Astrology - Understanding The Symphony of Life
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Welcome to Aurum Astrology - a labour of love. All about our search for meaning - in relation to the planets and us - and what they can tell us about our place in the universe.
The universe is so big we can hardly begin to fathom its size and scope. The fact that there are multiple universes completely boggles the mind.
The universe is so big we can hardly begin to fathom its size and scope. The fact that there are multiple universes completely boggles the mind.
So lets zoom down to our own solar system.
Within the milky way, a symphony is playing, called the Harmony of the Spheres. As
the planets dance and twirl around the sun - it creates the most
wonderful music! This is because each planet has a distinct
vibrational field or sound - and as those fields interact with each
other - it creates a universal symphony. Perhaps we cannot hear it on
the outside - but perhaps we can feel it (if only on an unconscious
level).
NASA
has sent probes out to various planets and recorded their magnetic
fields - and turned those recordings into sound files. You can listen
here:
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https://youtu.be/7lqc8Ttep6A
(Just to be clear: There is NO sound in space. These are 'sonfications' - representations
in sound of electromagnetic radiation. NASA maps the radio waves into sound frequencies and then digitizes them)
Spiritual
texts have long described an inner sound that we can tune into to
harmonize with cosmic frequencies. Although we may not hear it with our
outer ears - we are unconsciously tuned into the music of the spheres
on an energetic level.
Each of us is born at a particular moment in time when the planetary energies are combining in a specific way.
Astrology is at its core about pattern recognition and
understanding how those patterns affect our life. As planets move
and flow
together they create a map or grid of energy that permeates the
atmosphere and leaves a stamp on us the moment we are born. That is one
reason we need the time of
birth - because we want to see exactly where the planets are at that very moment.
The inner planets (closer to earth) move
faster and change more quickly- so we look to them for our more personal
traits. The outer planets move very, very slowly and describe more generational
energies … so for instance the generation born with Uranus (outer) in Cancer were the first to
experience a steep rise in the rate of
divorce as their parents (and especially women)
sought freedom (Uranus) from traditional family roles (Cancer) etc etc
When we look at a chart – we begin by looking
at each planet – in relation to the sign it is in. So for example
– if you have your Moon (emotional patterns) in Capricorn (authoritarian,
rules, strict, dutiful) it is going to be very different than if it were in
Aquarius (freedom, unusual, detached) etc. Each planet has signs in which they
are more comfortable and others where they squirm a little. That too must be
taken into account.
The Moon in this chart is in Leo
- proud - generous - warm hearted - likes to be centre of attention.
It is in the 7th house of relationships - so partnerships will be
especially important to someone born today. They will expect a good
marriage (Leo is linked to wealth) which enhances their self esteem Moon
in Leo). Apsects to the Moon will show if this will come about easily
or not.
With the Moon on North Node (Destiny Point) and part of a grand trine (blue triangle)
Relationships (or one relationship) will have a fated feel to it/them.
When an outer planet (fate) crosses over this point later in life - the
fated relationship will likely come to pass.
When we look at the section of the chart
(house) as planet is in - we can see the specific area that energy will manifest in (see tab at top of webpage for
more info on each house).
First house - Rising Sign - where the Sun was at our exact time of birth - represents our body- how others see us - and how we go out into the world. The Rising Sign /Ascendant is considered to be one of the most important parts of a chart by many.
Planets in signs/areas/houses - Lets look at another example. If you have Moon in Aquarius in 4th
house – you could have a rather detached (Aq) mother (Moon) or at the
very least – rather quirky (Aq) parent (4th - not always the mother) – or some sort of
unusual home life. You combine the need for social fun (Aq)and activity and emotional
freedom of Aquarius - with the strong need for sanctuary in the home (Moon 4th).
With Moon in Aq in 4th you will
tend to seek emotional safety (Moon) in your home environment (4th) yet enjoy
group activities (Aq). If you could have social events in your home you are
most happy, although afterward you will always need time to retreat (Moon 4th).
The next thing we look at is
the aspect relationships between planets. Everything is at its core a
vibration. When planets are in similar degrees - it sets up an
energetic resonance between them. Like singing a very high note and a glass
shatters - or your guitar strings start to hum when you play your stereo loudly.
Some planetary interactions are fluid and harmonious – while others
contain tension and could be called discordant.
The friction or tension from the discordant
combinations impels us to move – to act or react - and are catalysts for change
and growth (squares- oppositions etc)
The easy, smooth flowing interactions help energy
flow easily and give us the strength, patience , fortitude, humour etc. to work
with life’s challenges (trines, sextiles ).
We
all have a combination of both easy and challenging aspects; some of us
have chosen an easier life - others have come in to learn in a BIG way.
Most of us are somewhere in the middle.
All of the above descriptors are what an
astrologer interprets when they look at your chart. One could describe this complex grid of energies as being like a musical score.
There are high tones of intensity
or clarity - as well as clashing /discordant notes that set our nerves on edge.
When they combine they are symphony of your life, the song your soul is singing
in this incarnation.
Certain notes will stand out more than
others – others are more subtle or hidden , yet still have a powerful influence in the overall
sound of your music.
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And although we do come
in with a particular combination of notes and placements - we can tweak our
musical score to get the most and the best out of it. If
there is disharmony- like an instrument out of tune – all we need do is tune
our instrument to get a better sound.
Our
energy field also shifts and changes over
time - as we tweak and tune and work with the energies we came in with
we will get different results. The emphasis will shift over time as
planets in the sky activate particular areas of our chart. So we are
never 'stuck' in any one way of being or behaving- even if we do have
certain tendencies.
One way to begin that fine-tuning is to get an
Astrology Reading. An
astrological reading is an examination of your personal musical story – a way to fine tune ourself - to be more
in harmony with our own life. By examining the energies at play – looking at where
things are flowing and where they are not- we can adjust our
instrument (us) to create a more harmonious experience, within ourself and in our interactions with others.
Although the basic patterns are inherent from birth - they continue to shift and change - based on changing
influences. For example – a piano will go out of tune when the weather is damp.
Violin strings become very tight in a dry climate.
Once we understand our basic score (know
the score?) – we then look at current planetary influences - called transits - to see what the
current weather is like. When a particular energy (current planet crossing key planets) is added to your
musical score - it will emphasize that area, and influence the sound of your
chart.
So for instance – when Pluto moves into
Aquarius in a few years time – it will crosses over the Moon in Aquarius
discussed earlier – indicating that some
kind of majour emotional overhaul will occur. It could come through an
internal crisis (Moon 4th) or an outer
societal influence (Aquarius). Emotions will be intensified and some sort of letting go will be required.
Don't
worry (if this is you) - we all go through many powerful changes
throughout a life time. Every day the planets are moving through
the sky and setting off any one of many aspects in your chart. The
advantage of knowing the astrology is that you can gain some
understanding of the key lessons involved- even if you cannot avoid the
actual event.
I
find this whole process endlessly
fascinating – and there is always more to learn. As astrology reading
takes into consideration all of the aboive factors - and many more. It's
like putting together a jigsaw puzzle of your life, your music - your
story.
I
consider it a sacred
privilege to sit with you as we explore the unfolding story of your
life. Perhaps that is
an astrologer’s gift – to be able to look at a bunch of symbols on a
chart and
help you to understand the music it represents. However it works – it’s
magic, it is fun, and it is well worth the time, money and effort.
"Socrates said that people make themselves appear ridiculous when they are trying to know obscure things before they know themselves. Plato also alluded to the fact that understanding 'thyself,' would have a greater yielded factor of understanding the nature of a human being." (Wikepedia)
"To thine own self be true - and though cans't be false to any man " (or woman). Shakespeare
“Do you know what you are?
You are a manuscript oƒ a divine letter.
You are a mirror reflecting a noble face.
This universe is not outside of you.
Look inside yourself;
everything that you want,
you are already that.”
Rumi
"Know thyself " Socrates
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