Taurus (Sun) and Scorpio (Moon) polarity is connected with
desire, your misuse of these energies can create trouble with regard to the objects
you own, or wish to make your own. The Taurus desire to accumulate material
goods for emotional security can lead to Scorpionic pride as well as jealousy under
this month’s Full Moon. This Full Moon Taurus-Scorpio polarity is concerned with
what what you value. The problem of values is that they are connected with your
Scorpio desire. Desire is also associated with sex, which will also be the focus of
today’s Full Moon. Scorpio is associated with sex and all forms of letting go.
Elimination, ejaculation, and death are all expressions of Scorpio’s energy. This Full
Moon will create confrontations that will intensify your awareness and appreciation
of Earth’s securities. The lesson of the Full Moon is not to become unduly attached
to the physical gifts of Earth’s abundance, which are given to use and discard.

On Saturday Mercury, the planet of communications at 17 degrees Taurus will
sextile Mars, the planet of personal energy and ego drive at 17 degrees Cancer. The
energy expressed from this sextile of Mercury with Mars will make for an extremely
busy day. Mentally you are ready for any opportunities that arise today. You should
take the initiative and don’t hesitate to display your skills and know-how. Under
this influence you will be successful.

On Sunday, Mercury, the planet of communications at 20 degrees Taurus will square
Neptune, the planet of universal love at 20 degrees Aquarius. The energy of this
square of Mercury with Neptune will cloud your judgment. Today’s communications
are hopelessly misunderstood or perhaps not even delivered. Don’t believe all of
what you hear today; truth will be distorted or misrepresented. What you think will
be challenged by what you feel, and what you feel is only a fantasy of what you
desire. Are you confused? You should be. Just stay in touch with the real world
and maintain control over your fantasies today.

Have a great week! As above, so below.

Tony Mims writes a weekly column entitled Metaphysical Muse, for Listen & Be Heard at
http://www.listenandbeheard.net/muse.htm, that discusses astrology, numerology and
other metaphysical topics. He is the host of open mic on Friday nights at Listen & Be
Heard poetry Caf

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