Developing greater self-awareness creates an opportunity to more fully engage in every aspect of our lives. An understanding of Astrology, and how the signs, planets and houses relate to us, begins to offer a means for navigating the complexities of our personal journey. Each month, Jayne will highlight the current sign of the zodiac, offering practical information on what it represents, its ruling planet, and how it comes alive in the horoscope. Relatable anecdotes illustrating how these factors may be present in our lives will enliven the key concepts allowing you to develop and enhance your knowledge of Astrology.
Astrology Basics
Rayology and the Seven Streams of Consciousness
Rayology can help us to awaken to who we are and how we can use our gifts and strengths most effectively. As we become conscious of our unique pattern of energies and when we live true to that pattern, we grow into who and what we already are in essence. In fact, it is our most profound purpose as human beings to manifest our spiritual blueprint or archetype.
Introduction to Aspects: Conjunction & Hard Aspects
Astrological aspects identify the mathematical relationship (or angle) between 2, or more, planets or angles in a chart. While there are many aspects used by astrologers, the best place to begin is with the five traditional major aspects, the Conjunction, Sextile, Square, Trine, and Opposition. Major aspects are those that can be used to divide 360 evenly and are each divisible by 10. Each of these aspects represents a different type of energy, and some are more challenging than others. It is important to remember, however, that no aspect is ‘good’ or ‘bad’ and too many or too few of one type can be a disadvantage. Aspects may be helpful or detrimental, depending on the planets involved…they describe the potential interaction, tendencies, abilities, and disabilities apparent with the inter-relationships that exist. In this article the conjunction, opposition, and square are highlighted.
Defining Soul-Centered or Esoteric Astrology
Esoteric or Soul-Centered Astrology provides a way to understand ourselves through the lens of our individual consciousness. Astrology is an invaluable tool for self-understanding, personal guidance, and integration. However, traditional astrology is limited due to its inability to work within the framework of varying consciousness. Soul-centered Astrology factors consciousness into the analysis of an individual's astrology.
Four Quadrants of Spiritual Purpose
We live more deeply and with intention when we understand the overall purpose and focus and of our lives. Spiritual Astrology is a valuable tool to help get a big picture of what our life's purpose is. Many planets (and especially the sun) placed in a particular quadrant provides essential clues as to what you are doing in this lifetime. These patterns reinforce our understanding of how our life circumstances are being processed and translated in our spiritual path. Your answers to the quiz indicated that you resonate with one of the four patterns described here. These are based on the four quadrants of Spiritual Astrology and reference the four primary life purposes. Here is a description of each of the four quadrants.
Beginnings, Endings, and the January 2019 Solar Eclipse
Eclipses always portend endings or beginnings, a birth of some sort or a death. It could be an actual death, but more likely it is a death of a way of life, or an institution or a closely held belief. Because this eclipse is in the sign of Capricorn we can expect that the ending or beginning will be around Capricornian themes. Capricorn is an earth sign so staying grounded in physical reality will be important. Organizing your every day life is another important energy of Capricorn so this is a good time to make sure your days are organized around what is most important to you.
Mindful Heart Astrology – Cadent Houses
The Cadent Houses (3rd, 6th, 9th and 12th), represent something more transitory and a shift or transition from one thing to another or a progression through a phase of life.