What is Astrology?
Q&A
Is Astrology Real?
Unlocking the Power of Self-Discovery Through Your Birth Chart
In short, yes, Astrology is real! It's is a beautiful tool for self-discovery, helping you to better understand elements such as your life path, relationships, strengths and karmic lessons. You can begin by generating your birth chart: this is your unique energetic blueprint based on the exact time, date and place you were born. Your exact birth time is very important in creating an accurate birth chart, so you’ll want to consult your birth certificate. If you do not know your exact time of birth, some astrologers offer a process called rectification to determine this time.
You can generate your birth chart for free on sites such as astro.com.
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As a newbie to Astrology, you’ll then want to focus on your Big Three:
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Your sun sign (the one most people know) is your core archetype, what you have come into this lifetime to embody and the source of your vitality. It is associated with the father.
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·Your moon sign rules your inner world, emotions, deepest needs and intuition. It is associated with the mother.
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Your ascendent or rising sign shows how others perceive you, the direction your life must take and the influence of your early childhood environment.
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Once you understand your big three, you’ll start to unlock deeper layers of yourself. Astrology is complex and a lifelong journey: start with curiosity and allow the universe to guide you!
How can astrology guide me Through important life transitions and decisions?
Astrology helps you to understand the weather of the cosmos, revealing the unique patterns and cycles that influence your soul’s evolution and growth. It provides guidance in the following areas:
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Self-awareness and growth: your astrological chart illuminates your strengths, challenges and the learnings that your soul chose to explore during this lifetime. It offers a deeper understanding of your family environment, relationship patterns, health and career path.
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Understanding life cycles: Astrology can help you to recognize patterns in your life that may be inhibiting your soul’s deeper evolution and growth. It is a powerful tool in understanding life cycles, allowing you to embrace change with greater ease and transform periods of challenge into opportunities for growth.
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Clarity in decision making and timing: Astrology helps you to understand when key transitions are happening. Working with the cosmos provides insights into timing that will best support major life decisions such as a career change, relationship shift or a big move.
Tapping into the wisdom of the cosmos will help you make decisions aligned with your higher self and navigate life transitions with greater ease and flow.
What are some common misconceptions about astrology?
Many people have formed opinions about astrology solely based on the concept of horoscopes and only scratch the surface level. Here are some common misconceptions for us to clear up in order to better explore this ancient wisdom with clarity and empowerment:
1. Astrology is just about your sun sign.
While your sun sign is important, it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Your birth chart includes planets, houses and aspects that all work together to tell your unique story. Astrology dives much deeper than just horoscopes, providing a tool for understanding yourself on a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level.
2. Astrology predicts your future
Astrology isn’t about crystal ball predictions or telling you exactly what will happen. Instead, it’s a tool for understanding the energies at play in your life and how to navigate them. It empowers you to make conscious, aligned choices based on the cosmic patterns influencing you at any given time. Think of astrology as a cosmic roadmap: it helps you navigate your path, but you ultimately have free will and are in control of your choices.
3. Astrology is not based on science
Astrology doesn’t operate within traditional scientific frameworks. It’s a practice rooted in thousands of years of observation, reflecting the belief in a deep connection between celestial movements and life on Earth. Think of it as a symbolic system that speaks to the journey of your soul rather than something quantifiable by modern science.
Whether you’re just beginning your spiritual journey or looking to deepen your personal empowerment, astrology is a powerful tool for self-awareness, growth, and transformation. By clearing away these misconceptions, you can embrace astrology as a guide to living in alignment with your highest potential.
What type of astrology readings do you offer and which one is right for me?
My offerings combine all aspects of astrology to address your unique needs—whether they’re physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual. I draw upon the wisdom of Western Astrology, Medical Astrology, Synastry (relationship compatibility) and Astrology for business, offering you a personalized roadmap to help you navigate major life transitions with ease and discover your soul’s purpose.​
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If you're feeling lost, stuck, or unsure of your next steps, I invite you to schedule a Soul Reading with me. In these sessions, I blend personalized astrology readings, tarot card readings, and energy healing to offer practical tools and spiritual guidance for healing and growth. Together, we'll cultivate clarity, empowering you to move forward in your life with confidence and ease.
