What I Hate About Modern Astrology
“Oh, your Jupiter is in the Fifth House? Wow. You must love art, music and theater. You enjoy watching movies and probably get along very well with kids. Have you tried singing or dancing? They could be great hobbies for you and good sources of luck!”
The fuck is that? People knew things like that about themselves since they were in nursery school. What value does information like that offer an adult who wants to learn about their destiny?
Meanwhile, traditional astrology gives you actual predictions and guidelines about your life beyond common sense:
“If your Jupiter is in the Fifth House, you are blessed with fertility. Even if conceiving becomes a challenge early on in the marriage, it will work out for you within a few years. You will have children who adore you and of whom you can be proud. You are lucky in gambling, but only when you’re doing it out of enjoyment, never out of desperation. Windfalls after all are a blessing, not a business. Fame and glory are in the cards for you. But they come too easily that arrogance is a possible side effect. Avoid this to retain your placement’s benefits.”
Now, that — that could help someone. Even if astrology turns out to be complete bullshit, the native who wants to have kids but can’t will still try their best, perhaps through medical help, because their astrological reading includes grounded encouragement. It even warns the native not to make a business out of gambling and to avoid arrogance. Again, even if astrology ends up being a lie, that’s still very grounded and concrete advice. All while actually letting the native know the purpose of their Jupiter placement, which is where their luck lies.
Modern astrology too loves giving advice.
But the way it does it sounds too profound that it ends up being shallow:
“You are a Pisces Rising. That’s a Water sign. So like water, let’s look at your flow. What helps your soul flow beautifully in this life? You must trust your intuition. You should follow your imagination. Develop your spirituality. But make sure you stay realistic and grounded. Like water, this is how you thrive in life.”
Did you see how useless that was?
It’s a Hallmark greeting card.
Follow your intuition and imagination but stay realistic. Be spiritual but not too much, stay grounded. Might as well say, “The sky is blue, but sometimes it’s gray.”
Meanwhile, traditional astrology says:
“Where is your ruler as a Pisces Rising? In the Ninth House? Focus on the foreigners in your social circle. Get to know them. They will help you soar in your career and reputation. When you have a choice between traveling by water or air, choose water. Your life can bring you more fun & adventure there. When you have a chance to get your master’s, grab it, along with any chances for international travel. Learn other languages. Because of your natural wiring, you will find it easy to do so, and you can make a lot of money out of it as a teacher or by moving to places where those languages are spoken. These are how you thrive.”
See? That’s what good advice sounds like. It’s tangible, relevant and actionable.
Honestly, modern astrology is why intellectuals look down on astrology. Personally, it’s why I rejected astrology too. That modern fluff is what was being paraded in front of me before my elders introduced me to the practice.
If you love modern astrology, will you choose to be offended by this post and stay in your restrictive paradigm?
Or will you do right by yourself and venture into studying traditional astrology, which is designed to actually help with human lives?
I leave the choice up to you.
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