Astrology in Wicca
Most witches have some belief in astrology.
We accept that the position of the planets influences our birth which determines who we are and our future lives.
It must be remembered that they are only influences, other factors such as free will, genetics and chance are also at play.
To understand astrology, your birth chart is a good place to start.
Your natal chart is person specific based on date, time and your place of birth.
An astrologer would be able to interpret many things from this to accurately tell you things about yourself and your life.
Having your birth chart done professionally can be very expensive, however, there are books which can help you to do your own.
The results can be very revealing.
Natal charts can also be accessed on the internet.
Your birth chart could help you realize if you have lived before.
If your chart has a lack of Karma, it could indicate that your are a new soul.
Lots of Karma is a sure fire indicator of an Old Soul.
As long ago as 30000 BC early humans have been charting the stars.
Chaldeans from Assyria first recorded that stars ran in a particular order, while planets moved around.
As planets passed in front of the fixed stars, constellations, the events of humans seemed to link with the planet involved.
When Mars was visible, humans seemed ready for battle, while when Venus was visible, it seemed to promote peace.
Mars known as the God of War and Venus, The Goddess of Love.
Astrology as we know it today began around 700 BC.
Over longer periods of time, more relationships between the positioning of the stars and planets were observed and verified.
It became clear that this foresight could be used as an advantage for rulers, countries and kingdoms.
Astrology is here to stay.
The Sun Signs dominate everything.
It is the part of yourself that you show to others and is hard to hide.
Your sun sign is the one you read in the newspapers about your horoscope.
You are able to share some characteristics of the sign next to yours if you are on the cusp, ie.
a few days away from the sign closest to you.
The sky is divided into 12, each sector being known as a house.
Houses cover each area of human development.
Depending on which planet or constellation lies in which house, we can gather clues to the area that will be influenced.
The planet in the house shows how something will manifest while the constellation shows the manner of its manifestation.
House Representations 1st House - Birth Basic personality, physical health, physical appearance and the way you reveal yourself to others 2nd House - Possessions Wealth, material possessions, personal belongings and feelings 3rd House - Mind Communication, how you express yourself and how you think about the world 4th House - Home Where you live, your roots, ancestry, parents and family 5th House - Creativity Pleasure, leisure and socializing 6th House - Work Employment, business, career opportunities and working relationships 7th House - Heart Relationships and love affairs, marriage and long term partners 8th House - Sharing Attitudes toward sex, money and ideas.
Reveals generosity or lack of 9th House - Intellect Learning, education, upbringing and also study as an adult 10th House - Personal Ambitions Aspirations, dreams, goals, longings and drives 11th House - Friendship Entertaining friends and social acquaintances but also the way you indulge in personal pleasures 12 House - Escapism Seclusion, loneliness, death and the unconscious.
It represents your fears.
We accept that the position of the planets influences our birth which determines who we are and our future lives.
It must be remembered that they are only influences, other factors such as free will, genetics and chance are also at play.
To understand astrology, your birth chart is a good place to start.
Your natal chart is person specific based on date, time and your place of birth.
An astrologer would be able to interpret many things from this to accurately tell you things about yourself and your life.
Having your birth chart done professionally can be very expensive, however, there are books which can help you to do your own.
The results can be very revealing.
Natal charts can also be accessed on the internet.
Your birth chart could help you realize if you have lived before.
If your chart has a lack of Karma, it could indicate that your are a new soul.
Lots of Karma is a sure fire indicator of an Old Soul.
As long ago as 30000 BC early humans have been charting the stars.
Chaldeans from Assyria first recorded that stars ran in a particular order, while planets moved around.
As planets passed in front of the fixed stars, constellations, the events of humans seemed to link with the planet involved.
When Mars was visible, humans seemed ready for battle, while when Venus was visible, it seemed to promote peace.
Mars known as the God of War and Venus, The Goddess of Love.
Astrology as we know it today began around 700 BC.
Over longer periods of time, more relationships between the positioning of the stars and planets were observed and verified.
It became clear that this foresight could be used as an advantage for rulers, countries and kingdoms.
Astrology is here to stay.
The Sun Signs dominate everything.
It is the part of yourself that you show to others and is hard to hide.
Your sun sign is the one you read in the newspapers about your horoscope.
You are able to share some characteristics of the sign next to yours if you are on the cusp, ie.
a few days away from the sign closest to you.
The sky is divided into 12, each sector being known as a house.
Houses cover each area of human development.
Depending on which planet or constellation lies in which house, we can gather clues to the area that will be influenced.
The planet in the house shows how something will manifest while the constellation shows the manner of its manifestation.
House Representations 1st House - Birth Basic personality, physical health, physical appearance and the way you reveal yourself to others 2nd House - Possessions Wealth, material possessions, personal belongings and feelings 3rd House - Mind Communication, how you express yourself and how you think about the world 4th House - Home Where you live, your roots, ancestry, parents and family 5th House - Creativity Pleasure, leisure and socializing 6th House - Work Employment, business, career opportunities and working relationships 7th House - Heart Relationships and love affairs, marriage and long term partners 8th House - Sharing Attitudes toward sex, money and ideas.
Reveals generosity or lack of 9th House - Intellect Learning, education, upbringing and also study as an adult 10th House - Personal Ambitions Aspirations, dreams, goals, longings and drives 11th House - Friendship Entertaining friends and social acquaintances but also the way you indulge in personal pleasures 12 House - Escapism Seclusion, loneliness, death and the unconscious.
It represents your fears.
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