Thursday, January 17, 2008

The Age Old Astrology

Astrology is basically a database collected over centuries. It relates to movement of celestial bodies through different constellations and these movements have been observed over centuries. Astrology isn't just any New Age mumbo-jumbo. In fact true astrology hasn't much to do with New Age at all, it's age-old wisdom. It has been in use since ages and more so in the New Age world. Although it is being used in New Age world, it is being applied and used in a manner that would not find approval with much of astrologers who call themselves purists. As a lot of people are interested in astrology, the word 'astrology' is often used as a bait to sell all kinds of things and services

Saturday, January 12, 2008

Tread Safely

Astrology helps us a lot. But some point out that there are some dangers too.There are many dangers from astrology besides those associated with spiritism and all other occult practices.1 Science writer Lawrence E. Jerome states, "How much physical and psychological damage such false astrological practices and advice cause cannot even be estimated.2 Bart Bok, a former president of the prestigious American Astronomical Society, has observed that, "The study and ready availability of astrological predictions can exert an insidious influence on a person’s personal judgment.3 Indeed, if a billion people trust in the false advice of astrology in some degree, one can hardly hazard a guess at the overall personal cost around the world. Even some astrologers confess that practitioners are liable to the characteristic hazards of the trade. These kinds of hazards do not make for a trusting relationship between astrologer and client but further complicate an already potentially dangerous situation.

Re-Incarnation

Now we talk about reincarnation.It is deemed that we are all Divine Sparks, with a Spiritual Entity that lives for aeons of our time - an eternity to us. And that Spiritual Entity, in order to gain experience of the more earthly worlds, works through the vehicles of both the Soul and many incarnate Personalities, in order to achieve its purpose. The philosopy of reincarnation encompasses, and seems to explain, many aspects of experience that have hitherto remained a mystery. Some would argue that these mysteries of life were never meant to be explained, but there are others who believe that we all have a responsibility to find out as much as we can about the seemingly strange, which means, perhaps, being open to examining all ideals and beliefs with an open mind?