When someone asks you, “what’s your star sign?” Do you really know why? While some people may just be curious about what monthly horoscopes have in store for them, others may take astrology very seriously.
Tarot and Metaphysics / Haley Barnes XFM
Astrology is an ancient system that uses the relationship between planets to find information and purpose in one’s life. It’s believed that the positioning of the sun, moon, planets, stars, and asteroids influence an individual’s behaviour. Astrology is often used as a tool to understand ourselves and others by analyzing the positions at an individual’s time of birth.
Not to be mistaken with astronomy which studies the material physics of space. Astrology is a study of soul searching and metaphysical findings.
Adrianna from Age of Tarot Metaphysical services recommends using astro.com to search for the deeper meaning in the stars.
“You can really discover things about yourself that you’re having difficulty admitting to yourself. Once you see it out in words in front of you, you start to understand yourself better.”
There are different types of astrology. The type that you are most likely familiar with is western astrology which is based off of a Greek system. Our solar system is named after Greek mythology. By analyzing the placement of the planets at any given time, astrologers are able to apply meaning to certain situations.
Taylor Begbie is a Fanshawe student who got into astrology two years ago. She received a chart analysis by Adrianna from Age of Tarot Metaphysical Services. Until Adrianna read her astrological chart, she hadn’t considered asteroids during her chart analysis before.
“I was never super serious about astrology, I just used it as a fun way to get to know your friends. But after that deeper dive into my astrological chart, it really got me thinking.”
Rather than looking for answers to life’s circumstances, astrologers are looking for the meaning to those situations. Even for those who may be skeptical and don’t heavily rely on faith, astrology is a way to explore different people’s characteristics in a fun way.
