Psychodynamic Astrology

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Venus

Meet the Planets, Meet Yourself

The planets of astrology relate to the various aspects of our personality. Depending upon the individual certain planetary energies are more conscious and developed than others. Follows is guide to each of the planetary characteristics. Review at your leasure to determine which of the planetary forces you honour, and which you ignore.

Jupiter

The Horoscope

Life is a journey. At times our path runs free; at times the road seems rocky and fraught with difficulty.

To further our passage, we may turn to any number of sources of guidance. We may follow the advice of our elders. We may study the scriptures, listen to our dreams, watch for a sign or sit quietly until some inner clarity arrives. Or we may just continue on and let the roads take us where they will.

We may also look to the stars.

The age old science of astrology has a remarkable capacity to describe our fate in life as it is defined by our time and place of birth.

Your horoscope, or birth chart, represents a map of the heavens at your time of birth. What’s more, your horoscope is also the map for your journey through life.

Understanding your Horoscope

Your horoscope contains a wealth of information. From your horoscope you may determine:

Your approach to life (defined by your Ascendant)
What you seek in relationships (Descendant)
Your calling and ideal vocation (Mid-heaven)
Your natural talent and ability (the Sun’s placement)
What you need to feel supported in life (the Moon) as well as how you care for and nuture others
How you understand and learn from the world around you (Mercury)
Your natural style, charm and appeal (Venus)
Your energy and drive (Mars)
How you find meaning and a sense of purpose in life (Jupiter)
How you stabilize and best structure your life (Saturn)
Your sources of inspiration, illumination and renewal (Uranus, Neptune, Pluto)
Your strengths and weaknesses

Your horoscope describes your destiny. How this possible is possible remains a mystery, yet it works.

Incomprehensible, but true

Too often astrology is dismissed on the basis that there is no rational explanation available. The concept of Astrology is often met with an overly rational or closed mind, and dismissed without trial.

This is unfortunate, as the science of astrology has so much to offer.

Yet we have a right to remain skeptical. To date, science has found no causal connecting principle that ties the position of the planets to our experience in life.

More recently scientists such as Wolfgang Pauli and Dr. Carl Jung have postulated the idea of synchronicity where two events are bound by their meaningful coincidence. Jung’s concept of synchronicity is often put forward as an explanation for the underlying force at work within astrology.

Despite defying any rational explanation, astrology remains one of the most popular divination tools.

I’m not referring to the astrological columns you might read in a newspaper or magazine. What you see there is astrology in its weakest form. These columns offer little in terms of their accuracy. Are they better than nothing? I’m not sure. My view is that they further damage the astrology's already fragile reputation.

An accurate astrological analysis requires the calculation of your horoscope for the particular time, date and place of your birth. All the planets need to be considered, not just your Sun’s sign. Furthermore you need to explore how the planets stand in relation to each other.

When properly applied, the science of astrology offers a truly remarkable experience. But first let’s get clear about what your PsychoDynamic Astrology Report can and can’t offer.

It won’t tell you the colour of your eyes or skin tone, but it will describe how you appear to others.
It won’t tell you who will be your partner in life, but it will tell you what you look for and seek in your relationships.
It won’t tell you your exact profession, but it will describe your calling and how you may best contribute in life.
It won’t tell you your address, but it will describe what you look for and need in a home.
It won’t tell you how to get rich, but it will advise how to avoid paths and prospects that are not your way.
It won’t tell you whether you’re good or bad, but it will highlight the light and dark sides of your character.
It won’t tell you how to make money, but it will tell you how you may find stability.
It won’t tell you which paradigm or religion you subscribe to, but it will describe where you may find meaning and direction in life.
It won’t tell you how you can avoid trouble, but it will help you recognize your mistakes and address the challenges before you.
It won’t tell you where to find love or what clothes to wear, but it will identify your powers of attraction.
It won’t improve your fitness and health, but it will put you in touch with a deeper set of energies. Actually this can do wonders for your health, but think of that as a bonus.
It won’t tell you what will happen tomorrow, but it will describe how your life will unfold over the years.

Psychodynamic Astrology

Astrology is an age old science. It dates back to ancient times and has been evolving ever since.

Not all astrological systems are the same. They vary from culture to culture and age to age.

Today, in western society, most astrologers will practice either classical astrology, humanistic astrology or psychological astrology.

Classical astrology places a strong emphasis upon fate. Humanistic astrology gew out of classical astrology and places a greater focus on the personality. In turn, psychological astrology explores the deeper roots of the character.

Psychodynamic Astrology is the next evolution, adding a dynamic element to what is otherwise a psychological approach. Character and fate are revealed as two ends of the same spectrum.

The principles of PsychoDynamic Astrology are simple yet elegant. I don’t want go too deeply into these principles here and now, but what I would like to point out is that it is this dynamic aspect of PsychoDynamic Astrology that gives it its accuracy.

Let me explain why.

If you were given a map, along with instructions as to how to read that map, you could easily find where you are now, where you’ve been and where you are going.

But it is not only the map provides you with a sense of direction. Rather it is the map, in combination with your own awareness, that offers you a clear perspective.

The interpretation of an astrological chart is much the same. It must take into account where the individulal is at in the themselves and in their life.

Psychodynamic Astrology takes into account the development of the personality and serves as a means to understand your life’s journey as well as the signposts along the way. It explains who you are and outlines your stages of development.

A deeper knowledge of yourself and your destiny is invaluable. Through astrology you may learn of the various archetypal forces at work within your life. These forces characterise:

Your goals in life
You fate and destiny
What you meet in others and in life.
Your hidden talents and greater potential
Your path and challenges in life
You process of individuation and how you will come to know yourself

A full understanding of your horoscope is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself.

The science of Astrology has remained with us for centuries. And for good reason. Astrology works, it works well.

If you aim to understand your path though life, if you want to discover yourself, or if you want you would like to know why you are here... then you need to explore your astrological horoscope.

Bon Voyage!

Craig Jarman

Dream Analyst, Astrologer

About Craig Jarman....
Craig Jarman has practiced as a Dream Analyst and Astrologer since 1986. His approach to astrology evolved out of a detailed study of comparative religion, myth, Jungian psychology, classical astrology, humanistic astrology and psychological astrology. Craig first started teaching his Psychodynamic approach to astrology in 1995. See also www.dreamanalysis.info