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Astrology is both a science and a religion

Astrology is an esoteric tool for investigating the cosmos and ourselves. The word astrologytranslates to “the study of the stars”. In the ancient Greek and Vedic traditions, astrology is knownas the science of light.

In his book Hermetic Treatise of Astrology Samael Aun Weor writes “Astrology is the religion oflight and of the heart.”

Therefore astrology is we both a science and religion. Studying the stars and investigating our ownhearts.

In ancient times the processes of life were seen as intimately related to the stars and planets.Astrology was a science which informed other studies such as astronomy, botany, horticulture,herbalism, and medicine. The positions of the planets and stars were always consulted for the besttimes for growing and harvesting, for application of certain therapies and medicines, and for manyother aspects of life.

The study and practice of astrology has also been a part of esoteric and spiritual wisdom because itgives us an archetypal and cosmic understanding of the world and ourselves. With astrology themicrocosm of the human and the macrocosm of the universe are one.

The zodiac

Astrology is based on the study of the zodiac, the wheel of twelve constellations which are twelvecosmic archetypes. Moving within the wheel of the zodiac are the ten principle planets which aredifferent qualities of movement and energy. This endless combination of energies describes justabout everything relating to our lives as humans, and the world we create on Earth.

The configuration of signs and planets at the moment we were born is called the natal (birth)chart. The natal chart is like a snapshot of the heavens when we were born and took our first breath,establishing the microcosm/macrocosm relationship of our Essence with the universe.

Knowing the language of astrology allows us to read these psychological and spiritual blueprints,showing the universal archetypes that imbue our consciousness via karma and other influences. Byusing astrology as a map of our psychological mechanicity, as well as our potential, we learn abouthow to overcome our karmic patterns, and not submit to a future that is predetermined by the past.

Gnostic astrology books

Samael Aun Weor wrote two books dedicated to astrological study: Zodiacal Course and HermeticTreatise of Astrology, and both of these books discuss the signs and planets in a way that is familiarto any student of classical astrology. Where his books differ from other astrological texts are in thepractical aspects given to actively encounter each zodiacal sign and the divine intelligence of eachplanet.

Gnostic astrology practices

In the spirit of the Gnostic teachings of Samael Aun Weor we can utilize practices such asinvocations, prayer and meditation to work with the energies of the zodiacal signs and planets. Wecan work with the elemental deities of Fire, Earth, Air and Water.

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We can work with the planetary regents: every planet, sun, moon and star has an interior HeartTemple and a resident God that governs that celestial body.

“Mass can only be dominated from the center, and the center of all mass is Spirit.” -Samael Aun Weor, Hermetic Treatise of Astrology

Astrology in the three realities

Physical Reality A study of astrology can teach us about our world and the diversity of energeticinfluences in ourselves and others.

Psychological Reality Astrology can help us to understand our internal proclivities and blindspots, and thereby learn to generate tolerance and understanding for other people.

Esoteric Reality We can ask for assistance from the divine beings related to the cosmos which westudy, to help us awaken and transform.

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