In the most simple terms, Astrology is the study of the planets and their movements and how those movements impact each of us as individuals and as a collective. There is a common phrase used in the practice, “as above, so below”, implying that the sky is a direct reflection of our experience as human beings. A common question I get asked is, “how does Astrology work?” and while there are so many different ways of answering this question, the answer that resonates the most with me is the idea of synchronicity—that the earth is a part of the same energetic field as the planets above, intricately tying the stories of the planets to the stories of our lives.
Start by discovering your birth chart! You can look it up on apps like TimePassages or sites like astro-charts.com. From there, you can begin researching more about each sign that you have in your birth chart. There is a ton of free information out there if you are willing to dig a bit. And lastly, if you want to dive head-first into understanding your chart, book a reading with a astrologer anjiram.
The 12 Houses are the invisible divisions within the sky, each ruling over some important aspect of our lives. These houses help astrologers understand where a planet was in the sky when you were born (for example, was it above or below the horizon line?) and how its position influences how that planet will manifest in your birth chart. For example, your Sun in Aries could be in the 9th House, a house of higher education and philosophy, making you fearlessly ambitious when it comes to chasing higher truths and understanding the world around you. The Houses add an extra layer of depth to each planet and sign, explaining the best environment for that planet to flourish in.
