How is astrology used for self-knowledge?
The primary astrological tool for learning more about oneself is the natal chart based on the moment of birth. A detailed analysis of this horoscope will enable a person to understand how he or she has different patterns of energy than other people, although these patterns are based on universal archetypes and are shared by many people. People can see how they share some patterns with other people they know and how they are different. They can learn about potential abilities and opportunities and become aware of weakness and possible dangers. They can understand how to relate better to other people as well as to themselves. They can understand why some people behave the way they do and perhaps even gain strategies for relating to them more effectively. Ultimately astrology can indicate the patterns of time a soul has elected to work with in this lifetime for its spiritual progression and evolution.
