Whobeda's Guide to Basic Astrology

Why Astrology?

  The other day I was listening to a song by Coldplay and the opening lyrics struck me as being very applicable to astrology. Here's what they say:

You're in control. Is there anywhere you want to go?

You're in control. Is there anything you want to know?

The future's for discovering

The space in which we're traveling....

This is where astrology really shines. The space in which we're traveling is influenced by the planets. By finding out what forces are at work in your life at any given time you know better what the appropriate action is. You're really in control more than you may think, even if circumstances around you are in utter chaos. Some of the hardest times in my life when everything was going wrong, the things that I could actually control were going just fine. Knowing what to expect can make a tremendous difference in your reaction to adversity. Otherwise, you may take it all personally where, in reality, it's just the prevailing cosmic energy or perhaps one of the planets giving you a bad time (usually Pluto or Saturn).

We are all here on Earth to learn, grow and progress but sometimes we wander into a blind alley, make a really big mistake, or simply feel lost. This is when astrology can come to the rescue and explain the lesson you’re supposed to learn and offer some possible approaches to resolve whatever happens to be bothering you. It’s also comforting to know that there really is a plan for your life and that you’re truly a child of the Universe which will provide you with whatever you need, including answers.