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Astrology
Since the earliest days of our civilizations we have observed the
heavens to gain a greater understanding of the relationship
between humanity and the universe. To early humans, the
impermanence of existence on Earth brought uncertainty. The
recurrence of celestial phenomena, however, such as the rising
and setting Sun, in contrast brought reassurance. Our ancestors
perceived this contrast as the fundamental distinction between
celestial and terrestrial domains. Astrology is, therefore, a
study of the meaningful interaction between the stars, planetary
cycles, and events on Earth.
One of the few remaining philosophies to maintain a holistic
perspective, astrology teaches us that everything is
interconnected. Nothing stands as a law by itself. Everything is
part of a constantly shifting and dynamic relationship with the
cycles of the cosmos. We do not stand outside this living system.
We affect it, and we are profoundly affected by it. All people
are part of a changing and dynamic relationship with other
people. The universe is a complex interplay of cycles and forces,
as opposite polarities set each other in motion, themselves part
of greater systems. Astrologers acknowledge this interplay and
try to comprehend it through symbolism.
No person stands alone, for all people are part of shifting and
dynamic relationships with other people, and each of these people
is involved in shifting and dynamic relationships with the cycles
of the cosmos.
All that is organic pulses, is distinguished by periodicity. This
cyclic, rhythmic existence is captured by the astrological
hypothesis. Astrology embraces complexity, the simultaneity of
subjectivity and objectivity. Objectively, astrology measures
time by the cycles of the planets, giving a unique perspective on
the meaning of duration. Subjectively, astrology operates through
deep symbolism and finds knowledge through the study of context.
Astrology maintains that the course of nature is a circle or mandala.
In the 360 degrees of the circle we experience each moment of
being individually and collectively. Each degree is a separate
fragment of the circle, but only with each degree present does
the circle exist. The mandala is a symbol of all creation, a
self-contained and perfect form with no beginning, no end. The
circle stands for both the universe and all human individuals, for the
universe within. All of life's activities relate to this circle.
Its structure also conveys the cycles of time. By exploring
astrology, one can reveal the connections between the external
and internal universes, gaining greater psychological and
spiritual awareness.
The two major lights in astrology are the Sun and Moon, which
correspond to the cycle of day and night. On the basis of this
rhythm, solar and lunar calendars were established by early cultures
and interpreted as hours, days, months, and years. In
psychological terms, the symbolic union of the Sun and Moon is
perceived as "the mystical marriage," representing the union of
opposites within the individual. In Eastern philosophical terms
this union is characterized by the yin/yang, or masculine and
feminine, principles.
A personal horoscope is a "map" showing the precise position of the
planets in our solar system in relation to Earth at the moment of
an individual's birth. In its basic form the astrological birth
chart consists of ten planets and twelve zodiac signs.
Fixed Stars
Fixed stars belong to the great cosmos rather than our solar system.
Unlike the planets that orbit our Sun, fixed stars are suns in
their own right; in fact, depending on their magnitude, some
fixed stars are far larger and brighter than our own Sun. When we
discuss fixed stars we use the term "light years" to describe the
vast distances that are difficult to calculate or comprehend. Due
to these stars' remoteness from Earth they appear to us as stationary,
and are therefore called "fixed" stars. The influence of fixed
stars is relevant to their strength, which is calculated by their
brightness. Although there are millions of fixed stars in the universe,
in astrological practice relatively few are considered--namely,
those that are located near the zodiacal ring.
The observation and relationship of fixed stars to world events
began thousands of years ago. The naming of fixed stars is
recorded in the Mesopotamian and Babylonian eras. Fixed stars are
mentioned in the Epoch of Gilgamesch and, together with comets,
eclipses, and planets, played an important role in the
interpretation of weather phenomena. In addition to the
Babylonians, the Egyptians believed in the powerful influence of
the fixed stars. For example, aware of nature's power and
dependent on the river Nile for their survival, Egyptians
celebrated their agricultural calendar summer solstice with
fertility rites and linked the rising of the star Sirius to the
flooding of the river Nile. Recently there has been much evidence
to suggest that the Egyptians aligned the majestic pyramids of
Giza to the Orion Belt. Although many historians still claim that
the great Pyramids are a testimony to the great kings of Egypt,
many new archaeological findings reveal a clear connection
between the design of the Cheops Pyramids and the circumpolar stars.
In the story of the Nativity, a star guided the three wise men to the
stable in Bethlehem. Catalogues of fixed stars were recorded in
Greece around 250 b.c. The observation of fixed stars continued
throughout history and was incorporated into the celestial
understanding of the ancients. Fixed stars were associated with
many different aspects of life, and the origin of their interpretation
was derived from the symbols with which the constellations were
associated. For example, in the constellation of Alpha leonis, or
Leo, the brightest fixed star is Regulus (also called the Lion's
Heart) and symbolizes strength, power, and authority. This star
is one of the most important fixed stars in the sky, associated
with royalty and honors. Usually this star appears in the charts
of kings, queens, rulers, and high government officials. This
star is also linked to people who are favored by the public; it
bestows popularity.
The importance of fixed stars derives from the fact that all material
bodies in the cosmos are in a state of electrical charge and have
a magnetic field surrounding them. Even the weakest emissions can
influence life on Earth. This is remarkably akin to the term
"butterfly effect" in modern Chaos theory, which argues that even
a butterfly's wing stirring the air can create a ripple effect
that transforms the weather system at a later date in another part of
the world. As the fixed stars are essentially the same as our own
Sun, they have similar force fields. The effect of stars is
measured by their magnitude or brightness.
Fixed stars offer a fascinating insight into the subconscious mind and
the potential or problems an individual might have. This
interpretation, however, must be carefully analyzed in relation
to a complete natal horoscope; fixed stars are not interpreted
separately, but always as a subinfluence on the planets'
celestial qualities. Fixed stars must be understood as enhancing
or detracting from the planets they are in contact with.
We have listed on the birthday pages the most influential fixed star
for that day. Often, other fixed stars exert additional
influences, and we have included readings for those stars in the
fixed star appendix at the back of the book.
Please note that not all days in this book are associated with a fixed
star. We are only discussing Sun-linked stars, and so if there
are no major influential stars near the Sun on a particular day,
then no fixed stars appear on your birthday's pages. There are,
however, most likely other fixed stars associated with the
positions of the planets on that day. With a natal chart, you
will be able to use the appendix of this book to understand the
influences on you of your planet-linked fixed stars. We encourage
all our readers to have natal charts done. Our discussion of the
fixed stars in this book is intended only as an introduction to
their intricate and fascinating realm.
Numerology
The belief that numbers possess sacred powers has been shared not just
by archaic cultures and Greek philosophers, but also by
Renaissance scholars and many present-day mathematicians.
Tallying marks and notches carved in groups of bones found in
Zaire, dated to between 9000 and 7500 b.c., correspond to records
of lunar (Moon) phases, and are one of the earliest signs of
mathematical activity.
Numerology is as old as astrology and has its origins in
Mesopotamian, Judaic, and ancient Greek civilizations. For
example, in the Old Testament numbers and letters are thought to
correspond to hidden meanings concerning messages, dreams, and
the names of individuals. Each culture developed its own system
of interpreting numbers to give meaning to the universe and human
nature. The most reputable systems that contain numerology are
the Pythagorean, Cabalistic, I Ching, and Mayan theories.
Many Greek philosophers were intrigued by the mystery of numbers. One
of the most outstanding thinkers of the early Greek period was
Pythagoras, who claimed that numbers were sacred and that "all
things are numbers." He was a religious leader, a mystic, and a
pure mathematician. Unlike many modern mathematicians, he united
theology with rational thinking. Pythagoras provided a unique
legacy for Western culture and a starting point for the
identification of numbers. By discovering how important was the
link between music and numbers, he established a harmonic
connection between musical notes and mathematics. Realizing that
numbers correspond to shapes, he was the first to describe the oblong,
square, and triangle as a set of dots or numbers. His followers,
the Pythagoreans, were also among the first to believe that the
principles of mathematics were the basis of all existing things,
and since, among these principles, numbers are by nature primary
archetypes, they, above anything else, establish order in nature and
the universe.
Some present-day mathematicians echo these beliefs and argue that the
deeper one looks into the way our universe works, the more
mathematical one finds the cosmos to be. Numbers and mathematics
underline the very precise way in which the universe behaves.
There are three basic patterns to numbers. We can conceive of
numbers through mathematical theories, philosophical
defi-nitions, and number symbolism. In the early part of the
twentieth century, Jung interpreted the number as an archetype of
order that has become conscious, and maintained that numbers are
instrumental to the creation of order. He believed that a number
is both quantitative and qualitative. Indeed, even investigations
in particle physics suggest that changes in atomic quantity result
in perceptible qualitative differences in the macroscopic world.
Numerology, like astrology, is a symbolic system, one of the many tools
we can use to understand ourselves and our life purpose better.
Numbers possess a dual nature and can represent either a positive
or a negative force. Exploring their meaning can help us discover
and develop our personal potential and guide us on life's
journey. In this book we will focus particularly on the
qualitative interpretations of numbers in relation to a person's
day and month of birth, and we show in the following pages how
simple it is to discover your holistic number.
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