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		<title>Where to Find Real Astrology Readings</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:19:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re seriously interested in knowing about Astrology, you need to think beyond the basics. This informative article takes a closer look at things you need to know about Astrology. Real astrology readings can be very helpful when planning for your future or making a difficult decision. However, real astrology readings are also difficult to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re seriously interested in knowing about Astrology, you need to think beyond the basics. This informative article takes a closer look at things you need to know about Astrology.</p>
<p>Real astrology readings can be very helpful when planning for your future or making a difficult decision. However, real astrology readings are also difficult to find. Although astrology readings are advertised all over the internet and other media, finding real astrology readings can prove to be a tricky venture.</p>
<p>You can find real astrology readings at websites online and by calling 900 numbers. Some of the astrology readings you find online will not be real readings. However, you can find some websites that offer real astrology readings.</p>
<p>The best way to determine if you have found real astrology readings or fakes is by the information requested. The astrologist should ask for your birth date, your birth place, and the time of your birth. Any information that you provide about your background, personality, or personal life will allow the astrologist to fake a reading.</p>
<p>There are better places to find real astrology readings, where you do not have to worry so much about getting a fake. There are two main places that you will easily find real astrology readings. A third option, harder to find, is also available.</p>
<p>The best time to learn about Astrology is before you&#8217;re in the thick of things. Wise readers will keep reading to earn some valuable Astrology experience while it&#8217;s still free.</p>
<p>The easiest place to find real astrology readings is at psychic fairs and pagan festivals. These events are crawling with those skilled in astrology and other forms of divination. From these practitioners you will receive none of the hype. You will receive some of the most accurate real astrology readings you have ever encountered. You will also find that the prices for these real astrology readings are somewhat less expensive than the readings you will get from phone lines and web sites.</p>
<p>Another place that you can easily find real astrology readings is at new age stores and occult shops. These stores usually have astrologists, tarot readers, and other divination experts available for readings. These are also some of the best astrology readings you will find anywhere. </p>
<p>There is a great benefit to using an astrology expert in your area found at one of these stores or shops. The fact that they are local means that you can go to them over and over again. When this is possible, you will save a lot of time and money by not having to start from scratch each time you get a reading. You will also save a lot of money, because these astrology experts often charge half what is typically charged at psychic fairs and pagan festivals.</p>
<p>Finally, you can find great real astrology readings through networks of pagan and Wiccan groups and individuals. Often these practitioners are difficult to find. However, if you happen to find one, or know someone who is involved in Wicca or paganism, you can get some of the best astrology readings from these individuals. </p>
<p>Most often these individuals will charge next to nothing for their services. They also take the art of astrology very seriously, and do not often use it to make money. This means that you will get a very lengthy and accurate astrology reading from these sources.</p>
<p>Is there really any information about Astrology that is nonessential? We all see things from different angles, so something relatively insignificant to one may be crucial to another.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, proud owner of this top ranked web hosting reseller site: <a href="http://www.team-gvo.com"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
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		<title>The Basics of Astrology</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:57:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You should be able to find several indispensable facts about Astrology in the following paragraphs. If there&#8217;s at least one fact you didn&#8217;t know before, imagine the difference it might make. To be put quite simply, astrology is the study of the stars. The stars as referred to in astrology refer to the planets, the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You should be able to find several indispensable facts about Astrology in the following paragraphs. If there&#8217;s at least one fact you didn&#8217;t know before, imagine the difference it might make.</p>
<p>To be put quite simply, astrology is the study of the stars. The stars as referred to in astrology refer to the planets, the sun, and the moon. Astrology has been used throughout history as a form of entertainment, a part of religion, and a part of daily life.</p>
<p>Astrology begins with the mapping of the planets, including the sun and the moon. This map is called an astrological chart. Most often an astrological chart is designed for someone at birth. To determine the position of the planets, sun, and moon for an astrological chart the astrologist needs to know the exact location of the birth, the exact time, and the date of the birth.</p>
<p>The planets found on the astrological chart are the Sun, the moon, Saturn, Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Uranus, Mercury, and Pluto. The earth is not considered because it is the point in the universe from which we view the other planets. The sun and moon are considered planets in astrology, which is hard for some people to remember.</p>
<p>In the astrological chart consists of twelve houses. Each house represents an aspect of life, such as romance, career, family, etc. Since there are only ten planets, each astrological chart will have two vacant houses. Vacant houses represent aspects of life which, for whatever reason, the cosmos do not feel you need to work on. In other words, you may have mastered this aspect of life in another life or realm.</p>
<p>Hopefully the information presented so far has been applicable. You might also want to consider the following:</p>
<p>The position of the sun also determines your sun sign. This is the first aspect of astrology studied on the astrological chart. Next, the positions of the planets are studied in relation to their influence on the sun sign. Finally, the moon sign and position is studied in relation to the rest of the astrological chart.</p>
<p>The interpretation of an astrological birth chart as a whole will paint the picture of the original personality of the individual. The birth chart found through astrology later in life may not appear accurate. This is due to the fact that other astrological phenomena in conjunction with life events alter the personality over time.</p>
<p>Astrology is the study of this astrological chart, as well as the prediction of the future based on how other astrological phenomena might influence the original readings. The interpretation of the astrological chart is also a large part of the art of astrology, and is necessary for accurate predictions.</p>
<p>The use of astrology in predictions is considered an art for a reason. Not only must the astrology expert interpret the birth chart and the current astrological phenomena, but the astrology expert must also interpret any astrological phenomena that may have altered the personality of the individual over time. Amazingly, life changing events can often be seen using astrology readings from the time of the event.</p>
<p>Many major events in history can also be marked by astrology readings. For example, the fall of the Roman Empire was marked by astrological phenomena. The horror of 9/11 and the destruction of the twin towers was also awaited by those who study astrology. Even the birth of Christ was marked by astrological phenemona.</p>
<p>The day will come when you can use something you read about here to have a beneficial impact. Then you&#8217;ll be glad you took the time to learn more about Astrology.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit his top ranked GVO affiliate site: <a href="http://www.team-gvo.com"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
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		<title>The History of Astrology</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 13:12:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The history of astrology is actually quite interesting. Astrology has been a major part of many cultures going back to pre-historic times. Some of the history of astrology is masked in controversy and mystery, because astrology was used before tools were developed to see planets that cannot be seen without the naked eye. Astrology made [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The history of astrology is actually quite interesting. Astrology has been a major part of many cultures going back to pre-historic times. Some of the history of astrology is masked in controversy and mystery, because astrology was used before tools were developed to see planets that cannot be seen without the naked eye.</p>
<p>Astrology made its first appearance in pre-historic times. Maps of the heavens were found on cave walls, much the same as other cave drawings. These are the most controversial and mysterious of all evidences of the history of astrology. These cave dwellers could not possibly have had the tools necessary to see the planets. How did they know where they were?</p>
<p>The next appearance of astrology was in ancient Mesopotamia and other ancient cultures. These cultures also had extensive astrology charts that cannot be explained. However, the study of astrology was likely passed to Greece through trade with these ancient civilizations.</p>
<p>Astrology in Greece expanded to the form that we recognize in the western world today. Astrology was a daily part of life in Greece, and the Roman Empire to follow. The names of the planets, the constellations, and the sun and moon signs are all named for Roman deities and other names.</p>
<p>See how much you can learn about Astrology when you take a little time to read a well-researched article?  Don&#8217;t miss out on the rest of this great information.</p>
<p>Greek and Roman scholars were often guaranteed positions in the court of the current king or emperor. Their knowledge of the stars was regarded as a necessary part of royal decisions, battle planning, and other aspects of royal life. However, astrology experts of these times often found their lives ending abruptly when the current government did not like what they had to say.</p>
<p>For these and other reasons the art of astrology was lost. However, it made a nice come back in Western Europe during the time of the Renaissance.  Astrology was once more a revered art form, and those who studied astrology were thought to be some of the greatest minds of the period. However, when the age of enlightenment ended, astrology once more became an obscure and little discussed topic.</p>
<p>In the late eighteen hundreds astrology once more came to light. A few brave souls formed a foundation for the study of astrology. The interest in the study of the stars became wide spread throughout Western Europe, and spread to America in the early nineteen hundreds. </p>
<p>In the 1930&#8242;s, the art of astrology became very common place. In the middle of that decade, Gerald Gardner formed the religion now known as Gardnerian Wicca. Wicca, like pagan religions before it, focused on astrology for the use of divination. Astrology was also brought to popularity in America through the publication of American Astrology, a magazine credited for the first horoscopes.</p>
<p>Astrology became a form of entertainment for many in America as horoscopes became commonly found in major newspapers and other popular print media. However, astrology as an art has once again begun to fade in the Western world. Christian groups still rile against the study of the stars, and many &#8220;reasonable&#8221; people refuse to see any truth in the astrological predictions. Still, astrology remains a popular study in many cultures today.</p>
<p>As your knowledge about Astrology continues to grow, you will begin to see how Astrology fits into the overall scheme of things. Knowing how something relates to the rest of the world is important too.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, proud owner of this top ranked web hosting reseller site: <a href="http://www.team-gvo.com"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
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		<title>The New Popularity of Astrology</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:29:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Astrology has been a part of daily life in America for some time, but it was not always so. The popularity of astrology has ebbed and waned for the last several thousands of years in the Western World. Only in the last hundred years has astrology actually become popular once more in the Western World. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Astrology has been a part of daily life in America for some time, but it was not always so. The popularity of astrology has ebbed and waned for the last several thousands of years in the Western World. Only in the last hundred years has astrology actually become popular once more in the Western World. Furthermore, it has only been in the last twenty years that serious study of astrology has surfaced in America.</p>
<p>Astrology actually made its debut in the Western world thousands of years ago in Mesopotamia. The art of astrology traveled to Greece around 600 BC. The practice further spread throughout the Roman world, then abruptly disappeared.</p>
<p>With the European &#8220;age of enlightenment,&#8221; also known as the Renaissance period, astrology once more made an appearance in the western world. The study of astrology and its use in daily life became commonplace. However, Christianity and the early leaders of the religion drove out astrology once more.</p>
<p>Astrology did not reappear on the scene until the late eighteen hundreds. During this time, two prominent astrologists came forward and began publishing information about their art. This practice reached America in the early nineteen hundreds, and then continued to spread. </p>
<p>If your Astrology facts are out-of-date, how will that affect your actions and decisions? Make certain you don&#8217;t let important Astrology information slip by you.</p>
<p>In the late 1930&#8242;s, the study of astrology became even more commonplace in America with the publication of American Astrology, a magazine which offered the first detailed horoscopes. While the magazine itself did not remain in print for long, the study of astrology and American interest in the art continued to prosper for some time. Horoscopes have appeared in major newspapers and later other print media since that time.</p>
<p>However, the actual art of astrology and the serious study of the stars was once again lost. In the sixties and seventies serious astrologists once more came to light, and more people began to take the study of astrology seriously. This was the beginning of what is known as the New Age movement.</p>
<p>Throughout the last several decades the New Age movement has continued to evolve. The study of occult religions such as Wicca further encouraged the study and use of astrology in America. Today, astrology is a very controversial topic in America for some, and a way of life for others.</p>
<p>The popularity of astrology has grown significantly over the last twenty years. More and more people have turned to Wicca and the occult for answers that they feel have not been found in Christianity. In these religions people feel that they have more control over their lives. Astrology is one part o that control. It is used to plan for the future and make decisions in the present.</p>
<p>Books on the topic have also become very commonplace in America over the last twenty years. Books no longer cover simple horoscopes and zodiac signs. Books on astrology that actually teach the art of divination and astrological charting have become very common and popular. Even though some Christian groups still rile against the art, astrology is alive and well in America today.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit his top ranked GVO affiliate site: <a href="http://www.team-gvo.com"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
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		<title>The Best Books on Astrology</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 04:48:51 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The best course of action to take sometimes isn&#8217;t clear until you&#8217;ve listed and considered your alternatives. The following paragraphs should help clue you in to what the experts think is significant.</p>
<p>There are thousands of books available on astrology. Some mini-books on astrology are sold in supermarket checkout lanes. Others are sold in book stores. But most of the books that you see while out on your daily errands are some of the worst books on astrology that you can waste your money on.</p>
<p>These so-called books on astrology are often no more than horoscopes, based on nothing more than sun signs. Some of these books claim to help you with your relationships, while only providing sun sign information. Astrology actually encompasses many factors into your astrological readings, and the sun sign is one small factor of many.</p>
<p>The best books on astrology are those that teach you how to plot your own astrological chart and readings. These books on astrology are the best way to learn how astrology affects your life and teach you how to apply that knowledge to better your life. Below you will find some of the best books on astrology.</p>
<p>The Only Astrology Book You&#8217;ll Ever Need by Joanna Martine Woolfolk is a great place to start learning about astrology. This book gives you an overview of the various sun signs, as well as other factors such as the moon, your ascendant, and the houses. Additionally, this book on astrology provides extensive charts by birth date to help you create your own personal astrological chart and readings.</p>
<p>Truthfully, the only difference between you and Astrology experts is time. If you&#8217;ll invest a little more time in reading, you&#8217;ll be that much nearer to expert status when it comes to Astrology.</p>
<p>Using the information you gathered and the charts you created in the last book on astrology, you can use this next book to predict your future using astrology. This book is called Predictive Astrology: The Eagle and the Lark and is written by Bernadette Brady. This book will help you understand the predictive nature of the planets and houses. Using this information and your astrological birth chart you can easily predict your future using astrology.</p>
<p>You can take this information and apply it to your daily life using the book Financial Astrology by David Williams. This is one of the best books on astrology that actually explains how to use real astrological principles to better an area of your life. This book provides astrological data for past major financial events, as well as outlines how to use real astrological data to predict future financial opportunities and windfalls.</p>
<p>Another of the best books on astrology that can teach you how to interpret real horoscopes is called Aspects in Astrology: A Guide to Understanding Planetary Relationships in the Horoscope by Sue Tompkins. This book explains why newspaper and magazine horoscopes are rarely accurate for most people. Sue Tompkins also arms you with information and charts about how the planets affect your sun sign. Armed with this information you can interpret mundane horoscopes to actually fit your astrological chart, and use them to your benefit.</p>
<p>If, after reading the above books, you are still a little fuzzy as to what the various aspects of an astrological chart are and how they affect you, this is the book for you. The Complete Book of Astrology by Ada Aubin and June Rifkin provides the best explanations of sun signs, houses, planets, planetary movements, the moon, and other aspects of astrology that affect your life.</p>
<p>Hopefully the sections above have contributed to your understanding of Astrology. Share your new understanding about Astrology with others. They&#8217;ll thank you for it.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit his top ranked GVO affiliate site: <a href="http://www.team-gvo.com"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
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		<title>Astrology And The New-Age Movement</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:34:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Imagine the next time you join a discussion about Astrology. When you start sharing the fascinating Astrology facts below, your friends will be absolutely amazed. Learning about astrology is absolutely essential for anyone who is interested in the New Age movement! As the New Age movement is based on the belief that everything and everyone [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Imagine the next time you join a discussion about Astrology. When you start sharing the fascinating Astrology facts below, your friends will be absolutely amazed.</p>
<p>Learning about astrology is absolutely essential for anyone who is interested in the New Age movement!  As the New Age movement is based on the belief that everything and everyone in the universe is spiritually interconnected, that concept lends itself to a wide range of beliefs which promote it, such as the connection of everything in the cosmos, mystical power known as &#8220;energy&#8221; or &#8220;energy fields,&#8221; and, of course, astrology.  One particular form of astrology,  quite different from the usual types which are more well-known, is very much aligned to the New Age movement and its beliefs;  it is called Karmic astrology.  </p>
<p>Founded by Martin Shulman, belief in karmic astrology is based on the concept of karma what one specific individual sees and perceives is different from what another specific individual sees or experiences in the same situation, due to each having his or her own life lessons to process, lessons which were not satisfactorily processed in one&#8217;s past lives.  Instead of assessing the differences of individual persons as being due to each having his or her own unique personality, mind and emotions, karmic astrology stresses that it is a matter of one having not properly fulfilled his karmic role in his previous lives.  Karmic astrology is the only form of astrology which bases its conclusions on reincarnation;  and that one&#8217;s true influence, which covers everything from one&#8217;s opinions to one&#8217;s means of experience, is not coming from one&#8217;s present-day life, it&#8217;s coming from one&#8217;s past.  </p>
<p>If you don&#8217;t have accurate details regarding Astrology, then you might make a bad choice on the subject. Don&#8217;t let that happen: keep reading.</p>
<p>The forms of astrology which most people are familiar with Western astrology, Chinese astrology, Indian or Vedic astrology emphasizes the events in a person&#8217;s life and how to affect positive direction.  Karmic astrology, however, views the individual&#8217;s life as that which has been reincarnated for the purpose of completing that which had not been completed in his previous life aspects of himself and his life which he should improve, change, and grow.  </p>
<p>In tune with this concept are New Age practices such as &#8220;alternative&#8221; medicine, which take numerous non-medical angles such as herbs and massage in the treatment of medical conditions, and, even more strongly stressed, and even in the absence of any such diseases or conditions, focusing on the individual person&#8217;s need to &#8220;heal.&#8221;  </p>
<p>Although it has not been categorically explained, it seems that placing such a strong emphasis on a person&#8217;s need to heal is based on the New Age movement&#8217;s view of reincarnation that simply being in this life coincides with the Karmic belief that a person has not gained closure from whatever came before.  Consequently, karmic astrology differs from the more widely-accepted forms of astrology in that while the focus of the latter is on charting the course of a person&#8217;s life and guiding direction for a person&#8217;s best possible potential, the focus of karmic astrology is essentially on &#8220;fixing what is wrong with&#8221; a person.  As such, those who claim to be professionals in the scope of karmic astrology are far different from the more standard astrologers, preferring terminology such as &#8220;healing&#8221; and the misuse of other esoteric language, frequently referred to as &#8220;psychobabble.&#8221;  In other words, karmic astrology bears very little resemblance to the concepts and practices which most people know as Astrology.  </p>
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		<title>Differing Views on Astrology</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 03:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Astrology is practiced differently throughout the world. Some parts of the world utilize the study of all of the &#8220;stars&#8221; including the planets, the moon, and the sun. America has been leaning toward use of strictly sun signs over the last several decades as horoscopes have invaded virtually all print media. Other areas of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Astrology is practiced differently throughout the world. Some parts of the world utilize the study of all of the &#8220;stars&#8221; including the planets, the moon, and the sun. America has been leaning toward use of strictly sun signs over the last several decades as horoscopes have invaded virtually all print media. Other areas of the world, such as China, utilize only the moon cycles in their studies of astrology.</p>
<p>Astrology is also viewed differently throughout the world. Astrology can be a very controversial subject in America. You will find people that think that astrology is completely fake, entertainment only, or absolutely real and reliable. You may even find people who think that astrology is the work of the devil. But in many other parts of the world, astrology is viewed quite differently.</p>
<p>In America, astrology is sometimes used to decide the best time for a wedding or other event. Astrology is sometimes used in daily life by some Americans, although many Americans only regard astrology as entertainment and religiously read their horoscope every week, just to see if it will be right or not. Other Americans disregard astrology all together, and give the art little or no thought whatsoever.</p>
<p>However, in China and India astrology is used on a daily basis to determine what activities should be pursued each day. Certain moon cycles are found to be best for certain types of activities or decisions in China and India. This is not unlike the way that farmers once used the cycles of the moon to determine the best time to plant or harvest. The concept is simply taken beyond the fields and into everyday life.</p>
<p>Think about what you&#8217;ve read so far. Does it reinforce what you already know about Astrology? Or was there something completely new? What about the remaining paragraphs? </p>
<p>Astrology is also viewed differently based on religion. Astrology is a large part of religious life in the Eastern world. Paganism, a word that describes all &#8220;occult&#8221; religions such as Wicca, Druidism, and the Kabala oriented religion started by Alister Crowley, also embrace astrology as a part of religious life. These religions are found in America and throughout Western Europe. </p>
<p>These religions use astrology in every day decision making. They also use astrology to determine times of &#8220;power&#8221; or celebration. Many Wiccan and Druidic rites are based on various astrological phenomena, such as the phases of the moon. Kabalistic magicians, practitioners of Alister Crowley&#8217;s Golden Dawn, also use astrology to determine the best time for rites and rituals.</p>
<p>However, some religions view astrology as evil, or the work of the devil. Both Judaism and some denominations of Christianity have this view of astrology. There are many scriptures in both the old and new testaments of the bible that warn against the study of the stars and divination.</p>
<p>On the other hand, some Christian groups either embrace astrology or fail to regard the study of the skies entirely in their teachings. There are also scriptures in the bible that refer to watching the stars and the skies for signs of the first and second comings of Jesus Christ. Due to these scriptures, some faiths tend to believe that astrology for the use of divination is against the will of God, while the actual study of the stars is actually a good thing.</p>
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		<title>The Importance of the Moon in Astrology</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:30:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people believe that astrology only concerns the sun. This is due to the Western world view of astrology, which has taken on the form of Zodiac horoscopes. However, in truth the study of astrology goes well beyond sun signs. In the Eastern world, such as in China and India, the moon is actually the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many people believe that astrology only concerns the sun. This is due to the Western world view of astrology, which has taken on the form of Zodiac horoscopes. However, in truth the study of astrology goes well beyond sun signs.</p>
<p>In the Eastern world, such as in China and India, the moon is actually the primary consideration in studies of astrology. The moon signs and cycles are used to determine the best time for activities, and is a part of daily life. This may seem backward to some, but actually results in more accurate predictions in many cases than Western astrology can ascertain.</p>
<p>The moon plays a large role in astrology and astrological phenomena. The position and phase of the moon influences the other aspects of astrology, including sun signs and planetary movements. In fact, the moon influences other aspects of astrology as a whole.</p>
<p>Envision that astrology is made up of the study of all of the planets and the sun. The astrological birth chart and the study of how planetary alignments affect sun signs are based on these aspects of astrology. The moon actually influences this overall picture, and can cause certain aspects of astrological phenomena to influence our lives differently than was otherwise predicted.</p>
<p>The information about Astrology presented here will do one of two things: either it will reinforce what you know about Astrology or it will teach you something new. Both are good outcomes.</p>
<p>The moon, for the most part, influences our emotions. In certain phases of the moon, the predictions made through the study of astrological phenomena that would otherwise occur fail to happen, because our emotions do not produce the reactions to the astrological phenomena that would normally be expected. In other phases of the moon, astrological phenomena of planetary alignments and their effect on the Zodiac sun signs are not altered from their original reading.</p>
<p>The influence of the moon on the Zodiac is a study in and of itself. When you are aware of your sun sign, you can use information about the cycles of the moon and the moon signs to determine the best time to make decisions or avoid certain activities. The moon signs are named the same as the Zodiac, but do not coincide with them. </p>
<p>The signs of the moon cycle each month rather than each year. Each sign has three phases: ascending, true, and descending. Each sign influences our emotions differently, depending on our sun sign and natural tendencies. The phases of the moon also affect our emotions and other aspects of astrology.</p>
<p>When we learn these influences that the moon holds over us and astrological phenomena, we can use this information to our advantage. For example, during the new moon most people are not capable of rational thought. Knowing this can help you to avoid major decision making during the time of the full moon.</p>
<p>There are many books and websites that provide detailed explanations of the moon and its effects on the study of astrology. There are also many books that explain the signs of the moon and their effects on sun signs and our emotions. You can generally find these books by searching your local book store, new age shop, or Amazon.com.</p>
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		<title>Issues And Problems About Astrology</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:13:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding Astrology. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about Astrology. Current and longstanding issues on the subject of astrology consist of a wide range of arguments about its negative, destructive nature in general, as well as negative, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding Astrology. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about Astrology.</p>
<p>Current and longstanding issues on the subject of astrology consist of a wide range of arguments about its negative, destructive nature in general, as well as negative, destructive practices which are alleged to be associated with it.  While on the practical end of the spectrum one might be duly cautioned about such factors as unscrupulous individuals who claim to be knowledgeable and professional in the field of astrology while in fact are nothing more than con-artists attempting to scam curious and/or desperate potential clients into paying for their services, an equally-valid argument about the practice of astrology is that a person may be prone to becoming dependent, and using it in a negative manner, such as using &#8220;what the horoscope says&#8221; to rationalize or justify wrongful behavior and traits which they should be attempting to change.  </p>
<p>However, in discussing arguments against the belief in and practice of astrology, there is nothing that holds more weight, power, and expressing of influence, than that of the religious sector known as Christian Fundamentalism.  Although both the Old and the New Testaments contain detailed references to the belief in and practice of astrology, the fundamentalist interpretations of the subject are decidedly different from the references written in the Bible.  While the Biblical references to astrology range, in various parts and situations, from pointless and benevolent to wrong to powerful, fundamentalism takes the angle that astrology is not only Godless but one-hundred-percent evil and demonically-inspired.  </p>
<p>If you base what you do on inaccurate information, you might be unpleasantly surprised by the consequences. Make sure you get the whole Astrology story from informed sources.</p>
<p>Preferring to categorize astrology in the same terms as other forms of the occult and supernatural phenomenon, Christian Fundamentalism believes and teaches that practices as simple as reading one&#8217;s horoscope in the daily newspaper is a matter of opening oneself up to the evil spirits known as demons.  Fundamentalists believe that in practicing astrology one is making himself to be a channel for demons and, therefore, open to all of the power and influence of satan himself.  </p>
<p>Fundamentalist Christians place astrology in the same category as sorcery and enchantment, connecting the same negative view to all of these subjects.  They state that if a person dabbles in astrology,  he will soon find himself under the control of a &#8220;strange, evil power,&#8221; ultimately becoming fatalistic and unconcerned about the prospect of his own death.  </p>
<p>While some passages in the Bible may speak of the impotent nature of astrology, such as stating that an astrologer does not even have the power to save himself, much less anyone else;  and that when relying on astrology one&#8217;s focus shifts away from his reliance on God, it is generally just the fundamentalist segment of the population which deems the entire concept to be evil, and choosing to be influenced and led by satan.  It may be interesting to note that the Bible itself, even where clearly stating the potentially-negative aspects of astrology, does not make any such connections.  </p>
<p>Now that wasn&#8217;t hard at all, was it?  And you&#8217;ve earned a wealth of knowledge, just from taking some time to study an expert&#8217;s word on Astrology.</p>
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		<title>Why Astrology Is Important For You</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:16:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many facets of astrology which add up to it being interesting and important. Do you have the desire to learn how to understand yourself better, and to understand how aspects of the universe are significant to your own life, your relationships, your personality? Do you wish to know in advance what you can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many facets of astrology which add up to it being interesting and important.  Do you have the desire to learn how to understand yourself better, and to understand how aspects of the universe are significant to your own life, your relationships, your personality?  Do you wish to know in advance what you can expect to happen in your life as well as how you have the ability to affect changes which are more desirable to you than to merely &#8220;go with the flow&#8221;?  If so, gaining a deeper understanding of astrology can lead to all of these benefits, and more and you will likely decide that it is a very good thing indeed to know that your life, everything your life consists of, and your future, are not simply random happenings over which you have no control.</p>
<p>&#8220;Know yourself.&#8221;  Many religions teach this, philosophers spoke of this, even popular books tell of it to know yourself is the number one, basic, most fundamental factor in having a good, successful, happy life.  Knowing yourself who you are, why you are as you are, your motivations and your purposes is the first step in learning to develop your positive qualities and characteristics, as well as learning to overcome and defeat those which are negative, or to channel them into forms which will be more constructive.  </p>
<p>Those of you not familiar with the latest on Astrology now have at least a basic understanding. But there&#8217;s more to come.</p>
<p>A main point in astrology is learning how all of these factors coincide with Time when such developments and changes will affect you and your life in the most positive manner.  There is a proper or best time for each and every action and learning about astrology will help you to better understand this sense of timing and put it to the best use.  Whether you choose to begin your journey into astrology by means of the generalized horoscopes in your daily newspaper, or by consulting with a professional astrologer for a reading which is personalized solely for you, this is the best way to look at the subject that whatever the readings say for you, it is not a matter of future events which are carved in stone, but rather like a map which beckons you to navigate it with your own personal abilities.  </p>
<p>Your own personal astrologer can greatly assist you in discovering your strengths and how to best use them to affect the course of your life.  This is a part of this subject which too few people are aware that astrology is not about resigning yourself to a ready-made destiny or fate, but a deeper understanding of your own potential.  What a wonderful feeling it will be to not only know what is ahead of you tomorrow, next month, and years from now, but to also come to understand that the actions you take and when you take them can play a large role in the eventual outcome!  </p>
<p>Many people believe that astrology is about predicting the future;  this is unfortunate, for such a simplistic view leaves out the most relevant factor  how each individual reacts and responds to each event in his or her life.  To look at predictions for your future, and to become aware of your own ability to affect positive changes, is an amazing blessing and source of strength!  </p>
<p>If you&#8217;ve picked some pointers about Astrology that you can put into action, then by all means, do so. You won&#8217;t really be able to gain any benefits from your new knowledge if you don&#8217;t use it.</p>
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