In astrology, each planet possesses a unique energy field that it bestows upon us. Each one also gives us a unique set of gifts and challenges. We will explore all of them in more depth. Before doing so, however, I would like to address a few important issues.
First of all, we need to discuss the roles of the sun and moon in astrology. In astronomy, the sun is classified as a star. The Earth's moon is simply no different from any of the other planets in our solar system that has a moon(s). In astrology, however, the sun and moon are considered planets. This is because astrology is geocentric which means that Earth is viewed as being the center of the solar system. This is in direct opposition to astronomy's view that our solar system is heliocentric or sun centered with the planets orbiting around it.
So does this mean that astrologers actually think that all the planets (including the sun) orbit around the Earth?
The answer is no, astrologers don't actually believe that the physical solar system has the Earth at its center. What it does mean is that the system of astrology works from the basis of the Earth being at the center of our solar system. This is because the meanings of the planets take on a symbolic meaning not a literal one. Astrology is based on the view from down here on the planet Earth and not from the scorching hot surface of our sun. Therefore, from astrology's viewpoint, the sun and the moon function just like planets.
The second item that I would like to address is Pluto. In August of 2006, the International Astronomical Union in Prague voted to "demote" Pluto to the status of a "dwarf" planet because they felt that it did not meet their requirements of a planet. This is so despite only 424 astronomers voting on the matter, which is only 5% of the world's astronomers! To this day, this is still a hotly debated decision. Some astronomers feel that this will one day be overturned.
Many of the critics love to poke fun at astrology because of the Pluto decision. They suggest that surely astrology has been debunked since Pluto is no longer a planet. I can't help but wonder when astrologers ever did base their knowledge upon traditional concepts? The sun and moon aren't planets either by astronomy's definition, but by astrology's standards the system still works remarkably well regardless of how it may be viewed. Therefore, the issue of Pluto has absolutely no relevance whatsoever upon astrology because the function of Pluto doesn't change simply because astronomers decide to classify it differently.
The last item that I will cover is the issue of "Sun Sign Astrology." The sun sign only covers a small part of how astrologers interpret someone's astrological chart. It is definitely one of the major components of an astrology birth chart, but not the only factor to be considered. It truly is to be considered the very tip of the iceberg.
Defining astrology as only comprising your sun sign is very similar to thinking that the head of the human body is the only thing that makes up the body. The head is certainly an important part, but we still need the neck, body, arms, legs, internal organs, etc. to have a fully functioning human body. Do you see what I'm saying here? Astrology is very similar to this. The sun is indeed important, but the other planets serve incredibly vital functions as well in order to obtain any accurate understanding of astrology.
Eric Hughes is an Astrological Consultant who compassionately enables people to understand themselves on a deep spiritual level. He helps people to enthusiastically embrace their life with renewed passion as they learn how to consciously honor their own unique inner-flame. He is also the author of the popular TinyFeet Astrology Children's Report. Eric may be contacted at (404) 402-3179, http://www.inner-flame-astrology.com, or [http://www.tinyfeetastrology.com]
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