Comments on: Why Astrology’s Image Needs a Makeover

By: R.L. Ohlhausen

R.L. Ohlhausen — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 19:50:37 +0000

Astrology is in dire need of a ‘new direction’… But on the whole, astrologers are unwilling to do the work needed to make that happen. I constantly hear the layperson question the validity of astrology and when someone questions an astrologer about the inner workings they have very little to make any sense out of regarding the drivers behind it. When presenting scientific arguments and discussions the most common reply I get is, “Well, that’s fascinating and makes sense, but how does that benefit ME or my clients?” There is no real concern as to the need for answering the fundamental questions about astrology itself; that would take up too much ME time or those clients focused on the ME. I am not saying astrologers are a greedy bunch, far from that, but face it when dealing with ourselves and our clients, you get paid because people are primarily unaware and self-absorbed, there is no getting around that; there’s your real reason for our rise in astrology and all other personality feedback measurement devices. There is a lot of publication going on out there, but the massive volumes of works are in large part rather self-indulgent regurgitations of someone else’s work, with only a small percentage of “new work” actually contributing to further astrology. In one sense, despite its growth, astrology is still stagnant and has only done it’s ‘book learning’ and hasn’t furthered its evolution. There are only a small number of ‘astrological-scientiests’ out there doing anything to put a foundation under astrology itself, and their voices are drowned out because most people are still caught up in just their own personal growth or direction and not the field of astrology. The average astrologer is merely interested in making their living by catering to their clients and the lesser type of astrology, the obsessive ones, are primarily caught up in over-developing one concept or idea to a point it becomes impractical. Astrology does’t just need another “Astrological Renaissance”, we need an “Astrological Revolution”. Science has already done the work. In the end, it all relates to our psyche. All of the pieces are there to lay the ground work to make that happen, its just in need of those ready to put in the time and show the world the Truth.

By: R.L. Ohlhausen

R.L. Ohlhausen — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:31:56 +0000

Astrology is in dire need of a ‘new direction’… But on the whole, astrologers are unwilling to do the work needed to make that happen. I constantly hear the layperson question the validity of astrology and when someone questions an astrologer about the inner workings they have very little to make any sense out of regarding the drivers behind it. When presenting scientific arguments and discussions the most common reply I get is, “Well, that’s fascinating and makes sense, but how does that benefit ME or my clients?” There is no real concern as to the need for answering the fundamental questions about astrology itself; that would take up too much ME time or those clients focused on the ME. I am not saying astrologers are a greedy bunch, far from that, but face it when dealing ourselves and our clients, you get paid because people are primarily unaware and self-absorbed, there is no getting around that; there’s your real reason for our rise in astrology and all other personality feedback measurement devices. There is a of publication out there, but he massive volumes of works are in large part vane regurgitations of someone else’s work, with only a small percentage of “new work” actually contributing to further astrology. In once sense, despite its growth, astrology is still stagnant and has only done it’s ‘book learning’ and hasn’t furthered its evolution. There are only a small number of ‘astrological-scientiests’ out there doing anything to put a foundation under astrology itself, and their voices are drowned out because most people are still caught up in only their own personal growth and not the field of astrology. The average astrologer is merely interested in making their living by catering to their clients and the lesser type of astrology; the obsessive types, are primarily caught up in over-developing one concept or idea to a point it becomes impractical. Astrology does’t just need another “Astrological Renaissance”, we need an “Astrological Revolution”. Science has already done the work. In the end, it all relates to our psyche. All of the pieces are there to lay the ground work to make that happen, its just in need of those ready to put in the time and show the world the Truth.

By: Rodrigez

Rodrigez — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:40:09 +0000

I used to believe in astrology. I consulted a very highly experienced and recommended astrologer about ten years ago and have returned periodically for updates.

None of her predictions have come true.

Her character analysis was way off. My chart suggest a confident, bold person, but I am timid and shy. All these years I have kept hoping that I would grow into the kind of person my chart promised I could be.

I have finally begun to accept that I am never going to be the person that the astrologer assumed I could be. Nor will things turn out the way she suggested. Yes, I know that we have free will and all that so we can change the outcomes for ourselves. But that in itself totally undermines the entire message she sold me. If I do not have the confidence to enact the bold moves that are suggested by my chart, then clearly, either something is wrong with me or something is wrong with my chart! And yes, before you ask, I am 100% certain about the birth time and date etc.

If something is wrong with me, because I am not the person I “should” be, then… well, the only conclusion that remains is that the whole astrological reading was a complete waste of time.

I for one will certainly recommend that people steer well clear of astrology in future. It has done me no end of harm.

By: tanjabrowne

tanjabrowne — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:33:32 +0000

Why is the first question people always ask at a party, “So what do you do?” How completely unoriginal, and how entirely unnerving to have to answer with something we know will challenge their reaction. Like the title “artist,” being an astrologer denotes some sort of self-proclaimed profession. What we need are LETTERS. A string of letters after our name would finally intimidate people enough to believe the field of astrology requires real study. But aren’t those letters just a cloak in their own way? Don’t we all secretly snicker at the counselor who needs to add the mail-odered “PhD” after his name to print on his first book – that no ones buys? Any stay-at-home mom (now how many people just stopped reading this?) has grappled with this profession/identity issue to the point where they might just avoid going to the party altogether. Imagine if our first question to each other was, “How old are you?” The truth is, people ask each other’s professions to estimate their own standing within a given group. I’m finally learning to enjoy looking someone directly in the eye as I say the magical word, and watch the other person either widen their eyes and nod in enthusiasm, or twitch in discomfort and find a polite way to excuse themselves and move away…far, far away.

By: Maysi

Maysi — Sun, 01 May 2011 13:45:39 +0000

I commend Steven for his honesty and I sympathize. I’ve just finished teaching an undergraduate class that I called ‘Myth and Astrology’ at a conservative liberal arts college. I teach in the department of religious studies. For the first part of the semester, I felt the need to frequently remind students that just because we were studying archetypal concepts within an astrological context didn’t mean we were admitting any belief in astrology itself. Then I noticed that the students didn’t seem to be having any difficulty accepting astrology at face value and were actually quite enjoying applying the concepts to their own natal charts. Many of these students are devout Christians, but the majority of them seemed quite open to the ideas found in astrology. I have hope that this generation is going to have a whole different take on the ‘science and religion’ debate, and are the start of a shift in how people perceive astrology.

By: Robin

Robin — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:24:52 +0000

If you ask me, Mr. Forrest is going to some pretty lame parties. Maybe he should consider hanging with a more expansive peer group.

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By: Shelley O

Shelley O — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 14:54:17 +0000

I think if we back up to the center of the controversy, we will see that as long as we care what others think BEFORE we care what we think, we will always be playing the justification/validation game. When we have the courage of our convictions, others will have no choice but to treat us differently. Thank goodness Uranus is moving into Aries, and I see a new day dawning for astrologers.

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