What is Astrology?
“As above, so below, as within, so without, as the universe, so the soul.” – Hermes Trismegistus
All things in the universe are connected and in relationship with one another. Somehow, since the dawn of time, mankind has intuitively known this. Technically, astrology is the study of the correlation between the heavenly bodies and events on Earth. Astrologers use a combination of scientific knowledge about the cosmos, scientific tools, intuition, and psychology. Astrology works with energy patterns, with a basis in the elements, similar to the studies of yoga, feng shui, numerology, crystal healing, and acupuncture. It focuses on relationships, patterns, and cycles, and opens doors into understanding our psychological nature. Astrology moves us past the surface-level focus on what we’re doing, to why we’re doing it, and into the deeper need or desire beneath. This type of understanding leads to increased acceptance, compassion, sense of meaning and purpose, and inspiration to evolve.
According to Carl Jung, our Soul speaks to us through the language of images and symbols. Astrological planets are archetypal symbols. Astrology provides techniques for receiving and translating concepts and knowledge in ways our human minds can understand. In many ways, it’s a bridge connecting the many parts with the whole; the micro and macrocosm; our conscious and unconscious mind. Some people believe the planets cause events, circumstances, and feelings. Another perspective is that the planets provide a mirror or reflection; reflecting the energy below. The cosmos have eternally filled us with curiosity and awe. Through the practice of astrology, we continue to watch the nighttime sky for answers, guidance, and timeless wisdom.
“Astrology has been the first and most universal attempt by man to find the hidden order behind or within the confusion of the earthly jungle – physical or psychological, as the case may be.” – Dane Rudhyar
Unajimu ni nini? "Kama ilivyo juu, chini, kama ndani, nje, kama ulimwengu, hivyo nafsi." - Hermes Trismegistus Vitu vyote katika ulimwengu vimeunganishwa na vina uhusiano kati ya kila kimoja na kingine. Kwa namna fulani, tangu nyakati za zamani, wanadamu wamejua hii kwa njia ya asili. Kitaalamu, unajimu ni utafiti wa uhusiano kati ya miili ya mbinguni na matukio duniani. Wanajimu hutumia mchanganyiko wa ujuzi wa kisayansi kuhusu ulimwengu, zana za kisayansi, angavu, na saikolojia. Unajimu hufanya kazi na mifumo ya nishati, kwa msingi katika vipengele, sawa na masomo ya yoga, feng shui, numerology, uponyaji wa kioo, na acupuncture. Inaangazia uhusiano, ruwaza, na mizunguko, na kufungua milango ya kuelewa asili yetu ya kisaikolojia. Unajimu hutusogeza mbele ya mtazamo wa kiwango cha juu wa kile tunachofanya, kwa nini tunafanya hivyo, na katika hitaji au hamu ya chini. Aina hii ya uelewa husababisha kuongezeka kwa kukubalika, huruma, hisia ya maana na kusudi, na msukumo wa kubadilika.