Astrology As A Tool For Understanding and Self-Awareness
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Before 2024 ended, I started learning more about how to read my birth/natal chart in order to better understand myself and my Soul’s Purpose. Everyday I learn more about this Esoteric Art, I fall in love with it more and more. Since we live in a world that is chock-full of Gaslighting and other forms of Manipulation, finding the tools that can help ourselves gain more Self-Trust is not only a wise investment for one’s peace of mind; it is also a quiet way of rebelling against the current matrix that is heavy on Fear and Disempowerment.
This past week I started a 16 week Astrology course with the Astrotwins. It is called Become Your Own Astrologer. I became aware of this program while mindlessly scrolling on Instagram. I checked to see if there was a payment plan offered, when I saw that there was a reasonable payment plan, I immediately signed up. Slowly and surely, I am piecing together my own Witch School to help me strengthen my intuition. It feels lovely to come together with others online once a week to learn about this subject. I feel less alone.
The natal chart is essentially divided like a pie. The slices of the pie vary from person to person for a variety of reasons. It contains a lot of information. One type of segment in the chart is referred to as a house, typically, the chart is divided into 12 houses. Each house represents a different area of life, it goes like this:
House 1: Relationship to Self
House 2: Best ways to make money, honey ;). Also, Values, Possessions, Desires
House 3: Local Community and Communications
House 4: Roots, Foundations, Family of Origin/People Grown Up With
House 5: Romance, Self-Expression, Art, and Pleasure
House 6: Work, Wellness, and Daily Routines
House 7: Relationships, Partnerships (including business and friendships)
House 8: Transformation, Sex, Wealth and Mystery
House 9: Long-distance travel, Spirituality, Higher Learning (could be Academic and/or Esoteric/Philosophical)
House 10: Career and Public Image
House 11: Community, Hopes, Goals
House 12: Connection to the Collective Unconscious, Spirituality, Creativity
Learning more about my chart has been deeply validating.
Here’s an example: when I was a teenager I went through the foster care system. I have never met my biological father and while growing up, my relationship with my birth mom was always disappointing and strained to say the least. At the age of 17, I decided it was best for my overall well-being and for the sake of my peace of mind; I decided to sever that relationship. I have not seen or spoken to my birth mom since my late teens.
My 4th House (Roots, Foundations, Family of Origin/People Grown Up With) is EMPTY. I have no planets or placements in the 4th House. For me, that is an absolute reflection of my lived experience. I have no ties to my biological parents. I have no ties to the people I grew up around. I had to be highly self-reliant as I grew up. To say I feel a certain level of detachment from my family of origin…is…yup. Obviously, this is just one interpretation of what an empty 4th house could mean for someone. There are more components to a birth chart that highlights nuance. It was an impactful moment for me to understand what the 4th house means and how it specifically reflects my lived experience.
For me, this is just one reason why Astrology is a worthwhile tool for Self-Awareness. Everytime I see a professional Astrologer for a reading, it feels like a highly therapeutic counseling session. I always leave feeling validated and empowered. It’s like Magick!!!!
One thing I really appreciate about Astrology is that it comes down to pattern recognition. This is one of the reasons why I appreciate Numerology, pattern recognition is a big piece of that puzzle. Once people learn the language of Astrology and Numerology, the rest is golden.
I know one major theme of this current lifetime for me is to live a dynamic, spiritual, witchy life OUT LOUD. To be an Out and Proud Witch. For a really long time, I thought I could get away with keeping my intuition a secret from everyone in my life. It turns out, my Soul insists on I outwardly use all of my gifts to co-create a life full of magick, wonder, creativity and to take up as much space as I need; in order to help other people to realize and own their special, unique gifts they are destined to offer the world as well. Everyone who is called to Awaken (not everyone will experience such a call) will need to go through a difficult transition period. I refer to this period of time as The Initiation. This can be a highly volatile and uncertain time. A lot of people who experience a Spiritual Awakening mistake the need for Ego Death as physical death and they complete suicide. Anytime anyone completes suicide, it is always tragic and painful. Having gone through the initiation myself, I understand the long, sleepless nights, the necessary shedding and letting go of what no longer serves; in order to advance in one’s Soul’s Purpose. It’s confusing, it’s lonely, feelings of bitterness and resentment bubble up.
Which brings me back to why Astrology is such a helpful tool to create more understanding of why we are here at Soul Level. Learning about my natal chart is a lot like looking at a map to see potential destinations. It helps me to feel grounded and supported.
I am excited to continue on my journey to learn more about the Esoteric Arts. Learning more about Energy, Spirituality and the Unnoticed validates why I am here. It has become comforting for me to KNOW, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that I am right where my Soul intended me to be. It feels Magickal and Powerful.
Music:
GASLIGHT!......Maggie Lindemann, Siiickbrain
THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND…..Bad Omens
V.A.N…..Bad Omens, Poppy
