April 2013 – ASTROPRO

There Are No Atheists in a Foxhole

How much free will do we have? I was once told by my teacher that we have less than we think we do but more than we will ever use. I have found through the study of astrology that this is often the case. Some people think life is random while others see pre-destination. Actually, we probably have more influence over our own lives if we make positive life style choices. Genetics are a form of pre-destination. We have the genes that we have, but our lifestyle choices have proven to have a great effect on our longevity and quality of life.

There are two branches of belief. One where we accept our destiny as God’s will and we suffer and pray for an ultimately better outcome. Then there is the branch, of which astrology is a part, where we believe that we were given the tools to make choices and to use foresight in making these choices therefore mitigating some unpleasant events in our life.

The most difficult thing in astrology to comprehend is the influence of interferences. These interferences can change everything. That is why astrology is not an exact science but a soft science based on observation. Astrology allows us the possibility of upgrading our destinies.

It is by understanding ourselves better that we are able to understand others. Know yourself and your will know the others.

Deep Waters

There appears to be a rather wide gap between duty and entitlement. More and more there is the prevailing notion that we can have what we want when we want it. Often this creates a situation where some individuals are unable to control their emotions and actions. We now enter, astrologically, a more contemplative period where we must examine the elements that have created these behavioral patterns.

This week promises that the reality of life sinks in to the deeper layers of our selves. We begin to synthesize the elements that have led us to our current point in our destiny. This is not only our personal destiny but our collective destiny as well.

Daily, our lives are changed irreversibly be events that we experience. Some of the events are tragic and painful to experience and we can only feel a small measure of these events when they do not affect us directly. We each much shape our lives according to experience but also knowing that some higher knowledge or wisdom exists that will help us continue a positive perspective.

This will be a good time to examine our inner fears and anxieties and to direct our thinking in a way that will benefit all human beings. The sense of suffering that we feel is part of the human condition. We can only struggle to set a good example. People learn by example.

Pomp and Circumstance

Your mind may wander to the past and to the future but try to stay in the moment. Concentrate on the here and now. The present is where all action is taken. It is easy to let your mind wander into areas that don’t produce any results. Take action. You know you are alive when you act. The simple tasks of doing are what keep the world moving. Do your part to keep things going.

There are lots of planets in the fire sign Aries. Things tend to ignite when this happens. One thought leads to an action and the action leads to a thought. Keep this exchange of ideas and enthusiasm in motion. You will be ahead of the others if you can turn this period into a productive time. Don’t ignore fleeting ideas.

Take advantage of the spring signs (Aries, Taurus, Gemini) to renew some areas of your life that have been neglected. This uprising of power will inspire you to take on new projects. You have been over protecting yourself so as not to dissipate your energy. Now is the time to open the throttle. You are able to advance where you previously could not.

Organize your thoughts later. Now is the time to act upon those things that have been previously examined. Take advantage of this rush of enthusiasm.

Frame of Reference

Context is important right now. You may be having your judgment skewed by some form of misrepresentation. Forces beyond your control are affecting your perception. Take a step back and allow time to pass before making any commitments that have long term effects. Your mind is in the game but your instincts suffer from too much emotional involvement.

Your energy level is generally good. You feel motivated and want to utilize this time to your advantage. Patience is the only virtue and you are not inclined to it at this time. Put big jobs on the back burner for a few days until you have had time to absorb it all.

Objectivity got a lot of people into a lot of trouble. Make sure that you are not following the crowd. Individualism pays off now. Think for yourself. Influence and opinion are abundant but remain cautious when employing this information. It may be flawed and you don’t want to be the one who brings it to light.

Clear thinking and constructive action are on the horizon. Let them come to you. Don’t be aggressive when dealing with delicate situations. You may offend yourself.