Learning Astrology

I have started learning astrology and I am loving it! My favorite thing has been "discovering" new planets, asteroids, and especially galactic astrology which covers other star systems and deep space objects, OMG!

What most people know about astrology is your sun sign, which is based on where the sun was when you were born. Born in late March, I am an Aries. I also already knew about your moon sign, which is supposed to represent your emotions and inner world vs. how you are seen by others. Most everyone knows about Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, and these planets all have their own symbolism. Have you heard of Chiron, the planetoid rainbow bridge between personal planets and transpersonal planets?

Where things got really interesting for me is with Eris. Eris is a dwarf planet like Pluto, discovered in 2005. How did I miss this news story? Was it even in the news? I don't know. Eris represents the dark solar feminine, the return of the Goddess archetype. Eris is a harbinger of a great awakening, a great change. There are also asteroid goddesses Ceres, Juno, Pallas Athena Vesta, and black moon Lillith.

I found out about galactic astrology from Julia Balaz. You can get a free galactic astrology chart on her website. I did this and was fascinated with the results. Though I don't understand what everything means, I am very intrigued to find out more, as these placements indicate what other star systems you might be connected with. Galactic connections in my chart include Lyra, Orion, Andromeda, and Galactic. Lyra is supposed to be associated with themes in the healing arts, body-mind-soul, and spiritual teachings. Orion is supposed to be associated with entrepreneurship, and handling and resolving polarity conflicts.