Do You Believe in Astrology?
I find the question “do you believe in astrology?” to be a fascinating one. I can answer both yes and no to it. It all comes down to how we’re defining the word belief. Do you have to believe in something for it to exist? Do you believe in trees, wind, cells, electricity, love… do they exist regardless of your belief? To me, astrology is a system that identifies patterns and cycles that exist. These patterns and cycles are here in the same way that any other element of the world just is. Now you and I can choose to ignore them, just like we can choose to ignore anything from mathematical equations to human nature, but that doesn’t necessarily make them no longer existing in time and space… at least not for all of humanity. I could dive into a whole different conversation about quantum physics and creating your own reality, but I digress. To keep it simple for now, in this context, I can say that yes I “believe” in astrology.
Now, speaking to the context, often what people (especially of religious background) can mean by this question is do I worship, do I serve, do I elevate astrology as a form of spirituality or religion. I personally don’t. Some do. To that I simply say, anything can be made into a religion - most modern humans worship science and doctors, social media and human approval.
I don’t feel astrology qualifies for what I see as connecting with God. There is a vastness to the Divine that far surpasses what astrology (or really any universal system for that matter) brings to the table.
That being said, the Divine can be felt through astrological systems because it is showing the patterns of creation and of this universal matrix we call earth and humanity, which is run and founded by God.
Astrology gives us a map to see what is already laid out for us, how our unique traits and purpose have been pre-determined and curated, our ideal lifestyles, the natural rhythms and timelines of our existence on this planet. It outlines what exists in and for you in broad form. Your free will is what will color in this form over time.
Bite-Size Answer
Okay, so simply put - I feel Astrology highlights and uncovers the imprint of divine activity, its historical, current and future patterns, but it is not the origin of the Divine.