Are You Making These 3 Mistakes When Reading Your Horoscope?
As astrology increases in popularity, it’s understandable that misconceptions about it (and how to use it) may arise. Whether you’re looking for an explanation of why you find your monthly horoscopes unrelatable or there’s someone in your life needing a deeper explanation of how astrology works, here’s everything you need to know!
You Are Only Identifying With Your Sun Sign
Most people are familiar with their Sun sign (or what you may know as your star sign), which is the zodiac season in which you were born. While the Sun is a significant planet in Astrology that represents an aspect of your outer energy, personality, and identity, it only scratches the surface of who you are as humans are far more complex than what we present outwardly for the world to see. The most common mistake people make when reading their horoscope is reading them according to their Sun sign instead of their rising sign. Your rising sign is the most important astrological angle; it's the compass of your life path and reflects your outlook and worldview. When Astrologers write horoscopes, they do so with your rising sign in mind because this way, they can forecast how future planetary alignments will interact with your entire birth chart. If you don’t know your rising sign, you’ll need your exact birth time to calculate it.
You Don't Know What Your Birth Chart Looks Like
Horoscopes are an overview of how the current planetary movements will affect you, which can be predicted by comparing the planetary alignments to their positions when you were born. However, if you don't know where the planets were when you were born, it'll be harder to draw meaning from your horoscope to gain a more personalized read. Planetary alignments and cosmic shifts don't affect us equally — a Gemini Rising will have a more positive experience during a Gemini new moon, compared to a Taurus rising, who might experience an increase in anxiety during this cosmic alignment. Getting an astrology reading may be the way to go if you're looking for a deeper analysis of your personal planetary placements that will help you understand how current planetary movements are influencing your life. However, if you're inspired to explore your birth chart on your own, make sure you look at your chart using the traditional Whole Sign House System.
You Aren't Being Open Minded
If you read your horoscopes, hoping that they will affirm your idealized version of reality, you might be in for a reality check. Astrology represents the duality of energy and the best and worst possible manifestations of the zodiac signs and planetary alignments. It's the perfect tool for self-development and empowerment, but it isn't suited to people who aren't willing to face the negative expressions of their mindset, healing, and behavior. If you continuously read horoscopes that you don’t resonate with, it may be time to consider whether you are using astrology with the right intentions.
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