Astrology Zen

By Roditch

This is a small Astrology book. Like all the ZEN series it is a simple introduction about a vast topic. I have worked as an astrologer and read many books. For a beginner, this will hopefully get you started on the right track.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Roditch
• Release date: Mar 30, 2020
• ISBN: 9780463827628

Roditch

I am a retired Photography Teacher, Refugee Settlement Manager, and Builder. For the past 10 years, I have been teaching part-time, writing books, taking photos and doing lots of research.All the books I write come from experience and research. Yes, in my life so far I have worked with refugees, taught art, built houses, studied herbs, and health. I have also studied astrology spirituality including meditation, animal welfare, and poetry.I sincerely hope that you can gain valuable information from my books (usually short and sweet introductions) to different facets of life I have visited.

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Astrology ZEN

Roditch Roditch

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Contents

Introduction

The Bible

Astrology

Vedic Astrology

Carl Jung

Sidereal versus Tropical Systems

Planets Signs Houses and Aspects

Aspects

Interpret

Famous Astrologers

Mythology

The Moon’s Nodes

The Four elements

Astrology Schools

Summary

Introduction

Astrology is popular around the world, especially in India. Most Christians are against astrology because God teaches free will and self-responsibility. If you become interested in astrology, you should always remember that it is only a guide and a philosophical system that is based on Roman and Greek mythology. When I feel troubled, I will often read different aspects of my horoscope to introduce a more complex psychological framework to my thinking.

The first time I tried to do a reading for a friend, I was shocked to find out so much about their personal feelings and life—not from the horoscope but from what they told me as they opened up about their inner life as we talked about their astrological chart. This changed me a lot because I thought we were all hiding behind our masks and that was the way it was for everyone. To hear that someone else had many of the same fears and worries as I did was very comforting, especially from such a successful and beautiful woman. This is the beauty of astrology: it introduces a third person into a discussion. A good example would be when a husband and wife are arguing about him being lazy. The third person, the horoscope, can speak about elements in the horoscope that say he is lazy. This can defuse many problems between people because the third voice is impartial.

I am also encouraged by Vedic astrology. There is a lot to be learned about your pathway in life and all the developmental obstacles you can imagine. There is one very good Vedic astrologer in America that can offer clear guidance on many topics. I will talk about him in another chapter. Again, astrology can be a thought expander, option maker, shadow lifter, reinforcer, and a third person offering new ideas, deeper