Why Study Astrology?

Psychologist Carl Jung once wrote “The psychological rule says that when an inner situation is not made conscious, it happens outside, as fate. When the individual…does not become conscious of his inner contradictions, the world must perforce act out the conflict and be torn into opposite halves” (Aion, p. 71). When we are not self-aware, we will only fall victims to circumstances that seem beyond our control, which we will then blame as “fate” or “bad luck.” However, astrology tells us that nothing happens by accident and everything has a purpose to it. By studying astrology, the unknown will be made known and we shall not be slaves to fate. In other words, astrology is a form of self-empowerment because when we truly understand the divine forces at work, we will be better equipped to handle our lives. Below are reasons why we need astrology:

a. To gain self-knowledge and self-awareness of our true potentials

b. To know our strengths and develop them to the fullest in our relationships

c. To know our weaknesses and discard them in favour of growth 

d. To avoid repeating old habits or patterns of behavior which are counter-productive

e. To address our source of pain, trauma and conflict in life that leads to healing 

f.  To understand our cosmic purpose in life. Why am I here? What lessons must I learn?

g. To make the right decisions based on informed judgment 

h. To take responsibility for our own actions and not blame “fate”

i.  To accept the truth of who we are and what we are not.     

j.  To gain the wisdom to know the difference between what we can change and what we cannot change 

k. To use this knowledge to build lasting and harmonious relationships

l.  To bring about positive transformation of the self and other