What Is Modern Spiritual Astrology

Modern Spiritual Astrology focuses on the growth of the soul. Unlike "pop" astrology, which permeates our culture, this approach views the universe as asking us questions pertaining to our spiritual development. "Pop" astrology gives superficial answers with little meaningful direction or insight. A soul-focused astrology assists you in better understanding the planetary energies and how to use them to promote greater harmony with your soul's purpose as seen in your natal chart.

Some principles of Modern Spiritual Astrology are:

--Advocacy of free will to manage the natal chart on a wide continuum of expression. It is up to every individual to move toward the promise of the chart while managing the lessons. We choose how a chart manifests.

--It is the responsibility of the astrologer to promote the highest expression that a chart conveys while also giving voice to less optimal responses. This empowers the client to have a sound awareness of the unique strengths and challenges the chart clarifies and to orient consciousness toward the higher evolutionary expression.

--Spiritual evolution unfolds in a succession of lifetimes. The natal chart is a representation of soul's condition upon birth. Like everything else in nature, it is not a fixed entity -- rather it evolves and changes contingent upon the chart owner's response.

--Focus is on the most relevant and pressing issues a soul has incarnated to work through. Personality factors are viewed as assets or hazards in response to the spiritual lessons.

--For those with less of a spiritual orientation, astrology may also be interpreted in a genealogical (family tree) fashion: how one's descendants have passed down traits that have crystallized into patterns and possible blockages. Either way, it is of great value to know how to live a more balanced and integrated life.