Astrology and The Symphony of Life

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.

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!   Each planet has a distinct vibrational field or sound,  and as those fields interact with each other,  they create a wonderful symphony.We may not hear it on the outside,  but perhaps we can feel it.

NASA has sent probes out to various planets and recorded their magnetic fields and then turned those recordings into sound files. You can listen here:  Nasa Sounds of Planets  

(Just to be clear:  There is NO sound in space. These are 'sonifications' - representations in sound of electromagnetic radiation.  NASA maps the radio waves into sound frequencies and then digitizes them)

At the particular moment in time when we were  born,  the planetary energies were combining in a specific way.  Although  we may not hear it with our outer ears -  we are unconsciously tuned into the music of the spheres on an energetic level. That is the musical score we will dance to in this life.

Astrology is partly about pattern recognition; understanding how those patterns or rhythms affect the experience of life. The planets  positions at birth create a map or grid of energy that permeates the atmosphere and leaves a stamp on us, which is why its helpful to have the time of birth - 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. They have a deeper impact that some would describe at fate (as it governs a longer period of time)

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 4^{th 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 4^th 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 4^th).

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 some tough lessons. 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. So now were back to the Music of  the Spheres.

 There are high tones of intensity or clarity - as well as clashing /discordant notes that set our nerves on edge. When they combine, they represent the symphony of your life, the song your soul is singing in this incarnation.

Certain notes will stand out more than others; some 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  come in with a set 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, becoming conscious of what we are encountering allows us to tune our instrument and  get a better sound.

 Our energy field eventually shifts and changes over time; the emphasis will shift as planets in the sky activate various 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  Astrology reading is an examination of your  personal musical story or journey; a way to fine tune yourself  to be more in harmony with your own life. By examining the energies at play,  including looking at where things are flowing and where they are not,  we can adjust our instrument (us) to become more aware of what is happening, and thus 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/planet crossing over key planets, a new tone is added to your musical score - emphasizing or adding to that area, thus influencing the overall  tone of your chart.

This is not important to fully understand- just thought id do an overview for those ore interested in the dynamics that make Astrology work. That is my job as an Astrologer to explain what is occurring at any given moment.  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.

  As Astrology reading takes into consideration all of the above 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; to be able to look at a bunch of symbols on a chart and help you to hear the music.

"Know thyself " Socrates