FAQ

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Here are frequently asked questions (FAQ) about astrology:

General questions about astrology

1. What is astrology and how does it work?

An explanation of the basics, description of the principles and history of astrology: 

Astrology is an ancient practice concerned with understanding and interpreting the position and movement of celestial bodies and their interpretation in the context of astronomical celestial constellations and earthly events in humanity. It is based on symbolic interpretation and is used to determine the position and movement of celestial bodies at the time of a person's birth and can provide clues to life events and personality developments at a certain point in life. Astrologers are constantly studying celestial bodies in connection with natural events on earth and their influence on people and are constantly learning new things through the exchange of experience. It is an area in which one can constantly develop in terms of understanding human psychology. A central tool of astrology is the horoscope, a schematic representation of the positions of the celestial bodies at a particular time and place. The birth chart shows the celestial body positions at the time of a person's birth and serves as a basis for astrological analysis. The horoscope shows different areas of life. Astrology can be a guide to self-knowledge, relationship analysis, life planning, career direction and crisis management. Although the scientific community does not recognize astrology as a science, it has cultural and psychological value for many people.

2. What are zodiac signs?

The term “zodiac sign” was invented by magazines, which first created small weekly horoscopes for their readers. Basically, the term “zodiac sign” stands for “sign of the zodiac”, because the zodiac consists of 12 signs and each individual sign of the zodiac has its own meaning. Every person is born under a sign of the zodiac on the day they are born, as the sun changes sign approximately every 30 days and so people are born under different signs of the zodiac, which means that initial personality patterns can already be recognized. Some astrologers also call it the “sun sign”. However, psychological astrology goes beyond these general interpretations and analyzes the entire birth chart to gain deeper insights into a person’s psychological patterns.

4. What is the difference between sun sign, moon sign and ascendant?

The sun sign refers to the position of the sun at the time of birth and represents a person's nature. The moon sign stands for the position of the moon and reflects the emotional nature of a person. The ascendant is the sign rising on the eastern horizon at the time of birth and influences how one presents and approaches the outside world.

5. How do you create a birth chart? 

A birth chart is created by using the date, exact time and place of birth to calculate the positions of the Ascendant, planets, Sun and Moon in the twelve houses of the zodiac. This information is then interpreted by an astrologer to provide insight into the person's personality and life. In the past, this was calculated manually and recorded by hand, but nowadays astrologers use horoscope software that can calculate the planetary positions very precisely.

Questions about specific zodiac signs

1. What statements can be made about the individual characteristics of the zodiac signs?

Each individual zodiac sign or sun sign can provide information about a person's general character traits. The exact personality traits can only be given by having the birth chart analyzed by a professional astrologer.

2. Which zodiac signs go best together?

This is not so easy to answer. It is advisable to have an astrologer examine the relationship theme of a person's birth chart and possibly also that of a potential partner. Compatibility in astrology is not solely determined by the sun sign. Psychological astrology analyzes the entire relationship dynamic by examining both partners’ birth charts, providing deep insights into the emotional and psychological patterns within the relationship.

3. How does the ascendant influence compatibility?

The Ascendant alone does not influence compatibility, but the Ascendant plays a decisive role in how we perceive the world and which partners we are looking for or which people are looking for us. A partnership horoscope can be very informative on the subject of “compatibility”.

4. Can astrology predict the future of my relationship?

Astrology can predict the potential for both challenging and harmonious times. However, a lot depends on the quality of the relationship and how long it has existed and which phases it has already gone through.

Questions about astrological influences and predictions

1. How do planetary movements influence our daily lives?

The movements of the planets impact not only physical phenomena like weather and tides but also have subtle effects on our emotional and psychological experiences, according to astrology. Psychological astrology studies these planetary transits and how they influence an individual's emotional processes and life developments.

Scientific perspective

Seasons and climate: The Earth's movement around the sun directly influences the seasons and climate on Earth. The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit determine when it will be summer or winter, which in turn affects our daily lives, from what we wear to what we do outdoors.

Tides: The moon and its gravitational pull cause the tides, which determine the rhythm of life in coastal areas. This affects fishing, shipping and the daily lives of people in these regions.

Day-night cycle: The rotation of the Earth on its axis determines the day-night cycle, which influences our sleep patterns, working hours and many other aspects of daily life.

Astrological perspective

Many people believe that the positions and movements of the planets can also influence our lives in more subtle ways. This is the basis of astrology.

Horoscopes: Astrologers create horoscopes based on the position of the planets at the time of a person's birth. These horoscopes are meant to predict personality traits, strengths, weaknesses and future events in life.

Planetary transits: Astrologers believe that the current movements of planets (transits) can influence events and moods in a person's life. For example, a transit of Mars can be interpreted as a time of increased energy and activity.

Monthly and annual forecasts: Many people regularly read astrological forecasts to gain insight into future events and decisions.

Summary

The movements of the planets influence our daily lives in obvious ways through physical phenomena such as the climate and the tides. In addition, many people believe in astrological influences, although these are not proven by “scientists”. Both perspectives show how deeply rooted the fascination and importance of planetary movements are in our culture and our daily lives.

2. What are retrogrades and what are their effects?

Retrograde motion is an optical illusion that occurs when the Earth overtakes another planet in its orbit. Although it looks as if the planet is moving backwards. When Mercury goes retrograde, for example, it is important to take time in your daily life to read documents and contracts carefully before signing them, as you may tend to get bogged down. Such a time is also suitable for sorting out old things. What you do with this time and how you use it is up to you. Psychological astrology offers tools to use these periods as times for reflection and inner work.

3. What is the significance of the different houses in a horoscope?

A horoscope is divided into 12 houses. These houses represent different areas of life with the background of the zodiac signs. A trained astrologer can help you decipher these areas of life.

4. can astrology predict professional success?

It depends on the personal resources of the horoscope owner and the quality of time in the person's professional life. It also plays a role whether the horoscope owner is already working or whether he is looking for a job or whether the horoscope owner defines his professional success by a career change, therefore this question is very difficult to answer, because there is not one answer for all horoscope owners or people. Through certain planetary constellations in relation to a person's birth chart, professional themes can be recognized and or predicted. How these themes affect the horoscope owner can only be determined by having the horoscope analyzed by a professional astrologer.

5. How reliable are astrological predictions?

I would like to distance myself from the term “predictions”. I work with forecasts. Astrological forecasts depend on the astrologer's professional experience and expertise. There are also astrologers who do not make predictions, but deal solely with psychological astrology, such as Thomas Ring. I can only advise you to rely on a trained professional astrologer who has sufficient professional experience. 

As an astrologer, I always have to point out the limitations of statements. As an astrologer, you can make a forecast but not an exact prediction. It always depends on the psychological constitution of the horoscope owner, how he lives his psychological parts and resources or whether there are obstacles in this respect.

Questions about the practical application of astrology

2. Can astrology help with career choices?

Yes, definitely. Astrology has already helped many people to find their career direction. There are very clear indications of this in a person's birth chart.

3. How can I use astrology to promote my personal growth?

Psychological Astrology can help you to promote your personal growth by encouraging self-reflection and self-awareness. By analyzing your natal chart, you gain deeper insights into your personality, strengths and challenges. You will understand your basic nature, your emotional nature and how you are seen by others, allowing you to get to know yourself better. Use these insights to develop your talents and work on your weaknesses. Identify opportune times for activities and recognize when challenges might come your way to better handle them. Analyze the dynamics of your relationships with other people to better understand and improve them. Gain deeper insights into your life purpose and full potential to live a more fulfilling life. Deepen your knowledge of astrology and exchange ideas with other interested people to gain new perspectives. Through these approaches, you can develop a better understanding of yourself and promote your personal growth.

4. What are the best resources to learn more about astrology?

It takes a lot of time to learn astrology, because even if you have read a lot of books and attended a lot of courses, there will always be new insights that will amaze you and help you develop. It is best to start with the basics of astrology. There are many good offers for literature in online stores and also many offers for astrological basics courses on the Internet. However, I would be careful about who is offering the course, which branch of astrology is being taught and what you are looking for or which branch of astrology you want to learn. I myself practise (western tropical) psychological astrology with the Placidus house system. So far, the Placidus house system has proven itself in the western world.

5. Can I interpret my own horoscope or should I consult a professional astrologer?

It is always an advantage if you have some basic astrological knowledge yourself. Of course, you can interpret your own birth chart if you have sufficient knowledge. However, it is often the case that certain astrological placements in one's own horoscope are misinterpreted by laypeople and, in the worst case, interpreted as a “death sentence” by a layperson. It is therefore important to consult a professionally trained astrologer to take away the fear of one's own horoscope and to explain the placement constructively in order to help the horoscope owner to work progressively with his or her own parts and resources in life.

Questions About Psychological Astrology

1. What is Psychological Astrology?
Psychological astrology merges traditional astrological interpretations with deep psychological insights. It is used to analyze a person’s inner motivations, emotional patterns, and personal development, helping them develop a deeper understanding of themselves.

2. How Does Psychological Astrology Differ from Traditional Astrology?
While traditional astrology often focuses on predictive methods, psychological astrology emphasizes the analysis of deep psychological and emotional patterns. It provides tools to uncover unconscious drives and overcome personal obstacles.

3. Can Psychological Astrology Help with Emotional Problems?
Yes, psychological astrology offers profound insights into emotional challenges and internal conflicts. It helps individuals recognize unconscious patterns and discover new ways to cope with these challenges.

Critical and skeptical questions about astrology

1. Is astrology scientifically sound?

So far it has been said that scientific studies have found no empirical evidence, but I have to disagree, because many astrologers working in mundane astrology have already predicted many major events. The scientific studies that have been conducted have been carried out by scientists who have no basic astrological training and have therefore come to results that do not correspond to the current realistic situation.

2. Why do people believe in astrology?

First of all, I would like to make it clear that astrology is not a “belief”. Astrology is the language of our solar system and can serve as a tool to better understand and utilize time qualities in relation to one's own life.

Astrology gives people hope and orientation, when certain phases of life seem uncertain and unclear, then astrology can bring light into the darkness. Astrology can give some people a certain stability, knowing that times will change and especially how they will change. For some people who are not familiar with astrology but are enthusiastic and always interested in it, it can also seem like magic, although of course it has nothing to do with magic.

3. What do critics say about astrology?

Critics repeatedly emphasize that there is no scientific evidence to support astrological claims. Astrology has no demonstrable basis in physics, astronomy or biology, and its principles often contradict well-established scientific knowledge. Astrological predictions are not reliable and it is claimed that astrological “predictions” are so general and vague that they apply to a large number of people.

Astrological interpretations can vary greatly depending on the astrologer and the methods used. This subjectivity and lack of standardization can undermine the reliability and credibility of astrology. Astrology is developed differently in different cultures and eras. Western astrology differs significantly from Chinese or Vedic astrology, which raises questions about the universal validity of astrological principles.

Critics argue that belief in astrology is often based on a need for comfort, guidance and a sense of control over life. They see astrology as a form of magical thinking that helps people deal with uncertainty and stress, but with no real basis in reality.

Even if there are occasional correlations between astrological factors and certain events or personality traits, this does not mean that astrology provides a causal explanation. Critics emphasize that correlation does not necessarily mean causation.

These criticisms show that astrology is widely rejected by the scientific community and is considered a pseudoscience. Nevertheless, some critics acknowledge that astrology can have some meaning on a personal level, using it as a tool for self-reflection and dealing with insecurities.

4. How is astrology different from astronomy?

Astrology and astronomy are two completely different disciplines. Astrology is an ancient system or practice that deals with understanding and interpreting the position and movement of celestial bodies and their interpretation in the context of astronomical constellations and earthly events in humanity. It is based on symbolic interpretation and is used to understand the position and movement of celestial bodies at the time of a person's birth and can provide clues to life events and personality developments at a certain point in life.

Astronomy, on the other hand, is the scientific study of the universe and its components, such as stars, planets and galaxies. It uses scientific methods to understand the universe and the physical laws that govern it. While astrology is not recognized by the scientific community and is considered a pseudoscience, astronomy is a recognized science based on empirical evidence and mathematical models. Astronomy has led to many significant scientific discoveries, while the methods and theories of astrology have no scientific basis. Originally, both disciplines had ancient origins and were often linked, but since the scientific revolution, astronomy has evolved considerably and become separate from astrology.

5. is there evidence for the effectiveness of astrology?

Yes, this can often be found in oral astrology, but clients also repeatedly report accurate interpretations in consultations, which came about through well-founded analyses of birth charts, not only by me, but by astrologers from all over the world.

Many astrologers with professional experience have predicted an assassination attempt on Trump in 2024, as the great Uranus-Mars conjunction on the weekend of July 13, 2024 was exactly conjunct the fixed star Algol. In astrology, Algol is often associated with negative qualities. It is considered a “bringer of bad luck” and is associated with violence, accidents and intense emotions. These meanings stem from the historical and cultural symbolism attributed to the star. In Trump's natal chart, this astrological transit hit the area of his “public appearance”. This is just one example of many that confirm the effectiveness of astrology and why many people from all over the world are fascinated by astrology.

I hope this FAQ was helpful, if you have any further questions feel free to contact me

Sheela