-  ASTRO CHAT -

THE AFFECTS OF ASTROLOGY ON LIFE

by:  Lilith Dove

Everyone is familiar with astrology, whether through the newspaper or magazines.  However, most don't take it that seriously as it is written purely from the position of one's Sun Sign.  By interpreting a daily horoscope in this way, many other important signs that make a person's personality are excluded - such as the Moon, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.  All these planets play a significant part in the interpretation of an individual's true horoscope.   The interpretations that are written in publications are primarily done by computer, making the results very generic.   If a true birth chart were to be done for any one person, the time, date, place and year of birth would be absolutely necessary.  This is the only way an accurate interpretation can be accomplished.  As a result of the method used for horoscopes in publications, they have a tendency to be very vague and of little guidance.  

The reality of Astrology interpretations when done correctly is to show the strengths, weaknesses, positive and negative of all areas of life that can be CHANGED, if the necessary work is put into those areas.   The misconception of most people is that it tells your fortune.   An astrologer who really knows their work will point out the areas that need work, issues already overcome, Karma and the possible outcomes of certain decisions or actions taken.   These outcomes are only possibilities, because each person has FREE WILL to take the information gained from the birth chart and apply it as they choose.   Therefore, if a certain outcome is mentioned as a possibility, it may or may not come to pass, because of how the individual chose to use their FREE WILL.  

We all have FREE WILL and we all use it on a daily basis for better or worse.  How we use it creates an Affect, which in turn could create Karma, if FREE WILL is not used with forethought.  Therefore, it isn't a case of Astrology affecting our lives, but how we accept, react or act upon the energies of the planets interacting with one another and the information that is given in horoscopes or personal astrology interpretations.    

Ultimately, it is our choice to use our FREE WILL in whatever way we choose.  It is our choice to respond to the energies of the planets movement, for better or worse. Our life is our responsibility on all levels and we are the Cause of the Affects we experience in life.