Law
of Attraction and Astrology: Choose Your Astrology Wisely
By Jeannette Maw
Are you held hostage by your astrology?
Does your world stop when Mercury retrogrades? Do you blame bad habits
on your birth chart?
Anyone who’s taken a good look at their
astrology (and no, I don’t mean the daily horoscopes) has likely
discovered truths about themselves in the stars. Fire signs are bold and
assertive; hard angles predict challenges, Saturn returns foretell
impending crises. The list goes on and on.
While it’s undeniably entertaining,
often revealing, and can provide comfort as it lends self-understanding,
there’s a hidden danger that our belief in astrology overpowers our
ability to create what we want in life.
What’s At Play
The school of thought based on the Law of Attraction tells us that
"as we think, so shall it be." The concept that we create our
life experiences is reflected in commonly-used phrases such as "you
reap what you sow" and "like attracts like." The
philosophy dates as far back as Hermes Trismegistus’ Emerald Tablet
(rediscovered in roughly 1350 BC).
Well known figures subscribing to the Law
of Attraction include Plato, Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, Thomas
Edison, and Carl Jung, to name just a few. Close examination of this
universal law reveals essentially that thoughts become things. We create
our world with our vibrations of thoughts and emotions.
Which is why it’s crucial we become
very conscious of what we place our faith in. Including our astrology.
When you believe in something more
powerful than you, you give your power away. This can actually serve you
if you haven’t fully embraced your creative abilities and assigning
your power outside yourself enhances expectations of success. (Like
going to the doctor for a prescription, or hiring an investment manager
for your portfolio.) The pitfalls are when you assign your power to
something that doesn’t serve you.
Astrology’s Role
How does astrology fit in? For those who believe there is valuable
information in the arrangement and movement of the planets, we face both
opportunities and potential sabotage.
Interpreting a particular aspect as
fortunate or a predictor of good news gives us "reason" to
believe good things will happen. Since our thoughts create our reality,
this would serve us. Anything giving reason to believe good awaits us is
helpful, even if we’re assigning our power outside ourselves.
On the other hand, becoming aware of
astrological configurations and occurrences that cause us to expect bad
news gives us "reason" to believe bad things are in store.
That thought pattern handicaps our success.
The beauty of astrology is that there are
so many ways to interpret it. Evolutionary astrology, as defined by
Steven Forrest and Jeffrey Wolf Green, specifically embraces the core
perception that "we interact creatively and unpredictably with our
birth charts, that all astrological symbols are multidimensional and are
modulated into material and psychic expression by the consciousness of
the individual." (http://www.stevenforrest.com/evolutionary.html)
According to Salt Lake City astrologer,
Laura Ellingson, that means the power lies in the interpretation and can
be expressed in many different ways depending on the individual’s
state of mind.
Another branch of astrology asserts that
planets don’t cause our reality, but rather reflect the reality we
create through our internal workings. That is, planets correlate to the
reality we make up. Is that true? Don’t ask me! We each choose our own
truth, since our attention to it creates it.
Avoiding the Pitfalls
While writing this article I encountered the challenge of allowing my
astrology beliefs to overpower my creative abilities. After a new love
interest made the unwitting error of providing his birth date, I
scrutinized his chart for over an hour.
His Sun Moon conjunction in Virgo was
particularly troubling, since I wasn’t interested in someone described
as "highly discriminating, critical, finicky and
conventional." Grant Lewi himself called a person with this aspect
a "moralist!" Probably not a good match for me. As I predicted
the demise of our relationship before our first date, I realized I’d
just fallen victim to my astrology.
So I gave it another shot. I reviewed
other traits of a double Virgo: loyal, affectionate, sentimental, and
domestic. I must have skipped over those as I dug out the dirt on him.
Even if he is picky - well, he’s interested in me, right? That has to
be a good sign. A peek at his Sun Pluto conjunction also revealed
"magnetic charm, strong physical desires, with an interest in
correcting social injustices." Okay, sign me up!
If I insist on giving attention to
astrology, the least I can do is allow it to support me in achieving
what I want. By knowing I have the power to craft this art-science in
ways that bring me success, I’m no longer at the mercy of particular
star pattern interpretations. When I know I’m the ultimate trump, I
use astrology to my benefit by powerfully embracing thoughts supporting
what I want. It’s as simple as that.
The Art of Selective Believing
As a Law of Attraction Coach with an irrefutable belief in astrology, I
know I can manage it to my benefit by sifting through the information
gleaned from the planets, giving attention to the aspects and
interpretations that support what I prefer to experience.
For example, rather than focusing on the
limits of my Capricorn ascendant (cold, calculating, having rotten
childhoods and inferiority complexes), I dwell on the positive traits
that rising Caps are durable, steadfast and grow younger with time.
Instead of believing my date’s 12th
house natal Venus means he’s predisposed to clandestine affairs, I
expect it manifests as valuing the mystical, spiritual aspects of life.
Instead of anticipating a 6th house transit of Mars as potential
conflict at work, I choose it means I’ll have extra energy and drive
to succeed while serving others.
Because if I’m thinking about possible
problems with co-workers, I create that outcome by entertaining those
thoughts. As I think about extra energy for success, I attract extra
energy for success. I’m the powerhouse here, not Mars. But my belief
in Mars’ 6th house transit allows me to expect (and thus create)
conditions and situations that enhance my life.
Leveraging Your Astrology
There are many ways to use your belief in astrology to enhance the life
you’re creating, rather than just respond as powerless victim to the
stars.
1. First know you are the ultimate
authority of your life. There is nothing "out there" more
powerful than you. Whether it’s an astrology report, a session with a
psychic or a medical diagnosis, you are your own best expert. You’re
in charge of you, and anything you hear, read or think is true only if
you accept it.
This isn’t just sugar-coating, or
refusing to acknowledge the "truth." You create your truth,
and you do so according to the thoughts you entertain. Since a belief is
nothing more than an often-repeated thought, you decide what’s true
simply through your choice of thought. Deliberately selecting supportive
thoughts allows you to live the reality you prefer, rather than being
stuck living out someone else’s idea of the truth.
2. Get in the habit of creatively
analyzing your astrology in ways that support what you’re up to.
Know that each sign, planet and aspect has challenging and
transformative qualities. Consider perceiving difficult aspects as
opportunities to learn. As you embrace interpretations that feel good,
you’ll manifest success.
One astrologer advised a friend whose
chart revealed an impending Pluto Jupiter conjunction to "lay
low" until it passed, as it meant bad news. Another astrologer told
him it was a wonderful opportunity to achieve great success, and that he
should exploit it by taking strong action. Which interpretation would
you give power to?
A Saturn return doesn’t have to mean
life crisis or hardship, astrologer Laura Ellingson reminds us. Let it
be a new chance to sort yourself out, embrace new responsibilities and
prune that which no longer serves you. Even a challenging-placed Saturn
can have a positive spin!
3. Last, if you find more limits than
opportunities in your astrology, consider giving up the habit. If you
can’t make it work for you, or if it doesn’t feel good, don’t
dwell on it. This is good advice in all areas of life: if it
doesn’t feel good, don’t do it. (Yes, that includes relationships,
jobs, diets and exercise.) You can’t get to where you want by doing
something you don’t enjoy!
Not just in astrology, but in all things,
choose thoughts that support what you want and leave the rest behind.
Embrace your power as the creator of your life, and don’t let
astrology do anything but boost your success.
Jeannette Maw is an
Attraction Coach and founder of Good Vibe Coaching in
Salt Lake City, Utah. Free tips to make your wish
list come true are yours by signing up for her “Get
What You Want” monthly ezine at www.goodvibecoach.com.
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