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CRITIQUING ASTROLOGY
Every month among the OPA members is conducted survey on a given topic . All the astrologers , those who wish to participate in the discussion , can to Express their views . The results of the survey brings to the attention of OPA members the editor E-News Dvora Weil . In November 2012 astrologers talked about how perfect whether astrology .
Dear OPA family !
It goes without saying that we all love astrology . We praise it and so passionate about it ' s wisdom . We study it , we use it , we defend it , we talk about it , we write books and articles about it , not to mention all the books we acquire with the thirst to know more . And don ' t we spend lots of money and travel miles and miles , to attend conference and to meet each other ?
So , like with everything we love in life , children , partners , friends and family , we love them BUT there are things we don ' t like about them . Talking about it does not take a bit from our love towards them . Expressing those feelings only shows how confident we are in our relationship with them .
The same with Astrology : I believe that expressing our reservations , only strengthens our involvement with astrology and shows the world how confidant we are about our craft .
Saying that , please share your reservations and frustrations with astrology and what you think its limitations are .
Dvora Weil
Sandra-Leigh Serio
I think astrology has limitations . It is very good at predicting experience but not necessarily the event . Sometimes a client asks a question about relocating and I look at the chart and it is “ fuzzy ” which means it could go either way . At other times I look at the chart and it is very clear that the client WILL relocate because the transits , progressions , and eclipses all point to it . Often when I can ’ t get a clear answer I turn to my tarot cards to give me a more complete picture . I am frustrated with the “ fuzzy ” and often attribute it to the free will factor , that sometimes clients DO have a choice and other times , it is their destiny that the event takes place . I love astrology which I see as the study and unfoldment of cycles in a person ’ s life . But it is not an exact science and as a matter of fact it is an art and a science because interpreting planetary activity is the key to being a good astrologer and you need more than an observation of the cycles to interpret the planetary activity , you also need a bit of intuition to direct you in the right place .
Sandra Leigh
John Marchesella
Actually , astrology does not irk me in that loving way the that family , friends and the rest of the human race ( all of whom I love so much ) do bug me . Or as I say to my students so many times , Astrology is always right , but astrologers are often wrong !
Astrology colleagues ? Oh , we don ' t have enough room for my irks ! The practice of astrology ? Sure , it bugs the hell out of me in dozens of ways . My astrology clients ? Hey , let ' s not get started !
But Astrology ? Nope . It never bugs me , bothers me , irks me . Should a beginner student have his or her agony , doubt and ponderings ? Absolutely ! And I encourage it as a way of growth and coming to awareness , But at this point in my career as a professional astrology , no , actually , I don ' t have any complaints about astrology .
June Morrow
My frustration with Astrology is the language . I am continually aware of need to translate it to the non-Astrologer .
The other frustration I have is that most people have no idea what Astrology can do for them . It ' s not until I show someone how to succeed using Astrological energies ( aspects ) - and they succeed - that it ' s understood . That takes time .
Also , I find it most frustrating when I ' m casually talking with someone and find out that they ' re learning Astrology on their own and when I suggest that they take lessons , join a group
John
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