Predictions are Not Fate
As David Cochrane pointed out, astrology is a tool. And just like any tool, it does not do the work; it merely facilitates us in its accomplishment. The sculptor – not the chisel – determines the ultimate form of her masterpiece; the same applies to astrology. You determine what you will do with your life, how you will mold it; not astrology and certainly not the astrologer.
Therefore, ‘predictions’ in this sense are referring to probability, not certainty. I, as an astrologer, can show you in your birth chart as compared to a current transit, where some event has a greater probability of occurring. If the event is a stressful one, however, you have the option of taking measures to ensure – as much as it is possible to do so -- that the event does not occur. If it is a positive event, then you have the option of arranging your life so that the likelihood of that event occurring is much greater.
Is astrology magic? No, of course not. While some astrologers might prefer that I not divulge this little tidbit of information, the fact is, there’s nothing mystical about astrology or how it works. It is merely the utilization of math, physics, psychology and intuition which require calculations and interpretation of the data. What the astrologer does, by way of astrology, is to take your birth information: your birth date, birth time and birth location, and based on that data she or he calculates the positions of the planets at the point in time at which you were born, the planetary tables for which can be found in a book or a piece of software called an ephemeris. From this information she or he extrapolates interpretations based on the various longitudes and latitudes on earth.
Once this information is put together, whether manually or through computer generated techniques, the information -- which consists of zodiac signs, planets and ‘houses’ in a pie-shaped wheel – can be handed over to you with no further interpretation.
But would you know how to read it? Probably not. And that’s where the astrologer comes in. She’s studied and taken many courses in and may even has a degree in astrology so that she can better understand the significance of the astrological information. She looks at the data in the wheel and interprets its meaning. Yet, what she tells you is not meant to be ‘fated.’ This information is merely a guideline for you to go by, a blueprint. She may tell you that based on the information she sees, you have the propensity to be a great athlete or musician. But she certainly shouldn’t tell you that you’re fated to be such, because you are the one who will ultimately determine whether that possibility will come to pass.
Again, this information can only be interpreted by someone who has studied astrology for a good length of time and can interpret the interaction of aspects, signs, midpoints, houses, declinations, etc.
Events in Your Life Are Not Inevitable; You Do Have Free Will
Let’s return to the definition of the word ‘fate.’ Some of the words which were used to describe it are ‘inevitable,’ ‘predetermine[d],’ ‘designated,’ and ‘decree[d].’ But are these definitions really accurate? Based on our recently learned understanding of what astrology actually is and what it does, we would have to say ‘no.’
If it were true that our fate were written in the stars, it would not be possible to improve ourselves in any way. But as we know, this is not the case. If we’re ill, medicines help us get well. Psychology can help to alleviate mental and/or psychological pain. Astrology can help us to see our strengths and weaknesses, and in combination with a transit or progressed reading an astrologer can help you to see what might possibly lay ahead in love, money, education, spirituality or just about any other area you choose and to improve characteristics of your personality.
The bottom line is: we all have free will; the stars do not determine your fate; YOU do.
© 2006 Kat Starwolf – All Rights Reserved
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Kat Starwolf is a practicing astrologer, researcher, metaphysician and avid reader and writer of poetry, short stories, and songs and is in the process of completing various writing projects, including two novels. She is also currently working on obtaining her degree in counseling psychology. Presently she lives in Tallahassee, Florida, but will soon be relocating to Albuquerque, New Mexico. She may be contacted at 400 Capital Circle SE, Suite 18-255, Tallahassee, Florida 32301-3839; by phone at 850-980-0250 or at her website www.starwolfastrology.com
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