Sunday, January 14, 2018

Discovering An Astrological Consultation And Chart Reading

By Dorothy Edwards


When it comes to Astrology, there are several options when it comes to acquiring a reading. In addition, there are several different forms of readings. For example, when getting an Astrological Consultation, it is important to know whether the reader is reading from a Western, Hindu, Chinese or East Asian perspective.

The Western form is considered divination based on a specific date and time. In most cases, current date, time and day of birth are used to frame a reading. In this form, a tropical zodiac aligned to the equinoctial points is used to gain insight into the individual. In the process, the reader also focuses on the relative positions of the Sun, Moon and planets to determine the essential aspects of the reading.

By identifying the movement and direction of these celestial bodies, consultants can often locate placement of the planets as related to the individual. In doing so, a reader can learn a great deal about personality traits and aspects that will effecting the individual at the time of the reading and in the future. While, there can often be a great deal of information related to the past, the focus is most often on present and future.

The Hindu aspect of astrology is often considered the starting point of the process. For, a text known as Vedana Jytisha while first believed to be only related to astronomy was later found to have a connection to astrology. As such, the text along with others of the time are the first public texts related to the practice.

Originating with the Hellenistic Hindu natal astrology, meaning the individual birthday is the most substantive information, the original form has been in existence for quite some time. The use of lunar mansions and the Greek zodiac in this form while somewhat similar to other forms are also quite different.

Sharing a close relationship with Chinese philosophy, Chinese astrology focuses on three harmonies, man, earth and heaven. In this form, the concepts of male and female or yin and yang are often used on a regular basis. In addition, there are twelve earthly branches, ten celestial stems and time keeping which are used for religious purposes. For, while many Chinese are not religious, there are a number whom are considered spiritual in nature.

Unlike astrology as it is known today, early Chinese astrology was very political in nature. In fact, most readings were in relation to political movements at the time. As such, the observation of days, events, decisions, identification of portents and unusual phenomena were all part of this early form.

Constellations, like those used in Western Asia and Europe were not used in the Chinese form. Instead, there were three enclosures of the sky and twenty eight mansions in twelve zones of Ci. When it comes to the animal signs associated with Chinese astrology which are quite popular around the world, these are related to twelve different aspects or personality traits.

Whatever style a consultant uses, it can often be exciting to compare readings. For example, after seeing a consultant, an individual can do a free online reading. Whereas, others do online readings, then feel the need to see a consultant in order to learn more about the information retrieved.




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