Why do I do that thing that I do?

Astrology: The Mystery is The Magic

Why am I compelled to advocate for others?
Why do I get lost in other peoples dramas?
Why am I compelled to understand why I am alive and on this planet?
Why am I drawn to philosophy, writing and teaching?
Why do I want to live large and experience as much as I possibly can?
Why am I so darn independent?
Why do I feel better staying at the Embassy Suites than I do at the Motel 6?
Why do I care about any of this!?
And just as important “why do other people handle similar life situations so very differently than I do?”

The answers to these questions and so much more might just be found in your Astrological Natal Chart.

Growing up I had always heard people say things like, “I am a Taurus, they are Libras and he is a Pisces.” I knew people that read their horoscopes daily and I had seen books specializing on each of the signs of the zodiac.
My sister, my father and myself are all Aquarius. And we are all so very different. So I didn’t understand or give much credit to astrology. However, I was intrigued by it and when I began to consciously pursue my spiritual studies I was compelled to study astrology. Yeah for me!!!

So, what is an Astrology Natal Chart?
It is snap shot of what was happening in the heavens at the moment of your birth.
It is a blueprint showing where every planet in our solar system was and their alignment with each other at a certain moment in time, in relation to your place and time of birth.
It is a blueprint for understanding ones personality, characteristics and attributes.
It is a useful tool in recognizing ones strengths and ones challenges.

The first thing I learned was that referring to oneself as a Sagittarius or Capricorn is a general term like saying “I am a woman, he is a man, they are a family.” It doesn’t really give a clear picture of who you are. This was huge for me because it quickly explained the differences in personalities of people claiming the same sign.

How has this helped me?
My Natal chart has helped to me discover new things about myself and answer questions as to my personality, characteristics and attributes. My Natal chart reveals areas of challenge, which allow me to consciously choose how I might address certain situations and which areas I might like to balance and grow. My Natal chart reveals areas of strength which again allow me the opportunity to explore these areas if I so choose.

Why do I care about any of this? It is in my chart.
I am designed to care. I am designed to care about myself, about you and about our Divine Nature. I am designed to learn and to teach, hence being compelled to philosophy, spirituality, astrology, writing and teaching.

Why am I compelled to advocate for others? It is in my chart.
I have a strong Aquarius energy in my natal chart. Aquarians are humanitarians. Because this energy is so strong in my personal natal chart it can create a bit of an imbalance, that is why I can get lost in other peoples drama and also why I can get down right angry at my perceived injustices.
By understanding all of this, it has helped me to recognize that
1. I am okay and
2. slow down.
The energy doesn’t control me unless I let it. Slowing down allows me to control the strong humanitarian energy that wants to advocate.

Why do I like the finer things in life? It is in my chart.
When I was growing up, liking what you liked was not okay. And not liking what you didn’t like wasn’t okay either. I was taught to like what you get and be happy you got something. Now, I am not blaming my parents. I have come a long way in understanding how things are passed down from generation to generation (that will be another blog), I am simply stating how things were. This “thing” this “way” did not and does not resonate with me. What I wanted to learn was how to gracefully move through the experience without feeling guilty or angry for desiring what I desired.

So why do I do that thing that I do? It is in my chart. ☺

A natal chart can be very empowering. The more you know about yourself the more empowered you are. You own empowerment allows for another and another and another to become empowered.

I recommend this tool for everyone looking for greater self awareness and expansion.
In the Spirit of Love
Janet