Your astrological chart is like a map for your soul’s journey. Using the techniques of modern, evolutionary astrology, we can look at many facets of your chart and your story.
The moment of your birth is important. From there, we can see patterns in how your soul plans to evolve over the course of your life. We can see your basic personality, the influence of parents and friends, whether you are a world traveler or like to stay close to home, whether you are into sports or dancing or painting, and whether you are trying to learn deep, expansive truths or to manage chaotic circumstances. When you see the circumstances of your life have been mapped out ahead of time, it can bring great peace. You can feel a sense of purpose and approach the future with more intention.
If you’re new to this, astrology takes a little getting used to. Like any field of study, it has its own language. Astrology speaks in “archetypes”, which are common patterns, symbols, and motifs seen across time in human experience, and expressed in art, literature, and mythology. Familiar themes like “the wounded healer” and “the brave warrior” make sense to the human mind and provide a framework for us to talk about the inner parts of ourselves. With a little imagination, you can picture what might be happening in a person’s life if their inner “brave warrior” and their inner “wounded healer” are working together as a team….or if they are on opposite sides.
Life is challenging. We sometimes stumble in the darkness and end up with a lot of bumps and bruises. Likewise, we encounter beautiful souls and circumstances that shine light on our path and help us heal. Each archetype or pattern has a spectrum of possible manifestations. Where you have unresolved pain or struggles in your life, you may manifest the more difficult or “shadow” side of an archetype. Where you’ve done healing work or have more supportive patterns, you may manifest the more positive or “light” side an archetype. Everyone has a mix of both, and the challenging aspects of your chart are just as important as the harmonious ones. These are the ways your soul is learning and growing here in “Earth School” and learning about these patterns can help you heal struggles you’ve had for years, as well as helping you grow your strengths to become the best possible version of you.
The variations on these archetypal themes are infinite — your chart is just as unique as you are. And your life experiences have shaped you in ways that only you are aware of. When you sit with me for an astrology reading, I will be able to show you the archetypal patterns, the challenges, and the supportive places that are built into your soul’s plan. But I have not lived your life, you have! So you will see more details and have your own “aha” moments as we talk. Things that don’t seem to fit the puzzle right now may make more sense down the road. These are the hints your soul is giving you now, because your journey is constantly unfolding in new ways. Astrology doesn’t reveal all of the truths about your life and it doesn’t tell you exactly what’s next. It doesn’t tell you if “that person” will be your life partner, nor does it tell you what’s going to happen next week, next month, or next year. But it does show how you — and your partner, your child, and even the world — are going through cycles that overlap and interact with each other. You, your companions on the journey, and the people you’ve never met all have their parts to play and nothing can be predicted with certainty. But you can embrace the journey with more confidence and clarity when you understand your own astrological life map.