Astrology as a Map of Consciousness

Astrology can be seen as the mathematical language of the cosmos. There is much misunderstanding about astrology. Many skeptical people find it difficult to imagine how a few moving bodies in the sky could affect our lives. Yet the planets are not doing anything to us – we are those planets.

They function as the organs of nature itself. We are part of nature (although some people tend to forget this truth), and planetary movements are like changing notes in music. The frequency of life is constantly in flux. By understanding which frequencies are present, we can begin to read this sacred language and make choices in alignment with these energies.

In our individual birth chart, this becomes a map for integrating our soul lessons. All the hardships and struggles we experience in life are no coincidence – they are the doorways to our gifts and our true soul essence

The fracturing of life

Life is experienced in opposites: day and night, warm and cold, good and bad. The society we grow up in – our parents, our teachers, and our overall environment – approves certain behaviour and disapproves of another. In this way, ego identity is born. We tend to identify ourselves with a certain ideal persona. Everything that fits into this ideal picture we allow in, or even long for. Everything that does not fit this picture, we supress or deny – it becomes our shadow.

As a result, we live our lives in separation and inner conflict. We have lost our natural state of being. Many choose security over truth, under the illusion that this is the safer option. Living authentically means rebelling against what society defines as normal.

Living inside this self imposed box makes life dull and meaningless. The empty cravings of this world are used to fill the void. They may seduce for a while, but eventually they lose their meaning. The only true fulfilment comes from living in alignment with your true essence.

The Healing Journey

The acceptance of our wounded parts takes courage. When these are met with awareness, true healing becomes possible. This process can be painful, but the grace you will experience is certainly worth it. To me, this healing journey of discovering your truth feels like the only thing of true value in life. All your life experiences have one purpose: to remember a state of innocence and to reclaim your true voice – to express the wonder that you are.