Astrology & Human Design
“Astrology provides the best descriptions of character qualities. More than any other field, astrology gives background for the psychology of personality when personality is conceived as a collection of stable traits.”
-
“The unconscious is structured like a language”, says the Parisian psychoanalyst, Jacques Lacan. If we accept this poignant observation, then we are confronted by the fact that the unconscious is not merely a latent structure but a spoken event. The talking cure situates the revelation of the unconscious as a spoken phenomenon. If the unconscious is structured like a language, then language signifies the unconscious. Therefore, astrology is a language of an unconscious that is structured like a language.
In his essay on the mirror stage, Lacan describes the recognition of one’s reflection in a mirror as a construction of identity. In astrology, we speak a language of relatedness in which we recognize ourselves. Planets, signs, and houses function as a chain of signifiers which are repressed in the unconscious. By speaking their names aloud to be heard, the repressed is returned to the subject.
Therefore, astrology is a talking cure, an ancient form of analysis that voices the real through a symbolic order. A reading is a rendering, a palindromic reversal, a fragment of the real. The word “read” comes from the German raten, meaning “advise” and “interpret (a riddle or dream)”. Therefore, an astrology reading is a form of advice, a response to an inquiry, as well as an interpretation of dreams. Astrology is not ego-psychology. Astrology is a crisis of desire that disrupts imaginary identifications and draws the eye and ear to its mirror in the real.
-
A reading of the natal chart from the perspective of classical Vedic astrology. The natal chart is a constitutional blueprint, a portrait of your unique nature and purpose. In a Natal Reading, I give you an in-depth overview of your birth chart as I see it. This is a reading of who you are, your strengths and weaknesses, and what you are here to do.
-
A relationship compatibility reading using several astrological systems for a complete portrait, including Vedic astrology, Chinese / Tibetan astrology, Cards of Truth, and Human Design. When two people come together, they form an energetic circuit in which life-energy is shared. Compatibility is the study of how life-energy flows between two people. If there is a harmonious flow between two people, then a relationship is considered compatible. I also consider factors such as life path, the shared purpose and intention of the relationship, and the play of masculine / feminine energies (which are not restricted to gender, sexual orientation, or conventional definitions of marriage).
-
A reading of the individual year spread from the perspective of the Cards of Truth system. The solar return (or birthday) represents a new cycle of our personal life-force. As the 52 cards represent a solar calendar, this system provides a uniquely detailed view of the individual solar year. The year spread is comprised of seven 52-day periods, each period ruled by one of the seven planets (Sun - Saturn). The year spread also incorporates planetary transits for a complete astrological portrait of the year's unfolding influences.
-
Follow-up readings are for returning clients who have queries that do not fit in the traditional format of a natal or yearly reading.
Follow-up readings can be used for a deeper dive into the natal chart and current transits.
-
-
The right context for an astrological reading is the psychic flow between the astrologer and the client. The astrologer is a conduit, or channel, for planetary energies. During a reading, the astrologer conducts the planetary energy of a client’s birth chart and transmits it to them, verbally and thereby energetically. Speech is the articulation of consciousness. In the Buddhist trichotomy of “body, speech, mind”, it is “speech” which represents the energy dimension. Thus, the astrologer’s words are resonant with the quality and energy of the planet being spoken about, and this resonance is naturally extended to the client. This process instantly balances the planetary energy for the client, because when we are conscious of an energy, it naturally begins to flow again. This is why people feel relieved during and after readings—they feel the direct transmission of planetary energetic balance. They feel a resonance with their own natal pattern, their constitutional design. When we live in harmony with our own nature, our life-force remains centered, flowing, and strong.
Astrology readings are not properly understood if they are only conceived as objective events, or opportunities to receive information. The right way to participate in an astrology reading is to be open to the energy of the astrologer, and thereby, to the energy of the planets. We receive in accordance with our openness and capacity. Those who are more receptive will feel more enriched by a reading than those who come with closed energy, merely looking for information to fill the head. Every reading is different because every person is different. The astrologer naturally gives the reading that is most appropriate for the person, because it is only in the psychic flow between astrologer and client that anything relevant can occur. The client must approach the astrologer with a need, because need is the basis for psychic flow. Without need, there is nothing to which energy can respond. Thus, it is vitally important for the client to “put everything on the table”, to bring a consideration, a question, a concern, or a curiosity.
Therefore, an astrological reading is rightly understood as a potentially therapeutic and healing event, a re-balancing of deep energetic patterns at the natal level. In this sense, readings are not any different from classical acupuncture treatments. The astrologer takes the pulse of the planets, and then re-balances the planetary energy within the client using the “needles” of speech, focusing the qi (planets) in the right meridians (signs). When the astrologer asks, “does that make sense?” or “does that resonate with you?”, it is the same as the acupuncturist turning the needle, waiting for the qi to arrive. When the astrologer sees and feels the evidence of resonance, the task is complete. Beyond remediation, an astrologer can perceive the causative factor, the natal disturbance in the cycle of energy, and focus directly upon that. This is when the astrologer has reached the core of the person, the true reason for reading. When this is touched, a shift occurs in the consciousness of the client that will continue to unfold.
In this way, we can begin to understand and re-establish astrology within a therapeutic context and as part and parcel of the healing arts since antiquity.
-
Human Design synthesizes the I Ching with astrology, providing a unique portrait of how your energy operates. Human Design allows you to see the uniqueness of your personality and design, and how to live in your true self. In the natal reading, we comprehensively explore your Human Design bodygraph.
You will learn about your type, strategy, authority, profile, incarnation cross, defined/undefined centers, and the defined channels in your bodygraph. We will also consider important variables (such as environment) as indicated.
-
Human Design describes compatibility as a “connection theme”. This approach moves beyond notions of being compatible/incompatible with someone by showing you the unique nature of your connection. Connection Themes are analyzed by overlaying two natal charts and examining one of four themes based on the number of defined centers the connection creates (9-0, 8-1, 7-3, 6-4). We will examine these themes in detail based on the four type of channel connections (electromagnetic, companionship, compromise, and dominance) to form a complete view of your unique connection with someone. We will also explore the unique connections between types and profiles.
Connection themes are not only relevant for romantic relationships but apply to all our interpersonal relationships, including friends, family, co-workers, etc.
-
My approach to locational astrology is a synthesis of astro-cartography and the nodal environment in Human Design. If you are wondering where to live or if where you are living is correct for you, an astro-cartography reading will help you consider all the variables involved. As with all of my readings, I look at astro-cartography in the context of the whole person, including natal and transit dynamics.
-
The following readings are computer-generated reports developed by my teacher, Ernst Wilhelm. While I always recommend a personal reading over a computer report, these reports are well-written, accurate, useful, and cost-effective.
Vedic Relationship Compatibility
The Vedic Relationship Compatibility Report cuts to the chase and looks at the bottom line of you and your partner's relationship.
Does your relationship flow in such a way that there is room for both of you to feel loved and respected?
Are you naturally attuned to each other or are you on a different wavelength?
Will destiny obstruct your relationship making it impossible for you to be completely together, or will any present obstacles in the way of your full commitment to each other go away in time?
Does your relationship attract endless troubles and difficulties, or will it settle down and allow you to build a productive life together?
Are you both equally assertive so that you can have a true partnership without one person dominating the relationship?
And the bottom line - will your relationship flow in such a way that you both become better, happier people and more loving?
Relationship Capacity (Women)
Relationship Capacity (Men)Compatibility is only half of the picture when it comes to a healthy relationship. The other half is your (and your partner's) capacity to relate in such a way so as to make another person feel loved, respected and cherished, as well as your capacity to be loved, respected and cherished by someone who wants to do the job. The truth is, this is a much more important reading than a compatibility reading. Not knowing our capacity to relate is like driving with our eyes closed, which has the unfortunate consequences of a higher than 50% divorce rate. Understanding your capacity to relate will help you understand why your relationships have only been so fulfilling and best of all, it will help you see what you need to do (or not do!) to have the best relationship. Get this one time report on yourself so that you strengthen your foundation for a healthy relationship and then get the Male Relationship Capacity Report on potential partners to see if they are worth your consideration.
Muhurta / Electional Astrology
One of the most advantageous uses of astrology is in finding auspicious moments to begin an event. (This is known as Muhurta in India and as Electional Astrology in the West.) Remember buying a computer, car, house or some other expensive item and having nothing but problems with it? When problems such as these occur, it is likely that they were started at astrologically unfavorable moments. Starting these and other important activities during astrologically favorable moments can smooth out the road to success with whatever you start in life, be it a relationship, marriage, a job or even feeding your child for the first time.
VaultoftheHeavens.com uses a very involved Vedic Astrology date finding system as illustrated in Ernst Wilhelm’s book, "Classical Muhurta", to find the most auspicious moment to begin an activity. Our date finder crunches 10 times the factors that even the most skilled astrologers use to make sure that nothing is overlooked in finding the most favorable moments to begin the important activities in your life.
VaultoftheHeavens.com's auspicious date finder can find auspicious moments for you to begin relationships, marriage, business, buying and selling, moving, travel, education, activities with children, and just about any other important activity you can imagine