Alan Oken Astrology

What to Expect From an Astrology Reading

Astrology readings are a empowering method of gaining greater awareness of yourself. They offer valuable insight into your personal characteristics as well as weaknesses, strengths desires, interests and aspirations.

Natal charts, also called birth charts, depict the positions of the planets around your time of birth and take into account your local time zone.

Birth chart

Your birth chart, also known as a natal chart is a snapshot of your own personal journey. It can show what the planets were doing at your exact moment of birth, and provides insights into life purpose and luck, the challenges you face and many more!

The sign of your Sun sign is the most important aspect of your identity as a person. It’s dependent on the Zodiac Sign the Sun was born in, while your Moon sign expresses your inner emotional life and soul.

Astrology assigns every zodiac sign symbolism, which reflects the significance. In addition, each celestial or terrestrial object that has significance to astrology has an associated symbol that is placed alongside its location in your chart.

The birth chart of your chart shows the energy and qualities each planet brings into your life. It shows lines indicating conjunctions, trines squares, sextiles, and oppositions. You can also observe how these planets relate to each other through conjunctions, trines, sextiles, squares and oppositions.

Cast your own free chart of astrology online, by entering your birth information and using the site to create a chart in minutes. With this knowledge you’ll be able to study your chart and discover how to interpret it accurately.

Charts that depict how planets orbit the sky at different times throughout your life, referred to as transits, can be very helpful in planning important events like weddings, career changes or weddings.

Forecast charts for the year can help in planning your year ahead and predicting what’s to come. All these charts are easy to construct and provide an insight into the way that planets move through your life at any given time.

Moon chart

A moon chart, also known as the chandra Kundli, is a crucial tool in Vedic Astrology. It is used to determine the location of your planets within your chart of birth and can often provide more insight as a birth charts does but there are some distinct distinctions between them.

The Moon is the one who controls our moods and emotions is located in the first house of our birth chart. If this planet is misaligned within your chart, then you could be suffering from depression, lung disease, or mood swings.

It is essential to comprehend the specifics of your Moon sign in order to understand who you are and its impact on the people around you. Your moon sign could aid in identifying your most cherished desires by revealing hidden strengths and talents in your own self, and providing you with the tools you need to develop with ease.

Astrology sees the Moon as the feminine symbol of our shadows and our intuition. It is the ruler of our subconscious and emotional minds, influencing how we act throughout our lives. It’s also often associated with mothers since it symbolizes taking care and caring for other people.

When you read your moon sign, an astrologer will analyze the chart for aspects: lines connecting the planets. They can be a sign of conjunctions, trines, sextiles, squares and oppositions.

Your natal moon sign the ideal place to gain the details of your personal wants and needs and what makes you happy and what is the main maternal influences on your life. It also shows how you acquire and share information, and your relationship with the goddesses of love and money.

Transits

Astrology studies transits as the movement of planets. They make aspects with the present time of the planets on a chart for an event an entity, person or even a person (the birth chart).

The planets with the fastest speed, like Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars move through the zodiac sign within several hours. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto pass over similar degrees multiple times. This can significantly extend the validity of a particular transit such that Jupiter crosses every degree three times while Saturn does it once.

Faster-moving planets may not be as important in many people’s lives than slower-moving ones, however they do still contribute to the nuances of a chart of birth, which is referred in transits.

Astrologers pay pay attention to the changes in houses, signs, and aspects of a chart of natal birth when they interpret planet transits. In general an orb of one degree will be observed when a transit occurs; later observations can be made for a further 3 or 5 degrees based on how long the aspect will require to get to its exact position and the strength of the aspect leading up to this point.

When the transiting Sun, Moon or personal planet makes an important connection to a birth planet, angle, or another particular point, it puts the stage for the cycle to move forward and may signify a significant turning point, spiritual or psychological theme or life occasion. It can also influence your sense of self-identity as well as being sensitive to the other person’s emotions or moods.

If, for instance, you find that the Moon is in square Saturn in your birth chart, it could be a sign of emotional suppression or anxiety. However, when this aspect is made by a planet other than your own, it signifies an alteration of self perception; it is the release from these habits and fresh way of living.

Progressions

Astrologers use second progressions (or second motions) in order to understand your chart. The slow-moving changes may signal changes in personality and emotional growth, as well as the areas of karmic focus and noteworthy achievements that a soul has worked toward throughout this lifetime.

Astrological positions are calculated through different techniques. The most commonly used is using the “day-for-a-year” technique, in which astrologers equate the first day of birth with one year of existence. Another approach that is widely used uses solar arc directions by measuring their distances between progressed Sun and natal Sun and then apply the distance in degrees to all different planets, and even points.

These techniques allow you to monitor the evolution of your identity through time and act as a base for predictive analysis. For instance, if Venus changes from Taurus into Gemini it could be that you are more attracted to mental connections than physical ones, or you may choose to change careers and look into new possibilities.

Other aspects worth looking for in a chart of progress are those created from these planets: the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars. These planets may be a sign of your identity and the way you present your personality. If any of them is anaretic (in a new sign or moving slowly) This could mean something that is important to you.

Other planetary positions to consider on a chart that is progressed include the ascendant, the midheaven and career point. They represent a person’s self-image as well as their ambitions and goals , and are typically the most significant points on a chart. In addition, they reveal how one’s self-image has changed, evolved and developed throughout time.

Manifestation

The art of manifestation is applying a positive mental attitude to help your dreams come true. It usually involves prayer, affirmations, visualization and other religious practices. The power of manifestation can be utilized for various goals, including the achievement of financial goals and finding love.

But manifestation can come with it’s own set of problems and challenges. Some mental health professionals even believe that manifestation can be dangerous or even harmful for some individuals.

Dr. Ng, a psychologist at the University of California-San Fransisco Dr. Ng, a psychologist at the University of California-San Francisco, says be used as an escape from past or present situation. Individuals suffering from depression and anxiety might feel that manifesting serves as a distraction from the issues at hand Dr. Ng adds.

Hokemeyer highlights the positive benefits of manifestation, particularly for those who need a sense of control in their lives. In the event of manifesting something that is that is new, such as an opportunity to change careers – individuals may feel as if they’re making progress and possess an awareness of themselves, she states.

Hokemeyer insists that manifesting is an effective strategy for goal-setting, which gives people the sense of control over their future. She adds that manifesting can be beneficial in therapeutic settings for those dealing with traumas or other mental health issues.

In the realm of astrology and manifesting, there are some basic guidelines that all practitioners must follow. First, know your goal and be specific about it. Be aware of any obstacles standing in your way of reaching it, then strive to overcome these obstacles. It’s also essential to feel grateful for the blessings that come your way.