thelerner Posted February 28, 2022 There was a question about Water Tigers and it made me think about astrology. Not that I'm a great believer in it, but I do like the signs I was born under. I'd probably choose them if given a choice. Born in late Oct 1964, under the Western astrology I'm a Libra on the cusp of Scorpio. I like it, a Libra seeking balance. As I've gotten older I realize balance can't be static, it must be dynamic otherwise the events of the world create minute (or large) variations, so true balance must mean shifting appropriately, preferably subtly at times. Course a scale isn't alive, but a scorpion is. That aliveness, brings spice to life, the instincts, the drive, exploration, struggles make life worth living. Under Eastern astrology I'm a Wooden Dragon. Dragons are pretty cool. Wooden being a bit more subdued then other types. There's the obvious self destruction problem of a creature that blows fire. That doesn't mean fearing fire as much as keeping it to short defined bursts. Wood regenerates and grows, self creates. All good. The wood dragon lives in the freedom of the open skies and living comfort of the woods. While I don't exactly believe in astrology, there are lessons to learn from it. It's been awhile, think I'll hit Burning Man this year, at least a regional. What about you guys, What's your sign, how does it influence you, does it align with your life? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S:C Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) questions are better than answers Edited May 8 by S:C 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) I miss the laid back New Age book stores of my youth. They've all closed. My favorite was Transitions, near downtown Chicago. Had books, newage chochkies and a great bakery w/ mile high taffy apple pie. Great place to while away an hour or two drinking coffee, eating and reading something interesting. Not necessarily true but.. helpful and as I said interesting. They also had authors come in. I heard Mantak Chia's talk/pitch when he visited. Many of them hosted fortune tellers; astrology, tarot or palmistry. I like having a reading every year or so. Like astrology I'm not a true believer but I'd something of value out of a reading. Things to consider, things to agree with, or disagree with. It helped me focus on aspects of my future that would otherwise go semi-ignored. I assume my agreeing with my astrology signs, East & West is akin to self-fulfilling prophecy. Perhaps the point of it is becoming the best aspects of your Zodiac sign. There is power in reflecting and aligning with archetypes.. Warrior, King, Lover, Magician, Sage.. Sure beats Salesman, accountant, clerk etc., and may give us a chance to incorporate both. Edited February 28, 2022 by thelerner 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerard Posted February 28, 2022 It's not about believing but experiencing it yourself as well as an acute observation of others, physical signs and their behaviour. We all have two major dominant animals & human (a few in the Sun-based Zodiac; namely Gemini, Libra, Virgo & Aquarius) -Yang (Heaven): 12 constellations of the Zodiac found by the ancient Mesopotamia civilisation. 2. Yin (Earth). 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac. They are related to the Yang signs as each animal represents a Sun sign; eg. Sheep-Cancer, Monkey-Leo. Your physical appearance is shaped by the two Zodiac systems and visible to anyone who has their third eye open. The human is in the middle shaped by these two forces: Heaven-Man-Earth 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
