There are many cultures that have their own astrological system. I am curious as to if and how they interrelate in some way which I believe would give a measure of credence to the field as a whole. Or are they similar to religions which seek to interpret based on different beliefs?
Here are some aside from the western zodiac:
Chinese
Vedic
Native American
Mayan
Aztec
Celtic Tree
Runic
Arabic
Ancient Egyptian
Ancient Hebrew
West African
In my opinion the last option is closer to the truth. I mean they are rather based on different beliefs. Although I also think It's a bit more complicated. Becouse, on the other hand, they (astr. s-ms) seem to be based on real rythms of nature. So I think that each system contains some part of the truth, but not all the truth. And this is my favourite theory. I suppose that there are many unknown rythms of nature and many of them are much more complicated than those we already know (like four seasons of year or opposition night-day for exmpl.). And each astrological system just reflects them in a way wchich is close to some culture's tradition or religion. What do you think of that? And are my thoughts clear enough at all?
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Hi, yes! That does make sense, thank you, and when I have more time tomorrow I will come back.
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When you speak of the 'truth' as a whole, for as long as I can remember, it has always struck me that no matter what is 'believed' to be true, does not affect in the least what actually 'is', which in turn, couldn't care less what is believed about 'it'. The fact that tragic conflict has arisen out of disagreements concerning this seems pointless and sad to me. Sorry if unclear...This can be applied to lots of different belief systems about all kinds of ideas. As far as astrology, yes, I like how you say all systems being based on established, known and unknown, natural rhythms means that there has to be "part truth" to each one. I have studied a bit about them and you are right, they do then reflect their own cultural traditions, etc. Thank you, you have given me a more focused train of thought that I will continue!
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ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm very glad that I could be helpful somehow. And I promise I will share my new ideas or intresting informations on this, or any different subject with you, if only I have some.
ReplyDeleteI also invite you to read and watch the first post on my blog! I'm very curious what's your opinion on that. I must say I don't have any clear conception yet...
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And really sorry about my style today! I was talking about the general conception in the second acapit, by the way.
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