Shannon's Journal Discussion Thread, Vol. 8

[Shannon]

@Shannon  What makes you use Western astrology calculations over Eastern? I can see a case for either, but I feel like you’re missing out if you’re not utilizing concepts like divisional charts and I feel like Eastern aspects make more sense than the more modern stuff. I’d be curious to hear your perspective.

P.S if you’re ever interested in using divisional charts with western calculations google “vault of the heavens”. Also a great resource for Eastern astrology is KRS channel on YouTube. I learned from him long ago when I was learning astrology.

Nothing against any particular type or style of astrology (although I could do without the Sun Sign astrology in magazines and newspaper type stuff), I just use what I had access to learning to begin with.  I haven't really had much time to spend on learning astrology for a couple decades now, so I just use what I know and do what I have to do.  I'm sure that later on when I have more time, I'll return to learning more about astrology and learning more about different branches and systems.

Also keep in mind, while I speak from a place of ignorance about Eastern style astrology, I can tell you that my approach to learning astrology has shown me that a lot of what is in books is not entirely on point.  When you have people assume books are correct and then just accept and regurgitate instead of test, verify and modify to what does work, you end up with the current generally two categories of books on astrology, ones written for lay people that are generally half-assed for accuracy, and ones written for professional astrologers that are accurate insofar as they go regarding that particular author's experience.

On YouTube the problem is much the same - lots of people think they know what they're talking about; few seem to actually know.

Regardless you always have to test, verify and adjust to what reality shows you.

Thanks for the head up.