April 20, 2012
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Understanding YOUR Horoscope
Currently I’m enrolled in the Astrology Career Institute pursuing certification as an Astrologer. My instructor Samuel F. Reynolds (The National Astrologer for Ebony Magazine) makes a very strong point at the beginning of our first lesson. As always I thought it would be fitting to share. Not only for general knowledge but for those who allow the celestial plain to encourage/influence their daily affairs.
“Most people incorrectly assume that their sun sign is the most important thing to understand about their horoscope. For instance, if you are a Sagittarius, you may be known for being blunt, direct, and sometimes tactless. You also may be known as someone who understands people intuitively, making you a good counselor or even salesperson. And you are also known as being a bit restless. Right?
But get this: Your sun sign accounts for maybe only 10% of what you are. Far more important is
your moon sign,which can account for as much of 40-50% of what you are. The other planets
(including the Sun) account for another 30% of who you are. Your ascendant sign (the sign that
appeared on the horizon when you were born) represents the final piece.”
Personally I believe this to be 100% true pertaining to a horoscope. Prior to attempting to interpret my own birth chart I originally was under the misconception that my birthday fell on a cusp between Scorpio and Sagittarius (Nov 22.) I perpetuated this because I feel and display core characteristics from both signs and most websites differ between start dates pertaining to Sagittarians. Some state it starts on Nov 22 while others state Nov 23. After researching it turns out both dates are true, it then becomes a matter of the time of day and the actual positionof the Sun. After speaking with Sam about it he confirmed my findings:
“Now the astrology about 11/22. Now, I don’t believe in cusps. Cusps exist forpeople who don’t know when they’re born. Otherwise, the planets have particular placements in particular signs at particular times. That’s it. We’re always blending energies that relate to some dimension of all 12 signs of the zodiac.In your case, it so happens that you are blending two signs that do capture the essence of you being on a “cusp,” because you have a Sun in Scorpio and a Moon in Sagittarius.”
Taking things further, when you look at my birth chart I actually (Astrologically speaking)have 4 planets in Sagittarius and 3 planets in Scorpio. That on top of my Ascendant being Scorpio makes 8 celestial influences between Scorpio/Sagittarius alone.
In conclusion if you read the paper, Yahoo or random websites concerning your horoscope that’s wonderful. If you want a more personal and holistic understanding of what is in the stars for you I would encourage you at the least to get your birth chart read professionally or learn how to interpret it yourself.
alabe.com/freechart/ – Astrolabe is a website that provides free birth charts as well as an interpretation of the chart presented.
astrologycareerinstitute.return2thesource.net/ – ACI is the certification program I am currently enrolled in. There are many more available but this one meets all my needs and also provides 1-on-1 mentorship via email and phone.
I wish you all well on your journey with the stars. Not just for insight, but inspiration towards a New and True “You.”
Peace, Love Light
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Comments (5)
That’s really cool. Thank you for sharing!
Man, I pulled mine and it’s right on! The last one I pulled was about 10 years old and I threw it out when I moved. It’s good to go through all of this again. Thanks!
@nov_way - I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’ll keep em coming ^_^
@SasGal - I’m glad you could find something of use this time around. Hope you and Lacey are well
That’s really cool. I didn’t know that your astrological sign only counted for like ten percent.
@diditdreaming - Lacey and I are great. Her dirty side is showing, though, so I’ll have to clean her up