Let us continue the discussion on the case for Astrology as a science. The last time I showed how the Astrologer just as any other scientist deals with observations, in this case the stars. And he makes correlations between the patterns that he is dealing with and the personality and character of the person whose horoscope is in consideration. The horoscope of course is the tool that provides insight into that personality and character. Since human beings are a part of nature then the same rhythms and patterns shown by the stars can be used to determine the unique pattern for that individual. So it is the birth of the individual that creates the horoscope and not the otherway around. It is unique for two reasons. The pattern of stars at the time and place of birth will not be repeated for another 25,600 years roughly and no two things can occupy the same space at the same time. That is a well-known fact in main-stream science known as the Heisenberg principle. So the Astrologer has a tool just as precise as those available to the Scientist.
There are some questions that still remain. Philosophical thought has evolved from the standpoint of determinism to the idea of relativity. We have seen this in modern times when we went from the predictable world of Copernicus, Gallileo and Newton to the relativistic reality of Einstein and we may be even now seeing another shift as we enter an Age of the Quantum world as introduced by Planck and Bohr. But the Science of Astrology remains constant as it has for several millennia.
Differences of opinion on Astrology have existed since way before biblical times for that matter. Perhaps this may have been brought to a head by the Hebrew. Some interpreters of the Hebrew law absolutely forbade use of Astrology and lumped it in with the likes of Witchcraft and emphasized the use of Astrology to predict God's word. Others said that it was ok for the Hebrew to use because he was elevated by God and allowed the privilege of Choice.
These two ideas... God's will (determinism) and Choice are the two factors that generate the most discussion about the worth and validity of Astrology. The idea of determinism suggests that things are predictable. And I agree with the point of view that only God can know the future. As far as Choice is concerned I have mentioned in a previous post that we are all born with two things.... we are all born naked and we are born with the prerogative of Choice. It is Choice which creates the ambiguity in Astrology as in other things such as politics or religion. An individual can be exposed to information in his very best interest but in the end it is his choice on what he will do with it.
So I leave you with perhaps a little better understanding of the validity and utility of Astrology and summarize thus. I have spent 40 years as a bona fide Scientist and 40 years as a qualified Astrologer with an over-lap of 20 years in the middle.
My own position is that Astrology as such does a poor job in predicting the future. If so we would all be able to share in the benefits of a winning lottery. But Astrology does a very good job in defining character and personality so that one can get a good discription of what their potential is as a human being. Most people come to Astrologers and the like because they are unhappy with their lot in life. They usually ask two questions. What is my purpose in life? And where is my soulmate? The Astrologer can certainly give light on both questions as he compares the Horoscope, which is the potential, and the life itself which is the actual. And this can lead to a plan for the native to progress from where he is to where he wants to go.
Let me have your questions and comments since my Horoscope suggests that I teach and counsel and this coming season I hope to present at Chester County Night School with a much more pertinent and detailed discription. Any personal questions please contact me at richard.charles.degeiso@gmail.com I respect your privacy .
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