Sun and Moon from *The Nuremberg Chronicle* by Albrecht Dürer, 1493

Astrology is one of the oldest wisdom traditions in the world. The study of the rising and setting of the Sun and Moon was especially important for one’s general lifestyle for thousands of years, for activities as varied as farming, hunting, and exploring.

It was a scholarly subject for hundreds of years until the Renaissance, when it went underground and became more esoteric. Just like how the Sun and Moon rise every day and change the amount of light in the sky, your moods—like the light inside of you—are similarly affected by the celestial bodies. The axiom “as above, so below” holds true, and many science-minded clients have exclaimed “Wow, it’s true!” regarding so many aspects of their birth charts.

Amiens, Bibliothèques d'Amiens Métropole, manuscrit Lescalopier 30 B (ex Kloster Weißenau), fol. 10v (Fourth Day of Creation), Frater Rufillus, c. 1200

Astrology uses a language all its own, like hieroglyphic symbols, and its meanings unfold over time as you study your birth chart and track its transits and progressions. Many astrological symbols have multiple—at times even contradictory—meanings that allow for you to develop deeper awareness and attunement with the mysteries of life. In short, learning your birth chart and how it relates over time to the general “astrological weather” of transits that affect the collective makes you a “wise man” or a “wise woman.” It is a truly deep knowledge that no one can take away from you once you embody it.

The plate “Solis” from *Utriusque Cosmi Majoris*, by Robert Fludd, 1617

The three wise men who visited Jesus were probably astrologers or at least magi trained in astrology and other occult practices. (Prior to the 17th century, all astronomers were also astrologers, as there was no divide between these sciences.) Just like the three wise men followed the North Star to find Christ, the art of astrology allows us to follow our own North Star and embrace our highest expression in this life, in which we may find truth, wisdom, and understanding. For some, this includes embodying Christ consciousness.

Your birth chart helps you understand your essence and your place in the world. It helps you overcome challenges and figure out how to thrive. It allows you to decode the deeper meanings of so many facets of your life, including your relationships, career, and spiritual path.